David had achieved his lifelong goal. He had just become a pilot! He had learned how to fly many kinds of planes. He decided to buy a small plane of his own. He couldn't wait to get up in the air.
Dave went to Mammoth Mountain to go skiing. He put on his boots, skis and goggles. With great excitement, he climbed into the chair lift. There was a foot of fresh powder from a recent storm. Dave jumped off the chair lift and took off down the mountain.
Harriet was reading a great book. It was a mystery about a missing person. She read the entire thing in one evening. When she was finished, she quietly closed the book. She was so stunned she needed to reflect on what she'd read.
Tina and her friends were heading to the shop. On the way, someone snatched her bag from her hands. Rather than leaving it, she gave chase. The robber didn't expect her to be so fast, let alone run. He dropped the bag after 100 metres and Tina got her bag back.
Jimmy had never played football before. He was finally old enough for flag football. He got out on the field, excited to play. He threw the ball to his friend running down the field. He caught it and scored a touchdown.
John was going to school. John was at the door where the person checked for id. John had uncontrollable diarrhea. John had pooped his pants. John was so embarrassed that he went home.
Larry is an older gentleman. He has been battling high blood pressure for quite some time. One evening after eating his dinner of steak and potatoes. He grabs his chest in serious pain. Larry is rushed to the hospital for help.
I went on my first coaster yesterday. I was very scared. I did not know what to expect. We got strapped in. As soon as we moved I hated it.
Jessica like to drink energy drinks. She drank two everyday. She knew it was bad for her. She went to the dentist. She found out she had four cavities.
The man flossed his teeth. His gums bleed. He spit blood into the sink. His wife saw the blood. His wife made him an appointment with the dentist.
Jane was a new elementary school teacher. She worried that the students in her class wouldn't like her. On her first day they seemed to be indifferent to her teaching style. But by the third day Jane noticed a change in her students. The children were less guarded and much more friendly to her.
My uncle couldn't afford health care. He got sick last year. The costs made him go bankrupt. He was still not able to get all the treatment necessary. He passed away poor and desperate.
Jessica broke her phone by dropping it down a flight of stairs. Rather than be sad, Jessica was happy. Jessica had been wanting a new phone for a few weeks. Jessica ordered the newest Samsung Galaxy with express shipping. When her phone arrived the next day, Jessica jumped for joy.
Ryan asked Heather to go out with him tonight. She felt like he asked her at the last minute but she agreed to go. He was nervous and all fidgety. Heather sensed something was up and thought he was about to propose. He told Heather he no longer wanted to date her.
Katie was making a casserole in home ec class. She had assembled all her ingredients carefully. She tried hard because the meal was half her final grade. But poor Katie's casserole was tasteless and burned! Her final grade went down to a "C".
Charles wanted to quit smoking. He picked a quit date and began to taper his use. After a month he was not smoking and used patches. After two months he stopped using the patch and use gum. After 6 months Charles is completely nicotine free.
Adams loved cereal a lot. One day, he decided he would eat it every day. After many months, he was sick of cereal. He loved it so he kept eating it. Finally one day, he stopped eating cereal forever.
Anna was visiting Ecuador. She was afraid to try the local food. She decided to just eat fruit. She found that bananas in Ecuador were cheap and plentiful. Anna ate lots of bananas on her trip!
A young boy dreamed of playing the drums. He collected many cardboard boxes in his house. The boy placed the boxes in front of him. He beat on the boxes as he pretended they were drums. He got so into the drumming that he destroyed the boxes.
Jules was using the computer. Suddenly, it shut off completely. Then she saw a warning that the government had shut down her computer. At first, she was so worried. Then, her boyfriend explained that it was just a lying virus.
One time I ran a three kilometer race. Before it began I had eaten some food for energy. I picked a steady pace at which I felt comfortable. Near the end I sped up to beat another runner. I tied with him and threw up my food, regretting it badly.
Shirley spent a lot of money decorating her bathroom. One day, she decided she would redecorate it. She spent a lot of money and time. After many months, it was finally done. Shirley had the best bathroom in the district.
Kevin's dad had raised him alone after his mom left them. When his dad grew old and ill, Kevin was unhappy. He knew it would take time and patience to move his dad into his home. Kevin considered a nursing home, but then remembered his childhood. He decided to care for his dad - just as his dad had cared for him!
Chris lost his cell phone. Fortunately, he had previously bought the protection plan. He went online and filled out a form for lost and stolen phones. He paid a small fee to have his provider send him a replacement phone. Chris' new phone arrived the next day.
Bella had a new pair of white sneakers. She loved them! She tried to keep them spotlessly clean. But at school, she got them muddy. Bella was unhappy with herself.
Lisa saw an infomercial for a special towel. And she ordered one right away. She tried cleaning up spilled water on her table. But the towel quickly became soaked and soggy. Lisa decided not to trust infomercials anymore.
The dealer handed out the cards to the table. Daniel took his cards and peeled them off the table to look. After looking, he tried to keep a straight face. At the risk of looking too bold, Daniel went all in. He triumphantly revealed his full house.
Amy stood outside of class talking to her new friend Judy. Her old friends Erin and Sara stood across the hall staring at her. They were trying to make Amy uncomfortable. She and Judy simply ignored the girls. She wished she had never met those catty girls.
Dan's favorite band was playing in a far-away city. After thinking about it, he decided to go on a road trip to see them. He excitedly bought his ticket. A few days before the concert, he was summoned for jury duty. He was selected as a juror and had to miss the show.
My cousin is a truck driver. Last weekend he picked up a hitchhiker. He was nice enough and he dropped him off. After he got a local newspaper. The hitchhiker was wanted for murder in three locations.
Someone I went to school with had a funny laugh. He would chuckle. Then he would make a whew sound. He had not realized it before. He could not stop his crazy laugh.
During Career Week, David was dreading his meeting with the counselor. He didn't make the best grades and had no extracurricular activities. He avoided her for three days before she finally caught up to him. Almost dragging him to her office, she looked over his file with him. She then advised him a career in politics.
Rose liked to draw. Her parents discouraged her. They said that it didn't pay. But Rose persevered. And she got a scholarship for it.
Damon lost his driving privileges and had to walk everywhere. All summer long, he walked all over town to to things. He walked to friends' houses and to baseball practice. He hated doing it, but had no choice. By the end of summer, Damon had lost 15 pounds.
Mildred had worked all day as a nurse and was very tired. On her way home, she stopped to get a bottle of cough syrup. Mildred found the medicine and some other stuff she didn't need. She paid for her items and walked out of the store. When she got in her car,she saw she forgot to pay for the medicine.
Allison was determined to carve the spookiest pumpkin for Halloween. Halloween was her favorite holiday, so she was very motivated. She planned and drew out her design. It took her a very long time, but finally she was done. Everyone agreed her pumpkin was truly the best.
Gina was sitting in a dark room to beat the heat. She had been reading in a corner near the light for an hour. She was starting to feel like a mole. There had to be a better way to stay cool. Gina walked to the gas station to buy a slushie instead.
John's friend told him that reading would make him smarter. John asked if reading any material would be effective. John's friend said that not all reading material was beneficial. John decided to study the works of the greatest leaders of all time. John felt smarter after studying the works of those leaders.
Max liked playing with toys. His favorite was a Slinky. He would send it down the stairs over and over again. It got tangled up and ruined. Max was so sad!
Rachel took her mom's earrings to go to a party. While dancing, she didn't realized when she lost one of them. When she arrived home she apologized to her mom. Her mom was very angry as this was a very expensive earring. And Rachel had to work all summer to replace it.
Dan's aunt brought home some cold cut turkey. Since he was hungry, he instantly made a sandwich. A few hours after he ate the sandwich, he felt sick. His stomach was growling for several hours. In addition, he ended up puking in the bathroom.
Claire smelled a bad odor in her house. She walked around trying to find the source of the smell. She found the smell was strongest in the kitchen. Claire realized she had forgotten to empty the trash. Claire brought the trash out.
The Green family were so excited to go on their family camping trip! When they got to the campsite they began to set up their tent. All of a sudden the family spotted a skunk family! The Greens held perfectly still as the skunks walked slowly past them. The family was relieved, it could have been a very stinky camp out!
Pete loved his wedding ring. He had never worn jewelry before but he was enjoying it. The ring was gold with a hammered finish. He looked at it proudly when he put it on. Pete was happy to be married.
Chuck was a very good tennis player. A new kid at school challenged chuck to a game. Chuck laughed and agreed. Chuck had a hard time with this kid. Chuck ended up losing the game to the new kid.
Amy loves to watch movies on Netflix with her boyfriend. One night, neither one of them could decide on a movie. They spent an hour browsing different ones. In the end, they didn't watch anything. Amy knows that she needs to have a movie picked out for now on.
Quinn has always wanted to be play in the NFL. He trained all year long for his one shot at a tryout. On the day of the try out Quin gives it all he has. While giving it all he has Quin hurts his leg. Quin's dream of being in the NFL will  have to wait.
Kelly and her family had an Easter egg hunt. They put chocolate eggs everywhere. The kids took forever to find them. The kids got frustrated. Finally Kelly helped them find them.
Dan went to his pal's house to play. His pal showed Dan a new pellet gun. Dan wanted to try out the gun. The boys went outside and Dan aimed the gun at the sky. As he pulled the trigger, Dan saw a bird stop in mid-air.
Greg was such a good baseball player, he had many fans. But because he was very proud, he didn't treat his fans well. He never answered his fan mail and laughed at those who praised him. After a few month, he realized he had a lot less fans than before. He changed his behavior and finally was loved again.
Every night the alarm would go off at Ted's house. Ted did not know why. He never saw a robber. Ted put a video camera by the alarm. It turns out a stray cat set off the alarm.
I wanted a pool installed at my house. I called a carpenter to find out how much it would cost. It was way out of my budget, so everyday I would dig for a hour. A year later it was the right size for a pool. I filled it with water and had a huge pool party.
Every Fourth of July our cousin had a barbeque and party. He lived in the mountains in Boulder Creek. Sometimes we had a family reunion and included my cousin's neighbor's. One year my cousin and his neighbor had a boundary dispute. He doesn't have parties there anymore because he has less room now.
A ski instructor showed me how to ski. I tried the easy slopes first. Then I went to the intermediate slopes. I did not attempt the black diamonds. I was afraid of running into trees.
I took my new boss on a field trip once. We went to a mass transit carhouse. After the visit we started heading back to work. But my boss said let's go home! He was the best boss I ever had.
Ray was baking a pie for a party later. He put the pie in the oven and went to do other chores. It was a busy morning, and Ray decided he needed to take a nap. He woke up to the sound of the smoke alarm. Unfortunately, the pie was ruined.
My mother liked to cook smoked turkey for Thanksgiving. She worked very hard on the turkey. One year, she left the turkey on the table to rest and my dog got it. He pulled it down to the floor, and we had no turkey to eat. Luckily, we still had plenty of side dishes to eat for Thanksgiving.
Mary went to visit a farm. She stayed there all day learning about all of the animals. The animals loved having Mary around. Mary decided to start visiting the farm more often. She is now a full time volunteer at the farm and loves it.
Amy and Beth made mud pies at Amy's house. Amy brother Rob and his friend Alex watched them. They boys crept up and stole the mud pies. When the girls caught them thew threw the pies at them. The girls ran to crying into the house.
It was Shane's turn to ride the zip line. He grabbed the bar and raced down. He wasn't ready for the sudden jolting stop. He fell off and landed on his hands. He broke both of his arms.
I was fascinated by the moon for a while. I would read everything I could about it. I learned all about the phases. I learned all about the tidal effects. I never managed to get anything good with this knowledge.
I smoked cigarettes for twenty years. I struggled to quit. My grandmother died of lung cancer. I knew I needed to quit. I finally stopped cold turkey.
Anna loved fresh veggies, but she was on a tight budget. Sadly, veggies were not really affordable. Then she had the idea to plant a garden. In a few months she had her own homegrown produce. It was free - and it was delicious!
Sam had just bought nachos in the cafeteria. He was walking to a table when he tripped on his shoelace. He fell and the nachos went everywhere. He cleaned up, but the nachos were ruined. Luckily, the lunch lady gave him a new tray.
The tour guide greeted us in a friendly manner. He took us to several attractions and buildings. I was able to get a better glimpse of the city. Afterwards, we stopped at a restaurant to eat food. I enjoyed the service and thanked the tour guide.
Billy was a skilled guitar player. He wanted a way to record his music. Billy went to a recording studio to record his songs. The songs were published onto an album. Billy now makes money selling his album.
Mary and Tom drove two hours to the lake. They were starving when they arrived! So they had a nice picnic on the sand, followed by suntanning. When they were as warm as they could stand, they jumped in the water. They swam for hours and then drove home tired and happy!
Doris is a Section 8 grandmother. She is retired. Doris watches her granddaughter while the baby's mother works. Doris always says hi to my wife and myself. For Christmas Doris kindly baked us some bread.
I loved to make my wife laugh. One day, she developed terminal cancer. I was sad for a long time. Then I realized I needed to be strong for her. I started making her laugh again and she became happy!
I've never been very athletic. When I went to the pool the other day I tried to swim. I started on one end and tried to make my way to the other. Halfway through I almost drowned. Now I'm banned from the children's pool for life.
Erica wanted to help her mom this Thanksgiving. She wanted to make chicken pot pie for her family. She bought all the ingredients at the store. When she came home she remembered her oven wasn't working. She was able to bake her chicken pot pie at her neighbor's house.
Peter had just gotten his driver's license. His brother Sam began to ask him for rides everywhere. Peter started to get tired of driving Sam around. Peter began to make Sam give him gas money. Sam stopped asking Peter for rides.
Some friends came over for game night. One of the girl's boyfriends is a chef. He brought over the best chicken salad. It had dill and bacon in it. Most likely the best chicken salad ever eaten.
Sam got into a fight with his friends. He tried to go over an apologize. The mother was still angry and told him to go away. Sadly, Sam went home and told his mother the situation. She comforted him.
Dunn was expecting a baby boy soon. His wife and him were having trouble settling on a name. His wife liked one a lot but Dunn continued to refuse it. As the birth got closer, Dunn conceded. In the end the baby's name seemed perfect from the beginning.
Facebook had a quiz about chess knowledge. I had been playing chess for 30 years, so I  took the quiz. I got the general questions right. I missed some of the historical questions. I was depressed.
Addison had wanted to get a duck for the farm. Her parents took her to an agricultural show. She learned about how to care and feed ducks. Her parents bought her six baby ducks. After building a coop, Addison has made the ducks a happy home.
Karl heard a knock on his office door. His boss entered and handed him an award. He said it was for being the top salesman for the year. Karl was honored. He put the award on a shelf above his desk.
Anna ordered a diet soda with her lunch. She began to gulp it down thirstily. But then she stopped and grimaced. The soda cartridge must be empty- she was drinking pure seltzer! She hurried to the counter to inform the employees.
My son took my wife to the Wrentham Outlets today. She bought a Winnie the Pooh Easter toy for our granddaughter. Then she bought two pairs of shoes with support. My son bought a lot of work clothes. They came back in the early evening.
Ray had left over bananas. But he thought bananas tasted boring. He decided to cover them with melted chocolate. Then he put them in the freezer. Ray's chocolate covered bananas were nothing but boring.
The Buffalo Sabres were usually in playoff contention. But then they started to lose and fired their coach and GM. The new GM realized they needed to lose in order to draft the greats. So he started trading away the team and preparing to lose. They ultimately drafted two number two draft picks to help them win.
The cat was purring. The cat put its head back down. The cat had a funny look. The cat started eating. I had bought it a different food.
I have too much stuff! I really need to get rid of some things. I just posted an ad. I'm having a yard sale. It will be good to have more space.
The boy loaded the sling shot. He pointed it at his dad. His dad sternly reprimanded him. The boy's hand slipped. The boy accidentally shot the dad.
Linette was at the shopping mall. She was absolutely parched but couldn't find a working fountain. She complained to a manager about the out of service fountains. He apologized and promised to handle it. When she left, the mall continued to ignore the issue.
James was a pack a day smoker for the last 5 years. He was determined to quit on his birthday. When it was his birthday, he threw out all his cigarettes. He craved cigarettes all week but was able to refrain from smoking. He finally was able to get rid of his cravings after a month.
I took my friend to the electronics store. He needed a new computer. He found one that cost a lot. He bought it anyways. We took the computer home.
The class had a contest where a person with the most cans wins. Nancy and Drew ended up bringing three bags of cans. The teachers was about to announce the winner. However, Brad came into the room with several bags. The teacher changed her mind and awarded Brad.
Ben likes his salsa. But it has to be hot and spicy. He got salsa for his chips. The salsa was very mild and almost sweet. He was very sad that day.
Early on a February morning my grandfather bought a valentine card. It was the 55th valentine he'd bought for my grandmother. He tucked it away in his drawer to give to her later. That night my grandmother had a heart attack. This last valentine card still sits in his drawer ten Years later.
My brother came home dirty from his football game. My mother told him to get a shower and bring her his clothes. She sprayed them down with some sort of laundry booster. Then put them in the wash. On his next game he had a clean uniform.
Allie took her phone out. She used it all day. Then the battery was drained. She was close to losing it. Then thankfully she found a charger.
Roland decided he wanted to lose some weight. His roommate said Roland couldn't do it because he was too lazy. Roland ignored his roommate and set up a diet and exercise plan. Roland stuck with his plan and eventually lost twenty pounds. Roland's roommate apologized for doubting Roland.
The men went hunting. They spotted a deer. One of the men took a shot. He missed the deer. The other man made fun of him for being a bad hunter.
The new zookeeper wanted to make more people come to his zoo. He painted the stripes on zebras blue and told lies about the animals. A lot of people came but they saw right through the zookeeper's act. The asked for their money back but the zookeeper refused. He told them he'll let the lions lose if anyone argued.
Tina had a one night stand. She swore if she saw her partner again, she'd make out with him again. Four Years after, Tina was married to a telemarketer. One weekend she saw her partner and ran to him and hugged him. Her husband asked who he was and Tina said, we shared a bed.
Jane bought a new pair of heels. She wore them to work. They were too uncomfortable. Jane took them off almost immediately. She hid her feet behind her desk.
Leann was a good friend since we were little girls. We went to college together, and hung out at her house a lot. I went to her house one day with her roommate, and she didn't answer. We went to call her parents, but when we returned her car was gone. Her boyfriend had murdered her, and fled the scene in her car.
Tim did not know how to add. He failed all of his math tests. His parents were very mad. One day he studied hard for five hours. After that he always passed his math tests.
Simon's mom bought him new hiking boots for an upcoming vacation. When he tried them on he insisted they fit fine. The whole family went hiking in Rocky Mountain National Park. After about 30 minutes, Simon complained that his toe hurt. Simon spent the rest of the vacation limping.
Dave wanted to name his new band. They just started and he's been thinking of calling it nirvana. Suddenly he got a lot of complaints of trademark. He had to change the name. It's now called horseblock.
Jake was walking home. A stray dog walked up to him. Jake gave him some of the sandwich he was eating. The dog followed Jake home. Jake had to go in and ignore him for hours before he left.
Tom has wanted a computer for many Year's. He begins to save money from every paycheck. He drives to the computer store. Tom picks out a great computer. Tom finally has his own computer!
Startled, Sierra fell from off the top of the girl pyramid. There was a small, brown, furry beaver at the edge of the field. She pointed it out to the other cheerleaders and the team mascot. Thinking it fake, the dog mascot lifted it and kicked it far afield. He was suspended, and Sierra isn't very cheerful any more.
Rodriguez used his Kindle every day to read books. One day it would not turn on and he had to get it checked. The repairman said it was a simple battery issue. He put a new battery in and the Kindle turned on. Then Rodriguez was able to read on his kindle.
Mike could not find a job anywhere. He began to look around for job openings and other positions for him. Mike dropped his resume off at a few businesses and then waited. A few days later, Mike did not get any calls and began to worry. After months, Mike decided that he could not find a job in his city.
Lou was on a diet but craving sweets. He boiled up a pot of gelatin and added Splenda. Then he poured it into molds and let it set in the fridge. Soon his sugar-free Jello dessert was ready. Lou snacked on his low-calorie dessert happily!
Our son sprained an ankle in 2013. He went to the hospital emergency room. He got good treatment. The bill was $100. He decided to use urgent care the next time.
Rick was engrossed in his novel. He stayed up late to read it. He did not realize how fast time was passing. Before he knew it, the sun was rising! Rick had stayed up all night reading his book!
I always give the kids shopping money. Last year they both received Twenty dollars to buy holiday presents. They bought everyone something special. I do it to teach them about giving. We'll do it again this year.
Jane used a wireless usb mouse for her laptop. One day she put the laptop in her bag and went to work. When she removed it the usb portion was broken. It snagged, and was yanked from the laptop. Jane had to purchase a new mouse later that day.
Tom was driving on the freeway. He noticed traffic slowed to a stop. Unfortunately the people behind him didn't notice. They slammed into other cars and caused a big pile up. Tom was stuck there for hours.
Kate had been in the house for days. Her mother thought there was too much snow to go outside. Finally the snow stopped falling and the snow plows came through. The streets were finally clear. Kate happily walked in the street to the store to get snacks.
Henry was trying to call his mom on the phone. For some reason she couldn't hear him. He tried a few fixes but none worked. Finally he tried using speaker phone. That worked and he had his conversation with his mom.
Garth was spending the day fishing. He had settled on a nice spot near a lake. He set up his chair and supplies. He fished for a few hours but caught nothing. Garth was very disappointed and left the lake.
Heather's mother asked her to go grocery shopping for her. Her mother gave her a shopping the list. Heather misplaced the list. At the store, she tried hard to remember all the items on the list. She made it home and disappointed her mother by forgetting things.
Julie decided to go out for a walk. While walking she noticed the same fliers on different poles. She pulled one down to get a closer look at it. It was a flier for a missing dog with a reward. During her walk Julie found the dog and returned it to it's owner.
It was Allison's birthday. Allison went to school and was excited to go home. When she got home no one was there. Allison called her mom to find out what was going on. Her mom told Allison had passed away.
A man robbed Josh's house. Josh decided to put cameras in his house. Later, the man tried to rob Josh's house again. Josh caught the man on camera. The man was arrested by the police!
Paul wore his expensive, new basketball shoes to school. And he was glad it gave him lots of attention. During basketball, however, someone stepped on his shoe. And there was a black mark left on Paul's shoe. But Paul remembered the shoes were for basketball after all.
Greg was a full time apprentice of a great archaeologist from school. He hoped one day to be as good as his master who had renown fame. He studied and often did extra work without being told. One day his master was promoted and had to move far away. He told him he was ready long before to become a master himself.
Every Sunday And watches the Dolphins play football. Every single Sunday he is filled with heartache when they lose. He never quits watching though. The Dolphins are somehow up by 21 in the fourth and they still lose. But Dan goes to bed the same as he woke up, a Dolphins fan.
Miranda was shopping for computers online. Her old laptop screen had broken. Then she noticed a replacement screen for sale. She hadn't known it was possible to fix but she bought it. She was thrilled to realize that she could fix her computer.
Gina was wandering the halls of her school. She peeked into the lunch room. The lunch ladies were cleaning up after lunch. She considered offering her help. But she decided it would create too many questions she couldn't answer
Matt and Amy were moving into a new house. Moving day was tiring - it seemed there was always more stuff. When they began to unpack they realized something strange. There really was more stuff than when they started. Matt's parent's house, though, was looking much less cluttered!
Brian was riding his bicycle one day. He decided to ride down his driveway. He lost control of his bicycle. Brian crashed into the neighbor's mailbox. He discovered half of his front tooth was missing.
Becky loved the taste of bubble gum. Even when Becky played sports she chewed gum. Becky's volleyball coach told her to stop chewing while playing. Even though she had been warned, Becky continued to chew. Becky got gum stuck in her throat while playing a game.
Tim's parents moved him to a new house. It was in a new neighborhood where he had no friends. Tim really hated it at first. After a while he started making friends. He liked it a lot more.
Rob was extremely angry one day. So he decided to go outside and take a walk. But he felt angry at everyone who passed by him. Eventually, Rob started to argue with a man and tried to fight him. Rob later found himself in a hospital.
Katherine loved to chew on mints. She loved having a fresh breath. One day, Katherine ran out of mints. She had to quickly run to the store and buy more. Then, Katherine was able to keep her breath fresh for the day.
Tom had a shirt he really liked. He got a stain on it one night. He tried cleaning it several times. Unfortunately the spot never came out. Tom wound up throwing away the shirt.
Joe was stopping at a drive thru for breakfast. He ordered a cup of coffee and breakfast sandwich. Joe was trying to eat and drive at the same time. Joe accidently dropped his coffee in his lap. Joe had to go home and change his pants.
Nika was dieting. She lost over thirty pounds. She was so happy! But then she binged to celebrate. She ended up gaining it all back.
Jen was serving her family a meal at her house. When she brought the salad out, she had no way to serve it. Without salad tongs, she just used her hands to serve salad. Jen thought it was much faster than using utensils. She decided to serve all the other dishes with her hands too.
Larry is stressed from work. Larry looks online for ways to relieve his stress. He finds a great site with yoga tips. He begins doing yoga from home. The yoga really helps him with his stress.
Sam was always creative. He made a really elaborate costume for Halloween. His friends were really impressed. They told him to enter a costume contest. Sam wound up winning first place.
I used to go on daily walks at night. I'd always been warned of opossum that carry rabies. One night, I noticed a baby opossum trying to keep up with my pace. I melted and verbally said hi to the baby. He followed for as long as he could, changing my preconceived notion.
I wanted to build a garden in my backyard one day. I went to the store and bought the needed supplies. I brought the supplies back home and began to dig in my yard. After digging for a minute, I noticed an odd shape in the soil. I pulled out an odd piece of pottery from the earth that looked old.
I was on my way to the beach. I suddenly remembered I had no sandals. I stopped by a local shoe store. I went inside and bought some leather sandals. I went back to my car and continued driving.
Deb had never smoked a single cigarette. She was jealous of all her colleagues getting to take smoke breaks. She decided she would buy a pack of cigarettes and take a break also. Deb went outside with Meg and James to smoke a cigarette. She started choking on her first drag and had to go home early.
Alex was out for a drive. All of a sudden it started hailing. She was in the middle of nowhere. She drove as fast as she could to find cover. Luckily, the hail did not do much damage.
Carter had a favorite hat. He looked all over the house for it. He was upset that he couldn't find it. Carter asked his mother if she knew where it was. She handed it to him saying she had just cleaned it.
I wanted to make some wine. Thus, I bought some grapes from the market. I fermented them for six weeks. Finally, I had made wine! Alas, it tasted poor.
Chester had worked all summer. He had carefully saved every dime he earned. Now he took his money and went to the mall. He carefully selected a ring for his girlfriend. Chester was so excited to go home and propose!
I had a friend named Dan. He liked to eat ice cream. He would eat it so fast that he would get a headache. Dan didn't like headaches. Dan started eating slower.
Jane needed a new car. Her old car had started to have mechanical problems. Jane found a perfect new car at the dealer. The dealer provided Jane with a loan. Jane drove off in her new car.
Today we had a snow day. I got to play in the snow. I built a snowman and an angel. It was really cold. I enjoyed playing in the snow today.
Bob was pitching a baseball. He threw the ball as hard as he could. The batter hit the ball in a strange way. The ball ended up coming right back at Bob. Bob got hit straight in the stomach and fell down.
My husband always does the dishes and cleans the kitchen. Tonight he also made dinner and is still cleaning the kitchen. My excuse not to clean was that I needed to make money on Mturk. Thinking of stories is hard, so I've mostly been looking at Facebook. I feel really guilty, but lucky.
My father went to the store for eggs. While he was there they had a sale on butter. My father picked up eggs and butter. He also decided to get milk. He drove home and had scrambled eggs for breakfast.
Tim was being bullied in class. He decided to fight back. The bully set up a fight for after school. Tim was too scared and didn't show up. Tim's bully was even meaner next day.
Aaron was watching TV. He was having trouble changing the channel. Aaron decided to change the batteries to the remote. He didn't have any extra batteries around the house. Aaron used the buttons on the television set until he went to the store.
At the age of 7, Robyn's step-father was in the Army. He was eventually transferred to Mannheim, Germany. Her step-dad left a few months before she and her mother. Once he had a home for them, Robyn and her mother joined him. They were there for 5 Years and they all loved it there!
Janice is 60 and has lived in Michigan all of her life. But her oldest son has been living in Hawaii for the past 30 years. Now that Janice is a widow she has no family in Michigan. She has decided that she wants to live closer to her son. So she decides to make a big move and will be moving to Hawaii.
I stole a chocolate bar from the store. When I tried to leave, a man told me to pay for it. I said I didn't have any money but I was hungry. The man bought me the chocolate bar. I ate the chocolate and thanked him for his kindness.
Ivan is a ruthless tax collector in his neighborhood. He is known for being a rough person to talk to even when not working. Ivan had to collect from a very poor family one day. He arrived outside their shambles of a home and had a change of heart. He left without collecting after seeing how little the family had.
Jacob dragged the lawnmower back and forth gloomily. He was tired of making straight lines. Suddenly, he began making swirls and patterns. He told his dad the lawnmower went crazy. His dad laughed and made him finish, but it was still worth it.
Susie wanted a new computer. There was one company that she liked best. She saw they were having a new machine. So she jumped for joy. Susie then went out to go buy it.
Lina's dad gave her his credit card. He told her not to spend over $30 dollars. Lina decided to go out with her friends. She felt a lot of peer pressure since they bought a lot of items. She didn't want to feel left out and bought $200 in clothing.
Kia walked into her afternoon history class. As she sat down, she heard other kids grumbling. She looked up and saw her teacher handing out a pop quiz! Kis didn't worry - she only smiled to herself. She knew history was her best subject!
Chad wanted to go watch his favorite team play baseball. He ordered some tickets online. Chad rode his bike to the ballpark. He met some of his favorite players after the game. Chad left the ballpark with a huge smile!
As a little kid I couldn't read. I wanted to learn so badly. I went to kindergarten to learn to read. It was very hard to do. But my parents helped me after school until it was easy to do.
Tim played with Fred, his imaginary friend. Fred only showed up once in awhile. Today Fred was with Tim all day. Fred accompanied Tim to his fifth birthday party. Tim liked that Fred stayed around for the entire party.
Jane had taken her dog for a walk in the park. Suddenly, the dog's ears pricked up and he ran away. Jane followed him, watching as he ran into a bush. She heard rustling as her dog scratched away, searching for something. The dog emerged triumphantly, clutching an old shoe.
Tim was living in a nice apartment. He had lived there for a few years. He decided it was a time for a change. He searched online for a new apartment and went there to visit. He signed a new lease and moved there immediately.
Phil went camping during a big rain storm. He tried to gather as much dry wood as he could find at night. The fire started slowly and soon he was able to add more. Phil cooked his meal over the fire while rain poured on him. He did not bother to put the fire out and let the rain take do it.
Mom was worried we were watching too much TV. She brainstormed ways to get us to play outside. She then had a brilliant idea. She created a homemade slip and slide. My brothers and I loved it.
Larry was up to bat. His team was down by 3 runs. The bases were loaded. The ball comes to larry. He knocks it out of the park to win the game.
My son wanted to spend his birthday money. We went online to look at games. We chose several for him to purchase that were on sale. He really loved getting a good deal. I think he learned an important lesson about budgeting.
The whistle blew and Parker started to run. He spun around a defender and turned back toward the quarterback. The ball was flying through the air and he jumped up to catch it. He tucked the ball under his arm and shook off one defender. He ran up the field and crossed the goal line for a touchdown.
Joey went with a group to the community pool. His friends wanted to try the high dive. Joey was nervous because the diving board was really high. He climbed up and took a deep breath. Joey jumped in and did a fantastic cannonball.
Allie came home late last night. Her mother was very mad at her. As a result she was grounded. She was not allowed to use her phone for a week. Allie was crushed.
Jules likes Mexican food. Yesterday she decided to try to make some at home. She prepared tacos. They didn't turn out very well. Today she is going to get tacos at a Mexican restaurant.
Tina and her friends went on a trip to Disney world. When they went to magic kingdom it was crazy. Hundreds of people were everywhere. Tina felt claustrophobic. She did not want to go back.
Tyler went out with his friends to a bar. He drank there with them for three hours. Tyler was not feeling sober, but he had to get home to his wife. A cop noticed him swerving all over the road and pulled him over. Tyler got a DUI and his wife was not happy.
Terri's phone began to ring. She answered it quickly. It was her mother. She asked her how her day was. Terri said it was fine.
One day Don was making French toast. Tim said he was making it wrong. Don left the kitchen crying. Tim tried Don's french toast. Tim apologized because the French toast was tasty.
A father and son went out to play catch. The son got frustrated with his lack of skills. The father got him to keep practicing. After a while, the kid caught every ball. Now he has more confidence for tomorrow's game.
I arrived to work one day and it seemed very slow. I began to do dishes, but not many showed up to work on. After about an hour of no business, my boss seemed worried. He walked over to me and told me to take the night off. The restaurant closed early, and then I went home happy and sad.
Debbie was concerned when her doctor came into the labor room. The doctor told her that one of her readings was wrong. Debbie was told that a decimal point was misplaced. The doctor said that induced labor had not been necessary. Unfortunately it had already been started and could not be stopped.
Janet was curious about botany. She red a lot of books about raising plants. Excited to test her knowledge, she planted a fern. The fern died six months after being planted. Janet's interest in botany immediately faded away.
Monica was at the library. She needed to call a cab to go home. Then, she realized that her phone had died. She went to the front desk and asked to use a phone. They let her use their phone to call her cab.
Today our family took a trip to the grandparent's house. It takes about an hour to get there by driving in a car. Once there, the kids played with their cousins all afternoon. The kids played so much and so long that they were very worn out. On the way home, all the kids fell asleep in the car.
Nelly joined the Navy. He stormed a beach in the night. He fell asleep in the trees. He woke up to gun fire. He hid for a while longer.
Richard was a phenomenal bowman. One day, his cousin Nic asked him to shoot an apple from his head. Richard carefully drew his bow and aimed. He let the arrow fly. He shot the apple, but he also took off a piece of Nic's hair.
Dani needed eggs to bake a cake. She went to the store to buy eggs but they were sold out. Dani went all over town and could not find eggs. She passed by a farm that had chickens. Dani decided to steal eggs from the farm to bake her cake.
Bob bought a new kind of tropical trail mix. When it arrived he ate a handful. Bob's hands grabbed another scoop on their own accord. Before he knew it, he'd eaten half the bag! Bob ordered another bag of it before his hands could grab any more.
Daniel was preparing for his new role when he heard a noise. Part of the set collapsed. No one was hurt, but he had to help fix the stage. He was disappointed he didn't get to rehearse his lines. Daniel thought about quitting drama.
Fred was in the mood to eat some pizza. He called a local pizza shop but was dismayed at their prices. Fred decided to make his own pizza. He found recipes online for homemade dough and sauce. It was the best pizza Fred had ever eaten!
My granddaughter was born premature. She only weighed one pound and six ounces at birth. She was so premature that she was considered to be a micro preemie. We were very worried that she would survive. Thankfully she did, and is now two years old.
Susan and Tim were hanging out and joking outside. They were having a good time until they heard a noise. They could hear mountain lion cries and close too. The couple panicked and hurried back to their house. They were always worried about the big cats from then on.
Bob had a favorite car. This car was very neat and clean. Every week he washed and waxed it. When Bob died, he passed it on to his family. Now this beautiful car still remains on the scene.
As a child Helga always had to meditate in the morning and night. Her parents made her do it as a religious practice. As an adult Helga actively disbelieved in the religion of her parents. Still she always meditated in the morning and at night. It was a force of habit, and it made her feel comfortable.
Maurice had always wanted to try skiing in Vermont. He decided to take a ski trip with a few of his friends. However, Maurice falls when skiing a challenging trail. He needs to have cast put on his left leg. Maurice starts to think the trip to Vermont was a bad idea.
Georgia was from rich background. Her friends always told her she was posh sounding. Despite having a posh accent, Georgia didn't have a lot of money. Her parents had invested all their cash into assets. Her family was asset rich but cash poor.
Journey Home is a new rock band. They made plans to stick together forever. Journey Home goes on to score five number one albums. The band went on a temporary hiatus for eleven years. They have since reunited for their sixth album.
Ophelia wanted her backyard to feel less empty. One summer she decided to plant a vegetable garden in her yard. She worked very hard that summer. She planted eggplant, peppers, and arugula in her garden. Ophelia was so happy that her backyard felt less empty.
Bob made himself a peanut butter and jelly sandwich. He spread the jelly thickly on one slice of bread. Bob was distracted and his mind was elsewhere. He put the peanut butter on the wrong piece of bread. Bob ate the sandwich even though it didn't fit together correctly.
Jason loved his mother and thought she didn't love him. So he wrote a book about his life. His mother bought the book because she wanted to be proud of him. After she read the book she thought he slandered and exploited her. She e-mailed him and said she disowned him.
Sandra was skipping with her dog one day. She liked to skip wherever she went. But she wasn't paying attention to the sidewalk. And she tripped on the edge of a segment of sidewalk. She cried all the way back home ten blocks away.
Jon wanted to become a stunt man. He trained and practiced hard. Eventually, he auditioned for a martial arts movie. He won the role of lead stunt man. Alas, he broke his arm and lost the role.
I decided that sleep took up too much of my life. I was never going to sleep again. The first night was rough. My eyes were so droopy. I ended up falling asleep right at my bed time.
It was nearly closing time at the fair. Burt and Fran walked back to their campground. They recounted their adventures to their parents. Fran and Bert tiredly climbed into the camping trailer. They were asleep soon after their heads hit their pillows.
Tom was in a wrestling tournament. He pulled a muscle in his second match. He tried to have a friend massage it out. It looked incredibly gay. Tom stopped and lost the next match because of it.
The man's foot itched. He bought some cream. The cream did not help. He tried a different brand. That brand did help his feet.
Suzie was walking on a hot day. She decided to get an icey drink at the gas station. The cold slushie refreshed her as she continued walking. Soon the heat made her drink begin to melt. By the time she made it home her hands were covered in sticky drink.
Will needed to ace his exam to pass. He decided to study as much as he could before the exam. He even hired a tutor to help him study. He was extremely nervous on the day of the exam. But he managed to ace the exam!
Noah was an adventurous little boy who loved to ride his bike. One day he decided to go on a bike riding adventure all by himself. Off he went down the road and along the way he spotted a giant frog! Noah got off his bike and caught the frog to give to his mom. What a surprise Noah's mom had when she found the frog in her sink!
George was an accomplished artist. He painted a fantastic portrait of Marie. George gave the painting to Marie as a present. An art collector offered Marie $15,000 for the painting. Marie loved the painting too much to sell it.
Emma wanted to go on a cruise. She saved her wages for months. Then she booked a cruise. She sailed to the Mexican riviera. Emma loved her cruise!
It was the first year Jane had dinner at her house. Everyone went over for Thanksgiving. She was nervous about the whole thing. Luckily everything went smoothly. Everyone complimented her for the food.
John was at home thinking about what to eat. He walked to the kitchen. Then noticed a coupon on his fridge for pizza. John called the pizza company. John ate pizza for dinner.
Lindsay was really depressed. So she decided to go to an Asian buffet by herself. She ate tons of pork, fried rice, dumplings, and sweets. But when she got home, she just felt worse. Nevertheless, she did the same thing the next day.
Susan signed up to run the Chicago Marathon. Susan followed her training plan for the first few weeks. She started skipping training runs once the weather got hot in August. Susan decided to run the marathon even though she wasn't prepared. Susan finished the marathon very slowly while in excruciating pain.
Phil was fighting for custody of his daughter. Her mother would not let Phil see her daughter. Phil was upset and took the mother to court. They went through court and Phil got visitation. Phil and his daughter were happy.
John set next to a cute girl in science class. She liked space and biology. John decided to learn more about space to impress her. He ended up loving it. Eventually he became an astronaut.
Jim was very stressed about his upcoming interview. Jim's friend, Nate had a plan to ease Jim's nerves. Nate also applied for the job and showed up before Jim to interview. In Nate's interview, he acted like the worst candidate ever. Jim felt relieved knowing that he would look good by comparison.
Ray was looking for a birthday present for his mom. He knew she had a new interest in fitness and exercise. He asked a fitness instructor and the instructor recommended Fitbit. Ray went out and bought the Fitbit. Ray's mom was really surprised and happy with the Fitbit Ray bought.
The puppy growled as ferociously as it could. Picking up the slipper, the puppy slobbered all over it. He chewed on the slipper and fought with it. Finally the slipper was reduced to shreds. The puppy guiltily brought the slipper to his human.
Cam needed new school clothes. She had grown over three inches during the summer. Her mom finally took her shopping. They bought a new wardrobe. Cam was ready to start the new school year.
Susie loved soccer. She made it to the playoffs. Susie would play daily. At the playoffs thankfully she won. She decided to celebrate a bit.
Ashley was going to the cafeteria for lunch. There was a really long line. Ashley had a good idea. She pulled the fire alarm! After that she was the only one in the lunch line!
My husband drove to someone's house to buy a kayak today. He found the kayak on craigslist. When he arrived, a man opened the door and was naked. The man acted as if everything was normal. My husband paid him cash, then loaded up the boat and drove away.
Ken was trying to sell his house. Ken was frustrated because it had been a very long process. Ken sat and thought about why no one wanted it. He thought it was a great house , he had a lot of good memories there. Ken decided to keep the house.
Alison met her husband Perry online. Alison lived in England while Perry lived in Texas. Perry moved to England for college. After graduation, they moved to Texas together. Alison was skeptical at first but now considers herself a Texan.
Briana was riding her bike. She was bored and didn't know what to do. She decided to ride to her teacher's house. When she got there, she knocked on the door. Her teacher was happy to see her and they chatted.
Mike was a bad kid. He never followed his parents advice. And he always got in trouble in school. He was told bad kids don't get presents but he didn't care. Mike did not get a present that year.
Stephanie had plans to go to an amusement park with friends. Her mom recommended she put her hair in a braid or ponytail. As usual, Stephanie didn't listen. Her hair got so tangled from the rides that she couldn't comb it. Stephanie ended up cutting her hair out of frustration.
One day Roy and his friends wanted to take a trip. They thought of many destinations. From the grand canyon to new york city. Roy thought of the best trip they could take. They decided to hike the appalachian and take the greatest trip.
Bill was feeling lonely. It had been awhile since he had gone on a date. He tried to meet women online through Tinder. He did not get any replies. Bill gave up after not receiving any messages for weeks.
Amy called her mom to tell her she made the JV volleyball team. Her mother was proud of her. Amy was proud of herself since she was only in the 8th grade. She asked her mom if they could go to her favorite restaurant. Her mother agreed they should go out to eat to celebrate.
Larry hated to clean. His apartment was always a mess. He purchased an electronic cleaning robot from Amazon. It arrived in the mail in 2 days. The new robot left Larry's apartment sparkling clean everyday.
Lenny lost a button from his overalls. He searched the ground where he was standing. He could not find the button. He put on his reading glasses. He found the button later.
Ollie had just finished up at his yearly doctor's appointment. He'd had a really hard time, especially due to his shots. Then the nurse offered him some stickers. Ollie saw a roll of dinosaur stickers, his favorite creature. He thanked the nurse and played with his stickers all day.
My coach always told me to not trust in my talents. He made me practice hard for every game, even when I was sure to win. I was never sure why he was so hard on me, until my first tournament. The other players were much more talented than I, but I worked harder. Thanks to my coach's advice, I placed first in the tournament!
Aly wasn't feeling very well. She decided to make a doctor's appointment. There were no openings at the doctor's office. Aly decided to go to the walk-in clinic. She was told she had the beginning of the flu.
April didn't have anything to make dinner. She looked online for recipes. She found one for mini pizzas. She had all the ingredients. Her kids loved the mini pizza!
Susan restocked products for a national business. The local stores she stocked were all over the place. Susan disliked the long commute times in between stores. Susan scaled back her travel availability. The company assigned her to close stores and kept her happy.
Jeff is on a vacation with his family. They are riding on the family boat. All of a sudden Jeff's son JT falls off. Jeff cries out for help but it's not use. There's a big circle of blood where IT fell off.
Sara was learning how to drive with her dad. Sara was excited, yet anxious about learning to drive. Today's lesson was about Speed limits, and Sara knew she failed. Sara sped through several crosswalks, and failed to follow the signs. Before driving again, Sara's dad made her review the speeding laws.
Natalie came home from school with a lot of homework. She usually asks her older sister for help. Natalie's older sister wasn't home. Natalie needed help with her math homework. She then decided to asked her mother for help with her math.
I was in line to ride the Titan. I was only about 10 years old and waiting in line forever. The roller coaster height is about 300ft. It was my turn and I rode the roller coaster. The roller coaster ended up being disappointing and not scary at all.
The man practiced guitar. He wanted to play rock and roll. His acoustic guitar was not loud enough. He traded it in for an electric guitar. His practice sessions were louder from then on.
Cornelius wants to catch up on world events. He decides to buy a newspaper. He reads about local and global news. Cornelius feels more informed about current events after reading. He is glad he bought the newspaper.
Natalie's favorite movie is The Wizard of Oz. Natalie has seen it so many times that she knows the entire script! It is hard to watch the movie with her because she recites every part. I asked her politely to quiet down. She got angry and stormed away.
Rina sat down to stream a show. She wants to watch something new. She begins scrolling through her options. Forty minutes later, she's still scrolling through her options. Rina doesn't think she'll ever pick something.
Tom loved his old phone. It had always worked great. His friends all made fun of him for it. He eventually got a new one but hated it. Tom went back to his older one.
Joe got a telescope for his birthday. He thought it was sort of interesting. But then he went out with it one night to see the stars. It was incredibly beautiful - Joe was fascinated! After that, his telescope became his favorite possession!
Faye was learning how to drive. Her father refused to take her because she was a horrible driver. Her grandma agreed to take her. They went down by the lake. Faye hit the gas instead of the brake and drove the car into the lake.
My friends and I went camping. We found the best spot in the whole forest. When we got there, we set up our tents and a fire. We spent the night taking around the fire and roasting marshmallows. It made a great memory.
Larry had two dogs that loved him dearly. However, Larry would always mistreat his dogs and be mean to them. Larry even beat his pets, and also failed to feed them properly. One day, Larry left his door open at his home, and the dogs ran out. Larry's dogs never returned home, and left him lonely.
Charly was a seven year old boy who loved to paint. One day Charlie decided to paint a horse. At first it was very difficult. Charly kept trying over and over. Eventually he got a hang of it and painted a pretty horse.
Kendra had dressed as a vampire for Halloween. As part of her costume, she dyed her hair black with temporary dye. That night, she tried to take a bath to get it out. Instead, the bath water turned black. Then, the dye stuck to her skin for a whole day.
The friends decided to do something fun. They hired a psychic for their girls night. They were all skeptical. The psychic gave some very silly predictions. The girls admitted that the psychic was a fraud.
Devin got fed up with his bank. He called them for help. They didn't respond. He took his money out. He found a new bank.
Tonight I played 4 games of speed chess with my friend Tim. He killed me the first two games. I won the next two. Then he quit, saying he was tired. We agreed to play tomorrow.
Jeff and Connie are getting their home ready for Christmas. This year they have decided to buy a real tree. They are very excited about decorating it together. Once the tree is decorated they will put presents under it. On Christmas day they will show off the tree and hand out the presents
I was looking through my cabinet and noticed something strange. It would seem our dishes was very outdated. I went on ebay and notice some of these dishes go for a lot of money. I sold the dishes and bought new ones. Overall, I made a huge profit.
Daniel was playing baseball outside. He hit the baseball too hard with his bat. The ball flew into someone's car window. He was made to apologize to the car's owner. His parents took away his baseball and bat.
I've always loved elephants, ever since I was a little kid. Today I got to see an elephant at the zoo. It's name was Zooney, and it was missing both of its tusks. Although it was missing its tusks it was the largest of the five. Zooney is so large, that he is automatically the alpha of the herd.
Allie saw a few gross spiders. She wanted them dead. She remembered lemon oil killed them. She then sprayed on some lemon oil. Instantly they were gone.
I really wanted to watch my favorite show. I realized I needed my glasses however. So I opened the case to try them on. Then I realized they were dusty. So I had to dust them off.
Marshall was eager to tell his friends his campfire story. He always loved horror movies and was good at spinning a tale. As he was telling his story, he heard a strange sound. Marshall and his friends decided to investigate but found nothing. Marshal and his friends did not sleep for the entire night.
Olivia went to school always on time. She was never late even on snow days. Her parents made sure she always arrived on time. That all changed suddenly one day. Her parents had car trouble and couldn't take her to school in time.
Bobby registered his son for tee ball. His son wasn't having a good time. He cried for every practice. Bobby took his son out of the league. He let his son try again the next year.
I love making random trips to the beach. Sometimes I would decided to go right after work. However I would always get dirty in the sand. I decided to keep a towel in my car. Now I could sit on the towel during my random beach trips.
Samantha is a drummer. She loves music and practices often. She started writing music as part of a band. Now a club's paying them to play tonight. She hopes they get more opportunities like this!
Sam wanted to volunteer somewhere. She was homeschooled and had free time during the day. One day she went for a bike ride. She saw a retirement home and stopped there. She began volunteering there the next day.
Randy told his mom that he wanted to buy lunch at school. So she no longer made food for him to bring to school. But Randy found himself gaining weight. And he was sick more often. When Randy's mom found out what they served, she was shocked.
Marie hated the cold tile on her feet. She bought a wooly, furry rug. It felt so great to rub her toes on the soft surface! Marie bought more snuggly rugs for the rest of her house. She thought it make the place feel more homey.
Eric was playing soccer with his friends at the park. He kicked the soccer ball way too hard. The soccer ball flew into a pond in the park. Eric dived into the pond to retrieve the ball. He changed into clothes so he could resume playing soccer.
As former Miss World, Samantha found herself doing online dating. Her reign was over, so she had lots of time. She filled out many dating profiles and got responses. She soon set up a few dates for the weekend. She dressed up in a short dress, sweet perfume and tried her luck.
The man got in the crane. He picked up a car. He put it into the smasher. The smasher compacted the car. The put smashed car on a train.
Bill received a antique mirror from his grandmother. Bill treasured the mirror for ten years before an accident. Bill allowed his wife to use the mirror in the bathroom. However, Bill's wife accidentally hit the mirror with her hairbrush. Bill was crushed that his grandmother's mirror was broken.
A man went to the library to borrow a book. He could not remember the name of the book. He did however, recall that the book was made into a movie. The man tried to sing the movie theme song to the librarian. The librarian quickly was able to figure out the book.
Tim did not hear his alarm. He woke up 45 minutes late. Tim rushed out the door so he wouldn't miss his flight. He got in a taxi and told the driver to rush to the airport. Tim realized too late that he told the driver the wrong airport.
Steven's friend invited him to go to a concert. Steven had some initial hesitations. He called his friend and decided to go anyway. Steven really enjoyed himself at the concert. Steven looks forward to going to future concerts.
Mandy liked two boys at her high school. One boy was cute and popular. The other boy was shy and smart. Mandy spent time with each to make up her mind. She decided to date the shy boy because he was nice.
Ryan thought a girl in his history class was very cute. He was too scared to talk to her. His friend John talked to her for Ryan. The girl also thought Ryan was very cute. Because of John, Ryan and the cute girl are going on a date.
My wife had a day off today. We went out to breakfast. Afterward, she dropped me off at home. She to Carter's to buy clothes for our granddaughter. She will be gone for hours.
Alan loved to play Candy crush. Every time he had a new set of lives he would play. He would play until he lost and then consider spending money. He lost track of how much money he may have blown on it. But it was what he liked to do for fun, so he was going to continue.
Savannah was competing in a beauty pageant. She really needed the prize money for college. She was doing her best but her score was not the highest. It seemed like another girl was going to win. Luckily, Savannah did really well with her talent and she won.
One day Alex had a pool party. Everyone got into a water balloon fight. People formed into a red team and a blue team. The red team won. Everyone had fun.
She left the bag in the bathroom. She had set it on the floor. She forgot where she put it. She looked everywhere for it. She finally found it.
Hyro ran a marathon and did very well. But the next day, his knee was very stiff. He applied an ice pack and compression bandage. Then he elevated it. After a few hours, Hydro's knee felt better.
Caleb was at a bar. Two guys behind Caleb broke into a fight. One of the guys accidently hit Caleb in the face. The owner of the bar apologized profusely to Caleb. He offered Caleb a stack of free drink tickets to make up for the hit.
Janet and Justin started dating when they were both 25 years old. On their 1 year anniversary they talked about getting married one day. They made 1 year together on labor day where they celebrated in Vegas. On an impulse one night they got drunk and decided to get married. 5 years later and they just celebrated an anniversary on labor day.
Kassie had three adorable guinea pigs. Their cage had fleece for bedding. But Cassie didn't want to wash the bedding at her house due to fur. She went to the laundromat. She felt bad when they closed for a day due to fur in the dryer vents.
I've practiced the piano for 12 years. Every summer my teacher holds a piano recital. I pick my favorite piece of music to play. I practice for hours each day before the recital. Finally, I get to play music for friends and family at the recital.
Jon just finished a job interview. He decided to write a letter expressing his gratitude. He decided to write the letter in traditional pen and paper. He sent the letter. The hiring manager was impressed and decided to hire Jon.
Randy was mixing several chemicals together. He slipped on a small amount of water on the floor. The test cubes ended up on the ground. The teacher told everyone to move away from the puddle. He took out a cleaning kit and cleaned the spill.
Our building had a summer barbeque this afternoon. One of the guests put two chairs up. She said she was holding them for friends. A few people tried to sit down, but she stopped them. Ironically, her guests never arrived.
Dan was shopping with his wife at Walmart. Dan decided that he wanted to buy new sheets for his day bed. After finding the sheet aisle, he found a sheet set in a blue tone. Dan decided to purchase the sheet set for the bed immediately. Dan could not wait to put the new sheets on his day bed.
Karl was driving home from the bar. He got pulled over by a cop. He was nervous thinking he was in trouble. The cop told him his tail-light was broken. Karl promised to get it fixed.
Katie overheard her coworkers discussing something. She noticed that the information one was sharing was false. Katie, being a shy person, hesitated to say anything. She finally opted to speak up. Katie was thanked for the information.
Mary moved into a large apartment. Unfortunately it had no closets. Mary bought some wood and nails. Using her skills she built a new closet. Finally she had a place to hang her clothes.
Sue really like Andy. She sent him a note during English class. The note invited Andy to meet her behind the gym after school. Sue waited and waited behind the gym but Andy never showed up. Later she found out that Andy liked her and was too nervous to come.
My sister lived at the top of a highrise apartment. I had never been in a highrise. I decided to visit her. I got to the top floor and peered outside the window. I realized I was afraid of such massive heights and I fainted.
My mom had a large set of copper kettles when I was younger. A few years ago she tried to sell them in a garage sale. I took them because I liked them. After a few years I gave them away to a consignment shop. They would be worth money today and I regret giving them away.
Carlos made a deal with his friend. If he made four three pointers in a row his friend gives him money. His friend agreed. Carlos won the bet. He used the twenty dollars he got to by food.
It was Jay's first day of school. Jay was scared and nervous. He began to cry when his mother left. Jay's teacher introduced him to the other children. Jay eased up and began to make new friends.
Mary liked to watch movies while she worked. She had gone through so many movies. She was starting to have a hard time finding anything new. Then, she noticed a show that she had always heard of but never seen. She hadn't thought it was interesting but decided to give it a try.
Burt carefully washed his pig, Freddy, with buttermilk. His mother had told him it would make Freddy's coat shine. Freddy was a very large, fat pig. Burt was sure he would get a great price for him. Burt finished grooming Freddy just as the judges came to his pen.
Allen went golfing. He was awful at swinging the club. He always hit the ball too hard. Jeb told him to try hitting the ball softly. This made Allen a great golf player.
Bobby had to choose between two apartments. One was far from his place of work, but was cheaper. One was downtown by his place of work, but more expensive. Bobby selected the downtown apartment. This allowed him to walk to work and save money on transportation.
Franklin often ran red lights when he was driving. He thought that he would always get away with it. Even after he was ticketed, Franklin would still run red lights. Finally, Franklin got hit by a truck after he ran a red light. Franklin no longer runs red lights because he can no longer drive.
Kelsey was getting married soon. She was excited but didn't want to do the first dance. She was too embarrassed for all of those people to watch her dance. Luckily her boyfriend offered to teach her. In his arms, she felt comfortable and didn't notice anyone else.
Andy wanted to take his dog trick or treating. But he couldn't figure out an outfit for his dog. He looked online for clever dog costumes. HE saw a "hot dog" costume and liked the play on words. He bought the hot dog costume and took his dog trick or treating.
Ethan had never been on a train. He decided to take a train ride. He bought himself a ticket at the depot. Then he eagerly boarded the train. As it pulled away from the station, he beamed with joy!
Jenny approached a stranger at the mall. She asked the stranger if she knows where to find the bathroom. Since Jenny is not a US native, her English is hard to comprehend. As a result, the stranger didn't understand what she's saying. She thought that Jenny was insulting her.
I have a lot of work to do and am stressed out. I decided to organize my work desk. Ever since I organized it, my life feels better. But one day, I come into work and my desk is a mess again. I decided to breathe and clean it up again.
Ashley had a very important meeting the next day. She knew that she needed an alarm. Ashley ran to the store quickly to purchase one. After she bought it, and set it next to her bed. The next day, Ashley woke up at the right time.
Josie was hungry. Josie's mom was not home to cook her food. Her mom had told her not to cook when an adult was not home. Inside the pantry Josie found peanut butter. Josie made a peanut butter sandwich.
Reggie had to take a statistic course for his college major. The only availability was with a very poorly rated teacher. Reggie thought he could do it himself but the teacher made no sense! He thought he was going to fail a class for the first time. He made his first friend in the city who helped and he passed!
Tina bought a new suede jacket. She went for a walk to show it off to all her new friends. While she was out, it started to rain. To protect her jacket, turned it inside-out. Her friends gave her odd looks when she walked by.
Talon bought a camera. He went to the lake to shoot pictures. He stepped out on a log. The log turned. The camera got ruined.
Sam bought a new motorcycle. He tried to leave the car dealership, but he didn't know how to drive. The salesman had to show him the throttle, steering, etc. Finally, Sam was ready to leave the lot. He pulled out and promptly fell into a ditch.
Austin wants to become a professional musician. He plays the electric guitar very well. He and his friends have their own band and they are good. They all know if they work hard they can do anything. One of these days he will be famous!
Megan loved weird animals. She found a turtle in her yard. She took it inside and put it in a tank. She gave him fresh water and some food. The turtle became her favorite pet!
Nate had the summer off before college. He wanted to have a lot of new, fun experiences. So he took a job with a traveling carnival. He saw new places and made lots of friends. Nate's last summer before college was a total blast!
Hayden was passing her son's room. She noticed tons of white balls all over the place. Inspecting them she realized it was pieces of styrofoam. Hayden had to pick each little piece of one at a time. She made her son promise to stay out of styrofoam.
Lucy wasn't allowed to go into the street, or the alley. Lucy's friend Lisa wanted to show her something cool in the alley. Lucy knew she shouldn't go, but wanted to be cool. As they walked down the alley Lucy's grandpa pulled up. Lucy was forced to go sit in her room for the rest of the day.
Kat was walking home one night from the grocery store. Out of nowhere,  a van pulled up beside her. Two women and one man got out, and assaulted Kat. Later, Kat called the cops, and described her assailants. With this information, the police were able to arrest her attackers.
I had an interview for an account manager position. Alas, I hated sales. I decided to go anyways. I did great in the interview! Ultimately, I declined the job offer because I didn't like sales.
My springtime allergies are terrible. I keep the windows closed to keep the pollen out. Out of the blue one days I started sneezing. I looked around to see what was causing it. My cat was laying on the floor covered in pollen.
The family was taking a trip to Moab, Utah. They were so excited to see the beautiful landscape! They hiked a lot. They ended the trip by camping near one of the Arches. It was a fantastic way to bond and explore.
Mark had been struggling with his math homework. He had tried to do it on his own but it just wasn't working. He searched online for a tutor. After several visits to the tutor, math started making sense! Mark's tutor was able to open his eyes to the math problems!
Sarah was riding her bike down the street. She wanted to show off some cool bike tricks. She tried to put her feet up on the handlebars, but it made her fall. When she hit the ground, her tooth was chipped. She was able to get it fixed at the dentist.
Tom was walking to work. It was a particularly windy day. A strong gust knocked Tom over. He fell into a puddle. Tom had to work the entire day wet.
I was dating a girl named Jenny. We've been dating for a long time. Eventually we became boyfriend and girlfriend. However, she became way too picky and annoying. I had to break up with her to be happy again.
Ray was always too skinny. But not matter what he ate, he never gained weight. So he decided to drink lots of protein smoothies. And he worked out everyday. After a month, he was proud of how much muscle he gained.
Tom bought a new coat. It wasn't that big or warm but it looked good. He wore it out on a very cold night. Tom was not able to stay warm. He only wore it on warmer nights from there on out.
Bob was celebrating thanksgiving. He was with all of his family. They ate a lot of turkey and stuffing. He ate 10 plates full. He end up with a stomach ache.
Kate heard some chirping. She saw a pretty bird sitting outside her window! The bird sang and sang all day. Kate decided to buy a bird feeder so the bird would come back. She enjoyed listening to the pretty tone every day!
Steve went to a bar and ordered a club soda. The bartender made a drink and slid it over to Steve. Steve looked at the glass and saw no bubbles. He complained that this was not what he ordered. The bartender rolled her eyes and made a new drink.
Kelsi was excited for the new windows phone. She couldn't believe it was finally here. She preordered it the other day. When it came she was thrilled. She immediately used it.
Anne and her sister laid in the meadow. It was a lazy day and they were just daydreaming. Then Anne started to name the clouds that passed. Her sister joined in the game. They passed a lazy day naming the shapes of passing clouds.
Terrell was a terrible bowler. He decided to bowl more often to get better. He went to the bowling alley 4 times a week during the summer. His average improved from a 61 to a 73. Now Terrell was not as terrible as he was when he started.
Tycho went to school this morning. A very unusual sighted greeted him as he opened the front doors. There was a makeshift corral in the middle of the school hall. In the middle of the corral were a 5 sheep. Senior Prank week had begun.
Yesterday I spilled tomato sauce on my favorite shirt. As a result, I tried getting the stain out. To my dismay, the stain wouldn't come out. I tried so hard to get it out but it was stubborn. Finally I got it out with bleach.
Barbara had a train ticket. She was planning to go on a vacation. She waited in line. It was finally her turn to aboard. She forgot her ticket at home and couldn't go.
We had a golf trip that we drove to. Three of us rode in my brothers truck. The one guy would put soda cans on the dashboard. That's how he would judge his driving. If the cans fell off he said he was driving too crazy.
Ricky was listening to some music in his room. His speakers sounded a bit fuzzy. They were a bit worn out from being used too much. Ricky ordered a new pair of speakers online. They arrived in the mail the next day.
Today was the day of football tryouts. Jeremy was hoping to make the team. He play his heart out on all the drills. The moment came when names were being called. Jeremy heard his name and was over the moon.
My brother's cat was 17 years old. She got very slow and stayed under the bed. One day she just died. They had her cremated. His daughter posted a Facebook tribute.
Miranda was making a big pot of soup. She was tasting the flavors and something wasn't quite right. Then she realized her soup would make a much better stew. She added a cup of flour and stirred it in. She was right and the stew was divine.
Marco had always wanted to visit Utah. Finally he had saved money and booked his trip. Marco loved exploring the natural beauty of the state. He had a terrific trip. Marco was glad that he had visited Utah.
Two friends bought the same pair of shoes without know the other did. Everyone saw them and thought they bought matching shoes on purpose. The friends tried to explain that it was just a coincidence. They stopped trying to convince people and just went along with it. Now they made an agreement on who can wear the shoes on what day.
I saw a homeless man at a red light one day. He was dirty and holding a sign asking for money. My heart hurt for him but I didn't have any cash. I drove away with this awful feeling of guilt. I ended up getting him food and taking it back to him.
Ben's agreed to the online and term conditions online. He purchased a pair of shoes. When the delivery man came, he gave Ben a box. Ben was mad since his shoes came in the wrong size. Unfortunately, a representative told him that there's no refund policy.
The first row of students were called by the principal. They walked to the left side of the stage. One of the graduates ended up falling. In addition, some of the people in front fell as well. The audience started to shout in laughter.
Timothy received an email from the American Red Cross. The email asked him for a donation. Timothy was feeling very generous that particular day. He decided to make a donation of $1000 to the Red Cross. Timothy got an award in the mail for his generous donation.
Amber worked a lot, she did not get to see her pals much She invited over her friend Jaclyn She cleaned up her whole house in preparation for Jaclyn JAclyn came over, and they ate, and chatted They had a lot of fun, and JAclyn went home
Allie got tickets to a new musical. She couldn't wait to go. When she got there though it was upsetting. A man was sitting in front of her. He was so tall she could not see.
Sue and her dad went fishing in his boat. After they caught a few fish, they decided to head back home. Her father tried to start the motor, but it wouldn't start. Fortunately he had some oars, and Sue helped him paddle back to shore. Her arms were very tired, but she was still glad she went fishing.
Cindy was baking sugar cookies for her mom. But she forgot to add sugar. Cindy's mom tried one of the cookies. But they had no sweetness. Cindy was left to eat the rest by herself.
I pan seared some tilapia today. First I steamed some vegetables and rice to go with it. I heated some olive oil and butter in a pan. Then I added the fillets and coated on some seasoning. It came out nice and crunchy!
In a fit of anger, she kicked the cabinet. The door immediately caved in. She stood there in horror at what she had done. She knew she would have to repair the damage. She covered it with a towel, hoping nobody would notice.
Tom was not so great at baseball. He was playing a big game for his school. They were down and he was last at bat. He got a hit and helped his team catch up. Everyone was excited for him.
Bailey hated geese. He lived right on a pond. There were always geese. He decided to get rid of them. He put out swan status to scare them away.
Allie was turning ten Year's old today. For her party, her parents rented out the bowling alley. Once her friends arrived, the girls started to bowl. Allie's team lost and she became upset. However Allie felt all better when she opened gifts.
Jana was having a bad month. She didn't have enough money to pay her rent. She called her brother to see if he could help with the rent. He told Jana that he barely had enough money to pay his rent. He suggested that they move in together to save money.
Tim was a mixed martial artist. He had fought hard for many years. He finally got into the ufc. His first fight did not go well. Tim cracked under the pressure and lost.
Fred drove down the darkened road. Just then Fred saw a pair of glowing eyes at the roadside ahead. Spooked out, he slowed to a stop. He noticed it was simply a deer. Fred continued his drive home.
Rob tried to be patient as he waiting in line. A Lot of other children that wanted to go into the bouncy house, too When he finally got in he jumped as high as he could. He even touched the ceiling! When his turn was up he got right back in line.
Lilly bought beautiful red shoes to wear with her prom dress. The heels were over four inches high. When her date showed up there was one problem. In her new shoes she towered over him! She didn't want him to be uncomfortable so she changed shoes.
I wanted a new dress for my doll. My aunt took me to the store. I spent a long time picking one out. I found a beautiful pink dress. She paid for it and teased me about it.
I went to the zoo with some friends. I loved every animal except the ostrich. I was afraid of ostriches. My friends finally convinced me to see one up close. When I  finally saw one I realized there was nothing to be afraid of.
I went to Japan. My mother recommended we try some sashimi. I agreed reluctantly. We ordered three plates of salmon sashimi. It was so tasty that we ordered one more plate!
Bob loved to fish in the ocean. He decided to take his sister and mother in law fishing. They chummed behind the boat for 2 hours. His mother in law had a bite on her hook. She pulled in a 5 foot shark all by herself.
Alex realized that the summer was ending and school would start soon. Her school had a uniform requirement and many supplies to buy. Her mom took her and her school supply lists to several stores. Alex couldn't get everything before the school year started. She began the school year unprepared.
Mary planted a flower in the pot. She was happy to watch it grow. Than she had to leave for four weeks. She forgot to ask a friend to water it. The flower died.
Nina wanted her dog to play Frisbee with her. She started training him to fetch. He did great with a stick. Then she moved on to tossing the Frisbee. To her joy, her dog learned quickly and became adept!
Stacy was all dressed up. She was going to her first high school dance! She met her friends there. They danced the whole night away. Stacy could not wait for the next school dance to come up.
Gina performed her role in the play. Although the audience clapped a few seconds later, her dad was mad. He told Gina that she can do better. Gina felt angry. Her dad tried to calm her down although she was bickering.
Emma was super excited for the Halloween pet parade. When she woke up on Halloween it was pouring! Her mom said she couldn't go to the parade. She made her own parade with her stuffed animals! It was still the best Halloween ever.
Jeff was at work when he got a call from his wife. She was pregnant and her water broke! Jeff left work immediately and grabbed a taxi. It was rush hour so the taxi was moving slow. Jeff got to the hospital just in time to see his new baby being born.
Kelsi was making her favorite cookies. She was having a blast. Unfortunately Kelsi set off the alarm. Luckily she was able to get the smoke out. Unfortunate however her cookies were burnt.
Tamra was not happy with her body. She always wanted larger bust. Her natural bust size made her very self conscious. Tamra went and had a bust enlargement procedure performed. After surgery her self esteem shot through the roof.
Francis had noticed that his neighborhood was becoming more dirty. He decided to start volunteering to clean up the streets once a week. Once his neighbors saw what he was doing many joined in. Soon Francis had a small army of street cleaners. As the streets became cleaner, Francis knew he had done a good job.
Anna and her kids were carving pumpkins. But her son's hand slipped. He cut himself badly! She had to rush him to the hospital. There, he got 11 stitches!
Maurice is preparing to celebrate Thanksgiving Dinner at his home. Normally his girlfriend's family hosts Thanksgiving. He feels overwhelmed, but with a friend's help, prepares all the food. On Thanksgiving day, his friends and family are impressed. Maurice is proud that he hosted Thanksgiving Dinner.
Gabrielle was an artist. She had been working on a big painting. Her friend suggested that she enter it into a contest. Gabrielle decided to give it a try. She ended up winning the contest!
Kelly was always looking for new hobbies. She saw an ad in the paper for a new ceramics class. She decided to give it a try. She learned how to hand build and how to throw on the wheel. Kelley made lots of mugs and kept doing it long after the class.
There he was ready to go. He knew that he would have to be fast. He was on the lookout for anyone that would see him. He hunkered down ready to bolt. Like a shot he was off, running towards second base.
When 9/11 happened, I was at school in Canada. I was using ICQ and my friend messaged me. He sent me a link to live video feed of the Twin Towers falling. I remarked that the CGI was really good and I believed it was false. I was so wrong.
My husband took me to Mexico for my birthday. We took a bus tour into the jungle and had lunch near a waterfall. It was so much fun and the tour guide was really funny. I had a nice refreshing drink out of a coconut with lunch. While I was eating, a monkey jumped up and stole my sunglasses!
Tom was moving. He had to move out before he found a new place. He decided to put his things in storage. He stayed in a hotel for a bit. Tom got his things out soon after.
Rob had a very good day with his job He stayed very light one night, and went in early the next day He was very committed to doing a good job for his work He ended up with a very nice paycheck for himself and his family He wanted nothing more than to make his family happy
Wanda and her friends were out at the quarry. Feeling bold, Wanda decided to swim in it. She jumped in and splashed around. But when she climbed out, there was a leech stuck to her leg! Wanda wished she had not jumped in that stagnant water!
Sam overheard his mom talking about their upcoming picnic. He grew afraid when she mentioned eating ears. He did not want to eat ears! Then he saw what she had been discussing. She had purchased a dozen ears of corn!
Grandma was awake early. There was a smell of food coming from the kitchen. I rushed down the stairs. Then I ran into the kitchen. I found a stack of pancakes on the table that she made me.
Rena has a hard time falling asleep. Sometimes she gets lucky and falls asleep within 30 minutes. But the sleep doesn't last very long. She wakes up multiple times throughout the night. The Doctor has told her that she has chronic insomnia.
Charles was very excited about his date. He wanted to wear something extra nice. He bought a top hat and put it on. It seemed like the perfect accompaniment to his snazzy outfit. He hoped his date would be impressed!
One day my wife and I were on the bench in front of our building. We saw a boy about six years old on a scooter. The boy rode down the driveway and into the building. We never saw any adult with the child. We were amazed and concerned about this.
Tommy's family was rather poor. He had wanted a fancy Halloween costume for a party at school. Tommy knew his family couldn't afford the costume. He decided to take bits of cardboard and make his own. Tommy wore his handmade costume to school with pride.
I felt terrible for fearing the new neighbor who was deaf and ill. I made a huge tray of cookies and brownies. I took them over to his house. I offered them to him and welcomed him to the neighborhood. We sat and talked for hours, and greatly enjoyed the visit.
It was getting dark and Amy needed to get home. As she rode her bike she was running over worms. They were everywhere she looked. The covered the road in anticipation of the rain. She decided to walk her bike home to spare the worms.
Evelyn was extremely upset with her husband. He was traveling to Las Vegas every weekend and coming home broke. She decided not to cook or have sex with him. He assured her he had plenty of money and no mistress. She didn't stop nagging so he punched her in the eye.
When we were in Hawaii we saw how pineapple grew. It was so crazy how they grew almost upside down. It was amazing to see that their stalks could support them. Here these heavy pineapple sitting upside down. They also take a year and a half to grow and it was amazing.
My grandfather passed away from old age. He was moved to Indiana to be buried. While traveling to the funeral I ran into an old high school friend. We hung out for a few days and ended up falling in love. Less than a year later we ended up married!
I sat on the bench with my friend Joe yesterday. It was 46 degrees out. That is warm for a winter's day. Afterward Joe had lunch. Ieft at 2:30 and went home.
Jeff bought cocoa powder. But he only had a plastic bag to store it in. A few weeks later, he noticed that it started losing its taste. So he decided to buy an airtight container. The next time he bought cocoa powder, he used his new container.
Jane was planning a large get together with her friends. She didn't get to see them much anymore. The last time she saw them was 12 months ago. They met for the same reason last year. It was Jane's birthday BBQ.
Ricky was camping by himself. He was resting and gazing at the sky. All of a sudden, he saw a shooting star! Ricky captured the moment in his head. Ricky quickly made a wish afterwards.
Alex had a bag of candy hidden in his drawer. He would eat one piece a day in order to make it last. After a couple days his bag was almost empty. He realized someone else had been eating his candy. He spied on his drawer and discovered his best friend was doing it!
The lifting contest began. Jerry and Kane was able to lift their weights for several minutes. However, Jerry started to get exhausted and moved slower. He ended up passing out because of his tiredness. While Kane was announced the winner, the medics took care of Jimmy.
We went to the water park yesterday. It was a wild day. When we got there the lies were very long. They were too long. So we decided to leave.
Alexa is very technologically savvy. She is constantly learning about new technology and practices. She decides to use her knowledge to create an app. Alexa's app is very easy to use and free. Her app becomes the most downloaded in a matter of weeks.
America has been fighting in the Pacific. She island hopped across several islands. Many ships, soldiers, sailors, and airplanes have been lost. Only one more island stands between her and Japan, Okinawa. She takes the time to collect supplies for one last island battle.
Marcy was in a hurry getting ready this morning so she was rushing. She woke up late and jumped in the shower quickly. She hadn't turned any cold water on, so she got burned by hot water. She had to go to the hospital to get her burns treated. Now she's gonna miss a week of work because she was in a hurry.
Ellen liked technology. She liked exploring the internet on her computer. She formed friendships and learned a lot of interesting things. She developed her computer skills over time. Soon she was an expert.
Kim got a brand new vacuum. And she was eager to try it out. But she accidentally vacuumed up metal screws. And the vacuum stopped working. Kim was devastated.
Katie was really looking forward to her birthday. More than anything, she wanted a CD player as a present. On her birthday, she received many lovely presents. Finally, she opened the last one. She got a CD player!
Jeb saw this video online that was very graphic and shocking. He told his friends about what he saw. His friends did not believe him. Jeb showed them the video. They were shocked to see that it was true.
Sue babysits for her neighbors on the weekend. She sits on the couch while the kids play in their room. She also talks to her friends on the phone. The parents arrive back home just before midnight. They pay Sue a good amount of money for babysitting the kids.
Sally needed windshield wipers. It had started to rain. Sally wasn't able to see out of her windshield. She had to pull over on the side of the road. Sally finally went out and bought wiper blades after the storm.
We visited the pound the other day. We wanted to pick out a kitten. They had a lot to choose from. My daughter picked a black one. Now we have to name it.
Dan is going to a football match. He hears a loud noise coming from the front of his car. He pulls over to see what's wrong. He lifts the hood and smoke flies everywhere. Dan knows his engine is blown and calls for help right away.
Nala wanted to play volleyball. She tried out for her school's team. Her tryout went fairly well. Soon the captain called Nala with good news. Nala had made the team!
Mary went shopping for a bikini. She did not like they way she looked in any of the bikinis. She decided to take up bodybuilding. She worked out every day. Now, she is proud of the way she looks in a bikini.
Jim was out with friends. One of them liked to get too drunk. He ran off at night and got lost downtown. His friends looked for him to no avail. Eventually they found out he was taken to the drunk tank.
Jude thought he was a great guitar player. He took lessons from his friend Ryan. Ryan told him he needed to practice much more to be great. Jude was determined to practice every spare second he had. A few weeks later, Ryan loved how Jude played!
I had to turn in a progress report at work. I was nervous that my report wouldn't be as good as my co-workers'. When a co-worker left her desk, I sneaked a glance at her report. My report was much better than hers! I felt much better about turning in my report.
The man pulled up his sock. He noticed that it was dirty. It replaced his socks. He left his old socks on the counter. His wife got angry when she found them.
Heather was dating a guy she likes. After a few months she realized it wasn't working. One day at the mall she met a guy named Eric. Eric and heather instantly hit it off. They fell in love and started dating.
Many people are receiving the flu around my school. I tried to stay clean and sanitized for most of the time. My friend sneezed on me by accident during lunch. Although I tried to wash it off, I got sick the next day. My mom had to take me to the hospital.
Maria came home from work and found a sink full of dirty dishes. She decided to wash them even though they weren't hers. In the middle of washing them, her son came down to the kitchen. He added his dirty plate to the pile in the sink. Maria scowled and told him to wash his own dishes from now on.
Kay loved popcorn. Her favorite kind was caramel corn. She would stop everyday and buy a bag for her snack. Kay realized she was spending too much money popcorn. She started making big batches it at home to save money.
I get really tired of wrapping presents at Christmas. One year I decided to use tin foil instead. They were actually kind of beautiful. My mother was not impressed. I haven't used tin foil as wrapping paper again.
Bill was at least fifty pounds overweight, maybe more. He tried countless diets. He tried numerous exercise regimens. No matter what he tried, his weight would not budge. He consulted a physician, and finally the weight started melting away.
Tom was on vacation. He noticed the water receded a lot further than normal. Once he realized what was happening the wave had come back. Tom was swept away with tons of other debris. His body was never recovered.
Sean was scared his work wouldn't be accepted. He had never felt he was good enough for anything or anyone. Everyone seemed to reject him, no matter what he did. Sean did the best job he possibly could, though. To his amazement, his work passed the muster, and he felt relieved.
My daughter got a tea kettle for her birthday. It is one that whistles so that she remembers to make the tea. She often forgets to close the whistle top on the kettle. If she doesn't close it, the kettle does not make any sound. I have to remind her to make the tea after all.
Julia decided she wanted a portrait. She went to get it done. When she saw the portrait after it was done, it was great. She gave copies to her friends. They loved it.
Mark was so in love with his girlfriend. Mark was going to propose to her tonight. He took her out to the nicest place in town. Mark got down on one knee and ask her to marry him. She said no she stopped loving him months ago.
Joy and Grace plan to meet for breakfast. Joy invites Grace to place by her house. They both meet up at the Little Diner. Over  they spoke about their families. After breakfast they hugged each other and said goodbye.
Kasey was staying in the hospital after her baby was born. She was about to eat her first meal. She was nervous because of the rumors of bad taste. Still when she tasted the food she enjoyed it a lot. From then on she looked forward to mealtimes.
John was exhausted as he got into his car from work. He began his trip home on the same highway that he usually drives. All of the sudden he heard a pop of a tire! He now had to replace his tire on the side of the road. It took John two hours to get home that night.
Tia was hunting to feed her family. She aimed her bow at a fat flying goose. Her arrow pierced it and brought it down. Happily, Tia went to get it and bring it home. There, she plucked it and roasted it for her family.
Silas lay in the hospital bed surrounded by his family. The soft beeping of machines was all he could focus on. It was impossible for him to say goodbye to those he loved. He couldn't look into their eyes without seeing their tears. He couldn't stop his own tears from flowing down his cheeks.
Tom needed new clothes. He had not been shopping in years. Tom decided to go to the mall. Tom found many great articles of clothing there. Tom bought a new wardrobe.
Joey was an overweight man. Joey lost his job. Joey decided to make youtube videos. Joey's videos become popular. Joey becomes famous and works making videos.
As soon as Nancy turned 16, she nagged her mom into a DMV trip. Once she had her permit, she begged constantly. Her mom allowed her to drive on slow days and in quiet areas. Soon Nancy felt ready to take her road test, and returned to the DMV. There, she took- and passed- her official driver's test!
Tim had recently gotten a speeding ticket. He was given the option of taking defensive driving. It would negate the ticket and be cheaper overall. Tim took the agreement and went to the class. It was educational and he dodged getting points on his license.
Martha was laying on the couch relaxing. She was having fun reading her book. All of the sudden something caught her eye. She realized it was a spider. Frantic, she jumped up and ran away.
Charles heard a while back, the secret to life was letting go. At that time, he didn't understand what that meant. Suddenly, his brother died. Charles felt grief like never before. He had to let go or he would never get over it.
I went to a concert for a band I love very much. The room was very energetic. I screamed along with everyone else. The next morning, I couldn't talk! It was a small price to pay to see my favorite band.
Matt was excited because he was leaving for camp this week. He went to the archery range as soon as he got there. The instructor for archery asked for a challenger. Matt thought he had a good shot at beating him. With a lot of focus, he beat the instructor easily.
Millie was a very sweet girl who loved others. Anytime you would see her, she was always smiling. Her teacher asked her one day why she was always happy. Millie explained that she just loved life and loved to be happy. Her teacher was inspired by this and wanted to be like her.
Johnny picked up a bag of chips in a corner store. He paid for the bag of chips. He noticed that the cashier gave him an extra dollar in his change. He went back inside the store to return the dollar. The cashier smiled and thanked him for his deed.
My first step to solving my problems was admitting I have one. In the second step I changed what I had control over. I prayed for help in my third step. I made healthy choices for my life in the fourth step. I've been addiction free for four years.
Jared bought a new shiny motorcycle. He planned to go on a trip with it. But as he tried it on the road, he saw a biker's gang. They told him to go away and he did so very fast. Jared went on his trip but sold his motorcycle afterward out of fear.
I have a professional license. To keep it, I have to do continuing education. I can attend an annual meeting for that education. This year, our annual meeting is in Denver. I just bought airline tickets to Colorado.
Frankie loved tennis. She was the star of her team. She got sick and could not play for three weeks. She worked hard to get her game back. She eventually won the school tournament.
Gary was looking for a new adventure. Gary decided he would try canoeing. However, Gary quickly realized that he could not swim. Gary decided to change his adventure to learning how to swim. Gary loved that he was always challenging himself.
Harry found his website was running slow. He compressed and shrunk his images. He minified many of his stylization files. He reduced the number of requests to the server. Ultimately the slowdown was a server error unrelated to his efforts.
Zoey's neighbor's, Ms Smith, cat gave birth to a litter of kittens. Only kitten survived being born. Ms Smith promised to give it to her if she did good in school. Every night, Zoey studied hard and long every day. When Zoe showed Ms Smith her report card, the kitten was now hers.
Tom was walking home. A small cat started following him. Tom thought the cat was cute. It followed him all the way home. Tom eventually took it in.
Josh vowed to learn to play an instrument. He chose to learn guitar. At first it was hard for him to figure it out. After a few lessons though he was playing a couple songs. At the next family gathering he played and impressed everyone.
Kim Kardashian was excited for her red carpet appearance. She spent about an hour in hair and makeup and was ready. When she walked on the red carpet, she chatted with many. However before her eyes, a woman came and threw flour on her. Kim was shocked and ran off the carpet to get cleaned.
Abby did not like to drive with her boyfriend. Abby felt that her boyfriend always drove over the speed limit. Abby decided that she would ask him to slow down. However, Abby's boyfriend decided to ignore her request and go fast. Abby was not pleased that her boyfriend would not slow down.
Jimmy needed to break up with his girlfriend. He drove to her house and knocked on her door. She answered a minute later and they began to talk. Jimmy told her the bad news and she began to cry. Jimmy left the scene and felt very bad about himself.
We ran out of paper plates. I went to the store to get more. My wife got home from work at that time. I got home from the store just after. We both had bought paper plates.
Susan had been in a relationship with her boyfriend for five years. Susan met another young man while attending college. Susan cheated on her boyfriend with the new young man. Susan's boyfriend found out and dumped her. Now Susan was single and crying herself to sleep.
The new neighbor in the townhome association was unusual. He painted his townhouse a garish neon yellow color! Everyone hated it but didn't know what to do. Finally, another neighbor who was a lawyer read the regulations. Everyone was relieved that his bright color was against the rules!
Nick's mom worked in a Head Start classroom. One day Nick's babysitter quit. Nick's mom needed to find a new babysitter. The bus driver offered to babysit Nick. Now Nick rides the school bus all afternoon.
I was really hungry at my house. I only had asparagus and bread. I made an asparagus sandwich. It tasted so good that I opened a restaurant. The restaurant shut down because no one shares my tastes.
Alicia loved playing solitaire. She played everyday. She always won. Yet today when she tried playing, she couldn't win. Alicia started a new game.
Our son wanted to be a cook when he was 9. He started cooking for us. He loved making pizza. I bought him a pizza stone and he used it often. He did not become a cook, but still cooks pizza for us.
Kristy just got married to the love of her life. She is so happy because she never thought she's find love. She has all these plans to have kids with her husband. They just returned from the honeymoon! She's now ready to start a family with her new husband!
We went to Niagra Falls for our honeymoon in 1981. We got onto the boat, wearing raincoats. We visited the wax museum. We ate out a lot and drank Canadian beer. We  took the train back home to Boston.
Stan always had issues with insomnia. He was always tired and irritable. Stan decided to go to his doctor. His doctor gave him some sleeping medication. Stan sleeps well from now on.
Today was my boyfriend's first day at work. I made him an apple pie because it's his favorite. It hadn't cooked all the way when I took it out of the oven. I put it back in for ten more minutes. It came out great and my boyfriend was happy.
Lance placed a $500 deposit towards his classes. Throughout the semester, he also spent a lot of money on things. He bought food everyday and supplies. When she semester ended, he was broke. Since he couldn't afford his new classes, he took out a loan.
Tom was at a monster truck show. ONe of the trucks jumped the barricade. It crushed several people underneath it. Tom was nearby and ran to help. He was traumatized by what he saw.
Ella had left her car unlocked. She had left her purse in the car. Her purse was missing when she returned to the car. Ella realized someone had stolen her purse. Ella always locked her car after this.
Lily was feeling like she needed a change. She went to the makeup counter at the department store near her home. She asked for a make over. After about twenty minutes she looked in the mirror. She looked so good she called friends to go out that night.
Frank is unemployed and needs to find a job. He decided to send his resume to employers on the internet. An employer calls him and schedules an interview. Frank is nervous at the interview and forgets name. He was never called back for a second interview.
I was sitting on the bench today. A woman was waiting for the bus. Her app said no bus was coming. I had a different app which said the bus was due in ten minutes. I told and she was able to catch the bus.
Tom waited at the starting line. The gun went off and he started to run. He raced down the track with his eyes focused in front of him. He crossed the finish line in first place. Tom won the gold medal for his country.
Lucy's grandma was choosing a cake to purchase. She asked Lucy to help her choose, but it was hard. Every cake looked amazing. Every time she chose one, she saw another one she liked. Finally, without Lucy's help, grandma decided on a spice cake.
Steve had been looking forward to game night all week. He and his brother were getting together to play Risk. They played for two hours and it was a very close game. In the end Steve was able to capture all of his brother's armies. Steve won the five dollars they had bet on the game.
My daughter got locked out of her Itunes account. I tried at least 12 different passwords I knew she had used. None of them worked. I finally had to call tech support to set up a new one. Now I have a list of kid passwords on my phone at all times.
Ben was having fun at the lake. He fished and skipped rocks. Tom came and said Ben had to leave. Ben started crying. Tom realized he was being mean and let Ben stay.
Randy had a huge crush on the girl at the bookstore. He went in there daily, always buying a new book. Ringing him up one day, she remarked on what a reader he was. He got his nerve up and asked her out. Over dinner, he admitted he'd always come in to see her.
As a child, I always feared the monsters under my bed. Now my children fear those same monsters under their own beds. But today I solved the problem by destroying the monsters' homes. I installed a chest of drawers under each bed. No one is afraid of a monster that lives in an underwear drawer.
Tom had a big test coming up. He was really nervous about it. He was too nervous to properly study. Instead he would just worry and surf the internet. Tom wound up failing the test.
Tom invited friends over to his house. He didn't realize how much messier his house was than everyone else's. Tom's friends all made fun of him for it. Tom was too lazy to clean up. He decided to just not have people over instead.
Laura got up early so she could take a brisk 2-mile walk before work. As she was walking, she watched a beautiful sunrise. Suddenly, a large dog came out of the bushes and growled at her. Laura stood and yelled at the dog, trying to appear intimidating. The dog yelped and ran, and Laura continued her walk.
Life was too simple for Gemini. He lived as a hermit in a mountain in Tibet. One day, a rich man on a horse came to meet him. The man knew what treasures Gemini kept inside his cave home. Gemini drew a revolver and told the man to leave.
Chase loves his brother. His favorite thing is to bounce his brother. One day he decided to bounce his brother very high. His brother flew out of the bouncer. Chase learned to be more gentle with his brother.
Brent bought some fireworks for the Fourth of July. He knew not to shoot them off in the city, but he did anyway. A bottle rocket that Brent had launched landed on a neighbor's roof. The roof caught fire, and the neighbor's house was destroyed. Brent was upset, and felt that he deserved to be punished.
I went to a sushi bar. The sushi chef told me that I should try some fatty tuna. I agreed with him. He handed me a freshly-cut piece of fatty tuna. It tasted horrible!
It was Christmas Eve. Suzy decided to go to midnight mass. She took her sisters and brothers. But she was so tired. She ended up falling asleep.
Many young adults play in the marching band in school. The instruments can be flutes, tubas, even drums! Students like Dennis learn routines and music for their instrument. At halftime of football games, they perform and entertain the crowd. Dennis loves his marching band and enjoys entertaining the fans.
Peter was terrible at using computers. So he always got frustrated. He banged his mouse against the desk. But eventually, it stopped working. Peter decided to buy a more durable mouse later.
I tried to make some homemade rice krispies treats. Of course, I couldn't leave well enough alone. I tried splitting them in two and added ice cream. The ice cream and rice krispy sandwiches were a huge hit. Everyone ate two of them.
Grady loved sweets, his favorite meal was dessert. Grady still tried to take care of his teeth despite his love of sugar. During his annual dental exam his dentist told him he had cavities. Grady knew he had to change his diet. Instead of being sad, Grady was resolved to savor his sweets.
The boy got a piece of bread. He asked his mom for butter. His mom buttered the bread. The boy was not satisfied. The mom gave him the full tub of butter.
Jasper was sick of always spending every day at home. He decided he should visit the local museum. At the museum he saw paintings and sculptures. Jasper had a great day there. He was glad that he had left the house that day.
Everyone in third grade is learning to play the recorder. Matthew's teacher allowed him to bring the recorder home. Matthew played Hot Cross Buns over and over. Matthew's mom Mary started to get a headache. Mary threatened to throw the recorder away if the noise didn't stop.
Candace is a softball player. During one of her softball games, she injured her knee. She was unable to play the game for 3 months. She missed the cheers of her team and the adrenaline of the game. Finally, her knee healed and she was able to join the game once again.
Bob saw that it was getting dark. Rain was falling from the sky. As it got darker it became cold. The rain turned to snow. Bob was sad because he had to shovel it.
One day a woman was walking down the street. A man ran up behind her and stole her purse. The woman yelled for the police. A police officer heard and ran after the thief. The office apprehended the thief and returned the woman's purse.
Eric was a neighborhood tagger who got into trouble. A politician contacted him and asked him to make a moral on a wall. Eric painted a picture of President Obama. The mural was vandalized within forty-eight hours. Eric stopped vandalizing property after that experience.
Barry moved into a new house with his family. A neighbor told him the house was haunted one day. Barry never experienced anything unusual in the house. Barry stood under the house tree and a ghostly figure grabbed him. He screamed and this figure made a creepy noise and then left Barry.
Andy loved playing with his cowboy toys. As Andy got older, he grew tired of them. He became more interested in electronics. Andy's mom asked him if he wanted to sell anything at a garage sale. Andy said he'd be happy to get rid of his cowboy toys.
My daughter woke me up this morning. She told me that there was a monster under her bed. I pretended to search to put her mind at ease. I then gave her a glass of warm milk. She fell back asleep in three minutes.
Gina had an interview one morning. She woke up to a blanket of snow. Gina was upset because she didn't plan for this. She took a long time to get there because the roads were icy. Gina knew she was going to be late and was upset.
I was playing soccer at the park. My friends and I were playing near another group of friends. We began to argue over the spot in the park. Everyone wanted their own spot in the park. We decided to make up and just relax together.
The team of scientists gathered in a small meeting room. The lead scientist stood up and pulled a test tube from his coat. The test tube had purple liquid in it. The lead scientist told the others that this was the cure. Upon hearing the news, the other scientists wept with great joy.
Paul was hungry. He went to the store and bought a gallon of ice cream. It was cold and delicious. He poured hot fudge and whipped cream on top. Paul ate the whole gallon!
I talked to my niece on Saturday. She has been living with a man for 7 years. I asked her if she was going to marry him. She said she wanted to.`. Her mother came by and glared at her.
I wanted to grow fruit in my backyard. I decided to grow pears. I bought some pear tree seeds and planted them. After two years, the pear tree finally developed fruit. The pears were delicious!
Kya decided to be vegan. She thought it sounded easy. But the more she learned, the harder it got. There were animal products in almost everything! Kya realized it would be hard work becoming vegan.
Josh was ready. It was the day of the big match. He had all his fencing gear on ready to go. He climbed up on the podium and faced his opponent. Josh won the match handily.
Georgia was trying to get her baby to sleep. He was very fussy and wouldn't stop crying. She tried many different tricks that usually worked. Still the baby wouldn't sleep. She finally gave up and let him cry it out.
Hayden wants to purchase an apple orchard. He intends to open his own cider business. One day, Hayden decided to make an offer to buy an orchard. The offer was accepted. Hayden is now free to began his cider business.
I had just awoken from a nightmare. I got up to go to the bathroom. Someone had left a red towel on the floor. I thought it was a pool of blood. I jumped and screamed loudly.
Terry had to go to the bathroom. When he was done, he flushed the toilet. The toilet didn't flush and overflowed. He had to get a plunger to unclog the toilet. He unclogged it but had to spend the day cleaning the water out.
The man honked his horn. The car in front of him saw that the light was green. That car went through the light. The light turned red. The man had to stop at the red light.
Jane laid down on the massage table and anxiously awaited. When the masseuse appeared, she told Jane to communicate her speed. Jane was supposed to indicate a faster or slower rhythm. Jane first tried faster but then requested for slower. Jane relaxed and enjoyed the rest of the slow massage.
My 19 year old niece broke up with her first boyfriend last month. He cheated on her while she was away in college. She gave me a necklace he bought her, I tried to sell it on eBay for her, but nobody bought it. I will keep posting it until it sells.
Ted borrowed a movie from the rental machine. He watched the movie and forgot about it. Ted never returned the movie. The rental company put in additional charges for the movie. Ted realized he forgot about the movie.
Yesterday I got a balloon at Disney world. I took it on the plane with me today. However because of the air pressure, the balloon ended up popping. It was disappointing. But at least it was just a balloon and I could get another one.
My friends and I decided to go to the fair. One of the places we headed first was the funnel cake shop. We shared this huge piece of funnel cake. In addition, another group of people decided to meet up with us. All of us went on the new ride that was built.
Ryan was mad about Amy. Since he had met her, he couldn't stop thinking about her. He texted her many times during the day. He called her home at night. When Amy broke up with him, he didn't see it coming.
Jake bought a big brick of cheese at the supermarket. He took a knife and cut himself a small piece. Jake chewed the cheese with great joy. He decided to cut up the rest of the cheese. Jake took the small pieces and wrapped them for storage.
Don wanted to learn to dance in time for prom. He practiced with a video that showed ballroom dancers. Don felt confidant as he escorted his date to prom. He was ready to show his moves when the band began playing. To Don's dismay, the band played only electronic music.
Alice went to grab something quick to eat. She saw a smoothie in the fridge. It must've been old because it tasted strange. An hour later, she was puking. She now labels all food the day she makes them.
Ky and Kona were starving, so they ordered a pizza. Ky wanted half pineapple and Kona wanted half hot peppers. When the delivery man arrived, he looked at them strangely. The boys knew he thought their order was weird. But they didn't care - because the pie was delicious!
Jen's mother does not approve of the way she is dressed for school. So she makes her change into new clothes. Jen hides the clothes in her bag and changes back into them at school. The school principal calls to complain about what Jen is wearing. When Jen's get home her mother she grounds her for a month.
A family moved in next door to Tom. Tom went over and introduced himself to the new neighbors. Tom instantly felt an attraction to their college-aged daughter. Tom asked her to dinner that very night! Now Tom and that girl are happily married.
Earl always got perfect grades. His academic achievements brought him attention from others. But Earl was shy and did not want the attention. He refused to accept awards. Eventually, no one gave Earl any more attention.
Ike's car was due for an inspection. He was afraid it might not pass. He crossed his fingers as the mechanic went over the vehicle. Then he grinned as he was handed his new sticker. Ike was so happy his car had passed inspection!
Matt really wanted to be a superhero. He read superhero comics constantly. He created his own super hero name and costume. One day, radioactive waste spilled on him. Soon after, he got cancer and died.
Jodie had been in a bad relationship. She wanted to get out of it. She told her boyfriend it was time to break up. Her boyfriend surprisingly agreed. Jodie finally got out of the bad relationship.
Rob has a job blogging for a company on the internet. He enjoys it, but sometimes he gets burned out on writing. His boss has noticed and took him aside to ask why. Rob told his boss that he was having trouble at home. In reality, he was browsing reddit all day and not working.
The reporter was working on a story. He asked for a police report. THe police department refused. The reporter knew there was police corruption to expose. He sued to get the police report.
Kelly made herself a cup of hot tea. She put in the tea bag and took a sip. It was delicious. However to her dismay, she spilled some. Kelly ended up with a burn.
Harper the dog hates to take baths. She needs a bath to remove the stink of the sewers of Rome. Jack, her owner, chased her through the house. Jack closed the door, trapping Harper in a closed space. He placed Harper in the water as she thrashed back and forth.
Ina wanted flatter abs. So she began to go to the gym every day. She did crunches at night too. Soon she noticed improvement. Ina kept with her program until she had washboard abs!
Mindy opened her dresser. She saw a mouse jump out. Mindy shrieked and jumped onto a chair. She waited till her husband came home. She was still waiting on the chair.
Darius was one of many siblings in his family. He never had any privacy because he shared his room. He decided to convert the attic into his bedroom. He moved all of the junk into the basement and moved in. Darius was much happier having his own space.
Regina loved October. Fall was her favorite season and it finally arrived then. She planned on things to bake and how to decorate. She couldn't wait to bring out her decorative gourds. She told her husband that she was going all out this year.
The man put on his hat. He could feel that it was crooked. He took the hat off. He straightened the brim. The hat felt better on his head.
Amy was on lunch break with her friend Beth. Amy was drinking a Coke. She was startled when Dave walked up behind her. Amy spilled half the soda down her white shirt and on her pants. Amy had to walk around the rest of the day with a stained shirt on.
Olivia loved to eat spaghetti. She loved to cook it even more. When she was cooking it one day, she overcooked her noodles. She decided to serve them anyway. Thankfully, no one noticed and enjoyed the spaghetti.
Jane decided to have a garden instead of a yard. It was a lot of work, but fun. She took good care of it. Jane wound up getting lots of vegetables for free. She even shared some with her friends.
Ava stayed up late to watch a zombie movie. She thought she was able to handle it. But when she went to bed, something terrible happened. She had a horrible nightmare about zombies! Ava realized it had been a mistake to watch the movie before bed.
The man put on gloves. The woman watched him. The woman wondered what the gloves were for. She followed the man. She saw the man steal a car stereo.
Ethan was turning 27 that morning. He was just planning on having a normal day. He got off work and drove home. He opened the door of his apartment and all his friends jumped out. He had a good birthday,
The cop realized he was powerless. This feeling made him feel bad. He told his partner about his feeling. His partner suggested vigilante justice. This made the man feel more powerful.
Sarah saw a picture of a tarsier in a nature magazine. The small monkey was the cutest thing she had ever seen Sarah thought. She flew to Indonesia to see this incredible creature. After arriving, a guide led her to a remote spot in the jungle. She cried when she finally saw the monkey up close.
Jane's parents were pretty strict. She didn't get to go to her first concert until she was older. She went with a friend. Jane told her parents she was just spending the night. She got in trouble but it was worth it.
Romana grew up in a rich family. The family looked down on everyone who wasn't rich. Romana found a boyfriend who was a regular guy. She introduced him to the family, and they called him poor trash. Romana was so hurt, she ran off with him and eloped.
One day I watched a show about saving money with coupons. I decided that I'd like to save money, too. I subscribed to my local paper. I anxiously awaited for Sunday to come. When I got my paper, I was dismayed to find no coupon inserts.
John was really hungry. He noticed a hot dog eating contest. Signing up was free. John used it as a chance to get free food. He also won third place.
My son took part in a baseball game. Proud of my son, I wrote an email to my friends about it. I told them how lousy the other kids were. I meant to click to send it only to my friends. Unfortunately, I hit the Send All button and sent it to everyone.
Jeff wanted to try online dating. He had heard good things about it from friends who have tried it. He signed up for a free three month trial on a website. He went on a few dates right away. Within a month Jeff went on a date with the girl he would marry!
Janet was making dinner. While chopping onions she cut her finger. It was deeper than expected and wouldn't stop bleeding. A simple adhesive bandage did nothing to help. She had to go to the hospital and get stitches.
Lucy bought a brand new outfit for school. The next morning she proudly dressed in her new clothes. Lucy walked to school carefully through the slushy snow. As she climbed the school stairs she slipped and fell. Lucy cried when she saw mud covering her new pants.
A supermarket clerk was busy setting up a display of boxes. He finished by carefully balancing the last boxes on top. He stood back and admired his tower. A customer ran out of nowhere and drove into the display. Boxes tumbled down as he laughed like a loon.
Tom was working at a coffee shop. He was dissatisfied with the internet speeds. He asked the manager about it. The manager said other people are using it as well. Tom promptly left the coffee shop in search for faster internet.
Harry went on a forest trip with his class. Harry played several activities with his classmates. His classmates dared him to touch a bee nest. Harry touched it. Harry was stung by many bees and had to go to the hospital.
Joe just entered the 8th grade. He was always used to making the best grades. When he got to science, he made his first "F" on a quiz. Joe was shocked. He decided he better buckle down and change his ways.
Neil loves watching rock concerts. He went to a show with his girlfriend. They give their tickets to security. They jump up and down when the music plays. Neil drives his girlfriend home when the concert is done.
Joe was playing an online video game. And he was trying to communicate with his teammates with his mic. But people had trouble understanding him. And they weren't able to work together. Joe decided to play a single player game because of his bad mic.
Kyle made a video that went viral online. He became popular. He was even interviewed on local television. The fame only lasted a few months. Kyle has yet to be able to make another viral video.
Olivia was playing a videogame that her friend had lent her. It was a game involving shooting and things like that. Her dad noticed her playing and was upset. He took the game away because it was inappropriate. Olivia was so mad, and her friend was upset that the game was lost.
Lea was supposed to perform surgery all day. But when she arrived at the hospital, she was trembling. She tried to calm herself in the doctor's lounge. But as her hands kept shaking, she cancelled all her appointments. When she received her tests, she saw she had Parkinson syndrome.
It was time for the Smiths to buy their first home. They researched and found just the right neighborhood. They looked at many houses but couldn't agree on one. Finally they found the perfect house for their new family. Tomorrow is move-in day.
My friend and I were having a cooking contest. We went to the store to buy ingredients. He bought quality ingredients while I bought the cheapest. I was so happy that I saved money. In the end, his food tasted so much better because of the quality.
Jane bought a new purse online. She was excited to show her friends. When they went out Jane noticed another friend with the same bag. They were both excited about it. They decided to alternate when each used it.
Keith wanted to give a special gift to his girlfriend. He worked all day writing a song on guitar. The next day, he picked just the right words. On their anniversary, Keith played the song. His girlfriend loved it.
Ethan admonished his younger sister never to touch the outlet. He then went to watch television in the next room. He then noticed the lights flickering. Ethan gasped and ran to where his sister was playing. The sister had inserted a kitchen knife into the socket.
Julia had been trying to have a baby for almost a year. She was taking a test that evening. She and her husband agreed that if it didn't work, they'd stop trying. She was so nervous while taking the test. To her delight, her test came out positive.
Tom was out trick or treating. He got a lot of candy. He tried to eat it all in one night. Tom spent hours stuffing his face. He got sick and threw up.
Matt collected acorns. He had a few hundred in his room. His mother wanted him to get rid of them. One day he saw a hungry squirrel. Matt happily gave all of his acorns to the hungry squirrel.
I was remodeling a basement for a friend. There were a lot of spider webs behind the heating ducts. I removed one section of duct to find a $20.00 bill. It was caught up in one of the spider webs. I told my friend i just found $20 on the web.
Charlie likes food. He learned how to cook for his grandmother. He asked for cooking lessons Christmas. Charlie became a very skilled cook. Charlie is now a well known chef.
Our neighbor Sal is a very nice guy. He helps my dad with the lawn. He takes us to the park sometimes. Sal is always a lot of fun. I like the days I get to play with Sal.
Amy worked over deep fryers all day, so she often got burn blisters. One day her company switched their hand soap to an alcohol-based type. The employees all complained-the alcohol caused pain in their wounds! The manager apologized-he had not been aware! The next week, they had switched back to the old soap!
Kiera was a beautiful wolf dog. She was very majestic and sweet. The day I met her, I fell in love with her. We bonded very quickly. Now I could never imagine my life without her.
Tia was in college and went home for the holidays. She was very excited to spend time with her family. When she got there she quickly realized that there was tension. Her mom and dad fought a lot while she was there. Before she left her father told her that they were getting a divorce.
Pam finally turned 21. And she was eager to drink alcohol for the first time. She went to the market and bought some drinks. But the cashier didn't even ask for an ID. Pam felt a little disappointed.
Will wanted to lose weight before summer. He went on a drastic diet that didn't seem to work. He then tried to take diet pills. Those didn't work either! Now he is running four hours each day and seeing great results!
Ron had been hacking for years. Ron was afraid of being caught by the police. Ron decided to hack some more anyways. There was a knock at his door. It was the police wanted to speak with him!
Gladys invited Sarah to go mini golfing. Sarah secretly hated mini golf, but agreed to go anyway. While there, Sarah played terribly. She became crabbier and crabbier with each passing hole. She decided that next time, she would simply decline the invitation.
An ex friend Sara spilled paint and ruined Amy's white pants. She was upset the paint wouldn't come out. Amy confronted Sara about the spill. Sara claimed it was an accident. Amy walked away while Sara spewed fake apologies.
Paula liked puzzles. She bought a sudoku book to work with. They were very challenging. She worked for an hour on one puzzle. She was hooked!
Jane loved cookies as a child. Her mother taught her how to make cookies. She made them for her friends one evening. Her friends loved them. Now Jane has her own bakery where she sells her cookies.
It was Terry's day off from work. Terry did not want to spend all day at home. Terry called his friend Mike to hang out. Terry and Mike decided to go out for Coffee at a diner. After paying his bill Terry went back home.
There once was a pretty lady who rode her bike around my neighborhood. I wanted to introduce myself to her. I could not figure out a natural way to talk to her. One day I saw her pushing her bike down the street. She asked me if I would give her a ride!
Liz needed a new wardrobe. All her clothes were out of date. She had been saving up to go on a shopping. She finally decided to go shopping. Liz was happy to update her clothes.
I was expecting a delivery the other day. The ETA said it'd be delivered by 8pm but it still wasn't here. After 9pm I called the company and they told me it was a mistake. They said it was delivered to the wrong address and they'd refund me! They sent me a refund, and also a brand new product.
Jane only had one pair of glasses. And she had broken them. Her mother taped them up and sent her to school. When she entered the classroom everyone stared at her. They all pointed and laughed as she stood wishing she could disappear.
She leaned forward and looked me in the eye. I looked up at her nervously. She told me all I had to do was ask for help. I told her that was impossible for me to do. She threw her arms up in frustration and said she couldn't help me.
Tom was doing poorly in college. He was unable to turn things around. He wound up dropping out. Tom took some time off before returning. He did much better the second time.
Justin was very afraid of beetles. One day, a beetle appeared in his bedroom. At first, Justin was very afraid of the beetle. After growing accustomed to it, Justin wasn't scared. Now, Justin is not scared of any beetles.
Lucas was at the zoo petting a baby goat. He didn't look behind him. Suddenly something hit him hard on the butt. It was the mother goat and she looked angry. Lucas wasn't frightened and head butted her just as she had done.
Tim had entered a baking contest. He cooked his grandma's famous chocolate chip cookies. He had a lot of competition at the contest, though. He knew it was a close contest. When he came in first place, he was surprised and happy!
The man retired. He had nothing to do. He watched too much television. His health became worse. He died from a heart attack.
The man heard his phone ring. He didn't know where it was. He followed the sound. He found his phone. He could not answer it in time.
Nick went to trim the tree in the backyard. He chopped off all of the branches that he could reach. Hidden in the branches was a large beehive. Without thinking he nudged the beehive. Suddenly hundreds of bees flew out and stung him all over his body!
Randy was not prepared for the test on Tuesday. Despite studying all week, he could not catch up. Randy decided to cheat in order to get a decent grade. But his teacher caught him in the act. Luckily, his teacher was sympathetic and let him retake the test.
Jane loved knitted sweaters. Meredith knew how to knit. Jane asked Meredith for a knit sweater. Meredith offered to show Jane how to knit. Jane made her own sweater after a few months.
Josh wanted to work on his abs. But doing situps and crunches hurt his neck and back. So he read about planking and tried it. After a few weeks, he was able to hold a plank for half an hour. And his abs continued to get flatter and more muscular.
Quentin wanted a faster way to get from Queens to Manhattan. He was sick of the crowded, smelly subway. Eventually a friend recommended he buy a scooter. Quentin finally bought a scooter for his commute. Now Quentin loves getting from Queens to Manhattan.
George had to get to work. His car broke down. He took the bus there. The bus broke down too. He ended up calling his work place that he can't come.
Liam was picking blueberries. He put them all in a bowl. He rinsed them off and then drizzled honey on them. He spooned them onto his yogurt. It was his favorite snack!
I was in a fraternity on campus that threw a lot of loud parties. We were warned that if we didn't quiet down, we would get kicked off. After that warning, we tried to not have any more parties. However one night, a small gathering turned into a house full of 100! Campus police broke up the part, and we were kicked off campus.
The shuttle bus arrived in the school. I walked towards it since i wanted to go home. Rain quickly appeared. Although I ran to get on the bus my clothes were already soaked. I also had to empty my book bag at home to dry my items.
Ben was resting in his dog cage all day. Although I offered him food and water, he didn't bother to move. I tried to stay with him for the whole day. However, he eventually started to roam around freely. I decided to spend the rest of the day with him.
Roberta's friend needed her help while he went on vacation. He had a dog who needed to be watched while he was gone. Roberta went to stay at his house because her roommate was allergic. Every day she played with the dog then walked it for an hour. By the time her friend came back she was best buds with his dog.
Martha went to the attic to put some boxes in storage. When she walked past a box of old toys, she heard something. She called out, and heard a faint voice calling back. She kept asking who was there and getting a mocking reply. Then Martha saw it was her granddaughter's doll that repeated voices.
Emily had to get her picture taken at school today. She woke early and dressed for the pictures. She went to school and had the picture taken. She had to wait several weeks to get the pictures back. Emily got her pictures and was proud of the way she looked.
Susy wanted to try out for lacrosse. She was rather nervous about it however. She did not know if she would make it. But to her delight she ended up making it. Susy jumped up and down with joy.
My style of fishing is different. I like to fish but I don't bait my own hook. I only cast the line. I also don't take the fish off. Most people do not like fishing with me.
Toby had just woken up. He had a fresh pot of coffee ready. After getting a mug, he began pouring some. Suddenly the coffee spilled through the cup. He realized that the mug had a bag crack in the bottom.
I got onto the elevator to go to the third floor after my lunch break. I pushed the button, but the door wouldn't close. I quickly realized that the elevator was not working properly. I had to walk up three flights of stairs to go back to work. By the time I reached the top, I felt like I could die!
Will wanted to learn how to defend himself. Will signed up at a local dojo to study martial arts. Will was attentive and hardworking in the class. Will trained night and day for many months. Now Will is a black belt and respected martial arts expert!
Maria hated to drive in the snow. There was a snowstorm coming and Maria had to drive to work. Maria left her house very early in order to get there on time. She drove carefully through the snowy streets. When she got to her office, it was closed due to snow.
Jonas noticed that all his friends enjoyed hunting. He had never tried hunting, but he was worried about it. Finally he decided to give it a try. He was able to shoot a deer on his first hunting trip. Jonas decided never to worry about trying new things again.
Molly went to Las Vegas with a couple co-workers. She decided to only gamble forty dollars. Molly started on the roulette wheel and lost 10 dollars. She decided to spend the rest of the night at the blackjack table. Molly ended up winning six thousand dollars.
Tim smoked cigarettes. Tim's father also smoked cigarettes. One day Tim's father died of lung cancer. Tim decided to quit smoking that same day. Tim never smoked again.
Fred got pulled over. He didn't have his insurance card in his car. He promised the police officer that he would get one immediately. The cop didn't care. He wrote him a ticket anyway.
Jade was having so much fun! She was having a party and they were playing Twister. Jade hadn't played the game since she was a kid. The party went on for hours. They all insisted they should do it again next month.
Tom was feeling sick today. He went to the doctor. The doctor told him he had the flu. The doctor gave him some medicine. Tom felt much better after he took it.
Had the old man's dog really been poisoned? This is what he claimed to the police, though most dismissed him. Doug believed it to be true. Doug lived down the street and saw the woman next door one night. She had brought the dog a bowl which Doug had though was oddly nice.
Sylvia rented an apartment in a very old building. One day her apartment got colder and colder. She called her superintendent, who told her the radiator was fine. Sylvia went and bought a temperature gauge, it was 48 degrees! The superintendent came that day, and repaired her radiator.
Amy was hired to wrap gifts at Macy's. She expected to be in training for the whole first day. When she arrived her boss greeted and talked to her for 30 minutes. She asked her boss when she would be trained. She was shocked there was only 1 hour of training with a coworker.
I woke up late this morning. As soon as I got out of the shower I made myself a bowl of cereal. I forgot to put the milk away. After I got dressed I rushed into the kitchen looking for my car keys. My elbow hit the milk jug on the counter and it spilled all over.
Luke and Robert had a fight at school during recess. They were sent to the principal's office for their discipline. The two sat in the office and awaited their fate. The principal walked in and just stared at them, scaring them. Finally the principal gave them a week of suspension.
Caitlin's parents bought her a new car for college. She drove the car to campus. The next day Caitlin let her friend Hanna drive the car to class. Hanna lost control of the car and spun into a ditch. The car was totaled.
Amy and Beth were best friends. Amy told Beth everything. One day Amy discovered Beth lied and kept a secret from her. The secret made Amy look bad in front of other friends. Amy slapped Beth when she made it seem like it was no big deal.
Judy was at the aquarium with a friend looking at the whales. Staring through the glass, one whale kept coming back up. Waving at the whale, Judy was laughing back at it. The beluga turned and waved a tiny fin at her. Taking her camera out to take a pic, the whale swam away.
Mary and her mother had a tradition. Every year, they would grow tomatoes in their garden. At the end of each season, they would gather and can the tomatoes. This year, there had been an especially large harvest of tomatoes. They had a great time attempting to can all of the tomatoes they grew.
Ursula didn't like her neighbor's kids. They were noisy and disturbed her every day. One day she went downstairs to talk to her neighbor. She explained the situation and asked for it to stop. The kids hugged her and she was speechless.
Jeanie wanted to be class president. Her friend wanted to be class president too. Jeanie worried about the competition against her friend. Both promised to not turn against each other. Jeanie was voted overwhelming as class president.
Barry is very tall. His feet hung off his bed. One day, Barry bought a very long bed. He slept very well that night. Barry will never sleep in a normal bed again.
Sharon was talking on her phone in the bathroom. She was not paying attention. Sharon dropped her phone in the toilet. She was so upset about losing her phone. Sharon vowed to never talk on her phone while using the toilet.
Marnie decided to help her young son Frank learn to ride a bike. She bought him a bike with training wheels. After a few days of riding, Marnie kept raising the wheels a little. Frank didn't realize the wheels kept getting higher. Frank was riding without training wheels altogether in only 8 days.
Frank was trying to pay attention in class. He was so tired after a long day of yard work the day before. His eyes closed over and over again as he struggled to focus. Before he knew it he had fallen asleep. His teacher woke him up and sent him to the nurse.
Yesterday I went to a fancy restaurant. Stupidly I ate in my coat. I ended up spilling sauce on it. I then had to clean it up. I put in the washer.
Mark was the valedictorian of his high school class. As valedictorian, he was supposed to give a speech at graduation. Mark was bright, but he hated public speaking. He asked Ann, the salutatorian, to give the speech instead. Ann agreed, and she gave an excellent speech.
Men and Women think very differently. A man generally thinks with the left side of his brain. A woman will use mostly the right side of her brain. A man challenges a woman, while the women also challenges a man. This is why they say opposites attract, keeping each other on our toes.
Jill needed to buy a car. She found a great deal on a car with only 21,000 miles. She drove away very happy with her deal. Later she learned the actual mileage was 121,000 miles. She was unable to find the fraudster.
It was movie night in the Peterson household. Sally wanted to watch an old musical. Her big brother, Joseph, wanted to watch a scary movie. Mom suggested an alternative that would appeal to both. They compromised on the funny cartoon!
Dean always liked children. One day Dean thought he was ready to have kids. Dean and his wife had a talk about children. His wife felt the same way that he did about children. They both decided to have a child and raise a family together.
Tom was traveling with his wife. He was a bit lost but didn't want to admit it. Tom pretended he was taking a short cut. They wound up actually saving time. Tom never admitted he was lost.
Kevin wanted to travel the world and see exotic places. He had grown bored with his menial desk job. However there was always something holding him back. Girlfriends, lack of money, family obligations - you name it. One dad, he had enough and decided to quit his job and travel abroad.
Tim planned a road trip for the summer. Him and his girlfriend would go together. They were going to drive across America. Tim's girlfriend broke up with him. He took the trip alone.
Drew had never been to the zoo. He always dreamed of going one day. One day his dad finally had some time off work. He asked drew if he wanted to go to the Zoo. Drew was so excited he was finally going to the zoo!
When Jen is 10 years old she wants to wear makeup. But her mother tells her that she is too young. So Jen steals some makeup and wears it to school anyway. When her mother finds out she cuts off her allowance for a month. Jen learns her lesson.
The Smith family wanted to go on vacation. They decided to go to the beach in Florida. They swam in the water and built sand castles. They found shells on the seashore. They had a great time and did not want to go home!
Jane wanted to watch a big new action movie. She had been waiting a long time for it to come out. When tickets became available she was too busy. By the time she had a chance to buy some it was sold out. Jane had to wait until later to watch it.
Rajesh was a new employee at a call center. He called a woman in Tennessee. The woman said she couldn't pay for her trailer. Rajesh asked what a trailer was. The woman knew then that he wasn't really from Vermont.
Adam wanted to get a new library card. First, he had to provide proof of his address. He searched through a box of junk mail. Finally, he found an official letter with his address. He turned it in and was able to get his card.
Tom's car was stuck in the mud. Luckily, his friend lived nearby. He called his friend to help him drag it out. His friend managed to pull the car out the ditch with a towing cable. Tom bought his friend drinks as a thanks.
The Wharton family were on vacation. They had decided to go down to the Florida Keys. It was a beautiful place. The family did many fun activities while on vacation. They all agreed it was a wonderful time.
Sally was an artist at school. She hated painting photos. She loved sketching with her pencil. Her professor told her she should try a marker. Now Sally is famous for marker paintings!
Jim felt too stressed to finish his homework. So he decided to take a break. But his break lasted very long. And he felt even more stressed that he was running out of time. Jim regret taking such a long break.
It was Christmas Eve. Todd was restless and couldn't sleep. He quietly tip toed to the living room. He saw his parents packaging up presents. Todd questioned if Santa Claus really existed the following morning.
Brooke works from her home office in her trailer. Some people in her park were yelling right under her office window. Brooke asked them to be quiet so she could work. They started yelling under her window day and night instead. Brooke cannot move and had to get a restraining order.
Austin was very depressed with his job and girlfriend lately. So his best friend told him about Tony Robbins Zach was skeptical, but decided to go see him this weekend. Zach loved him so much, he took 10 pages of notes! One month later, Zach was happy with his job and girlfriend.
Mary works the customer service desk at a busy store. Yesterday, two known thieves came in. They tried to return items that Mary knew they had stolen last week! They threatened her, so she called the manager. A few minutes later, the police showed up and arrested the thieves!
Lucy wanted an easy bake oven. She begged for it for Christmas. Finally Lucy got what she wanted. Her parents gave in. Lucy couldn't have been happier.
Charles rented a studio apartment. He paid eight hundred dollars per month in rent. He invited his grandmother to his apartment. She felt sorry for him. She said when she was young an apartment like this was twenty dollars.
Kay was shopping for a Christmas gift for her niece Kim. She intended to purchase a doll for the girl. While shopping she spotted a dollhouse. She wanted one just like it as a girl, but never got it. Kay knew her niece would love her new dollhouse.
Jamal wanted to be a gangster. He talked to the drug dealers on his street to find out how. They gave him a gun and told him to kill another dealer. Jamal shot the dealer in the neck and killed him. Jamal was accepted into the gang.
Tom was a Tea enthusiast. He went traveling all over the world to find the best tea. He went to China, Israel and even London to no avail. He finally went to a local farmer's market, right up the street. He found the best, most rare tea right there close to home.
Tom noticed a stray cat. He thought it might be friendly. Tom tried to go up and pet it. The cat scratched at him. Tom left it alone.
Mario came from another country to to to school in America for a year. He loved to play soccer, so he joined a team at his American school. The team was very good and won the state championship! They had a special parade in their town to celebrate their victory. Winning the championship was a great part of Mario's year in America.
Everyone in the bank was in a panic. A robber had burst in and threatened them with a gun! He stole the money and ran away. The police showed up quickly. They caught the robber a mile away.
Patty was on a road trip. During the drive her headphones broke. She stopped at a gas station. Inside, she bought a new pair. Then, she resumed her drive.
Julie always liked to do cheers at home. She decided she was going to try out for the cheer squad. Julie practiced her cheers and forms everyday after school. On the day of try out julie did her best cheer routine. The next day julie found out she made the cheer squad.
Tommy's father came in from mowing the lawn. Tommy saw that he was hot and thirsty. He gave his father a glass of what looked like chocolate milk. Father took a big gulp and spat it out in the sink. Tommy's father looked in the glass--it was a slurry of mud and milk.
Amy was riding her bike home from junior high. She heard someone call her name. She turned to see her crush Ray. He was riding his bike towards her. Amy was so happy she felt like she was dreaming.
Ira was selling popcorn. It was a fundraiser for his soccer team. He sold it all over his neighborhood. Soon, he'd sold enough to pay for the team's new uniforms. Ira was so happy he had reached his goal!
Lucy was wearing jewelry as she cleaned the bathroom. She scrubbed under the rim of the toilet. She heard a clink. She looked down and saw her earring in the toilet. Lucy had no idea how she was going to get the earring out.
Megan has been wanting a puppy for years. She keeps asking her parents, but they say no. On her birthday she open her presents and had cake. Her parents said they had one more present, and gave her a puppy. Megan was so excited and gave her parents a huge hug.
Quentin went to buy donuts this morning. But he didn't see the wet sign on the floor and fell down. He ended up in the hospital with a broken hip. The problem was that he was still hungry. So he was very pleased when the nurse brought him his food.
It was Christmas eve. I had to sneak the presents under the Christmas tree. In the middle of the night, my daughter discovered what I was doing. That's when she learned that Santa wasn't real. Christmas morning was awkward and terrible for my daughter.
Amy moved from Florida to Illinois last month. She is getting her first taste of a harsh winter. She wasn't prepared for the cold and had to go buy clothes. She spent a lot of money on warm clothes yesterday. Today she's all bundled up and managing just fine.
I sold much of my original art collection in 1999. I was in debt and needed the money. I sold one piece for $1200. I was able to pay off some debt but missed my art. I got out of debt in 2013 and started collecting again.
Steven had a leaky drain. He had done everything to try and fix it. He had even asked his friends. Finally, Steven went to the store and got a new drain. Now, Steven doesn't have a leaky drain.
Susie was nervous before her talent show. That evening, she went on stage and sang two songs. Afterwards, the audience applauded loudly. Her parents were very proud. Susie won the talent show.
In the restaurant kitchen, one of the cooks was making sauce. He dropped some of the sauce on the ground near him. Another cook walked by and slipped on the soup. The cook fell into a pile of flour sacks. When he got up he looked like a ghost.
Anna loved to feed her family fresh fruits and veggies. But then she lost her job and their income dropped. She had to start cooking with canned produce instead of fresh. She felt bad, but her family reassured her. They said it tasted exactly the same to them.
Bill was a middle school boy who had never been kissed. Bill really wanted to kiss Mary. Bill looked up YouTube videos about how to kiss a girl. Bill was nervous but decided to go for it. Bill approached Mary and kissed her, and loved it!
Amy was leaving the mall when she saw something. It was a wallet! She picked it up and looked for a name or address. She called the owner and returned the wallet to him. He gave her a reward for her honesty.
Anna went trick or treating for Halloween. Later, she sorted through her candy. One piece surprised her. Someone had given her a candy cane! Anna grimaced, hoping it wasn't ten months old!
We embarked on a family vacation. Our destination was 5 hours away. There was a loud noise on the highway about one hour in. We pulled over to find a flat tire Vacation was over.
Tammy is very jealous of her friends new necklace. Tammy and her friend are hanging out at her pool Her friend goes inside, so Tammy throws the necklace into the pool. Tammy's friend thinks the necklace is inside. Tammy is happy her friend doesn't have the necklace anymore.
Amanda needed to wash some days old dishes. She tried to get started but the smell overwhelmed her. She needed something to distract her so she could focus. Finally she decided to cover her nose with a towel. That helped block the smell as she finished the dishes.
I was playing catch with some friends outside. The sun was beaming down on us. We were sweltering hot. At first, we wanted to stop playing. Then, my friend brought a huge cooler full of drinks to keep us cool.
The Garrett family had a dog named Skip. He was one of the family members. One day they noticed Skip wasn't around to eat his dinner. They went on a search for Skip. The family searched for days and finally found Skip out in the woods.
Susan was getting a haircut for a wedding she was going to be in. She was excited as she looked at the example pictures. As she looked through them she seen one she loved. She showed the hairdresser the cut that she had wanted. The hairdresser did a great job and Susan loved it!
Jacob was invited on a camping trip with his family. He didn't like the outdoors, but he decided to give it a try. Jacob packed a sleeping bag and tent and drove to the campsite. He had a fun time fishing and sitting by the campfire. Jacob decided camping wasn't as bad as he thought.
The man was hiking a steep hill. The hill got even more steep so they got climbing gear out. The gear helped save them from falling. They were glad they brought it. Climbing gear was always brought on future trips.
Tom needed some extra money. He decided to throw a keg party. He got beer and charged for cups. Tom kept track of every payment. He was able to make some decent cash.
Jared's stepmom had been in his life for three years. One day, she picked him after school. One of the other kids called her Jared's mom. Jared started screaming that she wasn't his mom, she was nothing! He felt very guilty about saying this afterward.
Tim really disliked his cousins. They were always showing off. One day some bigger kids were picking on Tim. Tim's cousin's chased them away. Tim never disliked his cousins again.
Laura was teaching her daughter how to do laundry. She was going off to college in the fall. Soon the daughter knew how to take care of her clothes. But, more importantly, she also had learned a lesson from her mom. That was a special time that they shared.
Kari decided she wanted to be a pharmacist. She took an internship at a local pharmacy. On the third day, she was so bored that she just walked out. She decided it was not the occupation for her. Next, she considered being a dancer.
Kevin had made a resolution to quit eating candy. He started chewing sugar free gum instead. At first he craved candy often. But soon he got used to being without it. After a few weeks he didn't even miss it!
The library at Ben's town was hosting a readathon for prizes. Ben knew that if he read the most books he would win. He started reading books right away. By the end of the month he had read 52 different books. A few days later, he learned that he won the the prize!
Jim has been saving up all year for a new car. He was so excited to go to the car lot and shop. When he found the car he wanted, he put in an offer. It was accepted. Jim was excited to finally have a car.
Mindy had a very bad memory. She couldn't remember her friend's last name. She decided to risk it and said "Smith". The friend couldn't believe it and said her name was Malhotra. Mindy lost a good friend that day because she was bad with names.
Ted was in the grocery store with his mom one day. Then he realized he could not see her. He started to cry because he was lost. A kind cashier took him to the front and paged his mom. Soon she showed up, and Ted was comforted!
Amelia bought a new mp3 player. As she wasn't good with anything technological, she needed help. Her friends showed her how to put songs on the device. But when she was alone, she couldn't remember anything already. She ended up returning the player and used her walkman instead.
John decided to make a film. He wrote a script. He got his friends to act in it. He found somewhere to record. And John got it done!
Chris had a small black and white chihuahua. He loved his small dog and named him Bandit. Bandit loves to go outside. While outside one day, Bandit wandered off. Bandit came back home after wandering off.
Molly was getting ready for her wedding. She had just put her white dress on. Suddenly, a drink spilled and stained her dress pink. Luckily, her mom appeared. She had a handy cleaning spray that made the stain disappear.
James takes Fantasy Football very seriously. To prepare, he listened to podcasts on the best player picks. He boasted to have taken part in over 1,000 mock drafts. When the season started, he was by far the most prepared. James went undefeated and won our league easily.
Sam didn't eat all day. And he felt weak and tired. So he decided to make a chocolate protein shake. And he felt much better. And he always remembered to eat from then on.
Jacob was at the lake with his cousins. They were all jumping from cliffs into the water. Jacob took his turn, jumping bravely from a tall cliff. When he landed he dislocated his shoulder. The cousins stopped having fun and rushed him to a hospital.
Tom's girlfriend had dogs. She asked him to pick them up some food. Unfortunately Tom didn't know much about it. He got the wrong kind of food. His girlfriend had to pick out the right kind.
Allie loved tacos. But unfortunately she had no taco places near her. But to her surprise a place was opening up. The opening day she was first in line. When she tried the taco it was amazing.
Anna's fiance took her out for a lobster dinner. She had never had any seafood at all. She was nervous about whether she'd like it. But after her first bite, her nerves dissolved. Anna loved the lobster - it was delicious!
Lena was having a sleepover with her two best friends. They decided to makes a series of prank calls to classmates. They were foolish girls who did not know about caller identification. The next day, many angry parents called Lena's mom. Lena's mom forbade her from having another sleepover for a year.
On the way home from school, Anna stepped in a puddle. She came into her house but didn't take her shoes off. She walked across the kitchen and into the family room. Her mom found the wet footprints on the floor. Anna's mom made her clean up the wet footprints with a rag.
Ben drove down a dark street. A deer jumped out in the road. Ben swerved his car to miss the deer! The deer bounded away from the car. Ben missed the deer be a few inches.
Emily worked as a taxi cab driver in New York. She stopped to pick up a passenger on the corner on 12th street. The passenger got in the car and gave her directions. When she got to the destination, the customer quickly exited the cab. Emily realized that customer had not paid for the ride.
Jill had a sailboat that she took across the ocean every year. In the middle of the night she was woken up by lights. Thinking she had miscalculated and was near port she prepared to land. While bringing the sails down she realized the light was from plankton She went back to bed and slept soundly in awe of the world.
Barbara was a photographer who took pictures of sunrises. Her back hurt so she had trouble getting out of bed. She took pain medicine to make her back feel better. The medicine started working so she felt much less pain. She was able to take a beautiful sunrise picture.
Leah and Kerry went to the beach in December. Kerry put on her bathing suit and waded into the ocean! The water was so cold that Kerry's lips turned turned blue. Leah pulled her from the icy water, saving Kerry from frostbite. Kerry learned not to swim at the beach in cold weather.
Bobby was a really good high school wrestler. He trained hard and ate good food to get his body in the best shape. His goal was to win a gold medal at the next meet. At the meet, Bobby won all of his matches and earned first place! He went home with the gold medal!
I was on vacation in a fancy sailing port once as a child. My brother and I definitely did not fit in! One day we decided to try to fancy. We dressed up in our Sunday best to hang out on the pier all day. Our mother yelled at us for ruining our nice clothes.
Jean always wanted to live in southern California. Her son and many friends lived there. She visited them often enjoying her stays. Jean tried to figure out how she could manage financially. Then one day she was offered a job there and her dreams came true.
The young family brought their lawn chairs to a special place by dusk. Before them, the mouths of several caves opened wide. As the sun began to set, millions of bats emerged from the caves. The skies were darkened by their numbers. The family was amazed by the incredible sight.
John loved to roller blade. He was skating down the path on the beach. As he was looking over at the water he tripped. He fell and scraped his elbow. John went home and bandaged his elbow.
Molly had never been on a plane before. Here she was though, ready to board for her vacation. She had never been outside of the US before. She landed in the Caribbean, basking in the beauty. It was so pretty here and she knew she was going to have a good time.
I drove to the concert today. The ticket vendor allowed me to go in after giving him the ticket. When the band was playing, a thunderstorm started. The security guards evacuated everyone out of the building. The concert was scheduled for a future date.
Jack was driving through a heavily wooded area. He ignored the check engine light that had been on for a week. He knew he should but did not think it was a big deal. As he was driving his engine began to smoke. So he pulled over and now is stranded on the side of the road.
Finn went to the market for fruit. There was a great deal on mangoes. Finn loves mangoes. He picked out some that were ready to eat. Then, Finn went home to enjoy his mangoes.
Tina had been married only one year. The, doing dishes one day, her wedding ring slipped off! It went down the drain and was lost. Tina, crying, called her husband home from work. Her husband hurried home to help get her ring back.
Mick was a very sweet dog. He was also very old. He went outside one day and didn't come back. His owner looked all over for him. She is very sad that Mick is gone.
William and his friend were talking over lunch one day. Suddenly, William had the sense that he had lived that moment before. William became overwhelmed and stood up abruptly. All of a sudden, he realized that it was just deja vu and sat down. William's friends thought it was funny and they moved on.
My teacher told everyone to prepare for the exam. Patrick forgot to bring a scantron and a writing utensil. Fortunately, I had spare items to give to him. In addition, I even signaled some answers during the test. He thanked me before we left the class.
Larry always wanted to have power. He got into politics to be able to boss other people around. Surprisingly voters thought it meant he was a strong leader. He continued to get higher in government. Eventually a big scandal ruined his career.
Last weekend Josiah had two beach balls. He loved to use them while playing in the pool. He was supposed to put them away when he was done. His mom found them on Sunday, blowing around the yard. She popped them because she was tired of  putting them away.
Tim was nervous about his first race today. He had practiced with his track team for weeks now. He lined up with the other runners at the start line. As soon as the gun went off, Tim sprinted down the track. He ended up winning first in his heat!
Stacy's hair was badly tangled. She was trying to gingerly comb through it but it was stuck. Then she decided to apply some coconut oil. Luckily, this helped her to break up the knots some. Soon she was able to untangle all of her hair.
Yas and her sister Jaz are twins. They used to be very hard to tell apart. Yas decided to bleach her black hair to white blonde. She didn't read the directions, though, and all of her hair fell out. Now that one sister is bald, they're very easy to tell apart.
Sarah was walking along with her friend Brittany. They were both searching for something to purchase in the mall. Sarah received a call from her Mother. Her Mother needed her help with something at the house. So the girls headed home and not a penny was spent.
Tom worked at a factory. His job felt monotonous after a while. He kept drifting off and not paying attention. Tom wasn't paying attention and got hurt by a machine. He didn't get worker's compensation since it was his fault.
Fred was waiting for the bus outside. While he was waiting he was bored. A squirrel caught his eye. Fred ran up to it. The squirrel ran away.
Tiffany bought her very first Christmas tree. She thought 4 feet would be big enough. After putting it together, she was disappointed. The tree was very small so she found a stand. With the stand, the tree looked very pretty.
Grandma was cooking pasta for the entire family. Grandma had forgotten to pick up the noodles for pasta. Her grandson offered to go pick them up for her. Her grandson went and picked up noodles from the store. Grandma was able to finish cooking for the entire family!
Julie had a test. She also had a birthday party to attend. She decided she had studied enough for the test. The next day Julie got to her test and was not ready. She made her first bad grade.
My friend used to live in Virginia. He decided to go back and visit one day. He planned out his trip carefully. When he got to Virginia, he had a great time. It was a good trip.
Carol always wanted to be a bus driver. She studied her driving test for 3 weeks. She finally took her bus driving test. Carol had easily passed her test! She was excited to finally be a bus driver!
The quilts displayed throughout the large hall were stunning. Annie was bitten with the quilting bug at the exhibition. She mulled over how she could get started on the quilting path. At one of the booths, Annie found her answer. Mustering her resolve, Annie enrolled in a beginning quilting class.
Mary had to move to a new apartment. She set out to organize her things. On move day, it took Mary only a few hours to move. She moved just next door to the vacant apartment. Mary was pleased that the move went so smoothly.
Sam was bored at work. He decided to watch Netflix on his work computer. After lunch, he got a call from his boss. His boss wanted to see Sam in his office. When Sam arrived, his boss fired him for wasting time at work.
Tam decided to throw a party. She invited all her friends. Luckily, everybody came! They danced and laughed all night. Everyone had a great time!
When I was young, my mom took me and my brother to Jamaica. We went every year, but this year in particular stood out. My uncle had recently recovered from a bad motorcycle accident. He was said to be mentally unstable. He constantly asked me for petty things and I sadly turned him down.
Chip wanted to learn French, but his classes weren't enough. He studied at home, but that wasn't enough either. He decided he needed full immersion in the language. So he signed up to be an exchange student in France. Within two months, he spoke French as fluently as the locals!
I loved to get happy meal toys. They were by far the best you could get at a drive thru. I went with excitement for lunch. I got the hamburger that turned into a dinosaur. I played with it for weeks.
Joe was generating bills for the association members. He only had two to do for the month. When he put them in envelopes he accidentally swapped them. He sent the wrong invoices to the wrong addresses. The two members both made fun of Joe and paid anyway.
Bo and his father went on a fishing trip for the weekend. On Saturday morning they got up early and went to the clear lake. They waited for hours, but the fish weren't biting. Just as they were preparing to leave, Bo got a tug on his rod. He ended up catching the biggest fish his father had ever seen.
Charlie went to the movie store with his mom. Charlie wanted a cartoon movie to watch that night. He searched all of the aisles, looking for just the right one. Finally, he spotted his favorite movie about ducks. Charlie went home and watched the duck movie until bed.
Kyle had a football game after school. He left his backpack in the locker room. After his game, he couldn't find his phone. He looked all in the locker room. Then he remembered he had stashed it in his backpack.
Sarah's mother always praised her daughter's drawings. Sarah believed her drawings were fantastic. So she began to show other students at school. Several students complained about Sarah's drawings. Sarah felt betrayed by her mother.
Devin was a strange child who only talked to his cousin Bob. If anyone tried speaking to him he would turn and direct it to Bob. No one knew why he acted this way but they didn't really mind. He was no ordinary boy and some say he was one of a kind. When Bob died he never spoke again and became a mute.
There was a war in the kingdom. A rival kingdom wanted to take the king's land. The king sent many troops into the war. The king and his people rose above the evil forces. The king and his army was victorious in their defense.
Mark and Diana went to the beach. Diana set up a picnic on the sand. Mark poured wine for both of them. He handed a rose to Diana, prompting her to smell it. There in the center of the rose was an engagement ring.
Tara used to live next to the beach as a kid. She now lived no where near the beach. She drove a hour to get to the beach every weekend. She decided to move closer to the beach. She now only drive 5 minutes to get to the beach.
Jim had been single for months. He had recently began speed dating. He really like this one girl that he met at an event. After having dinner with her a few times Jim asked her out. The girl happily said yes.
Damian was a big fan of a certain brand of hot sauce. He owned boxers and pajamas with their logo on them. He even visited the manufacturing plant where the hot sauce is made. But Damian fell in love with a person that hates hot sauce. Damian doesn't make nearly as many meals with hot sauce anymore.
I went huckleberry picking with my grandmother. The berries were ripe in late summer. My grandmother had secret places to pick berries. We filled up old ice cream buckets with berries. We froze the berries to use for special occasions.
Mike and Robin wanted a child, but Robin could not get pregnant. They finally decided they wanted to adopt a baby through foster care. Mario was six years old and their first foster child. He wasn't a baby, but he was still perfect. Mike and Robin adopted Mario.
Bill is training to be a chef. Today in class, Bill learned how to properly cut with a knife. However, in the act of cutting a carrot, Bill injured himself. Bill's teacher immediately called for the nurse to access him. Bill learned the importance of utilizing a knife properly.
Art had been sick with the flu for weeks. He decided to try to cure himself instead of waiting it out. He starved his fever, but that just made him weak. Then he tried prescription remedies, but they didn't work. Then he discovered the real cure: homemade chicken soup and tea!
Cam drove through unfamiliar roads in the country. He read the road signs and concluded that he was lost. He pulled the car over at the next gas station. When the gas attendant came over Can ask for directions. The gas attendant didn't speak english and shook his head.
Kelsi really needed to work out. She had not worked out in ages. She decided to go down to the treadmill. As she started running, she ran three miles. By the end of the last mile she was exhausted.
Pablo is building his new home. He's very happy with his choice in fireplaces. He has one in each room. Pablo's wife wonders if he's a pyro. Pablo loves fire.
Doug met the love  of his life Tracy E Warren. They dated on and off for about a year. Doug begged Tracy to be his one and only. Tracy agreed to be Dougs one and only. They are no longer together because Doug cheated on Tracy E Warren.
Kate announced to Matthew that she had a new job. It would require her moving to a tropical location. She asked Matthew to come with her. Matthew agreed to come because he loved Kate. They moved to their new house on an island.
I keep several packets of vanilla sugar wafers in my car. I enjoy these as my afternoon snack at work. My daughter grabbed a packet, she was going to eat them. I roared at her to get her hands off my snack! Now when she sees the wafers, she laughs, knowing not to make me roar!
Tom would never share any of his toys. However, he always wanted toys from everyone else. One day his friends took a stand. They refused to share anything with Tom. Tom then changed his ways and shared his toys.
Gary's house was recently robbed. Gary immediately suspected one of his roommates. Gary's alarm did not go off, so he knew it was an inside job. Gary was mad that his own roommates would rob his house. Gary felt so violated that his house was robbed.
Ken was playing video games. His character kept being unresponsive. Ken said it was his controller. His friends didn't believe him. He proved it to them by switching.
Ariel was in a band. One night her band was playing in a local bar. When they started playing the crowd started booing them off the stage. The band finished their song and stopped. Ariel and her band never played at that bar again.
Leah went to a garage sale. She saw a trinket that reminded her of her grandmother. Leah picked up the trinket and bought it. She took the trinket home and put it in her living room. Leah liked having a reminder of her grandmother.
Allie was going on a road trip. She got very bored though. So she put on a movie. Then she realized she got car sick. So unfortunately she had to stop.
Kelly works a job as a waitress. An elderly couple came inside the restaurant. She waited on them and helped them choose their food. They smiled at her as they left. Kelly discovered a twenty dollar tip for her hard work!
My sister-in-law V love's photos. She prefers actual hard copies. She handed out photos at the last family party. A lot of the younger people found this amusing. They were used to having photos on their phones.
Sara had been in the same job for twenty years. She had been offered the job of her dreams. She decided to take the offer. She quit her old job. She was both nervous and excited on her first day.
Sadie knew monster were not real. She knew it when she was six and she knew it now. At twenty-three she still sprinted down the hall at night. Sometimes she would scream at the shadow her tree's would make. But know matter how crazy it was, she couldn't help but be afraid.
Juliet was sleeping so soundly. Her dog began barking in her face. Startled, Juliet shot up. She stared at her dog. Her dog ran up and licked her face.
Joyce wanted to enroll in a new program at work. But as she didn't have enough skills, she was refused. She asked what she needed to learn to participate. She practiced these skills till they felt natural. When she reapplied the next year, she was chosen.
The corporation declared a stock dividend. Stock owners thought the dividend was too high. The stock price fell dramatically. The next quarter the corporation suspended the dividend. The stock price rose by ten percent in three days.
One day the Thack family had an Easter egg hunt. Eggs were hidden all over the house and yard. Whoever got the most eggs would win a prize. Katie got the most eggs. She won a king sized chocolate bar!
I always wondered if clown college was a real thing. Yesterday I bet my friend ten bucks that it wasn't real. We logged online and looked it up. Throughout the country there are many official clown colleges. I was surprised and upset I lost ten bucks to my buddy.
Tabitha was at a girl scout sleepover. The leaders were announcing who had sold the most cookies. They were also giving out prizes for cookies sales. Suddenly Tabitha heard her name. She ended up winning a cute little cup.
Alex decided to visit his family in Italy. The plane trip was very long and he couldn't wait to get there! His family met him at the airport and drove him to their home. Alex stayed about a week and enjoyed sightseeing and visiting. He decided that he would go more often.
My friend and I tried to fix the playground at a local school. We went during the night and cleaned the slide. We found a twenty dollar bill. My friend and I were very confused, but happier than sunshine. We ended up splitting the money for movie tickets.
Sam wanted to go to a concert on a school night. He pretended to be sick and go to bed early. When Sam went to sneak out the window he fell. His parents found him hurt in the yard. He needed a ride to the hospital after all.
Tom found a penny on the sidewalk. He decided to pick it up for good luck. The rest of the day Tom had terrible luck. It was one of the worst days ever. Tom decided to throw the penny away.
Martha decided to teach her baby basic sign language. Martha repeated the sign for milk with her hands every day. When Martha's baby was eight months old, he signed back to her! Martha was so excited her baby learned to sign milk. Her baby was so excited because he got extra milk.
Mark rode public transportation several miles across town. Mark noticed his money had fallen out of a hole in his pocket. With no money, Mark had no way to get home. He called friends trying to find one who could help him. An old friend who happened to live nearby was able to drive Mark home.
I lost my job. I could not pay my utilities. So, the city turned off my heating and electricity. Alas, it was winter. I became sick due to how cold my house became without heating.
Jim was planning on buying his first house. He was very nervous about picking the right place. He took several trips to different houses. He finally found the one he just couldn't live without. Jim signed the contract to buy the house grinning ear to ear.
Lola wanted a fancy ice cream sundae. But she couldn't afford to buy one! So she went through her freezer and got a gallon of ice cream out. Then she got out whipped cream and sprinkles. She made her own fancy sundae, for free!
Samantha hated onions. She thought that they were simply gross. She loved onion rings, however. She begged her mother to buy some for her. She was sad when the restaurant said that they were out!
I work in a large store that has undercover loss prevention workers. Yesterday one of them was following a woman through the store. She saw the woman open packages and put things in her purse. The management team waited outside of the front door. They caught the woman with a purse full of stolen items.
John's favorite movie is Indiana Jones and the Crystal Skull. The first time he saw it he was young. His father took him to his first movie. They went to the movies a lot. When John had kids he decided to take them to movies too.
Kelly was at a party. She was trying to dance but the music was atrocious. When no one was looking she put her own ipod on. Soon everyone was dancing to her upbeat music. When the host found out about the switch they weren't even mad.
Scott challenged his friend to a contest. The goal was to see who could drink more juice boxes in one minute. Scott's friend agreed to participate in the strange competition. They met at Scott's house to begin the contest. Scott won by drinking six juice boxes in one minute!
A beggar sat on a street corner. He had a cup of change in his hand. Amy walked past him and felt very bad. She stopped, turned around, and dug out her change. Then she gave it to the beggar, who thanked her kindly.
John had to go back to school soon. He went to the store to buy school supplies. When he got there most of the supplies were sold out. As he was about to leave the store brought out more supplies. He bought everything he needed for school.
Clara loved math class and often raised her hand. One day she raised her hand, and her teacher sighed. He told her not to raise her hand so much, to let others have a turn. Clara never raised her hand in that class again. She decided that she loved English class instead.
Hilda was about to go to school. When she wasn't looking her brother swapped her lunch bag. She didn't notice at all until lunchtime when she went to eat. Instead of her expected lunch she found dozens of earthworms. Hilda screeched and her brother cackled in delight.
Ally always wanted a cat. Yesterday a kitten followed her home from school. She begged her mom to let her keep it. Her mom agreed. The cat is now her new friend.
Ella was making pasta for her family's dinner. Her husband told her the pasta noodles were too soft. The next time, Ella remembered his comment. She removed the noodles from the flame much earlier. Her husband said they were perfectly al dente this time!
Meagan was a personal trainer. She needed to find a new trainee by the end of the week. She went to a local gym and noticed a guy training poorly. She introduced herself to him and offered her services. He agreed and she became his personal trainer.
One day mac was on his way to the market with a chicken. Mac had a family that he had to feed and needed a job. Mac went to the butcher and was ready to sell the chicken. The butcher paid mac double for the chicken. And the butcher offered Mac a job to be a man.
Joanna walked to school every day. One morning, on her way to school, she found a kitten. She carried it to class in her jacket. The teacher was upset and called Joanna's mom. Now, Joanna's family has a kitten.
Ron was starting a class in the fall. He couldn't find the required text in the campus bookstore. Ron checked online for the book. Two sites had the book. Ron ordered the book from the cheaper site.
Jane was 15 years old today. She was starting high school in a month. She wanted to get contact lenses to wear to school. She fully expected her mother to refuse to buy them for her. To her surprise her mother agreed.
We went away all day yesterday. Our cat eats in the afternoon. Our son volunteered to drop in. He came at two pm and put cat food into the tray. We got home at night and saw the cat had refused to eat.
My friend came over to visit me on Saturday. While he was here he accidentally dropped one of my plants. The plant was not harmed, but the planter broke into pieces. The next day I repotted it in a bigger planter. My plant is happier now that it has a fresh planter to live in.
Anna got a job which required direct deposit. She had never had a bank account. She was confused, but then a friend offered a solution. He suggested Anna get a prepaid card to load her paychecks. Anna did some research and found that was actually a great plan!
Anna enjoys sweets. She decided to go to the candy store near her house. She walked down the road to the candy store. Once she was there, she decided to buy red licorice and gumdrops. She ate them on her way home.
Sheila signed up for a social media account. Sheila is not familiar with social media etiquette. She goes overboard posting memes and comments. She makes inappropriate and embarrassing comments. Sheila becomes sad when contacts start to block her.
Izzy went to bingo at church with her grandma. She went every now and then but she had never won. She looked forward to the day she would get to yell bingo. She had all the numbers on her card. She yelled bingo at the top of her lungs.
A literature professor recommended I read Ovid. I checked out a collection of Ovid from the school library. I read a section in which Ovid advised men to pretend to cry. Ovid claimed this would make women more open to their wishes. I was totally disgusted with this advice to be fake and manipulative.
Katie had a history of making bad decisions. One night, she saw a nice bike sitting on a porch. She snuck up and snatched it. As she was trying to pedal away, a police officer spotted her! He arrested her for theft and took her to jail.
Sarah got a brand new bag. Everyone at school loved the bag. Soon, everyone began carrying the same one. Sarah felt complimented that they copied her. She was very proud of her fashion sense.
A boy grew up with all girls. He had a mother and 3 sisters. He did not get along with his sisters. One day he fell off his bike and broke his arm. His sisters brought him to the hospital and he liked them from then on
One time I had a huge work deadline due within a few days. It looked like I wasn't going to finish in time. I bought a really intense energy drink. I drank it all and end up not sleeping for two days straight. I got all of the work done.
I had my first horse riding lesson today. I had never seen such a large animal up close before. I was a little scared of the horse. I got on the horse to get over my fear. I had a fun time learning how to ride a horse.
The sun was rising over the delta. It's rays caught the last glimmer drops of dew on the plants. Kendra whispered to her boyfriend how beautiful it all looked. He agreed and they sat their quietly admiring it all. They were so lucky to take this trip they both thought.
All the kids at school were itching. There was lice going around! They all scratched at their heads. Their mom's frantic to fix the situation. They washed every blanket and sheet they had.
John was moving to South Carolina. He packed up everything in his house in boxes. When the moving company came for the boxes, John heard a loud MEOW! He had accidentally packed his cat, Fluffy, in a moving box! John let Fluffy out of the box and gave her a big hug.
Tom was excited for an upcoming fight. He bought the pay per view early. The night of the fight was a big letdown. The fight itself only lasted a few seconds. Tom felt cheated out of his money.
When I was young I was terrified of dogs. In our new neighborhood, there was a huge pit bull. One day, I was playing outside and heard a strange noise. It was the dog's chain dragging behind him as he pursued me! I decided to always check for the dog before playing outside.
Sam was a brilliant ballet dancer in a historic company. Edith, Sam's dance partner, was always extremely jealous of her. On opening night, Edith could not stand that Sam was picked as lead. Edith bought a gun which she brought to the theater. As Sam was about to go on stage, Edith shot Sam dead.
Fred asked Carrie out. He was scared. He was afraid she would say no. But she in fact said yes. He was so nervous now.
I had just made a chicken sandwich. While I was about to sit down and eat, I forgot to do something. I placed the sandwich on the coffee table and ran upstairs. When I got back, the sandwich was gone. My dog had jumped on the table and had ate it all.
Harry had enough evidence to go forward with the article. Telling him to be careful, his editor gave him the go ahead. Wanting it to be just right, Harry wrote on it for a week. Harry's editor proofed the article before publishing it. The next morning his editor's phone rang off the took.
Steven wanted to learn about sloths. He tried to find books in the library. There weren't any. He went onto Google. He found out a lot.
The man did not get elected. There were plenty of hot dogs. He held a rally for everyone. The man was running for sheriff. He was a police officer.
I was learning to play the piano. There was a book I read. I tried to follow the technique. It taught you to play what you hear. It was not very easy.
I was out in the town one weekend. I saw a man was offering berries for cheap at his farm. I drove up and the man asked me to pick my berries. I gathered several pounds of blackberries and raspberries. It only cost me a few dollars and the man was very nice.
My wife and I went to Savannah for our anniversary. We stayed in a beautiful hotel across the river from the city. We took the ferry across the river every day. We ate some of the best food ever. I will always remember that trip fondly.
Lara had a crush on Charles. He was unaware of her feelings. She wanted to make it known to him. She hung a large paper banner outside the school gym declaring her feelings. Charles was flattered.
Jim hated his teacher. She didn't allow anyone to use the restroom. And she unfairly accused students of cheating. One day Jim was accused of cheating. And he wrote a long, angry email to his teacher.
Sky needed a cape for her costume. She could not afford to buy one. Then she had an idea. She took an old sheet and tied it around her neck. Sky got her cape for free!
Francine was preparing for her overseas trip. Francine has never been overseas before. Francine was doing as much research as possible for her trip. She took notes of sites to visit on her trip. After researching, Francine felt more prepared for her trip.
Clair went to get something out of her fridge. She noticed a foul smell when she opened the door. Claire decided she needed to clean her fridge. Claire found a bag of something moldy. The smell was coming from the moldy bag.
Jacob was driving one dark night on his way to the usual meetup place. When he arrived, his friends were already sitting around the table. He opened up a 2-liter of soda and lifted the lid on the pizza. They gathered around, grabbing food and drinks. They played Magic: The Gathering for several hours before dawn broke.
Arnold was scared of spiders. One night he got up from bed. He needed to use the bathroom. As he was using it he saw a spider on the wall. He screamed so loud he almost fainted.
Joe was very shy. As he started high school, he decided to change that. He resolved to be more outgoing. Consciously, he made himself make new friends. Soon Joe's former shyness was a thing of the past.
Fred was very much in love with Sarah. They did everything together and were a great couple. One day though Sarah broke up with Fred. He couldn't cope with it and wallowed in sadness. Ten years later, he's still alone as he couldn't find love again.
Haley tried to tickle Jay. He got tired of it and pushed Haley on the ground. Haley got mad and picked up a small rock. She threw it at him. He fell down and passed out.
It was finally time to decorate the Christmas tree. Claire had been waiting all day to decorate it! She and her family hung the ornaments on the tree. Claire wanted to put the star on the top. Her father lifted her up high, and on the star went!
Christine heard her favorite song on the radio. She wanted to hear it again so called the station to request it. About an hour later, they played it on the air again. She danced to the music. Christine then went to bed because she was tired of dancing.
Sam was driving home from work. It was night and had been raining. The car in front of him lost control. It veered into oncoming traffic and hit another car. Sam was traumatized from witnessing it.
I bought a new digital food scale. I've been trying to lose weight and I think this will help. The USPS delivered it to my mail carrier today. When I went to pick it up, the box was already opened! It turns out, the scale works fine, but I'm not happy.
Mark went to a lot of concerts when he was younger. He loved the atmosphere of the arena when the music was playing. Mark never wore earplugs or hearing protection. Mark has lost a significant amount of hearing ability. Mark still pines for days gone by.
Shari found out she had diabetes. She was sad and didn't know how to handle the news. A friend told her about service dogs. Shari looked into it on the internet and found the perfect dog. His name was journey and they became best buds.
Jack was building a sand castle with turrets, a drawbridge, and moat. He used ocean water to fill the moat and at that moment a wave hit. He laid on his side propping up his head with his elbow. The water started crashing around him but missed the castle. When he got up, he looked down to see his little brother stomping it.
Wyatt and his friends were in class. A girl across from them was acting sort of spastic. Wyatt's friends started to tease the girl. Wyatt felt pressured to join them. In the end, he decided not to and stood up for the girl instead.
My roommate, Mark, prank called me at my office last week. I made a plan to get my revenge on Mark. I ordered 30 pizzas to be delivered to Mark's office in his name. When Mark got home from work that night he was furious. I reminded Mark that I did promise to get my revenge.
Tom wasn't very car savvy. His check engine light came on. Tom kept driving anyway. After a while his car broke down completely. Tom had to get it towed and fixed.
Fred had always wanted to be a police officer. He worked very hard to become one. It was difficult. Finally Fred was made a police officer. He was proud to be a police officer.
Jimmy came up with an idea for a novel. He sat down and began to sketch out his ideas for the story. When he had the story worked out, he began to write the story. After writing the story, the writer's computer broke randomly. The writer decided to give up on the idea for the novel.
Tabitha needed a new computer. Her old computer had finally died and it was time to get a new one. She did a lot of research and looked around for the best deal. She decided on what to get and headed to the store. She was happy with her new computer and it worked like a dream.
Amelia and her friends decided to rent a cabin for the weekend. They arrived to find the cabin nestled in the woods by a lake. On their first night the power went out. Amelia was scared by a loud sound. She went outside to investigate and found that it was a tree branch.
Ned's neighbors had a car with a sensitive alarm. It would go off almost every night for no reason. After a while people started to complain. Ned spoke to his neighbors directly about it. They agreed to have the sensitivity tweaked.
I went to a concert last night. There was a large protest right outside. Apparently the musician was not allowed on stage. It was frustrating. I then proceeded to go and join.
Andrew was doing a giveaway. First prize was twenty movie tickets. Lots of people entered to win. James won the tickets. He couldn't wait to take all his friends!
Tim was driving a big u-haul he'd rented to move with. It got some pretty terrible fuel mileage to the gallon. Tim found himself making frequent stops at gas stations. On such a stop in a small town he met an incredibly attractive woman. He ended up marrying her and moving to the small town.
Pat worked as a carpenter's assistant. He was working on a roof when he lost his balance. Pat accidently fell off the roof. A bush broke Pat's fall. He was bruised, but he was okay.
Becky sat on the steps watching the girls jump rope. She wanted to learn and asked the girls to show her. The girls teased her that she was too small. Her mom felt bad for her. She taught her daughter how to jump rope.
Regina was five years old and loved the play outdoors. One afternoon, she was playing with dolls in her front yard. She saw a dog coming down the street. She stood up to go see the dog, but the dog started barking. Regina ran inside with the dog chasing her and stayed indoors.
Tim was moving into his new place. He had to move everything from his old place in a hurry. He was too stubborn to ask for help from his friends. He finally decided to ask two of his friends for help. With his friend's help, he moved out very quickly.
Jill needed to visit a doctor friend of mine. I called him and asked if he'd see Jill. He told me he would be happy to see her and when. The appointment was for Friday at noon. Friday at eleven I drove Jill to see the doctor friend.
Sam had a date for Friday. The day of the date he didn't hear from her. Sam tried sending out a text but there was no response. When he called she replied by cancelling the date. Sam felt upset but couldn't do anything about it.
Lou wanted to try a new hair color. Girls did it all the time, so why couldn't he? He chose to go from dark brown to bleach blonde. He let the bleach sit for a long while. When he washed it out, Lou was surprised to see his hair orange!
Sam was pouring things down the drain. He poured ketchup down the drain. He then poured mustard, mayo, and pickle juice. His mother made him work to pay for everything. Sam never wasted food again.
Felix could not sleep tonight. He spent 2 hours rolling in bed. Frustrated, Felix made himself some warm milk. Felix returned to bed warm and relaxed. Felix fell asleep like a baby.
Kate earned lots of money. But she hated herself. So instead of going to a nice restaurant, she went inside a McDonald's. There were loud children, messy tables, and bad food. But Kate enjoyed deprecating herself by eating there.
I took my dog out to the park yesterday. We played Frisbee until another dog ran into the field. My dog immediately began playing with the other dog. I began talking with the other dog's owner and we exchanged numbers. My dog now has a new companion.
Carlos was out of deodorant. So he drove to the store to get more. His favorite brand was degree. He got himself a two pack . Carlos was no longer out of deodorant.
Kim wanted to see Home Alone in the theater. Her mother said she couldn't take her to the theater. Kim asked her mother if she could go with her friend Beth. Her mother hesitated, then agreed. Kim called Beth excitedly to giver her the news.
My family just put in a new pool. My friends and I have swum in it everyday. I plan on buying pool toys to make it a fun atmosphere. In the future, I want to invite the neighborhood over for a party. I will probably set the date in the summer.
Manny was at the store with his mom. He noticed a book that he really liked and began reading it. When it came time to check out he asked if they could buy it. His mom said no because they couldn't afford it. Luckily, someone behind them offered to buy it for him.
Glenn wants to learn a new skill. He tries his hand at skateboarding. He tries and tries to get it right. After weeks of hard practice. Glenn learns to skate.
Cayla loves to draw. But she wanted to get better at drawing. So she began taking lessons on how to draw. She finished the drawing course in 6 weeks. Cayla loves to draw even more now that's trained to do so.
Warren was thinking of a title to his book. He looked at the book and saw it had pages. He counted the number of pages and it was over 200. He said he would keep it simple and call it 200 Pages. The publisher liked the radical title and published it.
The kids were counting down the days until Christmas. They set out their stockings and went to sleep. Santa came down the chimney and left presents under the tree. He at the cookies that the kids left for him. The kids woke up and opened presents.
There once was a candidate. This candidate loved to instill fear. Some loved, and some hated the candidate. When election time came, all the people spoke. In the end, the fear only lasted for a campaign year.
One day the Ever family worked on a jigsaw puzzle. It ended up being pretty hard. Mr Ever got frustrated. He jokingly threw down the piece he was holding. However they ended up finishing it.
The college team lost their season. The coach got fired. The organization looked for another. They found another coach. They had a great season.
Drew prescribed some medicine for his patient. The patient had a bad reaction to the medicine. The patient sued Drew for prescribing the wrong medicine. Drew lost the court case. Drew's malpractice insurance doubled.
I was sitting in my math class. The lecture was difficult. I started to ask many questions. The teacher got angry at me for asking so many questions. I told my parents what happened and they scolded the teacher.
Val was suspended for fighting. She found out the girl she fought wasn't suspended as well. Val was furious. It wasn't fair she should be suspended alone. Val resolved to pummel the other girl when she returned to school.
Beth was going an all you can eat buffet. Her mother told her to pace herself otherwise she could get sick. Beth ate a plate of the things her mother told her to get. Then she returned for desserts. After her 5th dessert she was so sick she couldn't walk.
Robert Goodemen was an expert fireman. No matter what, Rob always tried. Rob was called in to stop a huge inferno. Robert died saving everyone he could in that building. No matter what, Robert always tried.
On Monday my friend sprained her ankle. She called me and asked me if I could give her a ride on Thursday. I picked her up and helped her with her crutches. We went to our favorite class together. Afterwards I drove her home and helped her get inside.
Cate saw that she had a new neighbor. She baked a pie to welcome him. She went next door with the pie and introduced herself. He was very gracious and kind! Cate liked her new neighbor very much.
The boys in the dorm were getting hungry. They decided to walk over to the dining hall for dinner. The food there looked disgusting. They left immediately. The hungry boys stopped at McDonalds to eat on the way home.
Dave was a mischievous kid. He threw eggs at the house windows on his block all the time. But some of the families had a plan for him. When he was coming around the turn on the street the jumped out. They pelted Dave with dozens of egg all at once.
I couldn't find a place to put my new computer. I finally decided to move a small brown desk into my bedroom. The desk wasn't sturdy at all, but was actually a little wobbly. I put the computer on top, and used a dining chair to sit in front. Now I have a work station, even though it isn't a very good one.
Jane was making strawberry cake. She was mixing all the ingredients ingredients together. She realized she forgot the strawberries. Jane decided it would be okay. Her cake still tasted delicious.
Jake has wanted to try fishing for many Year's. Finally he asks for two weeks away from his job. He travels to the river to try fishing for salmon. Jake eats the first salmon he catches from the river. Jake is very happy that he has finally gone fishing.
Frank let his cat roam around outside. One day, his cat didn't come back at the usual time. He went out looking but couldn't find him anywhere. Frank was really upset, and put up some missing posters. Luckily, a woman found his cat in a different neighborhood.
Sandy had needed stitches after falling from her bike. Now her wound was healed. It was time for the stitches to come out. Sandy was afraid, thinking it would be painful. But thankfully, it did not hurt at all to get the stitches removed!
I went to Hawaii with my family when I was younger. First we flew from Atlanta to LAX, then from LAX to Honolulu. It was wonderful seeing the beaches and great scenery. We ate at some expensive fast food place. Then we rode in the water on jetskis.
Kim got a really good deal on a luxury hotel online. When she arrived she was impressed by her room. On the door it stated the rate for this room was 2 times what she paid. On checkout day the bill was higher than expected. Kim was upset to find out there was a $13 daily Valet fee.
Megan was relaxing by the pool. She had fallen asleep. Megan's brother jumped into the pool. The water splashed onto Megan. The splashing of the water woke Megan up.
I took a ride on my bike today. I tried going down a steep hill that i usually avoid. I started speeding down the hill even while pulling the brakes. I couldn't figure out a way to stop the bike. I ended up falling off and twisting my ankle.
Ben and Stan were playing baseball in their backyard. Stan aggressively hit the ball when it was thrown at him. The ball flew into the neighbor's window. Ben and Stan tried to run away. However, they were caught when their neighbor came over.
Beth was suspended from school for fighting. She was to stay home for 2 days. Her mother banished her to her room for those 2 days. Her mother took her laptop, and her phone from her. Beth sat in the room for 2 days bored.
The other day I went on a helicopter ride. We flew up high and saw all the sights in the city. It was really strange seeing them from so high up. We had a really great time in the helicopter. I can't wait to do it again.
Mindy and her sister were playing a video game. It was only for one player so they had to take turns. Mindy had been taking a long turn. Her sister began to complain and want her turn. Finally, Mindy gave up the controller.
Randy was a classic cowboy. He spent all his time on the farm riding horses. Recently, he begun using his farm as a riding school. Now Randy is considering running the riding school full time. He said it's more satisfying to create new little cowboys and girls.
Shirley was pregnant and had just gone into labor. She was a first time mom and expected to have quite a wait. Surprisingly, her contractions began progressing quickly. She rushed to the hospital and got some medicine. Before she could wrap her head around it, her baby was born.
Johns computer was running weird. The cursor kept lagging. He thought maybe too many programs were running at once. Eventually he tried using a different mouse. John found out his current mouse was broken.
Tom loved cooking. He used various types of oils for cooking. He did not know which one was the healthiest. He researched them all online. He learned olive oil was best and began mostly using olive oil.
Bill was an astronaut. He went to space on a rocket. As he floated around, he saw that the radio was broken. He had to fix it quickly so he could communicate. He fixed it in 1 hour and could communicate with NASA.
Tom thought about his health often. Tom would wash his hands 30 times per day. Tom visited a psychologist about this. The psychologist helped him significantly. Tom no longer washed his hands excessively.
I bought a car towards the end of the year last year. It was a white Suzuki Forenza with 100k miles. I loved the car, bought it from a young dude who just had a kid. It was my first stick shift, learning it on the fly was challenging. I drove over a thousand miles back to where I lived when it was bought.
Anna was sewing a dress. She cut out the pattern pieces. Then she basted the pieces together. She sewed, but then she stabbed herself on a pin! She had to take a break to bandage her wound.
My sisters all went to grade school in a small one room schoolhouse. I was due to go but we all went to town school after that. It was half a mile up the road by the church. All the kids walked there, even in the winter. They had a big potbelly stove to keep warm.
Abby loved celebrating Halloween. This year, Abby decided she would hold a Halloween party. In addition, Abby would hold a best costume contest as well. Abby also wanted to play scary games during the party also. Abby was excited about her Halloween party plans.
The new lawyer was happy to be practicing in a courtroom. She was determined to be totally prepared. On the first day of the trial, she gave a great opening statement. She felt very confident. The jury said that her client was not guilty.
Poppy always wanted to go to Iceland. She really liked the look of the hot springs they had there. After a drunken night, Poppy booked tickets to go to Iceland alone. Realising what she'd done in the morning, she decided to go for it. In the end, the hot springs weren't the same with someone else there.
Bob was watching TV when he saw his daughter start to walk. It was the first time she was able to walk! Bob captured this moment with his cellphone. He sent the video to his wife. His wife was really happy to see the video and raced home to see.
Miles had an extensive collection of bottle caps. One day, his mother found them while cleaning his room. She thought they were trash, so she threw them away. Miles was very upset when he found out they were gone. It took years to replace the collection.
Johnny was going to sleep in his own bed for the first time. He brought his teddy bear with him. His mom turned out the lights. Johnny heard a clap of thunder in the distance. Johnny ended up right back in his mom's bed.
Anita loved cooking in her new Wok. She thought it would save her marriage, not ruin it. One evening she dumped noodles and chicken in her Work. But she never came back to prepare the meals. Her husband wanted a divorce since she didn't prepare the meals.
Amy's grandmother took her to Sally's Beauty Supply. Amy was allowed to choose her own flat iron. Amy looked over all the irons and they all looked nice. The ceramic one she wanted was $300. Her grandmother wouldn't pay that much so she chose a cheaper one.
Viola had a photography class. Today, they were making pinhole cameras. She put the cardboard together. Then, she made a lens. In the end, her camera worked.
Jerry was walking home from work. His car was repossessed because he couldn't make payments. On the way home a homeless person asked for spare change. Jerry didn't have any and the hobo got upset. Jerry apologized and kept walking.
Tom went to buy some fast food. The wait to get it took a long time. When he got home to eat it the food was all cold. More cold than it should have been. Tom called to complain and get free food.
The coach removed the starters since the team was ahead by 20 points. The bench players ran on court. In five minutes, the lead was reduced to 5 points. Eventually the other team took the lead. We ended up losing.
Sarah was at the grocery store with her four kids. She shopped and got up to the register to pay. The attendant rang up her groceries and asked for payment. Sarah's credit card was declined and she was so embarrassed. The person behind her paid for her groceries and Sarah was so grateful.
Janice got a new roof put on her house and went out to look at it. She stepped on a piece of metal carelessly left behind by the roofer. Janice suffered a deep laceration to her foot and went to a hospital. The roofer refused to pay her medical bills and denied responsibility. Janice obtained a lawyer, suing the roofer for negligent injury.
Neo found a frog in his backyard. He took it inside and put it in a tank. Soon it grew larger and louder. Neo released it back outside. He was proud of the frog he had raised!
Oliver went to science class one day. He was late that day. As a result he did not find the lab partner he wanted. He was paired with the class slacker. So Oliver failed the lab for that day for being late.
John needed new jeans. John went to Old Navy. John picked out two new pairs of jeans. He bought them both before wearing them. Both of the pants didn't even fit him!
Michael was always scared of mango's. One day he was walking around town. He saw a mango tree. He decided to run fast to pass this tree. A mango ended up falling on his head.
Cara practiced very hard because she had a cheer competition soon. The day before the competition she fell at school. Cara was in a lot of pain so she went to the office. Her dad took her to the doctor and her foot was broken. Cara was not able to cheer and was very sad.
Gary woke up feeling very ill. He asked his mother for some help to make him feel better. His mother gave him some medicine. The medicine did not work very well. Gary went to the doctor and was prescribe medicine that worked better.
Jeff walked down the street on a sunny day. Suddenly rain clouds formed. Jeff tried to run for cover but it was too late. He was soaked by the rain. Jeff stopped running and just accepted it.
Lindsey was learning American Sign Language. She was signing to a deaf classmate. After she signed something, the deaf student gasped. Lindsey was confused by the reason. Lindsey had unknowingly cursed out the deaf classmate.
I went hunting for mushrooms with my grandmother. We drove to the mountains. We looked where the snow had just melted. We found wrinkly mushrooms that looked like brains. My grandmother made gravy out of them for dinner.
Cooper was playing catch with his friend Ryan. Ryan threw the ball and it hit Cooper's mom's car. Ryan ran back to his house. Cooper's mom walked outside and saw the car. Cooper got in trouble for the dent in the car.
I went to get my ears pierced today. When I sat down for the piercing I was nervous. My whole body was shaking. The woman pierced my ears. To my delight it was not painful.
I went to the park to play volleyball. I saw some people playing already. I asked if I could join them. When I played, I was awful. I decided I would be better off as a scorekeeper.
Lia had always wanted to see a Broadway play. She saved up for years to go. She finally made it to New York. She got to attend the play she wanted to see. She was glad she went.
Charlie was trying to learn how to play baseball. He wanted to learn the curve ball but couldn't get it down. Fortunately his dad knew baseball very well. He started getting lessons from his dad. The next week he tried out for the baseball team and made it!
The man rode downhill on his bike. Some dirt flew up from his tire. The dirt got stuck in his eye. The man couldn't see. He crashed his bike into a tree.
Anna inherited a cousin's fish tank. He had to leave it to go to college. At first Anna did not know how to care for the fish. But then she did some reading. Soon she was an expert on her new aquarium!
Terrance was secretly in love with a girl in his class. At the end of the year, he found the courage to ask her to the prom. The girl was surprised but accepted his offer. When Terrence came to pick her up, he gave a her a flower. She kissed him on the cheek and he was in heaven.
Evan was bad at science. He tried his best, but it just made little sense to him. Still, he studied diligently. At the end-of-year commencement he was surprised to be called onstage. There, Evan was given an award for Most Improved Science Student!
I went to go hang out with my friends. I hadn't seen them in six months. My friend, Lisa, kept hugging me. She started flirting with me. I realized she liked me and I asked her out.
My wife and I just moved into our new house. The past owners didn't care about their yard much. I try to take better care of it. I mow it all the time. I also make sure to water it and keep it looking green.
Jason had a master's degree in computer science. He started a business building websites for businesses. But they also offered a hacking service. Jason's small business let you monitor cell phones and computers. Someone called Jason's office and threatened to expose him.
Ed had tried to get to the top of the apple tree for weeks. He could only get so far, then he couldn't reach any higher. He finally started to think about a different approach. The next day, he tried climbing from the opposite side. He made it to the top at last!
The school got new playground equipment. The new soccer goal was huge and heavy. The kids had lots of fun kicking goals into it. They all played soccer at every recess. The new goal had been a great investment!
Linda was struggling to pay her rent. She had to ask her friends for financial assistance. Now, she's financially stable. As a notion of gratitude, she took all of her friends out to eat. They were all very thankful for that.
Doc was the last person around who still used VHS tapes. His son bought him a DVD player, but he wouldn't switch. Watching his favorite movie one day, the tape split. Doc agreed to let the boy hook up the DVD player. He had to admit that DVD's were a lot better.
The Smiths moved into a new house. On one side of the house the gutters were 20 feet in the air. Mr Smith shopped for a new ladder but they cost over $300. The next weekend Mr Smith found a 40 foot ladder at a garage sale. That was the best $20 that Mr Smith ever spent.
Miles and his friends wanted to make lunch. They decided they would make burgers. They went to the market and found everything they needed. After Miles and his friends grilled the burgers, they napped. The meal was a huge success.
Martin looked at the sky. He knew a hard rain was coming. He looked out at the ocean. It was restless, and he called his son. His son picked up on the boat, far at sea.
I went outside in my backyard. I wanted to read a book. I saw three huge snakes in my backyard. I screamed for five minutes. After that I never went into my backyard again.
Mitch entered into the interview with a cocky attitude. The man interviewing asked Mitch if he thought he was a good fit. Mitch didn't answer and just stared down the interviewer. After some time Mitch said that he'll take the job for $100,000/year. Mitch's confidence impressed the interviewer so much he accepted.
I had a lot of pictures from my wedding on a CD. I went to the store to have prints made. The store ended up giving me half price for my prints. I went home with double the amount of prints I had expected to get. My husband was amazed at the amount of prints I brought home.
Tim's parents adopted a kid. He was a bit older. Tim and the other kid never got along. He would get into a lot of trouble. Tim's parents eventually gave up on him.
Mike married Karen, who had two children. Karen wanted Mike to sell his motorcycle. Mike refused to get rid of the motorcycle that he loved. Then one of Mike's friends was killed in a motorcycle accident. Mike did the responsible thing and sold his motorcycle.
Julie was swimming in a river with her friends. Suddenly she felt a surge in the water. She was swept away in the rushing water. Her friends tried to help her but it was useless. Luckily, she managed to grab a branch and wait for help to arrive.
It was a Saturday. My friends wanted to sing karaoke. We went to a local bar. I chose my favorite song. I sang karaoke with my friends all night.
Leon bought a van for his band's tour. He worked on the van for two months. The van ran perfectly for the whole concert. The band decided to add the van as it's newest member. They became famous as the band with a van.
My wife watched the Olympics last night. She turned off the broadcast at midnight. She later found out a US gold medal ceremony was broadcast. She said she was upset at NBC for showing the broadcast so late. I said it was probably done for ratings.
Jesse wanted to change her hair color. She asked her friends for advice. Her friend suggested dying her hair red. Jesse listened to her friend. Jessie dyed her hair red.
My niece's daughter got into Belmont University in Nashville. My niece is concerned about the costs. Also, she lives in MA and does not want her daughter in TN. She is trying to talk her daughter into going to a local school. I told her there are loans that can cover the costs.
I decided to make money. I came up with a con game. I used it on my friends to win ten dollars. My friends figured out it was a con. They took their money back and ditched me.
Jenna needed money. She went to the bank and made a withdrawal. When she got home, she noticed her wallet was missing. She had left it at the bank! The teller called her to tell her they'd found it.
Allison cannot stand the taste of broccoli. When her father's not looking she throws the broccoli under the table. She empties all the broccoli on her plate onto the floor. Her father finds the mess and gets on to her. Allison's father gives her another helping of broccoli on her plate.
Tammy always wanted to be a trick rider at the circus. She practiced riding her pony every day. One summer, she auditioned for a part at the local fair. She was so nervous at tryouts that she forgot her routine. She didn't get the part.
My friend's brother was drinking. She told her parents. He has arthritis. He is not supposed to drink. She asked them not to tell she told them.
Leslie was doing tae kwon do in her dojo. She did well in a session and graduated to black belt. Another student was jealous and tried to start a fight with her. Leslie crouched down and the student fell over. Leslie realized it was best not to fight if she didn't have to.
Our local television channel was showing a 911 memorial. It cut to a long commercial break, By the time the commercials were over the show cut to national news. My wife turned off the tv. She wanted to watch the local broadcast.
Steve got home late from work and pulled into his parking lot. He was annoyed to see there was a car parked in his reserved spot. He left a note on the car and went to find street parking. The next morning, there was a note taped to Steve's front door. It was from a new neighbor, who apologized profusely for the mistake.
Jim could not wait to get his new phone. He had ordered the new version of his phone. When he got home, the box was at his door. He ripped into and opened it to find disappointment. His new phone was already shattered.
Kim's room was filled with dust. She had dust on her desk. And cobwebs in the the corners. But she was too lazy to clean it up. She became sick and decided to get a dust cleaner.
Kay wanted to order a pizza to be delivered. She was feeling adventurous and ordered goat cheese on her pizza. She regretted the order, but decided to try it anyway. Kay took a small bite, then a larger bit of the pizza. She was pleasantly surprised goat cheese was great on pizza.
Michelle went on a trip to the mountains. Her friends decided to play with an axe. They tried to hit the axe at the target. Michelle proceeded to throw it. She hit it right in the middle.
Earlier today I was stuck on the highway due to heavy traffic. There was a road rage fight and men were fighting on the highway. There were 3 men and it was 2 against 1. The guy that was alone had a knife. He then stabbed the other 2 men and everyone ended up at the hospital.
Allison was getting some wine out of the fridge. As she took it out, the glass immediately fell. When the glass shattered, wine spilled all over. Allison sighed. She had to clean it up quickly.
Ron tried to quit smoking when he got married. He loved his wife Cindy, but he could not quit. Then one day Cindy told him she was pregnant. Ron was going to be a dad! From that day on, he never touched another cigarette.
I picked up a new book yesterday. I was searching for a while in the library. The librarian recommended it. I think it is going to be an easy read. I cannot wait to start it.
Tom rented an old house. He saw online that people said it was haunted. Tom decided to find out. He got a Ouija board and tried to use it. Nothing happened and Tom was disappointed.
Sue needed a ride home from work. She was too embarrassed to call her friends. She didn't want people to think she couldn't care for herself. After pondering for awhile, she called Frank. Frank happily took her home and told her to call him anytime.
Ann had been given up for adoption at birth, and had always known. She had never wanted to know her birth mom, or contact her. Then one day her parents told her her birth mom had died from AIDS. She had left Ann a letter saying how much she deeply loved her. Reading, Ann sobbed, finally seeing that her birth mom had loved her.
I went to play tennis with a lot of friends. When we were outside we saw the ice cream truck. I jumped for joy. I hadn't seen one in years. I immediately ran to order something.
I just finished doing my laundry. I put my laundry on the table. I began folding the laundry. Then, my dad comes in and throws his dirty laundry on the table. I was so mad that I punched my dad.
Fred was studying all the time. He needed to do well in chemistry. He was so worried for the exam. He was not sure if he would do well. Thankfully he got an a plus.
I have a big pet dog. I decided to feed my dog biscuits. He really enjoyed the biscuits. He ate all the biscuits in my house. Now he won't eat anything else except biscuits!
Pat had been moved to tears. The songs in the musical were so powerful and amazing. She had seen this musical five times and each time was more special. She sang along in her head as she knew all the lyrics. When it was over, she stood and clapped loudly.
Tycho was failing 6th grade. Tycho's parents went to talk to the teacher. The teacher explained that Tycho had not completed any assignments. They found all the missing assignments in Tycho's desk. Tycho spent the next month doing all the missing assignments.
My dad and I flew to Canada. We landed in Edmonton, Alberta. We went to the world largest mall there. They even had an indoor waterpark. We had a great day.
I wanted to build muscle fast so i joined a gym. I did every machine as heavy as i could every day for a week. I noticed no improvement at all but my body really hurt. I read in a fitness magazine that i should take a day's break. Ever since i added in breaks I've started to build muscle.
Maria signed up for a knitting class. She learned how to make scarves, mittens, and hats. Maria used her knitting skills to make Christmas presents. Her friends and family loved the gifts she knitted for them. Maria was very proud of herself.
Kelly was making a smoothie. She added yogurt and berries and milk. She blended it all up with some ice. She drank it with a long straw. Her new blender had done a great job!
I was coming through a door at work. I saw my friend Amy. I almost ran into her. She was wearing a purple two piece. We did not say anything.
On the way home from a rafting trip, I began to feel sick. The pain just got worse the longer we drove. After arriving home and a painful night, I went to the hospital. The doctor examined and diagnosed me with appendicitis. I had surgery and felt much better after a short recovery.
Jimmy was working on his roof on a hot afternoon. He went to step on a part of the roof and stepped on a soft spot. His foot went straight through the roof and he got stuck. Jimmy spent 45 minutes trying to get loose. Eventually his wife came home and helped him out.
A terrorist drove a truck over a large dam. When he was halfway over it he stopped. The terrorist detonated a bomb inside the truck. The dam broke and water spilled out. The surrounding town was flooded.
Becky loved her mother. But one evening she broke her mother's heart. Her mother called out for her like she always did. But Becky was in a bad mood and snapped at her mother. Becky broke her mother's heart when she told her to get a life.
Danielle had been looking for a new job for months. One day her friend suggested she try doing manicures. Danielle had always loved giving her friends manicures. Finally Danielle got a job as a manicurist. She was very happy that her long job search was over.
Dale decided to quit smoking cigarettes. He threw all of his packs of cigarettes in the garbage. A few hours passed. Dale wanted a cigarette. He went to the store to by some cigarettes.
I was on a run with a couple people. We were on the side of a ditch. I said that it works out our ankles. They had run the ditch before. They had thought the same thing.
Gary came with his brother to school today. His brother basically escorted them throughout the school. He was introduced to the principal and guidance counselor. In addition, Gary's brother got a chance to go into some classes. He picked several classes to take for next year.
Scott bought a new car. He was very excited about his new car. When he was driving home from the dealership, Scott hit a streetlight. Scott got very angry, got out of his car, and kicked the streetlight. Scott's car was eventually fixed, but he broke his toe.
We moved here in March. Our daughter did not have many friends. We went to the park and met kids. Our daughter played with Jasper there. They are now best friends.
Beverly had always loved taking photographs. Her dream was to be a professional photographer and travel the world. She entered a contest where the first prize was a photography class. Unfortunately, a boy named Rufus took the first prize instead. Though she hadn't won, Beverly was determined to be a photographer.
Alex had never been on a camping trip. He was very nervous about leaving home and camping with strangers. His parents assured him everything would be fine. On the first day camping he mistook a baby owl for bat. He later laughed about with his parents and friends.
Amy was doing great in her classroom spelling bee. She did so well she went on to compete against the whole school. Amy was only in the 5th grade and intimidated by the older kids. When there was only Amy and one other girl Amy misspelled her word. Her class was sad, but Amy was relieved to be out of the competition.
Stacia was riding the four wheeler. As she went through the creek, water splashed on her. When she got home, she started itching. She looked down and her skin was red. The creek was full of parasites.
Kelly and Jeff have been married for 25 years. They grew apart over the years and were no longer romantic. One day Jeff fell off of a ladder and became severely injured. It sparked something and Kelly realized she didn't want to lose Jeff. They have now decided to go to counseling to help rekindle their fire.
Bree and Vanessa were swinging in the park. They started competing to see who could go the highest. Vanessa went so high she was basically horizontal. Unfortunately, this caused her to fall off the swing. She hit the ground and broke her ankle.
There is a trampoline in the backyard. Two kids are jumping and laughing. One of the kids slips and catches his finger. It starts to bruise. We ice it and it heals.
Janie's sister was going to be in a play. Janie was excited to see her sister act. Janie was sick for the play. She wasn't able to go. Janie watched a video of the play later.
Tom was a freshman in high school. His friends thought it was cool to smoke. Tom wanted to give it a try. The smoke made Tom sick and almost throw up. He decided not to be that kind of cool.
I went to the bank to deposit my change. The teller told me to use the machine. I dumped in all the change I had. The money clunked around in a loud way. The machine spit out a receipt for $50.
Rod wanted to be class president. He was very smart and had a lot of good ideas. He wasn't a very popular student. He knew he was the best candidate for the job . He still lost to the head cheerleader.
Alice liked candy a lot. But it would get her really hyper. One day after Easter she ate all her candy. But she crashed the same day mid-afternoon. Her parents keep an eye on her candy intake now.
During our department meetings, each person was expected to report. This was very tedious and time-consuming. I screwed up my courage and approached the Dean about this. She approved my idea that each team, not each person, should report. Now everyone has a happier, more efficient department meeting.
I took my son to therapy. He was terrified of the stairs because of no depth perception. It took a very long time to get him up a few steps. By the end of the month, he was walking up stairs with weights. I was very proud of his accomplishments.
Sue wasn't feeling well. She had stayed in bed all day. Sue hadn't eaten all day. She barely drank anything. Sue got dehydrated.
The art teacher showed Sue's class how to make snowflakes. She demonstrated how to fold the paper and make small cuts. Sue wanted her snowflake to be the best. She kept snipping and snipping at the folded paper. When she opened the folds, the paper merely fell to pieces.
Fatima and her husband had been fighting for months. They decided to divorce. Fatima decided to be the one to file the papers. She was sad but thought it would be best. Fatima decided to move on as soon as possible.
Roy was in his living room on a stormy night. Suddenly, the lights cut out. He tried to fix it but the storm was messing it up. He had his family light candles and get flashlights. Luckily, they lasted long enough for the power to come back.
Alexia and her friends went on a gameshow. They thought it would be fun. When the girls were done being on the show they won. They each won a car. They were happy they went on it.
Chris has always made good grades. One day he forgot to study. When he got to school, he had a pop test. He only knew two answers. Chris failed his first assignment.
Dan was a Baptist by faith and business person by profession. His ancestor, John Hart, had signed the Declaration of Independence. On a business trip to New Jersey, Dan visited the historic Hart farm. He found out that Hart, a Presbyterian, had given land to the Baptists. He felt much closer to his great-great-great-great grandfather.
Carrie a seven year old girl always wanted a puppy. Her parents believed she was too young for such responsibility. They soon realized there little girl was growing up. They also realized she was ready for more responsibility. They took her to the pet shop to buy Carrie her very first puppy.
I always wanted to quit smoking cigarettes. But I could never find the determination to do so. Each time, I'd commit to it I'd find myself relapsing through stress. When life goes wrong, I make it worse. Cigarettes are living proof of my inability to live properly.
Jack had just worked out. He was thirsty. He took a big sip of the milk in the fridge. The milk was sour. Jack threw the milk down the sink.
Jack was paying $100 for cable in his home. He was tired of spending so much for just entertainment. Jack cancelled his cable service and subscribed to Netflix. He loved the selection of shows, movies and the low monthly cost. Jack vowed to never get cable again.
Kevin ordered a new bike online. But he didn't want to pay for a professional to assemble it. He thought it would be simple. But he struggled and quickly became frustrated. Kevin finally gave up and went to a bicycle store.
Tom discovered that he had skin cancer. He decided to get surgery to remove it. He was worried after the surgery that they would have to operate more. The doctor called him and said the surgery was successful. Tom was grateful for the surgeon.
My wife bought me a cider making kit in 2009. It had a container, bottles, and a cider mix. I put the ingredients together and waited a week. The kit made seven bottles of cider. I drank three bottles and gave away the rest.
York was very hungry one morning. He pondered what he would eat for a while. Eventually, he settled on buying donuts. He drove to the closest donut shop he could find. He was satisfied with the selection of pastries.
I decided that I wanted to adopt a cat. I went to the local shelter to ask some questions. The shelter helped me fill out all of the proper paperwork. They let me meet all of the adorable cats that needed homes. There were so many cute cats that I ended up adopting two!
Jill wanted to go mountain climbing. Her best friend Peter wanted to go swimming instead. They couldn't decided on which outdoor activity. They decided a coin toss would help them choose. Jill won the coin toss.
Dani was going home to see her parents for the holidays. She was a little nervous because of the questions to come. Her mom would likely ask about a man and her dad about her finances. She avoided those questions by asking questions about them first. She ended the visit feeling good because she avoided those questions.
I confessed to my friend that I loved her. When she said that she didn't have the same feelings, I was mad. I ended up yelling her and ran away. Ironically, she gave me a small hug when we saw each other again. I isolated her from the crowd and apologized to her.
Jean had always wanted to leave her big city life for the countryside. Her friends told her it was just a dream. However, one day Jean met a nice boy from a small town in Vermont. That boy took her to his farm on a vacation. Upon seeing Vermont, Jean decided to leave the city and never return.
When I was young, my friend bought me a Ouija board. We both put our hands on it to play. All the sudden, the planchette started moving slowly. We were very scared and stopped playing immediately. I threw it away the next day.
Sam was on a picnic. There were a lot of clouds in the sky. It wasn't raining so he stayed there looking at them. He shared shape ideas with others. Sam took several pictures of them for his instagram account.
Tina wanted to clean out her closet. She decided to sell her items. She went on eBay and started an auction. Finally she was able to get rid of her stuff. Thankfully she also got paid for it.
Carter was playing outside after the rain. He found a large mud puddle and decided to play in it. When he came home, his shoes were covered in mud. He left them out on the front step and let them dry. Carter's mom decided to throw the shoes away rather than clean them.
A small town had been plagued with thefts. Everyone was on alert, hoping to catch the culprit. One woman noticed someone suspicious on her street. She called the police. They investigated the man and he was indeed the thief.
Timmy was excited that his brothers had all gone to school. That meant his mother would be able to play with Timmy. His mother came to Timmy and asked what he wanted to do. Timmy brought out his lego set and they played together for hours. Timmy could not wait until tomorrow, when playtime would reoccur.
Before going to bed, I adjusted my alarm clock. However, I woke up late in the afternoon. The alarm clock didn't ring. After checking the clock, I noticed that the time was set wrong. The alarm was set for 9 pm instead of 9am.
Florence was driving her car. She heard a ping from her lap. It was the sound of her cell phone. She determined she had received a text message. She decided to ignore it.
Mary worked at a grocery . She gave a customer too much change one day. The customer came back later and returned the change. Mary was very grateful. Mary was more careful counting change.
Emma wanted a dog but her husband didn't. He said Emma could foster a dog temporarily. She happily brought one home. Soon they both began to love it. Her husband decided they could keep the dog after all!
Dan loved the New York Giants even though he lived in MN. He went to see them play when they came to play the Vikings. Dan's whole family was rooting for the Vikings. Dan was the only one in his group rooting for the Giants. Dan was proud of his team when the Giants won the game.
Jane was at a party one night. She stayed out past her curfew. She hurried home. Her parents were very upset. They grounded her for two weeks.
Sam came home to find water all over his kitchen floor. He reached for his fridge and realized that it was off. Sam cleaned out all the food and set out for the store. Sam purchased a new fridge and had it delivered. Sam restocked his new fridge with all his favorite food.
The man did the dishes. He put the dishes away. His wife got out a plate. The plate was dirty to her. The wife re-washed all of the dishes.
Tim was working on an important school paper. He had typed up nearly the whole thing. Suddenly his computer shut off. He anxiously turned it back on and waited. By the grace of God his paper was still saved.
Martha loved to bake cookies. She made a batch of chocolate chip cookie dough. She rolled the dough into balls and put them in to bake. After twenty minutes, the scent of cookies filled the house. The cookies were perfectly baked!
Emma was excited about going to the farm with her family. On the way there, rain clouds started to roll in. The rain started to fall. Her parents decided the weather was too bad to visit the farm. Her father turned the car around and they returned home.
Maria was passing a note in class. Her teacher saw her passing the note. Maria had to bring the note up to the teacher's desk. Maria had to stay in for recess. She never passed a note in class again.
Cindy's boyfriend was in a band. He invited Cindy to his house to listen to his band. Cindy noticed that the music was too loud. She did not want to seem awkward by covering her ears or telling them. When Jane arrived home, she noticed faint ringing in her ears.
Nala lost a diamond earring. She was very sad at first. Bu then, vacuuming her rug, she heard something metal clinking around. Quickly she got to her knees and unhooked the vacuum hose. There, in a pile of dust, was her missing diamond earring!
Monica didn't know how to bake good cookies. She always put too much sugar or too much flour. She called her friend who gave her a new recipe. She found the ingredients strange but did as told. At the end she had baked a dozen celery cookies.
Gina liked to sneak and listen to her brothers rap music. He had to keep it hidden from their mom. But Gina knew where he hid it and would sneak and listen. Now she discovered he had moved it to a new location. Gina was disappointed when she couldn't find the tape.
Ronnie accidentally broke his girlfriend's laptop screen. He went online and ordered a replacement to be sent overnight. All day he tried to make his girlfriend avoid using the laptop. He kept her away by taking her out and keeping her attention. The next day he woke up to see her opening the package.
Dan was glad it was lunch time at work. Dan had brought some leftover BBQ from his cookout. Dan searched in the break room fridge for his food. Dan called his wife to complain that someone had took his food. However, the joke was on Dan, as he had left his food home.
Jane wanted to join marching band. She practiced at home for weeks. Her family encouraged her. When she tried out she did great. She made the band.
A baby was born to some parents. They didn't find out the gender before. They were so excited when it came out. The doctor checked the baby. They found out she was a girl!
My sister took my daughter for the week. She likes to take her every summer. She takes her to a lot of fun places. They get to visit with a lot of family. My daughter loves going with her.
Brian needed some new tennis shoes. Brian went to the store to buy new shoes. Brian found Nike shoes for $100. Brian paid the cashier and took the shoes home. Brian put on the shoes and went running.
Greg was riding his bicycle and decided to try to do a wheelie. He'd never done one before, but he was sure he could do it. Greg gave it a shot, and ended up landing on his head. He was okay, but his pride sure wasn't. Greg decided to practice a little more before trying that again.
Parker wasn't very good at assembling furniture. He called his brother over to help him put together his table. They read the directions. They screwed together the top and the legs. Parker fed his brother dinner on the new table.
Benji was packing his backpack before school in the morning. He went to pack his homework. But then he stopped, seeing something awful. His dog had chewed through all three pages of it! Benji hoped his teacher would believe his excuse!
Bradley was working for the government. He came across some very confidential files. The files showed some horrible things the government has done. He then exposes them online anonymously. He is now in prison because of it.
Josh was at the beach. He was running around wearing sandals. Josh accidentally broke one of them. He could no longer wear it. Luckily a friend let him borrow an extra pair.
Bill had an extreme fear of fire. While driving one day he came upon a car fire. He stopped to help and saw kids inside. Without self concern he broke the windows and saved them. His fear now gone Bill joined the Fire Dept.
Sean was born with Down Syndrome. He never felt like he belonged. One day, he was surfing the web, and came across a Downs Group. He joined the group and made many friends just like him. His confidence improved and he finally felt like he belonged.
Opal was taking a trip to the beach. She planned ahead of time the restaurants to eat at. Opal found the the first restaurant on her list had closed down. Opal was disappointed and tried the next restaurant on the list. The next restaurant was closed too and Opal threw her list away.
Tina invited Rob to a sushi restaurant. But Rob was concerned about eating raw fish. Tina pushed Rob to go. But he was reluctant to eat any fish. Rob  ended up only ordering vegetable rolls.
Tom had just turned 18 years old. He wanted all of the responsibilities and freedoms of an adult's life. Tom applied for a credit card at a booth at his school. Tom was happy to learn he was approved for the credit card. Tom was excited and proud to embark on adulthood owning a credit card.
Vanessa brought me a vase of plants. I thanked her and placed in the table. I had a bad case of allergies before going to bed. My daughter took me to the hospital during the night. The doctor found out that the flowers caused my allergies.
Kendra grew up in poverty in the ghetto. She never had enough to eat. Then she became pregnant with her first child. She went downtown and received welfare and food stamps. Kendra finally had enough to eat!
Michael went to the band fair at his school to pick an instrument. He did not like how the trombone sounded. He felt the tuba was too big for him. Although he never expected it, he found he liked the flute best! He became the best flute player in his school's band.
The chef liked to make interesting dishes. He made his own pasta to make lasagna. He carefully rolled the sheets of pasta out. His patrons loved the new dish. The fresh pasta had made all the difference!
Sam bought a convertible. It was a warm day with a light breeze. Sam decided to drive around with the top down. The fresh air felt amazing. Sam drove around for hours.
I am starting on my third marriage. I am very worried about how it will work out. Until now, I never felt love for the men I was married to. Now that I do love one, he is not very kind. He hurts me every single day.
Annie had been taking riding lessons for a few months. She was finally confident enough to trot without a lead line. Her instructor jogged along beside her to get her started. Then she unsnapped the line. Annie was trotting a horse all by herself!
Jose was walking through the desert for a trek. All of a sudden, he noticed something very odd in the distance. Jose ran out to the formation and it was stone ruins. He went back home and called a local university. The professors thanked Jose for the information.
Joe has a test tomorrow. He also has a soccer game tonight. Joe has not studied for his test at all. Joe decided to pull an all-nighter. When he got to class, he was so tired that he failed.
Joe was typing an essay for class. His "e" key on his keyboard stopped working. He blew out his keyboard with some computer duster. It fixed the key on his keyboard. Joe was able to finish typing the essay.
Jeff hated the way the carpet in his house looked. It was dirty and it smelled because he had two dogs. He found a place that would install hardwood floors online for cheap. He had the company install the floors throughout the entire house. Jeff loves the look and the easy clean up of floors so much better.
Jack grew up in the woods. He would often go on adventures. He never played video games. Jack also didn't like television. Jack stayed in shape and athletic.
Don needed new shoes. He had worn his out. He know his mom did not have extra money. Don decided to get a part time job. He was excited when he could buy his own shoes.
Our office building had a huge storage room. It was used for government documents and was locked. There was a rumor couples used that room to have sex. 5 years after I retired a co worker posted she used the room. I was shocked.
John's goal was to learn how to draw well. He read books about perspective, shading, and anatomy. But whenever he practiced drawing, he was disappointed in his results. Eventually, he became too frustrated and never drew again. A year later, he thought of how much progress he could have made.
Doug had never done a drug in his life. He actually loved not doing drugs. He got a type of good feeling telling people he didn't do them. He would go to drugs dealers houses just to say No. Doug realized his drug was saying no and he was addicted.
Tom bought a record at a thrift shop. He listened to it immediately. Unfortunately one of the songs skipped. Tom liked the record too much anyway. He decided to keep it regardless.
Will and his high school buddies were fooling around one night. They smashed a mailbox to pieces, as a prank. Several days later Will got a call from the school. The police had come to question Will about that night. Will has never done such a dumb thing since.
Isabella has never been to Disneyland. She loves all the Disney characters. Her mom decided to take her to Disneyland. Isabella was so excited when she got there. It was the best day of her young life.
The phone rang at eight in the morning. Then again at eight-fifteen. I groggily answered it. It was my Aunt. She said my Grandmother had died.
My deodorant started giving me a rash. I had to stop using it right away and find a new brand. I bought a new brand and it worked very well. After a few weeks of no rash I decided it was good. I stuck with this new brand of deodorant afterwards.
Dan was an American marine stationed in Iraq. Dan got word he would be returning home earlier than expected. He decided not to tell his wife so he could surprise her. Dan came home, slipping into the house while his wife was at work. When his wife came home, they had a tearful and passionate reunion.
Matt crossed the street. A car was coming too fast. Matt had to jog across. Matt's mom saw him. She got mad at Matt for almost getting hit.
Tom wanted to play video games all day but he had school. He decided to pretend he was sick so he didn't have to go. Tom got to play video games for three days. He went back to school and was swarmed with make-up work. Tom realized his decision wasn't really worth it after all.
My sister's dog had puppies and my mother let me pick one to keep. I picked the smallest one because it seemed to need a friend. I raised the puppy very carefully. Gradually the puppy grew big and strong. Now it is a big, healthy dog.
Jim always wanted a pet turtle. He went to the pet shop and saw that they had a few. Jim picked out the one he liked most. The cashier told him that turtles require lots of care. Jim told him that it wasn't a problem and bought the turtle.
Hal owned many stocks. He wanted to sell some, but was afraid of the tax consequences. Instead, he wrote call options on these stocks. Hal was delighted with the income generated by these trades. After the options expired worthless, Hal felt happy.
Billy had a habit of telling convenient lies. First, he lied to his parents about his report card. Then he lied to his friends to get out of helping them. Billy started noticing others looking at him with disappointment. Billy wondered if it was too late to break his habit.
Brianna hadn't taken a bath in three days. She didn't want to take a bath. Her parents made her take a bath anyway. She played in the bath for hours. She didn't want to get out of the bath.
Tina was fighting with her mom. Things were starting to get very loud. For some reason, her mom decided to call the police. Tina was really upset, and explained the fight to the cop. The cop told them both not to waste his time and left.
James looked out his window. The rain was coming down so hard! He saw water piling up in the gutter. The leaves were clogging the sewer! James ran out to rake them out of the gutter.
Sam was running through the house when he knocked something over. He looked down to see his mom's angel statue broken on the ground. Sam was crying when he went to tell his mom what happened. Sam and his mom gathered the pieces and glued them back together. Sam smiled as he put the angel back where she belonged.
Alex did not like birthday cake. His girlfriend knew that. His favorite sweet was cookies. So she make him a cookie cake. Alex was so surprised and loved it.
My wife's coworker broke his arm working out. He needed an operation. He said he would not come back for two months. The company decided to not pay him. He came back to work after three weeks.
Anna had rheumatoid arthritis and was in pain frequently. Finally her doctor put her on a special arthritis medication. After a few weeks, Anna noticed an improvement. In a couple of months her pain was all but gone. Anna was so grateful for the medicine!
Craig felt strong. He challenged his friend. They were to have a wrestling match. Craig lost easily His friend made fun of him for it.
We went to the opening night showing of the movie. While I thought it would be busy, the crowds were sparse. The movie wasn't bad but it wasn't great either. Unfortunately it was similar to the other bond movies. But I was happy to see it and glad the crowds weren't crazy.
John felt he was getting fat. He decided to start working out. He invited a friend to do it with him. They would motivate each other to do better. John and his friend achieved their goals.
The lion escaped the zoo. People tried to find it. It was in a dumpster. They tranquilized it. The zookeepers fixed the cage for the lion.
Kelly was getting married to the love of her life. Their daughter Cecilia was going to be the flower girl. Kelly wanted to find a dress for her in green to match the colors. But they could only afford the white dresses at their local store. Kelly was disappointed, but knew Cecilia would be adorable anyway.
John needed to print some music for the evening gig. He turned on his printer. The printer did not make any sound. When he looked closer he saw the cable on the floor. He was thinking who did it.
My wife and I had a date night. We managed to get a babysitter. We went out to eat and to a movie. We took a short walk in the moonlight. It was a fun night.
As a small girl, Kary loved to dance and wanted to be a ballerina. She tried out for a dance troupe at 16, along with thousands of girls. Kary wasn't good enough, and she did not make the troupe. It was tempting to give up dancing, but Kary kept dancing for fun. She learned that you don't have to be a pro to enjoy something.
Dennis uses tinder to get a date. He finds a pretty girl and asks her out. On his date he takes her out to eat. He has a good time and asks if he can see her again. She thanks him for the dinner but politely declines another date.
Little Danny was having a toothache. He didn't tell his parents because he was terrified of the dentist. Finally Danny could no longer bear the pain. He went to the dentist to get the tooth fixed. When it was done, Danny felt so much better!
Wilson was at a concert. He was alone and he had a spot by the stage. Suddenly, a woman behind him bumped into him. Her alcoholic drink spilled all over him. Wilson was wet and smelled gross so he left.
Leah loved fireflies. Every spring she took a jar and caught some. She set the jar by her table to admire them. As she grew up, though, she realized that the bugs were dying. So, she admired the fireflies from her window instead.
Kim was a bad cook, but her parents were coming for dinner! She decided to make pasta, since it was hard to mess that up. But she over boiled the noodles - they were inedible! She and her parents had to order pizza for dinner! Luckily, everyone just jokingly laughed off Kim's cooking.
We visited my daughter and fiance in DC in 2008. My daughter knew of my interest in religions. She took us to a Mormon meeting house in the area. I had my photo taken with a pretty Mormon woman. We took some pamphlets and left.
Jasper is worried that baguettes are too crunchy for his teeth. All his friends love having baguettes, but he has never tried one. One day he decides he must try eating a baguette. Jasper finds that baguettes are not too crunchy for his teeth. He is happy that he finally tried eating one!
Ken had a crush on a girl in class. He thought she was out of his league. He finally got enough courage to ask her out. She gently turned him down. Ken was upset but proud of himself.
My Dad made me a giant rope swing. He hung it from a high branch on a tree. My friends and I were afraid of it at first. It took us a while to get used to it. Now we have fun pushing each other as high as we can!
Gina's brother and dad drove of town. When they arrived in Illinois they called the house. Gina was the only one awake. Her dad didn't want her to wake her mother. The next morning she relayed his message to her.
Sinbad made pasta for dinner. He wanted to make garlic bread to go with it. He was out of garlic. He drove to the store to get some. Sinbad came back home and made garlic bread.
Becky wanted to make Saturday morning chores a little more fun. She bought a cork board, thumbtacks, and envelopes. The chore description was written on the outside of the envelopes. An appropriate amount of money was put inside for each chore. Her kids became eager to do the harder chores to make more money.
Kelly baked some cookies in the oven. She put the cookies and and walked away. When she walked away after awhile she smelled something bad. She went to check on what it was, As it turned out, she burned the cookies.
Sarah wanted to posters of boys in her room. Her mom didn't want her to. She pleaded with her mom but she said no. Sarah compromised with her mom. She hung band posters instead.
Allie ordered a textbook online. She bout it would take a week to come. To her surprise she got the book the next day. Allie was thrilled. She planned on buying from them again.
Rory and her friends are out late at night, in the forest. Her friends dare her to cross the river in the dark, without her torch. She takes off her shoes to get a better grip on the rocks. Rory wakes up in the hospital, her mom and dad in the room. Her leg will take months to heal.
Neil took a train into Moscow. He saw the cathedral of St Basil's. It was huge and bright and ornate! He went inside to see it better. It was the greatest church in Moscow, he decided!
Kelly wanted to be a unicorn for Halloween. Her mom bought a horse costume, but it had no horn. Then her mom created a horn herself and glued it on. Kelly loved the homemade unicorn costume. On Halloween, she was the prettiest unicorn in town!
Allie decided to go apple picking. She took her friend Michele with her. The two filled up buckets. Before they knew it they filled three. They made apple pies when they got home.
Anna wanted to sing in the school musical. She went to the audition. Nervously, she sang the song she was given. The appraisers clapped when she finished! They loved her voice and gave her the part!
Gina's grandma saved her breakfast as she slept in. She was upset when there was no food on the table. She didn't want to have to cook her own breakfast. She wanted to eat her grandma's cooking. Gina hugged her grandmother to show her gratitude.
Harry wanted to eat pizza. So he put frozen pizza in his oven. An hour later, he smelled something burning. And he rushed to his oven. His pizza was black and crispy.
Ray was supposed to be meeting a blind date. They were supposed to meet at the coffee shop. He looked around but didn't see the girl. He finally called her. She had decided not to meet Ray.
Mia was standing outside looking at the blackening sky. She heard a crack of thunder and felt a sudden fierce gust of wind. Large fish from the lake miles away started raining down from the sky. Mia stared in disbelief and backed into her house. She learned an odd storm defying explanation was the cause of it.
Wood were in back of the house my brother and I lived in. I always wanted to play with my big brother and his friends. They had cool cabins and hideouts in the woods. One day they told me there were skeletons in the trees to scare me. Since I was little, they did not want me around.
Linda was not feeling well one morning. She had been out all night with friends. Linda decided to rest for the day and watch television. After her time spent resting she felt a lot better than before. Linda called her friends to plan for another fun night out!
The police showed up to the crime scene quickly. They took photographs and conducted interviews. The witness told them they saw a man in a red hat running away. A short time later, an officer spotted the suspect. They arrested him quickly and took him to jail.
Andrea wanted a new pet. She thought a fish would be an easy pet to keep alive. She fed it every day and cleaned the tank. It died after a few weeks. Andrea was really sad!
Pat wanted to host a shower for his niece Anna for her wedding. The first thing to do was to invite her closest friends and family. Pat and her daughters then began to plan the food for the shower. Her daughters thought playing fun games would keep things interesting. At the shower the guests had a great time and the bride was thrilled.
The man went to the bar. The bartender asked what he wanted. The man wanted something fancy. The bartender made him a normal drink. He put a fancy umbrella in it.
A policeman was chasing a thief across the street. The thief stopped for a moment. He took out a gun and shot the policeman. The bullet vest protected the policeman from the shot. He returned fire and the thief fell down.
I learned to read when I was three years old. My mother said that I always said I lived at the local library. I checked out a stack of books every week. Recently, I found one that I'd forgotten to return! I sighed as I wrote a check for thirty years of fines.
Jerry was at the gas station. He needed to fill up his car with gas. He went inside and saw a sign for power ball. He thought it couldn't hurt to try. Jerry buys the winning ticket and becomes a millionaire.
At high school I use to go out every lunch. We were allowed to leave campus and I decided whataburger. I went to whataburger and notice our rival school was there. They started making fun of us and one thing led to another. Eventually a fight started.
Tina started her first violin lesson. She was having a good time. Unfortunately she dropped her violin. It hit the floor and scratched. Thankfully it didn't break.
It was Christmastime. Kora loved to make cookies. She made a huge batch of Christmas cookies for all her friends. When she was done, she boxed the cookies up nicely. Each one of her friends received a beautiful box of cookies.
Stan's toddler flushed something down the toilet. It caused a backup that Stan could not fix. He had to call a plumber. The plumber charged Stan $300 to fix the problem. Then he retrieved Stan's son's toy from the pipes!
Chelsea hurt her fingers playing basketball. She was really scared to go to the doctor. Chelsea's dad convinced her to go and get checked out. It turns out the bones in the fingers were fractured. The doctor was able to give her the needed care she would have missed.
Joan was concerned about her elderly mom living alone. She had talked to some friends about retirement homes. She decided to bring up the idea with her mom. Her mom liked the idea of living with people her own age. Joan's mom gladly moved into the retirement home.
Kelsi and her sister Quinn were waiting after school. Their mom was supposed to come and get them. The girls were waiting for two hours. No one came. By the time they were picked up, it had been three hours.
Harry looked out at his yard. The grass was getting too tall for his liking. He went to his shed and got a lawnmower. Harry went all over his yard to cut the grass. He returned the lawnmower to the shed and locked it shut.
Joe went to the store to buy some dinner plates. He picked one off the shelf to see how sturdy it was. Joe bobbled the plate and it fell. Joe kicked the broken pieces under the shelf to hide it. Joe walked away and told no one.
Harry wrote a letter to his girlfriend. It was never sent by the mailman. Harry complained to the mailman about the lost letter. The mailman shrugged and said it wasn't his problem. Harry punched the mailman and stuffed his junk mail in his shirt.
Omar wanted a cheesecake for his birthday. But he also wanted to be healthy. So he reluctantly asked his friend to make a healthy cheesecake. But Omar thought it was bland. And he realized being healthy would require avoiding sweets sometimes.
My car was getting kind of old. I was driving my car to the store to get groceries. I ended up getting in an accident in an intersection. I waited to find out what the insurance company wanted to do. They cut me a check that I used to buy a new car.
Trudy and Tilly had to do chores before having any fun. They were told they had to do dishes and clean bathrooms. Both wanted to do dishes. They played Rock Paper Scissors to see who had to clean the bathrooms. Trudy lost, and had to scrub toilets.
Tim was getting married. His friends wanted to throw him a bachelor party. His fiance was completely against it. Tim did it behind her back anyway. His fiancee dumped him before the wedding.
Brianna was a willful child without a strong adult figure. As a result of her willfulness, very few people wanted to watch her. One day, a college girl named Rena watched after Brianna. She realized that what Brianna needed was somebody to care about her. Rena decided to babysit Brianna and provide her with stability.
Tom was going blind in his old age. He didn't like having to admit it. He kept driving without glasses. Eventually he got into an accident. Tom's relatives forced him to get glasses.
Chrissy was an artist. She loved to paint. One day she decided to paint her bedroom walls. She went to hardware store and bought more paint. She came home and painted her bedroom walls.
Brad was going through a nasty divorce. He needed to get away and get his mind off of it. He decided he wanted to climb a mountain. Brad was very nervous about climbing the mountain. Brad put all his fears aside and topped the mountain.
In an effort to lose weight, I tried an exercise program. The program started with my walking for half an hour daily. I kept up the routine for a week. Once the week was up, I started jogging for half an hour daily. So far, I have lost 10 pounds by sticking to the program.
Tom was a kind young child. Tom was picked on by a bully at school. Tom asked his father what to do. Tom's father taught him self defense. Tom used his self defense skills to never be picked on again.
Dan was in a golf competition with his buddy The two were playing for money Dan was down by a few hundred dollars He could make it all up with a hole in one Dan swings and the ball goes in the hole!
Greg went to the hardware store for some paint. He saw a gas grill was on sale for very cheap. Even though he was there for paint, Greg bought the grill. The clerk helped Greg put the grill in his car. Greg thanked the clerk and drove his new grill home.
Eric had a lot of studying to do before his exam. He had books and papers spread out on his desk. He got up to make some coffee to help him stay awake. When he came back, his cat was lounging across his study materials. He sighed and tried to remove a book from beneath his cat.
Joe was planning on starting a podcast. His podcast would be about restaurants he liked. That night was his first episode. He was really nervous and worried. Luckily, he did great live and everyone enjoyed him.
Zelda was walking around the hills of her country. She noticed a horse grazing on grass. Zelda snuck up and jumped on its back. The horse reared up and started galloping. Zelda hung on for dear life, enjoying the ride.
Ellie's cat Jazz was a tuna fiend. Any time Ellie opened a can of tuna, Jazz knew about it. Ellie tried to trick Jazz by buying bagged tuna. As soon as Ellie opened it, Jazz was there. There was just no hiding tuna from Jazz!
Jake wanted to eat pizza for dinner. Jake's mom said he could only have pizza if he cleaned his room. It took Jake two house to make his room look spotless. His mother saw the room and was very happy with him. Jake got to eat pizza later that night.
Lara was on her school's soccer team. But she was required to get a physical. Lara was afraid of going. But her mother forced her to go. Lara's physical was short and painless.
Som needed to put a lawn in her front yard. First she pulled out the weeds and thorny plants. Then she used a rake to break up the clay. Som got some sod to cover the yard at the garden store. She shortly put the sod down on watered soil.
Danny's mom always packed him a lunch in a brown bag. He ate alone to avoid opening the paper sack in front of anyone. One day, several kids with lunch trays sat down by Danny. Danny waited for them to say something mean about his sack lunch. Instead, they jealously asked if Danny wanted to trade his humble bag.
Samantha was on the cross country team at her school. She really wanted to improve her mile time. She ran everyday in the morning and at night. She eventually had more stamina to run. At the next meet, she was able to break her mile time.
Tito wanted a new cell phone. He saved up money from his job. In a few weeks he had enough to upgrade. He went to the mobile store and selected a new phone. Tito was so happy with his upgrade!
Anna's mother wanted to take Anna out shopping. She took her to the mall. They visited many stores. Anna got a new dress and her mother got herself a perfume. They had a wonderful day.
Ben lived on a dark street. There was an increase of car break-ins in his neighborhood. Ben started a petition to get street lights for his street. After the lights were placed, crime on his street dropped. The neighbors were glad that Ben started the petition.
Jake always hated spiders. Jake's roommate Derek knew about this fear. Derek sprinkled Jake's entire bed with little plastic spiders. Jake screamed out in terror when he saw his bed. Derek caught the whole incident on video and plays it every day.
The Johnson family was on a vacation in the mountains. They were staying in a cabin. It began snowing outside and they were happy. They all put on their jackets and went outside. The Johnson family had a snowball fight.
Scott and his Father went on a road trip last summer. They traveled throughout the United States. New York was their destination since their relatives live there. After they visited their family, they headed back home. They greatly enjoyed their trip and the time spent with one another.
Jenna had to go to the hospital. She was having emergency surgery. The nurses checked her in and took good care of her. Jenna's friends and family came to visit. Jenna was on the road to recovery.
Ruthie decided to try a new spaghetti sauce. She cooked the meat. She added mushrooms and sauteed onions. She pureed tomatoes. When she mixed it all together it was perfect!
Tom was trying to park on a busy holiday. There weren't many spots available. He spotted one from far away. He tried to drive there fast. Unfortunately someone else beat him to it.
The doctor diagnosed Gemma with GAD. Her panic attacks made her life difficult. She went to the ASPCA to get a pet. After not finding any suitable pets, she walked home. On her way home, she found an adorable stray and adopted it.
The football team was losing by seven points in the fourth quarter. The team huddled around the quarterback. The quarterback called for a passing play. With only seconds left in the game, the quarterback threw a long pass. Sadly, the receiver did not catch the ball.
Stacy bought some stock of a company. The next day it ran up ten percent. Stacy was thrilled. She was happy she made some money on it. She wanted to buy some more.
Emma had a first date with a guy she'd just met. When he said he was taking her to a movie, she sighed. She was ready to endure another romantic drama. But he took her to a great comedy instead, and she laughed nonstop! Emma's date went very well because of all that shared laughter!
Abby enjoyed her little garden on the balcony. Abby had planted some violet flower seeds a month ago. Abby had been waiting for the violets to bloom. As Abby reached home from work, Abby was greeted by her violets. Abby was glad to see that the violet flowers had finally bloomed.
Edie bought a popcorn machine. She put popcorn kernels and butter inside it. She turned on the power. Edie did not realize that she used too many kernels. When she came back to the kitchen, popcorn was everywhere.
Kate has a essay due tomorrow. She has know about her essay for quite sometime. Since Kate forgot to write her paper, she has to stay up all night. Kate was so tired at school she fell asleep during class. She turned in her essay but also got detention.
Dan told his roommates to scram because he had a girl coming over. Dan then went shopping. Dan bought all the ingredients for the romantic meal he planned. Dan picked up his date and drove her and the groceries home. Dan then made the best spaghetti either of them ever ate.
Dallas always wanted to be a professional wrestler. He decided he was gonna give his dream a shot. He knew he wasn't the biggest or the fastest. He was determined to become what he aspired to be. Dallas walked out into the ring and finally realized his dreams.
Fred was ready to ride a bike. He did not know how but his dad wanted to teach him. He put his helmet on and his dad took off the training wheels. Fred got on the bike and his dad guided him. He ended up riding all around the neighborhood.
Charles wanted a Macintosh computer but couldn't afford one. He decided to look on Craigslist for deals. He found a store claiming they sell new Macs for $400. He drove to the store and ordered a new Mac with photo software. The price was under $400, and Charles was awestruck.
Marco had always considered himself an adventurous eater. However, he was afraid to eat beets because of their color. Finally a friend convinced Marco to try a beet. He decided that they were delicious. Now Marco can add one more food to the list of foods he has tried.
I named the tiny cow Chestnut. He was a sweet rich brown color. His eyelashes were long and fluttered when he looked at me. I loved to pet him and ride him around the farm. I missed him terribly when we left.
Joey was pretending to drive his wife to work. The truth was that he was taking her on a trip. When they passed the road for her workplace, she asked what was up. That's when he announced the trip detour plans. His wife was so thrilled and they really enjoyed their trip together.
Jane was practicing her number for the school's talent show. Suddenly she remembered her number for the past two years. All the numbers where the exact same song every year. She went home and listened to music and practiced her number. At the show Jane received a standing ovation when she sang a new song.
Jillian enjoyed staying up late at night. She would watch classic movies. Her brother disapproved of her staying up late. Jillian didn't think it would ever become a problem. This practice soon ended once she overslept missing a major school exam.
Gina's sisters were upset their brothers started a club. Gina suggested they start their own club instead. They decided to try and build something private. But they had no building skills. The shack collapsed before they ever stepped inside.
Ian was petting his cat when he noticed something. There was a lump on his cat's toe. He had to take his cat to the vet. The vet said that his cat had a tumor. It had to be removed, but now his cat is fine.
Thunder rumbled in the distance as the rain began to fall. Scooter and Jasper ran under the bed. They never liked the storms that came to the mountain. Within moments the world seemed to change. The flash of lightning threw eerie shadows on the wall.
Little Sarah wanted to bake a dozen chocolate chip cookies. Little Sarah pulled up a recipe after doing a Google search. Little Sarah gathered all the ingredients in her kitchen. Little Sarah mixed all the ingredients according to the recipe. Little Sarah baked one dozen chocolate chip cookies.
Bridgett got an letter for Jury Duty. She threw it always like she always did. Three months later she got another letter. It was a letter to appear in court for missing jury duty. It seems Bridgett would now have a jury deciding her fate.
Julie was playing games with her friends outside. She tripped over someone's shoe. She heard a crack when she fell. Her parents to took her to the doctor. The doctor told her she had a broken collar bone.
Allie was determined to do well on her project. She was in charge of organizing the annual fundraiser. She called countless donors. When the final numbers were in, Allie had surpassed her goal. Her bosses were so pleased, they gave her a bonus!
Nina moved into a new apartment complex. Her neighbors were very noisy. Sometimes they stomped down the stairs. They threw crazy parties on the weekends. Nina eventually moved to a quieter place.
Precious had a fear of lizards. Today was her first day of science class. When she sat in class, she realized they were studying lizards! She got so grossed out, but tried to hide it. She then just decided to go to the bathroom for the whole period.
The family had been packing Gina's grandma's stuff all day. It was a big task. Now the truck had been all loaded. It was time for some rest. Everyone stretched out on the floor to sleep before the drive.
Tabitha wanted to make rolls. She had limited ingredients so she needed a particular recipe. It took a lot of searching to find a good fit. Finally she found a recipe that she could reasonably follow. Luckily the rolls turned out really well.
Anna went on a class trip. They went to Thailand and Malaysia. Anna had jet lag, but quickly overcame it. Then she explored the sights with her classmates. She had an amazing time!
When Jayne was in school she had a yellow walkman that she loved. She carried the walkman every where she went. One day she left the walkman in her backpack on the school bus. When she went to retrieve her backpack it felt lighter. Unfortunately, someone stole Jayne's favorite walkman.
The woman went for a walk. A cat ran out to greet her. She petted the cat. The cat loved the attention. The woman took the cat home with her.
John was looking for his new doctor building. He put the address on his GPS. The GPS had trouble finding the address. John called the doctor's office for directions. The secretary told John how to get to the office.
Teddy collected action figure toys. He liked to keep them in their original packaging. Teddy's brother came into his room. He took the figures out of the packaging. Teddy was furious.
Jessica spent Friday night out partying with friends. Her SATs were early Saturday morning. Jessica slept through her alarm clock. She woke up and hurried to get to the testing center on time. The doors were closing as she arrived to the testing center.
Rob had a sick goldfish. The fish was swimming sideways and breathing hard. Rob put the fish in a small bowl with warm medicated water. After a few days it recovered and grew healthy again. In less than a week it was just as sprightly as ever!
Brooke got a job at the local Dairy Queen. She was excited because she loves making Blizzards. On her first day she discovered how fun it was to make the treat. She has since learned many other items like sundaes and banana splits. Brooke hopes to work at Dairy Queen for a long time serving treats!
Jenny and her sisters were happy it was Easter. They had already eaten all of their candy. The whole family went into the yard to hunt for Easter eggs. They spent most of the morning finding eggs. The entire family had a great time that Easter day.
Amanda was about to enjoy a weekend of  camping with her boyfriend. Upon arrival, Amanda saw a sign warning of bears. Amanda never saw a bear, and was scared at the thought of seeing one. After getting inside the tent, Amanda heard loud noises outside. Amanda got scared, but realized her boyfriend was playing a prank.
Joey was excited to go to his first Halloween haunted house. He persuaded his parents to let him go on the scariest tour. Joey clung to his mom as they went through the haunted house. He was so relieved when he finally saw the exit door. Outside, a man with a chainsaw was waiting to give one last fright.
Heather got her own cell phone. So her and her friends started making prank calls. They called about twenty random numbers. A box of pizza and the police both showed up to her house. Heather didn't know how to block her number.
Jay was a decent golfer. His swing needed some help though. Jay decided to hire a pro to help him. They worked on his swing and Jay got better. Jay finally won a tournament.
Karen decided to cook a pot of soup. While the soup was cooking Eddie came by and added salt. Karen passed by and seasoned it some more. The soup turned out awful. The couple ended up ordering pizza.
Tina had a huge test today. She stayed up all night studying. Due to her study session, she ended up sleeping in by accident. Tina immediately woke up and raced to the school. Luckily she was able to still take the test.
Matt had always liked to snowboard as a kid. After he finished college he received a job offer. He would need to move to Colorado if he took the job. He knew that he would get to snowboard often in Colorado. Matt took the job and enjoyed his new life in the snow.
Bobby wasn't allowed to have any pets. So he found a rock in the woods and drew a face on it. He proceeded to treat his pet rock like a real pet. His parents started to noticed this and felt really sorry for Bobby. To Bobby's delight, they told him he could get a real pet.
Jules had a dog named Willie. When Jules went to work, Willie would wait for him by the door. Willie would bark at the door if any strangers came by. Jules thought Willie was a good watchdog. Jules rewarded Willie with tasty dog snacks.
Anna overslept for school two days in a row. Her alarm clock just couldn't wake her any more. The next day she went to buy a louder one. She found one with very high volume. She started using it and never overslept again!
A car cut me off as I was biking home. I saw the car pulling into the parking lot. I went home and got a can of soda. I spilled it over the car hood. It was foolish but I felt good.
Dean's roof was damaged in the recent wind storm. He decided to fix the roof himself. He worked on it for two weeks before he asked for help. His friend Max came to help Todd finish the roofing project. Together they finished the roof and it looked amazing.
It was the first day of baseball practice. Jack was determined to show his coach how much he had improved. As he ran the bases he felt an asthma attack coming on. He had to sit in the dugout and watch the rest of practice. Jack went home dejected.
Ed was visiting New York. He didn't want to look like a tourist. He decided not to carry a map. He quickly got lost. Ed decided to ask for help.
Maggie was on the trip of a lifetime. Her hotel in southeast Asia had beautiful views. Suddenly she saw the water quickly recede. She knew that was the sign of an impending tsunami. Her family alerted the staff and ran for high ground.
Tina loves movies. She's watched several thousand movies in her spare time. One day she decided to blog about her love of movies. Tina got lots of followers on her website. Now, Tina gets movie screeners because of her famous blog.
Joey went to the arcade at the mall. He played Ski-Ball. After throwing the ball into the top hole, he scored 2000 points. He was awarded 100 tickets. He redeemed his tickets for a really cool prize!
Adam was excited to set up an aquarium. He enjoyed choosing fish to fill the new tank. Adam chose many fish, including one that was large and showy. He dumped the fish in the tank and watched them swim around. Soon, the small fish covered the large one and began biting it.
Terena wanted to get to know her cousin Caroline better. She asked Caroline what her favorite book was. Caroline loves reading Percy Jackson/ Terena read Percy Jackson. Now she has something to discuss with Caroline!
Jack was a child, aged 10 who loved listening to fairy tales. His mother told a new one everyday and he would live fantasizing them. Once, he dreamt that he was trapped in fairy land, and got terrified. But, as he was about to leave the land, his mother woke him up. He thanked his mom profusely, and asked her to switch over.
John was on his school soccer team. After each game a team member would purchase snacks for all. It was John's turn this week. John bought many delicious snacks. His team enjoyed the snacks.
Sal was having a yard sale. He was selling a lot of his daughter's old toys. His daughter saw her favorite old doll in a box of things for sale. Sal's daughter began to cry. Sal gave the doll back to his daughter.
My husband and I took our children too the playground. After getting there we realized we had forgotten diapers. Our baby used the bathroom and needed a diaper change. Instead of rushing home we asked a fellow parent if they had one. The kind parent did and we were able to stay and enjoy the day.
Shirley wanted to add a deck to the back of her house. She asked all of her friends to come over and help. In exchange she was going to have a cook-out for them. She bought all the materials for the day. However it rained and the deck was not built.
Toby was on a flight with his young daughter. As the flight descended her small ears popped. She began crying in discomfort. Luckily Toby was prepared with a stick of gum. This helped the girl feel better quickly.
Tom bought a new pair of boots and set them by the back door. Janie walked in, eating a chocolate ice cream cone. Mom yells out, telling Janie not to be eating before dinner. Janie drops the ice cream into one of Tom's new boots. Tom pours the melted ice cream on Janie's head.
Amanda was very excited about her brand new red Corvette. She was driving it home. Unfortunately she went a little too fast. A policeman pulled her over. She was very sad because she received a ticket.
Sarah had heard about a crafting competition. She decided to enter a homemade pillow. The pillow went on display and people voted. Soon, the voting was done and Sarah was nervous. Then, she learned that her pillow had done really well.
Walking to work wasn't so bad Larry decided. He packed his work shirt into a light backpack. He put on a tee-shirt and slung the backpack over his shoulder. Outside in the heat of the morning Larry began to regret his decision. Finding his rhythm was easy, tho and he decided to commit to walking.
I attended a wrestling event. I was hoping to see Hulk Hogan. Me and my grandmother sat in the front row. The final match was on with Hulk Hogan. Hulk Hogan defeated Andre the Giant.
Adam wanted to make food on his portable burner. It ran on batteries and he didn't have any. He took the batteries out of his smoke alarm to make his food. He left the food on the stove too long and it caught fire. His whole place burnt down because his alarm was out of batteries.
Kate bought a space heater from a store. But is smelled of chemical fumes. She thought the would go away. But two weeks later there were fumes every time she used it. Kate decided she could no longer use the space heater.
It was summer and Amy and her sister were bored. They asked their dad to take them to the park. Their dad said he had too much work to go to a park. Amy and her sister slunk away sadly. Their dad gave in and took the girls to the park after all.
Anja wanted to feel useful in her life. She decided to sponsor a poor child in Africa. Every month she mailed her gift. She soon received thankful letters from her child. Anja felt very good about her contribution.
I saw a car outside. The car was painted red. The owner got in the car. He revved the engine real loud. He sped off extremely fast.
Jane decided to cook pizza. She turned the oven on and put it in. Suddenly, there was a knock on the door. Jane forgot about the pizza. She smelled smoke and realized her pizza was burning.
Berry was cooking a pie. She got a phone call from an old friend. Betty was enjoying her time on the phone. Betty had forgot about her pie in the oven. By the time Betty was done with the call, the pie was burned.
Jan loved peanut butter sandwiches. She would eat them every day. One day she got bad cramps and went to the doctor. Her doctor told her she needs to eat more soluble fiber. Jan eats bananas with her peanut butter.
Same went to visit his uncle at the farm. He woke up early because of the roosters. There was slow internet and no reception. He was bored and hated it. He was excited to finally leave.
Flora noticed that all of her clothing was brown or black. She decided that she needed to buy some brighter colored clothing. She found a cool looking blue sweater at the store. After trying it on, she decided it looked great. Flora was happy to have something that wasn't a dark color.
Tom was in his work's baseball team. They were doing decently well. Tom was a star player. Unfortunately he got too drunk for the big game. They lost.
Jenny was attracted to Charles but she didn't need him. Charles noticed Jenny talked to him often so he asked her out. She accepted and they went to see a movie. Jenny asked Charles could they make love after the movie. Then she said that was because wanted him but didn't need him.
After Fran and Burt finished their dinner, they walked for awhile. Passing by the Ferris Wheel, they got in line to ride. Their turn finally came. They gave the attendant their tickets and climbed in their car. It was such a fun ride.
Laney was chatting with some friends at the store. She mentioned that she hadn't gotten her Christmas tree yet. Then, her friend offered to give her her old tree. Laney thanked her a ton. Later, her friend dropped the tree off at her house.
Tom grew up religious. His family instilled a fear of hell in him. Tom was very paranoid because of it. He suffered from sexual hangups later in life. It took Tom years of therapy to get over it.
Jim could not get the computer to work. No matter what he tried, nothing would come up on the monitor. He could hear the computer running. Finally he asked his dad to come take a look. His dad quickly discovered the monitor brightness was turned down.
Timmy walked into the classroom Monday morning. The teacher called him to her desk. Timmy panicked because he had never gotten in trouble. The teacher handed him a test marked with an A plus grade. Timmy sighed in relief because he was not in trouble after all.
Charlie worked his whole life. He thought working was the meaning of life. He never put time into his family or religion. Now Charlie is too old to work and no one loves him. He is talking about his regretful lifestyle.
Kate wanted the best formula for her newborn baby. She did some research online about different formulas. She found one that was the best. She placed an order for it online. She received it a week later.
Vivian loved browsing the web. One day the internet was running very slow. It was driving Vivian crazy. Vivian tried piggybacking on her neighbor's WiFi. Vivian was pleased by how fast her neighbor's connection was.
We shopped at our local bakery for years. We left the area in 2013. One day a friend told us she went to the bakery. She heard a rumor rats were seen in the bakery at night. My wife said she is not going back there ever.
Lucy was enrolled in a SAT preparation class. Each night, she studied and looked over her answers. On Saturday, she arrived at the SAT site early. She paced herself as she took the test, and checked over her answers. Her scores arrived a few weeks later, and she did very well.
The rodeo came to town. It brought many visitors and entertainment. The city was crowded for a week. The concerts brought big country names. It was a great time for all.
Allie went on the splash mountain ride. As it was about to drop, Allie got scared. The drop was always the scariest. When it dropped, Allie got soaked. She wanted to do it again.
My sister in law is a smoker. She smokes inside her apartment. Her neighbors across the hall complained. She put a towel under her door to block the smoke. So far there have been no complaints.
Jane was walking home from school. She decided to take the long scenic path. In the middle of it there was a meadow. Jane decided to run through it. It was fun and playful.
My stepbrother David and I never got along. My stepmother favored him over me in a large way. Unknown to my father, she always made me sit in the backseat. David was her pet, while she made me work like a dog at the farm. One day I broke David's nose while we were in a heated fight.
Ken was going on a vacation. Many of his friends wanted to join. Ken had a hard time planning the trip. Ken called a travel agent. The travel agent planned the trip.
John sat down at the couch and turned on the TV. He watched a Kung Fu movie on a network station. The movie was so bad that John became angry. He called up the TV station to let them know his rage. John felt better once he made the call.
Bill knew that he lacked self-confidence. Bill watched videos of so-called inspirational speakers. They all seemed to be peddling their own product. Bill decided to just be himself. Now, Bill has no problems with talking to anyone, anywhere!
My favorite book was on sale at the bookstore. I happily bought it so I could experience it again. However, it was so long that I had no time to read it. I decided to trade the book in for the audio version. That way I could listen to it while I ran errands.
I was walking in our school campus when i saw a dollar on the floor. I'm thinking about it whether picking it or not. I am confused maybe someone is watching me. Or maybe it's just a prank from schoolmates. So i decided not to pick it up.
As a kid we didn't go trick or treating. We would visit my grandma and she would load us up with candy. There would be so much candy that I could never eat all of it. Now that I am an adult she no longer passes out candy bags. Every year I go out and buy a bunch of candy for myself.
The other day I was hiking in the mountains. As I was walking, I saw a bear. It began to walk towards me. I took off my jacket and started yelling. The bear turned around and ran away.
Horatio wakes up wanting coffee very badly. He makes a pot of coffee and quickly drinks some. Unfortunately, he burns his tongue because it was so hot. Horatio wishes he hadn't had such hot coffee. Waking up the next morning he is more careful.
My daughter wants to take her toddler to the Enchanted Village. This is a puppet show featuring early 20th century figurines. The show used to be displayed in a store in Boston. It has since moved to the suburbs. I will go but I think the Enchanted Village is spooky.
Wendy was in a bit of a hard place. She had a proposal due at work the next day, but was stuck. She didn't understand the content and had nobody to help her. She decided to power through and pull an all nighter. Fortunately, she finished her content up just on time.
Bailey had been walking all day. She was determined to catch some Pokemon. She had about a dozen already but wanted more. She collected a few before going back home. Her collection was growing quickly!
Stacy decided she wanted to make some candy. She had to come up with some new treats. Stacy then decided on chocolate. However while she was making it she burned it. Stacy had to start over again.
Mel ate the same cereal for breakfast every day. His mother teased him for his routine. Mel admitted he was getting tired of the same thing over and over. He stepped out of his comfort zone and added fruit to his cereal. His mother rolled her eyes, since it was still the same breakfast.
Hattie lived by herself in her house. As the years passed her health began to decrease. Hattie could no longer care for herself the way she needed. Her family wanted to move her into a retirement home. Hattie moved into the new place but was very upset about it.
Nick was feeling down. So he thought a fantasy novel would help him forget about the world. But a few pages into the novel, he began to lose interest. So he decided to listen to music and eat dinner. The next day, he tried to get into the novel again.
Sam was trying to bake a cake. He mixed all the ingredients and put it in the oven. After the allotted amount of time he went to check on it. It hadn't done anything and the oven was col.d. Sam realized his oven needed to be fixed.
Robbie worked as a lumberjack. For his birthday, his wife gave him a gift certificate for a manicure. Robbie didn't really want a manicure, but he went to make her happy. When his lumberjack friends found out, they made fun of Robbie. At Christmas, Robbie gave his friends gift cards for manicures.
At the fair, Jason entered the ugliest cake contest. He decorated his cake green with green gummy worms. He called his cake the Mean Green Worm Machine. Nancy, from a spice company, looked over the cakes. Jason won first place.
I am terrible at saving money. My girlfriend is trying to make me start a retirement account. I keep trying to tell her that I might not live that long. She just gives me an unamused look when I say that. I suppose that I'll probably take her advice next month.
The presidential candidate was giving a speech at the podium. Suddenly, the crowd started pointing and laughing. Confused, the candidate looked around for the source of the laughter. He noticed that the crowd was pointing to a bird hopping on the stage. The bird flew up to the podium, causing the crowd to cheer.
Katy showed up for the dance team tryouts. Her hands were shaking from nerves. She was told it was her turn. She took a deep breath and tried to calm herself. Katy made the team.
I challenged my friend to a competition online. I ended up beating him. However, he became frustrated. In person, he tried to ignore me. I tried to reach out to him however, he choose to ignore me.
It was a really windy day outside. Eric went outside to get the mail. A strong gust of wind blew him over. Eric fell to the ground. He scraped his elbows on the fall down.
It was close to Christmas and Bruno wanted shoes. All he had on his list was a brand new pair of Nikes. Bruno had written a letter to Santa too. When he woke up in the morning he didn't find any shoes. Bruno cried for days because he didn't get what he wanted.
Tia was having trouble seeing the blackboard in class. The teacher moved Tia up to the front row. Tia was still having trouble seeing. Her mother brought her to the eye doctor. Tia got glasses and could see in class.
Benson never ate peas before. One day his mom made peas and he refused to eat them. his mom wouldn't let him leave the table until he ate the peas. He eventually ate the peas and regrets his stubbornness. Benson learned a lesson about not being so stubborn.
Nia thought her cast would make her ostracized in school. But she got a shock. All her friends wanted to sign it! Soon Nia's cast was colorful and cheery. Nia felt so much better about her wound!
Denise was at work. She felt sick and ran to the bathroom. It occurred to her that she could be pregnant. On her lunch break she bought and took a test. To her surprise, she was pregnant.
A cat was walking through its home. Then, one moment, a mouse ran in front of the cat's path. The cat's attention was grabbed and it began to chase the mouse. The cat corned the mouse in a corner. The cat caught the mouse and ate it.
Miley is a teenage girl. She needs money for clothes. She has no money. She decides to get a job. Miley works a job to pay for clothes.
Bertram was a farmer with a large family. He hoped that his oldest son, Mark, would become a farmer. Mark didn't like farming. Mark went to school to become an accountant. Bertram was upset by Mark's decision not to be a farmer.
Sammy was nervous to take driver's ed. However she found driving fun. Her teacher gave her an A. She was very proud. She was excited to drive from then on.
Ryan was home alone. He heard a noise outside. Ryan went outside to see what the noise was. It was dark and he tripped. No one was around to help Ryan up.
Amir is against banning Muslims from coming into the country. Last week, he attended a political rally in protest. He was booed and yelled at by supporters at the rally. Police were called in to escort Aamir out of the rally. Amir was punched in the face by a supporter as he was walking out.
Gary went for a bike ride on the river trail. He saw an object on the ground so he stopped to look. The object was a wallet with a picture and a driver's license inside. Gary sent the wallet through the mail to the address on the license. The man called Gary to thank him for sending his wallet to him.
Danny was playing dodge ball during recess. One of the balls hit Danny directly in his eye. Danny went to the school nurse's office. Danny's eyelid was so swollen that she could not examine his eye. Danny's parents came and took him to the eye doctor.
Janice was eating a sub with Brad. He asked her if he can take a bite out of the sandwich. He ripped the sandwich half apart and starting eating it. She ended up buying a second sandwich. In addition, she tried to keep it away from Brad.
Deb was a 16 year old girl. She always had to walk everywhere or take the bus. On her birthday her parents told her they had a surprise for her. Deb walks outside and her eyes light up. Her parents had bought her very first car.
Steve got a sweater for his birthday. Steve didn't like the sweater at all. He brought the sweater to a donation center. Steve donated the sweater. Steve returned to his house.
Raising a goldfish wasn't as easy as the movies had made it seem. Jill found this out the hard way, when she discovered hers had died. She didn't really feel that sad, because it was only a silly fish. Her Mom told her to just flush it down the toilet. So, that's exactly what she did.
Amy started a new diet of raw veggies. She quickly lost weight, and got many compliments. Then, people started asking Amy if she was tanning. Noticing her skin was turning orange, Amy went to the doctor. When she described her diet of raw carrots, the doctor laughed.
Nathan wanted to impress Kim. He had asked her for a date and she had agreed. Now he Just had to think of a way to impress her! Then he decided to cook Kim a fancy six course meal. Kim was surprised and very impressed by Nathan's effort!
Josh and Marie just had twins. They brought them home from the hospital. Marie was taking a nap. Josh decided to help by changing diapers. Josh got the babies mixed up.
Lyla strolled into her sitting room. She grabbed a record out of her collection. She set her record player to start. She stretched out on the couch. Lyla closed her eyes listening to the soothing song.
The man put his groceries in a bag. He walked to the car. On the way to the car the bad broke. His groceries spilled on the ground. The man scrambled to gather his groceries.
I started my first campfire the other night. First I gathered wood and kindling. Next I arranged the wood and kindling in the fire pit. I then lit the fire. Then we had an amazing campfire!
Kelsey was getting ready for prom. She was hungry so she also snacked on some blue hard candy. She was almost ready to take pictures when she saw herself. Her mouth was totally blue from the candy. All of her pictures from the night ended up looking ridiculous.
Sara was invited to two of her friends weddings. The problem was they were both on the same day. She didn't like being in this situation. Luckily for her one was rescheduled. She got to attend both in the end.
Bill wanted to give his wife a surprise. Bill decided that he would give her a makeover. Bill scheduled a hair dresser and a makeup artist for her. In addition, Bill hired an individual to give her a massage. Bill could not wait to see his wife's reaction to his surprise.
Torsty Torsdie opened up a rusty metal box. Inside he found a bunch of old pictures. He thought he recognized one of the people. He took the picture to his mother. She smiled, and said it was his grandmother.
Gigi was tired from a long day, and just wanted to get home. So she was horrified when the elevator ground to a halt. Her colleague was also there, and immediately pulled out cigarettes. Gigi was soon choking, as the small space filled with smoke quickly. Gigi thought despairingly that this would be a long wait indeed.
Tim climbed the corporate ladder and bought a Porsche 911. He loved the car and drove at 161 miles per hour one day. Then he drove the car with a low tire and had a blow-out. The car required a Z rated tire for its speed. The replacement cost more than twice Tim's previous tires.
Samantha decided to boil some eggs one day. She placed the eggs in the saucepan. She removed from the burner and covered the pan. She drained immediately. Then she served warm.
Before bed every night Simon gives his animals a kiss. He is only seven and they are his best friends. Simon was born a little different than most kids his age. He is not able to go to school or play with other kids very much. For Simon his pets are his best friends so he shows them love always.
The large ship was out at sea. Suddenly, it hit a coral reef. The ship started sinking! It sank to the bottom of the ocean. Explorers found it many years later.
Ben was on a vacation with his family. They went on a cruise ship. Ben stayed inside because he was afraid. Suddenly, he heard lots of music from the band playing outside. The soothing music calmed Been down so he wasn't afraid.
The Morris family entered the pet adoption center looking for kittens. All three of them chose a kitten for their own. While driving home, the family made a schedule to plan for kitten care. Pulling into the driveway, the family noticed a box on the porch. Someone had left three more kittens for the family to care for!
Tonight dinner was shells with tomato sauce. We had olive oil and cheese for the bread. Since it was Friday we had wine and beer. We had brownies for dessert. I fell asleep for awhile after dinner.
Kelsi wanted to have a sleepover party. She got a bunch of her friends together and invited them over. The girls arrived an hour later. As soon as they got there, the girls watched a movie. Kelsi cherished these moments.
Joe wanted to celebrate the fourth of July by lighting fireworks. Joe's city outlawed fireworks due to wildfire danger. Joe sat and thought about how he could enjoy fireworks on the fourth. Joe decided to go to a neighboring city where fireworks were legal. Joe bought a bunch of fireworks from the neighboring city.
Tony was lifting weights. He dropped the weight on his toe. Tony screamed in pain. He took off his toe. Tony's toe was purple and swollen.
Peter was leaving to go to work. His car wouldn't start. The battery was dead. Peter called a friend. His friend jump started his battery.
Annie had a test in the morning. She studied hard the night before. When the test was handed out, she drew a deep breathe. She was happy to see she knew all the answers! Annie did great on the test.
A man loved his family, but he had to leave to make a better life. He worked hard after leaving, writing every day. He finally earned enough money to bring his family. He moved them to America, to New York City. The boy is now a successful architect, and the man is still married.
Our granddaughter's name is Ilsa. The parents would not tell us the name before the baby was born. Everyone was waiting for the child's birth to learn her name. We were told she was named after Ilsa from Casablanca. As this is my favorite movie I was very pleased.
Mohammed loved rocks. As a child, he would collect rocks to display in his room. In high school Mohammed learned about the earth sciences. Mohammed majored in geology when he attended university. Mohammed is now a geologist with a large rock collection.
We noticed we were starting to get hungry. We decided to look online for a place to eat. It didn't take long to find a place. Once we decided, we went out to eat. The food was great!
Tim drove an expensive car. Tim was driving across the country. Tim entered a hail storm. Tim did not want to damage his nice car. Tim parked under an underpass and waited for the storm to pass.
Sara was invited to lunch with her co-workers. Sara was a new employee and didn't know any of her co-workers well. Sara was a very shy person. Sara decided that she didn't want to go to lunch with her co-workers. Sara stayed at the office and ate lunch by herself.
Kayla has a pair of new shoes. While in gym class she forgot to put away her shoes. Someone stole her shoes from the locker room. Kayla was very upset. The next day, Kayla saw someone wearing her new shoes.
Jose went to the beach with his family. He walked down by the water and built a sand castle. Another boy suddenly ran by and knocked his castle over. Jose was upset and started crying. The other boy helped him rebuild the sand castle!
There was a new lobster place that just opened up. I was curious to go and try it. I drove over to see what it was about. The line was incredibly long. I had to turn around.
Sarah was sad about how much weight she gained. She decided to come up with a weight loss plan. She started exercising and eating healthier food. Within a few months she had reached her weight loss goal. Sarah felt very accomplished.
Kim wanted to eat at a restaurant she's never been to. But she was afraid to walk in. One day, she finally went inside and ordered food. She worried about people staring at her initially. But as she began to eat, she calmed down and enjoyed her food.
Tyler ordered a pizza. He waited for it for almost an hour. When it didn't show up, he called the restaurant. They told him that it was lost. He gave them better instructions and they brought him the pizza.
Tom was taking out the trash. He noticed a big bear by the cans. Tom was scared and ran back inside. He checked every few minutes. The bear stayed out there for hours.
Our granddaughter Anna is two. Her parents took her to the library to get a card. She took out five books. When the time came to return them she was not pleased. Her mom told her she could get more books, and she was happy.
I wanted some shelf space. I had found tons of dvds but nowhere to put them. I was starting to get very annoyed. I finally pushed all my stuffed animals off a shelf. I used it for the DVD collection instead.
This was my first time living in the city. The first night I discovered a problem: the noise. It never stops and someone is always out. To deal with this problem, I bought headphones. They actually work so I was able to sleep in NYC.
There was a girl who had never met her mother. She was told at a young age that she never would. She went looking for anyone with her mother's name. She was unsuccessful for many years. By chance, she found her sitting next to her on a plane.
The girl was scared to go outside. Her mom encouraged her to go. She ended up going. She met other kids. They were all nice and played with her.
Marvin was a very lonely guy. All he did in his spare time was watch birds with his binoculars. He worried he'd never meet a girl. One day at the park, a woman showed up with binoculars. She asked if they could watch birds together and they held hands.
Hannah got pregnant at 15. She started sneaking out to see boys and grown men. Her parents tried to stop her to no avail. She had another baby every year. She eventually had five children by the time she was 22.
Ed missed his brother Riley. He called and invited Riley over for dinner. That weekend Riley came to eat dinner. The two brothers chatted and caught up. Ed was so glad to have seen his brother!
My granddaughter is nearly two years old. Her mother wanted her to wear a yellow dress for Easter. My granddaughter said she did not want to. We thought she would throw a tantrum. Surprisingly, her mom convinced her to wear the dress.
Sandra was trying to do her makeup. She had it all perfect and was just doing mascara. Suddenly she sneezed and her mascara wand hit her cheek. She tried to wipe the black mark off but it ruined her whole face. She had to start over but it looked better the second time.
Steve had signed up for a duel. However, he had only been taking fencing lessons for a week. He realized he needed to get more serious about training. He began putting more time into practice. He was happy when he beat his opponent.
Two women were fighting in a store. Howard wanted to help. He tried telling them to stop but it did not work. He went in between them. They stopped.
Ron's doctor told him that he needs to exercise an hour every day. Ron was reluctant to follow his doctor's advice. But he wanted to become healthier. Ron walked for an hour every day. And after a month, he noticed himself looking thinner.
Christian got into trouble at school. The principal gave him a note for his parents. Christian chose to hide the note. Christian did not know his parents already knew. They asked him about it and he lied, which caused him to get grounded.
Howard hated school. He thought about dropping out. He told his friends that. They convinced him not to. He decided against it.
Janet decided to decorate her Christmas tree yesterday. She brought the tree and decorations out of the shed. She assembled the tree and then put twinkling lights on it. She went through the ornaments and picked our her favorites. Janet finally picked out the gold star to put on top of the tree.
Jake's father owned an electronics store. He helped in the store after school. Jake liked tinkering with the electronics. He was good at fixing the broken items. When Jake got older, he worked in the electronics field.
Charles wanted the perfect suit to wear at for his wedding. Charles visited many stores but didn't find what he wanted. His aunt volunteered to make him a one-of-a- kind suit. Charles bought everything she needed to make him the suit. On his wedding day, Charles proudly wore the suit his aunt made for him.
Mike was riding a bike with his sister. They were riding by a house that had high bushes. The car didn't see them riding by on their bike. The car backed right into poor Mike. He just suffered some bumps and bruises but he was so sad and upset.
Pam's most hated chore is vacuuming. She has to vacuum every other day. Yesterday, the vacuum died. Pam went out and bought a robot vacuum. Now she never has to vacuum.
I stood at the edge of the cliff. I looked out at the big sprawling ocean. I jumped off the cliff. I flew above that ocean. I decided to go hang gliding once a month.
Kara wasn't happy with how she looked, her skin fell over her skirt. She threw out all her junk food, and slowly began to exercise. People laughed and honked as she ran on the road. Eventually, she lost her weight and looked great! Now when people honk, they honk because she's cute.
I got to work early to bake the scones and prepare the tea sandwiches. I helped my staff set the tables with our finest china tea cups. Guests arrived adorned in fancy dresses, gloves and fascinators. Stella was overwhelmed to be treated like royalty for her birthday. Work doesn't feel like work when you are doing it for someone special.
Martha had wanted new clothes. Her husband told her they didn't have money for a new shirt. So Martha decided to earn her own money by selling cookies. Martha sells enough to buy her shirt. She goes and buys her new shirt with her money.
At Christian High School the head coach quit his job in 1970. In the middle of the season the school could not replace him. The assistant coach took his place hoping to obtain victory. Everyone was skeptical because of the man's color. Against odds and mockery, the man came out on top and won the season.
My brother's brother-in-law has a tube in his body. He had a tube inserted when he was unable to urinate in 2014. Now he can urinate 30% of the time. Yesterday, the hospital removed his tube. They are hoping he has regained full functionality.
I went mountain bike. I rode up a big hill. I put on my helmet for the ride down. On the way down I went over big jumps. I made it down safe and had a great time.
Kate worked hard to join her wrestling team. Her first match was coming up. She was nervous. Before the match she had to pump herself up. Eventually she went out and did her best.
On my birthday my friend gave me a present. The present was a ring. I lost the ring today. We looked everywhere for the ring. We couldn't find the ring.
The weather was changing. The leaves turned orange and red. They fell from the trees and landed on the grass. The family raked them up carefully. They made a big pile and then jumped in them.
Kara noticed some new neighbors that moved in. She wanted to do something nice for them. Kara decided she wanted to make some cupcakes. She got out her materials and started cooking. When she was done, her neighbor's were very appreciative.
Harry loved to ski but his family did not have very much money. Instead of skiing alot, he read alot about ski destinations. One day, his friend told him about a local contest for a ski trip. Harry put in his entry and waited anxiously for the results. To his surprise, he won the trip and took his friend with him there.
Greg picked up his friend. They went off road trucking. The truck got stuck. Greg couldn't get it out himself. Greg got it out with his friend'.
Yesterday I had a science quiz. I had stayed up all night studying but was nervous. The quiz made up a large part of my grade. I was scared I would get a bad grade. Thankfully when I took it I did fine.
Larry is playing in a basketball game. His team is losing by 3 points. Larry makes a two pointer. Larry makes a three pointer. Larry won the game with his clutch playing.
My friend Sam is 99 years old. His sight is failing him. One day we were sitting on the bench outside. I saw a rabbit and pointed it out to Sam. Sadly, Sam could not see the rabbit.
Steve was the manager of a branch of a local bank. Due to the economy, Steve had to fire one employee. Unfortunately for Steve, his niece was one of his employees. Although she was the best, Steve feared being accused of nepotism. Feeling he had no choice but to pick her, Steve sadly fired her.
I lost a bet and had to eat some super spicy chicken wings. They burned like crazy no matter how much I had to drink. My stomach was in knots on the way home from the restaurant. I broke into a cold sweat as I pulled into the driveway. I made it to the bathroom just in time.
Emily was having trouble her first year at college. She wrote her parents saying she'd like to come home. Her father flew down to campus and surprised her. Emily was embarrassed her father showed up. But her father showed her, sit down, get to work and forget emotions.
Alex had crashed his dad's hand me down antique mustang. His dad was so mad he wouldn't even speak at first. Finally he yelled at Alex for ten minutes straight. He revoked his driving privileges until further notice. Alex was mad but agreed  that it was fair.
It was raining out but Laura needed to walk to work! She didn't have an umbrella but also couldn't drive! She was very nervous because she couldn't get wet. She told me she waited as long as she could before asking for help. She finally asked me to drive her and I accepted.
Neil was having a great time touring South Korea. Then he arrived in the capital city of Seoul. Neil found it to be very busy. The traffic was heavy and loud! Neil really didn't like Seoul at all.
Joe didn't have a costume for this Halloween party. Joe went to a costume store to find one. He found a very nice costume. He bought it and took it home to put it on. He went to the party with his costume.
I needed to get to a job interview. My car broke down last minute. I looked online for a taxi service. I called the number and cab came to my house. I made it to the interview in time.
I've never wanted kids. Even the thought of kids made me cringe. My brother asked me to babysit his new daughter every week for him. I obliged, and immediately fell in love with the baby. After watching her, it changed my outlook on wanting kids!
I got my hair permed by a friend. She first washed it. Then she put the curlers and solution in my hair. After setting a while, she removed the curlers. She then rinsed and dried my hair.
Neil flew into the Maldives. There, he suited up and took a scuba class. He saw amazing underwater life. He even saw coral reefs! The underwater life in the Maldives was breathtakingly beautiful.
Tom was playing baseball. He had a set of batting gloves on. But they were way too tight. He was about the hit the ball from the pitcher. But the tight glove cramped his hand and he got a strike.
Phoebe always took five olives in her martini. That night she went to the bar and sipped her martini slowly. A man sat next to her and ordered the same drink. They looked at each other in surprise. And started a conversation about how much they loved olives.
Yesterday was a great day. I had absolutely nothing to do. I woke up late. I watched movies all day long. It was a much needed lazy day.
Tom bought a car online. Shortly after he was pulled over. The cop informed him it was a stolen car. Tom was shocked and scared. He helped the police with as much information as he could.
Frank wished he could have the courage to ask Marie on a date. He always decided it was never the right time. One day, he bumped into her in a coffee shop. Marie bought him coffee and asked him to join her. It turns out that Frank didn't have to ask!
Today, Brian broke his television. He felt bad about his actions. He tried making up to his parents by cleaning his room. He also folded all of his clothes. Despite his efforts his parents still grounded him.
Christmas was Tyler's favorite holiday. On Christmas morning he ran downstairs to the tree. Tyler saw so many presents and could not wait to open them. By the time his parents woke up, Tyler had opened all his presents! Tyler showed his parents everything Santa Claus gave him.
Mary had wanted a baby of her own since she was a little girl. She told her husband that she wanted to have a baby. After trying for almost a year Mary became pregnant. Mary carried her baby for almost ten months. Soon after Mary held her new baby daughter in her arms.
Ian's teacher had given him an F on a test. Ian knew he would be in trouble. Ian didn't tell his parents about the test. His parents found out from a phone call. Ian got into more trouble.
Tom walked the same path to work everyday. There were not many buildings on the way to work. He enjoyed the pleasant, calming walk. Later he saw construction began at a location near his walking path. He changed his route to avoid the loud construction noises.
A sad man walked to a wishing well in the city. He dug through his pockets for a coin. There was nothing in his pockets but a paper clip. He tossed the paper clip in the well and waited. Nothing happened so he went home.
Lacey was in her living room. Suddenly there was a knock at the door. Lacey opened the door and saw nothing but a box. Inside the box, there were a ton of toys. Lacey never knew who brought them, but her children loved them.
Lois pulled up next to a brand new Mustang on the road. The driver of the Mustang asked her if she wanted to race. Lois refused to race, worried she would get in trouble. The driver of the Mustang laughed at Lois' answer. He was still laughing when he drove away.
Burf Gurf was solemn. He didn't think he'd be able to make it much longer as a dog walker. Burf was contemplating suicide. Until one day Burf decided he was going to do it. He stopped being mopey, and turned his small business into a huge one.
Dina was bringing her friend eat out for her birthday. Dina picked her friend up at her house. They went to her friend's favorite restaurant. Dina insisted on paying the bill for the meal. Dina drove her friend home.
Emily was playing hide and seek with her cousins. She decided to hide inside of a drawer. No one found her, and she tried to get out of her spot. She realized that the drawer was stuck shut. She yelled until someone came to help her out.
Cora was sad her father had passed away. She was having trouble dealing with her grief. She sat down at her piano and began to mess around. Cora's noodling turned into a full song. She dedicated the beautiful song to her father's memory.
Karen didn't wash her hands after visiting her sick friend. The next day she begin to feel tired and sluggish. She began taking Vitamin C and drinking lots of water. Her prevention methods could not keep her from becoming ill. She came down with the same fever and cough her friend had.
Zack wanted to vote in the election. Unfortunately Zack was traveling during the election. Zack filed an absentee ballot. Zack voted. Zack was happy to have voted.
I wanted to get a pet for my house. I considered several options. I settled on a dog, since they're a lot kinder. Once I had picked a dog out, I took him home. He's very happy in my house now!
Tom had a really bad toothache. Tom went to the dentist to get it checked out. The dentist did a thorough examination. Tom learned that acid from soda was ruining his tooth! Tom hasn't had a drop of soda since that day.
Don loved storytelling. His stories were always very long winded. His grandchildren, Dave and Sue, would always listen to his stories. They were often the same story, but they would never tell him that. They knew he enjoyed telling them about his past.
The man decided to get in shape. He joined the new gym in town. They taught him how to lift weights. His trainer encouraged him a lot. Soon, the man had lost weight and toned up!
Ray lived in a poor neighborhood. And everyday he dreamed of moving somewhere safer. But he could barely afford to live in his current house. And he didn't see anyway he could make more money. Ray eventually stopped dreaming because it just made him more upset.
Sally was riding her bike. She was only on her bike for a few minutes before she got a flat tire. She quickly patched up her bike with some tape. She was able to swap out a new tire when she went back to her car. Sally was able to complete her morning bike ride.
The man designed a deck with a pool. He took the design to the City Planner. The planner didn't like the design. The man took out the pool. The planner approved the design.
John was in a huge hurry to get to work. He threw himself into the driver's seat, and put the car in reverse. Starting to back up, he heard a loud crash! Looking back, he saw that he had forgotten to open the garage door! Sighing loudly, he called his boss, and explained why he'd be late.
One Sunday afternoon after a night of fishing I was walking back home. The weather was ugly skies were cloudy. I was very skeptical of why it was not any fluffy clouds out. That's when I noticed a light coming down just before dawn. Directly above my house was a glow that happen to be a satellite.
Travis believes in ghosts. One night he was home alone and one came to him. First he noticed papers flying off the table for no reason. Then a chair moved across his living room floor. After that he moved to a new house and never went back!
Johnny wanted to get a Facebook like his friends. He created a profile online. He added his profile picture and edited his profile. He added everybody he knew from school. Before he knew it he had over 100 friends!
Sam walked through the forest to birdwatch. He heard a noise that sounded like a rare bird. He followed the noise to see where it came from. The noise lead to a clearing where there was a man. The man was playing a flute that sounded like a bird.
The owner of a bar started a joke contest one night among the guests. Each guest gave their best joke. All of the jokes were very funny. The bartender wrote down all the jokes that everyone said. The owner published the jokes in the restaurant's newsletter.
It was a beautiful and sunny day in Florida. The Smith family decided to go to the beach. They packed sun screen, towels, shovels and buckets. When they got to the beach they built a large sand castle. What a fun family day!
Dora told her husband she saw a mouse in the kitchen. Her husband brought home a standard trap, but Dora balked. So, Dora's husband returned with a humane sticky trap. The next day, Dora found a mouse squirming on the trap. She tossed it in the garbage and put the lid on tightly.
Lily hated mosquitoes! They flew around her room all night bothering her and keeping her up. Then she thought of a solution. She bought a big bug bomb, shut her door, and set it off in her room. Within an hour every mosquito was dead!
Dan turned his computer on. The screen turned on however, a blue screen with errors appeared. A few seconds later, the screen turned off. The same situation happened when Dan turned on his computer. He had to call the computer company for support.
Lisa was going on a cruise for her vacation. She was quite excited. She couldn't wait to go. As she walked on the ship she realized something. She left her bag at home.
An icy wind swept across the mountains as night began. The man searched in vain for his friend but could not find him. Finally, just as he was about to give up hope, he noticed something. His friend was laying in the snow, frozen but barely alive. He covered his friend in warmth and stayed with him until help came.
Tom was driving home. He noticed a television near the trash. He picked it up and took it home. Tom realized it was easy to fix. He fixed it and used it for a long while.
Ann went to the parade with her son. They watched the floats pass by. Then marchers came by, playing drums. Some of them even threw candy! Ann and her son really loved the parade.
The Smiths had just gotten married. After their ceremony, they boarded a plane for the Maldives. As they checked into their resort, they noticed small sharks swimming. When told that the sharks were harmless, they went into the waters. The Smiths had an amazing experience, swimming with sharks.
Jill started her YouTube channel in 2006 and loved the process. She uploaded random videos at random times for the first few years. In 2010 Jill realized that she may be able to make a living doing it. She came up with a themed weekly schedule and began uploading. In just a few years Jill accrued enough followers to go full time!
Our turtle died in April. He was 25 years old. Last night I had a dream about the turtle. I dreamed I bought a new pet turtle. My wife later said she might buy another turtle.
The neighborhood children were having a snowball fight. At one point, Jill got hit in the face with the snowball. She started to cry, and her mother came outside. She hugged her. Jill eventually stopped crying.
Julia loved cooking. She was hired by a local restaurant. She worked very hard to create a great menu. All of the people in town loved the food. She became well known as a cook.
There is a pair of pants Jane really wants that cost $200. She's doesn't have the money for them. She took up a job mowing lawns. It took her three weeks to save up the money. She got the pants and couldn't be happier.
I am a huge geek and love seeing other people like me. I recently attended a comic con. People were dressed in cosplay outfits and there were vendors. The comic con had really cool panels and stuff to buy. This was one of the most favorite days of my life.
Ben went to the beach on a sunny day. He put down his towel and took a nap. He woke up because he was uncomfortably hot. Ben used another towel and sticks to make a tent. Ben crawled into his tent and napped.
Jody was bringing home her newest baby from the hospital. Her ten year old was the most eager to meet the baby. She had him wash up and then let him hold the baby. His favorite thing was how soft the baby was. Jody was happy to see her children bond already.
Kate saw make up online that she really liked. She thought the color would be great for her. She bought it almost immediately. When she got it the makeup looked completely different. It looked terrible on her skin tone.
George loved to hike. While hiking George broke his ankle. George could not walk. Luckily he had a flare that he could shoot off. A park ranger found George and took him to safety.
Mike loved to pretend he was on an adventure. One day his mom sent him to get a gallon of milk from the store. He rode on his bike like a magnificent steed to the store. He pillaged the freezer aisle for a gallon of milk. He rode back home and completed his small quest!
Kim arrived home and smelled dinner cooking. According to her mom they were having steak. At dinner the meat looked darker red than normal. She ate her dinner without thinking any more of it. Later she found out the steaks, were deer steaks.
Greg was an overweight man. He decided it was time to go on a diet. Greg knew this would be so hard. Greg was out to lunch with friends at Pizza Hut. Greg defied temptation and ordered a Salad.
Rachel wanted to go skydiving. She went to the nearest skydiving center and took lessons. She was ready to skydive two weeks later. Rachel went up in the airplane. She then jumped out of the airplane!
Tom was out at the beach. He put sunscreen on. Unfortunately it was just once at the beginning. Tom wound up getting sunburned. He made sure to put on more often next time.
Lucy wanted to go to the pool, but her grandma wouldn't let her. She told her grandma she was going to the park instead. Lucy was sure her grandma knew she was lying. She stood waiting to be called a liar. To her surprise her grandma let her go to the park.
Ana was riding her horse one afternoon. Then suddenly, something spooked the horse. It reared up and threw Ana off its back onto the ground. Ana landed awkwardly and broke her neck! She had to wear a neck brace for months.
East Side boys basketball team was practicing in the gym. While doing some drills, Tyrone twisted his ankle. Two of his teammates picked him up to take him the the trainer. The trainer examined his ankle. She told him he has to miss the next few practices to recover.
Jessie was out at the mall. She was walking through the food court. There, she noticed a sign advertising a free donut day. She went up to the stand and asked for one. With her free donut, she was able to shop without paying for lunch.
Polly decided that she wanted to learn French. She began taking lessons online. For a long time, she was having a hard time picking anything up. Then, she read about a cool method. She gave it a try and it really helped her to learn fast.
My professor made everyone jog across the track several times. After we stopped at the field, he immediately got some equipment out. We were playing flag football, so we put on our flags. The first ball was served to me and I had to run with it. I ended up making the first touchdown.
Miranda needed to buy some sunscreen. Her body was getting burnt. She went to the drugstore to get some. When she got it it worked great. She no longer got burnt.
A middle-aged man went to the park for some relaxation. He walked to the top of a large hill and looked at the scenery. When he decided to leave, the man had a thought. Instead of walking down, he decide to roll down the hill. The man felt young again as he rolled down.
Sarah was drinking water in class. But when class ended, she couldn't find the cap for her water bottle. She had no time to find it and left class without it. She carefully balanced the bottle on tons of books she was carrying. But she lost her balance and dropped everything.
I had to pee on the way home, so I decided to go in some high grass. When I got home, I felt something itching my backside. I went to the bathroom to check it out. A small, crushed spider fell into my underwear. I'm never walking in high grass again.
I had never seen Titanic before. My friends made me watch it. I fell in love with it! I watched it every day after that. Now, I have the whole movie memorized.
Jeff thought he was better at ping pong than his sister Jennifer. Jennifer didn't agree so she challenged him to a game. It was a close game all the way until the end. Jennifer beat Jeff by two points. Jeff shook her hand and agreed she was the better player.
Tom had a big date. He was so nervous he broke out. He had a big embarrassing pimple on his nose. Tom tried to pop it and made a huge mess. He went on the date looking like Rudolph.
Mark was going on his first camping trip with friends. To make sure he could set up his tent, he decided to practice. All the pieces were removed from the package in his backyard. He followed the instructions to assemble and disassemble the tent. Mark was confident in his ability when he arrived to the campsite.
While on vacation, the Smith family visited a science museum. Among the exhibits was the hurricane exhibit. They walked through the exhibit entrance into a hurricane experience. It was set up like a town with lots of wind, thunder and lightning. The Smiths thought this was the best exhibit they saw all day.
Nick's kids wanted to be more musical. He bought them a piano. They started lessons and enjoyed them a lot. They practiced all year for their recital. They knew they would do great!
Eric loved honey buns. Eric tried to make them. Eric failed at making them. To fix his problem he went to the store. Eric bought more honey buns than he could ever eat.
Nellie went to visit family in Iran. At first she liked the country. But then she observed a vehement anti-American demonstration. The marchers even burned the American flag! Nellie decided she couldn't wait to return home.
Helen was digging in the dirt. She was harvesting potatoes. She pulled them out and put them in a basket. She planned on making a huge batch of mashed potatoes. It was going to be delicious!
Mia's birthday present from her parents was tickets to a musical. They had even managed to pick her favorite show. She awaited the day of the performance eagerly. When it came, it was even better than she expected. It was the best present she could ever have asked for.
Gina had a new bra. She wore an off the shoulder shirt to show it off. A boy named Dave snapped her bra strap hard, and ran away. The strap struck her skin with force. Gina cried out in pain, and ran after the boy.
Sam went on vacation to the beach. He loved the small town he stayed in. Everything about the people and culture was appealing. Sam decided to live there. He moved within the year.
It was winter and the flu was going around. Joe was quite afraid he would catch the flu. He thought it best to get a flu shot. Many of his friends got sick that winter. As Joe had his flu shot, he didn't get sick.
Samantha always suffered from dry skin. She tried different lotions but none worked right. She asked a friend for advice. The friend had the same problem and gave her a great recommendation. Samantha tried it and it worked great!
Leo sent his sister a wedding gift. He waited but his sister never called to thank him. Finally, he called to investigate. She told him that she had never received a gift. Leo discovered that his package had been lost in transit.
Becky has been a vet for twenty five years. She works with animals of all sizes but likes horses best. Being a vet is hard work. Becky gets up before dawn and doesn't go to bed until midnight. Thankfully, she loves what she does!
Ann took her dog for a walk. Suddenly, her dog started to bark at a bush. Ann peeked into the bush to see what he was barking at. She was shocked to find a box with newborn kitten in it. Ann took the kittens to the vet to make sure they were healthy.
Erin noticed a cold draft coming through her window. Upon further inspection, she found the seal was poor under the sill. She got in her car and went to the local hardware store. The salesperson helped her pick out a tube of silicone She followed the instructions and the draft was eliminated.
I tried to run up the steps in my roller skates. I slipped and fell back down the stairs. I hit my head hard on the ground. I laid there, crying in pain for a while. Eventually  I just got up and went inside without telling anyone.
The days were very hot and the nights were cold. The pool was losing a lot of water. Sara thought that the water loss was due to evaporation. One day she was swimming and found a crack in the pool. She could feel the water leaking out through the crack.
Sharron got champagne for everyone to celebrate their victory. Will decided he would have a glass. Will was an alcoholic who had been sober for 8 months. He had the glass of champagne and needed more. Will ended up passed out in a dumpster by the end of the night.
It was raining and the sun was out. Larry knew there was a rainbow somewhere. He looked outside and there it was. The rainbow ended right in front of his house. Sadly there was not a pot of gold.
Tina called me to meet up with her in person. When I was around her, she acted strange. She confessed to me that she's a transgender. I was speechless however, I told her that I think of her the same way. She ended up giving me a hug.
Billy took his dog for a walk. When he got the park billy's dog sees another dog. Billy's dog rushes so hard towards the other dog it breaks the leash. Billy tries running after his dog. His dog is too fast and runs off.
Ralph was looking forward to visiting his grandparents. The first night of his visit, his grandmother fixed dinner. It was liver and onions! He hated liver and onions but it would be impolite not to eat it. His grandpa laughed as he took the plate and handed Ralph a hot dog.
Kate was using her headphones on a road trip. She took them out and put them in her lap. Unfortunately, she forgot they were in her lap. They fell on the ground when she got out of the car. They left and never realized her headphones were in the parking lot.
Andre had a work project due in two days. He was falling behind on this project. He asked Amy to help him with the project. Andre's project was completed on time with Amy's help. Andre made sure that Amy got due credit for her assistance.
Derek was lazy. So he decided to work fewer and fewer hours. He decided to quit college too. But several years later, he needed more money. And he regret being so lazy.
Joe was having a terrible day. He spilled coffee on his shirt as he left for work. One the way to work he was stuck in traffic. When he arrived his boss scolded him for being late. Joe was fired from his job.
Simon and Jimmy wanted doughnuts from the farmer's market. They asked their mom to go pick some up. Their mom agreed, but only if the boys came along. The boys said they were too tired to go. They did not get doughnuts that morning.
Joy's dad was always careful to lock up the food when they camped. Sometimes bears would come in the middle of the night to scavenge. They woke up to a loud noise. Her little brother had left a big bag of food out. The bears were helping themselves to all kinds of candy and snacks.
Sallys dance team is set to compete over the weekend. They are a really good team and usually win. One day they had to compete with a new team. The team did well and Sally's team was worried. In the end Sally's team won but it was a close call.
John was doing his morning jog by the lake when he saw a stray dog. He approached it and saw it had no collar. He brought it home and put posters around his neighborhood. At night, the owner of the dog called to come and pick the dog. When the dog had left, John felt good about himself for helping.
The flap hung down at an odd angle. The seamstress bought new material to replace it. She ripped off the old flap. She sewed on the new piece she'd cut out. She smiled with satisfaction at the job well done.
Gemma was grocery shopping. Suddenly she realized she had forgotten her purse. She didn't even have her cell to call her husband for help. Luckily the store let her borrow their phone. She called her husband and he brought her the purse.
One day, I looked in my pantry and saw I was out of food. I decided to go to Winco to buy more food. I drove to the store and bought groceries. At the checkout line, I realized I had forgotten my money. I had to drive all the way home to get it.
Brad was shocked when he learned that his wife was cheating on him. He asked her why she felt the need to go elsewhere. And she told him she didn't love him anymore. He ended up divorcing her the next year. And since then he can't trust any woman anymore.
Margery was making toast with butter. Then she realized she was out of butter. She decided to use margarine instead. Then Margery realized something amusing. She was Margery making margarine.
A store put up a crazy discount. A ton of people went to the store. They rushed to beat the other people. They bought tons of stuff. They said it was worth the rush.
The mother woke Sean up early. Sean said he didn't feel well. Mom took Sean's temperature. His temperature was high. Mom stayed home from church to take care of Sean.
Greg loves running. One morning, Greg decided to go for a run. Greg felt great and was really enjoying his run. Toward the end of Greg's run, he tripped over a rock and fell. Greg ended up spraining his ankle when he fell.
Tyra had gone to get a haircut last week. However, she thought it looked awful. She wore a hat for at least a week afterwards. When people asked about it, she deflected the questions. She's been looking for a new barber ever since.
Rob was not organized. His teacher got mad at him. Rob decided he wanted to change. He bought a giant binder. Now Rob is more organized than his teacher!
Joey's mom was having a baby girl. He begged them to name her Lulu, which was his favorite name. They didn't seem to care for it as much as he did. So he was excited when he found out her middle name would be Lulu. He felt he could call her that if he wanted to!
After we eat dinner, the kids do the dishes. First they need to rinse them in the sink. Then they need to put them in the dishwasher. Once loaded, they just put soap in the dishwasher and turn it on. After the dishwasher is finished, they put the dishes away.
The man talked to his friend. His friend expressed frustration. The man sought to help his friend. His friend remained frustrated. The man decided his friends temperament was frustrated.
Sean moved into a new apartment. He noticed it had a gas stove. He preferred electric stoves. He had the stove changed to electric. His landlord found out and fined him.
Aaron was a skater. He was in the skate park skating in the afternoon. Suddenly he sees a group of skaters come walking by. They challenge him to a skate off. Aaron beats them all.
Frank and Kate were diving to school in Frank's car. Frank wanted to listen to rap but Kate wanted to listen to R&B. They argued for some time over the matter. Finally they came to a compromise over the music. They would listen to Hip-Hop or nothing at all.
My whole family was having a cookout. I was excited for the cookout. I thought we were going to have hamburgers. However, it turns out my dad was cooking steak. I don't like steak and I was disappointed.
Julie kept his letter on her nightstand beside her bed. She read it first thing every morning. She would wake up early, read it -- then read it again. She would then lay back down and think about everything he wrote. She missed him but she knew he'd be back someday.
One day Samuel and his friends decided to go to the sand dunes. First they rode a dune buggy. Then they walked down to the beach. They played in the water a bit. Then they went home exhausted.
Sandra decided it was time for a change in the house. She went out shopping for new furniture. She went to a local store and picked out some pieces. She had them delivered to the house. Sandra's family was very happy with the new furniture.
It was the weekend, when Donna always washed the clothes. Donna gathered up the dirty clothes in a basket. Donna took the dirty clothes basket downstairs to the washing machine. She used the washer, then afterward used the dryer on the clothes. After the clothes were dry, Donna was finished with her work.
Tom was out swimming. After he was home he felt itchy. He tried not to scratch. Eventually Tom felt better. He never found out what made him so itchy.
Last summer I went to a fun coding camp. We got to learn to code for the very first time. I learned five different computer languages. The camp was intensive but we had fun. I am going to go back next year.
My dog ran out of his usual food. We keep freeze-dried food around in case this happens. After we started feeding him the new food he started farting. Not just little farts - there were ones you could hear across the room So for the time being he's not allowed to sleep in my bed!
Pat wore his new jeans and shirt for the first day of school. He was so proud of his look! But then at recess, he fell while playing ball. His new outfit was covered with mud! Pat was ashamed of his rowdy behavior.
Today I am having a birthday party! I am setting up balloons and streamers at my house. I am also baking a cake in the oven. When it is done I will decorate it with frosting and candles. After cake I will open my gifts.
Aria went out with her friends, dancing and drinking. She had lots and lots of drinks during the night. The next morning, she awoke feeling awful. Aria was suffering a severe hangover! She vowed never to drink that much again.
Tim was out on a hike. He noticed a lot of berries around. He decided to pick some. He looked them up online. It turned out they were poisonous to humans.
Sarah always loved tater-tots. Those little balls of fried potatoes really made her happy. She knew it was a silly thing to be passionate about. One day, Sarah's friend gave her a present. It was just a giant bag of tater tots, and Sarah had never been happier.
Jim's jaw was very swollen and red. He couldn't figure out what was the problem. Jim went to the dentist, who looked at his teeth. The dentist found a rotten tooth, and pulled it out. Afterwards, Jim was always careful to brush his teeth twice a day.
Tony was working hard on his project. He was in a woodworking class and was building a bench. He was nervous about how it would look when it was finished. He put a final coat of varnish on it and made it shine. Everyone complimented him on his hard work.
Rob got a starring role in a new sitcom. The writing was terrible, so it was cancelled quickly. Rob's reputation was ruined. He never worked in Hollywood again. He warned his fellow actors to be very choosy.
Marissa was buying a used car. She got her boyfriend to check out the car. There were several things wrong with the car. He told her it was not worth buying the car. Marissa looked elsewhere for a car.
Josh and Chuck got into a fist fight today. It was over a game of basketball. They eventually stopped the fighting and talked it out. They realized what they were fighting over was stupid. They both apologized and went to go get a beer together.
Ally was the new kid at her school. She was very nervous. She got up very early in the morning to get ready. She made sure she had the perfect outfit and everything. Ally finally went out the door.
What was this? Cathy could see a trail of cookie crumbs leading out of the kitchen. She decided to investigate. The crumbs went down the hallway and into the back bedroom. There she found her niece happily munching a huge handful of oreos.
Lou makes the best pasta ever. His family always asks him to make it for family gatherings. He makes the noodles from scratch himself. There are never any leftovers when he makes it. He is happy to be able to contribute to the family.
I've been married to my husband for fifteen years. We have three kids together. Today, I found a note where he usually sleeps. He said thanks for all the fun, it's been real. I guess I'm single now.
Sarah wanted to walk a mile in 15 minutes. She could only walk a mile in 25 minutes. She walked a mile every day. Each time get better. She can now walk a mile in 15 minutes.
Tony was  excited to have gotten a camera for Christmas. He took it out and began planning for his big movie. He invited all his friends over and gave them parts. They ran around all day filming. Tony was very proud of his masterpiece.
John is an avid snowboarder. During a run down a mountain, he hit some rough snow and tumbled. Because of the fall, John broke his arm in three places! It took a long while for John to heal, but he was optimistic. Now fully healed, John is still doing what he loves.
Kelly's husband was very sick. She was afraid of losing him. Kelly took him to the hospital. The next day he passed away. Kelly was heartbroken.
Jim felt weak after having the flu. He wanted to play soccer but his coach made him sit out. His coach gave him a workout regime instead. Jim followed the regime exactly. He was able to get back on the field after a week.
Kelly used to enjoy driving. She had a job where she had to drive around the country. Once she even drove from Michigan to Arizona and back for work. Long distance driving was a lot of fun until the accident. Kelly's car was totaled and now she doesn't drive anymore.
I was super excited to go on a trip to Los Angeles. I had never been before. The flight was long but well worth it. As soon as I got to my hotel room I was amazed. The city was beautiful.
Jane was trying to make pancakes. She got a bit sidetracked. Before she realized her pancakes were burning. Jane had to put out the fire with water. It completely ruined her breakfast.
Molly's sink was broken. Water was spilling out onto the floor. She grabbed a towel to clean it all up. A few days later when the sink was fixed she picked it up. It was so gross that she decided to just throw it out.
Kendra poured the iced coffee ingredients into a cup that had a lid. She shook the cup vigorously. Sadly, she had neglected to screw the lid on securely. She cleaned coffee off of the floor for a long time. She decided to get iced coffee from the coffee shop from then on.
Aunt Shirley had a car but could no longer drive herself in the car. She needed to go shopping at a grocery store. Aunt Shirley did not want to ask anyone for a ride to the store. She called a local taxi service for older adults and scheduled a ride. Aunt Shirley was independent again!
I went into the small general store. I tried to buy some candy. When I went to pay though, they told me cash only. I had no cash on me. So I ended up leaving empty handed.
The graduation ceremony began when everyone took their seats. The president made a small introduction. He also announced everyone's names as they received their diplomas. I grabbed my diploma and a picture was taken with the president. I came down in an excited manner.
Lee was visiting Paris on a class trip. She loved art so she saw lots of museums. Then she decided she had to visit the most famous museum of all. She took a bus to the Louvre museum and spent all day there. Lee was very impressed with all the artwork she found there!
The kids were walking around the neighborhood. They knocked on Mr Johnson's Door. No one answered for several seconds. However, a loud sound occurred. Mr Johnson sneaked behind the kids and scared them.
Amy was well known and liked at her elementary school. One day, a new boy started going to Amy's school. Some of the kids teased the new boy. Amy stood up for the boy and became his friend. Many years later, Amy and the boy fell in love and were married.
Anna had a good job, but it had some drawbacks. She had to travel a lot in her position. She was becoming very tired of all the traveling. She asked her boss for a different position in the company. He was able to give her one that required less traveling.
Chip saw a cooking lesson ad. He called to set up his lesson. He went to his lesson. They cooked some salmon. He really loved to make it.
I started playing football my sophomore year in high school. I had never scored a touchdown, but it was my dream to score one. It was game day and I had a feeling I was going to score. The quarterback threw me the ball and I caught it and ran for my life. After forty yards of running, I scored my first touchdown!
Dave's ceiling fan was broken. He wanted to try to save money by fixing it himself. While trying, though, he fell and broke his arm. The hospital bill ended up costing more than the repair would have. He went ahead and hired a repairman after that.
Sam lived with his roommate Tom. Tom owned a coffee table. One day Sam accidentally scratched it. Tom was upset and asked him to pay to fix it. Sam agreed to the request.
Ken was on vacation. He went overseas to America. It was a fun trip but he forgot to turn off his cell phone. He accrued a lot of international charges. Ken almost wept when he saw the bill.
Matt loved woodworking. He went to the local store and bought some wood. He brought it home and started making a table. It came out really well and Matt was pleased. He used the table in his dining room for the rest of his life.
Cindy awoke in panic when she realized that she was late for work. She hopped into the shower with her toothbrush. When she was finished with cleaning, she put her clothes on. Cindy grabbed her keys and some toast and she headed out the door. She dialed the manager and let him know that she was on her way.
Jim began to develop various stomach issues. So he needed to control his stress. But there was not a lot he could do. He continued to eat poorly. And Jim's issues became worse and worse.
Victoria had forgot to get buns for her hot dogs at the store. When she got the BBQ she realized her mistake. Victoria couldn't go get buns without holding up the party. She decided to serve the hot dogs on bread instead. There were a few comments but most people were happy.
Mary loved to eat hamburgers. One day after eating a hamburger she became very ill. Her doctor told her she had food poisoning from the burger. It took her over a week to recover. Mary does not eat hamburgers anymore.
Amanda was at the mall and hungry for a snack. She decided on the classic mall pretzel stand. When her food was ready she excitedly took a bit. Sadly her fresh pretzel was cold and hard. Luckily the shop replaced her pretzel and gave her a gift card.
Sam's car broke down earlier in the week. He had to take the bus to work. It had rained the night before. Sam was waiting too close to a puddle. A car drove by, hit the puddle and soaked Sam.
Tom had a deathly fear of spiders. One day Tom was walking up a trail with his girlfriend. Suddenly a small green snake appeared in the path. Tom shrieked and jumped behind his girlfriend. The couple broke up that afternoon.
Olivia was babysitting. She gave the children soda pop. The children began to act in a hyper manner. The parents returned from their trip. They weren't able to get the children to sleep.
Amy and her friends went to the lake to swim. But when they got there, they were disappointed. A sign was posted that said swimming was banned due to toxins. Amy and her friends did not want to get sick! They sadly decided to just lay out and tan instead.
Todd bought a new frisbee today. He was practicing with it in his backyard. He accidently threw the frisbee over the fence. Todd jumped over the fence to look for his frisbee. He found it and decided he needed to practice more often.
I was outside riding my skateboard. My Dad came out and said he wanted to try. He got on the skateboard and fell right away. He said his arm hurt real bad. We went to the doctor and the x-ray showed he had a broken arm.
My mom was trying to reach for the remote on the desk. She stretched her arms out in order to reach it. However, the rest of her body fell out of the bed. She landed on the ground. Since I was in the living room, I only heard a large thud.
Basil was a boy who didn't listen to his elders. His parents told him not to climb on the fence at the zoo. He climbed upon the fence of the bear exhibit. He fell into the exhibit with the bears. He was severely mauled.
I was cold one night in my house so I made a fire. I put a lot of old newspaper and junk mail in the fireplace and lit it. The fire burned brightly and I watched it for some time. The fire burned out before I remembered to put any wood on the flames. I had to get more paper and start over.
When Jill doesn't come home Dan is concerned about his roommate. The next morning she's still not home so he calls the police. A neighbor tells police she was getting into a car with a man crying. A few minutes later she returns and explains the man was her father. She was crying because she rarely sees him and was happy to see him.
Piper wanted to go on a boating trip. I told her I had a relative who owned a boat. The next day I asked my relative if we could use his boat. He said yes and gave me instructions! The next day Piper and I went on a boating trip.
I play violin and take a lot of orchestra auditions. Two years ago I decided to take an audition for the Phoenix Symphony. I worked on the excerpts for months and practiced six hours a day. The day of the audition I played very well and won the job! I am now a member of the symphony and love my job.
I wanted to run twenty miles after work. I had to hurry. It was about to be dark. I made it to 12 miles. Then I had to stop.
My son's favorite song is about peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. He sings the song when he is hungry. Once, I heard him singing it while he was sleeping. I woke him up to give him a sandwich. We laughed as he told me he was dreaming about sandwiches.
Theo was on the prowl for a new home. He called his bank and got a loan. Next he called a realtor to show him homes. The realtor showed him 8 homes. Theo fell in love with one and purchased it.
Randy is driving his honda home. On the way home he hits a tree. He totals his car. He is taken to the hospital. Randy becomes mentally unstable after the accident.
The man's boss inquired about his progress. The man sent a report to his boss. The boss was impressed with his progress. The boss requested a raise for the man. The raise was request was denied.
I had been practicing hard for the soccer game. Even though I was ill, I wanted to play in the game. The coach told me to stay home and rest. I was upset because I had been practicing for months. The coach told me I could resume playing after I was well.
The kids were very picky. The only thing they would eat was their mom's meatloaf. She made it once a week for them. The other nights, they went to bed hungry. They begged for the meatloaf every night.
Joe was shooting hoops in his driveway. All of a sudden, he got stung by a bee. He noticed there was a bee nest in his garage! Joe called the exterminator. They were able to remove the bee nest from Joe's garage.
The candle was burning up on the shelf. Sue thought it looked so pretty up there. Suddenly the cat jumped up there, knocking it off! Melted wax went everywhere as the candle fell and broke. Thank goodness someone was there, so nothing caught on fire!
Kelley wanted to try a new bagel place. All her friends were raving about it. So she drove over. But to her dismay it was closed. Kelley was so disappointed.
Joanna had the weekend off. She was bored at home and wanted to occupy herself. She remembered there was a spare can of paint in the garage. For a while she wondered what she could use the yellow paint on. She decided to paint the shutters of her home yellow.
Tim's first date in months was going well at first. Tim decided to drink to loosen up more. Eventually Tim drank too much. His date started feeling uncomfortable. Tim messed up his chance at a second date.
Kelly really wanted the new iPhone. She begged her parents for one. They said no. However the next day Kelly went into her room. She saw the iPhone on her bed.
Don walked past the library everyday. One Tuesday something compelled him to go inside. Behind the desk was the most beautiful woman Don had ever seen. He asked her if she would go to dinner with him when she got off. Don and the librarian got married last Saturday.
Paula decided to make spaghetti for her mother's birthday dinner. She had never made spaghetti before. She did her best, but it was awful. Her mother told her that practice makes perfect. Now Paula practices cooking every chance she gets.
Jen went to a flea market. She walked around the booths. She enjoyed looking at the trinkets. Jen bought a small piece of jewelry from a vendor. All her friends loved her unique jewelry.
Lisa was getting mad at her dad. Her dad would not stop talking. He was saying private things in front of everyone. Lisa decided to not speak to him. She was too upset.
Donna's son kept getting into trouble and was suspended from school. He eventually had to spend a month in juvenile detention. That month made a huge change in her son's attitude. He graduated from high school on time and found a full-time job. Donna is very relieved at the turnaround her son has made.
My Dad and I went to an amusement park. We rode all the roller coasters. One of the coasters was called the Mantis. It went upside down and our feet dangled out the bottom. My Dad did NOT like the Mantis ride.
I was renting an apartment for Years when I moved out. I moved out into a house that I bought for myself. The upside to owning a house is that I can sell it later for a profit. I learned that benign a house is actually an investment. If I had known this before I would never have wasted Year's renting.
I asked Dan if he wanted to come to my birthday party. He told me that he had no money at all. During the next week, I asked if he wanted to hang out. He said that he had no money another time. Three days later, he asked if he can borrow money.
My wife ordered a Bobby Sherman cd on line. The company promised delivery in two days. On the promise date, the company said they needed more time. My wife needed the cd for a birthday, and she canceled the order. She gave the company unfavorable feedback.
Tom was feeling like he needed to get away. Tom scheduled a weekend at a beach hotel. Tom was excited when that weekend finally came. Tom enjoyed unwinding while at the beautiful coast. Tom returned to work on Monday feeling like a new man!
Robert likes to rap and make his own music. He wants to become a famous rapper. He makes a song and lets his friends listen to it. They tell him it's not very good and he will never make it as a rapper. Five years later Robert has produced and sold his first album.
My friends and I went camping. We were bored so we played tag. While playing I hid behind a bush. After playing, i felt itchy. My parents checked the bush and it was poison ivy.
Jake bought new headphones. He used them often. Every time the wires would get tangled. Eventually he got frustrated and tried to rip them apart. They tore and his headphones became useless.
I loved peanuts. But, many companies put too much salt in their peanuts. Thus, I decided to roast my own peanuts. Alas, I burned the peanuts. Nevertheless, they tasted great without the excess salt!
Josh wanted to be pitcher for his baseball team. His pitching skills weren't the greatest. Josh practiced everyday after school. He showed his coach how much he improved. His coach let him pitch a game.
Sara had just dove into a pool. She was gliding along the bottom. Suddenly, she ran into a wall and hit her mouth. She quickly surfaced. Then, she discovered that she had broken her front tooth.
I had heard about a great new haircutting product called Flowbee. It sounded really efficient and clean. I bought one and used it to cut my own hair. When I told my pals that I had cut my own hair, they were impressed. Now they all want me to cut their hair with the Flowbee.
Late wanted to be a musician. People told her she could sing. She took lessons to get better. She released an album. She is famous now.
Today I was cleaning my new tent with a broom. The broom had a screw slightly sticking out. The screw tore a hole in my tent. I tried to repair the tent but it was not fixing the problem. I decided to return the tent and get a new one.
For many years, Sue would not participate in social media. She worried that it would be a waste of time. Finally one of her cousins convinced her to sign up. Sue was surprised at how easily she could reconnect with old friends. Now, Sue enjoys time chatting online with these people every day.
Tony swung on the swing. He went really high. His glasses began to slide. They fell off. He picked them out.
Tom had a big party. There were tons of aluminum cans left over. Tom picked them all up. He took them to be recycled. Tom made a decent amount of money.
Cam bought a new shirt and put it in the washer before she wore it. Once she cleaned and dried it, Cam wore it around. Cam noticed a string on the shirt that did not belong. She figured it must have come from something else she washed. Cam plucked the string off and threw it on the floor.
Riley went to the store with her mother. She needed new shoes to wear to school. Riley tried on three pairs of shoes. The brown and teal cowboy boots were the most comfortable shoes. Riley wore her cowboy boots to school the next day.
Laura always tried to make friends. She wanted to be friends with everyone. One day, she tried to be friends with a close knit popular group. They did not want her as a friend. Luckily, Laura's original friends were still there.
My husband asked what I wanted to watch. I said I didn't know. He decided to show my Sliders for the first time. I really enjoyed watching it with him. We watched the entire first season in one night.
Ben was a college student with no money. He decided he needed to get a job. Been applied all over town to restaurants and stores. Finally, he got a couple of interviews. Ben took a job as a waiter.
Allie was getting warm. She needed to open the window up. She tried for a long time. But she couldn't open it. Finally her brother opened it.
Johnny wants to find a way to cool down on a hot day. He decides to go for a swim at the lake nearby his house. Johnny packs his swimming trunks and bikes to the lake. He spends the whole day swimming there. Johnny is glad he found a way to stay cool.
Talitha once had a dream. This dream involved was to be a nurse. She worked hard but stumbled along the way. Talitha kept at it and continued. Talitha finally reached her goal and is a nurse today.
Ragnar has always wanted to have a hobby. He notices that his time after work is lonely and boring. He decides to become a stamp collector. He gathers a wide variety of stamps, both rare and common. Ragnar is happy that he has something to do outside of work.
Ashley loved going out with her friends and having a drink. They tried a new martini place. The atmosphere was great and the martini was wonderful. Ashley had a fun time spending time with her friends. They decided that they would come back to that bar more often.
My coworker once gave me a shiny gold looking penny. I thanked him and put it in my wallet. After work I went to the bar and had a couple beers. When leaving the bar I looked for the coin in my wallet. I lost it.
I hate going to the Department of Motor Vehicles for any reason. Despite this, I headed there today to renew my driver's license. Like at the deli counter I was given a number and sat down to wait. Eventually I was called to take the eye test. I failed the eye test and they gave me 2 weeks to get glasses.
Ben looked fondly at the new girl in class. He found himself doodling her name on his paper. At recess, he was going to tell her that he liked her. The recess bell rang, but Ben's teacher asked him to stay in class. As his heart sank, he quietly walked to the teacher's desk.
Yvonne was applying to colleges. She really wanted to get into her dream college. However, months went by and she did not hear back from them. Yvonne decided to call them. She was relieved when she learned the acceptance letter got lost.
Bob was in a really good mood. So he got lots of work and chores done. He rewarded himself with ice cream and cookies. But afterwards he felt jittery and nervous. Bob ate more and more food until he felt terrible.
Justin was watching a movie that his parents told him not to watch. The movie was extremely frightening and scary for him. He went to bed that night and could not forget about the scary movie. He tossed and turned for hours. He eventually went to his parent's room for comfort.
Sue was out shopping with her sister. They were going to garage sales in their neighborhood. Sue found a used purse that she really liked. Sue was able to buy the purse for only $5. Sue took pictures of her purchase and posted it on social media.
Damien was listenin to music at his computer. He accidentally bumped the desk with his knee. This sent his water cup tipping over. The water almost spilled over Damien's whole computer. Luckily, he was able to mop it up quickly and minimize damages.
My son had to read Macbeth in the eighth grade. I noticed the play was being performed in Worcester. We took the commuter rail to see the play. He liked the play, but was not pleased we had to wait for the train. To this day, he is not fond of Worcester!
Dan went to the back of the classroom to grab his jacket. Another boy walked over and hit him in the face. Dan hit the boy back and the boys began to fight. The teacher ran over and broke up the fight. Dan had a black eye for a week.
William is waiting at the doctor's office. He is about to get a flu shot. William is scared and nervous about being around needles. The doctor came in and began giving the shot. The shot was painless, but still scary.
Pam didn't like animals. Her family made her go to the zoo. She scoffed and rolled her eyes. Then she saw the parrots. She found an animal she liked.
Ziggy the dog likes to bark at the mailman. He sits at the window every afternoon waiting for the mail delivery. Ziggy doesn't know that today is President's Day. He waits at the window just like every other day. This is sad and confused when the mailman doesn't arrive.
Clara was excited about attending her first school dance. Thomas told her Danny wanted to dance with her but was shy. The DJ announced it was girls choice for the next dance. Clara asked Danny to dance. They swayed happily locked in a warm embrace.
Vesper took out all her boyfriend's money from the ATM. When he tried to draw out money, it showed his account empty. He called Vesper, but she had already left. She was on a plane to Timbuktu. Vesper never spoke to her boyfriend again.
The boy had many collections of toys. His biggest collection was nerf guns. He loved running around the neighborhood shooting his friends. His newest nerf gun shot 80 bullets in a minute! The boy hoped he'd never grow out of playing with nerf.
Jordan took every AP Course possible. She excelled in each of the very difficult, time-consuming courses. One day, Jordan started to feel worn out. Unfortunately, she had over-committed herself. Jordan finished with A's thanks to her anxiety pills.
Bob was looking for a new wallet. He had lost his old wallet. He found a wallet online for a good price. He paid for the wallet with a credit card. The wallet came a week later.
A police officer responded to a call on his radio. When he arrived at the address, a burglar was there. The burglar was attempting to escape through a window. The police officer arrested the burglar and recovered the valuables. The officer received a commendation for saving a family heirloom.
One Saturday Bob was weeding the garden in front of his house. Bob forgot to wear long pants and closed toed shoes. He worked on the garden for two hours. A few days later his legs were itchy and red. He went to the doctor and found out he got poison ivy in the garden.
Josh walked in the house and smelled something awful. He couldn't figure out what it was. He searched everywhere. Then he saw the source. His sister had left out her stinky basketball clothes.
Tom loved heavy metal. He would listen to it all the time. He would play it as loud as he could through his headphones. Tom's ears eventually became damaged because of it. He was partially deaf as an adult.
Lucy was at home after the fireworks display. She played in the grass as her grandparents sat on the porch. Her grandpa lit a sparkler and gave it to her. Lucy ran around the yard waving the sparkler in the air. She knew she would always remember this perfect summer night.
Peb had left her math book in the lunchroom. She hurried back to get it. She was sure the book would be gone. But to her relief, it was right where she had left it! Peb was very glad nobody had stolen her book.
Cody lets his dog out to pee. The dog comes back rather quickly. When Cody goes to let him in he smells an awful stench. His dog has been sprayed by a skunk. His wife gets special shampoo and they hose the dog down outside.
My friend's Facebook account was hacked. A bogus message was sent to all of her contacts. I opened the message and clicked a link, getting a virus. Fortunately, my anti-virus software cleaned up my Facebook page. I reported the hack to Facebook, asking for better security measures.
Chris hid his friends keys in the couch. His friend couldn't find his keys. His friend was late for work. His friend lost his job. Chris admitted to his friend what he had done.
Paul likes to collect comic books. One of his favorites is Batman. Paul has over 500 Batman comic books. He keeps his books inside of plastic bags with cardboard backs. Paul won't let anyone touch them without gloves.
Ronald wanted to learn how to surf. He paid four hundred dollars for surfing lessons. Ronald constantly fell off his surfboard the first few weeks. But after a few months, he was able to get the hang of it. Now Ronald rides the biggest waves in his local beach.
Gina liked Jamie, but he was popular and had lots of friends. Now he had broken his leg. Everyone was crowded around him asking questions. Gina couldn't get close to him. She could see he was more popular than ever.
Gretchen got a lot of candy for Halloween. She ate so much candy on Halloween night that it made her feel sick. She gave the rest of the candy to her friend that night. The next day she felt better and wanted her candy back. Her friend would not give her candy back.
Steve has a quiz tomorrow. He knew he should study. Instead of studying, he decided to go out. When he got to class, he did not know anything on the quiz. Steve failed his quiz.
Gina heard the door open to the principal's office and stood. A woman came out and left the office. The door closed to the principal's office. Gina sat back down. She was upset she was left waiting again.
My dad tried to learn to speak German. He recorded video of himself repeating phrases in German. He was sitting down at his desk while he did it. He acted silly for the camera. We watched the video when he got home.
Jake was a good dancer but he was shy. He wanted to ask Mary to the school dance. Every time he saw her he got shy and didn't ask. The day before the dance Mary asked Jake. Jake said yes and he showed Mary how to dance.
Ronny wanted to talk to his brother living in a different town. He visited me at 7pm to borrow my webcam. I gave it to him and he took it over to his place. In less than five minutes he'd installed the webcam in his computer. So Ronny was finally able to talk to his brother,
Al was a coach on a rec baseball team. He worked the kids on the team extra hard. Al would scream and curse at the kids. The parents with the way Al acted. Al was replaced as the coach.
Today it snowed three feet of perfect snow. There was so much snow that school was cancelled. I decided to shovel the snow for my parents. They were very happy when I finished all of the shoveling. My parents bought me a new game for all of my hard work.
Gina swerved her car just in time to avoid a cat. The cat hissed but was safe on the other side of the road. As it didn't have a collar, Gina got out of her car. She took the cat with her to her home. And once arrived, she created posters to put on the nearby poles.
The magician pulled out a top hat. He pulled some fabric out of the hat. The fabric seemed to be very long. The audience clapped for the trick. The magician bowed to the audience.
I sat down with a bag of popcorn. I turned on the tv. I ate a handful while I tried to find something to watch. When I finally found a tv show to watch, I looked into the bag. It was empty.
I planted a bunch of herb seedlings earlier in the summer. Knowing that winter is approaching I researched how to dry them. I snipped them and washed the fresh herbs off, making a mess. I spent more time cleaning up after myself than anything else. Now they're drying in the dehydrator and I'm getting to be lazy.
Julian's sociology professor assigned a term paper. Julian wanted to write about class inequality. His professor approved the topic. Julian thoroughly researched the subject. He got an A on his excellent paper.
Jenn's mom told her she could get a dog for Christmas. They researched breeds to figure out which type of dog was best. The family decided they wanted a Siberian husky. They went to the local dog shelter and there was a 1-year-old husky! They adopted him and named him Scooter.
Amber and Henry went to the zoo. They saw pigs, zebras, and lions. Amber wanted to take one of the pigs home as a pet. She then saw the pig rolling around in the mud. She changed her mind about having a new pet.
My niece is majoring in equestrian business in college. She has owned a horse for eight years. She rode the horse in several competitions. Last week the vet had to euthanize the horse for mad cow disease. My niece was devastated.
Kathy had planned a trip to the coast of Florida. This meant she would be getting aboard an airplane for the first time. She arrived early to assure her spot on the plane. As they took off she enjoyed watching the ground underneath go past. She had arrived with no issue's and decided to plan another trip.
Olivia went to her favorite ice cream shop yesterday, She ordered a triple scoop of chocolate ice cream. The ice cream tasted delicious. However to her dismay, one of the scoops fell the ground. Olivia was disappointed and picked it up.
Connor just got promoted at his job. He go he job of his old boss who got fired. He wasn't sure if he would be good at the job or not. He started to delegate work around and got things done. A month later his boss said he is a natural leader and is doing great!
Amy's friend Sue was having a baby shower. She went to Target to buy something from the registry. She had a hard time learning the registry kiosk. She had them email it to her phone instead. The email she received left her more confused than before.
Gary was recently walking to the store to return some shoes. On the way there, Gary saw a homeless man with no shoes. Gary decided to give the shoes to the man instead of returning them. The man thanked Gary profusely for the shoes. Gary felt so humbled at the homeless man's gratefulness.
Billy loved to collect board games. There was a rare first edition of Monopoly on Ebay that day. The bidding was nearing the closing date. At the last second, Billy sniped the game for 200 dollars. Billy was so excited that he fell out of his chair.
I decided to try a dairy free yogurt yesterday. The first spoonful I did not like. It tasted gross. So I ended up having to throw it out. The taste was so terrible I had to wash it out.
My wife helped her sister drive from Cambridge to Stoughton. Her sister hates highway driving. I told my wife Google Maps has a smartphone app. She used it to get to Stoughton by driving on streets. My sister-in-law was very relieved.
Bob was watering his garden. He noticed he had pests eating his lettuce leaves. Bob set up a camera to find out who the intruders were. He checked the footage the next day to find rabbits. Bob made a fence around his garden to protect it from rabbits.
James is rock climbing. About a quarter of the way up he slips. With one hand dangling and hold on he falls. James tumbles and slides down a cliff. James barely survives and needs medical attention.
Tom had guests over. He put up a chocolate fountain. Unfortunately it malfunctioned and overheated. It made all the chocolate way too hot. Several guests burned their tongues.
Angela was trying to write a novel. She had writer's block, so she decided to go write at the park. At the park, she saw a man get robbed. The robbery gave her an idea for her book, so she wrote it down. Angela was able to finish the chapter that day.
John loved his girlfriend very much. He knew he wanted to propose, so he spent a long time ring shopping. One day, he found the perfect ring, but it was very expensive. John worked extra hard and after a few months, he was able to buy it. When he finally proposed, his girlfriend said yes!
Alicia went to taker her driving test. While taking the test, she didn't know how to parallel park. Alicia also ran a red light. She didn't receive her license that day. Now Alicia has to wait a month before trying again.
Amanda went to the store. She was shopping for some beer. She was undecided about whether to buy cheap beer or craft beer. After browsing for awhile, she came to a decision. She was going to save some money and buy the cheap beer.
Jason stole a car on Saturday. He took the stolen car to a chop shop and sold it. Jason liked the idea of the easy money but didn't like the risk. Jason was caught on weekend and is now in jail. He wishes he had made better choices.
Gina was carrying three gallons of water in a handbasket. She had only intended to purchase one. But wanted to get extra for later. Now her arm was aching from the heavy basket. Gina walked as quickly as she could to get to the checkout.
I am tall and I like my pants to fit me just right. I went to several stores but they did not carry Big and Tall. I searched online but the prices were too high. Frustrated I learned how to sew my own pants. Now my pants fit me just right and I love how they look.
Kelly loved his dog. Her dog was sick and was throwing up. She was scared and made an appointment with her vet. She took the dog to the vet. Several days later the dog was fine and Kelly was not scared anymore.
Carol was running late, she needed to catch the bus to work. As she was running down the street her high heel broke right off! She could see the bus at the stop, so she continued running. She was close enough to touch the bus when it pulled away! Carol limped back home and went back to bed.
Liz's babysitter told her that dragons and fairies weren't real. When Liz cried, the babysitter threw away her dragon stuffed animals. Even the dragon and fairy books went in the trash. Liz got on the phone and asked her mother to come home. Her mother immediately fired the babysitter.
Beatrice was watching the news for the weather one day. The weather reported said to expect a storm The storm would bring at least ten inches of snow. Beatrice went to the store to stock up on food. It was a good thing she did because it snowed all day.
Sarah likes a boy. Sarah wants to see him. Sarah waits for her parents to sleep. Sarah sneaks out of the house. Her father is waiting at the door to catch her.
Tommy loved baseball. He played it everyday after school. He threw the ball at the Snyder's window. There was shattered glass everywhere. The Snyder's demanded that Tommy's parents pay for the damage.
Ernie had been working a lot. He hadn't been watching a lot of television. Ernie decided that paying the cable bill was a waste of money. He cancelled his cable service. Ernie watched internet television in his free time.
Taylor loved the night sky. She went stargazing with her boyfriend. They set out late one night. They camped beneath the stars. He asked her to marry him.
Alison loved sweets. She had a massive sweet tooth. She couldn't give it up. So she decided to finally change her ways. It lasted only two days before she ate candy again.
Travis was preparing for his long weekend hunting trip with friends. He had packed his rifle and all the camping gear he would need. The weather was looking perfect, but he still brought a rainy coat. His friends picked him up, and they began talking about the weekend. When they arrived at the site, it began to rainy very heavily.
Tom had an upset stomach. Tom went to the doctor. The doctor asked about his eating habits. The doctor recommended for him to eat more fiber. Tom did so and it made his stomach feel better.
The Christmas tree was all set up and decorated. Livvy passed by it and noticed it was moving. She was startled and couldn't figure out what was going on. Then she was a cat tail poking out. Her cat had climbed into the Christmas tree!
Lola was driving home. Her car got a flat tire. She thought she was stuck. Someone pulled over to change her tire. She was happy for the help.
The kids were all excited. They got out of school early that day! When the bell rang, they all ran into the hall. They couldn't wait to rush home and play! They loved early dismissal days most of all.
Greg decided he was going to leave Sonya. He had been unhappy for a long time. He realized that it would probably never get better. Greg wasn't sure what he was going to say to Sonya. Greg packed his stuff and left without telling her.
My roommate Trey owned lots of snakes. All of his snakes were not poisonous. However, they were still constrictors. Once, his largest snake got loose in the house. I woke up with it next to me in bed.
Jon was hang gliding across the mountains. Suddenly, a falcon tore a hole in his glider. The glider started to sink. Jon panicked and passed out from shock. His body was never recovered.
I got two tickets from the same policeman within two weeks. I was speeding when I was late to a class. A couple weeks later I was coming from my house. I didn't really know the speed limit. I was going over it though.
The new secretary pretended to actually files things but lied. She just put files in the file cabinet at random. Her boss asked her to retrieve a very important file. She spent all day trying to find it. She found it in the recycling bin at last.
I used to smoke a pack of cigarettes a day. I had tried many times to quit smoking. Finally, I was able to quit smoking by switching to e-cigarettes. Then I read that e-cigarettes are harmful to my health, too. Now I am trying to quit using e-cigarettes.
Susie got a burn. She bought some aloe. Unfortunately it did not work. Susie was in a lot of pain. She didn't know what to do.
I was out celebrating in the city with my friends. Everyone was having a great time dancing. Then a friend spilled her drink all over my dress. I was angry at her for doing this. I decided to go home after this happened.
Every year we would go to this ranch for the week. We would go horseback riding. They also had a man mad lake for swimming. They then had a band and music at night. It was something we looked forward to each year.
Jane went to Ali's school to pick her up. The principal insisted on discussing Ali's suspension. Jane was in a big hurry and didn't have time to talk. Jane rudely informed the principal she was short on time and left. In the car neither Jane nor Ali spoke to each other.
I was studying Tamil in college. The language was difficult but I stayed focused. After a few Year's, I become very fluent in the language. Alas, my pronunciation was very poor. So, I hired a native speaker to help me fix my pronunciation.
Stromboli Oli was a DJ. One day he was booked by a company to play a set at a club. But on the way to the club he met a beautiful woman. He spent the afternoon talking about electronic music with her. His missed his club show, but got a wife in return, definitely worth.
Jennifer was throwing an elegant evening party. She was very busy making preparations. First, she went to the florist and the baker. Then she came home and prepared dinner and the appetizers. When the first guest arrived she was ready to have a great time.
John was walking around with a big stain on his pants. He didn't notice until someone pointed it out. John realized his pen had leaked in his pocket. It ruined his pants. He had to throw them away and get another pair.
The snow storm finished, and I had to dig out my car. To dig out my car, I used my blue metal shovel. I'd take a shovel full of snow and add it to the pile next to the car. The pile of snow got larger and larger. When I finished, the snow pile was larger than the car!
We had a huge fight this morning over the coffee. Every time I make it, Mack says I'm doing it wrong. He tells me I cook the water too long once the coffee drips in. I think it tastes better with the slightly roasted flavor. He refused to drink any of it, so I ended up drinking the entire pot.
Bob's dad was getting old. He couldn't do everything he used to do. Most of all, Bob's dad hated asking for help. Bob would just do things for him. This way his dad didn't have to ask.
Donald needed a vacation! He did not know how to travel. A plane was too expensive. A car was too slow. He took the train and had the best vacation ever!
Tim had a crush on Sally. They went to school together for several years. He finally got the courage to ask her out. She turned him down because she already had a boyfriend. Sally lived a wonderful life that Tim always envied.
Paul and his wife Jean have three daughters but they want a son. They decide to have one more baby, hoping for a son. Finally they learn that their baby will be a son. They name their son Paul junior. Year's later Paul is happy he has a son and three daughters.
I really love to eat pork chops. My wife was not a very good cook. The pork chops turned out pink and raw. We were very hungry so we ate them. We got very sick and never ate pork again.
Warren drove his new motorcycle a little too recklessly. He zigzagged between cars ignoring the loud honks. He sped up to avoid a red light. When he arrived at his destination, two police cars followed him. He had no excuse at the ready so he had to pay a hefty fine.
I just finished reading Infinite Jest. It is a 1,078 page novel set mostly in Brighton, my home. After reading the novel I drove through Brighton. I stopped at places mentioned in the book. It was a fun, if bizarre tour.
Allison bought herself a new treadmill. She hopped on for the first time and started experimenting. She kept going faster and faster on the treadmill. Eventually, she couldn't run fast enough. Allison fell off the back of the treadmill and slammed onto the floor.
Gina's sister Kim had come to visit their grandmother. Gina and her cousin had been bored of each other for hours. The cousin and Kim were getting along great. The cousin was rubbing in the fact she and Kim were friends. Gina sat with the girls, but she felt miles away,
Will's mom needed help with her job so he called Karen. Karen offered to take her shift so Will's mom could sleep. She was ecstatic that she was able to sleep longer. Will's mom went back to sleep and enjoyed her rest. The next day she thanked Karen so much and offered to help her too.
Andy was hired at a women's fashion magazine. But she didn't know anything about fashion. One day her boss was mean to her and Andy decided to change. She bought a new wardrobe and had a makeover. Her boss liked her new look and treated her with respect.
Colin overheard his father on the phone. So he runs downstairs to find his mother. Shouting from the top of his lungs he tells his mother what he heard. Colin's father comes downstairs in a hurry. He was furious to find that Colin had already told.
One day Ashley decided she wanted a new job. She went online and created her resume. She submitted her resume to a few job sites. She got a call from a pizza place for an interview. She went to the interview and got the job.
Chris has his first baseball game of the season. He is very nervous. He has been chosen to pitch. Chris can not throw a single strike. His coach sits him on the bench.
Jeremy was very excited by new technology. There was a new smartwatch coming out and wanted it first. Unfortunately, they sold out online within 2 minutes of going up. Jeremy looked on an auction site and saw one for triple its RRP. He bought it anyway just because he wanted to have the latest tech.
Gina and her friend Lisa were babysitting Lisa's siblings. This narrowed the list of things they could do. They decided to walk to the park. As they walked a bee flew by. Lisa ran from the bee for half a block.
Steve is addicted to coffee and drinks pots of it every day. Rita told him that he just likes the caffeine, not the coffee. She suggested cutting back on the coffee and taking caffeine pills. She told him it's healthier and he won't feel so jittery. Steve switched to pills and feels much better.
Ted and Bill both played soccer on the school's team. One day they decided they both needed some more practice. Both of them agreed that playing a match would sharpen their skills. The played a long and intense match. Afterwards they both felt like they had gotten that much better.
Will had been swimming at the lake with his friends. It was time to get dressed and head back home. Will was trying to put his shirt back on but found it soaking wet. He tried his best to squeeze the water from the shirt. It remained damp but at least it was wearable.
Tim's house was caught in a flood. It was completely destroyed. Luckily he had insurance. Tim was covered to buy a new house. He was able to get one away from flood areas.
Them in the Johnson family all worked on cars. They would do repair for people in their front yard. One day they decided to open a garage together. They all saved money and continued their craft. After a few years they opened the Johnson family garage.
Sean was four years old. He was playing on his grandpa's second story balcony. Suddenly, he fell from it. He hit the ground and his parents came running to check on him. Somehow, he was miraculously okay.
Jack bought a ring for his girlfriend for Christmas. When he brought the box out her face looked panicked. She told Jack she didn't want to marry him. Jack sadly told her it was not an engagement ring. Jack decided to break up instead of giving her the ring.
Kate was driving to Las Vegas with friends. They had argued over the stops they were making. And they were currently discussing the music they should play. But the four girls were having no luck agreeing on the music choices. Kate knew another argument was brewing.
The baby girl began to fuss. Daddy rocked her and began to sing. Eventually, she fell asleep and Daddy put her down. Before long, Daddy and Mommy were sharing a glass of wine. Happily, they sat holding hands and reminiscing.
Tina loved her white dress. One day, Tina dropped some ketchup on her dress. Tina was very said that her favorite dress was dirty. However, Tina's dad cleaned her dress in the laundry. The dress came out all clean and Tina was very happy!
I went on a guided nature hike in Estonia. Our guide was a local and a bit loopy. She talked about the spirit of the land and trees. She asked us to put our arms around a tree and listen to it. She literally wanted us to be tree huggers!
Tee forgot his lunch at home and he was very hungry. He checked his pockets for cash to buy a school lunch, but had none! Ashamed, he asked his friend Lee for part of Lee's sandwich. Lee said his mother had packed him two big sandwiches that day. Both boys were able to eat a filling lunch that afternoon!
Beverly lined up on the track. She knew this was her last jump. She began running. She hit her mark and hurled herself into the air. She landed in the sand pit beating out the competition.
Ana was struggling to feed herself. She went downtown to the welfare office. She applied for food stamps. She received government aid to buy food. Now Anna had no problem feeding herself.
Kim's bike was stolen. She didn't know who did it. One day she found it at a pawn shop. She told them it was hers but had no proof. Kim wasn't able to get it back.
I was taking a shower. When I finished, I realized I forgot to grab a towel from the closet. I had to walk nude to the closet. I dripped water all over the wood flooring. The wood became moldy and I had to repair it.
Heather has a pet Boxer. One day he knocked over a candle warmer. He got hot wax all over himself and the carpet. His eyes began to swell. Heather took him to the vet right away.
Anna had an essay to write for class. She had to choose her own topic. Finally she decided on marine life. She wrote about the Great Barrier Reef. She got a great grade on the essay!
Fran needed a cheap hotel. She was visiting a friend. So she went online to look. They were all too expensive. So she couldn't travel after all.
A man paddled his canoe down stream to a small bridge. He banked his canoe and started walking to the bridge. At the top he tripped over the railing and fell down. In the air he felt like he was flying. It was so fun that he decided to do it all over again.
I recently got myself a library card. I was limited to only five checkouts at first. I checked out three books and two DVDs. I have renewed each of them twice since then. I fear they may suspect I am stealing the items.
I wanted to surprise my friend with a new puppy. I went to many stores and looking in the newspaper. I was looking for a white puppy with black spots. Finally after going to several places I found the perfect puppy. My friend loved the puppy that I found for her.
Sam was hungry so he decided to make rice. He poured water and rice in a pot  and set it on the stove. Once it began to boil, Sam read the rice instructions again. Once he saw that it would take over 40 minutes, he turned it off. Sam picked up the phone and ordered a pizza instead.
Ahmed has had the same neighbors for the past seven years. Those neighbors moved out last week though. Today his new neighbors were moving in next door. He saw them from afar they all looked sort of homeless. It's because they were all hipsters and Ahmed hates hipsters.
Tom was a competitive swimmer. He had not shaved his legs in a few weeks. He shaved them the night before a major competition. He swam faster than ever. He was pleased with his decision to shave his legs.
It was sunny when Tim drove to work. He decided to leave his convertible top down. While at work the weather changed. It started to storm and rain. Tim had to run out and put the top back up.
A man approached me at the main campus center. It was hard for him to breathe. He asked if I had any money since he's starving. Although I only had $10 dollars for lunch, I gave it to him. He felt special and thanked me.
A drummer woke up early to go to garage sales. He hoped to by a drum set but there were none to buy. He came across a man selling a set of pots and pans. The drummer took out his sticks and wailed on them. The drummer felt that this was an acceptable substitute.
Kim was trying to walk her parent's dog. The dog refused to budge. Luckily, her dad came back from work. He was able to get the dog to walk. Kim didn't have to walk the dog.
Bev was driving home from work one day. Suddenly her ride got very bumpy. She pulled over and got out to check. Bev saw that she had a flat tire! She had to call the auto club to come and help her.
My granddad asked me to move his truck. I had never driven an automobile before. I one foot on the gas. The other foot was on the brake. He taught me to press only one at a time.
Ramos had always wanted to be a teacher. Since he was a kid, he always liked the job. After working hard in school, he went to college. He got a job that paid well as well. Then, Ramos became a teacher for the rest of his life.
A radio DJ was talking to his listeners between songs. He forgot to turn of his microphone when he was finished. During the next song he sang along with it. This product came into the room and told him what was going on. The DJ apologized to his listeners for the mishap.
Jane loved marinara sauce. She decided to try out a recipe of her own. She bought all the ingredients. She followed the recipe. When Jane tasted the sauce, it was horrible.
My neighbor has become a Muslim. He doesn't like immigrants from the Middle East. But if someone says they are for The Nation of Islam, he's happy. I'm not sure he can read Arabic. I asked him about the Quran, and he didn't seem to know what it was.
Tim was at the pool. He forgot his sunscreen. He asked around but nobody else had any. Tim wound up not putting any on. He got badly sunburned.
I sat on the living room with a Twinkie for a snack. The sound of the wrapper made my cat curious. My cat stretched and sniffed at my Twinkie. Then to my surprise he ate my Twinkie. Now I have to hide from my cat to eat a Twinkie.
The neighborhood kids loved to play baseball in the street. One day, a boy hit the ball really hard. The ball broke an old woman's window. The kids had to pay for the broken window. Now the kids don't play baseball in the street anymore.
The kids liked to play in the driveway. They drew often with chalk. One day, they made a giant masterpiece. They worked for hours on it. Then the rain started and ruined it all!
I used to have long hair for years. But when my heart was broken,i decided to cut my hair into short. After my new haircut, i almost cried for it. It doesn't look good to me. Because of that i never cut my hair into short.
Shawna arrived early to school, to set up her classroom. She arranged the desks, and counted the books for her students. She hung posters on the walls. She attended a few meetings and took notes. She left school ready for her students to start the year.
Tessa felt that technology advanced too quickly. She hated people upgrading their tech every year. She particularly hated expensive phones being cast aside due to age. It seemed very wasteful to her. Tessa always used her technology until it truly and finally broke down.
Jess loved animals. She had a pet cat and bird. She decided she wanted a dog. She got a dog named Fido. One day Fido ate the pet bird and Jess cried.
Iva's street flooded from a severe storm. News trucks came to interview residents about the problem. Iva was interviewed. That night, she turned on the news to watch herself. She squealed with delight when she saw herself on TV!
Tom noticed a moving truck across the street. There were new neighbors moving in. Tom went over to introduce himself. They seemed nice and friendly. Tom became good friends with them after a while.
Ivy had hairy legs. The other girls in gym class laughed at her. Ivy went home and told her mom about it. Her mom agreed that Ivy was old enough to shave. Ivy shaved her legs and was not mocked any more!
Gina had thrown up her dinner. And she couldn't be more pleased. She had eaten way too much, and it made her sick. After it came back up she began to feel better. No longer full and sick, Gina was now hungry.
Amanda was scared of the dark. She did not want to go to bed. She was sure that she saw shadows on the wall. Her father gave her a flashlight. She used the flashlight and went to bed.
Fannie went swimming in a pond that had leeches. While Fannie swam for a long time many leeches attached to her. She was very upset at discovering them and started scraping them away. She did not follow the proper hygienic methods of removal. She had many infections at the sites where leeches had been attached.
For Billy, it was a dream come true. He was going to be in charge of keeping score. He was keeping score of the baseball game. He was behind the scoreboard holding all the numbers. He had a great time keeping score.
June loved to dance. Her mom signed her up for ballet classes. She really enjoyed the classes. She practiced every day. She won honors at her first performance.
Justin was speaking to the crowd. He held on tightly to the microphone. He gave his speech and then sat down. Someone told him the microphone was not turned on. Justin felt stupid.
Tori's favorite band was in concert near her. Tori really wanted to meet the lead singer of the band. Tori decided to sneak in through the backstage area. The security caught Tori sneaking in. Tori's parents had to pick her up from the concert arena.
I have been concerned about my daughter's tablet use lately. She seems to always want to be on it. I have to start to limit her time. She never wants to go outside anymore. She is becoming a bit obsessed.
Jack cancelled his gym membership to save money. He hopes to stay in shape by running outside. However, he finds that without a gym membership he rarely exercises. Jack begins to gain weight. He regrets cancelling his gym membership.
John never changed the oil in his car. He thought he didn't need to. On his way to work his car clunked out. He couldn't make it to work. He regretted not changing his oil
Jade watched the sky. He saw the beautiful birds flying. He saw them spread their wings. The wings were filled with feathers. Jade went home thinking about how special wings are!
Elroy entered his high school dance contest. He practiced hard for weeks. The night of the contest he did a terrible job. He didn't understand why. His friends told him some people just don't have rhythm.
The college preparation test was very difficult. There was so much to remember! He hadn't done some of these subjects in years! He hoped he could remember it all. It was essential to get a good grade.
I wanted some popcorn. I placed it in the microwave. I hit the popcorn button. When it was done, I smelt something burnt. The popcorn had over cooked.
Jane wasn't having much luck dating after her divorce. She decided she would try online dating. She went to a popular site and registered. All the men who contacted her seemed like creeps. After 2 weeks Jane deactivated her dating profile.
Tonya would over eat regularly. She weighed over two hundred pounds. Her friends tried to encourage her to lose weight but she wouldn't. One day Tonya had a heart attack and was rushed to the ER. She has been on a strict vegetable and fruit diet ever since.
Mark needed a job to pay his student loan. He applied for three weeks before getting in interview. He had a really good interview and they hired him. Mark now delivers pizza. He hopes if he continues to do well they will hire him full time.
Josh was serving some customers. They kept being rude and insulting. Josh told his manager about it. His manager spoke to them. They were rude to him too and got kicked out.
Tim was working with a group. They all had their cell phones in the same area. Tim picked up the wrong one when he went home. It wasn't until the next day that he got a call about it. Tim apologized and swapped phones back.
James needed a new pick up truck for work. He hauled wooden logs for a living. He searched all over on craigslist. Finally he found a red truck that he liked. James was able to buy the car off the seller for a discount.
Nina was unhappy that she'd been putting on weight lately. She tried to cut down on her eating, but didn't have much success. As much as she hated doing so, she started jogging every morning. After a week or so, she noticed she was looking and feeling better. Her progress encouraged her and the morning jog became a regular habit
Jim was feeling hungry at work. He decided to try the new salad place he kept hearing about. He placed an order and went to pay. His credit card was declined when he tried to pay. Jim felt embarrassed and did not have lunch that day.
Anna's friend publicly called her out on social media. He dared Anna to do the ice bucket challenge. She looked it up and hated the thought! But she knew there was no backing out of it. Anna nerved herself up and then dumped ice water on herself!
Jim had a chronic illness. It made it so that no health insurance company would cover him. Eventually the affordable care act was passed. Jim was now able to get insurance. His illness was finally properly treated.
Graham was playing among his toys. He wanted to climb and tried using a toy box to do it. Suddenly the toy box snapped and broke. Graham was so sad because it was one of his favorite toys. He promised to be more careful with his toys from then on.
Anna was so excited to go to the zoo. She was most looking forward to seeing the giraffes! But when they reached the giraffe enclosure, she got a shock. A sign announced that the exhibit was closed for renovations! Anna was so disappointed that she had to miss seeing the giraffes!
Todd took his dog to the beach. The dog ran around and smelled everything. The dog went in the water and got all wet The dog rolled in the sand and got all sandy. On the drive home, the dog got sand all over the car.
A man wanted to make money so he started to take on new jobs. He filled up his entire week with work. At the end of his first 90 hour work week he felt tired. He slept so long on Sunday night that he slept through his monday job. While he slept, he dreamed about being rich.
Peter didn't like to share anything with anyone. So when he was asked to pitch in in a timeshare, he refused. His friend took the offer and had a lot of fun. Peter was jealous and wanted in. But then when regretted his decision as the house wasn't his.
One day Brittany was sitting at a red light. She saw a vehicle quickly pass her and swerve to miss another car. While avoiding the first car, the vehicle hit another car. Brittany ran to help the victims of the accident who were hurt badly. She says that seeing that car accident forever changed her life.
Joe was coaching basketball when he felt a sudden pain in his chest. He fell to his knees with shortness of breath and grabbed his chest. The students rushed to his side, and a parent called an ambulance. At the hospital, Joe was diagnosed with a pulmonary embolism. He fully recovered, takes blood thinners, and returned to coaching.
Helga spent her day off cooking food for herself. She made chicken parmigiana and rigatoni. She put the chicken in small bags and the pasta in other small bags. She then put all the cooked food into her freezer. Helga had enough food for a week of dinner.
My son's hair is getting too long and stringy. I made an appointment to have his hair cut. We went to the barber across town. He sat down in the barber chair and the cutting began. Once the haircut was finished, he looked very handsome.
I was performing a clean and jerk lift. Suddenly, the barbell fell behind me. I tore my rotator cuff! I had to spend six months in a rehabilitative facility. I realized that weightlifting was not the sport for me.
Maureen had always wanted to learn how to play golf. However, she was worried it would be hard. She practiced golf every day for a year. Finally she was a golf expert. Maureen was happy she had learned how to play golf.
John always had a drinking problem. One night his friend dared him into a drinking contest. John won easily but his friend got too drunk. The friend made a fool of himself and John saw it happen. He decided to take care of his drinking problem after.
Rita's husband Mike wanted to get a puppy for their son, Jim. Rita was hesitant. She didn't think Jim could take care of a puppy. Mike agreed to help take care of the puppy. Rita and Mike decided to get a puppy for Jim.
Neither of them felt well. They had so much stuff to do in the house. They gave up and said they wouldn't do it yet. They sat around watching movies all weekend. Most of the movies were gory but they didn't care.
Chuck watched as the number of hits diminished. Be had to work fast while maintaining quality. He struggled to come up with a story idea. Suddenly he realized that that in itself is a story idea. Chuck felt the muse flow back in as he began writing again.
Helen was at the store picking up groceries. Over the intercom the store announced a fabulous deal. Helen couldn't believe her luck. The store was offering a buy two get three free deal on steak. Helen waited in the checkout line victoriously with her free steaks.
My sister was failing her science class at school. I would see her watch television every night instead of studying. I asked her if she wanted me to help her out with her class. She allowed me to study with her after dinner everyday. She ended up passing her class with my help!
I know my home is secure because I lock all the doors. I check to make sure my windows are closed. I follow the windows with setting the alarm. Finally, I call the home security company to check my phone lines. I do this every night to sleep peacefully.
Bobby was skateboarding with his friends. His friends dared him to do a dangerous trick. Bobby tried to do the trick. Bobby safely landed the trick. He breathed a sigh of relief after performing the trick.
Beth is far from home. She misses her family. One day she realized she did not have to live far away. She moved home. Her family was happy to have her back.
Kara had a friend name Randy and they did everything together. one day Randy asked Kara if they wanted to date. Kara explained to Randy that she didn't think of Randy like that. This hurt Randy's feelings and he stopped hanging out with Kara. After awhile he got over his ego and they became close again.
Sara has a big test tomorrow. She has been studying for two days. She felt ready but was still nervous. When she got to class, her teacher gave her a few minutes to review. Sara took her test and passed with an A.
Teresa and her sister Lina had a pillow fight. In their excitement, they accidentally broke a light. They scrambled to replace it before their mother got home. They managed to replace it just as she drove up. They never risked a pillow fight again!
The dog ran into the living room. The cat ran off and the dog followed. The cat ran into the bedroom. The dog chased the cat out of the room. The dog chased the cat around the house.
Stan had just gotten a composite resin filling. His dentist had told him his days of biting into food were over. Stan listened as she explained how he was supposed to eat now. He needed to break the food with his hands and then chew it. Stan thought that was a bummer, but not as much as missing teeth!
Josh loved to eat steak. His wife did not like steak. Josh wanted to get a good steak. He left his wife to go to the steakhouse. Now he is filing for divorce.
After work, Marie plopped on a chair to watch her shows. She shooed away her kids, who wanted Marie to play with them. Marie turned the channel to one of her favorite programs. On the show, a mom was talking about how quickly kids grow up. Marie looked at her own kids and turned off the TV.
Lisa worked as a special education teacher. The stresses of her job kept her feeling tired and anxious. When her father died, Lisa inherited a large amount of money. Lisa went back to school to study architecture. Lisa found fulfillment and less stress with her new career.
Sandra noticed the medicines she sold didn't matter. She started replacing the concoctions with water. She put them in brightly colored boxes. Many people got better on their own by drinking her remedies. The ones who didn't, didn't complain.
Eric walked to Tina's party. Tina's party is near a fire-station. On Eric's walk to the party, a fire-truck left the station. Eric watched the fire-truck drive toward the location of Tina's party. Eric became very worried that Tina's party was on fire.
When I was five or six, I ran into a busy street. I don't remember why I ran into the road though. I do remember coming face-to-face with a grill from an SUV. It was less than a foot from hitting and killing me. The driver and my parents were both terrified and distraught.
Steve was running late for his daughter's ballet recital. Work ran late and now he was stuck in traffic. He called his daughter's phone but there was no answer. Steve groaned as his car inched forward. The recital was still many miles away.
Jake was at the bar. He had a bit too much to drink. He asked for more. The bartender had to cut him off. He also called him a cab to get home.
Jim was using a selfie stick. He was sticking it out the window of his friend's car. They were driving around a bit. A strong gust of wind blew the phone off. Jim eventually found it but it was destroyed.
I thought about going dancing last weekend! After picking the venue, I got my clothes together and sat out. It wasn't long before I needed to stop and eat. I ate at a restaurant called Raffertys. After dinner we made it to the dance club!
Jasmine loved to dance around the room in her nightgown. Her sister Mara thought she was a silly girl full of romantic notions. Mara would rather climb trees than dance around like a silly girl. Jasmine and Mara both tried out for a school play. Everyone was surprised when Mara got the part of a ballerina.
I went to a club last night. I was ready to enter. All the sudden I was not allowed. They told me I was too late. I was somewhat bummed about it.
Tim had three great children. He wanted them to grow up intelligent and happy. He instilled particular values in them. He had them read great works of literature as teenagers. Tim's children grew up happy and intelligent.
Allison had never been to Disney world before. Her cousins invited her along on their vacation. When she got there however, she didn't like it. She started regretted even going. Thankfully to her, the trip was only one week.
Yesterday during my lunch break I went to get tacos. I drove for 20 minutes to get some tacos. They took too long to make the tacos, so I had to take them to work. It took so long that I was late getting back to work. My boss was mad at me for being so late.
Amy and her crush weren't friends anymore. She stood in the hall watching him talk and laugh with friends. Amy really missed being friends with him. She started to approach him but they began to walk the other direction Amy vowed she would make things right with Ray in class tomorrow.
Samuel like to play tricks. Even random strangers were part of his wrath. He would glue pennies to the sidewalk. And trip people all the time. He did this until he was 80 years old.
My friend brought this large bag of chips. I opened the bag and started to eat a few. They were food at first until the spice started to take effect. I ran to the closest water fountain since my mouth was burning. My friend took the bag away from me.
Someone came into my restaurant around night time. When I saw him, I immediately asked if he needs help with anything. I also asked if he needs a menu to make an order. He told me if I knew the location to another restaurant. While being confused, I gave him some directions.
People leave their books in the club room in our building. One day I dropped off a book and took one. My Amazon app said the book was worth $5. I was going to post it when I saw it was damaged. I returned the book.
Lily wanted to make a garland for her dad's birthday. She tried a few ideas, but they all broke. Suddenly, she had a new idea. She made a chain of paper loops. Then, she hung them up in the house for her dad.
Ben and I took our dog for a walk yesterday evening. The dog pulled the leash the whole way because he was so excited. Halfway through our walk we crossed paths with another dog. The other dog barked wildly at us and our dog. For the first time ever, our dog did not bark back.
Tommy disliked shaving his face. Tommy bought a DIY razor. Tommy never received compliments after using the DIY razor. Tommy used a proper blade and shaved one day. Tommy was happy to receive compliments with his clean shave.
My boyfriend always wants to talk about our relationship. He says he is interested in working out problems. I think he just wants to argue, though. I have started refusing to argue with him. This has made him very argumentative.
James was stressed out. So he decided to watch a comedy show. He was laughing for hours. And he felt better. James was able to get back to work.
I was offered a hummingbird cake for dessert. I was scared because I thought it was made from real birds. I gave it a try. The taste was moist and delicious. It was very yummy!
Joseph has just recently signed a deal with a new record label. He is a musician and a songwriter who hopes to write a best new hit. On his way to a local coffee shop to brainstorm, he lost his wallet. Joseph was frustrated until a woman contacted him and returned it. Suddenly, he realized he had a idea for his new song about kindness.
Elsa Wilson loved playing the lottery. Of course she never won, but it was still fun to play. Last week she decided to play powerball to check her luck. To her surprise she ended up winning the second prize. The second prize was a million dollars and she was elated.
Tom went to the beach with his family. His little brother lost his footing and went under. His family didn't notice until it was too late. Tom was always traumatized by the experience. He didn't return to the beach for decades.
Sarah had just begun ballet lessons. She needed to buy ballet shoes for class. She went to the mall and tried on several shoes. None of them fit because they were too small. She went back home and ordered some off amazon with 24 hour shipping.
Abraham went to the thrift store. He was searching for a leather coat. He found out for a good price but abraham is kind of cheap. He tried to haggle with the worker. The worker wasn't having it and kicked him out.
Tom moved into a new apartment. It was right by the road. The cars driving by kept him up at night. Tom decided to buy some ear plugs. They really helped him sleep at night.
Tim's apartment was a bit dark. His windows were really dirty. A lot of light didn't get through. Tim decided to wash them. His apartment became much brighter.
Jeb was always late for work. He always hit the snooze button when his alarm rang. His boss was going to fire him. Jeb decided to put a cactus on his alarm clock. The painful wake up made it so that he was never late again.
Tim felt like he was missing something. He had a good job and a good life. He decided to take a trip to go shopping. In the window he saw the most adorable puppy. Tim couldn't resist and decided to buy a best friend.
Tim and John were good friends. They desired to play a game together. Tim mentioned he had dice in his pocket. John suggested they play dice. They played dice.
Ted wanted to visit some ancient ruins. He researched this online. He decided on Angkor Wat. He visited the ruins. He had a great time.
My sister in law married an alcoholic. One day she could not take his actions, and left. She took her two kids and stayed in a hotel. She eventually ran out of money and came back. He died of a heart attack ten years later.
Allie applied for a job at a bank. She was really nervous. She prepared but was not sure it was enough. Finally she got the call back. The interview went well and they hired her.
Gina had nothing left to read. She had been at her grandma's house for two weeks. In that time she'd read all the books she brought with her. She decided to ask her mom to take her to a bookstore. There were none nearby so she wouldn't take her.
I saw an Indian movie this morning. A young child gave a Ladoo, a sweet, to an old woman. The woman then died. After watching the movie, I went to an Indian store. I bought a Ladoo and ate it.
I was driving down to work the other day and witnessed a tragedy. On the right side of the highway were two destroyed vehicles. Traffic slowed, and it appeared the two were very injured. As I passed, I vowed to be much safer on the road. As I pulled into the parking lot, I started my day with a new demeanor.
Enrique was invited to a party. It was a potluck party, so he was expected to bring something. Enrique asked his mother for her cheesecake recipe. Enrique made his mother's famous cheesecake. Everyone at the party loved it.
Ron's father told him not to start smoking. Ron smoked behind his father's back anyways. His father caught him. He made him eat the whole pack. Ron never smoked again.
I was too poor to hire a lawyer for my defense. I became my own lawyer and argued for my innocence. The jury seemed pleased with me arguments and facts. To sweeten the pot I bribed the judge. The judge did not respect my bribe and held me in contempt.
Dan went spelunking into a cave with some friends. The cave lead into a series of tunnels, and some were very large. One of the caves produced a very funny and deep echo. The group sent a few minutes playing with this before leaving. Upon getting out of the cave, Dan told everyone he had a great time.
Myron always carried a gun when he went out at night. He felt that he was invulnerable when he had his gun. One night, he got into an argument with a gang of hoodlums. As the gang physically rushed at him, Myron yanked out his gun. They all laughed when Myron clumsily shot himself in the foot.
Lenard was never able to get anywhere on time. He was late for work. He was also late for school. One day a girl asked him out on a date. He was still late.
Joe and his sister were having friends over for hamburgers. But they didn't have patties or hamburger breads. So Joe drove to the store to get the stuff for hamburgers. He found the best patties and the best hamburger breads. He took them home and began to cook hamburgers.
Carson put on his favorite white dress shirt. He saw some red spots on the pocket. Carson looked in the mirror and saw blood pouring from his nose. He grabbed for some kleenex. Carson quickly started soaking the shirt before the blood could set.
Ray's mom was hosting the family reunion this year. He made a salad and drove to his parent's house. As he pulled up, he saw a lot of cars out front. Almost his entire family was there to greet him. He enjoyed seeing everyone again.
Marigold is a teen pop sensation. Today she shot a video for her latest single. On set, she got in a huge argument with her costume designer. She did not want to wear a bikini on film. The director intervene and she was allowed to wear more clothing.
Nate and Zach argued all night over who was the fastest runner. They agreed to a foot race as soon as the sun came up. Both were so excited they didn't sleep. The next morning they raced each other. The race ended in a tie.
I was picking up my crush from a mutual friend's house with my mom. When he got in, she said I could do much better in French. Of all the things we've talked about, she forgets he speaks French. The ride home was the most awkward thing I've ever done. I'm pretty sure the guy hates me now, too.
Burton Gurston one day found himself homeless. With no one to turn to, he took to the life of a vagrant. He'd sleep in abandoned buildings, shower at truckstops. When one day he was approached by a clown. From that day forward, Gurbs Gravy was the best street performer.
Susie wanted to open up a business. But she had to apply for a loan first. She was rather nervous about it. She did not know if they would accept it. But thankfully they took her application.
Lucy and her grandma were at church on a Sunday. Lucy was bored and ready to go home. A girl from Sunday school asked if she wanted to come over. Lucy's grandma gave her permission to go with. Lucy decided she would go home to change, then visit the new friend.
Joe inherited his grandfather old guitar. He taught himself to play it. Joe would play the guitar on street corners. He made lots of money playing the guitar. Joe now plays the guitar in a rock band.
Tisha was mad at Colette from a previous fight. Tisha had a birthday coming up and was planning a party. On Tisha's birthday, she missed Collette but wanted to have fun. Surprisingly, Collette showed up with a gift of new makeup for her. Tisha was so surprised, that she quickly forgave Collette.
Tom sent a check to pay his rent. The rental company never received it. Tom took another one in person. He called up his bank to cancel the old check. They charged him a fee to do so.
Greg was driving his dump truck down a windy road. He took one corner too fast. The truck flew off the road. The truck hit a tree very hard. Greg got a broken arm from the crash.
My sister-in-law has trouble sleeping through the night. She has apnea but refuses to wear a mask. She thus gets tired easily. Last week she fell asleep with a cup of soda in her hand. She spilled the soda onto her carpet.
Tom was hungry early. He wanted to get breakfast. Unfortunately nobody could eat in time. He settled for a quick brunch with a friend. It was still mildly enjoyable.
Tito and Marge went on a trip to find valuable rocks. They hiked up a mountain to get to the rare mineral deposit. They filled their bags with the rocks. Their bags were so full that they couldn't make it down the mountain. After emptying their bags almost all the way, they made it home.
We put corn cobs on the porch for the squirrels. The squirrels dropped kernels on the floor. Our neighbors' chickens came up onto our porch. They ate the leftover corn kernels. We ended up feeding the chickens more than the squirrels.
Jim felt strongly about a social justice issue. He made signs and went with some friends to the local courthouse. They stood on the steps of the courthouse all day, sometimes chanting. The police eventually arrived, arresting Jim and his friends. Jim spent that night in jail, feeling satisfied with what he had done.
I lost my pink razr phone during a shopping trip. I took my friend's Trail Blazer to the mall one day. I walked inside and went shopping, forgetting to lock the doors. When I returned to the car, my phone was missing. I lost all of my pictures and important information, and my phone.
Bobby and Jim were hitting baseballs in Bobby's yard. Bobby hit one so hard it sailed over their fence. It went right through their neighbor's window. Bobby went over to his neighbors to tell them he was sorry. He did their yard work the next month to pay for the damage.
As a software developer, I took over someone else's project. At first I was ok with it. However, when I saw the code I was furious. It was very sloppy code and very hard to read. Eventually I was able to make it neater, but it was a challenge!
Cathy had been waiting four years for her graduation. Cathy had worked very hard to attain her Bachelor's Degree. Cathy had invited numerous family and friends to her graduation. Cathy could not wait to walk across the stage to get her degree. Cathy was very proud of her accomplishment.
Last year I went to the local fair. It was a hundred degrees. I felt like I was going to pass out. I ran to the nearest trashcan. I couldn't help getting sick.
Pat and Bob drove out to the municipal complex. The parade started just as they pulled up. Bob hurried Pat along until they found a good spot. Pat set up the lawn chairs and they sat. The parade continued past the couple seated along the pathway.
My friends bought me a gift. I used a knife to open the case. I cut myself! I had to go to the hospital for medical aid. I learned to be more careful with knives.
Tim had a problem. The planes that took off near his house scared him. The sound was very loud. His mother took him to see what the planes looked like. He was so amazed at the sight that he was no longer scared.
Tina went on an archery trip. She had never tried it before. So she took a whack at it. All of the sudden she hit the target. She was rewarded with a ribbon.
Jade walked for hours alone through the trails. She had not seen another hiker for hours. As she passed through a clearing, suddenly there was light. The sun reflected off a deep blue pool of water. Jade had found place to cool off from the hot sun.
As a child, Chris was always bullied by his older brother, Tom. Chris vowed to someday reverse the roles in their relationship. After hitting puberty, Chris grew substantially. Eventually, he was much taller and stronger than Tom. With the odds no longer in his favor, Tom called a truce.
Heather was celebrating her first Mother's day. Her husband had made her dinner and had some gifts for her. The last gift was a big book. Inside, Heather saw tons of photos of her and their kids. She loved it, and thanked him.
I always hoped for the opportunity to win a game for my team. You don't always get to make the most of situations. But when the bases were loaded I made sure to make the most of it. I hit a triple to right that cleared the bases and put us in the lead. It was a huge win for us and a huge moment for myself.
I went to a park once. It was night time. I saw two deer with my headlights. They were there for only an instant. They ran off before I could get a good look.
Marsha went over to her friend's house for a sleepover. They watched movies, ate pizza, and had a lot of fun. Marsha had trouble sleeping because of the clown in her room. She told her friend in the morning, who said there was no clown. Marsha is now seeing a therapist.
Anna crashed into someone at a red light. It was her first accident and she was terrified. But no one was injured and the car's' bumpers were barely damaged. The other driver was very kind as they exchanged information. Anna calmed down very quickly.
A man went to the bank to make a deposit. This savings total was 486 dollars and 53 cents. He wanted to make his deposit an even 500 dollars. He took out his calculator to see how much extra to add. The man deposited 13 dollars and 47 cents.
Amy worked at an apple orchard as an apple picker. Every day she kept a dozen of the best looking for herself. She hid them in her dress and walked home with them. One day her boss caught her in the act. He told her it was alright to keep a few for herself.
Dan wanted to go to the beach. This would be Dan's first day off work in weeks. Dan packed a cooler and a towel. Dan headed off to the beach in his Jeep. Dan arrived at the beach and realized he had no swim trunks.
There was a snow storm last night. I peeked out my front door and saw the steps were covered in ice. I put on my coat and hat and scarf before going outside. I sprinkled salt over the steps and on the sidewalk. I won't fall when I walk to the bus stop to go to school.
Jen was so excited about her trip this afternoon. Her dad was picking her up from school to go to the airport. When she got dismissed, she could not find her tablet. She looked everywhere. Luckily she had stashed it another part of her bookbag.
Jake was always late for work. He had been warned about it several times. This morning his alarm didn't go off. Jake knew he was going to get fired. He decided to not show up to work at all.
Madyx had never been sick at her stomach. This time she was sick enough to throw up. She vomited all over our bed. The smell was horrendous. Now we pay extra attention to her when she says her stomach hurts.
Lester wants to try new foods. He decides to eat some tofu. At first he doesn't like it. Eventually he starts to like tofu. Lester is happy he is eating new foods.
Kyle had always had vision problems. One day while playing with his friends. He got hit in the head by a basketball. He fell to the ground. When he got up he could no longer see.
Anna won a fish at the carnival. She took it home to her other fish. She dropped it in the tank and watched it swim around. She smiled as it appeared to be happy and healthy. Anna was glad she could give the fish a good home.
Johnny and his family took a trip to Disney World. The family saw many attractions such as the Magic Kingdom. They also rode on the various roller coasters at the theme park. The family also took many photos of the different attractions. Afterwards, the family went back home to all of their loves ones.
Blair was trying to find an old email from her mother. She noticed that her inbox was overflowing with spam and ads. She decided that it was time to clear everything out. It took her almost an hour, but she deleted everything. Finally, her inbox seemed clear and clean.
Bonnie hated vegetables. Peas were her least favorite. She had a pile of them on her plate. She pushed them around with her fork. When her mom wasn't looking, Bonnie threw them on the floor.
Susie found out about the Starbucks secret menu. She was interested in trying it out. So Susie decided she was going to give it a try. She ordered a cotton candy flavor. It turned out great and she ordered it next time.
Jim was on facebook. He suddenly found a beautiful girl. He added her on facebook. She rejected his friend request. he was unhappy.
Tony couldn't imagine life without his cellphone. He could spend an entire day watching his news feed and emails. One afternoon he forgot his cellphone was in his top shirt pocket. Bending over to pick up his pants, his cellphone fell in the toilet. His day was ruined and he couldn't afford a new cell phone.
Today I found a little green worm. It turned out the worm was a caterpillar. The caterpillar was making a chrysalis. The next day it made it's way out of the chrysalis. The caterpillar was a butterfly now.
Sally was looking for a new car. She wasn't very rich. She decided to try a local dealer. The dealer worked with Sally. Sally bought a new car.
Julie went to her home economics class. They were sewing clothes. Julie decided to make pajamas. When she was done, her class loved her work. Julie was happy.
Ana was sewing a shirt one day. Suddenly her hand slipped. The needle pricked her finger! A drop of blood began to ooze out. Ana hurried to bandage it before it could stain the shirt.
Carl needs a new car. He heads to his dealership to view all of the cars. After test driving a few cars he picks his new car. He gets the financing offer he wanted. Carl drives home with his new car.
Tom thought he was stronger than everyone around. His friends set up a friendly arm wrestling contest. They invited a ringer to join the competition. Tom beat everyone except that one guy. It helped bring him down a peg or two.
Raul hadn't slept in three days. Every time he'd fall asleep he'd wake up at 3am every night. He was having terrible dreams. So he figured he would just stay awake to avoid the dreams. That is when his eyes opened and shot to the clock to see 3 am.
Jessie and Mark were in a beach house on vacation. They felt bored, so they walked to a local bar on the beach. While they were drinking, men in masks showed up with guns. The tourists were held hostage as they were all robbed. After the money was taken, the robbers ran off and the couple left.
Jill was at the mall with her mom. They had put a merry go round in at the food court. Jill really wanted to ride it. Her mother gave her a dollar so she could get on it. She picked a pink horse to ride.
Bob was making himself a bowl of cereal. But he accidentally put too much cereal in his bowl. He started to pour some back into the cereal box. But then he add too little. When Bob finally started to eat, he had to leave for work.
Courtney thought her younger sister Molly needed a boyfriend. Courtney talked Molly into going out with a guy from work. The guy came over one night and took Molly for a drive. Molly was bored by the guy because he never shut up. That was the last time Courtney set Molly up.
Tom didn't have any experiment to show for the science fair at school. He went to his father to ask for some help. As his father was a chemist he fashioned something complicated. Tom went to school and fascinated everyone with his invention. But he didn't understand any of it himself.
Maria was so excited for her road trip to New York. She packed a bag for her three night stay in a luxury hotel. She arrived Friday night, and settled into the hotel. Maria spent the weekend seeing the sights and trying new foods. She had a wonderful time on her trip to New York.
Olivia's mother had put her in dance class. Olivia had cried for every class. She told her mother she didn't want to take class. Olivia's mother took her out of the class. Her mother was refunded for the classes she didn't take.
Jorie decided to dye her dark hair light red. She put on gloves and lathered her hair in dye. When she rinsed the dye out of her hair, her hair looked green! It wasn't even a pleasant shade of green. Jorie had to go to the hairdresser to get her hair fixed.
We went to visit family on the 4th of July. We had a wonderful picnic with tasty food. Driving home, we saw very black clouds in a straight line in the sky. It was scary driving into bad weather. That day there was a tornado near our home.
Me and Conrad had been together for a month. We had got along well, but soon faced adversity. We had our first fight and it was brutal. I cried, we both yelled and stated our cases. We soon got over it and found better ways to discuss issues.
Ben had a few seconds to score the basket. A seven foot man was guarding him. As a result, Ben ran as quickly as he can. He attempted to perform a lay-up. The opponent blocked his shot.
Zane tried to contact his dentist to change his appointment. He stayed on the line for fifteen minutes before the line cut on him. Angry, he redialed. But the message went on again. In the end, he had to drive to the dentist to cancel his appointment.
Kate wanted to buy a new jacket. At the store she saw one she liked. But it was more than she wanted to spend. If she overspent she would need to sacrifice other things. She decided she would save up and return to buy the jacket.
Last night was my violin concert. I was nervous to get onstage. I looked at my violin. It had all these scratches. I hoped no one would notice.
Conner decided to renovate his home. So he began removing all of the pictures from the walls. He quickly discovered there were a lot of holes to be filled. Connor grabs his spackle to fill the holes. The holes are now all patched up.
Alex found a bird's nest in his front yard one day. There were three robin eggs inside the nest. Alex checked up on the birds every day while getting the mail. After a few months, all three eggs hatched! Alex spent time feeding the birds bread crumbs until they grew up.
Gabby was from a poor neighborhood. She wanted to be wealthy. After a lot of work, Gabby made herself pretty. She went out and found a rich man. Now she is married to a wealthy husband.
Cindy was afraid of roller coasters. But her friends encouraged her to go on one. And she reluctantly rode it. Afterwards, Cindy felt in her legs and neck. But her friends told her that the pain was nothing.
Natalie had a French quiz the next day. She wasn't too good in French. But she stayed up late studying. She even studied on the bus in the morning! Natalie aced her quiz thanks to her studying.
I was eating with a male friend at a reasonably nice restaurant. There was a man and a woman on the other side of the table. All of a sudden, a woman came right through them. She hits the man's head with her bag. After that, she walks away with tears in her eyes.
When I was born I had jaundice so the hospital kept me 5 days. My mom was really worried and said that I looked really yellow. She was ecstatic when the hospital finally said I was healthy. She tells me this story every time I get sick to make me feel better. This story made me into the man I am today, fearful of disease.
Blaine missed a lot of school. His mom was worried about getting in trouble. She worked hard to make his attendance better. Slowly things improved. Now he has good grades because he is at school more often.
Scott had a bull on his ranch named Hobbes. Hobbes was a stubborn bull. It would buck and charge at anyone who came near it. Scott wouldn't give up on Hobbes and trained him everyday. After six months, Hobbes was one of Scott's most loyal animals.
Josh wants to start a new business. He has been sketching ideas on how to start one. He decided to do an online business that sells stickers. He bought a hostname and somehow, it has been getting popular. He is very happy about the outcome.
I hadn't left the house in weeks. Then last Thursday I needed toilet paper immediately. I went to the store but all the self checkouts were turned off. I tried to buy it from a cashier. When I got close I had a panic attack and passed out.
Gina couldn't sleep due to a loud noise. She went outside to find out what the sound was. A church across the street was being demolished. Gina and her family gathered in the front yard. They watched as a wrecking ball slammed into the church.
Kim loved the write stories. She was embarrassed for people to read them. She wrote a story for her friend. Her friend loved it. Kim was proud.
Sandra was cleaning her house. She noticed her toddler had gotten into the bathroom. When she checked on him, she saw that he had emptied a pack of wipes. The wipes were all over the bathroom, most of them wasted. Sandra cleaned it all up and swore to keep the wipes up.
Tyson went to online school for a college degree. He was able to work a full time job while attending school. His friends were all tied up at class and had no free time. Tyson could log onto his classes whenever he wanted. Tyson felt good about the way to went about getting his degree.
Ted and Mary were recently married. Mary never did get along with Ted's parents. When they attended the mandatory dinner, Mary was silent. Ted's mother was concerned and tried to talk to Mary. Mary pretended she was ill and they went home early.
Sandra's son got really excited when he saw fireflies in a movie. He didn't believe that there are insects that really light up. She explained that they are more common out in the country. They decided to take a little drive to find some. His eyes grew wide at the first one he spotted.
We had bamboo wallpaper on our wall. One day we saw a mouse under our bed. We chased it out. It climbed up the wallpaper to a crack in the ceiling. We sealed the crack.
Jim was running after the ball that Brad had. However, brad kicked some dirt into his face. Jim took some time to wipe the sand out of his eyes. When he can see clearly again, he attacked Brad. They ended up rolling on the ground.
Dan went to the Louvre in Paris. He was hoping to see the Mona Lisa. The line was so long it took three hours to get in. Dan found the Mona Lisa. Dan was disappointed by the small size of the Mona Lisa.
Dennis had a rash. His doctor gave him a special cream. The rash was gone very quickly. Dennish applied it five more times. Soon he was cured!
Joe woke up and decided to take his family to the beach. It was a bad idea, he just didn't know it yet. The beach was a 4 hour drive. They didn't leave until 1 PM. His family didn't go in the water, but they go to see the sunset.
Tom had always wanted to go to Hawaii. He got to go for his honeymoon. Tom planned all sorts of adventures. They spent a lot of time exploring nature. Tom loved every second of it.
Kevin and Kate had their wedding last weekend. The two decided to elope on an island. The ceremony was just between them. It was special. At the end of the trip, Kate was pregnant.
Gertie is a 90 year woman in the building. She is very talkative. Today Gertie went up and kissed Joe, a 99 year old resident. Then she took a quick walk. I found Gertie to be quite amusing.
The family wanted to go sailing. They loaded up their boat and hit the road. One they got to the lake, they immediately set sail. They loved spending their time out on the water. The lake was calm and blue.
Martin loved Halloween. He bought a fake skeleton to put on his porch swing. The skeleton looked pretty creepy. The Trick or Treaters all pointed and laughed. It was a great decoration!
Noel was new at school. He was small, so bullies targeted him right away. After class one day, a bully cornered him and demanded his money. But Noel refused and stood his ground. Finally the bully gave up and went to find an easier target.
Jordan had been looking everywhere for a specific cord. She found a mass of them and could tell hers was in it. She sat down and began untangling everything. Finally she got the cord free. With it she was able to finish her projects.
Jamie's husband left her to go to serve the army. She thinks about him everyday. She cannot go without her husband much longer. She decides to buy a ticket to the country he is in. While at the airport her husband shows up and hugs her.
Brian bought a new game that he was very interested in It was called Ark Evolved Survival He head seen it available on the Xbox Store He downloaded it and tried it out He played it for a little while, and became a great fan
I am supposed to take food to a party tomorrow. I had bought all the ingredients for it last week. I spent all day yesterday cooking the food. Unfortunately, I burnt the food. I won't be able to get new ingredients in time for tomorrow's party.
Dan recently heard his mother on a phone call from school. Dan was concerned, because he felt he may be in trouble. Dan knew that he had missed a few assignments for English. As the phone call ended, Dan's suspicions were confirmed. Dan was immediately grounded for a month for failure to do his work.
Jon felt he was becoming weak and physically unattractive. He decided he would begin visiting the gym more often. Exercise was difficult to consistently maintain, but Jon persevered. Eventually he became one of the strongest gym members. Jon is proud of his accomplishments and is often congratulated.
Mark desperately needed a job. He spent every day dropping off job applications. One morning, he gave one to a sandwich shop. They looked at it and decided to offer him a job. He was so glad his work finally paid off.
Tyler was so nervous to start his first day of middle school. When the big day came he got on his bus and sat with a friend. He learned that his friend was nervous too, that made him feel better. Tyler ended up having a wonderful first day of school after all. He went home and told his mom he had been nervous for nothing!
Claire is going to be 7 years old tomorrow. I stayed up very late to bake 100 cakepops. Then I realized there were all raw in the middle. I had to wake up early to buy a cake before the party. I will never make cake pops again!
Tom had a girlfriend who really loved ice skating. Tom hated skating because he had no sense of balance. Tom's girlfriend begged him to go skating with her. Tom relented, against his better judgement. Tom fell a dozen times that night, to the enjoyment of his girlfriend.
The man was working on his car. He was set up in his garage. He worked for hours and finally fixed the problem. He cleaned up his garage and went inside. He loved having a place to work on these things at home.
Lucy was on her Facebook page one day. Suddenly she received a message from her grandma. Lucy was stunned since she didn't know her grandma was on Facebook. Lucy begged her grandma to close her Facebook account. Her grandma liked Facebook and decided to keep her account open.
It was mother's day! Samantha wanted to do something special for her mom. Samantha woke up early and quietly made her way into the kitchen. She prepared waffles and pancakes. Samantha's mom was elated to eat breakfast in bed.
Lonnie was driving down the road on his Harley. He was going very fast. He was distracted by something in the distance. Lonnie nearly crashed into a metal sign. It only clipped his ear off as he was driving so fast.
Holly loved to cook. She had an apron that she kept in her pantry. She would put it over her clothes when she was cooking. Wearing the apron made her feel like a great chef. It also kept her clothes clean and tidy.
Ray always hated going to the dentist. It was just not something he ever looked forward to. He brushed but didn't floss as much as he should. When he went for his checkup, they mentioned he had three cavities. He was bummed, but he thought he should improve his brushing habits.
Susan went to the bank to get change for the laundry. The bank teller gave her a roll of quarters. Susan found that five of the quarters were Canadian. She tried to use the Canadian quarters at the laundry. The quarters got stuck and broke the machine.
John saw a special on television about stars and exoplanets. John was stunned by the beauty of the galaxy. John went online and ordered a powerful amateur's telescope. John began stargazing every night. Now John is enrolled in astronomy classes at his local college!
Linda had always loved getting the newspaper. But she had to cancel her subscription because of late deliveries. When she was promised on time delivery, she hesitantly resubscribed. On the first day she expected trouble, but the paper was early. She started to hope this subscription might actually work out!
Fernando is tired of the simple colors his apartment is painted. He decides to paint his bedroom a new color. The paint store has a sale on a beautiful gray color. Fernando takes a day off work to paint his bedroom. He is very happy how his bedroom looks with gray walls.
Tasha had a big basketball game coming up. She practiced extra hard to prepare. Her coach let her stay an hour after practice to work on her shots. The night of the game, she played harder than everyone. Tasha's team won the game by 12 points.
Someone came up with a clever idea. They'd crowd source the typing of sentences. They would work hard to build their collection and dataset. Then, they would send five sentences, no more, no less. To busy executives with no idea why they'd been chosen as subjects.
It was night time as Tim walked to his car in the parking lot. He was halfway through putting things away when he heard it. A loud scream echoed through the parking lot. Tim ran to the source of the noise to check up on it. He found a flustered girl who seemed embarrassed.
I wanted to go to the cinema. I decided to sneak some candy in my purse. Halfway through the movie, a cinema worker noticed the candy. He told me I had to throw it away. I gave him the middle finger so he kicked me out of the cinema.
Mike was doing laundry in his apartment building. He put his clothes in the dryer. He came back to the laundry room a few minutes before it finished. When taking out his clothes he noticed a wet shirt in his load. A neighbor apologized for trying to dry one shirt in Mike's load.
Tom wanted the very best of things in life. Tom knew this required excellence. He began studying successful people. He began holding himself to the highest standards. Tim became excellent at many areas of his life.
Tim was walking in his neighborhood. He noticed a stray dog. Tim tried to get near it but the dog growled. Tim slowly walked away and called animal control. They were able to pick it up within a few hours.
Martha was on a plane home. She did not feel very well. She felt like she was going to throw up. The turbulence lasted one hour. Thankfully she drank tea and felt better.
Adam was not feeling well. He had a horrible headache for many days in a row. His doctor prescribed a migraine medication. Adam felt better very soon. He was thrilled to finally have some relief.
Sue wanted a new phone. She did not have enough money. She decided to take on an extra job. She finally saved up enough. Sue was able to upgrade her phone.
Kelly woke up with a scratchy throat, headache and cough. She felt dizzy as she tried to get out of bed to get dressed for work. She checked her temperature and found out she had a fever of 101. She called in to her manager who told Kelly to stay home and rest. Kelly then spent the whole day sleeping and drinking gatorade.
Lisa had never eaten a lemon before. She loved oranges though. She thought she saw a yellow orange one day. She sliced it and bit right in. Her face puckered at how sour it was.
Jacob left the store with an unpaid item accidentally. He started questioning if he should bring it back. Jacob does not have a lot of money. He decided to be honest. He went back and paid.
Barbara always heard her boyfriend talk about BLT sandwiches. She had never had one but knew he loved it. She tried to surprise him with one for dinner. She just couldn't remember what the T stood for. He ended up eating a Bacon Lettuce Tuna sandwich for dinner.
My girlfriend called me in the morning to break up with me. I asked her why and she said that I was cheating. Afterwards, my friend called me to ask why I cheated. I was confused and asked who said that. My friend said that Jimmy found out first.
Rachel got herself ready and went to work. On the bus, everyone kept staring at her. When she walked into work, there were snickers. Rachel went to the bathroom to find out what was so funny. Rachel realized she had a large green gob of something in her hair.
Ray grabbed a pair of pants to wear for the day. He noticed there was a big red stain on them. Upon further investigation, he saw more of his clothes were stained. Ray went to his dryer for more answers. Inside was two broken red pens.
A man wanted to put in a skylight in his house. He took out a saw and began to cut a hole in his roof. The saw gave him a hard time so he took a break. The man laid down on the roof to unwind a bit. In doing so he carelessly dropped the saw from the roof.
Larry was a paid assassin. He had a contract to whack people for the Jersey Mafia. His most recent "subject" was a bar owner who owed money. Larry stalked his subject one night after the bar closed. With silencer on pistol, Larry shot the man two times in the head.
Gary was an alcoholic and knew he needed help. He found help through his doctor. After gary got the help he needed he still drank Finally Gary was able to completely stop drinking. Gary now runs his own support group for alcoholics.
Tina wants to go to her prom tonight. She takes her pink dress out of the closet and sees a big tear. She panics so much, she starts crying. Her mom comes to comfort her and repairs the tear. Tina feels foolish and goes to the prom with a nice dress.
Mike was writing a report about guitars. And he found that Wikipedia had the most information about them. So he used it as his main source. But after Mike's report was graded, he got an F. His teacher wrote that Wikipedia is a bad source.
Tom had a day off. It was warm and nice out. He invited a bunch of people to the lake. Everyone turned him down. Tom went by himself and had fun.
Susan's son was getting married. Much of her family was from out of state. Susan made hotel reservations for her family. Her family came down for the wedding. Susan's family stayed in the hotel.
Dan tried to avoid Jane for a week since she was aggravated at him. He decided to look for a gift to relieve some tension between them. Around night time, Jane saw Dan in front of her house. He told her to look outside. She noticed a car wrapped with a large bow tie.
Sara's favorite band was playing in town. She didn't plan on going but last minute she was invited. She asked her parents and they bought her a ticket. Once she was there, she stood alone and watched the show. She stayed until the end and really enjoyed it.
Young despised vegetables. He especially hated cauliflower. One day, he decided he would taste it. He rushed to the store and bought a little. After tasting it, he decided that it wasn't bad.
I went to the library today. I had a ten page paper to write. I had trouble formatting my paper. I called the universities technical support. They were not very helpful.
I was traveling in China. My friends told me to try tofu. It looked disgusting so I refused. One day, I accidentally ordered a dish with tofu inside it. I ate it and it was actually tasty!
Steven found a 35 mm camera at a garage sale and decided to buy it. He had to go to the supermarket for film because he didn't have any. Steve had forgot how fun it was to take pictures with film. He took photos of everyone around him. He developed the prints and gave them to his friends.
Gameboy is a big orange cat. Sparky loved Gameboy very much. One night Gameboy went outside and disappeared. Sparky was very upset to lose his friend. Sparky's dad took him to the animal shelter and there was Gameboy.
Joy was driving home after a long day of work. A small truck bumped her from behind. Joy stopped and walked up to the driver. The driver agreed that it would be best to call the cops. Once Joy called the cops, the driver drove off.
After moving out on his own, Todd felt lonely. Without a family or roommates, he had no one to talk to. Todd headed to the humane society. He found an adorable chocolate lab that needed a home. Todd ended his day with a new best friend!
The cat walked into the hall. It's ball was in the hall. The cat swatted the ball down the hall. The cat kept chasing the ball. The cat never got bored of the ball.
My wife doesn't listen to classical music. I love it but don't play it in her presence. I played it all day when she was working. Now she has retired, but I play it on my Kindle with earphones. It is a good compromise, I feel.
Kim awoke to find the ground covered with snow. She ran outside with her big brother. He laid in the snow and kicked his legs. When he stood up there was a snow angel in the snow. They stayed in the yard making angels the whole day.
Sasha wanted to use her cell phone. She couldn't find it anywhere. She searched her entire house up and down looking for it. Still, she couldn't find it. It wasn't until later that she randomly found it in her sheets.
Halloween was rolling around. Little Chesney's parents were taking her to get a costume. They asked if she wanted to be princess this year. She boldly said no. Chesney wanted to be a warrior princess.
Kim wanted to surprise her boyfriend by cooking dinner. She found a recipe for dumplings. She had never made them before. She followed the instructions. Everything turned out great.
We climbed a huge pine tree. We attached a rope with a tire to the tree to swing on. The tree was on top of a sixty-foot ravine. There was a creek in the bottom of the ravine. The rope swing and I fell sixty-feet into the creek.
I have been applying to several jobs. And I finally got an email asking me to come in for an interview. But the email did not list the location or time. I replied back asking for the information. But I was told the email was sent by mistake.
Alice had a cat who was not allowed outside. Alice's cat slipped out the door and vanished. Alice looked everywhere for her cat. When she returned home, she found her cat waiting for her by the door. Alice let the cat in and resolved to be more careful.
Chad went to the bathroom to weigh himself. The scale said he was 20 pounds overweight. That moment Chad told himself he will commit to a diet. He stopped eating junk food and began to exercise. The next time he weighed in he had lost 5 pounds.
Milton has just been dumped by his woman. She thought he was too much of a loser. Milton thought he was no good anymore. He decided he needed a fix. He drank Moonshine until he passed out.
I waited for the afternoon school bus to take me home. When the bus arrived at my stop, outside was raining. Knowing this, the bus driver still wanted me to get out. After walking out, I became soaked from the rain. I decided to wait in a store for the rain to clear up.
Bill was to be the best man at his friend's wedding. He had woken up late that day and fumbled to get his clothes on. He had the rings and headed to the bus stop. In a hurry he dropped the rings and they started rolling downhill. Running to catch up, he saw Bill's fiance leaving a stranger's house.
Nikkia was from the Phillipines and needed a way to get to the US. She lured a man online to agree to a fianc���� visa. She had selfish intentions, but upon arrival, started feeling more. She actually fell in love with the man. They soon married and had a truly loving relationship.
John loved reading the newspaper every day. Every morning he went out to his doorstep to get the newspaper. One morning the newspaper was nowhere to be found. He looked around and noticed a cat holding something in its mouth. The cat noticed John and dropped the newspaper in a puddle.
Chloe and Larry met one night at a party. They really hit it off and started dating immediately. After 3 months they thought it was true love and got married. As they began to learn more about each other they started to fight. They realized they got married too fast and decided to get a divorce.
Michael has always liked shooting guns. He asked his friends for a cool way to shoot stuff. They suggest he go hunting with them. Michael agrees to go hunting with them. Michael has a great time and does a great job Hunting.
Carter was eating at a restaurant. There was too much salt in his meal. Carter complained to the manager. The manager gave Carter his meal for free. Carter never returned to the restaurant.
Carlos was news article writer. He had to write an article. He worked on it all day. But it never came out right. Finally he got the article done.
I was on a date last week. I had been crushing on the girl for months. In the middle of the movie we were watching I went in for a kiss. She actually kissed back! I was too excited to pay attention to the movie after that.
Angie lit up a cigarette. She saw a young homeless kid looking at her. The kid asked if he could bum a light. Angie gave him one reluctantly. The kid grabbed the pack instead and ran off.
Neil was traveling through Europe. He had taken a ferry from Spain to Morocco. Now it was time to return to Spain. Neil boarded the ferry back to the continent. He couldn't wait for the next leg of his trip!
We bought a new blow up pool for the kids. We have a small yard, so it's not too big. We got it all set up for them. They played for hours in it. It was a perfect size.
Steve was very upset because his dog was gone. A loose board in his backyard fence had allowed the dog to escape. Steve posted notices all over the neighborhood. His dad gave him $100 to use as a reward. Thankfully, a neighbor found the dog a day later.
John always woke up with a backache. One day he realized his bed was to blame. He ordered a fancy new king size bed online. When the bed arrived, he realized it would not fit through the door! John is now stuck with his old bed and a backache.
Joe was a lonely kid. He got caught up with the wrong crowd. Joe found himself selling illegal drugs on the streets. He was caught and arrested. While locked up Joe decided to turn his life around for good.
Julie was decorating for Christmas. She had just hung a wreath on the door. The wreath had some bells on it. Julie was adjusting the bells to make them prettier. Suddenly, one of the bells popped off.
Sue's family was having a watermelon seed spitting contest. Her toddler brother's seed landed on his shoe. Grandma launched her seed a mere foot away. Grandpa sent his flying a yard in front of him. It took all she had, but Sue won by propelling hers four feet ahead!
Rene wanted a new pair of shoes. She went to the store to get some. She found out she could get one free. But the shoe would have to fit. Luckily it fit.
Diana excited for her first day of school. She had carefully planned out a pretty outfit. The morning of she diligently prepared herself. Just as she left the house it began to rain and she got messed up. Luckily, she made so many friends at school it didn't matter.
Today My friends and I had a water balloon fight. I was throwing a balloon at my friend from a long distance. I overthrew the balloon and it hit a parked car. The balloon did not hurt the car. I was very happy that I was just throwing water balloons.
The rainy had ended and the crowds were walking down the street. Some of them were looking in store windows. Some were chatting on their phones. Most were headed home. None of them noticed the giant rainbow up above in the sky.
Jake's computer mouse stopped working. He drove to the mall in order to buy a new one. When he arrived, he noticed the mall was closed due to a holiday. Jake went home and bought a mouse online. The mouse arrived the next day with 1 day shipping.
The boys started a campfire outside of the house. Stanley tried to walk to his cabin. However, a small spark of fire got caught on his jacket. Eventually, the rest of the jacket started to burn. He took it off before the flames got to his skin.
Pia is a beginning gardener who decides to plant basil in August. In a few weeks, her basil plants are growing healthily. But one day, the temperature dropped dramatically. She wakes up to her basil plants frosted over. She learns that basil needs to be planted earlier in the year.
Suzy had a lot of split ends. She really needed a haircut. So she went to a local woman. Unfortunately all her hair got cut off. Suzy was very disappointed and vowed to never go back.
The snow had covered the road. The man put chains on his tires. Then he started to climb up the big hill. The chains dug into the snow. THey moved him along the road well.
Tom ate out at a new restaurant. The next day he was really sick. Tom went to his doctor's office. They informed him that it was food poisoning. Tom never at at that restaurant again.
Rose was driving on the thruway. Then she noticed that she was almost out of gas. The nearest exit was twenty miles away. She feared she would run out of gas, but she hoped not. Luckily, she made it to the gas station before running out of gas!
Janet was hungry for lunch. She had lots of coupons. She didn't know which place was the best offer. Eventually she finally decided. But by then her lunch hour was over.
Harold picked the trash up. He threw the trash into the neighbor's trash can on the curb. His neighbor saw Harold throw out the trash. He yelled at Harold from the porch. Harold waved back at his neighbor.
Lola was building a snow igloo in her yard. But she was having a tough time getting it together. Then her neighbor Buck stopped by! Buck knew how to build snow igloos. With his help, Lola built a big fancy igloo in the yard!
I was about to go to the beach. I decided to quickly shave my armpits before going. Alas, my electric shaver was broken. I was forced to go to the beach with my hairy armpits. A few men laughed at me and I ran home in tears.
Anna was on a ship in the ocean. She was watching the waves eagerly. She hoped to see a mermaid! She tried to scan the entire ocean. But after weeks, she had not seen any mermaids.
Scott always loved telling stories. He had a very active imagination. One day his teacher suggested that he write his stories down. Scott channelled his imaginative storytelling into a writing career. He is now a successful best-selling fiction novelist.
Charlotte was so excited for her sleepover. She backed all of her clothes and stuff animals. She figured out all their plans and what she wanted to do with them. Then when she got there she started to cry. She already became homesick and had to go back home.
Julie had a big test in school today. She forgot to study. During the test she got caught looking at another kids paper. Julie was punished and sent to the office. Julie tells the principle  she will never cheat again.
Peter had a big apple tree in his backyard. The tree produced lots and lots of apples! Peter did not want to waste them. He gathered them up and made a big vat of applesauce. Peter's homemade applesauce came out delicious!
Jenny decided to crochet a blanket. She went to the store and picked out some soft pink yarn. After finding a pattern online, she sat on the couch to watch TV. As she watched American Idol, she crocheted row after row. After several nights of TV watching, the blanket was finally done.
Will felt like having a nice steak for dinner. Will hopped online to look up menus at local restaurants. Will narrowed it down to two steakhouses nearby. Will chose to go with The Peddler Steakhouse. Will had a delicious steak dinner at The Peddler that night.
My cousins were over for dinner last night. We were down to the last dinner roll. Everyone wanted it. We decided to split it among everyone. We all got equal pieces and were equally disappointed.
Lou is a photographer starting a job with a local real estate firm. The job was for a large estate that would require several pictures. Lou had bought a new drone last week with a HD camera. He used his drone to fly all around the property to get good pictures. Lou was given a bonus based on how exceptional his work was.
The other day, I had to print something. I didn't have any ink left in my printer. I moved my files to a drive. I went to the library. I printed my files off my drive at the library.
Karen was always overweight. One day she went to see the doctor. The doctor gave her advice on how to lose weight. Karen worked very hard to follow the doctor's advice. Karen became much healthier and happier.
Ivory wanted to make scrambled eggs for breakfast. She set them up in the pan to cook. Then she went outside to have a cigarette. When she returned, she saw that the eggs had burned badly! Ivory scraped them into the trash and made pancakes instead.
Jack got his wisdom teeth removed. He was miserable. His face was puffy. He spends the day eating ice cream. The ice cream was the one good thing about it.
The artist picked up the microphone. His set was about to begin and he mentally prepared. Finally, it was time to enter the stage and he did. The curtains rose revealing an active and loud audience. The artist began his set amidst excited cheers.
Kerry is a struggling college student. Her car is breaking down all the time. She hears about a contest to win a new car on the radio. Kerry enters the sweepstakes. 2 months later Kerry is notified she has won the a brand new car.
Jacob was excited for his first soccer game. He was nervous because he wanted to win. The game started with Jacob as the goalie. The opponents shot the ball several times. Jacob saved all of the goals and won the soccer game!
Baylor had been having nightmares. He hadn't been sleeping much. Baylor's parents decided to bring him to the doctor. The doctor gave him a mild sleep aid. Baylor was able to sleep again.
Gale's cat was very nervous in a carrier at the vet. The cat meowed and meowed and wasn't happy at all. The vet examined the cat and gave it shots. The cat yelped and got back in the carrier. Gale tried to comfort the cat, paid for services, and went home.
Nina's car broke down one morning. She was unsure of how to get to work. She went into her garage, hoping to find something to help. There she discovered her old, unused bicycle. She decided to ride the bike to work instead.
A computer programmer was having a hard time with his program. He did not know how to approach a bug. He asked his boss for help but he did little for him. He then asked a bunch of his coworkers but he did not know them. To his surprise, they were very nice and helped him out.
Jose had been pitching all of his life. Suddenly Jose couldn't pitch a strike. Jose asked his pitching coach for help. Jose's coach spent a lot of time helping him. Jose started throwing perfect strikes again!
Nicolas loved to bath every single day. One day he realized that his shower was broken. He quickly called a repairman. The repair man was able to fix the issue in less than an hour. Then, Nicolas was able to take his daily bath.
Howard didn't think anything could stop his career as a teacher. But he rubbed the back of a teenage student and she complained. Howard said he didn't mean to rub her the wrong way. Howard was suspended and the complaint was investigated. Howard was fired for inappropriate contact with a student.
Larry is a drummer in a band. His drums were getting old and needed to be replaced. He found a set online for a good price. He ordered them and was very happy with them. His new drums bring him a lot of happiness.
Rich had always been very proud of his daughter Mellie. She was very intelligent and had always been pretty well behaved. So Rich was shocked the first time he caught her sneaking out. At first he despaired, worrying he might lose control of her behavior. But after a grounding and fatherly talk, Mellie got back on track.
Tom had a birthday. His mom bought him some shoes. Tom thought they were really ugly. He didn't tell his mom that. He pretended to really like them.
Bob had a cow on his farm. His cow was very fat and plump. He killed his cow and dried the meat. He kept some meat and sold the rest. He made a good amount of money but started to miss his cow.
Susan was trying to get a soda from the vending machine. She put in 2 quarters into the machine. She pressed the button that dispenses the soda. Her soda got stuck in the machine! She was able to get it out by kicking the vending machine.
The family had just moved to a new house. The mom was ordering curtains for every room. When they arrived, she hung them all carefully. The house looked more like a home with the curtains up. Next, she would move on to rugs!
Lulu was very overwhelmed this last week. Her housekeeper Rosie had been on vacation. Therefore lulu had to do all the housework herself. It was a total pain. Thankfully Rosie came back soon so Lulu got a break.
I was using the bench press in the gym. It was making my shoulder hurt. A man at the gym told me bench press is bad for your shoulders. I decided to do military press instead. My shoulders stopped hurting!
Jamie had a cut on his finger. He'd used some sharp scissors carelessly. He put a bandaid on the cut and continued to work. He finished his art project and returned the scissors to the drawer. He was going to be more careful next time.
Linda took her dog outside. They were going to walk to the dog park. By the time they got there, the dog was exhausted. He was too tired to play! Linda had to carry him home.
Patricia is always smiling and joking with her friends. She believes that laughter is always the best medicine. When she is feeling down about events in her life she tries to laugh. One day she accidentally ran into the cafeteria wall. Though she was embarrassed she laughed it off.
Mary is a writer. She self publishes her books on Amazon. She sells a lot of ebooks. She makes a lot of money. She invests her money on writing classes.
The panda was very realistic. It was also very small. She placed it at the top of her bed. She didn't want to lose it because it was a special memory. She kept careful care of it daily.
Wendy told her mom she wanted to look special for picture day. Her mom sent Wendy to a salon for her first real hairdo. The stylist asked Wendy what style she wanted. Wendy told her the only hairstyle she could think of. Wendy's mom was aghast when she saw her daughter's pixie haircut.
Lana likes trying different makeup on. Last Friday she went to the club with blue eyeshadow. She thought it was playful and cute. Her friends liked it. She got compliments from random boys at the club too.
I once left my home country for several months. During those months I didn't speak with my friends much. They began to think that I didn't care about or like them. Finally we began to speak again and I updated them on my life. After this we were reconciled once more.
Tom bought a new truck. He didn't realize it would be so top heavy. He tried taking a turn at a fast speed. The Truck tipped over on its side. Tom had to get it towed.
My 18 year old son wanted to watch a Bruins game one day. He was not a hockey fan but wanted the experience. We bought tickets and saw a dull game. The Bruins lost in overtime. My son became a hockey fan as he got older.
We went camping this weekend. I learned how to build a tent. It took a lot of time and practice but I did it. We roasted marshmallows over the fire. My favorite part of camping was sleeping under the stars.
A frog hopped out of the pond. Throughout the forest, it continued to move in a straight path. Eventually it came onto a small strip of the road. An upcoming driver didn't see where he was going. He ran over the frog and it died.
Matt loves tacos. He eats at Mexican restaurants all the time. He wanted genuine tacos so he decided to go to Mexico. He found the best tacos in all of Mexico. The drug cartel killed him for no reason.
Gina needed a new shirt. She decided to go shopping. The shirt she wanted was too expensive. Gina decided to get an extra job. When she saved up enough, she bought the shirt.
Jim bought a new TV and was trying to install it in his house. He mounted it on his wall and began to connect cables. Once he was done he tried to turn it on. The TV remained dark. Jim rechecked his cable organization and saw it wasn't plugged in.
I wanted to learn how to fly. I prayed I would wake up with a pair of wings. I wanted to fly away from that place and never be found. I knew it wasn't possible. Still, I dreamed of the day I could escape.
The plane landed. It's door got stuck. The people on board could not get off. The people on board complained loudly. The flight crew tried to keep them calm.
Brian and his wife just had a baby boy. Brian is happy but he quickly noticed how expensive it is. He had no idea that diapers cost so much money. He told his wife he needs to get a second job. His wife supported him with his decision.
The tile floor in our bathroom has been slippery lately. This morning I went to use the bathroom. My cane slipped on the floor and I fell. My wife helped me up. We bought a bathroom rug this afternoon.
Zach loved playing any sort of game. Ping Pong was his favorite. He loved how fast paced it was. He would practice any time he could find a partner. Zach was the best ping pong player around.
Ali was suspended from school. She had been in a fight with a bully. She tried to walk away from the fight multiple times. In the end she had no choice but to defend herself. She was sad she had failed make the principal see her side.
Elijah and Tina both liked each other. Problem was they were not allowed to. Their fathers were political opponents. It was terrible. But the two ended up getting together anyway.
Joe decided to get a new job. He did not like the one he had. He was looking into a lot of new fields. He knew he was qualified for most. He finally chose to work as an electrician.
Jen was a waitress at a small diner in her town. She was always kind to all of her customers. One Christmas, several of her customers pulled their money together. They managed to gather $5000 to give to Jen as a gift. Thanks to their generosity, Jen was able to take a long vacation.
Jenny is four years and two weeks old. She started a swimming class for four year olds last week. She was better at swimming than the other children. Her teacher promoted her to the next class up. Jenny was given a badge and was very happy.
Heather was laying on her bed working on her laptop. Suddenly she looked up to see a huge spider on the wall. Heather has a phobia about spiders. This spider paralyzed her in fear as she called out for help. Her daughter came into the room with a shoe and killed the spider.
An old man got sick. The doctors put him in hospice because of his age. Someone donated a liver. The doctors discovered he could live. They took him out of hospice and did surgery that same hour.
I stepped up to the plate in my first baseball game. The lights were shining bright on me and I wanted to do well. I fouled off the first three pitches. I hit the next pitch extremely far into the left field bleachers. I was so happy that I won the game for my team.
Megan never finished school and had a lot of trouble reading. While browsing clothes at a store, she struggled to read a sign. A school teacher passed by and noticed she was struggling. Megan explained that she couldn't read, so the teacher wanted to help. The teacher helped Megan learn to read and they became good friends.
Gary wanted to buy some music equipment. He found the gear online and placed his order. After ordering the gear he waited for it to arrive. When it showed up, he noticed it didn't turn on. He sent his order back and got a replacement.
My brother had trouble getting a duplicate title to his card. He had lost his title. The RMV showed he still owed the dealer. He had to get a release before he could get the deed. Luckily his daughter works at the RMV and did the paperwork for him.
Dana always wanted to ride a bike. She never learned how growing up. Her boyfriend agreed to teach her. Dana was a quick learner. They were riding around together within minutes.
My cat named Moz attacked my feet when I was sleeping. The more I tried to shoo her away the more she persisted. Eventually I got out of bed to stop her. I pushed her out of the room and resumed my slumber. The pair of socks I was wearing will never be the same.
Mary was having Thanksgiving at her house. She was in the kitchen all day, cooking food. Finally she finished cooking in the evening. Everyone served themselves food. Mary had a good time and the food was lovely.
Reese wanted to be a flight attendant. She applied to Delta. They accepted her application but she had to get trained. The training process was rigorous but Reese gave it her all. After eight weeks she was flying high like she desired.
Tom had weak ankles. He asked his friends for advice. His friends suggested he walk barefoot as much as possible. Tom followed their advice. Tom soon strengthened his ankles significantly by walking barefoot.
Emma was looking forward to the sleepover at her friend's house. The next day at school they talked about how much fun it was. At home, Emma noticed that she was missing her necklace. She was searching the house, but she couldn't find it anywhere. She then remembered that she took it off at the sleepover.
She had to make her mortgage payment. The bank sold her loan to another state. She tried calling in the payment, but they refused it. She had to mail it in. She was angry and included a mean note.
Kate had lost a lot of weight. She bought herself a new little black dress. It fit Kate tighter than expected. She hated the way she looked in it. Kate felt demoralized.
James was working on a new project. He was using a saw to cut some very thick boards. He worked all day to cut the pieces he needed. When he assembled them, it all came together well! James was very proud of his handiwork.
Larry wanted to eat a quick dinner. He decided to warm up some soup. He forgot about it midway and fell asleep. He woke up to burned soup. He put out a small fire and went back to sleep.
Mark lived below an office who just installed a new doorbell. Mark could hear the doorbell clearly in his apartment. Friday evening the doorbell started to ring, over and over and over. Mark was home sick and being driven crazy by the repetition. Monday morning Mark went up to the office and shot everyone.
Jerry noticed a leak in his bathroom sink. He tried to fix the leak. The pipes continued to leak. Jerry had to call a plumber. The plumber came in the next day and fixed the leak.
Desiree had waist-length platinum blond locks. She went to the stylist and had them chopped into a super-short pixie. The top was a few inches long, but the sides were buzzed much shorter. She fell in love with it, dyed it black, and showed her boyfriend. He loved it instantly, as well as her new set of multicolored dresses.
I had a horrible sunburn last week. Therefore I tried staying out of the sun. Luckily I found a great shady spot under an umbrella. I stayed under there for quite a long time. It felt great.
Dan's parents were overweight. Dan was overweight as well. The doctors told his parents it was unhealthy. His parents understood and decided to make a change. They got themselves and Dan on a diet.
I was writing stories for a natural language processor. Suddenly, there was no more work. I lamented the loss of my income. Luckily, the researcher launched more work. I was thankful to continue working for him.
Allie wanted her tongue pierced. She was nervous about it though. But she decided to do it anyway. So she went and got it. The pain was excruciating.
Tim was delivering mail. An angry dog got out of its yard. It started chasing Tim. Tim stood his ground and pepper sprayed the dog. The dog whimpered off.
Pete spent all his allowance at the candy store. He bought chocolate, licorice and jelly beans. He ate half on his way to school. He ate the other half on the way home from school. He threw it all up when he got home.
Amy was embarrassed when a girl took her seat from her in class. She sat in a chair in the corner of the room and sulked. Later the girl apologized since she hadn't meant to be rude. Amy was invited to sit with her and a friend. As she switched seats she felt more relaxed.
I just got braces. The orthodontist told me not to chew gum. I didn't care to listen to her. I chewed gum. It got stuck in my braces and I had to pay to fix the damages.
Mary was a sketch artist. She did caricatures of various writers, thinkers, and celebrities. They were occasionally featured in magazines and journals. She set up a shop online to sell prints of them. She only sold a couple a month, but she was satisfied by it.
Sally woke up that day so happy! She was going to get married. She did her hair all nice and pretty. She wore her dress to the church. She was married to her now husband!
Brittany loved pets. She decided that she would like to own two birds. She bought the birds and everything that she needed. But, she realized that the birds could be very annoying. Brittany returned everything a week later.
Jena was taking a shower. She realized she was out of her soap. Jena didn't want to get out of the shower to get more of her soap. She used her husband's body wash. Her husband laughed when he smelled her come out.
The man baked the bread. The loaf looked perfect. He shared the load with his friends. His friends asked for the recipe. He couldn't remember it.
Jill was on the varsity basketball team. While at practice one day, she caught the ball. However, her hand bent back very strange. Jill did not think much about it until it started to swell. Jill decided to go to the doctor and had strained a bone.
We went to a restaurant for dinner last night. The waitress forgot to show us the drinks menu. They did not have the special drink in stock. The waitress then forgot to ask if we wanted dessert. She got a 20% tip but really did not deserve it.
George was trying to fill out an application. At first, everything was going well. Then, there was an issue. George's social security number wasn't being recognized. George had to hang up and try again later.
Susie was so hungry. She filled her plate to the top. She needed to eat. All the sudden she got full. She put on too much.
Davis loved his colt a lot. He fed his colt every day. One day, he was unable to find it. He searched everywhere and could not find it. Finally, he found his colt on the street.
The band leader wrote a new song for his band. The band practiced the song for hours the next day. The drummer had a hard time playing through a certain part. The band leader told him to figure it out or get out. The drummer grumbled and tried a little harder.
Tommy smashed the baseball towards the house. It flew through the big living room window. The homeowner ran out and demanded to know who'd done it. Tommy lied and said he didn't know. He felt so bad about lying that he then told the truth.
Some people claim to need a car. These people should look closely at what a need is. We looked very closely at what our needs are. We decided that we only needed one car to live our lives. We sold our oldest car and invested the money.
The family was going to New York. They had never been to such a big city! They planned all the different sites they would see. They packed their bags and headed to the airport. They were so excited to see the city!
Diana approached the front of the club with her friend. The security person in front of the entrances stopped them. Diana's friend was allowed to get in. Afterwards, the guard noticed that Diana's ID was fake. He threw it away and told her to get out.
Aline was going with her friend Kento to Paducah to shop. They walked around the mall and got some food to eat. Aline realized she had a crush on Kento. Kento discovered he had similar feelings for Aline. They kissed while eating Chinese food.
My wife and I have been eating at local Boston diners recently. We like the Town Diner in Watertown. We also like The Breakfast Club in Allston. The Allston Diner is good but it is not a true diner. If we keep eating in diners I will need to go on a diet.
I found a native brand of cigarettes. It claimed to be sourced from organic tobacco. I bought some for my husband. He was wary of them at first. When he tried them, he liked them and smoked the whole pack.
A friend invited me along to a baseball game. I obliged, and as I met up with him I realized it was for a pro game. A little excited, I wondered what seats he got. As we walked into the stadium, we walked towards the home mound. As we sat down, I turned to him and exclaimed how excited I was.
The man applied for the job. He did not hear anything back. He called the company. They agreed to review his application. He got the job.
A chef noticed that no one was eating at his restaurant. He went out to ask his patrons what the problem was. They said it was because he made the food a day before. The chef started making everything fresh to order. Now his restaurant was always packed.
Messina was at a stakeout. He was waiting for a drug dealer to leave his house. Then he saw the drug dealer through a window. The dealer spotted him and bolted. Messina ran inside but the dealer was already gone.
Shannon was a skilled gymnast. Her team was counting on her to win the competition. On her final dismount, she broke her ankle. Their dream of a gold medal was ruined. Shannon hobbled home and cried.
Alexis has always done extremely well in school. She carefully fills out the application to Harvard. Alexis anxiously sends her application in the mail. A reply letter comes back right away! Alexis is very excited to be accepted to Harvard!
David was a sad boy. He had nobody to play with. One day, his cousin came over. The two played for hours. David was no longer sad.
Sarah is swimming. Sarah gets attacked by a shark. Sarah fights off the shark. Sarah escapes the attack. Sarah lost her eye battling the shark.
The lease was finished at Amanda's apartment. She decided to move to a bigger area. She found a nice place to move to. She packed her belongings and moved into her new place. She was very pleased with her new place to live.
Reese was bored at home. She wanted to find an exciting job. Reese applied to be an airline attendant. She was hired on the spot. Reese now travels the world daily and is happy.
Gilbert saw a contest from his favorite snack company. In the contest you design a sweater and win it for real. He asked all of his friends to vote for his sweater. Soon he had enough votes that he might actually win. To his delight, he did win, and the sweater arrived shortly after.
Kara ate at a diner. The food at the diner was greasy. Kara began to have stomach pains. Kara was sick all night. She never ate at the diner again.
Matthew would spend hours working on his pitching skills. By high school, he was being scouted by the big leagues. Matthew became a famous pitcher and had a long career. His only regret was never having kids. He started a charity to buy sports equipment for poor kids.
Lila wanted to try out for the track team. She decided to try the hurdle. Everyone watched as she ran down the track. She jumped over the hurdle, but her foot caught. She landed on the ground and cut her leg.
I set the alarm for early the next morning. I could not afford to sleep in. I woke up suddenly to the bright sunlight. I had slept in! My phone had died overnight, and I was late again.
One day Angela's phone fell out of her purse and shattered. She was heartbroken. She got in her car and drove to the repair shop. They could not repair her phone. Angela ended up getting a new phone.
Matt was woken up from sleep late one night. There was a booming thunderstorm going on! Matt was afraid and crept to his parents' room. They let Matt come into bed with them. Matt slept soundly the rest of the night.
Emma was a fashion expert - everyone said so! So after high school, she decided on a career in fashion design. Several large brands quickly took notice of her. Soon Emma was hired as a designer for a major firm. She was living her dream - and worked with fashion everyday!
Jennifer's little boy is six months old. This will be his first Easter and Jennifer is excited to dye eggs. She is going to take lots of pictures so she can share with family. The eggs will be all colors and decorate the baskets of her nieces. Jennifer and son will create memories that last a lifetime together.
Lucy's car broke down on the side of the road. She called her dad to help her. Her dad drove to Lucy's location. He picked up Lucy. Lucy had to call a tow truck.
Brett did not finish his homework after dinner. He had to finish it in the morning. His mom had to wake him up early. He was able to complete it in time to catch the bus. He went let that happen again.
It was really hot in Harry's room. So he decided to open his window. But he left it open all night. And he was freezing in the morning. Harry felt sick when he woke up.
Anna wanted to show her patriotism. But she did not want a patriotic tattoo. She finally found the perfect public display. She bought a flag and put in on her lawn! Anna loved seeing her country's flag every day!
My neighbors decided to buy a puppy. It was really cute and fun to play with. As time goes on it has grown quite a bit, though. Now it barks and runs around all day annoying everyone. All the neighbors wish it had never grown.
A new store was opening up at the mall. For their opening morning they were offering prizes. The first fifty people in line would win a swag bag. Anna decided to go with her friends. They made it into the first fifty and got some cool clothes.
Kara was watching her neighbors cat. She hadn't seen the cat for a day. She noticed she left the kitchen window open. She was sure the cat ran away and frantically searched outside. When she came back, the cat crawled out from under the bed!
I got on the sled at the top of the hill. My son gave me a big push. I crashed into a tree halfway down. My son was yelling something at me. I had snow in my ears.
Johnny figured out how to help himself. He'd make a mission statement and stick to it. His mission statement was, live on the edge and help people. He applied for impressive jobs, types he considered on the edge. He landed a job as a technology writer, and he helped himself.
Tina had really long hair. She wanted a shorter hairstyle but didn't know what kind. She looked through several magazines for ideas. Finally she found a picture of the short hairstyle she wanted. She was so happy with the results she treated herself to a nice lunch.
Max wanted to go to the beach with his friends. He packed up his swimsuit and surfboard. He got in the car and drove to the shore. Max stepped out of the car and felt raindrops on his face. He decided it wasn't a good day for the beach after all.
Kat wanted to go to the prom. She didn't have enough money for a prom dress. Her parents didn't have enough money to buy the dress for her either. One of Kat's friends had an old dress that fit her. Kat borrowed the dress to go to the prom.
Sam was excited because he just turn eighteen and could vote. So Sam learned about the political candidates. He found who he thought was good for the country. He registered to vote. Got his ballot and voted.
Charlie the cat loved his owners. But they didn't like how he showed his affections, clawing them. They wanted him declawed for it, and took him to the vet. But they found out how bad it was for cats, he needed claws. Now they no longer mind his claws, and call it making biscuits.
Tom was trying to charge his phone. It kept not working. The cord was frayed. Tom tried to wrap it around as best he could. It started to spark and start a fire.
Brian proposed to his girlfriend, Wendy. Wendy was very excited to marry Brian. She began planning the wedding almost immediately. Brian and Wendy were both nervous and happy for their big day. Now, they are happily married.
The road was filled with traffic. In addition, there was a lot of fog on the roadway. In efforts to avoid confusion, I put on my high-beam lights. The cars next to be saw the light and stayed in their lane. I managed to get home safely.
Josh's computer kept getting viruses and he didn't know why. He took it to his friend who was good with computers. His friend said that he needed to get an antivirus program. Josh listened to him and downloaded the best he could find. Now Josh no longer has any problems with viruses.
Karen loved to talk on the phone. Her kids were really annoyed by it. They decided to hide her phone. She was so angry. Karen grounded her kids.
Sean wanted burgers. He fried some patties on a grill. He covered buns in condiments. When the patties were done, he dressed them with cheese and veggies. Then, he ate the burgers.
Frank finally talked his parents into letting him get a puppy. His parents told him the best thing to do is to rescue one. They took him to their local pound to look at the puppies. He fell in love with a little puppy that looked sad to be in a cage. They took the puppy home and Frank and the puppy became best friends.
Ed always made a Christmas pizza for the family. He had his pepperoni and cheese. But was missing the bacon he always put on it. He didn't know what to do at first and then opened the fridge. A new package of bacon was waiting for him to use.
Amy loved Disney World. Mickey Mouse was her favorite character. Amy saved up all her money so she could see him. Finally, she was able to fly to Orlando for a vacation. She got her picture taken with Mickey Mouse!
When I was a kid I was homeschooled for a few years. My parents didn't really look at the material. The math part skipped fractions. I went on to do a lot of math. But I still have a huge blind spot for fractions.
Willie is on  his way home from a concert. He hears a loud noise coming from his car. He pulls over to see what's wrong. The engine was smoking very badly. His car engine is blown up!
Terry was visiting his parents for the Holidays. He found old toys in his old bedroom closet. They were all sorts of action figures. He decided to pack them up and take them with him. He still has them on display as fond reminders.
I asked to help Mom with dinner tonight. I helped make meat balls. I ground the meat with my hands. It was squishy and fun! I made such a big mess I had to take a bath!
Our lamp seemed dim the other night. My wife took a new bulb out. She dropped the bulb and it shattered. She got a vacuum cleaner and ran it over the carpet. Luckily the vacuum cleaner was powerful and got the pieces.
Jim has never taken an online class before. But he wanted to know what it was like. So he took two online classes one semester. He enjoyed the convenience and comfort of them. So he only took online classes from then on.
Dave looked at the new inventory at his bookshop. He did not have room for everything. Dave began to sort books by size. He put the thinnest books on the shelf to save space. He boxed up the big ones and put them back in storage.
Ike was excited for the superhero movie to come out. He wore a costume of the main character to the show. A girl in line for tickets told him that he looked great. Ike asked for her phone number as if he was the character. Without hesitation she write it out for him on a slip of paper.
Our friend Rhea had a baby, John, in 2002. In 2004 John needed an operation. We visited him with his family in the hospital, and he was smiling. When everyone left, John started crying. He had thought he was going home.
Morris loved to eat apples. He actually ate 4 apples every single day. One day, he ate 8 apples. He got sick and went to the hospital. The doctor said it is not healthy to eat that many apples.
Tim asked his mother for treasure. She said that she had treasure. Tim ran and searched around the house. After an hour he found nothing. His mother revealed that he was her treasure.
Stephen was a great basketball player. He was the leading scorer for his team. They were in the championship game and Stephen was scoring a lot of po. At the buzzer, he shot a 3-pointer for the win. It went in, nothing but net!
Jimmy loved his skateboard. He would use it every day after school. Last week he tried a new trick. The board snapped in half. Now he keeps it on his wall as a reminder.
I was weeding my front yard. I sprayed the whole yard with weed killer. I pulled up the big ones by hand. I noticed one little weed growing in a driveway crack. I decided to leave it alone.
Jim was an alcoholic. One night he was arrested and jailed for drunk driving. The judge ordered him to go to detox. Jim resented the three days of misery he spent there. When they released him, he headed straight for the nearest bar.
Ali was having a hard time enjoying herself at the museum. There was a bully messing with her. Ali stood near a pillar watching the bully look for her. Her friend June saw her and grimaced. Ali just knew June thought she was crazy.
Betty used to always talk about a train ride. She went with her husband to NYC. While there they ran into the Yankees at the station. She saw Lou Gehrig and he looked so frail. This was a week before he announced he had ALS.
Max made a mixtape for his girlfriend. He tried giving it to her during lunch at school. She refused to accept it. She told Max that they weren't dating and that it was creepy. Max was crushed and weird.
Paisley opened a can of root beer. The sheriff thought it was alcoholic and tried to arrest her. Paisley resisted and tried to explain. The sheriff said she was resisting arrest and pinned her down. The incident was recorded and put on social media and he lost his job.
Martha wanted to go to the fair. So off she went. When she got there she met her friends. They had fun. They stayed for three hours.
A female mourning dove called night and day for a mate. On the 10th day a male dove came to call on the lady dove. They cooed back and forth for many minutes. She nibbled on his neck feathers. The doves became a couple after all.
i lived with a very interesting girl. one night we went out to different places and neither of us drove. well i also had been locked out and slept on the front door. when the friend she went out with pulled up to get me at home. we went all the way back to get her and they got into a fight.
Gwen was proud of her collection of delicate porcelain cups. She showed the cups to her favorite niece who was visiting. Gwen left the niece to play while she watched a soap opera. She heard giggling from the other room. Gwen shrieked seeing the niece playing tea party with her cups.
Rob and his little brother were both programmers. One day, Rob's brother announced he was getting a raise. Rob had been working in the industry longer than his brother. He decided he was jealous of his brother. He avoided his brother for the next few months.
The man traveled to Indiana. On his way he saw a sign. He turned left where the sign told him. He parked his car. He recommended following signs in the future.
Gina was walking through the house. Her mother called to her. She kept walking as she answered her mother. But she wasn't watching where she was going. Gina walked right into a wall.
Jenna hit the weight hard in the gym. She did 4 sets of squats during her workout. She left the gym feeling sore. When she got home she could barely walk. She took a cold bath in order to alleviate her pain.
Hope wanted to be a ballerina since she was old enough to walk. Her family was very poor and had no money for dance lessons. A neighbor noticed Hope dancing in the yard. A couple days later there was an envelope stuck in the door frame. On December 15th Hope is dancing in the Nutcracker Ballet.
John noticed a bad smell. He looked everywhere, but he could not find the source. Then he noticed a brown smear on his shoe. He had stepped in a dog pile! That was the source of the yucky smell.
Mark was fixing up his house by removing old carpet. He tore at the carpet and it ripped from the floor. In doing so, Mark found 23 cents in loose change under the carpet. He was so excited in his find that he called his friend. His friend told him to rip up more carpet to find more money.
Chuck came over in the evening to get help with social media. He was frustrated because he couldn't change his profile picture. I downloaded the photo he wanted to my computer. The picture required some resizing to make it fit the parameters. Afterward, we were able to upload the photo for a new profile picture.
I was shopping. I decided to buy some jean shorts. I wore them to school. Everyone made fun of me. I was the laughingstock of the school for a week.
It was my first time snorkeling. I started in a shallow place. The water was crystal clear. My dad pointed out a barracuda. It seemed to be suspended in the water.
Carl was a busy farmer. He fed the animals. He weeded the garden. He fixed the fencing. He was happy with the work he did.
Sarah got a new job. She was the manager of a car dealership. She put in seventy hours in her first week. Sarah was worried about doing a good job. She wanted to make sure she was giving it her all!
John did not think he needed a safe room in his new house. He thought the whole house should be considered safe. It was safe, until the day someone broke in. When they came in the front, John went out the back. He called the police, who caught them before they escaped.
Steven has always wanted to have a child. He decides he wants to adopt one. The process is long and difficult. Finally Steven is able to adopt a child. He feels happy to finally be a father.
George started to eat his cereal. He became mad as soon as he found out that it's all gone. While hungry, he tried to take his sister's cookie. She fought back and took it away from him. George cried afterwards.
Willie got a new guitar for his birthday. Every day after school he practiced the guitar. He was invited to play in a talent show. Willie played his guitar at the talent show. He surprised the crowd with his good play.
Liam was going to America to work in a shop with his uncle. After weeks away from home, he got very lonely. He started writing letters to a girl back in Ireland. She replied, saying she always fancied him. Liam started saving up so he could purchase a ticket back to Ireland.
Pat's son was about to turn 13 and she wanted to have a party for him. She planned a pool party for him with his entire class. She sent out the invitations and planned the food and drinks. His dad helped keep him busy and brought him to the pool. He was really surprised and did not expect this fun!
Ellen was shopping with her parents at the grocery store. She saw a big stand with shiny red apples on another aisle. Letting go of her mother's hand she wandered off toward the apples. Ellen became lost among the crowd of shoppers. Her mother notice she was missing and spotted her by the apples.
Wayne loved music. Music was his favorite class of the day. Wayne decided he wanted to be a famous singer. Wayne studied music very hard every day. Eventually, Wayne became very famous due to his practicing!
Colin went to bed early. But he was so nervous, he couldn't sleep. He got out of bed and did some meditation. And when his mind was calm, he went back to bed. A few minutes later, Colin was fast asleep.
Lenny likes sandwiches. Lenny set out to make the perfect sandwich. Lenny decided to sell his sandwiches in a small shop. Lenny developed his business and expanded. Lenny now shares his sandwich passion with thousands of people.
Ric thought he'd missed his favorite tv show's return. He clicked the remote rapidly, scanning the channels like a madman. Suddenly, there his show was, just beginning to come on the air. Ric sighed in relief. He'd forgotten about the time zone differences!
Samantha was doing her laundry. She had accidentally mixed a red shirt with her white clothes. All of her white clothes turned pink. Samantha went to the mall to buy new clothes afterwards. She bought a brand new wardrobe to replace her stained clothing.
Sam was feeling pretty sluggish during the day. He felt like he had no energy and needed something. He went to the store to find something that might help. Sam saw a display for energy drinks and decided to try one. During the day he started feeling better and had more energy.
Brad was skiing one day. The sun dazzled him and blinded him temporarily. Brad tripped over an exposed tree root. He went flying and landed sprawled on the ground. Brad had injured his knee badly.
Janet spent over a hundred dollars on her new jeans. They were distressed and made to look worn. She wore them out several times and nobody mentioned them. After a while she would try to subtly bring them up in conversation. Nobody ever cared enough to engage her about it.
Tom borrowed a friend's car. It was manual transmission and Tom wasn't used to it. When he parked it he forgot to put the emergency brake on. Tom noticed it slowly start to roll away. He was able to jump in and stop it just in time.
My family and I were traveling on vacation in the car. The weather was terrible with spot thunderstorms. All of a sudden, I noticed a small tornado forming behind us. It chased us for several minutes, then changed directions. It was the scariest vacation ride i've ever taken!
Ollie was obsessed with tigers. When he got to visit the zoo, he went right to the tiger enclosures. There were three orange tigers and a white one. Two were sleeping but the other two were active. They were playing with huge tractor tires.
Martin was biracial. He didn't like when he took surveys on Mturk. They asked him whether he was African-American or White. He was both, he didn't like having to choose. Martin just said Other.
John wanted a new video game but didn't have the $20 to buy it. He made up fliers that he would mow lawns for $20 apiece. He put them in his neighbor's mailboxes. Within an hour he had six calls asking for his services. He had more than enough money for the new video game.
Last week, I hired a home care attendant for my father named Lois. Yesterday was Lois's first day on the job working with my father. I've been preparing all week to meet with Lois and train her. Yesterday I met Lois at my parents house and reviewed her role. Training Lois took 3 hours and it was very successful.
Alicia was trying to plug in her phone. Unfortunately was not working. She tried to get it working but wouldn't work. Finally Alicia got it working. Turns out it was broken before.
Miranda had a craving for something salty. She tried to eat some chips but she still craved something. She decided she craved something meaty instead. She went to McDonald's and bought a large order of chicken nuggets. Her craving for something salty and savory was satisfied.
My brother and I loved to climb trees. We especially liked to build forts in them. One year we built a board platform high in a pine tree. We were sitting up there when we saw a huge spider. We didn't climb as many trees after that.
Lisa had gone to the cemetery. She was visiting her grandmother's grave. There was trash all around the area. Lisa picked up the trash. She began to visit the cemetery more often.
Tom and Valerie went shopping for furniture. They wanted to buy a new sofa. They could not agree on what color sofa to buy. Valerie got angry and stormed back to the car. After Tom apologized he bought the sofa Valerie wanted.
Fred had to make a speech. It was in front of his class. His nerves were on fire. He took a deep breath. Finally he made the speech.
Little Evan wanted a doggy for Christmas. But he was only 6 and his mom wasn't sure he was responsible enough. With misgivings, she bought him a Christmas puppy. And each day she watched as Evan walked and fed his new doggy. Evan's pet taught him all about love and responsibility!
Tim went to the store. He looked through the aisles on what to buy. He settled on a candy bar. He brought the candy to the clerk and tried to pay for it. Tim didn't end up getting it because it was too expensive.
My sister in law Dana has two grandchildren. The other day she went to take them to a doctor's appointment. Her daughter came down with one child only. She said the other child had taken a tantrum and refused to go. Dana said the child should get counseling.
I sat down to play checkers with my niece. I was mad because I'd rather play chess. After about ten moves she was beating me pretty badly. I resigned and set the board up again. She said she was bored and wanted to go play outside.
My mother used to be a nurse. I remember her leaving for work in her white uniform. The hat was a stiff curved striped hat. She even had white shoes! It must have been a great job.
Sam drove hard and fast. He was going up the interstate on day really fast. He wasn't paying attention and zoomed past a police office. The officer caught up to him. Sam ended up getting a $500 ticket!
Carol took a sip of water next to the resort swimming pool. Tablet in hand, she read her book until the end of the chapter. It was nearing lunch time so she only had a few minutes to go. The bell in the area sounded, alerting the vacationers. It was lunch time so she made her way over to the dining room.
Amy need to get to work, but the bus drivers were striking. Amy was happy to hear some buses would still run. She was not happy to hear the services would be limited. She rode the bus to work unsure how she would get home. She was relieved when her boss offered to drive her home.
I like my food hot when I eat. My wife does not understand this. We got in a fight about it last week. She would not talk to me. We are now getting divorced.
Ryan really loves to go hiking. He started hiking when he was a young boy. Now he takes week long trips 4 times a year. He leaves next week for the Appalachian Trail. Next week will be the longest hike that Ryan has ever done.
Allen grew up and moved out of his childhood home. He had never cooked or chopped before. He had no idea how to buy and cook inexpensive and nutritious food. He ate out for almost every meal. Soon his food budget and his health were in poor condition.
Cori worked hard at her job in the mall. It was the first job she had ever had. One day one of her coworkers came in on their day off. The coworker disappeared to the back room for a while. Cori was nearly blamed when money went missing from the safe.
I played an April Fools joke on my friend in 1996. She was bragging about a grocery delivery service. She said they were out of stock on Cheerios. I left a bag of Cheerios by her door with a fake note. She came running down to tell us, only to find I tricked her.
Ginny and Todd were looking up at the clouds. They were taking turns telling each other what things they would see. Ginny saw things like hearts and bunnies. Todd saw dinosaurs and ufos. Before they knew it the sun was going down.
The weatherman said it would be dry today. I went to work without an umbrella. It rained anyway. I got soaking wet. I decided next time I'll bring one anyway.
Jane received an online message from an unknown person. She was afraid to reply because the sender might be dangerous. Jane called her friend Nate and asked him what to do. Nate said that he had recently sent Jane an online message. Jane accepted the message and put her fears to rest.
Rachel wanted to go outside and play at the park. Unfortunately, the region was under a heat advisory this week. Because of the heat, Rachel's mother would not let her go outside. Rachel was upset by this and threw a small tantrum. Eventually, Rachel calmed down and watched television inside.
The Chinese observe Ching Ming every year. They visit the graves of family members and burn paper money. I found a red receptacle for the money in a Chinese supermarket. Normally one threw the receptacle away, for superstitious reasons. I kept it on our porch for years.
The Colorado Rockies were home against the Giants. The Giants were up 5-3 heading into the bottom of the ninth. Colorado hit a solo homer to cut the lead to 5-4. After one out, the Rockies loaded the bases. They hit a walk-off double to win the game 6-5.
Susie went to the doctors. She needed a blood test done. Susie hated needles. She wanted this to be done with. Finally Susie got it done and screamed.
This year, Jody would be cooking Thanksgiving dinner by herself. She gathered all of her recipes and made a grocery list. She went to the store to buy all of the ingredients for the dishes. She began cooking the Turkey the night before Thanksgiving. She cooked the remaining dishes on Thursday, and everything was great!
Boys were playing soccer outside. One boy accidentally kicked the ball into the neighbor's window. The angry neighbor ran out of his house. He yelled at boys. They run away as fast as possible.
Frank decided that he wanted to build a raft. He got a bunch of material together. He began constructing his raft. He finished building the raft. He took it out in the water and it worked great.
Samantha's mother had promised to take her to the mall today. At the mall Samantha was allowed to choose a brand new outfit. She narrowed her selection down to two outfits. One was a little pink dress and the other was a pair of overalls. She chose the pink dress and wore her brand new outfit the same day.
I was closing up the store and was last to leave. I turned out all the lights, making the store as dark as a tomb. As I began strolling toward the front, I heard a voice cackling. The hairs on the back of my neck stood straight up. Then I realized I had knocked over a battery operated doll.
Jamie took a plane to Australia. It was a long flight and he was bored. He tried to talk to his neighbor, but they fell asleep. He then watched a few movies on his tablet to pass the time. When the plane landed, he was happy, but restless.
I wanted some flowers in the house. I wanted something pretty and springlike. I went to the nursery to shop. I picked some purple orchids in a pot. I took them home and put them by the window.
Janet was riding the city bus for the first time. She had read it was much more environmentally friendly. The people around her talked and chatted. They even included her in the conversation. Janet decided she would ride the bus again.
Susie went to a famous cliff. She wanted to take some photos. So she went beyond the edge. She ended up falling. As a result she legs were broken.
I decided to hang curtains in my bedroom. I went to a local discount store and found a pair of panels I liked. When I got home I gathered all of my tools and materials. I measured twice, drilled holes, and hung the rods and panels. My husband came home and was surprised to see new curtains hung.
Madeline loved dancing since she was young. Her dream was to become a ballerina. She asked her mom to send her to ballet classes. She practiced ballet very hard for many years. She became a professional ballerina for a famous company in New York.
Tina loved biology. She wanted to be an intern. She wanted to intern for a bio lab. So she applied. To her delight she got it.
Abby had the worst day ever. She lost her favorite yellow scarf on the school bus. She ripped the hem of her skirt during lunch. She started crying when her mom picked her up from school. Abby and her mom went home, and had cake for dinner.
Haley is a music major at a university. Haley knows she has an audition tomorrow. Haley's friend's invited her to a party. Haley attends the party instead of practicing for her audition. Haley performs very poorly at her audition.
I was so excited for my wedding today, it's going to be beautiful. We all got ready and headed to the church. The ceremony was beautiful. Afterwards, the reception was so much fun. We danced the night away!
Jasmine wanted a cat since she was a little girl. Jasmine's mother is allergic to cats, so she could never have one. Jasmine waited 20 long years until she finally moved out. After finding her own home she went to the shelter and found a kitten. She brought the kitten home, named her Nikai, and loved her every day.
Ethel was terrified of growing old alone. She kept a tight leash on her husband. Ethel couldn't allow him to go more than an hour without calling. Or texting, as he was doing when he missed the curve and crashed. Ethel lives alone, with nobody to blame for it but herself.
Sarah was not excited to go to school. She missed school due to having the flu last week. She had a week's worth of homework to make up. Sarah had to make-up 3 tests that day. She was so exhausted that she fell asleep on the bus back home.
Will wanted to make lasagna for dinner. Will realized he lacked several important lasagna ingredients. Will went to the grocery store to buy the missing items. Will returned home and made lasagna for himself and his wife. They both thought it was the best lasagna they had ever tasted.
Ziggy was the family dog. His owner felt a lump on his shoulder and took him to the vet. The vet said it was cancerous and had to be removed. The vet removed the lump and said he had taken out all the cancer. Ziggy got a clean bill of health and got to go home to his family.
Hal once had a dream. His dream was to be a famous baker. Half baked pastries once for free. Hal gave them out to everyone, and developed a demand. Now, Hal's cakes are well known throughout the land.
Bob wanted to buy a diamond ring for his girlfriend. But, he was poor. Bob decided to get a second job to save up the money. After a few months, he had enough money. He bought the diamond ring for his girlfriend.
I gave my wife a jade bracelet in 1990. It was a Chinese bracelet without any clasp. She could not get the bracelet off. We took her back to the store and they used soap. We returned the bracelet.
Cindy was walking in the mall one day when she saw Kim. The Kim she saw was Kim Kardashian and she couldn't believe it. Kim seemed incredibly nice to her and Cindy asked for an autograph. Kim signed Cindy's cell phone and Cindy would never forget it. Cindy left the mall feeling a sense of shock that she met Kim.
Amy has suffered from anxiety her whole life. This had prevented her from getting a job. She has a degree but hasn't used it. Today she has a stay at home job. Today, Amy is happy.
Todd had a special pillow that he loved sleeping with. He went on vacation and forgot to pack his pillow. Todd tried sleeping with the pillow at the hotel. He had trouble falling asleep. The next day, Todd had to go to the store to find a better pillow.
Ashleigh gained five pounds over the holidays. She decided that she needed to lose weight. She bought a gym membership at the local gym. Ashleigh challenged herself to got to the gym every day for a month. Ashleigh had lost five pounds at the end of the month.
John's roommate Bill was terrified of spiders. John wanted to get revenge on Bill for previous pranks. John bought a dozen plastic spiders. John poured the spiders all over Bill's bed. John laughed so hard when he heard Bill scream at seeing the spiders.
Fred and I went bowling last Saturday. His ex-girlfriend happened to be in the lane next to ours. The two of them ignored each other all night. Walking back to the car Fred told me he was still in love. In the car he called her to tell her.
Susie told her friends to bring over some food. She wanted to have a potluck dinner. But all the sudden she realized it would be too much. She couldn't handle it all in the fridge. So she told them to only bring one item only.
Anna made a bet with her sister. She claimed she could drink a gallon of water in 30 minutes. Her sister accepted and they made a $20 bet. Anna lost the bet! Shamed, she paid her sister the $20.
Charles and Greg rolled dice for money at home. Greg had an idea, to go to Las Vegas and shoot craps. In Las Vegas, they quickly learned the rules of the crap tables. They both found gambling in Las Vegas better than home. After 24-hours of smart gambling, together, they had $50,000.
I left my kitten in the room today by herself. She tore up my curtains. She peed on my shoes. She managed to get cat food in my bed. I think she will be going in her cage tomorrow.
Jake was playing hide and seek with his mother. He decided to hide in his bed under the covers. His mother got distracted by a phone call. When she finally came to find him, he was asleep! Chuckling, his mother tiptoed out of the room.
Brian was looking for a new car and couldn't make up his mind. He decided he would either buy a Ford or a Chevy. Brian decided to ask a mechanic for advice on what to buy. The mechanic warned Brian not to buy the Ford. Brian took the mechanics advice and bought a Chevy.
Jeff likes to bake desserts. He is constantly trying new recipes for his baked goods. He makes desserts for bake sales and other events. Jeff becomes well known for his baking skills. Now, Jeff owns a small baking business.
Amelia always wanted a dog. But her father one day came back with a kitten. She sulked and said she didn't like cats. Amelia refused to play with it or entertained it. A month later, her father bought a dog and she got what she wanted.
Riley loved to dance. Any free time she had was spent making up dance routines. Riley wanted to dance at school but they had no dance team. Riley decided to start a dance team for her school. She got to spend hours dancing and teaching others to dance.
Alice had no clean clothes left. She separated her clothes into separate piles. She gathered her dirty laundry and went to the laundromat. At the laundromat she realized she had no money to pay. Alice loaded the clothes back in the car and went to the bank.
Robin needed a new dress for the Civil War themed dance. She bought a pattern from the costume store and sewed the dress. She went to the dance and the emcee told her that the dress was wrong! Robin was angry and went to the store to return the pattern. The store gave her a full refund.
Dan saw a girl next to the swings. Dan asked her if she want to swing her. She agreed to Dan's offer. Dan started a conversation with her. They became friends.
Tom was feeling under the weather. He figured he caught a cold. He tried to eat liquids and rest. After a couple of days he started feeling better. Tom was back up and running within a week.
Penny loved to ride her school bus and was never late for it. Until one day, she overslept. She awoke just in time to hear the bus rumble past her house. She ran after the bus but wasn't able to catch it. For the first time ever, Penny had to walk to school.
Danielle was really short on money. She was trying to come up with extra money. Someone suggested a garage sale. She decided that was a great idea. She made lots of money!
Mary grabbed some birthday candles from the kitchen drawer. She put five on the cake and lit them. He tried to blow them out but they wouldn't stop flaming. She had accidentally used trick candles! Her poor son was sad that his birthday wish wouldn't come true.
A man wasn't making enough money selling rulers. He decided to cut them an inch shorter to save money. The new 11 inch rulers were a big hit. He made a lot of money under this scheme. To celebrate his wealth he took a day off and went to the beach.
Lisa posted on her Facebook page pictures of herself wildly partying. Lisa applied for a job she really wanted. The interview with the hiring manager went very well. Lisa got a rejection letter from the hiring manager. She later learned the manager found her wild pictures on the internet.
Gina was asleep in her room at 8 AM. Suddenly she heard a loud, crashing, sound. She sat up in her bed trying to listen for the sound. After awhile she tried to go back to sleep. Just as she drifted off, the loud booming sound returned.
The coach was interested in a basketball recruit named John. The coach attended one of John's games at the high school. John had a great game and the coach met him after the game. The coach also met with his parents to express his interest. The personal touch helped John accept a scholarship offer.
When we went camping, we slept in tents. I setup my tent near the RV. In the early morning, I woke up and stretched. I rolled over to find a snake. I screamed and ran out of my tent.
Bob pulled up beside Joe and raced his car engine. Bob pointed at the red light to indicate the race was on. Joe revved his engine, but didn't move when the light turned green. Bob sped away and passed the police car parked up ahead on the curb. Joe drove past the flashing police light very slowly.
Leo trained for months for a 100 meter dash event. He ate a big grain-filled dinner the night before. He got plenty of rest. He had a hearty, healthy breakfast. He ended up precisely tying with another runner.
Timmy got a slurpee for his friend. It was grape just like he liked it. But his show caught on the edge of the sidewalk. The slurpee went flying. And smashed to the ground with a loud thud.
My friend had an armadillo in her backyard. We went out back to remove it. There was a snake in the corner of the yard. We both ran in the house. We called an exterminator to do the job.
Philip was always picked last in games on the playground. He became tired of it so he began to practice soccer with his dad. Soon, he was getting pretty good at soccer. The next time they played at school he was picked last again. But he played so well that he will always be picked first from now on!
The waiter served the food to my family. When she gave me my place, my aunt offered salt. Although I said no, she poured a lot of the salt onto my food. When I tried to eat it, it tasted too salty. The waiter had to throw it away for me.
Joey was not tall enough to ride the big roller coaster last year. He knew he grew over the winter, but was it enough? He stood up as tall as he could at the height stick. He made it at last. He could finally ride the big roller coaster with his brother!
Missy wanted puppies to sell. She had a dog and she invited a friend to mate his dog with hers. They put the two dogs together in a room. Then, the dogs did their business. It worked and the puppy became pregnant.
Ginny and her mom where going out for a mother daughter night. They had signed up for a painting class. They painted a picture of a mountain range as instructed by an artist. Neither of them did very well. They laughed at their messed up paintings.
Gary lived on a farm and raised chickens. The baby chickens seemed to be disappearing overnight. Gary set up a video camera to watch the baby chickens. On the video, Gary saw foxes stealing the baby chickens. Gary built a stronger chicken coop to keep the foxes out.
We took my nephew to the movies. We told him to pick what he wanted. He decided to get a soft pretzel. He had never had anything like it. He said he loved dipping them in cheese.
Rob is a ten year old boy and really wants a new pair of shoes. His parents told him that he needed to do his chores and pay for half. Rob completed all the chores on his list, and even added things in. Once he had his half, his parents took him to the shoe store. Rob bought an awesome pair of red shoes and wore them home.
Lily was sitting at the table with a book. Suddenly, she knocked over a cup of water. The water poured onto the book, ruining it. She brought it into the library the next day, apologizing a ton. Luckily, the librarian forgave her and decided not to find her.
Emily always enjoyed motorsports growing up. She eventually decided to become involved in racing. Her natural talent allowed her to win often. This allowed her to eventually race in the INDYCAR series. She was so successful that she won the INDYCAR championship.
Rick received a mysterious package in his mailbox. Having no idea where it came from, he was reluctant to open it. He carefully took the package to his backyard and opened it slowly. Inside the package was a small ring and a folded note. It was a surprise gift from his grandmother for his birthday.
There was a forest fire in the mountains. The firefighters were called to come help. They worked very hard for a long time. It was a grueling process, but finally the fire was contained. Now that it's over, the forest is slowly recovering.
Rex realizes that he has never cooked a spaghetti sauce. He walks to the grocery store for ingredients. Once he gets home he cooks the spaghetti sauce. He tries a taste but the sauce is not very good. Rex realizes he should leave spaghetti sauce up to the experts.
Larry wanted to start a new life. He was sick of his boring office job. He sold everything he owned and bought a camper van. Larry lived out of his van and traveled across the country. Larry loved the new freedom of his new lifestyle.
Timmy was picked last. The whole game no one passed him the ball. No one high-fived him after the game, either. The pretty girl in the bleachers started talking to him, though. And everyone on the team noticed.
Rene was getting mad at her neighbors. They were far too loud. Rene wanted to complain. She called them up. They told her they were sorry.
Kevin was awaken out of his sleep by his dog Butch. Butch was running around room, barking and whining. Kevin thought Butch needed to go for a walk. When the two walked out side, the ground started to shake. The house shook apart as Kevin and Butch hugged the ground.
Susie had always had a strict diet growing up. Her parents never allowed her to eat candy, But now Susie was an adult and in college so she of course rebelled. She ate all the candy she wanted. All of the sudden when she came home for break she had 5 cavities.
Sam was very nervous. He was about to take his first plane ride. He breathed deeply and tried to relax. When the plane took off, he realized something surprising. He found flight fun and exhilarating!
Paul loved to cook, it was his passion. Unfortunately, everything he made was nigh-inedible. But he kept trying and refused to give up! After years of perseverance, he finally secured his dream job! The local 1-star restaurant was quite happy with their new head chef.
Tom was eating at a restaurant. His waitress was really rude. She kept ignoring him and making snide remarks. Tom complained to the manager. The manager comped his meal for him.
Bob liked to visit the local thrift store despite its high prices. It was fun to look around to see the sorts of things people donated. On one of these trips Bob saw some glassware that matched what he had. The glassware was not only like new it was also priced decently. Bob excitedly purchased his new glassware to add to his collection.
Debbie was pretty fed up with her french press coffee maker. She hated having to clean the contraption every morning. Debbie looked into alternative coffee-making solutions. She then saw a high-quality instant coffee in the store. She gave it a shot, and has been drinking it ever since!
Kyle and Sebastian loved professional wrestling. Every Wednesday they sat in front of the TV and watched intently. Sebastian saw a move that looked cool and wanted to try it. Sebastian pushed Kyle through their mother's coffee table. Sebastian was grounded for two weeks.
Caroline tried to stop smoking many times. Every time she did, she took on weight. This time she made sure there wouldn't be a lot of food around. So instead of eating she was exercising. After five months she had quit smoking and was slim.
Scrooge had a massive change of heart. He claimed it was because he was visited by ghosts. His doctors thought otherwise. They ran tests after test. The MRI showed a tumor in Scrooge's brain.
My crush for a long time asked me out on a date. I assumed he'd pay, so I left my wallet at home. When we get to the movie theater, he buys himself a ticket. Then he turns around and waits for me to buy mine. I made up some excuse about not having money and now he hasn't called.
Larry was a lonely old man. He had many cats to keep him company. Larry's daughter thought he had too many. She took all but 4 of the cats away from Larry. Larry was very sad and miserable without all his cats.
Lexi was watching TV. And her favorite soap opera was on. She was upset that her favorite character was in the hospital. But near the end of the show, a kiss helped relieve her pain. Lexi had fun watching soap operas all day.
Mom was hoarding a lot stuff to pass onto her children. Mom passed away. The children didn't know what to do about the stuff in Mom's house. The children organized all the things into a library. Now the townspeople get to borrow things from the children.
I walked to the grocery store by myself today. It was my 12th birthday and I thought I was old enough. On the way back I got lost and started to cry. But Mom appeared from behind a tree and walked me home. I guess I'm not old enough after all.
Jess was asked by her mother to babysit her younger sister. Jess ignored her sister and spent her time in her room. Her sister went into the kitchen and tried to cook. Jess found her sister had cut her finger with a sharp knife. Jess was grounded for not watching her sister.
Katie plays center back on her soccer team. During an important game an opposing player beat her team's goalie. The player took a weak ground shot on the goal. Katie ran and slid her body in front of the goal to block the ball. She succeeded and impressed the crowd with her crazy dive.
Jeff was offered a job as a manager of a store in Tulsa. We did not know anyone in Tulsa or anything about the place. Researching the area online was the only way for me to get information. I made calls, wrote emails and texts for weeks to arrange everything. We moved into our new home two days before Jeff's first day of work.
Johnny had a wasp problem. There was a huge hive on his basketball net. He called pest control. They came and eradicated the hive with chemicals. Johnny was able to play basketball in his driveway once again.
Tim ripped his shoes open on accident while walking home. He quickly stopped in a local shoe store and looked around. They did not have anything in Tim's size, so he asked for help. The employee found one pair of very goofy boots in Tim's size. Tim bought the boots and hurried home, so he wouldn't be seen.
I woke up and I was very hungry. I went to the kitchen to make breakfast. I got eggs and sausage from the fridge. I cooked the food and made toast and poured a glass of milk. I sat down and enjoyed the meal.
The girl scouts knocked on Jon's door. They were selling cookies. Jon asked for ten boxes of mint cookies. He ate two boxes of cookies that night. Jon felt sick the next day.
Jimmy was a good quarterback. He threw a 50 yard touchdown pass in the playoffs. Everyone talked about how amazing it was. He was so famous for that one throw. No one could remember what else he had done.
Henry went to get a perm for his hair. The hairdresser did not have any time available. Henry decided to give himself a perm. He put 40 rollers into his hair. His neighbor admired his hair later that evening.
I really love to play video games. Sometimes I get a little carried away with them. I was getting frustrated while playing one particular game. I threw my laptop against the wall. I couldn't play video games until I bought a new one.
Allie was exhausted earlier. She had wanted sleep. Now all the sudden she was not tired. So she stayed awake. She did not mind.
Nick wanted to go camping with his friends. They had never gone camping before. Nick spent 2 hours trying to build a fire. Nick and his friends frustratingly spent 2 hours building their tent. Nick and his friends enjoyed the rest of the night they earned.
A man went to jail for his crimes. He hated the food and the people. In order to survive he joined the white supremacists. He felt like he betrayed his values, but he was still alive. His life was miserable.
Larry chopped vegetables to put in his sandwich. Unfortunately, he cut his finger on the knife. He had to throw out the tomato slices. He couldn't tell if he'd gotten his blood on them. The rest of his sandwich was still good, though.
Tim had his phone in class. He forgot to put it on silent. A friend kept trying to text him. Tim was caught fiddling with it. The teacher took it away for the day.
Amy was awaken late one night by dogs barking. She grabbed her flashlight and looked out of her window. Amy was shocked to see the dogs barking at a small bear. The bear scared the dogs away, then disappeared into the dark forest. Amy was on the phone the next morning with her local authorities.
Sam's cat was overweight. He wanted to help it lose weight. Sam changed the cat's diet. He also started feeding it less. It worked and the cat lost weight.
Steve was so nervous he could barely breathe. It was the state championship game, and his team was done four points. There were only seven seconds left in the game. He knew he only had one shot. Steve hiked the ball and threw it deep for a game winning touchdown.
The Carson family wanted to take a road trip. They decided for hours over where they would go. They chose Niagara Falls. The family went and had a great time. The kids loved watching the water.
Marge decided to volunteer at a farm. She was excited to take care of animals. But she quickly realized how difficult it was. She was grossed out when she had to milk a cow. And she didn't even get to have the milk.
The family went on vacation. They went to the amusement park. They had a lot of fun at it. They then went to the water park. They had a fun vacation.
Andy recently had to go to a open house for his daughter's school. At the open house, Andy got the chance to meet her new teacher. In addition, Andy got the chance to tour her new classroom as well. Andy even got an idea of what she would be learning each day. Andy felt relieved about his daughter's teacher after the open house.
Angie bought a sexy witch costume for a Halloween party. She asked her friend, a makeup artist, to do her makeup. Angie imagined turning heads when she walked into the party. When the makeup was done, the friend handed Angie a mirror. Looking back was an ugly witch with a big black mole.
Kia drove home drunk from the bar one night. She almost made it, but she was pulled over a mile from home. The cop tested her and then arrested her. Kia had to call her family and admit what had happened. She was so ashamed, she vowed to never drink again.
Lucy wanted to be a hairdresser. She always dreamed of it. Finally she went ahead and got the training. Before she knew it she got a certificate. It was a great moment for Lucy,
Carly was sick the day of her concert. Her voice was hoarse. The doctor told her she could hurt her vocal chords if she sung. Carly decided to cancel the concert. She promised her fans another one once she felt better.
Julio loved to eat fried chicken. His favorite fried chicken restaurant burned down. Julio searched far and wide for another fried chicken restaurant. A new fried chicken restaurant opened in his home town. The new restaurant was just as good.
Mei was a scientist working to stop global warming. She spent a lot of time at the north pole looking at glaciers. Mei traveled the world talking to people about climate change. She even presented her scientific findings to the UN. She spent the rest of her life working to try to save the planet.
The man broke his glasses. He did not have a spare. He called his friend for help. His friend took him to the mall. The man got new glasses.
Ben's older sister ran away from home. Ben's parents spent months looking for her. The police dropped by the house from time to time, with no news. Ben went into his sister's room and looked at all she left behind. He wondered if he would ever see his sister again.
Yesterday was very warm in my city. Birds were singing and it looked like spring was finally here. I was looking forward to today, because I had the day off. Overnight, the temperature dropped and two inches of snow fell. I was surprised this morning, because it looked like winter outside.
Bob likes to hoard things that people throw out. Doesn't matter what the object is, Bob will hoard it if he sees it. His neighbor threw out 2 broken vacuums. Bob found them in the trash and took them to his home. Bob say's he now owns 10 broken vacuums.
Erica went with her friends to a new restaurant. They ordered everything off the menu. Everything looked delicious. However unfortunately Erica got sick the next day. She found out she had the flu.
Ted had wanted an iguana for a really long time. He read all the reptile magazines so he could learn about them. He thought iguanas were very exciting. But on his way home from school he came across a starving abandoned do. Ted took the dog home and soon forgot he ever wanted an iguana.
Fiona loves eating contests. Her state's fair is having a pie eating contest. She entered the contest right away. She tried her best to win the contest. Fiona got first place.
Horace almost never eats salads for dinner. However, he realizes that he needs to eat more vegetables. Finally he decides to try to make a salad one night for dinner. He finds that the salad is fresh and delicious. Horace decides to eat salads much more in the future.
Rich enjoyed working out. However, he didn't enjoy spending money. To save money, Rich bought weights and a chin up bar for home use. 3 days after they arrived, Rich dropped a weight by accident. He now has a dumbbell shaped crack in his floor.
Ralph was hungry. He got home and made himself dinner. It was just a sandwich and some chips. Ralph wished he had someone to cook him dinner each night. He polished off his sandwich and stared at the fridge.
One day, a man named jed was feeling lonely. He decided it would be a good time to take a walk. Jed decided that he would walk to the park. When he got to the park, it was very crowded. Jed walked back home and went to bed.
Captain Dave walked along the lowest deck of the ship. He stepped in a puddle and stopped. Dave tried to find the source of the water. He saw a small leak coming from the hull. Dave just watched as the water came in faster.
I was stuck late at work with nothing to eat a week ago. I really wanted something healthy for dinner but nothing was open. I came home and tried to find something to eat. I ended up finding some lettuce and other salad makings. I made a salad and was really pleased with it!
On this day in 2011, my sister in law got a new cat. Her 17 year old daughter Maria wanted a second cat. Her parents said they did not want one. Maria took a kitten home anyway. The parents were angry, but the cat is still there.
When I was young I went to a slumber party at my friend Tim's house. There was a giant thunderstorm that night. Tim had a fear of lightning. Every time the sky flashed he hid under his bed. I never stayed at Tim's again.
Shelley and Hopkins were about to get into an argument. It was about Shelley having insulted Hopkins' culture. Shelley clarified that he had been misunderstood. Hopkins laughed about the misunderstanding. The two avoided the argument and had a pleasant evening together.
It was a hot summer day. John was walking home. He was sweaty and gross. He noticed some sprinklers going. John decided to run through them to cool off.
My friend was good at baseball. He played the pitcher position. He struck out several batters. He then hit a homerun. He helped his team with the game.
Jose moved to the USA with his life savings. He found a cheap building for rent to start his restaurant. After setting up the restaurant, Jose began to work hard. After working hard, his restaurant started getting popular. It all paid off later and Jose became very rich and successful.
Kate was at her grandpa's nightclub in the afternoon. She was playing pool with her sister. But they had no idea what they were doing. Their uncle showed them how to play and told them the rules. She decided it was more fun to play her way without the rules.
Sally isn't very good at understanding math. She has trouble with fractions in particular. She decided to read about fractions on the internet. She took some free online courses explaining fractions. Now Sally has no trouble doing fractions in her head.
Anna hate the dentist. One day her mom tricked her and said they were going shopping. When they pulled up to the dentist office Anna got upset. She cried and refused to get out of the car. Her mother persuaded her to see the dentist with ice cream afterward.
My mom's dog was very furry. The dog has knots all over her fur. My mom took the dog to the groomer. The groomer shaved off all of her fur. She finally doesn't have any knots!
Dora found an old table at a flea market. She worked hard stripping it and gave it a fresh coat of paint. Dora proudly showed off her flea market find to friends. One friend, who knew about antiques, examined the table. She said it was a shame someone had painted the valuable piece.
Wendy got her lunch from the line and sat down. Several people came and sat around her. They started at Wendy with an angry grin. Afterwards, Wendy was pushed out of her seat. They also poured milk over her head.
Tom drove everyday to work. On day his car broke down on the freeway. Tom left his car at the mechanic. Tom never fixed his car. Tom had to take the bus now.
Bernie is a man who wants equal rights for everyone. He makes  run to be the president. The people really buy into his message. When time comes to elect a president. Bernie gets cheated by the system and crooked candidates.
Damion paced impatiently, ready for bed. Bea advised him that she had one more task. He nodded his head, gratefully. Finally, the task was complete. Arm in arm, the pair headed off to their bedroom.
Phillip and his dad went to the beach. Phillip's dad carried Phillip on his shoulders down to the shore. Phillip and his dad collected many shells along the shore. Phillip found a pretty conch that he wanted to give his mom. Phillip put the conch into his beach bag and walked away with his dad.
Miss Lewis was a new first grade teacher. During her first two weeks the students were being very difficult. Miss Lewis was frustrated and tired. Then one Friday a little student left an apple on her desk. Miss Lewis felt appreciated and knew she wanted to continue teaching.
I went all day without eating. My husband asked me a simple question. I snapped at him. I realized maybe it was because i was hungry. I happily ate some food.
Kim was at a sushi restaurant. But she wanted to try something new. She ordered salmon egg sushi. She thought it was terrible and felt embarrassed. She tried to finish it but nearly threw up.
Robbie was competing in a cross country meet. He was halfway through when his leg cramped up. Robbie wasn't sure he could go on. He stopped for a minute and stretched his bad leg. Robbie began to run again and finished the race in second place.
I boarded a ship for my vacation cruise. I walked to the bar and took a seat. After half an hour, I began to feel sick. I walked to the side of the boat and threw up. After throwing up, I sat down and had another drink.
Gary lived alone in a small house. He was 40 years old and was single. He decided to make an account for an online dating website. He began exchanging messages with another woman nearby. Eventually Gary was able to ask the woman out on a date.
There was an enormous, unsightly rock in Tom's garden. He tried unsuccessfully to remove it himself. Begrudgingly, he called to Mary for help. Happy to oblige, Mary went over to help him. Together, they accomplished what Tom himself could not.
Donna keeps a giant bowl of candy on her desk for her co workers. Buying so much candy gets very expensive! Halloween passed and all the candy was on sale. Donna bought enough candy to last for months. Her coworkers were so excited for all the new treats!
A woman came into the office today. She was looking to by some insurance. The broker recognized her as her old babysitter! The woman recognized the broker. The broker decided to give her a discount on the broker fee.
My husband is a target shooter. He works at a range. He practices on his time off there. He got good enough to enter a contest. He won first prize.
Daniel's dog wanted to go for a walk. Daniel put the leash on him. The dog jerked out of his hand and ran down the street. Daniel chased after him. He finally grabbed ahold of the leash and caught him.
I started a collection of salts. Some of them were pink or brown. They all had different flavors. Some were stronger than others. I soon bought about twenty varieties.
Sam was eating potato chips. He was also watching the football game. Sam paused the game to drink his soda. His potato chips spilled all over the floor. Sam picked up the mess that he created.
Harry's son wanted a bicycle ramp. Harry got a bunch of scrap wood together and started to make one. He cut all the boards and screwed everything together. Harry's son helped with the whole process. At the end they had a great ramp and a wonderful bonding experience.
Sarah worried about eating healthy food. So she analyzed nutrition labels on everything she bought. But her eating habits were erratic and unplanned. So the nutritional value of the foods she ate weren't meaningful. In the end, Sarah's health was terrible.
Jimmy wanted to grow out his hair for a man bun. His dad did not want him to. He didn't think boys should have long hair. So on afternoon his dad took him to the barber. That day Jimmy got a haircut whether he liked it or not.
Marcus decides that he wants to play a sport this Spring. He has always been a great runner. He decides to try out for the track team. Marcus practices very hard until tryouts begin. Marcus succeeds in tryouts and makes the team!
Allie was driving back home. But her tire was flat. She had to call for help. Someone brought a pump. Then she was on her way home.
Jane's son was taller than she was and he was only 15. Since turning 14 her son no longer allowed her to track his height. On his 16th birthday Jane convinced him to allow her to measure him She was surprised to find he was already 6 feet tall. Jane teared up as she realized her little boy was a man.
I lit a candle because I loved the smell. The candle made the house smell wonderful. After a little while, I forgot I had even lit the candle. When I remembered, I panicked because it was dangerous to forget it. Luckily, my house did not burn down.
Henry's mother had a very fancy vase. She always told Henry not to touch it. One day, Henry was running and knocked the vase over. Henry's mother was sad/ Henry's mother made him do extra chores for a week.
Elliot worked for a nice company. He enjoyed his lunch break because the area nearby was lively. Elliot found a unique restaurant to eat lunch at. Elliot ate there every day. Elliot loved that restaurant and seeked it out after changing jobs.
The boys had a clubhouse. They had a secret code you needed to enter it. Their sister wanted to come in. She didn't know the code. They told her to leave right away.
David was going sleep at his grandparents' house. His mother helped him pack his bag. She dropped David off at the house. David realized he hadn't packed his teddy bear. David's mom went home to get his bear.
Susie was addicted to coffee. She would get headaches if she didn't have her cup in the morning. Susie decided to slowly ease herself off of drinking coffee. She went from drinking 5 to 1 cup of coffee a day. Susie felt healthier after moderating her dosage of caffeine.
Paige moved out when she was old enough to pay for her apartment. After one year she struggled to pay the rent each month. She asked her parents if she could move back in soon. They had used her room and it was no longer available. They had to buy bunk beds so that there was room for Paige again.
Larry was in a car accident a few years ago. He suffered a debilitating back injury. He had surgery performed to alleviate the associated pan. The surgeon did not practice proper sanitary procedures. Larry died a month later from septic shock.
I had a couple rabbits. We let one of them out in the yard. The dog had the rabbit in it's mouth. There was fur missing on the rabbit's neck. The rabbit died after that.
Collin's job just became uncertain. Collin and his coworkers are huddled in a circle. Everyone was shocked by the news. The company decided to move overseas. Collin packed his bags and moved to India.
Every night, Jim sits at his computer and stares at an empty document. Tonight, he is not sleeping until his first chapter is finished. Jim worked for hours, but only finished a paragraph. Finally, he remembered his wife and how they met. During the next two hours, he wrote more than he has in months.
The Stephen family wanted a vacation. They looked at where to go. They wanted to find somewhere fun. They picked to go to the beach. They loved what they chose!
Every Easter Sunday Rick's family would hunt Easter Eggs. As long as he could remember he would always collect the heaviest eggs He knew he would always get the most candy like that. After years of this happening he finally found out why he got so much. Everyone else went for the light eggs because they were cash filled.
John went to a new gym to work out. He hadn't exercised in a long time and wanted to ease his way back in. A pretty girl was on the treadmill. John lifted more weight than he ever had before. John was sore for a week afterwards!
Tim noticed a bad smell in his kitchen. He looked around a bit. Finally he noticed it was coming from the refrigerator. There was a rotten orange hidden in the back. Tim threw it out and cleaned up a bit.
Sally wore her favorite jeans to school. As she was bending over she heard a loud noise. Sally had split her jeans. She grabbed a shirt and tied it around her waist. Sally had never been so embarrassed.
Ashley made onion rings and fries. She waited a half hour for them to cook in the oven. Then she ate them. She felt so full, her stomach was bursting. She fell asleep because the food made her sleepy.
Charles' daughter Brianna loves bananas. So Charles brought home from work a bunch of bananas. Charles went to take a bath. While in the bathroom he heard his wife fall to the floor. He jumped to look and saw his wife on the floor next to a banana peel.
Sarah was in the middle of doing laundry that day. The washing machine and dryer had both been working fine. In the middle of the wash cycle, the machine lurched to a halt. It was still full of water! Sarah spent the next few hours trying to get it to start again.
I haven't been able to feel hunger since I was 8 years old. Today I sat at my desk listening to my stomach rumbling. I had no idea if I was getting sick or needed food. I decided to judge it by how my body felt. I started feeling dizzy, so I ate lunch.
Tim was playing pirates with friends. Tim was the captain. When others wanted to be captain, he said no. This made everyone mad. Tim felt bad and decided to let others be captain.
The man watched his video. He thought it was too slow. He tried watching it at a faster speed. The voices went too fast to understand. The man returned the video without finishing it.
Ed and his girlfriend Lisa went hiking. It was a beautiful day to be outside. When they reached the top of the trail they rested for lunch. Going down the trail was easier than ascending it! They were exhausted but invigorated when they got home.
Tom couldn't find one of his shoes. He looked for days. Eventually he tried looking outside. Sure enough he found it buried in the back yard. Tom's dog had taken it out there.
My wife and I were in bed. We noticed that the hallway light was still on. Neither of us wanted to get up. It was too cold. Eventually she gave in and got up.
I woke up early this morning. I knew it would be a tough day at work. I decided to make a hearty breakfast. I ate entirely too much food. I fell asleep and was late to work.
Tai loved cars, money and women. People thought that he was materialistic. Tai did not care, because he knew the truth. The reason he was able to get these things was because of knowledge. Today, like yesterday, he spent 4 hours reading books.
Donna fell in love with him instantly. She decided to tell her parents. They objected to their union. Donna confesses her love once again. Donna and her parents decide to go to counseling.
Amy was in art class. Across the room was an ex friend Sara. The class was assigned to complete a landscape. While Amy was at the sink Sara spilled red paint on her white pants. Amy was furious but refused to give Sara the pleasure of a reaction
Nell's family moved into a rental house temporarily. Before the phone was connected, Nell used it as a toy phone. One day, she dialed a long number and someone picked up the phone. Nell hung up when the person started speaking a foreign language. Later, Nell's mom had a fit when she got a long distance charge.
Kristina and Timothy first met each other at a grocery store. Their carts bumped into each other by accident. Their eyes met at first glance. They both knew it was love at first sight. They now live happily ever after.
Sally was chopping vegetables. Suddenly, she cut her finger. She wasn't sure how bad it was and started to panic. Luckily her boyfriend helped her calm down. She checked the cut and it wasn't very bad.
Sam is having a sleepover. Her friends are telling ghost stories. Sam hears a noise and screams. Her friends all laugh at her. Sam is scared of her friend making the noise.
Maria heard a noise coming from her bathroom. The toilet was leaking. She tried to tighten the nuts and bolts. Nothing worked. Maria had to call a plumber in to help.
My husband came into the bedroom. He asked what I was doing on the computer. I told him I was working on a story. He offered to help me. We laughed and smiled together.
Germaine was driving to work when he saw something by the roadside. It was a hurt dog. He immediately stopped his car and collected the animal. Germaine took the dog to a veterinarian. After the dog was healed Germaine adopted it.
Sam always felt really sick and uncomfortable. He decided to read about how he could fix it. He learned that he didn't drink nearly enough water. He began drinking more water each day. Soon he felt much better.
James has just gotten a brand new sports car. It was sleek, shiny, and very fast. James would drive recklessly on the freeway, speeding. It wasn't long before James got into a nasty car accident. His car was totaled.
My friend had to go to jail for two days. He was given until midnight to turn himself in. I dropped him off at 10:30 that night. At 12:30 am he called me to come pick him up. He was there for less than 3 hours but it was over 2 days.
Mindy liked to learn new skills. She was learning how to make soap. She liked to tinker with the formulas. She invented a great formula that had lots of lavender. She sold the soaps at the farmers market.
The family was hosting an exchange student. She was from Albania. The family wanted to teach her about American life. They took her to movies and sporting events and community events. The student learned so much!
One day Jim made some hot sauce. He decided to bring some to work for everyone to try. He carefully packaged it up, but the car ride was bumpy. When he got to the office he realized all the bottles broke! Now no one gets to try any of the delicious hot sauce.
My wife drove home from work the other day. She said she put the windshield wiper on for a minute. The wiper left a big black mark on the windshield. She got some Windex and sprayed the windshield. She was able to erase the mark.
Mike earned the nickname silk in basketball. His coach joked his shot was as smooth as silk. He never realized it was a sarcastic name. He thought it was because he made so many shots. But the nickname stuck for Years to come.
Aaron joined a fantasy football league. He had never watched football before. Even though he was at a disadvantage, he started winning. He had a foolproof method of picking the best players and teams. Now a betting company is buying his method for 20 million dollars.
Hanover was trying to get a taxi cab. No one stopped for him. He was wearing a clown costume. He realized his costume could prevent him from getting taxis. Hanover got on the bus instead.
Greg was an eskimo way up north. He liked to play in his igloo with his friends. It was dangerous because he built it himself and he is only 10. Later that week they came back to the igloo to play. It caved in and luckily no one was hurt.
I walked into the room. Something seemed not right. I looked up and said the ceiling sagging. I realized there was a leak. I called someone to fix it right away.
Janie got a brand new sweater for Christmas and it was beautiful. She could not wait to wear it to school to show everyone. The sweater was a light gray and cashmere from J Crew. Janie always felt confident and cool while wearing the garment. When she wore it to school, she got many compliments.
Casey was riding her bike home from school. She wasn't paying attention when she went over a rock. Her bike careened out of control and she began to fall. Finally her bike crashed into a parked car on the road. She was hurt but not too badly, so she continued on home.
My first car was a stick shift. My Dad taught me how to drive it when I was 16. I struggled with the controls for weeks. I was finally comfortable enough to go out on the roads. I panicked and rear-ended another car 10 minutes into driving.
James liked to take pictures. He decided to start a photography business. His first client was a family he knew. He worked really hard to take great photos for them. James was happy with the results and hoped they were, too.
On a crisp fall day, Noah grabbed his basket. He made his way down the orchard. Today would be his first harvest of the season. Noah picked the first apple he saw. After one bite, he knew this was the best pick yet.
Sally had stolen my marbles and wouldn't return them. So naturally I plotted my revenge. Late that night I snuck into Sally's house. I spotted the bag hidden in her closet. As soon as I grabbed them I beat a hasty retreat!
The coach recorded the attendance for the class. Afterwards, he did a couple of exercises with them. We had to run across the baseball field several times. Although I had a huge headache, I tried to continue running. Eventually, I collapsed on the ground and fainted for a few minutes.
Walking by the fish tank, James noticed it was empty. He searched around the floor. He found the fish under the couch. James quickly put it back into the tank of water. Amazingly, the fish swam around as if nothing had happened.
John and his friends went to the movies. Some of them wanted to see the comedy. The rest wanted to see the action movie. John was embarrassed because he wanted to see the romance. John's buddies teased him terribly for that!
Ryan stood in line for inspection in the army. The major looked at his uniform and frowned. He said that Ryan needed to polish his boots more. That night Ryan bought a big can of boot polish. He spent all evening making his boots shine.
Joe bought a brand new boat. He was very excited to show it off to all of his friends. In his excitement he dropped the keys, while signing the final papers. After a brief moment of fear, Joe found the keys on the dock. Joe breathed a sigh of relief as he headed home to see his friends.
Sally was nervous was about her first date with Matt. She took all day getting ready and changed clothes at least 5 times. Matt arrived right at 5 and took Sally out to dinner. Sally quickly calmed down and had a really good time with Matt. At the end of the night they decided to make a second date.
Steve worked outdoors at the car wash. When summer came, there were record-high temperatures. Steve worked hard, and the added heat made him sweat profusely. He became so dehydrated that he suffered a heat stroke. After recovering, Steve was forced to work only indoors.
DeMarius wanted to try new products before they were released. He signed up with a website that allowed him to do that. Two weeks later, he received a package in the mail. It was a cell phone to beta test! DeMarius loved the new product.
Jane loves to eat ice cream. Her husband thinks it is too sweet. So they decided to compromise. They figured out that ice cream floats would be best. They made the floats and both were happy.
A small boy was in a department. He walked to the toy aisle. He played with a small action figure he saw. The boy held the toy while his mom payed for clothes at the register. His mother found the toy in the car but did not return it.
Tiffany bought Christmas gifts for her two nieces. She brought them to her family's Christmas get together. One of the presents was a piano mat, the other a play guitar. The nieces fought over the piano mat and started crying and screaming. Tiffany basically ruined the Christmas get together with her mistake.
Neil had been backpacking for months. He was on a mission to see the world! But in Eastern Europe, he grew tired. He decided not to hike to his next destination. He took a bus instead!
Cindy was riding her bicycle. But she wasn't wearing a helmet. While riding across the street, a car almost hit her. And Cindy felt unsafe without a helmet from then on. So she bought a nice helmet and wore it on every bike ride.
Jessica was at the doctor for a yearly check up. She was being weighed and realized she had gained a ton. She was shocked and asked her doctor why. Slowly they discovered that it was due to her new medication. He replaced it with a new one that didn't make her gain weight.
Dave was the best detective in the world. He solved crime mysteries for the police. One day there was a case nobody knew how to solve. Dave took up the case and started his investigation. He solved it immediately and shocked everybody.
Mel took his son fishing on the weekends. He loved the one on one time he spent with his son. When Mel's son got older, his son son moved away. Mel would see his son several times during the year. They would always make time to go fishing.
My scooter didn't not steer like a car. I tried a u-turn before. It didn't let me turn a sharp corner. I had to use a wide space. It was a slow turn.
Bob and Marla have been having marriage troubles for a while. He planned a surprise weekend getaway with her. They went to dinner and talked about old times when they had fun. They enjoyed the weekend together talking about the future. It was then they realized they would work to make things better.
Stanley wondered if he would ever get out of prison. He was denied his parole for three straight Year's. On his fourth year he failed his parole as well. Stanley became so angry he got into a bad fight. Stanley will now spend the rest of his life in prison.
Steve and his roommate were always arm wrestling each other. They would go to the local bar and challenge anyone to a duel. One night, Steve's girlfriend challenged them both. She had been secretly going to a gym for over a year. They cried foul when she beat them both.
Amy failed Algebra in the 9th grade. In her senior year she discovered she would need to repeat the class. Amy worked harder in the class than previously. The teacher approached Amy and told her she was receiving a D. Amy laughed, happy to receive a passing grade even if it wasn't good.
Gene was colorblind. He was picking out his clothes to wear one day. Gene wore a blue shirt with purple pants. His girlfriend laughed at him. She helped him find a matching pair of clothes.
Timmy went on a camping trip. His mother told him to be careful. Timmy thought he was big enough to take care of himself. He wandered into a snake pit. After that, Timmy was always more careful when camping.
Sam looked out in the night field. He saw a light glowing in the field. Sam was scared. The light got closer. It was his father with a flashlight.
Kevin had problems breathing. He was given a special medicine. After taking it a few times, his lungs were clear. Kevin was relieved that he could finally take deep breaths. He was feeling healthy again!
Daniel had wanted to go to a restaurant where you ate on the floor. He asked his mom if she would take him. Daniel's mom explained to him they don't exist. Daniel was disappointed. His mom made a meal and they sat on the floor and ate together.
Ryan and his mom went to the zoo on a field trip. Ryan was most excited about riding the zoo train. When they arrived at the zoo, they bought tickets for the train. On the train ride, Ryan was able to see many zoo animals. It was a successful trip.
Nancy was driving down the road. She heard a loud noise from her engine. Nancy feared for the worst. Nancy pulled over and popped her hood. Her engine was smoking so bad her engine must be blown.
My sister-in-law visited my wife two months after we were married. She had three children, 8, 6 and 3. The 8 year old spilled her drink and cried. We told her it was not a problem and reassured her. They left shortly thereafter.
Rhonda wanted to add some color to her garden. She went to a flower shop and selected colorful flowers. She went back home to plant the flowers. After planting the flowers she admired her work. A lot of people complimented her colorful garden.
Joe bought a new set of tires for his car. He took off all the old tires and put the new ones on. Joe stacked the old tires in his front yard. He made a sign to let others know that they could have the tires free. One hour later a man came by and took away all of the free tires.
Tim was a great student in school. Tim wanted to work as a writer. He applied for several writing jobs. Tim was not hired and his lack of grammar was cited as the reason. Tim worked on his grammar and eventually was hired as a writer.
Wendy placed some plants in a wagon. She drove the wagon to the backyard. On the way, a tire ran over a nail and became flat. She had to replace the tire. The replacement took the rest of the day.
Cor was an auditor for the IRS. He had many meetings scheduled with a well known mob boss. Cor knew he was going to be as famous as the guy who got Al Capone. He spent weeks going over the mobster's books diligently. Cor was dejected when he couldn't find a single discrepancy.
A man was walking his dog down the street. The dog seemed to be having trouble walking on the leash. As time went on the man walked his dog everyday. Over time the man didn't have to use a leash, the dog followed. Now the man is walking with his dog and a new puppy on a leash.
It was 7 pm when Kim got home to see signs stating no parking. All cars needed to be off the street by 7 AM. They were normally given 24 hours notice. Kim was frantic since her brother's car was on the street. Kim had no idea how to move his car since he was out of town.
Jack was always getting into trouble at school. He was never told off for violence normally. One day, another kid pushed Jack into the lockers. Jack reacted by punching the kid back. Jack was suspended and learned that violence doesn't solve anything.
I went through the drive thru. I wasn't very hungry. I decided to get a kids meal. The toy was a pretty blue headband. I actually decided to wear it home.
Heather had been invited on a date. They had agreed to go to a movie. But she and her date had a hard time agreeing on a movie. Then they decided to flip a coin. They ended up seeing an action movie, and loving it!
I wanted to get out of town this past weekend. I decided to visit some friends in another state. After packing my luggage, I headed for the road. The interstate wasn't busy at all! It didn't take long for me to arrive and see my friends.
Amy went Trick or Treating with Beth. There was one house on the block too scary to visit. Beth dared Amy to ring the doorbell on the scary house. Amy approached the house slowly. Amy ran screaming when the door opened before she rang the bell.
John was cook at a local restaurant. He was tired of the long and unpredictable hours. John decided to further his education for a better job. He attended at mechanics school and graduated on time. John now loves his job at the local dealership.
Macy was thrilled to be getting a new iPhone today. The only problem was that the line was far out the door. As soon as the doors opened, everyone tried to get inside. At least Macy was able to get the pink iPhone. As soon as she got home she opened it up.
Jenny didn't like to do her taxes. She never understood the papers and they gave her a headache. So that year, she decided to hire someone to do it for her. She handed all the papers to her new accountant. And she was pleasantly surprised to learn that she didn't have to pay.
Marla found out she was expecting a baby. She couldn't wait to tell her husband! Marla crept quietly into the bedroom where he was sleeping. She gently nudged her husband awake to share the happy news. He was so happy that he got up and picked Marla up to hug her!
Virginia was pregnant. She wanted to have lots of medication when she gave birth. The day came and labor began too fast. She didn't even have time to leave her house. She was forced to have a natural home delivery.
It started to rain very hard. The news said that it would stop soon. But two hours later, it starts to snow. It's May, how can it snow! But the neighborhood takes advantage, and makes snowmen.
Gary had a very small family. It was only his grandma, mum and sister. Sadly, Gary's aunt and cousin died in a car crash years ago. Every anniversary, Gary will visit their gravestones. He let go of more pain each year he returned.
Jack was feeding applesauce to his child. He enjoyed eating the apple sauce. When Jack threw away the container, he started to cry. Since there wasn't an extra container, Jack had to calm him down. He continued to cry until going to sleep.
I was asked where I would like to go. I looked over the list of islands. They were all very exotic. One of the choices was called Cookie. I chose it based on the cute name alone.
Wyatt was excited to visit Grandma. He packed up all his toys and grabbed a snack for the road. Mamma was on the phone and Wyatt was getting impatient. Mamma put the phone down and knelt down to him. Wyatt found out the plans had changed and turned on the TV instead.
Kelley wanted a new haircut. She wanted to impress her friends. Kelley went to get it. When she got there she sat down. The dresser worked her magic.
James tried marijuana for the first time. At first, it made him feel really good and calm. Then he started getting paranoid. He was anxious of social situations. He got sober again after an hour.
There were only a few seconds left. The quarterback hiked the ball. He ran left then right. He saw the receiver out the corner of his eye. He threw the ball hard, the receiver caught it, touchdown!
Leo loved to drink alcohol. He went to a party with his friends. Leo had too many drinks. He woke up in the hospital with alcohol poisoning. Leo vowed never to drink again.
Jena was cooking for her boyfriend. She called his mother to get his favorite recipe. Jena went to the store to get the ingredients. Jena returned to the house and cooked the meal. Jenna's boyfriend loved the food she cooked.
Tim works at Subway as a summer job. He doesn't like it but he needs the money. One perk of the job is the delicious sandwiches. When nobody's there Tim makes himself food to eat. Tim guesses he can stick it out for the summer.
Richard was always scared of worms. His girlfriend Suzy knows this. She buys him a bag of gummy worms. After placing them in a bag, she asks him to reach inside. Richard faints.
Sam and Jen go to the hospital to have a baby. Jen is in a lot of pain and asks for medication. The doctor tells her it is too late to take anything. Jen screams and cries as she delivers her baby. Jen is so glad that it is over and she has her baby.
Jim was afraid of using deodorant. He believed there were too many harmful chemicals in them. So everyone joked about how sweaty he always was. Jim finally decided to wear deodorant. But everyone missed making fun of Jim.
It was a nice day, until I had to go outside and mow the lawn. I didn't mind mowing the lawn, but it was spring. For some reason during spring time I have the worse allergies. I could barely breathe during this time of the year. Luckily I was able to mow the lawn fast.
Lorenzo is sick of walking everywhere he goes. One day he decides to buy a new car. Lorenzo drives a terrific new Mercedes Benz car. Now he drives his new car everywhere. Lorenzo is so happy he no longer has to walk.
Carmen arrived on campus for her first class. As she was walking, she noticed a kid walking near her. He was staring at her. After a few seconds, he continued to stare at her. She became scared and ran away.
I was doing an mTurk hit on food. It mentioned canned fruit cocktail several times. I remembered eating this food as a child. I ordered a few cans of fruit cocktail. It tasted very good.
We watched the game and talked. We made a snack tray. We put guacamole in the middle to make it look like a football field. We laughed at how cute it was. We ate it with chips and enjoyed the night.
I drove my car to the grocery store today. I got my reusable bags out of the back of my car. I went inside the store to grocery shop. I went down each aisle looking for items I needed. I paid the cashier for all my groceries.
Tom needed lunch for tomorrow. He looked up recipes on the internet. Then he went to the store and bought his ingredients. At home he cooked and packed his lunch. The next day he had a great lunch!
Denise was a secretary at a business firm. The business got downsized and Denise lost her job. Denise decided to go back to school. She got a degree in education. Denise started working as a teacher.
It was a late night and Joe was working dispatch. It was a quiet town so he was having trouble staying awake. All of a sudden, he felt a tapping on his shoulder. He turned around and saw the chief yelling at him for sleeping. He then woke up, and never fell asleep again on the job.
Byron coached the Lakers. He was fairly new to the job. He was looking to improve team defense. They would practice defense during practice They now lead the league in total defense.
Bobby and his friend Joe decided to do a corn maze together. They went in about an hour before dusk. They got really lost and were getting scared. Finally a group of older boys came along. Bobby and Joe said hi and discretely followed them out.
Phillip was playing Xbox in his living room. He was playing his favorite shooting gaming on Xbox Live. Another player insulted him through the game's voice chat. Phillip was infuriated! Phillip was so angry that he turned off his xbox console.
Joe and his wife listened to the emergency report on TV. There was a high wind warning and a wildfires headed towards them. Joe had time to prepare his home and yard by wetting them. They then were forced to evacuate. Their preparations saved the house from burning in the fire.
Al and Mary were invited to dinner with Mary's boss. During the dinner Mary's boss was loud and obnoxious. At one point Mary's boss openly insulted Al. Al did not respond to the insult. He did not want to offend his wife's boss.
A girl took some black construction paper to make herself a witch hat. She donned the hat and used a ruler as a magic wand. Her cat walked by and gave her a funny look. The girl waved the ruler and tried a spell on the cat. The cat just purred and rubbed against her.
One day Samantha and her friends decided to go horseback riding. They went to the local ranch. Samantha picked a brown horse named Strawberry. She rode her around the pasture. Everyone had a fun day.
Melissa was celebrating Christmas. She was opening up a new gift. Inside there were tons of unique old coins. Melissa loved them because she was a coin collector. She thanked the person who had given them to her.
Carter was going to be in the school play. He was playing the role of a pirate. His dad and mom were in the audience watching. Carter did a great job in the play. His parents were proud of their son.
Jenna liked going to the state fair. Her favorite food there was the egg on a stick. She tried to make them at home. They just weren't the same. Jenna couldn't wait for next year to have some more!
Henry was the cutest dog anyone had ever seen. He would always snuggle up next to whoever was closest to him. Today though, he was being incredibly annoying. He kept licking everyone and wouldn't stop. Henry got yelled at that day for the first time in his life.
Ulrich had a research paper due in a week. But he procrastinated the paper all semester. He decided to work on the paper as much as he could all week. But he ended up procrastinating that too. Thankfully, his teacher allowed him more time to finish.
Jake loved working on cars. He got an old one to work on. He kept upgrading it. It cost him a lot of money. Eventually he had his own self made dream car.
I hated winter. So, I decided to move to Hawaii. Hawaii had great weather all year long. But, then I realized I missed the winter. So, I moved back to the mainland.
Willard's condition catches up to him. He collapses and is hospitalized. As he lays in the hospital bed, he does some deep soul searching. He realizes the wireless signals in the hospital are to blame. It's not Willard's fault that he feels so unwell.
Kate liked to read articles online at work. One day she couldn't get on the internet. The person at the desk next to her couldn't either. Kate found an email that stated they had revoked internet privileges. Now she had nothing to do to pass the time at work.
Sal was working at the gas station. Around 10 pm two masked men came in. One held out a gun and asked all the money. The other punched him in the face. The robbers then ran off.
My girlfriend loves musicals. She dragged me to one last week It was over two hours long. I could barely make it through. She was happy that I did and it was worth it, though.
My sister in law's husband is renovating their daughter's room. He bought wallpaper fifteen years ago. He just put it up now. He miscalculated and ran out of paper. The design is no longer available.
Bradley was interested in learning a new hobby. He decided to learn how to play the guitar. He immediately purchased a black guitar and hired an instructor. The instructor taught him all the basic chords. Bradley used them to learn to play his favorite song.
Michael moved to a new city. He was looking for a job. He had no luck. He decided to give private lessons on double bass. He became a freelancer.
I went outside to shovel snow this morning. It was really cold outside. I started to get tired very quickly. A neighbor came over and helped me finish. We finished much quicker as a team than if I did it myself.
I decided to watch a movie at the cinema. I went to the cinema but the movie was sold out. So, I decided to go to a cinema in a nearby city. Alas, the cinema there was also sold out. I gave up and went back home.
Jenna skeptically called a psychic for fun one night. She put the psychic on speaker phone so her friends could hear. The psychic slowly told her things that were true and recent. The psychic even told her about her friend that was staying with her. Jenna still thought the woman psychic was informed  before her call.
Jane was a vegan. She was asked to pick up bacon. She thought it would be fine to get vegan bacon. She was clearly wrong. Jane was never asked to pick up meat products again.
Rayla loves puppies. She wants to own a puppy. So she goes to the puppy store. While there she holds many different puppies. Fortunately, Rayla finds a puppy to adopt.
My son Charlie just turned 5 months old. He has been babbling a lot. He finally said his first word yesterday. He said ball very clearly. Now that is all he says over and over.
Jake bought a new dog at the pet store. The new dog barked all night. The next day the new dog ripped apart a pillow. Jake was feeling very upset. Jake decided to return the new dog to the pet store.
Cindy was stressed out recently. So she decided to go for a walk. She ended up walking much longer than she planned. And she felt a lot better. She ended up walking more frequently.
Tito wanted a snake as a pet. He finally convinced his wife to allow it. He went to the pet store. He brought home his new pet snake and put it in his room. Tito was so happy with his pet!
Amy and her friends were on shaky ground. Amy caught them making fun of her Each girl blamed the other. Amy didn't know who to believe. She decided she would rather be friends with neither of them.
Jill was celebrating her 6th birthday. Her big brother put candles on her cake. She blew and blew but they wouldn't go out. Her brother had put trick candles on her cake. She was afraid her birthday wish wouldn't come true!
Kim was moving the clothes from the washer to the dryer. When she turned on the dryer, nothing happened. Her father looked at it and said it was broken, how could she dry? Her mother strung a clothesline between two poles to hang the clothes Kim had never tried this, but it worked great and her clothes dried!
Ben loved to read and collect books. He would store books he had read in his attic. He had read thousands of books and had them stored in the attic. One day there was a loud creaking noise coming from upstairs. Before he knew it, his floor collapsed under the weight of the books!
I had a dental appointment I had to go to today. While getting my teeth checked, my dentist told I had a cavity. He said it's probably because I've been using subpar toothpaste. I've been using the same toothpaste he recommended six months ago. Thanks a lot for the recommendation, doc.
The team showed up to practice. No one had brought a soccer ball! They asked another team if they could borrow one. The team gave them a deflated ball. The deflated ball made it impossible for the team to practice!
Erin went on a blind date with Toby. Toby was the full package. Erin went back to his place. When she arrived she realized it was too good to be true. There were red solo cups everywhere, Toby lived in a frat house.
Kelly decided to enter her dog in a dog show. She drove over to the tournament and entered him in, Her dog leaped over the fences and catches the frisbees. At the end her dog won silver. Kelly was very happy.
Adrian wanted to go to art school. The entrance application required that he paint a picture. He worked long and hard on a painting of some water lilies. Unfortunately, the school rejected his application. He decided to go to business school instead.
Joe was an avid golf player. He played all the time. However, he needed help with his right swing. He decided to hire a pro. He finally got better.
The city was gripped with fear. There had been a terrorist attack. The people all hunkered down in their apartments and homes. The FBI swarmed the scene. They were frantic to catch the terrorists.
The man shook the martini shaker. It sounded like it needed ice. He added some ice. He tasted it. It tasted watered down.
Samantha had a very important test coming up. She prepared all weekend for the test. She felt very confident she knew everything on the test. She took the night off from preparing for the test. She went to school and the test was nothing she studied about.
Emma's first day of school was yesterday. She was scared at first, but once she met everyone she opened up. Her teacher asked her to put her things in her cubby. Emma didn't do that and got in trouble. She came home crying on her first day because she got in trouble.
May was a movie producer who was working on a horror movie. She needed to have a monster that was truly terrifying. She tried different scenarios on test audiences with no luck. One night she saw her aunt Gangie in the midst of a chemical peel. Her new horror movie about a deranged aesthetician was a huge hit.
A band got on stage. Harold turned up the lights. The band got mad. They told him to turn them out. Harold turned them off.
I recently started work at a medium-sized housing company. I was instructed to send individual emails to tenants. Wanting to speed things up, I sent a single email to all 450 tenants. Apparently this is a severe violation of federal policy. I could be in a lot of trouble if someone reports me.
My mom said she was gonna buy me a mustang. I was excited. I thought about different names. When I woke up, there was a new car outside. I wanted a pony.
Tammy hadn't done the laundry in weeks. She had run out of clean underwear. Rather than do laundry she turned her current pair inside out. She still went out that night. The next day she finally did her laundry.
Kim had extra time to kill. She decided to take a painting class. It was difficult at first. Over time Kim got the hang of it. She became a lot better in a few months.
Tom was a sailor. He navigated rough seas. One day the seas were particularly rough. He experienced the roughest seas he has ever experienced. This made him seasick and he upchucked over the side of the boat.
There were a bunch of scientists that wanted to explore Oak Island. They got a team together and drove to the island. They dug a bunch of holes in the ground. There was treasure buried in the holes. The guys became very rich from the treasure.
Dave needed money to buy a drink from the vending machine. There was no one around that he could ask. He only needed a quarter, and he was so thirsty. He decided to look under the vending machine, and he found one! Dave had found a quarter and was able to buy a drink.
I was playing Pokemon Go with my friend. We were running around to various Pokestops. I wasn't looking where I was going, and walked right off a cliff. I fell about 50 feet, and sustained a broken ankle. My friend called an ambulance.
Nala had a hankering for ice cream. She drove to an ice cream parlor even though it was January. There, she found no other customers, since it was so cold. Nala was served her ice cream cone right away. As she ate it, she smiled with satisfaction!
I went to summer camp for the first time. I was very nervous and anxious. I didn't feel I would connect with anyone or make friends. Then I met David while practicing a play. David and I have been great friends all summer.
Ron is having a cook out with the family. Ron is wearing his favorite shirt to impress everyone. While preparing his hot dog Ron spills some mustard on his shirt. Ron gets upset and rushes inside to clean his shirt. Ron cannot believe he ruined his favorite shirt.
Carly didn't find her voice until it was time to speak out for others. A politician's vile words about women made Carly angry and brave. Volunteering for his opponent, shy Carly knocked on doors campaigning. Her proudest moment was on stage at a rally speaking up for women. Sometimes the ugliest words can bring out the best in good people.
Jim had a doctor's appointment. He wrote it on his calendar. When he went to the appointment, it was the wrong day. He apparently wrote it for the wrong date. Now Jim double checks his appointments.
Mary loaded the dishwasher after dinner. She was unable to close the dishwasher door. She looked inside and found a coffee cup that was blocking the door. She removed the cup from the dishwasher. She was then able to close the door easily.
One day, Sally decided she wanted to make banana bread. She made the bread according to an online receipe. The bread was good, but didn't taste like the bread her mother made. Sally called her mother to ask what she did wrong. Sally had forgotten to add cinnamon.
Anna had poured a cup of coffee. She wanted to add milk and sugar. Anna opened the refrigerator. She took out the milk. She poured milk into the coffee.
Gina was furious. Her little brother had eaten her chips on a road trip. She yelled and pushed the boy. Her mother demanded she stop, and paid her for the chips. The money was useless until the next gas stop.
Kenny was a handsome young man. He was a little too cocky. One day he thought he could pull one over his girl. He tried to kiss another girl while out with his girl. Kenny lost his main girl over being a jerk.
I called the Otterbox company about my broken phone case. I made my call after work Monday night. No one answered my phone call. I waited a week for a call back. They randomly sent a new phone case to my house for free!
Alea was low on groceries for the week. She sat down and wrote out her list of the things the family needed. When finished, she grabbed her bags and headed out the door. While on her way to the store, she had a flat and had to pull over. She fixed the flat tire and continued on to the grocery store.
Emily was late to work and getting flustered. She couldn't find her keys anywhere! She looked in all the obvious places again. Emily found them just as she was beginning to despair. They were still in the lock of the front door.
Tom was into boxing. He was about to have his first amateur match. Tom won but had a lot of issues. It was a good learning experience. Tom kept getting better.
Simon leaned down to pick up a compact disk from the floor. He felt a sharp pain in his back. Simon lay down on the floor. Simon's  wife found Simon on the floor in pain. Simon's wife called the doctor.
Everyone took their seats during the funeral. The pastor started to introduce himself, followed by a short prayer. While he was praying, someone came into the building drunk. He was yelling throughout the place and walking around. Eventually, he fell on the floor.
Spooner St is one of the worst roads in the town. It is full of massive, car destroying potholes. The residents complain for years. The town finally gets tired of the complaints and they fix the road. The residents are happy.
Tom's eyesight kept getting worse. Eventually he needed to get a new pair of glasses. He decided to get new frames. It took him hours to decide on which to get. Tom got several compliments on his choice.
Joe has a big exam in the morning. He has been studying all week. He got to class. The teacher gave a few minute to review. Joe made a 100.
My parents decided to purchase a brand new house. At first I was excited about it. The house seem great and everything work. However, there was a serious problem with the neighborhood. There wasn't anyone my age in my neighborhood so I was bored a lot.
Danny loved baking doughnuts for his friends and family. One day, his friend told him that he should open up his own shop. Danny took this to heart and renovated a small building. He sold his home made doughnuts to everyone nearby. Danny's shop became one of the most popular places in town!
Will wanted to clean his room. But he thought about how long it would take. He realized he had nothing better to do, however. So he spent all day cleaning his room. Will was proud of all the work he did.
One day, Allen saw his favorite hockey player, Jack, at the store. Jack gave him his autograph and took a picture with him. Allen bragged to all his friends that he had hung out with Jack. When he showed them the picture and autograph, they laughed at him. It turned out that it was a just a guy who looked like Jack.
Little Tony wanted a shiny red apple from the tree. He tried and tried to get one down by throwing rocks at them. Suddenly he saw a ladder leaning against the house. He dragged it over, climbed up and grabbed the prettiest apple. That was the best apple Little Tony has ever had.
Mary asked George to drive her to the apple orchard. They arrived at the orchard George picked. Mary was quite upset. George was confused about her reaction. They left the horse apple orchard before George figured it out.
Kyle had a small garden. He grew peppers in it. He had spicy and sweet peppers. He added some to everything he cooked. Kyle loved adding his special touch to his meals.
Bob was a football player. Two separate teams wanted him to play for them. The first team offered him a million dollars a year. The second team heard about this and offered him two million a year. Bob went with the first team because he liked the coach.
Tom was on vacation. He decided to check out Hollywood. He was walking around and ran into someone famous. Tom was star struck. He asked for an autograph.
Lauren decides that she no longer loves her husband. She finds a lawyer and begins the process of getting a divorce. They fight a tough legal battle. Finally the divorce is completed. Lauren is happy to be single again.
I introduced my friend from China to my family. Since she barely speaks English, she was shy. When my uncle tried to offer her food, she mumbled in her words. However, she was able to get to know the family well. They asked her to come again before I took her home.
Rachel was preparing dinner for her guests. Roasted chicken and vegetables were on the menu. As she was chopping the veggies, the phone rang. It was her old roommate from college. Rachel got distracted and forgot to take the chicken out of the oven.
Drew liked Charles and that's why he forced Jim to hire him. But Jim said Charles wouldn't be a good fit. Jim was right. He and Charles didn't get along in meetings. Charles told Drew Jim didn't like him plus Jim was gay.
I went to have cereal today. The milk however, was spoiled. I noticed it right away. It was curdled. So I had to immediately throw it away.
Brian had been growing his hair out all summer. Brian's mom felt it was time for a new look. School was about to start after all. Brian's mom decided to cut his hair herself. Brian cried when he saw the new haircut in the mirror.
A bunch of waves went over the cliffs. The weathering started to take a toll. Some rocks began to fall. They made a splash in the waves. The rocks fell to the bottom of the ocean.
My friend was sick. He had contracted the flu. I decided to make him feel better. So, I made him chicken soup. He was grateful for my generosity!
Josie was five when she saw her first snow. She run in the backward and played around. She made a snowman with the help of her father. When they were done she played catch with snowballs. At the end of the day, she slept very fast, happy and content.
Katie found out her husband was cheating on her. She tried to make it work, but he wasn't interested. He took all her money and divorced her. A few weeks later, his mistress dumped him. She is much happier for being rid of him.
Wilfred wanted to throw a BBQ for all of his friends and neighbors. He went to the store to buy the meat. Two of his friends helped with the preparations. On the day of the barbecue everything was going well until it rained. The barbecue continued inside the house and everyone had fun.
A man went into his yard and collected rocks. He took them inside and cleaned them with water. Once they were dry he took them into his art studio. The man painted the rocks to look like rare jewels. He listed the rocks online for hundreds of dollars.
After Years of office work, Marco realizes he wants a change. He wants work that will help him meet more people. One day he sees an ad for a job at a local bar. He is hired to start working immediately. Marco loves the fast paced environment of working at a bar.
Shara really needed to clean her house because her mom was visiting. She kept procrastinating until the day before her mom arrived. When she went to clean the floors, her broom snapped in half. Shara didn't have time to buy a new one before her mom arrived. Her mom scolded her for her dirty house.
Gary found a cigarette butt in his lawn. He threw it in the trash. The cigarette was still burning. It smoldered in the trash. Rain put out the smoldering trash.
John was promised a trip to Six Flags if he passed his final exam. So John studied hard. But John still failed. John was sad. John did not go to Six Flags.
The old farmer had two mules and one plow. Both mules like pulling the plow for the farmer. Each day the farmer worried about which mule to used. One morning he saw both mules standing together. He got the idea to hooked both mules to the plow.
Nick was angry about doing all of the dishes for his family. But he was afraid to ask someone else to do them. So he did a poor job of washing the dishes on purpose. But one day, everyone became sick. Nick felt guilty and went back to washing the dishes thoroughly.
The Shannon family wanted to buy a new home. They looked at several they weren't happy with. They finally found one they loved. It seemed that closing day would never come but it finally did. The Shannon family are new homeowners!
The family was out for a moonlit stroll. The moon was high in the sky and so bright! They stopped to admire it. Some clouds moved in and covered the moon. It suddenly got very dark.
We ordered pizza on Sunday. Just as the pizza came we got a Facetime message from our daughter. We delayed eating to talk to our daughter. After that our niece came by for a surprise visit. We never got to eat our pizza.
Tom was planning to propose to Mary. He had already bought a diamond engagement ring. Eager to propose, he showed her the ring. Surprisingly, Mary opposed blood diamonds. Tom was chagrined and put the diamond ring away.
Nate bounced the basketball to the other side of the court. He saw an opponent that looked like his team-mate. He ended up passing the ball to the opponent. The opponent managed to run with the ball to the previous side. In addition, Our team-lost when he scored a three-pointer.
The temperature was dropping. Opal decided to knit her granddaughter a new scarf. Her granddaughter was always excited to have something knit for her. Opal picked a light blue yarn. That was her favorite color.
Claire saw John perform last night. He's a drummer in a rock band. Claire couldn't take her eyes off of him. I think she might buy tickets to see them perform again. She's always had a thing for drummers.
Ben plays the guitar and is in a band. His band split up senior year because people were moving away. He was upset because he still wanted to play his guitar. He decided to go solo. He now plays for money at a few different bars around town.
Janet loved taking pictures of herself. She would do it every chance she got. Her friend bought her a selfie stick. Janet used it all the time. She doubled the amount of pictures she takes.
Gina called her boyfriend. She told him to get dressed for the party. He ended up arriving 2-3 hours late. He said that there was traffic on the road. Since he lives one street away from the place, she knew he's lying.
Tim worked at his desk until the sun began to set. The light from the sun bothered his eyes. Tim got up to adjust the window blinds. When he sat back down the sun didn't bother him anymore. Time kept working until he felt tired.
I came to the dentist today. He directed me to one of the empty rooms. Afterwards, he told me to sit on the bed. He got his equipment prepared. In addition, he took his cleaning tools out.
Tom was out hunting. He thought he was shooting the right animal. INstead he hit another one. It turned out to be endangered. Tom was fined a small fee.
Cay was on her float in the pool. Suddenly she realized she was sinking! She pulled the float out to check it. She saw that it had a tiny hole that leaked. Cay had to fix the hole with glue.
The man visited a foreign country. He did not understand the culture. He acted inappropriately. The locals tried to tell him. He could not understand their language.
Kyle wanted to have a garden. He planted bananas, grapes, and olives. He watered them everyday! After a long time, the plants grew big and tall. Kyle had lots of fresh fruits and veggies to eat!
Fred took out a piece of paper and wanted to divide it in two. He used a ruler to measure the length of the paper. He wrote down that number on the paper itself. With math, he divided that number in two. Fred made a mark on the paper of half its length and drew a line.
Jim made suits for a living. Bob came into Jim's shop and asked for a very unique suit. Jim told him this would take a long time to make. Bob said he needed it in two days. Jim worked day and night and he finished the suit for Bob.
Kelly and her family moved abroad. She didn't know a word of the local language. She had to teach herself everyday. Thankfully she learned within a few months. When she was was three months in she was fluent.
Joey and his daughter lived in a mobile home in Texas. While watching the news, they heard there was a tornado coming. They quickly went to the neighbors storm cellar and waited. They hear loud noises and when the storm was over they came out. They felt very privileged to be alive when they saw the destruction.
Kevin was nearing a panic. He was trying to fill out vital paperwork for his job. Unfortunately, his printer was broken. No matter what, he couldn't get the scanner to work. Kevin vowed to not wait until the last minute next time.
I told Bill not to go to Lansing. The weather was getting really bad and I was worried for Bill. We were supposed to get 5 inches of snow in an hour! Bill still drove 2 hours to get to Lansing. He got in an accident on the highway, he should of listened.
Alexis was an only child. One day, her mother had to go to the hospital. Alexis was a little afraid. Her mother was gone for a whole day. When she came home, she brought a brand new baby!
Gary saw his crush at the gym. In an attempt to impress her, he picked up several weights. He tried to pretend that lifting the weights up were easy. However, he struggled to lift them after a few seconds. The girl saw him collapsed on the floor.
Joe was playing in his yard. His phone fell out. It broke in half. Luckily Joe had an insurance plan on the phone. The phone company gave him a brand new phone!
As a native of Vermont, Joe loved maple syrup. Joe used to pour gallons of maple syrup on his pancakes, waffles, etc. One day, Joe's brother challenged him to chug a bottle of maple syrup. Joe accepted the challenge and chugged maple syrup until he was sick. Now unfortunately, Joe has lost his love for maple syrup.
I had just moved to home in Florida. I needed to do a lot of work on the overgrown yard. I started by pulling very tall weeds and removing dead branches. As I reached under a bush, something moved. A long, black snake slithered from the bush towards me and I ran.
Allie was learning archery lessons. She had never done it before. It looked fun to her. So she released the arrow. It scored right on target.
A man decided to make some cheese. He looked up how to make it. He got all of the ingredients. He followed the recipe perfectly. He enjoyed his homemade cheese.
Timmy was thrilled when he woke up and saw snow. He was not used to the snow since he lived in a warmer area. Timmy went outside and spent hours building a big snowman. The next day, we looked outside and his snow man wasn't there. He was sad to see his snowman had melted.
Martha's boyfriend was really into Dungeons and Dragons. Martha decided she'd try it. Martha's boyfriend helped her create a character. Martha played with her boyfriend and friends. Martha had a lot of fun.
Don was ready for his lunch break from working at the office. He noticed that everyone else had already left for lunch. He punched the button and waited patiently for the elevator. After some time, all six elevators opened and his coworkers came out. They greeted him with a cake and lunch for his birthday.
Joe had run out of dish soap. So Joe went to the store. He found the best soap. Bought the best soap and took it home. Joe no longer needed soap.
Tom wanted to learn about making great food. He loved eating. Tom went to cooking school. Tom learned how to make great food. Tom ate well for every meal after learning how to cook properly.
The Reece family wanted to go to the Town Fair. The four of them hopped in the car for the half hour drive. As soon as they got there they got their tickets. The children then started running towards the kiddie rides. By the time the day was over, they had ridden 12 times.
We slipped on our rain boots and went outside. Not a care in the world. Not an inch of blue in the sky. We stomped and dance through puddles. Played until the day was over.
Susie loved Cheerios. But they weren't gluten free. So she couldn't eat them. Then she got a gluten free box. She loved it.
Mary was hungry as she hadn't eaten all day. Her mother was busy cooking and told Mary to stay out of the kitchen. Mary crept into the kitchen to steal a snack. Mary reached across the stove and burned herself. Mary learned to obey her mother from then on.
When it snows, Fred goes to his shed to get a shovel. He first shovels his own driveway and then walks the neighborhood. He offers his help to anyone who wants it. Fred spends all day shoveling our driveways. At night he goes home and rests.
Chad loved riding on fast boats. Recently, Chad's friend invited him on his speed boat. Chad had fun feeling the wind blow in his hair. Chad, most of all, loved the speed the boat traveled. Chad could not wait to go on the speed boat again.
Jane's teacher assigned ten pages of reading. Janes was so worried that she would be quizzed. She stayed up all night and read every page twice. She went to class the next day and could barely stay awake. Her teacher did not even give a quiz.
Tim got a new horse. He rode it everyday. One day the horse was sick. Tim gave it some horse medicine. The horse got better quickly.
Jerry had shut down a tree in his yard but he still had a stump. He tried chopping at it but it still stuck up too far. So then tried a chainsaw and it still wasn't ground level. Finally he found a stump grinding company and it was gone forever. Jerry will not waste time removing stumps from now on.
A man made history by becoming the first Black President. Now, the President has served two consecutive terms. His term is almost over. It is against the law to serve for more than two consecutive terms. He has to hand in the office to the next president-elect.
Martha's computer was running really slowly one day. She ran a PC check and found that it was low on memory. Martha searched online for a decently priced memory stick. She found the stick she wanted and ordered it. When it arrived she installed it and the computer ran fast again.
I rolled out of bed this morning rather late. I looked at my watch and it was almost class time. I freaked out and raced out of bed. Finally I made it to class. But the teacher gave me a dirty look about it.
Bette works in a retail store and was offered a promotion. Bette wasn't sure because it required her to wake up very early. Bette spoke with her husband and he convinced her they need the money. Bette accepted the promotion and soon adjusted to the early hours. Now Bette gets paid well and likes her new position at her job.
Tom was tired. His girlfriend kept asking him what was wrong. She didn't believe that he was just tired. Tom got frustrated and angry. His girlfriend claimed she was right all along.
This morning I was sitting at the computer. Someone knocked on my door. It was my neighbor Donna, with brownies. She had promised them in the past, but had not delivered. I was pleasantly surprised, and thanked her.
Josh was out for his daily jog. As he was jogging, he stumbled across a snake on his path. He wasn't sure what to do. He stood still and let the snake pass. Josh was glad he was careful and saw the snake.
Kate was a gymnast. She was at an important competition. She thought she did a great routine. The judges gave her worse scores than she deserved. It really hurt Kate's self worth.
I was reading an exciting book today. While reading I heard a knock at the door. It was a salesman, so I didn't answer it. I looked down at my book to find my place. I continued reading and was glad for books.
Rachel's family had gotten a new computer. Against her parents' wishes, she snuck into the office to use it. She accidentally knocked over the coffee cup her mother had left. The coffee spilled all over the keyboard! Rachel had to replace the keyboard with her own money.
Mary was a toddler. She was playing in the living room when her dog jumped on her. The dog began biting her ear and Mary cried out. Mary's mom came running in and pulled the dog away. They had to have someone come take the dog away.
A prisoner had escaped from jail. Jim, a policeman, chased after the prisoner as fast as he could. The prisoner leaped over a tall fence. Jim couldn't hop over the fence because he was too fat. It was then that the prisoner escaped for good.
Melissa thought her husband was acting strange. She noticed he was always on his phone texting. She checked his phone when he was in the shower. Melissa found out he was texting another woman. She confronted her husband when he got out of the shower.
Molly was a puppy She was so full of energy She loved to play outside and go the dog park One day her owner brought her to the dog park She was so excited to play with all the other dogs
Peter was trying to quit smoking cigarettes. He had been smoking for fifteen years. He was walking in a nearby park, smoking away one day. He started talking to a man, and the man responded with a voice box. He immediately put out his cigarette and never smoked again.
She was small and grey. She mewed at me contentedly. I pet her happily. She rubbed all over my leg. She jumped up on my lap.
Kyle is an avid runner. One time, he was running in the morning and saw a raccoon. Kyle is pretty afraid of raccoons, for good reason. The raccoon bared its teeth and growled at him. It was a good thing that Kyle was an avid runner, then.
Tiffany had her make professionally done all her life by one person. She would wake up and see them for 30 minutes every day. Tiffany never knew she had a father until one day after work. He surprised her at her home, eager to see her. He talks about all the lies said by the makeup artist,Tiffany smiled.
I broke up with my boyfriend because he wanted to get married. I just wasn't happy with that lifestyle. He knew I didn't want to get married, but stayed with me anyways. Eventually I broke up with him because he wouldn't do it himself. I ended up looking like the bad guy.
I tried to think, but my mind had gone blank. I felt frustrated and tired. I had officially hit a huge mental block. I could see no solutions on the horizon. I finally turned in my assignment partially complete.
Jodi was on her way to the grocery store. She was only going to pick up something to make for dinner. She parked and on the way in saw a food truck. She decided that the street tacos sounded good and bought 12. Jodi was very happy with her dinner and her son was too.
Neil was on a train heading south. He had left Paris and was heading into Spain. He could not believe the beautiful scenery. He had never seen mountains before! Neil thought they were the most beautiful sight he had ever seen.
Frank was hiking a cave system with some friends. They were sitting taking a break when he felt something. On the ground was some sort of jewelry. He kept it and searched for more info on it. Soon he was certain he had found an ancient artifact.
Jim likes to video games on his computer. He plays World of Warcraft everyday after work. He is looking forward to the new expansion coming out in two days. He wakes up the next day and his computer won't turn on. His friend buys him a new power supply, the computer now works.
Keith and his buddies went shopping for groceries. Then they stopped to hang out at a friend's house before going home. They're, hungry, they put their already-thawed frozen pizza in the oven. They figured it'd cook faster, but they got a disaster instead. The soft, thawed crust had fallen between the oven slats and melted!
When I was ten years old, I got a tarantula. I named her Medusa, because she was a little bit scary. All of my friends were terrified of Medusa. Sometimes she got out of her aquarium, and I had to look for her. My friends always refused to go into my room until she was caught.
Bob bought a timeshare in Florida. He didn't tell anyone for almost a year. He took his wife out for her birthday and told her as her gift. Bob's wife was so happy because she loves Florida. They went home and began planning their first trip.
Ko found a great plane fare to Florida. She and her boyfriend booked it right away. But when they arrived, they saw why the price had been so low. It was hurricane season and the weather was awful! Ko wished she had done more research.
Arnold loves to run with his friends. They race each other from sunrise to sunset. Billy is the fastest kid in the community. Arnold trained very hard for three weeks. Finally, Arnold was able to beat Billy in a race.
Michael is a poet. He even has a college degree in creative writing. Sadly, he is struggling to find a job. One day, he applied for a job writing greeting cards. Now Michael has a job.
Anne went apple picking. She took her apples home and started eating them. But after three days of apples, she found something yucky. The apples were infested with tiny wriggling worms! Disgusted, Anna threw the rest of the apples away.
Connie found an abandoned suitcase lying on the ground. She took it home and wondered what to do with it. Her imagination took hold and imagined stacks of money inside. Tempted, she opened the locks and looked inside. It was just a bunch of boring documents and folders.
Don was letting his granddaughter live with him. She was okay, but she was very messy. One day, Don saw her fingerprints all over his microwave. He was fed up, and started to yell at her. She apologized and promised to keep things cleaner.
Ford used a laptop bag that he got for free at a conference. It looked sleek and accommodated many peripherals. During one trip the strap on top of it snapped. Ford had to carry his laptop under his arm the rest of the way. After that ordeal, Ford invested in a non-free laptop bag option.
Joanna was very excited. Today was her birthday. Her mother took her out to go shopping. They went into a clothes store and tried on dresses. Joanna got a beautiful new dress and was so happy.
Today I decided to make my bed. I pulled the sheets really tight. The sheets were pulled so tight that the sheets ripped. I had to go to the store to buy new sheets. Making my bed took a long time today.
Kim wanted a new table. So she decided to go to a furniture shop. She saw a table that looked attractive. But a salesperson talked her into buying another one. Later, Kim regret giving into his advice.
Taylor has been single her whole life. She dated around but couldn't find the right one. While shopping one evening she bumps into a man. She hits it off with him and falls in love. Taylor finally finds love.
Tim was at a party. All the adults put hot sauce on their food. Tim wanted to be like the adults. He poured hot sauce all over his food. After burning his mouth he no longer wanted to be an adult.
Jack was looking forward to the day when they took pictures at school. He couldn't wait to show his mother the pictures. Jack walked into a swing and got hit in the face. On picture day, Jack had two black eyes and a bruised nose. His mother loved the pictures anyway.
Janet and her husband were happy. They were finally getting a chance to go on a trip to Spain. They arrived and began seeing the sights. They were in Madrid and having a wonderful time. They were so thrilled to finally be living their dreams.
Angel's husband called her at work one day. He told her he wanted her to make his favorite meal for dinner. His favorite meal was meatloaf but she didn't know how to make it. She grabbed a recipe book and looked up meatloaf recipes. She followed the recipe and made the meatloaf.
Julie woke up more than 20 minutes later than usual. She was afraid she may have to skip breakfast. If she didn't eat now, she would have to wait until lunch to eat. Julie decided to eat a granola bar on the way to work. Julie still didn't feel full.
Will enjoyed reading. Will read books every day. One afternoon, will discovered he could write books. Will wrote a book about his life of reading. The book inspired many kids to read more.
Amy grabbed cake to eat for breakfast. Her mother called for her to stop. But Amy just walked to her room while stuffing her face. Her mother stood at the door, watching her with anger in her eyes. Amy simply ignored her and finished her cake.
I work hard everyday to be independent. Sometimes I don't have anything to show how hard I work. I treat myself to fast food when I can. I steal salt and pepper packets from restaurants. I fill my home salt and pepper shakers with stolen condiment packets.
My family went out for dinner one night. My little brother was sick but wanted to go anyway. When we got to the restaurant I heard my little brother sneeze. When I looked over he had his hands covering his face. My Dad rushed my brother to the restroom to clean up.
It was almost time to begin Christmas shopping for the year. Sue was really dreading it. The mall was always so busy at that time of year. She decided to do all of her Christmas shopping online. In two hours, she was done, and hadn't even had to get dressed.
Joan was at her husband's funeral. She wore a veil to hide her crying face. A work associate of her late husband started smoking nearby. The wind blew some ashes from his cigarette onto the coffin. Joan did not even mind, as her mind was preoccupied.
Sam started cheating on his math test. He thought he was being slick. But his teacher caught him and called him out! She made Sam apologize in front of the whole class. Sam was mortified.
Oscar loved to grow onions. His pickled his onions and decided to try and sell them. He opened up a stall out in front of his house with the jars. However, nobody seemed to want to buy his onions. Oscar was forced to keep hundreds of jars of pickled onions!
Sam was about to close down the store. At the last minute some customers went up to the door. They begged Sam to let them get one thing real quick. Sam reluctantly agreed to it. Luckily the ran in and out faster than expected.
Maria was supposed to pay her water bill one day. She didn't make it into the office before they closed. Instead she went in first thing the next morning. Unfortunately they had to charge her a late fee. She argued at first but eventually gave up and just paid.
Mike told Sally there was a apple tree down the street. Sally wanted me to go with her to find the apple tree. I told Sally that Mike was just playing with her. Sally went to look for the apple tree any way. When Sally returned she was sad there was no apple tree.
Sara had been dating Joe for 2 years. She was sure he was going to propose to her. One night he took her to the nicest restaurant. While there, he asked her to marry him. She said yes.
Gus thought the u-haul he rented was too big. He'd only wanted the 15 footer, but they'd given him the 17. He was surprised when he had it almost filled up. Gus still had chairs and tables to load that couldn't fit. He was bummed that he'd underestimated how big he needed it.
Joe loaded his large bag into his truck. He had a paper route. He needed to deliver 300 papers before the morning was over. He threw a paper out each time he passed a house. He raced to finish the route.
Kim has always wanted to go to Disney World. Her tenth birthday is coming up next month. Her parents have a big surprise in store for her on her birthday. On her birthday, Kim's parents tell her that they are going to Disney. Kim is very excited and cannot wait to go!
Jason has a physics test tomorrow. He has been studying all week. He decided to pull an allnighter anyway. When Jason got to school, he was tired. Luckily, his teacher postponed their test.
Edna and her family were going to visit their grandmother. It was raining out and Edna didn't like to get wet. Edna's grandmother had an old parasol that she used to use. It was a small, purple parasol with pink accents on the side. She gave it to Edna as a gift so she wouldn't get wet on the way home.
I took a shower earlier today. After stepping out of the shower stall, I looked for my clothes. I couldn't find any clean clothes to wear in my drawers. I took my old dirty clothes out of the laundry hamper. I put my dirty clothes on.
Tom always suffered from back pain. He decided to go to a doctor about it. They took some scans and found the problem. Tom had a pressed disk in his lower spine. He had short outpatient surgery to get it fixed.
Little Susie was scared to go to daycare. Her mother told her it would be fun. Little Susie cried when her mom left her. Little Susie soon made friends. Little Susie loves going to daycare now.
The Johnson family went to Cuba on vacation. Little Debbie Johnson wandered into a marketplace. The whole family looked around for hours. When they finally contacted authorities Debbie was gone two hours. Debbie was found later that night in a gypsy tent outside of town.
My roommates once went to Chicago. They went to visit their mom. They had considered moving there. But she was not what they expected. There was no furniture in her apartment.
George always watching wrestling on tv growing up. He knew that is what he wanted to do when he grew up. George graduated high school. He decided it was now or never to make his dream come true. George decided to join a wrestling league so what he was made of.
Julia was beginning to feel a cold. She soon noticed that her kids had colds as well. Then, her husband got the cold. Soon, everyone in the house was sick. They all rested until they got better.
Jenny and Mike bought a house. the first night they stayed there they kept hearing noises. They began to hear it more often as they were there longer. One day they hear it and got up to check it out. It was a cute little mouse so they trapped and killed it.
Joe attended middle school at Yorktown. The principal was Robert culp. Once joe was in trouble and was told his dad needed to come in. Joe got off the bus and Culp was angry he came to school. Culp threw him into the lockers and isolated him till his dad came.
Tom spent a lot of time away from home. This made his cat Trigger very sad and lonely. One day Tom got an idea. He put Trigger in a carrier and took him with him. Trigger is a happy cat now.
Mitsy decided to celebrate her birthday by throwing a party. All her closest best friends were invited and they all attended. Mitsy's mom bought her an expensive cupcake to serve as the cake. They sang happy birthday and Mitsy felt great, but she was hungry. Her cupcake had been stolen with no one to confess, Mitsy was crushed.
There was a dog named April. April lived with her master in the country. One day her master was lying in a hammock. April decided to jump onto her master while in the hammock. It flipped over and both the dog and her master fell.
Nick is learning to skateboard. He falls and falls off the board. He starts falling less and less. After a few days Nick has learned how to skate. Nick goes on to be a professional skateboarder.
I went to a restaurant yesterday. I wanted to take out some fish. But then the lady was not using gloves. I was disgusted. I ended up walking out.
Taylor bought an old desk at a garage sale. We he took the desk home, he found a rare stamp inside. Taylor sold the stamp for $500. Taylor was a conscientious person, and wanted to share his windfall. He split the money with the man who sold him the desk.
Billy wanted to get roses for his wife. He saw they were kinda expensive. He remembered she really liked chocolate. He went to the candy aisle. He bought her some chocolate, instead.
I had been avoiding the debt collection calls for months. One day, they just stopped and I was relieved. Relieved, that is, until I found the note on my door one morning. The grisly note said, your kidney for your debts. My heart skipped a beat as I saw a shadow approach behind me.
Sam was driving his new car. He had recently purchased it through a police auction. As he was driving he noticed the brakes making a noise. He took it into his mechanic. His mechanic replaced the brakes for cheap.
Tommy decided to go to the park. He got on his bicycle and headed there. On his way he stopped by the store and bought an ice cream cone. Tommy got on the swings at the park and played with other children. After a few hours, he got tired so he biked back home.
Frank was a former child star. Although he was rich, he was very lonely. He had a large party at his home in Malibu. Many celebrities showed up. Frank got very sick and threw up on Lindsay Lohan.
Jack walked to the local pet store. He had heard that the pet store had a mountain lion on display. He could barely contain his excitement as he entered the store. He saw the huge display as soon as he walked in. He looked at the mountain lion and was amazed by its size.
Gina's brother Jay had pushed his father. His father pushed him back. A full blown fight erupted. Upstairs, Gina could hear the sounds of the tussle. She woke her mother to go and stop the fight.
Earl was working for four percent commission. Earl checked his pay stubs. His boss was only paying him two percent commission. Earl confronted his boss. His boss fixed the pay stubs.
Juan resolved to start exercising more. He needed a new pair of shoes to exercise. The local store had a great pair of running shoes. Juan tried them on and they fit perfectly. He was ready to start getting into shape!
The Wilson's wanted to go on vacation. They could not decided where to go. They wrote down their choices and placed them in a bowl. Then they randomly chose one of the papers. The Wilson family was excited to go on a cruise.
Liz was making spaghetti for supper. Her daughter Fran told her that she didn't want spaghetti. Liz asked if there was anything that she could do to make her want it. Fran suggested not using sauce on her noodles. Fran was happy eating her plain noodles.
Last week I began job searching. The first two days I searched online for openings. Next, I drafted a new resume. Then I wrote cover letters for each position. Today I was called to schedule an interview next week.
Aj had to cut down some branches on his tree. He only had this old wooden step ladder at his house. He figured it had held up forty Years, it would for another hour. Aj stood on the sixth step with his chainsaw. As soon as he lifted his arms the ladder broke, luckily I was fine.
Tyler wanted to start his own business. He needed some seed money first, however. He went to the bank and asked for a loan. The bank turned him down immediately. Tyler decided he would rob a bank instead to get the funds.
John wore his glasses every day. He noticed that he could not see perfectly with them. He went to the optometrist to get his eyes checked. The eye doctor gave him a weaker prescription than he had before. John bought new glasses that gave him perfect vision.
Nathan went to visit his grandmother. While there, she gave him a bear claw. Then she said that he had to wait until he got home to eat it. After a long visit, he went home with his mom and dad. He ate his bear claw later, while he played with his Legos.
Fred dreamed of being a teacher. He went to school for over fours Year's. After graduating, he landed his first job. Fred realized that he hated teaching. Fred went to school to do photography instead.
Tom loved chewing gum. He learned that some gum types are bad for health. Tom searched many stores for the best gum. Tom found one with healthy ingredients. Tom bought a large quantity of the healthy gum.
Sally and her brother Ed were out in a canoe. They were floating in the lake behind their grandparent's house. Ed spotted an alligator. When he stood up for a better view the canoe tipped over. They quickly swam to the shore before the alligator noticed them.
The neighbors across the street had a vicious dog. They didn't take any precautions to ensure it is safely contained. It ran the roads trying to attack any people and pets constantly. My niece was in my yard playing when it attacked her. We called the police and they shot the dog.
Reese liked to collect toy trucks. He always wanted a huge collection. He bought trucks off online. He did this for 10 years. He now has over 500 trucks.
Tuesday's night my husband and I watch a movie together. On movie nights we usually order Chinese and eat it in front of the TV The last movie we watched was Ernest Saves Christmas. I thought it was a fairly cute movie and enjoyed it. I really cherish our movie nights together.
Two of my cousins were bringing the wedding cake. They were walking slowly so the cake wouldn't fall. Bradley stepped on his shoe lace. He ended up tripping, spilling the cake. Everyone started to complain afterwards.
Angel was going to the library. When she got there she realized she forgot to bring her books. Angel went home and got her library books. She returned the books to the library. Angel checked out three new books.
Tavon came into his new job with high expectations. Early on he out performed them and his managers were happy. However recent setbacks have left him unreliable. His managers no longer depend on him. Tavon will be out of a job soon.
Dan took his daughter to the Little League Championships last year. Dan wanted his daughter to see the female player Mo'ne Davis play. Dan's daughter was excited to see a girl playing on the field. Dan and his daughter were rooting for them to win. Dan was excited to be at the baseball game with his daughter.
Bob dropped his new phone into a puddle of water. When he picked it up, the screen was blank. A friend told him to put it in a bowl of raw rice. He thought he didn't have anything to lose. The next morning it worked fine.
The New York Yankees have forced Alex Rodriguez out. They announced earlier this week that A-Rod would be retiring. His last game will be this Friday August 12th. The Yanks have not played him much these final few games. It appears that A-Rod has been forced out of baseball.
Jake felt he was going bald. He started wearing a cap to hide it. The cap caused friction on his head. This caused more hair to fall out. Jake eventually accepted going bald.
Susan went outside to check her mail box. On the front of the door, there was a huge spider. She used a leaf to brush it away. After it was gone, she was able to open the door. She retrieved the mail and brought it inside.
The man flipped the hamburger. He didn't think it looked done. He left it that way. His wife looked at the hamburger. She complained that it wasn't done.
William was the star pitcher on his baseball team. In the middle of the season, William broke his arm. William had to sit the bench for the rest of the season. The team had to train another player to pitch. William's team wasn't able to get into the playoffs without William.
Katelan had always wanted to run a 5k. Katelan was out of shape. Katelan couldn't finish a whole 5k race. Katelan practiced for months. Katelan was able to run the entire 5k after practicing.
Josh could not wait for deer season to open. He began preparing his plots for the season. When the season opened, he went hunting every day. He had no luck the first weekend. The second weekend, he killed a huge buck.
Jenny was laying around watching TV one night. Suddenly she got a text message on her phone. The text was claiming to be her friend and need her help. At first she began freaking out about it. Suddenly she realized that the text was a fake scam.
Sam attended an event to watch his team win the national championship. The venue was so crowded and Sam was having a great time. Sam's team won and everyone went on the streets. Sam ended up in the middle of the crowd and he got scared. Sam decided to be careful of large crowds in the future.
Mary was worried because her husband Josh had toothache. Mary had an uncle who had a stroke shortly after having a toothache. Mary asked Josh to get checked out in case he was like her uncle. Josh went to the dentist. Mary was relieved to learn that Josh had two giant cavities!
Mark was a heavy smoker. He rolled his own cigarettes, and used a pipe. When he had a child though he decided to stop. He learned about how people stopped smoking. So he took up vaping instead, and broke his tobacco addiction.
Alicia wanted some ice cream. Luckily there was an ice cream shop readily available next door. When she walked in, she ordered five flavors. She was that hungry she needed all that ice cream. When she tasted it it was heaven.
Tom was at the club with friends. They all wanted to dance. The floor was really crowded. Tom was squished between smelly people. He decided to just sit it out instead.
Tom was a high school student. Jesse was the new kid and Tom befriended him. Most students made insulting jokes towards Jesse because of his lisp. Tom respected Jesse and never insulted Jesse. Tom and Jesse remained great friends for life.
Tim had issues with his stomach. He kept having to use the restroom. Unfortunately he had to be at work soon. Once there he kept going to the bathroom. He got in trouble with his boss over it.
Ken's super bowl party was in full-swing. The game would start in 30 minutes when the TV went black! Ken left his wife in charge and headed to the nearest retailer. He bought a new TV bigger and better than the first. Five men worked on set-up and the TV was up and running by halftime.
Roger is a secret agent. His watch has a grappling hook. He uses the watch to climb up a building. He steals important documents from a high profile target. Roger receives a promotion for his work.
Jim loved jogging. He wanted to listen to music while he jogged though. He bought himself an ipod. He can now listen to music while he jogs. He has a much better time jogging.
Sally loves making potato chips. Everyone loved her potato chips. Her Dad decided to use her recipe and start a business. The business is very successful. Sally is now creating new flavors.
Casey was doing the laundry. He noticed his clothes weren't coming out smelling fresh. Casey took a look at his washing machine. It seemed to be broken. Casey bought a new washing machine.
Tom was on a road trip. He stopped to get gas. The place was in a small town. Everyone working there seemed weird. Tom rushed out and left.
Jason went to visit friends in Montana. It was a very long drive from Maine. He stayed at his friend Sara's house. That night they had a dinner with many old friends. Jason was very happy with his trip.
Joe had cancer. He wanted to spend some time with his son before he died. He planned a big fishing trip. Unfortunately he died before they could go. His son still went in his honor.
Bobby found a kitten on his way home from school. He picked the kitten up and took it home. He fed the kitten and got the kitten water. He took it to the vet the next day to get it checked out. He ended up adopting the kitten and drove home with it.
Doing laundry is expensive for me because I lack have hookups at home. First organize my laundry into my bag depending on type. Then I make sure I have cash to put on my pay card. Then I haul clothes and detergent into car. Then I spend roughly an hour inside laundromat until clothes are done.
My wife used to buy bread from a bakery in Brighton, MA. She stopped going there when she heard rumors of rats. Last weekend our daughter from NYC came over. She loved the bread from the bakery and went there. Now my wife has started to go back to this bakery again.
Scout the puppy had to go to the vet for her shots. She didn't like shots, but she had to go anyway. The people at the vet's office were very nice. Scout's shot hurt, but they happened quickly. When they were done, Scout got to have one of her favorite treats.
Jamal had no way of paying rent. His job refused to give him an advance on his pay. He decided to get a payday loan. He was able to afford rent. Unfortunately he can't afford paying the loan back.
Chet played soccer in a local league. Chet's team came out in first place in the league. The league had its closing ceremonies. The league awarded the teams with medals and trophies. Chet's team got the biggest trophy in their age group.
Honoka wants to compete in a battle of the bands. She asks all of her friends to join her band. Eight of her friends join. They practice really hard. They win the battle of the bands.
Jane was running in gym class. She tripped on her shoelace. Her glasses flew off her face and across the room. She got up and ran to them. She knew if they broke she would be in big trouble.
My friend and I were drawing pictures. I told him his picture was awful. He said mine was ugly. I stormed out of the room. I then came back and apologized for being so rude.
John was at home. He was thirsty. He opened the fridge to see what he had to drink. When the fridge was opened a very bad smell came out. John quickly cleaned the fridge.
Sandra lived close to a rundown neighborhood park. Sandra asked the neighbors to help her clean it up. The neighborhood all came out and painted and cleaned. They had soon had it all done. They had a big picnic to thank Sandra for the idea.
Annie woke up in the morning with a strong ache in her tooth. She tried to ignore it for a few days, but it kept getting worse. Annie's mother begged her to get to the dentist to have it checked. She begrudgingly accepted and made an appointment. The dentist took care of her infection and saved her from much pain.
Helen felt bad that her son wasn't going to win an award. His older sister always wins it, and he ends up empty handed. Helen approached the principle and tried to bribe him. Principle refused at first, but accepted the higher counter offer. Helen's son came home with the good samaritan award.
Alice decided to bake a homemade pie over the weekend. She spent the morning picking blueberries from her backyard. After finishing the preparation, she left the pie in the oven. She decided to watch a movie on TV to pass the time. After dozing off, Alice woke up shocked that she burnt her pie!
Lucy got an update on her phone saying that the package was arriving. She made time in her schedule so she could be there to sign for it. When the delivery man finally arrived, he asked for a signature. She signed and received a nice big box with Amazon tape. Lucy got a box cutter and retrieved the clothing from inside.
Lucia was nervous for her test. It was the biggest test of the year. When she got it back however she got an A. It was the best in the class. She jumped for joy.
I went out my front door. I walked down the driveway. I walked up to my mailbox. I pulled my mail from the mailbox. I walked back up my driveway to my door.
Todd was speeding in his brand new car. All of a sudden he heard sirens. A police officer pulled him over. The police officer told Todd he was 10 miles over the speed limit. He let Todd of with a warning this time.
Marya had misplaced her house keys. She needed to find them quickly. She first looked through her purse without success. Marya decided to retrace her steps. Behind her were her keys on the braided rug.
Jeff had always wanted to be a pilot. He would spend hours on flight sims in his garage. Jeff found a school that would teach him how to fly. Jeff signed up to learn to fly a plane that day. Jeff eventually became a pilot for a major airline.
Becca graduated college with a teaching degree. She applied for jobs at many schools near her home. Becca attended a few interviews at the schools she applied to. One of the schools called and offered her a teaching position. Becca accepted and began planning her first year as a new teacher.
Dacie wanted to be a cheerleader at her school. She worked out every day. She practiced a cheer. She went to the open tryouts at her school. She did her best cheer and made the team.
Noah admired his older brother. He watched him playing baseball. His brother hit the ball well across the field. Noah was next up to bat, and swung just like his brother. He missed three times, and the catcher called him out.
All the colleges lined up for signing day. High school prospects were ready to commit. Fans were excited to see who they got. Parties were being throwing everywhere. It was National Signing Day.
I was walking home from just like every other day. The clouds were dark and looming over head as I walked. Today I had forgotten to bring my umbrella. The rain started as if the clouds burst open. When I got home I was drenched from the storm.
A large tree fell in our back yard. It seemed safer to cut it the rest of the way down. My granddad used a chainsaw. The chainsaw was on the end of a pole. The trimming stabilized the other trees.
The creative industry of the United States was in big trouble. They didn't have the courage to foster new ideas or finance projects. And endless dirge of Comic Book stories and vampire movies resulted. The industry attempted to recruit creative talent, but didn't invest. No artists considered entering the field, charity doesn't pay rent.
Christian wanted to learn to bake. His mother gave him her cookbook. He picked a recipe that was easy. He followed the instructions carefully. He put the cake in the oven to bake and it came out great.
Jo never saw herself as disabled until she experienced discrimination. She suspected a new boss of sabotage via overly physical jobs. This was confirmed when the boss disciplined her for slowness. Jo turned bullying to bravery when she contacted her union for help. Jo succeeded in exposing ignorance and getting job accommodations.
Mark was walking through the park. He noticed a man standing near a tree. Suddenly, someone ran up to the man and attacked him. The two men began fighting violently. Mark quickly got away from them.
Megan was at the store with her young daughter. She had just checked out and was going to her car. Suddenly, she noticed that her daughter was eating candy. She said that she had taken them from the store. Megan went and paid for the candy and made her daughter apologize.
Kelli was at the park with her friends. She was swinging. They climbed onto the swing set. She thought she might fall off. Then she couldn't swing any more.
My sister-in-law gave me some elephants to sell on eBay. I was unable to sell them. She never picked them up. Today we watched her apartment for an inspection. We put the elephants into her closet.
Jeff was laid out of work nearly 6 months ago. He ended up having to sell his car and other items to make due. He ended up looking for work after having to sell off his car. He managed to get an interview at a local produce market. He ended up getting the job and makes $10 an hour.
Ken didn't know how to swim. He never learned as a kid. He decided to learn as an adult. He took classes at the local community center. Within a month Ken was a comfortable swimmer.
Greg plays electric guitar for a living. He plays in local clubs every other night. He also plays in a local cover band on the weekend. The primary style of music that he plays is hard rock. Greg is happy to be doing something that brings him joy each day.
I signed up for one of Dr Mott's classes. He was a very gregarious man. He would get very excitable while he talked. He had white stuff in the corner of his mouth. He said it was verbal diarrhea, but it was cream from twinkies.
They noticed bees in the house even those spring had just started. They were so confused as to where they could have been coming from. So they called an exterminator and he came out to take a look. It ends up being their was a nest and they had hibernated. They were taken care of eventually but it was a crazy site.
The man lit a match. He threw it on the ground. It started brush on fire. The brush grew. The fire burned out of control.
Allie needed a new suitcase. She looked everywhere for the perfect case. Finally she found one nearby. She was happy with the purchase. She used it immediately.
Jill was so excited that a cute boy had asked her to the prom! She went to the dress store with her best friend. They had fun trying on dresses but she couldn't decide on one. She finally narrowed it down and texted pictures to her mom. Her mom liked the blue one best so she bought it.
Leah was very worried. Ever since returning from her honeymoon in Asia, she'd been very ill. She feared the nausea and chills were a sign of tropical illness. But her doctor relieved her fears with some surprising news. Leah wasn't ill - she was pregnant!
Chip has a cooking job. Chip is cooking food at work. Chip burns the food. Chip is fired. Chip goes home to look for more work.
Mister Deals saw some nice clothes at a thrift store. He scooped them up before anyone else could see them. He bought them quickly and took them home. When Mister Deals inspected his purchase he was sad. There were many stains on the clothes that he didn't see before.
Elizabeth won free tickets to Adele. She decided to take her best friend. They had front row tickets. They sang along to their favorite songs. It was the best concert ever.
Bill needed new shoes. He went to the shoe store that is downtown. He could not find a pair of shoe that fit his feet. He noticed the shoe store employee had the same size feet as he did. He bought the shoe store employee's shoe's for double the price.
Benjamin bought himself an XBox for Christmas. The X-Box was bundled with a very addictive game. Benjamin played this game non-stop for a week. Benjamin's work was angry at him for calling in sick too many times. Benjamin was fired and sold the XBox to pay rent.
Josh went to the desert to see a starry sky. He arrived when it was already dark. He set his camp and looked up at the sky. As he was awed by what he saw, someone nearby played loud music. He talked to them to no avail and the night was ruined.
Tommy met a woman named Autumn. He asked her out and she agreed to go on a date. At the restaurant he accidentally called her Spring. They laughed it off because they were both easy-going. They enjoyed a long and devoted relationship thereafter.
My husband wanted to take a trip to Niagara Falls. We went in Dec. It was so cold. Niagara Falls was almost frozen over. It was a breathtaking experience and we want to visit again.
One day the Jones family went to a local parade. They had lots of bands. They also had magnificent floats. People handed out free hot dogs. Everyone had fun.
Clay was craving French toast. He figured it wasn't too hard to make. He tried his best, but he messed something up. The French toast came out tasting very bad. Clay decided to order out next time!
Ellen was running for mayor. The election was just a week away. She made one more sweep through the neighborhood. She knocked on doors and met potential voters. She retreated to her campaign office to do some more work.
Our 2 year old granddaughter is in daycare in Queens. We live in Cambridge, MA. She visited us over Labor Day. When she got back to daycare on Tuesday she said she wanted to see us. We were touched.
Tyler bought himself a skateboard. He began practicing. He was eager to learn how to ride it. Soon he had mastered the art. He began learning tricks and skating like a professional!
The alcoholism made him very distant. He had to stay focused on other subjects. He wasn't as loving as he used to be. It was as if he was lost in another world. He was finally able to eat again.
Mike went to light the grill. He thought the grill had become lit. When he went to check on it, it was not lit. When he re-lit it, it had been full of gas. A giant fire ball came up and almost burned his eyebrows.
Susie had been in a relationship with Lewis for awhile. Lewis wanted Susie to meet his parents. She was rather nervous because she was not ready. But when she met them they were not that bad. They welcomed her with open arms.
Brandon always wanted to ride a train. He told his parents to take him on a ride. His parents said okay we will take you. His parents took him on a train ride. Brandon loved every minute of it.
Carlos drove to the park to play football with his friends. Carlos played the quarterback. His team was down by one touchdown. They had to go for a hail mary. Carlos threw it and his friend missed it.
Anna did not wake up for school one morning. When she finally awoke, she fumbled for her phone. She had somehow been laying on it! That was why she had not heard her alarm. She decided to store her phone on the shelf at night.
Mila was working on a sewing project. Suddenly her iron started sparking and smoking. She decided to walk to the store to buy a new one. It was much further away then she thought it was. When she got home, she was too tired to finish her project.
Cay was so depressed on the morning of her 14th birthday. Her parents and sister had all forgotten! She moped through school all day, unhappy about it. But when she got home, a dozen people yelled SURPRISE! Cay was so happy, she burst into tears!
Mark went to the dentist for the first time in two years. He had a cleaning, exam and x-rays done by the dentist. After the exam, the dentist told Mark he had three cavities. Mark was relieved that was all he had. He made an appointment for the fillings and went home happy.
Everyone always commented about how much Mack ate. And it used to make him feel insecure. But then he saw how popular competitive eating was. So he decided to upload videos of himself eating competitively. After gaining fame, Mack no longer felt insecure about himself.
Today my wife went rug shopping. We had a rug but she wanted another one. She tried online shopping. She went to the store to see the rug in person. She bought a nice new rug.
When Melisa checked her account she noticed her balance was overdrawn. Immediately, she called her husband for an explanation. He explained that he had bought gas and forgot to check the account. Fuming, Melissa hung up with her husband after accepting his apology. She transferred the money from their savings to cover the balance.
I was hired to do test prep for a high school student. I arrived at the house in question four months before the test. I was turned away because the student was too busy. They continually rescheduled our appointments. The student later got a low passing grade on the test.
Tammy enjoys sewing clothing. She notices her husband's pants have a hole in them. Tammy starts sewing them up. She runs out of sewing material before finishing. She finds more sewing material under her chair.
Ashley and Jeff just got married! They went to Cancun for their honeymoon. They relaxed by the ocean for six days straight. They just got home today and unpacked. Now they have to work the next day and get back to reality.
Hank and Julia visited thrift stores one weekend. In one store they met a very nice woman named Patricia. She ran around the store pointing out this and that deal. Eventually they settled on buying some old tapes from her. It was only ninety-nine cents for a hundred.
Tom visited the Grand Canyon. He blazed his own trail and ventured down into the canyon. He found the most amazing red and yellow rock. He carried the rock back out of the canyon, to his home. He loves admiring the rock in his home, and recalling the memory.
David's mom told them not to jump on the beds. The children did not want to listen to his mom. David jumped very high and then crashed onto the floor! His mom came running, his arm was broken. Now David knows why he shouldn't jump on the bed.
Sean was on a diet. He lost a lot of pounds. Eventually his pants fit too big. Even his belt was hard to fit. He had to get a new smaller one.
Sam did construction work for extra money. It was just a summer gig. It was hard work that tired him out. Eventually Sam found better work. It was easier and paid better.
Lucy was sulking around the house in dirty sweats. She was depressed and didn't care to bathe. After a week she began to feel better. She decided to take a shower. After her shower Lucy felt more like her old self.
Sarah wanted to meet up with her friend for some coffee. It had been a long time since she'd seen her friend. They made plans to meet at the local Starbucks. When the day arrived, Sarah's friend was sick and could not come. Sarah decided to bring her friend some tea so she could still see her.
Taylor was thirsty. She decided to make herself a cup of tea. In the kitchen she started to boil water. Once boiling, she added the water to a cup with a tea bag. Once the tea cooled, she drank it and was no longer thirsty.
Oliver the kitten was getting used to his new family. Oliver loved to roam the backyard with Frankie the cat. One day Oliver was alone in the yard and he saw another cat come over. Oliver was so excited to see another cat he rushed toward the cat. The other cat attacked him and ran, Oliver learned a lesson that day.
I walked to the bus stop. I waited about fifteen minutes for the bus to arrive. When the bus came I realized I forgot my wallet at home. I asked the bus driver if I could pay tomorrow. He let me ride the bus.
Nathan wanted to take his new boat out to sail. He decided to sail it in the canal near his house. Out in the water, he relaxed on the waves. Suddenly, an alligator appeared near the boat. He was frightened, and turned around to head home.
Tom was sparring with a friend. The friend started to hit harder. Tom got upset over it. He hit the friend back really hard. It knocked him down.
My friend met a man who really liked and pursued her. In denial, she told him she didn't return his feelings. Months later and after much pursuing she finally obliged. She loved dating him and they fell deeper and deeper in love. Now they are a beautiful married couple!
The forecast looked gloomy. John packed an umbrella. It started raining early in the afternoon. John used his umbrella to walk his co workers to their car. John was always thinking of others.
Lucy's grandpa was napping on the couch. She needed a ride to a friends house. It had been an hour and he was still asleep. Lucy knew she would be in trouble if she woke him up. She decided it would be better to wait than get in trouble.
Maude was a girl who did not obey her parents or safety rules. While unsupervised on a seaside vacation she stole a small boat. The boat was swept out to sea. Her parents were unaware of her theft and couldn't find her. The boat sank and nobody ever knew how she perished.
The class grew baby salmon. We brought them to a nearby stream. The teacher carried the bucket of salmon. She released them into the stream. The class watched the babies swim away.
Mike's son lived two hours away. He had scheduled a time to visit with his son. Mike's son was excited to see his father. Mike had to cancel the visit due to work. His son was very upset.
Sue was feeling really energetic. She had way too much coffee in the morning. She decided to go on a run before work. Sue felt great after her run. She was energized and had a very productive day at work.
A lady was stuck in traffic on the way to work. A strange man with ragged clothes was standing on the street. He approached her. Since the lady couldn't move her car, she got out and ran. The man ended up stealing her car.
The girls loved playing together. Dancing was their favorite thing to do. They'd turn on some music and make up a new routine. They had so much fun dancing that they'd forget what time it was. Before they knew it, it was midnight!
Jane's pet bird loved to sing. The problem was, this annoyed her roommate to no end. Her roommate demanded that she have it be quiet. Jane had an idea and taught the bird her roomie's favorite song. After the her roommate loved the bird!
The leopard was hungry as a drought had made food scarce. I stalked silently through the forest for prey. Eventually it came across a deer feeding on grass. It crept quietly until it was close enough to pounce. It leaped on the deer and fed, at last satisfying its hunger.
James listened to lots of hip-hop music. He wanted to show the music to his friend Bob. Bob listened to the music James gave him. Bob liked the music James gave him. James gave Bob more albums to listen to in the future.
Lizzy was too proud to let Fitz know she liked him. Fitz was too proud to let Lizzie know he liked her! One day they realized what was going on. Fitz proposed. Their family and friends were so shocked!
The band wanted to write a new song. They thought of the title first. For some reason, they couldn't make the song. They took a break. After that, they were fine and wrote it
Aaron loves to drive fast. One day, he drove nearly twice the speed limit. He pulled over when he saw the flashing lights behind him. The officer gave Aaron a small lecture and a huge ticket. Aaron accepted the ticket and drove much slower on the way home.
I decided to fly home for the holidays. I got a flight with a window seat. The guy who sat next to me was overweight. He could barely fit on his side. It made the whole ride uncomfortable.
John discovered that he was sleep walking at night. He would go down to the local convenience store. The clerk said he bought a drink and a bag of chips. Then he would go back home. John went to the doctor to get a cure.
Sally went to mountains. Sally decided to go for a walk in the mountains. Sally saw another little girl on her walk. Sally talked to the little girl. Sally and the little girl are now friends.
Barry was brushing his teeth. He realized his brush was ten months old. He needed to get a new brush! Barry went to the store. He bought a new brush.
Willy had always wanted to come here. The water park with its big slides had always called to him. The day finally arrived when his family went to the park. He was in heaven. All the slides were more fun than he ever imagined.
Salim woke up with a fever and a cough. His mom kept him home sick from school. Then she made him toast and chamomile tea, and gave him medicine. She nursed him all day. By the next morning, Salim felt completely better!
It was such a warm summer, and Tina thought to have a pool party. She called everyone up and told them to come next Saturday. They saw the weather would be great. They got all the food and beverages and waited for everyone. It was a great success and everyone had fun in the pool.
The family saw something fly through the living room. It was a bat! They all screamed and ran around. The dad cornered the bat in a closet. He scooped it up in a bucket and threw it outside.
Orlando worked for a marketing company. He had never taken a sick day in his life. His boss told him he worked to hard and needed to take a day off. He called in the next morning and said he was sick with the flu. He loved being off work so much he stayed home the whole week.
Nikki loves to play hockey. She works hard and becomes a great player. However the sport is dominated by men. Nikki hates the idea of not playing at the highest level. But Nikki can't play in the NHL.
Anna went to get her nails done. It was her first time. She liked how they looked, but they hurt! She found that her real nails had been filed down. That was why her nails were so sore.
Bill spent a lot of time on his speed boat at the lake. He dropped his sunglasses in the lake when the boat was docked. He was upset because the sunglasses were very expensive. After a long drought the lake water level dropped. Bill found his expensive sunglasses in the mud at the dock.
Josh liked to tinker with mechanical toys. He was always good at putting things together. Josh excelled at science and math classes. Josh enrolled in college when he was older. He got a degree in engineering.
Gina entered her classroom and went to her desk. Her friends were already at their desks. Rita, and Mary weren't talking to Gina. Gina only had Tami as her ally. The fact that Tami was still talking to them made Gina uncomfortable.
Blake always wanted to play guitar. He didn't own one. Blake worked hard to save more money. Finally he had enough to buy a guitar. Now he plays every day.
Last week my granddaughter got a new bed. She is one year old and was outgrowing her crib. My daughter was sad because her baby was growing up. She replaced the bed on Saturday while her daughter was playing. Our granddaughter liked her new bed very much, and slept well in it.
Jackie really wanted to eat pizza. She decided to try baking one in her oven. All of a sudden, there was smoke coming out of her oven. Jackie had to quickly call the fire department. The firemen saved her house but Jackie did not get any pizza.
Ed had a bad habit of leaving his toys laying around. His parents were always telling him to put them away. One day his dad was walking down the hall. He stepped on Ed's favorite action toy, breaking it. Ed did a better job of putting his toys away after that.
Tim revved his engine at the car next to him at a light. The other car revved back. As soon as the light turned green Tim was off. It was a close race but Tim pulled ahead at the end. Tim won and felt proud
Bob built homes for a living. One day while working on a home, Bob felt a sharp pain in his chest. Bob was taken to the hospital by a coworker. After many tests, the doctor discovered that Bob had pulled a muscle. Bob then returned to the home to continue his work.
Ray was making a project for school. He had to cut up construction paper for his presentation board. He cut the paper into squares and circles. He then glued the shapes on to a large white paper. Ray's teacher was impressed with his cutting skills.
Bobby and Dean were throwing a baseball in the front yard. Bobby threw the ball way over Dean's head. The ball flew into the window of a car passing. The driver of the car stopped and told their parents. Bobby and Dean's parents punished the boys.
I decided to play street baseball with my friends. It was my turn to bat. I knocked the ball out of the park! Alas, it broke a window of a house! The owner of the house caught me and made me pay for a new window.
Terry decided to go for a walk. He had walked about a mile when it started to rain. The rain was cold and it made Terry mad. He turned around and started walking fast towards home. He decided to check the forecast from now on before walks.
The moderator decided she would punish the poster for the post. She waited for weeks before she decided what the punishment would be. During that time, she gave no indication of her anger over the post. She waited until the poster was comfortable and posting often. Without warning, she banned the poster and his IP address.
Bob sat there in the chair staring at the tray of sharp tools. The novacane had kicked in and he was drooling fiercely. He wasn't sure what was coming but he just knew it would be awful. In walked the Dentist who looked at the tools and pushed them aside. When he pulled out the chainsaw Bob just fainted.
Gary's baby was laying in his grip. Gary left when his wife called him for dinner. On the other hand, his baby managed to climb on top of the crib. Since he didn't see where he was going, he ended up falling. Gary suddenly heard crying noises upstairs.
Henry went to the Orthodontist today. Several dentists were connecting invisible aligners to his teeth. After the procedure was done, they gave him several instructions. They also told him to give special care to the aligners. He thanked them and left afterwards.
My friend and I skipped school one day. We went to her house and hung out all day. We decided to bake some cookies. We listened to Coolio and made chocolate chip cookies. We ate them and talked all day.
Amy had a roommate named Sue. Amy was upset Sue threw away a muffin she had given her. When Amy asked why the roommate just laughed at her. Amy decided it wasn't worth being friends. They didn't speak to each other for weeks.
Lisa was painting for an art gallery. She knocked her easel while working, ruining her painting. There was no time for Lisa to fix her work or start a new one. Lisa took her ruined painting to the gallery. To her surprise, everyone loved her work!
Kate wanted to move the snow resting on the basement windows. She decided to open the windows and let the snow fall in. But when she opened the window the snow just kept falling in. She closed the window quickly to stop more from coming in. But there was already ankle deep snow on the basement floor.
I attempted to buckle my seatbelt on the roller coaster. The seat belt did not fit properly. I felt scared as the ride started. I raised out of my seat on the first hill. I was glad when the ride stopped.
Noah had track practice two times a week. The week of Easter they cancelled track on Monday evening. Noah was worried he would not be ready for the meet. He was going to run by himself at least once this week. He got an email from his coach saying they added a practice.
Kyle worked at his store for a while and was waiting for a promotion. He was happily working until he was introduced to a new hire. Kyle learned that his promotion was given to the new hire. He smiled and pretended everything was fine. Later that week Kyle quit his job and started freelancing.
Larry was driving down the road. His car begin to make a weird noise. He thought it was nothing and ignored it. 5 minutes later his car started to smell. Larry pulled over popped the hood and smoke flew everywhere.
Brad was looking forward to a rock concert. He bought tickets early. He was going to meet all his friends there. ON the weekend of the show he got in trouble. Brad was grounded and missed the concert.
Ella was in labor. She decided to try for natural childbirth. She consulted with the hospital's doula. The doula helped her handle her contractions naturally. Ella managed to have a med-free birth!
Evelyn heard her dog barking in the kitchen. She walked in to see what was happening. Evelyn saw a snake slithering on the floor. Evelyn grabbed a broom from the closet. She shooed the snake outside through the kitchen door.
Jake put a few hot dogs on the grill. He intended to have a nice hot lunch. But he got distracted while cooking. He forgot to turn the hot dogs. All of them charred and became inedible!
The Omaha zoo was getting new elephants in their zoo. The family drove one hour to go to see the elephants. Once they got their they had to walk to the back of the zoo. One of the elephants was hiding behind the feeding shed. The other four elephants were out and enjoying the sun and visitors.
Levi debated whether or not to venture into the woods. He had heard reports of a clown trying to lure children. He walked in anyway to see what was in there. He heard a honking noise and jumped and ran away. It was just his friend honking a bicycle horn.
I like to take my truck off road and get away from light pollution. I enjoy looking up at the stars on a clear night. Last Tuesday it was supposed to be a clear sky. I took my truck out and laid on the truck bed. It was beautiful and I stared for hours.
Tom was a college student. Tom was a computer science major. Tom wanted to develop an app. Tom learned how to create an app. Tom created an app.
Justin was caught speeding on Saturday. The cop was going to write him up a ticket. Justin asked the cop if he could let him go if he gave him money. The cop said he didn't take bribes. He gave Justin an extra ticket for the offense.
Gina's teacher was upset she was in a fight. Gina now refused to go the principal's office. The teacher was upset and insisted she leave. Gina became aware of the stares of her classmates. She decided it would be better to just leave.
I told a friend I would bring him a package yesterday. The guilt was too much because I did not do what I said. I am relieve I took my friend his package today. My friend forgave me for not keeping my word. Now i feel lighter having lifted that guilt off my shoulders/
Rudy was 11 and wanted an allowance, since all his friends got one. His parents suspiciously asked what these friends did for their money. Rudy admitted that they did chores, like trash emptying & lawn-mowing. His parents talked it over and agreed to give Rudy an allowance. Rudy was happy to hear that he'd get $10 a week to sweep and vacuum!
Tom was chosen to star in a tv sitcom. He had never acted before. He was surprised he was chosen. He was picked to be a lawyer. He was overwhelmed and excited.
Braedan loved trains. He had always wanted to ride on one. For his ninth birthday his parents were taking him on a train ride. The herky jerky movements of the train make him sick. Braedan still likes trains but he doesn't want to ride on one.
Will and his kids decided to go and see a movie. They discussed which movie to see. They narrowed it down to either Peanuts or Finding Dory. They chose to see the Peanuts movie. Will and the kids laughed all through the Peanuts movie!
Kim and Beth were walking home from school. They were surprised to see dark clouds rolling in. Rain drops began to fall as Kim searched her bag for her umbrella. Kim realized she left her umbrella in her locker at school. The girls walked home getting soaked in the rain.
The couple bought a new house. It was great, except for the creepy basement. It was damn and full of cobwebs. They got to work on cleaning it out. They had big plans for making it nice.
Nikki's mother was very ill. She couldn't hold a job anymore. She lost her house. Nikki invited her mother to live with her. Her mother happily accepted.
Bob tried to get a mortgage through his credit union. The loan officer looked at his tax returns and laughed at him. Bob had been very aggressive with his deductions. The loan officer denied him the loan, when he stopped laughing. Bob had to take out a personal loan instead to buy a house.
I decided to go to the bar. I got very drunk. The police asked me if I was okay. I threw up on their shoes. They got angry and locked me in jail for the night.
Sade loved to have fun. One day she was taking a bath. Sade thought it would be fun to jump in the tub. She slipped and cut open her chin. Sade was rushed to the emergency room to get stitches.
Jake lived at the beach all his life. Jake landed a job which required him to move to Denver. Jake landed in cold Colorado in the middle of January. He had never felt such cold weather and seen such snow. Jake decided he loved the cold and would never go back to the coast.
A teacher told her class about life back in the 1800 in the west, One student asked why it was called the Wild West? The teacher had no idea so she looked it up online. She only found links that were related to the Will Smith movie. To satisfy the student she lied and made up a reason.
Josh and his family lived in Oklahoma. They were used to tornadoes. This time was no different. They heard the siren and went to their shelter. Luckily they were safe and their house had no damage.
Alex had a new Spider Man bowl. He loved the bowl and wanted it close at all times. His mother put the bowl with the other dishes. Alex crept into the kitchen and grabbed the bowl. He went to sleep staring at it on his nightstand.
Kelley was having a wedding. She decided to have her family stay at her house. Kelley was rather excited. But unfortunately it became too full. Therefore kelley decided to get a hotel next time.
I was awakened one night by a weird howling from outside. I crept downstairs with a baseball bat and flashlight. I peered through the window blinds, seeing nothing but darkness. I heard the howling noise again, from just behind me. I had left the TV on the Fright Fest marathon.
Elle was tired and not feeling well. She told her boss that she needed a day off. Elle took the day off and went to the doctor. The doctor told Elle she had the beginning of the flu. Elle had to miss the next few days of work.
Jerry got lost during the walk to his last period. He didn't know where to find the class and ended up moving in a circle. Someone was kind enough to show where he needed to go. Since the bell is going to ring in several seconds, he speed walked. However, he was late to the class.
I decided to change my hair color. I was not sure what color I wanted. I went to the store and looked at many different ones. It was a tough decision. I ended up choosing a brunette color.
Gus got into his car to pull out of his driveway. He looked behind him to back up but he could not see. There was too much snow on his window. Gus got out of the car and brushed it off. He got back into his car and could not safely go.
Liam was having a hard time with bullies in school. He tried to ignore them, but he was really sad. He told his parents, who then went and talked to the principal. The principal held an assembly on bullying. Liam was not bullied again by those kids and he was happy.
Katarina lost her first tooth yesterday. She cupped it in her hand and put it under her pillow. She she awoke the next morning she found twenty dollars. Katarina was so happy. She immediately put the money in her piggy bank.
Annie and Greg were going to see fireworks for the 4th of July. The show was happening down by the harbor. The couple was a bit late and the place was so crowded. Then they noticed an empty spot on the docks. They grabbed the spot and had a great view for the show.
A die hard shopper was waiting in the long line outside. It was miserably cold. The shopper saw a homeless man shivering in the alleyway. He gave up his place in the line and brought a gift back from his car. The shopper gave the homeless man a nice warm blanket.
Ash was afraid of horses. Her friend invited her to her birthday party. Ash attended not knowing they would be horseback riding. Ash was terrified at first. She quickly realized that horses weren't scary animals at all.
I watched him slap her in the face. She began getting angry. She told him she would get him if he did it again. He slapped her again. She punched him in the crotch.
Alex ran out of bread and milk. He decided he needed to go to the store. Since he had no vehicle he decided to walk to the store. The walk was pleasant on such a lovely day. He got everything she needed and was home in an hour.
I went to the lake the other day. While I was there I saw a lot of turtles. I picked up a couple of the turtles and held them. My parents told me to put them down. So I put down the turtles.
My girlfriend wanted a record player. She thought about stealing one once. Instead I went out and bought it for her. She was really happy and excited. Now she plays records all the time.
My Sister came for a visit last year. She likes to bring exciting things to do. She brought fireworks and confetti bombs! We set them off in the yard. We had a lot of cleaning up to do after she left!
Sam is at the carnival. She plays a game. She knocks all the pins down. She picks a prize. She picks a big purple teddy bear.
Sylvia made her mother an oven mitt for mother's day. Her mother opened the package and forced a smile. Sylvia knew her mother didn't like the gift. She went to her room to cry. Sylvia's mom came in to scold her later that night.
Jasmine felt very lonely. At school she had no friends. On lunch break she was eating by herself. A boy decided to sit with her and introduce himself. She was very happy she made a new friend.
Every holiday Harry's family would play charades. Often times the game would last well into the night. After Harry's dad died the family stopped playing charades. The family decided on a new game. Harry now was excited about a chess tournament every holiday.
Val has always had rather long hair. A few years ago, she chopped it off. She's been trying to grow it out again. Val is impatient. She decides to order a wig.
Rhonda won tickets to a comedy show. Rhonda was not a big fan of comedy. She decided to go to the show anyway. Rhonda thought the comedians were hilarious. Now Rhonda regularly attends comedy shows.
Joey wanted to fit in. He had just moved to a new school. He decided he would try out for the football team. Joey went to the try out and gave his best effort. Joey was so happy when coach told him he had made the team.
My niece's boyfriend got out on parole. He went to live with her. She told him he could not get drunk. He got drunk and she called the police. He was sent away for violating parole.
We went to a funeral today. Our friend had passed away, so it was time to pay our respects. After leaving the house we went to the funeral home. There were a lot of people there! After the funeral was over we went to dinner.
Lucy's grandpa had given her an Easy Bake Oven. Lucy opened the box and saw all the little treat packets. She mixed a cake and slid it in the oven. Lucy had no idea a light bulb would take so long to cook a cake. Finally, after 90 minutes her and grandpa shared the cake she cooked.
Today was Dave's very first auction. He had traveled from his home town to come to the big event. He was excited and nervous. The car Dave wanted was next on the list and he was ready. After bidding back and forth, he was able to win his dream car.
Sally got offered a credit card. She accepted the offer. She thought it would be good to build up her credit. Sally then started to spend too much money. Sally is now in debt.
Tom loved adventuring into the woods. Tom would wear through his clothing quickly. Tom felt cotton was not the best material for his use. Tom researched different types of gear. Tom bought special fabric gear that was not made of cotton.
We had just found a home for our chihuahua. Our daughter called concerned about a puppy she had found. She said there was no one claiming the pup. They were on a busy road, and feared the dog might get hit. We took the dog in and gave her a home.
Meg didn't want to wear her glasses for her school picture. She stuck the glasses in her pocket and posed for the portrait. Meg was excited when the pictures came back. But her excitement vanished when she saw the photos. Without her glasses, in the photos Meg stared vacantly into space.
Dan has never liked visiting family very much. However, he knows that he should visit his niece occasionally. He drives out to see his niece and they spend the afternoon together. Finally he gets back in his car to go home. He decides never to visit his niece again.
Rory's basketball team had just beat the record for most losses. The whole team felt discouraged but the coach told them to keep trying They practiced for many hours each day. At their next game, they worked hard as a team. At the last second, Rory shot the ball to win the game!
Alicia was hungry and wanted to go out. She decided she was going to go to Chipotle. She ordered a burrito. When she got home she opened it up. She was so hungry she scarfed it down in five minutes.
Dave loved bragging about his son. He told work friends that his son had batted 1000 the prior season. His friends were completely incredulous. Dave was forced to come clean. The entire team batted 1000 because it was a tee ball league.
Tiff wanted a turtle for her birthday. She thought it would be easy to take care of. But she when got one, her time seemed to vanish. It needed a very specific diet and environment to live in. Tiff hated her turtle.
George played ping pong well. George had never been able to beat his rival Pete. George practiced really hard. George then played Pete in ping pong. George was finally able to beat Pete.
Today I arrived at work early. I noticed the plants near the door had a bunch of litter next to them. I decided to clean it up, picking up a beer can as I got started. Unfortunately, I spilled some on my dress. That's when I realized it wasn't beer, it was urine.
Howie loved to sing. He had a best friend, who loved to play guitar. They got together with another person, who was a drum player. They also found another singer. Howie and his pals formed a band.
I decided I wanted to go grocery shopping. I jumped in my car and went to the big grocery store in town. While I was there I noticed a sell on a brand I normally don't buy. I debated whether I should try the new brand or go with usual one. In the end, I decided to try the new brand because of the discount.
My mother likes to do crafts. She decided to make some candles. She melted the wax for the candles and added coloring. Then, she poured them in the molds. When they were done, the candles were truly beautiful.
Samuel was a hardcore cigarette addict for years. He would smoke almost three packs a day. He finally decided that it was time to quit. He went to his doctor and got some nicotine patches. Samuel had an easier time and quit in a week.
Caroline left for the gym late Monday morning. On her way to the gym she saw a homeless man sleeping on a bench. She walked over and woke him up. Caroline gave him $50 dollars and invited him to breakfast. The man was so moved that he gave her a hug.
Anna got an iguana. She wondered what to feed it. She read online that they ate mealworms. She bought a bunch of mealworms and put them in the tank. They bred, and she never had to buy mealworms again!
Harold was looking for a new career. He had an interest in banking and finance. He interviewed for a position at the local bank. He was selected by the president of the bank. Harold was eager to get to work in the new field!
I was walking through the forest on a dark and stormy night. The wind was whipping through the trees. It looked like the branches were reaching down to grab me. I ran as fast as I could to get out into the clear. Then I woke up in a cold sweat from the nightmare I was having.
I study film at my college. I don't think the courses will help me get a career. The program is heavily theory-focused. I thought this would be more of a filmmaking program. I am strongly considering transferring schools.
Mary usually brought her lunch to work. She was running late to work. Mary forgot her lunch. Mary ate a bag of chips for lunch. She regretted forgetting the lunch.
Carrie had just found out that she was pregnant. She wanted to surprise her husband with the news. Carrie wrapped the pregnancy test in a box. She put it on the counter where he was sure to find it. When he opened it, he was ecstatic.
Ray was running for student council. The elections were very close. Ray hoped he would make the council! After the votes were cast, he checked the scores. He had made it onto the student council committee!
My friends were having a banquet. I was invited and I accepted the invitation. The morning of the banquet I realized I didn't want to go. I made an excuse. My friends found out and were angry at me.
Tom was driving home from work. His car idled and died. He tried to start it up again. Unfortunately his batter was out of power. Tom had to get a jump start.
Lucy was looking for meaning in her life. She was questioning her purpose for existing. She began to research different religions and their beliefs. Lucy attended a Christian church for the first time ever. During that service she found what she was looking for.
The family wanted some new furniture. They wanted a table for their kitchen most of all. They found a beautiful table in a local store. They bought it and brought it home. It was a great addition to their home!
Ricky was born two weeks early. He weighed only six pounds. But during infancy, his parents fed him well and often! He gained strength and height. Now, Ricky is six feet tall and weighs two hundred pounds!
A young woman named Riley was over 9 months pregnant. She was desperate to finally see her son be born. To try to induce labor she would take long walks. A few days later she finally started to have contractions. After two days of labor Sage was born.
Jay went fishing in the ocean on a boat. The captain asked if he got seasick. Jay was not sure if he did. A big wave rocked the boat. Jay ran over to the side of the boat to puke.
Bill wanted to ask out John but Bill was shy. John knew that Bill liked him so he asked him out instead. Bill was happy that John asked him out and so he agreed. Bill and John went on their first date and it was fantastic. Bill and John decided to get married a year later.
The Taylors wanted to take a vacation. They all brought up the different places they could go. The young ones wanted theme parks and entertainment. The older ones wanted rest and entertainment. They made the decision to go to Pigeon Forge.
Tammy wanted a new hair style. She trusted her hair stylist. Her hair stylist recommended dying her hair. She followed her stylist's recommendation. Tammy was very happy with her new hair color.
Terry was a ravenous consumer of meat. Over time, meat began to give him an upset stomach. Terry decided to become a vegetarian. At first, he found it hard to eat wholesome meals without meat. Soon enough, he adjusted to the vegetarian diet and loved it!
Throughout all of baseball season, Billy wanted to hit a homerun. Every time he came close the ball landed in the field and was caught. On the last game of the season Billy was more determined than ever. He stepped up to the plate and felt very confident. Finally he managed to hit the ball out of the park.
A tall guy walked into a sports shop looking for skis. He looked around before the clerk approached him. The clerk said he might not have tall enough skis. Together they looked all throughout the store for skis. They found the right pair of skis buried in the clearance rack.
Kia was in college and needed a part-time job to help pay tuition. But she had no car, so it was going to be very difficult. Then her librarian offered her an on-campus job arranging books. Kia, an English major, thought the job was a dream come true! She thanked the librarian profusely!
My nephew recently moved to Stoughton. He and his wife have a 20 month old boy. This Saturday, he and his wife had to work. His mother in Cambridge could baby sit but does not drive on highways. He had to pick her up in Cambridge and bring her to Stoughton.
Gill loved Forrest Gump. He watched it every day and quoted every line. He changed his last name to Gump. His friends thought he was weird. So he just ran away, he ran and ran and ran.
Ben was playing game on his computer at home. His phone rang. He picked up the call from his mom. Her car was broken. He had to go to pick her up.
Lauren made fun of her brother. Her brother pushed her down. Lauren told her mom. Her mom grounded her brother. Her brother felt angry at being grounded.
One time my brother was sitting in a recliner. I was behind the chair. I pushed down on the chair until the foot rest went out. Then the chair did not work properly. I was in trouble with my parents.
Travis was in line at a grocery store. And he was wondering if he should buy everything in his cart. He got out of line and decided to put certain items back. But when he was back in line, he wanted to buy what he put back. He got back out of line and bought everything he had before.
Steve found a crumpled dollar on the sidewalk. He thought of all the candy he could buy with it. Steve ran to the corner store to shop for sweets. There, a little girl was crying because she couldn't afford candy. Steve looked at his dollar and knew what to do.
Jan called Mark at work and told him about the leaky roof. They decided to try to fix it themselves. They thought it wasn't so serious, because it was in the garage. The first step would be determining where the water was entering. Jan and Mark agreed to work on it during the weekend.
Bob liked the color blue. He painted everything he had blue. One day he decided that he preferred red. He had to repaint everything he owned. He missed blue when he was done.
Eric got a promotion at work. The next day he bought a brand new car to celebrate. He bragged about the car and it's features all day at work. On the way home Eric ran a red light and crashed into another car. He was very mad at himself for being careless.
Jane was old. She had to use an oxygen tank. She refused to stop smoking. One day she was smoking too close to the tank. It almost caught on fire.
My wife's hair is very straight. She wanted to make it curly. I found my mother's curling iron. I gave it to my wife. She curled her hair with the iron.
Maria sat down and started to eat her takeaway. She asked her boyfriend if he wanted to share it with her. He said no, because he had gotten donuts on the way to work. Maria told him to at least try one bite of her food. Her boyfriend said okay, and tried her food.
The girl got out of bed. She checked her alarm clock. She still had time before work. She set the alarm. She took a relaxing bubble bath before work.
Tom hated mowing his lawn. He tried to avoid it as much as possible. His wife finally convinced him to do it. Tom decided to pay a neighborhood kid to do it instead. His wife never found out.
Will had a strong entrepreneurial spirit. Will saved up a good deal of cash. Will invested that money into an online venture called DataCenter. Will and his partners worked hard on the project. This month, Will finally saw his work pay off!
Nils was very interested in fashion. He read Vogue magazine every month. He decided to go to fashion school to learn more. He did so well in school that he got attention for his fashion skills. He was hired after graduation at a large fashion house.
I used to buy saving bonds all the time. I had about a hundred of them. I learned they don't earn much interest. Bonds also take a long time to mature. I stopped buying bonds many years ago.
Mary was feeling energetic. She decided to go on a run. She searched her house for her running shoes. She couldn't find them! She finally found her running shoes in her pile of laundry.
She felt like the freak in school. She was different, and she wanted out. She decided to skip class. After history, she walked home. She took the back way so she wouldn't be seen.
Andy was a star football player. He played very well at all his games. His dad was at every game cheering him on. One game day his dad couldn't make it because of work. Andy played terribly that day.
When I was 6 years old, a dog followed me home from school. This dog became my best friend of all time. Her breed was a Boxer, which is a protective, family oriented dog. Unfortunately, someone stole her from our backyard when I was 12. I will always wonder what happened to Gertrude the Boxer dog.
After Years of corporate work, Paul wanted a way to express himself. He decided to buy a set of paints and a canvas. Paul began to paint landscape scenes every day. He found it was a great way to be creative outside of work. Paul was very happy he found a way to express himself.
Jill took her husband along on her trip to the beauty shop. The upscale shop had over 70 chairs and served celebrities. Christine was an assistant with an incredible figure and outfit. Jill watched as she had Christine carry a cup of coffee to her husband. She was shocked as he barely noticed the knock-out woman.
The girl was sitting on the grass. Birds flew above her head. One pooped on her. The girl became upset. The girl then went home.
The couple was hiking in the desert. They stumbled upon a ram. They were scared at first. But the ram just walked away from them. They were happy they'd seen such a beautiful animal in the wild.
Norman went out for the high school swim team. He made the team and was given a couple of events. Norman was self-conscious about wearing competitive swimwear. Norman quit the team over it. Norman later regretted not simply bearing the indignation.
Lisa went to the candy store. It all looked very good. Then she went to taste it. It tasted horrible. She didn't want it again.
We were headed down the highway at 65 miles per hour. The left front tire blew. The van swerved slightly. I held on to the wheel tight. I pulled over to change the tire.
Tony's new girlfriend was too impressed with him. Tony worked for a major corporation and was only 18. He owned a three-story condo and Acura sports car. She asked how could he get a job like this so young? He said big companies like hiring young hackers.
While Abby was out walking in the woods she saw a hurt bird. She decided she should help it. She picked it up and brought it home. Abby took great care of it and the bird got better. Abby took the bird outside and it flew back home again.
Kia was fifteen and had been told she had to babysit her sister. Her sister was thirteen and Kia thought she would have a boring night. But she ended up very surprised. She and her sister played board games, watched movies, and giggled. Kia ended up having a very fun night!
Julie was impressed that Ricardo liked her, he was rich. She wondered if he liked her enough to marry her. One day in Ricardo's mansion, he told Julie to be open minded. Then he said she would never be his only girlfriend. That answered Julie's question about is he'd marry her.
Bertha dearly loved the old moth-ridden zoo. She woke up early every day for a whole week. She baked from the morning to the late night. She sold all the pies and cakes she'd made. Bertha alone raised the funds to save her beloved zoo.
I wanted to play an old game one day. When I looked in the game's case, the CD was missing. I began to search through my room for the game. I couldn't find the game and almost gave up. Then at the last minute, I found the CD under my bed.
I always wondered why I loved wearing wigs. It always felt natural. My parents didn't let me grow my hair that long. I finally wore my wig out tonight. I got beat up and reminded of why I shouldn't.
Tory purchased the most perfect crystal earrings. She adored the way they set off her color. But shiny things fade fast. She decided she needed pearls instead. She was sure she wouldn't be disappointed again.
Fred is in need of some money. He has an extra car. He decides he needs to sell it. Fred finds a buyer. Fred sells his car.
Kia was walking and texting one day. She stumbled on the sidewalk and dropped her phone. It landed in a puddle! Kia hurried to get it out, but it was too late. Her phone was broken.
Jimmy wanted to get a new tattoo. He didn't know want to get, though. He looked through some tattoo magazines. He found one that was perfect for him. He got the tattoo the next week.
Denise loved to eat at Taco Bell and ate there once a week. In 2015 she moved to Ohio where there was no Taco Bell in her town. In 2016 she craved Taco Bell and did a search to find the nearest one. She found one that was a 3 hour drive away from her home. She filled her gas tank and made that 3 hour drive to Taco Bell.
Tim was traveling home for the holidays. His flight hit some turbulence. Tim had never experienced that before. He started to freak out and cry. The stewardess had to help calm him down.
Emma visited an amusement park. She got to go on many rides. Her favorite was the train ride. The conductor let her blow the train whistle. Emma can not wait to go back to the amusement park.
My girlfriend loves massages. I hate giving them. For about two months I made up that my hands had been hurting. I told her I went to the doctor and he said I have severe arthritis. I don't have to give massages anymore.
Travis enjoyed walking. But it was inconvenient for him to go outside and walk everyday. He enjoyed using his computer and watching videos too. So he decided to walk in place while doing just that. Travis was glad he could burn calories while being entertained.
Jill loves houses, so she decided to become a realtor. Jill signed up for a real estate licensing class. She attended all of the real estate classes. Jill studied very hard for the licensing exam. Jill took the real estate exam and passed it.
Betsy was enjoying her ice cream. She did not notice a wasp landed on the side of it. As she licked the ice cream, the wasp stinger her tongue. All her neck was getting swollen. Her husband took her to the hospital immediately.
Nelly hadn't seen her elderly neighbor all week. Usually she would be out in her garden working. When so much time had passed Nelly called the police. Then she learned that her neighbor had had a heart attack. Luckily the woman would be okay in a few weeks.
Several workers were pressure-washing my house in the morning. I spent hours giving them directions such as where to work. However, one of the workers started to become drowsy. He sprayed my bedroom window with the pressure washer. The window shattered into pieces.
Maya was looking for shoes for a wedding. She was pretty sure she had already picked her favorite pair. Suddenly she noticed a sign for a huge shoe sale. She wasn't supposed to spend any extra money. Still, she decided to buy a couple of pairs of discounted shoes.
Don wanted to become a dancer. Don's parents wanted her to be a doctor. Don ran away from home. She joined a dancing troupe. Now Don is a dancer and loved her job.
Carlos father was handing his son his old watch. That watch was given to Carlos father by his grandpa. Carlos felt proud about having the watch. Years later Carlos would give the watch to his son. His son will feel proud having the watch as well.
Jeff was a 8 year old boy who loved magic. He had a favorite magician. He had always wanted to see him but he would never come to his town. Then one day he heard his favorite magician was coming to town. Jeff begged his parents to go and they gave him money to see him.
Carl wanted a snack to watch television. He got an opened bag of chips. He sat to watch. When he bit a chip it was squishy. Carl spat it out and threw the chips away.
Ben always wanted to take a trip in an RV. He didn't have the money as a child to do that though. Now Ben is all grown up. Every year Ben saves up his money. So every year Ben takes his wife for a trip in an RV.
James always wanted to have a dog. His parents always said no even though he begged. He decided to research on the pros and cons of different breeds. He presented his research to his parents, who were swayed. A month later, their family adopted a poodle puppy.
Joan picked big shiny acorns and put them in a bowl. She set the bowl on the table for a centerpiece. Later, Joan had a dinner party. As she conversed with guests across the table, she spied something. The bowl of acorns was teeming with maggot-like worms.
Joe got laid off from his job of 21 Year's. He was worried about finding a new job. He hasn't looked for one in over 20 Years. But he was more marketable than he thought. Within one month he had a new job that paid 30% more!
The boy raced his friend around the track. His friend beat him by thirty seconds. The boy started running every morning. He got faster around the track. He won the next race with his friend.
Mario was a good basketball player. However, he was getting old. His coach didn't want him to start. But he insisted on playing. And he ended up winning the game for his country.
Bobby wanted to play outside. He went to the park. There were lots of things to play on. He went down the slide. He had a fun time at the park.
Jen is a big time actress. She finally made it to the red carpet. She was really excited. She fell down, tripped on the carpet. Everyone loved her even more for that.
Destiny is a rowdy teenager. She needs some true discipline in her life. So, her parents decided to send her to boarding school. After boarding school, she straightened up so much better. Her parents were glad they made their decision.
Manuel was a young boy in third grade. He was very close to his father because his mother was gone. That year his father got very sick and passed away. Manuel was very sad and had a hard time with it. He went to live with his sister until he turned 18.
Sally walked to school today. She waived hello to neighbors she knew. She passed the Smith house and said hello the their dog. She loved their dog Jake very much. Sally arrived at school and went inside for class.
Bill loved to try new foods. There was a new Thai restaurant opening up in town. He invited Kathy to come to dinner with him. The staff and food were both wonderful. Bill had a great time.
The man hid in a tunnel. A strong rain came. The tunnel kept the man dry. The storm passed. The man continued on his adventure.
It was Jerry's first day on board. He was very excited about his new job. He was going to be on a ship sailing in the ocean. He would have to haul lots of cargo. Jerry new it would be a great job for him.
Hugh went to his local supermarket to get some milk. He took his item to the checkout aisle and waited in line. Hugh looked at the magazines and waited patiently. As the cashier scanned his item Hugh threw a candy bar in too. Hugh ate the candy bar on the way home and smiled to himself.
Sue and her friends were excited to have a spa day to relax. The girls took turns getting facials and massages in the afternoon. Sue was having so much fun and relaxed while getting a massage. All of her friends were having the time of their lives. The highlight of the party was getting manicures and pedicures.
Last summer my family went to a water park resort in April. We were so excited about the trip. Unfortunately two of my siblings got the stomach flu. We spent the whole time in our hotel rooms caring for the sick ones. It was the worst time to catch a stomach bug.
Josh was at football practice. As he went to catch the ball, he was tackled. The hit was hard. He was knocked out. The doctor diagnosed him with a concussion.
Tom was had a flat tire on his way to work. Tom hopped out and went to work on changing the tire. Tom then proceeded on his way to work. Tom walked into the office and noticed people staring at him. Tom later saw, in the mirror, that his face was streaked with grease!
I said something that made him jealous. He used the word salt when he was jealous. He told me he felt salty that day. I just laughed at him. He smiled back at me.
After a week in Gustav's village, the circus was ready to travel on. Gustav went to see the strong man show one last time. During the performance, the strong man challenged Gustav to a contest. Gustav had won the contest of strengths by bending more metal bars. The circus strong man congratulated Gustav.
Briana had always wanted long strong fingernails. But hers had always been brittle and naturally short. Then her friend suggested she try strengthening nail polish. Briana began painting her nails with the special polish. In just a few weeks, her thick nails were nearly an inch long!
Anna's cat caught a bird one day. The cat injured the bird's wind pretty badly. Then Anna's mom brought the bird inside. Together, the two bandaged its wings and tail. Soon, the healed bird was ready to fly!
Yvette went to law school to become a lawyer. On her first case, she became really anxious. Yvette took effective medicine from a leading pharmaceutical company. She instantly felt better and her stomach settled. Yvette tried her first case with flying colors.
Bob needed to keep some drawers closed. He found a sticky wrap online and ordered it. When it came Bob wasn't very confident it would work. He wrapped it to itself around his set of plastic drawers. Bob was happy to see the wrap worked exactly like it should.
Gary usually studied very hard in law school. On Thursday nights, Gary went to bar review with his classmates. Gary's wife falsely thought bar review was related to Gary's studies. Gary was, in fact, sampling local bars with his fellow law students. Gary always felt very guilty about misleading his wife.
Frank decided to cook his wife a special dinner. He went to the store and picked up the ingredients. He came home and prepared the dinner. His wife called and said she would be running later than usual. Frank ate dinner alone and was sad the surprise was ruined.
George took a nap just to feel rested after work. He woke up hours later in a garbage bag under water. He hurriedly opened the bag and swam to the surface. George looked around and noticed a woman running away. He never did discover what happened that night, but it scares him.
Lucy's father was a very famous actor. Lucy wanted to follow in his footsteps. Unfortunately she never got any call backs from her auditions. Distraught she called her father. He pulled some strings to allow for Lucy to finally land a role.
Gina arrived home after school. Both her parents worked, so no one was home. She couldn't find her key in her pocket. It wasn't in her bag either. Gina was locked out of the house.
Today was her last day in town. She put everything she had in her car. She didn't know where she was going but she was not scared. She had plenty of money saved up so she'd be fine for a while. She started the car and drove away.
Emily thought she was better at making her bed. She challenged Molly to a bed making contest. Her little sister Molly agreed to the challenge. Molly had her mother coach her on how to properly make a bed. She was able to beat her elder sister Emily in the contest.
Rita was cooking a stew. She had used too much salt. The stew was unbearably salty. Rita couldn't eat it. She had a sandwich instead.
Jen was quite afraid of spiders. She was in her room alone. On the ceiling, she noticed several dozen baby spiders. She screamed and went outside to find her brother. Jen's brother took care of the spiders for Jen.
In college my friends and I were a little crazy. We often went up to the roof of our dorm to party. One year at Halloween we carved pumpkins. Someone thought it would be a good idea to throw them off the roof. We threw three pumpkins and they broke all over the pavement.
I was cooking some soup when my ladle came apart. I found some super glue in a drawer and glued it back together. After the glue had dried, I tried using the ladle to stir the soup. To my delight, the ladle worked again. I was able to finish making the soup, which I then ate.
Lisa brought home a wheel of cheesecake. She thought her family would enjoy it. After she brought it home it was a hit. Everyone had a slice. Then they started fighting over the last slice.
Restaurant week was a success in Starkville. Each restaurant had its special entity and gift for it's patrons. Different restaurants showcased speciality buildings for its clients. Some menus had special prices. It was a great time.
Becca was an awesome singer. She practiced since she was 6 years old. Her mom's birthday was today. She started singing her mom's favorite song at the top of her lungs. Becca's mom cried at her daughter's amazing display.
Pat took his wife out to dinner for their anniversary. Their server spilled a drink on the couple's table. Pat's food came out undercooked. The manager apologized for all the problems. Pat's anniversary meal was provided free of charge.
After our pet bird died, we packed him in a little shoe box. We decided to burn him in the back yard as a funeral. As his body was burning, it began to make strange sounds. The sound of burning bird sounded like farting! Laughter finally crept into the solemn and smoky environment.
I went grocery shopping with my mom last week. Whenever I go with her, she buys me many snacks and treats. My mom always spoils me with delicious food. She still makes sure I stay healthy, though. My mom bought me grapes, pears, and bubblegum.
Myra loved trying new foods but was afraid of raw fish. Her friends encouraged her to try sushi but she refused. One day she summoned her courage and ate a piece of raw salmon. It was delicious! Myra was so happy she had the courage to try new things.
My fiancee and I drove through Starbucks for coffee last week. We each ordered coffee and something to eat. We waited while the car ahead of us got their order prepared. When we got to the window, they told us that person had paid for us! We could hardly believe that a stranger would do something so kind.
Meredith was at a pool party. She was wearing a nice dress to impress people. She was walking beside the pool when she slipped. She fell into the water and her dress was soaked. Everyone was looking at her.
Tina had a trip with friends coming up, so she checked the weather. The weather forecast said it would be sunny all day. Tina trusted the forecast and dressed accordingly. However, the forecast was wrong and there was a huge downpour! Now Tina brings a jacket, even when it's sunny.
Anna went to a fortune-telling party, though she wasn't superstitious. The fortune-teller read her palm and predicted happiness. Then he said he saw her aura and it was vivid pink, meaning happiness. Anna was skeptical, but still pleased with the man's predictions. She enjoyed thinking that her aura indicated her life would be joyful!
Jon was waiting for a pizza in the oven that his brother was making. They wanted to enjoy their night by eating pizza and watching movies. The pizza was ready and Jon was ready to eat. Him and his brother eat pizza well they watched a movie. They were having a good night.
The man was ashamed. He decided to change his ways. He did change for a while. He slipped back into his old ways. He sought help to break his old patterns.
Sue bought the perfect color of blue nail polish. Aa she was painting her nails, her dog came running. It knocked the bottle of polish all over the wood floor. Sue tried to wipe up the mess but only made it worse. She now has a stain as a reminder of the accident.
Mary's family liked to eat bacon. One day at Walgreen's she bought a microwave bacon maker on sale. It promised crispy bacon without the mess. The first time she used it, the plastic of the bacon maker melted. Mary was upset the item didn't work as promised.
Kate bought a new pair of shorts. They were smaller than she expected. She tried wearing them out. Her butt cheeks kept popping out. Kate had to go home early and change.
It was win or go home for Carl's basketball team. Carl had the chance to win the game but missed. That was last year. This year Carl worked harder to get better. The same situation came this year but this time Carl made the shot.
I went to a children's birthday party. First, I had some cake. Next, I played with some of the kids. After, I gave the birthday boy his present. Lastly, I went home.
Ben took a long flight to Atlanta. He fell asleep during the long flight. A flight attendant ran over his foot with the beverage cart. Ben screamed in pain. Ben had free drinks for the remainder of the flight.
In 1984 my wife's nephew joined Little League. He became a pitcher. He gave up eight runs in his first game. He got depressed after the game. We bought him pizza to cheer him up.
Lisa's mom promised her a new bike if she got all A's. She worked harder than ever. When she got her report card, she had four As and one B plus. She was so disappointed she wouldn't be getting her bike. Her mom was still proud of her grades, so she got it anyway.
Josh was on vacation and tried surfing for the first time. He went out all by himself with no training at all. He hit a big wave and fell off his board and got injured. He wasn't able to do much the rest of his trip. Next time Josh vowed to have a professional teach him.
Jordyn loved to read. One day her mom took her to the library. Jordyn wanted to check out all the books. Her mom told her that she could only check out five books. Jordyn checked out five of the biggest books she could find!
Fred had several bonsai trees to take care of. And he knew that would require several years of maintenance. One tree, he had been taking care of for over 10 years. And he finally displayed it a bonsai show. Fred felt very accomplished as everyone admired his bonsai tree.
My niece is engaged. She and her fiance are having trouble finding a home. Recently her fiance's father proposed buying an old church. It is zoned as a home and is selling for $115K. She is excited as they can afford the mortgage.
Susie was going on a camping trip. She had bought a lot of gear in preparation. However, a storm came. The trip was cancelled. Susie ended up wasting a lot of money.
Frank couldn't believe he was going to do this. Here he was up on the mountain. He strapped himself into the hang glider with his instructor. 1, 2, 3 and off they went! Frank soared over the valley that day, having an amazing time.
My sister in law is not very tech savvy. She uses a digital camera with an SD card. She kept buying SD cards once they were filled. I told her daughter to transfer the SD card data to her laptop. Now she just uses one card,
Tom went on a vacation. He went on a cruise. It was a ten day trip. Tom had fun. Tom wanted to go on another cruise.
Jake was having dinner with his family. He was arguing with his parents about his chores. Jake had forgotten to take out the garbage this week. Jake excused himself from dinner. He went to go read a book to ease his mind.
Bob and Dana loved the idea of a dinner mystery show. They bought tickets for that weekend. When they got there it was packed. The show was good but the dinner was better. In the end, they knew this was something they would want to do again.
One day snow and ice covered the ground. Jimmy thought it was safe to drive to work. He was halfway to work when he lost control of the car. He slid into the ditch. Thankfully Jimmy was okay.
Every dentist visit, the dentist asked if he flossed. He always said he did. He didn't always, but he hated to say so. He had gotten the floss stuck once. It was very annoying and unpleasant!
Tom started work at a new office. Everyone there seemed friendly. They invited him to go to lunch with them. Tom declined because he forgot his debit card. Everyone else offered to pay and he went.
Tom had fallen asleep while smoking a cigarette. When he woke up a few minutes later his shirt was on fire. He rolled around but only set the bed on fire too. Soon the fire turned into an inferno. Luckily everybody else got out of the apartment alive.
Nicole had dropped her phone in the bathtub. She tried freezing it in a bag of rice. It still would not work. She went to the local phone store. She happily got a new phone.
Gina was anxious as she waited for the principal. She was also very bored. She looked around for something to read. There were no magazines in this room. There was nothing she could do to occupy her time.
Laura had always wanted to learn how to bake a cake. She gathered a recipe and the ingredients. She followed the instructions perfectly. When the cake came out of the oven, it looked amazing. Laura couldn't wait to taste it!
Ronny was in a lot of trouble. He went to a bar last night and punched a man. It turned out this man was the owner of the bar. The owner had it all on CCTV. The owner gave it to the police, and Ronny was charged with assault.
Mary was driving to work today. On her way, she stopped at the coffee shop. She paid for her drink and started sipping it. Unfortunately, she had to halt to a stop in the parking lot. She spilled the coffee all over her skirt.
There once was a man from Peru. He dreamed he was eating his shoe. He woke up right in the middle of the night. To find that his dream had come true. He then decided to go eat something.
The woodsman was looking for driftwood for his smoke house. He travelled down river to search. He found a log and attached it to his boat to tow back home. Suddenly he ran out of gas and had to cut the log loose. Thankfully a passer by gave him more gas to make it home!
After I got out of boot camp, I stayed in Orlando for my A school. Jeff was transferred into my class halfway through the course. He had been ill and fell too far behind his original class. I was tasked with helping him catch up with our classes work. We have been friends since our first study session.
On Wednesday, Jane woke up later than usual. So, she had to hurry to get to work on time. She drove too fast on the highway. A police officer gave Jane a speeding ticket. Jane decided not to never speed again, even when late.
Hannah began dating a boy named Nick from school. She grew tired of his quickly and broke up with him. The next year their romance was rekindled. They dated for a while and Hannah was happy. However, Nick dumped her soon after as revenge for his heartbreak.
Ned saw a stray dog. He felt bad for it, so he approached it. But when he tried to pet it, the dog bit him! Ned's hand started to bleed. Ned wished he had not tried to pet the stray dog.
Bobby needed a new car. He went to the dealership. They had trucks and sedans. The dealer suggested a truck. Bobby went with a sedan because it was cheaper.
Everything was quiet. The boy was able to relax. He drifted off to sleep. His mom got home. His mom made too much noise to sleep.
Bill really wanted to impress Mary, a girl at his school. Bill researched the internet on how to make a girl like him. Bill discovered a blog where the author suggested just being yourself. Bill approached Mary the next day, just being himself. Mary said yes to Bill's asking her on a date!
Fred went backpacking in the mountains for the weekend. Every night he hung the bag of food in a tree for bear proofing. One night he forgot to remove a candy bar from his backpack. A bear came during the night and tore apart Fred's backpack. He had to carry his gear in his sleeping bag for the rest of the trip.
Gina woke up early in the morning. She was freezing since her house was cold from the temperature change. After she brushed her teeth, she grabbed a sweater. Her mom put on the heater. The hot air warmed the entire house.
June was visiting her aunt in New York City. She was expecting to eat a nice dinner that night. Unfortunately, she got in so late that most places were closed. Instead, they found a McDonalds. June ate a burger and fries for dinner.
Mike had a basketball game to play in. His mom asked him where it was so she could come and watch. Mike told her not to come because she cheers too loudly. His mom assured him that she would try not to do that. At the game, his mom screamed his name all night, embarrassing Mike.
Heather never received any cards for her birthday. She always expressed a dislike for cards. This was because she thought it was a waste of paper. For one birthday, Heather's new friend got her a card. Despite her view, she felt special to receive a card after many years.
Jim has an important work meeting at 7 am. He decided to leave for work at 6 am. Unfortunately he was stuck in traffic. He wasn't able to get to the meeting in time. The boss yelled at him and he was fired.
Tina had sampled her mom's wine last night. Her mom had caught her and grounded her. But the next morning, Tina woke with a terrible hangover. She thought that was a far worse punishment than the grounding. Tina vowed never to drink alcohol again!
Sam was making hot dogs. He decided to make them on a pan. The grease started splashing around. Some of it got into Sam's eye. He was hurt for a while.
I was taking an art class with my friend. For our test, we had to each paint an apple. I had procrastinated until the night before it was due. My friend had been working on her painting all week. I was pleased that my picture turned out better than my friend's.
Today I cleaned out the cat's litter box. I am disabled from a stroke and have use of only one hand. It was hard to balance so I could scoop out the dirty litter. I finished the job but it a lot out of me. I walked down the hall and emptied the dirty litter, pleased.
When I was a little kid I liked justice. I attended a head start and everyday we got to play on the playground. I noticed that I never got the chance to play on the swings. One day I indignantly pushed one kid off the swing so I could use it. I was punished and now it's a funny childhood story to tell.
Cay needed a necklace to wear to prom. She looked through her jewelry. Nothing seemed quite suitable. Then she asked her mom if she could borrow a necklace. Cay's mom lent her a perfect diamond necklace!
I opened the back door to let the cat out. She got excited and pushed head first into the door. She pushed so hard I couldn't control the door anymore. I had to let go as it flung wide open. I watched her tearing across the yard and up a tree.
Rachel owned a Python. She was preparing to feed it some mice. Rachel put the snake in the feeding tube. She got too close so, her Python bit her. It wasn't serious but Rachel learned her lesson.
Kate paid a professional to find one for her. She almost didn't use them because her apartment budget was low. Kate was worried they wouldn't have anything in her budget. But They had come up with a dozen possible options. Kate was very happy she had decided to use the professionals.
Jason always told his parents he didn't like breakfast food. His parents tried giving him eggs, bacon, and other foods. Until finally they had an idea. They fed Jason french toast. Now Jason loves breakfast.
I dropped my iPad yesterday. So I had to buy another screen protector. My current one was broken. When I got another one it took forever to ship. I got my money back because I waited so long.
Gina was fighting silently with her mother. She was certain she was winning. She hadn't realized a 15 year old can't win against their mom. She sat in her room feeling defeated. She decided to go along with the rules to spare herself the drama.
Jake was set up on a blind date. His friends thought it would be a good match. The entire date was awkward. Jake didn't get along with her at all. He decided to not let his friends set him up anymore.
Benny was so excited for Halloween. He already decided to dress as a ghost. His mom helped to get his costume ready. Benny put his ghost costume on for the night. Benny and his mom went out for trick-or-treating.
Tommy's puppy escaped the backyard through a hole in the fence. He searched all over the neighborhood calling for his puppy. He went home and made up flyers to hang up describing his puppy. He went to bed sad, afraid his puppy was lost forever. The next morning someone brought his puppy home to him.
One afternoon, I was rollerblading on a sidewalk in my neighborhood. The sidewalk became steeply slanted and I began to speed up. The pace proved too much and I lost control. I veered off the sidewalk and onto a grassy hill and fell. The fall sent me into a canal and since then I haven't rollerbladed.
Randy was allergic to peanut butter. He always really wanted to try it though. So Randy bought himself a bottle of peanut butter and ate it. Immediately his face started to break out and he threw up. Randy immediately regretted eating the peanut butter.
I had trouble opening the lid to a container today. I tried pulling the lid off. It would not budge. Finally I saw the lid had a flip top. I flipped the top and the lid came off.
Tabitha's grandparents were visiting. She was excited because they hadn't met her baby. They arrived early in the morning. When her baby met them, he was shy and freaked out. Luckily, her grandparents didn't really mind.
Robbie was on vacation with his friends. It was their last day and they were deciding what to do. They could not figure out which attraction they wanted to visit. Finally they all agreed to just spend the day relaxing on the beach. Everybody had a wonderful time relaxing and getting tanned!
I invited a bunch of my friends to play several games. They decided to bring their CDs and food. We went against each other in Super Mario Brothers. Afterwards, we decided to talk outside for a few minutes. They eventually left.
Ulrich was interested in buying a house in Nebraska. He found a very cute bungalow in the town of Orleans. Ulrich decided to drive out to see the property. He got lost on the way and ended up in Kansas. A highway serial killer ended poor Ulrich before he could leave.
A nice man was at the park one day. He noticed a young kid watching the nice man fly his kite. The man asked the kid if he wanted to try flying a kite. The kid said yes, and so the man gave him the string to the kite. The smile on the kid's face as he flew the kite was beautiful.
Tom loved books. He was always buying new ones. Today he bought his 100th book. On the way home he tripped and fell in a puddle. The book was damaged but still readable.
Eddie had a group of friends. The always hung around with each other. Everyone was different in abilities and stature. They went around the neighborhood looking for certain houses. They offered to help remove the snow from driveways where needed.
Jacob sat in front of his computer. He could not think of anything to do. He had already finished all of his computer games. He decided to surf the web. An hour later, he turned off his computer.
Donna is very allergic to many foods. One food she is allergic to is peanuts. Unfortunately, she accidentally ate a peanut. She took out her epi pen. Her life was saved by her epi pen.
The brothers drove their jeep to the hills. They drove down rough roads. The jeep broke down. They walked all the way home. The next day they came back to the jeep with tools.
Jane had a brown cat. The brown cat was small. He like to play with a ball of yarn. One day, the cat lost his ball of yarn. Then Jane went to the shop to buy another one.
Mike kept a very messy car. One day he couldn't find his wallet anywhere. He was missing his wallet for two days. Mike decided to clean his car in hopes of finding his wallet. He was relieved and embarrassed when he found it under all his mess.
Mark and his brother Keith took a trip to Alaska. They explored mountains and rode a scenic train. Keith took pictures while Mark explored caves. Keith dropped his camera when he saw a bear. He bought a new one at the souvenir shop.
Chad was having issues with storage space in his home. Chad decided he would turn a spare bedroom into a closet. Chad called a few friends to help him build the closet. Chad and his friends worked hard, and finished the closet. Chad was glad to have a new closet in his house.
I went skiing when I was in college. I had never been skiing before. They were making snow and it was difficult to see on the easy slope. I went to a more advanced hill so I could see better. I fell, hit my head on ice and got a concussion!
Trixie was an adorable cat who never ate anything. Her pickiness started to affect her health. One day, however, her owner, Teresa, had a tuna sandwich. Teresa accidently dropped the can, and Trixie started licking it. Teresa sprinkled tuna on Trixie's chow, and now she loves meal time!
The Thompson's got home from a night out. They immediately realized something was wrong. Their door was pried opened and things were missing. They had been robbed. The Thompson's were scared and called the cops.
Henry decided to be alone for today. Many friends reached out to him but he never responded. His girlfriend continued to call him throughout the day. However, he never answered. Before he came home, most of his family came over to find him.
I got a stomach virus last week. I couldn't eat and didn't feel well. I stayed on the couch most of the day. The next day I felt much better. Now my Mom has the stomach virus!
The girl had developed an oral disorder. She adored her binkies but couldn't stop chewing on them. She chewed through several every day. Her parents talked to her doctor. He recommended she stop using binkies entirely.
Brad stood in the costume store, confused. He wanted to be a pirate for Halloween, but he didn't see a costume th. He went home and decided to make his own. He bought some striped pants and a fake hoop earring. All he was missing was a big hat!
Bill always loosened the cap on the salt shaker in restaurants. Bill would wait and watch the victims of his pranks, laughing. One day I decided to loosen the cap on the salt shaker Bill was using. He began to pour salt on his food and dumped out the whole thing. I laughed and told Bill that he really had it coming.
I have a friend that loves the color blue. His house is blue. His dog is blue. Everything he owns is blue. I went to the movies with him and even his shirt was blue.
Yesterday I decided I needed a phone case. I couldn't decide which case I wanted. I ran into a clear case and a pink case. I ended up with the clear one. Now my phone is protected.
I went on a safari in Nigeria. I was hoping to see some kind of oryx. I did see some species of gazelle and even some predators. But I never saw any oryx. I was fairly disappointed in the safari.
Sandy wished her mom was more affectionate. She told her mom she was sick, hoping for sympathy. Sandy's mom felt her forehead and said she wasn't sick. Then, Sandy went sadly to her room. She picked up her doll and gave it a big hug.
I needed help with spelling. It was my least favorite subject in school. I always failed my tests. I decided to read a lot of books that I enjoyed. After that I was good at spelling.
Allie was new at school. She was afraid she would make no friends. But fortunately she made some the first day. Allie was so happy. School was no longer intimidating.
Jan was in a hurry heading to work. She picked a pair of socks. When she got at work someone pointed out her feet. Her socks didn't match. Jan was embarrassed but not enough to change.
The man kicked the door. His foot went thru the screen. He told the owner. The owner asked him for money. The man payed for the screen.
Christine needed a new top for work. As she didn't like shopping, she chose one online. It came through the mail two days later. When she opened the box, she realized it was way too small for her. She returned it and decided to go shop in person instead.
Gina was in the bathroom staring in the mirror. She had been there for over an hour. She was enjoying the solitude. Someone banged on the door needing to use the bathroom. She sent them to the bathroom in the basement.
Two men volunteered for the mission. The mission was a failure. The men were personally blamed. One was demoted. They never volunteered again.
George is an App developer. He recently submitted an app for review. Some of the responses George received were very negative. George reviewed his feedback so he could make needed improvements. He improved the application and it was a success.
Mike was speeding on the freeway. He saw a police car parked on the side. Attempting to be inconspicuous, he didn't slam the brakes. He let off the gas instead. He got pulled over for not slowing down fast enough.
Cameron went to the playground. He noticed that one of his friends was crying. Cameron asked his friend if he could help him. Cameron's friend wanted to play on the see-saw. Cameron agreed to help his friend by playing on the see-saw.
Susan was invited for lunch at a friends house. On the way to her friends house one of her tires blew out. Susan had to put on the spare tire. She arrived at her friends house 1 hour too late. Thankfully her friends saved her some food.
Jeff signed up to get Men's Health magazine's monthly. He started to read them all and apply them to his life. He got tips on fitness, relationships, diet and finance. Jeff started to improved every aspect of his life. He loved his progress and continued to get the magazines.
I met someone who knew how to find tarantulas. He put a stick in a hole where it lived. He prodded it out with a stick. He let me hold it. The spider was not scary at all.
Lily was excited to try to new kfc near her house. Kfc was her favorite restaurant and she loved the chicken. She got her friends together and they headed over. They got a bucket of chicken and fries. It was delicious.
I borrowed my sister's car to run errands. All of a sudden it started sputtering and died. Turns out the gas gauge was broken. I had to walk home and get a gas can. I filled it up before I returned it so it would not happen to her too.
Our condo had an outdoor storage shed. The super stored lawn and snow removal equipment there. One day a tenant threw a cigarette off her porch. The cigarette caused a fire in the shed. The firefighters put the fire out but the shed was ruined.
Only two buses went anywhere near Laura's street. She was not sure which one would be best. She decided to take the first one that came. It headed in the right direction but then turned around. Laura had to get off and walk two miles home.
Julian went grocery shopping in a new neighborhood. He was lost and stopped at the first shop he found. He put everything he needed inside his cart. When he arrived at the cash register, the cashier was an old friend. They exchanged numbers and Julian went back home with a smile.
There was this guy named Bob. Bob loved going to coffee shops and writing in his journal. Bob decided to write a story about his time in the military. Bob submitted his story to the green apple publishing company. Bob's story was number one on the New York Times bestseller.
Igor was hungry. He looked for his lunch box but it wasn���t there. Igor realized he must have left his lunch at home. Igor had no money to buy lunch. Igor was very hungry the rest of the afternoon.
Rachel decided to cook breakfast for her family. Her family didn't like the food and threw it away. Rachel found the food in the garbage. She yelled at them for wasting so much food. They didn't know that she also threw her own food away.
My new favorite band came on the radio Saturday morning. They played the band's two new songs. The radio said the band's concert tickets were on sale now. When I got to the website, the concert tickets were sold out. My girlfriend surprised me with concert tickets for my birthday.
My son asked me to play the new video game I bought him. I did not have a clue how to play the game. I was ashamed and read the game box three times. I watched YouTube videos but that did not help. Now I know because I just asked my son to show me how to play.
Barry made pasta for dinner. He overcooked the pasta. He decided to try again. Still, he overcooked the pasta! He gave up and ordered a pizza.
I was sent to the principal's office today. I didn't understand why I had to go. When I got to his office he told me to sit down. i sat in the chair and looked at him. He told me I have bad news today, Riven passed away.
I was applying to jobs. Everyone kept asking for my references. I didn't have any. I lied and gave fake cell phone numbers. Naturally, I didn't get a job.
Alex was about to begin her senior year. Alex needed to buy school supplies before school began next week. Alex visited several different stores during that week. Alex got everything she needed over several days. She had everything she needed on the first day of her senior year.
Every summer, folks in Sarah's town compete in a chili contest. Being a vegan, Sarah had never even thought to participate. She decided to enter her vegan chili just for fun. To her surprise, many people didn't even realize it was vegan. When she won the contest, she finally felt like part of the community.
Tim felt that he was fat. He decided to start working out. He couldn't afford any equipment. Tim decided to do push ups and pull ups. It worked and he lost some weight.
Alice had always been told playing games would never pay off for her. She found out about a local video game tournament and signed up. Her parents were angry she didn't ask permission but still drove her. Alice played better than she ever had before and won 2nd place. Prize for 2nd place at the video game tournament was thousand dollars!
The boy was standing in his backyard. He looked up and saw something hovering above him. It had lights and was big and metal. He screamed and ran inside. He saw it take off across the sky.
The other night I had trouble falling asleep. I tossed and turned for hours! Eventually I decided to watch some television. My favorite show was on and I was up till dawn laughing! That was my first all nighter since I was a teenager.
June crazed pizza. She ordered from the local pizza place. When it arrived, it she paid the delivery boy. She opened the box and took a bite. Her pizza was just what she wanted.
Brian ordered three hamburgers and three fries. He sat at the window of the restaurant ready to eat. But he saw a homeless man across the street who seemed hungry. He put his food inside a bag. And he went outside to share his meal with the homeless man.
The family planted an apple tree in the back yard. Within a few years, they had apples to pick from it! They would gather them up every few days. The tree started giving them more apples than they could eat. The family started giving them to neighbors.
Elroy was printing out papers for his presentation. Halfway through it his printer stopped working. It said it needed yellow ink even though the prints were in black. Elroy was really upset and threw the printer against the wall. He wound up buying a new one from a different brand.
Maryann went out for frozen yogurt. She picked out a simple vanilla flavor. Then she added a myriad of fresh fruit. Next, she sprinkled coconut flakes and almonds on top. Maryann sat down to enjoy her frozen treat.
May came home and saw her flower vase broken. She assumed her teenage son broke it. She called for her son. He said he didn't know how the vase fell and broke. May didn't believe him but he swore it wasn't his fault.
I decided last week that I would cook some ribs for some friends. After calling around and finding out their preferences, I began. First, I rubbed the ribs with a marinade before putting in the oven. Once in the oven, I slow cooked them for three hours. When all of my friends arrived, they were finished and delicious.
Jane was afraid of murky waters. Her friends invited her to the lake. She went in for a bit. Something touched her leg. She screamed and ran out of the lake.
I bought an engagement ring. After dinner I gave it to my wife. She agreed to marry me. We hugged and kissed. I felt proud.
Gina's crush Jamie was very popular, but Gina wasn't. So she rarely had a chance to talk to him. Occasionally she would be in a group of cool kids when came over. She would get to speak to him when he spoke to the group. It wasn't much, but it was enough.
Skip was a lonely man. He didn't really have anyone to call his own. One day Skip was sitting in the park. He spotted a beautiful young woman with her dog. Skip fell head over heels with her and the two became romantic lovers.
Kate told a boy named Tom she had a crush on him. He didn't respond at all. Her smiling friends expected a good romantic story about it. She simply acted like she hadn't told him. She thought it would be better to spare herself the embarrassment.
Timmy was getting hungry, his mom had given him $5 for lunch. But every place he went the food was seven or eight dollars. He was getting upset, but just then he passed by a new place. The sign said there was a $5 burrito lunch special. Timmy was very excited and he ran inside to eat lunch, smiling.
Kenneth and his girlfriend were at the mall. He decided to propose to her at the food court. His girlfriend was embarrassed and rejected him. Kenneth got very angry and stormed away. He broke up with his girlfriend.
Gina had to go the principal's office. Her teacher had told her to go right away. The whole class was staring at her as the teacher spoke to her. Gina was embarrassed that everyone knew she was in trouble. Gina decided to stay at her desk, and refuse to go.
The outlaw clutched the ledger tightly against his chest. It had been weeks since he'd been able to rest. The browned leather pressed against his skin painfully. His life depended on the evidence contained inside, and he kept still. The searchers continued on, and the outlaw quietly sighed with relief.
Gina asked her mother to teach her spades. She thought she would pick it up quickly. But she found the game confusing. Gina was not very good after all. But Gina tried her best in spite of this.
Jacob is a lumberjack. Some call him big Jake. Big Jake can cut down trees in record time. One day he worked for 16 hours straight, clearing 2 acres of trees. Big Jake did a great job.
My best friend has a crazy girlfriend. I tried to counsel them by mediating an argument. Out of nowhere, she started screaming louder and louder. She scared the heck out of me. After that, I told her counseling session over.
Anna's little sister Lulu was going trick or treating with friends. Anna had plans to go to a party with her own friends. But then Lulu's friends canceled and Anna had to make a choice. She sighed and decided to do the right thing. She took Lulu trick or treating herself and didn't go to the party.
Linda was learning to play guitar. She gave up very early. The strings hurt her fingers. Her husband told her she was being a baby. Linda smashed the guitar on the wall in anger.
Alexis was having a dinner party. She didn't want to invite Stacy but she did anyway out of kindness. But at the party Stacy got on Alexis' nerves. Alexis told her to just leave. And Stacy walked out in tears.
Lisa liked making crafts. Her mother encouraged her to try to sell some at the farmer's market. Lisa booked a table at the next market in town. Many people bought from Lisa's booth. Lisa began to sell regularly at fairs.
Jim hated washing the dishes. It was the one chore he always tried to avoid. When it came his turn he would haggle with others to do it. Eventually he started paying a roommate to wash them for him. Jim eventually lost too much money and had to do them himself.
Sam's friend John was having his birthday party at a skating rink. Sam had never been roller skating before but he knew he could do it. He wasn't nervous at all as he laced up his skates. He went out to the rink and started rolling around. He only fell twice the entire day.
Jason was a basketball player. He was playing in a game against a huge rival. His shoe was untied and he tripped. He broke his ankle and had to sit out the rest of the game. His team lost.
Greg was nine year old when he was trying to get into a baseball team. He was overweight, and had to shed some pounds before he could join. He train hard all summer, running laps around his block. When fall came, it was time for him to try out. He was the fastest kid on the team, and made the cut!
Yesterday little Marc went to meet Santa for the first time. He was a bit nervous to go up and talk to Santa. When it was his turn, Santa smiled at him and waved. Marc went up and told Santa what he wished for Christmas. Santa was so nice that Marc realized he didn't have to be nervous!
Jadon had a pair of snow boots that he loved. Every time he would wear his boots, he wanted people to see them. When he first wore them to school, he made sure his teachers saw them. His favorite thing to do with his boots was to stand on the toes. If he could have worn his snow boots every day, he would!
Tom had his first day in elementary school. There was a kid there who kept following him. He wanted to be Tom's friend. Tom thought he was really annoying. He told him to leave him alone.
The main in the fire tower called in a fire to the home base. The base phone operator began to organize the fire fighters. The base operator looked at the list of who was around to help. He saw that there was only one person on duty that day. He circled the name on the paper and began to dial.
Dave was failing in physics. This wasn't good because Dave wanted to be an engineer. Dave got a campus tutor and worked very hard. Dave studied day and night. Dave aced the exam and passed the physics course!
George had gone on a date with Ann and took her back to his house. He offered her a glass of wine, and Ann accepted. A few minutes later, And started crying furiously. She explained that wine made her emotional. George was overwhelmed from her crying and said he had to go to sleep.
They went out for a night on the town. They found a row of several bars to try. They went into each one and had a drink. They decided it was boring. They went for a walk instead.
TJ was very excited when his parents gave him a chemistry set. He loved to experiment with different mixtures and combinations. His parents cautioned him to only use it when they were home with him. But one night, TJ couldn't resist using it when his parents were out. A small explosion broke some windows and TJ knew he was in trouble.
Our family had went fishing and caught a few fish. We took them to my grandma's house to cook. Suddenly, I saw her lay the fish down and skin it! I was so scared, I cried and ran away. My family had to explain that she didn't kill it, it was already dead.
One time While Jane was working a dog ran into the store. The customers in the store were all very surprised. They dog ran around the store while Jane and other employee chased it. Finally Jane caught the dog and it was brought to the service desk. The owner was found and took the dog out of the store.
Freed needed an energy boost. It was his first day on the job. So he took a cup of coffee. Immediately he felt better. He was now ready to work.
Tim was very overweight. So everyone made fun in gym class. He decided to try his best and work out more. And he became very buff and confident. Soon, everyone began to respect him.
Quentin had lived in very dirty conditions for many Year's. His friends and family encouraged him to clean but he always refused. One day Quentin awoke to mice gnawing at his furniture. He knew he needed a change. He cleaned the entire apartment and felt much better afterwards.
Bob asked Jane for some money. Jane said that she'd give it to him tomorrow. The next day Bob asked her for the money. She said that tomorrow is always a day away. And Bob punched her in the face.
Lynn had the day off from work. She woke up at 6am. Lynn couldn't fall back asleep. She decided to clean the whole house. Lynn's house was spotless by noon.
Kito applied for his first job. He was very nervous when they called him in for an interview. But he did rather well, and the interviewer was very kind to him! The next day, he got a call offering him the job. Kito excitedly said Yes to the job offer!
Barry was anxious to attend his upcoming reunion. Barry was invited to give a speech about his favorite teacher. Barry has been practicing his speech for over two months. As the day arrived, Barry was ready to give his speech. After the speech, Barry's teacher thanked him and hugged him.
Katie accidently got pregnant. She is only a senior in high school. She is worried she won't be able to afford college now. Her teachers told her about financial aid. Katie feels a little better that she can now attend college.
Sam wanted to protest. He found a cause and joined a march. In the middle of it the cops pepper sprayed everyone. Sam got hit right in the face. It infuriated him and propelled him to protest more.
Tracy had been waiting for her college acceptance for weeks. She had gotten accepted to all of her choices except for one. She really wanted the one she was waiting for. One day, she finally decided to accept another school. She got her acceptance right before hitting submit!
I wanted to save up money for a bike. But I ended up spending my money constantly. I spent money on food that I didn't need. And when I looked at how much I wasted I felt regretful. I decided to be more careful of how I spend my money.
Ted was in the cafeteria on campus having lunch. Two tables down from Ted a girl began choking. There was a big commotion but no one knew what to do. Ted rushed over and successfully gave the girl the Heimlich maneuver. Ted saved her life!
I work at a waste disposal facility for minimum wage. A decomposed dog found in a lake was brought in. It was my job to identify the breed and color of the dog. The corpse stank and was filled with rotting maggots. I definitely think I should be paid more than minimum wage.
I went stargazing with a crush once. I brought her a stuffed animal as a gift. When the moment was right I gave it to her and said I liked her. She vomited because she was caught off guard. We've been dating ever since.
Kathie went to visit her best friend last weekend. The weather was predicted to be sunny all that weekend. She looked forward to a day sitting out by the pool with her friend. Kathie was very shocked and surprised when it began to rain. She had to spend the entire weekend in doors with a very bad cold.
My son started school yesterday. He was starting kindergarten. He was really nervous but excited. He made a lot of new friends! He came home very happy!
Jodie was never able to whistle. She tried really hard to learn as a child. By the age of 40, she figured out a new method. Jodie was only able to whistle while breathing in. It still sounds the same, if not better, than conventional methods.
Meagan was playing with her new kitten. She was bouncing a ball and the cat was catching it. Meagan bounced the ball very high. Her kitten jumped for the ball and missed. The kitten ended up rolling down the stairs and getting hurt.
I was waiting in front of the bathroom for my friend. A dragonfly suddenly flew near me. It tapped the side of my face. In an attempt to get away from it, I can. My friend tried to look for me.
Yesterday I went to the grocery store. When I got in line to pay I was waiting forever. It took an hour to get through the line. It was terrible. I knew not to go back there.
Fred worked as a maintenance man at the local motel. One day a room was destroyed and the wall needed to be repainted. He had never painted before prior to this incident. He decided that he would try to paint the room on his own anyways. He ended up doing an excellent job and received a $2 raise.
Our field trip to Pizza Hut was a lot of fun. We were allowed in the kitchen, where we were shown how to make pizza. We each made our own pizzas to cook in the oven. Since we were little, we weren't allowed to use the ovens ourselves. We ate in the dining room before going back to school.
Bill always knew the story of Garfield and lasagna. He thought maybe his cats would like it too. So when he made a batch he put some in their bowls. The cats refused to touch it though! That was the last time he would trust a cartoon cat!
Anna had a chest x-ray. They were worried that she had a heart problem. She was very nervous! But the results came back normal. Anna was so relieved.
Melissa felt depressed during the winter. She went to a therapist to discuss her problems. The therapist suggested that she buy a sun lamp to help her. She bought the lamp in hopes that it would help. The lamp worked, so she no longer felt seasonal depression.
Susanne went for a hike in the mountains. She never was the sporty type, but wanted to get in touch with nature. The hike was arduous, but the fresh air and sunlight were wonderful. The climax of her hike was seeing a gorgeous, crystal clear waterfall. She resolved to come back and hike more often!
Tracey bought three balls of yarn. She went home and began to knit. She knitted for three hours until she had made a little sweater. She put the yarn away. She went to bed.
Kimberly was alone on the highway with a flat tire. She tried to attract the attention of drivers, but no one stopped. She stayed there till night fall until she remembered something. She barely had bought a cell phone. She used it to call for support right away.
Henry's teacher loved to teach. Henry knew he had a great teacher and told his mother. His mother recommended his teacher for an award. She won the award and the class threw a party for her. Henry presented her with the class gift and flowers in recommendation.
The subway was especially crowded at eight in the morning. A pregnant woman got on the train and looked around. Several minutes passed, but nobody got up. Feeling guilty, I gave up my seat, motioning to her to sit down. The woman smiled and bowed in acknowledgment of my good deed.
Tim was competing with his brother. They wanted to see who was the strongest. They decided to arm wrestle. The match lasted five minutes. They both quit and decided it didn't matter who was stronger.
Every year Rita would go to the salon to get a treatment. The treatment was chemical straightening. Yesterday however when she went something went wrong. The chemicals burnt some of her hair off. Rita was horrified and would never go back.
I saw an old lady trying to take her trash out. I ran down the road to try to help her. She almost fell on the driveway. She laughed and said she was okay. I pulled it the rest of the way for her.
Nick's mom fixed him soup while he was sick. She warned him it was hot. He was so hungry he ignored her. He grabbed the spoon and shoved it in his mouth. Nick burned his tongue fast.
Juniper was waiting in line at Walmart one night. She really wanted a special edition of her favorite movie. When the line started moving, she run into the store. She grabbed a copy of her movie before anyone else. But when it was time to pay, she was last and waited a long time.
Scott wanted a new car. He looked through many ads and dealerships in his search. One day his friend showed him a picture of a red sports car. Scott knew this was the car for him. Scott bought the car and was very happy.
Tony's family was complaining. They were starving and they didn't have any cereal for breakfast. Tony got out the waffle maker and got to work. He made a huge stack of waffles for them. They thanked him profusely.
Jill did not know how to shoot. She had just gotten a gun. She went to the gun range and took lessons. She went every week and practiced. Jill can now shoot like a pro.
Tim was rushing to get to class. He had missed the bus on the way to school. His mom dropped him off. Tim ran towards his 1st period class. The bell rang just as Tim got to the classroom.
Kim had been snooping around her mom's albums all afternoon. She happened upon a photo of her mom with a strange man. Kim called her mother and asked her about the strange man. Her mother stated that he was an old fling from college. Kim had never thought about her mother in that way before.
Anna loved hibiscus flowers. She had never tried to grow anything before. But she decided to buy some plants and try her hand at it. She planted her hibiscus and cared for them diligently. To her surprise, they flourished wonderfully!
I had a friend over last night. She decided to stay the night. So I got the air bed out for her. As soon as I blew it up, it popped. So I had to let her use my bed instead.
John was sick every weekend, all weekend long. He lay in bed and refused to go out with his family. Finally, John's wife persuaded him to go to the doctor. The doctor recommended he see a therapist for depression. John started feeling a lot better.
Tane overslept and missed his school bus. He hoped his mom was still home to drive him to school. But she had already left for work, so his stepdad drove him. The whole ride to school, Tane had to listen to a long lecture. He promised his step dad he would be more responsible in the future.
Pam walked back to her desk after lunch to get back to work. There was a note waiting for her. The note said the writer knew that Pam was stealing from the company. At first Pam felt worried but she knew she didn't do anything wrong. Pam crumpled up the note and tossed it into the trash can.
My computer broke. I figured out something was wrong with the hard drive. I took it to my friend to fix. He was able to update the operating system. Now my computer works again.
Sam was at a party. He decided to change the music playing. Nobody wanted to listen to what he wanted. The host of the party asked him to stop playing his music. Sam agreed but felt annoyed.
Several boys surrounded Jeff. They held him from his legs and took off his shoes. In addition, they threw it on an electrical wire post. Since they were too high, Jeff couldn't reach it. He decided to walk home bare feet.
Tim had a soccer match. His team consisted of his friends. The opponent was from another school. After a hard game, Tim's team lost. However, they were happy they had fun.
Haylee used to be in 4h. Which is why her best friend was a sheep. At 19 she still had never been on a date. That's because everyone thought she was weird. Haylee decided to just become a sheep herder and die alone.
Alex loved watching movies. He lived in a part of town where there were no movie theaters. There was a home theater store nearby. Alex decided to build his own home theater system. Alex now has a front row seat to all his favorite movies.
Amy bought a new pair of rollerblades. She hadn't ridden roller blades since she was a kid. At the park Amy nervously laced up her blades and stood up. At first she was unsteady on the roller blades. It wasn't long before Amy was off and going on her roller blades.
We all headed up to Cape Cod for a vacation. We rented a vacation house that was by the bay. It was so close to a private beach. The kids had so much fun playing in the Ocean. We are definitely thinking about going again next year.
Lisa decided to sign up for a volleyball tournament. Her and her friends practiced nearly every day all summer for it. They ended up being tied with the other team after the first half. During the second half Lisa scored a goal within the last 5 seconds. She ended up winning a gold medal along with her team.
Lola lost her purse in school one day. She was so sad at the thought of her things being gone! But then the principal called her down to his office. Someone had found Lola's purse and turned it in! Lola was so happy, she wept openly.
Gina's mom was supposed to pick her up at 8. But at 9 she still hadn't arrived. Gina left messages for her, but there was no return call. Gina had been at her grandma's and bored the whole day. Now it looked like she would be staying the night.
Ryan and Jess played a game of chess. Ryan took several of Jess' pieces. She however was able to take a majority of his pieces. He scrambled to move his king away. Though Jess finally checkmated his king.
Trina was texting in her history class. Her history teacher saw her using her phone. He told Trina to put the phone away. He told her she would get detention if she did it again. Trina was happy she only got a warning.
Jeff went to the supermarket one night. He needed to buy a carton of cream for his favorite drink. He found the cream in the dairy aisle. Jeff took the cream to the cashier. He wrote a check to pay for the cream.
One time, my friend showed me his really cool telescope. We looked at planets and stars at night. I saw him a few days later and asked if I could look through it again. He told me that he sold it to a friend. I was disappointed, but I found out my parents bought it for me.
Helen lived in house alone and was rarely visited by her family. Helen was 83 and lost her husband earlier this year. One day she was out shopping and saw a woman giving away puppies. Helen decided to take one home. Helen was excited that she finally had a new friend.
Nola went to the park to play Frisbee. When she got there, she was disappointed. The weather was cold and very, very windy! The wind stole her Frisbee and whipped it all over. Nola decided to go home and wait for a calmer day.
I argued with my friend in favor of free education. She said nothing in life was free. My argument was that shouldn't prevent people from having it. She refused to listen to anything I had to say. I told her I was disappointed in her elitist attitude.
Ben wanted to go to an overnight camp. One summer, he got the chance to go to camp for three weeks. Ben did not know anyone at the camp. He introduced himself to several of the other campers. Ben made great friends at camp.
Tom wanted to cook some chicken. He decided to let it thaw out on its own. Unfortunately Tom forgot about it. After a few days he remembered and went to check on it. Tom had to throw the meat away.
Kelsey was about to go surfing. She was at a shop trying to find a wetsuit. She kept trying them on, but none of them fit. Finally she settled for one that was slightly big. Luckily, it didn't get in the way of her surfing.
When I was in elementary school, my uncle lent me a book. It was the first Harry Potter book. I read it and demanded the next one. Soon I had finished all he had. I went with him to buy the last one at midnight.
Martha was supposed to pick up Amanda at the bus station. Then just as she was leaving she dropped her keys on the porch. They fell between the boards and got stuck under the house! It took her a whole hour to retrieve them so that she could leave. Amanda was angry at Martha for being so late.
Alex was at summer camp. All of his friends were swinging on a rope swing. Alex decided to try. As he swung, he accidentally hit a rock. His arm was broken and he had to go home.
I was making orange smoothies at home. I tried to make them like my friend Mark made them. When he asked to help, I refused because I wanted to do it alone. My orange smoothie tasted awful. After finally asking Mark for help, we made the best smoothies ever.
Kevin was excited to go to a music festival. He stood in line for hours to get tickets. He got the exact tickets he wanted. Kevin got to the concert in plenty of time to see his favorite band. However the band had canceled because of illness.
Jamie was about to sit down and eat pancakes. But, he didn't know which syrup to pour. Jamie decided to try each syrup to decide. He eventually decided on strawberry syrup. Unfortunately, he took too long to decide and the pancakes got cold.
Jess overheard an employee incriminate themselves to another. The employee admitted to stealing company postage. She had an internal dilemma whether to say anything or not. Jess decided it was in her best interest to report it to a supervisor. The employee was confronted and dealt with accordingly.
Jane was always a good student. She was afraid of getting in trouble. During a test, another student tried to look at Jane's paper. Jane and the other student got in trouble. Jane cried because she was never in trouble before.
Paul bought a new golf club at the sporting goods store. He wanted to try out his new golf club. The club felt a little funny in his hands. Paul hit the golf ball really far left. The golf ball hit the roof of a nearby house.
Chris went to an art gallery. He enjoyed all of the unique sculptures on display. He particularly enjoyed one piece. He saw a woman admiring the same piece. They got to chatting and became good friends.
Sally has always loved helping people. She decided to get a job in customer service after high school. She works in a women's department store. A woman whom she helped offered her a job. Now Sally has a better job as a personal stylist.
Madison tasted a new food she'd never had before. Soon, she was feeling very strange. She was apparently allergic to it! She had a horrible reaction to the food. Her face puffed up and she had to be rushed to the hospital.
I was feeling lonely. My wife wasn't giving me the attention I needed. I decided to have an affair. The affair made me feel fulfilled. Alas, my wife found out and divorced me.
Lewy wanted a puppy. He asked his mom and dad for one. They he would have to wait. One morning Lewy woke up some wet on his face. There it was on his bed his very own puppy.
Harry woke up with a sore throat. And he searched the Internet for possible causes. The whole day he thought about his throat. And he tried to pay attention to any small changes. But his obsession created stress, making him more sick.
Abbie wore a karate gi at the audition for the gymnastics team. She was modest and worried about dressing as the others did. Her sleeve snagged on something and wrecked her performance. Natalia's leotard didn't get in the way and allowed for easy movement. She left Abbie in the dust, teaching her to let go such irrationality.
Gina's family was having a water fight. They were in the yard dousing each other with water. Her dad thought he had gotten away from the kids. Till they threw a bucket of water on his back. He winced and grabbed his back as the kids stood laughing.
There is a tradition in the neighborhood to boo houses. During Halloween time people will leave a bag on the front porch. There is usually candy and goodies in them. But the catch is you have to do it to someone else. The kids always loving receiving and picking out the next house.
Jacklyn is a very bright young woman in her early twenties. She fell in love with an immature, irresponsible young man. They spent three years together in a very destructive relationship. A tragic event occurred where he passed away suddenly. Jacklyn now has to find hope that something better is coming for her.
Tansy went to find a gorilla she had helped raise. The gorilla recognized her and welcome her. Tansy hugged and played with the gorilla. She left once nightfall came. Tansy missed spending time with the gorillas.
Gina's older brother loved rap music. All his friends were listening to NWA. Gina had heard them on the radio and she liked their music. One day he brought home a NWA tape. Gina was upset he wouldn't let her listen to his music.
Sal wanted to buy apples. But he remembered that his neighbor had an apple tree. Part of the tree branches reached his own backyard. But Sal talked to his neighbor later. And he was offered several apples for free.
There once was a drag racer on the highway. A guy pulled up to him for a challenge. They raced off down the empty stretch. They were nearing the finish line. It was then that the first guy won.
Jill goes lobstering with her father. When they pull up the traps that day Jill sees a blue lobster. Jill keeps the lobster and posts a pic on facebook. Jill and the lobster become local celebrities. A local news station even interviews her about the blue lobster.
I sat in front of my computer and sighed heavily. I couldn't find anything to do. I stood up and walked to the bathroom. I stared at myself in the mirror. I said aloud that I didn't know what I was going to do with my life.
It had been raining all night. The rainy stopped when the sun came up. Martha saw a glorious rainbow at sunrise. She snapped a picture with her phone. After, she posted it on Facebook.
Frank was supposed to be dieting. His wife was monitoring what he was eating. One day Frank left a receipt to a fast food place in his pocket. His wife found the receipt when she was doing the laundry. Frank's wife confronted him about not sticking to his diet.
Charles was tired of being poor. He decided to open a small business. But he only loved art. He made a website advertising a photography service. He passed out business cards and made a client within a month.
Beth learned to drive when she was fourteen years old. Her dad took her to a school that had lots of clear roads. She had the seat all the way forward to reach the pedals. Some days she would practice for an hour. When it was time to get her license she was already sure of herself.
One day school was cancelled due to snow. A bunch of kids was so happy. They went outside to play in the snow. They got so cold their bodies felt like ice. They went inside to drink hot chocolate.
The man looked at the compass. He was trying to walk east. He didn't read the compass correctly. He had actually walked east. The man figured that ought.
Mark had a dog who he loved with all his heart. He fed him daily and had no idea that the dog was vicious. He found out one day when he got home and the police were there. His dog had attacked five children and had to be put down. Mark took the dog to the pound and they immediately put him to sleep.
Daria decided to get contact lenses for driving. However, everyone treated her differently without glasses. This made her feel strange. Keep the contacts, or go back to glasses and be true to oneself? Daria tossed the contacts, and got her old self back.
Ben wanted to impress his friends at the bowling alley. He worked out his arm every day so he became strong. At the next bowling night he arrived with a surprise. When it was his turn he pulled out his ball. The friends gasped at Ben's 50 pound bowling ball.
Ana wanted to quit heroin. But she got terribly sick. She had to cut down slowly. Every day she took a little less. Soon she was totally clean from heroin!
Eric was getting ready for a first date. He was fixing his hair and reached for his hair gel. He held the container and realized he was completely out of gel. Eric's sister saw him looking for more gel and offered her hairspray. The hairspray was girly but Eric used it anyway and left for the date.
I decided to bleach my hair so I could fit in. I did it myself to save money though. After applying the bleach I needed to wait 45 minutes before rinsing. I fell asleep in the chair for 3 hours. I woke up in a panic to find myself bald with chemical burns.
Mary would give Joe a back rub every night after his work. However, she was getting annoyed and tired of doing this. One day she angrily confronted him about it. He offered to do her favors in return if she would keep doing it. Mary agreed on this and was no longer angry.
Carmen wants to be more active. She decides to join the local softball league. She finds the other players are very friendly. Carmen loves playing with the softball league. Carmen is happy she found a way to be more active.
Kate suffered from depression. Her boyfriend didn't know how to deal with it. Eventually it was too much for him to handle. He broke up with Kate. It made her depression worse.
There was a massive comet passing over the sky. Eric went onto his so he could watch it. It was the most beautiful thing Eric had ever seen. When it was over he headed back down to his house. The door was locked and Eric forgot the key, but it was worth it.
Tom was at the bar with friends. He had just gotten a beer. He left it while going to pee. When Tom got back the glass was empty. He never found out who drank it.
Miley is on a farm. She is curious about the cows. A farmer shows her how to milk one. Miley milks her fist cow. Miley had a fun time milking the cow.
Alice loved excitement. She thought of the most exciting times in her life. By doing this, she learned about herself. She became more interested in the most exciting experiences. She lived a life of great excitement and happiness.
Jenny wanted to get her friend a birthday gift. She first went to the clothing store to buy her a sweater. Not finding one she liked, she walked to the music store. She found two CDs that her friend would love to have. She paid for them and ended up keeping one for herself.
Bob and I are fighting about whether comedy or drama is better. He says dramas are boring. I say comedies are shallow. I think our disagreement in intractable. Bob and I are still friends but can not stop bickering.
Tom was very hungry. He opened his refrigerator. He saw eggs. He loved scrambled eggs. He made scrambled eggs and enjoyed the meal.
Silvia had been getting stomach aches every day. She went to the doctor but they couldn't figure out why. After searching online, she realized she may be allergic to gluten. Silvia cut out all wheat and gluten foods. Sure enough, the pains stopped and she was fine.
Dean wanted to put a stone wall next to his patio. He gathered rocks from elsewhere in his yard. When he was done, it had taken him all day. The next day, he built the gathered stones into a wall. The wall was just one-foot tall after all of his work.
The farmer looked at his apple tree and counted the apples. He saw that there was 350 apples. After shaking the three, there were only 50 apples left. He got a long stick and began to knock off the rest. When there were 350 apples on the ground he was finished.
Denise liked to bake and give out food. She was known for handing out cupcakes to neighborhood children. One weekend, she left her cupcakes on the windowsill to cool. A stray cat found the cupcakes and knocked them all to the ground. She didn't have any cupcakes to give to the kids that weekend.
Two years ago I took in a foster child, a 7 year old boy. He could not read, count, or write his name, and never saw a doctor. I tried to explain to him once that New York is the state above us. I explained we were in Pennsylvania. The perplexed child looked at the sky.
Jon is a shortstop for his little league team. He had been nervous about the game for several days. On the day of the game, his entire family came to cheer him on. Jon suddenly became relaxed and calm. Jon ended up hitting a walk off home run to win the championship game.
Jane had a date night with her husband. She was excited because it had been so long. She couldn't figure out what to wear or what to do with her hair. She wasted hours before realizing it. The date night had to be cancelled.
I was on the couch play video games. I felt something poking me slightly in the couch cushions. Felt like a thin piece of paper. I check the couch cushions and found a twenty dollar bill. Then, I remember that I lost twenty dollars a couple weeks ago.
Emily loved the beach. She went to the beach every weekend. She spent much of her time at the beach tanning. Her job has been getting busier lately. Now she can't go because she is so busy with work.
Tim's girlfriend was jealous. She caught him talking to a friend online. Tim didn't think much of it. His girlfriend threatened the other girl. It made Tim break up with her.
I needed drinks so I went to the local market. The market was crowded since it was just before a holiday. I was very excited to find that soda was on sale. I went to the checkout and paid for my soda. I made my way home to tell my wife about the good deal.
Nikki was at the library. She noticed a girl holding a good book and spoke to her. The girl didn't notice at first. When she did, she informed Nikki that she was deaf. Nikki got to know her and the girl taught her sign language.
Walter's mom told him to never read a tome that was in the garage. Walter was curious and read the book. It was just a cookbook. Walter's mom found him on the act. And so Walter was grounded for a while for disobeying.
Daniel has spent months unemployed. He is too lazy to get a new job, but sometimes he worries about money. He usually likes to go to a local bar at night to forget his problems. The bartender there is always nice to Daniel. Although he still has no job, being at the bar makes him feel better.
Lucy had a violin concert. She was getting all ready. Then she noticed her bridge broke. She didn't know what to do. She had to get it fixed right away.
The next day was a little easier. He still felt very bad physically and mentally. He was unable to work at all that day. He played video games to keep his mind distracted. He started to feel a little better.
Randall was excited about spending the day at the amusement park. He and his family rode on many rides. Soon it was time for lunch, but Randall felt sick. They decided no more big rides for a while. Randall soon felt better and wanted to ride the roller coaster again.
Joshua decided to try sushi. He went to the local sushi restaurant. He ordered four philadelphia rolls. Joshu found the sushi extremely tasty! However, the sushi was expensive so he decided to not eat it again.
Sheila loved playing pranks, and she used to do it everyday. She didn't mind whether the person was old, or sick, or not in mood. Once, while playing her prank, she fell off a high cupboard. She was rushed to the hospital, and got stitches in her leg. She learnt a lesson, the hard way.
The scouts were planning a trip to see the Statue of Liberty. We left early in the morning taking a bus to the city. We arrived at the statue and spent several hours exploring. After the tour, we stopped for pizza and took a long bus ride home. We returned late at night thoroughly exhausted.
I had a bdsm relationship with a woman for six months. I was short and slender, and she was tall and muscular. She dominated me, keeping me in restraints at home. OShe gave me to other women for sex. I left the relationship after.
Jimmy could not fall asleep. He felt restless and fidgety in his bed. Jimmy took some over the counter sleeping medication. He slept like a baby that night. When it was morning, Jimmy ended up oversleeping for work.
The grammar teacher said that sentences should not start with but. Bill asked her why. She said that it looked uneducated. Bill asked her why. She said because sentences should not start with but.
Kenna went for a walk on the beach. She stepped on a sharp rock. Her foot started to bleed. Soon she was rushed to the emergency room. Kenna got seven stitches in her foot.
Cara was an addict and desperately wanted to get clean. She tried to quit on her own. But each time, her cravings  won out. Then she decided to attend a rehab center. Within three months she was clean for good!
Sandy made a kite for her school's kite day. Sandy put a lot of work into making the kite. Her sister Julie, accidently ripped the wing of the kite. Sandy was so angry at her sister that she hit her. Sandy was sad that her hard work was destroyed.
Liam loved animals. A dog in the neighborhood was his favorite. He would pet him every time he walked home from school. One day, the dog was gone. Liam worried something had happened to him.
Abe's UPS had a red led flashing he needed to replace the battery. He hooked up a serial cable to his laptop to see the actual diagnosis. The UPS showed the battery as being fully charged. Abe got sick of messing with the malfunctioning device. He listed it on his local Freecycle for whomever wanted it.
Dalton went hunting with his friends in the woods. They spend hours looking for a deer to shoot. All of a sudden, a deer began to charge at Dalton very fast. Dalton nervously pointed the gun and shot a few times. The deer collapsed and Dalton collected his trophy.
Mary was cooking a juicy roast. She heard the timer ding for the roast and went to check on it. To her surprise, the roast was completely raw. Mary realized she had forgotten to turn on the oven. She resorted to taking her family out for dinner that night.
Gina was in the kitchen at her grandma's house. A car pulled up and someone left. She didn't know if it was her snotty cousin, or her favorite sister. It felt like an eternity passed as she waited to find out who left. Gina was relieved when her sister entered the kitchen.
Overnight there was a huge lightning storm that knocked out the power. The next morning, a girl woke up and realized how late it was. She went around her house waking her family up. All of their alarms had reset and they all slept in. Everyone was late and had to hurry.
Jackie was an elderly woman without much family around her. She received a letter in the mail asking for money for a bill. She did not realize and recognize a scam and sent in money. Her bank noticed who the check was sent to and called her. Fortunately, the bank was able to protect Jackie and refund her money.
Cheryl needed to go to the bank. She counted the cash that needed to be deposited. She filled out the deposit slip. She gave the slip and cash to the bank teller. Then she crossed the errand off her to-do list.
The teacher watched her class silently filter in. They took their seats in near silence and awaited instruction. She smiled as she told them about their prior examinations. She could no longer contain her giddiness. Her entire class had passed with flying colors!
Brian always wanted drive a big rig. He went to school to get his license. He got his license at the school. He drives big rigs for a living now. He couldn't be happier.
Emma saw the flyer at school for tryouts. She trained hard for weeks. At tryouts, she gave her best performance. The next day she raced to the bulletin board to check the list. Her name was at the top of the list, she made the team.
John dreamed of playing the drums. He mowed lawns all summer to be able to buy a drum set. John was mowing his last lawn of the summer when he had an accident. John slicked off his fingers while fixing the lawn mower. John could never play the drums.
Janet went out to eat with her friends. After looking at the menu, she ordered a club sandwich. When it arrived at the table, it was huge! She ate until she couldn't eat anymore, but there was still some left. She had to get a to go box.
I screamed as I woke up! The pretty girl I'd ogled this morning was attacking me with a knife! I was so freaked out, I ran to my kitchen and opened the freezer. I breathed a sigh of absolute relief. She was still there, where I'd left her.
Katie started dating Robert. They had a wonderful relationship in the beginning. Eventually, they started to fight. Robert ended up cheating. Katie and Robert broke up shortly after
Dawn always wanted to learn how to ice skate. She signed up to take a couple of lessons in December. Her instructor promised to help her get better at skating on ice. It was very hard for Dawn to quickly learn how to ice skate. Dawn spent all her free time with her instructor until she caught on.
Tina went to the shoe store. She needed sandals. When she got there there was a sale. Everything was half off. So Tina bought double the shoes.
Toby was in the kitchen making breakfast. Suddenly he heard a buzzing sound nearby. A huge bee was floating around his kitchen. Terrified he launched into a campaign to expel the bee. When he finally got it out, his food had been burned up.
Rin was walking one day when she found a wallet on the ground. She looked through the wallet. Rin realized she knew who it belonged to. Rin wanted to keep all the money inside. She decided to return it instead.
Sally thought she would be more confident with more hair. She ordered a wig online, although the ad was in Chinese. Sally was excited when the package came. She slipped on the wig, but it fell over her eyes. Sally realized she bought a wig that was far too big.
Conner got a brand new scooter for his birthday. His mom told him not to ride the scooter down the hill. Conner didn't listen and took a ride down the hill on his scooter. He couldn't handle the speed and he crashed into the stop sign. He quickly learned that maybe he should've listened to his mother!
Danny lives in a camper. One evening while smoking a cigarette. He forgets to put it out. The cigarette causes a fire that burns the camper. Danny is left with no place to live.
Greg was releasing his first album as a solo artist. He planned a huge CD release party concert. The concert was sold out within an hour. The venue asked Greg if they could add a second concert. Greg and the venue worked so hard for both concerts.
I liked this girl, but I wasn't sure I wanted to date her. ONe day, she flat out asked me what I wanted and I said I needed time. She said she understood and dropped it. She proceeded to hassle me about it endlessly for weeks. I eventually just stopped talking to her.
Fred went to the pound to pick up a puppy. The clerk there helped him find one he was content with. Fred told the clerk he planned on making a roast with it. The clerk looked at Fred with disgust and snatched the puppy back. Fred expressed bewilderment, as in his culture dog was a delicacy.
I made grilled cheese sandwiches for supper. I first buttered the bread and started the griddle. I then got the cheese out and put it on the bread. I put the sandwiches on the griddle until they were a golden brown. I then took the sandwiches off and stacked them all on a plate.
Mellie was taking her daily walk around her neighborhood. When she turned the corner, a dog ran up to her. Mellie looked around for the dog's owner. There was no one in sight. She decides to take the dog home and call the number on its collar.
Joe was bored at his house. So he invited his friends over to watch movies. They came with snacks and drinks. They watched movies all day and night. Joe was no longer bored.
Ara was competing in a singing contest. She did her best when it was her turn. But the competition was so skilled! Ara thought she would never win. But to her shock, she won second prize in the contest!
Courtney's daughter really wanted a carousel mural in her bedroom. She went to the library to find a book of horses. A projector was used to trace enlarged images on the walls. She drew on saddles and poles. An array of colorful paints were used to bring the mural to life.
I woke up in the middle of the night, hearing footsteps. My room was dark so I couldn't see a thing. I heard a voice thinly whispering my name. This scared me half to death. I flipped on my bedside lamp to see my brother in a ski mask!
Allie was walking home from work. She heard a car driving nearby. Suddenly the car slowed and she heard some vulgar comment. She tried to ignore it and continued walking. Luckily the car left her alone.
Ricky decided to run a triathlon. He had to buy a special new bicycle. The hardest part of training was the swimming. On race day he was very nervous. The race was very difficult but he felt a great sense of achievement.
Sarah's cat Dusty was a very picky eater. She kept trying different foods, but he didn't like any of them. One day, she decided to try giving him some wet food. When she opened the can, Dusty ran to the bowl with excitement. Sarah discovered Dusty's favorite food was canned wet food!
Max hated board games. He thought they were boring. His family made him participate in family game night every week. This week he had to play Monopoly. Three hours in and Max still hates board games.
Cara really wanted to move to her favorite city. Her husband was not enthusiastic, though. One day, she got him to promise they would go. Cara was really excited. Her husband wasn't be he tried to remain positive.
Ben wanted to be in the Navy. He trained all week to get more fit. Ben decided that it was too hard and wanted to quit. His mother told him to never quit. Ben signed up and passed his fitness test!
Amy had gotten a new watch for her birthday. Her friends all loved the watch. They all asked their parents to buy one. Everyone except Sara had the watch a week later. The girls all chipped in and bought Sarah a watch so she fit in.
Getting the HPV shots are very important. Chad was infected with HPV. His parents had no idea about the vaccines. As a result he now has cancer. He does public speaking engagements to inform others.
I was in a gang. It made me feel like a part of a community. But, I realized that I needed to change my life. I ran away from the gang and started a new life in Seattle. After ten years, I became a successful lawyer and had changed my life
Nina was 18 and pregnant - and terrified. She scheduled an abortion because she wasn't ready to parent. But then she postponed that appointment - and the next. In the end, Nina had her son, and loved him dearly. Although she struggled, Nina found that it was so worth it!
The man assembled a cradle. It seemed unsafe. He checked online. He found a recall. He returned the cradle.
Kim watched the wind whipping the tees about from her desk. She was dreading going outside in that wind. As she walked to her car she tried to keep her head down. Just then the wind swept a gust of sand into Kim's face. She stood on the sidewalk coughing out the sand.
My cat ended up getting sick a few days ago. She was not eating, and had a hard time going to the bathroom. I took her to the vet to figure out what was going on with her. He gave my cat some pills and prescribed her a diet to follow. Since then her condition has improved.
The boy got ready for church. He did not want to go. He hid in his closet. His mom found him. His mom made him go to church.
Gustav watched from the ground as Ivy balanced above on the tightrope. Ivy's performances always made Gustav nervous. His friend twirled around and began walking to the opposite platform. From below, the crowd gasped as Ivy's foot slipped. In the same moment, Ivy recovered and continued on to the platform.
Ursula had a twin sister. As they were identical, they loved playing pranks on people. Until Ursula fell in love and didn't want to play pranks anymore. Her sister didn't listen and tried to impersonate her anyway. But Ursula cut her hair very short and her boyfriend recognized her.
My cousin divorced her husband in 2012. Her in-laws lived in Indiana. It was a painful divorce, with hard feelings on both sides. Last week I heard she went to Indiana to see an in-law. She told me one of the in-laws was nice.
Kydon's girlfriend dumped him because he had a dirty house. Kydon decided to clean his house to get his girlfriend back. He spent weeks cleaning the filth. Eventually, the house was spotless! Unfortunately, his girlfriend had found a new boyfriend.
The lid on the bottle was turning black. No matter how much I washed it, it wouldn't come off. I showed it to the woman at the store. She said it was mold in the plastic. I had to buy a new lid.
I was in gym class one day in seventh grade. We had a new girl and she was very overweight. After dressing back into our school clothes we were talking. She decided to ask me whether she was fat because she didn't know. Me, being honest, told her yes, and felt bad from the moment I did.
Tim decided he would never sleep again. He wanted to stay up all night. He started watching tv. He fought the sleepiness as hard as he could. He then realized that it was impossible and went to sleep.
Kate and her friends were on a trip in Vegas. They found an all you can eat sushi place. Kate was leery of the quality of fish they would use. But to her surprise it was very good. Kate thought for sure this was too good to last for long.
Sam needed to pay his water bill. He looked at his bank account, but the balance was too low. Sam remembered he had a piggy bank stored in his closet. He opened the bank and found two hundred dollars! Sam was relieved that he would be able to pay the bill.
Brock had been trying to put Lenny in jail for years. When he finally had enough evidence, Lenny couldn't be found. Brock parked an ambulance outside of Lenny's mom's house. The EMT called Lenny's sister and told her that her mom was sick. Sure enough, Lenny came rushing over and got himself arrested.
David was a foreman. He was overseeing a construction site. One day, there was a big accident. David sprung into action. He saved people who were in danger at the site.
Sue was a very strict teacher. One child in her class was too scared to speak because of Sue. Although she knew she was strict, Sue didn't want people to be scared. On the last day of school, Sue threw a party for the kids. The next year, the kids were less naughty and much nicer to Sue.
Tyler was on a flight to visit his family. He had planned on watching a movie on his phone. When he went to check the phone, he realized that it was dead. He had to sit quietly the entire flight, and was so bored. Finally they made it and Tyler eagerly got off of the plane.
Rory's assignment was due at the end of this week. His assignment was far from finished. He decided to cram as much work as he can to finish. Despite working hard, Rory needed to ask for an extension. Luckily, his boss allowed it.
Ron wanted to get some fresh produce. He was tired of just peppers and tomatoes at the grocery store. As he was driving along, he saw a farmer's market. He went in and bought some vegetables he had never had before. Spaghetti squash turned out to be the best discovery he had ever had!
The family went to the museum. They were disappointed to see the planetarium closed. They asked a curator when it would open. The curator told them 4PM. They were relieved to hear this.
Mel kissed Tom's forehead. A tear slid silently down Tom's cheek. It was hard to leave, but Mel turned and walked quickly away. Tom said nothing as he watched her go. Finally, he too, turned and walked away.
Spencer's first credit card had just arrived in the mail. He was very excited and decided to go shopping. Spencer went from store to store buying lots of new clothes. At dinner, his waiter came and told him his card had been declined. Spencer had spent too much money and maxed out his credit card.
Cirius was drawing an anime girl. He gave her a really big chest. A female student asked why he drew it like that. He said he liked big chests and that's ok. She said he was sexualizing women and called him creep.
Claude was a bully. He never made friends easily. One day at school he got into a fight with an older student. Claude got beat up badly. Claude stopped being so mean to people after he recovered.
Tim was at the bar with friends. He was having a bad time at work. He tried to drink his pain away. Tim wound up drinking too much. He had to be taken home by his friends.
Mrs Bridgeforth was a very kind teacher. She gave us a difficult test. Her test consisted of all essay questions. I figured out a pattern for making good grades. I answered who, what, when, where and why.
Mark had not a creative bone in his body. He needed to write a lot of short stories though. So he joined a site called mturk and made a hit. He asked people to write short stories for 23 cents. It worked perfectly and Mark took the stories and published them.
Andy daydreamed of what it would be like to be rich. He imagined that he would buy a nice house to live in. In addition, Andy would purchase his dream car, a Ferrari, as well. However, Andy realized that it was all a dream, and it was not reality. Andy did think it was nice to dream about being a very rich man.
I walked into the store yesterday. I wanted to buy some fruit. I found a huge display of mangoes on sale. I picked out 4 of the best looking ones. I took them home to eat over the weekend.
Marla wanted to buy a new dress. She was going to a friend's wedding, and wanted to look nice. Marla searched all over town for the perfect dress. She was almost ready to give up,but she decided to try one more store. The perfect dress for Marla hung right in the window.
I listen to our local Public Radio. Today, they had an interview with a Presidential Candidate. She came on and said she can't wait to put all her opponents in jail. The host tried to shush her. The Candidate apologized, and said she didn't know she was live.
Ed wasn't the tallest or fastest boy trying out for the basketball. But he was one of the hardest working. He had practiced his free throws all summer. He had a chance to show off his skills at tryouts. He made the team!
I could not sleep at night. I kept hearing a scratching near the closet. I thought my house was haunted. I went to the closet to hear the scratching better. It turns out it was just a lost mouse.
Kate needed to get up to go to work. But she was very sleepy. She wanted to get more sleep. But the alarm clock was blaring loudly in her ear. She decided to hit the snooze button and get 5 more minutes of sleep.
My wife needed a new vehicle. We went to the car lot to check it out. They wanted forty thousand dollars for a Sentra. We both laughed as the saleswoman. She relented and sold us the car for ten thousand dollars.
Marci's dog was always scratching. Marci believed her dog had seasonal allergies. One day a visiting friend pointed out a flea on the dog's back. Marci called the vet and got a prescription for a flea preventative. Within 24 hours of taking the pill, the dog had stopped scratching.
Kim was out of food in her house. She got her clothes on and went to her car. She drove down the street to the grocery store. Inside, she picked up all her regular items. Later, she brought her new food back home.
A cat woke up very excited. The cat ran around the living room and the kitchen in a frenzy. The cat's owner tried to play with him using a fancy cat toy. The cat ignored the owner. The cat played with a rubber band instead.
Fred is a delivery truck driver for Fedex. He always left the truck door open as he ran to deliver packages. One day, he returned to find a huge black dog sitting in the truck. He tried and tried to entice the dog out of the truck, but it stayed. Hours later, the owners came home and the dog came out.
JT had his driving test last week. He was nervous for this one, as this was his second attempt. His first attempt ended badly. He went the wrong way around the roundabout. Thankfully, he didn't mess up this time and passed with no issues.
On the first day of fifth grade, Andre had a bad feeling. His mother enrolled him in a Christian Academy, but Andre was scared. Andre's class was a melange of kids from California neighborhoods. They began fighting. Andre saw about ten fights his first day in fifth grade.
Pat saw an ad for a talent show. He thought of what he could do. He practiced a song. He brought his guitar. He performed it to a happy crowd.
My wife is retiring this week. Her boss did not advertise until a few weeks ago. She was afraid of not getting somebody. This Monday, she just hired someone. She said she had run out of time.
Mike Jones wanted to be a rap star and recorded a demo. An entrepreneur with a studio helped Mike make several records. A record company gave Mike a distribution deal. Mike's records are selling around the world. He said back then girls didn't want him but not they're all on him.
Cathy had left a bunch of bananas on the counter. Her two year old pulled them down. He took the bananas into his room. He tried to open them but could not get them. Instead he just smashed them into the carpet.
Scott thought he was one of the best basketball players. Eric disagreed and challenged Scott to a game. The game was very close and it came down to the last minute. Eric won by only two points. Now Eric is the best basketball player.
Kyle stood nervously in front of the 140 students. He was introduced by the professor in charge of the class. He wished he had brought water because his mouth felt full of cotton. It was time, and he opened his mouth, hoping words would come out. They did, and the professor praised him for how well his lecture went.
Tom and Becky recently began a relationship together. They were both adept at sustaining a fulfilling relationship. Tom asked Becky what the purpose of life was. Becky said life can be so serious, so having fun is the purpose. Tom lightened up in his life, and began having more fun.
Gina's friends were jealous she was in with the cool crowd. Tami wanted her to introduce her to them. At recess Gina went and talked to them as Tami watched. When she began to walk towards them Gina walked away from them She wanted Tami to be jealous just a little bit longer.
Rich was feeling tired from work. He had been working over-time everyday this week. Rich decided to take a nap. Rich slept for 18 hours straight. He woke up feeling refreshed for work the next day.
Katie really wanted to be a cheerleader. She decided to go to the tryouts. When she got to the tryouts she did her routine. She did a backflip and some cheers. The captain agreed to let her on the team.
I make sure I have all the ingredients I need. I mix them together in a stand mixer until the dough gets elastic. I put the dough in a warm place to rise. I shape it, let it rise again, then bake it. I get to eat a delicious fresh loaf of bread!
Tim wanted to be a superhero. But he was a normal man. He bought special gems that he thought could help. They were fake and a scam. Tim cried for weeks about not being a superhero.
Susie went canoeing. All of the sudden her boat tipped over. Susie fell in the water. Luckily she was wearing a life jacket. She and to come back in.
Laura was a busty girl. She wanted to go swimming but most tops didn't fit. She had to look all over the internet for a good enough top. The only ones she could find cost a lot of money. She decided to splurge and bought the tops.
Garrett was interested in space and space travel. His class was planning a field trip to a planetarium. The prospect of the trip greatly excited Garrett. Garrett got sick on the day of the trip and could not attend. His family brought him to the planetarium instead.
Julia got an invitation to her ten year high school reunion. Julia wanted to lose weight to look great for the reunion. She worked out every other day and watched her diet. Julia bought a new party dress for the occasion. At the reunion she was a knockout, and turned many heads.
Nora waited in line for a health exam. She decided to read a book while she waited. Nora didn't hear her name called. The second time her name was called Nora heard it. Nora put her book away and approached the worker.
Cal was about to make himself a sandwich to take for lunch. When he picked up a tomato he saw it covered in white mold. Cal threw the nasty mold covered tomato into the trash. He pondered what to make himself instead. Cal settled on packing a peanut butter and jelly sandwich for lunch.
The test was so hard. Everyone started crying. The teacher laughed at them. They all were freaking out. But everyone ended up passing.
James started brushing his teeth. Then he flossed, and finally used mouthwash. He went into the bedroom. A girl was waiting for him. He kissed her, but her breath was really bad.
Juliette lived in a huge house. She would often wander around it alone at night. One day she tripped over a pair of her brothers sneakers. This sent her tumbling down the staircase. Juliette learned to never wander around the house at night.
Kelly was bored. She wanted to eat but didn't feel like cooking. So she decided to call Chinese take out. When she called them they came right away. The food was great.
The baby would not stop crying. It woke up the entire house. The mom finally decided to give it a bottle. The baby fell back asleep. The rest of the house could not go back to sleep.
Emma was baking a pie. She had read the recipe wrong. The pie finished baking. It was disgusting. Emma threw the rest of the pie in the trash.
Sarah loved gymnastics and practiced hard every day. She hoped to make the national team. At the qualification meet, Sarah fell off the uneven bars. Her wrist was badly sprained and she did not make the team. Though disappointed, Sarah was determined and eventually made the team.
Ed wanted to be a pilot. But at flight school, he did flight simulations. They made him nauseous! It turned out flight wasn't for Ed. He decided to choose a new career!
I met my lover at a park yesterday. We walked the trail that goes around the perimeter of the park. We stopped to kiss. We continued our walk for another few minutes. We went to our respective cars and left.
John was excited about costume day at his office for Halloween. John dressed up as Darth Vader and drove to work. John walked in, seeing that nobody else was in a costume. John asked a buddy why no one was dressed up. John learned that he was a day early.
Angie had been feeling very lonely and needed a friend. She decided that a pet might help to cheer her up. She went to the pet store and found a kitten who needed a home. Angie took the kitten home and named it Pumpkin. Pumpkin is becoming Angie's best friend.
Our kids were always asking if we could get a cat for a pet. We looked at the local shelter website to see the available cats. A very pretty cat named Olympia was available, so we went to see her. The kids, as well as my wife and I, fell in love instantly. Olympia is now a part of our family!
When Sue turned 13 her daddy took her to a football game. They bought matching jerseys to support the home team. They spent time visiting with tailgaters before entering the stadium. They ate popcorn and peanuts and enjoyed the game. That day was the beginning of a long family tradition.
Justin has been in a relationship with selena for a while. Suddenly things changed. Selena was no longer interested in him. He went to a diner and ate away the pain. He has to learn to get over her.
Brian was having frequent backaches. He was visiting his doctor often. His doctor suggested that he buy a new mattress. Brian took his advice and purchased a sleep number mattress. He hasn't had a backache since his new purchase.
The teacher told the class to start their persuasive Essay. Diana was able to write an outline for her essay after 10 minutes. However, her anxiety prevented her from thinking clearly. She wasn't able to start her first paragraph until 10 minutes later. When the time ran out, she only submitted two paragraphs.
Karen invited friends and family over for easter. It was her first party at her new house. Karen was nervous. Once people started showing up she relaxed and had fun. Karen considered the party a great success.
Bob decided to buy his first pet. He went to the pet store. The store had birds and hamsters. The birds were more expensive. Bob went with a hamster.
Kate was on her way to the airport when she got stuck in traffic. There was a stalled car in front of her blocking the highway. Once Kate finally got to the airport, her flight was already boarding. Since she didn't make it on time, Kate had to wait for a later flight. She got on a place several hours later.
After travelling for two years on business, Sarah was exhausted. She was tired of living in hotel after hotel. She made a decision that she had to find a job with no travel. She spoke with her boss who offered her a raise in pay. Sarah decided that no amount of money was worth her mental health.
About a year ago we noticed that my daughter needed help with math. We decided to let her take tutoring. She resisted the idea a lot initially. It was long process for her to start working on it willingly. Since then with practice she has gotten really good at math.
Tom has been working hard at work. he has been staying extra hours to get the job done. The rest of the office think Tom is a swell guy. One day Tom gets called into the office. Tom's boss gives him a raise.
I hate too much noise around me. The kids get up and start running around. The one with autism stims very loudly. I put earplugs in so I don't have to hear it. Then I go back to sleep.
Lisa quickly learned that riding Lucy, the elephant, was tricky. It had taken quite a bit of energy and luck to get on Lucy's back. Staying on Lucy would require more skill. Lisa teetered and tottered as Lucy walked slowly around the circus. Once Lisa learned how to balance, she had great fun.
Mary was behind on her bills. She applied to get a credit card. She wanted to pay bills with the credit card. She was denied for the card. Marry fell even more behind on her bills.
Allie was babysitting a four year old. But she could not believe her eyes. She saw that the four year old had an iphone. She didn't know why she needed a phone. Allie shook her head in disbelief.
Tina wanted to ride motorcycles. She didn't have enough money to buy her own, though. She met a man at a bar that owned one. She started dated the man. He let her ride the bike any time she wanted.
Tom was driving home. He got a flat tire. He started to fix it when it started to rain. Tom didn't have an umbrella. He was soaked and sad.
Maria felt sad about the child who lost his mother. She wondered about how to put him in someone else's custody. Maria did not want him to be an orphan. Sadly, Maria found out that nobody wanted him. Maria adopted the child herself.
Ronald notices there are crumbs on his floor. He decides to clean them thoroughly. When they're clean he feels much better. He is surprised he had let so many crumbs collect there. Ronald is glad he cleaned the floor.
Misty and Pippin are the best of friends. Every summer they enjoy talking long walks in the country. They almost always let me tag along. It is so much fun to listen to their laughter as they visit together. I can't wait until the snow melts so we can go walking again!
Gylena moved into an assisted living facility. She felt very out of place and that everyone was staring at her. She assumed that it was due to her clothing. Gylena went out and bought a completely new wardrobe. People still looked at her funny even with her new clothes.
My friend called me to come hang out one time. He said to meet him at the basketball court nearby. I walked through the woods to get there. Suddenly him and three others jumped out from behind a tree. They covered my good clothes in white dye and ruined my day.
When Shawn was growing up he collected beanie babies. He had hundreds of them. He was convinced that they would be worth a lot of money. He kept them for almost twenty years before realizing he was wrong. He is now just a grown man with hundreds of stuffed animals.
Cam's mom told her a secret. It was very juicy. Cam was tempted to blab! But she remembered that she had sworn not to tell. Cam kept her promise loyally.
Eric has to take the written portion of the driving test tomorrow. He looked over the driver's manual before bed. He woke up extra early the next morning and got there early. He went into the DMV to take the test. He was very confident that he passed it.
The queen ruled all of Egypt. She was very beautiful and very wise. One day, a plague came to egypt and many suffered. The queen called her advisors together and they made a plan. The queen saved her kingdom.
Kelly's favorite band was coming to town. She bought tickets for the concert on Friday night. She went to the mall Friday morning to get a dress for the show. Kelly found the perfect blue dress and black shoes. She danced all night long in her new outfit.
Little Jimmy loved playing with legos. His parents would always get mad that he wouldn't put them away. One day his dad tripped on a lego walking down the stairs. He broke his neck and is a cripple now. Jimmy never forgave himself for it.
Today was my three year anniversary with my boyfriend. We gave each other presents and cards. After, we went to our favorite Olive Garden restaurant. The food was delicious. We ended the day by getting ice cream at a nearby shop.
Ida wanted to do something special for her sister's visit. She decided to bake a loaf of bread. Ida studied the recipe and followed it exactly. When her sister visited, they enjoyed the fresh bread together. Ida was very happy to do something so special for her sister.
Allie was thirsty. So she went to get her bottle. Then she realized it was empty. Allie was kind of upset. Allie then didn't know what to do.
Billy orders food for his family. Billy carries the food to his family. Billy trips and spills the food. Billy apologizes. Billy's family leaves him at the restaurant.
I took my girlfriend out to the restaurant. We ordered some food followed by dishes. The waiter handed me the bill. I freaked out since the bill was $100. My girlfriend didn't have any money and I ended up paying for it.
Ben ended up singing for a 24 hour marathon. He was dealing with a foot injury that he suffered while training. During the race he started to feel his left foot go numb. He decided to keep on running until he finished the race. After the race he found out that he broke his foot during the race.
Alan found out he had termites in his apartment. He called his apartment's pest control to deal with it. Unfortunately, it was so bad that he had to leave for them to finish. Alan decided to spend a week with his cousins while it was dealt with. When Alan came back the termites were gone!
Morten has a crush on his neighbor. She walks out to her car and he runs over. They converse about the weather when morten asks her to dinner. She's taken aback because she has a husband. Morten leaves disappointed.
Kelly just moved to a new town. She was quite nervous to move there. She was worried she would not make any friends. However to her dismay as she walked in the school she made some. Everything seemed automatically better.
Dan's boss said the leading salesman next month would get promoted. Dan decided he wanted the promotion. Dan worked very hard to close his sales accounts. At the end of the month Dan was the leading salesman. Dan got the promotion!
Sarah wants a nice meal for dinner. Sarah decides to go get seafood. Sarah orders salmon and rice. Sarah enjoys her salmon and rice dinner. Sarah orders dessert as well.
Maya was preparing to take her kids to school in the morning. She set her coffee cup on the roof as she buckled them in. Then she got in and drove off. The coffee tumbled off and splashed over the windshield! Maya sighed and laughed at her forgetfulness.
Graham loved to eat crackers. He eat almost a pack every single day. After a while, he became sick of them. He didn't eat crackers for almost two weeks. After that, he began eating crackers again.
Ben had a huge collection of video games. His favourite was Rocket League. He got so good at it, that his team entered a competition. They tried hard at the competition, but everyone else was too good. They got knocked out very early.
Gunther lived at home with his mom. His mom told him to come home by eight at night. Gunther came home late one night. His mom kicked him out of the house. He lived on the streets.
I get stressed each month when I am paying my bills. I decided to come up with a plan to stay more organized. I researched on the internet for ideas. I found the Dave Ramsey plan. Now my bills are organized and paid on time each month.
Neil wasn't very conscious about his health. He didn't watch what he ate. Neil never bothered to exercise at all. He ate a lot of fast foods. Neil had a heart attack.
Katie wanted to go to the dance. She did not have a date. She knew she would be asked at some point. One day at school, her crush finally asked her. Katie could not have been more excited.
Jeff was an overweight man without much self confidence. He decided to lose weight to make himself feel better. Jeff went on several diets but they didn't work. He would lose a few pounds then put it back on. Jeff eventually gave up on his goals of fitness.
When I was growing up I loved frogs. I had nine of them as pets. I would feed them crickets and roaches. My frogs lived for years until I had to release them. I ended up having to release them because their tank cracked.
Jimmy opened the back door so that the dog could go outside. After a few minutes he called the dog back in. The dog didn't come when called. Jimmy went into the yard to see what was wrong. Someone had left the gate open and the dog had escaped.
Dan and his friend Jake were watching cartoons at Jake's. The show went to a commercial break. There was a new commercial for a toy called Power Wheels. In the commercial a child was driving a child sized truck. The boys were in total awe as they watched the commercial.
It is time for Joe's high school reunion. He does not want to go to see people he doesn't remember. His wife suggested that he go with an old friend. Joe's old friend loved this idea, he did not want to go alone. They both had a great time at the reunion.
Dan had a huge collection of comic books. Recently, Dan allowed his best friend to borrow a comic book. When Dan asked for the book back, his friend could not find it. Dan's friend had lost one of his most valuable comic books! Dan was furious that his friend lost his comic book.
Kelly decided she wanted to paint some plaster. She had plaster in the shape of a cat. She proceeded to paint it. Yet unfortunately she messed up on the eye. Kelly had to redo it.
Heather gathered several patients at the hospital together. They introduced themselves and shared their life experiences. Ben was mad that Diana was speaking for a while. He rudely shouted. Diana walked away.
Michael was waiting in line at the coffee shop. He felt a buzz on his phone and reached down to grab it. As he pulled the phone up, he accidentally dropped it. The screen broke, so Michael ordered a new one when he got home. When the new screen arrived, Michael replaced the old one.
John went to the beach. John played frisbee. John hit someone in the head with the frisbee. John apologized. John stopped playing frisbee on the beach.
Greg was with his dad at a baseball game. He looked down for a moment. When he looked back up he saw a baseball sailing towards him. He lifted the glove he'd brought with him. The ball plopped right into it.
As a kid I always had a fear of spiders. One day I decided I needed to conquer this fear. I asked my parents to take me to a tarantula exhibit. At the exhibit, I allowed a tarantula to crawl on my hand. Now I'm totally fine with spiders.
I decided to take acting lessons. When I went to the class, the teacher didn't show up. It was only a bunch of students waiting. It turns out the teacher was pretending to be one of the students. We were all impressed with the wonderful acting lesson we learned.
Although he pretended like he was tough, Mitchell was pretty cowardly. To test my theory, I placed a rubber spider next to his pillow. He went into his room to sleep and screamed when he found the insect. Rushing in, I found him him attacking the fake spider with bed sheets. I told him it was fake and laughed so hard I nearly choked.
Lizzy's friend Sara loved to brag. She told Lizzy she could jump rope better than her. Lizzy happened to be an excellent jump roper. She took Sara up on the challenge. She beat her easily, jumping over 150 times before missing.
Jackie was an orphan who lived in England. People usually ignored her on the streets. One day, she decided to work on a ship. She applied for the job, and got it. Jackie became a fierce and famous pirate when she grew up.
Tom was a freshman in college. He was struggling financially. He needed to buy books for the new semester. He could not afford the physical text books. He purchased the eBook versions and saved money.
My German Aunt would make Fruit Cake for my birthday every December. I am not a fan of fruitcake. The year of my 12th birthday she sent a fruitcake. Luckily, my dad ate the entire cake on his own. When Aunt Irma found out she graciously sent another for Xmas!
Bob woke up late one morning. He quickly got ready for work and left his house. He drove over the speed limit in hopes of getting there on time. A cop pulled bob over for speeding. Bob received a ticket and did not get to work on time.
Jenny was playing with her volleyball in the house. The volleyball accidentally hit the lamp. The lamp quickly fell over and shattered into pieces. Jenny had to tell her mom, and she was nervous. Her mom wasn't upset and said that the lamp was ugly anyways.
Jake's cat had been missing for weeks. Jake had searched everywhere for her. Jake's cat came back to him one afternoon. His cat was pregnant! Jake's cat gave birth to 4 healthy kittens 2 weeks later.
Tom's cat smelled pretty bad. Tom knew he had to bathe it. Unfortunately the cat goes crazy around water. Tom had to get someone else to help. They were both splashed and scratched up by the end of it.
Jane's mother gave her $20 to play at the carnival. First, Jane tried the merry-go-round, but it was too slow. Next, Jane tried the roller coaster, but it scared her too much. Jane was worried she wouldn't find anything fun to do. But Jane finally tried the pirate ship, and she enjoyed the carnival.
I was a shy kid. I had to give a speech. Once I got on stage I realized I wasn't brave enough. I ran off stage and the audience laughed. I realized that public speaking was not for me.
Jeff was wrapping his gifts for christmas. He had only one more left to do. As he reached for the tape, he noticed he was out. Jeff tried to tie the paper to the gift with ribbon. It worked slightly so Jeff used a lot more ribbon to secure it.
Jill was allergic to peanuts. She was at a party where sandwiches were being served. Little did she know they peanuts in them. She bit into one and immediately broke out. Jill had to be rushed to the doctor.
I live in a Townhouse. I have seven neighbors. One of my neighbors likes to smoke. One night I caught her throwing her Cigarettes in front of my house. I calmly picked them up and placed them on her porch.
Kate and her friends were arguing on their road trip. They turned on the music to fill the silence. But they argued over the type of music to play. Kate was the driver and decided to turn the music off. The silence was the only way to keep the peace.
Annie went to the circus with her best friend. She had heard all about it but had never been before. When they got there, they kept walking and walking. Pretty soon they were all the way up front. They had front row seats!
Diana was exuding confidence when she interviewed for a new job. She aced all the questions like a pro. She waited for an answer but it never came. She learned a month later that they hired a man instead. And as he was less competent than her, she sued the company.
Tracy was packing boxes preparing for her move to a new house. Her dog Cody was following her in and out of the house. All the sudden Tracey noticed Cody was missing. She called all her friends to help look. Cody was found safe and sound at the SPCA.
Joe owned an old guitar that he didn't use. So he decided to sell it for $90. But later, Joe found out that it cost twice as much. And he regret not doing research beforehand. The man who bought it ended up reselling it.
When Annie went to the store, she saw a box of crayons. The box has 120 crayons. It was so big. Annie begged her mother to buy her the crayons. Annie's mother said she could do chores to save money to buy them.
Daniel makes a lot of money from streaming video games. He has a lot of viewers and subscribers. His friends asked him if he could help them out. Daniel decided to give them all some advice. Their channels got a lot more views after that.
Jordan always wanted to be a professional football player. He grew up admiring the greats. His favorite player all time was Jerry Rice. Jordan practiced every day to be the best that he could be. He was determined to play in the NFL.
When I walked into my house I noticed it smelled really bad. The first thing I did was take the garbage out but it was still there. I had no clue where this strange scent was coming from. A newly bought bag of potatoes was causing the problem. I took them outside and sprayed some air freshener and it was gone.
Jeff was walking down the street on a hot day. At 8 years old he wished he had some money to buy an ice cream. As he was walking he saw something on the sidewalk move with the wind. He walked up to it, saw that it was a dollar bill and picked it up. Jeff smiled with relief as he walked to the corner store for a treat.
Marty had a pain in his tooth, so he decided to go to the dentist. The dentist told him he must have his tooth extracted. The dentist put Marty to sleep. When Marty woke up, the lights were off. They had forgot about him and left him in the office!
Tom was trying to bake a cake. He didn't have the ingredients necessary. Tom figured he could substitute for similar items. The cake came out looking terrible. It tasted even worse.
Gertrude went to a sewing class. Her mom liked sewing and she thought she should too. She found out she wasn't that good at it. And it made her sad to tell her mom the news. She ended up learning knitting and was much better at it.
Gina was in the bathroom. Someone was banging on the door. She opened the door to see her drunk brother covered vomit. She slid past him and informed her mom. Her angry mom cleaned up the mess, and put the boy in bed.
Tim's dog like to chase things. Including a pet bird Tim had. One day the bird started to fight back. It started to peck and poke at the dog when it came near. Tim's dog doesn't chase the bird anymore.
Anthony got asked to leave his house. His mother was tired of his laziness. He decided to get his life together. Anthony found a steady job. Eventually he was able to afford his own place to live.
John likes cars. He has three cars. Yesterday he bought a fourth one. But he has no more room to keep it at his house. So John rented the neighbor's garage.
One day Mary saw a baby lizard on the driveway. She ran inside to tell her daddy and they ran back out to catch it. They snuck up quietly and scooped the baby lizard up carefully. Her dad set up a tank for the lizard and placed it carefully inside. The lizard lived a long and happy life in captivity!
When I was 8 my mother took me on an outing. We went to a park. I found a bunch of bees around a mound. I kicked the mound and got stung. I learned to keep away from bees.
One day, Elle decided to ride a horse. She had her mom take her to the local stables. When she arrived, she picked the most beautiful horse to ride. Upon seeing the horse, she clapped with excitement. Unfortunately, the noise scared the horse and it ran away.
The police visited the school yesterday. They taught us about safety and rules. The policeman showed us his gun and nightstick. Policemen are really cool. I want to be one when I grow up!
Jerry went fishing last Sunday. He caught a lot of catfish, but one snapped his pole in half. Jerry went to the store to buy a new fishing pole. Jerry came home with two because he couldn't decide. Now Jerry has multiple fishing poles if it ever happens again.
Joe and his friends were playing one day. Joe seen something on the hill above them. They ran to see what it was. It was a huge flat rock. Now that is their play rock.
Carole went into work on Monday, thinking it was just another day. She sat at her computer for an hour before her boss called her over. Her boss explained that Carole's job was cut due to budget issues. Carole went back to her desk to clear her things, stunned. She walked to her car, shaky, but grateful for unemployment.
The sky was getting dark. The coaches were worried that it would rain and cancel practice. They gathered on the field to get started. Then there was a clap of thunder. Practice was cancelled!
My friend Sally just broke up with her boyfriend. He was a married man who got caught by his wife. He asked Sally to not talk about the affair on FB. Sally got angry and posted photos on FB. I heard the man's wife is threatening divorce.
James was a fire chief who wanted to retire to Florida. He moved to Florida but missed cooking for the fire fighters. He wanted to cook for a large group again. He started volunteering at a soup kitchen. The kitchen is always crowded when James makes his Eggplant Parmesan!
Mike wanted to start his own business. All his friends told him not too and that it was a bad idea. Mike was told that most business fail within the first months. Mike still believed in himself and did it anyway. Now over a year later Mike's business is very successful.
Miley loves everything that Disney does. She especially loves going to Disney world. The first time she took her kids she lied to them. She told them they were going to Grandma's. Her kids were happy and surprised to go to Disney World instead.
Carla planned a surprise party for her boyfriend Chad's 37th birthday. When Chad got wind of the party, he insisted Carla cancel it. Carla was upset but did as she was told. Later, Carla wondered why Chad was so upset about his birthday. She peeked at his driver's license and discovered he was 53 Year's old.
Luke lived in a treehouse behind his families house. He climbed the branches like a monkey. One day, he was being careless and fell from the tree. He hit his head hard and woke up thinking he really was a monkey. Now Luke is called Chimples and only eats bananas.
Padraig was bicycling down the road. A semi truck came by. The semi's mirror hit Padrig in the head. It knocked him off his bike. Padrig's been in a coma for three years.
My wife's grandniece is 18. She recently threatened to cut her arms. The school therapist told the girl's mom. The girl has to go to an outpatient mental health clinic every day. She will be evaluated again after two weeks of treatment.
One summer, I decided to take my children swimming in the creek. We loaded up the car and headed for the water. While they were swimming, the boys saw a big snake in the water. I tried to scare it away by throwing a rock, but it didn't work. We left the creek because we were afraid.
I took several journalism classes. My favorite was broadcast. We made a film one day about drunk driving. My friends and I went to a junk yard. I pretended to be drunk and in a car accident.
Maggie was at the public pool. She was making her way to the locker room. Suddenly, she slipped in a puddle. A manager quickly came out to see if she was okay. They offered her a free swimming day to apologize.
Marcus wants to get out of his house after watching TV all day. He decides to ride his park in a nearby park. On the bike ride, Marcus sees birds and squirrels. He goes home feeling tired but satisfied. He is happy that he left his house.
Beth had never had a pet before in her life. She had been to a friend's and found she really liked their dogs. The next day, Beth went to the pet store to look for a dog. While at the pet store, she sees a cage with two bunnies. Beth bought the two bunnies instead of a dog.
Change happened for me when I became unfulfilled. I had a high paying job that I couldn't stand. I realized I wasn't going to get along with anyone there. I eventually acted on my feelings and started looking for another job. I got fired before hiring moved on any other opportunity.
A man went in for an eye exam. The doctor determined he needed glasses. He had to decide whether he wanted contacts or glasses. The man decided to get contacts because they are easier to remember. He put them on and loved his new vision.
Patty's friend was having a birthday party soon. The birthday was going to be missing a cake. Patty decided it would be awesome if she made a cake. Patty baked a cake from scratch. The party was a success thanks to Patty.
Stuart asked Kate to the school dance. He bought her a pretty wrist corsage. They talked and found they had a lot in common. Stuart invited her to the zoo with his family. She waited, but he never called her again.
Everyday I was supposed to get the newspaper delivered. For the past few weeks I got no paper. When I called the company they said they were handling it. Yet it was not resolved for months. Thankfully I was able to see it on the computer.
Jim liked fishing. But he noticed there were geese at his usual fishing spot. He figured they wouldn't bother him. But they croaked at him and attacked. The geese drove Jim far away from the lake.
Amanda got home one night and was very tired. She decided to take a bubble bath. She started the water and poured in the bubbles. Amanda undressed and stepped into the tub. She sank into the hot water and drifted off for a nap.
The other day I took my husband's car to the store instead of my car. I buckle my son into his car seat. Then I closed the car door. For some weird reason I slammed to door on my own hip. I hurt so stinking bad.
He was at a sluggish pace in the morning. He had woken up late, but was trying to get to work. He knew he needed something to pick him up. He pulled into the nearest drive thru. And there it was, coffee, what he needed to get his day started.
I threw the clothes on the ground. I didn't care to take them to the laundry basket. It was beginning to overflow. I was so depressed I didn't want to do anything. I finally did the laundry after a month.
Sally was feeling lonely. She had moved away from home and was missing her friends. She heard a soft knock on the door. She opened the front door and saw all her friends standing there! She was so excited she cried!
Tim loved obscure music. He thought the ukulele sounded the best. He decided to learn how to play. He bought a ukulele. He learned how to play the ukulele.
Frank and Tina were at her family's house for Christmas. They had special news to share with everyone over dinner. People all guessed what the news was, but no one was right. Finally, Tina announced that she was pregnant. Everyone at the party cheered for her and laughed.
Zaddyfracks went outside on a beautiful day. He walked through the tall grass. He spied a beetle in the grass. He grabbed the beetle with his mouth. His owner got a surprise on their pillow.
Ursula had a parrot named Ariel. She could repeat anything you said. She loved to sing. Ursula taught her to say a knock knock joke. Ariel was a big hit at parties!
Lina and her family planned to go on vacation to the beach. Lina's daughter helped pack clothes and food and her son packed toys. When they got to their beach campground, everyone helped set up. That day everyone played in the ocean and had a great lunch. It was a great first day of vacation.
When we went camping, my sister would set up her rent. At this one campground she started it and saw water come up. She thought at first it was just a wet spring. She continued pounding the stake and saw more water. She had hit a water line that impacted the whole campground.
Carson was completely out of food in his house. He also had no money. He didn't know what to do for food. Finally, he found a food bank in town. He was able to get enough food to last until his paycheck.
My friend and I were caught partying yesterday. We invited 50 people to our dorm room. We had loud music and alcohol. The police came and told our parents and the school. We got 25 hours of community service.
My friend was very excited about a videogame that was releasing. He was sure to preorder the game, so he would be guaranteed a copy. On the day the game released, he went into the store and picked it up. He was able to play it right away. He was so glad he had preordered the game.
Tim was playing in his yard. He heard the ice cream truck. Tim ran inside to try and get money. He couldn't get any in time. He got to see the truck drive away.
Maria introduced herself to me. I tried to exchange some information about me to let her know me more. She seemed great, until she complained about her ex-boyfriend. She couldn't stop complaining about his infidelity. After the date, I choose not to talk to her in the future.
I tried to make cheese by myself. I followed all the instructions, but kept messing up. Somehow it always turned out a huge mess. I finally gave up. Everyone tried to eat the gooey mess that tasted slightly like cheese.
One time it snowed quite a bit which is rare for Alabama. My sister and I took advantage and built a snowman. Long after the snow had melted, the snowman remained. After a few days it started to get creepy. We thus decided to take it upon ourselves to destroy him.
Skye went dressed as a devil on Halloween. Two of her friends accompanied her as a ghost and a rabbit. On the sidewalk, they encountered a werewolf! It didn't take long to recognize their schoolmate, Roy. Skye and her friends chased him, then resumed trick-or-treating.
Jack liked hunting with his father. He bought a crossbow to help with his hunting. While camping near a lake in the forest he lost the crossbow. Jack became very upset over losing the crossbow. Eventually he calmed down and enjoyed the rest of hunting trip.
Deborah loved to eat with spoons. She loved the curve that spoons had. One day, she found a gold plated spoon at the store. She decided that it was worth the $200. After purchasing it, Deborah used the spoon every day.
Joshua traveled to State College to visit the campus. He looked at the dorms and auditoriums. He really felt at home. He signed up for classes at the end of the visit. He knew this was the school for him!
Gina had just graduated with her Bachelor's. She was ready to get her Master's. She studied for months for her GRE. She applied to many grad schools. Gina was accepted to all her top choices.
The train started to move after eight in the morning. I slowly looked for a seat and settled down. A moment later, a small child stood up and took out an axe. Everyone was scared and tried to run away. Luckily, a muscular man was able to stop him and take away the axe.
Janet grew a garden of lovely tomatoes. Most neighbors were grateful when Janet shared her harvest. One neighbor shooed Janet away when she came bearing tomatoes. Janet fumed about that as she worked in the garden. She picked a rotten tomato to throw at the neighbor's door.
Will loved Lego's. He wanted a new set. His mom said he had to save the money himself. He did lots of chores and odd jobs. He was so excited when he saved the money up.
Amy had been crying all night. But the next morning she felt better. She even felt silly for crying so hard. She left her room to see her family eating breakfast. She bypassed breakfast, and grabbed a huge chunk of cake.
Tom and his wife were watching Netflix. They were trying to pick a movie. Neither could agree on anything. They kept scrolling through all the options. After a while they decided to just go to sleep instead.
Mandy decided to dye her hair brown at home. She bought a kit at the store. Mandy put the hair dye on and got distracted. She finally washed it off and her hair was orange! Mandy realized she must have left the dye in her hair too long.
Jessie's birthday was coming up the following Monday. She told all her coworkers about it as she headed out. Jessie made a point of telling everyone none of them were invited. She thought they'd understand she was only joking. Jessie didn't like her boss's early present of a pink slip.
School was out for Columbus Day. Emily's parents decided to take her to the zoo. It was chilly out and a lot of animals were sleeping. Emily got to see fox, wolves, tigers and monkeys. She played in the children's area and then they went home.
Jane was feeling really sick. She had a fever that made her not think too well. She kept taking medicine for it. Jane didn't realize she had taken so much. She had to be taken to the hospital because of a near overdose.
Billy's dad was taking him to see ice carvings that night. There were all kinds of animals carved in ice. The highlight was a huge dragon. When it got dark, Billy discovered there were green lights in it. He thought it was the most beautiful thing he'd ever seen.
Gina's family was having her favorite food for dinner. Gina ate till she was full. An hour later she went back for a third serving. She was still from before, and she was beyond full now. As she watched TV she wished she hadn't had that third serving.
Janet was driving around town. Her car started to overheat. It completely died on her. Janet had to call a tow truck. The towing company took her car to a mechanic.
It was a Friday, and I began to walk to work. As I neared the entrance, I saw a twenty dollar bill on the ground. I stopped to pick it up, but wondered if there might be more around. I checked in the street nearby, and found another twenty! Satisfied, I went into work, $40 richer than I was before I left.
I was having a hard time in my math class. My friend was incredibly talented in math. I asked him if he could tutor me and help understand things. We studied together once a week for two months. When I took my math final, I got a superb grade and was very proud.
Kelly had a tear in her toenail. She began to put her socks on in the morning. The thread on the socks pulled the toenail back. Kelly yelled in pain. She found a file and filed her toenail smooth.
Amanda loves to go antique shopping. Amanda turned her hobby of antique shopping into a business. Amanda goes to garage sales and purchases items for her store. Amanda has a small antique shop where she sells the items. Amanda is loving the benefits of being a professional antique shopper.
It was exam week in school and Wendy was stressed. She wanted to jump off of something. She drove to the nearest skydiving center and took classes. She jumped out of a plane twice that day. She continued going back for years after.
Chuck reclined on the back porch as he sipped his morning coffee. Today he would finally screen in this back porch. He gathered his tools and material supplies. He labored all day to finish the job. That night he snuggled with his wife on the bug free porch.
David found that his part time job afforded him lots of free time. He decided to use his time to express himself creatively. David began to sit in coffee shops and write poetry. His favorite poetry topic was love. David was happy that he began to write poetry in his free time.
Becky loved snacks. Her favorite was ho-ho's. She ate about 20 of them one day. And got an upset stomach because of it. She ate less ho-ho's after that.
Ana got out of the computer lab and started to walk outside. She was about to walk across a puddle but decided to go through it. She wasn't aware that the puddle is four feet deep and slipped into it. A person who was close to her helped her get up. He gave her his coat to warm herself.
John's trash can was overflowing. The filled trash can stunk from the overflowing trash. John sprayed air freshener to cover the smell. John's wife told him the air freshener did not help. John took out the overflowing trash and the smell was gone.
Naya was 11 and wanted to wear makeup at school. Her parents forbid it, but she just applied it before class. One afternoon, though, she forgot to wash it off. Her mom and dad caught her wearing a full face of makeup! Naya was grounded for a month!
We noticed our orange tabby, Max, was getting skinny. Worried about him, we took him to the vet's office. The vet was not sure why he was losing weight, and did a blood test. When the results came back, we found out Max had kidney failure. We put him on a special diet and is back to a normal weight.
Rita was making cookies for the PTO sale. She accidentally burnt her batch of cookies. Rita went to the store. She bought a few dozen cookies. Rita brought the store cookies to the PTO sale.
We had a chess tournament in our company in 1998. Most of the players were casual. Our best player, Jim, was in a chess club. I was lucky that day and won the tournament by half a point. Jim, a proud man, was devastated.
Anna and her dad spent a year planning to climb Mount Kilimanjaro. Finally all was ready, and they flew to Tanzania and hired a guide. They ascended slowly, acclimating to the thinner air. Finally they reached the summit, and they gazed out with wonder. Then they embraced, proud and pleased with each others' success.
Tyler notices that he car has not been running well lately. He decides to try fixing it himself. Tyler rotates the tires, changed the oil, and cleans the windshield. Now the car is running perfectly! Tyler is so glad he took the time to fix his car.
Jerry was excited about a new gaming system that was releasing soon. Many predicted the supply would be low. Jerry decided to check his local store the day before release. When he got there, there was a long line out the door. Jerry ended up waiting in line for 12 hours.
Sophie wanted to get a pet. Her landlord wouldn't let her get one. She decided to get one anyway, and got a cat. Her landlord found out she had gotten a cat. Luckily, her landlord had 10 cats herself, and so didn't mind.
Brody was cutting down a tree next to his house. It had grown too large and was rubbing against the roof. He used his chainsaw to cut through most of it. Right when it was almost cut through, he stepped away. It fell with a solid thump, almost hitting his garage!
Lucy wanted to help her mom with the Christmas tree. She got the glass ornament. On her way to the tree something happened. Lucy dropped it. She started to cry.
Tina went to this new restaurant yesterday. She was not that excited about it. When she got there she was saw someone she knew. Tina saw her old friend. She ended up inviting her for coffee afterwards.
The Smiths got a new dog. The dog did nothing but cry. The Smiths had to put the dog in training school. The dog finally learned some lessons. Now it behaves and listens to commands.
Johnson had always wanted to have a dog. When he was a kid his parents said a dog was too much work. Now that he is an adult, he decides to get a puppy. He housebreaking the puppy and teaches it to fetch. Johnson is so happy that he finally has a dog.
Harry went into the forest to gather firewood. He found a log that was dry and big enough. Harry tied some rope to the log. He dragged the log out of the forest and to his car. Harry loaded the log in his car and drove off.
Angelica was very pregnant. She wanted her baby to be born soon. Her mom gave her pineapple to help with inducing labor. That evening she started having contractions. She couldn't believe her baby was finally coming.
The sky rained down upon a small town after a long drought. The rivers rose up and began to flood the town. A man climbed to the top of his house to escape the water. He clung to his roof while the wind blowed. Once the storm was over he rested.
Last year, Texas lost to Notre Dame in college football by 35 points. This year, the two played a rematch at Texas' home stadium. The game was high scoring and very competitive. Texas won the game in overtime. The Texas Longhorns are back.
Tom wanted to take a vacation. He had saved money. He researched plane ticket prices. He looked every day for the lowest prices. He found a great deal and took the best vacation of his life.
Charles got a parking ticket back in May. Now it's time to renew his auto registration. But he lost his job and doesn't have any money. He gave his car to his friend who is a mechanic. His friend sold it to a junkyard for two hundred dollars.
Sam decided to buy a home security system. He had it professionally installed. The installation went smoothly. Sam thanked them for their good work. He hoped to never need the system but was glad he got it.
Lauren woke up one morning with a terrible headache and a stuffy nose. She took her temperature to check for a fever. She did not have a fever, but felt too sick to get out of bed. Lauren called her boss to say she would not come into work that day. She took some cold medicine and went back to bed.
My dog loves to be clean. So much so that he lets me know when it's time for a bath. He mopes and huffs at me when he feels dirty. I try to give him a bath as soon as I can. My dog is in an amazing mood after he has a bath.
Tom went on a cruise. He met a beautiful girl. They talked the whole trip. When they got back to land, he asked her on a date. He was happy when she said yes.
Kenny was home alone at night when he heard noises downstairs. He crept down the stairs with a baseball bat, scared and tense. Suddenly, a crash came from the kitchen! Kenny grabbed the phone to call the police. Just then, a raccoon hampered by, leaving red wine tracks.
Denise was baking a cake for a party. She was adding eggs when she threw in one too many.`. She was really worried her mistake would ruin everything. Still she cooked the batter anyways. To her delight the egg only made her cake fluffier.
Joey just graduated college and was excited to search for a job. She found a job as a research assistant and sent in her resume. To her delight, Joey got a callback for an interview the next day. Joey tensed up during the interview but did very well. At the end of the interview, Joey was offered the job to her delight.
Tom played hockey. He frequently had to tape his shins to play. He noticed that he no longer felt pain removing the tape. He discovered the repetitive taping procedures removed leg hair. Tom slowly removed his leg hair from regular hockey taping.
Tom and his friend spent a lot of time together. This included buying lotto tickets often. They had fun going to the store to buy tickets. They mostly enjoyed the drive as well. Tom eventually won one thousand dollars in the lottery.
Last week Kate's class took pictures. Today was the day the pictures came back. Her friends were exchanging photos. Kate did as well without asking her mother first. Her mother was very angry she had given away the photo's.
Jane went downtown one night. She got drunk at the bar with friends. She got a ride home to be safe. The next day she tried to get her car back but it wasn't there. Someone stole it the night before.
Jessica and Warren were going on a picnic. They packed the basket full of food. Unfortunately, they forgot the basket at home. Jessica and Warren decided just to pick up deli sandwiches. They ate the sandwiches in the park.
Kate was shopping. She found a beautiful purse. She went to purchase it but didn't have enough money. She cried when she had to put it back. She decided to save up for it.
Tom was writing his first college essay. He took a lot of time on it. He made sure to cover as much as possible. Tom's grade was very disappointing, though. His professor told him that substance was more important than length.
I decided on getting new clothes one day. I went to the mall in search of some clothes but nothing was nice. Eventually I found a store that had clothes in my style! I tried some on and decided on a few. I bought them and felt very accomplished!
Oliver had just had a baby. He wanted to put an announcement in the paper. He went to the office for the paper. Then, he paid for his spot. The next week, the birth announcement was in the paper.
Derek was playing on the field outside. He ran across the track field for several minutes. A hard rock smacked him in the head. He turned to behind to be who did it. However, he couldn't see anyone.
I wanted to  be Amazon's next best selling author. I wrote pages and pages of my life stories. I asked a teacher to edit my manuscript. I posted my ebook for sale online. I am not a best selling author  but now I am a published author.
Tabby was one of my best friends, until the day she died. We left a campground just outside of our town in her mustang. She turned left onto highway 64, but drifted into oncoming lanes. The last thing I remember was her looking at me, hand on her chest. She fell over sideways just before the semi hit, driving over her side.
Lucy was driving to work. It was rather a pain. It was raining like crazy. All the sudden she hit a pothole, She had to pull over.
Norma had been dealing with gastrointestinal issues on and off. This had been going on for almost a month now. At this point she suspected that it was not a virus. She reviewed all the changes she had made lately that could cause it. It finally occurred to her that she'd been taking too much magnesium.
Tim really wanted to be a scientist when he grew up. Tim's mother decided to introduce him to some scientists. Tim's mother took him to a lab where she worked. There he met all kinds of people in labcoats and scrubs. Tim realized that anybody could be a scientist.
Janet hated doing homework. So she constantly took breaks. Every 15 minutes, she watched TV or talked on the phone. But after an hour, she hardly got any work done. Janet regret taking so many breaks.
Amy, Kim, and Lynn needed to sneak back into Lynn's house But someone had awoken since they left. Lynn stood on a rock and peered into a window. In the kitchen she could see Lynn's dad in the refrigerator. She knew he wasn't' going back to sleep anytime soon.
Greg's eighteenth birthday was coming up. He couldn't wait to be considered an adult. Things would be so much easier for him. His parents told him he had to start paying for his own car insurance. Putting a damper on his birthday, Greg had a good time anyways.
There was a big house in my hometown. It was surrounded by a field. Then they built a shopping center around the house. The house is still there. It looks out of place.
Jackie loves to do nice things for her roommates. One day she decides to bake a cake for them. She makes a chocolate cake with vanilla frosting. Her roommates love the cake. Jackie is so happy she has done something nice for her roommates.
Arnold and his wife had three young children. When she became sick, he became primarily responsible for their care. After she died, he was overcome with grief and unable to care for them. His oldest sister came to help, intending to stay just a year. All three of the children live with her now.
It was Alexandra's birthday. Her family took her to the mall to find some shoes for her. They bought her the shoes she wanted. They went home and ate a delicious dinner and pie. Alexandra was happy with how her birthday turned out.
I was trying to work. I couldn't concentrate with the dog staring at me. She started to howl. I told her to be quiet. She just got louder until I petted her.
James challenged John to game of basketball. James shot the ball thinking he'd make it. But John blocked it with malice. John took his shot and made it with a grin. James walked home sadly.
Bob's car broke. He got a lift to the car dealership. Bob negotiated a price on a car he liked. Bob signed a bunch of paperwork. Now he has a new car!
Larry is recently divorced. He has seen a woman he finds very attractive working at the mall. He is too scared to approach her. He pretends to browse in her area that she is working. He ends up buying some anti-wrinkle cream.
I need a pet. My mom decided to help me pick a pet. We went to the pet store to look around. I found a beautiful fish. My mom bought me the fist.
Judy was sad because she scored poorly on a her vision test. So she had to wear glasses. At school, she felt self-conscious. But when she looked at the sky, she saw its beauty with great clarity. Judy was glad she got glasses.
Lana knew that sushi was healthy. So she went to a sushi restaurant. But after she finished her sushi, she saw someone eating mochi. She decided to order some. But she felt guilty when she got home.
Tom went out to a new club. There was a long line to get in. Tom waited for almost an hour to get in. Once inside Tom was unable to get a drink. He still pretended to have a good time.
Sara invited her friend over to watch a movie. They decided to watch a horror movie. The girls curled up on the sofa. The DVD would not play. They decided to play cards instead.
I have a passport photo to bring to the Clerk. They require two identical photos. My photos appeared to be regulation sized. When I showed the Clerk, she accepted them. I finished the application and my passport is on it's way.
Brad and Angela were married and were excited for their first baby The baby was a healthy bouncy boy and was named max Max grew up to be a handsome boy He met a girl named Jenny online and married her in vegas Jenny happens to be the daughter of heather whom Brad divorced earlier
Today I got a blister. It was caused by grease that splattered. I heard the loud pop. I pulled my arm back quick. Despite my speed, I still got burned.
Sally decided to join a book club. She got the book but was only able to read half of it. Sally was embarrassed to go to book club meeting. She and sat quietly afraid to talk and admit what happened Sally was happy to learn that everyone else needed more time too.
Tyler wasn't happy. He felt like he was living a lie. One day he started to dress up like a girl. Tyler loved dressing like a girl. Tyler became a transgender and was finally happy.
There is a man here in Florida that dresses like Santa but begs. He has been drunk and passed out on the side of the road many times. He always wears a Santa costume, even in the summertime. Last week, I brought him a bag of granola bars and some bottled water. He smiled at me, but then fell back asleep.
Shawn was talking on a cell phone with his mother. She was telling him what to buy at the grocery store. He heard her say to buy three dozen eggs. The connection was bad. She had actually said 'the dozen eggs' and he severely overbought.
The family was going on a cruise. They were excited. It was ten days long. They went on the cruise. They had a great time.
Craigus was a good student in college. He graduated with a degree in communications. His first job paid $35,000 but went out of business. After its closing Craigus couldn't pay the rent. His mother wouldn't loan him money and he lost his apartment.
Marcus and his daughter went to a pet store to pick a pet. Marcus took her to see all the different animals. He thought she'd really like a kitty, but she liked the snakes. Marcus really didn't want a snake, so he tried to steer her away. He showed her a cool fish, and she forgot the snakes.
My dog loves to get bones and treats. He also hangs out around the table for scraps that fall. This has become a very helpful scenario for me. When my wife cooks I secretly feed the dog as much as I can. Then I compliment her on how great the meal was!
I was in a blackout last week. It was a little scary because of how cold it was. I was afraid it would last long. I would have to go somewhere warmer. Luckily it was only a couple of hours and I just needed a blanket.
Travis suffered from various health problems. So he started to buy different herbal supplements to help. Eventually, his pantry became filled with herbal supplements. And he continued to spend money on them. In the end, Travis regret all of the money he spent.
In June of 2006 our family went to see a Brockton Rox game. The Rox team was established in 2002 as a minor league baseball club. It was a cold day and my daughter wore only flip flops. We were all cold but stayed until the game ended. The Rox lost the game.
Susan needed to lose weight. She didn't want to exercise. She didn't want to give up sweets. So Susan stopped putting sugar in her coffee. She lost two pounds!
John and Sue were both hard working lawyers. They both worked very long hours. They always make a point of taking vacation every year. This year, they decided to charter a yacht to Italy. They loved everything about that trip and vowed to do it again!
Doreen's father used to take her fishing on weekends. He'd teach her all about fish and lures. She never liked killing the fish to eat it. So her father always release them after catching them. And the day went by as they caught and released fish together.
Katie's mom was pregnant with twins. Complications meant the twins would be born early. She was flown to another city's hospital because of the difficulty. Katie sped the 90 miles to be with her mom after she heard. When Katie arrived, she saw a happy mom and two new baby boys.
Gina's grandma was not happy that Gina was scared of dogs. She hoped to cure the girl of her fear. She sent the girl to feed the dogs. She hoped Gina would discover there was nothing to fear. Instead the child was more scared when she finished than before.
Our cat is mischievous. Last night she played under our rug. When I woke up I saw she had flipped half of the rug over. My wife laughed when she saw the rug. We posted a photo on Facebook.
Coach signals the thumbs up sign and yells Music's on. We wait breathlessly for the first beat to thump over the loud system. It's on, start screaming counts to each other over the blaring music. Eight count by eight count, keep going, don't rush an eight count. Everyone hit every count, coach is yelling we should win the jacket.
I wanted to have hot wings for supper yesterday. I defrosted a bag of chicken legs and turned on the oven. I baked them at 375 degrees for an hour and a half. After removing them from the oven covered them in hot sauce. I then ate my delicious chicken for supper.
Henrik's parents expected him to become a doctor. However, they were willing to tolerate him being a lawyer or banker. But Henrik had a mind of his own. He dismayed his parents by becoming a hairdresser. Only after he built a chain of successful salons where they mollified.
Daniel was playing in the kitchen one morning. He wanted a cup of milk but didn't know how to get it. He saw powdered milk on the pantry shelf and decided to try it. As he pulled it off the shelf, the bag fell spilling powder all over. Daniel's mom saw the mess and helped him clean it up.
Trish had spent all day decorating the cake. The intricate pieces wobbled as she carried it to the car. They stayed in place all the way to the party. As she walked through the party room she tripped. Trish was now the life size cake topper.
Neil bicycled into the city of Perth, Australia. From there, he booked a tour of the Great Barrier Reef. This guide helped him suit up and dive down into it. Neil was awestruck at its size and beauty. The reef was the most beautiful thing he had ever seen!
Pat went to school one day. She found out she forgot her homework! She called her mom to bring it in. Her mom wasn't very happy about it. She turned the homework in when due.
John was playing basketball. He went to jump up and fell. As he fell he landed on his shoulder. John went to the doctor. The doctor diagnosed him with a torn ligament.
Judy memorized the state capitals by making up a song. She practiced singing the song for the test on the capitals. Judy sat down confidently to take the test. Suddenly, the teacher tapped Judy on the shoulder. Judy had been singing her song out loud.
Gina confronted a class bully about taking her pencils. He denied having taken them. Gina wanted to check his desk. But the boy refused to allow her to. Gina decided she would simply check when he wasn't around.
We moved into a condo in Brighton in 1987. Our neighbor across the hall was friendly. He received a lot of visitors, but only for a few minutes. I think he was a drug dealer. He left a few months later.
Saturday morning Lindy woke up to find it had snowed. She quickly got dressed to go out and play. She called her friend Jenny to meet her. Together they built a huge snowman. They tied Jenny's red scarf around its neck.
Susie was excited for her first ballet class. She put on her tights, tutu, and shoes. She stood in line with the other girls and listened to the teacher. They learned first position and how to plie. Susie couldn't wait for next week's class.
Jenna went to meet Ross at the airport. As the plane was very late, she sat down to wait for it. She even bought a few books and had time to read one. When Ross finally came out of the gate, Jenna was relieved. They hugged and kissed and went home to rest after a long day.
Rick wanted shiny white teeth! He hates how dull his teeth always looked. Then his aunt suggested he try brushing with baking soda. Rick was skeptical, but he began following her advice anyways. And in under a month, his teeth had become noticeably whiter!
Cameron was a successful owner in New York. One of his famous businesses was a buffet. He was well known and diplomatic. He solved problems within the neighborhood. He is now running for mayor and is expected to win.
I like helping mom with the garden. The flowers are really pretty. They smell good too. I always want to pick the flowers. She let's me when they're ready.
Dave had a friend named Alvin in college. Dave and Alvin got an apartment together. Alvin was always late with the rent. One month, Dave had to pay all the rent. Dave then moved out and left Alvin alone.
Erik was thirteen and on his very first date. He was out with a girl in his class named Julie. Julie liked Erik very much and was very happy on their date. They had a very good time at the movie and a fast food restaurant. When Eric left Julie at her place he gave her a kiss, his first kiss.
Austin stole a bike from outside of the school. He rode the bike around town until he became bored. He abandoned the bike downtown. The police returned the bike to the owner before he knew it. The owner was not sure if he should be upset.
Darrell broke his tooth chewing on a lollipop. He made the decision to go to the dentist. He called the dentist to make an appointment. The dentist fixed up Darrell's tooth. Darrell was very thankful for the helpful dentist.
Karin likes to party. One night she had a few drinks too many. She thought a window was a door. Karin fell two stories. She was happy her beer did not spill though.
Mike walked across a police officer parked on the side of the road. Mike tried to be comical and threw a piece of paper on the grass. The officer became irritated. He got out of his car and handcuffed Mike. Mike ended up spending the whole day in jail.
Jill wanted the girls to get together in st Bart's for vacation. She invited Ramona, Bethenny and Kelly. The trip went well at first as everyone was getting along. However Kelly started a fight with Bethenny and it threw the trip off. By the end of the trip everyone was fighting.
Tom and Tina's anniversary was coming up. They both decided to get each other cards. The day of their anniversary they exchanged them. It was the same card. They were amused at how like minded they were.
Ida entered a local beauty contest. She placed second in the whole town! Flattered, she went to her state finals. And there, she again came in second place! Ida was grateful and thrilled!
The kids were having a pie eating contest. The girl decided she was going to win no matter what. When it was time to compete, she slammed her face into the pie. She gobbled up as much as she could. She won by a landslide!
I had been immune to poison ivy my entire life. Two summers ago I went for a walk in the woods. Hours later, itchy bumps formed on my hands. I panicked because I didn't know what was wrong. A friend told me I was no longer immune to poison ivy.
Gina had interviewed at a bank near her home. After the interview she thanked the manager, and went home. She thought it had gone rather well. She was sure she would be hired. All she had to do was await a call from the manager offering her a job
Tom was eating milk and cookies. He was dipping the cookies in the milk. He soaked one too long and it broke in half. One half fell into the bottom of the milk glass. Tom had to use a fork to get it back out.
Tim likes making things out of wood. He makes all kinds of things like chairs, tables and even frames. He uses a table saw as his primary tool. The blade on the table saw broke while cutting a piece of wood. He went to the store and luckily they had the saw blade he needed.
Miranda was hungry from some chili. She loved chili but had never made it herself. She followed a recipe. She added extra spices because she loved hot food. She had to throw the chili out because it was way too spicy.
Kurt was trying to fix the ceiling fan. He unscrewed a screw he shouldn't have. The ceiling fan fell right onto his wife. She was pinned under the fan. She told him this is why you always hire a professional.
After a long photo shoot, Mowgli decided to get something to eat. She took an Uber to her favorite vegan cafe. Once at the front of the line, she ordered an Acai bowl. It had been awhile since she'd eaten one. Mowgli sat outside and enjoyed her sweet treat.
Diana approached the front of the stage. She began to sing for the entire school audience. She started off on a good path. However, her voice cracked when she was trying to sing at a high tone Although she stopped since she felt embarrassed, the audience clapped.
I decided to go for a hike one day. I found a trail in the woods which went for many miles. I had not been hiking recently, and did not take that into account. I hiked until I was tired, forgetting I had to walk back. I had forgotten water too, and struggled all the way home.
Ava had to sell cookies for her girl group. She collected her cookies. Then she went door-to-door selling them. She got many of her neighbors to buy some from her. Ava managed to sell all her cookies in one day!
Neil was shopping in London. He wanted souvenirs for his family. His guides advised him to check out High Street. There, he found dozens of amazing stores. Neil found souvenirs for everybody on his list!
He went to the hospital with an upper respiratory infection. After a week, he wasn't getting any better. He developed a tear in his stomach lining and began to bleed. The doctor said he was too weak for an operation. He passed away two days later.
Joey accidentally drove his truck off the road Christmas morning. He couldn't free his truck from the mud. Joey thought he was going to miss Christmas dinner. He finally made his way out of the ditch after 20 minutes. Joey made it home in time for Christmas dinner.
Bill's dog ran off after a cat. He took off after her, searching the neighborhood for hours. When he finally got home she was asleep on his bed. His mom hadn't even realized she had run off. But she had wondered where Bill had been all day!
I went to Boston Latin School in 1965. The teachers had an exam school tradition. You looked to the left and right. You were told only one of the three would graduate. All three of my group graduated, luckily.
John was very lazy. He never cleaned up after himself. One day he noticed his room was clean. John's mother finally decided to clean it. John thanked her for it.
Nia and her friends were on vacation in Florida. They had signed up for windsurfing. Nia was nervous but excited. She grasped her cord tightly as they surfed. She had a wonderful time windsurfing with her friends!
Shawn was shopping one day. He was looking for a new video game. He was about to enter the game store. He spotted a young cute girl on a bench outside the store. He approached her and asks her for her number.
Jason reluctantly rose at 6 o'clock for school. He'd been up all night studying for his chemistry test. He felt tired and didn't feel like going to school. While he ate his cereal, they announced school was closed on the news. Jason instantly perked up and went to play in the snow.
Harry was walking down the street to get to his favorite restaurant. After walking for a while, he began to approach the food truck. When he showed up, there were policemen and ambulances everywhere. It turned out the head chef had a heart attack and Harry had to leave. Harry decided to go to another local restaurant instead.
Will had fallen, and was paralyzed. He'd been in a wheelchair for the better part of his life. One day, his doctor told him about an experimental surgery. Will prayed on it, and decided to undergo the surgery. It was a successful miracle, and Will could walk again.
Viola had always loved working with her hands and making things. She was hoping to find a way to turn her passions into a career. Finally a friend recommended that Viola become a carpenter. She trained very hard for a long time. Finally Viola had a career that she loved.
Sam moved her car towards the pick-up window? The cashier handed a bag to her. She looked into the bag to see if her order came out right. She only saw an ice cream cone in the bag. Sam got furious and decided to walk into the store to argue.
Margaret was looking to pick up her daughter after school. It had been 15 minutes and she was getting impatient. Finally, she saw her sitting in the sand with her back to her. Margaret tapped her on the shoulder and said it was time to leave. The girl turned around and Margaret realized it was the wrong girl.
One football team just needed one more point to win. They set up for a last play. The running back went through the defense. He made it to the end zone. The team won!
Emma worked hard to lose 20 pounds. She was very proud of herself! But then she began to gain it back. After the first 10, she stopped herself from gaining. Then she worked again to lose the regained weight.
Tom was out with friends. He felt sick and went home early. His wife didn't realize he'd be home. She was cheating with another man. Tom found them together.
Tom enjoyed watching movies. He decided to go to the cinema. He saw many interesting films showing. He decided to watch the Jungle Book. He loved the movie and had a great time at the cinema.
Meghan is working on her Master's Thesis. Her advisor is not happy with how long it is taking to write. Meghan is sad and tries to make her advisor happy by writing fast. The work is not at the level her advisor expects. The advisor now knows to let Meghan take her time when writing.
The Thompsons took their dog Ralph with them for a day on their boat. They sailed their boat several miles out into the ocean. The Thompsons enjoyed the sun and fished on the boat. Ralph enjoyed the sun and barking at the sea gulls. Later, the Thompsons and Ralph sailed home to cook their fish.
Jim grabbed the dog's leash from the closet. The dog was began to jump for joy at the sight of his leash. It took Jim a few minutes to leash the dog. The dog pulled Jim towards the door. Jim and the dog began their walk.
Johnny wanted to see the planet Jupiter through a telescope. Johnny approached his mother to ask her for a telescope. Johnny's mother gave him the money to buy a telescope. Johnny went to the store and purchased the telescope. Johnny was now able to view Jupiter through a telescope.
Sean and Sara had an argument. They disagreed about who should clean the kitchen. They didn't speak the whole day. Eventually, the argued again. This time they resolved the disagreement.
It was summer and Beth was bored. She decided to gather the neighborhood kids to race. She went door to door gathering participants. The kids lined up at the end of the street to start. Even though Beth didn't win she had a great time.
Shawn had wanted to be an all-star athlete his whole life. He bought the fanciest sports clothing they had at the store. He proudly strode on to the court, head held high. A basketball hit him in the nose at high speed, making it bleed. Shawn now plays chess, still donned in sportswear.
One day I decided to go and adopt a cat. I went to Petsmart and there were many cats to choose from. I couldn't choose, so I left and went back the next day. That day there was only one cat left and she begged for me to take her I adopted her and have had her for eight Years now.
Lee was out on her dad's sailboat. It was a calm day and the boat was just drifting. Then the wind picked up. The boat began to move faster. Lee guided the boat back to harbor quickly!
Ben went to the park with his dog. He brought along a frisbee because he knew the dog would it. Ben threw the frisbee and the dog caught it. After a while, Ben and the dog had a drink of water. Ben and the dog returned home.
After we fought, we went to sleep. I had a lot of trouble going to sleep. I tossed and turned for a long time. Finally I drifted off, sleeping deeply from exhaustion. I only slept for 3 hours before getting up for work.
Rupert worked as a program leader keeping track of schedules. His job needed to change when a program took over his tasks. Rupert still strives for the simplicity of his earlier work. It's hard, when so many people depend on him. Rupert is glad that he is so close to retirement.
Simon was out partying. His phone died along the way. His mother started worrying where he was. She kept calling him to no avail. He came back home and everything was okay.
Harold had an impressive collection. He got a piece of money from every place he visited. He put it all in a glass case at home. He liked to show it off to friends. He dreamed of making his collection even bigger.
We lived in a condo from 1987 to 2013. In 1997 my daughter had red eye. It was Sunday, hard to find a doctor. Luckily a neighbor was a doctor and called in a prescription. My daughter was better the next day.
Dan spent a large portion of his income on bottled water. He didn't like the way his tap water tasted. Finally he decided to buy a filter for his faucet. Dan winced at the price of it. It turned out to save him a good deal of money down the road.
Scully was trying to landscape the front lawn of her new home. She didn't want to re-sod the lawn, but there were many bare spots. After eight weeks, she finally spread chicken manure across the yard. Several of her neighbors complained about the smell. Scully felt vindicated later when her lawn looked lush and green.
Gwen decided to give herself a home perm. She bought a kit and got to work on her hair. When the curlers were in place, the phone rang. Gwen lost track of time chatting on the phone. When she took off the curlers, Gwen had a head of springy coils.
Tom had a diary in his room. He wrote in it everyday. But one time his brother stole it from him. He tried to blackmail Tom and would give it back only if Tom paid him. Tom had to pay $50 to get his diary back.
Bob was craving something with meat. He only had some packets of Ramen and hot dogs. Bob thought it might be good to mix them together. He tried it and grunted with joy. Bob found his experiment to be delicious!
Laura finally set up her new fish tank. She watched the fish inside all day before going to bed. Later that night, Laura heard a loud crash. She jumped out of bed and ran into the living room. She turned the light on and saw that her cat had fell into the tank!
Neil couldn't stand sugar. So when his niece threw a piece of cake in his face, he got mad. She told him it was a birthday tradition. But Neil was already starting to breathe hard. And he had to go to the hospital as he really couldn't stand sugar.
On August 13th, our granddaughter had her first dental cleaning. She is two. The dentist was a nice woman. Our granddaughter sat on her mom's lap. She had no cavities and was very happy.
Sharon is trying to get a promotion at work. Sharon submitted her resume. Sharon learned someone else got the job. Sharon was devastated. Sharon quit because she felt unappreciated.
The boy went to the board. He wrote up his answer. The teacher checked his answer. It was accurate. The teacher had the boy explain how he got that answer.
Erica wanted to be in the school play. She was scared to audition. When she finally got up enough nerve, only the lead roles were left. She tried out. The results were posted and she was Cinderella!
There was a potluck at Kim's job. A friend brought fried plantain. Kim had never had any, but it looked savory. She bit into the plantain and was surprised it was still sweet. Kim liked it so much she had another serving.
The woman divorced her husband. She took the house in the divorce. The house reminded the woman of her ex. She sold the house because of that. She invested the money in a home without memories.
Roger and Rufus were taking an important exam. It was almost time and Rufus was not there. Roger called him frantically, and asked him where he was. Rufus responded that he overslept and just woke up. Roger then heard Rufus laugh from the other end of the hallway.
Nana called me earlier. She was hoping to come visit this summer. We talked for a while on the phone. We made plans for her trip. She will be coming in August.
Helen always overslept in the mornings before school. She would try to wake at six but sleep until eight every day! Then she had an idea. Each morning she would set her alarm just five small minutes earlier. In a month, she was getting up at six effortlessly!
John really liked Mary. John asked her to go to dinner with him. Mary accepted the invitation. They really clicked, laughing and talking all through dinner. At Mary's door, John successfully went in for a kiss.
The dog laid down beside her, yawning. He was obviously tired from playing all day. He curled up in a ball so he could sleep. He flopped onto his back after a while. He just laid there, waiting for a tummy rub.
Sue was baking sugar cookies. She had a batch in the oven. She then had to take her dog out. She came in the house and the oven was full of smoke. Sue had burned the cookies.
Martha watched a movie about dangerous sea animals. She was scared by the movie. Martha and her family went to the beach. Martha was scared to go in the water. She stayed on the shore.
Alex went home after throwing mud at a friends house. His friend got in a lot of trouble. Alex was happy his mom wouldn't know about  the mess. When he got home his mom was on the phone. Alex was horrified to learn his friend mom had told his mom.
I was fishing on my new boat when I started to have engine problems. I could not get my engine to start. I was stuck in the middle of the ocean. I shot a flare for help. A boat saw the flare and came to help me.
I was teaching my son some numbers. He could only count to three. I held up four of my fingers. He thought about it real hard. He did not know what number that was.
Kelly couldn't grow a single rose in her garden. She checked the soil and it was rich enough. Water was not an issue for her. She finally found that it was bugs eating her plants. After debugging, Kelly is now enjoying beautiful roses.
Michael was starting out his 9th grade school year. He was walking in the hallway when he saw a girl. This girl was talking on the phone. She exclaimed out loud how ugly Michael was out loud. Michael got so mad he slapped her in the face.
Sally loves crumpets fresh from their bakery. Upon arriving at the bakery she noticed they only had one left. The person behind her was commenting on the low number of crumpets. Sally had to think about what to do. Sally got a donut instead and let the person behind her get it.
Steven was by a big flock of geese. He went to go and chase them away. They flew away at first. They after started chasing him He was able to get away.
I wear size 4E wide shoes. I have a brace over which the right shoe has to fit. I had trouble getting the shoe on, even at this width. I recently bought a very strong shoe horn. Now I have less trouble getting my shoes on.
Doug drove a truck for a living. He wasn't paying attention on the road one day. Doug's truck went off of the road. The truck hit a tree and was damaged. Doug lost his job.
It was the night before Halloween. Tim wanted to watch scary movies. He invited friends over. They picked the scariest they could think of. Tim and his friends were all scared.
Gerry got an assignment to shoot pictures. He planned his shoot. His roommate was sleeping next to him. He took pictures of his roommate sleeping. His roommate got really angry.
A strange man walked into my video rental store yesterday. I could tell by his body language that he was a bad dude. I followed him around the store to keep watch on him. He caught on to my ploy and left the store. I felt much better because he was clearly a criminal.
Ken needed to get up early for a test. He set his alarm for seven in the morning. But then he woke up at noon! He checked his alarm. It had gone off - but he had not heard it!
Molly was swimming in a pond. She felt some small fish swim by. Suddenly, one fish swam into her mouth. She spit him out and screeched. She never wanted to swim again.
Brett has never had a beer in his life. He was turning 21 and out with his friends. His friends persuaded him to take a sip of beer. Brett decides he likes the taste and downs a whole case. Brett is totally wasted and has a great time.
Jill loved the Hunger Games. For her sixteenth birthday she had a Hunger Games themed party. She spent weeks on her Katniss costume. At the party, her friends said she looked just like Katniss. Jill still has that costume in her closet to this day.
Mandy was going out of town. She asked her friend to feed her fish. When Mandy got back, her fish had starved. Mandy asked her friend what happened. Her friend told Mandy that she'd given the wrong dates.
Jim came into the house with a large pizza. His brother asked him, "What's inside of it?" As soon as Jim opened the box, the pizza feel. Since it well on the side with the cheese, it was no longer good. Jim yelled at his brother for asking.
Sam had just gotten a new cat. He named his cat James. James peed on the floor of Sam's apartment. Sam scrubbed the carpet on his apartment for hours. He was able to get the smell out eventually.
Hannah wanted to start a butterfly garden. Her friend Megan told her what flowers to plant. Hannah planted the flowers, but no butterflies came. Hannah did research and found out that she planted the wrong flowers. Hannah was disappointed, but had a beautiful garden anyway.
I met a new friend yesterday. She was on the same bus as me. We had a little small talk on the bus. Quickly, we realized we had a lot in common. We made a date for next week to meet up.
My remote control started acting odd this morning. The tv control worked but not the cable. I got new batteries but that did not solve the problem. I found out my metal cane interfered with the remote. I moved the cane away and everything worked.
Debbie lost her mother when Debbie was only 15. The loss affected Debbie in a very profound way. She began to appreciate the friendships and family she had. She made sure that she always lived life to its fullest. Debbie lived a long a fulfilling life with her husband and 4 boys.
Dan got on the subway late one night after work. He was alarmed to see that the subway was empty. Dan sat down and tried to concentrate on reading his book. Dan suddenly heard a strange growling sound came from the other car. As doors opened, Dan rushed out as fast as he possibly could.
Erin tried to learn how to draw. She copy photographs and traced them. But after several weeks, she noticed no improvements in her skill. Erin looked for other ways to practice. So she joined a drawing class.
Lisa went on a date with Ron. She was excited at first. Yet when they went on the date it was terrible. Ron kept talking about himself. Lisa didn't like that and didn't want to see him again.
Em wanted to make her children a cool sweet treat. But the ice cream at the store was so expensive! Then she thought of a great substitute. She froze some hand picked berries in trays. They made the perfect bite-sized treat for her kids!
We had cats in our workplace. They were there to control the mice in the building. One day my boss came to work early. She saw a cat batting a mouse around. She got sick and went home.
Lucy's Grandma decided to take her to a movie. She was excited since she wanted to see the Star Wars movie. Lucy looked up the show times so they knew when to go. The movie started 30 minutes earlier than she remembered. Unfortunately, the movie was sold out.
Alice won tickets to her favorite band's concert. When Alice arrived she saw she had seats near the stage. She was thrilled the whole night. At the end of the night the guitarist threw out his guitar pick. Alice jumped up and caught it.
I was super excited to get a new pair of shoes yesterday. I walked over to the jimmy choo store. My eyes immediately jumped to the black heels. When I tried them on it was magic. I was sober happy and elated when I purchased them.
Fred got a brand new car. It got dirty when he took it off road. So he went to a car wash to give it a good clean. It was warm that day so he let the sun dry his car. His car looked brand new.
Jane's family was bracing for a tornado. They had food and supplies and a safe basement. They were able to ride out the storm. Unfortunately most of their house didn't make it. They were at least happy to be alive.
Travis and Austin have been hiking up a trail for a few miles. The sun was at the highest point. They could definitely feel the heat. They took a detour to a waterfall off the trail. Together, they waded in the cool water.
Dad asked if I could make some popcorn. I grabbed a bag from the pantry. Then I placed it in the microwave. When I heard the ding, I grabbed the bag. Dad and I enjoyed popcorn and a movie.
Jace had a surgery scheduled for 8am. Doctors advised him not to eat or drink anything after midnight. He woke up hungry and had a huge breakfast. The doctors weren't happy about this. His surgery was put off until the following week.
Frank was very skilled at shaping sculptures. His artwork started creating quite a buzz. A plain looking man approached Frank with a job. He wanted him to design the face for an adult themed product. Frank was about to decline until he saw the amount of the check.
Jake's laptop wouldn't turn on. He tried several things. Eventually he plugged it in and it turned on. Jake figured out the battery was dead. He bought a replacement at the electronic store.
Harold's new puppy was very rambunctious and full of energy. This frustrated Harry because the puppy was always this way. Harold decided to take the puppy to obedience class. There didn't seem to be much of a positive difference at first. After 3 months, it was very evident that the obedience classes worked.
Sam was buying fast food. When he was about to pay he gave a coupon. The cashier apologized and told sam it was expired. Sam was disappointed by the situation. The cashier asked her manager to accept the coupon.
Aaron loves Halloween. Aaron doesn't know what he would like to be for Halloween. Aaron can't decide between a martian, a clown, or a warlock. Aaron eventually decides to be a martian. Aaron was pleased with his decision.
Liam had brought some nuts for a snack on a school trip. Ted had asked if he could have some. Liam and Ted weren't really friends but Liam was nice. Ted threw the shells all over the bus floor. Liam had to stay late to clean the bus since he brought the snack.
Kendra was trying to put music onto her cell phone. Unfortunately she couldn't find any good downloading apps. Without any good music her library was really lacking. She listened to what she had for a bit before getting sick of it. Soon she had given up on music altogether.
LInda was out with friends. She wore a lot of make up. It started to rain. All of Linda's make up started to run. She had to clean herself off in a bathroom.
Tonight I was hungry. I decided I really wanted to go out to dinner. I got in my car and drove to the diner. I ordered Mac and cheese. When I tasted it it was delicious and had to come back.
Jack was excited to receive his new phone. He had ordered it the day it came out. When it got to his house, he rushed home. Jack opened the box and his phone was shattered. He was disappointed about his phone.
Dan was cooking for the family. It was his first time cooking for the family. He made steak, potatoes, rice, green beans, and peas. However, everything came out burnt. It turns out the family was happy eating burnt food.
Olive and Jerry went to the beach. The current was strong so they stayed on the shore. They were upset because they wanted to go in the water. Later it began to rain. They two had a disappointing day.
Brady was nervous about the first day of school. He didn't know any of the kids in his class. When his mommy left him at the school he cried. When she came back to pick him up he was happy! Brady had made friends at his school and couldn't wait to go back!
Susie was tired of Frank not cleaning the chimney. Frank thought it was okay. However, the chimney started throwing ashes everywhere. As a result, the living room was damaged. So Susie got very mad at Frank.
On December 27, 2010, I decided to go for a swim. We live in Boston and it is cold in the winter. The L Street Brownies swim on New Year's Day but I went earlier. My daughter, son and son in law went into the freezing water with me. We ran back to the car, laughing.
It was 90 degrees in Gina's house. She went to her room in the basement. As she descended the stairs the air became cooler. In her dark basement room it felt like 75 degrees. Gina lay on her bed in the dark enjoying the cool sheets on her skin.
Glen was driving his truck fast. The speed Glen drove exceeded the speed limit. A police officer pulled Glen over for speeding. The officer issued Glen a speeding ticket. Glen paid a lot of money for the ticket.
A worker at the carnival was preparing cotton candy. Elena walked towards him to purchase some. The wind blew on her hair. Several stands got caught in the machine. She had to pull it out but it damaged some of the ends.
We camped down by the river and had a great time. We went the next week as well and it was a blast. The third week we invited some other friends and it was fun. That night one of our friends had a heart attack and died. We never camped down by the river again.
Marlene found a dead fish on the side of the road. As there was no lake near it, she wondered what had happened to it. She looked for clues around the fish. She realized that it had been thrown from a passing car. As the fish was not edible, she buried it next to the road.
Darnell was a great baseball player. He was always working hard and practicing. Darnell was his team's catcher. Darnell was very good at his position. At the end of the season Darnell won mvp for his team.
Mina couldn't afford new clothing for her first weeks of high school. She made the best of it by wearing her grandma's old fashions. When she got to school, she discovered something amazing. The other girls were complimenting her old skirts, tees and cardigans! Mina wasn't mocked - she was made a vintage style icon!
Sherri ate at a restaurant that quickly became her favorite place. It was expensive but she liked to treat herself. The restaurant had very nice cups and Sherri wanted two. She asked for the price on them but they were out of her budget. Sherri decided to steal two cups and she's had them for 5 years now.
Terri was running late for work. She goes outside to start up her car. Her car wouldn't start. Terri had to call her boss to inform him that she will be late. Terri had to take the bus instead of driving.
Last month I got a bad migraine that made me lose my vision. I got really scared and went to see my doctor. They ordered all kinds of tests with no answers. I found a different doctor who immediately knew my problem. I had ribs out of place that was pinching nerves causing the headache.
Allie loved diving. She decided to try out for the team. She got on the board and dove. She scored a perfect ten. She made the team.
I had cut sugar from my diet for two months. At a party, a piece of cheesecake tempted me. I gave in. The cheesecake was magnificent. I planned to relapse now and then in the future, but prudently.
Dave drove an ice cream truck. One morning he realized the freezers weren't working. Dave called a repairman immediately. The repairman arrived within an hour. Dave was able to get back on the road in no time!
Micah became homeless after her parents kicked her out of their home. She took odd jobs wherever she could and collected cans and bottles. One day, a man offered her a steady job after seeing her hard work. She became a gardener at the community co-op garden. With her steady wages, she finally could afford to rent an apartment.
She had rehearsed for hours. Nervously, she pulled out a piece of gum. She waited off stage for her turn, trembling. Finally, she heard her cue. She walked confidently on stage and performed beautifully.
Jocelyn was extremely negligent. She forgot her kid at home when she went shopping. She left her dog in the heat with the windows of her car up. When social services came to her house, she didn't understand. But they took the kid away, calling the animal shelter too.
Nick drove to a venue to see his favorite band live. He climbed to the front of the audience when the show started. He enjoyed the concert and when it was over, he stuck around. When the audience cleared up, Nick walked up to the band. They were very rude to him and Nick decided to stop listening to them.
I placed my items in front of the cashier. She took a moment to look at it and scanned it. When I heard the amount I owed, I was confused. I tried to convince her that several items were on a discount. She disagreed and fought with me.
Little Alice had a doll. It was her favorite. Once Mark came to visit. He broke the doll. Alice cried.
Dan stayed up late playing video games. He was so tired the next morning. Chemistry class was extremely boring for Dan. He fell asleep and started snoring loudly. Dan's teacher slammed books on his desk and Dan jumped up.
I was born in a small town. I still live in a small town. I have a ball in that small town. I died in a small town. I was buried in a small town.
The man studied science. He liked it a lot. He decided to teach science. His students felt his passion for the subject. He was a popular teacher with the students.
In 1974 I took a boat to Provincetown. The ride from Boston took three hours. There was a two hour layover before the return trip. I got home very tired. When I went to bed my body felt like it was swaying.
Jane was driving to work one day. Suddenly she heard a loud noise and her tire popped. She had never fixed a tire but she needed to get to work. She tried her best to figure the tire out quickly. Luckily she did it which made her feel very proud as she worked.
Alex had dreamed of diving his entire life. Alex read through some diving magazines and decided to jump in. Alex signed up for a diving class. Alex and his diving group got to jump in for their training. This was a great dive for Alex where he fulfilled his dreams.
Jake wanted to spray paint the wall his name. He wanted to show the world his presence. He painted his name at many buildings. Eventually, the police caught him. Jake learned his lessons and decided not spray paint anymore.
Having just got out of the shower, Josh sat down, drying his hair. He heard a loud sound, and sheetrock showered down from the ceiling. His ears still ringing, he stood fully naked and assessed things. Eyeing a bullet hole in the wall, he promptly called the police. The police came and said Josh was lucky, as the bullet just missed.
Ten year old Sean was an only child. He didn't have many friends and spent a lot of time online. But even with the internet Sean got bored quickly. One day his aunt brought her twin boys over for a family get together. Sean and his cousins played outside for the rest of the day.
Nona really had to get her wash done. But it was such a pain to lug it to the laundromat and back. She decided to pay a neighbor boy to do it. For $10, he even folded the clothing! Nona was very pleased.
Alex attended an underperforming middle school. This was unsatisfactory as she and her parents valued education. With a guidance counselor they devised a plan for high school. Alex filled out applications for appropriate high schools. They followed through and were granted many interviews.
Chaz wanted to go shopping. He called his friends and asked if they wanted to go to the mall. They said sure! So Chaz picked them up and they headed to the mall. They had a great time shopping and hanging out!
Ike walked down the street and passed a thrift store. He saw a red shirt in the display window that he liked. He walked into the store and asked if he could buy it. The shop owner said it was not for sale. Ike pulled out $50 and the store owner changed his mind.
My yard was covered in trash that slowly built up. I went outside with a trash bag and gloves. I walked around and slowly picked up the garbage. I put the bags of trash in the garbage can. I went inside and my yard was much nicer.
Rick wanted to fly to Hawaii to visit his brother. Airline rates were abnormally high and he couldn't afford it. Rick remembered he earned a lot of miles on his credit card. He checked his rewards online and he had just enough to fly roundtrip. Rick was relieved that he had enough miles to see his brother.
Lisa met a new friend at the park. At first, she thought she was a great girl. But soon she realized that she lied constantly. She even lied about being married! Lisa avoided the girl the next time she saw her.
Mark loved to prank his teacher Mrs Davison. He would throw erasers at her every time she turned around. Mark saw that she wasn't looking so he grabbed an eraser and threw it. She turned around quickly and caught it, throwing it back at Mark. After Mark was hit in the eye he decided he would never prank again.
Andy had a stranger move in as his roommate. The stranger was a massage therapist. Andy thought that was really cool until day three. He walked in from work and a naked man was lying on the dinner table. Andy's roommate told him it made the perfect massage table.
Lucy really wanted this new album. She begged for it every day. Finally her mom said yes. Lucy found it under the tree. She was so happy to get it.
Susie took her cousin Kara to the museum. She wanted to show Kara around. But then Kara got lost. So Suzy got scared. She called Kara but there was no answer and Susy had to call 911.
Zoe was a smart baby and she loved to babble. But her dad secretly longed for the day she would greet him with more. Every day he came in from work and she babbled at him. Then one day he got the happiest surprise of his life. Instead of babbling, she smiled and cooed her very first word!
Jack was a marine. He was deployed to a foreign country to keep the peace. One day a fellow soldier was asking him about his decision to join up. Jack said his father was a marine, as was his grandfather. Jack believed it was what the men in his family were supposed to do.
Lester was a good student. One day he forgot to do his homework. He told the teacher he wrote his homework in disappearing ink. The teacher laughed and gave him credit for his homework. Lester was happy but knew it wouldn't work again.
Aria had applied for a school a few months ago. She had just received a response in the mail. When she opened it, she learned that they had denied her application. She decided to call to ask why. Luckily, it was just an error and her application had been accepted.
Tom was at the beach. He found a bottle with a message in it. The message had a contact e-mail. Tom e-mailed it and actually got a response. It was a pretty fun experience for him.
Mary went to a store. Mom told her to buy four things. In the store she could not remember what the fourth thing was. She had to call her mom. She told her to buy butter.
Josie was embarrassed. Her carpet was filthy and company had just stopped by. She called a carpet cleaner to come over and clean her carpets. Soon, they looked brand new again. Josie lectured her kids to keep the carpets clean in the future.
Gabe went to a school where others were rich but he was poor. When he was asked to prom, he told his dad that he hated being poor! Then Gabe saw the stricken look in his hardworking dad's eyes. He vowed never to say hurtful things like that again. And at prom, he had a great time- in his secondhand suit.
James was a student studying law. He had a bar exam coming up and needed to study. He studied every day until the text. On test day, James felt very prepared. When he got the results back, he did very well.
It was usually hot were Kim lived. But everyone was surprised when it was cold one day. Kim decided to drink coffee and eat oatmeal. So she was glad that the weather was cold. But the next day, it was too hot to enjoy hot food and drinks.
Eric went through the drive thru and ordered a hot coffee. On his way home, he hit a large bump in the road. The hot coffee spilled all over him. He had burns on his arms and legs. Eric was not happy and decided to make coffee at home from now on.
Shelly supplements her income by working online. She found a few sites that pay her to take surveys and data entry. She does not get paid a lot but the work is steady. She like the flexibility of working that way. She saves the money she makes to use at Christmas every year.
Bobby would interview everyone he could. He bought recording equipment with him all over the place. His friends told him he was being annoying and wasting time. One day someone he had interviewed a year before had a hit song. Suddenly everyone, even his friends, wanted him to interview them.
Mike's small business began to succeed so much he needed to expand. Mike rented a business place and then hired two employees. Mike's business then became fully self sustaining, freeing Mikes time. Mike then decided to use his free time promoting his business. After months of hard work, Mike became a millionaire.
Isa was very lost. She could not find her out-of-state friend's house. Her GPS was useless and her map was gibberish to her! Finally she asked an old man at a corner store for directions. He helped her get to her friend's house, which luckily was not far!
It was halloween. Me and my friends went on a haunted trolley ride. Zombies were jumping out everywhere. We all screamed frantically. We were relieved to get off the Trolley.
Simon invited Joey over for a playdate. Joey thought it would be funny to mess with Simon's Pokemon cards. Simon told Joey that if he didn't stop, he would have to leave. Joey didn't stop. Simon made Joey go home.
Cara really wanted the new Chanel bag. Problem was there were so few available on the market. Thankfully Cara went through some loopholes and got the bag. As soon as she got it she posted pictures to social media. She was thrilled.
John ordered chinese food. He had it delivered from a new restaurant. The food made john sick. He missed a day at work because of it. John never ordered from there again.
Anthony joined his high school cross country team. He proved to have a natural gift for the sport. There was an important race coming up at the end of the month. Anthony trained diligently every day. On the day of the race, Anthony set a new course record.
A storm started blowing into my town. The day got dark, then wind started blowing. I opened my windows to get the fresh air. The blinds on my bedroom window rattled and swung. The wind knocked the blinds right off the window case.
Lucy had a new toy. It broke the boredom at her grandparents house. She played with it for 3 days straight. On the 4th day the toy brought no joy. By the 5th day the toy sat abandoned in box full of abandoned toys.
Gina had checked out 3 books from the library. The first 2 were not what she needed to complete her assignment. She only had 1 book left. Gina was scared to open the book. She feared this book may not have what she needed for her assignment.
Kenneth only wore cotton shirts. To him, the other shirts were just uncomfortable. One day, Kenneth could not find any cotton shirts. Even the stores were sold out. Kenneth was forced to wash his clothes to get another cotton shirt.
Janice had always wanted to try woodworking. She decided to start by making a table. She made a great one. Her friends were impressed. Janice was happy to have tried woodworking.
Cade was camping in the woods with his dad. At midnight he woke to a strange noise. He feared it was a bear attacking his tent. Fearfully, he crept outside to investigate. There he found his dad, trying to scare him and laughing!
Tonight is the final match of the state wrestling tournament. I am going against the defending champion. I have been resting all day to save my energy for the match. When the match approaches I am sure I will get nervous. I really hope I am good enough to win the match.
I played the clarinet for a year. One time I got to play during a football game. We had the music attached to the instrument. We played the same song for every touchdown. It was a great way to support the team.
Zoey was opening some canned tomatoes. Her can opener was cheap and broke halfway through. She tried to pry the lid off but it wasn't working. Finally, she grabbed a knife. Then, she stabbed holes in the lid until she could get the tomatoes.
Kay wanted to lose some weight. She decided to join a gym. She went to the gym 4 days a week for 2 months. After 2 months she weighed 20 pounds less. Amy was encouraged by her hard work and kept working out.
Kim lost her favorite purse at her grandparents house. She searched everywhere inside in the home. Her grandparents promised to find it for her. They found it in the backyard by the pool house. Kim thanked her grandparents by buying them movie tickets.
Torrie hated how hair nails looked. She did not have money to get them done. So one day her aunt comes by and takes her to get them done. Torrie gets so happy to have her nails done. She thanks her aunt for her new nails.
Dylan had always dreamed of being a weather lady. She went to college to study meteorology. She worked very hard to learn what she needed to. After graduating, she put in many applications. Dylan landed a job at her favorite news station.
Jenny's mom reminded her to take out the trash when she's free. In the afternoon, Jenny came home from work. She took a nap on the couch. When her mom came home, she saw Jenny on the couch. She threw water on Jenny in order to wake her up.
Gina and her sister were watching music videos. They had been inside since noon watching videos. It was now 4 PM. Gina wanted to get up, but she was too lazy She stayed where she was and continued watching videos.
Jeff wanted to play football his senior year but was too skinny. He wanted to be a wide receiver but wasn't fast enough either. He hit the weight room all winter long and also worked on his speed. He surprised all the coaches at tryouts in the spring. He made the team and scored a bunch of touchdowns for the team.
Olivia brought her friend Mandy to the pool on a warm summer evening. Olivia wanted to practice her swimming techniques. Mandy agreed to Olivia's plan. They practiced their butterfly stroke and their freestyle. Both of them were glad they went for a swim.
Sam loves the Circus. His parents always take him. His favorite part is the elephant display. One time an elephant stood on only one leg. Sam also loved the cotton candy and popcorn there.
Last week I went to our building common room to read. Someone had left a book in the library. The book was written by J K Rowling under a pseudonym. It was a murder mystery. I liked the book so much I bought another one in the series.
Edward didn't realize his sister was drunk. He asked her to cut his hair for him. She sat him in the kitchen and cut his hair under dim lights. He was horrified to see so much of his hair on the floor at his feet. He has worn hats to work every day this week.
It was early December. My mom had been fighting cancer. She knew her time was near. She promised she would look after me in heaven. She died in her sleep.
I had a bus ticket for later in the day at 5:30pm. I was sleepy, so I decided to take a nap. However, unbeknownst to me, I had set my alarm for the wrong time. When I woke up it was already 6:00. I had to catch the next bus early the following morning.
Chelsea met up with her friends at the mall. They visited several outlet stores to find several deals. She bought many items on discounts. Her friends also purchased new clothes. At the end of the day, Chelsea's credit card ran out of balance.
John never fired a gun before. He knew the mechanics of it but the idea scared him. This was the first and only time he would shoot. He quickly learned how terrible it really is. He put the gun down and called the police.
Dorian was in an unhappy marriage with Reese. Reese cheated on her very badly. Dorian wanted revenge on him. So, she put sugar in his tank and slashed his tires. He divorced her the next day.
There was a bad storm one night. The Smith family was worried about the storm. Lightning struck, and a tree fell into the garage. There was a lot of damage, but they had insurance. They were grateful no one was hurt.
Randall wants to play with other kids in his class. The kids don't want to play with Randall. One day, he brought a really cool toy to school. The kids invited him to play with them. Randall gladly shared his toy with his new friends.
Timmy wanted a fish so bad. For many years he begged his parents. Finally, they surprised him with a goldfish. Unfortunately, after just a day the goldfish died. Timmy is still in mourning.
I love death metal concerts. One night I convinced my boyfriend to go with me. He had never been to a death metal concert before. He went into the mosh pit and was knocked down by a girl! He was fine but tore his pants.
Alex got a bike for his birthday, and wanted to give it a try. He left his own party early, and rode as fast as he could up the road. After a few passes, he got more bold and tried some tricks. His first trick was to ride with his eyes closed, and his hands up. Alex crashed his bike into the curb, ruining it in just one day!
Will invited his girlfriend, Gina, over to his place for dinner. Will bought all the ingredients for a great meal. Will went to start cooking and realized the oven was broken. Gina arrived shortly after this discovery. Will and Gina enjoyed an order-in pizza that night instead.
Mike was worried that he wouldn't have a date for his senior prom. He had difficulty finding a girl who didn't have a date already. Finally he asked Christina to go to prom with him. Christina agreed to go to prom with Mike. Mike was so happy that he had a date for prom.
Becky got a new kitten yesterday. Unfortunately for her she lost it today. She got in the car and drove everywhere to find it. Finally her neighbor found her. Becky was relieved.
Anna started her first day at a new school. She was chubby and wore glasses. The bullies picked on her right away. She got beat up every day, but stood her ground! Finally they lost interest and stopped picking on her.
I was extremely tired from work. I ran myself a nice, hot bubble bath. I got into the tub. The water felt so good on my tired body. I stayed in the bath until the water went cold.
I was studying some pretty serious anatomy in the college library. I read a graphic passage on vascular contractions during orgasm. The next thing I remember was people in a circle looking down at me. I was spreadeagled on the floor, having fainted. When they asked me what happened I didn't tell them the truth.
The family was building a new home. THey were picking out the tile for their kitchen. They selected a shiny granite. It would look great next to their cabinets! They couldn't wait until their home was finished.
Joe was working behind the bar. A man at the bar was obviously drunk. Joe refused to serve the man. The man got hostile and started to threaten Joe. Joe got the bouncer to kick the man out of the bar.
Casey was a great volunteer. They could always count on him to help out wherever he was needed. He helped out in the classroom every Tuesday. He helped the kids learn to read. They all made great progress.
I accidently dropped my wallet on an airplane. The wallet was filled with quite a bit of money. Even though I reported it, I didn't think I would see it again. The next day the airline called. They found my wallet and all of the money was still there.
Skip was a middle aged man. He wondered where his true love would come from. One night while he was putting some boxes away. He found a picture of his best friend Alice. He realizes his love has been here this whole time.
Larry took a shower in the morning. He forgot to put on deodorant when he was done. At work he sweated a lot. One of his coworkers told him that he smelled bad. Larry bought some deodorant on his lunch break.
Jenny wanted to find the perfect birthday gift for her mother. The problem was her mother had everything she needed. Jenny thought and thought about it. She decided to gather photos from her siblings to make an album. Her mother said it was the best gift she ever received.
Lynn decide to go on a special diet to lose weight. The diet promised quick weight loss of 10 pounds in three weeks. Lynn lost four pounds in four days and was excited about that. However, she didn't lose any more weight after this. Lynn quit the diet after three weeks and said it was stupid.
Jonathan dropped his wet paint brush on the ground. It had leaves and dirt stuck to it. Jonathon put new paint on the brush. He continued painting the side of the shed. When the shed dried, it had leaves and dirt in the paint.
Rita was taking a hike in the woods behind her house. A coyote appeared on the path before her. Rita knew just what to do with these skittish animals. She waved her hands above her head and shouted loudly. The frightened coyote beat a quick retreat back into the woods.
Suzy and her boyfriend had been together one year. They decided to celebrate. They took a trip to Mexico. They stayed the beach. Unfortunately though they got caught in a hurricane.
Willie and Amy decided to pretend to be ducks. They put on yellow shirts and started waddling around. Only they realized they needed bills to really look like ducks. They painted some paper plates yellow. They attached them to their faces with some string and they had bills!
Robert was very bad at dating. He froze every time he tried to speak to a girl. He went online and found a flirting method. Empowered with confidence, he tried a line on a girl at work. She slapped him in the face and Robert ended up alone.
Chris and Jesse were happily married. They desired to go out on a Friday night. Chris suggested Karaoke. Jesse agreed with Chris' suggestion. They went to karaoke bar and had a great time.
Ricky opened the door and bolted out into the summer day. Jason was there waiting for him on his bike. They rode their bikes down to the lake behind the church. After they tossed off their clothes they dived in. They swam for an hour over the car submerged in the murky depths.
Jen wanted to be a cheerleader, but couldn't do flips. She asked a friend to teach her to flip. Together they worked on flips for a week. When cheerleading tryouts came, Jen did her flips perfectly. Jen made the cheerleading squad!
Today was the big day for Tony. He was graduating college. All of Tony's family was in the audience. When Tony walked across the stage his family cheered. Tony felt so proud of his great accomplishment.
My mom told me not to be out past curfew. I stayed out late skateboarding with friends. When I got home late my mom was angry. My mom took my skateboard for a week. I didn't stay out late ever again.
Sam loved to make salads. Sam would use only ingredients that he grew in his salads. One day, Sam decided to start selling bagged salads. He doubled his vegetable production and started bagging. Sam now has acres of farmland and a successful salad business!
I was browsing the internet. Suddenly, my computer froze. I decided to ask my neighbor if he could fix it. Alas, he could not. I threw the computer away and bought a new one.
The parents told the kids to take a bath. The kids said they didn't want to. They ran around and around. The parents coerced them to do it. The kids actually had lots of fun!
Remy went for a swim in his indoor swimming pool. He told the maid to get him a mimosa. The maid said he was too young to drink. Remy grabbed the bottle and threw it at the wall. He screamed that his father was going to fire her.
Lonnie needed to lose weight. He didn't even know where to start. He started walking to the store daily. Soon, the weight just started melting off. He kept walking more and more, eventually meeting his weight loss goal.
I work very hard to please him. Today I got the entire house cleaned. I washed the floors and cleaned the toilets. I took all the trash out to the curb. I was so yucky afterward that I took a shower.
Justina woke up and checked her calendar. She realized that today she had a very important test. She hadn't studied, so she did quickly on the bus. During her test she felt so nervous. Luckily, she seemed to get a decent passing grade.
I wanted to move forward in my life so I had to face my fears. I identified what I was afraid of then asked myself why? I searched deep inside myself to discover where the fear originated. I learned it was from a childhood trauma that I had no control over. I am fine now because I forgave myself and the people involved.
My favorite superhero is Batman. I used to dress up like him all the time. My youngest son saw a picture of me dressed up. He thought it was the coolest thing ever. Now he calls me Batman instead of Dad.
Cindy has 5 children. They are very loud from the time they get up till they go to bed. Cindy has to have relaxation time. She decided to send them to bed early. Her children hated the new bedtime.
Mike woke up with a really bad stomach ache one Sunday morning. He immediately went to the hospital as the pain was that bad. When he got there he fainted and did not wake up until several hours. When he awoke the doctor told him that he was lucky, he had a tumor. The operation was successful and Mike was able to live until very old.
I am really excited! I just learned a secret. It turns out that I'm adopted! I got this letter from my birth mom. She wants me to contact her.
Ollie was looking forward to the school dance with his friends. He loved to dance, even though he wasn't especially good. When they arrived the dance was in full swing. He went out on the floor, closed his eyes and started moving. A bit later he realized the music had stopped, but he hadn't!
Jill was excited about her first babysitting job. The kids didn't make it easy, but Jill survived. She was relieved to hear their parents' car returning. Jill accepted a ride home and waited for her pay-off. Instead, the dad just dropped her off with a wave.
Len grew body hair extremely fast. When she was seventeen she decided she would try wax. She hated the idea of the heat and pain but she had no options. She could just not put the wax on right. After hours of messing with it she ended up without eyebrows.
I had a really good coach. He was my football coach. He listened to what the players wanted. We all loved our coach. We then won every game that year!
Eugena hated doing math in class. She always copied from her desk partner, Carrie. Carrie was good at math and hated when Eugena copied her work. One day Carrie hid her paper from Eugena so she couldn't copy. Eugena got so mad she stabbed Carrie in the arm with her pencil.
Kyle and I had a sleepover last Friday night. My brother Steve was yelling about not having a chair. He came in and stole the only chair we had. Steve never brought the chair back. We sat on the floor all night.
Hannah was a flower farmer, and grew a variety of beautiful flowers. One day while she was cutting flowers, she got stung by a bee. She quickly ran into the house to get her EpiPen. Hannah grabbed the EpiPen and stabbed it into her leg. Hannah decided to take the rest of the day off.
Arnold was fishing with his sister near the creek. He swung back with the pole and flung it forward. But it was caught on something. It was caught on his sister's hair. She doesn't go fishing with Arnold anymore.
James graduated from the university a year ago. But his girlfriend Jenny was still a student. James went to campus to visit the library and bank. While leaving the library, he saw Jenny holding a man's hand. James called her on her cell right away and she lied.
Larry loved to play basketball. He thought he was very good. He challenged John to a game. John beat Larry him in the game. Larry didn't feel as good at basketball after that.
Timmy was grounded in his room. He felt like a prisoner. He began singing prison songs. He sang for a long time. Before he knew it his time was up and he was happy.
I am told that I have to take a lunch break by my boss. But I always eat a huge breakfast and am not hungry. My boss tells me it is illegal for me to just work all day every day. I spend my lunch break just wandering around outside the building. It feels very wasteful, and I might try sneaking some work tomorrow.
Timmy wanted to bake a cake for his wife. Her birthday was the next day. He went to the store. He bought ingredients. He made a great cake for her.
I entered the game hoping to enjoy myself. Instead it was filled with people who were combative trolls. Everyone was arguing and insulting each other. I got sick of it and logged out. I didn't get my credits for participating due to early termination.
Jane was working hard all day. She was backed up and had to skip lunch. She was too tired to stop by for food after she got out. Once home she was too tired to cook. Jane went to sleep hungry.
Helen hung up the stocking on the railing. She left cookies and milk on the table. She went to bed. The next morning the cookies and milk were gone. And someone had put presents in her stocking!
Tony was trying to travel to his brother's wedding. He couldn't afford most tickets so he booked something cheap. He arrived for his flight bracing himself for the worst. The flight was long, dirty and uncomfortable. Still in the end at least he managed to travel safely to his destinati.
The boy saw something shocking. He had a hard time processing it. He told his friend. His friend helped him understand. The boy processed the shocking event successfully.
Tom bought a new alarm. The snooze button was smaller than the stop button. The first day it tried to wake him up Tom hit the stop button. He went right back to sleep. Tom realized he had to get a different alarm.
Ian went to the supermarket. As soon as he came in, he went to the snack aisle. A person's face seemed familiar to him. He eventually realized that the person bullied him in high school. Ian quickly walked away.
Bomani was annoyed by the noise in the library. He moved to the other side to avoid it. A loud couple sat on the seats next to him. He moved again, finding a quiet corner. He sneezed, prompting a nearby librarian to shush him.
Chris and Doug got drunk at the bar. They began to discuss politics and global terrorism. The more they drank the more extreme their views became. The bartender cut them off for being so loud. Chris and Doug left her a small tip as revenge.
Jon wanted some rum. He didn't have any in the house. He decided to buy some. He went to the liquor store. He bought some rum.
Lee wanted to learn to drive. He had his dad help him practice every evening. Lee was becoming better with each session. He was ready to take his big test. Lee passed his driving exam with flying colors.
Pat lived in Africa. He had little resources. He searched through trash for discarded electronics. He worked hard and built a radio. Pat no longer had little resources, he had a nice radio.
Kim's class was going to a school assembly in the auditorium. The assembly was a police officer discussing the DARE program. The officer handed out stickers to students who answered questions. Kim raised her hand for each question. She was disappointed to not receive a sticker.
Maya was at a dance party. She was dancing in the dark when a boy came up to her. The two started dancing together. After an hour of dancing, the lights came on. Maya discovered that her partner was very ugly, and left.
I wanted to paint my house. I went to the store to buy paint. I bought some green paint. I painted the house green! My wife hated it and said she wanted me to paint it back to white.
Snow fell on my sidewalk overnight. I had to wake up early to shovel it all. My neighbor saw me and walked over. He told me that it would be nice if I did his sidewalk too. I laughed in his face and went back to shoveling.
Anna started college rooming with two guys and two girls. One day she was in the shower. Suddenly one of her new male roommates walked in! He left quickly, but Anna was mortified! She vowed to lock the door from now on.
Sofia always carried a brown wallet in her purse. She received the wallet as a gift and it was very expensive. Sofia had lunch at her local deli one day. When she got home, she realized the wallet wasn't in her purse! Sofia was devastated because she had lost it.
The university put on an art show. Many artists were invited. Only some attended. Their work was judged. Samantha won the show.
I am going bald pretty bad these days. It's awful because I'm only twenty five. My dad and grandpa are both bald men. It looks like I'll be following the family tradition. I'd better enjoy this hair while I still have it.
I was relaxing on Friday night. My friends invited me to the dance club. I decided to go. I met a woman there. A few years later I married that woman.
Mary says she loves apples but doesn't like to bite into apples. I asked her if she enjoyed applesauce. Mary informed me she has never tried applesauce. I then served Mary applesauce and she loved it. She is now at the store purchasing herself some.
Maury took a long bath. He relaxed in the soapy water. He fell asleep. When he woke up the bath water was very cold. Maury grabbed a towel as he shivered.
Jed was writing a paper for school. He had chosen an obscure topic to write on. Jed couldn't find any information on the topic. He decided to change his topic. Jed was able to write his paper.
I have always loved wrestling. There was a day, where my mom had bought tickets to a match. It was a match between John Cena and The Rock. John Cena won, with a suplex finisher move. However, I got to meet The Rock after the show.
Janice was cleaning her closet last week. She noticed she had almost no new clothes. It made her sad. She felt poor and worthless. She closed the closet door rather than finish cleaning.
Jim walked outside to see the snow fall. His brother saw Jim distracted by the snow. The brother devised a plot against Jim. Once Jim was not looking, the brother made a snowball. The brother threw it at Jim's head and it made contact.
Dale was driving home from work. The sun was going down at just the right angle. It hit Dale right in the eyes. He was unable to see for a few seconds. He almost crashed into the car in front of him.
Brad has a big spelling test. He has been studying for a week. When he got to school he was nervous. His test was a determinant for the spelling bee. Brad made a 100 and was chosen to go to the spelling bee.
Amy needed to make an evening gown for her pattern making class. Amy was good at patterns and believed this would be an easy task. Amy procrastinated till the last week. The first day she had very little done. Amy ended up staying up 2 days straight to finish on time.
Sally was driving late at night. When she stopped at a four way intersection, she made a turn. However, she thought that the sidewalk was a strip of road. She ended up running into the front of the house. The homeowner was speechless.
One day Sam and his friends decided to go to a concert. While there, they got into a mosh pit. Sam got trampled to the ground. His friends helped him up. They decided not to go moshing again.
Pete's friends and family were worried about his anger problem. He lost his temper easily at home, at work and especially on the road One day he antagonized somebody even angrier than him. Pete came home with a brand new black eye and a brand new attitude. From then on, he made a point of counting to 10 when he felt angry.
Jennifer always went into her garden on Saturdays. This Saturday it was raining so Jennifer couldn't garden. She was very bored and decided to read a craft book. She found a chapter on making candles and gathered the supplies. Jennifer wound up making six beautiful candles that Saturday.
The band started. The crowd was not interested. The lead singer tried to get them interested. The crowd responded partially. The band gave the lead singer a raise.
Dave was homeless and hated it. He went to Safeway and applied for a job. The next day he learned that he got the job. He started working and saving his money. Dave still is homeless because he spends that money on alcohol.
Lisa had to go to a baseball game. She was excited. Yet then it started being too hot. She had to leave. She felt badly.
Rachel was making breakfast. She had eggs cooking on the skillet. For a moment she went to cut some fruit. When she came back she saw a huge fly in her eggs. She had to throw everything out and start over.
Mike needed to pick up a few groceries. Inside the store he saw tons of ads for an upcoming football game. He saw all sorts of sales for snacks and foods. He decided to stock up while things were cheap. Luckily he made his stockpile last for weeks.
Beth was getting off the school bus at her stop. As she walked down the aisle she tripped over a foot. She looked up to see the girl who tripped her laughing with a friend. Beth ran off the bus and into the house. She locked her door, lay on her bad and cried.
Hannibal was in the market for a new set of sheets. He wanted something tough and undecorated. Hannibal settled on some off-white flannel sheets. Hannibal found them a bit stiff at first, but very durable. Overall, Hannibal was pleased with his choice.
Missy was cleaning up her kitchen. She smelled something foul coming from a cabinet. Inside she found three old cans from who knew when. The insides were molding and smelled awful. She immediately disposed of the cans and cleaned out the cabinet.
Larry didn't like celebrating his birthday. His wife always tried to do something though. This year she invited all his friends to throw a surprise party. He tried to act like he didn't want it. But he really enjoyed it in the end.
Janelle had a hot date. It was with a guy she met online. When she arrived at the restaurant, she didn't see him. It turned out he had lied about his appearance. He was much older and bald!
The girls were outside for recess. It suddenly became windy since it was winter. When a gust of wind hit Nancy, her wig fell out of her head. It was moving into the air. Eventually, it got stuck on top of a flag.
Jen's room was hot. And she noticed that its windows had no awnings. She bought and installed awnings. And the sunlight no longer heated up her room. Jen was happy about the awnings she bought.
Ashley commutes to work everyday. She loves to listen to music during the drive. Her sister made her a playlist just for her commute. This playlist has some of her favorite songs. Now she drives happily singing along.
Tom was an office worker. Harriet was his manager. Harriet quit the company. Harriet went to a new company. Tom soon also quit and followed his manager to the new company.
Duchess the cat was sleeping on the couch one day. When she woke up she wanted to be petted. So she went looking for her owner. When she found her owner she brushed up against her purring. Duchess's owner reached down and petted her.
Tim's classmates tease him for being a nerd. But when Tim is 15 he creates an app. The app is a massive success. Tim has a net worth north of 500 million by 17. None of the kids make fun of Tim anymore.
Jenny always got into fights with her roommate. Jenny thought she wasted too much electricity. She never turned off lights or the television. Jenny confronted her about it often. It usually turned into a big fight.
Chang was finishing up lunch when all of a sudden he heard a noise. He went outside and saw that the volcano on his island had erupted. Smoke poured out of the volcano. Lava also began to flow. The volcano stopped being active before the lava could damage the city
Sam was driving down the road. He hit a hard pothole. The jolt made his airbag deploy. The airbag almost broke his nose. Sam sued the car company for his medical bills.
Tucker is playing poker. Tucker starts losing. Tucker accuses his friends of cheating. Tucker flips the table. Tucker is really upset over poker.
Every morning Rick heard all sorts of scratching in the ceiling. He hired a professional to come check things out. The professional found squirrels living in Rick's attic. They laid traps and fixed a number of holes. Now Rick is careful to keep up the maintenance on his house.
My hair was becoming very shaggy. I decided to go and get it cut. I went to the local barbershop. I went inside and got a nice haircut. When it was over, I looked much nicer.
A man blustered up to a store employee, clearly upset. He wanted to return dog treats he had bought the week before. He wanted to know why a store would dare to sell him steer pizzle. Apparently steer pizzle was somehow inappropriate for his dog to eat. The dog never got to eat his treats, a sad day indeed for the dog.
Mary's car had been recalled by the manufacturer. She was told she would be informed when the part was in stock. After several weeks with no response, she contacted the dealership. The dealer told Mary it was her responsibility to order the part. The dealer's response made the already frustrated Mary angry.
It was Thanksgiving day. Sean was in charge of the turkey. All of the other food was ready and the table was set. When Sean checked the turkey, he saw that the bottom was still raw. Instead, he just cut some pieces from the top and served those.
Last year, Yulia cheated to win the swimming championship. Leah had worked hard all year and knew she deserved to win. This year, Leah and Yulia swam in a rematch of last year's race. Leah wanted to get revenge on Yulia for cheating last year. The extra motivation helped Leah win the championship.
A man put up signs for a garage sale he was having. In doing so he found signs for another garage sale the same day. The man stole the garage sale of his rival. He tossed all of the stolen signs in a dumpster. That weekend he had a lot of people stop by his house.
It was the first morning of Kate's trip in Las Vegas. Kate wanted to go to a restaurant for breakfast. But her friends wanted to get room service. Kate was leery because she always heard room service was expensive. But she decided to go along with it just for the experience.
Sheila thought about something that made her laugh. A guy she dates asked her for a commitment. She said no because she was scared. The guy said, you have tattoos but you're scared of commitment? Sheila laughed out loud in class at that thought.
Sam was online. All of a sudden the internet went down. He called the company and they looked into the problem. They were able to fix it in an hour. Sam was frustrated but happy he had the internet back.
Cindy barely drank any water. She was always afraid it was contaminated. During a hot day, she was too afraid to drink. And she ended up in the hospital. But she was still too afraid to drink water.
Susy had never gotten a manicure done before. So she decided she was going to get it done. Her friend Tina took her. When they got to the salon they worked on her nails. Susy had never seen such pretty nails in her life.
Erin found a book that she wanted to read. She asked her parents to teach her. They wanted her to learn to read before starting school. They sat down with her and taught her a few words. Before long she was reading found book.
Adam got a summer job pitching hay. He enjoyed working with horses and being outdoors. But when he got home, his hands were very painful. He had not known how to rough hay would cut them! He decided to wear gloves from now on.
Tom thought having rolling luggage for school was a good idea. It was easier to use than a backpack and could carry more stuff. Everyone at school thought he was a nerd. They all made fun of him for it. Tom eventually got a normal backpack.
I went to the store to buy breakfast food. I decided I wanted cereal. I walked down the aisle looking at the healthy brands. Ultimately I really wanted a kid cereal. I bought one with marshmallows.
Bobby got into the cheese puffs. His mother told him to wait until after dinner, but he couldn't. He thought he'd gotten away with it. Then he realized he had bright orange cheese all over his fingers. His mother didn't let him have dessert that night as punishment.
My niece's daughter was accepted into the University of Alabama. She was thrilled to go, and wanted to accept. Her mother noted the financial aid was only for $130,000 of loans. She had two other kids and could not afford to take out the loans. Her daughter reluctantly went to a nearby state school.
Jake was out on a first date. He was a bit nervous. He made a crude joke that didn't go over well. His date became visibly uncomfortable. Jake never got a second date.
I wear shorts and skirts a lot. On the couch with my feet up, the underside of my legs are exposed. That is when the kitty will attack my legs and inner thighs! That is definitely somewhere I do not want a scratch. So now I use a blanket and tuck it in under my butt for protection.
Jason just got his driver's license. All his friends got new cars. Jason got an old classic chevy. He hated it at first but his dad thought it would be a fun project. Jason then turned it into the coolest classic car ever.
Luke worked 70 hours a week and hardly saw his kids. When he was at home, he slept and watched video games. One morning, his wife had an appointment and he spent time with kids. Luke was surprised to find himself having fun. He decided to work less, and spend more time with his kids.
Fred's phone broke and he needed to buy a new one. He went to the store and started to browse. He found the phone he wanted. He paid for the phone and turned it on. The phone worked great and Fred was happy.
We went to Indiana this weekend. We stayed at a hotel in Indianapolis. When I opened the window Saturday morning, it was pouring snow! We thought the trip was ruined, but thankfully it stopped and melted. Everyone had an amazing time visiting the city.
Rick was tired of washing his dishes by hand. So he wanted to buy a dishwasher. He spent his money very carefully for a few weeks. And soon, he was able to afford a dishwasher. Rick was happy he no longer had to wash dishes by hand.
Jimmy's parents got a new dishwasher. It came in a huge box! They gave it to Jimmy. He and his friends talked about what to do with it. Finally them made it into a space ship.
I subbed for first grade on the first day of school! A little girl came up to me crying. She said she wanted to visit her sister in third grade. Third graders are in another building. The little girl called her mother at home and then felt better.
John arrived home from work. He looked through the fridge, but he had nothing to eat. John then looked through the freezer to see what to cook. He decided he did not want to cook. John ended up going out to get wings!
I became atheist when I graduated college. I remember for three months straight praying for a job. I went on several interviews and was not hired. I then got depressed and started researching religions. I learned monotheistic religions are reincarnations of myth.
Tom was into goth music. He met a girl he liked. She asked him what he listened to. Tom showed her and she was shocked. She stopped talking to him after.
I cannot walk far due to a stroke. One summer day I tried walking as far as I could. I walked a half a mile. I stood for a minute, then barely made it back home. The next day I was sore.
Jay was headed out of town for business. The weather forecast looked grim. He was worried that his flight would be canceled. He finally got his flight. However, while in the air, the pilot had to hover in order to land.
Bob decided to enroll in college. He struggled in all of his classes. Eventually, he failed his first semester. He was put on academic probation. This lead to Bob's depression and he decided to take his life.
Francis received five dollars for his birthday. He bought a stuffed animal with the money. His older sister took the stuffed animal from his hands. Francis told his parents what had happened. Francis got his stuffed animal back.
John was 9 years old when he got his first necktie. He didn't know how to tie it correctly. So John's dad showed him how. It took John lots of practice to learn. But eventually he learned how to tie his necktie perfectly.
John was an aging world war two veteran. John's family invited him to go on a vacation trip. John hesitated to say yes, knowing his mobility was limited. Then his family told him they bought a motorized scooter for him. John was delighted to go on the trip, with scooter in tow.
Ashley is so sick of doing laundry. She lives with two other girls and none of them help. One night Ashley spoke her mind to the girls about it. They said they understand where she's coming from. Now all three girls do laundry together.
Naomi got up early in the morning She had a lot of things to do. She ran her errands quickly. She finished earlier than she thought she would. Naomi went home  to relax.
Tom was getting some fast food. They put out his order and called his number. Tom noticed someone run up and get it first. Tom told the workers there what happened. They apologized and gave him another meal.
Neil was traveling through southern Italy. He had loved his stop in Rome, but he was headed into Tuscany. The rolling hills and cypress trees were amazing. Rome was beautiful, but Neil realized something else. Tuscany was even MORE beautiful!
Sitting in the coffee shop I tried to solve a crossword puzzle. At one point there was a word I needed but forgot to spell. So I turned to the gal in the seat next to mine and asked for help. She kindly told me how to spell the word I was having trouble with. I wrote the word in the crossword puzzle and it was solved.
Carla loved her vase that her mom gave her. The vase was on a table in her living room. One day she left to go eat with her friend. She came back and found her vase broken. Carla hated her cat who broke the vase she loved.
Bob bought a new hot tub. He invited all of his friends over to try it. Five people all got into the tiny hot tub. They stayed in the hot tub all day. Bob was very satisfied with his purchase.
One day a man got a woman in college pregnant. His parents were very upset because the woman was poor. So the man and his parents stole the baby. They were worried the woman would sue them. So they replaced the baby with another one.
Charlene wanted to make a spaghetti dinner for her kids. She drove to the supermarket and walked through the aisles. Charlene picked up cake frosting, pineapple, and some magazines. Upon arriving home, Charlene realized that she forgot the spaghetti! Charlene's kids ate a can of cake frosting for dinner.
Every year my sister-in-law and her family go to Maine. They rented a cabin by the lake. They went for two full weeks for years. This year, they went for only one week. One daughter moved away, and the other one had to work.
I wanted to curl my hair. First I brushed it all out. Then, I heated the iron. I curled each piece slowly. Finally, my hair was curly.
Dana invited her three kids over for dinner. Her kids all agreed to come over. One of the kids called at the last minute. She couldn't make it to the dinner after all. Dana had dinner with two of her kids.
Jake is going to the beach with all his friends. When they arrive Jake is nervous about taking off his shirt to swim. He is a little overweight and is embarrassed. Jake noticed many overweight people without shirts on. This makes him feel more comfortable.
Joe was excited about starting college. He knew his class schedule and was relaxed. He made it to his first class on time. Joe then got lost trying to find his biology lab. All and all his first day of college was great.
Some friends and I went to a space museum. One of the rides was a centrifuge. They increased the gravity using centripetal force. The gravity got to four times as strong. Moving around was much harder.
Nina was tired of being the only woman in her chess club. She made a lot of advertisements on campus. She talked to a few women friends. In the end, she managed to get one woman to join. It wasn't much, but at least she wasn't alone anymore.
For as long as he could remember Albert loved playing soccer. Ever since he was a small child he had practiced and played hard. The day of the big game arrived and Albert knew he'd be ready. The ball was kicked off and the game began. He scored two goals for his team and they won that day.
Tim was trying to tell a story to friends. One friend kept interrupting. Tim tried to play it off as nothing at first. After a while he got annoyed and told his friend to stop. Tim's friend apologized and did so.
I had a math test in one hour. Alas, I couldn't find my pencils. I had to quickly rush to the store to buy some more. I bought some mechanical pencils from the store. Luckily, I made it to the test on time.
Louise was planning on riding her horse today. She went to the stable and started preparing everything. Soon, she was ready to go. She was about to lead her horse out of the stable. Suddenly, she saw that it was snowing and couldn't go.
Ray wanted a PS4 video game for his birthday. So he told his mom. But on his birthday, he got a PS3 game instead. The next day, Ray returned the game. But it did not give him enough money to buy what he wanted.
Ava decided to switch to diet soda. She wanted to reduce her sugar intake. At first the diet soda tasted awful. But gradually, she began to get used to its taste. After a while, Ava didn't even miss regular soda!
Ray enjoyed going outside. But it was too time consuming to walk everywhere. So he decided to buy a bike. He was able to quickly get to where he wanted. And his constant cycling made his legs very strong.
Penny was wearing her favorite bracelet at the grocery store. When she was about to check out, she realized it was gone. She instantly wanted to panic. Then, a small girl walked up to her. The little girl had watched the bracelet fall off.
Jon was trying to sleep. The pillow was too big. It annoyed him so much he couldn't sleep. He decided to sleep without the pillow. He woke up with a neck ache.
Hank was trying to quit smoking. He had one cigar left. He stared at it, trying to have the willpower to stay away. He picked it up and lit it. He told himself he would just smoke half of it.
Johnny left his new job early. He hated his experiences there. Inside his apartment, he stood and looked at his growing plant. He asked his plant should he quit because he wasn't a good fit. Although the plant couldn't talk, Johnny was convinced to quit.
Jane was driving home late from work. It was raining and storming out. She hit a slick spot and lost control of the car. Jane couldn't gain control and hit a tree. She had to get the car towed and replaced.
Andrew spent days writing his wedding vows. He recited them in front of his brother. Andrew finally had to say it in front of his wife. He was nervous. She loved it.
I wanted to learn a new language. I tried Spanish, French, and German all at once. I learned nothing. I decided to learn them one at a time. After that I spoke them fluently.
The police chief needed to find the killer for the most recent murder. He told his detectives to do whatever they had to. The detectives went to the crime lab to review old clues. A detective picked up a scarf and examined it. The scarf had initials on it and he realized who did it.
My son had just started eating foods. We gave him some peaches to start out on. He loved them. I think he got more on him than in him. It was really funny.
Nelson loved baking birthday cakes. Yesterday he made a cake for Harriet's best friend Carolyn. Nelson Whipped up a tasty chocolate cake batter. However he forgot to grease the cake pans before baking the cakes. Sadly the cakes stuck to the bottom of the cake pans.
A thunderstorm came one Autumn. Lightning struck a tree, sundering its trunk close to the roots. A little girl loved that tree, and cried when she saw its fate. When Spring came, though, the stump put out fresh shoots. The girl and the new tree grew up together.
Lynne hated doing laundry. She figured making her laundry room nice would make it more pleasant. She painted it and hung a nice picture on the wall. Soon, she liked being in the room. Lynne liked doing laundry now!
When my daughters were little they often fought with each other. I always told them to consider the future. I asked them if they would like to be friends or enemies as adults. I told them that fighting was bad for their relationship. They must have listened because as adults they are best friends.
Jim was at a new bar. He was nervous and started drinking. He was there alone. Other people started feeling creeped out. Jim was sternly asked to leave.
Cory had his first track meet today. Cory had only been on the track team for a few weeks. He ran laps every day with his friends. He still wasn't sure how his performance would compare. Cory did much better than he expected.
James was carrying his cat. He felt his cat falling from his hands. His cat reached out to grab his arm. James got scratched multiple times. James bandaged his bloody wounds after.
Kayla was the only kid in the house didn't have a pet to sleep with. Kayla started feeling sad and lonely. Her mom got Kayla a little puppy. Kayla was very happy about her new puppy. Kayla now sleeps cuddled up next to her puppy.
Josh was finally of voting age. He couldn't decide which party to register with. He liked viewpoints on both the Republican and Democratic side. Josh decided to do more research on the parties to make a choice. Ultimately, Josh decided to register as a democrat.
Jack works at an auto body shop. Yesterday he had a car come in that needed a lot of work. He and the crew have been working on it for a week. It's taken a lot of work, but it's almost done. They're afraid to give the owner the bill.
Remy was on a date with a girl he really liked. He was excited to get to know her. At the end of the night, he tried to kiss her. He accidentally feel and knocked her over. They didn't go out again.
Lisa decided to bathe her cat. She filled the bathtub with warm water. She put the cat in the bath. The cat scratched her and jumped out of the bath. Lisa gave up the bath idea.
Eric decided to eat less food. And he ended up saving lots of money. So he ate less and less. And he got used to a low calorie diet. Eric spent $50 on food each month.
Jimmy decided to make breakfast for his family. He made pancakes for his mom and dad. He brought the prepared food right to their bed. Jimmy's parents were pleasantly surprised. They ate every last syrupy bite.
My sister-in-law had her Section 8 recertification interview today. Her name is Antonia, aged 60. The housing authority interviews Section 8 grantees every year. Antonia is always scared she will lose her eligibility. Antonia was certified again, to her relief.
Kim's mom was upset there was no cap on the bleach. Kim had lost it, but now she had it again. She crept to the laundry room and replaced the cap. She was rather proud of herself for pulling it off. Until she opened the door to see her mother standing in the hallway.
Max stared into the contraption and read off some letters. The optometrist took some notes on his paper. Following directions, Max continued to read off the board. The letters seemed to twist and morph in front of him. By the following week, Max had a new pair of glasses.
One of my favorite bands came to my city. I made sure to buy tickets to see them ahead of time. I waited in line for an hour before I got in the venue. While they played, I yelled until I nearly hoarse. I was completely exhausted when I got home that night.
William moved into his first apartment one day. He did not have any furniture and needed to get some. He looked online and found a man giving away free furniture. He drove to the man's house and happily took the new items. When he got home, he furnished his house and it looked great.
My cousin offered an internship at a sports goods store. Since I wanted to be with my church for the summer, I decline. However, the congregation in my church disbanded quickly. Tension also rose since everyone wasn't happy with each other. Overall, I ended up gaining nothing from staying with my church.
Ian wanted to eat Chinese food. But his sister, Jane, wanted to eat Indian food. Ian was reluctant to try Indian food. But Jane convinced him to try it. Afterwards, Ian always trusted his sister.
Michael was a basketball coach. He liked to coach girls because he could be a positive male figure. He always dreamed of coaching high school ball. Michael started out in middle school and did well. He did so well that he was offered the varsity position in his town.
Zoey was at work. It was an hour into her shift. She realized that she had forgotten to stamp her time card. Quickly, she informed her boss. Luckily, he was able to fix the problem for her.
I lost my wallet last week. I went out of town for the day and returned without it. I called a restaurant and they said they have it. I was relieved but still have to go all the way over there to get it. They refused to mail it for safety reasons.
Ziggy the dog seemed listless this morning. He did not run and play like he usually does. A few minutes ago he started retching. He threw up a yellowish substance on the floor. He seems better now and is acting like his old self again.
I walked into my room. My wife was watching a workout DVD. She was doing squats along with it. I asked her if I could join her. We did many squats together.
Steve was always a short kid. He was bullied, and even stuffed tissues in his shoes to look taller. One day, his bully kicked a ball over a fence at school. Even after being bullied, Steve wanted to help with his small frame. He crawled through a fence hole and got it, and finally got respect.
Taylor met someone he really liked at a party. After the party, he had sexual intercourse with them without a condom. Some days later, Taylor wasn't feeling well at all. His doctor diagnosed him as having HIV. Taylor was profoundly devastated.
Frank loved outer space and the solar system. His dream was to become an astronaut. Frank studied hard in school and got a degree in astrophysics. Frank applied to a job with NASA. Frank is scheduled to travel to space next year.
The man drove fast. A cop stopped him. He gave him a ticket. The man learned a lesson. He drove slower.
I really need a new toaster. The toast keeps getting jammed in mine. Today, that jamming problem burned my toast! It filled my whole kitchen with smoke. And, it set off the fire alarm.
Mitch loved to play football. One day while playing with his friends. Mitch dove for the football on the ground. One of his friends hit him and injured his shoulder. Mitch never played football again.
Jake always made good grades. One day he forgot to study for a quiz. His teacher passed out the quizzes. Jake took a quick peek at a friends answers. His teacher caught him and he got detention.
Toby has a lot of friends in school and is very popular. Toby got invited to a birthday party with most of his friends. At the party, Toby ate something bad and his stomach hurt a lot. He tried to find the restroom but there was a line that was too long. Toby ran home in a hurry to use the restroom.
Lenny was cheating on his girlfriend with Aricka. He soon found out they were both pregnant. He told both of them the bad news. They both left him simultaneously, and he was crushed. He still took care of the babies after their birth.
Tom was helping a foreigner learn English. He gave an assignment to the foreigner. He asked tom if he knew the meaning of certain words. Ben helped him out until he started to ask too many questions. Although he was annoyed, he took a deep breath relaxed.
Tim hated bacon. Mary suggested he try it on a burger. Tim refused to do that. Mary bugged him about it. Tim finally did it and was amazed at how good it was.
Amy wanted to replicate the pasta at the restaurant. She bought many things such as cheese and pasta and other sauces. She used recipes online as a reference. She started to make the pasta. Amy realized the pasta was delicious but not a 100% replication.
She had a sudden craving for mangoes. She went to the store looking for some. She found some that were very ripe. The sweet flavor was pungent and satisfying. She ate them for every meal that day.
Every day Ed's mom made his lunch for him. It was always a turkey sandwich, chips, an apple and fruit snacks. Ed complained that his lunch was always boring and the same. The next day he had a bag of baby carrots, zucchini and bell peppers. He decided not to complain about his lunch ever again.
Colin was a very picky eater. He loved cabbage but he ate no other veggies at all. Then his mom got him to try Brussels sprouts. She told Colin they were baby cabbages, which they resembled. Colin happily tried them - and he absolutely loved them!
One bowling team was so poor that they only could afford one ball. They entered into a competition where the prize was a new ball. The team was very motivated to win the game. They beat the other teams by a wide margin. Now the team had two balls.
My family and I were eating at the dinner table. We were having a great time. Unfortunately, I accidentally farted. This made my family looked at me with disgust. However, they started laughing.
Today was Jessica's birthday. She was very excited for the day. Her parents brought her a present. She opened the present to find a new doll. She loved the doll and it kept her happy for the day.
Sara didn't have much money for formula. She only had one can to last a week. She decided to add rice to it. The rice stretched it out for the week. Sara was very pleased with herself.
I have friends coming over for dinner tonight, so I need to get ready. I'll start by getting the drinks together. Once the drinks are together, it's on to an appetizer. Once I have all of those things together, I'll start the steaks. It won't be long before they eat!
David had been in business for 10 Years. He didn't understand why a new business was selling more than him. He asked the new business owner what was his secret. The owner told David the secret to success is online marketing. So David paid an SEO firm to put him on the front page of Google.
A man named Lars had a disobedient dog. The dog was so disobedient that he would dig holes and eat his shoes. Lars wanted help so he took the dog out to a trainer. After weeks of training, the dog became docile. Lars felt good to see this change and began to play more with his dog.
Joy had been adding change to her big glass jar for over ten years. Now was the day she was going to count it up. She wanted to take a beach vacation with her friends for graduation. She needed $480 to be able to go. She was thrilled when she counted the last penny and had almost $700!
Ella was about to find the sex of her baby. But the doctor shocked her by saying she was having twins! Ella would have twin girls. She was shocked but then thrilled. Ella decided she'd have double the joy!
Rashad went for a walk through the woods. A mean looking dog stopped him in his tracks. Rashad didn't know what to do. The mean looking dog tackled Rashad. The mean looking dog gave Rashad kisses.
I came out of my class and walked to my locker. I pressed my foot on a broken tile and fell on the ground. At first, no one was willing to help me up. However, one of the teachers around the area helped me get up. She took me to the school's nurse.
Gina thoroughly tired of Illinois. She asked her mother when they would be going home. Her mother told her in 3 Days. 3 Days felt like an eternity. But Gina had no choice, so she was forced to wait.
Jane admired the music of The Doors. She had a poster of Jim Morrison on her wall in high school. She learned keyboard so that she could make music like them. Her mother told her that music was a lazy career. Jane knew it was hard work, but persevered with her idols in mind.
I played a game of chess with my friend Tom in 1995. We played for two hours on a Friday night. I left my queen in front of my king. Tom promptly captured her with a lesser piece, and won. I learned to never leave my queen in front of the king.
Billy and his friend Al went to a flea market. They found a really old oil lamp. Al joked it would be cool if there were a genie inside. Billy knew that was impossible but he bought it anyway. There was no genie, but it looked good on this desk.
Kevin was running in his class. He had a sharpened pencil in his hand. Kevin slipped on his shoelace. He tripped and fell. Kevin stuck himself in the hand with the pencil.
At last the day of the Fall Carnival arrived. Mary and her committee had a lot of work to do before it began. Some festooned the park with decorations. Many neighbors came early to set up booths, games, and refreshments. By late afternoon, the festivity was in full swing.
I went to a piano concert and fell in love with the instrument. I decided to take lessons so that I could play as beautifully. I practiced every day for years. My instructor said I had become a great pianist. I finally had my own piano concert after all that work.
Tom wanted to go for a walk. He was concerned for his safety as it was nighttime. He did not consider the full moon. The full moon lit up his pathway perfectly. Tom had a safe walk under the moonlight.
One morning, David woke up to a very weird noise. It sounded like someone was tapping on the sides of his house. Looking out the window, he saw nothing. Going outside, he couldn't find anything until he saw the nest. There were three baby birds and a mother bird tapping on the window.
A scientist wanted to propose to his girlfriend in a special way. He reprogrammed satellites to orbit over them and spell a message. That night the satellites asked her to marry him. She was very impressed that he moved the sky for her. He didn't tell her that it was just satellites just to be safe.
Emma couldn't wait to learn to drive! She started taking classes the day she turned sixteen. She paid close attention and practiced often. In six months she had earned her license. Then she began saving for her very own car!
Erica hadn't seen her little sister in Years. They were going to have lunch together. Erica hugged her sister when she saw her. They caught up with each other over lunch. Erica paid their bill after their meeting.
Little Becky had a pet catfish that lived in her little pool. Becky loved to swim with her pet catfish. One day the catfish was gone. Little Becky thought her aunt took the catfish. Little Becky stayed angry at her aunt for a long time.
Tom was picking up his clothes from his apartment balcony. He brought them inside his apartment. He saw a lizard fall out of his clothing. He caught the lizard. He put the lizard in a cage and found his new pet.
My sister told me about a breast cancer awareness marathon. I was interested so I listened to her talk about it. After a short time, me and her decided on signing up together. Race day came, and we took off to our vehicles and met up. As we exited, we saw all the runners and couldn't wait to join in.
Brian was playing for a spot on his school basketball team. He accidentally tripped over another player. Brian twisted his right ankle. He had to have his ankle wrapped. Brian is now unable to play for a spot on the school basketball team.
Yuri was taking care of her first ever pet. She was trying her best to do it all right and impress her parents. Unfortunately she discovered the fish dead one night. She couldn't understand what had happened to the fish. Her parents helped her bury the fish and move on emotionally.
When I was 7 Year's old I went skating for the first time. It was so exciting because my cousins were coming too. I didn't know how to skate so I slowly walked along the side rails. Somehow I moved to fast and twisted my ankle and fell. I still can't skate to this day.
Charles was Eddy's tenant. He rented a room from Eddy in Eddy's house. But Eddie would leave his Pit Bull in the house and fuss for rent. Charles wrote a complaint and sent it to the Chamber of Commerce. They told Eddy he wasn't a reputable home appraiser or landlord.
Jenna had a formal school dance coming up. Jenna and her mother went to buy a new outfit for her. Jenna picked out a dress and silver shoes. Jenna wore her beautiful shoes to the dance. She was crushed when another girl wore the same shoes to the dance.
Kyle was going to the beach. It was very sunny. He stopped at the store for sunscreen. Kyle put on the sunscreen at the beach. He didn't get sunburned.
Duncan's house smelled of cabbage. No one understood why as he didn't like cabbage. His mother hired him a maid so she could get rid of the stench. But even after a thorough cleaning the cabbage smell was still there. It took a whole month for the smell to go away without explanations.
Alice decided not to give the waiter much of a tip. He didn't refill their drinks, or even stop at the table. Alice walked out of the restaurant. She was almost at her car when the waiter ran after her. He yelled at her for not giving him his 20 percent tip.
I started college this year and met a new friend at orientation. I accepted his friend request on Facebook, thinking nothing of it. He went through my timeline liking photos from years ago. Then he sent me a message asking to be my dirty little secret. He knows I have a boyfriend and that's why he started doing this.
The dog was feeling scared. She tried to get comfort so I petted her. After I had to stop petting her, she tried to climb in my lap. I put her down because she was too large. She chose to hide under my desk for a while.
Fin told everyone he had psychic powers. Everyone told him to go take Randi's million dollar challenge. Fin filled out the application, and took the test. When he couldn't do anything extraordinary, he blamed negative energy. What the Randi Foundation said in response is too rude to print here!
Jack was a great climber. He wanted to climb Mount Everest. He exercised very hard in preparation for the grueling hike. The day came when he would attempt the summit. Jack made it to the top and looked out at the top of the world.
Jenna turned on her laptop to check her email. She received a promotional offer from Staples. It was a coupon for $10 off her purchase. She went to staples and bought a printer. Jenna was exhilarated she was able to get a discount.
Todd, Dick, and Tim were walking to the river to go fishing. They decided to take a shortcut across a pasture. They did not know a farmer's bull was living there. The angry bull chased them all of the way across the field. They made it through the fence just in time.
I was playing street hockey with some neighborhood kids. We split up into two teams. My team was beaten the first two games. We discussed strategy to do better the next game. We worked together to implement our plan and finally won a game.
Julie's hair was getting very long. Her mother suggested she get a haircut. Julie made an appointment at the beauty shop. The stylist cut Julie's hair in a pretty style. Julie was happy with her new haircut.
Alex had to have a vaccination for school. When he received the shot, it hurt him badly. He began to cry inconsolably. A nurse offered to to take him to pick out a toy. Alex chose a stuffed animal and started to feel better.
Danny lived behind hundreds of ant piles. Danny played with chemicals in his bedroom. He built a bomb to put in the ant pile. He went out back and dropped it down an ant hole. He watched as smoke came out of every ant hole in the area.
Jason wanted very badly to make a gold record. He wrote ten surefire hit songs, and booked time at the at the studio. The studio required an ID to record there, but Jason lost his. Miraculously, he found his ID the day before his studio session. He recorded the songs, released the album, and sold a million copies.
Jane didn't know much about cars. She never even pumped her own gas. One time she had to drive herself across town. She stopped to put gas but put it in the wrong place. It messed up Jane's engine and she learned a lesson.
I was chosen to give an important speech to my class. I worked very hard on writing the speech. I practiced in front of family and friends. When the time came to give the speech, I forgot it. I made up a speech on the spot that the class enjoyed.
One day, Eden sat next to her friend Alexia. They were working on a project for school. The project involved making a poster with pasted pictures and text. They spent all afternoon working on the project. When they turned it in, they received the highest grade in class.
James and Meg were friends who sometimes slept together. But one day Meg met a handsome black man who was a doctor. She started dating the Doctor and immediately got pregnant. 9 months later Meg gave birth to an Asian baby. James is an Asian man.
Ryan was jogging at a park. He felt a strange presence. Ryan quickly turns around. He seen someone looking at him and following him. Ryan went to his car and went back home ASAP.
Our house located near the lake. One hot sunny day my brothers, sister and i decided to go to the lake. Everyone were in the water when i decided to join them. I wasn't aware how deep the water was until I jumped in. I went under the water and came up swimming to the first time.
Logan was making lunch at home. He poured himself a large glass of milk to go with his lunch. Logan didn't check the expiration date of the milk. The milk tasted okay, but was in fact spoiled. Logan became very ill and was sick for three days.
John was lead singer of his high school band. Eventually he got kicked out. Nobody else seemed to like him. The band got a new singer and made it big. They never talk to John anymore.
Mark is driving home. Mark hits a dog in the road. Mark gets out to see the dog. The dog is dead. Mark is sad he killed the dog.
The girl cleaned her room. She found some change she forgot she had. She showed her mom. Her mom took her to the store. The girl bought a toy from the change she found.
It was Jason's first day of school. He was terrified. A little girl came up to him and gave him a white balloon. She told him everyone floated at the school. It wasn't long before Jason learned what that meant.
The dog was playing with his bone. His owner brought out his leash to take him outside. The dog went to the door. His owner took him outside. The dog went inside and got a treat from his owner.
Jim got a new pet dog. It was extremely smart. Jim taught him many tricks. He even entered him in a competition. Jim's dog got a respectable third place.
My junior year I was cut from the soccer team. The coach said I wasn't fast enough. I spent the entire off season working on my speed. I would do sprints almost every day. The following year I made the team.
Barbara had seven children to feed and no husband. Charity provided some food but it wasn't enough. Barbara looked in dumpsters behind grocery stores. She used food from the dumpsters to feed her children. Barbara successfully raised all seven children to adulthood.
Ed was terrified of airplanes. He had never ridden on one and never intended to. Ed's sister announced that she was getting married in Hawaii. He quickly realized he was going to have to fly to attend. Ed got over his fears and got on the airplane.
Anna was dared to try a sea scallop on a dare. She thought the scallop was gross. But she wanted to look cool, so she accepted. She bit a tiny piece off and chewed. The scallop, sadly, was just as yucky as she'd imagined!
Kate reserved a car online. But there was an error and they gave it away. She could go to another rental place and get the SUV she wanted. But she would lose the $40 discount she got online. She decided the discount was more important to her than the SUV.
John wanted to make pasta with fresh mushrooms. He recalled that there were mushrooms growing in his yard. He went outside and picked a few large ones. Then he added them to his pasta. But John got sick because his mushrooms were poisonous!
Matthew had been gone for a week. His new job demanded that he travel a lot. He was missing his family and his home. When he returned, he told his boss that he couldn't travel anymore. The boss fired Matthew immediately.
Gina was in the 9th grade. She had a class with a cool boy named Duane. He wanted to know what type of music she liked. When she answered he laughed and said it was for kids. Gina hadn't realized she needed to change music she liked.
Ralph was hard at work in the kitchen. He made a big batch of pudding. He would eat it with a big spoon. He ate the whole batch in one sitting. Ralph felt sick and never made pudding again!
Charlie's work was having a Christmas party. Everyone was to bring a small gift for a Christmas game. The instructions were that there was a ten dollar limit. However, Charlie's co-worker Doug brought a fifty dollar gift card. Doug's expensive gift ruined the Christmas game.
I decided to join the volleyball game on the beach. The team asked me if I would serve. I served underhand and a few people laughed at me. I moved to forward and ended up spiking the ball very hard. The same people complimented me.
Mona had wrapped all of her gifts, placing them under the tree. Five minutes later, she heard a squeal and a crash. Mona ran into the room to find her toddler had ripped open some gifts. The toddler was jumping up and down for the doll she'd just unwrapped. Mona decided to put the rest of the gifts away until Christmas Eve.
Tim didn't have dental insurance. He had really bad tooth pain. Tim found a local charity that did work for free. Tim's tooth couldn't be saved cheaply. The charity removed it for him.
Jackie heard that a blizzard was coming their way. She told her family that they should get prepared for the storm. Her family bought lots of nonperishable foods and extra blankets. The blizzard came and they were stuck inside for three days. Because they were prepared, they survived the blizzard just fine.
Alex had a basketball game on Friday. He practiced hard all week. He did extra drills after practice. The day before the game, he broke his ankle. Alex was so disappointed.
Robin and Eli were going to have a baby. Robin's family decided to give her a baby shower. Family and friends showed up to give the couple gifts. Eli loaded the gifts into the car. The couple had gotten enough gifts to take care of the newborn.
He grew up poor. Was the only one in his family to go to college. Got a great job right out of school. Started making a high amount of money. Bought an expensive house for his family.
When Kim walked in the house, she smelled something bad. She looked everywhere to find where the smell was. She couldn't figure it out. She finally found it. It was her gym clothes.
Charlene had always loved trying new things. One day she and some friends decided to go skydiving. While she was scared, she felt excited as she boarded the plane. Skydiving was one of the best experiences she ever had. Charlene was happy that she tried it.
Judy is driving home. She hits a rabbit on the road. She gets out to check on it. The rabbit is dead. Judy drives home.
Michelle's birthday was coming up. Her best friend was the only one free. They had a video game party for her birthday. They stayed up all night laughing at their gaming failures. Michelle thought this had been the best birthday yet.
Bill's friends always complimented his cooking. And one joked that he should sell his food. Bill took it seriously and started selling food in his front yard. He made burgers, fries, potatoes, and pizza. And over time, Bill's food became very popular.
Sam kept waking up late for work this past week. He wanted to change his sleeping schedule. He started to exercise an hour before bed everyday. He would get tired immediately after exercising. Sam was able to successfully fix his sleeping schedule.
Randy was studying art and his professor told him he was talented. The professor suggested Randy enter a statewide drawing competition. Randy felt confident he'd win and eagerly anticipated the day. The night before, Randy fell and broke his drawing hand! Randy tried using his other hand and won second place.
The man cooked a hamburger on the grill. He liked wanted it to be medium rare. He cooked it for too long. The hamburger tasted too burnt. He did not enjoy eating that hamburger.
Lisa told everyone she was a great cook. No one questioned her, because she worked at a food magazine. One day, Lisa's friends decided to plan a potluck. Lisa made a big deal of how great her dish was going to be. Her friends were shocked when it was boxed macaroni and cheese!
Benny offered the chance to grill for tonight's party. While coming, he decided to bring several meats and vegetables. He placed a few chicken legs on the grill. Although he wasn't aware, he placed the grill on a high setting. The food ended up burning from the high heat.
Tom loved to go fishing on the lake with his dad. On Friday, Tom's dad had a meeting and couldn't go fishing with Tom. Tom decided to fishing by himself instead. Tom saw a gigantic fish at the lake, but failed to catch it. He told his dad that night, who promised he would help next time.
Tim was in his room. He saw two bugs crawl by. He almost ran. He decided to make them his pets. After playing with them he realized they made great pets.
Lizzy was going to her first day of kindergarten. She was even riding the school bus. She felt brave until she saw other children already sitting. She didn't know where she was going to sit. Then she saw her friend Jody waving her over to an open spot.
Mark was a very obnoxious child. Any time someone said something, he always had a smart comment. One day, he was getting on everyone's nerves. They asked him to just stop talking if he could only make smart remark Mark realized that smart comments weren't ever necessary.
Marc moved far away from all his friends. He missed them and wanted to see them again. He invited them to come on vacation with him. They all went to San Francisco together. Marc was so happy to be around his friends again.
Benji grew up in a bad home. Benji would sometimes get hit by his father. Benji told someone at school about his problem. They called child services and got Benji in a new home. Benji is now happy that he doesn't have to get hit anymore.
Matthew collected a lot of Halloween candy. A local dentist has program to buy candy from children. Matthew decided to sell the candy he didn't like to the dentist. Matthew sold all his Laffy Taffy, Red Hots and Atomic Fireballs. Matthew is now 4 dollars richer.
Tom wanted to unplug his laptop that was charging. He reached for the plug. He pulled it out slowly. He accidentally shocked himself. He felt pain and was upset but successfully unplugged it.
John got in trouble in class. Instead of being sent to the office, he had to write an essay. John forgot to wrote his essay. When he got to school his teacher asked for the essay. John did not have it and was given detention.
Johnny was sixteen years old. He wanted nothing more than to pass his driving test. So Johnny's mother bought him book to help him study for the test. Unfortunately, Johnny never took the time to read it. When he finally took the test, Johnny failed.
Kyle was going to take his school pictures in the morning. He was walking to school and tripped. Kyle fell and skinned his chin on the sidewalk. He tried cleaning his chin but it was obvious. Kyle's picture showed the scratches on his chin.
I have a favorite chair in the living room. My wife sometimes sits in that chair. She also likes to leave her phone upstairs. When I want that chair I just call her in secret. Every time she runs up to get the phone and I get that chair.
Greg was feeling wistful one evening. He lived near the beach so he walked to it. When Greg got to the beach, it was sunset. He walked along the shore during the whole sunset. Afterwards, he made his way back home.
Lebron got a new coach last season. The coach got the team to the championship. Lebron and his coach lost the championship game. The next season Lebron told the owner of the team to fire the coach Lebron has a new coach.
Sam opened the door slowly to not make much noise. The puppy he held in his hands wiggled gently. It was a new pet for his daughter. He called out her name and heard her feet come down the stairs. Her eyes lit up as she turned and reached out for the puppy.
Tom didn't' care much about politics. His friends were also pretty complacent. They decided not to vote. A candidate they all hated won the race. He won by only a few votes.
Eva wanted to go to Midnight Mass on Christmas Eve. She set her alarm to wake up at eleven. But she was so tired, she did not hear the alarm. Eva slept right through Mass. In the morning, she was sad that she had missed it.
Bob was always afraid of spiders while growing up. Any time that he saw a spider he would scream and stamp on it. His wife didn't appreciate it, as she believed that spiders were good. So she began to safely teach him about spiders. Now Bob is not as afraid and even welcomes them.
Tory loved baseball more than any other sport. Her father bought her a baseball mitt for her birthday. She played with it every day. Eventually she made her high school team. She still used the mitt her father got her.
Eliza was having a horrible hair day. When she woke up she tried styling it. However to her dismay it would not stick straight. She was nervous about going to school like that. She ended up wearing a baseball cap instead.
Roman looked out the window wistfully. He missed his old friends in his old town. He had moved just a month ago and found it difficult to fit in. A few other kids walked up and asked him why he looked so sad. Roman talked about his old town and made new friends in the process.
Fred was so excited. Today was the first day of his new job. He had tried so hard working towards getting this job. He walked into the office. He began working, thinking how lucky he was.
Andy did not like gym. He wasn't good at any of the sports. He always tried to dodge playing. He even did poorly on the tests. Next year he took a weightlifting class.
Three guys sitting on a park bench wanted to look under Sarah's skirt. So one guy walked up to her and challenged her to tennis. She accepted. After a while, she played hard but noticed something weird. Every time his skirt flew up, they boys behind her would cheer.
I have always wanted a fish for my small bedroom. I decide to drive to the local superstore for the fish. They have many fish. I choose a beautiful one. Finally I am home with my new fish, Mickey.
Bob, a projectionist, was eager to display the newest movie. The received a copy of the movie in the mail and got ready to load it. He opened it up and transferred it onto his computer. Then he plugged it into the projector. Lastly, he projected it onto the movie screen for all to see!
Abby started second grade. She had a new teacher! Abby brought her an apple to start her year off well. The teacher smiled and said that she appreciated it. Abby was happy she had been so kind.
Julia was known as a mean girl. She treated all her friends horribly. Soon, none of them wanted to spend time with her. She reflected on why she was so rude. She decided she needed to be a nicer person.
Jacob was practicing for an audition with a local band. He went into the studio for the audition. Jacob was confident in his ability. He played very well. Jacob got the part in the band.
The man who hated politics went to the debate. Every time a candidate said something he made farther noises. The audience thought this was absolutely hilarious. One candidate got man and demanded the farther man be removed. The crowd booed the candidate and joined in making noises.
I thought I lost my hat at the park today. I spent a lot of time looking for it. I was just about to give up when I saw something far away. It was my hat, stuck in a bush! I'm really glad I found it.
Jaris ran out of firewood. His house was so cold and he couldn't bear it. He bundled up and went out to collect more wood. After finding firewood, he returned home and lit it in the fireplace. Finally, his house was warm!
Justin cooked for his family. He made them a big plate of eggs. They ate them all up. Justin decided to make another batch. He liked making breakfast for his family.
Jan kept smelling something in the bathroom. She searched for the source of the smell. She cleaned the toilet. She flushed it thoroughly. She finally found part of an old grape from last week's breakfast.
Some thieves were trying to break into an apartment. They were having trouble with the old brass door knob. To their shock, the door opened and an elder old man stood there. He asked the thieves what they were selling. They said they were selling steel door knobs.
Kelly sat down to take her exam. During the exam however, her pencil broke. She looked for a sharpener but found none. Thankfully her teacher bought her a new one. Kelly was relieved.
Suzy got a balloon from the store. She carried it around. It made a cute accessory. Then all the sudden it popped. Suzy sulked angrily.
After her shower, Maria wanted something to wear. She looked in her closet for some clothes. Maria picked out a cute sundress with flowers on it. Maria put on the sundress and looked in the mirror. Maria decided that the sundress looked good on her.
Geraldine brought a new bra. She showed it off to her boyfriend. He loved it, because it made her breasts look huge. Geraldine became upset because he didn't like her small boobs. She broke up with her boyfriend because of his honesty.
Anna heard a loud crash one night. She peered out her window. The store across the street was being robbed! Anna hurriedly called the police. Later, the store owners thanked her for her help!
Gil got a new kitten last week. His name is Blue. Gil has taken the last few days off to house train him. It's been difficult. But Blue is getting used to his new home.
Jason loved to read. He picked a book out at the bookstore. It was different from anything he'd read before. He was so engrossed in it that he stayed up all night. Jason decided to look for the author's other work!
Kevin was on trial. The jury watched his every move. Kevin knew they thought he was guilty. He tried to look nice and pleasant. The jury found him guilty anyway.
Angel was at work one day when her internet stopped working. She called the cable company, but nothing was wrong. She checked the router and saw that it had stopped working. She knew she needed a new one. She went online and bought a new router.
I bought a new pair of shoes. I put them on and walked outside. These shoes were very shiny today. The shine shined into a drivers eyes and he put the brakes on. Nobody got hurt and I decided to take a nap instead.
Kurt had to attend a late evening meeting at work. After dinner, he put on his suit and tie again. He drove to work in the dark. Kurt sat quietly in the meeting. Kurt hoped the meeting would end soon so that he could go home to bed.
Lenny hadn't seen one of his friends in years. His friend was going to be in the area over the week. Lenny and his friend made arrangements to meet. They met up at a bar. Lenny and his friend spent hours talking and laughing.
A woman went to the post office. She stood in line for a while. She began to pass out. Another woman caught her. They called the ambulance.
Tim, who's 5 and his 3 year old sister, Amy, wanted to see grandma. Because their mom was tired, she told them they'd go after she woke up. The two couldn't wait and stole the keys to car while their mom slept. They started up the car and drove down the street. The little car thieves hit another car but no one was injured.
Mel decided she wanted to go to the beach. Most of her friends were busy so she went alone. Her hotel was very close to the water. Mel had a lot of fun even though she was all alone. She might go back again next year.
Allie wanted to try some samples. She love trying the candy samples. But she couldn't decide what she wanted to buy. Finally she got gummy bears. They were delicious.
Joe moved to a new apartment, but didn't have anywhere to sit. He decided to go to the furniture store. At the store, he saw a nice looking recliner. Joe paid for the recliner at the front. The next day, the furniture store had the couch delivered to Joe.
Randy wants to buy a new car. He works really hard to save up for a new car. When he finally saves up enough he goes to the car dealership He buys a new car. He drives his buddies around in his new wheels.
Tim moved into a new house with roommates. There were rumors that the places was haunted. One night Tim woke up to a lot of creepy sounds. It turned out to be his room mates pulling a prank on him. Tim was scared but ultimately amused.
Alice got a lot of candy for Christmas last year. She still had some even in January. So she ate all she had left to get rid of it. She didn't feel well soon after. Alice decided never to do that again.
James had to be careful cooking his dish. A few seconds too long and it be ruined. A few seconds to early and it would be undercooked. At the precise moment he removed it from the oven. His instructor said it was perfect!
Professor Charles had a number of lovely daughters. He called them peculiar names, like Buxaplenty and Seville. Because of their names, the daughters were forced into showbiz. Seville became a popular actress, while Buxaplenty become a porn star. Professor Charles had hoped his daughters would become scientists.
Keith always wanted to belong. He decided to try out for the swimming team. He was nervous and just wanted to be apart of something. Keith swam his heart out during the tryout. Keith ended up making the swim team and felt very accomplished.
Tammy had a song stuck in her head. She could not figure out what the song was. She listened to all of her many CDs trying to find the song. One day she turned on the radio. She finally heard the song in a radio advertisement.
Sarah got on the B train. It stopped at Columbus Circle. A string quartet got on. They played until the next stop. Sarah enjoyed that spontaneous subway music.
My friend Cam's back started hurting him. He went to urgent care. They said his kidneys were not functioning well. He went to his pcp, a urologist, and a nephrologist. They are still running tests.
Sara only liked Sahlen's brand hot dogs. But one day she was attending a barbeque and there were none! Instead, the hosts used a cheaper brand, which Sara shied away from. Finally her hunger drove her to sample the off-brand hot dogs. To her surprise, they were very tasty!
Sam was trying to watch Netflix. It kept buffering and freezing. Sam called his internet provider. They said some lines had fallen down nearby. They fixed the problem within hours.
My wife went to Home Depot to buy hardware. She had purchased a wreath and needed to buy a hook. After she bought the hook she saw a rocking horse. She bought it for our 18 month old granddaughter for Christmas. A simple errand proved costlier than expected.
My grandad never wanted to know me. My grandad never made an effort to know me. He died last week. Now I will never get the chance to know him. I will always have that hole in my life.
Hannah's baby was playing with a toy telephone. She threw it at Hannah. She fell down since the phone handed on her ankle. In response, Hannah slapped the child. She began to cry.
Sue couldn't wait to share her favorite book with her class. She gathered the students into a circle and began reading. Caught up in the book, Sue didn't notice the students. When she finished the story, Sue looked up at the kids. All the students were fidgeting or napping.
I really wanted some chicken wings. I decided to make some. Alas, they tasted terrible. I decided to order some wings for takeout. They were incredibly tasty!
Stephanie was getting burned out from school. Because of that her grades started to suffer. She began putting off doing homework and reading. She was threatened with the possibility of failing her current grade. After being motivated with the prospect of failing Stephanie passed.
Last week Julia got a new iPhone. She had never had an iPhone before and was excited to finally have one She took it with her everywhere she went. However she did not purchase a case for it. To her dismay her phone fell on the ground and smashed.
Emily was picking up food for her weekly meal plan. She needed a block of some gruyere cheese. She had hoped to find it on sale but it seemed to be full-price. She even double checked, looking for a cheaper alternative. When she found none she decided to buy swiss instead.
Angel always dreamed of becoming a fashion model. Angel was a beautiful young girl. Angel decided to throw caution to the wind and find modeling auditions. Angel located a modeling audition taking place in the want ads. Angel went to the audition and became a fashion model.
My entire life I only wanted someone to love me. I told him this in a weak moment. He took advantage of it and used it against me. We fought all night long. I finally just gave up on trying anymore.
Sam and Pat were on vacation in Jamaica. Their credit card stopped working mid vacation. They assumed their card number had been stolen. The bank told them someone had stolen their card in Jamaica. It was them, they forgot to call the bank before leaving the country.
Iggy went to Alaska. He became part of a fishing crew. He fished for salmon. He made a lot of money. He did this for many summers.
An actor decided to watch all of the movies he acted in. He was very nervous that he'd hate it all. He judged himself harshly. He went through 20 hours of movies. He did not think he did too bad.
Ana poured herself a big bowl of cereal. Then she went to the fridge and pulled out the milk jug. When she poured it on her cereal, she was shocked. Thick chunks were coming out of the jug! Grimacing, Ana threw out the spoiled milk and ruined cereal.
Rob was driving home when he saw a dog in the road. The dog was wandering around and seemed disoriented. Rob stopped his car and checked the dog for identification tags. He called the phone number on the dog tag. The dog's owner thanked Rob, and came and retrieved his dog.
Difficult events had left me stressed out and unable to relax. I decided to try cloud meditation to calm my racing thoughts. Looking up the blowing clouds had an immediate beneficial effect. My mind engaged the shapes, creating gently distracting pictures. This experience demonstrated the healing power of nature.
Kenny ordered a pitcher of beer for him and his friends. The beer came while he was playing pool. By the time Kenny got back the pitcher was empty. He angrily demanded for someone to get another pitcher. His friends pitched in and bought his a pitcher of his own.
I met her in band class. We clicked right away. We dated for 2 years. We drifted apart. We broke up after 2 years.
My boyfriend was a huge wrestling fan. However, he has never been to Wrestlemania. It was simply to expensive. Secretly I began to work online to save up money. I purchased tickets to the show but he dumped me a day after.
Will's buddies invited him to a haunted farm on Halloween night. Will wasn't sure if he wanted to go. This was because Will knew he scares so easily. Will decided to accept the invitation. Will and his buddies had a blast at the haunted farm!
I had not been to a gym in 8 years. I finally dragged myself to a fitness class. It felt so amazing to use all my muscles again! So when I came home, I felt like celebrating. I ate the entire box of chocolates.
Amy went camping. She accidentally walked through poison ivy. Amy started to itch everywhere. She was so uncomfortable, she had to go home. Amy doesn't want to go camping again.
The attendant at the carousel held out his hand for Judy's ticket. Nearly in tears, Judy showed him the hole in her pocket. A grandfatherly-looking man behind Judy, reached past her. In his hand was a ticket. He graciously offered to pay for her to ride the carousel.
Cal needed a new car. He could not afford to buy one. He decided to pick up a new job. He started to save all his money. He was happy when he could buy a new car.
It had been raining for days. The people in the state were faced with flooding. They were stranding and their houses were destroyed. They were not sure where to even start cleanup. Luckily local communities came to their aid to help with efforts.
Bob was trying to fall asleep when the phone rang. It was the FedEx man calling from his apartment lobby. He told him he had a package for him. Bob tried to control his anger and not yell. He asked as calmly as possible why FedEx didn't just bring it to him.
My livingroom needed sprucing up so I cleaned it. I dusted the furniture and swept the floors. I polished the mirrors and replaced the flowers. I sprayed air freshener to make the place smell good. Now the living room is sparkling clean like the rest of the house.
Juanita has decided to make a terrific omelette for her breakfast. She has finished all of the steps in the recipe except grating cheese. Finally she grates a huge block of cheese into her omelette She takes one bite and her omelette is delicious. Juanita is very happy with the omelette she has cooked.
I was trying to compute the force inside a water chamber. I was using single-variable calculus. My professor told me I needed to use two variables. I agreed and switched to multi-variable calculus. Finally, I was able to compute the force.
Sherry had a newborn baby. She didn't know how to stop the baby from crying. Sherry decided to go stay with her mother for a few days. Her mother gave her tips on caring for the baby. Sherry was able to keep the baby calm more often.
Tommy loved exploring the woods behind his house. One day, he was exploring and found a disturbed spot in the dirt. He began to dig in the dirt with his hands. After a little digging, Tommy found a pair of dentures. It turns out that grandpa's lost teeth were not so far away!
The scientist worked diligently on the slab for many years. They removed each piece of matrix and polished every bit of bone. The huge slab was beautiful. Paleontologists had learned much from the fossils it contained. Now it was time to share it with the world.
Joe was helping his dad clear out vines in the back yard. All of a sudden he felt a sharp sting. He looked down only to see bees on his leg. He started running with bees chasing him. He had accidentally disturbed a beehive.
Milo was at the gym lifting some weights. He was approached by an obnoxious man who asked to work in. Milo said he didn't want to and would be finished soon. The man went and complained to the gym manager. The manager sided with Milo and kicked the man out.
A hunter was crouching down on the forest floor. He was listening intently for any sounds. Suddenly a loud cry erupted beyond the foliage. It was the mating call of a buck. The hunter bolted up and ran to the source of the sound.
John loved watching and talking about movies. He decided that he would make a movie of his own. John filmed his friends reciting lines and acting out scenes. They all got together to watch the final product. They all laughed, agreeing that it was truly a terrible movie.
Thomas had a problem where he couldn't stop buying jewelry. It was starting to affect his finances. Thomas decided to plan out a precise budget. Part of the budget was a  jewelry budget. He got to pick out some items he wanted every couple of months.
Logan is tired of working a regular job. One day he decided to quit his job. He decided to make t-shirts instead. The t-shirts looked amazing. He successfully sold many t-shirts for his business.
Molly's cat came in through the cat door. She looked proud as she dropped something on the floor. It was a mouse that was stunned but still alive. Sue grabbed a broom, guiding it through the door. The cat looked annoyed that her gift got away.
My niece's college roommate turned 20 yesterday. They drove from Chicopee to Holyoke. They played music on the radio and sang on the way up. They had dinner in a nice restaurant. Her roommate had a nice day.
Bob spent the day putting in a new white carpet in his house. He grunted and strained and sweated until it was done. Bob proudly inspected the job he'd completed. To celebrate he poured himself a glass of red wine. Bob's phone startled him and he spilled the wine on the carpet!
I went fishing with my dad one day. As we had our fishing rods ready, he pulled out a tackle box. I held my rod, and he pulled out several worms! I was so scared that I ran away. I vowed never to fish again!
When I woke up the other day I was too tired to get out of bed. I decided I would sleep a little bit longer. I went back to sleep for what I thought would be about an hour. When I woke up again it was still dark out. I ended up sleeping all day long.
My friends always asked me if I had a facebook account. I realized that I needed to sign up. I sat down at a computer and set up my account. I added my friends and put up a picture. Later, I was glad I had signed up.
Dawn only had four years left of school. She was starting high school. She wasn't sure if she would go to college or not. She would need to do well in high school if she wanted to go on. Dawn was determined to make high school a success.
Candidate Hillary Clinton found out the hard way she'd been hacked. She saw on the news her secret emails were published on Wikileaks. The e-mails slandered her competition and suggested cheating. In response, Hillary fired her campaign operations manager. But people say, not before the manager tilted votes for Hillary.
The new iphones were about to be released. Kelly had been waiting in line at the Apple Store for the past 4 hours The line was out the door and there were hundreds of people. When Kelly finally got her hands on the phone she was content. The phone sparkled in her hands and was beautiful.
Dia needed ballet shoes. She tried to find them, but she had no luck. She ended up having to order them online. When they arrived, she tried them on anxiously. Luckily, they fit perfectly.
Myles wanted to impress his parents in his baseball game. He told his parents he would hit a homerun for them. At the game he struggled all game long. He struck out every chance he got to hit. After the game his parents told him it was okay and gave him a hug.
Amy visited her dad in Akron. He owned a farm there. Amy realized the farm was large and impressive! She spent her visit helping to tend the thriving animals. She never wanted to leave Akron!
George was very interested in computers. He went to school and learned Information Technology. He hoped to use his skills at a large corporation one day. George applied for a job at the State of Michigan. He got the job and made a lot of money.
The dog got a scent. He followed it. It lead him to another yard. He sniffed around the yard. He discovered the source of the scent.
We played a lot of chess at work. One day we had four players. One of the players was the mother of a young child. She was almost late getting her child from daycare She stopped playing chess with us.
Tracy was taking a test. Her pencil broke halfway through! She panicked and raised her hand. Her teacher gave her a new one. Tracy's pencil had stressed her out!
Gina had 3 books on dolphins from her library. The first one wasn't what she expected. The second one wasn't much better. Gina was getting nervous. These books were not what she needed at all.
Tom was at Blockbuster looking to rent a movie. He noticed they had a few copies of a recent big hit. Tom rented it and took it home. Once there he noticed it was actually a different movie. It had a similar name to trick people into renting it.
Mike couldn't find a job after he graduated college. When he ran out of money he moved into his mom's basement. Finally Mike got an interview with a great company. He prepared as well as he could for the interview. When he got the job, Mike felt great.
Peter was a hitman with a heart of gold. He always let his prey go away without killing them. His clients were less than happy with his work. So after a while, Peter had to change his career. He now takes care of charities and he's a lot happier.
John had a lot on his mind. His mother recently passed away. He missed her dearly. He took a long walk to reflect on things. It was just what he needed.
Jake had smoked for years. He never really wanted to quit. One day his uncle got sick of lung cancer. He had been a smoker too. Jake decided to try to quit after that.
Jim went to the movies. There was a huge line. Jim saw someone in the front he knew. The person waived for Jim to come on. Jim was happy that he easily got to the front of the line.
Dara and jess went out on a date. They had a really fun time. Jess laughed a lot at Dara's jokes. Dara asked if they could go on another date. Jess said yes.
I wanted to be an accountant so badly. I studied in school for years. When it came time to take my exams, I failed. Then, I dropped out of school. I decided that marrying an accountant was just as good.
My son has a rubix cube. He could not solve the puzzle. I tried to help him out. Neither of us could figure it out. We could not solve the puzzle.
Riley is the new girl. She doesn't have many friends. She tries to make a friend with a girl in school. The girl pushes her down and laughs at her. Riley got bullied on her first day of school.
Kelly decided to be adventurous. She decide to take the training wheels off her bike. Ultimately she fell off. Kelly sprained her ankle. Thankfully though, she was taken to the doctor.
Tom had a job interview. He was nervous! But he did his best to impress them. The next day, they called him back. They offered him the job!
I was babysitting a 2 year-old for a friend earlier today. I had to use the bathroom really badly. The toilet had a childproof lock on it that I couldn't work. I ended up peeing myself fiddling with it. The kid I was babysitting yelled at me for peeing my pants.
John was walking and playing with his phone. John walked into a hole. The phone fell from John's hand. John picked it up. The phone screen was completely destroyed.
It was early one morning when I was falling asleep. I needed some caffeine! I promptly got up out of my office chair and headed out. I stopped by the local coffee shop and got some delicious coffee. Before long I was wide awake again!
Jeff was on his way to visit a friend in another state. Halfway there, he got lost. He couldn't figure out his location on any of his maps. He had to pull into a gas station and shamefacedly ask directions. Jeff found that he'd wandered 75 miles out of his way!
Little Tom was scared of his closet. He kept getting out of bed to have his father check it. Finally, his father bought a lock for it. He let Tom make sure it was latched before bed every night. Now Tom can get a good night's sleep.
David is a 6 year old boy. He was playing baseball in the yard with his brother. His brother threw the ball too hard and it hit David in the mouth. David cried a little bit and was bleeding. His tooth had popped out of his mouth!
Tom was at the beach. He noticed a big whale wash up on shore. It looked to be dying. Tom and others tried to push it back in. Unfortunately it died quickly.
Kane walked into her bathroom. She looked into the toilet and found out that it was clogged. Her mom gave her a small toilet plunger to use. She tried to unclog the toilet. Several minutes later, it was able to flush.
I lost my coat on the playground. Later, at lunch, I saw a girl wearing my coat! I accused her, but she denied it. She showed me her tag and it was not my size. She forgave me and even helped me look for my coat.
Ada's radio broke one day. She had very little money to replace it. She went to the secondhand store. There, she found a similar radio to the one that'd broke. She bought it for a great price and took it home happily!
The man dug a grave. He put his dead dog in it. He filled it in with dirt. He planted a tree on top of it. He thought of the dog when he saw the tree.
Jim set out searching a diamond mine for treasure. He searched all day and didn't find a single gem. As he was leaving, he saw a woman standing in the sunlight. They fell in love immediately; she was perfect for him. Until this day, he says that the best treasure is love.
Allison wanted a new piercing. She went to the mall to get it done. She was a bit nervous. When the lady did it, Allison was shocked. It did not hurt at all.
Our daughter went to Boston College from 2003 to 2007. Her freshman roommate was a good friend. We met her roommate's parents in late September. Her father offered to buy us dinner at the best restaurant in Boston. We figured he was a nouveau riche type man.
Tom was walking to work one day. Walking across the street he saw an old friend. Tom tried to get his attention. The friend didn't see him and kept walking. Others looked at Tom oddly as he flailed his arms.
Fred works at a restaurant A girl comes in Fred is immediately lovestruck. He tries to ask her out. She rejects him
The stranger started to approach Jane. He was following her as she started to walk faster. Just then, Jane turned around and abruptly stopped. The stranger also stopped and held out something in his hand. Jane's dropped wallet was not offered back to her.
Yesterday I went fishing at the river. I had my secret bait with me. I caught my limit of fish in less than an hour. When I left other people asked me what I was using for bait. I told them it was a secret and I would never tell anyone.
Caleb green a foot in less than a year. He woke up one morning complaining his legs hurt. Within a few days, he started growing hair on his legs. He was starting to hit puberty. His voice started dropping soon after.
Our building driveway is one way. Most drivers observe the rule. Some Uber drivers do not know the area and drive the wrong way. Yesterday a resident yelled at an Uber driver going the wrong way. The driver ignored her.
I was walking back from the store. It was a hot day. A man gave me a ride the rest of the way. He was a little rude to me. I thanked him anyway.
Timmy and his brother decided to sleep in a tent in the backyard. Timmy's brother thought it would be fun to tell ghost stories. Timmy and his brother began to really scare each other. They couldn't fall asleep. Timmy and his brother went back in the house to go to sleep.
Diane enjoyed taking surveys in her spare time. She would take them for free. Her friend Marsha told her of a paid online survey site. Diane signed up with the site. Now she gets paid for taking surveys.
I was eagerly waiting for a package to arrive. At 5 o'clock I walked down the street toward my mail service. A block away, a vicious snarling dog rounded the corner at me! I stopped, turned, and started running back home in terror! I never did check my mail that day.
Julia decided she wanted to make tacos for dinner. She drove to the store and began grabbing some items. Upon entering the frozen section, she was told the systems were down. She was unable to buy most of the items she needed. Instead, she picked up some canned goods and went back home.
Tom bought a plant for his apartment. He was bad at taking care of it. He forgot to water it in a long time. Then he overwatered it to compensate. Tom's plant died pretty quickly.
Ben was very bored at home. He looked around the house but found nothing to do. He decided to take apart the couch and make a play fort. While removing cushions, Ben began to find change in the couch. After picking up all the change, Been made over five dollars.
Melanie was in fifth grade and struggling in math. Her mother was very worried and decided to hire a tutor. The tutor came on a monday afternoon and sat down with Melanie. After an hour of work, Melanie started to understand the problems. Now Melanie is feeling confident for her next math test.
Lucy and her husband went on a trip to France. They thought it would be a romantic trip. The two of them went to stay at a fancy hotel. They saw all the landmarks. However to their surprise, Lucy got pregnant.
Jim wants to take his son to a ball game. Jim buckels his son in the car. They drive to the game. Jim's favorite team wins. Jim and his son enjoy the memories for years.
Jason needed a new computer for school so he started shopping. He looked around online and decided on a laptop. He ordered the laptop and was awaiting its arrival. When the laptop finally came he was very excited and opened it. After he turned it on he was confident that he made the right choice.
Ivy ran into the store one morning. Coming out, she saw something awful. She had locked her keys in her car - and it was running! Ivy hurried into the store to call the auto club for help. They arrived soon and opened the doors for her.
Kershaw was great at playing basketball. One day he stopped being able to make baskets. Kershaw asked his dad to help him out. His dad gave him some pointers. Kershaw started being able to make baskets again!
My mom told me a story about a scary house in a corner. I told my friends the story. We went to look for the house. We went inside the house and got scared by the clown that lives there. We went back to my house and promised to never speak of it again.
Anna joined the Army with misgivings. She wanted to serve, but feared she'd be the only woman. But she got a happy surprise when she arrived. There were two other women at boot camp with her! Anna was impressed by the Army's growing diversity.
Amy had decided she would become a vegetarian. She woke up feeling good about her decision. Until she smelled the bacon her other was cooking. When she got to the kitchen there was a large plate of bacon. She decided she needed to rethink this whole vegetarian thing.
I had a reunion with my high school friends in 2013. We had not seen each other since 1971. Our wives came with us. One wife explained their son was a bachelor type, with no girlfriends. Later we found out the son was gay.
Amy wanted to get her ear pierced. She was afraid it might hurt. But she gathered her nerves. She went to the mall and got her ear pierced. To her surprise, it barely hurt at all!
Billy just learned guitar. He needed to learn to use a pick. He asked his friend for one. His friend gave it to him. He learned to play with it.
Andy saw a commercial for a new toy. He wanted the new toy very much. He asked his mom if she would buy it for him. His mom agreed and took him to the store. But Andy was sad to see that it was sold out.
Tom was playing hop scotch with friends. He was winning at first. After a while he started losing. Tom got too upset and left early. He wasn't asked to play again.
Jean is shopping at the mall when a man approaches her. He's very handsome and charming. They converse and grab coffee. Jean is smitten very quickly. They plan a dinner  date for Friday evening.
Tom wanted an apple from his apple tree. There was a beautiful one right at the top of the tree. He tried to climb the tree but couldn't reach the apple. He found a long stick that he used to knock it down. The apple fell and hit him on the head.
Anita Purnell struggled under her child's father's bear hug. He laughed and their 1 1/2-year-old son cried for water. When he let Anita go, she grabbed a steak knife. "Put your hands on me again and I'll cut you," she says. He tried to wrap his arms around her again but she cut his wrist.
Tanya wasn't too sure about this. She had signed up for the aerobics class but was now nervous. All the other people in the room looked so fit. She tentatively began the aerobics class. Before she knew it she was having a blast.
Dave loved going fishing with his dad. Unfortunately, his dad had been very busy the past few weeks. Today though, his father came in his room and told Dave to get ready. Dave's father had the day off from work! Dave and his father went fishing, and Dave caught a huge fish.
Greg was going to press his luck. He had been down a few thousand dollars at the casino. He was desperate for a winner. He decided to bet it all on Horse number 9. To his delight the horse took first place and Greg Won it all back.
Kay was a student at a fashion school. In her swimwear class she was nervous since it's hard to sew stretch. Amy made many suits, all were horrible. The night before finals she stayed in class till 12am sewing her suit. The suit wasn't the best, but the teacher was impressed by her effort.
One day Timmy asked his grandfather why stories have morals. His grandfather told Timmy it's because stories teach us something. Timmy asked his grandfather to tell him a story without a moral. So Timmy's grandfather told his grandson about his day. That story made Timmy realize his grandfather was a very boring man.
Giselle wanted to be a successful model. Once at the supermarket, she bought a brand of cookies. She realized she loved these cookies and ate more and more. Giselle eventually got fat. Her hopes of being a model were ruined.
Ash was a ten year old who got mad at his parents. Ash packed up his backpack and headed to the door. Ash said he was running away. His mom made him a sandwich and said she would see him soon. She was right, because Ash came back after only thirty minutes!
Tim's family was going on a trip. They were going to Canada. Tim was worried that it wouldn't be fun like the US. When they got there, Tim had lots of fun. Tim was happy that he enjoyed another country.
Jeff went to Lebowski's house for a meeting. Lebowski told Jeff that his wife, Bunny, had been kidnapped. Lebowski asked Jeff to deliver the ransom money. Jeff said no at first, but Lebowski offered to pay him. Jeff agreed to deliver the money to the kidnappers.
Liza was going away on a camping trip. Her parents helped her pack the camping gear inside of her car. Liza mistakenly locked her keys inside her car at the campsite. All her camping gear was still inside the car. She had to sleep outside with nothing.
Cora's mom was always trying to get her to clean her room. Cora thought cleaning was boring. One day her friend came over for a surprise visit. Cora was embarrassed by how messy her room was. After that she always kept her room clean.
Linda was angry. She had lost her keys. She could not find them anywhere. She was about to give up hope. As Linda sat down on a chair, she spotted them on the floor.
My son decided he wanted to give his teachers a special gift. It was teacher appreciation day. He picked a bush of roses in their favorite colors. He even went to their houses and helped them plant the bushes. Every year, they send me a picture of their bushes in bloom.
The family planned to have a sleepover by my house. However, my rude friend volunteered to show up as well. While she went to use the bathroom, my family got together. They agreed to have the sleepover at another house. My friend didn't hear their plan and ended up by my house.
Beth was cleaning up her closet. She was getting rid of things she didn't use. She found her sister's old oboe that she no longer used. Beth decided to pawn the oboe. When her sister found out it was gone she was very upset with Beth.
David gets terrible news one day. His wife tells him she has cancer. David breaks down and cries. He supports her day and night while she fights cancer. Eventually she dies from the cancer and David loses his wife.
It was Justin and Lisa's first anniversary and they went on a date. To Lisa's surprise, Justin gave her a beautiful gold necklace. Lisa tried it on and instantly loved the way it looked. She thanked Justin by giving him a kiss. The two walked out of the restaurant elated.
Nell's dad ran a store in a small town. One day, Nell snuck a roll of quarters from the cash drawer. Nell's dad discovered that money was missing. He asked if anyone knew about it. Nell looked at the cashier but said nothing.
Sally's grandfather has blueberry bushes. She loves to go pick them. However, this time she came upon a surprise. There was a snake at the bottom of a bush. Sally had to scream for help and wait on someone before.
Max started dating Sarah. They both worked in the same office. Their colleagues were happy for them but had an issue. Max and Sarah were always kissing on each other. The office had to make a new PDA rule for the office to settle it.
The woman was indecisive. She couldn't decide where to go on vacation! She wanted to go to a beach with nice water. She narrowed it down to Mexico and Jamaica. She decided to flip a coin to decide!
I was a mean older sister, and one day I had a brilliant meal idea. I called my sister Names, as in, "Hey, Names, get out of my seat." My sister started crying and told my mom I was calling her Names. My mom said "I can't punish her if you don't tell me what names!" My sister was in great distress and I did not get in trouble.
Ollie has never been to california. His mom buys him a ticket to visit a cousin who lives there. The morning of his flight, Ollie wakes up late. By the time he gets to the airport, his plane is already gone. Perhaps Ollie will never go to California.
I lived in Baltimore during college and it was a rough town. One afternoon my friend was walking down the street. Out of nowhere someone hit her in the face with a brick! The person fled immediately. She needed to go to the hospital but was ultimately okay.
I went apple picking the other day with my friends. We picked a whole bunch of apples. A lot of my apples had worms in them. I was really upset about this. My friends shared some of their apples with me.
Ed had gotten fireworks from his older brother. He went into the woods to set some off. But he accidentally blew off the tip of his thumb! Screaming, he ran for help. Ed vowed never to touch fireworks again.
Steve and Mary have been married for 10 years. On their 10th anniversary, Steve forgot to get a gift. Mary was very angry at Steve for forgetting this important date. Steve made up for it by buying tickets to Mary's favorite band. Mary forgave Steve, and they enjoyed the concert together.
Max loved technology. He got a new computer. It had all the bells and whistles. He installed some games on it and started playing. The computer was so much fun!
Three weeks ago my wife and I had coffee on the bench. We spent a half hour sitting outside. As we went back, the doors closed because of a fire alarm. Many residents came outside and waited for the fire engines. There was a CO leak, and we did not get back in for an hour.
Ryan bought a new video game. He had heard that it was really good. He put it into the xbox. He started playing the game. He was happy he only spent fifteen dollars on it.
Linda wanted to help animals, so she started a dog rescue. Soon, people were dropping pets off every day. She quickly ran out of space. She had so many dogs, she didn't know what to do! Eventually, she found homes for all of them.
Ky wanted to help flood victims in her state. But she had no money and no extra food to send them. Then Ky decided she could volunteer her time. She joined a relief organization and helped rebuild homes. In total, Ky helped over sixty flood victims!
Vinny was supposed to take a nap. He was restless and asked to play the ipad. Nannie said he still needed to be quiet. He gave Nannie the cute look and she gave in to him. She turned on his favorite cartoon show and Vinny was happy.
Ashley was playing her favorite computer game. However, she lost her power cord. She was only able to play for two hours. Then the game died. Ashley threw her computer through a window.
Tom went to the zoo with his friend. He looked at every animal. His favorite was the wild cat. He spent a lot of time playing with the cat through the fence. He filmed is zoo experience with the cat and had fun.
Tina loved her new dress. She thought it looked very pretty. The other girls at school disagreed. They made fun of her for it a lot. Tina never wore the dress again.
My friend and I watched a spy movie today. Inspired, we decided to pretend to be spies. We used water guns and walkie-talkies. His sister pretended to be a villain. It was very fun and I can't wait to do it again.
Our daughter and her family visited from NYC recently. She and her husband are BC grads. The BC football game was on tv but my son-in-law would not watch. He is a philosophy teacher and is opposed to football's violence. I said we could watch the opera instead.
It was a crisp spring day. John wanted to go on a picnic. Nobody he knew wanted to go with him. He decided to go alone. It was calm and relaxing.
Lee had a garden. He planted lots of cucumbers. Lee had more cucumbers than he thought he would. Lee pickled most of the cucumbers. He planted less cucumbers the next year.
There once was a man named Tom. He had problems trying to sleep. One day, he slept for 24 hours straight. As a result, he missed his class. Then he had to quit school forever.
Jane worked at a restaurant. Her boss asked her to grab some lettuce from the freezer. She went to get it, but saw that all of the dates were expired. She told her boss, but he decided that they would serve it anyway. Jane felt really bad, but she did what her boss told her to do.
Hannah arrived to her friends house for the sleepover. Before doing anything, everyone decided to eat some food. Afterwards, Hannah took out her hair styling tools. She was trying to curl her sisters head. They spent most of the night doing make up.
Lindsay was driving through her neighborhood. But she was going too fast. She hit a parked car. And she had her license taken away. But when she got it back, she still drove recklessly.
I went to the drugstore yesterday. I picked up some gummy bears. They were out of this world. I couldn't wait to get more. I immediately bought ten packs.
Cal was a senior in high school. He never made A's. He was determined to bring his grades up. He changed his habits. Cal made all A's on his first 9-weeks report card.
Tom was drinking apple juice. But it spilled all over his shirt. He had to go to school. But he had no other shirt to wear. He had no choice but to wear his sister's dress.
The Parkinson family took a trip to Disney World last month. They stayed at the Waldorf Astoria hotel and resort while there. Their favorite part of the trip was traveling to Epcot. At Epcot the family tasted Moroccan and French cuisines. At the end of the trip, the family had taken a thousand photos.
Allie got a brand new sweatshirt. She loved it. It was black and great. When Allied to it though it broke. The sweatshirt was broken.
Ben needed heart surgery. He was terrified! He worried that something would go wrong. But his family prayed for him all through the surgery. And in the end, Ben came out perfectly fine!
I had bought a house with an inground pool. I was all excited to open it and have it ready for Mother's day. The company came out to open it and it was green like a swamp. I couldn't believe how bad it looked. After a week or two of shocking and cleaning it, it was now clear.
I begged my coworker Amy don't do it. Amy confronted her husband's mistress. A terrible fight ensued. The mistress physically got the best of Amy. Now coworker Amy is dead.
Fred looked at the diets of various athletes. And impressed by the high amount of calories they ate per day. Fred decided to copy their diets and workout routines. But he felt himself getting sick and weak. Fred went back to his normal diet and his health improved.
Tom was desperate for money. His bills were piling up and rent was due. He desperately bought some lottery tickets. He won a bit of money off of one of them. Unfortunately it wasn't nearly enough.
The fair was in town and Martha had saved up money to go. She went that night with her friend Kim. Kim and Martha went into the gypsy tent to have their futures told. The gypsy told Kim she would have a baby soon. Kim was shocked because she was only fifteen and not dating.
Bill took his lighter out and waited. In the distance his friend waved in a big gesture. Bill flicked the lighter on. He brought the flame to a fuse if a firework. Once the fuse was lit he ran away.
Sam was studying her book for tomorrow's driving test. She had gone through all the classes and done well. That night she went with her dad and drove for two hours. Upon arriving home, her father asked her to open the trunk. Inside the trunk, her father had left a good luck letter for her.
Greg was climbing a ladder to work on his roof. He didn't realize that one of the spokes in the ladder had rotted. When he stepped on it, his foot went clear through. He caught himself just in time, just before almost falling. Later that week, Greg bought a metal ladder to replace his.
My black cat's name was boots. He walked around the whole house crying one day. I finally took him to the Vet to see what was wrong with him. The doctor told me my cat was dying and would pass soon. I spent the remaining precious days making Boots comfortable.
Stan was mad his friend so he kicked the friend's bike. The kick caused the bike wheel to come loose. When the friend next rode on it, the bike wobbled. The friend ignored this problem. The bike wobbled so hard that he fell right off!
Gina decided to be a writer of fiction stories. She wrote stories every day. Eventually Gina sent the stories out for publication. Her very first story was published in a magazine. Now Gina has become a full-time writer.
The office break room at Sherry's work is always a mess. Sherry always has to clean up after her colleagues. One day she went to use the microwave and she almost threw up. Somebody let a bean burrito explode and didn't clean it up. Sherry finally had enough and unplugged the microwave and hid it.
Don had asked Rob if he need to go to the store Rob had said he did not So don had to go to the store by himself He went and bought all the groceries He had a lot of groceries to pack into the car by himself
It was Tommy's birthday today. Tommy always wanted a puppy. Tommy's parents brought him to the pet store. He picked out the cutest puppy. Tommy was so happy for his new friend!
Suzy wanted to go to the playground. It was a nice day out. All the sudden there was an ice cream truck. Suzy was happy. She ordered some nice cones.
Tom moved out to the country. He noticed a lot of loud birds nearby. They would make a lot of noise at night. Tom had trouble sleeping at first. After a while he got used to the sounds.
Tom and Kara were engaged and trying to plan their wedding. After adding up all of the expenses it would cause, they were shocked. They found that the wedding was going to cost ten thousand dollars. They realized they could use that money in better ways. So, they decided to not have a wedding and get married at town hall.
Brian began playing tennis with his friends every week. One day, Brian was hit by the tennis ball. The injuries were serious and was rushed to the hospital. After a while, the doctor said he could never play again. Brian then started to learn how to swim instead.
My internet browser was terrible. I decided to download a new browser. I did some research on browsers. I found one that I liked. I downloaded it and it was perfect.
Amy had just arrived at the dorms where she lived. She was hoping to have a room all to herself. Just then her roommate entered. Her roommate was a lot more outgoing, and wild than Amy. Amy was concerned, but she hoped they would be friends.
The man advertised for a laborer. A college graduate applied. The man said the graduate was over qualified. The student pleaded for the job. The man told him to look for work in his degree.
A new chicken place opened up down the street. When I went to check it out, the line was out the door. The chicken was amazing. When I got to the front, they said we had free fries. I was happy.
Jason was looking to make extra money before college started. A friend recommended he try painting houses. He signed up with a local painting crew as an assistant. They painted a new house a beautiful blue color. Jason felt great to be earning extra college money.
Pete was on vacation in the mountains. He brought his snowboard up the mountain one day. Pete climbed on his snowboard and sped down the hill. He got ready to do a difficult trick he always wanted to do. After the attempt, Pete successfully landed the trick.
Joe added salt to his pasta. He tasted the pasta. It was too salty for him. He added a whole lot of pepper. It still tasted too salty.
It was the perfect day to go to the beach. We got everything together and loaded it into the car. It was about a year since we've been there last. Everyone was excited and couldn't stop talking all the way there. The sun was bright, the sand hot, the water was cool, it was great.
Bea was very tired, but she continued to write. After an hour or so, she took a small coffee break. When she returned to her desk, she noticed an email had arrived. When she opened it, she realized it was a request for paid writing. Motivated, she started typing again, feeling fulfilled as a writer.
Annie wanted to make a cake for her boyfriend's birthday. She worked really hard to make it perfect. She served it to him after they had dinner. After he took a bit he got a funny look on his face. Annie had accidentally used salt instead of sugar!
When my son was little he had a lot of colds. After the cold was over he got red fingertips. We were concerned and brought him to the doctor. He said it was common and not an issue. We were relieved.
Yesterday I got a new Star Wars game. When I opened it up, I started playing. Thankfully the levels were easy. After an hour I beat the game. I ended up getting a lot of coins.
Ed went fishing with his dad. He caught a big pike! But Ed did not want to kill his fish. Instead, he pulled the hook out. Then he let it go.
Barry's favorite radio station does a contest every week. He has never won a contest before. But Barry decided to enter anyway. Barry called in when the host began the daily contest. Barry didn't win and decided to try again next week.
I was walking to the christmas parade when I was twelve. My friend and I had just about made it, one final street to cross. All of a sudden a VW beetle comes out of nowhere and hits me. I roll up on the windshield then roll back off onto my feet. Fractured ankle and concussion, I still went to the Christmas parade.
Jennifer had always loved it here. The river was her favorite place to go. Looking off towards the water, the glint off the rapids. She would just gaze for hours, snared by the beauty of it. The river was a wonderful place.
Kane had been walking for miles. The day was hot. He kept getting thirstier and thirstier. Eventually he got to a gas station. He bought himself a refreshing drink.
Jack loves peanut butter. However, he is very allergic to peanuts. He snuck into the kitchen and ate a spoonful of peanut butter. He started to break out. Jack's mom started to work and rushed him to the hospital.
Terry works as a truck driver. Wherever he goes, he always looks in the bathroom. He looks at the graffiti on the walls. He then writes it down in his notebook It is used as a diary of sorts.
Seth was walking home from school one day. Suddenly he heard tires screeching behind him. Things went black and then he woke up in the hospital. He was sore all over but mostly okay. Luckily the driver who hit him had turned themselves in.
My niece gave me a textbook to sell. It was to benefit her college. I saw it was selling on Amazon for $90. I posted it for $60 and sold it in a day. My niece was very happy.
Isabel loved to play her flute. One day, she got the opportunity to play in front of her entire class. She was very nervous and practiced a lot. The day of the performance, she got very sick. Isabel was disappointed that she was unable to play in class that day.
My first airplane ride happened when I was about nine years old. I was very nervous to be riding on an airplane. I thought for sure that the airplane would fall out of the sky. But, I actually had an amazing flight, and even got snacks. About an hour later I had landed at my destination safe and sound.
Tyson was a vegan. He detested meat. Tyson was recently invited to a BBQ dinner. He tried some meat for the first time. Tyson loves meat and eats it on a regular basis.
Jeffrey went to the store. He had to purchase some food for a party. He bought chips and dip. He left the store with the chips and dip after paying for them. Jeffrey enjoyed the party he went to later.
Dave wanted to feel young again. He rode bikes and lifted weights. Dave was fairly fit for a grandfather. There were days that he could not keep up with his grandchildren. Dave felt he was getting old.
Jerry was cleaning out his garage. He had a lot of old useless things. Jerry decided to have a garage sale. He got rid of most of his things. Jerry took his wife out with the money he made.
Lloyd sneezed again as he waited for the doctor to call his name. The girl next to him offered him a tissue as she was called in next. Lloyd unfolded the tissue to find the girl's phone number. Another sneeze tickled the back of his throat. He shoved the tissue into his pocket and sneezed into his hand.
A fisherman was having no luck in one part of the lake. He reeled in his line and put on more bait. He pulled back his rod and gave a mighty throw. The lure sailed far away from the boat. It landed with a splash and the fisherman waited.
Kelsi decided to volunteer during break instead of party. She decided to help out at a homeless shelter in the city. As soon as she got there she felt emotional. She felt badly for the tenants. At the end of the session she felt very bonded.
Robyn works at the zoo. She has worked there over 10 years. She went to college to learn how to be a nutritionist. Her job is very important. Daily she carefully prepares the food for the animals.
Tony's office held a weight loss competition. Whatever department loses the most gets an extra week of vacation. Tony wanted to go to Hawaii so he stopped eating completely. He lost fifteen pounds in the first two weeks. It was too bad Becky gained fifteen from getting pregnant.
Michelle had a statistics test coming up. She studied her textbook to prepare for the exam. On the day of the test she took the exam with confidence. Her teacher showed her the perfect score right away. Michelle was thankful she worked so hard to prepare.
Ed put a bagel on the table. He went to the refrigerator to get some cream cheese. When he got back to the table, the bagel was gone. He put another one on the table. He hid around the corner only to find his dog stealing the bagel.
Tom built himself a pair of shoes. His friends admired his shoes. Tom built some shoes for his friends. People began asking Tom if they could buy some shoes. Tom opened his own shoe store.
Jack was looking for something to eat. He dug through his cabinets but there was nothing. He decided to post online asking for some help. Suddenly, someone sent him a message. Someone had sent him money for a pizza.
Brian was a light technician. He would provide light shows to artists and DJs at a stadium. Although he played such a key role, he was never noticed. He knew that his job was to create great lights for a seamless show. If he did a good job, no one would know he was there.
Jimmy loved popcorn, and ate it almost every day. He usually threw in a packet into the microwave after school. He did this recently and went to the bathroom to kill time. The popcorn ended up burnt, but he ate it anyway. He got very sick and gradually lost an appetite for it.
Bob was going camping this weekend. He knew it was going to rainy heavily. He bought a brand new pair of waterproof boots. When it was the weekend, his boots kept his feet very dry. Bob was so glad his new boots worked.
Gina was friends with the cool kids at her school. Now her old friends were getting jealous. Gina's friend Tami asked her to introduce her to the cool kids. She wanted to be cool as well. Gina agreed, but was apprehensive about it.
Nadine and her mom were moving into a new house. Nadine was in charge of finding the house on GPS. She thought she had the right direction and lead her mom. Then, she realized that she had gotten it wrong. Her mom was annoyed and made her switch jobs.
Denzel's wife had redecorated their apartment lately. He didn't like the new designers chairs or sofas. He told his wife everything was too stiff and unwelcoming. She argued it was high in fashion. They had to compromise so he could get one room for himself.
I was driving down the street in my hometown. A baby deer was curled up in the road. I thought it had been killed. I pulled over and saw that it was alone and alive. I moved it to a place of safety.
Seth dusted his guitar off. He used the electric tuner to get the strings in tune. He turned his amp to half of eleven and let out a distorted squeal. Seth head-banged for the better part of an hour. He then packed up his guitar for good.
We were looking for something fun to do on a Tuesday night. We decided to see a new movie that was out. When we got there we found out the tickets were half price on Tuesdays. We decided Tuesdays will now be our standing date night. It is such a nice, fun, cheap night that we can look forward to.
Avery had just moved into a new house. She liked it but there was an odd smell. She tried to search it out as well as she could, but didn't find it. As she added more items, she noticed the smell less and less. Soon enough, she had completely forgotten about it.
Tom was a very rude person. One day while driving, someone cut into his lane. Tom laid on the horn, hard. Tom saw the same car sitting at a red light. Tom pulled up beside the car, giving the driver the middle finger!
Desire loved going to the zoo. She gets excited every time she sees the zebra exhibit. Desire rounded up some kids at the zoo. They all watched the special lion show. Desire went home happy and slept with her stuffed animal from the zoo.
Tim rented a car. He got the insurance on it. Tim was a terrible driver. He crashed it twice. The insurance only covered part of it.
Esther rode her scooter around town. She parked it outside a candy store. She bought lots of sweet treats. When she came outside, the scooter was gone! Esther had to walk home.
Eric was playing basketball in his driveway. He took a long shot and missed. The ball bounced from the backboard and flew off. Eric chased the ball as it rolled away. The ball bounded into a car and stopped rolling.
AJ broke his glasses. They were shattered all over the ground. He decided to buy a new pair. He went to the doctor. He picked out his favorite pair.
Troy was practicing writing his signature. But he was never happy with how it looked. After hours and hours, he came up with something elegant looking. And he proudly signed his signature on all of his school work. But all of Troy's teacher didn't know whose signature it was.
Samantha was at the zoo. She saw the monkeys in the cage fighting. They were so loud! She was very scared that one of them would be hurt. It ruined her trip to the zoo.
Yesterday my seven year old, Jack, went to the dentist. He was really scared on the way there. When we arrived he sat nervously in the waiting room. When his name was called he went with the nurse to the exam room. When he came back, his teeth were clean and there were no cavities!
Karly had a new baby girl. All of her friends came to visit the new baby. They all commented on her tiny fingers and toes. Karly was so happy to have a new baby to spoil! She took her home from the hospital the next day.
Warren didn't like beets and told his mom repeatedly. But as she never listened, he had some on his plate for dinner. He tried to give them to his dog. The dog sniffed them and walked away. Warren refused to eat the beets as his dog didn't want them either.
Callie had been having trouble brushing her teeth. She always forgot and knew it was bad for her health. Now she was trying to find a way to improve her habits. She left notes for herself on her mirror. Luckily that helped and soon she was brushing a bit better.
Daniel argues with people on Facebook all the time. Yesterday he was arguing about allowing Syrian refugees into the US. Although people agree with him, everyone hates it. But Daniel will probably never stop arguing. He needs to feel as if he's convinced people to his way of thinking.
For Halloween Jill and her three best friends dressed like cats. They all chose a different kind of cat. Jill was a tiger. They received a ton of compliments from people giving candy. They decided to do a theme the next year, too.
Kate and her friends were on a road trip to Vegas. Kate needed to charge her phone. There were three women with phones needing to charge them. But there was only one lighter slot to charge them. The car erupted into yet another argument.
Amy and Ray were riding their bikes home. Amy found out Ray was from out of state. They talked about what it was like at his last school. Before long it was time to part ways. Amy stood and watched Ray as he rode away from her.
Jon was at school playing basketball. And he became thirsty. He forgot his water bottle. So he drank water from a water fountain. But the awful water only made him thirstier.
Jack floored the gas and tried to cut in traffic. The car he wanted to cut in front of blocked the space! And the one in front of that one moved to do so as well. Jack honked his horn angrily, but it was no use. He learned an important lesson in patience and courtesy.
Everyone at Moe's restaurant knows who I am. They all greet me and ask how my day is. We all joke around and talk about our life. They even bring me my favorite meal without having to order. I always leave a big tip because of their great service.
Lisa was listening to a CD in her apartment. The people in the apartment above her were walking really hard. The CD would skip at every step they took. Lisa got tired of the banging steps. She called her landlord to complain.
Nick, Bob, Sam, and Don went to a rock show in Philadelphia last week. They found their seats with help from an usher. The group then searched for the merchandise booth. Three of them bought vinyl records. They returned to their seats to watch the rest of the show.
I got a job as a bank teller. At first I was nervous about talking to customers. I was so nervous that it took me forever to count change. As the days went on I became more comfortable. After a month I was the most confident teller in the bank.
Steve took his Texan wife to a soccer game. The fans shouted loudly and Steve forget she was there with him. When he eventually remembered her, he saw her nose was bleeding! One of the fans had elbowed Steve's wife in the face! She kept quiet about it so as not to spoil the game for him.
Sarah wanted to get some more comic books for her collection. She drove up town to the local comic book store with her friend Emily. Sarah and Emily arrived as soon as the comic book store opened. There were so many new comics to choose from! Sarah and Emily each got five new comics to add to their collections.
Oran bought binoculars. He took them outside. He saw birds. He watched them. They became his friends.
The president was giving a speech today. They saw a person wearing all black on a balcony. During the speech the person pulled out a gun! The secret service was on it, already ready to take him down. They tackled him and the president carried on with his speech.
Robert wanted to go on a vacation. He didn't know where he wanted to go, though. He asked his friend for suggestions. His friend told him about his lovely trip to Argentina the previous mo Robert decided to go to Argentina.
Jane was walking home at night. She went by a dark alley. A stranger leaped out and grabbed her purse. Jane tried to fight back but couldn't. She had her pulse stolen.
Jeff went to Lebowski's house for a meeting. Lebowski told Jeff that his wife, Bunny, had been kidnapped. Jeff said Bunny was lying and trying to get Lebowski's money. Lebowski showed Jeff proof that Bunny was kidnapped. Jeff agreed to help Lebowski find Bunny.
Logan loved to do woodworking, it is his favorite hobby. His friends always asked him why he didn't make money from it. Logan never knew how to go about advertising his talent. He decided to post his wood creations online for a price. Within a few hours he had emails from customers wanting to buy!
Brian loved being out on the lake. He decided that he wanted to buy a kayak. Brian searched through stores and craigslist to find a good deal. Brian found a very nice kayak on craigslist. Brian bought the kayak and now he takes his kayak out every day.
Jackson had always wanted to go on a boat. His parents arranged to a day on the water. He was very excited as he boarded the boat. Soon, he became very sick and did not stop vomiting. Jackson decided he did not like boat rides after all.
Jamie was sitting on the couch one day. She had a thought about her period. She was late and decided to buy a Pregnancy Test. Jamie takes the test in the bathroom. It turns out Positive and Jamie is about to become a mom.
Samantha was counting down the hours. A new show based on her favorite book series had been announced. It was going to air in thirty minutes. She placed snacks on her coffee table and waited patiently. When she saw the logo appear on screen, she almost jumped for joy.
Tim was a scrawny little man. He wanted to be big and strong like his older brother. He started working out everyday. He gained 20 pounds of muscle in 6 months. He was now as big as his brother.
Freddy wanted to set himself apart from the crowd. He bought a beret and wore it all the time. He thought he pulled it off. His father eventually told him it looked terrible. Freddy bought a beanie to wear instead.
There were three monkeys who lived in a zoo. The monkeys were a family with the youngest being 3 Year's old. The littlest one would try to play games with his parents while eating He eventually decided to sit down and eat with them. They were all happy and excited to eat together for once.
Lola liked to have wine with her dinner. Then she started having a few glasses while watching TV. Soon she saw that it was getting excessive. She made an effort to cut back her drinking. At first it was hard, but she succeeded.
Julia's school was hosting a contest. Whoever worse the zaniest hat would win free lunch for a week. Julia had the perfect hat from an old Halloween costume. She wore it to school and saw that she had fierce competition. Luckily she still managed to win the competition.
Kate's family was going on a trip to Mississippi. Kate wondered why they were going so far away. It turned out they were going to meet their mother's dad. Kate was shocked. She thought her grandma's husband was her mother's father all along.
Paul donned his fire suit and gathered his tools. He looked at the map and set a course. He got into the fire truck and began to drive. Paul felt the heat when he got close to the fire. He parked the car and assessed the situation.
Chad was tending to his horses. He was grooming one of the horses. The horse was scared. Chad was standing behind the horse. The horse kicked Chad in the shoulder.
Ted accidentally destroyed his best friend's ball. He took the remnants of the deflated ball and buried it. When his friend showed up, Ted pretended nothing had happened. They went to play frisbee in the park. Later that evening, Ted asked his parent for money to buy a new ball.
Byron wanted to become a musician. So, Byron enrolled in music school. He tried the guitar, the piano, and the saxophone. Byron eventually mastered these instruments. Finally, Byron was a musician!
Tom woke up and didn't feel great. He got the thermometer and checked his temperature. The temperature read over one hundred degrees. He had to call in sick that day. Tom spent the rest of the day watching Netflix.
Elvis exclaimed that life was meaningless. His wife looked at him suspiciously. She asked what this had to do with washing the dishes. Elvis said that if life was meaningless why bother. His wife didn't buy it though, and put the scrub brush in his hands.
I went to Japan for vacation. I decided to eat at an authentic sushi bar. The waitress at the bar offered me some seaweed rolls. I was skeptical but I decided to try them. They were delicious and I ordered more.
A child was curious about a dog house. His father told him not to get near. However, the child did and the dog went out. The dog barked at the child. The child ran away crying.
Rory has been wearing glasses since he was little. This time he's been looking to try out contact lenses. He like the way he looked without glasses. It took him a while to get used to them. But after a bit of time, he has no problem using them.
The man put on the helmet. The helmet felt too tight. He adjusted the straps. The helmet felt better on his head. The man bought the helmet.
Evan liked to help his Mother make dinner. One evening Mother was boiling water to make Macaroni and Cheese. Evan came to the kitchen to help as usual. He tried to look into the pot, but knocked the pot off the stove!`. The hot water burned Evan's foot badly.
Kelly went with her youth group to White Sands for a full moon night. She expected to need a flashlight. She was surprised to find that she didn't. The bright moon reflected on the white sand causing it to seem like a day. She could see everything easily.
Timmy loved kettle corn. He was excited for the county fair. They have the best kettle corn. He got the largest bag they had. Timmy ate the entire bag in one sitting.
I was very hungry one day and decided to make some food. The kitchen unfortunately only had chicken, cheese and some pasta. I decided it was time to be inventive and mixed all three together. When mom came home, she said it smelled funny like a rat had died. I guess some foods just really don't mix well.
Marissa had been hearing about a new show all week. The premiere was tonight. Marissa decided to check it out. She watched the first episode. She liked it alot.
Trayvon was a teenager and considered a good kid. One evening, in Florida, he purchased candy from a Seven Eleven store. A volunteer security guard stopped Trayvon while walking home. The security guard accused Trayvon of robbing houses in the area. Trayvon tried to walk away and the security guard shot him.
It was Lucy's first day at Sunday school. She was happy to be away from the boring main church. Lucy walked to the books and begin looking for one to read. The teacher instructed her to join the group. Lucy realized this was as boring as the church upstairs.
Julia was nervous because she was getting her first tattoo today. She walked into the tattoo parlor and was shaking with fear. Ironically however, once the artist starting drawing, it did not hurt. When the artist was done, a pretty flower was on her arm. Julia was thrilled with the result.
Ruth hated her boyfriend's dog. She pretended she was allergic to dogs. With a sad heart, her boyfriend gave the dog away. The two married, and Ruth kept her secret. They had a baby boy, who grew up begging for a puppy.
Nate asked Linda if they can go on a date. She told him that she's not interested in dating at the moment. The next day, Nate ran into Linda. She was walking around with one of her close friends. Nate refused to watch and walked off.
I had to go shopping for my son the other day. He is starting preschool soon. He needed a lot of new clothes. Everytime I buy him clothes, he destroys them so quickly. I think I will just pick out some cheap ones.
Jim flew to Pittsburgh to spend time with his sister and niece. He had only seen his niece once, and didn't feel attached to her. During the week, he and the toddler laughed and played. His niece giggled whenever she saw him. Jim left Pittsburgh feeling closer to his sister and niece.
Julie went to the mall to shop for shoes. When she walked into the store she saw sale signs. Julie read that all shoes were half price. She went immediately to the shoe department. Julie bought eight pairs of shoes.
Bill and Joe were playing a video game. Bill beat Joe at the game. Joe was upset and being a poor sport. Joe threw down the controller. Bill quit playing games with Joe.
Eric lived alone. He had two bedrooms in his apartment. He wanted to turn the second bedroom into an office. Eric gave away the bed in the second room. He bought a desk for his office.
James was a single father for 5 years. He didn't know if he would ever find a wife. He decided to start dating online. James met a wonderful girl very quickly. The two of them met and fell deeply in love.
Jane and her son Jim were going on a vacation. Jim was 10 and it was his first plane ride. His mother told him not to be afraid but he still was. The whole flight he was jumpy but tried to hide it from her. When they landed Jane commended her son on his bravery.
Allie needed to change it up a bit. So she decided to get a new haircut. She was curious as to how it would look. But when she got it done she loved it. She couldn't have liked it better.
Jim sees Hood brand ice cream on sale for just two dollars. So he decides to try it. It is the worst ice cream he's ever tried. The ice cream has the texture of frozen, watery sand. He vows to never buy Hood brand ice cream again.
Tom had a cat. One day he found a mouse in the house. Tom tried to save the mouse from the cat. Unfortunately he was too slow. Tom's cat took the mouse out.
Abby just graduated with her degree in engineering. Abby recently saw a prominent engineer that worked for Google on TV. Abby decided to check out her credentials with the company. Abby was immediately shocked by information she discovered. Abby was shocked to learn that the engineer was a blind.
Ada was emptying the trash one night. She pulled the bag from the can. But as she lugged the bag outside, something bad happened. The plastic bag broke and garbage went everywhere! Ada had to pick up all the trash from the floor.
Susie needed a part time job. She got a job at the pizza place after school. But she was late the first day of the job. Her manager was not happy. So she got a warning.
Marge was so bad with technology that her friends mocked her for it. She decided that she needed to learn the basics of computers. Marge enrolled in a local community college and took a class on it. After her first semester, Marge became an expert in technology. Now Marge's friends all come to her with their computer questions.
Carter had just started sleeping in a big boy bed. One night, he rolled out of bed onto the floor. Carter bumped his head and began to cry. The next day, his parents installed a rail on his bed. Carter never fell out of bed again.
Tina wanted to see the new movie playing. She and her friends showed up to see it. Unfortunately the movie was sold out. Tina was so upset. She started to cry.
Jan and Julie were sisters. The sisters were complete opposites. Jan loved art and Julie loved numbers. One day, the sisters decided to open a clothing store. The sisters combined their talents to create a successful business.
Without many options for dinner at home, Jeeves went to the store. When he walked in, he couldn't believe how packed it was. He tried to make his way down the aisles. There were just too many people. Jeeves left.
Tyler is riding his skateboard. He tries to impress his girlfriend with a trick. He attempts the trick. He falls flat his face. He breaks his Jaw trying a trick.
Maria was about to have her first baby. One day she received a package in the mail. Inside, there was a cute box with a bow. In the box, there was a ton of cute baby clothes. Maria called the gifter and thanked them.
Joel liked being a bully. He was riding his bike when he saw Brandon from class. Brandon rode his bike up to Joel. Joel pushed Brandon off his bike and threw one leg over. As Joel tried riding away on both bikes he immediately fell over.
I took a bus to NYC in 1975. I did not bring a drink. After two hours I was parched. I went to the restroom but the water was not drinkable. I made a dash for a store at the bus terminal.
Addy woke up at 3 AM to a loud alarm from her phone. Glancing at the screen, she saw a tornado warning was in effect. This was unusual for her area as there were rarely tornadoes. She nervously waited for the warning to be lifted. Eventually, it was declared safe and she went back to sleep.
Jenny got a job at an office building. She put a plant on her new desk on her first day. Jenny ate lunch in the cafeteria with her co-workers. She went back to her desk after lunch to work some more. Jenny found her car in the parking lot at the end of the day.
Luis had a present from a year earlier. It was from his mom. He refused to open it because he wanted her to see him open it. A few days later she stopped by. They were reunited and he finally opened the present.
Johnny played baseball for the local little league team. They played in a big game yesterday and won. Johnny's coach wanted to take the team out for ice cream. Each player asked their parents if they could go. The entire team got to go and enjoyed their ice cream.
Emily was feeling very sick one day. She had been playing with a friend who now had strep throat. Emily realized her throat was starting to hurt. Her mom took her to the doctor, where her throat was cultured. Sure enough, she had gotten strep throat too!
Friday was my big presentation in my psychology class. I was very nervous to speak to at least fifty people. During the presentation, I noticed that my anxiety had vanished. I was afterwards praised for my performance by my peers. That day I learned not to be too afraid in giving presentations.
Sarah was a victim of a drive by shooting. She was transported to the hospital. The bullet was successfully removed. An unrelated potentially fatal condition was discovered. Due to her gunshot, her life was saved.
The girls in town formed a new soccer team. They decided to practice two times a week. Each time they would work on a different skill. The new soccer team showed improvement quickly. Because of their hard work, they won their first game.
My hair has transformed many times over the years. Predominantly it has been short cut. In college I experimented with cornrow braids. Later in college I tried dreadlocks. Ultimately, today, I am now rocking a coily afro.
Jasmine loved reading books. Her favorite time to read books was at night. This presented a problem as Jasmine did not have a light source. Jasmine decided to buy a Kindle. Jasmine now enjoys ebooks in the dark.
Jean was crossing the street. She was texting one of her friends. Jean was paying attention to her phone instead of the traffic. A car had to veer away from Jean. Jean realized the danger and put away her phone.
Tim had been in and out of the hospital for a while. He needed to be walking everyday so that he could be active. He wasn't doing so until he almost had to go back to the hospital. His wife explained to him the importance of walking everyday. Next thing she knew, Tim was outside walking everyday.
The Smiths loved their new house. Everything was nearly perfect. It was their neighbors they didn't care for. Unfortunately they couldn't stand them. So they gave up their dream house and moved away.
Magnus bought too many eggs and needs to know how to use them. A friend recommends he tries eating omelettes every morning. At first Magnus makes omelettes that are overcooked and too dry. However, by the end of the week, he is great at making omelettes. Finally Magnus uses up all the eggs that he bought.
Kia was playing poker with some friends from work. She had just learned how to play the week before. She thought she's play poorly, but she won quite a bit! Her friends grumbled good-naturedly about beginner's luck. Kia just smiled, feeling very proud of herself.
Beth was an over indulgent socialite. She had wanted to clean up her act, but it was too hard. She'd officially given up when she left rehab two weeks early. She spent the next week partying and acting out. Eventually she became a total burn out for good.
Jen is a neat freak. It drives all of her friends crazy. Eventually they stop letting her come to their house. Jen realizes she needs to scale it back a bit. So she starts seeing a psychologist about her compulsion.
Poppy waited outside the movie studio for many hours. She wanted to meet her favorite movie star. Finally, just as she was ready to leave, he came out! He was really friendly and posed for pictures. Poppy felt silly but was happy that she had met her idol.
The kids were out exploring. They found a dark, deep cave. They hiked deep into it. They heard a growling sound coming from in it. They ran to the entrance as fast as they could!
Fred had has friends over for Taco night. The boys were having a good time. But all of the sudden the fire alarm went off. Fred freaked out. He then realized he burnt the dessert in the oven.
Jody was excited to get her first apartment in the city. She finally found a place she could afford. Soon, Jody noticed a lot of traffic in and out of the building. Then, a strange man came up to Jody. He asked if she was the madam of the place.
I bought a used paperback from amazon for a penny. With shipping the cost was four dollars. The book was old and the pages all fell out. I got a refund after complaining to customer service. I bought the hardcover version for a dollar plus $4 for shipping.
John went on a trek in a forest. He finds a map and he assumes it to be a treasure one. John follows the map. John goes into a cave. John finds treasure.
There was a boy name Zaiden. Zaiden was being very temperamental. He was so tired. He laid down for a nap. When Zaiden woke up he was in a much better mood.
Nick had always made good grades. One day he forgot to study for an exam. When he got to class, he remembered about his test. He tried to skim over his notes, but it was too late. Nick failed his first exam.
Megan had always been a blonde. She decided to do something different with her hair. She went to her stylist and chose a different color. She picked out a brunette color. She was very happy with her new color.
Bob is a huge Star Wars fan. He pre-ordered tickets to see The Force Awakens. Nobody can understand why he would pre-order tickets. To him, though, it makes perfect sense. Now, he's guaranteed to be able to see it.
Yuna was with her friends at a summer festival. They had been going from booth to booth playing games and eating food. As it started to get dark, they made their way to the lake. They watched as a stream of light exploded in the sky. The fireworks had begun.
Todd has been coaching his whole life. He always wanted to be a head coach. He worked hard and hard coaching many years. Until one day he got the call to be the Head Coach of a team. Todd went on the be on the greatest coaches in history.
Steven wanted to be an improv comic. He found a local theater that offered classes. Steven took beginners classes and improved his skills. Steven worked his way up to advanced classes with seasoned performers. Steven performed live on stage with the theater's improv troupe.
In high school I tried out for football. It became clear early on that I was not big enough or fast enough. One day just for fun I tried out for punter. I found I was able to punt the ball very far and I made the team. I learned that trying different things is important in sports.
Keith was expected to cut the grass. He lived in a duplex. Him and the neighbor decided to take turns. Keith decided to let the grass grow and hoped his neighbor would cut. The did not and now Keith has to cut and rake the yard.
Lidia didn't like having to share her homework notes. She felt it was unfair that her teacher made her do it. Lidia decided to no longer take notes. She fell behind on school work assignments. Lidia had to borrow other students notes to catch up.
I was going to a different state to visit some friends. I asked my mom to drive me to the airport. She agreed so we got in the car and were on our way. When I reached the airport we said our goodbyes and I got out. After I got on the plane I called her to tell her everything went fine.
Wendy was driving down the road. She heard her car making a noise. She pulled over to examine the problem. There was nothing but oil all on the road from her car. She called for help and waited to get her car fixed.
Larry needed the oil changed in his car. He figured he would do it himself. He was going to go to the store to buy oil. It was really cold out and he didn't have a garage. He drove to Wal-Mart to have them change the oil for him instead.
Yany called a taxi to pick her up. Since she was drunk, she threw up on the seat. The driver didn't say anything and took her home. When she got home, she went into her bed. The next day, she received $200 bill for ruining the taxi seat.
It had been raining all day. Even though there was no school, the boys could not go outside. Normally, they would be outside playing in the yard. The boys sat indoors and watched television. As it got dark, the rain ceased, to the dismay of the boys.
Tim hated his job. He wanted to get fired. Tim figured he could try and get unemployment. Tim was fired for good reasons. His unemployment was denied.
Dan was in English class texting his friend. The teacher told Dan to put the phone away, but he didn't . Finally the teacher walked over and took the phone. Dan was upset and argued with the teacher. Since Dan argued the teacher decided to tell his mom he was rude.
Randy was a small town music player. Randy was playing a gig one evening. A man from a record company hears him. The man loves Randy's sound. The man signs him to the label.
The school was putting on a talent show. All the students were very excited. They gathered on the stage and performed their routines. Jenny won first place with her singing performance. All the students felt very accomplished.
Sarah was walking her dog around her neighborhood. Her dog saw a squirrel run up a tree. Sarah struggled to restrain her dog on the leash. Sarah's phone fell out of her pocket in the struggle. The screen on her phone cracked because of the drop.
Greg was addicted to online games. It's all he would ever talk about to his real friends. They stopped inviting him to their outings. He didn't mind. It gave him more time to play his games.
Sarah wanted to do something fun. Her husband did too. They looked up movies to watch. They found one at a dollar movie theatre. They ran over there quickly.
Dan turned 21 and his friends took him out to a bar. There, he had his first beer - and his first shot! But he knew it'd be easy to get a hangover. Dan was careful not to overdo it on his night out. The next morning, he woke feeling great, and glad he'd been smart!
Saul wants to go hunting. His father is planning a trip for him. Saul has no clue he is going hunting. The trip is planned on his birthday, which is on Monday. Saul is excited when he finds out what his hunting trip is.
Susan has been trying for years to lose weight. After her last visit with her doctor, Susan made a decision. Susan decided to get Gastric Bypass Surgery. Susan was nervous, but knew she would be much healthier. Susan was glad that she decided to get the surgery.
Carter has always had a knack to make people laugh. His friend entered him into a local talent show. Carter was nervous and wasn't sure about standing in front of a crowd. Carter practiced telling his jokes in front of his co workers. He  won first place and was invited to appear on a national talk show.
Robert went on an overnight hike with his father. He had fun jumping from rock to rock. Robert fell down and sprained his ankle. His dad couldn't carry their equipment and him. Some nice hikers helped them back to their car.
The cops got a tip. They followed the tip. They found some suspicious activity. They increased their watch. They busted a big crime ring.
Brianna sat back and enjoyed the cruise control. There was only 100 miles left before she arrived home from college. The deer was in the middle of the road before she finally saw it. She braked hard, swerved left and barely missed the deer. Brianna sat up straight the remaining 100 miles home.
Larry was new to living in New York. He was very shy and didn't like to get in the way. One day he needed to call a taxi for the first time. He nervously raised his hand and waited a bit. He quickly decided to take the bus instead.
I had such a busy day today. I had to work late. The kids also needed to be carted around. I didn't make it home until after 8pm. I fell asleep right away.
One day, I was late for class. I had forgotten the teacher said to meet in the library that day. I went to class, and sat there for half an hour alone. The teacher finally sent my best friend to find me. She said the teacher was laughing at me, so I was relieved.
My daughter watches television shows that are educational. Some of the shows are better than others. One in particular keeps her occupied the longest. This show lasts about twenty-five minutes. Because of this show, her vocabulary has increased substantially.
Tara was jump-roping with her sister Laura. They took turns sharing the jump rope. When it was Laura's turn, the jump rope flew from her hands. It hit their front window and shattered the glass. Tarra and Laura cleaned up the mess before their mother got home.
Jill had her suspicions about the tooth fairy. Why would anyone want someone else's old teeth? So when she lost a tooth, she set up her brothers spy camera. When she woke in the morning there was money under her pillow. On the video she didn't see anyone putting it there!
Asher loves to eat pancakes. He eats them piled with syrup. He puts whipped cream on them too. For a 4 year old, he can eat five pancakes in one sitting. He loves them for every meal.
I went into the restaurant to buy a sandwich. The restaurant owner was very frugal, almost miserly. The sink was dripping, one very slow drip at a time. There was a pitcher catching every drop. He uses the pitcher to fill up water glasses.
Chuck and Lily were celebrating their wedding. They were both terrible dancers but it was time for the "first" dance. They decided to make fun of themselves a bit as they danced. The dance was a huge hit, making everyone in the crowd laugh. Chuck and Lily had made a perfect memory to suit them.
Charles was excited to see what was for lunch. The lunch lady handed him a huge cookie. He was thrilled! The school's cookies were the best. He wondered what would be for lunch tomorrow, too.
Nick needed to write a play for school. He couldn't think of a play to write. He went home one day and his parents were fighting. He decided to write the play about his parents. He got an A+ for his play.
Jessica wanted a new hairstyle. She went to a new hair stylist. She liked this new hair stylist. She trusted the hair stylist's judgement. The hair stylist gave Jessica bangs.
Corin liked to run. One day while running, Corin became consumed in his thoughts. He didn't realize that he had been running for over fifteen miles. When he became aware of his surroundings, Corin realized he was lost. After that, Corin used his cell phone's GPS to find his way home.
Barry's sister asked him to babysit his niece for the night. Barry never babysat a toddler before, so he was scared. However, Barry's sister gave him a detailed schedule to follow. Barry followed the schedule, and he had fun with his niece. Barry could not wait to babysit his niece again.
Tom ran out of cologne. He was too cheap to buy a good replacement. He bought a cheap dollar store knock off. Everyone agreed he smelled terrible. Tom eventually got something better.
I left my 18 year-old son in charge of the house for three days. When I came back, I discovered my dog was pregnant. I asked him why he wasn't watching her. He shrugged and said he didn't want a reputation. So now we're having puppies sometime in the next few months.
Lai Topaz was a fraud. He made a lot of money off self help ads. His ads were him talking about success while showing off his money. One day it was found out that he rented the home he filmed in. His ad career ruined, he flips burgers now at McDonald's.
Emma was having her birthday party. She had a bunch of balloons in her kitchen. Her and her friends decided to inhale the helium. They thought that it would help them have high-pitched voices. For some reason though, it didn't work.
Juan was a bad manager. He never gave his employees a raise. So the employees got fed up. They stopped working. Juan was forced to meet their demands.
The family headed to the park. They had a new kite and it was a windy day! They got it up in the air and watched it soar. The tail fluttered in the wind. It had been a beautiful day for flying a kite!
Mark made another turn down the street in his car. His wife, Susan insisted they were lost. Mark insisted they weren't. As they drove past the same street for the third time, Susan gave up. She pulled out her phone and looked up directions herself.
Lawrence was going to get married. His life was going great. Just one thing was missing. He needed a best man. He found his long lost best friend through Facebook and asked him.
I was driving home last night. All of a sudden I was pulled over by a cop. He told me that one of my tail lights was out. I told him I wasn't aware and would fix it right away. He let me go with a warning.
John was on a baseball team. He has games every other weekend. His dad would promise to show up but he never followed through. John was very upset with his dad. He vowed to never be like him when he became a dad.
When Mitt was ten he wanted to be a pro wrestler. He would practice on his little brother in the living room. One day he accidentally slammed his brother on the fireplace. His dad, furious, came in yelling and told him wrestling was fake. Mitt was so crushed that he could never watch wrestling again.
Henrik is heading to Ikea. He needs a new nightstand. He locates a modern piece. He's very satisfied with the nightstand. He's happy with the price.
Karen had been with her boyfriend for years, hoping to marry. Now her younger brother was engaged and expecting a baby. Karen felt like it was time for her boyfriend to ask her. She gave him an ultimatum to either marry or leave. Her boyfriend chose to leave.
Cindy has a boring life. She never goes out to party or drink. One night one of her friends takes her out to have fun. Cindy gets all dressed up and goes out. Cindy has the time of her life on the dance floor.
I wanted to learn how to play the violin. I signed up for lessons. The lessons were 300 dollars. After a month, I quit. I decided to just buy violin music instead.
Ricky was getting ready for his first day of High School. Ricky had been nervous about this day for weeks. Ricky put on his backpack and walked outside to get the bus. The bus finally arrived and Ricky sat down. Ricky sat next to Tim, By the end of the bus ride they became friends.
Tim was an incredible swimmer. He was the fastest in school. He would go to the local swimming center and challenge people. He would pretend he was really slow so people would want to bet. He would then dominate against them and win all their money.
Betty was recently divorced. Her friends asked her to go out. She got dressed and left to the club. At the club she seen her ex husband on the dance floor. Betty left the club and went home to cry.
Billy really like watching the TV series Fighters of the North. He stayed up late every Wednesday night to catch it. One time, he decided to drive to the studio where it was filmed. Having no pass, he attempted to sneak onto the set. He was quickly caught by security, and thus, failed to meet the cast.
Tom was running in a marathon. He tripped near the end. Tom tried to finish the race. Unfortunately he had destroyed his ligaments. Tom was unable to finish.
All her life Susan wanted to be a teacher. She had just graduated college. Susan had gotten a job at the local high school. She began teaching. Susan loved her job teaching and did very well at it.
Amanda bought a new house. The carpets were filthy! She hired someone to come clean them. They worked hard but couldn't get the stains out. Amanda decided she would have to replace them.
Together, mom and son went to his class. They talked with his teacher about how he could make friends. The teacher said she hadn't been able to focus on it much. She promised to help out, and began encouraging kids to talk to him. By the end of the week, he had a new best friend.
Randy liked riding dirt bikes. He bought one to ride on the trails near his house. He rode it everyday after work. One day, he crashed it into a tree. His dirt bike was totaled.
My friend Kyle entered the school talent show. He was a great dancer. Before the show, Kyle put on his favorite dancing outfit. He tried a new dance move he'd never done before as his final move. Kyle ripped his pants in front of the whole school.
Amy was flipping through the channels. She stopped on a horror show. Amy was surprised when another horror show played next. She checked the guide to see what channel she was watching. Amy was happy to see there was a new horror channel called Chiller.
Tom decided that he wanted to get a dog. He went to his local animal shelter. Walking in he saw a shy scared dog in a corner. He told the worker that was the one he wanted. With a wagging tail the dog smothered him in kisses as a thank you.
I love to see beautiful trees growing. Whenever construction goes on, a lot of them get cut down. This makes me so sad. I know people call this progress, but I don't like it! I would prefer more trees were left alive!
Johnny was partying with his friends. He had been drinking all night. He decided to take a taxi home instead of driving. When he got home he paid the taxi driver $20. Johnny was proud that he did the right thing.
Kim was hanging out with friends. One of her friends wasn't there. Everyone started saying mean things about her and laughing. Kim played along at first but then realized it was wrong. She changed the subject.
Timmy wanted to make his mother breakfast for Mother's Day. She loved eggs sunny side up. He tried to make them, but the yolks kept breaking. Finally he was down to his last two eggs. His mom enjoyed scrambled eggs for breakfast that morning.
Tim was watching tv. He could not find the kids channel. He started to cry. His mother showed him how to use the remote. He was then able to find the kids channel.
Ana was waiting in line for splash mountain. She was rather scared. She was afraid of the large drop. When the ride was over, Ana was relieved. It was not as bad as she thought.
Joan packed the kids in the car for a trip to grandma's house. Along the way, she told the kids about a diner she remembered. Her own parents used to stop at the diner on every trip. Joan saw they were getting close to the quaint diner. Then she saw in its spot was an ugly fast food place.
Christopher met a new girl at his job. He asked her out on a date. Christopher fell in love with the new girl. Christopher proposed to the new girl after 6 months. The new girl accepted the proposal.
Amy asked Jake to the Sadie Hawkins dance. Beth was to ask Rob, but she was afraid. With Amy by her side she asked him. He and his friends all laughed. The public rejection hurt Beth's ego.
June loved pageants. She was entered in one in her hometown. She practiced her talent routine and her posing. She put on her fancy new pageant dress. It was time to compete!
Tim drew robots all the time. He had a whole folder full of robot drawings. One day he showed all his drawings to his mom. She told him some were good and some weren't. His mom tore up the ones she thought were bad, and made him draw more.
Rod was out walking one day. He saw a stranger approach, walking his dog. The dog looked friendly, so Rod approached and pet it. But the dog snarled and bit his hand! Rod realized he should have asked before petting the dog.
Tim decided to learn how to surf. He researched surfing schools, and decided on one in Costa Rica. Arriving in Costa Rica, Tim was amazed at the beautiful beaches. Early the next morning, he began his first lesson. By the end of his trip, Tim surfed like a professional.
Rachel really wanted to buy a new iPhone. So, Rachel decided to go to the Apple store. At the Apple store, there were a lot of phones to buy. Rachel picked out the best model and purchased it. Rachel liked her new phone, but it was very expensive.
Gary was moving across the country. During the trip, his moving van broke down. He was working under the hood, trying to fix it. Suddenly, his wrist touched something super hot. He had a bad second degree burn.
Cameron wanted to cook a romantic dinner for his wife. He used a recipe he found on the internet. Unfortunately, he accidentally burned the meal. Cameron called a Chinese take-out. He still impressed his wife with his romantic dinner.
As I walked out of the movie theater I saw a homeless man. He was asking for money to eat. I offered to give him my popcorn. He turned it down. I understand, it's nasty stale old popcorn.
My brother and I came up with a great idea when we were younger. We cut up some slim jim sticks in small one inch pieces. Then we wrapped them like tootsie rolls in aluminum foil. We told all of our friends that we had made them ourselves. We would probably go to jail if we did that as adults.
Becky was nervous for her test. She thought she wouldn't do well. She walked into the room scared. Then she took the test. It was easier than she was thought.
It was nearly 2 PM when they got to the church from the cemetery. Gina hadn't eaten since 8 AM and she was hungry. She knew it was a stressful time so, she kept quiet about it. Now they were going back to the church for who know's what reason. Gina was elated when she saw that food was set up for the mourners.
Steve was running for student president. He handed out fliers saying to vote for him but he was nervous. He asked me if I thought he could win, and I told him maybe. On election day I voted for him, as did all of our friends. Steven didn't win but he ran again and won that time!
Tabby wanted to make a banana strawberry smoothie. She mixed all the ingredients together in a blender. She pressed the on button. She forgot to close the lid and juice sprayed everywhere! She cleaned up the mess and drank a soda instead.
Lewis had a lot of hair. He had to get it cut. So his mom took him to a salon. Lewis was rather fussy. But was a good sport and it turned out great.
It was snowing outside. Roger and I were bored. We decided to watch a movie. The movie scared us. At least we weren't bored now.
Lance and Eddie were at a movie store. They were trying to pick a movie for the night. They were arguing over what type of movie to get. Finally, Eddie suggested that they just get both movies. Lance agreed and they finished up at the store.
The man offered the woman a seat. The woman accepted. A woman saw the gesture. She sent the man a drink. She made him guess who sent it.
Brian's yard had holes made by rodents called voles. Brian decided to station his kids with baseball bats at each hole. He put a garden hose into one of the holes and turned the water on. As the voles popped out of the holes, the kids hit them with bats. Now Brian's yard does not have holes in it.
Tom was reading a book. The light went out. He didn't have a spare light bulb. Tom decided to take it from elsewhere. He replaced the other one eventually.
Tim was short. But he wanted to play basketball during lunch time. No one wanted to Tim to be on his team. So Tim played basketball by himself. And a few other short students felt comfortable joining him.
Todd used to be a professional football coach. He loved the job but got fired after fighting a referee. He didn't agree with a call and started yelling. He advanced on the referee and threw a punch. Now Todd is sitting in a jail cell for the night.
Nancy was working in housekeeping in a hotel. She walked into a room one day to clean it. It was a mess. The room smelled awful and Nancy had to wear gloves. Nancy quit her housekeeping job.
Wilberforce was an amateur bull rider. He was a good bull rider, but the other cowboys made fun of his name. Tired of the taunts, Wilberforce decided to shorten his name. He now participated in the rodeo as Wilber. The other cowboys quit making fun of him.
Anna got a summer job at an ice cream parlor. It was her very first job. At first she disliked the long hours. But as she got used to it, she started to like it. Soon Anna was enjoying herself at work!
It was my first experience with a laminating machine. I had no idea what I was doing. I tried putting the paper inside of it. It came out looking jagged and bubbled. I gave up and asked for help.
Sam was in a restaurant. He finished his food and left. Suddenly he realized he did not have a phone. He went back to the restaurant and asked the worker. They had it in a lost and found.
Ken saw a mouse in his kitchen. He chased after it. Ken was able to catch it. The mouse bit Ken. The bite got infected and Ken had to take shots.
Alex was at work when he began to smell something. The smell grew worse so he investigated. Soon he realized it was his own socks that stank. Humiliated he rushed home at lunch to change his socks. Luckily no one seemed to notice the stench.
Joe was walking down the street and saw a homeless man. The homeless man begged him for money. Joe didn't give him money but felt bad he didn't help him. The next day Joe bought a ham and brought it to the homeless man. Joe no longer felt bad about the homeless man.
Joseph forgot his deodorant one day. His friend Noah told him that he smelled bad! Joseph dug through his gym bag hoping to find something. All he found was a couple of yummy peppermints. Joseph was glad that at least his breath smelled good!
Tracy and Lee had a really big yard. It took Lee all day when he had to mow. It was hard work. For Lee's birthday Tracy surprised him with a riding mower. He was so happy!
Bill was on vacation. He got a call from his boss asking him to work. Bob had to work for a few hours on his laptop. He used the data from his cell phone connection. Bob was charged $220 for his data usage.
John had applied for a job delivering newspapers last week. He really wanted the job so he could save some money. He waited all week to hear back from the company. Finally, on Friday, he received a phone call. He had gotten the job!
Tom and Mary uses the same clock. Mary also turned the clock hand so that it was five minutes fast. Tom also turned the clock hand so that it was five minutes fast. Tom and Mary went to a meeting. They were both ten minutes early for the meeting.
Irene was starring in her school play. She had invited her whole family to come and watch her. After the play, she eager sought their opinions. She was hoping she had impressed them at least a little. To her delight, they all told Irene she had done a wonderful job!
Erin decided to do his homework at the park. It was a nice day and he needed the fresh air. Once at the park there were kids yelling and sun glare. A bird almost pooped on his homework. He decided nature was too much and went back in.
Noah was building a boat with his father one summer. The boat was painted with the name Santa Maria. Noah took the boat out on the lake one evening. A big storm came and Noah couldn't get to shore. The wind capsized the boat and it sunk to the bottom.
I tried to use the bathroom at a friend's house. I picked the wrong one. It was clogged and I didn't know. I flushed and it overflowed. I had to sneak out the window.
Maryann loved being with her family, and her friends. One year, she spent Thanksgiving with her family, 4 hours away. Later in the day, she drove 4 hours to be back with her friends. She had let them all stay at her house and cook in her kitchen. When she got home, she had another wonderful party with her friends.
Mr Ben required anyone passing a note to read the note to the class. Sarah was passing a note to Tom. But she was caught. Sarah got in front of the class and read the note. Mr Ben's surprise party was ruined.
Tom and Liz had been dating for 5 months. Tom absolutely adored Liz. He decided to surprise her with a vacation. While on vacation he was going to propose. At dinner, he popped the question and Liz said no.
Kenny purchased a parrot and came home. The parrot felt comfortable in the house. It silently ate its food and rested. However, he began to be hyper when Kenny went to sleep. It managed to escape its cage and run away.
Paul had had a hard life. He was homeless, friendless and had no real prospects. Bad luck seemed to plague him in every endeavor. One day when begging by the highway he was given a lottery ticket. He scratched it off and won the jackpot.
Jim made stickers. He decided to sell them. He stood outside all day selling stickers. He didn't sell one. However Timmy came by and bought enough for Jim to retire.
Tom noticed a stray cat. It was really ugly. Tom went to pet it anyway. The cat was super friendly and nice. Tom decided to keep it as a pet.
Joel was moving to the city. He needed a place to live, but couldn't find anything affordable. Finally, Joel checked the local newspaper. He saw an ad for a 1 bedroom apartment that he could afford. After calling the landlord, Joel moved in.
Anna made a pot of chili. It was delicious! But the real surprise came the next day. Her second helping was even tastier. The flavors had all set in and it was incredibly good!
Ella had a cut on her finger because she slipped while chopping fruit. She put a big bandaid on it. Her husband noticed and asked what had happened. She explained the story. He told her to be more careful.
In the finals of the spelling bee there were two students left. The first student approached the mic to spell a word. He did not get it right. The second student watched the audience for his confederate. The confederate flashed in Morse code the spelling of the word.
Chad wanted a puppy. His mom finally said yes. They went to an animal rescue to adopt one. A little grey kitten kept meowing at Chad. Chad got a  kitten instead of the puppy.
Gina wanted to give Valentines to all her friends but had no money. She decided to make some gifts and started looking for materials. Walking along the river, Gina collected a dozen smooth white stones. Her mother gave her pink and red nail polishes to use as paints. The decorated river rocks delighted her friends and cost Gina nothing.
Carol was seasick. It was her first cruise and she was so disappointed! But then the captain offered her some anti-nausea pills. She took them eagerly. Soon she was feeling much, much better!
Gus looked at the chess board with great interest. He moved his hand for a pawn but took it back. His opponent tilted his head with interest. Gus thought more and went to grab his knight. The opponent gasped with this turn of events.
Phoenix travelled to Ukraine, to scatter his father's ashes. He knocked on an old farmhouse in the countryside. A haggard old woman answered, his father's mother. With her permission, Phoenix wandered into her potato field. Phoenix scattered his father's ashes in the field where he had grown.
Cooper was playing out in the rain. While playing in the rain he collected a tadpole. He brought the tadpole inside and put it in a bucket with some water. A few days later it was a frog. Cooper was so confused!
John wanted to eat some cookies. His mom told him no because it was breakfast time. While his mom was making breakfast, John quietly entered the kitchen. He slowly opened the cookie jar and grabbed three cookies. John's mom was confused on why he was full without eating breakfast.
I was in a hurry and didn't to stop gas when I saw my usual station. I am regretting it now as I am stuck in traffic. The needle dips lower and lower and the idiot light is blaring. I turn off the A/C to conserve and consider a uturn when possible. The traffic starts to move and I see an exit with a gas station.
I was on the train today. A woman was sitting across from me. She left her seat and another person took her seat. The woman came back and screamed at the person. The conductor had to intervene.
Lois had to do a speech for a college class. She was terrified of public speaking. When she finally had to do the speech, she accidentally misspoke. The class laughed with her good naturedly. After the speech, she realized even messing up wasn't so bad.
It was getting late and Gina was ready to go home. She had been at her grandma's house for the whole day. She just wanted to go home and get in her own bed. But her mother hadn't arrived at the time she said she would. When Gina tried to call her, there was no answer.
Natalie wasn't feeling well when she woke up Monday morning. She wanted to stay in bed and skip her audition later that day. But her mom convinced her to put mind over matter and go anyway. Natalie ended up totally nailing the audition and booking the job. Now Natalie is very grateful that she didn't stay in bed all day.
David watched an episode on TV about a horse that paints. He thought surely his smart horses could do this, too. At the art store, he bought large canvases, brushes, and acrylics. He taught the horse to hold the brush in his mouth by the handle. David hung his horses masterpieces all over the barn.
Angela was walking around the pond. She saw a frog resting on the lily pad. She threw a rock at it. She tore a hole in the lily pad! She thought she'd get in trouble, so she ran away.
Sally wanted to travel but she did not have money. She decided to do some research and get on a train. She found out the nearest freight train goes to cali. She planned it right and got on it. SHe then sees other people on it.
Bruno's older brother was serving in Vietnam. He was the captain of an A team with 12 soldiers on his team. They led some mountain dwellers to fight the Viet Cong. The brother came home and brought Bruno a gift. The shoes he received smelled strange because they were elephant hide.
Heather was middle aged and wore glasses. At the mall last week she lost her glasses. Heather had to call her daughter to drive her to work. Heather went the very next day to buy a new pair. Heather called her daughter and told her she did not have to drive her.
Gina had to clean soda off the sidewalk. Her father held her responsible for the mess. She grabbed the dish soap and went outside. Her mom pulled up to see her wasting dish soap. Gina was startled when the bottle was snatched from her hand.
The man walked across the beach towards the water. The sun was so hot it slowed him down. When he was 5 feet from the surf he collapsed. The water splashed against him on the ground. This woke him up and he crawled into the sea.
Kia wanted to play guitar. She signed up for lessons. But after a few classes, her hands were very sore. Kia realized she wasn't having much fun. She dropped out of the guitar class.
Carol smoothed her skirt and fixed her hair. She was going to a job fair in town. She had been unemployed for a year. She was so anxious to be employed again! Carol was determined to get an interview that day.
There once was a man who asked a girl out. He went up to her and she accepted He was so ecstatic that he forgot what day they were going. He worried for a week trying to remember. Eventually, he remembered he had her phone number so they rescheduled.
I skipped high school. I drove to the library. I wandered there and downtown. When I got back to my car, I saw I locked my keys in. I had to pay for someone to open the door.
We drove home quietly, my son asleep in the backseat. He was given painkillers to help with the broken bones. We took him home and put him to bed. We fed him ice cream while he watched movies. We all snuggled together and enjoyed a quiet afternoon.
Sue kept smelling something horrible coming from her room. She could not figure out what it was. She searched everything. Then she looked down by the door. It was her sister's gym shoes!
Brittany was excited for her upcoming high school prom. She was looking forward to in very much. John was her date. They met at Brittany's house before the prom. John surprised Brittany with a carnation and it made her very happy.
Tom wanted to propose to his girlfriend Stacy. But he was nervous. He went to the shop to get the ring. But then he forgot his ring size. He totally blew the surprise.
Kevin always joked that he was almost done working. We never thought he was serious as everyone needs a job. But sure enough, Kevin quit and packed up all his stuff. He headed to Europe to backpack around the country. Everyone was jealous of this amazing trip he had planned.
It was never clear why Ellie wore so much makeup. She had such a nice natural face. Her mum thought it was because of the other girls at school. They would ridicule any girl who didn't wear makeup. She thinks this was to make themselves feel better about it.
Jenny went to her first day in middle school. She was really nervous she would get bullied for her height. Sure enough she was made fun of by a group of girls. To Jenny's surprise her teacher saw and stood up for her. Jenny is excited to come tomorrow to spend more time with her teacher.
Carl really wanted a promotion at work. He went to his supervisor and asked what he could do to be better. His supervisor gave him some pointers and Carl put them into action. After a few weeks the supervisor was impressed. And Carl got his promotion as he wished it.
Atlas was an all star athlete. He won gold medals left and right. During the Olympics he won 1st place, but was disqualified and banned. It turned out that all this time he was using drugs. Drugs to enhance his performance, shame.
The acid rain poured down. Everyone cowered. They were freaking out. They had nowhere to go. So they ran inside.
Jane was a vegetarian who never tried sushi. Jane didn't know she could get vegetarian sushi. One day she went to a local Japanese place on her lunch break. When she saw sweet potato roll on the menu she had to try it. Jane thought it was the most delicious Japanese food she ever had!
Freda is the boss of her office. She is always telling people what to do. She asks them to do things that are not their jobs. When she tells them to get to work, she gets dirty looks. Freda can't understand why people have a problem with her!
My sophomore year of college I was in the Miss College Park pageant. I had a little pageant experience so I knew what to expect. I prepared well for the competition. The day of the pageant I bombed my onstage question! I did not win the pageant but did win talent and runner up.
Terry has been in a committed relationship for years. Terry is told there is no romance anymore. Terry is told by his girl she doesn't want to be with him anymore. Terry gets dumped. Terry cries his eyes out after being dumped.
Jake was an average student in high school. He wanted to improve his academic performance for his senior year. He got a tutor and became a very studious person. That year, for the first time, Jake got straight A's. Now Jake is enrolled at UCLA!
Erica was watching the presidential election news on TV. She felt angry that none of the candidates represented her. Erica turned off her TV. Erica believed that the election would be rigged. She decided not to vote in the upcoming presidential election.
Josh was learning how to diagonalize matrices. He found it quite difficult. Then, he realize that he didn't have to learn it! He could use Wolfram Alpha to solve the diagonalization. Wolfram Alpha worked perfectly and josh became happy!
Mary stood behind a woman with lots of children at a checkout line. The woman was struggling with her card. People next to Mary started to make fun of the woman struggling. Mary herself was on food stamps after losing her job. Therefore, Mary paid for the struggling woman's groceries.
Suzie was going to be a bridesmaid for her friend's wedding. She was getting her dress fit one day. Suddenly, she felt a sharp prick. The seamstress apologized for poking her with a needle. Suzie decided that she'd had enough for the day.
Maria was running in the park. She did not notice that she dropped her iphone. She looked for it but never found it. So she started crying. Luckily for her, a stranger found it and gave it to her.
Jason has two employees that he was in charge of at work. Once day these two employees got into a big argument. Bill approached the fight and told them he needs them to get along. One of the employees quit on the spot and left. Jason was shocked and now upset because he is down an employee.
Dan was excited to listen to the new Birdy album. He bought it just as soon as it hit the shelves. Dan rushed home and took the CD out of its packaging. He put it in his stereo and turned up the volume. Dan's really enjoying listening to it.
Aaron was proud of his family's history. Every time he was taking the subway, he thought about his forefathers. They had worked hard in the tunnels and some had even died. So Aaron was praying for them every time he was in the subway. And was leaving flowers for prosperity.
I fell and hurt myself on my construction job. I was taken to Cook County Emergency Hospital. The doctor that examined me said I will never work again. I applied for Social Security Disability family benefits. It took forever but now my family and I get a monthly Disability check.
Jan and Rob kept chickens in a coop in their backyard. The eggs from their backyard chickens were fresh and delicious. One night, a raccoon sneaked into the coop. The raccoon killed every single chicken. Now Jan and Rob have to buy less tasty eggs at the store.
Jake had a cold. He ran out of medicine on the second day. He asked his girlfriend to get him more. She happily obliged. Jake was thankful and started feeling better.
Sarah was afraid of swimming underwater. Her friends were all going snorkeling on Saturday. Sarah did not want to be left out of the big snorkeling day. She decided to face her fears and she dove into the water! Looking back, Sarah wondered what she ever was afraid of.
Jim was walking through the woods. He loved the outdoors and loved to explore. From a near bush he heard a rattle. He peered over the bush and saw a snake. The snake lunged at him and he ran away.
Kelsi opened up a bottle of grape juice. She poured herself a glass. Accidentally she spilled some. The carpet was now covered in juice. Kelsi just had to call the cleaners.
Kim was flying a kite. All of a sudden the wind picked up. She tried to hold on but it was too much. The kite flew away. Her father reprimanded her severely over it.
Lucinda didn't want to work as a maid anymore. She took lessons at night to become a businesswoman. When she completed her class, she quit her job. She founded a company and started small. A few years later she hired a maid herself to fulfill her needs.
Norbert went walking around the lake after work. The first part of the walk was nice in the shadow. But as soon as he hit the sun, he was sweating. He circled the whole lake anyway. And when he got home he took a cold shower.
Fred was looking for a job. He searched for months, to no avail. One day, an old friend asked him how he was doing. Fred said that he was out of a job. His old friend ended up getting him a job at where he worked.
I signed up for the local acting club. We decided to put on a play one day. We chose to rehearse macbeth. We became very proficient with our roles. Six months later, we put on a play at our local community center.
Jermaine went to eat at a diner. He ordered a burger and fries. The waitress brought the food out. Jermaine noticed the table was out of ketchup. Jermaine asked the waitress to bring more ketchup.
Kate was at the museum alone. As a kid she always loved to see the fossils. It was her first stop today. There was none of the expected awe she had as a child. She realized she was staring at a pile of bones.
Miranda loved bracelet making. She loved it so much she decided to start her own business. When Miranda was done her first year she made one thousand. She was happy she made something. Then she decided to start making necklaces.
A man went out to sea with his shipmates. His young wife watched for his ship to come back every day. The ship never came into port. News came later that it had broken up in a storm. She was left all alone.
Jane wanted to make some eggs for breakfast. She originally wanted them sunny side up. Unfortunately the yolk broke. Jane didn't want to waste the eggs. She made them scrambled instead.
I was so nervous for my first day at work as a programmer. When I got to work, I sat in the smallest cubicle. I became very claustrophobic and anxious. I talked to the manager and he moved me to a better cubicle. I ended up having a great first day after that!
Gene had gotten a few fish for his aquarium. He hadn't researched the types of fish he bought. Gene put the fish together in the tank. Some of the fish killed some of the others. Gene asked for assistance in choosing his next fish.
Ronnie had to study for a test tomorrow. He was scared he was going to fail. He took an all nighter. The next day, he was very tired. He still failed the test.
Joy loved fancy desserts. She made a delicious chocolate torte. She meant to share it with her family. But it was so great she ate it all by herself! Joy decided to make it again and give some to her kids.
I bumped into an old neighbor today. Siobhan lived in our building until this year. She and her husband bought a house in Westford, MA. She said she was having second thoughts about living in. She found the suburbs boring and missed city life.
Jeff wanted to move out of his house. He had no money to pay for a new one. One day he bought a scratching ticket. He won enough money for a down payment. Jeff ended up moving to a new house.
Sam was learning how to draw. But he wanted to try using a pen instead of a pencil. He went to an art store and bought an expensive pen. But he felt bad about his cheap drawings. Sam still liked the quality and look of his expensive pen.
My new house has an infestation of fruit flies. I looked online for a way to get rid of them. The proper removal method is with a fruity, vinegary trap. Now I have no fruit flies and a very gross bottle of dead flies. I kind of miss them.
Martin was very bored at work. There were no projects going on and nothing to do. He had to spend his time playing cards waiting for more work. But as nothing happened again that day, he decided to go home. Instead of wasting his time, he called in sick the next day.
Alex had been ill in school earlier. His dad bought him pizza to cheer him up. After eating Alex had a sore tummy. Dad went to get Pepto Bismol from the fridge for Alex. Before he returned Alex vomited all over the couch.
My uncle was at a bar Saturday. Suddenly he just fell off his stool. He was rushed to the nearest hospital. He had suffered a severe stroke. We are praying for his recovery.
Anna saw a field full of corn. She pulled her car to the side of the road. Then she got out and picked a few ears. But when she cooked it, she was disappointed. It was feed corn and did not taste good at all!
Brenda surprisingly passed her public relations class. But, there was one assignment left which was worth extra credit. Brenda took a press release to the student newspaper. A student reporter contacted her and then interviewed her. The next day there was a front page article about Brenda's experience.
John had a crush on my Beverly. But john was too shy to admit it so john ask for help from me. He ask me tell beverly that he likes her so i tell her. When beverly knew it, she talked to john. They become friends until they become couples.
Gordon had a lamp on his desk. One day, he accidentally tipped it over. The light bulb shattered everywhere. He went to the kitchen to fetch a broom. Once the glass was cleared away, he sat back down to work.
I went to my Senior prom. I had a good buzz going. I had never danced at a party before. I asked a girl if she'd like to dance. We danced for a couple hours.
A man found a five-and-a-quarter-inch floppy diskette. He was consumed with curiosity about its contents. He went online, and bought a drive that could read it. When the drive came, though, he found that he couldn't plug it in. His computer's motherboard didn't even have the right kind of socket.
Ariel was picking out a pumpkin at a local farm. She was going to use it to carve a funny face for Halloween. She found one that was gigantic. She picked that one and brought it home. At home she carved it and set it outside for decoration.
The city hired a new police officer. He was fresh out of the academy. He was eager to learn all about the town. On his first day, he apprehended a bank robber! The townspeople were thrilled with the new officer.
It was time for a break. Jimmy decided to grab a snack. The vending machine was broken. The local restaurant was too far off. Jimmy then remembered he had a sandwich in the fridge.
Robert took his daughter and son to the dentist. His daughter Tara went first and was brave. John was next and started crying. The dentist tried to calm him down but John kept crying. Robert had to go into the room to help John calm down.
Tony was a big fan of sweets. He would eat dozens of sweets all day. One day he woke up with a pain in his mouth. Brushing his teeth would issue tremendous pain to him. He ended up rushing to the dentist.
I was smoking a cigarette in my house. I finished the cigarette and put it out in an ashtray. When my hand touched the ashtray, I flipped the tray over. I spilled ash everywhere and had to clean it up. When I was done cleaning it, I wanted to smoke another cigarette.
Lily the dog was about to die. Tina had taken her to the vet. The vet asked if she wanted to hold her. Tina said no. She couldn't be in the room.
Anisa wanted to go to the movies. Her friend Asma also wanted to go to the movies. Anisa and Asma went to the movie theater. They both chose a movie to see. Anisa and Asma loved the movie.
Jill and Mike loved to play in the rain. Whenever it rained, Jill and Mike would come to the porch. The rain would cover the side of the porch. Jill and Mike used to pretend they were walking along the beach. Jill and Mike played a lot of pretend games on the rain.
Growing up Anthony had a very special baseball glove. When he moved out it got lost. He blamed his mom on throwing the glove away. A few months later he was unpacking the last of his stuff. Anthony found the glove in the last box he unpacked.
Jeffrey was excited to be taking his driver's test. He knew he would pass today. If he did not pass this time he would have to start over. He drove the course carefully. Thankfully, he passed with flying colors!
Anna had grown up on the east coast. She wanted to see the west. She took a train to Montana. There, she explored a cattle ranch under the famous big skies. Anna fell in love with Montana right away!
Jason want to watch a movie. He can't decide between Star Wars or Deadpool Jason does some research on both movies. Deadpool sounds really funny. Jason goes to see deadpool.
A chicken was walking down the road. It would occasionally stop to peck at a bug. The chicken was lost. He belonged to a farmer down the road. When the farmer saw him, he carried him back home.
Johnny went camping with his father last week. He said that they had seen a wild bear roaming around their tent. They were very frightened. Fortunately, the bear didn't notice them. Afterwards, they decided to return to their home.
Chris was homeless and mostly ate from the trash. But once in awhile he got fresh salads or sandwiches from delis. One day, though, a young man brought him a full hot meal. It was 7 courses from the fanciest restaurant in the city! Chris was so gratified, he sobbed with thanks.
Charles hates his neighbor. Charles is new to the neighborhood and walks outside often. But his neighbor has a little dog that runs after Charles. Recently his neighbor tried to act afraid of Charles. Charles shouted out, looks like you taught your dog to hate blacks?
Recently our building installed decorative lights on the trees. They looked like white Christmas lights. We went out at night and sat on the bench looking at the lights. They made the area look festive. We went online and said the lights were an improvement.
Charles had a crush on Marlene, a girl from class. She asked him to take pictures of her walking on the beach. He picked her up and they went to a beach to take pictures. But Charles had to take off his shoes and walk in the sand. Charles' toe was completely infested with fungi, he was embarrassed.
Her boss yelled at her for her mistakes. She spilled coffee all over her keyboard. She ripped her skirt on the way home. She was so upset she cried when she got home. She hopes tomorrow will be a better day.
August awoke a few minutes late. She got out of bed and went to the bathroom. She quickly performed her morning ablutions. She hurriedly dressed in her work uniform. At the usual time she left to go to her job at Dunkin Donuts.
Ellen was worried about moving into an apartment with a new roommate. She knew that she had trouble getting along with most other people. Ellen's roommate had prepared an apple pie as a welcoming gift. They talked all night about celebrity gossip. Ellen felt so relieved that her new roommate was nice.
Aya was visiting relatives in Osaka. She spoke japanese but had never been in Japan. At first she got lost as she wandered around. Then an innate sense kicked in and helped her navigate. Soon Aya was finding her way like a native!
Nicki had been studying for the SAT. She wanted to ace it so she'd get into a good college. When her results came back, she was so sad. She'd done a horrible job! She decided to go to community college instead.
I wanted to watch shrek the third. I had it saved in my playlist. But then all the sudden it was gone. I was annoyed. I had to then buy it for myself.
James loved hunting. He was a good citizen and hunted in season. During buck season, he found the perfect spot. He caught three large bucks in one day! James brought his catches back to show off to his family.
Tess had an allergy to alcoholic drinks. She lacked the physiology to process alcohol. When she went out with the girls from work, she ordered water. The girls looked at Tess and thought she was a prude. Tess did not care and went home promptly at 9:30pm.
Last night I was starving. So I decided to make some pizza. When I put it in I forgot about it. It ended up burnt. I had to throw it away.
It was a hot day out. As a result, Kelsi wanted to have an ice cream party. She got her friends together to have a party. They got the ice cream out. It was the party of the year.
It was a very windy day. The weather was perfect for kite flying. Cal loosed his kite into the air and watched it soar. He ran across the field but soon felt a jolt in his string. The kite got stuck in a tree.
Whitney moved for a new job. She thought she had found her dream job. Her bosses are now mean to her. She is ready to quit. She is now searching for a new job.
Since the bus came late, I ended up late to my class. Since my professor was in a bad mood, he yelled at me. He also gave me a zero grade for today's assignments. Later on that day, I found out that I dropped out of my classes. Financial aid told me that there was nothing that I can do.
The Mailman went door to door everyday. He dropped off mail, but got bored. Eventually he quit his job. He went back to school. The Mailman was finally happy.
I am always looking for ways to make money. One day, I decided to write for a blog website. My first few articles were rejected, but I kept on trying. Eventually, my articles began making money. Now, I can pay my bills by writing online.
Jane wanted to bake some chocolate cookies. She had every ingredient that she needed except for sugar! Jane called her neighbor Jill to borrow some sugar. Jill arrived at Jane's house with a pound of sugar. Afterwards, Jane gave Jill an entire batch of cookies.
Yesterday I went out for a very nice jog. While I was jogging I tripped and fell on the sidewalk. When I fell I hurt my ankle very badly. It so bad I couldn't walk and called my friend to come get me. My friend picked me up and brought me back home!
Rita was driving home from work one day. Suddenly another car hit her! Her back bumper was smashed. Rita called the insurance company, who said they'd fix it. Rita was relieved to hear that.
I fell out of a 3 foot high tree. Landed in just a way that cause my elbow to break. Mom took me to the hospital. I had to have surgery to pin it in place. Now I have to wear this cast for 4 weeks.
Frank loves the sport of Soccer, thanks to his brother. When he was little his brother took him to a game. He explained all the ins and outs of the sport. Frank now coaches soccer for his son's team. The sport has been a big part of his life and Frank loves it.
Jim told Jay that girls have cooties. Jay replied that girls don't have cooties. Jim asked Jay to prove it. Jay admitted that he was dating Marla. Jim kicked Jay in the shin and called him a sell-out.
A school board was having a meeting. The district had too many children and they needed a solution. They decided that they would split the school in two. Then, they decided to have one group go in the morning. The other group would go in the afternoon.
Jill wanted to become better at math. So she decided to study every day. But she felt she wasn't learning as fast as she should be. And eventually, she lost all motivation to study. But Year's later, Jill wished she never stopped.
Abe was thirsty, because he'd been working on his laptop a long time. He made a fresh cup of dark coffee. Abe sniffed the aroma of it filling his house with delight. He poured himself a steaming cup of the fresh coffee. Thirst quenched, Abe went back to working on his laptop.
Callie was about to open up her very own business. She had everything in place except that she needed a permit. She was supposed to open that Monday and the county was closing soon. Luckily, Callie made it just in time and the permit was granted. That Monday, her shop opened up and was a huge success.
I used to get so frustrated when cooking burgers. They never had any flavor. They tasted bad even when I seasoned them. A friend told me to mix the seasoning into the meat. Once I tried that, I made great tasting burgers.
Tanya wanted to go to the dance with Tim He walked by his locker every day, hoping he would ask. One day, he asks her a question about class and Tanya became angry. She asked him what was taking him so long to ask her to the dance. Tim confused, told Tanya that the dance was last week.
Tina wanted to get a new haircut. She went to the hair salon and asked for something different. The stylist cut Tina's hair very short. Tina was very unhappy with her new haircut. She wore a hat for the next six months.
I had a dog. But, I didn't have a doggy door. I decided to train my dog to ring a bell when he wanted to go out. After a while, my dog started to ring the bell nonstop. I realized I had trained him poorly.
My daughter's high school friend was excited this week. Her boyfriend just graduated from the firefighter's academy. He is a veteran. She attended the graduation. She posted a lot of photos on Facebook.
Larry decided that he wanted to bike to work yesterday. It was so nice out he couldn't resist the temptation to ride his bike. As he was riding he realized that he wasn't going to make it on time! He had to stop and call his boss that he was going to be late. Larry arrived late to work but it was okay because he called ahead.
Tom always had bad posture. He felt it made others judge him. He tried to fix it in several ones. He tried following an online tutorial. He wound up just hurting his back.
Brian is making two sandwiches. One for him and one for his dog Lyla. Brian has been making the two of them lunch since he found Lyla. Both Brian and Lyla sit on the couch together. They enjoy their sandwiches like best friends.
Des's stepdaughter Ava came to her house for the first time. She was bored and asked to color with Des's markers and paper. Reluctantly, Des agreed, as long as she didn't color the table. But after Ava left, Des saw that she'd left all the markers uncapped! Angrily, she vowed never to let Ava use her things again.
Benny boarded the airplane. He was going to Florida for the very first time! He was eager to see Disney World and the beach. He had so much fun he didn't want to come home. He had a great time on vacation.
Last week Lisa bumped into her ex boyfriend Tim. When she saw Tim they exchanged dirty looks. Lisa walked away with her head held high. Tim stuck his tongue out at her. The two never spoke again.
I was sentenced to prison for murdering my wife. Prison was scary and I cried every day. Eventually, I joined a prison gang. They became my best friends. I realized that prison was actually fun!
Suzy applied for a job as a bank teller. She had an interview. She tried her best to seem smart and likeable. Then she got a call back from the interviewer. Suzy was offered the job as a bank teller!
Susan gave me a new CD yesterday. She had made it with her band. She wanted me to give her my opinion about it. I listened to the whole thing. They sounded really good.
A boy was looking through the window of a pet store. He couldn't decide between a cat or dog. Suddenly, a dog licked the window. The cat lounged around and was lazy. The boy picked the dog in the end.
Julie was extremely nervous. She was a college senior, approaching her graduation date. She was recently invited to interview for the job of her dreams. Julie spent days preparing for the interview, but was still nervous. However, she ended up acing her interview and getting the job.
Dawn loved eating fruit. She picked some bananas off the tree in her yard. She peeled them and ate them quickly. Dawn decided to plant more fruit trees on her property. She loved having them on hand at all times!
Tripp and Ashley had been dating for two years. Tripp decided he no longer wanted to be with Ashley. He finally got the nerve to break up with her. She was devastated. Ashley never saw the break up coming.
Mindy and Mike were making out in the closet. The party raged on outside. Suddenly, the door opened. There stood Chad, Mike's twin brother. Mindy had been kissing the wrong one!
Dan always wore a black suit to work. One day his wife decided to give his wardrobe a makeover. After going to the store, Dan's wife bought a gray and brown suit. Dan decided to try on the suit to see how he liked them. Dan was surprised at how much he loved the new colored suits.
A man once went to war for his country. They fought overseas for months. He went on a raid on a terrorist camp. They attacked and pushed back the enemies. The Americans won.
Allie had never worked out before. But she knew how important it was for her health. So she joined a gym. But after the first class she could not do it. It was too much for her.
The school bus drove off. As it did Gina kept her eyes glued to the doors. None of her friends had left the building. And all the buses were pulling away from the school. How would they be getting home if they had missed their buses.
It was a nice day and my family decided to go outside. I decided to pack a basket full of food to take with us. We drove to a nice park. My husband and daughter chose which park table we would sit at. Our family ate a nice picnic lunch.
Tom was at his middle school dance. He was dancing with friends. The music then changed to a slow song. A few friends partnered up and kept dancing. Tom just went to get more punch.
Trudy saw an antique clock at the garage sale. She bought it for a good price. She advertised the clock for sale with good pictures. Somebody bought the clock that day. Trudy made 200 dollars.
Marco played in a local soccer league. He wasn't naturally gifted at the sport, but he had drive. Marco sat most of the last game on the bench. He begged his coach to let him play the last couple minutes. Marco rushed out onto the field and scored the ending goal.
Ahmad noticed a new team leader position had been posted at work . He went to HR and put in a bid for the job. His supervisor thought he was too nice for the job. Ahmad won the bid and was promoted immediately. Within two weeks, Ahmad's line was number one in the plant.
Allie was having a birthday party. But she decided to not invite Susie. Susie as a result was in tears. She never wanted to see Allie again. That was the end of their friendship.
My grandmother loved her hen house. She fed the chickens every day. One day my uncle accidentally burned it down. She was very angry. Almost 70 years later, she still hasn't forgiven him.
Dave had been feeling constipated for days. He was having trouble concentrating at work and home. He eventually went to the drug store for help. The pharmacist told him to try some different medications. Dave found magnesium really helped relieve his constipation.
I was driving to work. Suddenly, my car stopped working. The engine had died! A few days later I bought a new car. Now, I didn't have to worry about engine failure.
Angel and her mom were sitting at the breakfast table talking. Angel told her mom she had a weird dream the night before. Her mom asked her to tell her what the dream was about. Angel told her mom the dream was about her getting married. Angel's mom laughed and told her daughter it was just a dream.
After the first sneeze Amaia knew she was sick. She sneezed again, desperately trying to cover her mouth. Before she could sneeze again, Milligan handed her a tissue. Gratefully, Amaia smiled and took the tissue. Luckily, Milligan also had a bottle of Tylenol cold relief.
Sue kept calling her dog but she was nowhere to be found. She walked along the frozen creek calling the dog's name. As she got further from the house, she heard a faint barking. The barking got clearer as she got closer to the creek. The barking was coming from under the ice where her dog had fallen.
Ben dug a large pond in his backyard. His kids liked to swim and play in the pond. One day Ben found a snake in the pond. Ben was scared the snake would harm his kids. He told his kids not to play in the pond.
Kara decided to take a new kind of medicine for her bipolar disorder. She took it everyday for 3 months. She started getting very bad side effects. She talked to her doctor who found her an alternative medicine. She's been taking that medicine without side effects for 4 months.
Laura was home alone one night. There was a bad storm outside. Suddenly, the electricity went out. Laura could not see a thing. Finally she was able to find a flashlight and could see again.
Randy is older working man. He is recently divorced and looking for love. He searches the internet for a young woman. Randy finds one to go on a date with. Randy loves young women and is hoping she's the one.
Charlie was a big, old dog. He needed to take medication daily. His owners struggled everyday to make him take it. Finally, they coated it in peanut butter. It worked well and Charlie ate the pill with no complaint!
Kate was only 15 when she found out that she was pregnant. She was single and had no idea how to mother, but she vowed to learn. She kept her baby and tried hard to get her GED while working nights. As her child grew, Kate saw that her sacrifices were all worth it. She had a diploma and a happy, smart, healthy son!
Our niece ran in the 5000 meter race in the Rio Olympics. Even though she wasn't a favorite we were so proud of her. She started out great but suddenly there was a collision on the track. Instead of running past she helped the fallen runner and urged her on. She epitomizes the Olympic spirit and will always be our champion.
Jeff noticed that his speakers are not as loud as he liked. He loved to listen to music, and he wanted to listen to it louder. Jeff decided to buy a new pair of speakers at the local store. He bought the loudest set of speakers they had. Now he is very happy with his speakers.
Bill got a flat tire on the way home from work. He noticed he had a nail stuck in the tread. He put on his spare and took the tire to the tire shop. The mechanic was able to get the nail out of the tire for free. Bill did not have to buy a new tire and was very happy.
Kimi was on a Girl Scout hike in the woods. Somehow she was separated from her group. Luckily, she remembered her training. She stayed put and lit a smoky fire. Soon her group was able to find and rescue her!
Jake was having dinner with friends. He was really hungry and ordered too much food. He tried to eat it all rather than take it home. Jake wound up eating way too much. He made himself feel sick.
Maurice moved to Florida to get away from his ex. After moving into his new house, he looked around his yard. He turned to his right at the house next door. Standing in the yard was his ex. She had moved in next door.
Tim had a christmas gift exchange at his job. They had a twenty dollar budget. It was done as a secret Santa. Tim got what he thought was a great gift. The exchange went smoothly.
Ana was watching the meteor shower. As a bright star streaked across the sky, she made a wish. She wished for her crush to ask her out. The next day, at lunch time - he did! Ana was amazed by the power of her nighttime wish.
I was walking to the portables in my school. A lady approached me from behind. She asked me a few questions about my religion. She also offered a small pamphlet. I took it and started to read it.
Scott lives on a ranch. On the weekends Scott likes to ride his bulls. He tried to get me to ride a bull but I was too scared. Scott left and came back with a cow. So he rode his bull and I rode the cow.
While out fishing with my uncle, a storm approached. Our small boat was tossed around and took on water. The boat began to sink and flipped over. We became trapped underneath and had to swim out and to the surface. A larger boat came to our rescue and saved our lives.
Angela always smelled funny. No one wanted to be around her because of the horrid smell. Some people thought that Angela suffered from a medical problem. This fact was that Angela never, ever bathed. In private, Angela actually bragged about being filthy.
I was diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome. The doctor noted I would not look him in the eye. He said my speech was eloquent and my mannerisms odd. I told him I had always known I was very different. He told me it was normal and ok.
I have tiny muscles. My brother has bigger muscles. He flexed them to show off. He told me to flex as well. I told him I would not.
Robert needed to buy a new computer. He went to a specialized store and asked for help. A salesman showed him many models, but Robert didn't like them. Robert went to another store and the same thing happened. When he went home, he found a computer online and was happy.
Matt climbed to the top of a small mountain with his family. At the top, they found a long line of people. They discovered a zip line that would carry them to the bottom. They decided to take the zip line all the way down. It was terrifying, but they all enjoyed the overall experience.
Kim bought a new pair of shorts. They fit a bit tight. She decided to wear them publicly right away anyway. They tore in the butt area right away. Kim didn't realize until she got back home.
Tim was in Iraq. It was his first tour. Sooner than he wanted he was injured. His humvee was hit by an explosive device. Tim was sent back home.
Mikayla wanted to learn to ride a bike. Her parents bought her one with training wheels. They soon removed the training wheels. Mikayla practiced daily without the extra wheels. Before she knew it she could ride down the street with no help.
Lucy was eating chocolates. She bit into one that had peanuts. Lucy was very allergic to peanuts. She broke out into a rash and couldn't breathe. She kept eating them though because they were so good.
Rene was thrilled to be going wedding dress shopping today. Rene and her bridesmaids went over to Vera Wang to start shopping. The first dress the girls saw was absolutely beautiful. When Rene tried it on it was love at first sight. She decided to take it and was very thrilled with her purchase.
A couple was feeling stressed out at home. On a whim, they decided to spend the night in a motel. They ordered pizza to their room, and watched a bunch of movies. After that, they went swimming in the pool. Finally, they went to sleep.
Nick was fishing in the swamp. He felt a hard tug on his line. Nick started to reel it in. An alligator suddenly popped up from the water. Nick threw his pole into the water.
Linda had entered a school cooking competition. She was ready to cook her famous spaghetti dish. Somebody else had used the spaghetti before her! Linda had to use another pasta before she ran out of time. Linda had only won second place without her spaghetti.
Nora had to attend a meeting in the state capitol. It was in the very center of her state. When she arrived, she was really tired. After the meeting she didn't socialize at all. Nora just went back to her hotel room and did paperwork.
Lauren had a violin and she was learning to play it. She practiced every day at school and at home. She practiced so much her hands and shoulder became sore. She had a school concert and was worried she wouldn't play well. She went to the concert and played beautiful music with her violin.
One say I was taking a test at school. I wanted to do great on this test. Before the test I jumped up and down. All of a sudden I got an adrenaline rush. I was able to concentrate and pass the test.
Cory wanted to be The Flash for a costume party. He went to a costume shop to rent a costume. The costume was too big, but he rented it anyway. Cory showed up to the party in his ill-fitting costume. No one at the party seemed to notice or care.
I love to build an airplane model. I have a complete toy collection of plane model. One day an airplane falls. My entire family died. I hate plane ever since.
Ben had a bad reputation. He was not nice to his classmates. Everyone was scared of him. Ben worked to repair his reputation. He tried to be kinder to those people around him.
Yesterday my truck was broken into while parked on the street. The thief ripped my dash almost completely out. They couldn't get the radio out of the car, though. So now I have a broken window and trashed car. And the thief didn't even take anything.
Kai drank a lot of soda one night while watching TV. Then he went to sleep - later than usual. But he had trouble, like his parents had warned him. The caffeine in the soda kept him up, like they'd feared. Kai vowed never to drink soda before bed again!
Today I was at a bar with my girlfriend having fun. I noticed a guy I went to college with at the next table. I tried to avoid eye contact with him, but he saw me. He shouts out calling me the guy who puked in a margarita glass. Now I'll never live that story down with my girlfriend.
My friend called me while I was eating. Since my hands were dirty, I decided to ignore her call. For the past few weeks ,she never responded to any of my calls. However, she eventually sent a text last Friday. I was furious after reading it since she told me to stop bothering her
Tom decided to get Renter's insurance. Shortly after there was a strong storm. A tree fell on Tom's apartment. It caused a lot of damage to his things. Tom was reimbursed completely.
Yesterday I tried a new kind of donut. It was called Crunch, so I thought maybe it was cereal coated. I was wrong, however, as it had a crumb coating. It had a strong coconut flavor, which I loved. I decided I would buy more crunch donuts on my next store trip.
Peri gets a job as a waitress at a sports bar. She is very nervous on her first night. She decides to have a couple of drinks before her shift. When she carries her first tray out she trips and falls. She spills the food all over the people at the table.
Rob needed new boots, but he couldn't afford them. He had spent all his money on a Christmas robe for his wife. On Christmas morning, she was so happy to open her new robe! Then she pulled out a package for him to open. Inside was a brand new pair of work boots!
Chung had become frustrated with his daily life. He felt like he worked a soulless job, at a faceless corporation. One day, he decided he had had enough. He packed his bags, loaded up his truck, and started driving west. No matter what he found, he was sure he would be happier than before.
A coworker celebrated her fortieth birthday in 2006. We chipped in and bought a cake. It was decorated with a motorcycle, as she had just gotten one. Everyone sang and wished her a happy birthday. She was not happy about turning 40 but was grateful.
Betty had a bunch of crystals she thought were magical. She would rub them when she needed good luck. One day, her friend Mary came over to visit. Mary told her they were really just colorful plastic. Betty felt very silly.
Patricia had loved cats her whole life. After spending two semesters abroad, she came back home. She greeted her childhood cat. Patricia started sneezing wildly while petting him. She was sad to realize that she was now allergic to cats.
Tina set her alarm for 5:00 am. She did not hear it go off. Tina woke up at 7:30 am. Tina texted her boss to say she would be late. Tina had never been late before.
He set up his easel in position, oil paints ready to go. The painting competition was about to begin. He only took ten minutes to complete the competition. I eagerly moved towards him to witness the artwork. It was the mirror image of my lips.
Patrice was busy organizing her room. She bought new hangers and hung everything up. Soon, her closet was tidy. She took a step back and admired it. Her room felt tidy and refreshing now!
Casey had been needing a new phone. Hers had been cracked for months. She finally decided to buy a new one. When she got her new phone, she did not know much about it. She finally figured it out and was happy she got a new phone.
I was using my tablet. I used it for a long time. All the sudden I was losing battery. I had hardly any left. I was upset about it.
Mike went back home after work for lunch. He stepped over broken glass on the lawn. He forced open his barely functional door. Once inside he grabbed cold pizza from the fridge. He ate his slice on the couch in the dark in silence.
I was on a camping trip with my friends. There was a nearby cabin with supplies. A cute boy was working there, and I flirted hard. We talked for hours in the cabin and hit it off big. We ended up falling in love a few weeks after the camping trip.
I had a job interview for a position I was excited about. I had a 45 minute interview with the manager. I thought the interview went really well! Unfortunately for me, he didn't think so. He sent me an email a week later saying I didn't get the job.
Pat was interested in learning to play the piano. He researched different studios online and compared them. Pat settled on trying out Falcetti music. He went through a few weeks of classes. Pat's piano skills have gone from beginner to intermediate.
Emily was working on a painting for an art competition. She was almost done. Suddenly, her teacher informed her that she was missing a requirement. She had to add a 3D element to her piece. Emily worked quickly to change the piece and then entered her work.
Nisa always dreamed of being a princess. She went to a theme park with her family over the summer. she met a beautiful princess in a blue ballgown. The princess gave Nisa a small coronation. Nisa was now an honorary princess for the day!
I looked at several houses. The city was huge and they were being bought fast. The housing crisis had created low prices. I picked amongst what was left. I was satisfied with my choice.
George needed to buy a christmas tree. He went to Home Depot. He found some but he did not like it. He went back home. He decided to give up on a tree.
My first language was Toisanese. This is a Chinese language dialect. Toisanese has become less used over the years. Many Chinese immigrants speak Mandarin. I bought a program to try to learn Mandarin.
Tom was in the army for a few years. He saw battle in Iraq. Tom returned him a hero. He didn't feel like a hero. Eventually his depression made him commit suicide.
Susie needed a new book. Unfortunately it was too expensive. Thankfully she found a cheap one. It was old though. But it did the trick.
A few years ago, me and my friends went to the mall. On our way there we got into a car accident. My friend had rear ended the car in front of us. The drive of the other car turned out to be my sister. We all had a good laugh about that much later.
Last night I told my mom a scary story. I forgot that she hates scary stories. Halfway through I remembered. So I decided to make the story a happy story instead. She really appreciated the change that I made.
Jim was tired of the way things were happening in his hometown. He felt he could do a better job than the current mayor. His family and friends worked with him during his campaign. Jim lost the election by only a few hundred votes. His campaign is already raising funds & awareness for the next time.
Austin had a mouth sore and he showed his mom. Austin told his mom he was in some pain from the sore in his mouth. His mom made him rinse his mouth out and put numbing medication on. Austin didn't like the taste of the medication, but decided to use it. Austin's mouth instantly felt better after he used the medication.
Jesse liked to play computer games. He often ignored his wife while playing. His wife got very upset at him. She left him and took the kids with her. He can now play all of the games he wants, by himself.
Harry wanted to become a construction worker. He enrolled in a trade school. He learned to operate a bulldozer. Eventually, he got a job as a construction bulldozer. He was now a construction worker!
Mark had a bad day at work. He came home and decided to go for a jog. Mark was not used to exercising and it was hard for him. However, he felt really good afterwards. Mark decided he was going to start exercising more often.
Brad always loved to cook barbecue. Brad entered his first barbecue cooking competition. He had to borrow a grill and a truck to get there. Brad won his first competition. He was so excited, he could not wait to compete again.
Silvia loved to sing. She would sing at the top of her lungs, in her apartment. One day, the police showed up at her door. They gave her a noise ordinance. Sadly, Silvia sang no more.
Jill had a pet cat. Her cat had fleas. The fleas infested her entire house. Jill went to the store and bought salt. She was able to remove the fleas by sprinkling salt on her floors.
Tori's school club needed to raise money. They decided to hold a car wash. Everyone came to help wash cars. Their customers were very generous because they did such good work. Tori's school club raised all the money they needed, and then some.
Two days ago I came home from work. I could hear the dogs crying to come inside. When I opened the door I say a huge hole in the yard. I asked my dogs which one had dug the hole, but they both hid. My little dogs had to sleep outside last night.
Johnny was a young boy who carried his skateboard everywhere he went. One day, after school Johnny pushed his way downtown. He found an enormous hill behind a Grocery store. Johnny climbed to the top of the hill with his skateboard in hand. The young boy rode his skateboard to the bottom of the hill.
John wanted to climb a mountain. John took a class on climbing at his YMCA. John bought a ton of mountain gear. John got on a plane and flew to Mount Everest. John successfully reached the summit.
The school band was practicing for a marching competition. Every morning they were out on the football field before 7 Am. One of the football players lived across the street from the school. He was tired of getting awakened by the sound of trumpets and drums. So he turned the water on the field all night and made an ice rink.
Tim was getting a little overweight. He decided that he would work out to lose the pounds. I did five push ups a week. He was furious that he hadn't lost a pound. He then decided that his body was fine the way it was.
On Monday, Sarah had a big deadline for work. She had to submit an important report by midnight. Sarah didn't have enough time to finish her report during the daytime. So, she had to stay up late into the night to finish it. Sarah was tired, but happy when she submitted her report at 11:59 pm.
When I was a child I lived in a neighborhood with many kids. Every summer we would set up a Lemonade stand. We would sale lemonade all day then split the money. Then we would ride our bikes two miles down to the store. At the store we would use the money to buy candy and rent movies.
Carly was at school doing a worksheet. Suddenly she heard and felt a loud rumble. Her teacher yelled that it was an Earthquake. Carly and the other kids ducked under their desks. Luckily, the quake ended quickly with nothing too bad happening.
It was a terrible snow storm in March. Fred and his family were staying put. All the sudden the roof started leaking. They had to call someone. Thankfully someone came in an hour.
The new coach was very young. She talked a lot in his class. He made her move her desk next to his. He wanted to keep a closer eye on her. She still stayed in trouble all the time.
I was waiting for the bus to arrive. Someone come near to me and ask my name. At first i was scared and shy at the same time. But as time goes by,i feel comfortable talking to him. I wanted to know more about him but the bus just arrived.
The log floated on the river. A man tried to sit on it. It rolled over. The man tried to get back on it. The log kept spinning in the man's grip.
The man went to the department store. He needed to buy his wife a present. He spent hours looking at the jewelry. However, it was either too expensive or it looked cheap. So he bought her a pair of warm socks.
The dog went outside. It walked over by the tree. The dog trotted around the tree. The dog found a spot. The dog laid down and took a nap.
Laurie decided to go camping alone. She hiked until she found the perfect spot! She set up her tent and decided to fish for dinner. She caught two fish and roasted them over the fire. She had a good night and went home the next day.
Perrie wanted to be tough. She bought some cigarettes. She went behind the school to smoke them. She lit a cigarette and started coughing immediately. The other smokers started laughing and she ran back inside.
Archie was disgusted with his dinner. He had thrown a fit when he was supposed to eat it. As a result, it got cold. His father told him he couldn't leave the table until it was gone. Archie might be there for a long time.
At the warehouse, Ben waited to get revenge on his supervisor. The supervisor was using the forklift to get a pallet off a high rack. The supervisor was using all his concentration to get the pallet. Ben threw a baseball at the forklift to startle the supervisor. The supervisor lost his focus and dropped the pallet.
Craig is going to his high school reunion tonight. He hasn't seen any of his old friends in Years. The reunion was full of old friends. Craig spent the entire night chatting up Bill. Craig had a good time at the reunion.
Sean liked boxers. He had never tried briefs. One day, his girlfriend bought him briefs as a present. Sean was disappointed but decided to try them. He fell in love with briefs.
Charles was an everyday type of guy. The people in his neighborhood knew him by name and face. Suddenly Charles disappeared. He was arrested for something he didn't do. He proved his innocence in court and is back from jail after 3 months.
Lucy had rented Predator. She decided to watch in her room while her grandparents slept. The movie was violent and scary. Hours later Lucy was awakened by her own screams. She knew there was a reason not to watch scary movies.
Haley prepared her dress shoes and clothes for church. She opened the door and tried to walk outside. She didn't notice the wooden plank and stubbed her toe. Since Haley's church clothes got dirty, she had to change her outfit. Thankfully, she was a few minutes late to church.
Ellen was babysitting a 7 year old and a 2 year old. The two year old was playing with blocks when she went to get his cup. When she came back the blocks spelled out hello Ellen! She was amazed that the 2 year old could do that. They she heard his 7 year old sister laughing at the trick she played.
Lulu wanted to hire a new chef. The chef would be for her home. A man named Robert nailed the interview. Thankfully she was able to have a home chef now. At least she could put away her own skills.
One day a little girl named Jan was eating a candy bar. Half way through the candy she let out a scream. Jan was in serious pain. Jan's parents set up an appointment with the dentist. Jan goes to the dentist to get her tooth fixed.
Henry often wore earbuds in his ears. Henry's mother would yell at him for not hearing anything. Henry began experiencing ear aches. Henry told his mother of the ear problems. The mother recommended a break from earbuds.
Mary hired a new babysitter for her one year old. Mary felt uneasy so she hid a camera in the eye of a teddy bear. She reviewed the film, absolutely stunned. The babysitter had done something very shocking. She cleaned and put away the dishes without being asked to do it!
Jo wanted new shoes. She decided to shopping. She found the perfect pair. They were too expensive. She found another pair instead.
Greg was very superstitious. He always wore his lucky boxer shorts when he played basketball. He wore them even if they were still dirty from the last wearing. Before the big game on Friday, Greg could not find his boxer shorts. Greg suffered through his worst game performance ever that night.
Liz made spaghetti for her family. She decided to make her own sauce. Her family ate everything and said it was good. Liz took a bit finally and decided it was awful. She was happy her family was so nice about the bad dish.
I decided to switch to a credit union from my big bank. When I tried to close my account, the bank wouldn't let me. They tried to make me jump through a bunch of hoops. Finally I just pulled everything but $10 out of my accounts. Enrolling at the credit union has been much easier.
My son took my wife to Fenway Park on Monday. She had tickets behind third base. She bought a cap and watched the game. She was on tv during a foul ball play. I recorded her appearance and emailed it to friends.
Justine's anniversary was coming up. She gave hints about the present she wanted. Her husband bought her something else. They argued over the present. Justine apologized after she thought about it.
Damien was feeling sick one morning before work. He needed to text his boss that he would be out sick. He sent the message and went back to bed. When he awoke he had a ton of missed calls about being late. His text hadn't properly sent at all.
Tom was trying a new trick at the skate park. He couldn't quite land it. At one point Tom fell on his butt. He wasn't hurt and everyone laughed. Tom laughed as well and got back up to try again.
I came home at lunch one day and opened my door to a shocking sight. Flames and smoke were filling my house so I quickly called for help. I tried to find my cat, and I crawled low to the ground searching. The smoke became too much and I was forced to turn back. My cat didn't make it out but fortunately I did.
Diana needed her book bag for school. Since she was in school, she called her boyfriend. She asked him if he can get it for her. When they met up, he gave her a banana instead of the bag. Therefore, she shouted at him.
The girls moved into their dorm room. It was a tiny little space. They had no room for their things! They got rid of lots of clothes and books. They crammed everything into their closets.
Katie and Erin were best friends. They played together every day. One day Erin got sick. Erin played with Katie anyway. The next day neither girl was healthy enough to go to school.
Jacob was eager for the upcoming science fair. He liked robotics. This year he decided to build a robot as his science fair project. He worked very hard day and night to perfect his creation. Jacob's efforts paid off when he took home the first place ribbon.
Meredith likes cheese. She buys every kind she can find. One day, she got sick after lunch. Meredith decided she couldn't eat that much cheese anymore. Now, she eats salads for lunch.
Joe's wife slapped him playfully one day. She had not meant to really hurt him. But her wedding ring cut open his face! Joe had to get three stitches in his cheek. His wife felt so guilty!
Nessa spotted something terrifying in her tree one day. There was a huge hornet nest hanging there! Nessa called her dad to come help her. But when they got the nest down, Nessa breathed a sigh of relief. The nest was very old and completely empty!
Ava was building a house. She couldn't decide on what kind of windows to use. She decided to go with big windows that would let in lots of light. Ava knew her new house would be full of natural light. She couldn't wait for the home to be done!
I was raking leaves in my front yard. I made several huge piles. My son came running out of the house. He stage-dove into one of the piles. I made him finish raking the yard.
Elizabeth was planning on painting her living room. She and her husband disagreed on what color to paint it. She wanted a light color and he wanted darker. Finally they played rock, paper, scissors. Elizabeth won and they went with light, but slightly dark blue.
Steve wanted to switch Football positions because he wasn't satisfied. He wasn't sure what new position he wanted to play so he asked us. We all didn't really know either, so he was stuck. Finally he asked his coach what he should play. His coach gave him a good recommendation and he switched to that!
Miss Dever was the high school history teacher. She would only sit at her desk while her students read. She would never actively engage the students. Miss Dever's student were often bored as a result. She was not well thought of as a teacher at her school.
It was January and it had been snowing for days. The snow was so deep it was hard to park. Kim's car got stuck in the street blocking traffic. She and her brother shoveled the snow behind the car and in the street. It took 30 minutes to move enough snow to park the car.
Tom wanted to find a wife. He was not meeting many new people in his daily life. He decided to try online dating. He liked that there was a larger pool of people to choose from. He found his future wife and was very happy.
Tommy's school announced a prize for whoever read the most books. Tommy loved reading, and he launched into a marathon of books. When the contest ended, Tommy was the clear winner. He got a trophy and put it on his bookshelf. He saw with dismay that he had no books left to read.
Kelley went to the town hall meeting. She asked many questions. When she was done, the audience loved it. It took about one hour. Kelley couldn't wait to go back.
Sue decided to eat a salad every day for lunch. She packed her salads every night before bed. She started to see a difference in her clothes. She started to get tired of salads. Sue lost of her willpower and ate ice cream.
Mom decided to make cookies. She mixed the ingredients together and put them in the oven. She forgot to set the oven timer. Mom forgot about the cookies. When she remembered the cookies, they were already burned.
My favorite flower is red rose. When i was in college,i often receive a flower from a guy. One day, i received a red rose and i kept it inside a book. When i was walking along the flower shop,i decided to buy a dozen. Then i gave it to my mom.
It was fall and there was a pile of leaves outside. A dog came to visit and decided to stay and sleep on the leaves. Poor dog would duck when we got close to him like he had been beaten. But he decided to stay to we started feeding him. Once you feed a dog, he can stay as long as he wants.
Cher was so impatient she was nearly bouncing off the walls. She just about mugged the parcel delivery man when he rang her bell. She tore open the nondescript box with uncontrollable anticipation. Crestfallen, Cher held up the too small, gaudy swimsuit to her torso. The picture in the catalog had lied.
Tom's bowling experience somehow threw out his back. The back roller he'd been given last year came to mind. He rolled on it for fifteen minutes hoping for relief. Eventually, the pain lessened enough for him to rest. He woke up the next day certain he'd be more careful.
Matt lost custody of his little girl. He had been accused of molesting her. One day he chased her with a machete. He was arrested and charged. He was no longer allowed to see her.
I used to only wear contact lenses. They gave me perfect vision. They also left me my peripheral vision. But people started treating me like I was dumb. So I switched to glasses and the problem resolved itself.
It was an incredibly hot summer's day. The Smith family was sat at home enjoying the air conditioning. Suddenly the power cut out and the air conditioning shut off! The house got so hot the whole family had to go to a friend's house. Luckily when they returned the power was on and it was cool again.
Jill wanted a puppy more than anything. When she sat on Santa's lap at the mall that was all she asked for. Christmas morning came and she hoped there was a puppy in a box. But there wasn't, so she was disappointed. Until her grandfather walked in holding a tiny yellow puppy!
As a college senior on the campus paper, I won reporter of the week. My broadcast teacher leaked classified information in class. I verified with the dean of communications that the info was true. I wrote the story, but faculty thought I tapped email addresses. Friday, the communications chair announced me as reporter of the week.
Millie is watching Billy the dog for a friend. He is a 200 pound dog. Billy got very scared one day. He chewed a hole in Millie's bedroom door. Millie does not want to dogsit Billy again.
Elizabeth wanted a puppy. Her daddy took her to the animal shelter to look. There were all kinds to choose from. She looked in the last cage, and in the corner was a small black puppy Elizabeth picked it up and it was instant love, and home they went.
Tom had a lucky tee shirt he wore every game day. Tom's wife told him she really was sick of seeing that shirt. Tom thought she was just teasing him. One day Tom decided to clean up the bathroom. Going for a rag, Tom saw his wife had made one out of his shirt!
Brian likes plants. He grows vegetables in his garden. Last summer was very dry. Brian had to water his plants all the time. Some plants didn't survive the summer anyway.
Carol's dog ran away. She put up posters and asked around the neighborhood. Nobody saw him. Carol almost gave up looking. Then one day someone called saying they found it.
Sandy and Andrew went out for lunch. Andrew excused himself to the restroom. Sandy thought it would be funny to pull a prank on Andrew. Sandy unscrewed the top of the salt shaker. Andrew ruined his food when he attempted to salt it.
My friends and I were playing pool at my house. My friend prepared to hit a ball with his stick. Suddenly, when he shot, he struck down at the green tabletop. The tabletop was torn open and my friend began to apologize. I told him that it was okay and then we kept on playing.
Charles was 30-years-old and only remembered his father. They hadn't seen each other since Charles was 3 years old. They met up inside a Denny's near Charles' college campus. His father was afraid and almost turned around. But Charles was shocked at the resemblance, they were like twins.
Marvin entered into a singing competition. He did horribly. Marvis reentered and secretly played a music track while lip syncing. Marvin won the competition. He never told anyone that he had cheated.
Ally heard chirping coming from the tree by the deck. She went to investigate and found a bird nest. There were three tiny birds inside of it. She walked away quickly so as not to disturb them. She watched out the window as the mother came back to the nest.
When Dan's stuff starts to go missing he suspects his new roommate. So he sets up a camera to catch him in the act. Dan is shocked to find the real culprit. His roommate's dog is taking his stuff and burying it in the back yard. When he shows the video to his roommate they both have a good laugh.
She was dropped off at college the day after she turned 18. Her roommate asked her to go to a party. She met a lot of nice people there. Over the Year's, these people became her closest friends. They stayed in touch for Years after graduation.
Allie was waiting for the elevator with her grandmother. All of the sudden her grandmother was about to slip. She slipped and fell right on the tile floor. Her grandmother had bumped her head. Allie screamed and called 911.
Brian was the oldest of three brothers. He always worked the hardest, making sure he did a good job. That made him feel as though he were the only one doing anything. He often yelled at his younger brothers and made them sad. In the end, he lost the respect of his siblings and lived alone.
Carol was protesting a building site outside her house. They were building a new skatepark for kids. Carol loved children, but not when they were hanging around her house. Despite her protests, the build continued. Carol never once had an issue with the children after all.
Rory the hound is an excellent digger. One day he dug up and huge bone and took it home. His human mommy found him chewing away on it. She took it away from him and saw it was a human leg bone. The police came and found a full human corpse in the neighbor's yard.
Lara took the bus to school. She used the time on the bus to study for her exam. The bus got a flat tire on its route. Lara was late for school and missed her exam. Lara was happy to have an extra day to study.
Gina stared hard at the scrabble board. To win, she needed to score 30 points. There was a triple open, but only for a 6-letter word starting with z. She almost gave up, but then she grinned instead. Snatching her titles, she played Zephyr for 69 points!
I just learned how to ice skate last week. I love skating on the lake and jumping into the air. I want to become a figure skater someday. I have decided to practice every weekend on the lake. I am getting better and I am focused on my commitment.
Eliza had just gone into labor. She was surprised by how painful and quick it all was. She rushed to the hospital just in time. There were some problems, and she felt really scared. Luckily, in the end it all worked out.
Allison wanted to teach Jack how to count change. She placed a handful of change on the table. She told Jack how much each one was worth. Jack began to practice counting. He learned how to count the change very quickly.
There was a concert in California. EVeryone was enjoying the music. Gunmen terrorists came into the venue. Luckily the security saw them first. They got arrested.
A woman went out hiking. Along the trail, she twisted her ankle. With no better options, she decided to hop back to her car. She kept looking around, hoping no one would see her hopping. In so doing, she failed to note a rock and twisted her other ankle.
Tim needed to take the trash out. But he was too lazy. He waited until it was late at night. And when he approached the garbage bin, a shrieking cat jumped out. The scary event made Tim regret being lazy.
Ed had to go clean the walk in freezer at work. He scraped ice off all the walls. There was so much ice scrapings that he made a snowman. He put the small snow man in front of the door. When his boss went in next he was amused by the snow man.
One evening, Oishi realized that money was the root of all evil. Oishi was a wealthy man. It made him sick to think of his greed and opulence. Oishi decided to give up his money and live the life of a monk. Oishi found true happiness in monkhood instead of money.
My son-in-law's aunt has an 8 year old boy. He wanted to sell lemonade. She wanted to help him. She bought a stand on Amazon for $99. I was highly amused.
Me and my friend Kyle were playing ping pong in my basement. Kyle gets very competitive and I am almost as bad. When I win he makes a bet to get me to play again. In a few games we are betting lots of money and diving everywhere. I crash right into and knock over an old dresser trying to get ball.
Joe had really bad cleaning habits. His apartment was a mess! He hired a maid to clean his house. The maid cleaned his house for hours. Joe tipped her really well for doing such an excellent job.
I went to our province to have a vacation. During vacation, i met Anna and she became my friend. We were open about each other and comfortable. When i'm about to leave and go home we both cried. Until now we send messages and have video call every vacant time.
A guy named Tim was feeling tired. He knew that he needed to get up for work, but didn't want to. He decided that he would call in sick. When he called his boss, he remembered that it was Saturday. Jim went back to bed.
Gordon was tasked with cleaning a messy space. He felt ill whenever he had to smell the old food. His girlfriend came over to help. She was able to better handle the smells. Gordon was so thankful.
Carlton went for a jog very early one morning. As he was running his shoe came untied. He bent down to tie his shoe and saw a frightened kitten. He couldn't just leave the kitten there so he brought it home with him. Carlton quickly attached to the kitten and he's now it's owner.
Jones worked at a large paper company in Texas. He was a dedicated worker and always showed up to work early. However, Jones loved to leave early on Fridays to go to golfing. Although he was a good worker, his boss didn't like his Friday habit. As the result, Jones was denied an upcoming promotion.
Kids were playing in the park. Suddenly big dog appeared. He started barking. Kids got very scared. Finally, dog's owner showed up and put his dog on a leash.
The family was in New York for the first time. The saw Central Park. They explored the entire park. It was a beautiful space! The family couldn't wait to return some day.
Kelsey and her friends decided to meet up. They went to a bar they hadn't been to in years. It was run down and dumpy. They immediately decided to go elsewhere. The friends were sad the bar was no longer a nice place.
Michaela was having a baby shower at a golf country club. She invited a lot of friends and planned a nice lunch. Her Aunt came early to do the flowers. It was a beautiful day, and the lunch was lovely. Michaela got a lot of nice gifts and had a great day.
Larry was playing with a balloon. His cat was near by. The cat accidentally popped the balloon. Both Larry and the cat freaked out. Larry laughed about the whole thing.
Laura had always wanted to have a daughter. Her first two children were baby boys. Laura's doctor told her she was pregnant with a girl. She felt so happy. Laura was glad she was finally going to have a daughter.
I was walking home from school. A guy with worn out clothes was sitting on the ground. I assumed he was homeless and offered him some money. He politely declined and told me that he chooses to live this way. Eventually, I walked away.
My friend Jon called me last night. He asked me if he could sleep on my couch. I asked him if he had been drinking alcohol. He informed that he had been. I told him my girlfriend said no.
Lucille had a large backyard. She had no grass in her yard but desired to have some. She went to the home store and bought several bags of grass seed. Lucille planted the seeds and watered them faithfully. Her backyard had the best grass on the block.
Rachel felt left out during the holidays because she was Jewish. Her friends invited her to a Christmas party. She attended. She realized that she loved celebrating Christmas. Rachel converted to Christianity.
Jose was working hard at losing weight. He had changed his eating habits and was way more active. The extra weight was melting off of him quickly. All of Jose's clothes were now baggy on his body. Jose had to go shopping and buy a new wardrobe.
One summer, Shay decided she wanted to learn to cook. She tried watching cooking shows, but they weren't helpful. Then she asked her mom and aunt for cooking tips. They helped her out and let her make practice meals. By Thanksgiving, she was skilled enough to cook her family dinner!
Katie needed new shoes. She did not have enough money for the ones she wanted. She decided to save. She finally had enough. However, when she went to buy them, they were gone.
I bought a pair of new black heels yesterday. I thought they were amazing. I never wanted to stop wearing them. Then one day they broke. I was devastated.
Alex hated scary movies. When her friends asked her to go, she didn't want them to know. She went to the movies with them, acting brave. That night she had horrible nightmares. She would never go to another scary movie!
Fred wanted to ask Lisa out. He was scared to do it though. When he asked her she said no. Fred was devastated. He lost his confidence.
At my place, there are a lot of seating options. Sometimes it can be hard to choose where to sit. This morning, I sat down in the easy chair. I was not comfortable. I moved to the sofa instead.
Emily wanted to be a cheerleader in high school. She practiced every day and took extra classes. She perfected her jumps and planned her tryout clothes. Tryouts came and she did a great job. She had to wait until she got the phone call that she was chosen.
Kal always wanted to play quarterback He just couldn't throw the ball overhead. He only knew how to toss it between his legs. His coach was impressed with how far he could snap the ball. Kal is now the long snapper of the Dallas Cowboys.
Catie had entered a contest at school. The contest was looking to find the cutest pet. Catie submitted a photo of her dog. Her dog was so cute, he won the contest! Catie got to take home a trophy as her prize.
There were a lot of rats in my house. I went to the store to buy traps to get rid of them. I bought a lot of traps that day, but I didn't buy enough. I used all the traps but there are still a lot of rats in my house. I'll have to buy some more tomorrow.
Nicky went outside. He found that it was too cold for him. He looked in his closet to find something warm to wear. He settled on a turtle neck sweater. He put it on to find it fit him perfectly.
I was running late to drop my daughter to school this morning. The drop off line was long today. One of the cars tried to cut through. Frustrated, I honked at the car in the school zone. We did manage to make it just before the tardy bell.
Rocky was on his way home from work. He needed some gas so he stops by a gas station. He grabs a few snacks and buys a lottery ticket. He forgets about it and goes to sleep. The next day he wakes up and checks his ticket and won!
Billy punched Timmy twice more to make sure he was out cold. He stood and screamed in rage. The crowd gathered around him was silent. Timmy's reign of terror was at an end. Billy's work here was done and they could be at peace now.
Rebecca and George had just purchased their first home. Rebeccas was so excited to see it but they couldn't find the key. They searched all day for it and they were almost ready to give up. Suddenly, they noticed the key in their junk drawer. They got to see the house that night.
Lucy was terrified for her exam today. She stayed up all night long studying. She wanted to make sure she would get a great grade on it. When she got to the room she took the test. To her surprise it was not that bad.
Donovan decided to build a robot. He went to the hardware store to buy parts. He made a square head with an antenna. He added claw shaped hands. The finished robot could walk and talk.
Aileen was building a garage. She decided to put a big window in at the back. She thought it would let in a lot of natural light. When she finished the garage, she was so happy. The window added a very special touch!
Tim moved to a new school. Nobody really liked him there. Tim was bullied often by other kids. One day he decided to stand up for himself. Tim was beat up pretty badly for his bravery.
I was mad at my girlfriend for forgetting to lock the door. Someone came into the house and stole some of our things. I tried writing a mean text to send to her. When the text was sent, it went to my mom instead. She was completely confused.
Nina had trouble sleeping most of the time. She would have recurring nightmares about falling. Her doctor recommended immersion therapy. She went sky diving, but there was a spider in her goggles. Now she has nightmares about spiders instead.
The cat sunned itself where the light passed through the window. It started raining and the sun went behind the clouds. The cat moved from the former sunspot on the floor up to the bed. He found a soft blanket and curled up there. The cat slept there for the next two hours.
I went to the store to get stuff for chili. I bought beans, diced tomatoes, and beef. It was a very easy recipe to make. I combined all of the ingredients in a big pot. After they boiled for a half hour I served them to my guests.
All of Jason's friends told him that his suit was out of style. However, Jason did not want to pay a lot for a new one. He looked for a long time for a suit that was cheap and fashionable. Finally he found the perfect suit. Jason's friends are very happy that he has a good looking suit.
Renee was staying at a hotel because she was traveling. On her second day there, she found two kittens in the parking lot. The kittens were young and the mother was not around. After sneaking them in her room, she gave them food and baths. She decided to keep them and she took them on her travels.
Henry walked towards the bus station. He sat down to wait for the bus. A man from the crowd walked behind him. In addition, he took Henry's wallet from his pocket. He notice until he needed to buy something and searched for it.
It was a hot summer day. Trina gave her daughter a Popsicle. It was delicious. Unfortunately it melted. Trina's daughter was left with nothing.
Milton is at a baseball game. He is enjoying the game with a lady friend. While watching a ball comes their way. The ball hits Milton in the head. He is knocked out cold and rushed to the emergency room.
Jeff spent all night studying. He had a big calculus exam at 8 AM. He had crammed all night and it was now 7 AM. He started to get ready for class, and sat on the couch for a second. Next thing he knows, he wakes up and it's 3PM!
The weather was cold and dreary. The fog moved in to the bay. The couple watched the fog envelope the bridge. Soon, they couldn't see anything below them. The fog had made a beautiful scene.
Roy bought some new pants but they were a bit tight. He wore the new pants to school. While in class he dropped his pencil. He tried to pick it up but his pants ripped. He had to go home early that day.
Donny wanted to make some potato chips. He grabbed some potatoes from his fridge and started slicing. After setting them in the oven, he began reading to pass the time. While taste-testing his chips, he realized he had cut them too thick. Donny decided to save his chips for a stew.
Joan was out of school for the summer. She went to many foreign countries. She found a wonderful restaurant in France. She met a handsome man there. They got married.
John left his workshop in a rush one night after a long day. During his drive home he was stopped by a police officer. John feared he'd be arrested for speeding. He rolled down his window to speak with the officer. He was relieved when told he'd forgotten to turn his headlights on.
Josh was hungry. He decided to make tuna salad. Little did he know that the can of tuna was damaged. He developed botulism from the tuna. He died because of the botulism.
Lisa went to Europe. She wanted to go to Monte Carlo. So she did. She loved everything about it. Only downside was that it was expensive.
Charles has always worried that he was too small to play football. His parents encourage him to try out for the team anyway. He summons the courage to come to football tryouts. At tryouts he sees that many other kids are smaller than he is. Charles is so happy that he overcame his worries.
America had spent years embroiled in the Vietnam War. Betty disagreed with America's participation. After seeing protests on television, Betty wanted to get involved. She was naturally timid, but believed she needed to take action. When she finally joined the protesters, she was glad to be there.
Mist saw a spider in her room. She didn't want to kill it. But she did want it removed from her room. She captured it in a cup. Mist released the spider safely outside the house.
I collect pez dispensers. My prized piece is a Santa from a few decades ago. I'm always on the lookout for rare and interesting ones. My friend bought me a Pez Dispenser that looked like a pumpkin. I thanked him, and didn't tell him that I already had that one.
A tornado was coming. Priscilla saw it way out in the field. She gathered all her important things. She hid with them in the cellar. Priscilla survived!
Chris wanted to be a novelist but his parents had other plans for him. They pressured him to enter law school and become an attorney. Chris reluctantly succumbed to their influence and gave up his dream. He discovered however that law school was full of fascinating stories. He became a lawyer and a successful writer of legal-based thrillers.
The boy was cheating on the test. The teacher saw him. He was called up front. He was told to explain himself to the class. He had no explanation.
Joe got sent home from school for swearing. At first his parents wanted to ground him. Then they realized that they swore in front of Joe all the time. They knew they could only blame themselves for this issue. They vowed to never swear in front of Joe again.
Jack was mowing the lawn on a Saturday morning. His neighbor Florence yelled at him to be quiet. He ignored her and kept mowing the lawn. Florence came outside and sprayed him with the hose. Jack called the police and Florence was given a warning.
Alex was on his middle school basketball team. He always wanted to play but wasn't very good. His dad got time off work to come to one of the games. Alex wanted to impress his dad and made a shot from across the court. But Alex was disappointed to discover he shot it into the wrong hoop.
Today is my dad's birthday. I didn't know what to get him so I asked my mom. She said I should get him golf clubs. I bought him the best golf clubs I could afford. I gave my dad his clubs at breakfast and he loved them.
When Anita broke up with her boyfriend, she made the ultimate threat. First, Anita became addicted to soap operas. Her boyfriend later said he was joining the Navy. She threatened to make his life a "living soap opera" if he left. She kept her promise, and her boyfriend barely saw their son.
John has a science test tomorrow. He has studied all week. When he got to class, he was ready. The teacher gave out the test. John finished and knew he made an A.
Tim hated his job as an accountant. He decided to quit his job. Afterwards he sold his home. He bought a large area of land. He started a rural lifestyle by building a farm on his property.
Richard hates his job. Today at work he just wants to quit. He sits at his desk feeling beat down and angry. At lunch he thinks about his situation. When Richard returns from lunch he decides to leave his job.
I adopted a dog. He did not like playing with balls. So, I covered a ball in peanut butter. Now, my dog was obsessed with the ball. Alas, he became sick from eating all of the peanut butter on the ball.
Gary saw a feather on the ground. He went to pick it up but heard a chirp. He looked around in the nearby bushes. He found a bird with its wing broken. He took the bird to a veterinarian right away.
Alice and her family were going to Disneyland. When the family arrived, they entered the park. After entering the park, everyone had to take shelter. A bad storm was about to hit the park. Afterwards, Alice and her family enjoyed the rides.
Josh was a kid who loved to fish. He had a pond in front of his house he could fish from anytime. One day he and his brother were fishing and his hook got stuck. When he tried to un-stick the hook it went through his finger. He spent his B-day in the hospital and it all turned out fine.
Tim's mom worked hard baking cookies for his school party. She brought the beautifully decorated cookies to Tim's class. Every other mom was there with a plate of cookies. Most of the cookies were still on the plate when Tim's mom left. Outside the school, she gave the cookies to a grateful stray dog.
My friend is a girl and she is my classmate. We took the same course that's why we have the same schedule. We used to study together in the library. We eat together during lunch break. We go to park after our class.
Bill was driving across the United States. Somewhere in the midwest, Bill realized he was lost. Bill tried his phone for help but was still quite lost. Bill stopped at a gas station to ask for help. Bill got a cool drink, some directions, and hit the road again!
Lisa was going home. Lisa and her friend Lucy were sitting on the front porch. They had been playing dolls, but were tired of that. They drew on the sidewalk till Lisa's mom came. The next day Lucy missed Lisa when she saw their drawings.
Tim liked to play racquetball a lot. Tim asked Jane to play racquetball with him, and she said yes. They played racquetball together, and Jane won every game. Tim was surprised, and asked how Jane became so good at the sport. Jane said she had taken 5 Years of racquetball class.
The movie theatre's food price are ridiculous. I needed some food to eat during the movies. I sneak food in the theatre by hiding it in my purse. I don't feel guilty doing this. The movie theatre food price is highway robbery!
Sam had a crush on a shy girl at work. He told the girl she was pretty and smart. The shy girl asked Sam to meet her for lunch. At lunch she asked Sam if he had ever been in love. Sam's heart felt crushed when the girl mentioned another guy.
Sam and Nancy had been dating for many months. Sam wanted to take the relationship further, in an intimate direction. Nancy convinced him she loved him. Sam worked over-time for weeks to buy the ring. He proposed to her on the steps of their church.
Mom and Dad got home late from work on Tuesday. Typically, they make dinner after work. I was getting hungry around 5 o'clock. My sister and I made sandwiches with everything we could find. Mom and Dad came home with dinner, but we were too full to eat again.
Charles took three photography classes in college. As a graduate, he was still poor and needed a hustle. He began shooting at events and passing out his business card. No one called him for work so Charles needed a new idea. He paid Walmart to put his pictures on coffee mugs and he's made $100.
Lucy's grandma had slept with rollers in her hair. It was morning and she was taking the rollers out. Lucy watched as her hair fell off the rollers in loops., Grandma combed her hair into a wavy style. Lucy admired her grandma's pretty hair.
Antoinette was infatuated. She'd met a man in a department store. He shared her love for clothes. One day she asked him out on a date. Only to find out he was predictably gay.
Joe loved guns and loved to collect old guns. He found someone who was selling M1 Garand in good condition. So Joe bought it. Joe fired it at a gun range. It was a new favorite.
I had to write an essay for a class. I didn't feel like writing it, so I hired Tom to write it for me. Tom wrote a 2 page essay, which I turned in to my teacher. My teacher read it and asked me the meanings of several words. I was not able to answer him, so he gave me an F.
Dan was watching TV when suddenly his power went out. He realized that he hadn't paid his electric bill. He called the company and offered to pay. Since he was late, he owed a lot more money now. Luckily they were willing to make an arrangement to pay.
Jeff is playing rugby. He is trying to make a score. He gets hit hard from behind. He falls to the ground in pain. Jeff broke his ribs playing rugby.
Everyone knew that Louis was racist at work. To play a joke on him, they got him a black assistant. Louis was fuming and wanted to retaliate. But in the end, he realized his assistant was good and funny. They became friends and Louis changed his view about black people.
Tom loved his motorcycle very much. Tom did not want to pay any more money to keep his bike running. Tom's bike output a lot of smoke in the exhaust. Other people were annoyed by the smoke. Tom could not afford to fix it, he annoyed people behind him.
Melinda drove her new car on the highway. She ran over some broken glass on the road. Melinda's tire went flat. Melinda called the roadside assistance phone number. A tow truck came to Melinda and fixed her tire.
Jim was tasked with cutting a branch from a tree. He was told to use a ladder to reach it. He decided not to, since he could reach it with the saw. When the branch came free, it hit Jim in the head. Jim now uses ladders to saw branches, even if he can just reach them.
Tim was at the bar. He was talking to a girl for a long time. He bought her several drinks. Tim got her number at the end of the night. The next day he realized it was fake.
Jim was going to work. He couldn't find his car keys anywhere. Jim looked for several minutes. Eventually he used his spare set instead. Jim never found his keys again.
Tim was graduating college. He was nervous. He didn't know if his family would make it. Tim looked at the audience as he walked across the stage. He saw his family waving happily.
Mike hated his job. He dreaded going every day. He got an ulcer due to his anxiety. Mike has to have surgery for his ulcer. Mike quit his job and is happy.
There was a strong storm at Bob's house. The wind blew so hard that trees fell down. One of the trees fell across a power line, making the power go out. Bob's family lit candles and used flashlights to help them see. The next morning, the power company fixed the lines.
I used to bike to work. I went from Brighton to Boston. Some girls on a bus bound for Catholic school mocked me. I telephoned the school's headmistress. I was never bothered again.
Sarah and Pam were best friends at work. They made the mistake of wearing the same outfit on the same day. Sarah got more compliments than Pam throughout the day. It caused a lot of hostility within his friendship. They were now the office enemies.
Harry moved to Tanzania to get back to nature. He gave away all his belongings and joined the Hadza tribe. Harry couldn't obtain all the essentials to survive on his own. He became part of an Actual partnership to increase his productivity. Harry and his partner forage together better than on their own.
Kim and her friend wanted to go to Times Square while in NYC. Kim thought it would be best to go at night to see the lights. Kim and her friend decided to go to the Tkts booth. They hadn't realized how late it was. They were unable to get tickets for that evening.
I was supposed to be playing on the playground. Friends and I ventured near the street nearby. One of my friends dared me to jump in front of a car. I did it right when a teacher saw me. She yelled at me and sent me inside.
Abby started dance last week. She joined in a combination class. The teacher is very sweet. She is working one on one with each student. I think she will learn a lot.
Phil wanted to be an actor for as long as he could remember. When he was in college he took an acting class and really enjoyed it. Shortly after the class was over his professor hired him for a movie. The small independent film won many awards all over the world. Phil is moving to Hollywood next week to try and get more acting jobs.
Ella loved to go to the cupcake store up the street from her house. Her mother would take her there when she was off of school sometimes. Last week, Ella was sad to learn that the cupcake store was closing. Her mother said that she would look around for another place to go to. Today, they was excited to see a cupcake food truck down their street.
After Mike was legally allowed to drink, he formed some bad habits. Every day, Mike would drink beer to handle his workload and stress. Soon, Mike began to develop a strong dependence to alcohol. His family became worried and then talked to him about the issue. Mike decided to stop drinking alcohol from then on.
Tom had a big project due. He started drinking to calm his nerves. After a while he got really sidetracked. Before he knew it he wasted time doing something else. Tom's project came out sub par.
I got home from work. I decided to change my clothes. I heard something outside my window. It was a man looking at me! I called the police and they arrested him.
Darcy failed two classes in school. Her parents grounded her until her grades improved. Darcy began to study every night. Soon her grades had improved drastically! Soon Darcy was allowed to go out with her friends again.
I found a job so that one day I could retire. I realized thinking like that was crazy. It was like living in order to die. I decided to make a life not a living. Now I'm happy and will never retire.
The class was playing kickball outside of the gym. I served the ball to Drew. He aggressively kicked the ball. It smacked Betty on the face. She fell on the ground.
John went on a roller coaster ride. The roller coaster had froze. John along with many other people panicked. The roller coaster was fixed after a couple of hours. John swore to never ride roller coasters again.
Kelly had a silly cat. He loved to eat catnip. Kelly grew some in her garden. The cat rolled around in it every day. THen he zoomed around the house.
Today I went to the beach with friends. I went swimming and the water was warm. We played frisbee and had a game of catch. We also had a picnic lunch, with sandwiches and fruit. It was fun and I hope to do this again soon.
An elderly lady came through my line. She wanted to quadruple her coupons. She said they were special coupons just for her. I tried to explain that it wasn't true. She became irate and called me senseless.
Cam wore his new baseball cap to the park one day. But he had not expected it to be so windy. The wind snatched the cap right off his head! Cam raced after it as fast as he could. Luckily, he was able to get his hat back!
One day I went to a strange city. I was visiting a friend I had never met in person. When we met, we loved each other right away! But I didn't feel the same about her city. I got lost in it for hours trying to leave!
Jill wanted to make her daughter's birthday special. She decided to throw a big party. She got lots of food and decorations. Jill even decided to hire a clown. The birthday party went well and Jill's daughter was thrilled.
Marco was a foreigner. Nobody at work knew exactly where he was from. He seemed nice but could not speak English very well. In fact, some of the guys resented him. He was a hard worker so he made them look bad.
In 2006 our daughter and her college roommate went to Texas. Her roommate had a Mormon boyfriend. She visited him on spring break. Her father did not approve of the boyfriend for religious reasons. She broke up with him later, but not for religious reasons.
The man caught a fish. The fish looked sad to him. The man felt bad. He let the fish go. The fish went belly up in the water.
Jesus woke up in his cot one morning determined. He was going to pick more coffee beans than the other workers. Jesus worked fast, while the sun beat down from above. Jesus started feeling faint and passed out. He was rushed to the hospital, but he picked the most beans that day.
I used to work as a nurse at the Red Cross. Us nurses decided to hold a blood drive in a local gym. One blood donor did not want donating blood to stop his ball game. He actually tried to play basketball while donating. Needless, to say he fainted and is now the center of a fun story.
Sammy was the pitcher for her softball team. She had hurt her arm in practice. She sprained her shoulder. She had to sit out because of her injury. Her team still managed to win the game.
James and Sam woke up to find it snowing heavily. They ran downstairs and asked their parents if there was school. Their parents said school had been cancelled during the night. James and Sam jumped up with excitement. They played outside for the entire day.
Vivian arrived at the beach very late. The sunset had attracted a lot of people. She joined them and saw the sun disappear. When everyone left, she went for a swim. And then, she saw the moon climb in the sky where it shined.
My friends played a game of 21. They created rules stating that you have to drink after each loss. After a few minutes into the game, everyone got drunk. I had to call my cousin to pick me up. She was confused as soon as I walked into the car hallucinating.
Bailey was the second fastest sprinter in the state in middle school. The fastest runner was one grade higher than Bailey. The fastest runner held the state record for middle school runners. Bailey order a parachute and practiced with it consistently. Bailey improved his time and beat the other runner.
Chad's dad yelled at him. He was grounded from his ipad. Chad was counting down the days until he was ungrounded. He couldn't wait to play his favorite game. Chad's electronics were very important to him.
Kelly was riding a train home from college. She was enjoying her ride when she felt a hard stop. She bounced in her seat but was mostly okay. To her shock, the train had actually crashed. She was just glad that she was injury free.
Jessica received a paycheck from her job. She drove to the bank. Jessica went inside the bank. She handed the check to the bank teller. The bank teller cashed the check for Jessica.
I learned how to program when I was young. In 1997, I started my first Windows-based game. It was a Tetris clone that took me over a year. I then made two more games that I finished about 2002. I sold them as shareware and managed to make 40 dollars.
I always get excited for costume parties. I got invited to one this weekend. I  could not find a good costume in time. I decided to design the perfect mask. I ended up having the best disguise at the party.
I went outside for a walk. I walked down to the local park. I noticed a large stream and followed it. It led me deep into the woods. Eventually, I found a large pond in the woods.
Her father enjoyed the idea of walking her down the aisle. On the day of her wedding he was there on time. He sat through the proceedings and waited. When the time was right he stood up and walked with her. A fierce glare was given to the man he was giving her away to.
When I was four I get piggyback rides from my brother. This was a great time in my life. Hanging out with my brother was moments that I cherished. Now that I am older I don't see my brother as often. I get depressed, but I think about the good times to cheer me up.
Ann had had such a hard day at work. She was on her feet all day at the hospital. Ann desperately needed a break so she took a nap. It only took her a few minutes to fall asleep. When she was done she felt so relieved.
Terry spotted a boar on her way home from work. The boar had a black and white spots like a cow. Terry continued to see the boar for a few weeks. The board stopped showing up after awhile. The boar was relocated by animal control.
Olivia's closet door was always breaking. She discovered that a white piece kept breaking off. She was able to stick the white piece on very tightly. Then, she tried to fix the door. This time, it stopped breaking.
Lucy loved Harry Potter. She decided to have a marathon. She sat on the couch and watched all the movies. When she was done, she was happy. She wanted to have another marathon.
Millie enjoyed playing peek-a-boo. One day, she saw a little boy in the car next to her. She started playing peek-a-boo with him. He waved, and started playing peek-a-boo too! Millie's excitement about her new friend lasted until nap time.
I had spent a week studying hard for my gross anatomy midterm exam. That Friday, I decided to blow off a little steam. A buddy and I started playing video games that night, as a break. We made it a marathon, playing nonstop. Before we knew it, it was Sunday night and we needed to study!
Cathy has never been snowboarding before. Cathy decided to take snowboarding lessons. Cathy found an instructor, and took her first lesson. After her first lesson, Cathy knew that snowboarding was not for her. Cathy was glad she got the opportunity to try snowboarding.
I hated my first car, not surprisingly I totaled it in a wreck. I drove a white Toyota Tercel with my cousin and little sister. An old man in a van turned left as I approached the intersection. I rammed into his side door, totaling my car. It was a miracle my sister and cousin survived.
Nolan was very thirsty. He had just eaten a very salty meal! But he found nothing in his fridge to drink. Nolan unhappily settled for tap water, but he got a shock. In his thirst, the tap water tasted more delicious than any pop could!
Betty loved to collect items. She collected items of all kinds. Betty would buy things daily and store them in her home. Eventually her home was full of random items that she didn't use. Betty's children realized that she was a severe hoarder.
Mischa was out for dinner with friends. The waiter informed them that they were the lucky diners. They had won a free dinner. They decided to get a bunch of food. It was all free so it tasted that much better.
Kelly was having a baby. When she told her grandmother that, she was thrilled. Her grandmother then decided to knit her a quilt. Kelly was very thankful. She used the quilt everyday.
Joy volunteers for the Republican Party. She practices conservative values. She loves to see how the candidates perform. She enjoys watching the debates and seeing how the platforms change. Joy has enjoyed the races of today thus far.
Amy and her friends left the store. Amy wanted to stop by Ben's house. Lynn reminded Amy they had purchased ice cream. Amy agreed it needed to be refrigerated. They ended up going straight to Lynn's house instead.
Bernie went to hockey tryouts to become a goalie. He did very well, even better than he thought he would. After practice, he was invited to try out for the older team. Bernie was scared, but he gave it a try. He didn't make the older team, he gained confidence by going.
Laura was at a theme park. She needed to use the restroom badly. Every nearby bathroom had a giant line of people. Laura tried to find a quicker route to a restroom. Finally, she spotted a family restroom hidden in the corner.
My 99 year old friend Ben is having trouble walking. He has a walker and is afraid of falling. One day he took a class on falling. After taking the class he has not fallen. I admire Ben.
A rescued Gorilla was sent to a research laboratory in America. At the laboratory, the researchers taught the gorilla to sign. The gorilla struggled immensely to learn more than few words. However, the gorilla kept learning slowly and methodically. Eventually, the researchers taught the gorilla over 300 words!
One day, Jacob bought a new baseball glove. However, Jacob still used his old, dirty, and worn glove. He would never explain why he always kept his old one. All his friends decided his old glove must be secretly valuable. Jacob loved messing with his friends' heads in this way.
The old house sat empty on the top of the hill. Claire walked by it every day after school. This time she paused at the gate and looked up at the house. She thought she saw movement in one of the top windows. Claire hurried home and did not sleep well that night.
Sophia was making s'mores at the campfire one night. She was busy chatting and not paying attention. Suddenly she felt a burning - her stick had caught fire! Her hand was burned badly. Sophia had to wear bandages for almost a month!
Katie lost her kitten Sunny yesterday. She looked everywhere around town for it. She put fliers all around. Finally someone found it. Katie was thankful and gave them a reward.
Bonnie was service a customer at the cafe she worked at. A customer insisted on a cheese Bonnie had never heard of. The customer said it was very similar to cheddar. So Bonnie put cheddar on the sandwich. The customer didn't seem to notice.
In the 5th grade I wanted to be in band. The instruments were too expensive for my family. The bells were provided by the school. I studied and practiced for hours preparing for the concert. Playing the bells at the school concert was great!
Amanda recently took a trip to the zoo. Amanda was really excited, because she wanted to see the animals. Amanda however, was not prepared to see a large snake, an anaconda. Amanda screamed because she never saw a snake so big. Amanda really enjoyed the zoo, but she will never forget the anaconda.
Cindy liked to sleep in her parents bed. She had been doing it since she was born. Her mom told her it was time to sleep in her own bed. They both decorated Cindy's room with stuffed animals. Now Cindy sleeps in her own bed by herself.
Today, my daughter asked me to go outside to play. I told her no because it looked like it was going to rain. She begged until i took her outside. She played on the swingset happily for five minutes. It started raining and we had to go back inside, just like I said.
My kids love snacks. They want to eat snacks all day. I really try to find healthy snacks for them. I will usually offer fruit. Sometimes I will give them something sweet.
Amy and Beth were downtown at an intersection. As they crossed a car came too close. Scared the car wouldn't stop the girls yelled. The driver looked at them surprised. In anger Beth threw her M&M's at the windshield.
Jeff has a job in the record business. He signs a hip young group to his label. They record a cd. The cd is a huge failure. Jeff is fired from his music job.
Nola lost her wedding ring. She thought it had slipped off while she washed dishes. She asked her husband to check the drain for her. He unscrewed the pipes and looked inside. Sure enough, there was Nola's ring!
Christmas was very soon. Kelly wanted to put up the christmas tree. She loved christmas. So she put the tree up. But when she was done her cat knocked it over by accident.
It was going to be the boy's first time fishing. He put his rod and reel in his dad's truck and climbed in. His dad drove them down to the river. His dad showed him how to cast his line. He had a great day with his father.
Jeff decided that he wanted to start a garden. He went to a store and bought seeds and garden tools. Once he was home, he got straight to work. He tilled the dirt and planted the seeds. Jeff put his tools away and smiled at his work.
Cathy thought it was a good idea for her son to learn the piano. Her son was a goof ball with no interest in the piano. Cathy still forced him to take the lessons. His teacher became so frustrated she threw a music book at him. Cathy learned you can't force someone to do something.
Sally wasn't sure if she wanted to go to the movies or not. She didn't like going by herself. She asked all the friends she would have to go, but they were busy. While walking down the street she ran into her old friend Sue. She asked Sue and she agreed to go the movies.
David was a college student. He did not have a lot of extra money. David saw a nice blue velvet couch on the curb with a free sign on it. David called a friend with a truck to help him move it to his house. David had a nice blue velvet couch.
My family and I were hiking the woods. We saw a bear in the woods. It was a big brown bear that looked angry. We were all scared to death. Luckily the bear just walked passed us.
Nick enrolled in a new high school. At first, Nick did not have any friends Nick was very lonely. One day, Nick met Bill at baseball practice. Nick and Bill became very good friends.
The Sheltons wanted to go to the beach for the summer. They found a house to rent right on the beach. The kids played on the beach all day and found sea shells. The parents had a great time relaxing on the beach. When it was time to go home, they were sad but had many good memories!
May loved to sing for people. She had a favorite microphone and wouldn't sing without it. One day she was about to perform but lost her microphone! She looked everywhere but couldn't find it. She overcame her fear and ended up performing without it!
Tom loved playing pool. He had his own table at his home. Tom became obsessed with pool. Tom practiced twelve hours per day. Tom eventually became a professional pool player.
I went out into the woods. I picked out a large Oak tree that was dying. I started my chainsaw. I cut down the old big Oak tree. I loaded the cut up wood into the back of my truck.
Lisa was lonely and decided she needed a friend. She decided to go to the animal shelter and adopt a cat. Lisa got to the shelter and finally decided on a calico cat. She took her home and decided to name her lily. Lisa and lily became great friends, she's really glad she got a cat.
When I got my first paycheck, it didn't last long. I spent all my money on video games. My parents were upset, but I didn't care. I had a lot of fun playing video games. That was money well spent.
Every year the Sarver's celebrated Christmas at their winter lodge. This year they couldn't because of a fire. The fire burned the house down. They made a new tradition to celebrate at home. Everyone was still happy.
Jeff is desperate for cash. He doesn't know what to do. He panics. He attempts to rob a bank. He is caught and taken to jail.
We lived next to a pond. One day a neighbor told us there were old bottles buried by the shore. We started digging. My daughter found a perfume bottle and I found a drugstore bottle. We still have these antique bottles.
Bob was very scared of insects. This stemmed from a severe hornet sting when he was young. One summer, Bob saw a hornet attacking a girl. Rather than run, he helped swipe it away from her. Bob faced his fear and gained a girlfriend in the process.
Jacob went to camp. He met a friend named Gabe. Jacob challenged Gabe to a basketball game. It turns out Gabe is an all-star. Gabe beat Jacob by almost 20 points.
My government teacher had been very ill. She always had trouble walking. She started using a walker to get to class. Polio from childhood had severely damaged her nerves. She fell down at her desk, but she was okay.
Tim was excited about his upcoming senior prom. His dad took him to the tux rental place for a fitting. He arranged to split the cost of a limo with some friends. On the big day, his parents took plenty of pictures. Tim had an unforgettable time and even got a good night kiss.
Andrew was invited to go bike riding with his friends. So Andrew went to a bike store and got a good bike. He loved his new bike. His friends loved to when they saw it. Andrew had a good time bike riding.
Jane was running for office. She agreed to an interview. During the interview she felt attacked. She stopped answering questions and stormed off. It hurt her in the polls.
I needed roommates really bad and found two that seemed nice. After we moved in, I realized they were drug dealers. I don't do drugs so I felt really uncomfortable. They ended up getting us evicted. I only move in with people I know and trust now.
The padding was starting to come out of the seams. She tried to push it back in. It popped back out,to no avail. She sighed and got the sewing supplies. She stitched up the tear in the toy.
Kim slipped in the mud at her friend's house. She was wearing her brand new white canvas shoes. Kim asked her mother if they could be saved. Her mother was upset when she saw the shoes. She washed them but they were never white again.
Bill smelled something horrible in the room. But nobody else could smell it. That's when his sister realized the stench was coming from his mouth. When he went to the doctor they found he had a mouth infection. Once he started on antibiotics the smell cleared right up.
Johnny's coworker set him up on a blind date. Johnny arrived early for the date, and waited outside. A woman that fit the description of his date, showed up. He introduced himself and they went in to eat. They talked and laughed over their meal and had a successful date.
Anna wanted sugar in her coffee. Anna looked in the pantry. She took out a bag of sugar. She poured sugar into her coffee. She stirred in the sugar with a teaspoon.
Amanda joined a new church. She met the priest on Sunday. He was very friendly and warm. Amanda knew this was a great church home for her. She was excited to become more involved.
Delanie was over weight. It made her very unhappy. She decided to make some life changes. She started seeing a life coach. It made a world of difference!
Seth was at the mall with his friends. It was St Patrick's Day and some places were celebrating. Seth saw a store offering free cookies to people in green. He remembered that he had green shoelaces so he went to the store. Then, he got his free cookie.
Luis wanted a bicycle. But he couldn't afford one. So he made plans to steal a bike. But he abandoned the plan at the last second. Luis decided to save money and buy a bike in the future.
Janet and John have been dating for 10 years. Janet has always wanted to be married to John. But John never wants to get married. Janet told John that they either get married or they should break up. Unfortunately for Janet, John chose that they break up.
I was singing for a wedding this summer. The wedding took place an hour away from my home. I left two hours before the ceremony was to start. I was stuck in traffic for one hour. I almost didn't make it to sing at the wedding!
Priya needs a new apartment. She cannot afford her current one. She starts looking for cheaper apartments. Priya realizes she can only afford a place with a roommate. Priya moves in with a roommate to a new apartment.
Katrina always loved horses. She rode her favorite horse Selma everyday. She was always very small and wanted to be a jockey. Katrina trained very hard to be a real horse racer. She was denied because only men can be jockeys.
Stone was a sweet boy who loved to play football. One day he was playing football on the playground when he got hurt. Another boy threw the football hard and it hit him in the face. Stone's glasses got broken and he got a bruise. After that day, Stone was always very careful playing football.
Sabrina was in a hurry. She had to be at work in fifteen minutes. She plugged what she thought was her iron's cord into a wall socket. Five minutes went by and the iron still hadn't come on. She checked and realized the wrong cord was plugged into the socket.
Sandy has been wearing braces for Years. Today, Sandy went to the dentist for an appointment. The dentist told Sandy that she would get her braces off next month. Sandy could not wait to see how her teeth looked. Sandy was excited to have her smile back, without her braces.
The Chef's planted lots of crops on their farm. They tended to them all spring and summer. Finally it was time for the harvest. They had a beautiful crop. It was very fruitful.
Sean was traveling abroad. He was staying in a hostel to save money. The beds were small and old. The prices were great, however! Sean was just happy to be traveling.
Debby had a big math test the next morning. She spent the whole evening studying for the exam. When the test began, Debby was so nervous that she could not focus. She passed the test with a much lower grade than she hoped. Debby learned that relaxing is important when under pressure.
I went to the store with only five dollars. I wanted to buy some cheap meat. I found some for only one dollar a pound. However, I didn't know what kind of meat it was. I ended up taking it home and eating it all.
Kate and her friends were at a show in Vegas. Her friends chose a riskier show than Kate would have liked. Kate sat in the audience in shock. It was all too much for Kate. Kate wished they had seen the Blue Man show instead.
The boy caught a carp. He took it home. He asked his mom to cook it. His mom refused. The boy cooked it himself.
Anna had an aunt in Bosnia. She was going to meet her for the first time. She was so excited! When she arrived, she loved everything about Bosnia. And she loved meeting her aunt most of all!
Vera felt good about shopping for herself at the Salvation Army. She figured she saved money and helped a good cause. Her co-workers looked shocked when they learned where Vera shopped. They told Vera the stuff was cast-off and fit only for bums. Vera knew where she would buy her co-workers' gifts from now on.
Randy stood at the mound during a baseball game. He saw that the next player at bat was not very good at hitting. Randy taunted the player with a soft lob of a pitch. The player swung hard and missed. The crowd roared with laughter at the terrible display.
Carl had been anticipating the movie for months. He purchased tickets online well in advance. A ferocious storm causes it to be canceled in his theater. People in other locations got to see it. Their reviews on the internet spoiled it for Carl.
Anne hung up a red hummingbird feeder outside her window. She waited and waited to see a hummingbird. After two days, she finally saw a hummingbird with a shiny green head. Anne was so excited she yelled. Her loud yell scared the hummingbird away.
I've always wanted to surf. One summer, I took surf lessons in Florida. I picked the pinkest, girliest board. I practiced surfing the waves everyday. Eventually, I was riding the waves and hanging ten.
Simon went to the casino. He went into a group and played blackjack. He lost the game and was upset. He played poker after. He left the game with $1000.
Sam was a funny boy who always made his friends laugh. This was sometimes a problem though because it got them in trouble. Sam didn't know the right time or place to make his friends laugh. Sam's teacher got his friends and Sam in trouble for playing. Soon Sam learned that making his friends laugh in class was a bad idea
Jason picked up Suzy at her house for their date. They went down to the creek to fish. The stars and moon shined bright in the night summer sky. Jason and Suzy's hands intertwined as Jason leaned in for a kiss. As Jason and Suzy kissed it was as if the whole world stopped.
I was in my car in traffic. My stomach started growling. I looked through my car for a snack but found nothing. I went to the local McDonalds. I ordered some food, and enjoyed it.
Yesterday I decided to have a barbecue. I was quite nervous. I was not sure if it would be successful. Thankfully when the guests arrived, it was great. I wanted to have another one next year,
Flanders parked his Recreational Vehicle on the street. His niece asked if she could live in it. Flanders gave her niece the key. The police noticed lights on in the vehicle. They warned Flanders about a possible intruder.
Bob loved golf. His friend introduced him to disc golf. Bob was wary but tried it anyways. Bob was terrible at disc golf! He decided to stick with normal golf.
Tabitha was a high school art teacher. She had lent out her nicest paint brushes. At the end of the day she expected them returned. Instead no one turned them in and she found them all ruined. She was so sad and learned never to make that mistake again.
Shaylee is an excellent softball player. She was excited for the first game next week. Shaylee decided to go out dancing and twisted her ankle. The doctors told her she would not be able to play softball this year. Shaylee sat on the bench for every game and cheered on her teammates.
Kay's cat Vina had 4 kittens. Although she loved the cute kittens she didn't have room for them. Kay placed a flyer on the board at work in the break room. Kay received a lot of calls about the kittens. By the end of the week all the kittens had new homes.
Richard was drawing anime. He drew the girls with ridiculous proportions. Richard started imagining girls who would look like that in real life. He realized how unnatural it would be. Richard then erased the measurements and tried again.
John wanted a new bed because his mattress was very old. He went to the furniture store to find one he liked. While there he tested many different beds and found one. He asked the price of it and it was very affordable. John then bought the bed and got it delivered the next day!
Kevin was making a side dish for Thanksgiving. He decided on mashed potatoes. He boiled the potatoes and mashed them in a bowl. Then he added butter and sour cream. His guests ate them all up!
Sara had a pet dog. The dog was very overactive and big. Sara's mom was having a new baby and didn't think the dog was safe. She told Sara that they would have to give the dog away. Sara cried and said goodbye to her dog.
Maile wanted to play a joke on her boyfriend. She told him that his truck was being towed. He was very upset and ran outside. She locked him out of the house. He did not like her joke.
Joey was getting married and needed a gown. She looked at many stores, but nothing looked good on her. Then she found her mom's old wedding dress in the attic. Joey brought it down and tried it on. The dress was perfectly sized and looked lovely on her!
Joan decided she'd bake a cake for her friend. She realized she didn't have all the ingredients, though. She got in her car to go to the market. Once there, she bought all the ingredients needed for the cake. When she got home, she baked the cake for her friend.
Dan and James worked together. Dan was a little crazy and often got upset. James liked to play pranks on Dan. One day James convinced Dan that his computer was alive. Dan got so upset that he quit.
Tammy knew that her husband was running around on her. She needed proof of his infidelity or else a lawyer would never help. So she had her friend watch her husband when he was out. The friend took pictures and video of him meeting different women. Tammy took the evidence to her lawyer to begin a divorce.
Shawn was a freshman in college. He skipped all of his lectures. Consequently, he failed all of his midterms. Shawn realized that he must go to class if he wants to pass. Shawn started going to class and he passed all of his finals.
Prom season was just a month away. Lindsey wanted to attend this year but needed a dress. Lindsey didn't have any money or a job to buy a dress. She began advertising her ability to babysit. Lindsey babysat enough kids to earn enough money for a nice dress.
Marie decided to be in a school play. She auditioned and got the lead female rode. She practiced hard and learned all her lines. Marie was nervous the night of play but did very well. Marie was proud at the end when she got a standing ovation.
Johnny realizes he needs more protein in his diet. He decides to drink a glass of milk. Johnny enjoys the milk. He thinks he will try to get more milk in his diet in the future. Johnny is happy to be getting more protein in his diet.
I sold a cabinet online. And the buyer drove to my house to pick it up. But her car was too small. And she had no choice to but to leave. So I decided to take the cabinet to her house.
Benedict had an extra two dollars in his pocket. He decided to buy a scratch off lottery ticket. His lottery ticket turned out to be a five thousand dollar winner. Benedict donated half the money to charity. He felt very good about his decision.
Zachary regretted not being nicer to his children. He was abusive and mean as a father. One day Zachary called his children and sobbed about his wrongs. His children were very open to starting fresh with their father. Zachary couldn't alter the past but he made changes for the better.
Larry really wanted to buy a pool table for his rec room. His wife objected, afraid she would hardly ever see him again. Larry came up with a compromise. If she agreed, he promised he'd only play it on the weekends. She accepted the deal and Larry got his pool table.
When I was in college we took a trip to Virginia Beach. We hung out on the beach and walked around. We drove to Captain George's for dinner. When we came out of the restaurant I saw that I got a parking ticket. I haven't gone back to Virginia Beach since.
We had a party a few days ago. About 30 people came. My wife's niece was dancing. She jumped up on top of a table to dance. We were embarrassed.
Josh was a 10th grade student. It was presentation day in his 10th grade science class. Josh sat at his desk as he prepared for his presentation. Josh's science teacher called on him to give his presentation. As Josh stood up before the class he humiliatingly passed gas.
Everytime Heather slept she would wake up feeling tired. Her mattress was old and lumpy. She decided she was in desperate need to buy a new mattress. Heather needed to work more to save up some money to be able to buy. She eventually bought a new one, afterwards sleeping so well.
Ann decided to make homemade meatballs for dinner. She figured it could not be that difficult. She rolled her meat and baked the balls. But she forgot to add seasonings. The meatballs did not taste very good.
Joe loved playing sports. He decided that he would play soccer this weekend. Unfortunately he had work to do. He decided he'd postpone the work. Joe broke his leg during soccer and couldn't finish his work.
Julia is a soprano in the choir. Her voice sounds like an angel. She wanted the lead part in her school's production. She tried out and waited for the results. Julia won the solo.
Holly put a ladder on the side of the house. She climbed the ladder to hang some lights. About half way up the ladder she lost her balance. Holly fell to the ground in a rose bush. She got scraped up in the fall.
Tina loved wearing mascara. Only problem was that her mascara was running. She looked in the mirror. It looked awful. She looked like a monster.
Tiffany had her first swimming lesson tonight! She was so excited. Her teacher was very nice. She swam and swam for what felt like hours. By the time she was done with her lesson she was exhausted.
Jane had never shot a gun before. She was taken to the shooting range. She wasn't sure what to do. They didn't instruct her well enough. She accidentally shot a bystander.
Anna never took any time to herself. Her boss told her she should use some of her vacation time. She decided to go on a road trip. Anna saw a lot of interesting things. Anna felt refreshed when she returned.
Kim was a member of the rewards point club at The Vitamin Shoppe. She purchased supplements all year, in January she received a discount. Every year the discount arrived in the mail to spend in store. One year the discount didn't arrive. She asked about it in store only to be told it expired the week before.
Phil loved to follow politics. He constantly talked about politics and read the newspaper. Phil went to college to study politics. After graduation, Phil got a job reporting on politics for the news. Phil now travels the country covering political stories.
Last month I went with my cousins to Disney world. The first place we arrived at was magic kingdom. The only problem was that it was a pain to get there. We missed the bus and had to get on a later shuttle. It was worth it though because we had so much fun.
At 11 years old, I always wanted a pet. One day, a boy rode his bike down my street, with a box in his lap. He opened the shoe box, and threw out a ferret into the ditch. I raced out and scooped up the ferret, taking it home. We called the police, and they said I could keep it.
I was walking down by the tracks the other day. There were a lot of pretty trees down by the tracks. I saw a few trains roll by. I had a great time outdoors that day. I can't wait to do that again.
I went to the playground when I was young. I used to slide down the poles all day. I would slide really fast. I broke my arm one slide. I had to get a bright green cast.
Ben loved to eat the ears on his chocolate bunnies first. He wished chocolate bunnies had bigger ears! He had a good surprise in his Easter basket this year. There was a big bunny with huge ears! He couldn't believe his luck!
Last Thursday we went to a diner in Watertown, MA for breakfast. The diner was just down the street from our home. The food was good and the waitress was friendly. There were a lot of people talking with Boston accents. I told my wife I felt like we were in The Departed.
Larry worked at an accounting firm. It was a boring job but it paid the bills. Larry grew tired of doing the same thing every day. He had the idea to have an office party. By lunch the whole office had passed out and nothing got done.
John was preparing to enter college. He wanted to earn a high score on his SAT. He studied and worked through many great SAT prep books. He aced the test. He adequately prepared for college.
John completely forgot to do his homework. He got to school early and asked to copy his friends work. They all told him they forgot the homework as well. They sat in a circle before school and tried to finish it! With the group of them all trying they managed to get it done!
I walked into my math class. Since everyone had nothing on desk, I was confused. The teacher asked them to take out a scantron and a pencil. Although I didn't study, I decided to take the test. I ended up failing.
The man was tired of driving so much every day. His commute was about two hours each way. He decided to move closer to his job. He started house hunting immediately. He was ready to not spend so much time in his car!
Tom's alarm did not go off. He woke up very late. He had to rush through his morning routine. He was ten minutes late to work! Luckily, his boss did not notice.
I work at a radio station. Every few days, a man calls the station, speaks quickly, and hangs up. No one can understand what he says. We got new telephones which display the phone number of callers. Now we know the man's phone number.
Samantha was bored. She wanted to plant a garden. She bought tomato seeds at the store. She planted them in her garden. In the spring time she had 5 full blossoming tomato plants.
Elizabeth was feeling depressed and wanted a pick me up. She knew that lately she had been feeling very drab and boring. She decided to get an outrageous makeover complete with red hair. When it was all done she looked like a completely new person. Luckily it really did make her feel much better.
Jenny dragged out her CHristmas decorations. She started to hang the lights on her roof. She slipped and fell off! Her husband came home and found he lights hanging from the roof. He said they would hire someone to finish.
Gina stood outside the office at school. She took a deep breath and gathered her nerve. She didn't want to go inside. But she was in trouble and had no choice. She held her breath, and turned the doorknob.
Alicia needed a new calculator for her finance class. She searched everywhere but couldn't find it. When she went to the store she saw it was very expensive. Then she found one on sale. She immediately found the sale one.
Timmy and Ben like to go in the woods. They enjoy building forts. They also enjoy riding bikes on the trails. Sometimes they get lost. Luckily they always find their way home.
Mark had a leaking pipe under his kitchen sink. But he never called his landlord because his apartment was a mess. Mark finally cleaned up and told his landlord about the leak. A plumber came over and Mark was glad to finally have it fixed. But a week later when Mark did dishes the leak came back even worse.
Todd was watching TV one night when the lights went out. He knew he had paid his bill so he went to check the breaker box. At first it wouldn't open because it was frozen shut. Finally he pried it open and flipped some switches. Luckily, the power did come back on.
Maya really wanted this new job at a firm. The firm told her she needed more experienced. Maya got an another internship and worked very hard. Finally the firm gave in and hired her. Maya was thrilled.
My cousin had a wedding last weekend. As a result of being a bridesmaid, I got my nails done. I went to the salon to get them done. When I got there it took one hour. When my nails were done they were all different colors.
Adrian loved to gamble. His favorite game at the casino was poker. The last time he played, he lost a large amount of money. He went back to try to win it back. Unfortunately, he lost all his money again.
Leon needed a venue for an upcoming event. He called every hotel in the city, but they were booked. He called every venue. Every place he rang seemed to be booked but one. In the end, Leon decided a desert was a terrible place for a wedding.
Jim was hungry. Jim did not want to make anything to eat himself. He went to the corner store to find something to eat. He walked around the store and decided on a hot dog. Jim bought the hot dog and ate it on his way back home.
Edwin jumped for joy upon opening his short wave radio on Christmas. He charged it and fiddled with the tuner, ready for a new hobby. Over time, he discovered stations worldwide of interest to him. Some were in his own language, some not. He would use his growing knowledge for a career later in life.
Monica was picking up some gas. She noticed a sign in the gas station shop. It advertised for a free slushie. Normally Monica didn't like to eat sweets. This time she decided to give it a shot since it was free.
Garrett needed a new instrument. He looked up ones online. He found an accordion. He bought it. He played it a lot.
Jack bought a new motor cycle. He worked very hard to purchase it. He decided to take it out for a ride. However, he got in a wreck. This made Jack furious.
Kyle was feeling really prepared for his English exam. He was very confident in his ability to pass it! He offered to help his friends study so that they could pass too. When he offered they felt offended and refused. Kyle ended up passing his exam as well as all his friends passing!
Lottie's friends let a family come to live with them. The family needed much help due to their various life circumstances. Unfortunately the family needed far more help than could be given. Lottie's friends had to kick the family out of the house. Their willingness to help blew up in Lottie's friends' faces.
I was competing in the talent show. I told really funny jokes. However, the audience made fun of me. They threw tomatoes at me as well. I got the last laugh when I told them there were no refunds.
Glynis never tipped when she ordered delivery food. One day, the delivery guy rolled his eyes when handing over her order. She called and complained. A few nights later, she ordered from the same place. She ate two slices of pizza and began feeling sick.
Kim wanted to get in shape. She figured running would help. She used not having the right shoes as an excuse not to start. Then she bought some good running shoes. Now she has no excuse and just feels bad.
Jake was trying to mop the floor. He noticed it kept looking dirty. Eventually he figured out the problem. The bucket he was using was terribly dirty. He cleaned it out and was able to mop properly.
Steve preordered his laptop. He was excited about the newest technology. When his computer finally arrived, he was so happy. He could not wait to turn it on. However, Steve's laptop arrived broken and he had to return it.
Jack was driving up and down the neighborhood street. He was looking for Olive Avenue. It was clearly on the map, but he could not find it on the street. He waved a woman down and asked her for help. She pointed him east and said he needed to go a few more blocks.
Angel wanted to find a new television show to watch. She went online and searched for new ones coming out. She found a show she thought would be good. She turned on the television and found the show. She watched the show and enjoyed it very much so.
Jenny's parents were having their weekly poker game with friends. Jenny and her brother weren't allowed to bother the card players. Jenny crept quietly into the card room to spy on the game. She looked over her dad's shoulder at his cards. Jenny suddenly blurted that her dad was holding three aces.
Mavis had a goiter on her neck. Tim tried not to pay attention, but he kept looking. Mavis was embarrassed and ran away. She fell down a flight of stairs and popped her goiter. Now she looks fine but is in a wheelchair.
A year ago I had a long work week and decided to take Saturday easy. I lied down on my bed on Friday night at midnight and closed my eyes. I had a lot of dreams that night and really got a nice sleep. I woke up and looked at the clock which read eight o'clock. I realized that it was actually Saturday evening and I slept all day.
Ambrose told Adrienne she spent too much money. Adrienne said she only spent what she needed to. Ambrose made a challenge, giving her $100 and himself $25 for a week. Adrienne accepted, thinking she would have more at the end for sure. She ran out of money after four days, and Ambrose had money left over.
The contests took turns performing in the cafeteria. The first few mainly did acrobatics and magic tricks. However, Dan simply came onto the stage with a water bottle. He flipped it in the air and it landed vertically on the table. Everyone clapped for him.
Nick was included in a group message from work. He asked his boss to exclude his personal phone from such messages. Nick's boss ignored his request. Nick blocked all of the numbers in the message. He could finally have some peace away from work.
It was a hot day. Aya heard the ice cream truck. She ran to get her toddler a cone. But when she returned, the cone had melted! Aya was so dismayed.
Kate was shy about her feet size. She was shopping with friends. They decided to get shoes. Kate kept trying to fit into sizes too small for her. Her friends felt bad for her.
Vladimir had been practicing tying his own shoes for months. He was great at making the knot, but had trouble with the loop. One day his father sat beside him as he practiced the loop. Finally Vladimir was able to tie his shoes on his own. He felt great on his first day of tying his own shoes.
Dad had yard work he needed to get done today. I wanted to to help him do the work. He told me if I ate my breakfast he would let me help. I was sure to eat everything on my plate. I'm going out now to help.
Gina's grandma sent her to feed the dogs. But Gina was scared. When she finished she stood at the closed gate relieved to be done. She thought her grandma would be happy she fed them. Instead she stood in the doorway shaking her head in disappointment.
Susan had a pet cat named Shadow that she loved very much. One day someone left the front door open and Shadow ran away. Susan was very upset and borrowed  trap to try to get him back. She put food in the trap and set it. Shadow wandered into the trap and Susan was able to catch him.
Crissy wanted to see the new movie coming out. She spends her whole day fantasizing about the movie. One day her friend Arnold speaks to her. He tells her the movie ended up being terrible. Crissy never sees the movie.
My friend Abe has IBS. He gets bad stomach cramps and diarrhea. He says it is very embarrassing at work. He takes Imodium three times a day. I told him it might be a good idea to stop ordering takeout so much.
Bob's dad finally got a riding mower. Although Bob was only ten, his dad expected him to do chores. He volunteered to mow the lawn and his dad agreed. However, when he got on it they realized he couldn't reach the pedals. So Bob had to wash the car while his big brother got to use the mower.
Vlad always made fun of people where he worked. People then decided to start making fun of Vlad. Vlad didn't like it very much. Vlad then truly understood the error of his ways. Vlad vowed not to be so insensitive to his coworkers.
John needed to send a letter. He went to a post office. He found out there was no address written on the envelope. He borrowed a pen from the postman. He wrote down the address.
A guard at the army base heard a rumble. Moments later an explosion struck the wall. The guard dove for cover. He crawled to the radio and called for help. The voice on the other end of the radio was laughing.
Dave had a clever idea for advertising his product. He figured he'd pay people to get a tattoo of it on their forehead. A surprising number of people went for it. Dave thought he'd hit upon a terrific idea. He kept thinking that right up until the lawsuits.
Meredith had just moved to a new school. She was feeling very lonely and nervous about making friends. Her teacher suggested that she join a club. Meredith took a look at the roster and chose one. Luckily, she was able to make some great friends in her new club.
I got to school and couldn't find my mittens. I looked under the backpack rack. I asked the teacher if she had seen them. Finally I looked outside for my missing mitten. I found the mitten half buried in the fresh snow.
Sean needed to go to the bank. He had to walk, but it was snowing. He put on some warm clothes. Then, he trudged through the snow. Finally, he made it to the bank.
I took the bus to an event a few miles from my apartment. Afterwards, I walked down to the bus stop to wait for the bus. I got tired of waiting and decided to walk to the next bus stop. Before I could get to the next stop, the bus went by. I did this over and over, and ended up walking the whole way home.
Tom went on vacation with his wife. They went to vegas. Tom started drinking and gambling. In hours he lost a lot of money. His wife divorced him shortly after.
Bob had inherited $5,000 recently. He wanted to invest the money. He did research on a computer company called Microsoft. He invested all his money into the company. Bob was a millionaire in less than 5 years after making his investment
Jessica's neighbor had two pet rabbits that needed a home. It turned out the children in the house were allergic. One day Jessica noticed the rabbits being forced to live outside. Jessica felt bad and started looking for someone to take the rabbits. The next day two of Jessica's friends each adopted one rabbit.
Alicia went with friends to a Haunted House. She was rather nervous about it. Alicia was scared when she got there. She got so scared that she had to simply leave. Alicia decided that she couldn't go back there.
Carlos always loved being near the water. His friend invited him to go sailing one day. Carlos and his friend spent the entire day sailing. It was a great day. Carlos was happy that he had spent the day on the water.
Sam was looking for his trumpet. He asked his parents where it was. His parents admitted what they did. They took it away because he was too loud. He asked for it back but they refused.
Ally's was playing heads or tails with her brother. He told her if it landed on tails he would give her 10 cents. If it landed on heads, she would have to give him 10 cents. He flipped the coin 15 times and it was heads every time. Ally looked at the coin, only to find it had heads on both sides.
Lisa decided to take an art class. She was excited to take it. When she walked into the class she was happy. The first class consisted of drawing. When she was done drawing, she hung it in her house.
The cat meowed at the door. The owner let the cat out. The cat played in a field. He came back with a mouse. The cat gave the mouse to the owner.
Nathan was already running 10 minutes late. He heard an explosion and his car started to slow down. Nathan pulled over to the side of the road and assessed the damage. The flat tire would take at least half an hour to fix it himself. Nathan fixed the tire in no time and got back on the road.
Nancy got ready for a party tonight. She took out her makeup kit and cleaned her face. It started to rain as soon as she got out of the house. Since she had no umbrella, all of her makeup was running down her face. She went back inside to take another shower.
Henry was extremely happy when he saw snow for the first time. He immediately ran outside and started to make piles. In addition, he tried to taste it. Unfortunately, the piece that he ate had urine inside of it. It gave him a sick feeling in the mouth.
Ben wanted a card for his mom. He went to the grocery store to purchase a card. Ben searched for a card he liked. He picked a blue card with birds on the cover. Ben gave the card to his mom.
Katie decided to take her boyfriend car shopping with her. She wanted a tiny compact car. He thought she should get something a lot bigger. Katie told him it needed to be fuel-efficient. Katie finally picked a sedan, striking a compromise between the two.
I was playing Kickball with some friends. We were all winning. Suddenly, I twisted my ankle. I was out of the game. Fortunately, we won because I cheered on from the sidelines.
Neil had just seen the sacred Aboriginal site of Uluru. Now he wanted to see the true remote Outback! He took a Jeep into Alice Springs. The remote little town was so lonely and isolated! Neil felt pleasantly lonely there.
Jessica was ecstatic. After years of trying, she finally got on her favorite game show! She got through the first round. She won a lot in the second round, too! Jessica was proud of how she competed.
This fourth of July, our family went up state to a cabin on a lake. We surfed behind a boat. We also went fishing and I caught a 10 pound northern pike. The end of the week came, and it was time to drive home. We all can not wait to come back again.
Cam hated taking baths. His mom yelled for him to go take a bath. Cam ran to hide in his closet. His mom looked all over for him. When she found him, she was furious.
My friend and I wanted to buy a new car. We went to the car lot by our apartment. We searched for a while before we found a blue car. We took it for a test drive. The test drive went well so we decided to buy the car.
The family gathered for the holiday. Billy and his father had never seen eye to eye. His old man doesn't think he's lived up to his potential. And Billy thinks his dad's a stick in the mud. They managed to forget their differences as they eat turkey.
Tim loved beans. He ate them every single day. His mother was worried because that is all he ate. She sat him down and told him to eat different foods. So Tom made a stake out of mushed together beans.
Eaton had just gotten braces on his top teeth. At his first football game he went on the field to play. He ran out for the pass and caught it. Another player bumped his mouth. His mouth guard ripped off a piece of his braces bracket.
Jim was at home sitting at his desk. When Jim moved forward the chair wheel broke. Jim stood up. Jim turned over the chair to see if he could fix it. Jim changed the chair wheel with an extra he had in the desk drawer.
I threw a huge party at my house. When it was over, my house was a mess. I didn't know how I would clean up this mess. I began to cry while I walked around my messy house. Suddenly, My friends came back to help me clean everything.
Joe won the fourth grade spelling bee. He expected a huge trophy. He was disappointed when he got a little certificate. His mom put it in a fancy frame. That make it look much more important.
Cornelia has been invited to a wedding for next weekend. She wants to find something nice to wear. Shopping one day, Cornelia sees a beautiful necklace. Although it is expensive, she buys it. She is happy to have something good to wear for the wedding.
Mary works in the office. She was running late this morning. She did not want her boss to find out. She sneaked into the office. She pretended she had been there since 8am.
I bought a car and started driving it everywhere. It became like a part of me and I was very attached to it. While making a turn, a person smashed into my car with theirs. It was totaled and I feared I'd never be able to afford another car. The insurance company paid for my car's value and I got new one!
Natalie had never been in a helicopter before. She decided to take a ride while on vacation. The helicopter took her over waterfalls and mountains. It was an amazing way to see the scenery! Natalie was happy that she had finally experienced a helicopter.
Samuel was at a diner with his friend John. Samuel ordered a hamburger without onions. The waiter ended up bringing Samuel a hotdog. Samuel became angry and reprimanded the waiter. The waiter timidly brought Samuel his correct order.
I walked out of my workplace one day. I got into my car and began to drive away. While on the road, I noticed my gas was low. I quickly looked for a gas station to refuel. I saw one,  and pumped gas into my car.
Sandra was discussing a problem on a forum with other posters. The members were trying to help each other work through the problem. Misunderstanding, a moderator publicly reprimanded one of the members. When Sandra objected to the public rebuke, she was banned. That is how Sandra found out that moderators are dictators.
Layla and Matt were arguing. The fight began to escalate. Layla decided to kick Matt out. He stood around the house, upset. Finally, Layla felt bad and let him inside.
It was time to return to college last week. I packed all of my things into my car. I said goodbye and headed off for school. My car died on the highway 8 miles from home. It looks like it is time for a new car.
The kids were home from school. Their grandma came over to take care of them. She brought them games and snacks. She also read them a lot of books. The kids always had a lot of fun with their grandma.
Miles made a clay hut in Queensland, Australia. He spent over 3 months making it. Then he would sleep in it while tilling his potato patch. A few weeks later, a strong wind came through. It blew the roof off of his clay house.
Lisa was listening to music. But suddenly, she heard loud music coming from her neighbor's house. She could no longer enjoy what she was listening to. And her neighbors were playing a terrible song. Lisa waited several hours for the music to stop.
It was hot that day. The day that Ed went to the market. He was sweating all down his face. The salty sweat stung his eyes. Ed ran back home in pain and didn't go to the market that day.
Shakira was trying to scam her neighbor. She lied and told a crazy story about buried treasure. The neighbor gave her lots of money to go search for the treasure. Shakira just took the money and spent it. Shakira felt guilty about what kind of person she was.
Bob loved to run through the park. Yesterday while he was running he twisted his ankle. The pain caused him to fall down onto the very hard concrete. Bob's friend Paul stopped to make sure he was all right. Paul helped Bob back up onto his feet again.
Craig took his son to a friend's pizza party. Craig's son ate a lot of pizza. Almost too much. He got sick and had to go home. Craig apologized and made up for it by giving a good gift.
Ellis had placed the suet in a safe place. The squirrel could always jump onto it in the old place. He was so excited to see that his placement was right. But, when he looked the next morning, the squirrel was on it. Ellis had to take it down and try to put it in new place.
Jalen was a young man who did not pay attention in class. Each day, he talked to his friends instead of participating. Then he got a report that showed the bad grade he was getting. He had to take it home for his parents to sign. From that day on, Jalen tried much harder in class!
My husband and I were sad that our dog had died. We decided to get a new dog. The two of us visited the animal shelter and looked around. One German Shepherd struck us as particularly lively and friendly. We felt happier after we adopted the dog and gave him a good home.
Janelle was going back to work. She needed to find a nanny. She interviewed several candidates. She found a great one! She hired her on the spot.
Ken was doing crafts at school. A friend asked for the scissors. Ken ran them over to him. Along the way Ken fell over. He fell on the scissors and cut himself.
Kenny has a friend who passed away. Kenny's friend's family didn't have the money to pay for his funeral. Kenny raised the money by washing cars. He worked for two weeks straight washing cars. He earned enough to pay for the funeral.
Tom was at Taco Bell late at night. He used the drive through. He didn't check his order until after he got home. They gave him someone else's food. It was better than what he got so he just kept it.
Fred decided to take his date to ping pong. He thought Rita would like it. It turns out she did. The two raced off. Fred ended up winning.
Mandy wanted to learn how to do magic. Mandy looked online for a qualified magic instructor. After locating a instructor, Mandy decided to visit the studio. Once at the studio, Mandy decided to sign up for classes. Many was delighted at the opportunity to learn magic.
Green was very afraid of cemeteries. This was because he believed in ghosts. One day, Green went outside to play soccer. He walked past a very big cemetery. Green had to run very fast past the cemetery.
The kids were very excited. They were going to a baseball game! They all took their gloves to catch any foul balls. They yelled at the pitchers and ate some popcorn. It was a great experience for them!
While walking his pet lizard, he didn't think he was breaking the law. He walked his lizard on a leash at the beach. A police officer showed up and asked why he was walking a lizard? The officer said walking animals on the beach was illegal. He gave the lizard's owner a ticket.
I ate a big muffin. But it wouldn't go away! There always seemed to be more! So I ate more! Now I'm sick to my stomach.
Alex was a lonely girl. No one wanted to be her friend. Only one person wanted to talk to her. But she ignored the boy. As a result she started talking to herself.
Sue loved to dance. She danced at her home throughout the rooms. One day she came to the kitchen spinning on one leg. She slipped on the newly cleaned floor. She twisted her ankle and bruised her leg.
Tom was at an important meeting. He had been up all night worried about it. During part of it he started to fall asleep. His boss chewed him out in front of everyone. Tom was very disappointed in himself.
Sam always wanted to save up and buy a computer. Sam started working and saving up money in a box. He worked for months and kept hundreds of dollars in the box. One day, someone broke into Sam's house. Sam was devastated when he came home to an empty box.
Steve woke up in the middle of the night in a panic. There was a loud crack in the distance. He could hear pellets of rain slamming into his roof. Hurriedly, Steve rushed to the TV and turned on the weather channel. He breathed a sigh of relief as he saw the hurricane would end soon.
Sam went into the kitchen. He wanted to eat a cookie. Jake had eaten the last one. Sam confronted him about it. Jake admitted it and offered to buy more.
My job was very stressful. So I talked to my manager. I told her my workload was too heavy. She agreed and assigned an assistant to help me. Now I'm not stressed at work.
Tammy had a pet cat. She spoiled it all the time. After a while the cat got too fat. It started having medical problems. Tammy didn't stop spoiling it and it died at a young age.
My family needed to eat so I prepared dinner. I located the pizzeria's phone number online. I called and placed my order. I drove to the shop and picked up our food. I set the table and we all ate good.
I started a diet yesterday. I was following my plan perfectly. Then a friend invited me to brunch. I ate chicken and waffles. I blew my diet completely.
Samantha wanted to rent a movie. She wasn't sure which one to pick. Luckily her husband was there to help. They finally picked a movie and went home. Both of them really enjoyed the movie they picked.
Frida had a very difficult test. There was a time limit. Frida decided to take her time. She ran out of time unfortunately. And so she failed her test.
Thomas has worn the same pair of pants for at least a year. He notices that his legs are starting to itch. Finally he changes his pants. He realizes that his old pants had developed a rash on his legs. Thomas decides never to wear those pants again.
I was taking a math class at a local college. The textbook for the class was 200 dollars. I did not have enough money to pay for it. I was worried that I would have to drop out of the class. Luckily, I found the textbook online for 20 dollars.
John was very happy when the weekend came this week. He had a snowboarding trip to go on. He was gone all weekend. John and his friends had a blast snowboarding. He had even taken a day off from work on Monday for it.
Alan has a chemistry test tomorrow. He decided not to study. He went out instead. When he got to school, he got nervous. Alan failed his chemistry test.
The man learned about finance. He picked some stocks. The stocks went up. He told his friends. His friends wanted the man's advice about stocks.
Bessie was the family dog. Bessie ran away. Years went on without the family knowing where she had went. Then one evening while the family had a BBQ bessie showed up. Bessie came back to the family she loved the most.
Billy went to the mall with his family. He ran off to the toy store. He got lost along the way. A cop found him and spoke over the PA system. Eventually Billy's parents found him.
There was a thunderstorm near the highway. Traffic piled up since the rain was pouring heavily. Hannah drove slowly. Another driver ran into the side of her car. Hannah had to stop until the rain cleared.
When Les went to pick up his dry cleaning, he ran into a big problem. He noticed a large white stain on one of his expensive suit jackets. The owner of the cleaners said it must have been there beforehand. Les knew they were wrong so he took them to small claims court. The judge concluded it was a detergent stain and Les received damages.
Tom and Jessica were proud parents of a newborn. They both led busy lives. They considered getting a nanny. They later hired a nanny. The nanny worked out and helped them out tremendously.
Jim had a crush on Amy. Amy passed a note to Jim during Math class. The note asked Jim to check a box yes or no if he liked Amy. Jim quietly sent the note back to Amy. Amy saw Jim had made and checked a third box, for maybe.
I was swimming in Pensacola beach. It was a clear, sunny day with calm waters. I happened to look off in the distance, and I saw a shark fin. I screamed "Shark," and everyone cleared out of the ocean. My whole family and I ran and left the beach.
Fred goes to a candy store. He doesn't know what to get Too many candies look attractive. He buys 10 bags in total. Hill wallet is empty now.
Sue went to a local farm to pick berries. When she got there they handed her a basket to fill. She went outside and headed over to the berry bushes. She happily picked a full basket of them. At the end of the day she realized the berries dyed her hands red.
The Powell's had been planning a vacation to Cancun for months. They had packed weeks before they were scheduled to leave. When their plane landed in Cancun, the Powell's were excited. They had been there two days when a storm hit their hotel. The hotel had to be evacuated because of flooding.
Suzanne booked a summer holiday to Berlin. At first, she found Berlin to be very backward. Then Suzanne met Molly, a mysterious European woman. Many romantic dates later, they agreed they were in love. Suzanne decided to stay in Berlin.
Bob bought a lottery ticket at the gas station. Later that night he checked online for the results. He had won $100! Bob cashed in his ticket at the gas station. Afterwards, Bob bought dinner with his earnings.
When I was a kid I had a yo-yo. I could never figure out how to use it right. My friend was very good at yo-yoing. He would always try to show me how to do it. I never did learn how to yo-yo like my friend.
I wanted to make some chocolate for my friends. I got all the ingredients together and the molds. I put everything in the molds and put them in the fridge. When I took them out they looked delicious. The chocolate tasted great.
Misty had recently had her heart broken by her boyfriend. They had broken up and now she was feeling very sad and lonely. She wondered if she would be able to love someone new again. A few months passed and she began to feel better. Misty knew that soon she would be ready for a new love to begin.
Sandy was given a part in the school ballet. Sandy practiced hard day and night for the ballet. A few days later, Sandy sprained her ankle during practice. Sandy realized she would not be in the ballet anymore. Sandy was so upset that she would not be able to perform in the ballet
Kim was excited for the snow. She knew that if there was enough she would have the day off school. When she woke up in the morning everything was covered in white. She checked online and all the schools around her were closed. She was excited to have the entire day to play.
Kayla and Dawn were going to the cupcake shop. They both pledged to start diets in the morning. Both agreed a treat was in order for their decisions. They both loved the cupcakes. Instead of going on a diet they ate cupcakes everyday.
Kay was shopping for shoes at Macy's. She put her purse and her keys down on the shoe display. When she finished trying on shoes she checked out and left the store. At her car she couldn't find her keys. She went back to find she left her keys on the shoe display.
Terry is the star player on his basketball team. Terry is ready for the game tonight. Terry eats his usual pregame meal. Minutes after eating he becomes sick. Terry is so sick he misses the game.
Kate was leaving the club after a long night. A guy who liked her stopped and asked for her phone number. But she preferred to call him. He wanted to verify she had the correct number. But in her fatigue her mind went blank.
The surgeon was handed the tool. Nervously, she palmed the scalpel. The assistants watched her, anticipation in their faces. The surgeon breathed out and audible sigh, calming herself. She began to operate, all nervousness fading away.
Emily was invited to a party one day. This would be the first real party she would ever go to. Emily searched for something to wear. Unfortunately, her body was still out of shape from having a baby. Emily could find nothing but not-so-flattering clothes to wear.
One of my favorite dishes is pizza. My friends and I decided to make pizza for our families. We got together over the weekend and got everything together. When we finished the pizzas, we handed them around. The pizzas were a hit with everyone.
There once was a painter who lived all by himself. He always painted in purple. He would give away his paintings for free. He just wanted to make people happy. He ended up dying poor, yet very satisfied with how he lived his life.
My niece has a summer job with the Town of Greenfield. She works at their pool. The crew is winding up their summer. The town threw a party for them yesterday. They had fun playing in an inflatable gym.
Jake had a brother with a snake. The brother never took care of it. Jake eventually took over its care. It soon became Jake's official pet. He kept it for many years.
Tom was at the bar. He noticed a drunk girl all alone. He asked her about her friends but she didn't know. Tom asked around and got her a taxi. He never found anyone but she got home safe.
Jared was an overweight man. He decided to lose weight. He dieted eating only subway sandwiches. Jared lost a lot of weight. Jared became the spokesperson for Subway.
Wes was getting his elbow tattooed today. He knows how bad it's supposed to hurt. One of his friends almost cried from the pain. He walked in with a brave face. Before it was over, a small tear ran down his face.
Jim boxed up all of his Christmas decorations. He brought them to the curb to throw away. While waking he tripped and fell All the decorations fell out and made a mess. Jim felt like he deserved this for throwing away it all.
Kathy was trying to pick a place to eat lunch. She dug through her wallet and found some coupons. The best deal she could find was for a burger place. She suggested it to her friends. They agreed and went there to eat.
Howard bought the new zelda game. He was so excited about it. He played the game for hours straight. He forgot to eat. He had to turn it off when his mom yelled at him
Susie and her friends decided to play graveyard. The girls laid down on the field motionless. All the sudden Susie moved. She ended up losing the game first. Susie laughed but wanted to play again.
Tom was eating out at a restaurant. His waiter told him his plate was hot when it came out. Tom wasn't paying much attention. He tried to grab it and slightly burned his hand. The waiter apologized even though it was Tom's fault.
Vic ran his car off the road. It tumbled and finally rested upside down. Vic jumped out of the car. He was badly bruised. He was fine though, and called his wife.
Niko owns a pawn shop. A man comes in with a book. Niko thinks the book is a fake. An expert Niko trusts confirms it's fake. Niko doesn't buy the book.
Darlene and David were going on a date. David picked up Darlene at seven and they went out to dinner. After dinner, they went to the movie theater. They bought tickets to a romantic comedy and grabbed popcorn and seats. They enjoyed the movie and had a wonderful date.
Rachel loved to go to the carnival. Her favourite part was the bumper cars. She would always bump other cars as hard as possible. Once, she bumped someone so hard that their glasses fell off. She felt awful and paid for another ride for the person.
Ted was grilling chicken in the back of his house. He also invited several of his family and friends to come over. Several minutes later, a thunderstorm occurred. Before Ted can finish cooking the chicken, a gust of wind hit it. All of the pieces flew up in the air.
Carla was a home baker. But she didn't always have time to mix and knead dough by hand. She wanted a stand mixer. But it was too expensive. One day a thrift shop, however, she found one for $9.
Ray was a distance walker. One day she tripped and badly injured her foot. She feared she'd never walk properly again. But she diligently did her physical therapy exercises each day. In six months she was not just walking again, but jogging!
Tracy learned to cook from his grandmother. When his grandmother died people paid him cook for them. Tracy dreamed of having his own restaurant so he held bake sales. He didn't make enough money to open his restaurant but someone helped. I wrote Tracy's story in my ebook entitled Angel Investor.
Bill thought that he had enough time. He set his watch five minutes fast just in case. But he knew that his watch was fast. So he gave himself five minutes slack. But he ended up being five minutes late.
Tammy and her mother baked cookies to sell for charity. They took them to the venue. When they got there, everyone was happy to see them. They sold every cookie. The charity was so happy for their help.
My wife bought fresh fish last week. She picked up a bottle of tartar sauce. When she got home she checked and found the sauce had expired. She was too tired to go out and get an exchange. We made do without the sauce.
I wanted to get a job. Alas, I didn't think I could survive forty hours of work per week. So, I decided to get a part-time job. After a month, I secured a part-time job. Alas, it didn't pay the bills so I quit and got a full-time job.
Sabrina has a small cat that she lets outside. The cat is very hyper and attached to her. He weaves in between her legs when she walks. One day she tripped over him and fell on her knee. She had to have surgery to repair her shattered patella.
Molly opened up her trunk with her car key. She searched the trunk for a book that was in there. When she found it, Molly quickly closed the trunk. Later that day she could not find her car keys. Molly realized that she must have locked them in the trunk.
Doug is drunk. Doug argues with his son. Doug fights with his son. Doug bloodies the face of his child. Doug gets arrested for his violence.
Carmen tells her parents she wants a job. Her parents agree to let her look for one. Carmen puts in lots of applications. She finally gets a call to work in a factory. Carmen works her first job and earns her first paycheck.
Bob was pushing his old wheelbarrow when something broke. The wheelbarrow tipped to the side and everything fell out. When Bob looked underneath, he saw the wheel had come off. He grabbed his tools and bolted it back on more tightly than before. Bob loaded his wheelbarrow back up and finished the job.
The man wanted to go into nature. He drove to a large park. He went on a hike. He saw a black bear. He wanted to get out of the woods.
My uncle is visiting us for the holidays. He is an eccentric person! He dresses like it's 1915 and not 2015. Last night, he wore a top hat. I can't wait to see what he wears tonight at dinner!
Kia found a map to buried treasure in her attic. She was excited and showed it to her mom. Her mom laughed and turned the map over. On the back was a kid's menu from a local restaurant. Kia had been fooled by a simple kid's illustration!
Shay needed a job. She decided to advertise in the local paper. Some neighbors saw her ad and hired her. She babysat pets and walked dogs. Soon she had earned almost a hundred dollars!
I took the bus into downtown. When I got off the bus there was a man signing a song. It was a song that I liked and he was signing it very well. He had a guitar case out in front of him with money in it. I put a few dollars in his guitar case.
Phil worked as a computer programmer and as a pastor. His wife was not very friendly and had a hard time making friends. One day Phil decided that his family needed a change. He fired all his employees, closed down the church, and moved away. Phil's problems followed him so not much has changed in his life.
The roller coaster began up the hill with Tom and Will in the front. They were so excited as they got to the top. As the roller coaster dropped, Tom got sick and puked all over. Everyone behind them was screaming and covered in puke. Tom was banned from the roller coaster.
Karen got stung by a bee. Her arm swelled up immediately. It turned out she was allergic to bees! She had to go to the hospital for medication. Then she felt much better better!
One day Luis went to Tallahassee. First he went to San Luis de Apalache. Then he went to the Museum of Florida History. Then he went to the Capitol building. He had a great time.
Milton noticed that the jacket is not heavy enough for the cold winter. He decided that he needed to find something warmer to wear. Milton researched jackets thoroughly for 2 months. Finally he found a nice jacket that was in his price range. Unfortunately, by the time he bought it, winter had ended.
Paul and his class were learning how to play chess. But Paul ended up learning how to play very quickly. After a few days of learning, Paul was able to beat his teacher. Paul joined his school's chess team. And his dominance made their team famous.
Jeanette had enjoyed a subscription with her local paper for months. After moving, she noticed the paper was no longer arriving. She called and emailed the newspaper company for help. As she kept missing the paper, she became more and more frustrated. Until she realized she never gave them the new address.
Buster the dog loved chasing squirrels. He saw a squirrel above him in a pine tree. Buster jumped so high he landed in the low branches of the tree. When Buster came out of the tree he was covered in sap! Buster even had a small pinecone stuck to his fur.
Dori's friend Suzie had an extra ticket to the Salt and Pepa concert. She messaged Dori and asked her if she wanted to go to the concert. Dori replied to Suzie and told her she would like to go to the concert. The next day Dori and Suzie went to the concert with ten other people. They danced and had fun all night long!
Tim went surfing. He felt something brush his leg. He thought it was a shark. He swam to shore. He told his friends the story.
Eve likes to fish. He decided to go to the lake. She put her fishing equipment in her truck and departed. When she arrived to the lake, she met with her friends. Eve enjoyed that weekend very much.
I decided to write a program that could write essays. I used humans to validate good poetry written by the program. Then, I used a machine learning algorithm on the poetry. After ninety days of learning, the program could write good essays. I used the program to write my college admissions essay.
I collect comic book original art. Today I saw a piece inked by Dick Giordano. He was one of my favorites. The total price was less than $20. I gladly bought the piece.
I decided to start a garden. I planted many seeds. After a month, nothing grew in my garden. I asked my neighbor for some advice. He just laughed and told me that I needed to water the seeds.
A woman found a fur coat at the thrift shop. She usually avoided fur, but she thought a used coat was ok. She was walking down the street and someone screamed at her. They threw paint on her coat! She took it back and asked for a refund.
Art was interested in the new airport that was under construction. He drove out to the construction site one weekend. There was a barricade blocking the entrance, but he drove around it. Art almost made it to the runway, when a security guard stopped him. After being warned about trespassing, Art apologized and drove home.
I was eating rice. My Afghan friends suggested I put raisins and cashews in the rice. He said it would taste better. I decided to try it. Indeed, it was the best meal I'd ever had!
It was summertime and I was hiking with my girlfriend. My girl friend and I noticed a strange smell. We didn't know what it was at first, but it smelled weird. My girlfriend said it was coming from my armpits. Apparently my deodorant failed me and I was so embarrassed by my odor.
Wendy was excited to meet her friends at the mall today. The girls' first stop was at the Apple Store. Wendy looked at the beautiful iphones and settled on a pink one. After leaving that store they walked over to Microsoft. Wendy purchased a new laptop and was happy with her purchases
Briana was at the park with her sister. She heard the ice cream truck come down the road. Quickly, she began digging through her mom's purse. Luckily, she managed to find several quarters. She used the coins to buy ice cream.
A man was driving through a restaurant drive through. He placed his order and paid. After picking up the food, he noticed his order was wrong. The man brought the food back and asked about the issue. The restaurant apologized and gave the man a half off coupon.
Driving up to her mother's house, Nora saw an icy patch of walkway. She was worried that her elderly parents would slip and fall on it. Getting some salt from their garage, Nora covered the patch. While they were inside, snow covered the ice Nora had seen. Later, confused by the snow, Nora slipped and fell on that ice!
Ria was always short. Everyone in her family were tall. She wore heels to look taller. But she just felt smaller. Ria needed confidence.
Gina had been taking too much of an iron supplement. She was afraid she had poisoned herself. She had no choice but to tell her mom. Her mom was extremely upset with Gina. Gina was too old to take medicine without reading the bottle first.
Alex bought a new necklace. Alex put it on the outside of his shirt. A woman admired the necklace. Alex ignored her. The woman looked dejected into the distance.
Jadyn had two stepsisters and a step mom. She was so used to being a single child, she was miserable. Soon, her stepmom decided to step in and take her on more outings. Next thing you know, Jadyn was actually having fun! She had so much fun, she started looking forward to outings every week.
Martin looked up at the sky and saw a round object. He screamed that it must be aliens. He ran around alerting his neighbors. They looked up and saw a balloon stuck on some power lines. Martin was very embarrassed and went inside and closed the door.
Caleb was making scrambled eggs. His brother did not believe that he could crack two eggs in one hand. When trying to crack them them, he crushed them instead. Egg splattered everywhere. The boys spent the next 10 minutes cleaning up.
My doctor told me I needed to start to eat healthy. I decided to cook with tofu to help with that. I looked online for some recipes that used tofu. Anytime I cooked I replaced the meat with tofu. The next time I saw my doctor he said my tests look healthier.
Laura places her white clothes in the washing machine. She did not notice the red towel that was already there. Her clothes turned red after she pulled them out. Laura is sad because she did not notice the red towel. She realizes she will not make that mistake again in the future.
Ted wanted to see a concert but it was sold out. He went to a security guard to talk. Ted lied that he lost his ticket. The guard thought his story was suspicious yet real. The guard let Ted enter the concert.
Growing up we always had snowmobiles, quads and other toys. Since first grade my dad taught me how to use them safely. He also helped me be a confident and competent driver. These days I'd rather ride instead of shopping for fun. You'll most often find me with quad keys in my hand!
Jean was setting up her garden. She was using her tiller on the land. The tiller ran out of gas. Jean went to the station for more gas. Jean went back home and continued tilling.
Lexi was a great cook. She made a soup for her family. They thought it was disgusting. Lexi couldn't figure out what had gone wrong. The soup tasted terrible!
Anna wanted to be an artist. She made a few sketches. Then she did a few paintings. She sent samples of her work to galleries. Soon she was receiving offers left and right!
Suzy turned 18. She decided she needed a bank account. So she went over to the bank. They helped her open an account. She was happy she opened one.
My family was having a dinner tonight. My aunt was the first one to come to the house. She had baked stuffing and turkey. After two hours, my cousins came with the drinks. We started to eat around the evening.
Charlie left high school and had not gone back to finish it. Charlie's desired career path required that he graduate high school. Charlie started taking night classes for a GED. Charlie eventually passed the examinations and got his GED. Charlie later landed a job in his desired field.
Rita had been dieting for weeks. She really wanted to fit into her skinny jeans. She was afraid to try them on though. Finally she got the nerve to see if they fit. She slipped right into them like they were made for her!
Tom wanted to have a party after prom. He invited everyone over to his house. His parents did not want to let him. They quickly woke up and kicked everyone out. Tom was really angry over it.
Sarah was baking cookies. She made them from scratch. She mixed all the ingredients together. Towards the last batch, she ran out of chocolate chips. Sarah's cookies still turned out great.
The squirrel works hard when Autumn arrives. He scurries about, gathering acorns on the ground. Hungry birds watch him from the trees, and swoop down on him. The squirrel is too fast for them. He dashed for the safety of his tree, with the acorn in his mouth.
Larry wanted to be a dog for Halloween. Dave searched everywhere for a dog costume Dave couldn't find a dog costume. Dave went to the craft store. Dave made a dog costume.
I'm tall and most times can't find clothes that fit. I learned how to sew my own clothes at the age twelve. I studied fabrics and sewing machines. Tailoring my clothes to fit was really hard. I stuck with sewing and now I'm always Red Carpet Ready.
Rachel was very good at Monopoly. One day, her 8th grade class played Monopoly. She very confidently played the game. Soon she had all the properties on the board. Her class did not enjoy losing so badly.
Lenny was excited about school today. When he arrived he put his things away. He asked the teacher if it was time to take out the bikes. His teacher said yes, it was time. Lenny rode his bike with his friends at school.
Dental care costs less in Mexico. Once a month I cross the border to see my dentist. Last week I had to go, but i forgot my passport. When I realized I didn't have it I had to turn around. When I finally got there they had closed.
Jackie went to a party store. She purchased a couple of balloons for her friend's party. Jackie placed the balloons in the backseat of her car. She drove to her friend's house. All the balloons flew out of open window in her car.
After 3 nights, Gina finally moved her things to her new room. She took a whole day and arranged everything the way she wanted it. The room was in the basement. The walls had fake wood paneling. Gina didn't care as long as she had her own space.
A happy couple found out they were going to have a baby. They were so excited. They went to all the doctor appointments. When they found out it was a girl they began thinking of names. They decided to name their baby girl Ava.
Ed felt a bit suspicious when his brother shared his jelly beans. John didn't usually share anything with him. He tasted one and it tasted fine, so he had another. After a few he tasted something terrible. His brother had mixed in soap flavored jelly beans!
Parker had just made a grilled cheese sandwich. Just as he was about to eat it, he got a phone call. He went to the other room to talk. When he came back, his sandwich was gone. He looked around and saw his cat eating his it.
A man went into a thrift store with not a lot of money. He could only buy the things that were on sale. The goods on sale were very mismatched. When he wore them around town people gave him a funny look. The man claimed he was just starting a new style.
Rita had an itch that she couldn't explain, but it never went away. It would start to itch in the same spot, and same time in the day. She would itch and itch until the spot turned a reddish grey. She finally went to the doctor to check what was wrong. It was malevolent cancer of the skin and she had nine months to live.
Ian was nervous to go on the splash mountain ride. He was afraid of the drops. Ian decided to go through with it anyway. He got inside the log and shut his eyes. The ride actually wasn't as bad as he thought.
My friends and I were playing the playstation inside the house. Everyone was having a good time until my friend spilled his drink. The juice feel on the floor and soaked the play-station. The system short-circuited and couldn't turn on again. Unfortunately, we had to throw the system away.
Andy was supposed to clean his room before his mother got home. However instead of cleaning, Andy played video games. Andy realized he only had 10 minutes before his mother got home. Andy quickly rushed to give his room a quick clean. Andy knew he almost got in trouble for not cleaning.
Bill's daughter was getting married. He saw her cutting the cake at the ceremony. It made his eye's water as he remembered her growing up. He walked over to her after, and gave her a surprise big hug. After the wedding, he was more grateful for his life.
Caleb notices that his feet smell very bad during the summer. His friends tell him to buy a pair of sandals so his feet can air out. Finally he finds a pair of sandals that he likes. Caleb's feet gradually begin to smell better. He is very happy that his feet do not smell as bad as they used to.
My son thought he was a dinosaur. He ran around the house roaring. He said it meant I love you in dinosaur. We laughed at his antics. It was a memory I will never forget.
Kelly got a hair straightener for her birthday. She was happy to have gotten one. When she opened it she started using it. Kelly was amazed at how great it looked. Kelly then straightened it everyday.
I got my snow shovel and opened the front door. Outside the front door, the floor of the porch was clear of snow. Walking across the porch, I could see the sidewalk covered with snow. I put my shovel on the sidewalk and pushed, beginning to shovel. I shoveled 25 minutes to clear the sidewalk.
Jeanne had been divorced for years. She really loved making her own choices all the time. However, she was beginning to feel more and more lonely. When she met James she started wondering if she would marry again. Unfortunately, James was a confirmed old bachelor.
I got a job at a small safari. I rented a house on the property. I cared for a baby lion for a couple of months inside my home. After he got too big, we fully integrated him with the other lions. Someday I plan to return to visit my little lion.
Michelle was an excellent computer programmer at her job. Tuesday when Michelle returned to work she ran into her boss Sheila. Sheila told her there was an important file missing in the database. Michelle typed some codes into the computer and recovered the files. Sheila praised Michelle on how she once again saved the day.
Al was a bear hunter. One day he went out for a hunt with his son. While they were in the forest they ran into two bear cubs. The mother bear came out and found them and attacked Al's son. Al rushed his son to the hospital and he made a full recovery.
Neil went down to the local creek. There, he put his tube in the water. He sat carefully in it and kicked off from shore. He started to float slowly down the creek. Neil had a great afternoon of tubing!
A woman really wanted to buy a street hotdog. She found a vendor on the street. The hotdogs were kind of pricey to her though. She decided to buy it anyway. She liked that decision.
Patsy wanted to see a psychic after her father died. She always felt him around but wanted to be sure she was right. The psychic told her that she was definitely right. She said her dad watches over her all the time. Patsy felt better afterwards and went back regularly in the future.
My wife went to Dunkin Donuts this morning. We usually eat in for breakfast. Today was not too cold, so she ventured out. I had an egg and cheese sandwich and a large coffee. I thanked my wife for the nice treat.
Rainey's car wouldn't start one morning. She had to go to work, but it was too far to walk. She called her boss, and explained the situation. Rainey finally found a ride to work. Rainey's boss told her she was fired for being late.
Mike went to his first yoga class the other day. He thought it would be an easy workout and a great way to meet girls. Three minutes into his workout he was sweating like crazy. He tried to wink at a girl but lost his balance and fell over. He left the studio with more respect for yoga and no new numbers.
Gina had foolishly overeaten. Now it was coming back up. She stumbled out of her room towards the bathroom. The stunned people in the hallway quickly got out of her way. Gina ran to the toilet and emptied her stomach.
Dori and Charles found themselves in a room alone together. They began to passionately kiss. Charles hand went up Dori's blouse and things got really hot. They then found themselves in the bed having intense adult relations. They then fell asleep and did it all over again the next morning.
My son came inside screaming that he saw a wolf. I went outside to see what it was. There was nothing in our yard. I looked over the fence into the neighbor's yard. They had a new siberian husky tied up in their yard.
Melissa was nervous about attending the housewarming party. She brought a bottle of wine as a hostess gift to make a good impression. She was walking up the front steps in her high heels. She tripped and fell and smashed the bottle. Melissa was so embarrassed she left right away.
Matt's cats brought in lice. There were too many in the house. They would constantly bite him when he walked. He buys a lice killer bottle It gets rid of the problem.
Bill loved to play with his favorite ball. However one day he lost his ball. He checked under his bed and did not find it. Disappointed, he asked his girlfriend where it was. Lucky for Bill, he discovered that she it in her hand the whole time.
Cara's family was given several chickens by their friends. Cara named each chicken and considered them to be her pets. One day, Cara found her dad slaughtering the chickens in the yard. Cara was very upset and cried for weeks. Cara became a vegetarian from that day forward.
We had our 2 year old granddaughter over from NYC this weekend. She lives in NYC. We all had oatmeal for breakfast. Our granddaughter ate a lot of blueberries. We enjoyed seeing her.
Randy got a brand new car today. He drives it all around town, showing it off. His wife said that he is going to run out of gas soon. Randy agreed to only drive it when he needs to. Randy is now saving money on gas!
Rex realized that he was feeling sleepy. He decided he wanted to have some tea to drink. Rex made a big pot of tea. After drinking it he felt more awake. Rex was glad that he didn't feel sleepy any longer.
Brandon the peregrine falcon fell out of his nest as a baby. He was taken to a local raptor rescue by the hikers who found him. Brandon was raised by the experts at the rescue center. When he was old enough, they released him back into the forest. Brandon was successfully returned to life in the wild.
Janice loved to ski. Unfortunately, this winter did not have much snow. Therefore she was not able to ski much. Janice was sad and upset over this. She realized that she needed to move somewhere colder.
Karen wanted to meet a man. She asked her friends and they didn't know anyone. One day she met Andy at the grocery store. They became good friends and started dating. After dating for a year karen married Andy.
There was a fire in the city! There was lots of smoke! The big fire truck came to the rescue! It put out the fire! Everybody was saved!
My school practices what they call alternate seating. We're allowed to do our work while laying on the floor or on beanbags. For tests and written work, we use our desks still. It's really nice to be able to relax while I read or study. I feel like my school really cares that we're happy there.
Tom walked into his classroom one morning and saw a new tank. Inside of the tank, there was a little turtle. Tom's teacher explained that the turtle was their new pet. She told the students that they could name the new turtle. The students chose the name Henry.
Paul was newly out of law school. He started to work as a lawyer for a well known firm. After a few months, he realized he wasn't passionate about law. Paul quit his job. Then Paul went back to school for something else.
John decided to train for a marathon in two months. He bought new sneakers and clothing to train in. Every day he went out running. John got stronger and faster each day. John felt really proud of himself after finishing the marathon.
Scarlet was scheduled to have her wisdom teeth removed. She was very scared of the surgery. She unsuccessfully begged her mother to postpone it. Scarlet fell asleep immediately as the doctor administered anesthesia. When she awoke, she could barely believe it was all done already!
Carlos couches were dirty. He was having guest over. Carlos had steamer to clean the couch. So Carlos cleaned his couch. His guest couldn't make it.
Carl was home for the holidays. He was looking through his old closet. In there he found classic video game systems. Carl was excited and took them out. He went back home with them.
There was always a parade down Main Street the day before Easter. The people on the floats would throw candy for kids. Eric was finally old enough to run out to get candy by himself. He waited eagerly as the floats approached. He was the first kid out when the candy was thrown.
I applied to grad school in 1975. My admission was delayed. A professor did not write a recommendation letter. I found out he was very sick. I got another professor to write a letter.
Theo was the first kid in school to have body hair. He was always so embarrassed when changing for PE. He tried to hide it from everyone because he thought he was a freak. Until one of the popular kids spotted him changing. He then told everyone how cool and manly Theo was.
I got laid off from my job of 21 years. I was very nervous about finding a new job. I put my resume on the internet the next day. A day after that, I had an interview. I actually got a job that paid better than my old one!
Our family decided to visit the farm on Saturday. We packed a picnic lunch and drove out to the country to the farm. We visited all of the farm animals and their babies. I liked the baby lambs best of all! We ate our lunch by the pond and then went home again.
Minnie was a 10-year-old cat who lived with her owners. She liked being the only cat who lived there. One day, her owners decided to adopt a new kitten. Minnie growled and hissed at the new arrival. Eventually, though, Minnie came to accept the new kitten as family.
Terry had a huge box of mangoes at her restaurant. The mangoes were very ripe and needed to be used quickly. Terry thought about how to get customers to buy them. She made the mangoes into a delicious sorbet. The customers loved Terry's mango sorbet so much that she sold out.
Jay bought new shades. He wore them to class. He sat them down at his desk. He came back and they were gone. After searching, he realized they simply fell on the ground.
Sam sat at his desk on a Friday afternoon looking at the clock. He was bored so he began to play with his desk chair. Sam spun his chair around for fun. He got very dizzy after all of this spinning. When he stood up to go home, Sam lost his balance and fell.
My stuffed bear came from the grocery store. I found him on a sales rack for only $3. He was brown and fluffy, and wore a purple sleeping cap. I took him home and placed him on my bed. I sleep with him and my Charlie Horse every single night.
The Ducks played their championship basketball game today. Their star player was out with an injury. The coach decided to put in the team's least active player. He erupted for 50 points. Everyone cheered and he won the MVP.
The radio announced schools will be closed. It snowed a lot the night before. The kids were happy to have the day off. They spent most of the day playing outside. They all slept very well that night.
My occupational therapist worked with me in 2011. I had a stroke in the fall, and was hemiparetic on the left side. One day we practiced trying to get out of the tub. I almost slipped getting out. The therapist was upset and canceled the rest of the session.
My rehab therapist gave me an elastic band. We did a few lower body exercises and some stretching. My leg ended up with a cramp. After practicing for the rest of the day, it got flexible. The next day, the professor had a hard time keeping up with my workout.
Rebecca was having problems with her new boyfriend. The two were fighting all the time. It was making both of them upset. As a result, the two decided to call it quits. Rebecca decided to just be single.
Jane had felt bad for a few days. Her symptoms worsened. Her friend convinced her to see a doctor. Luckily it was a simple fix after a couple days of antibiotics. Jane wished she had gone sooner since it was an easy fix.
My mother bought me a toy robot once. I played with it everyday. One day it broke. I was sad and I told my mom. She calmed me down and bought me another robot.
Mark's dog ran of the yard through a lose picket on the fence. He ran after her. He spent hours looking for her to no avail. When he got home she was sleeping in her dog bed! His mother didn't even know she had gotten out.
Jen felt tired at work. She leaned against a wall to rest a little. The wall had wet paint on it that she didn't see. When she got up she was covered in paint. Jen left to go home and change.
Lisa decided to try something different for Pasta. She wanted to make a new recipe. At first she was nervous. She didn't know if people would like it. Everyone ended up loving it.
Jim had bought a cup of coffee from the coffee shop. He brought it home, but then he forgot about it. By time he remembered, it was cold! Jim decided to try to fix it by microwaving it. To his surprise, it tasted fine!
Jim and Donna had been dating for 3 years. Jim was ready to propose to Donna. He planned the perfect night. He took her to dinner and then for a walk on the beach. Then Jim proposed and she said yes.
John liked to drive. Unfortunately, he liked to text at the same time. He pulled out in front of another car while texting. It hit him, and they both were injured. John recovered, and no longer texts and drives.
I went Christmas shopping for my oldest daughter and was to spoil her. When I got into the store it was like a circus had just been released. I had to push through people to get the items I wanted to purchase. I quickly retrieved the last item I was getting and proceeded to pay. I went to pay for the gifts and the total was two hundred dollars.
One time a guy and I who liked each other needed clarity. We decided to take a break from talking and ignored each other. We missed each other terribly and felt emotionally sick. One of my friends talk me that fasting each other was a silly idea. I agreed and decided that I would never handle problems that way again.
Amy's crush Ray had begun to ignore her. She had been ignoring him first, but this was unexpected. She walked home slowly reveling in her pain. Amy's mother tried to get her to talk, but Amy refused. Her mother felt helpless as her daughter dragged herself to her room.
Rosie went to the playground after school. I usually went too, but I had to go to the dentist. I hated every minute at the dentist appointment. Later I found out there had been a shooting. Rosie had been shot in the eye.
Barry was invited to a roller skating party. He didn't know how to skate. His Mom bought him a pair of roller skates. He practiced outside for an hour each day. When the day of the party came, Barry had become a good skater.
Sarah had low self esteem. So she imagined herself achieving success and praise to compensate. She became more and more absorbed in a fantasy world. And other people's comments and criticism no longer affected her. But Sarah never actually achieved anything in reality.
Maggie just got tickets to see her very first Broadway show. She could not be more excited. As soon as she got her seat, the show started. The show was spectacular. Maggie left the theatre feeling great about the show.
Deb is painting the nursery for her new baby. She is usually a very careful painter. Today she is trying to paint as fast as she can. She spills paint all over the brand new carpet. Deb's husband is very mad and helps her clean up.
Doug didn't like his new school. He was having a hard time making friends. A teacher told him to try and smile more and be more open. It was hard, but Doug tried to be less negative. Soon he had some new friends and everything seemed much better.
Franklin went to the hospital. He ran into the operating room. He held his wife's hand and told her to push. She was in labor. An hour later, his baby was born.
Julie baked a cake for her husband's birthday. She left it on the counter to cool. When she returned to ice it, it was gone. She could not figure out what had happened. Then she noticed crumbs by the dog's bed.
Harry is a 78 year old PhD who lives in the building. He talks to the concierges a lot. He is not popular, as he is arrogant. He had been away, but returned yesterday. I saw him talking to the concierge, who was not happy.
Rob had two pet guinea pigs. He loved them very much. One day, one got sick and died. The other pig was very lonely and sad. Finally, Rob adopted a new pig and they were happy together again.
Vanessa worked at a local diner. She was the best waitress at the diner. A new waitress joined the staff. The boss told Vanessa to train the new employee. The new employee learned to do the job correctly from Vanessa.
Kia's baby had had a cough for a while. She took him to the doctor. He diagnosed it as colic! Kia was worried, but the doctor calmed her. He prescribed an effective medication for the baby.
Lynda entered an essay-auction contest to win a house. She sent a photo of herself and her spouse with her essay. The story she wrote was about the terrible childhood she'd had. She didn't expect any response at all, from such a graphic tale. Lynda nearly fainted when the letter came, saying the house was hers.
Tim was creating a video on the computer. He was playing a video game. The stream was live and he didn't know it. He farted super loud. His fart was broadcast to everyone.
My father had intense squeezing in his chest. He was having a heart attack. He woke up on the ground next to his truck. He had no idea what had happened. He didn't even go to a doctor.
Eric was a scientist. He tried to find cures for diseases. He worked for hours and finally found something. Eric had found a cure for cancer! The vaccine was distributed worldwide to cure cancer.
I had a rabbit named Thumper when I was a kid. She lived in the basement. My family and I went in a family vacation and had to leave her. When we returned, she was very sickly. After a few days, she died and I was devastated.
Lan walked to the beach. She walked through the sand until she was up to the surf. Lan stepped into the water where it was almost to her knees. She tried to walk further where the water was above her chest. The waves splashed her back to the shore.
Sam was addicted to drinking alcohol. His family wanted him to stop drinking. They all have sam a surprise intervention. Sam was convinced he should go to rehab. After rehab, Sam was able to get rid of his addiction.
Everyone loved coach Mike. Coach Mike worked hard at his job. He really cared about the kids and how well they did. Everyone came together to tell him how much they thought of him. Coach Mike was very touched and thanked everyone.
Bill realized one day that he was addicted to video games. Bill put away his Xbox and Playstation. Bill began going out more, trying to meet and engage with people. Bill began to make friends and be more social. Now Bill has a steady girlfriend, only playing games on the weekends.
Tabatha was interested in witchcraft. She bought a book of spells from an old bookstore. As hard as she tried, none of the spells worked. She lit the book on fire, and it burned a strange hue of green. Tabatha regretted burning the book, realizing the power it contained.
Jennifer visited Florida with her grandparents. They stayed in a resort, and their room had a backyard. Jennifer woke up early one day and noticed cranes out back. Excited, she ran in to get bread. The cranes are out of her hand, and she enjoyed it very much.
Lynn and her friends had broken curfew. They were in the basement after coming in a window. With a Monopoly game in hand, they climbed the stairs. When the door opened, her father turned from his sandwich and stared. The girls pretended they went to get the game, and he believed them.
Karen went to the plant nursery to get some stuff to make a garden. She bought some vegetables and flower starters. She drove home and went to work planting these things. Once everything was planted, she watered her plants. She then went inside and cleaned herself up.
Jim arrived to work early, eager for the day to start. He sat down at his office desk. He remembered it was his turn to make the coffee. Jim made the pot, but spilled coffee all down his white shirt! Jim grumbled as he went the rest of the day with a stain on his shirt.
Roger was beaten up on the playground by a bully. He decided to tell his teacher about the bully. The teacher called the bully's parents. The bully was grounded by his parents. Roger was happy that he managed to stop the bully.
Cara was having a craving for chocolate. She really did not want to go out though. Cara asked her husband to go the store instead. Cara's husband bought the wrong thing. Cara decided she'd have to write what she wanted on paper from now on.
The baseball player wanted to hit the ball and reach first base. The pitcher threw the ball towards him. He watched the ball and swung hard. He felt the bat hit the ball. He ran as fast as he could towards first base.
Last year our apartment building had fall decorations in the lobby. This year we noticed no decorations. My wife contacted the property manager. The manager said some tenants complained about the smell. We were unhappy but understood.
Samantha was at a bar with friends. Her friends urged her to participate in karaoke. She was reluctant but eventually agreed. She went on stage and began singing. It was so bad it wasn't even listenable and she left quickly.
My sister in law has a family tradition. She calls her sisters on their birthdays. She has her daughters sing Happy Birthday. This year she stopped, as both daughters are in college. Nobody missed the tradition.
Jack called and said he had a surprise for dinner last night. He asked me to meet him at 5pm. I drove to his house to meet him. He had made a very special five course meal. It sure was a surprise.
The teacher gave us an assignment in class to write a short story. I had no idea what to write. I sat at my desk staring at the blank piece of paper. I decided to write a story about my favorite movie. I was able to finish the story in time for class the next day.
The Horses were lined up in the starting gate. The gunshot fired and they were off like a bolt. Two horses pulled into the lead neck and neck. The jockeys were riding hard and fast. They came to the line and it was a dead heat.
Tom was nervous when he heard about an office-wide meeting. Tom spent the evening thinking about his ideas for the company. In the meeting there was a chance for people to ask questions. During that time, Tom outlined a couple of his better ideas. The director said that he really liked Tom's ideas!
Henry walked out of his classroom. The sun was beaming from outside. Sweat came down Henry's eyes. He wiped it off with his hand and continued to walk. Eventually, Elena met up with him.
John's classmate made peanut butter cookies. John took one along with the other students. But when he bit into it, his face swelled terribly. John had forgotten his peanut allergy! Quickly, he administered his Epi-Pen treatment.
Arnold went to his favorite bar to get a few drinks. The bartender liked him and gave him the first beer for free. They chatted about their days while he drank. Before he left, Arnold gave the bartender a large tip. The bartender thanked him and went back to work.
Gina's phone was taken by the teacher. The only way to get it back was to have a parent pick it up. Gina knew she couldn't tell her mom. She had no idea how she would retrieve her phone. She stood in the bathroom stall on the verge of tears.
A student met his teacher. The teacher asked him about himself. The student didn't know what to say. The teacher told him to just say hello. The student said hello.
Tina was eagerly awaiting to buy a laptop on cyber monday. She kept reloading the website until the deal popped up. When it loaded she frantically added it to her cart. She was about to check out when she noticed she couldn't find her card. When she finally found it all the laptops were sold out.
Donald was yelling very loudly. The babysitter was upset by all the noise. The babysitter told Donald he could have a donut if he calmed down. Donald decided to stop yelling. He was rewarded for his good behavior.
Tim was running around. His parents told him to tie his laces. Tim kept ignoring them. He then tripped and busted his chin. Tim wasn't seriously hurt but learned a lesson.
Greg went to the park hoping to play a game of basketball. He could not find any friends to go with him. At the park, he saw a group of unfamiliar people playing. One of the guys playing basketball asked Greg to join the game. Greg was relieved that he was going to get to play.
My sister in law F mind's her 9 year old grandson J after school. J does not want to be with his grandmother. To keep him quiet, F gives him whatever he wants. Yesterday J ate two big bologna sandwiches. F was not pleased but just let him eat.
Cody wants to move out of the city. He speaks to a realtor about purchasing a home. He discovers a farm that is an affordable price. Cody decides to purchase the farm. Now, Cody lives several hours away from the city.
Jeremy wanted to impress his classmates by winning the diving contest. Jeremy is afraid of heights and fears diving from the high board. He spends two weeks practicing for the contest. Jeremy overcomes his fear and drives perfectly from the high board! Jeremy wins the contest and his classmates cheer for him.
Dominic started working a new job. His boss informed him of his responsibilities. Dominic thought his boss was dumb. He neglected to do his job. Dominic lost his job.
There once was a dog named Bill. Bill was a mangy mutt. What I'm trying to say is he had mange. It was a big problem so we had to shave him and give him medicine. Eventually he got better and had a happy life.
I was feeding my cat today. I scooped food into my cat's bowl. Then some movement caught my eye. The movement was ants, there were ants in the food. I had to dump all of the cat food.
Jerry lost his wallet. He thought he might have left it at a restaurant. He decided to call and check. They said they had a wallet that matched the description. When he went to get it they used his ID to verify it was his.
Bob walks to work every day. Yesterday, he passed an abandoned backpack lying on the ground. He alerted a nearby officer about what he saw. The officer called in the bomb squad to investigate the backpack. After close scrutiny, the backpack was found to be harmless.
Pat gets coffee at the same time every afternoon. At 2:00, Pat went to the break room for his daily cup. He noticed that the machine was broken and there was no coffee. Pat went back to his desk empty handed. He struggled to concentrate for the rest of the afternoon.
John was out at the mall with his friends. They decided to go into a department store to look around. One of John's friends thought it would be fun to shoplift a small item John joined him, but as they were leaving he was caught. John learned his lesson and never shoplifted again.
We moved to Cambridge in 2013. Our building sponsored a Christmas party in December. It started at 6 PM. We went at 6:30 and had to sit in a smaller room. The next year we went right at 6 to get better seats.
Every night, Judy prays to God. Her prayers always wish the best for her mum and grandad. One evening, Judy forgot to pray because she fell asleep early. The following week, her grandad got very sick. Judy felt truly guilty as she felt it was her fault that he was ill.
Bobby was ready to remove his training wheels. His dad took them off carefully. Then he set Bobby off with a push. At first Bobby wobbled, but then he straightened out. Bobby was riding his bike like a grown-up!
Larry is walking home. He is carrying a big tv. He gets stopped by a group of men. They beat him up and take his tv. Larry calls the police who help him get his tv back.
Tom was annoyed by a fly. He chased it around for a while trying to kill it. It finally landed on his flat screen. Tom tried to swat it hard and fast. He wound up knocking his television over and breaking it.
Rose checked out at the grocery store with flour and sugar. She was excited to make cookies from scratch. When she got to the car she dropped the flour. The bag broke and spilled everywhere. She was so embarrassed, she drove away without getting new flour.
Charles found a job in the least likely place. He went to Walmart to buy groceries. He wore a jacket with a logo of a company he did business with. A representative from that company was also in Walmart. He walked up to Charles and asked him what did he do for work?
Ana was going to sleep. She turned the thermostat up so it'd be warm. But she woke mid-night, freezing cold! She crept out to examine the thermostat. Angrily, she saw that her husband had turned it down again!
The teacher handed some papers out to her students. It was a new schedule. The kids wrote down the dates. They needed to know when their exams were. It would be a busy year!
Phil loves to garden. His neighborhood was having a gardening contest Phil bought flowers at a local plant nursery. He planted as many flowers as he could. Phil's garden won first place.
Krista's school was hosting a haunted house as a fundraiser. She was asked to play the part of a vampire. Krista did not have red lipstick for fake blood. She used red nail polish for her lips and to draw lines of blood. Krista realized later that it is much harder to remove nail polish.
We went to a wedding in Sacramento in 2010. Our daughter's college roommate got married. Her father was rich and loud while her mother was pleasant. The wedding had Mexican music which we found interesting. We spent a few days in Sacramento and SF before flying home.
Hedy misplaced her rice cooker. She forgot that she had leant it to a  neighbor. She searched online for an alternative way to make rice. She tried a simple boiling method. Hedy used too much water and the rice turned out soggy.
Katrina was making apple pie. First she had to peel the apples. She washed them. Then, she peeled them. She did this until they were all peeled.
Angie was working as an assistant to the music director at a church. She had worked in that position for six years. The financial secretary at the church resigned her position. Angie applied for the financial secretary position. A few weeks later she heard back that she had got the job.
Bob woke up looking forward to Taco Tuesday at work. At lunch time he went to the cafeteria and found only spaghetti. Unperturbed Bob decided to make sure he had tacos that day. After work he went to the store for the ingredients and made them. Bob's taco meat was burnt but edible as they were still Tuesday tacos!
Bob was very tired. He fell asleep with his coffee in his hand. It tip and spilled over him and his chair. Bob didn't wake up even at that. When he did he was very confused about how he got all wet.
Yesterday I visited my transit authority for paratransit eligibility. I am disabled from a stroke and am eligible for paratransit services. I had to show a caseworker how i was disabled. I had to give my doctor's name and have my walking and balance tested. I will know in three weeks if I am eligible.
Jessica was the oldest of three kids. She had two younger brothers. Most days she got her brothers ready for school. One morning, one of her brothers got hit by a car. Jessica called 911 and her father immediately.
Becca really wanted a kitten for Christmas. She wrote a letter to Santa saying a new kitten was all she wanted. She hinted about a kitten to her parents every day. Becca even drew pictures of kittens and hung them all over the house. On Christmas morning, she awoke to a little kitten in her bed.
Dan wanted to become a Scrabble champion. Dan began practicing the game every evening. Dan read books on Scrabble game technique. Dan rose in the ranks of his regional Scrabble club. This year, Dan won the national Scrabble championship!
I finished my laundry one day and decided to fold them. I brought the basket of clothes to my living room couch. After separating the clothes, I began to fold them. When the clothes were all folded, I accidentally bumped into a cup. I spilled juice all over the clothes, and had to re-wash them all.
Nani arrived at a local surf spot. The sun had just started to rise as she put her wetsuit on. She paddled out where other surfers were waiting. Wave after wave, she surfed. After a few hours, she paddled back to shore.
Tired of being overweight I enrolled in a weight loss program. I read and studied all the course materials they gave to me. I enrolled in several exercise classes while in the program. The weight loss program helped me change my eating habits. I love how I look now that I have lost forty pounds.
Garek was bullied in school a lot. He was what you'd consider a typical nerd. He was really smart, but he had bad taste in fashion and had asthma. One day he forgot to bring his inhaler to school with him. The nurse saved him with her spare when he started freaking out.
Lucy was at the library with her grandma. She got off Facebook because she was getting upset. Her grandma was ready to go back home. Lucy quickly grabbed some books and checked out. Books would have to do since she had no internet at home.
Jake noticed a beautiful girl at the bar. He went up to talk to her. She wasn't interested. Jake apologized for inconveniencing her. He left her alone.
Katie wanted some highlights. She never had them done before. She drove to the best hairstylist. When she got there they took a long time. But when it was done, Katie thought it looked great.
Fred always wanted to know how he would look like in a cap. He decides to buy one. Fred loves how he looks in a cap. His friends love it too. He is glad he bought a cap.
Ada always ate healthily. But one night she really craved junk food. She ordered herself a pizza and some ice cream. As she ate the food, her eyes closed in pleasure. Ada realized it was wonderful to eat poorly one in a while!
I just got my nails done last week. I got them bright pink. They looked amazing. Yet yesterday I broke a nail and was sad. I had to glue it together.
The sun was out and it was finally a warm day to go to the beach. Sandy and her friends packed up their car to go play at the beach. They drove to the beach and sang in the car the whole way. They laid out in the sun on their towels and played in the ocean. The all had the best day at the beach and will plan to go again.
My first dog was a poodle terrier mix, crazy looking mutt, but smart. Once, we were in my club house and my mom brought us PBJ sandwiches. Now, Duke had an allergy to grass and needed a benadryl pill daily. So my mom put the pill on a sandwich she brought us, to trick him. He was so smart he found the pill, licked it off, and spit it out!
A homeless man asked me for money as I walked down the street. I had no cash on me so I walked on by. At the corner I found 23 cents lying on the ground. I picked up the money and thought about giving it to the homeless man. Alas, the homeless man was gone and could not receive this bounty.
Amy always wanted to speak Spanish. She purchased an online course. She decided to attempt to speak with a person in Spanish. At work she spoke to her friend, Chris. Chris laughed and told Amy she should continue to practice.
Reba marched into her boss's office with a speech prepared. She planned to threaten to quit if she didn't get a raise. Then she saw the stack of bills on the man's desk. She saw the picture of her boss with his wife and kids. Reba walked back to her desk and got back to work.
When we were college we had a educational tour. First we went to a successful hotel and the owner had his speech. Then we went to a factory if a soap and we saw how they do it. After that we went to a shopping mall where there a lot of shoes. That was really fun buy we're really tired as well.
Rodney was looking forward to a date with his girlfriend all day. During the day his boss told him he needed him to stay late for work. Rodney was upset because he didn't want to cancel his date. Rodney ended up working extra hard that day so he didn't have to stay. In the end Rodney got to go on a wonderful date with his girlfriend.
Bob just got a new puppy. Bob's cat did not like the new puppy. They fought with each other constantly. Eventually Bob's pets became more familiar with each other. Bob's new puppy and cat eventually became best friends.
Jared loved online gaming. Unfortunately he had been getting a lot of lag lately. He had a strong signal. So he couldn't figure out why. Until he realized he was on the wrong network.
Patty had a fascination with the occult. Her parents warned her not to mess with that stuff. Patty and her friends went to the graveyard with a ouija board. They tried contacting spirits and nothing really happened. She went back to her parents and told them it's all a bunch of lies.
John runs down the basketball court. His teammate passes the basketball to John. He shoots the open jump shot. The basketball goes into the goal. The team wins the basketball game.
James loved to play his clarinet outside. One day, he forgot to bring it inside when he was done. It rained that night. James woke up in the morning and found his clarinet was ruined. He took it to a repair shop, where a man fixed it for a lot of money.
Gomez lived in the city. One day he found a stray cat. He gave the cat some tuna fish. The cat began to purr. Gomez decided to keep the cat.
Lacy sorted papers at the office. Her boss approved of the good job. Lacy's boss gave Lacy a promotion. Lacy worked even harder. Lacy's boss recommended her for a management position.
Cam was pulled over for speeding. But instead of giving him a ticket, the officer arrested him! He told Cam that there was an active warrant for his arrest. Cam asked why, and the officer said he hadn't paid his child support. Cam felt terrible about not paying his child support!
Ken is a DJ for a club. Last night he had a really annoying patron. They kept asking for different songs. Ken kept having to turn him down. Eventually he just ignored him completely.
The couple got married. They went on their honeymoon. They got in a big argument the first night. They spent the night in different rooms. They made up the next morning.
Tom bought a new motorcycle. He had always wanted one. Unfortunately he wasn't a very good rider. He got into an accident within the few first months. Tom's legs had to be amputated.
Samantha had just learned that her boyfriend was an investment banker. She was shocked that he was so rich. She decided to hatch a plan. She wanted to be a housewife and set her mission in motion. She put her plan in place to get him to marry her.
I had a pet parakeet. I left for vacation. When I returned home I couldn't find the bird. Later I saw feathers on the staircase. The dog was smiling.
Mia loved to exercise. One day, she decided to go running. She put on her shoes and headed out. She ran a total of four miles. When she got home, she was so tired she fell asleep on the couch.
John wanted to play football when he grew up. He knew he had to work hard as a child. He was the best in his area and always practiced. His high school team won states. John was offered a full scholarship to college.
Joe was driving his old car when it broke down on him. Joe had enough and decided to buy a new car. He went down to the dealership looking for a new car. He went back and forth but finally decided on a Mustang. Joe was so happy with his new car and never looked back.
Todd was at a bar trying to have a nice night. Suddenly he heard a commotion behind him as a fight broke out. He saw one man being obviously overwhelmed and stepped in. Soon several people were fighting in the crowd. Todd was getting injured so he gave up and snuck out of the bar.
Nina drifted on the ocean for many days. She was the only survivor of a boat sinking. Nina suddenly saw a cruise ship in the distance! She waved and made all sorts of noise. Nina was only hallucinating and died of dehydration soon afterwards.
Gary was mowing his lawn. The mower didn't seem to be cutting well. Gary went to a home improvement store. He bought a new set of blades for the mower. Gary changed the blades on his mower.
I never used to drink coffee when I was younger. I used to be able to wake right up out of bed. Then I took a job where I started at two in the morning. I started drinking coffee to get through my shift. Now I need coffee every single morning.
We lived above a candy store in Chinatown in 1960. One day the owner died and the store was abandoned. A kid climbed into the window and opened the door. The kids took all the candy. The store was boarded up later, and never reopened.
It snowed for three days. The children were driving me crazy. I put them all in snow suits and sent them outside Just as I drew a sigh of relief, I heard a crash. The little heathens had climbed up on the roof and were sledding off.
One winter morning, Benny and Julie woke to a ton of snow. School was canceled, so they headed outside to play. Benny wanted to build a snowman, but Julie wanted a castle. They decided to compromise. Now their yard has a snowman soldier who guards their castle walls.
Ana weighed herself constantly. She decided it was unhealthy. She threw out the scale. She focused instead on how she looked and felt. Ana was much happier without the scale!
I really needed to meet some friends. On the weekends, I usually just sat and did nothing. It really made my feel lonely. I decided to join a charity to help the less fortunate. I met so many people that I forgot about being lonely.
Ben didn't want his parents to get divorced. But his parents were always fighting. After every fight, Ben begged them to stay together. Somehow he always convinced them to stay together. They were very unhappy for many years.
Pam wanted to have a special cake for her son's birthday. She shopped at bakeries, but they were all too expensive. Even the grocery store cakes cost too much money. Finally Pam decided to try her hand at baking. Her cake came out twice as tasty as a store-bought cake!
Trevor brought his favorite bouncy ball to school. He knew toys weren't allowed, so he kept it hidden. His friend, Ross, quietly asked to see the ball. While Ross was playing with it, the teacher noticed Ross had it. The teacher took the bouncy ball and Trevor was sad.
Sarah began to feel ill. She got dizzy at work and fainted. When she went to the doctor she had bloodwork done. Sarah was diagnosed with the flu. Her boss made her take off work in order to get well.
Harry's dream was to play for Chelsea football club. He spent hours every day playing football to practice. He also joined a local team. After becoming the top goal scorer in his county, Harry was scouted. He is now getting ready to play for Chelsea under 18s.
Karen had a long day at work. She wanted to relax at home. She decided to take a hot shower. It felt so good she lost track of time. She only got out when the water got cold.
Ben wanted to go to the park, but his mom said no. Ben decided to sneak out and go to the park anyway. Ben's mom caught him sneaking out and grounded him for a month. Ben felt silly for disobeying his mom after that. He decided it was better to follow the rules then break them.
Pat was dating Maria and wanted to take her to prom. But he couldn't afford a tux or a limo. He decided to deliver sports for a few months to save money. He managed to save enough for a great tux and limo. On prom night, Pat and Maria were the fanciest couple there!
One day while jogging around her neighborhood Amy saw a dog. The dog didn't have a leash or collar and Amy took him. She went to the vet to see if he belonged to anyone. The vet told her the dog didn't have a chip and needed an owner. Amy decided to adopt the dog and named him Rufus.
Susie had been doing her homework all day. She was getting quite tired. She then decided it would be prudent to take a break. She went outside to drink water. She ended up taking a break for an hour.
Kenzie had ordered some clothes online. They arrived at her door. She tried the clothes on immediately. Unfortunately, they didn't fit right. She sent them back and ordered the proper size.
Colin wanted eggs for breakfast. He realized that he was out of eggs. Colin went to the grocery store to buy some. He purchased a dozen eggs and a quart of milk. Colin enjoyed his breakfast when he got home.
Cal set the alarm on his phone to go off at noon. He went to bed at almost 9am and was very tired. He was so tired that he ended up just tossing and turning. Cal finally fell asleep and was woken back up almost instantly. He threw his phone out of his bedroom in annoyance.
Gary invited his friend Tom over. Tom told him that he would be busy that night. Later, Gary was at the grocery store with his mom. Suddenly, he noticed Tom outside with some other kids. Tom had lied to Gary.
Why do dog owners tell people their dog won't bite? A little boy told me that a while ago. I walked passed the dog and it bit me. I had to get forty shots to prevent disease. Now I don't like dogs or little boys.
Tabitha was going for a run. She was a very fit and active person. Running was one of Tabitha's favorite hobbies. She sat out at a good pace. She looked at her watch and saw she had run very fast.
Kent decided to eat a really hot pepper. It was so hot, his mouth felt like it was on fire. Drinking water didn't help at all. A friend gave him some milk. The milk helped to put the fire out in his mouth.
Tom never paid attention to his car. He failed to change or check his oil. Eventually it ran out. The engine needed expensive work. Tom had to spend a lot to get it fixed.
Kim was visiting Florida. She was driving along and saw a thicket of coconut trees! She pulled over and picked one for herself. But then she encountered a problem: it was impossible to open! Finally Kim gave up and just bought a coconut at the local market!
One of my new coworkers is gay. He told me he was getting married next month. A week ago I held a coffee for him in our office. One person refused to go, citing religious objections. We had a good party, nevertheless.
My friend was treating me to a live basketball game. We had to park very far from the stadium. I'm overweight so I had trouble walking there. When I got to our seats I had sweated through my whole outfit. I was so embarrassed I didn't enjoy the game.
Tim bought new tires. He put the hubcaps back on it too loose. One of them flew off while tim was driving. Tim tried to look around for it to no avail. He had to buy a replacement.
Sadie brushed her teeth regularly. In spite of her efforts, one day she experienced a toothache. The pain didn't abate, and Sadie knew she probably had a cavity. Her friends urged her to go to the dentist for an examination. Sadie hated the cost of going but knew the treatment was necessary.
Tom watched a movie remake. He really liked the original. He absolutely hated the remake. Everyone else liked it, though. Tom eventually gave it another chance and enjoyed it.
My dog loved to eat apples. Alas, I once fed him a rotten apple. He became very sick. I took him to the doctor and he became better. I learned to be more careful about which apples I feed my dog.
I video chatted my friend the other night. He lives in Japan which is a far way away. We had a lot of fun talking to one another. I had to stay up late to talk to him though. The next day I was very tired.
Terena had a job interview in California. At the airport, she learned her flight was delayed. She was going to miss the interview! She told the Delta desk agent. The desk agent didn't care.
Rob is driving to the store. He notices a weird noise coming from his car. He pulls over to check it out. He lifts the hood and his engine is blown. He waits for help on the side of the road.
Gina wanted to see her crush Jamie. Even if only from afar. He rode the same bus as she did. But he wasn't on the bus today. She would have to wait until recess.
Amy challenged her sister to a contest. Whoever could drink the most milk in an hour would win. The winner would have to do the loser's chores for a month! Amy chugged as much milk as she could, but her sister drank more. Amy was forced to do her sister's chores all month!
Ken tried to do laundry. He had never really done it before. He mixed the detergent with the bleach. His pile of clothes was ruined. Ken never made that mistake again.
Potter went to work for a construction company. This was his first construction job. They worked that day on making a new street. He worked hard. He went home when it was done.
When Jack comes to pick up his friend Jan from work he meets her boss. She hits on him even though she is old enough to be his grandmother. When he turns her down she threatens to fire Jan. He agrees to go out with her to save Jan's job. But when Jan finds out what her boss did she quits her job.
Kate wanted to be a model. She saw an ad looking for some. She applied and was called back. Once there she realized it was a scam. Kate stopped trying to be a model after that.
Mark was at his locker when a cop and his dog walked by. The dog freaked out and began barking at Mark. The cop decided to check it out, and found Mark's bag of pills. Mark was expelled for having drugs at school. His parents promised to help him through it.
Aaron graduated at the top of his class. He was sure he would easily find a job. He looked and had trouble getting interviews. He asked potential employers why they didn't want to hire him. They all said it was because his references said he was mean.
I woke up early in order to study. I met up with my friends at the library. We reserved a studying room on the first floor. A few hours have passed since we stayed for a while. By the time we got out, it was already midnight.
Debbie is a curious teenager. She sees her parents enjoying a beer. She wants to take a sip. Her mom gives her a sip of beer. Debbie hates the taste and spits it out.
One Thanksgiving my car went missing. It was a bitterly cold and stormy night and I searched for hours. Finally, I had to give up and go home to bed. Shortly after I did, I heard a quiet, pathetic meow. He had snuck into a cupboard and fallen asleep and wasn't lost at all!
I won a houseplant at an open house for a veterinary clinic. I really liked this plant because I appreciated winning a prize. Ironically, my cat thought it was very tasty and kept chewing on it. The plant eventually was completely eaten, and my cat and I felt sad. I bought another one to replace it, and we were both happy once more.
Michael always loved to gamble. His father taught him at a very young age. Michael would go to casinos in his town but was ready for more. He decided to take out all of his savings and head to Vegas. Michael lost all of his money and had to go home broke.
Greg asked Mike if he could do the laundry. Mike agreed for a price. Mike didn't know what he was doing. He mixed all the colors and ruined the clothes. So Greg was angry at him in the end.
Tom was using the restroom. He didn't realize they were out of toilet paper. He had to stand up and go to the kitchen. Tom got napkins and used those. Tom immediately went to buy more after.
We moved to the mountains to get away from the heat. Our first year here, last year, it barely got above 80 degrees. Our first winter here was very mild. The spring started out slowly. But this summer it is above 80 nearly every day!
Fred needed to work out. He wanted to be fit. So he got a trainer. Unfortunately the routine was too tough. Fred didn't know what to do.
Sam and Ann went to the concert. They thought that they would really enjoy listening to the band live. It was absolutely the loudest concert they had ever been to. It was even loud up at the very top of the stadium. They were so glad that they had put their earplugs in for the show.
Megan was at the mall with her friends. She was having fun when her mom called. The conversation ended up taking a half an hour. When she finished the went to rejoin her friends. To her sadness they had moved on to something new without her.
Sandy felt weak after working out. She told her coach she was dizzy. As she was walking off the court, she fainted. Sandy was rushed to the ER. Sandy had an aneurysm.
Ava just moved to a new city. She had made a new friend down the street. She was suppose to be down there playing. Instead she went to another friends house. Her parents could not find her and now she is grounded.
Donald was afraid of spiders. One day he heard his mom scream. Donald ran into the room and saw her backing away from a spider. He quickly grabbed a broom and killed the spider. Now Donald no longer fears spiders!
Amy had a terrible headache at work. She asked a co-worker for aspirin. The co-worker had none but suggested she visit the drug store. Amy had no idea there was drug store in her job. Her co-worker happily showed her the way.
Jane lived a very boring life. Until one day she met a boy named Joe. He took her on many adventures. Jane loved him very much. They got married and Jane was never bored again.
Tom moved into a new city. He made a few new friends. Tom didn't have much or a family. He invited his friends to Christmas dinner. Most showed and he had a good night.
She had a huge skin tag on her neck. It was embarrassing but she didn't want to pay $300 to cut it off. She read about using Tea Tree oil. The oil caused a terrible rash. She had to pay to go to the dermatologist anyway.
Stephanie bets her friend that she can go a week without junk food. Stephanie goes through the first two days without eating any junk food. On day 3 she see's her friends enjoying her favorite chip. Stephanie tries to resist the urge to indulge in her guilty pleasure. She cannot resist the temptation and eats a chip losing the bet.
A woman was ordering her favorite coffee from the barista. As she was about to grab her coffee, a boy bumped into her. The coffee spilled all over her favorite outfit! The barista wanted to help the woman. So she gave the woman her favorite sweater to replace her outfit.
Lester wants to find a way to meet girls. His friends recommend he try working out to get in better shape. Lester begins lifting weights and jumping rope. Finally he is in terrific physical shape. However, he still hasn't been able to meet any girls.
Martha was busy in the kitchen. She was having twenty guests over for Thanksgiving! She put the turkey in at 8am. She was busy cooking all morning. WHen the turkey came out, it was a beautiful brown color.
Stacey always wanted to be a mom. She decided to adopt a child on her own. She was nervous but knew she could be a good mom. Stacey found a baby to adopt. On the day of birth the baby passed away.
Allie wanted to get a laser. She wanted it instead of shaving. So she purchased one. But it was painful. She didn't like it.
Susan applied for a new job online. The next week she received a phone call from the hiring manager. The hiring manager offered Susan the Job with good pay. Susan took some time to think about it. In two days Susan accepted the job.
Ella needed a new crib. Her son broke the last crib. Ella then went shopping with her husband for one. Finally the they found one they liked. They immediately purchased it.
Cathy was about to go inside of the grocery store. She was trying to find her wallet. She realized that it wasn't anywhere in the car. She had to drive all the way back home. Then, she was able to get her wallet and get back to the store.
Joey looked outside and was so excited it was snowing outside. He immediately ran outside and started building a snowman. Joey grabbed three large snowballs and got some twigs. He assembled the snowman and smiled in delight. Joey took a picture and new it would last a lifetime.
Brett went to a college party. His friend offered him a beer. He accepted the beer and started to drink. As the day went by, he continued to drink. His friend drove him home since he was too drunk.
As valedictorian, Jen couldn't wait to give the graduation speech. She wanted to make the speech memorable, even revolutionary. Jen's friends encouraged her to make an anti-establishment speech. As Jen took the podium, she saw a sea of proud parents looking back. Jen crumpled her anarchic speech and talked about a bright future.
The other day I was at the amusement park. While I was there I decided to try out the newest roller coaster. There was a long line I had to wait in. After an hour I finally got my turn to ride the roller coaster. I hated it and I will never ever ride it again.
Dal was a country girl from rural Denmark. When she turned 18, she vowed to see the big city. She set out for Denmark's capital city, Copenhagen. Dal arrived and immediately fell in love with the big city. She knew Copenhagen was going to be her future home!
Bob needed money. He pawned everything he owned. But it still wasn't enough. So he stole money from a bank. And was arrested by the police.
The summer was winding down. The family decided to go to the pool one last time. THey loaded up their towels and goggles. When they pulled in, it was deserted. The pool had closed early for the fall!
Jane's old television broke. She finally decided to buy a new one. She ordered one online based on reviews. It arrived within a few days. She loved it and felt content with her choice.
Paul had a hard time finding work. He looked on the internet and in the newspapers. As he couldn't find anything after a month, he started to stress out. His brother took pity on him and gave him some work at his firm. But Paul was bad at his job and his brother fired him.
Don wanted to be an acrobat. He practiced doing flips. He practiced hanging from the ceiling. It hurt very much. Finally he was good enough for the circus.
Jim was starving. He went to the cafe for some food. The cafe was closed. Jim got angry. Jim stomped on the ground in frustration.
Dana woke up grumpy. He fussed at his wife and now he is chagrin. He left work at lunch and bought her flowers. He walked into his house expecting to apologize to his sad wife. Instead he found a letter on the kitchen table saying she left.
Last week I went on my first date with my love interest. We went to an Asian restaurant. I love Asian food, but this food was not good. I was afraid to say anything so I ignored the bad food. Even though the food was bad I still had a great time.
The team was traveling to a game. They got a very fancy bus. It had tv screens and a bathroom. The team felt great as they rode across the state. They were pumped up and ready to play!
Amy was a baker who had just opened her new bakery. She worked late into the night, baking cookies and cupcakes. A restaurant reviewer came in the next day and tried her products. He wrote an excellent review in the paper. Amy was very proud of her success.
Edith noticed a car circling the neighborhood. She noticed it the next day, too. Suspicious, she called the police. After the police interrogated the driver, Edith was embarrassed. The driver was merely a mother trying to get her baby to fall asleep!
Tom went to a late movie with a friend. After the show, the two men left the theater separately. Tom had a long walk to his car in the parking lot. On his way, Tom was confronted by a man with a switchblade knife. The man took Tom's wallet and ran!
I bought a membership to the Gardner Museum in 2015. It was a Christmas present for my friends. Membership included free admission for two for a year. My friend's wife loved the arts. They were too busy to go.
I wanted to make a cake. But I didn't want it to be too easy. So I made a tiramisu. It was delicious. But it took forever.
Morgan was sifting through the pond with her net. She loved searching for frogs! After a few minutes, she felt her net catch something. It was a giant, green frog! She pulled it out of the net and ran home with it.
Carla smelt something burning in the next room. She knocked on her roommate's door. Her roommate opened the door and stood ready. Something is burning my dear, Carla said. The roommate checked her mini oven, crumbs were burning on her tray.
Ian had an important exam coming up. But he forgot his pencil. So he stole one from another student. Everyone was given free pencils for the exam, however. And Ian returned the student's pencil without her noticing.
Bobby and his family were at a drive through zoo. They had buckets of food to feed the animals. His mom turned her head to say something to his dad. When she wasn't looking an emu stuck its head through the window. It ate almost half a bucket of food before she could close the window!
Ginger just opened her new massage studio. She is giving her first client a massage. She finishes and walks into the waiting room to find 4 guests. Ginger is very excited for the success. Ginger realized she made a good decision starting her own business.
The girl had a lemonade stand. She ran out of lemons. A man passed by and stopped for lemonade. She told him she absolutely ran out. He walked away angry and thirsty.
Jimmy was at home watching his two year old daughter. He put her down for a nap. He turned on the baby monitor. He went downstairs and got the beer from the fridge. That is when he heard the baby yell, "daddy!"
My mom grew up with horses. She missed them a lot. She decided that she wanted to share her experience. We bought horses. Now we have two horses at our house we do not ride.
Dina's daughter came home from daycare, crying. Some of the kids had teased her about her hair. Dina sobbed that she wished she had straight, blonde hair. Dina showed her daughter pictures of girls with different hair. Dina's daughter decided that she liked her hair after all.
Aaron was a stunt rider at a carnival. He jumped into a metal ball with other motorcyclists. They drove in circles around each other upside down. Once Aaron hit the other motorcyclist and broke his jaw. Now he is more careful but will never quit doing what he loves.
Brad always wanted to ride his bike through his city. So he was glad about the new bike path that was built. One morning, he planned to ride his bike to the mall. Instead he went all the way to the end of the bike path and back home. The beautiful bike path inspired Brad to ride his bike all day.
Jim was studying for hours. He had an exam in a few hours. He started to feel sick to his stomach during his test. He had to leave to puke. His teacher allowed him to retake the test the next day.
Mark and Jaden wanted to go to the movies. Mark wanted to see an action movie while Jaden wanted to see a comedy. They could not decide which movie to see. They flipped a coin to decide. Jaden won the coin flip and they went to see a comedy.
Everyone arrived at the party. After they had a few minutes to get settled, an announcement was made. A horse chariot was approaching the party. Elena was riding on top of the chariot. When she got out, everyone gave her a round of applause.
Tina broke the rules. The principal suspended her. Her parents were furious with her. She was grounded at home, too. Tina knew she would make a better choice next time.
Ronnie was headed to a city for a baseball game. His car had been running hot. He decides to pull over because he smelt smoke. He pops his hood and see's his engine almost on fire. He waits for help on the side of the road.
Emily was trying to do some work on Mturk. None of her important scripts were working. The issues were keeping her from making any good money. She tinkered with the scripts for awhile. Finally she was able to recover them.
Tom had been feeling something sore in his mouth all day. He started looking things up online. Finally, he realized that his wisdom teeth must be coming in. He called his dentist immediately for an appointment. With his dentist's recommendation, he took some ibuprofen.
Nick decides to make pasta for dinner. He boils the water and drops the pasta in. While the pasta is cooking he is distracted by the television. Unfortunately, he allows the pasta to become overcooked. Nick feels embarrassed about his overcooked pasta.
One winter day, Mindy was driving home from school. Suddenly, a train appeared and was coming closer. Mindy tried to stop, but the road was icy and she couldn't. The train hit her car and dragged it along the tracks. Thankfully, Mindy didn't get hurt, but she was very scared!
Amanda was having a lot of back pains. She eventually decided to get it checked at the doctors. The doctor said it was due to her getting old. Amanda began taking medication. Now, Amanda's pain is minimal but still there.
I work at a call center helping people fix problems with their phones. Today a woman called demanding a new iPhone. She says she threw her old Nokia phone through a window. I politely told her I couldn't just replace her phone. She flew into a blind rage and started cursing me.
Jake stared angrily at the trees. Why shouldn't he be allowed to play video games for 10 hours straight? Instead, he had been sent outside to play. He seized a branch and began climbing out of sheer frustration. Before he knew it, he was having fun and forgot all about video games.
Jake neighbor had a cat roaming around their house. The neighbor wanted the cat gone. He was going to take him to a shelter. Jake offered to take the cat. Now, Jake has a new cat at his house.
I had a job picking cherries during the summer. The job was much tougher than I thought it would be. I had to climb up and down the ladder while carrying bags of cherries. Eventually, I made only about $5 an hour since I was so slow. The only thing I liked about it were the free cherries I received.
Scott pushed a girl from behind. The girl fell down to the ground. She reported Scott to the school principal. Scott was given counseling for his behavior. Scott apologized to the girl.
I always wanted to be a musician. I started to learn how to play instruments and sing. I practiced every day until I got better. I then put serious time into learning how to write music. After months of hard work, I finished my first song.
Lotion Jackson was feeling jittery. It'd been 3 months since he was last on the field. He had injured himself, and wasn't exactly diligent with his recovery. During the first half, he played like everything was alright. During the second, he overturned the ball a record 20 times.
I had to give a speech for my communications class. I was very nervous to speak in public. I practiced my speech over and over again the night before. I didn't stumble once when I spoke to the class. When I was done, even the professor clapped!
I am a very great runner. So, I decided to enter a 5K to challenge myself. I trained every single day until the day of the race. Although I trained every day, I didn't do as well as I hoped I would. However, it was still a challenge and something I would try again.
Tom was strolling in the park one bright afternoon. He looked down to notice something large moving at his feet. It was a turtle. The poor thing was turned over onto its shell, wiggling its legs. Tom turned it over, saving its life!
Jeff and his wife are going hiking today. They walked to a nearby hiking trail. They have never hiked this trail before. The hike is roughly 15 miles long. Jeff and his wife hiked the next four hours.
Randy was going on a cruise with his friends. He had just gotten a brand new stereo system in his car. He played his tunes on full blast. All of a sudden, he got pulled over by the police. The police officer gave him a warning for playing his music too loud.
Ed's father was a firefighter. Every night he went and saved people from harm. Ed wanted to be a firefighter when he grew up, too. He told his father this, and his father shook his head sternly. He told Ed to be an accountant or mechanic, something safe.
Maryann and Josh spent the day exploring Venice. They walked through the green lush alleyways. They both admired the contemporary homes they passed. The day ended with them drinking coffee and people watching. They can't wait to do this again.
Dan is a friend of mine, perhaps the best I have. Two months ago, he decided he wanted to get engaged. Despite sharing everything with me, he didn't tell me this fact. Dan chose a ring on his own, without my help. He's now engaged, and I hope to be the best man!
Lance said he would clean the living room. He got too tired to vacuum. Eventually the carpet kept getting dirtier. It was obvious he hadn't cleaned it. His parents wound up grounding Lance for a weekend.
Brett is a young actor who always wanted to get a role in a big movie. Brett starts working in commercials. One movie producer sees one of his commercials. He wants him to come and audition for a big movie role. Brett nails the audition and is cast the role in the movie.
My daughter decided she wanted to be a dwarf for halloween. She looked everywhere for the perfect costume. She said she wanted to go as Sleepy. Unable to find a costume, she settled with Dopey. Everyone thought she was the cutest kid that halloween.
Eva went outside to skip rope. She stumbled on the rope and fell. She landed on her knees. Both knees scraped and bled! Eva wished she had been more careful.
Tim was working late. He lost track of time. Once he got out he realized he missed the last bus home. Tim had to get a taxi ride. It cost him as much as he made working extra.
Isabel was excited to baby sit her neighbors for the very first time. The little girl Carrie was beaming when Isabel came over. Isabel and the kids had fun with arts and crafts for an hour. She then fed them some mini pizzas and put them off to bed. When she put them to bed it was about 8 clock.
Brittany is looking forward to the first day of school tomorrow. She is trying to decide what to wear. She decides to wear her new favorite outfit. Brittany can't find the clothes anywhere. Brittany's mom had already laid out her favorite outfit for her.
Maria was afraid of thunder. It was storming very hard outside. She hid under the dining room table and cried softly. Maria's dog heard her and crawled under the table to comfort her. She hugged her dog and felt a lot safer through the storm.
A mom was making cookies with her son. Together, they mixed up the dough in a big bowl. Then, they rolled the dough out on a table and cut shapes from it. After the shapes were all cut out, they baked them in the oven. When the cookies were done, they decorated them.
Chad was recently visiting his sister for Christmas. While there, Chad was offered a piece of cake. Immediately, Chad's eyes watered with disgust when he saw the cake. Chad noticed it was a huge piece of fruit cake, and he got mad. Chad decided he would not be eating the piece of cake.
Julie was a cheerleader at her high school. On a whim she decided to flash the football team. One of the boys' fathers saw what the cheerleader had done. The police arrested Julie and charged her with a sex crime. Now she's on the offender registry for life.
Tim fell asleep for a nap one afternoon. He had a lovely dream of kissing a girl. Then he stirred and opened his eyes. Tim saw that his dog was slobbering on his mouth! Disgusted, he got up and quickly brushed his teeth.
Henry was at an important meeting at work. When it was lunchtime, the group ate a catered lunch. Henry chose to eat ribs during lunch. He dropped one on his suit. Henry vowed never to eat messy food at a company event again.
Tim bought a new Harp. He let Meg borrow it. Meg let Joe borrow it. Tim was furious. After that he never let Meg borrow anything.
Ann had a hard time falling asleep at night. She knew that when she did she would have dreams that made her sad. She wanted to sleep but didn't want to dream. Her dreams were of her ex boyfriend that she loved very much. After a few months her heart healed and she slept with no sad dreams.
Tia's parents bought her a kite for Easter. Tia loved to fly kites. Tia's father took her to the park to fly her knew kite. The kite flew very high. Tia was very pleased with her new kite.
Duke loved to cook. He was a very creative cook. He enjoyed taking old recipes and making them new. Duke made some spaghetti with a bunch of pizza toppings. Everyone loved his new spin on spaghetti.
Lucy was afraid of the dark and had problems sleeping. She thought monsters came out at night. Her Mom bought her a night light. That night her Mom turned on the night light. Lucy was no longer afraid and was able to sleep.
Tom was a recent college graduate. He needed to find a job. He applied to jobs 8 hours per day. One day he was invited to an interview. He got the job and became very happy.
Johnny was released on parole on a Monday. He was back in jail by Tuesday. He'd been walking down a dark alleyway, and found a gun. When he picked it up, cops surrounded him. Johnny had been unwary, and fallen into their trap.
Rebecca loved to practice dancing and got very good. Rebecca also had stage fright and was too scared to show anyone. She talked herself into signing up for a local talent show. When the time came to go on stage, Rebecca got too scared. Now on one will know how well Rebecca may have performed.
Tim likes to play golf. His work decided to have a golf scramble. Tim got a team together. His team was made of 3 mean. Tim's team won the scramble.
Bret wanted a piggy bank that was actually shaped like a pig. He searched furniture stores to no avail. He searched pottery stores to no avail. Finally he bought himself some clay and made his own. It vaguely resembled a pig.
My favorite band had a new album out. I wanted to buy it when it came out. I walked to the CD shop. I looked over the shelves for the CD. I found it and purchased it.
Jackie needed a new skirt to go with her shirt. She could not find one anywhere. She finally found the perfect one. However it was expensive. Jackie decided to splurge on it anyway.
Tim was going bald at an early age. He was really embarrassed about it. He tried every cure. None of them worked. Eventually Tim learned to deal with it.
Etta wanted to learn to swim. She signed up for a swimming class. At first she was afraid of the water. But she stuck with it, and she learned to dog paddle. Soon she was diving and swimming like an expert!
Heywood was deeply interested in medieval armor and battle equipment. His family brought him to a natural history museum. They were not acquainted with the naming conventions of museums. Both Heywood and his family were dissatisfied with the natural history. Later they found a more appropriate exhibit at another museum.
I was sitting in my kitchen when I heard thundering hooves on my lawn. I looked out the window and saw my horse galloping down the driveway. I called for my husband and got some ropes and apples. We got in our car and drove down the street looking for the horse. We finally found him and lured him back home with the apples.
I was shopping for a painting of Chinatown. I found one on ebay. The artist was Margery Soroka. It was an original watercolor of Pell Street in NYC. I was very pleased with my purchase.
Kate needed to do a load of laundry. She added her clothes and some soap to the washer. A few minutes later, she heard a loud banging and saw bubbles. Kate realized she had put dish soap in instead of laundry soap. She felt ridiculous for making such a silly mistake.
Lizzy was enjoying her trip to the petting zoo. The lambs and the piglets were very sweet. But the goats were being very pushy. When her back was turned one stole her bucket of food. She didn't have anything left for the other animals after that.
Tom had a really old car he was trying to fix up. He had been working on it for years. He was finally close to being able to drive it. The first time he went for a spin, another car side swiped him. Tom's old car was totaled.
I was sick yesterday. I decided to stay in bed and watch a marathon. I loved watching the runners on television. Thankfully the person I was rooting for won. I was thrilled
Bobby knew he needed to have a cavity filled at the dentist. He had never had a cavity before. He was worried it would hurt a lot. The dentist did a good job numbing his mouth. Bobby barely felt anything.
When I was younger I was a huge fan of the Backstreet Boys. I owned all of their CD's and merchandise. One birthday, my parents surprised me with tickets to their concert. I was so excited I could barely contain my emotions. It was the best birthday present that I've ever gotten.
Dan was recently given a family heirloom from his mother. Dan was glad to get a family dresser from his mother. Dan decided he would store his clothes in the dresser. In addition, Dan would store his prized pictures in the dresser too. Dan was pleased he had the family heirloom in his home.
I had an idea for an invention. The television stole it. I saw it being advertised late one night. I learned something about my ideas. I learned to patent my ideas so televisions won't steal them.
Gina's siblings had been at her uncles all night. They were telling her of all the fun they had. Gina hadn't expected this. When she could take no more she went for a walk. She hated to admit it, but she was jealous of them.
Anthony wanted to get a ring for the girl of his dreams. He didn't have the slightest clue of where to start. He tried looking around for appraisals. He felt ultimately defeated as they were all pricey. However, his widowed mom came through and gave him hers.
My son's best friend is 16 and expecting a baby with his girlfriend. We were all shocked to hear the news of the pregnancy. They received advice from multiple friends and family. They struggled with their decision but ultimately came to one. They are going to keep the baby and raise it together.
Joan went to the casino to try her luck. She put $10 worth of quarters in the first slot machine she saw. She didn't win anything and was very disappointed. On her way home, she found $10 on the pavement. She smiled, took it, and went home with a light heart.
I came back from buying an iced coffee. I was in the parking lot of the dorms. The police came by. The searched me. And they searched my car.
It was a very hot summer day. When Kia saw the ice cream truck, she ran to get ice cream! But as she ate it, it dripped everywhere. More of it melted than Kia could eat! She resolved to ask for napkins next time!
One new Year's, Vicky resolved to build her own home. She bought an acre of land in the country. She packed her things into storage and lived in a tent on her land. Every minute of her spare time was spent working on her house. By the end of summer, she was able to move into her new cabin home.
Lola was chubby and wanted to lose weight. But she loved her daily milkshake and dreaded giving it up. Then her mom showed her how to blend fruit, yogurt, milk and ice. Lola tasted the concoction and found it delicious. In fact, she enjoyed fruit smoothies even more than ice cream shakes!
The spy was on a mission. He was trying to recover a huge diamond. He followed his suspect very carefully and apprehended him. After apprehending the suspect, he questioned him intensely. The spy got the information and found the diamond.
Pat had trouble seeing, but she was afraid to wear glasses. She thought her classmates would mock her. Finally she relented and wore her glasses to school. And to her surprise, no one mocked her. Instead, she received dozens of compliments!
Jon needed duct tape for his project. He looked around his house but there was none. He asked his friends but they had none. He finally went to the store to buy duct tape. The store didn't have duct tape so Jon went home defeated.
Mark had ordered a pair of headphones online. According to the tracking number, it was supposed to arrive today. Mark waited patiently for the delivery man. A knock on the door interrupted his thoughts. Mark's headphones had finally arrived!
My mom was expecting a baby. She went into labor while I was at school. I met her at the hospital. The nurses and doctors helped her deliver the baby. She had a healthy baby boy after 5 hours.
Tom wanted to earn some extra income. Tom began teaching self defense classes on weeknights. His class grew in attendance consistently. Tom helped many people learn self defense. Tom made a lot of money from the classes.
A man decided to work out while waiting for the bus to arrive. He got down on the ground for some push-ups. After doing a set of 10 he was tired. The man rested a bit and did another set of 10. Shortly afterwards, the bus arrived and the man got up.
Tori was a dedicated athlete. She ran every single day no matter what. It snowed heavily, but she still went running on the track. Unfortunately, due to the conditions she slipped and twisted her ankle Now she's much more careful about when she runs.
Kim's mom made hot chocolate. She warned her it was hot. Kim ignored the warning. She drank it anyway. She burned her tongue.
Jennifer recently enrolled in school. She was excited but nervous for her first day ever. Would the other kids be nice or mean? That morning she hugged her parents before heading off to school. Other kids greeted her and she started the day with a smile.
A kid down the street was shooting fireworks. I was about to go back to my house. He started chasing me. He was shooting fireworks at me. I sprinted back to my house.
Sue was in her room. She seen something crawling. She got close up to it. It was a roach. She then smashed it.
The family ordered the pizza. The delivery driver brought a pizza. It was the not the pizza they had ordered. The driver called the pizza shop. The pizza shop sent there pizza out with another driver.
Dad had been working hard for many weeks and was missing his family. Finally, after what seemed like forever, it was his day off. He decided to spend the day playing with his children. They played soccer in the backyard for many hours. Despite playing hard all day, Dad felt ready to tackle the next week.
Gina was a very stubborn little girl who did not like to take advice. Her mother told her today would be cold and she should wear a jacket. Gina didn't listen and all day at school Gina was cold. Her mother was not happy that she didn't listen to her advice. Gina caught a cold and spent the next week sick in bed.
One day, Sander's teacher assigned him a project. It was very hard and difficult. Sanders stayed up all night working. After many hours, it was finished. Sanders was happy with it and got an A.
Elaine was two years old when her little brother was born. She held him at the hospital and gave him lots of kisses. When Elaine's brother came home from the hospital he cried all night. The next day Elaine said her baby brother was too loud. She asked when he was going to go back to the hospital!
Charlie had never been on a steamboat before. There was an actual working one sitting by the dock. A company had refurbished it and now gave tours. Charlie and his family boarded the boat. The tour began and they chugged upriver.
One day my car was making strange noises. I opened up the hood to investigate. I couldn't find the source of the problem. I took it to a mechanic. After a few hours and a large bill, the car was fixed.
It was Valentine's Day. Tom decided to take Lucy to France. He thought it would be romantic. It certainly was. The two never had more fun.
Ed's television stopped working today. Ed really wanted to watch basketball tonight. But he really doesn't have the money to buy a new TV. Ed called his brother to see if he could come over to watch the game. Ed's brother told him to come over and bring snacks.
When I was a teenage, my math teacher was very good. He could multiply and divide anything in his head. He'd challenge us to go as fast as he could with a calculator. But no one could ever beat him. He inspired many of us with his wit and pushed us to succeed.
I had a record player that I had bought secondhand. Unfortunately, any record I tried to play would skip. With some investigation, I decided the record player was broken. I took it to a store, and traded it for another used record player. The new one works great, and I can now enjoy my record collection.
Roger had bills to pay soon. His bank account was dry. He called up his friend for a loan. His friend gave him one. Roger breathed a sigh of relief.
Brian and Karyn were playing Monopoly one afternoon. Karyn was losing the game. She became angry. Karyn threw all of the board pieces at Brian. Brian never played Monopoly with Karyn again.
Yesterday we got into a fight. He said I was smothering him. Later, he threatened to move away. After it was over, he said he only said those things to hurt me. I didn't let him know how badly it hurt.
Sam was a lonely boy with no friends. His parents saw he was sad so they surprised him with a pet dog. Sam loved the dog and played with him everyday. One day Sam couldn't find his dog and looked everywhere for him. Finally, he found the dog dead in the driveway.
After seeing a scary man in the street, we went indoors. I called the neighbor and asked him to take a look. A former police officer, he went outside to talk to the man. He came to my door to explain. The man had dementia and was deaf, and didn't hear me talk to him.
I had been saving up for a car for two years. My parents said they would match whatever I saved up. The day finally came when I had enough for the car I wanted. After some negotiation, I bought the car at a reasonable price. I now have experience purchasing cars and will take good care of mine.
The king became tired of wearing his crown around all the time. He hired a servant to carry it behind him. The servant tried to wear it himself but the king stopped him. As a punishment the servant had to wear a dunce cap. The servant was shamed and plotted his revenge.
Jensen encountered a cold during a summer. He wondered whether or not if it was an allergy or a cough. He asked the doctor for help. The doctor told him it was an allergy. John took allergy pills and the cough went away.
Sy's mom adopted a young boy from Russia. Sy was fully prepared to hate him. Who was he to infringe upon her time? But soon Sy found herself enchanted by the young boy. Within a few weeks she was utterly devoted to him!
Jim Malone was a science teacher with a passion for music. Jim taught at a school for gifted, but less fortunate kids. The school recently lost their musical director. If they could not find a replacement they would close the program. Jim became the new musical director.
Libby had springy natural curls, and she hated them. She thought they were ugly. Every day she combed them flat. Then her boyfriend told her how lovely her natural curls were. Libby never combed them out again!
Jerry wanted to hang some pictures in his home. He hung up several pictures. His wife came home from work. She made him take down the pictures. She wanted to decorate the house.
Dan was over at a friend's house. They had a pet dog. Dan's friends assured him it was friendly. When Dan tried to pet him the dog growled angrily. Dan didn't want to risk getting any closer regardless of what they say.
On the first evening of her quilting class, Annie was excited. List in hand, Annie checked her supplies and loaded them in the car. It was a short drive to the fabric shop where the class would be held. Armed with her supplies, she walked in and chose a seat. The evening speed by and Annie had a wonderful time.
When Kelly go home from school she smelled something bad. She went upstairs and realized her parents were painting the room. Kelly immediately ran to get a mask. Unfortunately that did not help. Kelly had to just sit outside.
We always visited my dad at work on the weekends. We ordered pizza and took it to him in the evening. The building was surrounded by piles of rocks. My brother and I sifted through the rocks looking for ones we liked. We filled our pockets and took them home to keep.
Susy was home all alone. She decided to watch tv to occupy herself. But then the power went out. Susy felt scared. But then she realized she had her phone still to occupy her.
Sarah took ballet. She was a pointe dancer. She was offered a lead in the Nutcracker. She was nervous about her performance. She performed flawlessly.
Skippy was a brown squirrel in our yard. We gave him nuts and seeds to eat. As time went on we saw less and less of Skippy One day Skippy stopped showing up We often miss that little brown squirrel.
Yesterday my friend took me to an authentic Chinese restaurant. We spent about two hours there. I ordered some orange chicken, To my dismay there was a hair in my food. I instantly never wanted to go back.
Tim was in college. It was his first semester. He got terrible grades. He thought his parents would be furious. It turns out they happily welcomed him home.
Tom's phone wasn't charging anymore. He tried a friend's charger and realized that was the problem. Tom's had gotten frayed over time. He decided to buy a cheap replacement online. It arrived in days and worked great.
Mary and Bill wanted to get a Christmas tree. They bundled up and headed to the tree farm. Mary was being really indecisive, finally Bill found the perfect tree. Once they got home and carried it inside they set it up. Mary hung ornaments and lights, then sat back to admire her hard work.
Jill thought she was a wonderful chef. She made brownies for her friend. Her friend refused to eat them because they were burnt. Jill was very embarrassed. She practiced and became a great chef.
I was about to bake some cookies. Suddenly, I realized that I was out of sugar for the cookies. I went to the grocery store. I bought some sugar for the cookies. I made some delicious cookies!
Joe and Renee went out on jet ski's. One of the ski's started to sink as they were being put in the water. Joe and Renee quickly got the ski back out of the water. Renee went and bought a tube to use instead. While on the tube Joe lost his shorts in the water Joe was exposed.
Kate and her friend had eaten crab legs. Her friend was allergic. Kate had no idea until she began to scratch. But her friend simply took a Benadryl. Apparently she ate seafood in spite of her allergy all the time.
Kylie and Josiah took a trip to the zoo on Saturday. They saw people standing on a platform feeding carrots to a giraffe. They wanted to feed carrots to the giraffe too. Kylie and Josiah put their change together and bought some carrots. They took turns feeding the giraffe carrots from the platform.
Harrison adopted a new dog. Then new dog was a valued member of the household. Everyone cared for him like a child. One day, the dog's tail got caught in the door. It broke the tail and they rushed it to the vet.
The family loved Christmas. They always picked out the perfect Christmas tree. This year, they found one that was very tall and full. They took it home and decorated it carefully. When it was all lit up, they stood back to admire it.
The weather has been so hot this summer. I had to put the air conditioner on a lot. There were even days we had to stay inside. I hope it starts to cool. The kids are dying to go out and play.
Val's mom was furious with her. Val liked to her about being bullied. Val was in fact the bully. Her mother was embarrassed when the principal showed her the proof. Val was grounded for a month for being a bully, and telling lies.
Jolene owned a very special bar. She always made sure there would be food on the tables. When one night the bar was full, she helped her staff. She went from table to table offering peanuts and popcorn. People were so happy, they thanked Jolene and it made her smile.
I received a  strange phone call today. It was from a lawyer. It seems I have inherited money from an uncle. I have to take a trip to California next week. I will find out then what I have inherited.
When Claire was young she fell in a pool. She thought she was going to drown until she got saved. So she never figured out how to swim. But once she became a mom she knew she had to. So she got over her fear and learned how to swim.
Cady was looking for ways to save money for her family. She decided she would become an extreme coupon clipper. She bought every newspaper and search diligently for savings. Cady went to the store and used all her coupons that she had. When she saw all the money she saved, she vowed to always clip coupons
Lani was very poor. She needed some food. On night she snuck into the community garden. She stole some carrots and beans. Lani happily ate them for dinner.
Charles had been working sales for 2 years already. He didn't break sales records but he could rebuttal and close. Angela was in sales for three months and was promoted to manager. Charles confronted his boss and demanded an explanation. The boss said Angela sounded like a child so people will buy from her.
Mike always wanted to buy his father a house. Mike decided to save up the money needed to buy his dad a house. When mike finally had saved up enough money he bought his dad a house. Mike took his father to see the house he had bought him. Mike's father was very pleased and lived in the house Mike bought him.
Tim was two years old when his family moved to the country. Tim was not used to this, as he was from the big city. Tim spent a lot of his day exploring the large yard of his new home. Over time, Tim began to love the freedom the country provided. Tim decided that he would never visit the city again.
Jansen wanted a new pair of shoes. He asked his mom if he could get them. Hi mom told him he would need to keep his room clean for a week. Jansen didn't keep his room clean and his mom didn't buy the shoes. Jansen learned a lesson about keeping a promise.
Tami was a single woman who wanted to find a boyfriend. So she signed up for a dating website. She thought she found a match and went on a date with him. They moved a little fast on their first date and slept together. Two weeks later Tami found out she was pregnant.
Horace collected glass figurines on shelves in his room. His shelves were overbrimming with them. Most of them were figurines of dragons. One day his brother lost control of a ball and smashed many figurines. Horace tired of his hobby almost immediately after that tragedy.
Judy wanted to be an actress, so she auditioned for her school play. She was awarded the second lead role! But then she saw what drudgery acting really was. The rehearsals and constant practice tired her out. Judy decided acting really wasn't for her, after all.
Jerry wanted to get a snack. He got up to go to the kitchen. Once he entered the kitchen he forgot why he was there. Jerry walked back to the couch. Once he sat down he remembered he wanted a snack.
In the debate the moderator asked the candidate if he could dance. The candidate walked out from his podium and showed his tap shoes. The audience gasped at this reveal. The candidate got the crowd to clap in a steady beat. When the beat began, he began his fancy tap routine.
Kelly and Sarah were best friends. One day, Kelly and Sarah got into a big fight. Kelly called Sarah names and said things that she couldn't take back. The girl have not talked since the fight and avoid each other. Now they both wonder what might have been.
I bought an inflatable raft in 1995. The kids tried to use it in the ocean, but the waves were too high. We used it once while visiting Walden Pond. We went from one side of the pond to the other. We got rid of it after the kids got older.
My friends and I wanted to pass the time one day. We decided to race go karts. We raced for hours until we ran out of money. After racing, we ate lunch at our friend's house. I can't wait to race go karts again.
A man wanted to be an adept typist. He tried many different methods. He found relaxing while working to somewhat help. He focused on typing only each individual word very fast. His practice made perfect and he became a fast typist.
The man got into trouble. He called his uncle. His uncle was a scary man. The uncle came to help. The man wished he had never called.
Thorn was rowing his boat on a lake. He dipped his pole into the water. He felt a tug on his hook. He pulled up a large sturgeon. Thorn felt bad and let the fish back into the water.
Ivy got a flat tire one night. She was all alone, but she had seen her husband change tires before. She determined to do it herself! She took out her tools and worked diligently. Soon the spare tire was safely on - all thanks to Ivy!
Lily was having a bad week. Her mom died and she lost her job. She thought anything would be a miracle. Then she found out she got the job of a lifetime. It made it all better.
I recently made a big batch of hot dogs on the grill. While I was cooking, I noticed that one of the hot dogs was gone. I looked everywhere around the table and grill for the hot dog. I almost gave up the search but then I saw my dog licking his lips. He had eaten the hot dog when I wasn't looking.
I got a phone call today. The person who called was my mom. She wanted to talk. I couldn't talk because I was busy. I told her to call me later.
Joey was forced to go the the ballet with his family. He was still complaining when the dancers came on stage. But before he knew it, we was enjoying himself. He watched in awe as the dancers moved around the stage. When it was over he even admitted to his mother that he enjoyed it.
The elephants were wandering around the forest. A cheetah suddenly appeared out. He approached one of the elephants. However, all of the elephants started to stumble. They ended up falling.
Mia had been invited to the dance at school. But she was nervous. She knew she could not do any actual dances. She decided to go anyways and try her best. She danced terribly but had a great, fun time!
Jane wanted cold coffee because it was a hot day. But she did not have time to make cold brew coffee. So she made coffee normally and put it in a mug. She left the mug in the refrigerator but left the cap on. Four hours later, the coffee was still hot.
Mike loves to drink coffee from his favorite mug. Today he is in the kitchen making coffee. In a rush, he reaches for the mug, and it falls. Mike curses, feeling angry about his mug. He is unhappy that he broke his favorite coffee mug.
I first knew something was wrong when my son couldn't sleep. He couldn't stop moving long enough. He couldn't focus on anything at all most of the time. I took him to see a doctor. The doctor blew us off, and I felt defeated.
Blaine always spent too much money. He never learned how to budget his income. Blaine racked up a large amount of debt. Blaine then declared bankruptcy. He now regrets his poor decisions he has made.
Shannon had worked hard for years. It was finally time to graduate from college. She walked across the stage and got her diploma. She felt a huge sense of accomplishment. She hung the diploma on her wall and smiled.
Karen got home and was very hungry. She checked her fridge and found a fresh chicken. She chopped up some vegetables and prepared her feast. Once the chicken was done Karen slipped, fell and dropped the chicken. She was too stressed to cook again so she ordered Chinese instead.
The kid had a new computer. It was a laptop with a touch screen. He loved playing games on it. He also typed things for his school reports. The laptop was helpful in many ways.
Kelsi needed some curl spray. Her hair was very dry. So she went to the store to get some. She got spray. But it was the wrong one.
I was sent a link by a cousin. It went to his personal youtube page. I went there and saw videos from when I was little. They were made by my father. I watched them all one after another.
Yesterday I ate a very healthy breakfast. I made eggs and bacon. When I made the eggs I accidentally broke a few of them. I am really glad I bought extra eggs the day before. I still have plenty of eggs left to make a healthy breakfast tomorrow.
The teams were tied and this was the last inning. David stepped up to bat. The pitcher threw a curveball and David missed. On the second pitch David hit a homerun. David's team celebrated by dumping water all over David and cheering.
Sally was on her computer during a hailstorm. Suddenly, she heard a loud smack on her window. Sally got up to find the window. She noticed a large broken window and glass on her floor. She then cleaned up the glass and covered the hole with plastic.
I hung up the phone feeling miserable. I was severely depressed. I couldn't understand why she wouldn't take responsibility. My husband suggested I start getting therapy. I agreed, and I start tomorrow with my first appointment.
Mark did not want to go to work today. Yesterday, Mark was dumped by his girlfriend. Mark was heartbroken, because he was going to propose. Mark attempted to call her, but she would not answer. Mark felt so sad, because he is now a single man.
Edgar needed five more cents to buy a pack of gum. He looked under couch cushions and under beds. He even checked the pockets of all family members. Just when he had given up, he spotted a nickel on the sidewalk. Edgar happily went to the store for his pack of gum.
Growing up my best friend was named *Erika. In high school we both began experimenting with drugs. Unfortunately, *Erika did not. Junior year in high school she became a stripper and began to use oft. By the time Junior year ended I had stopped talking to her at all.
Jake helped his girlfriend deal with her dying mother. They frequently took trips to be by her mother's side. Through the long periods, Jake grew close to them. Her mother ended up passing away after several months. Jake and his girlfriend's relationship grew much stronger as a result.
Tom was at his first day of school. He looked for his class. He could not find it. He started to cry. The hall monitor saw him and helped him directly to his class.
It was Molly's turn to be it. She walked around the circle tapping the other children on the head. She said duct each time. She could not remember what she was supposed to say to pick someone! Finally her friend Liz whispered the word goose as she walked by.
Marcie and Daryl went camping for a week. They hiked through tall grass near the campsite. First Marcie started itching, then Darrel. They went to bed still scratching their legs. In the morning they discovered ticks in their bedrolls.
Susan went to the zoo last weekend. While she was there, she saw the tigers. She liked them so much that she got her face painted with stripes. After that, she acted like a tiger all day. Susan loves going to the zoo.
I mixed together several ingredients in order to make a cake. Once I placed it in the oven, I allowed it to bake for 20-30 minutes. Since the temperature of the oven was high, it cooked fast. It eventually started to burn. I took it out as quickly as I can, although it was completely burnt.
Sam wanted to do something new with his life. He moved to a new town and bought a farm. He stocked up on seeds and supplies. He worked really hard to grow his crops. In the fall he had a successful harvest.
Jack had never been on a boat before. He was excited when his uncle asked him to go fishing on one. He was expecting a small row boat but the boat was actually quite big. Jack was too busy looking at everything on the boat to even fish. Jack decided he wanted to buy a boat when he got older!
Karen had two cats. Her roommates always told her to change their litter. Karen rarely did so. It made the house smell bad. Eventually Karen's roommates kicked her out.
The wife cleaned the house. The husband played video games. He did not help the wife. The wife got angry at the man. She threw out his video games.
Courtney was reading a book outside. She fell asleep in the lawn chair. The sun was shining brightly. Courtney wasn't in the shade. Courtney got a sunburn.
My son and I went fishing with my brothers on a fishing dock. A snake appeared in the water beside the fishing dock. I ran off the dock but my son stayed. My brothers and my son laughed at me for running. I told my son he was braver than me.
Billy wanted to play outside. He knew he had to finish his chores first. Billy got his sister to help him finish his chores. He knew she wouldn't mind. They both got to go outside sooner that way.
Mary always bakes cookies for Christmas presents. She is an amazing chef. Her cookies are so yummy. Everyone looks forward to receiving them as gifts. Wait until you try one.
Peyton decided she needed a new haircut. She was unsure of exactly what style she wanted. The salon worker decided to be creative with the style. Peyton's hair came out uneven and too short on one side. She left the salon sad, but relieved that it would grow back quickly.
David decided to get organized. He installed shelves in his closet. He hung each item carefully. The closet looked so tidy and great! David felt like he could finally find things.
Mavis always wanted to be a chef for the stars. She had gone to school for the culinary arts. She was a great cook. Mavis really wanted to be close to celebrities. She got her wish when she was called to cook for a TV reporter.
We  heard something crying under an abandoned car. It turned out to be a tiny kitten. My husband crawled under the car and grabbed it. It chewed on his hand until he could give it to me. It was in bad shape, but we took it home and saved it.
Grilled cheese is my favorite food. I went to a grilled cheese restaurant yesterday. Everything on the menu was amazing. I went home with a stomach ache. I immediately fell into a food coma.
I have been working on a new deck for the last week. I am going slow and making sure everything is correct. I am going to have to speed up my process as there is a storm coming. I decided to get some friends to help me. I was glad my friends were able to help me finish before the storm.
Mickey was in his bedroom using his computer. He watched as his two cats meandered around the room. Suddenly, he heard some growling and hissing from the cats. They were fighting and scratching each other on the floor. Mickey picked up the aggressor cat and threw him out of the room.
Leslie was targeted by a lot of insults and cruelty. Her friends saw the bullies yelling at her. They formed a circle around her. They shouted back at the bullies. Leslie felt loved and protected.
Mary wanted to dye her hair. But her mom said no because Mary was only 15. Mary begged and begged until her mom gave in. She decided to dye her hair blonde! When her mom saw it, she actually admitted that the color was lovely!
John woke up from his nap and was very hungry. It was a hot day, so John decided he wanted ice cream. John went to the ice cream store and had two scoops of chocolate. On the way home, John felt much better than when he had woken up. John didn't mind the extra calories and had a light dinner.
Ronny was at a concert with his girlfriend. He was trying to enjoy the music but she was mad. She had found a suspicious text in his phone and wanted to discuss it. Ronny refused to talk, and she screamed in his face loudly. Soon the two were escorted out for causing a scene.
Tony went out surfing one day. A giant wave swept him off his surfboard. Tony noticed a large shark in the distance speeding toward him. He swam as fast as he could and made it to the shore just in time. He ran home and the shark didn't get him.
Something really horrible happened this week. Hundreds of people were enjoying their night in Paris. Terrorists attacked the city and took over a hundred innocent lives. The entire city was terrified and in complete turmoil. The whole world now grieves for the lives lost in France.
John was at his desk at work. His phone kept ringing and ringing. Every time he picked it up the person would not talk. Finally John Stood up and looked around the office. John saw Jim laughing quietly, mystery solved.
Last night Tina was drinking a bottle of wine. As she poured it into a glass, she was clumsy. She ended up spilling some on her dress. Tina was disappointed. She had no idea what to do.
Tom liked the winter Olympics. He wanted to play a sport like the Olympians. His favorite sport was Curling. Tom found a curling arena. Tom had fun trying to play curling.
Abby loved the trees in her backyard. However, Abby hated the chore of raking the leaves that fell. It seemed that the more Abby raked, the more leaves fell. Abby decided she was over raking leaves, and hired someone to do it. Abby was glad that she would not have to rake the leaves anymore.
Jed was on his first date. He was very nervous. His date showed up to the restaurant. She was as nervous as Jed was. The two slowly relaxed and had a great time.
Courtney loved playing the trumpet. She joined the school band. She practiced every day for an hour. The band had practice every morning. Courtney loved playing with all her classmates.
It was a hot summer day. I needed a way to cool off. I put on my swimming trunks. I went outside into the backyard. I hopped in the pool and cooled off.
Brad wanted a motorbike for his 18th birthday. He knew his parents couldn't afford such a luxury. So, at 17, he took a job scrubbing dishes. He saved every dime he earned, all year. Then on his 18th birthday, Brad bought himself a motorbike!
Cory hated every second of playing soccer. He only joined to make his dad happy. It was ironic that he turned out to be so good. He's at the championship with high expectations. Nobody knows he's about to throw the game.
Rick had had a long and miserable day at work. He decided to blow off some steam when he got off. He went home and changed his clothes, then went to the bar. Rick had a few drinks and felt very relaxed. Rick took a cab home and got a good night's rest.
Tina and her bridesmaids were late getting ready. The guests were waiting outside patiently. All the sudden it started to rain. The guests were getting drenched. So they had to move the event inside.
Tim was put in orchestra as a child. He learned to play the violin. He had a big recital one day. Tim did great. He eventually got a scholarship for his skills.
My teammate and I were in the woods surveying some trees. We saw a great big red maple. It had signs of infestation from an invasive beetle in the area. We had to cut the beautiful red maple down. We were sad, but happy to be helping the environment.
Jenna was sick. Her doctor told her to take medicine three times a day. She forgot half the time. She got even sicker and had to go back. THe doctor scolded her for being irresponsible.
Mark woke up late and missed his bus to school. He ran as fast as he could to the school. Half way there Sally seen Mark running to school. She pulled over and gave him a ride the rest of the way. Mark walked into class right as the bell rang.
Macy was excited because Halloween was coming up. She needed a costume so she and her friends went shopping. At the Holiday store she couldn't find anything good left. Then she noticed some cool stray props. With some creativity she managed to create a goddess costume.
My friend Joe lived in his car two years ago. He lost a lot of his book business to a fire. He does not like to work a 9 to 5 job. Recently his new girlfriend let him live in her house. I joked that Joe is now a kept man.
Sara has been training for her city's marathon for months. Two days before the marathon, a cold weather warning was announced. But Sara decided to train outside anyway. Sara became sick. And she never got to run in the marathon.
Jennifer has always wanted to learn to speak French. She enrolls in a French course in town. She practices very hard. Her French improves steadily. Finally Jennifer can speak French!
Tim wanted to become fit. Tim had bad knees. Tim learned sprinting was the best workout. Tim decided to replicate sprinting on the elliptical machine. Tim enjoyed a great workout from sprinting on the elliptical machine.
Paul purchased a book from the bookstore. He opened it to see if he had the right book. However, it turned out to be the book. He went to return it. The offer he got for returning it was bad since he already opened it.
Mariah was cooking breakfast. She took the milk out of the fridge. She started to pour milk into the blender. A loud knock on the door startled Mariah. She spilled the milk all over the kitchen counter.
Shelly decided to clean the dust off of the ceiling fan. She got out her vacuum cleaner. Shelly started vacuuming the blades of the fan. When the vacuum touched a lightbulb the vacuum sucked it out! The light bulb had ripped from its socket and was in the vacuum.
Little Megan loves her teddy bear. One day she woke up and it was missing. She looked all over and couldn't find the bear anywhere. Her mom came in and asked why she was crying and megan told her. Her mother found the bear and Megan wasn't sad anymore.
Jose loves to play video games with his older brother. They play sports games a lot and it gets competitive. Jose's favorite game is Madden for the X-Box. One day though Jose lost a game to his older brother at Madden. Now Jose needs to find a new favorite game.
Christian saw that there was a huge mistake in his report. He had the chance to pass it on his junior adviser, but he didn't. He went to see his boss and admitted the mistake. His boss was impressed by his candor. Instead of firing him, he gave him a bonus.
Tom was a traveling salesman. Tom needed more money to live comfortably. He decided to work harder to earn more money. He increased the number of hours he worked per week. He subsequently earned more money after working longer hours.
We got a new puppy. It was all black. It was so tiny. We have been trying to name him. We have a few different names we like.
Growing up my parents always made or bought me dinner. I never had to cook for myself. Now I'm moving in with my girlfriend. She works during the day and expects me to cook for us. I have been quietly learning recipes online during each day.
Journalist class was always fun. One day our teacher let us actually write like a journalist. We presented it in front of the class. Everyone learned a lot in that class. Al of that helped us all in our adult life.
John went to bed on a sunny day. Overnight a huge snow storm rolled in. He was awoken by the crazy sounds. By morning everything was blanketed in snow. John was amazed at how fast things could change.
Tom heard a noise when he was driving around. It came from his engine. Tom didn't bother to ever get it checked. After a while his car broke down completely. Tom's engine was nearly destroyed.
Ana wanted a live tree this year for Christmas. She went to four tree farms. She could not find a perfect tree. Finally she went to the department store and bought a fake tree. Ana decided fake trees were lovelier after all.
Amy was checking out at the store. She went to grab her wallet and spotted cash in a pocket. She pulled the money out and found the $40 she lost a week ago. Amy was so happy to have found the money she laughed heartily. Amy didn't realize the people around her thought she was being odd.
Tray was having chest pain. He rushed to the hospital. They doctors hurriedly examined him. They found that Tray had had a mild heart attack! Tray was fully examined again before they allowed him to go home.
I had a brand new laptop computer. I went to the library to use public wi-fi. I went to the bathroom, came back, and my computer was gone. Someone stole my computer. Luckily, my insurance coverage will provide me a replacement.
My daughter saw Sixth Sense at the movies in 1999. She went with girlfriends, all 14 to 15. A few had seen the movie. One of her friends gave away the ending. My daughter was extremely displeased.
Jeff flew into a rage, finding his paper clips scattered on the floor. Suze screamed at Jeff to shut up and just pick up the damn clips. Jeff flew into another rage at Suze's command. Suze whispered in Jeff's ear a string of commands. Jeff stormed out, never to be seen again while Suze enjoyed the quiet.
John was supposed to put the cat out. The trouble with this is that the cat didn't want to go. He clung with all four feet. He meowed pitifully. He finally got him out!
Ned wanted a new video game. He asked his friends for recommendations. His friends suggested the new fighting game. Ned bought that game, and he loved it. He was happy he had listened to the recommendations!
Becky and Jimmy once found a nest of mice in a desk drawer. They both knew that Cindy is terrified of mice. Jimmy crept up behind Cindy with one of the mice. Cindy screamed in fright when she saw the mouse. She was very angry at Jimmy for a week.
Ricky was 32 and loved Rachel, who was 22, and they'd dated for years. When he proposed, she said yes, and they both believed she meant it. After a while it was clear she was not ready for til death do us part. His ring was really a reward for answering a quiz correctly, to her. Ricky ended things and deserved better, and I say that as her brother.
Bill was a software developer at a large corporation. Bill was tired of working for a corporation. Bill decided he would start his own business. Bill worked hard to make his business succeed. Bill's business is now extremely successful.
Suzie dreamed of being a cheerleader in high school. She was worried that she wouldn't be good enough to make the team. Suzie practiced every day for three weeks. After the auditions, she nervously awaited the results. Suzie was good enough to become the head cheerleader!
Tom had old carpeting at his house. It was worn down and dingy. He decided to replace it with new carpeting. When it was pulled up a beautiful wood floor was beneath. Tom decided to refinish and keep that instead.
America did not want to be in World War 2. Japan attacked Pearl Harbor by surprise. A lot of American lives were lost the day the Japanese attacked. This forced America to enter World War 2. United States involvement was vital to winning World War 2.
Leigh was the next door neighbor. She sat outside with her baby in a stroller. The winds were very high that day. The wind blew over the stroller. Leigh started screaming, but the baby was ok.
Ali was running late for work. She suddenly realized her car keys were missing! Ali looked under the table, on the desk, and in the couch cushions. The car keys were nowhere to be found. Ali decided to walk to work instead.
Tim was having a fun time with his friends. He wished the moment would last forever. However he knew that it wouldn't. He had an idea. He bought a camera to capture all of the memories.
Tom had purchased his wife a Porsche 911. He had purchased his son a new Corvette. They had both cars at an abandoned airfield in Kansas. Tom and his wife raced the cars on the landing strip. The Corvette started faster, but the Porsche reached 161 mph.
Tom loved to eat toast in the mornings. Every day he would eat two slices slathered with butter. He put his two pieces into the toaster, just like every morning. However, today he forgot to take them out in time! Tom's toast was burnt to a crisp!
Amy rode her bike home as fast as she could. She wanted to call her friend Beth on the phone. She had so much to tell her about the day. Amy rode into her yard and threw her bike down. She ran into the house to see her mother was already on the phone.
Jay was nervous about going to the prom. He had just gotten a haircut and it was awful! Then he had an idea. He covered his hair with a big cap, and went to prom like that. His friends loved his cool new style!
Steven loves the Tequila Sunrise. He thinks that it tastes amazing. Erin teases him. She says that it's a woman's drink. Steven doesn't care because it is delicious.
Cathy loved going to the zoo. However, Cathy loved the food at the zoo more than the animals. Cathy also loved that she was surrounded by nature as well. Cathy always enjoyed her food adventures at the zoo. Cathy could not wait to have her next meal at the zoo again.
Susan went to the diner to get a hot dog. She noticed a dog in the diner. She asked the waitress why there was dog. The waitress told her the dog was the owner's pet. Susan then left the diner mad because of the dog.
Ken wanted to be a pro ball player. He worked hard everyday. He wanted to make his dreams a reality. So he got a tryout with a team. He played the game of his life and the team signed him.
My niece's 7 year old son Harry has anger issues. Last month he threw his glasses into some bushes. He hates his glasses. His mother did not discipline him at all. I feel Harry is a disturbed child.
Alex was a great athlete. He played on many championship teams during high school. His coach suggested he try to get a scholarship. Alex, his coach, and the guidance counselor had a meeting. Together they came up with a plan for Alex applying to colleges.
Terrance worked very hard at his job. The company he worked for was going out of business. Terrance is told he is being let go. Terrance is sad and looks for other work. He takes another job.
Today my family and I went to the aquarium. The kids had never been to one. They loved it so much. On the way home we bought a fish and a tank. Now we have our own aquarium at home.
James was walking through the snow. He slipped on the snowy area that he was walking through. He fell down a snow covered hill. When he got up he was covered in snow. He quickly ran home to change into new clothing.
Sophie was hanging out in the grass with her friends. She was chatting when she felt a weight on her foot. Looking down, she saw a frog resting on her toes. She screeched and everyone noticed, laughing at the frog. The animal quickly hopped off leaving Sophie with quite the story.
On her son's birthday she placed an order. She asked for a mint chocolate chip cake. When she picked it up, they gave her two cakes. One had peanut butter cups inside it. The kids were allergic to peanut butter, so she tossed it.
Tom was a professional whale watcher. He liked to go out on his big boat and watch all of the whales. There were many different kinds of whales to watch. At the end of every day, Tom would go to bed a happy man. Tom loved his job.
Mark ended up having his bike stolen while at work one day last month. After work one day he saw his bike in front of a store. He went inside and confronted the only person in the store. The person admitted to stealing the bike and ran off. Mark took his bike back and now chains it up outside of work.
Jimmy was playing laser tag with his friends. He was always good but today he was dominating. He shot player after player and never got it. At the end of the game he had set a new high score. As the leader, he won tons of tickets for the arcade.
Kate was out for a jog. On the way back it started to rain. She ran faster to make it home sooner. She still got soaked. Kate figured the intense workout was worth it.
Lisa was learning how to use roller blades outside of her house. But a small dog began to chase her. Lisa didn't have time to take off her roller blades. So she tried to skate as fast as she could. When she turned around, she was surprised by how far away the dog was.
I recently got a tip from a friend to join a labor union to get work. The tip was great because I got work immediately after going there! Before I went to the labor union I had to get health and alcohol cards. The cards improve employability as many companies require them. I started my temp job Wednesday and today (Friday) is my last day.
Belle was frantic and stressed! She'd spent all night sewing the uniforms. She heard the forecast calling for rainy, though. She was delighted when the forecast was wrong. Everyone admired the uniforms she'd made and the parade was perfect.
Bob's car broke down. He decided to take the light rail train. Bob had never taken the light rail before. He accidentally boarded the wrong train, an Amtrak. He ended up in North Dakota.
Kia's husbands brought home two surprise guests for dinner. The food was almost done, so Kia worried. She wondered if the roast and vegetables would be enough for everyone. She served everyone equally, and then sighed with relief. There had been plenty of food to go around!
A young man wanted to improve his basketball skills. He hired a former NBA player to teach him. He learned that filming himself and reviewing it was helpful. He compared his video to NBA athletes shooting form. He became a great basketball player.
Kelly was nervous to try a new hairstyle. She decided to dye her hair purple yesterday. It was a curious decision. As she went to school the next day she actually got compliments. People ended up loving it.
One day, a neighbor left a box of photos by the dumpster. They were old studio photos from the 1920s. I listed some of them on eBay. I sold most of them for a total of $100. I check the dumpster often now.
Tom's car was old and busted. He tried to get it started one morning. It was too cold out and wouldn't work. Tom stayed a while until it warmed over. It took him several minutes.
When the fire alarm went off, all of the students left their classroom Several security guards and staff escorted them outside. There were several people searching for the fire. Overall, they found out that it was Jerry. Since he pressed the alarm without a purpose, he was suspended.
As Ben walked to work he passed a beggar on the street. He had $5 in his pocket, which he gave to him. Later that day there was a drawing for a $50 gift card at work. There were over a hundred employees entered but Ben won! He seemed to have positive karma for his good deed earlier that day.
Judy was supposed to bring a treat for the school party. Her mom said they couldn't afford to buy treats or extra groceries. Judy and her mom searched the cupboards for a solution. They found a bag of popcorn and a sack of marshmallows. Judy's popcorn balls were the hit of the class party.
Stevie is having trouble finding a good partner. He has searched the bar scene. He even tried the internet. Stevie is completely desperate to find love. Stevie decides to try his luck on a blind date.
Fallen is turning eight years old. He wants to visit the aquarium for his birthday. His parents agreed. They take Fallen to a large indoor aquarium. Fallen was able to see many types of marine animals.
My daughter was seven when we bought her a hamster. Her friend had one and she liked the idea. We bought the hamster, cage, and exercise wheel. She did not like the hamster because he bit her. The hamster died after a few months and we buried him.
Harry continually examined his head. And he worried about its shape. He thought his head was abnormal and even. So he went to a doctor. He continued to worry, however, after he was assured it was fine.
Tamra had always wanted to drive a dune buggy. Her husband and friends though she was crazy. When they realized she was serious they all went too. They went camping at a place that had dune buggy rentals. Everyone had a blast and no one was hurt.
Carlos was being questioned by the police. He had an alibi for where he had been when the crime was committed. The police checked it out and let him go. Carlos was relieved. He had never been in trouble before!
Janet was overweight. Her friends invited her to the pool. She really wanted to go. Unfortunately she was embarrassed of how'd she look. Janet declined their invitation.
Chris has always wanted to learn sign language. There are a few people at Chris's job who are hearing impaired. Normally Chris writes down when he communicates with them. However over the summer Chris took on online course on sign language. Now he communicates with his coworkers faster and perfectly!
Jessie was in the bathroom showering. Suddenly, the light bulb burnt out. She was plunged into the darkness. She was really afraid of the dark and quickly got out of the tub. She ran out of the bathroom and into the light.
Sammy was a very determined baby. She was curious and always wanted to play. One day she wanted to chase after her older sister but couldn't. She decided to take her first step and go after Sister. She started and she couldn't stop!
Tina had been gluten free for two weeks. It was just a test. Then she reintroduced it. She started feeling sick. So then she realized she couldn't have gluten.
I drove to the grocery store. I walked inside and grabbed a cart. I began to look for things on my list. All of a sudden, I felt very sick. I put the groceries back and went home.
Frank had a dog named Rose. Rose had been with Frank for three years. One day Rose ran away from Frank. Frank found Rose a week later outside his door. After a few months, Rose gave birth to five puppies!
Sam wanted to fly a kite. He ordered one off of eBay. He got it in the mail 2 days later. He waited for a windy day to fly his kite. His kite flew away and got stuck in a tree.
Ollie had never been fishing before. Last weekend, he got invited by his step dad. Ollie was initially unsure, but decided to go in the end. He was glad he did, as he bonded a lot with his step dad. He even managed to catch a large trout.
William loved jazz and Kenneth loved pop music. When it was time to choose a concert to go to, they couldn't. They argued back and forth on who should win. And as both arguments were sound, it made the decision harder. To respect their different tastes, they went to both concerts.
Charles never thought he'd find his dream job through facebook. But facebook is where he was discovered. Charles posted pictures on facebook of a popular rapper. That rapper's manager e-mailed Charles a job offer. Charles accepted and is now a publicity agent for a rapper.
Gina had spent 4 hours enrolling in a new high school. She was hungry. The lady doing the enrollments announced a lunch break. Gina was excited to get a break. Her joy turned sour when she realized she had no friends at lunch.
Today was Jen's first day at her new job. She was very nervous about making new friends and fitting in. She was immediately introduced to the manager and staff. They greeted her and offered for her to come hang out after work. Jen ended up making lifelong friends at her new job.
Arnold moved into a new apartment. It was next to a busy intersection. Eventually the sound and rumble was too much. He decided to find another place to live. He had to pay more but it was worth it.
Paul realizes he is almost out of shampoo one day in the shower. The next day he drives to a store to buy more of it. However, when he gets to the store, he realizes he forgot his wallet. He has to drive back home in order to get money. Finally he returns to the store with money to buy the shampoo.
A furniture truck drove up today. The concierge came up to the driver. He said the truck had to go to the back. The driver refused to go, and the concierge called the police. The driver reluctantly decided to go to the back.
Jill didn't have any friends. But one day, she a new neighbor moved in. Jill was invited to her neighbor's party. And she became good friends with her. Jill was happy to have a new friend.
Jae planned to major in law at college. During the summer after her first year, she backpacked through India. She found herself at an orphanage for children. She left India knowing her true calling in life. She went back to school, and changed her major to social work.
It was 2 AM. And Carl saw a spider in his room. But it got away. He spend hours trying to find it and then gave up. When he woke up, he felt a terrible pain his arm.
A job fair took place in my school today. Several representatives were recruiting individuals to work. Since I had an exam to study for, I went to the library. After a couple of hours, I left to go to the job fair. Everyone packed up and left.
I came home today from a big day at work. I went to the bathroom in hopes of taking a shower. There was no water. I called to see what was going on. No one answered but the water came back an hour later.
Knia loved her life in America. But then she met, and fell in love with, a Saudi man. Soon she was faced with a choice: marry him and move to the KSA? Or lose him forever - perish the thought? Knia married her love and adjusted to a whole new way of life in KSA.
Ora hated going to the laundromat every month to wash her clothes. She looked online for a cheap used washer and dryer. She found an affordable set near her house. She contacted the seller and went to pick it up. Ora was so happy that she never had to go to the laundromat anymore!
One Halloween, Gray was playing a game to find candy. He looked all through a pile of hay to find hidden pieces of candy. When he found the candy, he put it in his bucket. Gray thought it was more fun to find the candy than to keep it. At the end of the game, Gray had no candy because he would put it back
Damon and Harley went hunting in the woods one day. They split up temporarily to find game. Damon shot at a rustling he heard in the bushes. However, the rustling turned out to be Harley himself! Damon had to take poor Harley to the hospital for his gunshot wound.
Bill and Mary needed to get some space in their house. They offered Bill's mother's old dishes to some friends. The friends took the dishes and looked them up on the internet. One plate sold for $180 dollars. By the time the friends had sold the entire set, they cleared $4000.
Joseph was in pursuit of a wife. He was having trouble meeting someone compatible. Joseph made himself an online dating profile. He met a woman who he found very interesting. After three dates he was happily engaged to the woman he met online.
Timmy works as a manager for the Dollar Tree. He's paid salary, but his contract states he has to work 45 hours. His district manager will reprimand him if he doesn't work 52 hours. The discrepancy in hours worked means he's paid less than assistants. Because of this, he's looking for a new job.
Jen was always mesmerized by sparkly things. She walked down the marketplace that sold gems by the dozens. One particular vendor had very shiny gems on display. Jen stopped in front of his booth and picked out a gem. She did not even haggle the price and walked away satisfied.
There was a ten month old baby named Drake who loves teething cookies. Sometimes Drake liked to hide his cookies in many different places. One day Drake's mom saw him digging around his car seat. Apparently Drake was hiding cookies in his car seat to eat later. His mother called him a silly little boy and hugged him tight.
Lucy's grandpa was away for the day. She always wanted to explore his Den. She crept into the den when grandma wasn't looking. She went through his desk, and its drawers. Grandma caught her in the den, but promised not to tell grandpa.
Andrea was nervous when she arrived to color guard tryouts. She had been practicing for the past month. She stood in front of the judges with her flag. She saw the judges look happy as she twirled it around. They then told Andrea that she had made the guard!
David dropped out of high school. He did not know what to do with his life. He impregnated his girlfriend and did not have money. Jobs did not want him. He decided to join the army.
Tim was playing with legos. His parents weren't paying attention. Tim decided to try and swallow one. It got stuck in Tim's throat. Tim had to have it removed at a hospital.
Chris had a beautiful dog. His dog, Patty, became sick. Patty needed medicine to recover. Chris refused to buy his dog this medicine. Animal welfare came and told Patty to a better home.
Evelyn lived in a hotel in Mexico. She met Jeff, who said he could sneak her into America. Jeff Hid Evelyn in a compartment in his mobile home. In America Jeff employed Evelyn as a telemarketer. A grocery store owner cashes Evelyn's checks with no ID.
I don't think the odds of that happening were very good. He said he would arrest me if i actually still lived in that town. I talked to him about when I used to go to school there. A policeman was messing with me. I was at my old high school.
Ashley stayed late after school to help other students with homework. She was so caught up in helping others that she forgot about her work. She only had one night to catch up because the work was due tomorrow. Ashley tried her best to finish her work but she couldn't do it. She turned her work in late the next day and got a low grade.
My friend and I wanted to see a new movie in the theatres. We went to the theatre and bought our tickets then walked inside. Once, we were in the theatre, my friend handed me a bottle of beer. As soon as the bottle touched my lips, a flashlight shined at us. We were told to leave the theatre and the beer was confiscated.
Whitney left her dog out while she was at work. When she got home the dog had torn up her throw pillows. There were feathers everywhere. She could not find the dog. Her dog had hidden because she was in trouble.
Sam hear a great fuss in his book shop. He ran over to the mystery section where the sound was. A man was laughing to himself and writing in books. Sam demanded for the man to stop what he was doing. The man said he was the author and Sam couldn't stop him.
Bill's parents went to the movies, leaving him at home. He decided to create his own movie experience, including popcorn. He heated oil on the stove before adding the kernels. It began to pop and didn't stop. Before he knew it popcorn was flowing out of the pot.
There was a slide at a company in Colorado Springs. I had a cast on my arm. All of my group went down it. They would not let me go down it. So I walked down the stairs.
Corey and Blake went Kayaking for the day. Corey had been doing it for a while, but it's Blake's first time. At first, Blake almost tipped the kayak over. After about 15 minutes, Blake was hooked. They both spent 15 hours on the lake that day, fishing and paddling.
Lily turned eighteen. Because of this she wanted to vote. But she had to register first. So she did. She was now a democrat.
I had a dream last night. In my dream I was sitting in front of a building. Diesel locomotives from the 1950s were running by the building. I was happy to see such pretty locomotives. I woke up feeling very happy.
My dog loves to run in the woods. One day I noticed he was scratching himself a lot. It turned out that he had fleas. We had to give him a special treatment to get rid of the fleas. He is better now and loving life.
Jake was serving rude customers. They kept complaining about everything. Most of the complaints being lies. They finally asked to have a manager give them free food. The manager politely declined.
David ended a two year relationship and was feeling lonely. However, he had a hard time meeting new people. David's friends told him about online dating websites. David signed up and met a nice girl. Two Year's later he got engaged to the woman he met online.
Alfred and Kiku went to watch a scary movie together. Kiku did not know that Alfred was easily frightened. Alfred clung to him throughout the whole movie. By the end, he was so glad it was over. Kiku promised not to tell anyone how scared Alfred had been.
Carlos took a hike in the woods. He grabbed his backpack and a few water bottles. As night approached he felt a sense of dread like something was there. Brushes rustled and out stepped a frothy faced dog. The dog growled before it ripped out Carlos' throat.
Sue woke up with a neck ache. She was in a lot of pain. I told her to go see the doctor. The doctor said her neck is not injured. Sue is now getting a neck massage.
Tim was watching a movie at home. The power went out. Tim was annoyed. He decided to read instead. It wasn't too bad.
Gloria was going to cook french toast for her family. She had everything prepared and she started cooking. On her first batch of toast she learned they had stuck to the pan. She tried it again but had the same problem. Gloria decided to take her family out to eat for breakfast.
Brett was on vacation in Peru. During his trip, he dropped his camera. He was convinced that it was lost forever. Weeks later he received an odd package in the mail. Inside was his camera and a letter from the person who returned it.
I made a delicious family meal last night. As I was carrying the turkey to the table, the dish fell. When it hit the ground, the dish smashed. Pieces were scattered on the floor. I had to clean it up.
Blake never had a best friend. He grew up with a few friends but none he could be alone with. When he moved to college, Blake's room mate was very outgoing. It turned out his room mate, Jon, never had a best friend either. From that point, they became each other's best friend.
I started sleep walking when I was 3. I got up to go to the bathroom. I walked into my bedroom closet instead. I closed the door and tried to find the toilet. I freaked out when I couldn't find it.
Mark was running down the street. He tripped on a branch on the ground. He scratched up his arms and legs in the fall. He walked home in pain. He rubbed some disinfectant on his wounds in the bathroom.
One day Trey and his friends decided to go to the park. First they sat and ate lunch at the picnic tables. Then they went down the slide. Next they went on the swings. Then they went home.
The cabin was so cold. Tom was trying to get the heater running. It was banging and clanging but wouldn't light. Tom was frustrated and cold. He finally lit a fire instead.
Kyla wanted to make dinner for her girlfriend's birthday. Kyla's girlfriend loved to eat shrimp. Kyla went to work peeling the shrimp and cooking them. It was a lot of work, but the shrimp turned out delicious. Kyla was happy to do so much work for her beloved.
David loved flowers a lot. He loved daffodils the most. One day, he went outside of his house. Right outside, there was a patch of daffodils. Now, David goes outside everyday to see them.
Marcus wanted to paint a perfect painting. He worked at the same canvas for weeks. He'd change one detail and then another. Until he thought he was finally done. When he signed the painting, he was relieved to finally have finished.
Brad pulled into his driveway and saw his garage door was open. Someone had broken in and stolen his tools! Brad called the police immediately. He was starting to feel very unsafe. The police suggested he get a security system.
Two men were talking in a bar. One asked the other for a good way of describing eternity. The second man pulled out two mirrors. He faced them towards each other. He said "As long as it would take to reach the end of the tunnels."
Jeremy bought diving equipment and took lessons. When he got good enough, he made plans to dive his local lake. Later, he went out to the lake with his gear and jumped in. He swam around and found treasures at the bottom of the lake. Jeremy happily swam to the surface with his new trophies.
Zack and his friends were watching a movie at a local theater. And afterwards, his friends said they were going home. So Zack decided to stay and watch more movies. And after it ended, he saw his friends again. But Zack decided that they weren't friends anymore.
Louis wanted to become a clown. However, his father insisted on Louis becoming a doctor. Louis tried to argue with his dad but it was hopeless. Louis was forced into medical school by his father. Louis eventually became a doctor but his soul was crushed.
Oliver had a spelling test in class. The test began and he tried to do his best. At the end, his teacher collected all of the papers. She took them to her desk to grade them. When she was done, Oliver saw that he had passed.
A woman was packing her lunch. She picked up an orange and put in the in bag. She was walking to the subway and saw a homeless man. She reached into her bag and grabbed the orange. She offered it to him and he accepted.
Charles barely knew his biological father. He was reunited with his father a year ago. Charles was embarrassed he needed money to keep his apartment. He asked his father for the money. His father moved Charles into his house and said to get it together.
We always played Super Bowl Bingo during the big game. Each of the kids gets a bingo square. They pick out what commercial they believe they will see. Then whoever gets bingo first wins. The kids love it and the prizes of candy make it even better for them.
Ricky Rickshaw was an immigrant from China. He dreamed of one day owning his own taxi service. Though his wife didn't believe him, he saved every penny. One day he received a huge tip from a client he was pedaling. Having enough funds to start his business, Ricky went and did so.
Jed was at a bar. He saw his favorite baseball player sitting at the bar. Jed walked up to the player to ask for an autograph. Jed was stopped by security. He wasn't able to get the autograph.
Wendy was just an amateur jet ski driver who enjoyed the speed. She was young and careless and often rode way too fast. One day she wouldn't listen to her friends and continue to speed. She tried to do a jump near a rock and crashed horribly. Her friends tried to save her but it was too late, she was dead.
Larry had a very big beard. One day he decided to shave it. This beard took almost an hour to  shave. After the shave, Larry realized he loved his beard. It took many years for Larry to get his big beard back.
Marcus went to his school's football game. He was bored until the halftime show. The flag twirlers were beautiful. He was amazed by the marchers' skill. He decided to learn how to play an instrument.
Susie needed a new haircut. But she did not want to spend the money for it. Susie was nervous about doing it herself though. But she got the shears and did it anyways. She messed her up hair and was never doing it again.
Wade's wife told him to take the trash out. He played video games instead, and eventually forgot all about it. The trash company came in the morning. Wade's trash was still sitting in the garage. He is now stuck with a whole week's worth of trash and an unhappy wife.
Janice loved making cupcakes for her friends and family. She even thought about opening her own cupcake business. One day she decided to start the baking venture. On the first day she opened only her friends and family showed up. It was not until three weeks later she got more customers.
Josh knew his dad deserved a great Christmas gift. But Josh didn't have much money at all. He couldn't afford cologne or even a tie. He brainstormed, then came up with a gift idea. He gave his dad a big framed photo of the two of them!
Our cat died shortly afterward. It was back in our garage. It had lost weight. My neighbor found it. It was missing for weeks.
I called my mother today to borrow money. My mom asked why I needed money. I told her I had a job interview out of town tomorrow. She agreed to loan me money. I told her I would pay it back this coming monday.
Allen went to the zoo with his family. He wanted to see the gorillas. His father wanted to go see the tigers first. Allen threw a tantrum because he didn't get his way. Allen never got to see the gorillas.
Trish needed to get her tattoo done. Her sister recommended a place. So trish decided to try it. But unfortunately they messed up. Trish then had to get it removed.
Kristen had all of her teeth removed today. Her two hour surgery went well. She fortunately had temporary dentures placed on her gums. When Kristen got home she took two painkillers and slept. This evening she ate a huge bowl of vegetable soup for dinner!
Thao needed to do a school project on dinosaurs. She put off doing her research until day before the project was due. She tried to run to the library for books but it was closed! Thao was not able to complete the project on time. Thao's did not get a good grade because the project was late.
I was watching the Red Sox on tv yesterday afternoon. In the second inning I went out to sit on the bench. I got to talking to some neighbors. By the time I got back the game was in the ninth inning. I watched the Red Sox lose in the ninth, and was mad.
Dale always dreamed in his room of being a famous actor. Dale wasn't really sure about his abilities. Dale decided he was going to give his dream a shot. He packed up and moved out west. Dale continues to struggle but will never give up on his dream.
I did not know Doug's wife's name so I asked him. Doug refused to tell me her name. I asked their children but they refused also but they refused also. I asked Doug's mother my future mother in law and she too refused. Finally I looked at Dougs wife death certificate and learned her name.
Rachel had been sewing all day. She made some beautiful curtains for her bedroom. She was excited to hang them up. She got a curtain rod and a screw driver. She would hang them herself.
Elsa loved to tell stories. She made them up before bed for her sister. When she grew older she wrote them down. And eventually she wrote an entire novel. Now she writes every day and gets paid for it.
Eva decided to learn more about her family's history. She asked her grandmother several questions about it. She was happy to tell her. Eva and her grandmother talked for several hours. She felt great to learn more about her grandmother's life.
John asked Mary to go to the movies with him. John bought advanced tickets to a romantic comedy. John picked up Mary and drove to the theater. When they arrived, Mary said she was excited about the action movie. John then realized he was wrong in assuming she was a typical girl.
Minnie was hoping to buy her first home. She learned that she couldn't qualify for even a small home. Then she learned about modular homes. She looked into them and learned that they were affordable for her. Soon, she had her own modular home purchased.
It was 4 AM. Amy, Kim and Lynn had been up all night. They had an evening full of adventure. And they were still wide awake. Amy realized it was probably the adrenaline making them so alert.
Professor Mumbles talked so low I could barely hear him. I needed his class so I asked him to speak up. He picked up  a stack of papers rolled his eyes at me. He passed the papers out to everyone in the class. His syllabus explained to me what I had to do pass his class.
Sandra went to the mall to buy her mother something for Christmas. She tried a shoe store, but didn't know her mother's shoe size. She went to the jewelry store, but couldn't afford anything there. She ended up at the candle store where they were having a sale. Sandra bought her mother two scented candles for Christmas.
David and Katie were on a date. They decided ice skating sounded fun. They held hands and skated around. It was very romantic and sweet! They were happy they'd experienced skating together.
Jerod put on some old music he listened to as a teenager. As each song came on, he was taken aback by nostalgia. He would give anything to go back to that time. He just sat and smiled. He was happy that the songs could make him remember the good times.
Sue was looking for a new office chair. Her current one hurt her back. She went to her local Staples. She tried various chairs. She purchased a black office chair with great back support.
The scouts built a huge bonfire in a clearing. The fire got very hot. The boys started throwing rocks into the fire. One of the rocks was slate. The slate exploded and shards shot from the fire.
Casey and Scott went on a helicopter trip. They convinced the helicopter pilot to land on a mountain. Casey, scott, and the helicopter driver overlooked the mountain. They all took pictures of the mountain. The trip was very memorable for all of them.
Sheila was trying to give her child a bath. She noticed something weird floating in the water. Then she realized it was a big piece of feces. She needed to clean out the entire tub. Once it had been scrubbed she could finally bathe the baby.
There was once a little girl named Devious. She went into her brothers room late one night secretly. In the room she saw her brother fast asleep. She snuck up to him ever so quietly. Then Devious screamed as loud as she could and gave him a fright!
Amber was in a basketball challenge. The prize was a free inflatable party rental. She wanted in really bad. She got very lucky and won! They had a great party with the free inflatable.
Winter was coming. And it was time to turn the heat on again. But the heat didn't reach Kate's room very well. Even with the heat on it was 10 degrees colder in there. She had no choice but to sleep in socks and a sweater to keep warm.
Amber always slept in late. Problem was she has a child that needs to get up early to go to school She often overslept. Her child missed the buss a lot. She got a new alarm clock that she could wake up to.
Ralph enrolled in a new arts and crafts class. for the first project he had to cut a rod to exactly 1 meter. Ralph had never used the metric system before. He had to get a phone app to teach him how long a meter was. Ralph barely completed the project on time.
John really wanted to become a Hollywood actor. John auditioned for a bit role in a low budget movie. John got a call from a well-known producer. The producer liked John's audition. Now John is starring in a blockbuster film!
Barry the Bartender was fussy about beer and glassware. A loud, obnoxious man ordered a Bud Ice. Barry informed him they didn't have those and was attacked. Without spilling any Barley Wine from his snifter glass, Barry ducked. He proceeded to show his martial arts skills on the unruly customer!
My niece's seven year old son has anger issues. He often goes on temper tantrums. One day he drew a picture while at a family party here. It was a drawing of a sad child holding a knife. We urged our niece to seek help, but she said it was nothing.
Allie was looking through her textbook. She was getting rather bored. By accident she ripped a page. She didn't know what to do. She got out some tape to tape it together.
Max was laying in bed with his new baby. He didn't mean to, but he fell asleep. Suddenly, he awoke to a cry. He looked on the ground and saw that the baby had fallen. He took the baby to the doctor and luckily he was fine.
My brother placed his arm back. He threw the baseball to my friend. Instead of hitting the ball, he smacked my head. I felt dizzy and started to run away. I went to my house to look at the mirror.
Chad saw a weird animal at the zoo. It was a hyena. He had never seen one in person before. He watched the hyena run around the enclosure. Chad was sure the animal would eat him if he fell in.
Melissa got a government job, after getting a Bachelor in Education. She looked forward to creating new programs to help students. She ended up sponsoring a program to teach about the Constitution. But on the opening day, the computer servers went down for hours. Despite the server issue, Melissa still believed in her program.
Pat had all of the food and drinks ready for the super bowl party. All her friends and family were almost there. She made one last look over her house to make sure it was clean. When they arrived, everyone seemed to be in good spirits. It was a good night and nothing bad happened which was good.
My friend was walking her dog when suddenly it howled in pain. The dog stepped into a poorly placed coyote trap near the sidewalk. While my friend ran for help the dog managed to pull her foot out. They went to the vet and the dog's toe had to be amputated. The dog and my friend are now recovering from a very scary walk.
Mary saw a kitten all alone outside one day. She looked hungry so she begged her dad to take it in. She agreed and they welcomed it into the family. One day her older brother left the window open. Mary's kitten got out and was never seen again.
Cathy challenged her daughter to a foot race. Cathy felt confident that she would win, as she runs everyday. As they stood at the starting line, Cathy wished her daughter luck. After the bell rang to go, Cathy's daughter ran fast, and won. Cathy was quietly upset that her daughter beat her in a foot race.
Anna was in a hurry to get to her job in a big city. Already late, she hurried down the sidewalk. Unexpectedly she bumped into someone. That person was a famous actor, and they both apologized. Anna was late to work but at least she got his autograph.
Olivia loved space. The idea that she was such a small speck in a huge world amazed her. One day she went to a planetarium. She was again dumbfounded by the reality of it all. She knew she wanted space to be a part of her future career.
Sam wanted a new hobby. He decided to take up skating. It was more difficult than expected. He kept going at it. Eventually he got good enough to enjoy it.
Alex slumped her way into the courtroom. She'd used household cleaner instead of lemon peels to make lemonade. She now found herself being sued by a lot of angry people. She faced all of the ones who'd come to the courtroom. Alex surprised them all by faking a very sincere sounding apology.
Sarah loves her dog Lucy very much. One day, Lucy gets out of the backyard by digging under the fence. Sarah is very worried. She searches the neighborhood calling for Lucy. Sarah finds Lucy safe at one of her neighbors houses.
There once was a boy named Harry. His father had a bad drug problem. It made him get very angry. Eventually he got himself clean. When he was clean he was nice.
Todd was having issues with his satellite provider. He didn't have service for half of the last two months. Todd had a month left on his contract. He told the provider he was fed up. Todd paid the termination fee and switched providers.
Tommy had a dusty house. Tommy would always sneeze because of the dust. It made him very sick. He decided to buy a black light to see all the dust. After that there was never dust in his house again.
Justin wanted to have a really cool place to hang out. He bought a disco ball for his basement and played some funky music. Soon, all the people in his neighborhood loved coming over. Justin's house was the place to party! He felt cool and popular.
Jerome was a cab driver who needed a real career. He applied for a job in a real estate office. It was time to buy a new suit and Jerome picked a bright red suit. A friend told him to pick a business blue or black but Jerome said no. Three days after the interview, Jerome was turned down.
Sam was obsessed with different soda flavors. He had spent hours researching the most tasty combinations. One day one of his friends suggest he open a shop. Sam followed his advice and opened a shop in his garage. It became very popular and Sam plans to have his own store open soon!
Courtney and Katie are dating. They have been dating for two Year's now. Kadie decides to propose to Courtney. Courtney says she will marry Kadie. They are both filled with joy.
Mike and John always played golf. They had standing bets but John usually won. But on this day it was about to change. Mike was leading with one hole left. But he hit one in the water and was done.
Jenny wanted a new book to read. She searched Amazon for a good book. She found one book with many positive reviews. She bought the book. Jenny read the book.
Kelly and Ethan had been together awhile now. Ethan took Kelly to dinner for a night. At dessert she opened a fortune cookie. To her delight she found out it was a ring! Kelly kissed him and said yes.
I was camping one night. I was all alone. I made a huge camp fire. Suddenly, the fire spread to the trees. Thankfully, I woke up and it was all a dream.
Connie thought she was having surgery on Monday. The hospital called. They said they no longer accept Connie's insurance. Connie was very upset by the news. The hospital had to cancel her surgery.
Fernando had always wanted to learn an instrument. He decided to learn to play the trumpet. Fernando practiced every day for a month. Finally he was getting better at the trumpet. Fernando was happy to be learning an instrument.
I got bullied by Jan again today. Instead of fighting back, I decided to remain relaxed. The next day, Jan came to school grumpy. He was grounded by his parents and his car caught a flat tire. I couldn't resist laughing at him.
Jane was trying to watch tv. She kept struggling to change the channel. After a while she noticed the remote's batteries were dead. Unfortunately Jane had no replacements. She had to switch channels by standing up all night.
Sally had to move from one city to another with her parents. She was sad to leave all of her friends behind. When Sally went to her new school she was very nervous and afraid. Sally had a hard time making friends at first. After a while Sally eventually made new friends and was happy again.
We found Mojo on Craigslist under the pets section. We kept checking the site for other dogs. Finally we called the phone number listed, and spoke to Mojo's owners. They explained Mojo was a rescue dog and that he needed a new home. We had to drive thirty miles to pick him up and take him home.
I went to get some new glasses. The selection in my price range was small. I couldn't decide what I wanted. I chose black frames with cheetah print. They broke after the first week of wear.
Luke was at school. Luke tore his pants in class. Luke then spilled his food at lunch. Luke failed a test later that day. Luke just had a bad day.
Pat didn't want to mow the lawn today. He wished it would rain. He went outside in a raincoat and started dancing. It never started to rain. Everyone in the neighborhood watched Pat mow his lawn in shame.
The woman was beating the girls. The boys only wanted to help her. She had twisted their minds as well. The youngest girl escaped. The oldest one died from her injuries.
Tom kept a journal. He didn't tell anybody about it. One day his friend found it. The friend told everyone about it. They all laughed at Tom's secrets.
Jeff had a great job working for a great company in Arkansas. He got an email from another company asking him to come work for them. They promised to double his salary if he came to work for them. He quit his job and relocated his family to Oklahoma for the new job. After 90 days at the new job, the company downsized and laid him off.
Jennifer's favorite author was Voltaire. She loved his witty plays. Candide was her favorite novel. One day she was reading a criticism of his works. The essay soured her opinion of the critic.
Rae and her mom decided to walk door to door to sell cookies. They walked up and down the neighborhood. They knocked on every door and almost everyone bought something! Rae was very proud of her sales! She sold the most in her troop and won a prize.
Our dog Dyno had his yearly vet appointment. My son's got Dynos leash and put it on him. We loaded him up in the back of the truck. We drove through town and to the vet. Dyno was not happy because he had to get a shot.
Dan was finally finished ironing his clothes. Dan decided he would take a rest on the chair, then put away the iron. After his quick nap, Dan smelled a burning smell. Dan quickly realized the smell was coming from the iron. Dan was ashamed that he had forgotten the iron on.
I made a point of figuring out the proper way to brush my teeth. I figured that I wanted the best results to impress employers. I learned that it's best to floss first, then brush. I also learned that it's better to just spit, rather than rinsing. I got good results, but I don't think any of my bosses have noticed.
Tom wanted to learn a foreign language. He wanted to be able to type in Chinese. Tom was struggling. Tom bought a keyboard with Chinese characters. Tom practiced and eventually was able to type in Chinese.
Ira went to Haiti. Her friends made her some food. They told her it was spaghetti. She really liked it. She asked them how to make it.
When I was young, I almost drowned. I was playing with my sister by a river. All of a sudden, I slipped and fell into the river. I would have drowned but my sister saved me. To this day, she does not let me forget it.
Emma love wearing pearls. Her favorite piece was a long pearl necklace. She wore them with a great, classic dress. Whenever she wore them together, she felt classy and pretty. Emma's accessories always made her feel put together.
John was unplugging his lamp one night. He lazily tugged on the cord to unplug it. But he somehow got zapped by electricity! John's whole hand swelled up terribly. He had to wrap it up and take ibuprofen for over a week.
I liked a girl in my class. I decided to write her a love note. I gave it to her. She opened it right there and then! She smiled and said she wanted to date me!
The two spies set their watches to the same time for the mission. At exactly 3:00 PM on spy infiltrated the embassy. The other spy hacked the computer network to shut down security. The spy on the inside stole a uniform and went to the break room. He bit into a donut and declared the mission a success.
The kids were placed with Janie. She took care of them for weeks. Then their paternal grandmother wanted them. She went to court to fight for them. The grandmother lost due to abuse.
Ariana works very hard. She wants to treat herself for the effort she puts in. She decides to buy a TV. Ariana goes to the electronics store and buys a TV. Ariana brings her new TV home and loves watching it.
Darrell wasn't exactly what you'd call a nature lover. Sure he'd go on walks every once in awhile, but nothing like this. He was in the middle of a week long hiking trip. Darrell signed up for it on a whim. He couldn't believe how much he enjoyed it.
Freddy and his dad were almost done. They had been working on building their own boat. The boat was a constant work in progress, but was almost finished. The day finally came. They took the boat out on the water and had a blast.
I managed to set to the subway train late. The bus driver told me that there's no seats available. Therefore, I had to step out. The next shuttle had a lot of available seats. Unfortunately, I was an hour late to class.
Jane wanted a different look. She decided to get a new haircut. The stylist convinced her to try something crazy. She agreed. Afterward she immediately regretted her decision.
He stood on the edge of the diving board. He knew he had to make it a big splash. He trotted back. He turned around and ran full speed springing off the end of the board. Cannonball he shouted and the there was a huge splash.
Gwyn and Stacy were excited about the camping trip. Neither one of them had ever been camping before. They loaded up the truck and headed off. They found a great site next to a small river. They had a wonderful weekend camping and having fun.
Sally was eating her sandwich. She noticed a foul taste in her mouth. She inspected her sandwich more closely. There was a piece of rotten lettuce in her sandwich. Sally immediately tossed away her sandwich.
Karl heard the fire trucks in the distance. They were all headed to a fire in a nearby town. They pulled up and immediately got to work. Soon, the fire was contained. The family was so thankful!
Cindy felt terrible one day. And she didn't know if she would ever feel better. She became very depressed. But a friend suggested that she should walk. After a few hours of walking, she felt glad.
Tom was driving around at night. He noticed everything looked darker. He pulled over and noticed a headlight was out. Tom went to a nearby store and bought a replacement bulb. He replaced it in the parking lot.
AJ is working to get a new car. His current car is totaled after an accident. He gets financing and a loan in order. He finds his perfect dream car. Now AJ drives a Ford Bronco.
Todd went to the supermarket to buy some cookies. He found exactly the brand he was looking for. Todd brought the cookies to the register. He reached into his pocket and discovered his wallet was missing. Tom quickly realized he had left his wallet at home.
A girl at the office got flowers today. She was excited but couldn't figure out why. When she read the card she realized they weren't for her. She found the girl who they belonged to. She was disappointed as she handed them over.
Dex ordered a new computer. When he got to the store to pick it up, there was a huge line. Apparently, a lot of other people ordered the same one. He had to wait to pay. When it was his turn, he was told it was sold out.
The man turned on the oven. He opened it. The oven was not hot. He checked the elements. He fixed the elements.
I bought Pepper from a breeder. He was obviously the runt of the litter. He was black and brown all over when I took him outside that first day. I gave him some taco meat to eat. He got confused and tried to bury it.
Pat wanted to go bowling but the lanes were closed on Sunday. He took out his ball and practiced his form in his house. After a while his arm got tired from swinging the ball. In his fatigue he let the ball slip from his hands. His bowling ball crashed through his window.
Sam was talking on the phone with his mother. The conversation was going on forever. They had been talking for over an hour. Sam really wanted to get off the phone wit his mother. He made up an excuse about how he had to go to class.
Julie really wanted to be a camp counselor. It was the summertime and she needed a job. So she signed up and waited for a call back. They gave her an interview and loved her. To her delight she got the job.
Torque Jackson gloated about being able to bust nuts. One day he was challenged to a nut busting contest by Flank Meats. The venue was decided to be a race track. Torque and Flank sat across from each other, yanking on their bars. After a loud yell, Torque busted all five nuts off the car's wheel.
Jelly liked wine. She decided to open up a bottle. When she tried it, it was good. Jelly was mad though, about the smell. It was too strong for her.
Tom always invited his co-workers to eat. They all thought he was really nice for it. Tom actually used coupons all the time. He earned bonus points and rewards. Meanwhile he earned brownie points from his co workers.
Jason was having a hard time at home. His old lady was giving him a lot of trouble about the rent. Jason decided to let go of one of his valuables. He had to sell his iphone 6 plus. Jason sold his iphone wiping a tear away from his eye in doing so.
Jason and Tabatha had a lot of work in front of them. The big test was only a few days away. They both knew they had to study hard. For several nights they crammed, trying to get ready. The day of the test came and they both aced it.
Sean had several errands to run. First, he drove by the post office to check the mail. Then, he went to the grocery store for some food. Finally, he stopped by a retailer to buy some party decorations. When he was done, he went home.
I found a rag for cleaning my phone screen. I used it on my monitor instead. I was surprised by how well it worked. I decided to keep it nearby to use again. I told my husband it was a good idea.
The water splashed. The fish noticed. The fish went to the splash. It was made by a bug. The fish ate the bug.
Conner was sitting in his car seat very peacefully. Until all of a sudden he started to scream! His mom quickly took him out of his car seat to comfort him. She looked him over and found two small holes on his back. She also found a smashed centipede in the same area!
Ana did not have enough money for her electric bill. She did not want her lights to get cut off! She called the electric company and asked to work out a plan. They let her pay half then, and half one week later. Ana was very relieved!
Benny kept winning money at the casino. Overall, he had $3000 in winnings. Someone offered a match of blackjack. Since they decided to bet with all of their money, he did the same. They ended up winning, taking the $3000.
Barry caught a lot of fish at the lake. Barry decided that he was going to host a fish fry. Barry invited his neighbors, friends and family to the fish fry. Barry and his attendees played games, and told stories. Barry was having a great time at his fish fry.
Justin worked as a botanist. One day, he came across a new type of flower in the field. No other scientist had seen it before. He got to name the new flower! He was proudly featured in all the botanical journals.
Jason regrets not earning a college degree. He decides to go back to school. Jason choses to go to a local community college. On the first day of class he is the oldest one there. Jason feels uncomfortable, but he will stay and do his best job.
After I ate dinner my stomach was hurting. I didn't know why. Then, I had to run to the bathroom and throw up. Nothing but acid came out of my mouth. Ever since I take acid reflux tablets.
I was at the beach with friends. We were bored and didn't know what to do. We began collecting seashells. The seashells were really colorful and unique. So we decided to sell them at five dollars each.
Anna was a professional trumpet player. She got a new apartment in the city. Unfortunately, the walls were much thinner than her old place! Soon the neighbors were complaining about her incessant practicing. She placated them with free orchestra tickets and home-baked cookies.
I was walking in the park. Suddenly, I stepped in something gooey. It was dog feces. I tried to clean it off but it was hopeless. I had to throw away my shoes.
Tyler loved airplanes more than anything. His dream in life was to become a pilot. On his birthday, his parents chose to surprise him. They took him on his first airplane ride. Tyler was amazed by the views he could see from the air.
Jim was at the junkyard. He saw an old BMW that he really liked. He bought the car and took it home. He spent months repairing the car. After many grueling hours he restored the car to perfect condition.
Sara was a terrible cook. She wanted to surprise her boyfriend with a great meal. She had her mom teach her how to make spaghetti. Sara prepared the meal. It was a great success.
Diana was supposed to graduate soon but her grades were low. She needed a good grade on her math test to improve her chances. When the day arrived to hear the result she was so nervous. To her dismay she had failed the test. Luckily her teacher saw how hard she had tried and gave her credit.
Thomas is an experienced wood worker and he rarely makes mistakes. He brags about his woodworking prowess. However, one day Thomas is lazy and he gets a splinter from the wood. The splinter hurts Thomas. He decides not to brag so much about his woodworking skills.
Will really liked Ally, who sat behind him in History class. One day Ally told Will that his rolled up sleeves made him look tough. Since then Will began rolling up his sleeves. One day a new kid came to school. He beat Will up because he wanted to take out the toughest kid.
Noah decided he wanted more privacy in his house. His mom told him he could move to the attic if he wanted to. Noah was excited and started to pack right away. He got all of his things settled and organized in the attic. He loved his new room and felt like he had more privacy.
I met someone the other night. We were playing flashlight tag. We hid in the dark from people with flashlights. We never got caught. I never saw her again.
When we were in New York we had to take the subway. It was somewhat scary and complicated to follow. We had to read the map to catch the right one. We finally got on the right one and were able to make it to home. I would prefer to not have to do this again.
Allie was so upset. Her best friend had kissed her boyfriend. Allie felt so betrayed. She felt rage. So she needed to workout to let out some steam.
I could not get my tub to drain. I tried everything. I finally took a screwdriver and unscrewed the drain. Inside was a huge clump of hair. I finally unclogged the drain.
Tayler had been out at sea for two weeks now. He loved being a sailor but was still scared of the open sea. One night it was particularly windy. The ship took a beating but held up. Unfortunately it was too much and Taylor gave up his career over it.
The boat was all set and ready to leave the dock. Jed and his brothers were about to go deep sea fishing. Jed had wanted go fishing for as long as he could remember. They all had a great time and even caught some nice fish. Jed had such a great time and knew that his brothers did as well.
Jack was the new kid in school. He wasn't adjusting to life at his new school. He was walking to gym glass late one afternoon. He was stopped by a group of bullies. Jack was stuffed into a locker.
Tom was up late at night. He was trying to watch a movie. He picked one that was too scary. It gave him nightmares. Tom wound up staying up even later because of it.
One day, Carly came home to find her dog Minnie missing. She looked all over the neighborhood for Minnie. She even went door to door to ask neighbors if they had seen her. After searching for hours, Carly came home to a shock. Minnie had returned with two other dogs with her in the yard!
I am proud to say I've saved up enough to purchase my first home. My husband and I have been saving for 5 years. I love older more antique homes. I am hoping I can find one of those in my price range. When we finally decide on a place I can't wait to redecorate!
The girl had fun. She told her mom. Her mom took the girl to do it again. The girl appreciated that. The girl savored the memory of having fun with her mom.
Robbie didn't like getting up in the morning. He would rather sleep in all day. Every morning he would have to wake up for work. One day he forgot to turn on his alarm clock. Robbie was happy he got to over sleep for just one day.
We were heading home after a long day out. As I turned on the car I realized we had no Gas. We thought we needed gas but it was really a dead battery. We had to call someone to help us out. They jump started the car and we were all fixed and ready to go.
Amy took her seat in class next to Ray like any other day. Ray smiled and tried to start a conversation. Amy ignored him and continued to look forward. He was clearly taken a back. Ray didn't say anything to Amy for the rest of the day.
I took the back road into town last Tuesday. It was something I hardly ever do but for some reason it was fun. The open road stretched out for miles with not a car in sight. My daughter and I sang songs from the Sound of Music. It was a perfect memory and I'll never forget it.
My cat went missing the other night! I tried to find her for days. About a week later, she came back. But to my surprise, she was pregnant! Now, I have to find a place for the kittens.
Ben's wristwatch had stopped working. He brought it to the local watch shop. They told him it was the oldest one they'd ever seen. A week later they called to say the work was complete. They gave him a hug and a peppermint paddy when he came to pick it up.
Renee's family was going on their annual family vacation. The vacation was a 15 year tradition for the family. Unfortunately, Renee was sick and unable to go this year. Her family decided to go another weekend instead. Renee and her family got to enjoy their vacation together.
Tammy was constantly pushing her hair away from her eyes. One day, she stared at the sun for a long time. She burnt her retinas and became blind. Tammy made up a story about how it happened to get sympathy. She also stopped bothering to push her hair away from her eyes.
Wayne was an experienced surfer. But he was afraid to ride certain waves. His friends convinced he was good enough. So he reluctantly tried to surf on a 30 foot wave. But he ended up in the hospital and never surfed again.
Bill went to the cd store. He loved going there. Finally when he went everything was on sale. He couldn't believe it. He scooped up everything.
Amy wanted to learn to play lacrosse. She bought the gear and went to the court. There, she watched experienced players play. When she thought she had the hang of it, she stepped into the game. Amy played like a pro on her very first try!
Last night I had several strange dreams. My dog Gus passed away about two weeks ago. He appeared in every one of my dreams. I hugged him one last time. This morning I woke up crying because I miss him dearly.
Isabelle wanted a fairy garden to put in her Grandmother's garden. She chose a planter and put in different flowers. Next, she put in some decorations to make the fairies happy. Isabelle made her fairy garden look like a tiny, little town. Isabelle took her fairy garden and put it in her Grandmother's garden.
Jack used to be a baseball player. He had pictures on the walls of his home of the glory days. A friend of his came over and asked him about the pictures. Jack shyly refused to speak about his past and offered a drink. They spoke about their futures and laughed together.
Joshua felt very unsure about his life. He suffered from depression and anxiety. One day, he decided to try to go to church. Joshua felt a huge relief after attending church. He now attends church weekly and his mental health has improved.
One day Jordan had a friend over so they could play video games. Despite his friend asking, Jordan never let his friend have a turn. Jordan's mother saw this and brought his friend cake, but not Jordan. She said Jordan couldn't eat any because he got to play all the games. Now when Jordan has a friend over, he makes sure they both play.
Our neighbors all get along very well. There was one neighbor though that nobody liked. He had a big dog and he let it run all over the place. One day his dog bit one of the kids. The police were called and the girl was treated at the hospital.
Mikes mom had just bought a big bag of candy for Mike. Mike always liked sweets, and wanted to eat them all right away. He grabbed the bag and scurried away to his room to begin his feast After he had finished eating most of the bag, his stomach feld odd. He ended up with a big tummy ache, and vowed never to eat candy again
Randy went on a camping trip with his church. He and two friends found a waterfall a few miles from their camp. Randy had an idea for a joke. He made a life-size doll of himself, wearing his clothes. With the church at the waterfall, Randy tossed the doll over the edge.
Jack wanted to make sure the party was a huge success. He made sure there was plenty of food and drinks. He even hired a wait staff to help serve everyone. Everything was perfect until he realized no one knew about the party. He called his friends who helped get people to the party.
Mandy wanted to learn how to make candy. Mandy looked for a recipe for making candy on the internet. After locating the recipe, Mandy gathered the ingredients to start. Mandy decided to make several different colored lollipops. Mandy was happy that she learned how to make lollipops.
Johnny met Mary in High School. Johnny fell in love with Mary. But Mary did not love Johnny. Johnny seen Mary kissing his best friend. Johnny was heartbroken.
Me and a group of friends decided on joining theater club. As we went in, they were in the middle of an act so we just watched. As time went on, we realized how difficult and out of place we were. But once they finished, they greeted us with smiles. To our surprise, they took us into the group and we were so happy.
Patty wanted my pencil. She asked to use it. She never gave it back. I confronted her. Patty claimed she lost it.
A couple of my friends went swimming. They had the same size and kind of suit. But they were different colors. So they switched tops. They looked good together.
Kyle wanted to watch Netflix, but didn't have internet. He was also hungry, so he decided to go to Burger King. At Burger King, Kyle turned on his laptop. To his surprise, Burger King had wifi. Kyle spent the rest of the day eating burgers and watching Netflix.
Little Billy hated wearing his bike helmet. It made his head look bigger than it was. All the cool kids at school rode around without a helmet. One day Bill crashed his bike, while wearing his big helmet. He realized it was better to have a big helmet than none at all.
Bill worked in a prison. His job was to maintain prison walls. He accidently left a hole open and a prisoner got out. He got fired for his mistake. Bill decided that the work was no longer for him anyway.
Tiffany managed the social media accounts for a large business. The business did all of its sales online. As such its social media presence was vital. One day Tiffany accidentally insulted a minor internet celebrity. The ensuing wave of troll fans eclipsed the company's accounts.
Renata was losing her sight at forty-five years old. When she went to the eye doctor, he told her he could operate. As it was a routine operation she'd only stay one day. But Renata was afraid. She asked her friends to accompany her through the whole procedure.
Corinne was always late for all her appointments. Her husband, to remedy to this problem, offered her a smartwatch. Corinne thanked him and hoped it would make a difference. But as she forgot to put the watch on her wrist, she was still late. Her husband had to make a necklace out of the watch for it to work.
Dave always went to work angry and combative with people. He knew he had to curb his anger. He went to the doctor and the doctor prescribed meds. Dave improved and became happier at work. His co workers noticed the improved attitude.
Today, I overheard two classmates arguing about Joan of Arc. I figured they were arguing about divine influence, so I listened. One said she must have been the wife of Noah. The other classmate agreed with him. We're in college and this is what people truly believe.
I waited near my class before 10 minutes before it started. When I placed my water bottle in my bag, the cap fell loose. Some water soaked my lab notebook and other papers. I quickly took it out. Since my lab notebook was ruined, I had to throw it away.
Kate's lazy son hated playing in a football league for kids. But Kate was making him play. At first he only played halfhearted. But eventually he started to really get into it. She was very proud of him for giving it his all.
The Hicks family wanted to get a pet. Although they decided on a dog, they wanted a more specific dog. They went to the pound and looked at all the puppies. When they found one they liked, they picked it up and took it home. They all loved their new pet dog.
Ben came to the hospital after his doctor called. Unfortunately, she told him about his cancer relapse. As depressed as Ben was, he had to make some tough decisions. He decided to undergo more chemotherapy with radiation. After 1-2 years, he regained remission.
Neil was visiting Sydney, Australia. He went to the Sydney Harbor Bridge. There he did a Bridge Climb. He ascended to the very tip of the bridge! It was so high, Neil felt like he was in the clouds!
John was taking an art class. One day the teacher said they were going to paint with egg temperas. John learned how to puncture an egg yolk and mix it with dye. Then he began painting with the resulting ink. John found that the egg tempera paint was vivid and bright.
A baby rocked in it's highchair. The chair began to wobble. The child fell forward. He cut his head open. He got some stitches.
Emily was having trouble with her computer. No matter what she tried, she couldn't get it to turn on. She decided to bring it into a shop to be fixed. After two hours of waiting, she was called back to the store. Her computer had been repaired, and she happily continued her day.
Tom was driving home at night. It was dark and had been raining. Tom was going by a mountain road. There was a sudden mudslide. Tom was swept off the road and killed.
Alex was dreading middle school starting. Alex needed to buy new clothes. She went to the Amazon website. She got everything she needed delivered in two days with Amazon Prime. She began middle school dressed very fashionably.
Terry was walking through the city park He noticed a group of people crowding around. He approached the group. He discovered an intense chess match. Terry soon studied chess and began playing himself.
One day Gina decided to boil some corn. She filled a large pot of water and brought to a boil. She stirred in sugar and lemon juice, dissolving the sugar. She gently placed ears of corn into boiling water. She let the corn cook for ten minutes.
Tom was trying to open a jar. No matter what he did he couldn't get it open. Finally his girlfriend gave it a try. She was able to open it right away. Tom claimed he had loosened it for her.
The woman called her daughter. Her daughter didn't answer. The woman left a message. The daughter didn't respond. The woman tried to file a missing person's report.
Polly bought a parrot at Petsmart. The parrot said many curse words it learned from the previous owner. Polly was in shock, and tried to return it. The parrot told her if she did, it would tell her husband. The parrot had been watching Polly have an affair in her bedroom.
We decided to carve pumpkins as a family. So we picked out patterns we wanted to have done. The kids picked out disney themed. The adults decided to do Game of Thrones. We all had so much fun and they looked great.
Mike could not find a job in his town so he needed to move. He took his savings and then traveled to a nearby city. Mike moved into his new apartment and then began the job hunt. After only one hour of looking, he found a job. Mike was so happy that he decided to move to the new town.
Aaron really wanted to see The Ring. He asked Harry to go, but he didn't want to. Aaron told Harry he was a scaredy-cat. Aaron went to the movie alone. He got scared himself!
Phil wanted to see his favorite team play baseball. Phil's stepfather was willing to take his son if he helped his mother. Phil agreed to the deal and helped his mother by completing chores. Phil's mother was very grateful for her son and her husband. Phil and his parents went to see the baseball game.
Tim was in the 3rd grade. He had sloppy writing. His teacher taught him cursive writing. Tim wrote cursive beautifully. Tim only wrote in cursive after learning cursive writing technique.
My wife saw a child's bowling set on sale on craigslist. The location was in Waltham. I used a GPS phone app to get there. The set was in good shape. Our granddaughter plays with it when she visits.
A farmer planted lots of watermelon in the field. He was eager to see them grow. By July, the melons were ready to pick. The farmer's kids sat on the porch and ate a whole melon by themselves. It was delicious!
Ethan spilled juice on his shirt. The stain looked really bad. His wife poured bleach on it. He put it in the washer. It came out good as new!
The cat Salem needed to go to the vet. His owner put him into a cat carrier and took him to the car. Salem sat in his career and cried all the way to the vet's office. The vet examined Salem and gave him some shots. Salem's owner put him back into his carrier and took him home.
Kelly was excited to go to the spa for the first time. Kelly and her friends decided to get facials together. The girls were excited and got facials one by one. While Kelly was getting a facial, it was very relaxing. When the facial was done, Kelly looked in the mirror in delight.
Eva went to the beach. She lay in the sun to bask. She drifted off in the pleasant heat. But when she woke, she saw that she'd forgotten her sunscreen. Eva was burned from her head to her toes!
John was a fourth grader in California. John and his class took a field trip to a nearby beach. The kids began to play in the sand. John got to swim in the ocean and eat ice cream. The kids got back on the bus and went home later.
Lucy went to the kitchen to have breakfast. Her grandparents had already begun eating. Her grandmother began talking about the movie from the night before. Lucy had missed the end and asked them to refrain from discussing it. They taunted her by hinting at the ending the whole morning.
Madeline was about to catch a flight. She was going through security expecting no problems. Suddenly, an agent asked her to step aside. They had to check her bag because of a mysterious fluid. Luckily, it was just shampoo and she was able to move along.
Bill liked to walked near the stream behind his house. One day while walking he heard a funny buzzing sound near his feet. He had almost stepped on a rattlesnake! Bill was so frightened he fell into the stream. He had to walk back home soaking wet.
Jerome started the photocopier. After copying two pages, it stopped. The paper was jammed. Jerome pulled on it only to break it. After fifteen minutes trying to pry it away, he finally gave up.
Chuck's friend gave him a piece of bubble gum. He showed Chuck how to blow a bubble with the gum. Chuck tried dozens of times to blow a bubble like his friend. At long last, he finally managed to blow a small pink bubble. Chuck promised he would continue practicing blowing bubbles.
My friend and I were seated. The roller coaster started to move. My friend started to freak out after a few seconds. The roller coaster went down a large incline. I remained quiet unlike my friend who started to shout.
Amanda had always loved glass bottles. She filled them with pennies or rocks or marbles. One day Amanda's mother took her to the recycling center. Amanda found so many pretty bottles and they were free to take. Now Amanda visits the recycling center for new bottles every week.
Jim was playing tennis. But he didn't have a coach. He continually swung the wrong way. And when he got home, his arm and elbow hurt. Jim decided he should pay for lessons.
Martha was excited for bingo night at her retirement home. She bought extra tickets for tonight's game. Near the end of the night, Martha screamed "Bingo". She had won a trip to the Bahamas! She planned to take her grand children on her trip.
Gabe had a twin brother named Pete. The two boys were identical. Gabe was doing poorly in his math class. Pete did well in math. Pete took a math exam in place of Gabe so he could pass the course.
Our coworker Linda was married. She was told she could never have children. She overate to compensate for her sadness. One day, she got pregnant, and had a normal baby. She had another one a few years later, and is very happy.
Sam drove a convertible. One day a tree branch tore his top. Sam needed to replace it. He found an inexpensive option online. Sam had a new top in a few days.
Mariah loved looking for shapes in the clouds. She particularly liked when they looked like animals. She penned a coloring book of cloud animals. It made her a decent side income from an online book store. She used some to buy a nice lawn chair for more cloud-gazing.
Jana bought a new leash for her dog. She had decided on a retractable leash this time. She clipped it on, and she and Spot began their walk. Spot was very excited, and ran in circles around Jana. It took Jana ten minutes to untangle herself from the leash!
Izzie wanted a new dress. She did not have money in her budget to buy a new one. She decided to pick up a babysitting job to help. Izzie finally had enough money. She was excited to buy her new dress.
Jane had a short amount of time to live. She wanted to experience new things. Jane decided to go skydiving. She was scared but knew she had nothing to lose. It was an exhilarating experience that made her feel alive.
Cathy decided to have a BBQ for July 4th. Cathy invited her friends and family to the event. Cathy let her uncle cook food on the grill, while she played music. After about 20 minutes, Cathy noticed heavy smoke near the grill. Cathy was angry, because all the food on the grill was burned.
Kate had always wanted to be a teacher. But she didn't like languages and wasn't good at science or math. Really, she was a girly girl and just liked domesticity! But that didn't stop Kate from pursuing her dream. She knew what she wanted to teach - home economics!
My friend was being mean to me. I decided to put some gum in his hair. Alas, he figured out it was me. He slapped me across the face. I decided that he wasn't a true friend so I ditched him.
Jon loved whole milk. One day, he went to the doctor. The doctor said he was eating too much fat. Jon decided to cut down on whole milk. Instead, he opted to drink fat-free milk.
Jimmy was worried. He forgot where he'd put his pills. He searched all over for them, with no luck. That's when he found his prescription. Jimmy read it and realized he wasn't due for another set for a day.
Wes wanted a puppy. He couldn't decide what breed. He did some research on the internet. He decided that a Corgi was the best. He bought one that weekend.
The Bills were going against one of the worst run defenses. So Mike decided to start both running backs in fantasy. The Bills never were able to get the offense going. Consequently the running backs did poor. He then lost that week's matchup in fantasy.
In 2005 we went to a neighbor's quinceanera. Her mother hired a limo for transport. She rented a hall and hired a videographer. We toasted the daughter as she danced in a fancy white dress. It was first and only appearance at a quinceanera.
Bill works out three time per week for his health. Bill pays $50 per month for his health club membership. This month, he noticed a $70 charge on his health club bill. He cancelled his membership to move to another gym. His old club offered him his old rate if he would return.
A stray husky dog would come to visit my dogs every day. He had super long hair and I always pulled briers out of his coat. He wore a collar so I tucked a note under it. The note asking where he lived and his name. The return note said they called him Lucky but he had no home.
We are visiting our good friends in NH this Christmas. We have known this family since 1992. When we met them they had only one son. Now they have four kids, one fully grown. We expect to have a nice dinner with them this Christmas.
Sam wanted to install a bird bath in his backyard so he dug a hole. Sam couldn't remember how big the birdbath was so he dug it wide. When he finished, she lowered the bird bath into the hole. The hole was much bigger than it needed to be. Sam just filled in the rest with gravel and called it a day.
Mattie could not wait to get her very first library card. As soon as she ran into the library, the librarian gave her first card Mattie ran up and down the library aisles to find the perfect books. It must have taken hours for Mattie to decide on what she wanted. By the time she walked out the door, she had 10 books in her bag.
Sam was at a pool party. And she wanted to show her friends that she could swim. So she swam across the whole pool and across the deep end. But she struggled to stay afloat. Her friends had to call an ambulance.
Maggy is cooking a pizza. Maggy sets the pizza timer for 1 hour. She was supposed to set it for 10 minutes. 40 minutes after setting the timer. Maggy smells the smoke and goes to get the pizza out.
I was once at the mall's arcade during a street fighter tournament. There was a lot of tension at this tournament because people bet money. Some random tournament player felt cheated and started yelling. Then, the same person who was yelling pulls a knife out. He stabbed a player and ran off, but eventually he was caught.
Tom always went home for Christmas. It was a family tradition to spend it together. This year he had to work. He sent a card, pictures and gifts instead. It was a nice gesture but not the same.
Morgan had never had curry before. She loved spicy food, so she was eager to try it. She ordered the spiciest curry on the menu. She was shocked to find that it was way too spicy for her. She learned to be more careful about spicy food in the future.
Fred was paranoid. So he installed a security camera outside. But his friend convinced him it was unnecessary. So he decided to remove it. But the next night, someone stole money from Fred's car.
Dominick woke up ready to celebrate his birthday. Him and his brother went outside to play a game of basketball. Dominick fell. He hit his mouth on concrete. Dominick ended up having 11 stitches put in his mouth.
Zach and his wife recently got divorced. To his friends surprise, he already remarried. Zach appears to be happy, but they think his wife is using him. Zach has lots of money and his friends convince him she's using him. Zach divorces again, and admits defeat with dating and women.
Today, I looked at the date and noticed that Christmas is coming soon. I realized I hadn't bought any gifts for people yet. I began making a list of presents for everyone. The first on the list is my fiancee. I remembered that I already bought his present and was relieved.
Last week I went to the doctor. I drove all the way there and thought I was on time. When I got there I was told I was a week late. I tried to make a new appointment but they were booked for a month. I was really upset.
When Roger was a kid, he went to live with Aunt Minnie. She was eccentric and let him do whatever he wanted. One day he came home wearing a construction hat on his head. She put on a cowboy hat. Instead of grounding him for stealing, she played with him.
Josh played video games all day. And they made him feel happy. Years later, however, Josh thought about all of the time he wasted. And he wished he did something more productive. So Josh played video games to forget about his sadness.
Jake went to the mall with his mom. There were so many interesting things at the mall to look at! Jake saw a toy store and rushed over to check out all the toys. He then realized that he couldn't find his mom! Jake told someone in the store and eventually his mom came for him!
Anna's dog was hit by a car. The driver stopped and jumped out, horrified. He helped Anna get the dog into his car. They raced to the vet together. Luckily, the vet was able to save Anna's dog.
Lindy was excited to restore her old barn. The barn had been on her property when she bought the house. It had peeling paint and some rotting boards. She worked hard on it for years. When it was finished, it was a thing of beauty!
Maryann wants to learn a new language. She picked some of her favorites. Then she started to sort through them. Maryann decided on Tamil. She chose because she was born in Tamil Nadu.
Molly thought she was really cool. She then asked if other people thought this, they said no. She went to her mom and told her this. Her mom told her only her opinion matters. Molly now doesn't care if she is cool or not.
Gina moved to a small town. Her work was far away from her house. It took her an hour to walk to work. She bought a bike from a store. She got to work in half the time.
I don't really like most juices. I prefer plain water. We bought a bunch of pineapple-orange juice. Like usual, I told my husband he could have all of it. But it turns out I really like that one and there is not much left!
Randy was hired as a Russian language translator for a gaming company. Randy spoke Russian when he was child and quite rusty now. His assignment begins in three months and he is worried. Randy bought a program and studied hard day and night. Randy was given high marks by the Russian gamers.
Danny was waiting for his friends to get home from school. He had stayed home sick, but felt better throughout the day. While waiting he ended up dozing off on the couch. Waking up later, he checked his phone and had many missed calls. His friends had come to the house, but he slept through their knocks.
My daughter and her husband went to an ice cream shop. It was located near Cambridge, MA. Cambridge is a very liberal city. Some customers came in wearing Confederate flags on their jackets. Everyone was shocked but nobody confronted them.
It was a sweltering summer day. Samuel was doing his daily run in the park. By the time he got home, his shirt was soaked in sweat. He went straight to the kitchen and got a glass of water. It was incredibly refreshing.
The man tied a knot. The weather picked up. The man went to check on his boat. His boat was gone. The man realized he had tied the wrong knot.
Tom was walking through the park and found a phone on the ground. It was an expensive phone and Tom wanted to find the owner. Tom went around at the park and asked everyone if they lost a phone. He was almost done when he saw a group over by the trees. He went to the group and found out Emily had lost the phone.
Rhonda is talented at knitting. Rhonda decides to knit a sweater for her husband. Rhonda buys her materials for the sweater. Rhonda sits down and knits for 8 hours. Rhonda finishes the sweater for her husband.
Foxy want potato chips. She asked her boyfriend matt to go out to get some. He got into his car. While starting the car, his engine broke down. Foxy never got her potato chips.
Braydin wanted to jump on the trampoline. I helped him climb on top of it. He started jumping around and giggling. He tripped and fell off the side. I thought he was hurt, but he stood up and walked away.
I didn't think I'd ever enjoy exercising. Turns out our bodies are actually created to stay in motion. So when I push my body to perform on a machine, it pays off. My heart will start racing and my brain will rewards itself. Sure, it costs a little but mostly it's just a pay day for the brain.
Jackie's door lock broke again! Jackie asked her friend to come over and help fix it but he couldn't. She called me and asked and I said my dad could come over. Me and my dad came over and fixed her door lock. She was extremely grateful and thanked both of us.
Sara went to the kitchen to get a can of tuna. She could not find her can opener. Sara tried using a hammer instead. She smacked the can with the hammer to no avail. She then hit it with the claw side and it opened a little.
Two of my coworkers in the office had an affair. The man's wife found out. He stopped the affair and promised to be faithful. His wife made up a FB page in his name. She tried to catch him cheating on Facebook, but he has been good.
My grandmother loves to knit. It gives her joy to give handmade gifts. She made me a sweater for my birthday. It was hideously ugly. But I smiled and pretended to love it.
5 year old Tammy still loved carrying her baby blanket. It comforted her, and she slept with it every night. One night, Tammy heard her little brother David crying. He'd had a nightmare, and Tammy knew just what would comfort him. She knew being a good sister was more important than keeping blankie.
Kevin decided to surprise his girlfriend with two tickets to a concert He called his girlfriend but she said she was sick. Kevin decided to bring Joe with him instead. At the concert, he saw his girlfriend kissing another man. He broke up with her in front of everyone.
June worked at a tape factory. She didn't think her job was very rewarding. She decided to leave her job. She decided to be an entrepreneur. She made a million dollars.
Mandy made some chocolate. She then put it in molds. She ended up giving it to friends. They liked it. But it melted too easily.
I had never gone skiing before. My friend invited me on his family's ski trip. I was nervous and inexperienced. I took a ski class the first day. Then I had a great time skiing with friends.
Lindsey was walking to school when her papers fell everywhere. A strange boy helped her while chatting a bit. The two agreed to meet for a coffee date later. The date was a huge success and they decided to hang out even more. Soon the two were an official couple.
Larry woke up very early in the morning to begin his day. He was very tired so he decided to get a cup of coffee. When Larry tried to use his coffee machine, it stopped working. After calling the store, the repair man came to fix the machine. The coffee machine started pouring coffee after it was fixed.
Katie was going to the mall to meet her friends. On the way, she got a phone call from her sister. Her sister needed a babysitter. Katie decided she would babysit instead of going to the mall. She called her friends to say she wouldn't make it to the mall.
Jason was at the beach with his friends. The lifeguard yelled for everyone to get out of the water. They did not know what was going on. When the ambulance arrived, they found out it was a shark attack. While they felt sad for the person they were glad that it was not them
John got a new job at a factory One day a piece of his clothes got stuck in a machine. He was almost sucked it and suffered some injuries. John had to go to the hospital. He was fired from the job for not following safety protocol.
Allie was in a relationship. Her only issue was that her boyfriend never replied to her messages. She sent him one today about wanting to see him. He completely ignored her. So she decided she would break it off.
Steve had a baby with his wife. He took hundred of pictures of the new baby. Steve uploaded all the photos to his computer. He uploaded them from the computer to the internet. Steve felt very confident that his pictures were safe now.
Greg wanted to complete a landscape painting. So he made sketches and plans beforehand. He decided on a color palette and style. And step by step, his painting progressed. After finishing the painting, Greg was glad he was patient.
Robyn is a professional freelance writer. Every day, she spends time researching and writing online content. She is hired by website designers that need help with their content. Robyn loves the fact that she can work from home and be her own boss. Her family loves that she is able to spend more time with them.
Larry had a license to fly a small plane. He was a little rusty but figured he'd be fine. He took off and everything was going well. But he quickly crashed into a field. Larry walked away unharmed but his plane was totaled.
Tonya recently got her first job. She was excited about getting her first paycheck. She made plans for that money. No one told her the government charges you for working. She was shocked and wanted answers when she saw it.
Amber loved spicy food. Her friend Phil didn't think she could eat spicy stuff. He brought her a ghost pepper to work one day. He dared her to eat it! She ate the whole thing!
Jenny drove outside a day after the hurricane. Each gas station was packed since everyone needed gas. Jenny tried to look for a gas station that wasn't packed. Since she looked for too long, her car ran out of gas. It shut down in the middle of the road.
Shane was eating at a high end restaurant. The restaurant was new and was very crowded. He waited while to get his drink order. His server did the best they could but Shane was not happy. Shane decided to leave a very low tip.
Junie was adopted from Korea. When she was 18 Year's old, she decided to fly to Korea for a visit. She walked through cities, and sampled the local cuisine. She tried to find her birth mother, but was unsuccessful. She realized that America was her true home after all.
Riley got a failing grade on her test. Her teacher wanted her parents to sign her test. Scared of punishment, Riley forged her parents' signatures. Riley's teacher easily noticed the fake signatures. Riley was grounded after her parents were notified.
Paul wasn't feeling well. He went to the doctor. The doctor gave him a prescription for a new medication. It helped so much! SOon, Paul was feeling like his old self.
Mike's dog was hungry. He noticed he had run out of dog food. Mike left to the store to buy dog food. Mike paid 20 dollars for a bag of dog food at the store. He fed his dog when he got home and it was happy.
Tina got a terrible snowstorm. A lot of ice got stuck on the roof. As a result the roof started to leak. She was horrified. But thankfully she called someone and they came and fixed it.
Julie always wanted to learn how to cook so she signed up for a class. At the class, she learned how to make marinara sauce. Afterwards she went home to make it on her own. She got her husband to sample her sauce. He couldn't believe how good it tasted.
TJ was very sad. His grandfather had just passed away. TJ's parents knew he was feeling bad. They did have one thing they knew of that might cheer him up. His grandfather had left TJ his watch.
Graham was just learning to walk. He was holding onto a coffee table. Then, he began carefully gliding along the table. Suddenly, he tripped. He fell over and began to cry.
Anna had five kids to feed. She was on a tight budget. Meat was scarce, but then she found a solution. Beans offered healthy protein too, and they were cheap! Anna's kids soon ate beans with every meal.
Ollie does not plan to go to school today. When he leaves home after breakfast, he walks towards the bus stop. He continues past the bus stop and goes to the arcade. As it turns out, the arcade isn't open at 9am. Ollie goes to school.
Abby decided to sew cloth diapers for her kids. She picked the cutest fabric! She worked hard and sewed a dozen diapers. The first time she used them with her baby, they leaked all over. Abby decided just to stick to disposable diapers.
Greg stood in front of the fire. His body cast a shadow on the building. Greg acted like a beast. His shadow really looked like one. Greg wrote a play about it.
Kevin liked cows a lot. This is because they provided him with milk. One day, he decided to go to a farm. He was able to see many animals there. Finally, Kevin was able to spot hundreds of cows at the farm.
Juan worked for a moving company. He liked his job but hated moving couches. They were large, cumbersome and hard to maneuver according to him. So even though he loved his job he had to quit. Now he sits on what he hates hoping to get another job he loves.
John couldn't wait to get to the ball game. When John got there, he sat with his friends. John's friends ate popcorn and drank soda. One of the baseball players hit the ball straight at them. John caught the ball!
My dog has fleas and constantly scratching himself. I took my dog to the veterinarian office. The veterinarian gave my dog two shots. Eventually the fleas started to die. My dog finally stop scratching himself.
Krishna planned a backpacking trip with his friends. He packed freeze-dried food and clothing in a backpack. Krishna and his friends went to the trail. They looked at different wild animals with binoculars. Using sleeping bags, Krishna and his friends slept under the stars.
Reggie was 12 years old when he got his first real bicycle. He rode around and then found friends to ride around with. His friends were much more skilled than he was and bigger. He tried to keep up by not using his brakes down the hill like them. He turned slightly and hit gravel throwing him over his handlebars.
Amy was extra early to her 5th period class. She wanted to see Ray. She decided she would find out why he hadn't called her. When Ray entered, he was nice and acted as if nothing happened. Amy was more confused than ever.
Jude and his friends took a trip to San Francisco. They were on their way to the beach when a tire on their car popped. The car didn't have a spare. Luckily, Jude's insurance sent a roadside mechanic to fix it. They were on their way to the beach 2 hours later.
Darryl was a photographer. He was trying to post his newest photo online. When he was done he had to hurry to meet someone. The photo was so big that it was taking forever. Darryl had to wait so long that he almost missed his meeting.
Meredyth needed to do some house cleaning. She felt she needed to do this because the cleaning lady was coming. Meredyth dusted and vacuumed and picked up all the untidy things. When the cleaning lady came, there wasn't much to do. The cleaning lady asked Meredyth to let her do her job next time.
Lucy dreams of being an actor. She decided to move to Los Angeles. Lucy went to many auditions. Finally, she got her big break. She is now living her dream.
Jim loved Tina so much that one day he asked her to marry him. They set the wedding day for July 1 and could hardly wait. On July 1, the wedding went more beautifully than they imagined! It was like a fairytale for both of them and the best day ever! Jim and Tina bought a ranch and lived happily ever after.
I recently moved to California from the east coast. One morning, while sleeping, the room started shaking. My knick-knacks started falling off of the shelves. I tried to get under the bed to hide. I realized I was experiencing my first earthquake.
Fern went to the circus with her parents. The show was exciting. The entertainers were enthusiastic. But Fern only cared about going on the camel rides. Her parents shrugged and bought her tickets for the camels.
Nala was making a birthday cake. It looked great when she put it in the oven. But then she forgot about it! By the time she pulled it out, it was burned. Nala was angry with herself.
In 1991, we wanted to visit a zoo. Our city zoo was run down and in a bad neighborhood. We drove to a zoo in Providence. We had a nice time. A few years later our Boston zoo was renovated.
Lauren didn't have her own car. Heather let her drive her car whenever she needed to. One day, Lauren drove Heather's car but didn't want to give it back. Heather asked Lauren repeatedly to return the car, but Lauren refused. Lauren was arrested for stealing Heather's car.
I am very nervous and squeamish in medical environments. At my dog's last vet visit, he had to get a vaccination. Before the vet gave the injection, I held my dog up on the table. When the vet took the syringe out, I became dizzy and fainted! The vet was so worried she called for an ambulance.
It was Kelly's first violin recital. She got very nervous. She made sure she practiced well. When she went on stage she did a good job. The audience roared in applause.
Susie was very nervous about the play. Everyone she knew was coming to see her. She decided to practice her lines all week. That night, Susie was perfect in all her scenes of the play. Her parents were very proud.
The Smiths went on vacation every year. They usually went to the beach. This year they decided to go skiing. They rented a cabin in Vail. They loved it and want to go back.
Julie met a boy named Brandon. Brandon swept Julie off of her feet. Several months later, Brandon was arrested was selling drugs. Julie spent all of her money bailing him out of jail. The next day, Brandon broke up with her.
Martin liked looking for things to buy. He had no money however. So he got a job at a retail place. He made some money by working. And he bought the stuff he needed.
Alan didn't want children. He always looked at them as a burden. When he got married he started to change his mind. He went in to get a fertility test to see if he could have a child. He was devastated to find out he wasn't fertile.
Jed always had some spare duct tape lying around. His son came in from playing outside and had a broken bike handle. Jed took out his extra strength duct tape and started to patch it up. After a few minutes, the bike handle was as good as fixed. Jed sent his son back outside to continue playing.
Fran was a very chubby young woman. She got invited to the beach by her friends one day. Fran showed up in jeans but her friends were in bathing suits. Her friends started asking her questions about her weight. Fran was embarrassed and decided to walk home.
Bill loved pasta. He ate it all the time. He eventually tried to make his own. He practiced making it a lot. Now Bill is an expert pasta maker.
Chris was a high school student. Chris parents went out of town often. Chris let his friend drive his dad's expensive SUV offroad. The friends had an amazing time offroading in the nice car. They had one of the best experiences of their lives offroading.
Sam felt so hungry. All day her stomach growled. She went home and found a delicious looking cake. Of course she ate it and realized there was mold on it. She was sick and had to go to the hospital, never to eat cake again.
While stocking soda at his restaurant, Ed dropped a bottle of Coke. It did not burst open, but was shaken up very badly. He put it on the shelf anyway. The next customer in the store grabbed that coke for his meal. He opened it and Coke went everywhere and he was mad.
Tommy wanted a donut for breakfast. He repeatedly asked his mom for one. Finally she got mad and yelled at him. Tommy was sent to his room. He never did get a donut.
Jon's water heater burst one night. The attic was full of water and the ceiling was damaged. His insurance company refused to file a claim. Jon sued his insurance company. Jon won the suit and was able to fix the damages.
Anne was wearing her brand new dress. It cost her a fortune but she thought it was worth it. As she walked down the street, a man with a coffee cup tripped by her. Spilled coffee flew toward her. Anne dodged the beverage just in time, sparing her dress.
I had always wanted to visit Australia. I finally saved up enough money to afford the trip. I was curious about the native wildlife. While I was there, I encountered many kangaroos and koalas. I thoroughly enjoyed my trip.
I attended a Star Trek convention one year. George Takei was the guest. We had to listen to him talk about being in an internment camp. After he was done, we asked him questions about Star Trek. I had a good time.
A man rear ended me at a red light. I got out of my car and walked to his. He rowed down his window. He said he was going to throttle me. I smiled and said i didn't know what that meant, but called for help.
I took a book out of the library to learn French. I memorized long lists of words and language rules. I went to a French bistro and spoke entirely in French. The waiter was impressed with me. He told me that he couldn't speak french but thought I sounded good.
Mike was unemployed. He used his savings to start a lawn mowing business. He hired local college students for labor. His business eventually took off. Mike's business eventually turned into a national franchise.
Roy was in a bad mood. So he decided to clean his messy house. He put everything in the right order. And everything was free of dirt and dust. Roy was happy to see his house cleaned up.
Reed set his tool box on the bench. He used a tape measure to size up the hole in the wall. He used a pencil to draw out the dimensions on a piece of drywall. The saw sprang to life in his hands as he cut out the piece. He secured the piece into the hole using glue.
Lucy and her grandma returned to blockbuster. Lucy had a crush on the guy who worked there. She told him how much she loved the movie he recommended. He smiled and gave her a free popcorn. Lucy was in love.
Jimmy went to a party. He got really drunk. He started stumbling and puking. The party host kicked him out. He is now banned.
Ken went to buy groceries. He noticed they had cheap bags for sale. He figured he would buy one instead of using disposable. Ken was able to get all his groceries in it. He has used it several times.
In fourth grade I became very sick in the middle of the school year. I had to leave school for the rest of the year. I spent a lot of time in the hospital with puzzled doctors. I became friends with one kid in the hospital who couldn't eat. Sadly some time before I left he died.
Bill was in a car accident last week. He told me he didn't get hurt at all. His car had a lot of damage. He said the insurance was going to get him a new one. Today he drove up in his shiny new car.
Kelly adopted a dog from the pound. The dog looked a little overweight. Kelly wondered why the dog looked like this. One day, the dog gave birth to five puppies. Kelly realized this is why the dog was so fat.
The Christmas event started around 7 o'clock at night. Everyone there went on roller-coasters, made arts or purchased dinner. I decided to try out the new roller that was released this year. I came out nervous since the roller coaster ride was intense. Overall, I stayed at the event until it closed down.
The Red team hated the Blue team. They had been rivals for years. The tickets sold out weeks in advance. The fans gathered and cheered. THey couldn't wait for kickoff!
Sam always knew he needed to wear glasses while driving. But he didn't like wearing them. One night, he took a wrong turn home. And he couldn't read the street signs. He didn't get home until 4 AM.
Carla wanted some oatmeal for breakfast. She opened the box. Some moths flew out. She couldn't remember when she'd last opened the oatmeal. She threw the box in the garbage.
Kate listened to loud music on her laptop. Her roommate asked her to turn it down. Instead, Kate decided to wear headphones. The music was still too annoying for the roommate. Kate told the roommate to just wear earplugs and deal with it.
Andy grew up on a farm in Kansas. Andy's worse chore was to fetch water from the well. Andy was afraid that he would fall into the well while getting water. In addition, Andy despised having to lift the heavy buckets of water. Andy loved his farming childhood, but hated fetching well water.
Suzy knew dinnertime was close. Suzy walked to the kitchen Suzy opened her freezer and grabbed a pizza Suzy popped her frozen pizza in the oven. Suzy sat down and ate the whole thing for dinner.
Amy was at the end of her rope with her dorm mate Sue. She decided since they had to live together to try and get along. Amy and Sue had a conversation to work out their differences. Sue seemed to understand why Amy was upset. Amy left that day confident she and Sue were going to get along.
My friend's daughter is in a custody battle over her son. The father claims she is bipolar and therefore unfit. She is on medication and is fighting the case. In a deposition she admitted restricting visits as revenge. Her lawyer said this weakens her case.
The singer worked hard. She got better. People noticed her. She made an album. The people bought it.
In the first grade we got a field trip to the zoo. I was excited and ready to go. However, everything that could go wrong did. The food was bad, most of the exhibits was closed and it was raining. I learned that day to not get my hopes up.
Jake asked his crush on a date. She reluctantly agreed. Jake set up what he thought was a perfect date. She never showed up for it. Jake stopped talking to her after.
The cat hid in the bush. The man saw it. The man called to the cat. The cat refused to budge. The man brought the cat inside.
Bob was having trouble sleeping because of stress. When he'd close his eyes, he'd just toss and turn. Bob took pills and soothing beverages, but nothing worked. He finally hit upon a miracle cure for his insomnia. Bob found political speeches an effective remedy to put him to sleep.
Green is my pet lizard. She likes to eat crickets. One time, she ate too many crickets at one time. This made her sick. Now, she only eats a few crickets at a time.
Charles hated driving home from the park. The cars in front of him turned left too fast. He has had many close calls. Today he didn't pull off when the light turned green. An officer pulled him over for driver overly cautious.
Kelly really wanted to be editor in chief of her paper. She tried really hard to get that position. She spent countless nights at the paper perfecting everything. Finally she ended up getting the position. Kelly couldn't be more happier.
Jody wanted to cut his own hair to save a few bucks. He bought a fancy scissors and comb. He arranged the mirrors in his bathroom. He started cutting as best he could. When Jody was done he thought it looked terrible.
David has to buy his wife Sarah a gift for their anniversary. David went out all day on Friday to find a gift. He searched all over, but he couldn't find the perfect gift. Eventually he decided to cook her dinner instead. Sarah loved the dinner he cooked for her!
A bully pulled Ali's hair trying to start a fight. Ali tried to talk the bully down to no avail. Ali cried hard after her hair was pulled. The bully then slapped Ali in the face Ali felt trapped and knew she would have to fight.
Anna saw a cat wandering around outside. She went out to investigate. She saw that the cat had a tag around its neck. She called the number on the tag. Soon, the cat's grateful owner came to pick it up.
David was nervous about the first day of school. His mother encouraged him to be brave. David got onto the school bus in the morning. He sat next to a nice boy on the bus. David made a new friend by the time they got to school!
Al and Ann, twins, loved their dad very much. But when he got Alzheimer's, neither could help him. The twins had a small home and agreed a nursing home would be best. Then Al remembered how their dad had raised them, alone, for 18 years. Shamed, he and Ann agreed that their dad should move in with them.
Samantha went out driving one night. Along the way, a deer ran out in front of her car. Samantha slammed on the brakes, but it was too late. Her car was totaled and the deer was dead. Samantha was traumatized, and called 911.
Justin was working on recording some music. He liked how tape sounded so he recorded it with a tape. Everything was going perfectly until the film was caught. It spun out of control until the whole tape was gutted. Justin tried to fix it but it was useless and the tape was lost.
Pam was driving along a dirt road, when it became very dark. She turned on her headlights, but the brights wouldn't come on. Pam slammed her hand against the steering column. Her brights started working! She took her car in the very next day to get it fixed for real.
Dawson cast his fishing line into the creek. The lure got stuck on a rock in the creek. Dawson could not get the lure free. He cut the line. Dawson gave up fishing for the day.
The Lake Family goes on a road trip each summer. They pack their clothes. Then they fill a cooler with food. Everyone gets in the car. Finally, it's time to drive off on the road.
Wanda's Bust Your Ribs BBQ joint was near bankruptcy. Last week's gizzard special had been a terrible failure. It was time to deep fry. Within weeks, customers began to pour in. Wanda saved her bacon with Crispy Fried Pigs' Ears and Special Sauce.
Bree wanted to give her friends candy for the holidays. But her family was very poor and candy was too expensive. So poor Bree was despondent, until she had a great idea. She bought sugar and syrup and crafted homemade candy! Her friends told her they'd never tasted anything so delicious!
We took my niece out to Cinderella's royal table for breakfast. She was so excited to meet Cinderella and the other princesses. There was Aurora, Jasmine, Rapunzel and Ariel. She was most excited to meet with Cinderella. She had a great breakfast and great time and we would do it again.
I needed to pick my classes for the next semester. My adviser told me that she would help with the decision process. I told her what I wanted to study and she gave me a list of classes. I picked five classes and she helped me organize my schedule. I am happy that my adviser helped me through the process.
Harold really wanted a new bike. He saw one in a garage and took it. The homeowner caught him. Harold was arrested. Harold was now known as a thief!
Jon's dog loved peanut butter. One day, Jon took the dog to the animal hospital. The veterinarian told Jon that his dog weighed too much. Jon decided to cut peanut butter out of his dog's diet. Within three months, the dog achieved normal weight.
Arthur was sneaking around the store. He was looking for a bag of cash. Amy was going to take it to the bank later. He found it and snatched some of the money out of it. He snuck out of the door and ran away.
I was fifteen years old. I needed some money. I applied at a Nursing home. I got hired to serve food. I worked there for 18 months.
Getting ready to move, I sifted through some papers in dad's desk. I discovered a letter from President Nixon among other documents. It was faded and I couldn't read what the letter said. After several days of pleading, dad finally told me the secret. He was given a medal for heroic actions in the Vietnam war.
Yesterday Lily was part of the nationwide baking competition. She was in competition for her famous pies. She was nervous about it. Thankfully she won. She was incredibly elated.
Daniel found some great new sneakers. The only issue was they were very expensive. Daniel also did not have a lot of money. After 6 years, he finally saved enough. Then, Daniel was able to purchase his favorite sneakers.
There was a hurricane headed towards Billy's town. Billy decided to evacuate with his family. The traffic was extremely heavy on the evacuation route. But Billy knew they had ample time to flee the hurricane. Luckily the hurricane passed and didn't cause much damage.
Tom took his new boat to the lake. Once he got the boat on the water he started fishing. Within a few minutes he felt a tug on his fishing line. After a few more minutes he landed the fish to his boat. It was a bass and he let it go after he measured it.
Trevor got his new house today. He moved all his boxes in, and his bed. He was too lazy to unbox everything. So he sat on the couch and watched TV. Then a person came in, Trevor was in the wrong house!
Bipper decided to make an advertisement for his old machine. He spent a few minutes typing his ad and posted it online. The next morning, Bipper noticed someone responded to his ad. The message explained to Bipper his machine was overpriced. Bipper sighed before adjusting the price on his ad to a lower value.
Marcia and Carolyn went on a cruise. They boarded the boat in Florida. They were on the cruise for one week. They docked in Florida upon returning. They will definitely go again!
Jacob agreed with his sister that this Sunday was very boring. They decided to build a bike ramp to pass the time. They took a large piece of wood and propped it onto some bricks. Jacob flew down the road towards the ramp and hit it. The bricks tumbled and Jacob went crashing down onto the pavement.
Katie wanted to cheer. She had been taking private lessons at a gym. She was nervous when tryouts came around. She tried out and did well. She was so excited when her name was called and she made the squad.
It was Betty's birthday and she was sure everyone forgot. When she got up no one wished her happy birthday or gave her cards and. At work, none of her coworkers even mentioned it. At home, she took a bottle of pills. The paramedic told her happy birthday in the ambulance.
The man went out to his mailbox. He looked for his paper. His paper was not there. He called his paper boy. His paper boy was running late.
It was a cool, clear day when Jenny decided to go for a walk. She walked down the sidewalk and straight to her favorite park. While on the walking trail Jenny heard barking coming from the bushes. When she peeked in the bushes she saw the cutest dog she'd ever seen. Jenny took him home and claimed him as her own.
Greg had a band gig. He was going to perform at madison square garden. He was nervous to perform to so many people. When they got on stage, the nervousness faded away. Everyone loved the set.
Last month I bought some flower bulbs from the garden store. I planted them in my yard. I watered them everyday. One day they had grown into beautiful tulips. I gave the tulips to my grandmother.
Rhonda had a beautiful flower garden and a rambunctious puppy. Rhonda was walking her puppy one day. The puppy broke free from his leash. The puppy ran through Rhonda's garden and ruined it. Rhonda forgave her new puppy because he is adorable.
Lauren is a girl in high school. She is in a relationship with a boy named Keith. Lauren told Keith it was time to take their relationship further. They decide it's time for them to make love. A few days later Lauren finds out she's pregnant.
Jo needed new shoes. She did not have any extra money. She decided to pick up extra shifts at work. She finally had enough money. She was excited to buy new shoes.
The rains had not stopped for weeks. The water could not wash away fast enough. The river rose higher and higher. The people in the nearby town had to abandon their homes. There was so much water that eventually you couldn't see a town.
Bert saved up to have a fancy dinner with his partner. It took Bert almost a month, due to his meager earnings. Bert and his partner decided to go to a nice steakhouse. It was alright, but Bert felt that it was overpriced. Bert resolved to get better value for money in the future.
When I was younger I had a lot of cds stashed in my locker. I was sharing a locker with someone that seemed ok. Eventually, I thought it would be ok to put my cds in the locker. The person I was sharing a locker with took my cds in front of me. I told the teacher immediately.
Two women decided to race to the top of a mountain. The first woman meticulously planned her climb. She charted out her route with great care. When she arrived at the summit, she found that she had been beaten. The other woman had taken the ski lift.
My sister was working on her essay assignment. Since she was beyond puzzled, she asked for my help. As much as I wanted to help her out, I was busy myself. I ended up being irritated and yelled at her. We didn't talk for the remainder of the day.
Dave was always the happiest person in a room. No one had ever seen Dave get mad before. Then one day his sister poured water over his head as a joke. Dave had just woken up, and for the first time ever he got angry. He screamed at his sister, and she learned not to make him mad.
Steve and Jana had decided to go to their first yoga class. They were very apprehensive, but also a bit excited. The yoga teacher began class with some very difficult poses. Jana and Steve could not manage to do any of them. They did their best, but realized they had come to the wrong class.
Teresa went to the doctor for a routine checkup. They discovered that she has very high blood pressure. Teresa admitted to the doctor that her diet wasn't very good. She was asked to switch to only healthy foods immediately. Teresa agreed and went directly to the health food store to shop.
I was going to a job interview. I decided to buy an expensive tie to impress the boss. I bought a tie worth two thousand dollars. I ended up getting the job. However, it took a year of working to pay for that tie.
Tom was driving in a new part of town. It was incredibly foggy. He wasn't able to see any street signs. His GPS wasn't getting any signal. Tom gave up and went home.
There was a rumble in the park. Gina's family was fighting another large family. Grown men were throwing punches at each other. Gina rounded up the kids and got them to safety. Just then the police showed up.
Amber was scared about her future. She was having a lot of money problems. She started working more and paying bills. She sold everything she didn't need. She was no longer worried about her future.
In keeping with his tradition, Taylor ate 3 over everything. The last time he did it, the home team had won the championship. So he had 3 double cheeseburgers, large fries, and drinks. After eating, he made his way to the stadium. He found his seat and grew excited, anticipating the opening kick off.
I wanted to eat popcorn while I watched a movie. I put the popcorn in the microwave. Just then, my phone rang. As I was talking on the phone, I smelled something burning. I had forgotten the popcorn and burnt it to a crisp!
Parker had a hard time getting along with his teachers. He got sent to the principal's office for yelling at a teacher. His principal spoke to him with kindness and compassion. Parker agreed that his behavior was inappropriate. Parker never disrespected a teacher again.
Milo was a playful boy as a child. His parents said he would hide for hours. Once, they let him hide whilst they had a nap. He hid in the closet for 4 hours in total. Milo loved hide and seek a lot it turned out.
The man spilled wine on his white shirt. He threw the shirt away. His wife saw the shirt in the trash. She took it out and cleaned it. She gave him the shirt with no stains.
dean was running for president he was seen by the media as kind of crazy During a speech, he let out a triumphant yell This caused a backlash He ended up backing out of the race
It was a very hot day outside. The air conditioning inside Sue's apartment did not work. Sue went to the store to buy some ice. She put the bag of ice over her head to cool down. Sue was able to hire someone to fix her AC the next day.
Eddie smoked cigarettes. He thought is was okay because he didn't smoke in the house. One day he walked outside, and saw his son playing in the ashtray. Eddie was disgusted and ashamed. He quit smoking the next day.
Every year Quentin avoids filing his taxes until as long as he can. Now as April approaches, he feels uneasy and unhappy. Finally he decides to sit down and finish his taxes. It is even more boring and painful than he had expected! However, Quentin is happy to be done with taxes for another year.
Our neighbors down the hall had a very noisy party. One of the guests passed out in front of my door. When I asked him to leave he swore at me. I called the police. The guest left before the police came.
Uli was looking forward to her basketball game this afternoon. She entered the gym and left her backpack on the bleachers. After the game, she couldn't find her phone in her backpack. She was sad all night and in the morning checked in the office. She was happy to learn that someone had turned in her phone.
In the mall Amy stopped in front of Bath and Body works. She hadn't been in one since she worked there 10 years ago. The scents wafted heavily outside of the store and assaulted Amy's nose. She stood grimacing as she began to get a headache. Amy walked away disgusted she was still unable to enter the store.
Chris was eating lunch with his friends. They were talking about playing disc golf. Chris had never played before and was interested. His friends invited him to join them. He joined his friends for disc golf and had an enjoyable time.
Gina was listening to a song for the first time. She did not like this song at all. Her friend Lisa thought it was OK. Gina decided to give the song a second chance. She still didn't like it, but maybe it would grow on her.
Brett was a very angry guy. He would always explode at the smallest things. He once attacked a man for blowing smoke in his face. The man was walking past and exhaled his cigarette at the wrong time. Brett was eventually forced into anger management by his family.
Fetty has been in Italy for over a year. He loves italian food, but lately has tired of it. He misses the delicious mexican food he has back home, in California. One day he goes to the grocery store and buys supplies for tacos. All of his friends join him for Taco Tuesday.
Chad's is preparing for a saxophone solo. His reeds are moist and he's ready to go. The percussion sections leaves the stage and Chad takes the stage. Chad dominates his solo. Chad receives a standing ovation.
Pervis and Ann had dinner at the cafeteria. Pervis had chocolate pie for dessert. Pervis didn't know that the pie had peanuts in it. Pervis was very allergic to peanuts. Ann complained to the manager when Pervis got sick.
Danielle was enjoying her date as she sat at dinner. Suddenly, her date grabbed her hands and looked into her eyes. Danielle was stunned but patiently looked back into her date's eyes. Then the restaurant's crew of waiters brought over a covered plate. Danielle cried as her date uncovered the ring and proposed to her.
Jeremy really wanted to compete in a Tough Mudder race. He had never done such a hard race and was afraid of how it would go. He started going to Boot Camp every day and got really buff. By the time the race came up, he had bulked up considerably. Jeremy ran an amazing race and was so happy he did it.
Robert is driving down the highway one day. He is going well over the speed limit but doesn't notice. The next thing you know there's a cop behind him. Robert pulls over to the side of the road and waits. The officer writes Robert a ticket and tells him to obey the law.
I had a big job interview last week. I had to shave before the interview. I went to the store just to get a razor and some cream. I got the razor and shaved my face. I really think shaving helped me get a job.
Joe's school was having a fundraiser for children with cancer. The goal of the fundraiser was to raise money to donate. Joe invited all of his family members to the fundraiser. Everyone came and enjoyed drinks and cookies and had fun. At the end of the night the principal announced they made their goal!
Mark's hands were hurting from typing too much at work. He decided to go to the doctor to find out what it was. He found out that it was Carpal Tunnel. The doctor recommended that he wear braces on his wrists. Mark's hands are slowly getting better.
My FB friend Roger recently lost his father to Alzheimer's. He was 90. Roger was very saddened. Last week he had to put his mother into a home. She had also developed Alzheimer's.
Michael liked to paint figures on little blocks of wood. He sold them at crafts fairs and other local events. He got the materials for less than ten dollars. He sold the blocks for twenty five dollars each. Michael made good money doing something he enjoyed.
I was sitting in class falling asleep. Suddenly, the teacher asked me a question. I sat there speechless. I randomly told the teacher that two was the answer. Surprisingly, I was completely right.
Steve's grandma made it tradition to make birthday calls. Every year she would call Steve to say happy birthday. This year,  Steve was tired from work and slept all day. He missed his grandma's call and felt terrible. Luckily she understood and still gave him a belated message.
Chris played baseball for his school's team. No one thought he was good. He missed the ball every time he swung. He practiced really hard after the last game that his team lost. The next game, he scored a home run and was the reason his team won.
Dan followed his older cousin around like a shadow. When the cousin went to the swimming hole, Dan followed. The cousin dared Dan to dive from a high overhanging rock. When Dan balked, his cousin called him a chicken. Dan told his mom, who knew a boy had died diving from the rock.
I was getting married in a 2 weeks' time. A friend of mine had arranged a bridal shower for me. She had prepared all the food and invitations. We played lots of games and I had a great time. I received a lot of presents as well.
When I was 14 years old, I went to live with my grandmother. Every since I could remember, I didn't feel like I fit in at home. I had a stepmother and a stepfather, both of which disliked me. My stepmother was physically abusive, while stepdaddy was just mean. Moving in with my grandmother gave me a sense of belonging I needed.
Greg really loved to drink soda. He learned about a new store that sells soda. Greg invited his friend to go with him to the store. They found many unusual brands of soda. Greg was so happy, he bought 10 kinds of soda.
Joe and I tried to learn to ride a unicycle, today. I was doing pretty well as long as I could keep a hand on the fence. Joe was doing a lot better, though. By the end of the day, he could ride for a whole ten feet. Someday, we'll be good enough to do a show.
Gina still had sand on her face and clothes. She could feel the gritty sand in her teeth. She walked alone to the bathroom in the school. She held the tears back so others wouldn't see her cry. But she knew she would cry once she got to the bathroom.
Evan ordered some cards online for his favorite game. When he received the cards, they wound up being the wrong ones! Evan contacted the seller online. The seller quickly shipped out a replacement. Evan finally received the correct cards!
Mary drove past a concert featuring Megadeth. She wasn't at all a fan of heavy metal. She went to a nice quiet coffee shop, instead. The barista told her she'd just missed Chris Adler! Mary didn't know that was Megadeth's guitarist.
Sue had to make brownies for her party. Halfway through baking she realized that she had no eggs. Sue walked to her neighbor's to borrow two. The neighbor greeted her at the door. He gave her two eggs and told her to not worry about repayment.
Anna was sure her attic was haunted. She heard noises up there late at night. Then one day her husband went up to investigate. He found a family of squirrels living there! Anna was relieved that her house wasn't haunted after all!
Nikki had a crush on a boy name Tim. Nikki decided to ask Tim out one day after school. Tim told her that he wasn't interested. Nikki went home and cried. Nikki felt better when she realized that Tim was gay the next day.
A group of explorers entered a cave. They heard a lot of screaming. They didn't know what it was. They saw things flying around. They realized they were bats.
Mary saw a horse while she was on her walk. She decided she really wanted a horse. She researched what she would need to care for the horse. She prepared her property and bought the food. She went to the local auction and bought a beautiful mare.
Lisa has a lot of nightmares lately. At night she wakes up crying and covered in sweat. Usually she can fall asleep on her own again. But this time she needed the comfort of her mother laying next to her. After a few minutes she was finally able to fall asleep.
The lamp was old, obviously an antique. She was considering buying it. She picked it up and observed its roundness. She decided it would look perfect in her living room. When she got it home, her husband hated it.
Ted is eating his favorite candy. After two bites in he notices something. The candy has peanuts. Ted is allergic to peanuts. He breaks into hives and is taken to a hospital.
Everly loved lilacs. She decided to plant a lilac bush in her backyard. It grew to be very huge. Every Spring Everly would pick the lilacs for her house. She never grew tired of the smell of lilacs.
Seth had just put a pizza in the oven. While it cooked he went to do some yard work. A bit into the work he checked his watch to see how long had passed. Oddly his watch hadn't changed at all. He realized that his watch had frozen and ran to get the pizza out.
Bob pushed his kayak into the water. The water was icy cold. Bob stepped into the water. Bob screamed at the icy water. Bob dropped his paddle.
Alvin tried on his only pair of jeans. They were too tight. Alvin decided he needed to lose weight. He began to watch what he was eating. In a month, the pants fit again.
My friend had an announcement to make. He told me he was leaving Texas to find a job in Virginia. I was sad upon hearing the news. Then, I realized I should be happy for him. So, I put on a smile and wished him the best of luck.
Abby loves popcorn. She went to the kitchen to make some. All of the popcorn was gone. She was very sad and didn't know what to eat now. Her father came home and bought more popcorn.
Jennifer is a 5 year old. Her parents are taking her to school. It is her first day and she is nervous. She gets to school. She says goodbye to her parents and begins her first day of school.
My son's car ac stopped working two weeks ago. He did not want to go to a garage. He bought a diy kit. He thought it did not work, but it kicked in last night. He hopes it will still work.
Tom has to do a essay for school. It was due tomorrow. Tom spend all night writing the essay. He turned it into his teacher. He got an A.
Lulu heard that there was supposed to be a super moon. She wanted to see it with her boyfriend. The two walked to a neighborhood park. They found a spot with a good view. When the moon came out, they enjoyed the amazing appearance.
Francis got mad at his mom one day. To get back at her he decided to hide her necklace. He wanted to think of a great hiding place. He decided to hide it behind the refrigerator. His mom never found it.
My friend Jess texted me some photos of Denver. She was visiting from NH and was at Union Station. She knew I loved trains and sent me some photos. I thanked her very much and asked how she was doing. She said she loved being in Denver.
The tiny chick was pecking on the egg shell. It moved a little with the effort. The heat lamp was keeping it warm. Gradually, a small beak appeared through the crack. It took a long while, but he finally gained his freedom from the egg.
Nick always cooked food for himself. But he neglected washing his hands. He didn't think it was a big deal. But one day, he became seriously ill. He was terrified of forgetting to wash his hands afterwards.
Tom never paid attention to local elections. One day he was shocked by a new law. It inspired him to get more involved. After some involvement he figured he should run for office too. Tom wound up winning a local seat.
The man bought health insurance. He broke his leg. He got it repaired. The health insurance paid for it. He invested the money that he saved.
My 98 year old friend Joe is independent. However he is losing his memory and balance. His daughter is concerned. I suggested assisted living but Joe does not want that. He was in a center for two months and hated it.
Cindy needed a new dress. She knew she didn't need to spend money. She decided to make one instead. She found the perfect fabric and designed one. Cindy's new dress was perfect.
Jake liked helping the community. He wanted to be a volunteer fireman. He went through the training. They gladly accepted him. Jake happily held the position for years.
Lee was an expert at ignoring advertisements when he surfed the web. He was so good at it, he never paid attention to pops up anymore. So when one actually popped up on his screen, he ignore it. An hour later he couldn't surf the web anymore. His Internet company had cut his power off.
Neil went to a celebration with his Vietnamese friend. It was a party to celebrate the new year. It was called Tet, and Neil loved it. He especially enjoyed the food and gifts! He couldn't wait for Tet again next year!
Leah loved her new pet parakeet. She hummed to it all the time. She kept the tune simple so maybe it would learn it. One day she heard the parakeet tweet the tune. She felt so accomplished to have trained her bird.
A chef was very popular in town. He opened a new restaurant that had a lot of buzz. People were lined up to try it. The early reviews were phenomenal. The buzz grew even more intense.
Nick went on a cruise. The cruise ship passed through a bit of rocky weather. The ship rocked over the waves. Nick got extremely sick. Nick stayed in his cabin for most of the trip.
Robynn went to work in the morning. When she got there the building was closed. She looked at her watch. She saw that it wasn't her work day. She went back home to sleep.
I ordered a small plastic mouthpiece from china for less than a buck. Even the shipping was free. The problem is that I waited over a month for the item to arrive. I asked support about it and they said it didn't have tracking. Finally after a month it showed up.
I was hungry while staying up late. I went to the kitchen for a snack. I found cookies and grabbed milk too. I put my snacks on a plate and in a cup. I returned to my movie with the snacks.
Lucy had her school picture day. She wanted to make sure she looked good. When she sat down to take the picture she realized it was off. After her picture was done it was terrible. She didn't even want the photos.
Lisa let her dogs outside in the backyard. All of a sudden it started raining. Lisa called her dogs back inside. When the dogs came in they started shaking. Lisa was covered in rain water from their fur.
One morning I left early for work. I turned on the water sprinkler to give the grass a good drink. The mailman delivered our mail in the box by the street. When I got home I went out to see what he had delivered. Much to my surprise the box had a leak and all the mail was wet!
Zach and Jimmy wanted to play a prank on someone. They chose a fellow high school student. They didn't like Ken at all. They bought a bunch of eggs and covered his house in them. They got in big trouble!
Mindy hated high heels. She would always wear flat sandals. One day she needed to wear heels for a special occasion. She wore them. Mindy almost broke her ankle.
Charlie met a great guy. His name was Hank. Charlie and Hank went on three dates. Their relationship seemed great. So they ran off and got married!
Daniel had a very difficult time understanding math. He was in serious danger of failing his math class. Daniel's friend Annabel, who was good at math, offered to tutor him. Daniel worked very hard with Anabel to try to pass the final exam. Daniel was overjoyed when he got a C+ on the final exam.
Michael decided to become a computer technician. He put an ad in the paper to gather customers. Within a week, three customers had called to set up appointments. Michael destroyed two of his customer's laptops. He ended up having to buy them both a new system.
Scott had run into an old friend while shopping. His friend wanted to meet for lunch sometime. Scott agreed but he had a packed calendar and explained so. Scott knew the friend didn't believe him and they awkwardly parted. He feeled bad and vowed to make his schedule less cluttered.
Today I took my dog to the beach. We sat in the sand and enjoyed the sun. I threw a frisbee down the sand. My dog ran quickly to fetch it. We enjoyed our beach day.
It was the day Amy's new furniture was being delivered. She was told the furniture would arrive by noon. Amy waited, but no one arrived. She called the furniture store to ask when it would arrive. Just then the truck pulled up with the furniture.
Sarah liked a guy named Saul. She liked him no matter what he did. Her friend Nate warned him about Saul's bad traits. One day Saul cheated on Sarah and hurt her. Now she likes Nate for she is not a child anymore.
Jill threw her Frisbee towards Grant. He didn't catch it and the Frisbee went downhill. It ended up landing in the forest. They decided to go search for it. Since it ended up lost, they gave up after a few minutes.
Gary decided to go hunting. He had never hunted before. He bought a rifle and ammunition. After a few hours he managed to kill a deer. He was arrested because he didn't have a hunting license.
The little dog barked and barked every time the microwave beeped. The family did not know why she barked every single time. Mom and Dad seemed to think it was cute, but the kids didn't. They hated to use the microwave when she was in the room. They always put her outside now before using the microwave.
Tyler loved to play sports. Football was his favorite with friends. He threw the ball so far one day it went past his friend's grip. And it broke through a window of his neighbors house. Tyler never saw his football again.
Donny didn't like his neighbor very much. His neighbor would always park his car in front of Donny's house. One day Donny got fed up and had his neighbor's car towed. His neighbor came out to confront him. Donny and his neighbor had to spend a night in jail to cool off.
I decided one day that I need to get away from my family for a while. The best way seemed to get a train ticket and take a ride. Went to Dallas and waited for my train to show up. I got on board and I was very impressed. Saw many impressive scenes while riding the train.
Cliff still lived with his parents. He had been partying a lot lately. Cliff would stay out until three in the morning. Cliff's parents were tired of him coming in so late. They told him he needed to move out.
Amy was late for class. It was the first day and she didn't know where the class was. When she realized she was in the wrong building she started running. She ran all the way across the quad to get to the right building. When she arrived the scowled as she walked to an empty desk.
Jessy wanted to go to a party but none of her friends were going. She refused to go alone so she kept asking all her friends. One of them eventually said they'd go with so she picked her up! They went to the party and all had a great time. After the party Jessy drove home and thanked her friend a lot.
Daisy had a birthday coming up soon. She decided that instead of buying a cake she would make one. At the store she bought her favorite flavors and frosting. Once home, she spent hours in the kitchen baking. At long last her cake was finally done, and delicious to boot!
The actor had just gotten a big job. It was starring in a sitcom! He practiced his lines for weeks. When it finally aired, it got great reviews. He was so happy that his show was a hit!
John's favorite childhood trips was camping trips with his father. He couldn't wait to take his own son camping one day. But John was always working and never took the time off. But one day, his company closed for a long weekend. He packed up his camping gear and headed to the nearby camping site.
Ani's brother had his two kids taken away from him by CPS. They bring the kids to Ani's house. Ani goes through the foster care licensing process. She decides to care for the kids until her brother can. Ani is stressed and hoping they can return home soon.
Neil was exploring the desert countries. He loved Arab culture! He flew into Kuwait and rode camels. Then he observed the local markets and shows. He left Kuwait with a hunger for even more Arab culture!
One day Mia and her family went to the orchard to pick strawberries. Mia found some nice plump ones first. Then Kayden dropped all of his. He scrambled to pick them up. Everyone laughed.
Ruth bought a bag of nuts from the grocery. She brought it him to eat. Ruth realized she did not own a nutcracker. Ruth remembered that she did own a hammer. Ruth smack her nuts with glee.
Lorraine wanted to draw a picture. First she would need a piece of paper and a pencil. She asked her mother for the art supplies. Her mother gave her the paper and pencil so that she could draw. Lorraine drew a picture of herself and her mother smiling together.
I hate scramble eggs. I wouldn't hate it if I didn't eat it so much. That is all my parents served me when I was growing up. It tastes like plastic to me. I prefer eggs that are fried.
Once I met a cute boy. He was an artist. We decided to date and get to know one another. One day, I told him my favorite president was Teddy Roosevelt. He said he didn't care for history and we never spoke again.
Molly woke up one morning. She got ready for school as usual. Then, she went outside to her bus stop. She waited there for a long time, but the bus never came. Finally, she went inside and learned that a snow day had been issued.
Tom was away on vacation. He got home to ambulances. His house had caught fire while he was gone. Tom tried desperately to go in and save things. Unfortunately everything was lost.
Frank arrived at work on time. His boss asked to see him in the office. Frank's boss told him that he was fired. Frank had missed too much work over the past year. Frank went home and went back to bed.
An Earthquake struck the town. Since it had a magnitude of 7, many buildings were destroyed. Several episodes of strikes occurred for a few hours. Once the earthquakes were settled, everyone approached a shelter. Resources were provided to people who lost their homes.
Abby liked to ride her bike on weekends. One weekend she decided to ride her bike in the country. She enjoyed the ride until some dogs started to chase her. One of the dogs got close enough to nip Abby's heel. Abby decided to stick to riding her bike in the city.
Kay had a horrible migraine headache. Since it was Sunday she decided to lay around until she felt better. Every time light hit her eyes the pain increased. She found out her sleep mask on and lay down. Kay ended up laying down 8 hours before the headache ended.
Cassie received a present in the mail. She could not wait to rip into it. When she opened it, it was a sweater from her aunt. It was so ugly. Cassie had to be nice anyway.
I eagerly walked towards Vanessa. She confirmed our date for tonight. Unfortunately, she called me around night time to cancel the plans. When I was walking outside, I saw her. She was with another friend.
Joe saw that he had run out of shampoo. So Joe entered his car and went to the store. Joe entered the store to look for shampoo. Joe found the shampoo he used. Joe bought shampoo and now had shampoo.
Grayson had tried out for the school play. He had stumbled over his lines. Grayson didn't get a part in the play. The teacher suggested he try working backstage. Grayson helped out with the props.
Morgan had no way to make a fire. Night approached making everything cold. He came up with an idea. He used glycerin from a suppository for a chemical reaction. It wonderfully made a nice flame!
The washing machine was making a terrible banging noise. Frank came downstairs to see what was the matter. He found the clothes clumped together on one side of the machine. Frank spread the wet clothes evenly in the machine. The machine began running smoothly and quietly.
One day I had $4 cash in my wallet. I decided to buy four $1 lottery tickets at the gas station. I waited for the lottery drawing. I matched enough numbers on one ticket to win a $4 prize. I took the ticket back to the gas station and got my $4 back.
Harry wanted all new stainless steel appliances for his kitchen. He didn't have the money to get them though. He went to a bank. He borrowed money. He bought himself the new appliances.
Eve is a chef. One time she was invited to a tv cooking show. People really liked her recipes and tricks. She became really famous. She now has her own tv show.
Chris flew to Mongolia. He drank a pint of fermented mare's milk. He thought it was very nasty. His guests were looking at him earnestly. He knew he had to finish the whole pint.
I was working at Walmart one day many years ago. I saw a pretty girl working in a different department. I introduced myself and we got along great. We went on a date a few days later. We fell in love and years later, we got married.
Cody was home alone with her son when she saw a horrible sight. In her kitchen there was a mouse! She didn't know what to do without her husband there. She decided to get a bowl to trap the mouse underneath. The mouse stayed trapped under the bowl all day until her husband came
My roommate and I were issued our new sets of keys. Hers was missing an exterior door key. The administration said they had no spare keys to give her. We took a long trek out to a hardware store to make a copy. The hardware store said they couldn't copy the key, saddening us.
Ted was walking through the park. He saw people playing frisbee. He asked if he could joined. The group invited him. Ted had fun playing frisbee.
Paco was having fun playing. Soon his mother told him it was time for bed. He didn't want to go to bed yet. His mom got him in his pajamas and laid him down. As soon as he felt the warm bed though, he fell fast asleep.
Desmond played with his new toy when Ben came over and stole it. Desmond started crying and his mom told him to stop. When Desmond told her that Ben had stolen his toy, she was enraged. She called Ben's mom and told her that Ben was a thief. Contrite, Ben gave back the toy to Desmond and apologized.
Amy hasn't been to a circus since she was a kid. She found out that there was a circus coming to town this weekend. She decided to go with her friends. She had a blast reliving her childhood memories. She can't wait for the circus to come to town again.
Hannah was running for the student council at her school. She asked her friends to help her put up posters. Her friends spent the afternoon helping. The next morning, they found many posters in the trash. Hannah reported what happened to the principal.
Anna went to her first college party. She had a great time. Then the alcohol was introduced. Anna was drunk in under an hour. But in the morning, she regretted her decision!
Laura woke up suddenly. The ground was shaking! Laura hurried and ran for the doorway. Soon after the ground stopped shaking. That was the first earthquake Laura has ever been in.
A big storm loomed overhead of a trail hiker. He quickly made camp and gathered wood for a fire. The rains came and made much of the wood wet. The hiker began to make his fire bigger and bigger. It was so big that he was even able to dry his clothes.
Tom was a truck driver. He was bored driving alone. He decided to pick up a hitchhiker. The hitchhiker was interesting and told many stories. Tom wasn't bored as much with him there.
I was doing laundry last week. I ran out of quarters in the middle of it. I had to run to the store to get change. I barely made it back in time to dry my clothes. Now I keep extra quarters as a precaution.
Joyce and her husband have three children. Joyce wanted to have one more. She always wanted a daughter. They got pregnant again. Joyce and her husband had twin girls!
My coworker's boyfriend had diabetes and heart trouble. He had trouble breathing. His daughter was getting married. They had to pick a quick song for his dance due to his breathing. He died of a heart attack two years later.
It was a perfect day to spend by the pool. Kesha slipped on her swimsuit. She applied some sunscreen. Then she made her way outside. She laid on a pool floatie enjoying the sun.
When I went to bed last night I didn't know something was wrong. The freezer door had randomly popped back open. Overnight, everything had defrosted in the front. In the back, things were getting freezer burn. I ended up throwing it all away.
They didn't buy a timeshare. But they got the gift card. Champ and Twyla got to go to a nice restaurant. It was only a fraction of the price. The catch was that they had to listen to a timeshare presentation.
Hal was led to a room in the back of the clinic. A beautiful nurse asked him to open his mouth wide. She shoved in a hard wooden board so he wouldn't bite his tongue. Hal became a bit concerned when she brought out a large plastic tube. The nurse reassured him and took x-rays of his mouth.
Fred was on a plane He had the middle seat. He was upset but listened to music He ended up falling asleep He woke up when the plane landed
Stephanie is diagnosed with a rare disease. She's going to die within two months. She writes her will and has one last wish. For her money to be donated to research her disease. Stephanie accepts her death and her wishes are followed.
It began to rain. We were happy because it would make fireworks easier. We set off several rounds. We used 5 fountains while the neighbors watched. We even used sparklers for the kids.
Neil was on a culinary tour. He was tasting the Chinese food of real Chinese restaurants. He tried food in Hunan to compare it to Beijing. Hunan food was milder and richer than Beijing food. Neil liked it a lot!
Karyn took Samantha shopping for school clothes. Samantha tried on 20 pairs of jeans. The two she liked were too long. Karyn hemmed the pants at home. Now the pants fit perfectly.
Cay was a fairly famous stage actor, but he was lonely. He had dated a string of actresses, without any romantic luck. He complained of his troubles to his sympathetic agent every week. Gradually they began to realize how much they cared for each other. Soon Cay's loneliness vanished, for he realized- he was in love!
Martha was in her living room. Suddenly there was a knock at the door. No one was there but a big box was on her porch. She looked inside and saw a ton of gently used baby toys. It was really helpful because she was a poor mother.
Recently my friend and I started watching a TV show called TURN. We watch it together online through a site that lets us share screens. I started watching it with her one afternoon at 4 o'clock. I took a break from watching and realized it was eight o'clock. It was such a good show I lost track of time!
Ike joined the Navy right after high school. He wondered if it was the right choice. Training was brutal and made him doubt himself. But soon enough, he was stronger and prouder. Ike saw that the Navy had been the right choice for him, after all.
Tom was driving his girlfriend's car. He was pulled over. The cops searched the car. His girlfriend's medication was found. Tom was charged with drug crimes.
One time me and a couple friends went to a par three golf course. I used my friend's wedge. I used other friend's putter. The score was down to the wire. I ended up winning the round by two strokes.
Tim had a crazy dream. He wanted to share it with his friend. His friend pretended to care but quickly lost interest. Tim tried to make his dream seem more interesting. His friend just thought it was lame.
Jill was so happy that the weekend was finally here. She had a very long week. She then realized just how much work needed to be done at home. Jill hurried to get it all done. She was finally able to relax on Sunday.
Todd wanted a pet fish. He told his mom he wanted a fish. His mom told him he had to wait. It was Todd's birthday. His mom got him a big fish.
Jimmy was mountain biking through the forest. He tripped over a twig and landed on a bird's nest. Jimmy rescued some bird eggs from the forest floor. He put them on top of a tree. The eggs eventually hatched a few months later.
My car suddenly got a high temperature. I was driving on the highway at the time. I pulled over to check under the smoking hood. My car had blown a head gasket. Fortunately I was able to fix it myself during my vacation.
Maurice loved to observe birds in the park near his house. There was a huge variety of migrant birds for him to photograph. He'd sort all the pictures and make movies about them. Then he'd invite everyone to watch his movies in the park. Everyone liked the experience of watching real birds and pictures.
Roy's mother started talking about politics. Roy knew it was a touchy subject, but he couldn't resist engaging. He proceeded to tell his mom all the ways her candidate was wrong. His mother looked hurt and said she felt attacked. Roy apologized and avoided the subject in the future.
Amanda was so excited for her first day on her new job. She had all the proper requirements for this position. As she appeared at the office of her boss, she got a strange feeling. He immediately began making sexual and suggestive comments. She worked until noon, left and never returned.
I was about to move into a studio apartment. It was all one room. However, I wanted a separate bedroom. I decided to buy a room divider to split the room in two. Now I was happy with my new home.
Doug wanted to go for a walk but it looked like it was going to rain. He decided that he could beat the rain so he started walking. Halfway through his walk it began pouring rain. Doug was lucky to find some shelter to wait out the rain. Once the rain stopped, Doug walked home.
I was driving along the highway one foggy night. I could barely see the road. Suddenly there was a deer in in the road. Swerving out of the way I lost control of the car. When I hit the tree I nearly died.
Lela was involved in an insurance swindle worth millions. She'd been at it for Years with her accomplices. Lela was certain she'd never get caught. She had underestimated the tenacity of the IRS. They totally caught her, convicted her, and put her in prison.
Stephen wore his favorite yellow jacket. He got a lot of compliments at work. He felt really good about that. Stephen kept on wearing it every day. People started to look at him funny.
My son woke up early this morning. He played with his toys all day. He began to whine for food. I gave him a warm bottle. He finally fell asleep after he ate.
Adam was sneaking out of his house one night. He had just made it outside and onto his driveway. Suddenly a car came down the road. He didn't want to be spotted to he ducked into a bush. Luckily no one saw him.
Mark copied a business idea from a friend. The business idea caught on and others really liked it. The friend now resented Mark and wanted to sue him. So he did, and won, but Mark did not care about the money he lost. Mark was now the leader of the biggest business in the world.
We had three dogs growing up. Each had a different personality. One was good. The others were too frisky. I miss those dogs.
Hannah was fighting with her friend. They were wrestling playfully on the floor. Suddenly, she felt something painful and sharp. Her friend had accidentally scratched her. Her friend apologized, and Hannah was okay with that.
Amy was going to school out of state. She was excited to start a new chapter in her life. As she was packing her things it hit her she was really leaving. She realized she wouldn't be here to see her little sister grow up. She began to cry when she realized she would miss her family.
The food was too spicy. The woman sent it back. The chef made it less spicy. The woman liked it much more. The woman left a big tip.
Tammy wanted to be like her older sister. She copied everything that she did. Her sister didn't like her copying her. She told her to stop. Tammy was very sad.
Danielle had just finished grocery shopping. She was trying to carry her bags to her car. She was a bit overloaded but thought she could make it. Suddenly she tripped and lost her balance. Food spilled everywhere but luckily nearby people helped her.
Liza was starting college soon and needed a desk. She went to the store and picked out one she loved. The next day the delivery truck came with her desk. As the workers were carrying the desk off the truck they dropped it! Now she has to wait for a replacement for the broken desk.
Greg mows grass for a living. Greg would mow grass for free, because he loved it. The town he worked in was in drought. The drought caused the grass to die. Greg is now out of a job.
Jules collected silver spoons from all over the world. She was on vacation for and wanted to go shopping. Jules was looking for a new addition to her collection from Spain. She needed to find something before she left for home. Jules found a beautiful silver spoon in a small antique shop.
Jessica wanted to look her best for her high school prom. She went shopping for jewelry. She found a nice pair of earrings. She wore them for prom. She looked beautiful wearing the earrings.
The power was out on Kate's block. She called the power company to get an ETA. Apparently lightening struck on the other side of town. It wasn't just Kate's block after all. The power was out for 20 block in either direction.
Two friends were painting their bedroom. First they had to paint all of the edges of the room. Then, they used paint rollers to cover the walls. After that, they put on a final finishing coat. When they were done, the room was a nice yellow color.
I grunted as I reached for the final plastic bag of groceries. I dangled it on my thumb and snorted in triumph. I already had the other 9 bags on my wrists and fingers. As I walked to the front door, a glass jar shattered on the walkway. I decided that in the future I'd make two trips to bring them in.
Brandy and Pegs father left them and their mom years ago. Their mom worked hard to take care of them every day. Very quickly time passed and 4 years had come and gone. Their mom met a great guy that was very good to the three of them. They got married and he adopted the girls.
Emerson is a professional golfer. He works very hard on his putting and chipping skills. He prepares by working out. Emmerson has practiced and scouted the course. Emerson wins the tournament.
Neil was about to leave India. He did not want to leave without fulfilling a lifelong dream. His dream was to ride a camel! Neil's guide helped him book a camel trip. Neil was thrilled by his camel ride through the desert!
Jared loved doing magic tricks. He used his sister Jane as his assistant. One day he convinced Jane to do a dangerous trick. Jane was nervous but it was for the school wide talent show. Jared did his trick and won the talent show with his sister.
I was so afraid I had breast cancer. I went to the doctor for a biopsy. They put a large needle in my breast and took a sample. I had to wait for a week for results. I am happy to be cancer free.
Morty needed a date for the big dance on Friday. He asked every girl he could think of but they all said no. Finally, he asked his best friend Erica to go to the dance. She was looking for a date too so she said yes! At the end, they both had a wonderful time at the dance.
I was doing my math homework during the afternoon. The delivery man knocked on my door. He gave me a huge package. When I opened it up, it was a Korean Drama Comic Book. Since I'm studying Korean, it's a useful tool.
Claire never found joy in anything after her parents divorce. She kept herself busy to forget about the pain of the divorce. Nothing really made her happy until one day she found a book. The book contained poetry from various artist. The poetry soothed Claire so she decided to write her own poetry.
I went to the DMV today to get my drivers license. They had me take a drivers test. A lady named Anne monitored my driving test. She talked a lot during my test and it was very distracting. I still drove very well and I passed my test.
I eat way too much food on a daily basis. I consume about five thousand calories per day. It's becoming extremely unhealthy for me. My buddy has me on a diet plan to cut down my calorie intake. I've been on it for two weeks and I feel good.
Seth was sick of working his boring job at the factory. He considered a lot of different ideas for a home business. Suddenly it occurred to him that he would love to groom dogs. He put up fliers and bought a pickup truck. With his truck, he began a mobile grooming business.
Tom met a girl he really liked. She was fun and full of energy. Upon meeting her again tom noticed she was acting way different. He realized she would be manic at times and depressed at others. She told him about her bipolar disorder and he understood.
Sam went door to door to try to sell magazines. He knocked on one door and waited. An old man opened the door and greeted Sam. Sam took out his flyers and began to sell to the man. The old man waved Sam off and told him to go.
I got into my car after work. A coworker challenged me to a race. We were still in the parking lot. I gassed it very hard, trying to win. My car spun and started doing donuts.
Marvin was thinking back on September 11. He hated muslims for what they did to his family. Marvin decided to join the military. They shipped him off to Germany. Marvin couldn't fight Muslims in Germany.
Once I had a babysitter who was kind of mean. She blew up a balloon and gave it to our cat. The cat played with the balloon until it popped. The babysitter laughed hysterically when the cat screamed and ran. I asked my parents to not use that babysitter any more.
When i was young we kept a dog in our backyard. One day this German Shepherd showed up with her. We called the number that was on bis tags. His old owner didn't want him. We ended up keeping him for 6 years till he passed away.
Sam heard Carol come home from work. He eagerly rushed down the stairs. But halfway down he trampled over his own paws. Rolling over many steps he ended up with a concussion. Carol rushed him to the vet where he was found to be okay.
Neil had just arrived in Calais, France. He had taken the Chunnel from England. He had a great time seeing the sights in Calais. He thought it was exotic and fun. He decided Calais was his favorite stop so far!
Gina hadn't eaten much all day. It was now 11 PM, and she and her siblings were hungry. They searched the fridge for something to eat. There was a plate of leftover chicken. They sat at the table and ate chicken while giggling quietly.
Norbert had to go to the dentist after his lunch break. Norbert had eaten some Greek salad and his teeth were not their best. He quickly searched his desk, looking for some dental floss or gum. Luckily, he found a full travel dental kit in the back of his drawer. Norbert and his dentist both had a pleasant time during his visit.
Angel had finished writing her first novel. She had poured many hours into the book. It was a story that meant a lot to her. She took it to a publishing company. They approved the manuscript and published the book.
Chris was broken up with for being to childish. Three months later he had a missed call from his ex. When he called her back she told him she was pregnant. She told him the baby was his. Chris immediately grew up to become the best dad he could be.
Tom loved scary movies. He heard great things about a new one. He was excited to go see it. He even got opening night tickets. The movie turned out to be disappointing.
Joe wanted to spend some time with his dad. He decided he wanted them to build a birdhouse. His dad agreed and they started building. It took them four hours to complete the birdhouse. Joe and his dad had a wonderful time.
Yesterday I was cooking a meal. When I placed my hand on the pan by accident I burnt myself. The pain was horrendous. I immediately ran to get aloe. I put the aloe on but it took awhile to heal.
Bob walked across a parking lot to return to his car on a hot day. The day was so hot the tar on the parking lot began to melt. The sticky tar stuck to Bob's shoes. Bob tried to scrape off the tar from his shoes at his car. He had to take off his shoes because they were still sticky.
Mo wanted to host a truly stunning dinner party. She meticulously planned her menu. She spent a fortune in the market. She cooked for hours in the kitchen. The dinner was a triumph, but by then she was too tired to enjoy it!
Megan was sleeping away from home for the first time. She was nervous and scared. Megan stayed up most of the night reading a book. Eventually she drifted off to sleep. Megan waited a while before trying to sleep away from home again.
Dan traveled to London on business. He stayed at a London hotel that was in an old building. The room was not air conditioned and Dan was warm. He opened the window and London street noise was loud. Too hot to sleep or too noisy to sleep were his choices.
John had an important interview in the morning. It made him stay up too late. He set an alarm for the morning but never woke him up. John realized he set it for the afternoon instead. John did not get the job.
My family arrived at the resort. Before unpacking, we visited the beach to release our tension. The tour guide was kind and sincere, helping us move around. We mostly stayed close to the shore of the ocean. Around night time, we visited a seafood restaurant.
Lila was getting married in two months. Everything was set except for one important thing. She couldn't decide who her maid of honor was going to be. She had two best friends and didn't want to hurt either of them. She decided to make both of them maid of honor so everyone could win.
Poppy was shopping at her favorite store. They were offering a giveaway for some cute boots. She put her name into the raffle pile and hoped for the best. Later that day, she received a phone call. To her delight, she had won the pair of boots!
After reviewing several hours for an exam, I went to bed. Within minutes, I fell asleep. However, I woke up within a next hour. When I looked outside, I saw my mom. She was vacuuming the entire house.
Jane hadn't been out in a while. Her friends took her to the bar. Guys kept buying her drinks. Jane tried to drink them all. She got sick and had to go home.
I wanted to create a video game. I decided to use Java. My friend told me that Java was not a good choice. I decided to ignore him. Indeed, Java was terrible for programming video games.
Sally's old car broke down again. She has her car in the shop every month it seems. This time it would cost way too much to fix it. There was only one thing to do. Sally now drives a brand new car!
Steven hated owning products with visible brand names. He always modified his things to have no brands whatsoever. He would use everything from paint to tape to his fingernails. One day he dropped a graphics card in a bucket of paint. He was trying to hide its brand, but gave up the habit after that.
Fred had a large exam the next day. He stayed up all night. He really wanted a good grade. Unfortunately he ended up sleeping. When he woke up he missed the test,
In 2008 we were going to visit Washington, DC. Our daughter was studying there. The day before, my wife tripped and broke her foot. She had to wear a boot and crutches. The trip was not that pleasant.
Tim was at the mall. And he wanted to go to a restaurant nearby. But it was a 20 minute walk. So it didn't think it was worth it. But when he got home, he wished he went to the restaurant.
It had been raining all week long. It looked like it would never end. The fields were flooded and muddy. Finally, the sun came out. Now I'm sad because I have to mow the lawn.
Mark went to the grocery store to buy food for his house. On the way to the store he is stopped by a cop. To his surprise the officer gave him good news. They told him that he needed to go down to the station. At the station was his long lost sister he hadn't seen in 10 years.
Tim was working as a lifeguard at the pool one summer. Suddenly he saw a little boy struggling in the deep end! Tim took action immediately, jumping into the water. He towed the little boy to safety and helped him clear his lungs. Tim was applauded and celebrated as a hero by the other swimmers!
Jill was known for her beautiful hair. She always wanted to try different hair colors and haircuts. But she didn't want to ruin her natural hair. So her best friend suggested she tried wearing wigs. Jill bought 10 wigs and she wears them all of the time.
Marissa was a finalist in her school's spelling bee. She was not sure how to spell her next word. To fool the judges, she mumbled one of the vowels. Her trick worked and she won the spelling bee. Even though she won, she is not proud of her victory.
Stan kept his yard free of any stray leaf or twig. He got angry when leaves from the neighbor's tree blew in his yard. Stan raked the leaves into bags. That night, he spread the leaves back in the neighbor's yard. As he finished, a big wind sent the leaves back to his lawn.
Melinda signed up for an account with Facebook. She liked it at first and shared her thoughts with people. Eventually Facebook was telling her who she should write to. She didn't like the intrusion and wanted out. It took her three days to find a way out, but it worked.
Richard had just bought a new home. He wanted to build a garden in his backyard. He worked everyday after work on his garden. He eventually planted tomatoes and squash. Richard made a hearty soup with his vegetables when they were ripe.
Jake wanted to start his own business. He bought a used food truck. Jake started selling tacos out of his food truck. His business became a success. Jake sold his business for a million dollars and was able to retire.
Dan needed help with Excel. He wanted to import month's worth of data that was in CSV format. Dan's sister was a whiz with the program. She created a macro to do exactly what he wanted. Dan was able to import his data and get reports on it now.
Shelly let her dogs out in the backyard to play. Moments later she noticed a groundhog peeking out from under the shed. She called the dogs back inside before they saw the critter. Once inside, the dogs saw the groundhog and started barking. The little groundhog ran under the fence to the neighbor's yard.
Ken left the bar to notice his car was missing. He remembered exactly where he parked it. He called the police and filed a report. His car was never found. Luckily insurance covered the loss.
I started collecting glosses. I had one in every flavor. I found them in drugstores. I bought so many that I had to get a bag for them. I carry them in my purse.
We were learning about graphs in 6th grade. I did not understand them but I had to draw one. I looked at my friend's paper from a distance and copied it. My teacher told me she didn't understand how I got my answers. I had a perfect graph but it was a bit off on placement.
Tina wanted to do something for the kids in her neighborhood. She saw that they had nothing to do. Tina decided to get her friends together to make toys for them. After they stockpiled the toys, they opened a store. Now all the kids have toys to play with!
Tom was a very healthy guy. Tom purchased a large bottle of water. Tom wanted to cleanse his system. Tom drank the whole bottle. Soon thereafter Tom had to go to the restroom.
Lou was Italian and he wanted to show off his ethnic pride. He invited his family over for a native Italian dinner. They were eager to see what he would cook them. They expected pizza or perhaps pasta. But Lou surprised them all with a delicious plate of meatballs!
I went to a used music store to look through the CDs they had. Because they sold used music, many of their CDs were old. This was great for me, because I like obscure music. After a long time of searching, I found a CD I loved. It was a great idea to go to the store.
Diana was cooking soup in the kitchen. She realized how spicy is is. When her husband asked for some, she prepared a bowl. However, he knew about the virus but didn't both to tell anyone. The husband immediately begged for water.
Rita and Justin were married, but they fought all of the time. They were always angry, fighting about bill's, ideas, and even dinner. After years of fighting, Rita and Justin moved into different houses. They both felt happy for the first time since they got married. Rita and Justin got divorced and they never argued again.
Rob was forgetful. He went to make oatmeal. And he walked away. When he entered the kitchen later, he noticed oats and water in a pot. But the stove was never turned on.
Lisa wanted to make fried chicken for dinner. Lisa asked her mom for the ingredients needed to make fried chicken. Lisa's mom gave her the list of ingredients to make fried chicken. Lisa went to the store and bought all the ingredients she needed. Lisa made fried chicken for dinner that night.
The military automated many jobs. They reduced the number of soldiers. The soldiers were given paid severance. Some of the soldiers joined together. They started a company with that money.
The activists were protesting. A new pipeline was coming into the area. The activists were worried about the environmental impact. They carried signs and chanted. The police showed up and arrested them all.
Tom was a smoker. He noticed he would always lose lighters. After a while he decided to do something about it. He bought a chain to attach his lighters to his belt. Tom lost a lot less lighters from then on out.
The dog was lying down. She didn't appear to be breathing. My son panicked and yelled for help. We ran to check on her. She was just sleeping, and we all sighed with relief.
Josh decided to go hiking in the local foothills surrounding his home. Josh geared up for his hike and headed out his front door. Josh trekked up to his local foothills and began hiking. As josh reached the summit of the tallest foothill he noticed a Hawk. Josh watched as the Hawk circled in the sky above him.
Julie had a cell phone that she used quite often. She was in the bathroom when she got a call. Julie answered the phone and talked with her boss for a while. When the phone call was over she tried to put the phone in her purse. Julie missed her purse and the phone fell right into the toilet.
Jim asked Brooke if they can go out. She told him to pick her up around 8 o'clock. When Jim arrived to the house, she wasn't there. Therefore, he called her on the phone. She didn't answer.
Margaret was about to get married. She was trying on her dress for a last minute alteration. For some reason, the sleeves weren't fitting right. Margaret was very upset and thought it was ruined. Luckily, her seamstress was able to fix it up.
Helen really wanted to lose weight. She asked her friend Monica to help her with her goal. Every morning Helen and Monica worked out together. Monica constantly reminded Helen of her goal and helped motivate her. Helen lost 35 pounds with the help of Monica.
Tom's dog tried to chase a car. It got hit pretty hard. The dog's leg was broken. The surgery bill was going to be expensive. Tom had to put him down instead.
Jared was going in a for a new suit. He had a job interview and wanted to look his best. The tailor took his measurements and made the suit. He wore his new suit to the interview feeling confident. Jared got the job.
I needed a new mirror for the vanity in my room. My friend was moving and said I could have their old one. I just had to go and pick it up. I went and got it and was excited to check it out. Unfortunately on the way into my house I dropped it and it shattered.
Cameron walked in and began unloading the groceries. He threw his keys on the counter and reached for his wallet. He was alarmed to discover his wallet wasn't in his back pocket. He drove all the way back to the store, certain he had left it there. While exiting the car, however, he saw it sitting on the floorboard.
Tom was the worst hitter in his baseball team. Two men were on base, one in scoring position. He had a two strikes and two balls. The pitcher prepared to throw the ball. Tom hit a homerun to win the game.
I was babysitting my little cousin. I gave him crayons to color with. Soon he began to color on the wall. I yelled at him for doing it. I took it back when I looked closely at how good the wall looked.
I went to my car to drive to school. I noticed that I was out of gas and had no money. I took a bag of cans and what gas I had and went to the store. I recycled my cans and got money in return. I took the money, bought gas and went to class.
Tom wanted to try raw milk. Tom could not find it at any store. Tom asked his friends. His friends new a farmer and introduced them. Tom happily bought goat milk and loved it.
Katie had a great dog named Kodi. When Kodi was a puppy she caused a lot of trouble. Kodi would scratch everything and make a mess. Kodi was sent to training school for a week. When she came back, Kodi rarely made another mess.
Dannie didn't like eating breakfast. She would often have only a cup of tea in the morning. Then her tea kettle broke one morning making her panic. Her mother suggested having a normal breakfast. Dannie for the first time had cereal and toast in the morning.
I was watching sports one day. I wanted pizza, so I picked up the phone. I called and ordered a few pizzas. Thirty minutes later, I had three different pizzas. I sat down and watched the game and ate.
James was splashing and laughing. He was down at the creek, just like he'd been when he was a kid. He caught tadpoles and then laid in the grass. The creek was his favorite spot as a child. He'd enjoyed it as an adult, too!
Charles' old car had broken down again. His mechanic warned him his car needed a lot of repairs. A couple of days later, Charles was hired as a reporter. But he needed reliable transportation. He grabbed a financing offer, he thought was fake, and got a new car.
I had heard on TV that there was snow coming soon. Yet, when I took my trash can out to the curb that night, it was warm. I did not worry about there being any snow in the morning. During the night, the temperature fell quite a bit. When I took the trashcan in the next day, there was snow on top of it!
Twas the night after the first day of junior high. Amy and her friend Beth were on the phone. They had a lot to catch up on. Amy listened patiently as Beth told her about her day. She wanted to go 2nd because she knew hers was the better day.
Bev loved her grandmother's fresh made ice tea. She went to get a glass but it was all gone. Her brother had drank all of it. But her grandmother had planned well. She had another pitcher in the refrigerator.
Making crafts for Christmas gifts was a mistake, Jane decided. She tried not to panic when her hand became stuck to the table. Then the doorbell rang. Jane had forgotten all about her date. Years later, Jane and husband still laughed at the memory.
Sally has been absent for two days. She finally decided to email her teachers about her work. Sally worked on her make up work while at home sick. When she got to school she still had tests. She was glad to have gotten some work done.
Marion was driving on the highway in the early morning. The road was caked in a thick layer of fog. Even with headlights, Marion could barely see. She drove extra carefully for the entire commute. Marion was relieved when she reached her destination.
Mike was starving and went to get seafood by himself. He went to a new place on the pier. He saw that there was a deal on crabfish so he got a basket. It was amazing and he ran home to tell his wife. The next day they went there and it was closed!
Tommy didn't like vegetables. His mother had to get creative in order for Tommy to get his vitamins. Tommy still always knew his mother was trying to feed him vegetables. He continued to rebel, and his mother finally snapped. She started to force-feed Tommy his vegetables.
Ben always wanted to play football after school. The other boys were really rough during the football games. Ben decided to join the game after some contemplation. The boys tackled Ben and they hurt him. Ben did not want to play football after this.
Kate needed to buy new blue jeans. All of hers had holes in them. Her mother took her to mall where Kate tried on many pairs. She finally settled on 2 pairs. Kate was happy she had new jeans.
Janet fell down the stairs at work one day. She knew instantly that she really hurt herself. Her name was in so much paid. She went to the hospital that day after work. Janet ended up having emergency surgery.
Charles notices his hands are a little dirty after working all day. He decides to wash them when he gets home. Charles washes his hands thoroughly. They're clean now. Charles is glad he washed his hands.
Brad has to write an English paper. He forgot what the topic was. He decided to not write the paper at all. When he got to class, his teacher took up the papers. Brad was honest and she was nice enough to give an extension.
Sam was hung over one morning. He didn't want to cook any breakfast. The only food available was leftover pizza. He was too lazy to even cook it. He ate it cold and it was delicious.
Johnny used to watch boxing on TV with his uncle. He dreamed of being champion and getting out of their neighborhood. His uncle asked Johnny's mom if he could sign him up for boxing. Though she was scared for his safety, she agreed. Johnny was soon the best fighter at the gym, on his way to a career.
The cavern sat alone on the edge of a mountain. Joe had always seen it on his walks but was too afraid to visit it. One day it had a sign out front saying to come in. Joe took it as a sign and climbed inside. Once there he found it was filled with gold and he died a happy man.
Kiva worked very hard on a clay project for art class. It had taken weeks to get the piece to look just right. She was very nervous about her teacher firing the piece. What she saw in class next day was a cracked and broken remnant. Kiva decided to incorporate its broken state into the art itself.
I was sick of getting my hair tangled. I went to the store to buy a new brush. I found a pink plastic one. It said it was ouchless. I took it home and used it, amazed at the improvement.
Jason watched the squirrel. Mark prepared the bate, a robotic squirrel tail. Next, Mark turned on the Squirrel tail and it bated. The bait was convincing and the squirrel reacted. The students determined squirrels communicate with their tails.
Brittany got hurt playing softball. She was dizzy and sick to her stomach. She told her mom that the ball hit her in the head. Her mom took her to the doctor. Brittany had a concussion.
Tom was taking a beach trip. A storm decided to hit at the same time. The weather was horrible the entire time he was there. He spent all his time in the hotel. Tom was really disappointed by it.
Alice was feeling lonely. She decided to get a pet to keep her company. She went to the local pound to see if she could find a new friend. A cute cat got her attention. Alice decided to adopt the cat.
The Poli-Sci professor is a Trump supporter. His college students were asked to write a summary about Trump. Three of the students refused the assignment. The Professor told them if they want to pass they must do the work. The students begrudgingly completed their assignment.
The family waited in line to get into Disneyland. When they got inside, they went to the Matterhorn first. They got in the car and up the mountain it went. At the very end, it splashed through water getting them wet. The family ran to get in line again.
After I got my learner's permit, my mom let me drive home. She told me to take the long way home so I'd avoid the highway. I did pretty well pulling out of the parking lot. Shortly after, I turned too sharp and almost hit someone! My mom said that was enough for one day and drove us home.
Jack plays with his toy. His friend Dave wants to play with it too. Jack decides to share his toy. The two boys accidentally broke the toy while having fun. They lost a toy, but gained a friendship for life.
I loved baseball. I wanted to play on a professional team. I decided to join the high school team. A scout noticed my talent. He offered me a position in the city team!
Bob applied himself and learned accounting. He started doing his own taxes. Some of Bob's neighbors asked him to do their taxes, too. Bob wanted to please people, so he gave it his best shot. The IRS came after Bob for some honest mistakes he'd made.
Tom used to play football in high school. He was very good, but not the best. One year, his team made it to the state championships. However, Tom could not make it. He still says that it's one of his life's greatest regrets.
A police officer stopped Cleveland in the middle of the street. Although he was only caught for speeding, the officer attacked him. He also used pepper spray on his eyes. Cleveland was irritated and filed several charges. The police officer lost his job.
Brianna was applying to colleges. She had a list of ten that she applied to. When she got her decisions, she got accepted to only four of them. Brianna was pretty upset about this for a week. She was pretty happy with her final decision, though.
David really liked Julie, a girl in his Algebra class. David spent all night writing a poem about Julie. David's poem was found and someone showed it to Julie. David was sure that Julie would think he was a dork. Julie came to David and told him she liked the poem!
Smelly Jackson was a hobo. He ended up that way after the army. Everyone thought he smelled of lilacs. One day he had the idea to create a perfume of his own. Now Smelly owns a company.
Tim loved big cars and loud noises. His dad took him to a monster truck show. Tim loved every minute of it. After the show they met the drivers. Tim said he wanted to do that when he got older.
Daniel was moving to a new house. He made the arrangements and showed up two hours early with his truck. He decided to take a look around the property. He noticed thousands of bugs crawling inside the house. Daniel was thankful he noticed before signing all the legal papers.
I went to see a performance of the local symphony. All their instruments were out of tune and their timing was off. I cringed all the way through two of their songs. Just as I prepared to depart, I read the performance notes. This symphony was composed of the local deaf and blind musicians.
I got a boomerang from a museum gift shop. My cousin and his friend asked to use it. I agreed as long as they promised to be careful. They played with it while I took a shower. They returned it broken in half with writing all over it.
Allie had been with Fred for awhile. But one day she saw him kiss someone else. Allie was horrified. She decided to leave him. She never looked back.
Heather was looking for the perfect decoration for her table. She tried candlesticks and flowers but didn't like how they looked. Finally, she tried a bowl full of lemons. It was perfect! She loved the summery look it gave her dining room.
My friend Tim has GERD. He was diagnosed two years ago. Tim hates medication and wanted some  alternative remedies. He was unwilling to change his diet. Now he is on medication, reluctantly.
None of the three roommates can afford a car. So they pool their money to buy a car. But they can't decide who should get to use the car and when. They fight over the car nonstop. They decide to sell the car.
Perry went to the beach with his friends. They swam in the water and had a barbecue. After going home, Perry decided to go to sleep. He woke up with extremely dry skin. Some of it was peeling off of his skin.
Hoodie's general education class had a big exam coming up. The professor told everyone to bring a formal exam paper. Hodie bought a bubble sheet from a nearby shop. On the day of the test Hodie realized it was a written exam. He bought the wrong paper and had to write his exam in its margins.
The doctor told Greg that he needs to go on a diet. Greg's wife Marsha said she would help Greg diet. Later at home, Marsha wouldn't let Greg eat cake. When Marsha was on the phone, Greg quickly ate a piece of cake. Marsha saw the icing on his shirt and scolded him.
Albert was driving home from the movies. It started to snow. Albert's car slid into the curb. It was too slippery to drive. Albert spent the night in a nearby hotel.
John came home exhausted. Since he was in his bed for a while, his parents was concerned. They constantly took his temperature and begged him to go to the nurse Since he knew that his condition was temporary, he remained quiet. Eventually, he started to feel better.
Anna drank too much at her first college party. The next morning she woke in horrible pain. She knew she had a hangover. She vowed never to drink so much again. One hangover was more than enough!
Carrie and her family were going mountain climbing. They were happy to leave their busy city and enjoy the wildlife. As they were climbing they saw deer, prairie dogs, and other animals. When they reached the mountain's summit, they stared in awe. The view of the valleys below was breathtaking.
Jim and Hal decided to play baseball in the living room. Jim swung hard at a ball Hal pitched. The ball smashed right into the TV set, shattering it. Jim's father loved that TV. Jim dreaded meeting his father at the door that night.
My roommate, Rob, and I used to prank call girls on campus. We'd randomly call a girl, pretending to be in one of her classes. We'd then tell the girl we were in love with her. Well, one of these girls asked if she could come over and meet us. When she arrived, we realized it was my roommate's sister!
One day, my brother and I went for a walk in the woods. We heard a mewing sound behind one of the trees. We investigated and found a kitten there. The kitten was starving so we took it home to feed it. We decided to keep the kitten as a pet.
Tory was lost in the middle of nowhere. She was riding her pet horse. Somehow she got separated from her horse riding club. Tory spotted a walking trail. The trail safely took her back to the horse stable.
It was one of the hottest nights. It was the middle of summer in august. The rodgers family air conditioning unit was broken. The family tried and tried to sleep. It was no use as the hot summer night kept pounding away with heat.
It was late in the year. I had many clients to talk to. I ran out of dates in my calendar. I found a new one in the closet. I filled more dates on my new calendar.
Johnny was starting his first day at a new school. He was worried that it would be difficult to meet people. However, he met someone nice after his first class. They sat together at lunchtime. Johnny was happy he had met someone nice at his new school.
Dan was waiting for the new episode of his show to come out. The show would have one of his favorite tv personalities featured. Dan tuned in to the show when it played that night. He was happy to see the performance of his favorite actor. It was interesting to see the actor play a new role.
Eli was a frequent smoker. He enjoyed how it made him relax. He wanted to increase that feeling so he tried hard drugs. Eli became an addict and was slowly dying. He wanted to live so he checked himself into a rehab center.
Louisa and her family took a trip to Epcot. The family was super excited. They couldn't contain their excitement. The moment they got to the park they took pictures. At the end of the day they spent ten hours at the park.
Tom wanted a new hobby. He bought a bicycle. He took the bicycle to the nearest trail. He had a lot of fun riding the trail. Tom knew he had found his new hobby.
I was building a bonfire with friends. The fire got out of control and spread across the field. It got very big and we grabbed a firehose. We sprayed the fire and contained it very well. The fire was put out and we calmed down.
Barry was using his computer. His computer began to give him trouble. It repeatedly shut off and on. Barry called a computer tech. The computer tech helped Barry fix the computer error.
We went to dinner last night. My wife opened the door. The next morning she could not find her keys or open the door. The keys were in the door and we could not get out. Her sister lives in the building and got us out.
The Aveo is the fourth car we have owned. We had a Chevette, a Geo Metro, and a Kia. The Kia lasted about seven years. We bought a Chevrolet for its reliability and low cost. My wife wishes we had automatic windows, though.
Ted was driving to work when a tire blew on his car. Ted had never changed a tire before so he was nervous about it. Someone stopped to help him. Together they changed the tire on his car. Ted is no longer nervous about changing a tire on his car.
We were on the floor of an Offspring Concert. When the band started to play, a mosh pit formed in the center. I slowly made my way to the pit and ran around in it. After a few minutes, I got hit in the face and fell down. I ended up with a concussion and bloody nose.
The man rode his motorcycle in the rain. The ground was very slick. The man crashed taking a corner. The bike slid down the street. The man had to spend eight hundred dollars to fix it.
I went to play basketball with some friends. I was nervous because I never played basketball. My friends said they would help me out. My team ended up losing 67-0. I was just happy that I had fun with my friends.
Ben wanted to be a weightlifter. At first he could bench only forty pounds. But he persevered. Soon he was lifting heavier and heavier weights. Before long, Ben was a strong weight lifter!
We were trying to decide what to eat. We came up with an idea. We each decided to pick out some apps. So we had pulled pork nachos and pizza rolls. They were so good and a unique idea.
Jennifer had a lot of bad habits. Her mum said her worst was always her spending habits. Jennifer once spent $1500 on a dress and only wore it once. The day after wearing it, she sold it on an auction site. She accidentally set the buy it now price as $15.
The smell of pine and the sounds of music filled the air. Students from all over the world came to study at the music camp. Music filled the air and could be heard for miles around. The students  practiced hard for two weeks, improving their skills. At the end of camp, they performed a concert for the community.
Missey always had medical problems. She wanted Amber to work for her. Amber was tired of working for her. She said No. Missey had to find another way to get out of work!
Gary drove to the orthodontist for his appointment. The front desk workers directed him to a room. The orthodontist prepared him for his operation. He gave Gary several medications. After the operation, Gary had his braces installed.
Kelly decided to go to an art show. The show was long but worth it. At we show she found a piece she really liked. Kelly then decided to buy it. When she bought it it looked great in her room.
Sebastian had motion sickness every time he rode on a train. He used to take motion sickness pills before each ride. He went to his doctor to discuss the problem. His doctor told him that he needed surgery to fix the problem. Sebastian opted to not go to surgery and just deal with it.
Tim worked as a valet. Tim was a great valet. Tim drove expensive cars due to his work. Tim received a huge tip. Tim was very happy to receive the tip.
Gina's car was covered in snow. She needed to clean the snow off, but the brush was in the car. She wiped the snow off of the driver side door with her glove. She pulled the door handle, but nothing happened. The door was covered in ice, and frozen shut.
Katie's best friend Alice got her concert tickets for her birthday. This would be Katie's first concert ever and also her favorite singer. The singing, Ladyhawke, was great but Katie really wanted to meet her. So, Katie and Alice waited a while after the show and almost gave up. But, Ladyhawke came out to meet them, chat, and sign autographs!
Sage and Belle got to the park early that morning. They wanted to take the new hiking trail to the river. After hiking a short distance they noticed that the trail stopped. Supposing that they'd taken the wrong trail, they turned around. But later they found out that the new trail had just been cut short.
Tina and her friends went out to play archery. They got by the target and started shooting. Kelly got a bullseye with her arrow. Everyone was impressed. Tina was disappointed she didn't score anything.
Edna decided to cut out sweets. It was very hard at first. Then she started drinking diet soda. The sweet taste kept her satisfied. Edna was very successful in her mission!
A boy walked up to the ticket taker at the local circus. He asked if he could get in for free because he was poor. The ticket taker pitied the boy but couldn't do what he wanted. The boy began to dance for the people in line to earn money. The boy bought his ticket and gave the ticket taker a dirty look.
A farmer bred cows on the farm. One day he found our one cow was missing. He took his dog Pugsley. They tried to find the cow. Pugsley found a cow in the woods.
Anna joined the band. She was going to play the oboe. Her mom was nervous about having to listen to it every day. Anna brought the instrument home and started to play. It sounded like a wounded cat!
I dragged myself out of bed and got ready for school. It was raining outside and it showed no signs of stopping. Naturally I was running late and the weather was making my drive slow. I pulled into the parking lot and saw that everybody was outside. They had cancelled school because the storm knocked out the power.
A container ship left China with a cargo of rare earth metals. While it was at sea, the market for rare earths collapsed. The buyer invoked the fine print on the futures contract. He declined to accept the shipment. In the end, the ship and cargo were scuttled for the insurance money.
Jen loved working with kids. She decided to become a teacher. Jen was scared the kids wouldn't like her. Jen bought cupcakes for the kids. All the kids love her because of the cupcakes!
The bear was wounded. He had trouble finding enough food. The bear became aggressive. He charged some humans. The bear was killed by park service.
Tom had a crush on a girl at school. He would write her love letters. He would put them in her locker. After a while she complained to the teachers. Tom was politely asked to stop.
One of Maya's favorite songs was Paper Planes. To get in the paper plane spirit she decided to make some. She got a bunch of paper together and started folding. When she was done, she started to fly them. The planes turned out perfect.
Julia was playing a board game. She was trying to set up all of the pieces. She was holding the game, trying to put it in the right direction. Suddenly, her arm was bumped and she yanked on the game. The entire board ripped in half.
Jenna was afraid of bears. Jenna went camping and left her food outside. Many bears came to eat the food. The bears didn't harm Jenna. Jenna wasn't afraid of bears anymore.
Samantha went to the zoo to see the turtles. When she got to the zoo she saw that all the turtles were sleeping. She waited and waited, but they never woke up. She decided to go home. Maybe they'll be awake if she goes tomorrow.
Dave and his father always went to the opening game together. They loved the Chiefs and never missed a game in 20 years. Dave had a baby one year and they started taking him to the games. Eventually the baby grew up and the old man died. So Dave continued the tradition with his son for over two decades.
Jason was alphabetizing his cd collection. His nephew came over to play, and Jason went to make food. When Jason came back, all his cd's were on the floor. His nephew laughed and ran around the house. Jason left the house and abandoned his lousy nephew.
Mary was an animal care specialist at a dog and cat rescue shelter. She could usually work with even the most frightened animals. However, a scared mother dog almost proved too much for Mary. She snapped and bit at Mary's hands when she cared for the pups. With time and gentleness, Mary won her over but had to stay cautious.
Robert took a test drive in the car. It was very fast, and he felt exhilarated. He got pulled over by a car. Robert realized he would get lots of speeding tickets with this car. He returned the vehicle and looked for something more sensible.
Sam really wanted to start a restaurant. He saved up money from his current job. He was able to get a nice location in the downtown area of his city. His restaurant became an overnight success. Sam eventually quit his job to run his restaurant business.
Sonya was a great runner. She was always out running. Sonya was in great shape and was going to enter a race. The day of the race came and she was ready. She ran amazingly and finished first.
Dave wanted to build muscle. And he saw an infomercial for special protein powder. He fantasized about being muscular. And he gave in to buying the powder. After using the protein powder, he never trusted another infomercial.
Craig went to the bar every week to play darts. He thought he was the best at it. One day someone challenged him to a game. He accepted and quickly beat him. But after that game he got hustled for money.
My mom said my grades needed to improve one year. I was trying my hardest so I wasn't sure what to do. Eventually I began getting less sleep because of more studying. I tried even harder every time I went to school. On my next report card my grades went up significantly!
Phyllis was excited when an astrophysicist asked her out. Josh was successful, young, funny, smart and loyal. Josh invited Phyllis to go apple picking and bake a pie. Josh stuck to that plan and was too awkward to make a move. Phyllis went home and never returned his calls.
Ross longed for a little more excitement in his life. He purchased a ticket for a cruise ship. Ross sailed all around the world and visited many exciting places. He felt immensely happy for the wonderful experience. His plane crashed just as it was landing, killing only him.
Jen decided to take her dog for a walk. She took off her slippers and put on her running shoes. She then put the leash on her dog. Jen decided to just walk around town and talk to people she saw out. They ended up walking for three miles before heading back home.
The man made a craft. He displayed it in his house. A guest saw his craft. His guest wanted to make one. The man showed the guest how to make one.
Billy noticed his car was low on gas. He pulled into the nearest station and put the nozzle in his car. As he finished filling up, he went back in his car and drove off. Suddenly, there was a loud cracking noise. Billy has driven off with the gas nozzle still in his car.
When I was in high school I wanted to seem more exotic. I started learning Japanese in my spare time. I took an interest in Japanese cultural institutions. I expressed myself with Japanese exclamations. Looking back I find it was a very strange period in my upbringing.
Jorge has always been fascinated by how cucumbers become pickles. He decides to make a batch of pickles himself. When the pickles are complete, Jorge tastes one. His pickle is absolutely delicious! Jorge is very happy that he has learned to make pickles.
Lavorn served 10 years in the United States Army. After looking at his family, he decided to continue his career. He signed up for ten more years in the Army. He was invited to a big celebration to be pinned for another ten years. His family and friends came to celebrate with him.
Amy decided to cook quinoa for her dinner. She followed the directions on her package carefully. As she ate she realized it wasn't what she expected. The quinoa was flavorless. Amy realized she needed to learn how to season food.
The man wore a fedora and a trench coat. He wandered through the barren streets of Chicago at night. He noticed he was being followed, by who or what, he didn't know. He turned around and drew his weapon. It was just a cat scrounging for food.
Fred was in the military. During a mission, he got shot by his teammate. It was on accident. he spent the next month in the hospital. He recovered completely after.
Turner was a brand new private detective. A young girl came into his office in tears. She had lost her dog. Turner took the missing dog poster and searched. He found the dog and returned him to his owner who was happy.
Ray was eating ribs for dinner. But they were so good that he got seconds. He ate more and more until he was stuffed. But he got a massive headache. Ray regret eating so much.
The grocery store manager was worried. There had been a big storm and snow was blocking the roads. His workers all called to say they couldn't make it to the store. He didn't know if it was worth it to open the store. He decided to stay home and take the day off.
Shelly was on the phone with her boyfriend one night. The two had been fighting and suddenly he said he wanted to break up. Shelly knew he couldn't mean it so she went to his house. He was so surprised to see her show up so late at night. The gesture was moving to him and he decided not to break up.
I went to a Florida beach for the first time in my life. I only had one day at the beach to get a good tan on vacation. My mom told me that I needed suntan lotion. She said the Florida sun is strong but I did not take her advice. That night my skin turned painfully bright red.
Grady was having a BBQ. He accidently left the meat on the pit for too long. Most of the meat was burnt. The guests were hungry. Grady ordered pizza for his guests.
Amanda saw an ad for the Annual Cooking Contest. She decided to join and enter her apple pie recipe. She went to the store and bought supplies. Amanda started making pies immediately when she got home. She entered her pie into the contest and won!
Lisa wanted a new hair color. She was really intrigued by bright blue. Therefore she went and got some blue dye. When it was done she thought she looked great. Yet her friends didn't agree.
Jerry was walking his dog through the park. He heard some cracking and groaning and looked near him. Suddenly he noticed a huge tree falling over. He ran to get out of the way. Luckily he just missed getting crushed by the tree.
Kate was asleep on a road trip to Vegas. She began to wake up after sleeping most of the way. She decided she should take a turn driving. She opened her eyes and sat up to look out the window. She was shocked to see they were already in the desert.
Shawn wanted to get a promotion at work. He decided to take night classes to get certifications. He took online classes 3 days a week. When he got his certification he asked his boss for a raise. His boss agreed to the raise.
Danielle stayed up late to bake a cake. She let it cool and then started to decorate it. It was a beautiful cake with great decorations. She brought the cake to an office party. She was so proud when her coworkers complimented her work.
Mikey had a big piano recital tomorrow. He was very nervous the night before. His mom told him not to worry and he'll do fine. So he stopped worrying and got a good night's sleep. Mikey nailed the recital.
The elder was walking around the store. After he picked up several groceries, he dropped them. I heard a large thud and decided to walk to the man. I helped him pick up everything. He thanked me afterwards.
The Grant family packed the car for their trip to the beach. On the way to the beach they got a flat tire. The father realized that the spare tire was also flat. They called the tow truck driver to come help. They had to go back home without having a trip to the beach.
Lucas was cutting up onions. He wanted to make some stew. He wasn't paying attention and kept breathing in the fumes. Eventually he started crying. He cried so much he had to stop cooking for almost an hour.
As a New Yorker, Tara walked a lot! This meant her hips constantly hurt. She didn't know how to make them better. A friend recommended yoga. That did the trick!
Jim's roof was badly damaged by a storm. It would often leak when it rained. Jim couldn't afford to hire a professional. He decided to do the work himself. He was able to do so with a few online tutorials.
Dawn was looking for a very specific movie poster. She ordered it online hoping it would arrive on time. When she received it in the mail, it was one day early. Pleased, she wrapped it up. And she offered it to her husband the next day for his birthday.
Dad was supposed to watch the kids when mom went to work. After mom left, dad fell asleep on the sofa. Opal, his eight-year-old daughter, found him sleeping. While dad was asleep Opal put several barrettes in his hair. Mom returned, and laughed at dad sleeping with hair clips in his hair.
Terry had big plans. He was going to build a new computer. He had never done it before. He got all the parts together and began working. He assembled the computer and it worked great.
Sam was performing the lead in her school play. It would be her last show before she graduated. She was nervous but she went out on stage and gave it her all. At first, she felt sad when the play ended. Then someone threw her flowers and she felt elated.
It was my senior year. I was about to run cross country sectionals. My coach told the younger teammates to stay with me until the dam. She clarified that she did not mean she didn't give a damn. But she was talking about a hill.
Every Christmas Kevin received a puzzle from granny. Each year the puzzle has smaller pieces. This year Kevin worked several days and was near the end. Kevin seemed to be stuck on a missing piece. Kevin looked everywhere and could not find the puzzle piece.
Tom and Diane have been married for years. For their next anniversary they plan to go dancing. They enroll in salsa classes. They practiced once a week for years. On their anniversary night, they passed away.
Carlin had planned a family camping trip. They arrived at the campground. Looking around they realized that it was not a great place. The bathrooms stank and the spots were crowded. They ended up leaving and finding a new campground.
I worked hard for many months to get a promotion. I studied the materials needed for hours everyday. When I had my final interview for the promotion, I crushed it. My boss was very impressed with my skills and knowledge. I got the promotion and a raise!
Colin broke up with his girlfriend when he moved to Minnesota. He didn't want to have a long-distance relationship. He also felt that it was time for them to date other people. However, Colin soon realized that he missed Barb terribly. He regrets his decision and plans to move back home.
Mary went to the hospital to have her baby. It was a terrible experience. The doctors and nurses did not listen to her. Afterwards, Mary decided she wanted to help other women. She studied to be a doula, and advocated for other mothers.
Tom always loved running as a kid. He ran so well in high school that he got a scholarship. In college he continued running and won many awards. He eventually graduated and married a girl named Jenny. They settled down and he still runs occasionally.
My sister-in-law B has a lot of pain. She has arthritis. We were in her place today. We found she had borrowed her son's Naproxen. We counseled her on drug abuse but she refused to listen.
Jim bought an old painting at an antique store. He hung the frame in his house. Then he noticed something strange. There was a note behind the painting. It was a map of some sort, and Jim hoped it led to treasure.
Andrea pretended she was sick because she didn't want to go to school. Andrea's mom found out she wasn't really sick, and she got in trouble. The next time Andrea really was sick, her mom didn't believe her. Andrea realized that lying got her into more trouble than she thought. Andrea decided to tell the truth from then on.
I've always been self-conscious. But I seem to see something totally different than others see in me. I went to a psychologist, and she told me I'm body dysmorphic. She put me on medicine to regulate my brain chemicals. I've felt much better about myself ever since.
Harry ate too quickly. So he made an effort to chew his food more slowly. He ended up overeating less often. And he had fewer digestive issues. Harry was able to enjoy his food longer too.
Jessica was having a horrible day. Her mom was sick and Jessica was worried. She was an atheist but she decided to try praying. It was awkward, but she tried to be earnest. Then, she waited and hoped.
Tim had pain. He was given pills by his doctor. Tim didn't know how to take them. He took too many at once. Tim overdosed and nearly died.
Tom bought a new hat. It was for his favorite football team. He wore it out to a bar. Another fan of the same team complimented him on it. Tom wore it out again more often.
Cat was washing her daughter's hair when soap got in the child's eyes. The child started whining, flailing her arms. Cat knew from past experience that adding water wouldn't help. She grabbed a towel from the rack to dab her daughter' eyes. Cat's daughter smiled at her, thanking her for her help.
Max needed to get up early for an appointment. That night he had a lot of trouble sleeping and he was up late. In the morning, he slept through his alarm. He didn't wake up until two hours after his appointment. He had to call and reschedule.
Ken has been alone his whole life. He has never kissed a girl. So one day his friend sets him up with a girl. Ken and the girl fall in love from the moment they see each other. Ken finally gets a girl.
Sam was in high-school, so he wasn't old enough to drink. All his friends loved to throw parties and drink all night. Sam really wanted to party with his friends, so sneaked out one night. At the party, Sam saw all his drunk friends acting really stupid. It disgusted Sam, so he stayed sober and drove his friends home.
Karen found a nest of small eggs in her backyard. She was only seven and she didn't know whose eggs they were. Could they belong to a lizard or a snake? She was apprehensive, but eager to know. She watched from her window as the eggs hatched into ducklings!
Rafferty grew squash and cucumbers in his garden. This spring, beetles were destroying his crops. He sprayed the garden with pesticides. Unfortunately, everything in his garden died because of it. Rafferty realized bugs are preferable to pesticides.
Sue needs a haircut. She calls around and gets an appointment scheduled. She finds a picture online of the cut she would like. The hairdresser messes up Sue's hair. Sue goes home and cries about her haircut.
Trenton loved apples. He decided to plant a tree. He dug a big hole and put the tree in. Next he patted in the dirt around. Last he watered it and waited for it to grow.
I am Chinese. One day I was sitting on the bench in front of my building. A young man came by and said I looked like his father. He was white, however, as was his father. He said I just looked like his dad.
Jack missed class today. He texted Diana if she has the homework assignment. She told him that she didn't go to class as well. Although he understood, he decided to text her again about the class. She was furious and didn't respond to his message.
Caroline had a white cat. One day her cat went missing. Caroline was very worried. She made flyers. Finally her neighbor found the cat.
June had decided to start a garden. She bought some helpful books to get her started. June decided to plant a variety of vegetables. With tender love and care, they began to grow. June took pride with every bite of a vegetable from her garden.
Andy and Sue were racing home from school one hot afternoon. Sue took a shortcut through the field. As she came up to an old tree she saw a snake dangling from a branch. She saw more snakes than she could count throughout the path. Sue never ventured through the field again.
I was exuberant about having won my case. I went out for a drink with my husband. We ordered cocktails at the restaurant with appetizers. We sat and talked for an hour. It was a good day to win a case and reconnect.
One night the fan I use for white noise broke. I couldn't sleep for the rest of the night. I went to the store in the morning to buy a new fan. It was winter so no stores sold fans. I borrowed a fan from my sister so that I could sleep.
Theodore had been thinking about using his froggy potty for while now. He slowly sat down on it. Should he wait to see what happened? He got up to look. He peed in the potty for the first time!
On my birthday I had a cake made by my wife. She could not find any birthday candles in our house for it. Instead she rolled up some paper and lit it on fire. The paper burned out before I could blow on it. The cake was covered in ash and looked like a mess!
Susie was sitting outside in the sun with a lot of her friends. All of the sudden she felt sick. She drove to the doctor. Her doctor told her she had heatstroke. Susie then had a to go home and relax.
Finn's sister told him he needed to behave. If he didn't, Krampus would put him in a bag and beat him. Finn started having nightmares about Krampus. He confessed to his mom that he was afraid of Krampus. She explained myths and make believe, and he felt better.
Gina was hopeful they would be going home soon. After 2 weeks at her grandma's house she was tired of Illinois. She was waiting for her father to return to pick them up. And today he had finally come back. Gina was secretly hopeful this was the day they were going back home.
Mike was working at an ice cream shop. His boss would let him have ice cream for free. Mike loved eating ice cream. He had a cone every time he worked. Mike gained weight working at the shop.
Brian had a baseball he loved to play with. He'd throw it against the garage wall, and catch it again. Once, he threw it too hard, and it bounced away down the road. He chased it down the street and around the corner, until he found it. He took it back home, and decided to play tetherball instead.
Jamie needed a new car. She decided a van might be practical. She drove one around the lot to test it out. It felt dorky. Jamie decided she would get an SUV instead.
The boy found his sister's journal. He took it into the bathroom. He locked the door. He read the whole journal. He left the journal in the bathroom because it was good reading.
I bought a water bottle. I wanted to start drinking more water. I filled it several times a day. I drank every refill. By the night time, I had to go to the bathroom a lot.
Joan loved coffee. She would go to her local coffee shop every morning. Joan ordered the same thing from the same barista everyday. Joan had always had a crush on him. She finally worked up the courage to ask him on a date but he said no.
Mike went to see a horror movie at the theater. Mike thoroughly enjoyed the horror movie. Mike told his friend, Doug, that he should see the movie. Doug thought that the movie was horrible. Doug told Mike that he liked the movie, too.
Abbey was at the beach. She wanted to build a sand castle. She packed some dirt in a bucket. Then, she put the sand on the beach. Finally, she decorated the castle with shells.
There was a scared bird in a nest. The nest was breaking apart, so the bird had to jump. Luckily for the bird, it flew and landed safely. The mother bird came to check on the bird. The bird was okay and things were good.
Tim had been at his company for a dozen years. He had always been loyal to them. He was shocked when the company was doing layoffs. He thought his position was more secure. Unfortunately he was one of the ones laid off.
Lina lived by herself. She wanted to help her community, so she started dog sitting. Her first pet was a toy dog named Ziggy, who fit in her purse. She had eight hours with Ziggy, and became so attached. She decided to keep Ziggy, and never gave him back!
Abe had one goal. He wanted to win the horseshoe competition in in town. He practiced in his barn every night. But as it was dark, he missed a lot. When the competition came, he won as he could finally see.
Tina got a new necklace. She thought it looked great. Then she wore it. She got a rash, She was allergic.
Sam was interested in buying a new digital camera. She looked all over the internet for reviews. He decided he wanted to get a Sony DSLR camera. He saved up for months to purchase it. Sam was finally able to order his Sony camera after a few months.
Joe made a cheese sandwich. As he was about to eat, there was a knock on his door. He put his sandwich down to answer the door. When he came back, his sandwich was gone. He looked around and saw his dog finishing his sandwich.
Nicole wanted to go to the candy store. Her favorite thing was to buy gummy bears by the handful. Today, she bought gumballs instead of gummy bears. She loved blowing bubbles. Nicole really enjoyed her bubble gum.
My iPhone broke so I had to use a temporary phone. This temporary phone was very outdated. I was embarrassed to use this phone. I use this phone very rarely. When my new iPhone came in I was so grateful.
Mike was interested in the stars and planets. His birthday was coming up. Mike's parents bought him a telescope. Mike was excited to see the gift. He used it that very night.
Beth planned a trip to the beach so that she could snap a few selfies. The beach had a lot of sand and the wind was blowing strongly. Beth did not care. Beth started taking her selfies regardless of the high winds. The wind blew sand into Beth' eyes and now she has an eye infection.
Tom led a sedentary life. He sat in a chair and did not move for 10 hours per day. He eventually developed groin pain. He visited the doctor. The doctor diagnosed him with testicular cancer.
As a writer and gamer, Jeanette wanted a mechanical keyboard. She couldn't tell which model was best. She just knew she didn't want the softness of the usual keyboard. She picked out a compact set-up with very clicky switches. She found it be one of her best decisions as a gamer.
Tim was being fed some baby food. He was extra fussy today. Tim grabbed it and threw it all over the place. It was all too messed up to try and feed him. Tim was given a bottle instead.
Tina and Tom got married last week. Tina was trying to be a good wife and made lasagna for Tom. Tom ate all his food and complimented Tina on her cooking. When Tina took her first bite, she realized the food was gross! She asked Tom why he ate the food and he said because he loved her.
I decided to order a pizza. They accidentally put jalapenos on it. I hate spicy food! But, I decided to eat it. My mouth was burning and I cried!
Ulric enjoys complicated literature. He would often look for books to read that were a challenge. He took a test online regarding understanding more difficult books. He found it to be very easy. By the end, he was the only one that comprehended James Joyce.
Gary had an old grey truck. Gary used the truck often for hauling jobs. The truck started breaking down as it wore out. Gary fixed the truck over and over until he got fed up. Gary traded the truck for a newer one and got more work done.
Rylo was a mischievous sibling to her two older sisters. She enjoyed making them cry at times when their was no reason to. She tricked her older sister Nancy into eating rotten vegetables. She tricked her other older sister Becca into falling down some steps. For this she went too far and was sent away to boarding school .
The kids were starving. They convinced their mom to take them to get tacos. They loaded them up with sour cream and salsa. They loved Mexican food! The were all so full they could barely move.
Amanda started to notice that she was feeling very weak. A couple of days later, Amanda felt very itchy as well. It was only a couple of hours later, when Amanda noticed red spots. Amanda quickly made an appointment to her doctor. Amanda's doctor told her that she had the Chicken Pox.
Sandra had on her best dress and was ready. Today was her job interview for a new job. She had her resume in hand and was waiting to be seen. They called her in and the interview began. She nailed the interview and got the job.
I always had a dream of meeting the pope. I found out that he would be visiting a local city next week. I prepared for this event by buying some new clothes. When the Pope arrived he started greeting everyone. I finally got to shake hands with the Pope.
Carrie bought a cocker spaniel puppy for her husband on his birthday. They named the puppy Rocky. One day Carrie went out back and Rocky followed her out. Since Carrie didn't know that Rocky was outside she left him there. That afternoon there was a bad thunderstorm and Rocky got soaked.
Lupe was working on her laptop. She had owned it for ten Year's. It had been working fine. Suddenly is started to get hot. Then flames shot out from the bottom and it died.
John lived in the desert with his wolf-dog hybrid Benji. One day, a bounty hunter came looking for John. John was wanted dead or alive. Benji leapt at the bounty hunter and pinned him to the ground. John knocked the bounty hunter out and made his escape.
Sara was getting married. It decided to rain at the last minute. Sara didn't care. The wedding went on according to plan. She loved every minute of it.
Lilly had been taking riding lessons for almost a year. More than anything, she wanted to jump. Her trainer said she would tell her when she was ready. When the day finally came Lilly felt ready. Her horse only jumped a few inches but it felt wonderful!
A man was walking along and saw a cloud he really liked. The wind blew and move the cloud away from him. He decided to follow the cloud as far as he could. The cloud drifted far over mountains. The man waved to the cloud and went home.
The family enjoyed taking nature walks together. They decided to explore a new path one weekend. While on this new path they found a beautiful waterfall. They all took turns jumping down the falls. They decided new paths were worth the discovery.
Dan wanted to give Mary a surprise scare. He sneaked up behind her and put his hand on her shoulder. He made his fingers imitate spider legs. Mary freaked out and smacked Dan's hand hard. Dan regretted the pain and never pranked Mary again.
Jan was horrified to find a pimple the day before prom. She fussed with it, and the pimple grew bigger. Getting ready for prom, all Jane could think about was the pimple. She tried to cover it with makeup, to no avail. Jan left prom before any pictures were taken.
Tia heard a knock on her door. She peered through the keyhole and saw her neighbor standing there. Curious, she opened the door. Tia's neighbor handed her some mail that had been wrongly delivered. Tia smiled, grateful for her kind neighbor!
Henry's parents took him to the doctor office. He was scared since the office needed to run a few blood tests. When a needle was inserted into one of his veins, he began to cry. Afterwards, he stopped. The doctor gave him a lollipop.
Now that winter is over Marcus knows he needs to start exercising. He purchased a gym membership near his home. Marcus then went to work on losing weight and being healthy. After working out two weeks Marcus fell on the treadmill. Now he must wait until he heals to begin exercising again.
I decided to bake a cake. I followed a recipe I found online. Alas, the recipe used incorrect measurements. My cake did not bake properly. Thus, I decided to never again use a recipe from online.
Mark's basketball team was playing this weekend. His team is a real underdog team. They haven't been doing well this season. Mark and his team gave it their all despite the odds. They managed to score a winning goal on the buzzer.
Abby was painting the center line on the highway. He started daydreaming. He looked back to see that the line was crooked. He went back and painted over the line with black. He got home three hours late from that mistake.
Iris was training for a race. Every day she ran. She grew faster and faster. On race day she was well prepared. Iris ended up winning the race!
I gave my gift to sally. She was amazed at it since she needed a toaster. When Tanya gave her gift to me, I was beyond excited. It was a set of Spanish Language books. I immediately began studying.
Pedro was playing in a chess tournament. He was losing to his rival Neftali. Neftali was a strong competitor. Pedro was playing a smart game. With a final move Pedro put him in checkmate.
Kim had a favorite pair of pink argyle socks. She only wore them on special days at work. One day after doing laundry she couldn't find the match. She went down to the laundry room to look, but the sock was not there. Kim depressed when she realized it was really lost.
Tom was a middle school student. His teacher asked each student to bring food and drinks in. He brought in sprite with red food dye in it. Everyone loved the unique drink. Tom was happy about his decision.
George was hiking in the mountains. He packed all the essentials. He had followed the forecast. All of a sudden, the temperature dropped and it snowed. George was not prepared and got frostbite.
Fred had a bad habit of interrupting his friends. He did it more when drinking. One night he annoyed everyone too much. They all told him to stop. Fred listened and tried to do better.
Roy rolled the best dough out of everyone he knew. He would bring his rolls to picnics around the neighborhood. One day, a businessman joined his group during a picnic. He had one taste of Roy's rolls and offered him a deal! Roy accepted and now runs his own bakery rolling dough all day!
Henry went to a fast food restaurant. He ordered a chicken sandwich and French fries. Henry gave the cashier his credit card to pay for the food. The cashier gave Henry a receipt. A fast food employee gave Henry a bag with his food.
Our cat is totally devoted to my wife. She follows her everywhere. Last night my wife had a cough. She got up in the middle of the night to make tea. The cat followed her and sat up with her at 3 AM.
Tim was at the bookstore. He noticed a cute girl. He was really shy and lacked courage. He just stared at her from afar. Eventually she got creeped out and left.
I always heard to never say never. I didn't really believe in the saying. One day I said I would never do something. Before the hour was up, I was doing that thing. I had to eat my own words.
Gale always wanted to try acting. She decided to take a class in theater for her college requirements. She was nervous about acting in front of her class. Eventually she got used to it after a few practice plays. She liked it so much that she joined her college's acting club.
Everyone went to bed since it was 10 at night. Jenny was moving around her bed since she couldn't go to sleep. She got up and decided to watch television. Her dad eventually found out. As a result, he punished her.
I was happy to get some lollipops today. The store had them on sale. Only problem was that they ended up broken. I was very upset. Thankfully the store gave me a refund.
Donald Trump is running for president. He promotes racism and violence. He is not articulate. He also belittles women. Somehow, he's still in the running.
The season had finally changed to Fall. Albert smelled the damp air from the recent rains. He gathered all his supplies to go out and pick mushrooms. He found the first mushrooms in dense woods off the trail. He gathered the forest treats and with his basket full he headed home.
Quentin was afraid of sleeping in the complete dark. He always asked his mother to leave a nightlight on at night. One year he decided he must face his fear of darkness. Quentin slept through an entire night with no nightlight. When the morning came he knew he had conquered his fear.
I went to the grocery store on Sunday morning. There was a cute guy stocking canned goods in aisle five. He said hello and we started talking. He asked me out for coffee Sunday afternoon. We have been dating ever since we met that Sunday morning.
Luke is helping his mom wash dishes. While washing the dishes he notices the dish soap. He thinks the soap looks like his favorite drink gatorade. He decides to take a sip. He drinks a bit from the soap and swallows it and gets very sick.
Holly lived in New York City. One summer she decided to visit London. To pay for lodging, she offered her apartment for an apartment swap. A London woman accepted Holly's apartment swap offer. The ladies both had a great time, living like locals.
The family hamster had escaped. They were very worried their cat would eat him! When they went to bed that night, they still hadn't found him. The next morning, the cat was curled up on the sofa. The hamster, safe and sound, was laying on top of the cat!
Tom was expecting an important call. He lost track of his phone. He couldn't hear it ringing anywhere. Tom finally found it. He missed the important call.
Ray stood by a fountain and watched people toss in coins. When everyone left, he jumped into the fountain to steal the coins. A person caught Ray in the act. Ray told the person that he was cleaning the fountain for the city. The person believed Ray and didn't do anything about it.
One day I was moving into a new house. I heard what sounded like a kitten mewling outside. I looked all around until I found a little baby kitten, abandoned. I picked it up and brought it inside. I nursed him back to health and raised him to be a big strong cat.
Paul tried to go to sleep. He fluffed his pillow up. The pillow was too soft. He smashed it down a bit. Now it was too flat.
I went to buy groceries at the store. I got everything I needed. However, I left my wallet at home. Fortunately I didn't get much. The person behind me in line paid for my groceries!
Sal was a great listener and a great friend. While her friends studied for careers, Sal helped them handle stress. Then she considered her own career. It didn't take long for her to come up with a perfect choice. Sal became a therapist, and continued to help people every single day!
Sending your sympathies isn't always the easiest thing to do. This particularly applied to Derek. His best friend's brother had recently passed away. Derek went to his friend's house. The second he saw him, he took him in his arms and cried together.
When I was growing up I lived in Texas. But my dad was in the army and we would move around a lot. We had to move to Nebraska. At first I hated it, but then I made a bunch of new friends. Now, I really like living in Nebraska.
Will had a story floating around in his mind. Will started writing out the story, a couple hours every evening. After about six months of this, Will had a book-length story. Will sent it off to an editor friend of his. Now Will is a published author!
Frank's brother challenged him too a basketball game. Frank was scared he would lose. They played for twenty minutes. Frank beat his brother. He was now happy that he won.
Davey was studying to be an architect. His course was a gruelling 7 years. In his 5th year, he spent time working in the industry on placement. Despite needing to learn, Davey was treated like a tea lady. He didn't learn nearly as much as he'd hoped.
Amy went to get frozen yogurt on her break at work. The line was longer than she expected. She was nervous since her break was only 15 minutes long. After she got her yogurt she hurried back to her post. She was relieved to see her supervisor wasn't back from lunch.
My ex-boyfriend and I were not getting along. He was purposefully doing things to anger me. We started fist-fighting hard. He overpowered me, so I called the police. I left the scene with bruises, scratches and other injuries.
Jane was late for work. She had to run two blocks due to a missed parking spot. At the last minute she tried to catch the elevator. The person in it refused to hold it for her. Jane wound up getting reprimanded for being late.
Terry's mom called her to her mom. She asked for a favor. However, Terry refused to help her out. She immediately changed her mind when her mom threatened her. Terry was in the kitchen, preparing cereal.
Angela was excited about the first day of school. She was going into the third grade. She need to get up early to get ready. However, she was so excited she had a hard getting to sleep. When the alarm clock went off in the morning she lost her excitement.
Jill always helped her mom cook. One night, she helped cook dinner. She grated cheese and fried tortillas. Jill was happy to help her mom. Jill's family enjoyed the tacos Jill help make.
Kim was boiling spaghetti noodles for her dish. She got distracted while cooking. When she finally came back to the kitchen, her pot was out of water. Her noodles were burned. Kim could not believe she had burned noodles.
At the age of 27 I weighed 300 pounds. I felt the need to lose weight to improve my health. I could barely walk without getting winded. Every day I could walk more and more. After a year, I lost 100 lbs and completed a marathon!
Paul was sweeping dirt in his kitchen. Suddenly his cheap plastic broom handle broke in two. Paul picked up the bottom half and kept sweeping. He made a large pile of dirt in one corner of his kitchen. With a dustpan, Paul put the dirt into the garbage.
Amy decided to take the stairs to her office at work. The first few floors were easy enough. By the 5th floor Amy was panting. Since it was only 6 floors she thought it would be easy. When Amy arrived at her desk she was panting and sweating.
Steven really liked Janie who was on the track team. Unfortunately Steven lost his breath every time he ran. He was worried he couldn't keep up and wouldn't get to talk to her. One morning he went to the doctor and found out he had asthma. Now he has an inhaler and he can run with Janie!
Marilyn had had a headache all day. She took some over-the-counter painkillers to subdue the pain. Nothing seemed to help her discomfort. She found it difficult to concentrate all day. Her headache remained until she stepped into her home after her shift.
Gary got a job as a proofreader with a big firm. His first day, he broke his glasses on the way in to work. He had to squint and he was worried he was missing mistakes. He came in the next day with new glasses. He looked over the previous day's work to make sure.
Cornelia decides that she needs to get out of her house. She drives to a nearby park to go hiking. Cornelia enjoys an afternoon hike. She returns home. She is satisfied that she got out of her house.
Tia was trying to make a change in her life. She found herself wasting too much time watching reality tv. Tia decided that she would join a gym. Tia devoted some of her tv time to going to the gym. Tia was able to get in much better shape and lose weight as a result.
Jen is getting ready to sit down for dinner when the phone rings. Jill says that she's too sick to pitch in the softball game tomorrow. Each team is required to have a minimum of 12 players. If Jill can't play they will have to forfeit the playoff game. Luckily they are able to get Jill's sister to substitute for her.
Maria was shopping at the grocery store. Suddenly, she noticed that pizza was on sale for ten dollars. She texted her husband to see if he'd like some pizza. For a minute he didn't reply before he finally responded agreeing. She picked up the pizza and happily took it home.
Jodi watched a horror movie. She was terrified watching the film. Jodi was almost too scared to go to bed. She had to sleep with the light on! The next day, Jodi was very tired.
Cole was on a date with his girlfriend. He told her he had to go use the bathroom at dinner. He left his phone on the table so she went through his phone. She saw that he was texting another girl at dinner. Cole came back to the table and she told him it was over.
I heard a noise outside. Frightened, I peeked out the window. I saw a shadow move in the distance. I stepped back for moment to catch my breath. When I looked back, the shadow was gone.
Anna's kindergarten class took a field trip to the zoo. They got off of the bus when they arrived at the zoo. They walked through the monkey house. Anna's class ate sack lunches in the rainforest. Anna and her classmates rode the bus back to school.
Amanda's cat Loki wanted to go out. When Amanda opened the door, Loki ran outside. Amanda did not see Loki leave and shut the door. Amanda looked around for Loki. She opened the door and Loki ran back inside.
Sandy had never drank before. She was now in college. Here she was pressured to drink. She finally caved in and drank a lot. Unsurprisingly, she quickly got drunk.
Rudy had worked in his office for forty-two Year's. He was happy when his boss said there was a meeting for him that day. The whole company turned out to celebrate his Year's of service. Then they handed him a certificate saying "Lifetime Service Award". Rudy was so honored and proud, he nearly cried!
Phil wanted to have a fun evening out in town. He invited his friend Rich to join him for some karaoke. They went to a karaoke bar and had a few drinks. Phil got up on stage and started singing. His singing was atrocious, but everyone joined in anyway.
Everyone in high school loves gum. Dominique pulled out a piece. Everybody started harassing her for gum. She felt awkward and anxious. She gave a piece to everyone in the room.
The twins were excited to go back to school after the summer holidays. They ran to the classroom eager to see who their new teacher would be. They were surprised to find the principal waiting for them there. The principal apologised and told them they had no teacher this year! She then laughed, cackled, and told them she was just kidding!
The first day was terrible. He laid in bed, shaking and crying. The shame of his drunken binge had taken control. He jumped up to vomit in the bathroom. He had trouble getting it out of his system.
The kids loved being creative. They were all working on a craft to give their teachers. They would be cups that would hold pencils. The kids worked hard on them for two hours. When they were finished, they wrapped them up.
Betty decided she needed to get in shape. She read three books on weight loss techniques. She chose to lose weight using the keto diet. Betty stuck to her diet, avoiding carbs altogether. Three months later Betty had successfully lost 24 pounds.
I've always wanted to learn how to play the guitar. My dad gave me his old guitar but it just sits in my room. I asked a buddy of mine to give me private lessons. He spent all summer teaching me how to play. Now I'm just as good as he is at playing!
A barbarian was walking through the woods one day. He noticed a foreign tribe by his tribe's river. He ran home and warned his fellow tribesman. They ran over to the foreigners and engaged in combat. The other tribe fled and the barbarian and his tribe went home.
The bulb burnt out. Bob was asked to fix it. He changed the bulb. He used the wrong wattage. The bulb only lasted two days.
My daughter starting screaming the other night in bed. I jumped out of bed and ran over to her. I sounded as if something horrible had happened. She was just lying in bed sound asleep. It must have just been a nightmare.
Jeff wanted to go on a road trip. He didn't have enough money to go. One day he bought a scratching ticket. He won 500$. Jeff ended up going on a road trip.
Emily has wanted to be a cheerleader for years. When she reached high school, she was excited to try out for the team. Even though she was nervous, she got perfect scores from the judges. Emily was nervous for the two days it took to post the new cheer team. She jumped in the air and screamed when she saw her name on the list!
Nick's mom told him not to play outside. He snuck outside anyway. Nick got dirt on his face. His mother knew he had been outside. Nick's mom punished him.
Hal's house was looking dreary. He decided that all the rooms needed a new coat of paint. He looked at alot of colors, and read magazines for painting ideas. Then he obtained quotes from several painting companies. The quotes were so expensive, he decided to paint the house himself.
Yesterday Kelly got some new shoes. She was so very excited to wear them. When it was time for school, she tried to find them. Kelly looked everywhere for them. Unfortunately she never found them.
Jack had to go to work. He could not find his glasses anywhere. He looked for twenty minutes. He decided he needed to go warm his car up and then look again. He stepped outside and heard the crunch on his glasses under his feet.
Nora wanted a waffle cone of soft serve ice cream. She went to the local ice cream shop and ordered. But they were out of waffle cones! Nora had to drive four miles to the next shop. There, she finally got the cone she craved!
Larry went to the new taco stand near his house. He ordered 3 fish tacos and a small drink. On his way home he noticed that oil was dripping out his bag. He was furious that they forgot to close his sauce container. He went back to the taco stand and was able to get a full refund.
Ike's car was making a loud noise. He was afraid it would be a costly repair. But the mechanic gave him good news. It was just a broken muffler clamp! The repair was fast - and cheap!
Jack went to his first basketball game with his dad. They had courtside seats close to the action. Suddenly a ball flew off the court towards his dad! With quick reflexes, Jack caught the ball and saved him. As the crowd cheered, Jack knew they'd never forget his first game.
One day while cleaning out a shed Peter found a strange pole. He was short so he used it to help him reach things. As he was reaching up to move a light it let out a bang. The light shattered and Peter brought down the stick. He realized it was a cattle prod and he stopped using it after that.
Nathan and his father where going to their first baseball game. They got ready in a hurry and headed out. They got seated and watched as the players came out. The crowd went wild as a ball flew in the stadium. Nathan ended up catching the ball.
Greg drove his big truck across the ice. He was an ice trucker. His cargo was food and supplies. He drove slowly. He was relieved when he finally made it.
Charlie loved stuffed animals. His favorite was his teddy bear. His aunt gave it to him when he was born. Charlie slept with it every night. It brought him a lot of comfort.
Kelsi decided to get a new tattoo. She really wanted a star on her wrist. She drove over to the parlor to get it done. When she walked in she sat down and got it done. It hurt but the pain was worth it.
Tom loved playing baseball. He had a big game. He was up to hit. He hit a long drive. He was able to make a run and win the game.
Shawn was on his way home and wanted to get his girlfriend a gift. He decided he wanted to get her some chocolates. He went too the store and got some chocolates. He went home and gave her the chocolates . She loved them.
Bruce witnessed a car accident. He saw that a little girl was trapped. Bruce ran to the car and broke out the windows. He pulled the little girl to safety. Bruce then went on a date with the girl's mother.
June was a volunteer for a local summer camp. The camp was advertising on the radio and she got to speak. She was very nervous but tried to keep calm. Luckily she did great answering interview questions. In the end the radio segment increased their amount of campers.
Charles and Tony are best friend. But Tony had a crush on Deana before Charles. At school, Charles asked Deana out on a date. They became a couple and had a son. Their son is twenty and now Tony is asking Deana for a date.
Dottie worked open the latch on the neighbor's gate. Tiptoeing across the lawn, Dottie silently approached the jump rope. She reached the rope and snatched it up. With the rope in hand, Dottie raced back to her yard. Dottie returned unscathed.
I have a few famous friends from my childhood. Jessica learned how to swim at my house when she was four. She clung to me and the walls of the pool as she went around them. She fell under water several times because she'd panic easily. She learned how to swim pretty quickly.
Milton was 72 Year's old and the president of a university. A 19-year-old freshman used to visit him almost every day. One afternoon the freshman sat in his lap. She asked Milton could she sit in his lap everyday? Milton said yes, but they would have to keep the affair a secret.
Tom bought a used car. It started having trouble right away. One day it caught on fire. The wiring had burned through. Tom had to take it to a junk yard.
While she was taking a shower, Jessica felt a lump in her breast. Shocked and scared, she didn't know what to do at first. Jessica called her doctor to schedule an appointment for next week. She was so scared and worried she could not sleep that week at all. After her doctor reviewed the mammogram, he told her she was fine.
A blizzard was forecasted in Alex's area. Alex had no batteries and little food in the house. Alex wanted to shop for supplies, but there was a driving ban. Alex stayed in the house to wait out the storm. The storm quickly passed with almost no snow.
Anna hated that summer was over. Then she got a whiff of the brisk fall air. It conjured up memories of Autumn fun - and Halloween! Anna decided she wasn't upset after all. Actually, she couldn't wait for fall!
Wilson only wrote with pencils and never pens. One day, he could not find any pencils in his house. He ran to his friends house to get some pencils. His friend gave him about 20 pencils to use. Then Wilson was able to have enough to last a long time.
I was really short on money. I decided to get two jobs. I ended up working fifty hours a week. I was so exhausted. I decided to switch to one job so I could relax.
Jan loved shopping at consignment stores. She shopped every day for clothes at bargain prices. One day, Jan's closet wouldn't hold another item. Jan loaded her car with armloads of clothes. The consignment store bought back the clothes for pennies.
The weather was bad at Emma's house. The electricity had gone out. It was really hot without the air conditioner. Emma's mother had electricity. Emma slept at her mother's for a night.
Gaby was six months pregnant. She began to feel restless. She decided to clean the entire house. She prepared the baby's room. She continued to keep things tidy until the baby came.
Miriam worried that she was bad at math. Her teacher gave the class their first math test of the year. After grading the tests, the teacher said one test had been perfect. It was Miriam's! Now Miriam thought that maybe she wasn't bad at math after all.
Steve asked his girlfriend if she would have an open relationship. She told Steve he can do whatever he wants. Steve took that as they have an open relationship now. A week later, he sees online that she has a new boyfriend. Steve is shocked and annoyed.
I noticed that my carpet was starting to crunch under my feet. I decided that it was time to clean it. I got my steam cleaner and got it ready. I spent the day cleaning the carpets. I walked across the clean fluffy carpets in my home.
Tim planted a garden. He planted a lot of tomato plants. The tomato plants did well. Tim had buckets of tomatoes. He gave tomatoes away to his neighbors.
Lucy was lying in the yard on a sunny day. Her grandmother warned her not to fall asleep in the sun. Lucy hadn't intended to, but she fell asleep. She awoke to her grandmother calling her to lunch. Her shoulders, and arms were bright red from the sun.
My friend's younger sister is 41. She tried several jobs after college. She was a paralegal for years. Two years ago she quit and went to art school, getting an MFA. Last week she posted on FB her hopes on becoming an artist.
It was Heather's husband's birthday. She didn't have much money to get him anything. Heather cooked his favorite meal. She rented a movie. Her husband enjoyed his evening.
John was giving a speech. All of a sudden a baby started crying. John tried to ignore it at first. Eventually John asked that it be removed. Once the crying stopped john kept giving his speech.
I woke up feeling confident for today's exam. I grabbed a bowl of cereal and drove to school. My teacher handed out the test as soon as I got into class. When I looked at the questions, I was immediately confused. It took a half an hour for me to write a response down.
Henry hiked up the local hill. He passed by some people and greeted them. He continued hiking but then he slipped off the hill. Henry landed on a giant bush and was fine. He got up and tried to be more careful from now on.
Deb loves her television but her living room is getting cluttered. She has her cable box, a roku, a dvd player and a blu ray player. Her son Jeff introduced her to a Playstation Four. He showed her how this one device can do all those things in one. Deb bought a Playstation Four and sold her other devices.
Sarah was tossing and turning all night. Her boyfriend woke her up. She screamed when he did. He asked her what was wrong. She told him she was having a nightmare.
Jane was pregnant. At first she wanted an abortion. She couldn't go through it, though. Instead she decided on adoption. She was confident with her decision.
Jane decided to take a trip to the Caribbean. While on her trip, Jane was bitten by a mosquito. Jane started to feel ill after being bitten. Jane went to the hospital upon her return home. Jane was diagnosed with the Zika virus.
Jane decides she wants to eat something healthy. She looks in her cupboard but can't find anything she wants. Jane buys an apple from the grocery store. She loves the crisp taste of the apple. Jane is happy that she ate something healthy.
Neil was in Pittsburgh. He decided to go see a baseball game. He headed over to the Pittsburgh Stadium and bought a ticket. Then he watched the game and ate peanuts and hot dogs. Neil loved his Pittsburgh game experience!
One day Randy was playing in the yard. He was tossing his red ball up into the air. He then tossed it again but it went too far. It went over the fence and down the sewer on the street. Randy was sad he had no ball.
Doug tells everyone he hates the holidays. Every year people seem happy and full of joy except him. He tells everybody that it's a stupid time and people should stop. In secret though, he loves to watch holiday movies. Every Christmas, for a short while, he does enjoy it a little bit.
She couldn't choose which handle she prefered. The salesman showed her a knob handle. Then he showed her a curved one. She thought the curved handle was cuter. She chose the curved handle and purchased it.
Charles was obsessed with crossword puzzles. Every morning, Charles would attempt the New York Times crossword. He loved the challenge of completing the daily crossword. There are days where Charles cannot complete the crossword puzzle. However, since Charles loves crosswords, he continues to attempt them.
I ventured into the cave, my flashlight cleaving the darkness within. I found the lost girl after searching many twisting passages. I scooped her up and reassured her that everything was going to be ok. I carried her out into the sunlight where her mother waited anxiously. I didn't feel like a hero since I should've sealed the cave long ago.
Marsha went home for Christmas. She met her mom and her dad at the airport. Her parents told her they were happy to see her. She said the she was happy too as long as mom made macaroni salad. Marsha's mom said that she already did and it's waiting at home.
Scarlett wanted to take fencing lessons. Her parents, however, felt it was too dangerous. She started sneaking out on weekends to take lessons secretly. Her parents didn't suspect a thing, until a few months later. That's when Scarlett made the news for taking 1st in a tournament!
Matt was offered a ticket to see a basketball game. He refused since he had plans later. He viewed the game from his phone. He saw that each audience member won a car. He became mad from missing the special event.
I loved to read when I was little. As soon as I would finish one I would find another. I would go into the library and start browsing about. I would often find more than one book to read. I'd take them up to the librarian and she would check them out for me.
One day Annie decided to plant a garden. Some of her plants got trampled by her dog. She planted new ones. She put her dog in the house. She finished her garden and loved it.
Benny was walking with his phone on the sidewalk. It dropped out his pocket and landed on the sidewalk. Since the screen cracked, there were several bugs. It turned on and off occasionally. Benny ended up returning the phone to the phone store.
Yesterday i took my dog to the dog park. My dog loves playing with the dogs there. But this time another dog came and bit my dog. I quickly left the dog park. Thankfully my dog wasn't hurt.
One Christmas we decided that we wanted to cut down our own tree. We went to a tree farm and took a hayride out behind the fields. We searched through the trees to find the perfect one. Once we found it we each took turns using the saw to cut it down. After we paid, we took or tree home and decorated it for the holiday.
In her spare time, Cathy enjoys going through GoFundMe pages. On this particular day, Cathy saw a page by a fellow coworker. The coworker was in need of money for a medical treatment. Cathy decided that she would make an anonymous donation. Cathy felt better knowing she could help a fellow coworker.
My aunt took out a large cooked lasagna and placed it on the table. My family tried to take a fair share for each person. However, Bradley sliced half of the lasagna and placed it on his plate He also finished it within a few minutes. There was not enough food for any leftovers.
Jane hated spring time. She had bad allergies. Jane finally found medication that helped. It worked without too many side effects. She started enjoying nature in spring more.
John completed his taxes online. He could not figure out why he owed so much money! He had his wife look at the documents. He had accidentally transposed two numbers in his salary. When he fixed it he determined he was going to get money back!
Our granddaughter Anna is very fussy about her clothes. She is only two, but wants to pick her outfits. Today her mom wanted Anna to wear a dress. Anna started crying. They let her wear a t-shirt and shorts instead.
Rick's parents were quite busy these days with their business. In fact, here Rick was, sitting at home alone on his birthday. At five in the afternoon, Rick was dejected. But then at six, in came Rick's parents with a surprise. Rick got a surprise birthday party with lots of his friends.
I looked for my favorite candy everywhere. I found it at a store online. I ordered several snacks from the place. I even got my husband a giant bag of beef jerky. We really enjoyed what we got in the order.
Tim was celebrating his second birthday. His parents got him a cake with candles. The candles were the type that didn't blow out. Tim kept trying but the candles kept relighting. Eventually Tim freaked out and started crying.
Peter and his friends went out for karaoke one night. The three friends were great at karaoke. They decided to start their own band. They didn't think they needed to practice since they had been so good. At their first show they got booed off the stage.
Christmas was coming up fast and I had no menu planned. I was supposed to be hosting dinner but failed to plan. My mother called concerned about dinner and made up a plan. I was responsible for a few dishes and they would bring a few. Our Christmas dinner turned out way better than we anticipated.
Jim couldn't stop sweating. So he ordered new deodorant online. He found a great brand that he hoped would work. And it stopped him from sweating all day. Jim was happy that he stayed dry.
Bridgette made some ramen. She was very poor and didn't have money for food. She cracked an egg and put it into the ramen. She ate her meal in disgust. She had had ramen every day the whole week.
Tim is part of the school soccer team. He was never the best player. Last summer he trained very hard to become better at it. At the last soccer game he scored 3 goals. Because of his good performance they won the game.
Rayna wanted new clothes but she didn't have any money to buy more. She then remembered watching a video about up-cycling old clothes. She realized that was a way to get herself some newer looking clothes. She went through her entire clothing attire and started altering them. When she was done she had 30 different newly upcycled clothing items.
Mike is an 18 year old looking to join the military. He has always desired to serve his country. After recruitment, he goes through many tough weeks of training. Soon after training, he is immediately deployed overseas. Mike has found his true calling.
Bob was measuring the length of his truck bed with a tape measure. The tape measure got stuck on something in the truck. Bob yanked it harder than he should have. The tape measure twisted and bent on itself. Bob threw it away when he couldn't retract it.
Last weekend I went to my uncle's house to check on him. He has Alzheimer's and Dementia so he rarely remembers me. On my way out of his home, I set my phone on the back of my truck. I forgot to pick it up and it slung off on the highway. I couldn't find it so now I have to get a new phone.
Sam wanted art for above his sofa. He commissioned a friend to make some for him. The art came out nothing like what Sam wanted. He paid his friend for it anyway. Sam never put it up, though.
I had just started college. Everything was going great until that afternoon. I got to my lab and looked at my schedule. I realized I was in the wrong class. I never went to the wrong class again.
Alice loved watching the series Friends. Alice decided she would go to Netflix and binge watch the show. Alice was searching on Netflix for the show, but could not find it. Alice could not believe that Netflix did not have her favorite show. Alice was disappointed that Netflix did not have Friends available.
William and I were in the Army Security Agency school together. They needed field personnel so pulled us both out of school early. William wanted to go to Korea and I wanted to go to Germany. So they sent William to Germany. And then they sent me to Vietnam.
The boy teased the girl. The girl got mad. She punched the boy. The boy told on the girl. The girl got in trouble.
Charles knew Linda was too conceited about her photography. But he influenced his boss to hire Linda as an intern. Linda's first assignment was to photograph a local celebrity. She took his picture by bushes, stains in concrete and off the curb. Linda was shocked and quit when the editor didn't like her photos.
Tina was doing poorly in school. She was afraid to show her parents her report card. Tina tried to hide it. Unfortunately her parents found it pretty easily. Tina was grounded for a week.
June was always top of her class. She didn't even have to study and she'd get A's in everything. Her parents were very proud but June craved for a B. Anything to make her feel like she wasn't perfect. So on her next test, she failed a question, got a B and was happy.
I went to the pizza place to find out the details of Theresa's death. I asked for the manager but instead a waitress came walking over to me She just started waving her finger in my face as she told me lies. I was still in shock and was about to just turn and leave. That was when something came over me and I punched her in the face.
Richard went to the store one day. He found a cool pair of sunglasses and bought them. After purchasing them, he put them on his face. While wearing the sunglasses, people gave him weird looks. When Richard got home, his wife told him the glasses were for women.
James had a soccer match. His mom had come to watch him play. He hoped he would perform well. He wanted to impress his mom. He was very happy when he scored the winning goal!
Jimmy walked past the girls sitting on the table. He was trying to make fun of them. Since they yelled at him, he flipped the table over. All of their lunches fell on the ground. He ran away afterwards.
Tom never really drank coffee. One morning he was feeling especially lethargic. A friend offered him a cup of coffee. Tom drank it too fast. It gave him energy but also made him feel sick.
Elena loved the Disney princesses. Her favorite one was Cinderella. Elena's parents took her to Disney World. She got to meet Cinderella in person. Elena was the happiest child on Earth.
Claire liked being a good hostess. She would serve fancy things to her guests. She bought a new cheese board to serve some great cheeses. The next time she had guests, she set the board out. They all loved the beautiful presentation and yummy food!
Grandma was depressed when her best friend moved away. She missed her companionship and felt too old to make new friends. I convinced her to try volunteering with an animal rescue shelter. She found a sweet cat companion and met some kind, like minded people. Best of all was learning she could still make a positive difference.
Tom bought a new boat. He invited all his friends for a party on it. They exceeded the boat's weight capacity. It started taking water. Everyone got off but damage was caused.
Bay had a wild horse named Apple. He was determined to climb Apple. He climbed up on her back and they set off at a trot. But soon Apple bucked and Bay was thrown to the ground! Bay climbed to his feet, thankful he had not been injured.
Terena couldn't sleep. She tossed and turned. She counted sheep. Nothing worked. Finally she just decided to get out of bed.
Heather has decided to have Thanksgiving dinner at her house. Her family wasn't getting along. She thought it was best to cook dinner for her own family. She wasn't a very good cook. Dinner turned out fine, as she worked real hard at it.
John just got a new bike that his dad gave him. It was John's first bike. So John called his friends up to go ride bikes. They agreed to ride bikes. So John all over town happy with his new bike.
Skyler could play many musical instruments well. She decided to stop by the music store. She picked up a saxophone and began to play it loudly. The store manager frowned at her and shook his head. Skyler put down the saxophone and headed toward the drums.
Gina was on the phone with her friend Drea. Drea felt betrayed that Gina chose to go to North High. Gina hadn't told Andrea she wasn't going to be at Henry High. Drea had been looking for Gina all day. After 20 minutes Drea hung up on Gina.
Ellie was about to begin high school. Ellie needed to buy many things for the new school year. She made a list of supplies. Her mom took her to the office supply store. She got everything she needed in one store.
Ariel was trying to lose weight. Every morning, she trudged to the gym and exercised. As her body became more toned, she drew glances from men. Ariel flirted with a man by the treadmills. She was disappointed when it turned out he was gay.
Franny watched the Olympics on TV. She was so inspired by the athletes. She begged her parents to sign her up for ice skating lessons. When they did, she practiced hard, every time she had a chance. She dreams of being the fastest speed skater in the world.
I swear I would not wish Visual Genomes on anyone. I wouldn't force them on my worst enemy. I insist only tenured professors isolated in academia think it's OK. I assert only they are content paying desperate humans slave wages. I fervently hope some day they will be destroyed by their creations.
A radio advisory warned of a hurricane incoming in Florida. Jan was terrified! When the hurricane landed in Florida, it tore up building and trees! Jan took shelter in his bathroom and prayed. Luckily, the Hurricane missed Jan and he lived to tell the tale.
Kay has a test tomorrow. She has not studied at all. She decided to pull an all-nighter. Kay did not hear her alarm go off. Kay missed her test.
The inexperienced couple went out to the woods to camp. They were approached by the ranger as they were about to set up camp. The ranger told them the rules of the park and answered questions. The couple decided to leave their food bag in their car. The couple slept more at ease, having no food to attract bears.
Jocelyn's car is ten years old. Jocelyn's car was having many problems. On Saturday, Jocelyn's transmission went bad. A transmission repair is too expensive for Jocelyn. Jocelyn will have to buy a new car.
A husband and wife went on vacation to Hawaii. To save money, they hid the husband in a suitcase. The flight in the unpressurized cargo hold was grueling. Worse, the airline lost the luggage. He spent his vacation in the Vladivostok baggage claim.
Jim was playing with paint. He got paint on the carpet. He tried forever to get it out. He had an idea. He placed a rug right over the stain to hide it.
My brother and I were swimming. Our parents were not around and my brother was not a good swimmer. He fell off of the float device he was on. No one but me noticed he was struggling in the water. I swam over and saved my brother from drowning.
Jim was going to make a bet. He was going to make it a big one. He decided he needed to take on a challenge. He bet all of his money on this race. The day of the race comes and Jim wins it all!
A little toddler wanted to swing. He pulled his dad to the swing. The son got on the swing. The dad pushed him. The baby was so happy!
Patsy wanted to be a country singer. She sang every day, but was tone deaf. Patsy joined a singing contest. She lost the contest. But someone approached her and said she would be a good stripper.
Allie was holding her laptop. She reached for a cup of water. Suddenly, she knocked the cup over. The water poured onto her laptop. Allie checked and discovered that the laptop wouldn't turn on.
Mary baked a birthday cake for her mother. When she took it out of the oven it was much higher on one end. She thought a bit then decided some icing would fix it. Her mother laughed when she cut into the cake. There was over half an inch of icing on one end.
Jenny finally got the saddle on her horse. When she mounted you could tell she was scared. The horse started to amble nervously. Finally Jenny yelled at the horse to calm down. Then the two of them rode off quietly together.
A person caught my attention at the library. He placed a huge bag on the table. When he opened it, I noticed a laptop. He was selling it for $200 dollars. Since it was $1000 dollars in retail, I immediately bought it.
Liam and his friends loved going bowling. They had a tournament amongst themselves every year. This year, Liam bowled a perfect game! He got to take home the bowling pin trophy. Liam started practicing for next year as soon as he got home.
Lisa decided she wanted to go to a concert. Beyonce was performing in her city. Lisa couldn't wait to see her. She immediately drove an hour to see her. Lisa loved it.
One day Mary needed to leave the airport. She had no idea on how to get a taxi though. Asking for some help she learned about lyft. With the app downloaded she made the request. Within a hour she was at home, happy with her decision.
Hannah was at a dance with her friends. She was having a great time but needed a drink. As she walked, her dress flowed below her. Suddenly she stepped on a bit and tripped. From then on all of her friends teased her about it.
Brenda wanted to learn how to craft pottery. So she attended a pottery class every weekend. Her teacher didn't give her much instruction. But her desire to learn was very helpful. And after a few years, she was selling pots and vases she made.
Every year we go cherry picking. We wake up very early to beat the crowd. When we arrive we get our buckets. We head out to the cherry trees and pick for hours. In the end we usually bring home around 20lbs of cherries.
Kim worked at a small store in town. One day the store was broken into. The store was a mess. The owner shut down the store for the day. Kim and the other employees helped clean up the store.
The store where I work sometimes has lots of shoppers. The shoppers are there on Black Friday. Last Black Friday I came to work prepared for it. I made sure that all the shoppers were helped. When the long day was finished, I felt tired, but happy.
Tim loved the ocean. He lived miles away but always planned a yearly trip. This year he had an extra week to spend there. Tim loved every moment of it. He decided to plan two trips a year.
Bonnie had been losing her things lately. She would misplace her keys, wallet, and cellphone often. She knew she needed to start carrying a purse. She went shopping and found a few she liked. The store was about to close so she bought a brown leather purse.
Tanya looked for many ways to reduce her anxiety. And one day, she tried drinking herbal tea. She believed it made her feel more calm. So she decided to drink it everyday. But she was disappointed that it stopped helping after a month.
Tom lived in a cold climate. Tom was very frugal. Tom wanted to insulate his home. Tom decided to board up the windows. Tom saved some money by sealing the windows.
The family was packing boxes. They were moving into their new house! It was going to be much bigger than their apartment. They were excited to have a big yard, too! They were all anxious for moving day.
Tom always looked weird in his mirror. Friends visited him and said the same thing. Tom realized his mirror had become slightly warped. There was no real way to fix it. Tom decided to just replace it with a new one.
Sam got a new puppy for his birthday. He goes to the store to buy supplies. Sam walks his puppy everyday. Sam teaches his puppy tricks and how to catch a frisbee. Sam loves his new puppy.
Cole always dreamed of winning the lottery. He noticed some lucky numbers from his fortune cookie. Jokingly he drove to the gas station to buy a ticket. He decided to use to lucky numbers from the cookie. Cole was shocked that he managed to guess the winning numbers.
Peter's school locker was very dirty. He had to share it with another boy in his class named Russell. Russell was a clean person, but Peter was not. Peter left food in the locker until it became moldy. Russell was upset that he had to clean out Peter's moldy food.
Every sixth grade class at Molly's school took a camping field trip. It was a weekend-long trip, and everyone looked forward to it. Molly had a problem with wetting the bed and did not want to go. Molly's parents agreed to let her stay home. Molly had a wonderful few days playing video games at home instead.
Anna loved gymnastics. She wanted to be a professional gymnast when she grew up. So she was eager to try out for her high school gymnastics team! She tried out and was happy to find she had made the team. Not only that - the other members had voted her team captain!
A small baby got away from her mom. They were chasing each other near the street. At one moment, the baby girl stopped in the middle of the street. A car was moving quickly towards her. I quickly ran and managed to save her from the car.
Shane had just come home from a gas station. He had bought a scratch off ticket. He sat down and began scratching it. Suddenly, he saw that the ticket was a winner. Shane was amazed, and ran to the store to redeem it.
Yesterday was Johnny's birthday. His parents decided to throw him a party. All of his little friends came. They ate cake and ice cream and played games. As he opened his gifts, his parents surprised him with a new bike.
The woman put on the bra. It fit well. She bought ten of them. Her husband noticed the bras. He congratulated her on the purchase.
The hallway was well lit with overhead lights. At the end of it sat the old copy machine. The edges of the floor stained with dark dust from many  old copies. Picking up the top lid made a loose rattle sound. Pressing the copy button the machine groaned to life.
Roy is so meticulous that his books are in alphabetical order. His wife must put the cans in the pantry facing the same direction. I have often wondered what made Roy so particular about such things. Today I visited Roy's mom's house for the first time. Stuff was stacked everywhere and there was barely room to move.
Tim was very thirsty. But the only thing in the house to drink was water. Tim had an idea. He squeezed lemon juice into the water. He then added sugar so he could enjoy tasty lemonade.
The man put on his gloves. There was a spider in one of the fingers. The spider bit him. He screamed out in shock. His wife rushed to his aid.
Tim was really bad at pairing up his socks. He found it tedious and boring. After a while he didn't bother to anymore. Tim just socks that didn't match instead. Nobody ever really noticed or cared.
The family loved being outdoors. They bought a canoe and took it out on the water. They spent all day canoeing and then camped along the bank. It had been a great weekend of family time and the outdoors. They couldn't wait to do it again.
Thelma challenged her older brother to an arm wrestling match. He was much larger than her and played many sports. Laughing in a dismissive manner, he accepted her challenge. After only a minute of struggle, she won! Her sheepish brother apologized for having doubted her.
Amy was watching television when a commercial for makeup came on. Amy liked the commercial and wondered what brand her makeup was. Amy looked in all the places she kept toiletries for her foundation. When she found the bottle it was empty. The commercial convinced Amy and she left to buy the makeup.
Anna and Becky went to the mall. The girls wanted to buy clothes. Their favorite store had a fifty percent off sale. The girls bought a lot of clothes. Anna and Becky happily loaded their bags into the car.
I once had a dog named Bob. Bob was an Irish Terrier. One day I lost Bob outside. I looked all over for Bob. I found bob playing with the neighbors dog.
My family went to an Italian restaurant for dinner. My 8 year old son ate all of his meatballs. He ate the leftover meatballs off my plate, too. Then he at the leftover meatballs off his mom's plater. When we walked out he said he never wants to meatballs again.
Gary tried to grab the cookie jar from the table. It ended up falling on the ground and shattering. His mom heard the noise. When she saw the glass on the ground, she got frustrated. Gary was forced to stay in his room all day.
Gary wanted to start a Youtube channel. He started by making funny reaction videos. By the end of the week he had 20 videos uploaded. He didn't think people would watch them. But eventually, he got 20,000 subscribers!
Molly had always dreamed of writing a novel. She started writing one the year she turned 30. It took a lot of research and time to put it all together. Finally it was finished. Molly's dream came true when her book got published.
Lilly didn't like to try new foods. Her brother really wanted to go to a Mexican restaurant. Her family went but she was not happy. She finally decided to order a beef and cheese taco. It was delicious so she couldn't wait to go back again sometime.
Dean loves making music. Whenever Dean has free time, he writes new songs. One day, he finds a flier for a talent show in his town. He decides to participate in the talent show with an original song. Dean wins after his stellar performance and gets a standing ovation.
Daniel is in prison but insists he is not a criminal. One evening he went inside a convenience store. When he came out he saw a girl talking to his brother. When Daniel reached the car he realized his brother was being robbed. Daniel punched the robber and fled but still had to go to jail.
Kim was hungry. She had a short lunch period. She decided to buy some cheap fast food. Kim got it and at it quickly. It filled her up but not in a pleasant way.
Wanda broke her arm. She had to wear a cast for several weeks. Wanda had her friends and family sign the cast. When she had her cast removed, she was so happy. Her arm took awhile to strengthen but she was relieved it was over.
Sam was talking to her best friend on the phone. Her little sister was being loud in the next room. Sam was irritated at her sister. She yelled for her sister to be quiet while she was on the phone. Sam's little sister just yelled louder.
Anthony was a chef and a very good one at that. Anthony entered a cooking competition. At the competition, Anthony cooked a delicious pizza. The judges decided Anthony's pizza to be the winner. Since that day, many people pay Anthony to cook his famous pizza.
Movies have become very predictable for me. I was watching Wreck it Ralph the other night. I figured out how the movie is going to end. Movies are following the same plot line for a long time. Hopefully hollywood will get better at making movies.
Tom was working on a jigsaw puzzle. He wasn't doing a very good job. He decided to leave for lunch. A friend saw the puzzle and quickly put it together. Tom was annoyed and impressed when he got back.
Tom was going to his friend's wedding. It was a formal wedding. He realized that his suit didn't fit. Tom went to the mall and bought a new suit. He dropped off the old suit at a donation center.
The police officer pulled over Ken. Since he was in a bad mood, he started yelling. Ken was handcuffed and placed into jail. However, he was released the next day. The officer was laid off since he didn't grant Ken his Miranda rights.
Walter was in detention. He wanted to get out bad. So he made up an excuse. He said that his mom was in the hospital. And so he got out of detention.
Lucy dropped an earring in the toilet. She didn't want to put her hand in the water to retrieve it. She grabbed tongs from a drawer in the kitchen. She retrieved the earring from the toilet. She washed the earring, and the tongs and but the tongs back.
Cindy never has money for shopping. She can barely afford to pay her bills. She gets a surprise from her boyfriend. He is giving her money to go shopping. Cindy goes shopping with the money her boyfriend gives her.
Susan and Jenny were taking their first trip together. They had been best friends for 10 years and were going to San Diego. They went to the zoo and to Balboa Park. The dined at the local cafe's and stayed overnight at the Doubletree. They were home by the weekend, exhausted but happy.
Ryan and Nick went golfing. Nick hit a ball into the water. He was all out of balls! Luckily, Ryan had an extra ball. The two friends continued to finish their round.
My best friend is called Booker. We named him that because he always spent time in the library. He read more books when we were kids than anyone else I knew. Once, he checked seventeen books out from the library at once. That's when we gave him his nick name.
My neighbor asked me to attend a concert with her. It was a group of old-time fiddlers playing for a festival. My mother's family used to sit and sing mountain music every night. I wasn't sure I would like the fiddlers' music. In fact, I loved it because I recognized some of the tunes!
Jay signed with gray records, a label. The label acted as if jay would be first priority. He found out they didn't care. They shelved his album and wouldn't release it. Jay was very upset.
First Burger King served up knuckle sandwiches in the yard every day. One day, he met a man who wouldn't go down in one punch. He went back to his cell to contemplate. In the middle of his remonstration, he received a phone call. From that day forward he gave up violence.
Laura and I were on our way out when we decided to go pet shopping. We went to the humane society first. We found some very cute puppies that we both wanted. Unfortunately they were both already adopted so we didn't get any. The next day we went back and got the cutest puppy ever!
Tom walked down the street to play at the park. When he arrived, he decided to do each of his favorite things. He sat on the swings and soared high in the air. He slid down the slides and rode the merry-go-round till he was dizzy. After a long, fun afternoon Tom went home happy.
A man bought himself a rooster. He thought of it like an alarm clock with no snooze button. He expected it would wake him up at dawn every morning. The rooster had other ideas. It turns out they crow whenever they happen to feel like it.
I love the game of baseball. I go to see games any time I get the chance. The last time I went I caught three foul balls. After the game I even got an autograph from three of the players. I will definitely be going back again soon.
I was walking in a field one day. I walk there pretty often. But this time I noticed a puddle. In it were a couple dozen tadpoles. They were swimming around in circles.
My cousin brought me a burrito. I decided to eat it although it was spicy. Several minutes later, I had stomach pain. When it became intolerable, I went to the bathroom. I remained in the bathroom for several minutes.
Gina had gotten a poker set for Christmas. For months she and her siblings played poker weekly. One week she wanted to play and grabbed her set. However over half of the chips were missing. Gina regretted sharing her gift with her siblings.
I was working as a cashier for a grocery store. All of the customers were rude and nasty. They made fun of me for making little money. One day I decided that I had enough. I quit the job so I could go back to school.
Lucy's dog loved hanging out in the garage with the door open. She installed a baby monitor so she could keep an eye on him. Lucy saw one of the neighbor boys running into the garage. Lucy saw the little boy hug the dog and run away. The little boy did this every day after school!
Janice is excited for her job interview. She decides to dress up for the occasion. Janice puts on her best suit. She looks great. Janice is happy to look good for her interview.
Michael was a great carpenter. He needed to become better though, and found a master carpenter. With the help of the master he made great pieces of furniture. It was coming time for his masterwork though. So for a week he worked on a single box, that he gave his wife.
My friend Sally was singing at a recital, and needed someone on piano. I told her I would accompany her. We practiced for weeks until we worked together perfectly. When the big day came, we both went up and did our best. The audience loved us.
Amy wore flip flops indoors all year long. Her sister laughed at her for wearing flip flops instead of slippers. As Amy was going down stairs her foot slipped through the flip flop. Amy tumbled down the stairs. Her sister laughed at her for breaking her cheap flip flop.
Sam and Alison had just finished a doctor's appointment. They were supposed to wait for the bus home. It was taking a very long time. Finally, the couple decided to walk instead. They left the office and walked home.
Today was the day for Martha to learn to get her driver's license! She woke up feeling super nervous. She had been practicing with her parents for several months. She arrived to the testing feeling anxious but confident. After a few short hours, she walked away with her license!
There was an hour left to do the lab. Everyone spent 2-3 hours working on the lab before the one hour mark. The professor became frustrated. He tried to rush us to finish the experiment. Despite not submitting accurate results, everyone turned their work.
Bob really wanted a pet for Christmas! But his mom was allergic to cats and dogs. And his dad was afraid of lizards and snakes! On Christmas morning, Bob wasn't very hopeful. But there, under the tree, was a big new fish tank!
The campfire had died down. Tim and May were bundled in sleeping bags around the dying embers. Their mom began to tell them a spooky story. Towards the end, something large came charging out of the trees. They screamed as their dad wrapped them up in a hug.
My family went on a safari in Africa. We saw hippos. The hippos were very hungry. The hippos ate everything they could find. The hippos were not hungry anymore.
Greg wanted to take an exciting vacation. So he went to the amazon jungle. He found it pretty dull. But when he got home he found things wiggling under his skin. The doctor told him that a bot fly had laid eggs in him.
Sam decided to go out for lunch. She went to a sandwich shop and got her favorite sandwich. When she walked out the door she was a homeless guy sitting outside. Sam went over to him and gave him the sandwich. She was happy to have helped someone less fortunate than her.
Arnold's head hurt really bad. He went to look for some pain killers. Arnold looked in the bathroom cabinet. He found a small bottle of painkillers. Arnold took two painkillers with a glass of water.
Julia had a lot of things to do that day. She had to run errands and then she had to clean the house. She left early in the morning. It took her six hours to get everything outside done. When she got home she saw that her husband had done the cleaning.
Jill opened the door to let her dog LuLu inside. She noticed that she had something in her mouth. She was shocked when LuLu dropped a tiny kitten onto the floor. LuLu proceeded to treat the kitten like it was her puppy. The family ended up adopting the kitten, naming him Fido.
Allie was about to meet some family friends. She was rather nervous about it. When she got down stairs they stared at her. Her face got red and she went back upstairs. She did not want to show her face.
I was using excel. I needed to summarize my data. I didn't know how. My friend recommended I use a pivot table. I used a pivot table and it worked great!
Lisa has been looking for something to do after school. She wants to combine her interests in fashion and writing. Lisa starts writing a weekly column in the newspaper about fashion. Her parents and teachers are very proud of her. Lisa is happy she found a way to stay busy after school.
The truck driver spit out a frustrated profanity. Dark black smoke rolled out from under the hood of his rig. He waited for the mechanic to arrive, aware of every wasted second. The mechanic told him his problem was a lack of patience. It was at that moment the truck driver took up boxing.
Rodney had a important meeting at the firm today. He was already running twenty minutes late. On his way he hit twelve red lights. He decided to run the thirteenth one. He was pulled over by a cop instantly, making him miss his meeting.
William was running late for school and ate his breakfast in a hurry. He accidentally dribbled his orange juice down his white shirt. But there was no time to change because the bus was coming! William worried that his friends might make fun of him. He was relieved that everyone was kind to him all day long.
Dan loved living in Florida. Dan's favorite thing about Florida were the fresh oranges. Dan loved the oranges so much, Dan planted his own orange tree. Dan knew his tree would bring him fresh oranges for a long time. Dan loved living in Florida, and loved his orange trees as well.
Ruth was walking through the park one day when she saw a squirrel. She offered it a nut. The squirrel slowly approached. Instead of eating the nut, it attacked! It jumped on Ruth's face and bit her nose.
Tim and Katie were enjoying their beach vacation. On their way back to the hotel from the beach, Katie spotted Scoops. Scoops was an ice cream shop in a building shaped like a cone. Katie and Tim went in for ice cream sundaes. They were the most delicious ice cream sundaes they ever had.
Ryan asked his mom to make chicken drumsticks for breakfast. He told her not to forget. Ryan's mom remembered to put the drumsticks in the oven to bake. When Ryan woke up he checked the oven for the drumsticks. He was happy to see the drumsticks baking.
Richard was considering attending a well-known college. Many of his friends were going there and pressuring him. He decided to do a college tour and then decide. During the tour, they passed groups of chanting students. Richard chose to go instead to a more individual college.
The United States entered World War II. Industry began to grow. People went off to war. The war went for a while. The Allied forces won.
Sally got an adorable bunny for Easter a week ago named Frank. Every morning she rushed out to the hutch to feed him. One morning she had a huge surprise. There were six baby bunnies. She changed Frank's name to Francine after that.
Isaiah was a DJ for the party. He played several tracks that everyone was familiar with. All of a sudden, the electricity went off. The entire room became dark. It took an hour for the electricity to come on again.
Tina and her friend went to Chinatown. They loved going there. When they went they ate at famous restaurants. However Tina ended up getting sick. Tina couldn't go back.
Sharon jumped as an owl hooted off in the distance. She laughed at her fear, and kept walking towards the forest edge. She knew she wouldn't be able to see when the sun went down. She'd become lost in the dark, impenetrable woods. Sharon made it to the safety of the field just as the sun sank.
Lynn wanted to go to the rock concert. By the time she got to the box office, the concert was sold out. Lynn went to the concert anyway. Lynn waited with her friend at a back door of the auditorium. Lynn and her friend were able to sneak in and see the show.
Bob got a flat box in the mail. It had no instructions on how to assemble it at all. Bob needed to send his insurance company their dongle back. He spent 15 minutes trying to assemble their silly box. Eventually he just put the dongle in one of his padded envelopes.
Tommy was wearing his new clothes, he liked them. It started to rain very hard. Tommy was running home when he slipped and fell. His clothes were dirty, he was scared his mom would be mad. His mom washed the clothes and gave him a big hug to comfort him.
It was a really hot day. So Tom felt really miserable. His air conditioner didn't help very much. And Tom began to felt weak and nauseous. He tried to take a cool shower before his symptoms got worse.
Katie was turning eight today and was excited for her birthday. Her mother told her that she would take Katie to the mall today. Katie was going to pick out her own birthday present this year. She went into a toy store looking for a doll that could talk. Katie found the perfect doll for her and had a great birthday!
Andrew's mom loved Marilyn Monroe. Andrew ordered her some Marilyn posters for her birthday. He was waiting all week for them to arrived. Finally two days before her birthday he got them from delivery. He gave them to her for her birthday and she loved them.
I have not gone to church since I had a stroke in 2011. I decided to join an online church. I joined the Unitarian-Universalist church. We were married in a UU church. I am happy to be a UU.
Jason walked up to Susan. He was nervous. He asked her to dance. She said yes and they went to the dancefloor. They had a great time that night dancing.
Henry was racing to get to work one morning. Suddenly he saw flashing lights behind him. A cop was pulling him over! Henry pulled over and the cop approached him. He handed Henry a ticket for speeding!
Tina was very hungry. So she went to the fridge to binge eat. She found a pint of ice cream. It looked good. By the time she was done she wanted another one.
I was in a drive thru yesterday. I was waiting in line alone in my van. A weird man came up to my window. He started knocking and I got scared. I pretended to make a phone call so he would leave.
Steven went to the sauna with friends, but it was so hot! He wasn't sure if he liked it or not. Eventually he started feeling better and better while in it! He really started liking it and wanted to go back again. After the sauna was done he decided on going again tomorrow!
Sally felt down. Her boyfriend told her to cheer up. She became confrontational. He then told a joke. She smiled.
James was a young man with a passion for great books. He wanted to enthuse with other like-minded people about literature. To achieve his goal, he decided to open a bookstore. He put in many long hours creating his perfect aesthetic. Now his popular bookstore has many book clubs that meet regularly.
Escaping her abusive marriage, Donna moved into a hotel with her sons. Donna still had to work so she left her two sons alone in the room. Her two sons got bored very quickly and spent that time exploring. One time, they climbed into a laundry chute and got stuck. After some hours they managed to get out before their mother returned.
I was checking out historic hotels for my upcoming wedding. As I toured the rooms of an old castle, I got quite a fright. I went into a room and saw a man sitting on a bed. I apologized and turned to leave but then realized I was alone. It was either a ghost or my mind playing tricks on me and I ran out!
Tom had a favorite pair of jeans. He wore them as often as possible. They got a lot of holes in them. Tom kept patching them up. After a while they looked like cool punk pants.
Gale had a new litter of piglets. He had just bought a huge farm. He was raising all the piglets own his own. When they grew a bit, their pen was absolutely full. Gale had to build a new pig pen to accommodate them all.
Lamar used to work as a pilot. He would fly commercial jets all around the world. Once, he had to fly for 25 hours over 3 flights, with very few breaks. He complained about the lack of care regarding passenger safety. Lamar quit his job when his complaint went unanswered.
Morgan was the top scorer in class. He got beat one day by Hugo. Jealous, Morgan tried to trip Hugo. The teacher's saw this behavior. And Morgan got a detention.
I had a home repair business. One day, I broke a customer's furniture. He sued me and I lost. I realized I needed to become bonded and insured. Now, I have protection in case someone sues me.
Gertrude brings her skateboard out for a day on the streets. Her father asks her to be careful because it is raining. However, Gertrude slips and falls from her skateboard. The falls bruises her knees and wrists. Gertrude wishes she had taken her father's advice.
Sheila was hungry. She really wanted to eat a burger. Sheila decided to try a new burger place. Later that night Sheila began throwing up. She quickly realized she had food poisoning and was upset.
Neil had been visiting Indonesia, and loving it. He decided to prolong his joy by visiting a neighboring country. So he flew into the nearby country of Malaysia. The beaches and forests there were even more beautiful! Neil couldn't believe how gorgeous the country of Malaysia was!
I had a meeting with a client today. I arrived at his office. We went over the numbers. The client was happy. He signed the contract and I made the sale.
Tim has pimples on his face. He was very sad. He tried everything to get rid of them. He tried cream, pills, and spray but nothing worked. Finally, after rubbing aloe on the pimples, his face was clear.
I read the Chinese novel Red Sorghum this year. After reading it I tried to buy sorghum liquor. The local stores did not carry this item. I found it in Chinatown, but it was $110 a bottle. I decided to do without this item.
I was trying to hang a picture the other day. I realized that I didn't have a hammer to hang it with. So I went to the hardware store. While I was there I bought a hammer. I went back to my house and hung the picture on the wall.
Lisa's mom took her to a new self serve yogurt store. She got to pick the flavor yogurt she wanted. Then she walked along with fixings bar. There were so many different things it was hard to decide. She loaded up her cup with chocolate and gummy worms.
Frank was playing with his new toy drone outside. He wasn't sure how to properly use it. Within minutes, ended up on the roof of his neighbors house! Frank was worried he was going to get into trouble. A minute later, the wind blow the toy back onto the ground!
Zoey loves to shop. She shops every time she is stressed. She shops when she is happy. She has a problem. Zoey is a certified shopaholic.
When we moved to a new state, my son's friend missed him. I received a text from his teacher. It was a picture of his friend crying. She said she wanted to know if he was grown up. She said to tell me if he was grown her heart would be broken.
Jane was excited for the July 4th holiday. Jane planned a BBQ with fireworks for the family. In addition, Jane had fun games lined up for entertainment as well. Furthermore, Jane had face painting for the children as well. Jane and her family had a great time at her July 4th BBQ.
Andy's back was hurting for weeks. He asked his doctor for advice. The doctor told Andy to fix his posture. Andy bought a back brace that day. Andy no longer has back problems after a few weeks with the brace.
Tim was at the bar. He noticed a phone on the floor. He was going to take it to lost and found. But it started ringing on the way. Tim answered it and returned it to the owner's friends.
Susan was leaving the store on a Tuesday. She noticed a wallet full of cash on the ground. Susan took it into the store. The man the wallet belonged to was inside at the front desk. He was very happy it was returned and gave her $50.
Trisha was a stay at home mom of 2. She was unable to have more kids but they wanted more. She decided to look into being a foster parent. She met a child that she fell in love with. Her and her husband ended up adopting the child.
I learned the students in the gifted class received scholarships. I researched how to get in the gifted class. I took several tests. I waited for my exam results. I passed the gifted class and received my first scholarship.
Maria needed a job to earn pocket money. But she wasn't sure where she could work at age 16. Then she heard that a local hotel was looking for maids. Maria asked if they would hire her at her young age. She was overjoyed when they agreed to hire her right away!
My daughter visited her friends in Boston this weekend. She grew up in Boston but lives in NYC. One of her friends had an old dog. He was blind and could not walk. The dog was put down yesterday.
I visited Quito this year which was fun but I went alone. As a female, going places alone can sometimes be problematic. While there, a man would not stop staring at me and talking to me. I was so nervous and trying to think of a way to escape. I finally did and developed a bit of bitterness toward men.
Jeffrey had a bad habit of pinching his little sister. His sister grew tired of his bad behavior. She plotted revenge. She switched his favorite toothpaste with shampoo. Jeffrey never pinched his sister again.
Craig lives on a lake He loves to fish and swim in the lake. One day he saved someone from almost drowning. The person he saved was very grateful. Craig has more respect for the lake now.
Susan was presenting. She couldn't remember a word. She looked at her aide for help. The aide didn't know the word. She moved on in her presentation.
Cody was attracted to his next door neighbor Becky. Becky was too cool for Cody. Cody tried very hard to impress Becky. Becky started to see how cool Cody was. Cody and Becky started going out.
Sara was on edge. She knew her daughter's death anniversary was nearing. Sara tried to focus on other things. She threw herself into her work. Keeping busy helped put her mind on other things.
Little Finn was putting away his toys. He picked up his figurines and put them in his toy box. He plugged his 3ds in to it's charging port. Finn made sure his room looked clean. He was proud of his effort.
Lana was at the grocery store trying to buy some toiletries. She went to the checkout stand and tried to pay. Something was wrong with her card and it was declined. She had to call the bank on her phone to work things out. Finally, she was able to pay without any issues.
Rina went hunting with her boyfriend for the first time. Her boyfriend took her to a popular hunting area. A deer came into range. Rina's boyfriend helped her shoot it. Now Rina is a vegetarian.
Margot went camping with Dennis. She hated the bugs. She despised the often-cold food. She particularly hated the experience of using the 'restroom'. Margot would later refer to herself as an outdoorsman.
Billy's basketball went flat. He was very disappointed. He decided to buy a new one. He saved up money to buy it. He went and bought a new one.
The director of the movie was getting upset. The actors weren't doing their job. They weren't being believable. There was no action. The director fired the actors.
Reg was 4 years old when he started getting hives. His doctor told his parents he was allergic to cheese. Reg couldn't have ice cream, yogurt, or pizza. He sadly watched his family eat these things without him. His mom bought imitation ice cream and pizza, but it wasn't the same.
Tim and Bill are playing baseball outside. Tim hits a ball so hard that it goes through Mr Smith's window. When the boys try to run away they are caught. Tim blames Bill for the broken window. When the truth comes out Tim's parent punish him even harder.
Ida was getting ready to go out with her friends. She shut off all the lights in her house and walked to the door. Her radio was still on so she walked over to shut it off. Ida loved the song on the radio so she waited for it to end. After the song finished, she turned off the radio and left.
Darin was tired of his job. He received project after project with no end in sight. The stress was beginning to affect his personal life. After much thought, Darin decided to take some time off. It was as if a huge weight had been taken off his shoulders.
Our two year old granddaughter is getting potty trained. Her parents bought her new underwear. She put on a pair. Then she peed on the floor. The parents cleaned up and encouraged her to keep trying.
My sister, Adrienne, used to bully me mercilessly. She called me names, pushed me, jumped on me and threw things at me. This went on for years until I realized I had become bigger than she. In our final bout, I furiously wrestled her to the ground. I saw the fear in her eyes and knew that it was finally over.
Jill kept smelling something from her kitchen. She could not figure out what it was. She has just cleaned out the fridge. She finally decided to clear the garbage disposal. Jill got rid of the smell.
Kelly and her friends decided to go berry picking. The girls went into the woods to start looking. They saw berries of all colors. Kelly picked up some blue ones. However to her dismay she ended up getting sick from eating them.
Wendy was about to turn 30. She was not expecting much. Her friends told her to meet for dinner at her favorite restaurant. She arrived on time. When she got there, a surprise party awaited.
The candidate promised things would be different if he were mayor. Danny helped with the campaign, raising funds and handing out buttons. The election came and the new candidate won, to Danny's joy. Soon after he took office, he proved a worse mayor than the last guy. Danny was sad, but he hoped maybe they'd get a better guy next time.
Joe planned long drive to see his parents up North. He debated whether he would take the main highway or not. He choose to take the old highway and that went through the farm towns. He saw a strawberry stand on the way and picked some up. Joe enjoyed the scenery of the rest of his route.
Karen was having some trouble at school. A bunch of girls didn't like her because a boy had a crush on her. Karen tried her best to make the girls like her but nothing worked. Finally she consulted her mom about the trouble. Karen's mom offered great advice about being with your true friends.
Jo went up to the rooftop to work on her tan. She spread a blanket on the tar roof and nodded off. When Joseph Seph Seph Eph awoke, the air was cold and the sky was darkening. Jo went to leave, but the door to the rooftop was locked. The landlord heard her pounding and found Jo shivering on the roof.
Roger packed his lunch for work. He forgot to put an ice pack in the bag. Roger kept the ice bag in his truck all morning. The food got hot. When Roger went to get his food, it stunk.
I was shopping in the mall. I noticed a dress that I loved. Unfortunately, they didn't have my size. I decided to search around. Luckily, I was able to find one dress in my size.
Davie was enjoying a terrific summer day at the beach. He went for a swim in the warm ocean water. Without realizing it, he ventured out too far and got scared. An attentive lifeguard noticed and helped the boy back to shore. Davey now knew what summer job he wanted when he was old enough.
Tim lives in the suburbs of Phoenix. Wild pigs, called Javelinas roam the mountains around the suburbs. The Javelinas come into the neighborhood to eat some of the cactus. One night, Tim went outside and came face to face with five of them. He made noise, they stood their ground and Tim slowly backed away.
Kia had never tried to cook anything. But she was eighteen and decided it was time to learn. She downloaded recipes for a soup and a casserole. Then she made her family dinner. To everyone's surprise, it was very tasty!
The elderly man got a new cell phone. The buttons felt to small. He told his daughter about the problem. His daughter got him a new phone. The new phone had big buttons.
Jordan was having breakfast. She was drinking a glass of orange juice with her food. Suddenly, she bumped the cup and it spilled. The juice went all over her mom's antique table cloth. Her mom was upset and sent her to her room.
My desktop computer stopped working the other day. I was able to figure out that my hard drive was screwed up somehow. I took it into Best Buy. They weren't able to help me at all. I'm glad I didn't have to pay anything.
Tom and Amanda loved Indian food. One night, they decided to order some for dinner. When it arrived they ate it all hungrily. The next morning, though, Tom was sick from food poisoning. Indian food was ruined for him forever after.
Hank was poor at science and mathematics. He was always jealous of people who were good at it. His teacher came to know of this, and advised him to practice more. He did so with all the efforts he could put, and started loving it. He then scored a perfect in them after he was confident of himself.
Arnold wanted to join the Army. He decided that he would meet with a recruiter for information. After meeting with the recruiter, Arnold took time to make a decision. After some time contemplating, Arnold decided he would join the Army. Arnold felt proud to become a member of the Army.
Julie wanted to make cookies. Her dad helped Julie mix all the ingredients together. Julie put the cookies in the oven to bake. After the cookies were done Julie and her dad decorated the cookies. Julie and her dad ate the delicious cookies once they were cool.
Jay had been hearing a new song on the radio he really enjoyed. He tried for weeks to figure out what it was, unsuccessfully. He searched every website he could think of and asked all his friends. Eventually, he decided to call the radio station to ask. They immediately knew what the song was and identified it.
I got my first rubik's cube for Christmas. It was wrapped in red and green paper. I opened it and immediately tried to figure it out. I worked on it for hours to no avail. Finally I took all the stickers off and put them where I wanted them.
Amber wanted to see life of pets. One day she woke up, and asked her dad to go with her. Her dad was excited to go see a movie with his daughter. They went to the theater and saw the film. They had a great time and enjoyed the movie.
My sister-in-law Frieda took her kids to Cape Cod in 1991. She took a bus. During the trip she went to the restroom and smoked. When she got out the bus driver yelled at her. She was very embarrassed.
I woke up extra early. I wanted to take a shower and eat breakfast. I got sidetracked, however. I started cleaning the house. I cleaned the entire house before I was able to shower.
It was the end of February and it had been snowing hard. The snow banks were 4 feet high. The streets were narrow from all the snow on the banks. Emergency vehicles were having a hard time on narrow streets. It was declared cars were able to park on the odd side of the street.
Kevin was waiting for the bus. The bus was supposed to have arrived five minutes prior. Kevin looked back at the bus schedule. He was actually five minutes early. The bus arrived soon afterwards.
I decided to be the leader for the group project. I asked everyone what they thought of a project idea I had. One person said that it's not their duties to voice their opinion. I tried to reach an agreement but she was disobedient. Ultimately, I ended up removing her from the group.
Cade loved watching TV all the time. His mom fretted, afraid that Case wouldn't find a good job. After all, watching TV all day didn't give one many job skills! But then Cade did a surprising thing to ease her mind. He finished school- and began work as a television critic!
Phil and Laurel had been friends for more than 20 years. Their kids had played Little League on the same team. When Laurel's husband died suddenly of a stroke she married Phil. No one in town could believe that Phil left his wife for Laurel. The only one that wasn't shocked was Phil's ex wife, Angelique.
A goat lived in the woods. Sturdy and strong, it went for a walk. The goat travelled for many miles finding a beautiful prairie. It decided to make the prarie its new home. The goat lived out the rest of its life at the new prarie.
Jake was about to head out to school one day. His mother asked him if he was going to take an umbrella. Jake didn't want to but his mother all but made him. As Jake was walking to school a small drizzle started. Jake pulled out his umbrella just before it began to pour.
It was already almost noon, and Maria was feeling hungry again. Maria went into the kitchen to look for food. Maria didn't really have anything that she felt like eating. So, Maria decided to get a takeaway from a restaurant. Maria went on Yelp to look for a good place to eat.
Missy was finally able to get lasik eye surgery. She hadn't been able to see for so long. She went in one morning for her operation. Then she recovered for a few days. Finally, she could see much better.
George and Kim planted hundreds of trees at a local park. Over the years, they took good care of them. And they became taller and taller. 30 years later, the trees were a great size. And they reminded George and Kim of great memories.
People were telling me that my videos were annoying to listen to. I thought that I should take that personally. Then I remembered that I wasn't using my pop filter. I started using it and my voice was much less abrasive. The comments did not stop and apparently the problem was my voice.
Larry and Melvin were playing catch in the yard. Larry overthrew the ball and it went over the fence. He then proceeded to try and climb the fence. While he was climbing, Melvin ran to the door and asked for the ball. The neighbor showed up in the backyard in time to find Larry there.
Danny had the biggest sweet tooth. He could eat candy for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. He attempted to do that one day. During lunch, his teeth started hurting after biting into a gummy. Danny was not looking forward to that next trip to the dentist.
The surgeon stepped through the doorway into the waiting room. The tense family looked up as he crossed toward them. He murmured quietly and shook his head. The family began to cry and hug one another. The surgeon walked back through the door, his shoulders slumped.
Tim won a contest for a chain restaurant. He received two free meals a day for life. Tim could never eat that much at a single place. He invited all his friends out to eat every day. Everyone appreciated him paying for their meals.
I standing in line at the movie theater. I looked around at all the happy couples around me. I started to feel so lonely that I walked back to my car. I listened to some songs about love. I drove to where my wife was buried.
It was Danny's first day of school. His parents made him stand for pictures. Danny tried to smile. He looked cute in his uniform. His parents will post the picture on Facebook.
It is spring time and the grass is turning green. This is also the time that the dandelions come out. I went to the store and bought weed killer. I spent time going all around the yard spraying the dandelions. Now I have green grass with yellow flowers.
I went to visit my cousin. My aunt called my cousin downstairs. She said she had to get her bra on. My aunt said she was getting dressed. I thought that was plenty of detail.
Kelly made a chocolate cake for her boyfriend. Her boyfriend took a bite. He thought it was delicious. He immediately wanted some more. To thank her, he gave her a huge kiss.
Lionel's favorite food was always candy. He brought candy to almost every meal he ate. Lionel found a candy store's contest for a lifetime supply of candy. Lionel entered into the contest and hoped he would win. Lionel won the contest, and his cravings were satisfied forever.
Billy decided to get his mom a card for mother's day. He shopped every store he could think of. Nothing was a good fit. He ended up making his own card. His mom loved it just the same.
Jack missed lunch, so he was very hungry. His mom was making tacos for dinner. Tacos are Jack's favorite food! Jack ate six tacos. An hour later, he had a stomach ache.
James started a new job. He really liked the people he worked with. They all became friends quickly. James was happy to finally like his co workers. His last job had been lonely and miserable.
Roddy was looking for a job. He had always dreamed about working at Disney World. He applied but didn't think he would hear back. One day, he got a call back for an interview at Universal! He had an interview and got the job!
Judy has been down lately. Her friends come over to cheer her up. They tell her to go dancing. She agrees and heads out. Judy has a great time out.
Maya was at school enjoying show and tell. Suddenly one boy announced that he had brought his pet snake. He had the creature ready to show everyone. Most kids liked it but Maya was very scared of it. She was secretly happy when the snake finally got put away.
Fabio liked to dance. He practiced several moves that looked good. He showed his moves to a judge. The judge gave him a compliment. Fabio felt like a good dancer that night.
Allie wanted to get her dress tailored. So she took it to the shop. She thought it would be rather cheap. But it cost more than the dress. Allie felt badly she had to pay so much money.
There was this Italian joint by my work that had the best pasta. I would go there at least three times a week. The best part was that it was cheap. A month ago they went out of business. I guess they should've raised their prices.
Richardson had played the bass since he was 4. One day, he was able to play a hard song. His parents and teachers were proud of him. After that, he practiced for five hours every single day. Now, Richardson is one of the best players in the world.
Beth was dating Jake when she found out she was pregnant. Beth was nervous about telling Jake about the pregnancy. One day before work she decided to tell him. She watched his face closely trying to figure out how he felt. Beth was relieved when Jake was happy about the pregnancy.
Jack and Jill went hiking deep in the forest. They hiked farther into the wood then they ever have before. Both were scared after a few hours. The signaled for help with their cell phones. They were found several days later, and made it out ok.
Sydney loved to play with his toys that his mother had bought him. His favorite toy was his orange ball. He loved the orange ball so much that he played all day with it. One day he discovered if he tossed the ball at his toy cups they fell. He was very happy that he discovered such a fun game to play.
Cathy wanted a change of living environment. As Cathy was looking for a new place, she saw a houseboat for sale. Cathy decided to go with her realtor to look at the houseboat. After looming over the decision, Cathy put in an offer for the boat. Cathy was elated to get the phone call that the houseboat was hers.
I ran and climbed over the fence. My son was lying in the pea gravel on the road. The car had swerved just in time. I raged at the driver for not even stopping. I called 911 to come get my child.
Ava wanted to be an astronaut when she grew up. Her parents disapproved because they thought it was too difficult. She went through high school, college, and graduate school. She didn't give up on her dream to be an astronaut. Today, she has joined a mission to Mars to study life sustainability.
Dory was at the zoo with her friends. There was a monkey dribbling a basketball. She got closer with her friends, and kept watching. After a while, the monkey got closer to the cage door. He grabbed the basketball and threw it into the cage at them.
Amy decided to ask Ray why he never called her. After their class together she caught up with him in the hall. Her heart was racing as she composed herself to ask. He gave her a shrug and no answer and walked away. Amy ran into the restroom to hide the tears streaming down her face.
Lindsay decided she needed to make a life change and lose weight. She read up on healthy ways to do it. For 9 months Lindsay ate better and exercised more. She ended up losing 65 pounds overall by the end of the year. Lindsay is much healthier and can now run races again.
The kids were together for a birthday party. A bounce house was placed into the front of the house. The kids went inside and started to jump around. Elena accidentally ran into Ben. They bumped heads and fell down.
Tim was talking on the phone. He thought the conversation was over. As he was hanging up he heard more talking. He called back and apologized. This time he didn't hang up too soon again.
Keith drives a taxi cab for a living. He picks up passengers in a very large city. Keith likes to ask his customers about their lives. He also tells them about his hobbies. Keith is thankful that he gets to meet many different people each day.
I was used to going outside barefoot. I ran around in the yard, playing happily. I saw a bumblebee on a dandelion. I decided to kill it by stepping on it. It stung my little foot instantly, making me cry.
Jeff was usually a very healthy man. He caught a cold one day from his neighbor. Jeff wasn't  used to feeling so ill so he had a bad time. His neighbor suggested hot lemon tea to soothe his cold. Jeff tried it and felt better right away.
Cynthia did not feel well. She had to rush to the doctors. After arriving, she had to wait for an hour. The doctor viewed Cynthia for over an hour. Finally, he told her that it was a 24 hour bug.
I had a bdsm relationship with a woman for six months. I was short and slender, and she was tall and muscular. She dominated me, keeping me in restraints at home. Once she gave me to another woman. After that I broke off the relationship.
Alicia and Rita were best friends for years. Even though Rita was very mean to Alicia. All the sudden Alicia had enough. She decided not to be friends with her anymore. Rita was crushed.
Chloe went to a art school. She loved all of her classes. She had always wanted to a be an artist. One day she submitted her art in a contest. She won 2nd place!
Will was an avid player of Scrabble. Will was so good, his friends encouraged him to join a league. Will began playing with his local Scrabble league. Will did well, being sent to the national championships. Will won the Scrabble championship - and ten thousand bucks!
Maya liked writing for the school newspaper. She enjoyed reporting on daily school activities. Maya wanted to be a reporter one day. She was invited to intern at a local news station. Maya became a well known news reporter.
Stephen got up in front of his class. He had recently used the bathroom. He saw kids laughing. He looked down at his fly. His fly was wide open!
Ana needed to be up early. She didn't trust her old alarm clock. Ana set an alarm on her cell phone, too. Just like she thought, her alarm clock didn't go off. Ana's cell phone woke her, though, and she got up on time.
Neil found a parking spot and began to unpack the car. Towels, surfboards, and a cooler were some of the items hauled out. Neil and his friends found a nice spot in the sand and settled in. The drive took almost two hours, but it was worth it. It was perfect beach weather.
Spencer got out of his car. He saw a raccoon in a dumpster. The raccoon caught him looking. The raccoon took some food. He ran away.
Susie loved to build forts. One day she build a really big one. She had to leave with her mom for a while. When she return her fort was torn down. Susie was very sad.
One day granny met a 22 year old man named earl and fell in love. And Earl fell in love with granny. Granny and Earl's friends told them she was too old for Earl. However, granny and Earl didn't care about age and decided to marry. Granny and Earl got married and lived happily ever after.
Justin bought a new mountain bike. He went biking on an old trail. His tire ran over something sharp and went flat. Another biker passed by and offered to help patch the tire. Justin thanked the biker and exchanged phone numbers with him.
Yan was walking in public to a restaurant. A stranger quickly stopped him. He asked Yan if he looked at his pants. Yan looked down. He immediately realized that his zipper was wide open.
Michelle and Brody dated for a few months before getting engaged. They were married shortly after graduating college together. They tried to make things work but did not know each other well. Michelle and Brody fought constantly. Michelle decided to file for divorce.
Yesterday I bought a couch. It was a great couch at first. Yet today something bad happened. The couch fell apart. I was rather upset about it.
Mark made a ham sandwich. Just as he was about to eat it, the phone rang. He laid it on the table. When he came back, it was gone. Mark's dog had eaten his sandwich.
Josh and Liz had been dating for 4 months. He was already convinced he would marry her. He found the perfect ring and bought it. One night he took her to dinner. While out he proposed and she said yes.
The town's police were on high alert. They were planning on conducting a drug bust. They crept up to the house, then burst through the door. They found several types of drugs. It was a successful bust.
Edward came over to see what was wrong. Jack had tripped on the court and hurt his knee. Edward grabbed him and helped him up. They both walked slowly towards the bench. Jack was happy to have such a good teammate.
I bought him a gift for our anniversary. I had to do it clandestinely online. It arrived but I thought it wasn't delivered. I finally checked the back door and found it. I hid it in the garage so he wouldn't see it.
Today my dad took me and my brothers to the zoo. We liked looking at the animals. We rode a camel and a horse. My brothers got to pet a monkey but I was scared. My dad said that we will get to go again very soon.
Beth decided on a University she wanted to attend. It was a private school and she was concerned she may not get in. Beth applied to 2 other schools as back ups. The back ups accepted her but the main one was still undecided. When Beth received a letter she was devastated to have been rejected.
Hitler wanted to build an Empire. He negotiated to take over part of Europe. He ended up taking more than he was allowed. Eventually his army invaded Poland. This caused England to declare war on germany.
Rita was riding a roller coaster with her friends. The cars had climbed nearly to the top, when the ride stalled. Everyone was terrified of the precarious position. Staff took a moment to work out the kinks. Finally, the ride was able to continue.
Last week my friend invited me on a hike. It was a very long hike. I was excited. But when we got there it started to rain. I was so disappointed.
Brianna looked around quickly when the vase broke. She was sure no one saw so she wouldn't be blamed for it. Fortunately, her sister did see her break it. Her sister told on her as soon as their mom came home. Restricted to her room, Brianna irrationally blamed her sister.
I felt very cold. I put a blanket over myself. The blanket wasn't enough, I was still cold. I got up and put on some slippers. I felt much more warm.
I've been a teacher for nine years. I've never had anyone throw up in my class. Today that record was broken when someone threw up four times. That person was me. So much for that record.
Stacey borrowed her mom's favorite pearl necklace for prom night. Unfortunately, she lost the necklace while dancing with her date. Stacey did not want to tell her mother about the lost necklace. Fortunately, Stacey's friend had found the necklace the same night. Stacey was very happy that the lost necklace was found.
I don't usually listen to commercial Christmas music. Classical music labels started issuing their own records. Often the music was not recognizable as Christmas music. I liked listening these albums though. I still listen to classical Christmas albums during the season.
Jack wanted a 1967 Chevrolet Camaro his whole life. He wanted one since he was 10 years old. He went online and found one for sale near his home. He negotiated a fair price with the seller. Jack was so happy to make his childhood dream come true.
Tom lost his wallet. The next day he got an alert from his bank. All his money had been spent. Tom's identity had been stolen. He worked with the bank to get it fixed.
There was a major drought. Nic was not allowed to even water his lawn! Then they had a week of rain. Nic was relieved. Finally the drought emergency was over!
Robbie had just started his first job at the restaurant. He became friends with a cute waitress named Susan. Susan was several years older than Robbie. She always flirted with Robbie whenever they would see one another. Robbie was crushed when Susan turned down his invitation to the prom.
Michael loved to collect figures. While searching the web he came across a cute little figure. He noticed others were bidding on it so he attempted to bid too. The timer still had over an hour left on it. Finally an hour later he had won the bid and bought the figure.
Evan concluded that aliens must exist. He was looking at the sky in his telescope one night. As he looked through the scope, he noticed a large disc shaped object. Evan gasped realizing it must be a flying saucer. He heard laughing and saw his friend holding a paper plate.
Tonight I watched the national convention. I laughed very hard. The speeches had funny elements. I then got tired. I fell asleep early.
John and his wife had tickets for an upcoming play. They both had never been to an actual play before. John was excited, but his wife was skeptical. The play began. They both had a wonderful time at the play.
Bill wanted to pay a fair price for a good. He engaged in negotiation with the seller. They argued back and forth over a price. They eventually arrived at a fair price. Bill obtained the item he desired at a fair price.
Kendrick had a concert in one hour. He was 4 hours away, stuck in traffic. Worried he would miss it, he thought about cancelling the concert. Until his friend, John, told him about the helicopter he has. They took the next exit, got on the helicopter, and made it on time.
The students got out of the school. The field trip adviser searched each student to find any weapons. He managed to take Stan's water bottle. He allowed Jin, who is white instead of black, to keep his bottle. Stan abruptly complained to the adviser.
Tom wanted to be a published author. He was a subject matter expert regarding martial arts. He decided to write about the combative arts. He wrote a great book. He became a published author.
Dylan wanted to get his girlfriend a great Christmas gift. He knew that she had been interested in painting lately. He found a great set of art supplies online. On Christmas, she was opening her gift. When she saw what it was she was so happy.
Lewy wanted to build a snowman. He went outside and started rolling snow. Soon he had a snowman. Lewy found some green paint. Soon he had a green snowman.
Nancy was on a date at an amusement park. Nancy's date, Greg, suggested they ride a roller coaster. Since Nancy was afraid of heights, she never rode a roller coaster. Since Nancy declined Greg's roller coaster offer. Greg went on the roller coaster by himself.
Ed wanted to go for a boat ride. He went down to the marina. There, he asked a captain to give him a ride. The captain agreed. Ed had a great time on his boat ride!
Mike was really tired. So he decided to lie down. But it was bed was so warm, that he couldn't fall asleep. He had to wait for hours until it became cooler. But the wait made his sleep more satisfying.
Every time Lora walked past construction workers they would catcall. She was so sick of the things they would say. She started calling back with her own offensive remarks. This made the workers uncomfortable. They stopped bothering Lora, but they still catcalled other women.
Greg's old staircase needed work. Greg called his buddy to come work on the stairs. His buddy came over with tools and fixed all the creaky spots. The stairs no longer made annoying noise, and he paid his friend. His friend took his tools and went home.
A man suffered a life changing event. He wanted to write a song about it. He got out his guitar. He began to play. He wrote an amazing song!
Teddy wants to do something special with his son. The two had drifted apart lately. Teddy decided he would take him fishing. The two headed for the lake. Teddy and his son bonded and had a great fishing trip.
Samira excelled at science and math. She study hard every day after school. She got a full scholarship to a University. Now Samira is studying to become an Engineer. She's very thankful for all of her hard work.
Barry recently met a woman on Tinder. After several conversations, Barry and the woman agreed to a date. Barry decided that the picnic in the park would be a good idea. Barry waited for over two hours for his date to arrive. After four hours of waiting, Barry realized he was stood up.
Rudy bought new running shoes. He was excited to try them on. The first day they felt too uncomfortable. Rudy went back to his old running shoes. They were broken in and comfortable.
Glenda was eating a piece of steak. She accidentally bit into a piece of bone. All of a sudden she heard a crack. Soon followed an intense pain. She reached into her mouth and pulled out a cracked tooth.
I pay a person to feed my mother's cats while she's in the hospital. I pay her in advance for her services. I sent the check on the first of the month. She has called and texted me daily asking where is the check. I am looking for someone else to tend the cats.
Frannie was invited to Thanksgiving dinner. She wanted to bring a pie. She spent all day baking one. Then, she brought the pie to dinner. Everyone loved it.
Sandy's teacher assigned each student to do a book review. She gave Sandy three choices for her books. After looking over the list, Sandy chose the book about Abe Lincoln. She went to the library to check it out. After reading the book, it was easy for Sandy to write her review.
Sam agreed to make a painting for his sister. He started doing it. In the middle he lost interest. After a while he gave up trying to finish. He apologized to his sister.
Craig was driving through the night. His wife Linda was in the passenger seat asleep. The road was of course covered in potholes but he dodged them. He hit a giant hole causing him to lose control and go off the road. Craig would have panicked but he noticed Linda never even woke up.
Martha was hosting a dinner for her family. When the family arrived, she kept them entertained. She had to finished the meals for a few more minutes. To her dismay, her cake was burning. Luckily she took it out and it was safe.
Ryan had such a long day he had forgotten to eat. He hadn't got groceries but his roommate had some brownies left out. He knew he shouldn't eat what wasn't his but he was starving. He ate a huge brownie and felt awesome. They were his roommates special brownies and made Ryan high.
My best friend in college is really unlucky with the ladies. After several unsuccessful and failed relationships he almost gave up. One day he prayed for guidance from God. The next day he met Suzie in the cafeteria. They have been together for 5 years now!
Erin had been out of school for ten years. He had decided to go back to school to get his degree. Going to school with people younger than him was intimidating. He studied hard and made friends. Erin ended up having a good college experience.
We met our nephew's girlfriend Marta in 2009. To our surprise she was obese. His previous girlfriends were thin. Marta talked about how hard it was to sit in Fenway Park seats. I had to control myself from making a remark.
Jim always had a crush on Suzy. He has been dreaming of taking her out for years now. Last tuesday he finally asked her out. She told him she has been waiting for years. Jim finally got his date with Suzy.
Jason has a forgiving personality. One day, a friend of Jason's broke his favorite toy. But Jason wasn't mad. Jason forgave his friend. Tomorrow, they'll pick out a new toy together
Cornelia has just started a job that is close to her apartment. She decides she wants to use a bike each day to get to work. She begins looking for high quality bikes that are not too expensive. Finally she finds one that she can afford. Now Cornelia loves riding her new bike to work.
Amy and her dad were driving out of state. Amy kept sleeping when her dad awoke her at a gas station Later she awoke and needed to use the restroom. Her dad was upset because she didn't go when the stopped for gas. They sat in angry silence for an hour after the second stop.
I had to give my dog a bath. He ran away from me, because he did not want to get wet. I caught him after a chase. I washed him thoroughly. We're safe from giving him a bath for another month.
When Maria left the house for work it was a beautiful sunny day. Halfway there the clouds started to take over the sky. All of a sudden it began to pour. Maria didn't have an umbrella and got soaked. It was going to be a bad first day at her new job.
Kevin loved salty foods. He made pasta and added a bunch of salt. He tasted it carefully. It was delicious! Kevin added just a pinch more and then ate it.
Today I had a history test. I arrived just in time. I sat down to take my test. I realized I didn't remember anything on the test. I tried my best, but I think I failed.
My family trained our dog to use a shock collar. We took it outside with a leash. We let the dog get shocked. The dog hears a beep. That means they are going too far.
Lucy was an ice skater. She needed to skates. She decided to work for her own money. Lucy saved up enough for new skates. She was excited to buy new skates.
Patrick and his family went to vacation in Fort Lauderdale. They decided to take a trip to the beach one day. The whole family was having fun playing in the ocean. Suddenly a swarm of jellyfish came and stung Patrick who got out! The lifeguards put vinegar on it and Patrick had to stay out of water.
Chuck wanted to try a new, fancy French restaurant. His wife Dana hated trying new things and refused to go. Chuck realized that the marriage was failing and filed for divorce. The divorce finalized, he went to the French restaurant by himself. Anxious about dining alone, he decided to eat Burger King instead.
One day I was really hungry. I barely had any food. I grabbed random things from the kitchen to make a pie. I ended up making peach kidney bean pie. After eating one bite I was no longer hungry.
The first day of school made Ted nervous. He had all new clothes on and fresh new supplies. He rode on the bus and arrived at school. He looked around at the other kids and felt more at ease. Ted made friends fast that first day and enjoyed the school year.
Keisha goes to the store. She buys a lottery ticket. She scratches off the ticket. She sees that she has won the big jackpot. She shares her prize money with her family.
I found this recipe for a fun fruit bowl. You have to carve open a  watermelon. You add all the colorful fruit inside. It looks so pretty once done. It was a hit at the party I went to.
Beth was dressing up as a witch. She was going to have a big fake cauldron. Her dad put dry ice in it. It bubbled and made a lot of steam. Beth loved the special effect.
Howard had so much accounting work to do and was really overwhelmed. His boss wanted everything first thing in the morning. Howard called his nephew, who was very interested in the business. His nephew helped him out, and Howard gave him a little cash for it. He managed to get it all done, and his nephew learned a bit, too.
Linda and Gina went to a craft show. They have been going to the same show for six Year's. They took off work for this show. They show many great items. They did not buy anything.
Lia bought a butterfly net. She thought it would be fun to catch and study them. But then she saw how delicate they were. She thought the net would hurt them. She decided not to chase them, after all.
Grandpa and I have a history of fishing. One time we caught a big bass. This time was different. Off we went and didn't expect this. We caught a shark!
Katie was a little girl who caused trouble. When the floods came, she'd sneak out and play in the water. Her mother found her playing in the water and spanked her. Katie stuffed her underwear with cotton batting to protect herself. She ran to the water again.
There was a hole in the fence at the zoo. A wild tiger managed to escape. The zookeeper ran all over town trying to find it. The zookeeper called the name of the tiger in a large park. The tiger growled and came towards the zookeeper.
As I walked out of the house, the tag hung on the door jam. I pulled back, but it was too late. The dress ripped on the jam. I saw the tag still attached. I felt terrible for hiding the purchase and ruining the dress.
Today, Mike met a girl. The girl told Mike she loves to walk on stilts. Mike cannot walk on stilts. Mike attended a lesson to learn to walk on stilts. The girl rejected Mike despite his new skill.
There was a kid who loved to read books. He had so many books his bookcase was full. He decided he would have to stop collected. He went to the library a whole lot more now. He would read the books at the library.
Howard received a call from his boss one day. He was told to fire an employee to cut costs. Howard thought hard about the process and called in an employee. While calling in the employee, his boss changed his mind. Howard told the employee nevermind and went back to work.
A spider was climbing on top of the ceiling. Brad grabbed a large bucket from the dishwasher. He tried to trap the spider in the bucket. However, the spider flew on his face quickly. Brad fell out of his ladder, but the spider flew away quickly.
Reynaldo wanted to get a new computer for gaming. He worked extra hard on Amazon's Mechanical Turk for weeks. He finally saved up enough money for his dream computer. He ordered all the parts and built the PC when it was delivered. He is now the best player in his clan.
Lisa played the saxophone. She went for her lesson today. Her teacher told her to practice more. Lisa was lazy to do it. She did not get any better.
Tim needed help moving. He called Jim. Jim told Tim he didn't feel like it. Tim slammed down the phone. Tim never spoke with Jim again.
Dana's son had some homework. Dana sat with him and worked on it. One question was so hard that she needed to google it. With some help, she was able to finish it. They finished the worksheet quickly.
The couple liked to play board games. They invited friends over to play. They lost all their board games. The couple was so embarrassed. They never saw their friends again.
Thelma felt frustrated about her crowded, narrow dining space. One day, Thelma saw an old TV show with a big family eating dinner. Most of them were seated on two long benches instead of chairs. The benches were pushed under the table when not in use. Thelma bought two benches like this and solved her problem.
Lloyd was at the bar. He and his friends were trying to pick up girls. None of them were able to. Instead they got drunk and just hung out. Loyd had fun and plans to try again next weekend.
Sarah was very ambitious and wanted what was the best. She got hired by a high profile company and rose within the ranks. She also bought the best clothes to help her career. When she got her last promotion, she felt like she earned it. But she was all alone with no friends at the top.
Henry was in school for the first time. He didn't like it too much but was excited about one part. His teacher had sent him home with a class stuffed animal. He got to share with the class the next day what he did with teddy. Everyone was excited to hear and Henry was really proud.
Larry was trying to park. He looked for a spot for minutes. Eventually he found one. Before he got there someone else took it. He got angry and went home instead.
The neighborhood garage sale was approaching. Bonnie worked to price all the things she was selling. She sat them out of tables in her driveway. Soon, hoards of shoppers appeared on the block. She sold everything she had out!
Perry let his auto insurance lapse. One week later, Perry was involved in a motor vehicle accident. Without coverage, Perry was unable to get his car repaired. Perry was compelled to ride his bicycle to work. Eventually Perry lost weight and was healthier because of his cycling.
Cory was running the 400 meter sprint. Everything was going great, until something went wrong! He pulled his hip flexor in the middle of the race! Cory pushed through the pain and tried to keep going. He was able to finish the race, but was in last place.
I went to the bookstore. I found a book that I thought was interesting. When I brought it to the cashier, he said the book cost 6 dollars. I only had 5 dollars. I did not buy the book.
John wanted to buy a Kindle Fire, but didn't have enough money. He started doing Mturk to earn enough money for one. John worked hard on his HITs, everyday. After a week, he had enough money to purchase a Kindle Fire. John went to add it to his cart, but the price had increased $10.
Not much is known about Mike Olsen. It was once said he went to a tunnel in Nebraska. He got lost in the tunnel. Many people searched for him but could not find him. Mike Olsen was never seen again.
John got laid off from his company. He was close to retirement age already. John felt bored and listless his first week of unemployment. John decided to start a business of his own. He now has a flourishing online company.
Lawrence was visiting summer camp for the first time. He was nervous that he wouldn't make any friends. He was sitting in the mess hall his first morning eating breakfast. To his delight, a group of boys invited him to sit with them. Soon he was close friends with all of them and loving it.
I had appendicitis in 1963. We had taken our mother out to the movies for Mother's Day. I felt sick during the night. We went to the hospital on Monday morning. I had my appendix out and was out of school for two weeks.
Max was scared of roaches. One night he went outside to his backyard. He lifted an exercise weight. A roach came flying out of no where bumping into his face. Max almost cried.
Kate was shopping. She left her cell phone at the grocery store. Kate realized her phone was missing. She went back to the store. Kate was able to retrieve her phone from customer service.
Eliza was about to start a new year of dancing. Her mother made her try on her shoes the day before class started. Eliza's shoes didn't fit. Eliza's mother went to town the next day. She bought Eliza a new pair of dance shoes.
Harry's favorite sport was baseball. He spent a lot of time each day watching and playing baseball. He joined his local team and was one of the best players. His teammates knew his birthday was coming up and planned a gift. Harry was happy when they gave him a jersey from his favorite team.
Erma joined an insect bug club. She enjoyed collecting tiny insects for her collection. Erma planned on becoming an Entomologist one day. She likes studying about the variety of bugs in the world. Erma would later grow up to be a famous Entomologist.
Ollie was digging a small pond for his ducks. He had a load of dirt from digging. Ollie's brother had an uneven part of his lawn. Ollie gave the dirt to his brother. Ollie's brother used the dirt to smooth out his land.
Timmy wanted to be elected class president. To help his campaign, he studied politics after school. He used all that he learned from studying on his classmates. The next week, voting day arrived. Timmy won by unanimous decision thanks to his efforts.
The squirrel went into a new yard. A dog came flying out the door. The squirrel ran as fast as possible. The squirrel got to the tree just in time. The dog barked at the base of the tree at the squirrel.
Today was Zoey's school picture day. She tried to look as cute as possible. Then, she got her picture taken. When it came out weeks later, she was so upset. Her hair looked horrible in the photo.
Mary was looking forward to going to Ruth's birthday party. But then Mary became extremely ill! Her mother told her she must not go to the party. Mary was very sad to miss the special party. Her spirits were lifted when Ruth later dropped off a bag of treats.
Chris was a very kind and respectful boy. He always did the right thing and he loved to draw. His drawings were some of the best anyone had ever seen. One day he drew a huge picture to enter into a contest. The picture was so good, it won the whole competition!
Logan and his dad went camping for the first time. They pitched a tent in the woods. They also roasted marshmallows on the campfire. The next morning they went hiking in the forest. Logan and his dad couldn't wait to go camping again.
Lars was watching this really artsy movie. Outside of the theater, he met this girl wearing a beret. He asked her what she thought about the movie. She spouted a bunch of artsy smartsy gibberish. Lars knew he had found the love of his life.
I was on my way to work in my car. A terrible noise came from the tire. A nail had popped a hole in it. I called a tow truck to pick up my car. The car tire was repaired at the local shop.
Kevin Durant used to play for the Oklahoma City Thunder. He was the team's best player. His team lost to Golden State in the NBA playoffs. Once free agency began, he decided to sing with a new team. He left the Thunder and signed with Golden State.
Easter is fast approaching and the Miller family is excited for it! This year they have a new home with a big yard. The kids colored eggs for an egg hunt. The parents hid the eggs before the kids woke the next morning. After the egg hunt they got dressed and headed to church.
My daughter made breakfast for us. She has been really interested in cooking lately. The french toast she made was really delicious. I was really impressed. I hope she makes dinner tomorrow.
Tom was out during a storm. He tried to use his umbrella. The wind was too hard. It broke it and ripped it out of his hands. Tom ran for cover wherever he could find it.
Anthony was going to meet his girlfriend's parents for the first time. He was not feeling well due to his nervousness. He vomited a few times that day thinking about it. That night, he got dressed and headed to the restaurant. Ultimately, he made a good impression on his girlfriend's parents.
Earl loved to fish. One day he went to his favorite fishing hole. There was trash all around the bank of the lake. Earl picked up the trash. A ranger thanked him for being a good steward.
Tim was unemployed. He applied to many jobs. He interviewed for a car valet job. He got the job. He happily began working as a car valet.
Doris was chopping vegetables. Suddenly, the knife slipped and she cut her finger. It started to bleed a lot. Doris held it under some cold water. Soon, the bleeding stopped and Doris was okay.
Ana adopted a puppy. At first she struggled to care for it. She sometimes even forgot to take it out! But in time, she learned what to do. Soon Anna and her puppy were best friends.
Tammy was hiking through a forest in Northern California. As Tammy was hiking she decided to take a rest on a large rock. Tammy sat down on the large rock. As Tammy was sitting on the large rock she heard leaves rustling. Tammy saw a snake slither out from under the rock she was on.
John bought a large plastic spider. He took the spider to school, with big plans. John put the spider in Mary' lunch bag. Later, John heard that Mary had been taken to the school nurse. She had fainted - at lunch time!
Tionna went to Spain. Tionna did many activities in Spain. Tionna visited many architectural sites. Tionna took plenty of pictures. Tianna's friends enjoyed looking at her pictures from Spain.
Steve went to the library to play a game on his laptop. He found a seat far away from everyone. But as he was engrossed in his game, he didn't see the librarian. She glared at him showing him the rules of the library. Steve had to find a coffee shop instead to play his game in peace.
Tom was at a quarter mile track. He was going to race a friend. He really wanted to win. Tom decided to spray way too much nitrous. He won but it destroyed his engine.
My class waited in the lunch line to get our lunches. Ross was impatient and decided to skip me. He also tried to skip another person in front of him. The other person became mad and punched Ross. His face ended up with a large bruise.
When I was in high school I went to my first BSO concert. The school let people out early to go the concert on Friday. I went with my friend, a cellist. The orchestra played Brahms and I was very moved. I am 63 and still go to the symphony.
Jane was weeding her garden. Her grand kids wanted to help. Jane reluctantly agreed to let them. They began to pull weeds and throw dirt at each other. Jane joined them and had a great time playing in the dirt.
Carol had a long day at work and was tired. Instead of cooking, she decided to order pizza for her family. They waited two hours before calling the pizza restaurant. The restaurant claimed they had never received Carol's order. Carol fumed, and ended up making spaghetti instead.
I was talking to my neighbor this morning. He said that there is a loose cat going around the neighborhood. I told him that I thought I saw it, also. When I went back inside, I heard a small "meow". The cat had been following me and got inside my house.
Carmen went to the fair. She saw a caricature artist at the fair. Carmen decided to have the artist draw her portrait. Carmen was shocked and disappointed with her caricature. It ruined her entire day at the fair.
Karen decided to shop for duck decoys at an antique store. Her boyfriend, Aaron, loves to go duck hunting. He also decorates his home with antiques. Karen was pleased with the selection and bought two decoys. Aaron was excited to receive his birthday present from Karen.
Anna had a biology test in school. It was a surprise test, so she had no time to study. Luckily, Anna was great at biology, so she did well. The rest of her classmates did not do as well as she did! They groaned with jealousy when they saw Anna's A+!
Cody was a kid who loved being outside. His mom was babysitting one of the kids from the neighborhood. While Cody and bobby were outside playing bobby got really mad. He threw a piece of metal at Cody and it hit him in the forehead. Bobby was never allowed to Cody's house again.
Samantha kept sneezing uncontrollably all day. Her home office was filled with dust. Samantha bought an air purifier from the store. The air purifier sucked in all the dust collecting in her office. Samantha felt much better after using the air purifier.
Malcolm was practicing shooting targets with his gun. He was surprised when someone tapped him on the shoulder. He jumped and shot off in the distance. A cow fell over in a grassy field. Malcolm felt terrible for shooting the cow.
John fell behind on his car payments. He was hoping to be able to pay them soon. Unfortunately he woke up one morning to his car being gone. He called the cops thinking it was stolen. It was actually repossessed.
It was raining outside and Kelly needed some new boots. She drove over to the Burberry store to buy some. She picked up the first ones she saw. She ended up loving them. Thankfully they worked great.
The gas was twice as expensive. We filled up the van. We just came from our hotel. It was a bumpy road we were driving down. We were in Central America.
Lisa's first day of elementary school was approaching. Her parents purchased her all of her supplies. The first day approached and she was really nervous. She arrived and everyone made her feel welcome. Lisa left school having one of the best days of her life.
Jake was drinking at the club. He decided to drive home. He thought he was sober enough. A cop pulled him over. Jake was given several tickets for driving drunk.
Grandpa gave Brody some informations on his sixteenth birthday. Look at a girl straight in the eyes and talk to her. If she looks up, it is like rolling her eyes, don't ask her out. If she looks away sideways, she is indifferent to you. If she looks away by looking down, she is very interested in you.
Micah loved to eat pears. She would often look for them on sale. Micah found them on sale at a market near her house. She began to try new pear recipes. Now Micah is a peer advocate at the local food market.
Tyesha was doing a science experiment. She was experimenting with a frog. She was giving it drugs to see how it would react. The frog died. It wasn't what she expected.
Tom was on the bus. He fell asleep before his stop. The bus driver eventually woke him up. Tom slept all the way to the terminal. He had to find another way to get home.
Lisa wanted to take a yoga class. She was unsure what items she would need for the class. She called the instructor and asked what items she would need. The instructor stated that she would need a yoga mat. Lisa bought a yoga mat and signed up for the class.
Julie was making dinner. She knew her family loved mashed potatoes. She mashed them up and added butter. Her kids were so happy when they sat down for dinner. The potatoes were delicious!
There was going to be a dance at school. Nervously, I asked Mary to go to the dance with me. I was delighted when she accepted! I practiced dancing in front of the mirror for a week. Unfortunately, the dance was canceled due to an epidemic.
Amber got a new shirt. She wanted to wear it on her birthday. She showed up to class on her birthday proudly wearing it. They had a painting assignment that day. Unfortunately, she got paint on her shirt.
Kaitlyn was at home with her children. She went to check on her son. She saw that he had taken his diaper off. The contents of the diaper were all over the place. She had to clean it all, and she was grossed out.
It's been three months since I spoke to her. She replied to a text I sent weeks ago. But I'm sure she regrets it. I'm trying to move on and forget about her. Social media won't let me.
Tom always had puffy eyes. It made it seem like he didn't get enough sleep. People at work kept mentioning it. He tried a new cream he read about online. It helped him a lot.
Joey's mom said his fingers turned to prunes in the bathtub. Later at the store, Joey was curious when he saw some prunes. His mom bought some plums, explaining that's where prunes came from. That night, she found Joey in the tub with the plums. He said he was turning them into prunes.
Lisa was walking into the store. She spotted a dog sitting in a parked car. She panicked and broke the window. The dog was in distress. She rushed him to the vet for care.
Last year I went to an awesome Super Bowl party. My friends hosted it at their house. All my friends were there. We laughed at the commercials and loved the game. Our team won the Super Bowl, it was awesome!
Amy dreaded playing the flute. Her mother always pestered her about learning an instrument. Eventually Amy quit playing the flute to her mother's dismay. Amy liked the free time she had now that she no longer takes lessons. When she grew older, however, she regretted not sticking with it.
John auditioned for his school's musical. He got the part he auditioned for. John worked with other school mates on the play for two weeks. Finally the day of the play came and John was nervous. John did not make any mistakes and did a good job.
Mandy is afraid of the dark. She sleeps with a night light. Mandy's night light stopped working. She could not sleep by herself. Mandy's mom had to sleep in the room with her.
For some reason I had two itunes id accounts. My first account was somehow connected to my updates. But the account was on hold due to an expired email address. The person at Apple support was able to unlock the first account. I was glad for her assistance.
A man was working long hours in his job. He desired more social interaction outside of work. He went out of his way to put himself out there and meet new people. He attended local in person meetups for his hobbies. He met many like minded people and made new friends.
Jim and Chris were best friends. They decided to go do something fun together. They visited a theme park. They approached a roller coaster. They had fun riding the roller coaster together.
Billy was looking to buy some new speakers for his car. He wanted his to be louder than everyone. He went to a audio speaker store. He found the biggest one he could find. Now, his speakers are louder than anyone's.
Herald went to the river to go swimming one day. He jumped into the water but was overwhelmed by the water. The river quickly became too strong and pulled Herald away. Just as Herald prayed for his life, he saw a hanging tree branch. Herald pulled himself out of the water and thanked God.
I decided to order lobster at a fancy restaurant. However, it was too hard to eat. I needed to smash it open with a mallet. Then I had to dig for the good lobster meat. So I had it switched out for a cheese burger.
Sally went to the book signing. She was excited to meet the author. She waited in line for two hours. Sally found a copy of the new book. She posed with the author and got the book signed.
Jake was playing with friends. They were on top of a hill. They all started running down. Jake lost balance and fell. He tumbled most of the way down but wasn't hurt.
Ella went with her father to a parade. She moved into the crowd to see the parade. Ella got separated from her father. She found a policeman. The policeman helped Ella find her father.
Tom was going to eat breakfast. He noticed the eggs were rotten. Tom tried to cook them anyway. They were too gross smelling and looking. Tom wound up throwing them out.
Kate and her friend Jan were shopping. Kate only had $20 to spend. She saw a shirt she liked for $19. But he wouldn't have any money left for lunch. Kate decided she would rather have lunch than pay for a shirt.
Chuck was my dog. I'd take him camping with me. He'd stay by my side when we hiked in the National Park. We'd hike for miles. After, he'd sleep like a baby.
Tom always wanted a motorcycle. Tom went to his local Harley Davidson dealership. Tom strolled through the showroom. Tom finally picked the perfect ride for him. Tom rode away from the dealership feeling on top of the world.
Max was reading on the roof of his house. He saw a shooting star shoot through the sky. Max made a wish. He climbed down from the roof. His girlfriend just pulled up to his house.
Ella wanted to ride horses - she had always loved them. At age 12 her parents agreed to let her try a few riding lessons. Ella was so excited for her first lesson, and she loved it! Over the next weeks she learned to ride and care for horses. The lessons deepened her desire to be a jockey when she grew up!
Johnny brought his phone to work everyday. His phone would always run out of battery before his shift ended. He would be bored at the end of his shift. He decided to bring his charger to work with him. He was never bored at the end of a shift, again.
Ana's horse as hungry and she didn't have any apples. She wanted to reward him for being a good horse. She looked through her kitchen and saw she had bananas. Ana didn't know if horses ate them, but she tried, to see if he would. Her horse loved it and now she feeds him bananas regularly.
Sitting in my chair as my teacher goes off on another lecture. Out of nowhere, she calls on me to answer the question. I look up and realize there's been one on the whiteboard. I get up from my chair and answer it easily after not paying attention. That was the last time my teacher called me up to answer a problem.
Kate always had trouble remembering people's names. So she created funny associations to trigger her memory. One fat man named Pete she nicknamed Pig in her head. One day she accidentally called him by the name of Pig! She decided she would never use another mean nickname again.
I was coming in from a day of fishing on my uncle's boat. It was getting dark. The waves were big. My uncle told me to get to one side of the boat. That was to balance it.
Annie was shopping at the mall with her kids. She was distracted before realizing that her kids were gone. She started searching everywhere for them. She was getting emotional and worried, and it was getting later. Finally, she found them at the Santa display.
Tom was at a concert with friends. One of them was too hyped up. He kept making a scene around himself. Tom's friend was eventually kicked out. Tom stayed in to finish watching the concert.
Eli brought some clothes to donate to Goodwill. He had indexed all the items he was donating. The man accepting them told Eli he didn't need the index. He just gave Eli a receipt for his records. Eli decided to double the value of the donations when he filed taxes.
John bought two tickets to the show tonight. He surprised me today with them. I am so excited to go. I have to find something to wear. It will be a great show.
We used to eat Chinese roast pork more often. This is because I worked near Chinatown. I had a stroke and stopped working in 2011. Today my wife found a store nearby that sells Chinese roast pork. We will eat well tonight.
There once was a fast little rat inside of a house. The rat annoyed the family, as it chewed up wires in the home. The family soon decided to get a large cat. The cat soon found the rat hiding in his spot. Now, the rat who was once fast, is no longer allowed to roam.
Blair was getting ready for her final exams. She stayed up late to study every night. Her body was worn out and she got sick. The week of exams she had a double ear infection. Blaire learned part of test preparation was also getting rest.
Tom was playing Monopoly with some friends. The game took longer than expected. Eventually everyone was frustrated with everyone else. Accusations of cheating went flying. Tom decided to end the game early to save their friendships.
Van the cat meowed loudly in the morning. He woke his owner up. His owner fed Van. Van ate the food. Van planned to wake his owner up the next day too.
Carl decides that his kitchen needs to be painted. He buys some paint and a paintbrush. Carl works hard to paint the kitchen over the next few days. Finally it is done. Carl is happy that he has painted his kitchen.
The man put on some sunglasses. He went outside. The tint of the sunglasses became darker. He realized he had taken his brothers glasses. He told his brother that he accidentally took his glasses.
Will need to find his lost dog. He put up posters around his neighborhood. He looked at the animal shelters in his neighborhood. Finally, a person came person to his house with his dog. He finally found his lost dog.
Ava was nervous to sing such a well known song. Matt told her she'd do amazing if she'd just try. Ava got behind the mic and faced her fear. As the music started she began to sing. Ava's version of the song hit the top of the Itunes chart.
Ada was walking to school one morning. She passed a patch of clover. She paused to examine the clover. She found one four-leaf clover growing in the midst of it. Ada picked it and kept it with her always for luck.
Ana knew she needed to eat more veggies, which salads would provide. But she hated the taste, no matter what flavor of dressing she tried! Then a friend suggested she mix plain olive oil and balsamic vinegar. And if that didn't appeal-just skip dressing and add feta cheese! Ana tried these tips and happily found that both were tasty!
Bob missed his old school. But he and his family moved far away from it. His knew school was much larger and crowded. And he had a hard time adjusting. Bob spent the next four years in sadness.
It was apple season so we went to the orchard. We each grabbed a bucket and began filling it with apples. Within ten minutes, we had five whole buckets of apples. We went home and peeled the apples. We then used the apples to make apple cider, it tasted great.
Tom always had crooked teeth. His parents couldn't afford braces. Tom saved up as an adult for some. He was finally able to get some. It took a while but he got straight teeth.
My wife has to do pt exercises every other day. She has to lie on a bed. Her cat always watches her do the exercises. Today the cat watched from the hallway. I told my wife the cat loves her totally.
Dan was sitting in his living room when he felt a drop of water. As Dan looked up, he saw a wet spot on his ceiling. Dan then noticed the leak happening more often. Dan realized that he had a leaking roof. Dan was shocked that his roof was leaking so badly.
The man went to a park. He saw a woman there. The woman was beautiful. He took a picture of her. The woman saw him do it.
Andrea  went on a go-cart ride. She went speeding through the woods. She took a corner too quickly. The go-kart flipped. Andrea drove much more slowly after that.
Bob went shopping. He was shopping for a new pair of shoes. He found a pair of shoes in his size. Bob went to the cash register to purchase them. Now Bob has new shoes.
A woman went to her twentieth high school reunion. She was ashamed of her relatively un-prestigious job. Having seen a lot of sitcoms, she decided to fake being a doctor. Unfortunately, so did everyone else. It was a very, very awkward reunion.
My husband took a shower this morning. Afterward he started to trim his beard. Just as he started, his trimmer died on him. He couldn't find a charger to get it working again. He had to go only half shaven until I went to buy another charger.
I decided I wanted to be different. I went to see the eye doctor. I asked him for purple prescription contacts. He showed me the colors he had in stock. I chose a beautiful violet shade.
Mark was always trying to impress Brittany. He told her he would cook her dinner at his place. She was impressed and couldn't believe Mark could cook. Mark couldn't cook so he ordered Chinese food to act like he did. Brittany came over early though, before the food had even arrived.
Anna wanted to be stronger. She did aerobics daily, but her walk did not help gain muscles. Then she decided to carry hand weights while she walked. The weights helped Anna grow her muscles. Soon she had attractive little biceps!
Kim loves to eat apples. She loved apples so much her grandmother suggested she make a pie. They worked together and baked an apple pie. Kim ate a piece of her pie. She thought it was the best pie she had ever eaten.
Joe loved to hike. Karen had never gone hiking before. Joe wanted to take Karen on a hike. Karen accepted the offer and they chose a route. It was a nice hike and Karen later went on more hikes.
Mary wanted her mom to stop smoking. She left anti-smoking pamphlets around the house. She drew pictures of diseased lungs. She even bought her mom a pack of nicotine gum. Unfortunately, her mom kept smoking.
Quincy went for a bathroom break. He was too annoyed from today's lecture in class. In order to end class, he touched the fire alarm. The entire school had to evacuate the building. Quincy was eventually suspended from school.
I developed a huge crush on Dubby. He was a rocker with long blonde hair and a motorcycle jacket. I thought I was in love with him. He was interested in me, but I was too scared. Now my husband is almost exactly like him.
Gary wanted to show his son how to fish. He was going to teach him how to fish. His son said he knew how already. His son caught a whopper of a fish. Gary didn't need to teach him anything.
Ben was giving advice to the elementary students. He recommended several tips when choosing a career. However, one side of the stage curtains fell. He ended up getting hit by the curtains. The staff helped him get up.
I wake up excited to see the sun rise. I brew the coffee and enjoy the smell. The orange sun begins to peak over the horizon. I sip my coffee and relax. The morning is my favorite time of day.
John got an email. It said it was from an old friend. He replied inquiring who it was. It turned out to be spam. John was disappointed.
Nelly was job hunting and had not had much luck. Nelly decided to get a new haircut to see if it would help. Nelly had a job interview and it went well. She however did not receive a job offer. Nelly decided that the haircut did not help her job hunt.
George needed to find a job after being laid off from his last one. He began to walk around town looking for some sort of employment He walked to several businesses and gave out resumes then went home. After days of trying, George began to wait on calls. Later, a company called George with a job offer for him.
One day, Jacob decided he would like to fly model planes. He went online to search for the best models and how to craft them. After picking his favorite, he head to the local hobby shop. He picked his favorite and purchased the other materials needed. Jacob assembled the model plane and was very happy with his results.
There is a huge clock in my living room. I turned the clock back one hour for daylight savings. My wife also turned the clock back one hour for daylight savings. Our 2 kids each turned the clock back one hour for daylight savings. Then we wondered why it got so dark so early.
I have always wanted to be the smartest kid in the class. I decided I would study a lot harder to achieve this. I studied for 4 hours everyday. When it came time to take the test, I failed miserably. I probably should have studied the subjects I was enrolled in.
Dan's blue shoes were his favorite. He planned to wear them on a date Friday night. While at work someone spilled coffee on his favorite blue shoes. Dan bought the same shoes in the color brown. He wore his brown shoes on his date and received lots of compliments.
Ali practiced her comedy routine every night. Soon the town talent show arrived. She went onstage and performed her routine. Then she looked out over the audience apprehensively. To her relief, everyone was smiling broadly!
John decided to go play golf yesterday. All of his friends were at work. John went to the course alone. He was paired with another solo player. The other player was much better than John which embarrassed him.
One day Timothy and his dad went fishing. Timothy caught a bass. His dad was proud of him. Timothy was proud too. They had a good time that day.
Brandon was arrested for a crime he did not commit. He could not afford to hire his own attorney. The state provided Brandon with an attorney. Brandon's state-appointed attorney wasn't very competent. Brandon ended up getting convicted for a crime he didn't commit.
Marcy was very late for her doctor's appointment. She was worried that he would not see her that day. Marcy's doctor agreed to see her when she arrived. She was glad that her doctor took care of her that day. Marcy vowed to not be late for her next appointment.
Rick had a science test. But when he arrived at class, there was a substitute teacher. The substitute passed out the test. And she hardly paid attention to the class. Rick and his neighbor decided to cheat.
Chloe designed a video game to be played on mobile devices. She offered it to her friends, who all loved it. Then she listed it in the App Store for one dollar. She sold hundreds of copies of her game! Chloe decided to put the money in her college fund.
Alex loves shopping for shoes. Alex saw a pair of shoes that he loved! Alex asked the salesperson if the store had shoes in his size. Sadly, the store was all out of that shoe in Alex's size. The salesperson ordered shoes in the correct size for Alex.
George was trying to get into a local night club. However, he wasn't old enough to enter. He got a fake identification card to hide his age. The bouncer at the door asked George what year he was born. George couldn't think of the correct year and was declined entrance.
Maya was in a huge car accident. Luckily, she was safe. The cops came to talk to her in the hospital. They informed her that her car was totaled. She was really upset because she couldn't afford to fix it.
James had been suffering from anxiety for months. He had been going to see a psychiatrist. His psychiatrist Sarah recommend him to do various exercises. In particular James was required to speak to a stranger. James was able to strike up a conversation with a girl as he left.
Billy received a new work assignment. He was supposed to make a presentation. He worked hard all day. The group really liked it. They presented together to the client.
Ben decided to go for a walk. But he stepped outside and shivered. The weather had turned cold overnight! Ben went back in and put on another sweater. Now he was ready for his walk!
Fred loved trees. He decided to climb one. When he did he got stuck. Then he fell out. He broke his arm.
Tracy acquired a necklace from her mother. She had accidentally dropped the necklace down the kitchen sink drain. To solve her problem she had decided to call the plumber. The plumber retrieved the necklace. Tracy was very grateful and thanked the plumber.
Tim was walking buy a farm. He saw many rows of beautiful trees. He decided he wanted to plant a tree in his yard. He bought a tree at a nursery. He went home and planted the tree in his yard.
Braydin was going to be short. His parents were only 5 foot 3. He had a temper that was huge. He threw things when he was mad. He was always in trouble at school.
Alex was always in the front of the line in class. He felt special because he was the head of the class. One day Rob complained about being in the back. Alex told him it was his own fault for having a name with an R. Rob was so upset he didn't speak to him for a week.
Che went and had his palm reading done for kicks. The prediction was that he would struggle for money. Che was well-provided-for by his wealthy parents. The funds were never exhausted in his lifetime. Che was soured on palm reading quite immediately.
Jake and Jane went out on a date. They were both nervous. Neither talked much. Eventually they decided to call it a night. Neither was particularly content.
Sarah had just put her toddler to bed. He was really unhappy and started to cry. She ignored him and soon the cry turned into a tantrum. He wouldn't quit screaming and kicking in his room. Finally, Sarah had to tuck him back in and scold him.
Sam went to visit a friend in Germany. His luggage had got lost. His friend owned a clothing store. He took his friend there. He bought Sam some clothes.
Frank was wrestling with a friend. Suddenly, his glasses came off. He went to pick them up and saw that they were broken. He couldn't find the lens. He had to search all over the floor before he found it.
Amy called her mother frantically. She was afraid she was having a heart attack. Her mother was still upset with Amy for drinking coffee. She was even more upset when Amy told her she had 2 Red Bulls too. Amy realized it was the caffeine making her heart race.
Griffin needed a new battery for his phone. The only issue was they were expensive. He did not have a lot of money as well. Griffin saved money for two months. Finally, Griffin ordered a new battery.
Jane wanted to be a bumblebee for Halloween. She made plans to make her own costume. And gathered lots of materials. When it was Halloween, everyone was impressed by her costume. Jane was proud of her work.
Kevin's neighbor has a loud car. And every morning, he hears the car start and takeoff. Kevin wished he never had to hear his neighbor again. The car became badly damaged in an accident. But Kevin ended up missing hearing it every morning.
Mary bought an antique clock at a yard sale. She set it up on her side table and wound it. It ticked reassuringly and helped Mary relax. One day it stopped ticking and winding it up didn't help. Mary decided to use it just for decoration, not to keep time.
Lily was enjoying the music at her school prom. Everyone was having a good time when an announcement was made. Some kids from school had had a car crash on their way. Everyone sobered up immediately and began mourning. It was a very sad memory for all of the students there.
Robert went to court. The judge sentenced him to ten years in prison. Robert begged for a second chance. The judge thumped his gavel. Robert got hauled off to jail.
Kelly felt horrible today as she was sick with the flu. It seemed like nothing would make her feel better. Her mother came in with some delicious chicken soup. This seemed to do the trick, as Kelly felt better shortly. In no time Kelly was back on her feet and well again.
I broke my collar bone at school. I went for the ball at the same time as someone else. I landed on the gym floor. I got an x-ray. I had cracked the bone.
Tom went on a European vacation with his wife. They started in Italy and ended in France. They saw several historic locations. They also checked out restaurants and museums. Tom and his wife had so much fun they planned a second trip.
Matt was a basketball player. His team had their biggest game today. He got the ball several times. When it was his turn to shoot, he got nervous. Matt missed the net and lost the game.
Tom wanted to be a professional basketball player. He knew he needed to increase his vertical leap. He read about the subject online. He found a great program. He followed it and eventually became a professional player.
Mary woke up in the morning with a terrible pain in her mouth. It bothered her throughout the day, worsening with every moment. She finally decided to go to the dentist for an emergency appointment. Seeing it was a wisdom tooth, the dentist performed an extraction. Discomfort aside, Mary left very relieved and drove home to rest.
Murray never liked to clean his room. He would leave huge piles of clothing on his floor. Sometimes he never washed any of the clothing. Most of the time his room smelled awful. Murray started paying his little sister money to clean his room.
Maya wrote a book. She tried to get it published but no one wanted to publish it. She let her friend read and edit the book. She sent the new version to publishers. The publishers loved the new version.
One day I was eating a peanut butter sandwich and started to feel bad. My throat felt funny and closed up. I couldn't breath! I was taken to the hospital and told I was allergic to peanuts. Now I eat almond butter sandwiches.
It was finals week. All of the college students were stressed. Tom has a prescription for ritalin. He started selling some. He made a lot of money.
Danielle was moving into her new home. She brought all of the small items inside first. Then, she helped bring large furniture inside and set it all up. After that, she went around the house putting everything away. Finally, the entire house had been set up.
I was managing my Forex account. I decided to sell my Euro's for Pounds. I leveraged a five hundred to one deal and opened the trade. The Euro started to depreciate! I lost ten thousand dollars and had to quickly close the trade.
Jack was a checkers legendary master. He decided to challenge the second place legendary master to a game. Jack started off strong but started to cool off quickly. He made a stupid move and then realized his mistake. Then, his opponent beat him with ease.
Allie wanted to go to Australia. So she got her friends together. Unfortunately none of them could go. So she went with her sister. The two loved it so much they went back next year.
Cait was only seven but wanted to bake a cake on her own. She wouldn't accept any help from her mother. The cake looked perfect and she frosted it with chocolate. No one knew that she had used Baking Soda instead of Baking Powder. Her father took a bite and made a funny face trying not to laugh.
My mom used new laundry detergent last week. I put on a clean pair of underwear and headed to work. Within minutes I felt insane itching. I had an allergic reaction to the detergent. I had to buy a new pair and change in the bathroom.
Wally was visiting his uncle in the city. He was very bored and went exploring. He came across an abandoned warehouse. Wally found the warehouse entrance and snuck inside. There was nothing inside and Wally left.
Danny was having a tough day. He had dropped his books, broken his bike and lost his phone. Things were beginning to look up. Suddenly, he tripped and hurt his knee. This was Danny's worst day ever.
Eddie's car would not start one morning. He had no idea what to do. Luckily, his neighbor came out to help him. She jump started Eddie's car for him. Eddie happily thanked her for her help!
There was an aggressive customer in Nick's restaurant. Nick asked the man to leave. The man tried to fight Nick. Nick called the police. An officer showed up and removed the aggressive customer.
Tom was play fighting with his kid. They were pretending to box. Tom looked away for a second. When he looked back he got punched in the nose. It actually wound up breaking it.
Eileen was driving to high school when her car died! She pulled over to the shoulder and realized her car was out of gas. She called her parents for help, but no one answered. Eileen got the gas canister out of the trunk and started walking. She was very late to her first day of school.
Chuck the waiter was bored at the slow restaurant. He began to teach himself to spin trays and juggle glasses. The owner saw him and told him to stop fooling around. Chuck felt that this was the last straw. He quit on the spot and spin a tray on his middle finger.
Ruth and Henry have been married for 25 Year's. Ruth complained to her friends that Henry wasn't romantic. She did not expect anything from him on Valentine's Day. On Valentine's Day morning, he told her not to cook dinner that night. He took her on a surprise date to dinner and a movie!
Rita hates Halloween. She thinks that dressing up is too much work. This year, she stayed inside and watched Netflix. To her, it was vastly preferable to going out. She asserts that it was the best Halloween she ever had.
Allison will be graduating in two months. She decided that she wanted to apply for a job. She applied for a local teaching job. She was nervous before the interview. Allison was hired to fill the teaching position on the spot.
I got new glasses in the spring of 2015. We went to a graduation ceremony in June. I was cleaning my glasses when the lens popped out. I was able to pop it back in. I brought the glasses back and complained to the optician.
Jason stopped on the highway to get gas. The gas station he stopped at had a deli inside. Jason hadn't eaten all day. Jason went inside to pay for his gas. He bought a sandwich while he was in line.
Andrew wanted to cook his own fried chicken. So Andrew looked online for a recipe. He found one he liked. He began to make his own fried chicken. He eat his chicken and it was great.
Jo went up to do a stunt. She was spotted by the other girls. They got ready to cradle. Jo missed the count. She broke her ankle.
Tom's girlfriend was too sensitive. It made it hard for him to be upset with her. She crashed his car. Tom was upset but she was crying too hard. He decided to just break up with her instead.
As he was busily working at his other job, the man received a text. It was from a coworker who suffered from OCD. She was asking him to perform yet another minute, silly task. He rolled his eyes as he told her he would do that when he was able. He hated his job and knew it was time for a change.
Brad had begged his parents for a puppy. Finally they conceded and bought him one. But Brad had not realized how much work a puppy was. He had to feed it and clean up after it often. After a few weeks Brad decided he didn't want a puppy after all.
Tim wanted to become a YouTube star. He decided to make aerial videos with a drone. He purchased a drone and video camera on eBay. He spent many hours creating videos of scenic outdoor nature shots. Tim made millions from his videos on YouTube.
Miranda was leaving the house. She was on her way to work. All of the sudden she stopped. She saw a coyote. She immediately ran inside the house.
Me and my friend tried to make a song once. We listened to our favorite artists for inspiration. In the end, we decided to make a rap song. We wrote the lyrics, recorded it and sent it into a contest. We ranked last among all participants and we don't make music anymore.
Bill was a very generous man. He spent all of his weekends helping down at the soup kitchen. He did this because his brother was once homeless. He understood that it was easy for people to become homeless. He also enjoyed the free soup occasionally.
Charles wanted a master's degree in creative writing but had no money. Suddenly, he received an email from his mom offering him $5,000. Her condition was he spend three sessions with a therapist. Charles agreed and the therapist asked about his feelings for his mom. After the session, Charles' mom kept her word and gave him $5,000.
Meredith loved playing Tomb Raider on her Xbox. It was one of her favorite games of all time. She started playing this afternoon. Meredith got stuck on this main level and was frustrated. Luckily she completed the level a couple hours later.
Today was the longest day ever. It started earlier than usual - 6 in the morning! The chaos began at 7, when I noticed an unusual noise outside the car. It sounded like the car and the road were playing patty-cake. Turns out I didn't just have a flat tire, I had three!
Nina was hungry for some tacos. She tried to cook some, but they burned. She asked her mother to buy her some. Her mother was too busy. Nina went and found a taco stand and was happy.
Last night I felt incredibly sick. When I finished my salad I felt nausea. I couldn't believe how terrible I felt. I took some ginger tea as a result. Immediately I felt relief.
Jill decided she would try a different ice cream flavor. This time she tried cinnamon heart ice cream. She didn't realize it was going to be spicy hot. The man working the counter saw she didn't like it. So he gave her a cone of her favorite for free.
Mary goes on a date with a man and likes him. She then goes out on another date with another man and likes him. She decides to give both of them another date to see who's better. Mary cannot seem to make a choice after two dates. Mary is tuck in a love triangle.
His son was a good boy, he had brown curly hair and kind eyes. He always wanted the best for everyone and helped whenever he could. One day, his father was killed in a battle. The boy packed up his things and left. He was never the same kind, innocent boy again.
Tom was walking home from school. A stray dog started to follow him. Tom really liked it. He tried to hide it in his house. His parents found out and got rid of it.
I went to the zoo by myself. I went to where the walrus exhibit was. I saw a walrus sleeping. I tried to wake him up, but he wouldn't move. He finally moved when I gave him a big juicy fish.
Joe had a crush on a fellow classmate in his 9th grade class. The girl Joe had a crush on had no idea. The girl who Joe had a crush on dated a series of abusive losers. Joe no longer liked his secret crush and found her repulsive. Joe finally get go of his secret crush and was happy.
Benny tried to practice cheerleading during recess. The other boys in the class made fun of him. This included calling him several names. Benny felt embarrassed. Although cheer leading was his passion, he decided to stop.
Tom was in little league. He was on base and someone got a hit. He ran for the next base as best he could. The ball was thrown at the same time. Tom was able to just barely slide onto the plate.
Ron was participating in the marathon. His family and friends sponsored him in the race. All their donations would be donated to the Red Cross. Ron finished the marathon in record time. He raised over $1000 for charity.
Ian loved winter sports. He grew up snowshoeing and skiing. After graduating high school he decided to learn to snowboard. At first Ian had trouble snowboarding. Now he takes several trips every winter to snowboard.
Carol does not like arts and crafts. Her friends want her to join them at a knitting party. She agrees. To her surprise, Carol finds knitting to be relaxing. Carol decides to take up knitting as a hobby.
My daughter was in high school during 9/11. She said the school got quiet. The teachers would not say what happened for an hour. They finally told the students, and people started crying. They were released by 11 AM.
I love to have sweets after lunch. My favorite sweets are sour candies. I've been on a quest to find the most sour. It's a tough quest during my lunch hour. I think I am going to take a sick day tomorrow to visit further shops.
Bruce was an athlete. He ran cross country for his high school team. He did not see the point in walking anywhere. He would run all over town. Everyone in the town would see him running everywhere.
Yesterday I went to the clothing store. When I got there I was waiting for about an hour. I couldn't believe how long the line was. When I was done shopping, I was waiting three hours. I knew never to go back again.
Nina was tired of hearing cat calls when she walked on the street. One day, she decided to wear baggy pants and shirt. She walked by the construction site and waited. No one whistled at her. Offended, she called the workers bad names for ignoring her.
Jill took her elderly dad to a fine restaurant. She was aghast when her dad took out his dentures to eat. The old man wrapped the dentures in a napkin by his plate. The meticulous waiter went to replace the napkin with a fresh one. As he did, the dentures flopped out and landed on the table.
Bruce wanted to be the best. He was a star athlete. He won countless gold medals for his country. Something wish missing deep down inside he didn't feel true to himself. Bruce started to live his life as a woman and never looked back.
John always wanted to get straight A's in school. One month he tried to give it a shot. He would study up to 4 hours a day. At the end of the month he received his report card. He ended up receiving straight A's.
A stray cat had some kittens behind Jane's house. Jane was so excited about them and thought they were cute. They were afraid of people, though, so she had to come up with a plan. She started giving them tuna every day until they got used to her. Now the cats come up to Jane every day and let her pet them.
Keenan was trying to ask out a girl. His brother Kel interrupted and began flirting with the girl. Keenan was so mad he hit his brother. The two began to fight until their dad broke it up. They were both grounded for acting violent.
Last month my former Tom coworker lost his son. Tom's son was only 23 and a recent college grad. The young man had been bipolar all his life. He took his life by overdosing on pills. I sent a sympathy card to Tom.
On the first day of summer, Mike went outside to build something. He made a monument to the sun. When viewed properly, the sun was aligned with the monument. Mike showed off his monument to his friends. They liked it so much that the came back the next year to see it.
Sam was a middle aged man. He was going through a midlife crisis. His hair had fallen out at an early age. Sam was playing basketball one day with his friend George. Sam went up for a layup and his wig fell off his head.
Anna loved vampires. She decided to be a vampire for Halloween. But then she heard all her friends were going as vampires too! Anna decided to be more creative. She decided to think of a more original costume!
It rarely snows here in the southeast United States. A few years ago we had a very unexpected snowstorm. I was at work when it started, and we all left to try to get home. I did not get far before I had to turn around and go back. I had to spend three days at the office by myself.
Three dogs were trotting down the street. They spied a cat in someone's yard and began barking at it. One brave dog approached the cat, hoping it would run. Instead, the cat hissed, puffed itself up, and clawed the dog's nose. The dog began howling and ran back to its companions.
I have two indoor cats. One of them is fine with ruling the house with an iron fist. The second cat is far too curious. He figured out how to open the door to the garage somehow. Since we have a doggy door, the curious cat is always outside.
The snow fell fast and furiously for two hours. Once it stopped, Jane ran outside with her coat and mittens on. She got down on the ground and spread her arms and legs. She made a perfect snow angel from the first snowfall of the year. She went back inside to warm up and admire her work.
My wife had Monday off. She decided to go out for breakfast. We went to a local diner. I had Eggs Benedict and she had pancakes. We enjoyed this meal very much.
Darrel needed something exciting. He got a fancy sports car. He loved speeding around town in it. He got several speeding tickets in the first year. Darrel decided to sell it for a station wagon.
Paul was new at school. He wasn't sure which locker was his. He tried a few, but could never open them. Finally, a girl stopped to help him. He was thankful he had found the right locket.
Marty unzipped his jacket and drew a knife on the bully. The bully ran away and Marty approached the bullies victim. Marty helped him to his feet and walked with him to class. The next day, the boy asked to sit with Marty at lunch. Marty declined, and said he didn't sit with nerds.
My sister took me to the doctor's office. She was complaining about not having enough money for gas. Since she's always kind to me, I gave her $20 for gas. She was able to fill up her gas tank. I felt good after doing her a favor.
Jason was having his high school reunion. Jason had moved away after high school. He didn't like anyone that he went to school with. Jason didn't keep in contact with any of his classmates. He didn't go to the reunion.
Joe was exhausted after work. He wanted to relax. He put on Seinfeld on his TV. He poured himself a big glass of milk. He enjoyed his evening cuddling with his cat.
Amy worked in the stockroom at Marshall's. The 3 others who started with her disliked the job. After a week one person quit. Amy was told she would need to work harder to make up. Amy decided she would push herself to meet her new quota.
Jim was invited into his friend's house. But he didn't take off his shoes before walking on the carpet. When Jim got home, his friend called him about new carpet stains. Jim felt embarrassed and paid to have his friend's carpet cleaned. And he remembered to take off his shoes the next time.
George was searching for something to do on a friday night. He went over several options and finally decided on a movie. He decided to call a few friends to see if they wanted to go. He picked his friends up and they went to see the new movie. George had a great time at the movies and a wonderful Friday night.
Penny was a very good painter. One day she decided to paint animals on large, smooth rocks. Her creation turned out so well she painted more. She put them up for sale at a flea market. She sold out within the hour making over $100.
Jim usually ate oatmeal everyday. But one day, it was too hot to eat it. So Jim decided to pour milk on his uncooked oats. And they became soft and chewy. Jim was satisfied with his cold oats.
Horace decided he wanted to buy a nice ring. He found one he liked at a small shop. From that day on, Horace wore it every day. His friends loved his new ring. Horace was happy he had bought a ring.
George just got out of a party. He was driving and suddenly he got hit. Another car hit into his. The cops came by. They took the insurance.
George was feeling a bit sick. He called in sick from work. George could not even get out of his bed. His cat kept him company while he laid in bed. George was able to get over his sickness after a few days.
Larry notices that his gym socks are becoming smelly and worn. He decides to buy new gym socks. When he goes to a store, he finds socks for a very reasonable price. Now Larry has fresh new socks for the gym. He feels great when he throws out his old gym socks.
Jimmy used to really hate salad. The other day, I actually saw him eating a big bowl. Surprised, I asked him what happened. He told me that he had a heart attack and needed to eat better. I think now I might start eating more salad myself.
Logan was a rat terrier dog who was pretty large in size. He was a grumpy dog who thought the world revolved around him. When he got old he forgot that he could jump on the furniture. He wanted his owner, Bob to pick him up and set him in the chair. Bob would not do it because he knew Logan was able to jump.
Pam has a history exam on Friday. She has been studying all week. She was still nervous. When she got to class, her teacher postponed the test. Pam was furious about this.
I went to a roller coaster park. I was with friends. There was a wooden roller coaster with a loop. Four of my friends went on it. I was too scared.
I was in a really good mood. Then I logged into the forum I shared with my husband. Yet again, he was making cruel digs at me. I suddenly became very sad and angry. I decided I wasn't going to put up with it anymore, and told him so.
John wanted his employees to work harder. His employees just sat around. He decided to promote the person that worked the hardest. All of the employees worked very hard after that. Jim won the promotion.
Jason flies to Iceland for a vacation. He find the landscape to be very strange. The bus from the airport to the city is very slow. Finally, he arrives at his hotel. Jason goes to sleep because he is so tired from traveling.
I saw an inexpensive Vietnamese restaurant. After looking at their menu, I wanted to go there. But they had a B health inspection rating. I did more research and found out they had several health violations. I was disappointed and decided to never go there.
Brian's family went to a theme park. Brian got lost between rides. Brian was frightened. Brian's father had told him to stay where he was. Brian's father found him a few minutes later.
Tom was going too fast on his motorcycle. He went around a curb at an excessive speed. He flipped and had to go to the ER. He was airlifted and had to stay overnight. Luckily, Tom is okay.
Jane likes to dance. Jane's husband doesn't know how to dance. Jane tries to teach him but he doesn't seem to be getting better. Secretly Jane's husband goes to a professional for training. Jane is surprised when her husband is dancing better than she is.
When I was a child, I loved to play in the dirt. One day, I sat down on an ant mound. The ants came swarming out of the mound. They all went into my pants and bit me all over. I cried and hurt for the whole day.
Phil walked to the bank to make a deposit. A strong gust of wind caught him by surprise. A dollar flew out of Phil's grasp and into the wind. He changed the dollar for a long time. The wind was too strong and the dollar floated away.
Joe wanted to play football after school. His mom said he could join the team if his grades improved. So Joe studied hard and worked to Better his grades. Soon he was earning straight A's in school. Joe was so happy he was finally allowed to join the football team!
Tim always forgot his homework. He was failing all of his classes. He could never remember to bring his homework. He decided to do his homework at school. He never forgot his homework again.
Johnny had a good life with his wife in the suburbs. However, after his wife divorced him, Johnny thinks about moving. He visits a small apartment in the city center and decides to take it. The apartment feels small and cramped compared to his old place. Still when he walks outside he sees single people and is happy.
Lilly went on her first airplane ride today. She got to see the cockpit. The pilots said hello to her. Lilly looked out the windows at the land below. She smiled and laughed in excitement at how high they were.
Davey woke up before sunrise. He gathered his fishing gear. Rick picked up Davey in his truck. They drove to the lake to fish. Davey caught several fish.
For the past week or so, Suzy has forgotten to brush her teeth! Everyone around her had wondered where that awful smell was from. Luckily, her older sister had a brilliant idea. Suzy's sister bought her some mint gum for a treat. Now at least Suzy's breath doesn't stink!
Tammy loved her makeup. One day she got in a fight with her sister. The sister threw the makeup in the toilet. Tammy was furious. She didn't speak to her sister for weeks.
Devin was vacationing near a lake. The cabin he rented was equipped with a boat. Devin paddled out on the boat everyday. He loved spending the days fishing. Devin decided to vacation in the same place the next year.
A journalist decided to write a story. They interviewed a few people. They were apprehensive in sharing stories. The interviewer made them feel more comfortable. He got the story he wanted.
The boy had new boots. He walked through a dusty field. His boots got dirty. He went home. His mom scolded him for getting his new boots dirty.
Ana had just bought a holiday-themed coffee from the coffee shop. As she walked out of the shop, she noticed a homeless man. He was huddled next to the shop looking very cold. Ana offered him the coffee and he graciously accepted. Ana was glad to have done something honoring the true holiday spirit.
The engine of the cargo plane began to stall. The pilot began to grab controls and flip switches to fix it. Smoke came out from under the panels and sparks flew. The pilot grabbed his parachute and ran towards the door. He forced the latch open and jumped without any hesitation.
The boy picked up the fork. He saw that it was dirty. He went to get a new fork. He put the old fork back in the drawer. His mom told him to put it in the sink.
Four girls lived in a house together. Three of the girls lived in fear of one of the roommates. She had a bad temper and was unpredictable. The lease on the house is up soon. The three girls won't be living with the other roommate again.
After playing tennis for hours I decided to relax. I went and sat down at a bench. I wiped my forehead and took off my headband. Taking off my headband felt so great. Felt like a lot of stress just left my body.
Gabby wanted to go to the mall. Her mother told her she could bring one friend. Gabby invited her friend Carla. Gabby, her mother, and Carla headed to the mall. Gabby and Carla spent the day shopping.
Susie worked for a strict company. It was a retail store that had strict dress codes. One day Susie was wearing flats. She was supposed to wear heels. She then got written up for that.
We went to the Library to get a card. We looked throughout for a book to rent. My wife decided to pick a Steven King book. I grabbed a Harry Potter book. We were excited to get our new books home to read.
The couple liked relaxing outside. They bought a big hammock for the yard. They would spend a lot of time in it. When winter came around, they put the hammock away. They couldn't wait for the nice weather to return!
Larry was practicing for a piano recital. But the more he thought about it, the more nervous he became. At the recital, he made a few mistakes. But everyone clapped. When it was over, he thought about the mistakes he made over and over.
A new fast food restaurant was opening up. Susie was excited about it. She took all her friends to join her. But when they got there everything looked super unhealthy. So they ended up leaving.
Lucy was putting things away when her grandma stopped her. She wanted to know what Lucy had used them for. Lucy explained she retrieved an earring from the toilet. Her grandmother looked horrified. Her grandma bleached the tongs, and sent Lucy to her room.
Jeff was a terrible cook. Everyone else in his family cooked frequently. Jeff always tried to help in the kitchen but made mistakes. Jeff decided to surprise his family by taking cooking lessons. Jeff made his family a delicious dinner and they were shocked.
Sarah didn't have many friends. She started chatting on a message board. She met a lot of people who had things in common with her. Sarah felt accepted and welcome. She was happy that she wasn't lonely anymore.
The other day I was at the coffee shop. While I was there drinking my coffee I saw a friend of mine. She was really happy to see me. We sat together and talked about how we've been doing. That was an awesome surprise.
Luca jumped into the water. He looked around him. He saw an alligator at the bottom of the pond. He frantically swam to the surface. He ran to shore and back to the truck.
Tim was throwing a dinner party. Some uninvited guests showed up. He welcomed them warmly. Unfortunately there wasn't enough food for them. He still offered them drinks, though.
Ellen was planning to do her homework. But she decided to take a break. When she woke up, however, it was already the next morning. And she only finished half of her homework on the bus. Ellen decided not to be so careless about breaks.
Rhyme and Reason were a famous pop duo. After the 90's, their popularity declined. They decided to flip houses together. They made millions and turned dumps into mansions. Now they have a show together on HGTV and are famous again.
We went to the skating rink. We were wearing cute costumes. We played limbo on the skate floor. I got my dress hung on someone's skate. I fell on my butt, and everyone laughed.
Lisa had her first job interview today. She was quite nervous. She put on her best clothes. When she got there she put her best foot forward. Lisa ended up getting the job.
My daughter's college roommate's father is rich. He never went to college. One day he asked what I was reading. I was reading George Eliot, which he compared to Danielle Steele. His daughter laughed at the comparison.
Lou and his buddies borrowed his dad's boat one day. They never filled up the boat with gas and got stranded on the water. Lou called his dad to tell him and he was not happy. Lou was relieved when his dad showed up with a tow. Lou was never allowed to take the boat out again.
Tom listened to music his whole life. Tom thought back to the music he listened to as a young man. He realized his music tastes had changed. He thought deeply about how and why his tastes changed. He realized he enjoyed more complex music in his adulthood.
The boy flew a kite. The kite got stuck in a tree. The boy asked his brother for help. The brother got the kite out of the tree. The kite was ruined.
Anna was due to have a baby. She began to have contractions. Her husband rushed her to the hospital. The doctors and nurses tended to Anna. After a few hours, Anna gave birth.
Lola was five when her mom announced she was getting sisters. But not just one or two- her mom was having triplets! Lola was horrified at first - three sisters meant no time for her! But when they were born, Lola found them cute and lovable. She soon became a very protective big sister!
The only thing I had of my dad's was his iguana. Since I couldn't spend time with my dad I played with the lizard. One day there was a solar eclipse. When I got home the lizard was dead. As a dumb kid I believed the eclipse was to blame.
The golf tournament was scheduled for next week. It is to benefit the hospital. Players from around the area are invited to come out. Each team had to pay an entry fee. Proceeds will be donated after the tournament ends.
Jamal wanted to get a new phone. He did not want to buy one unnecessarily because he didn't need it. Last night after work, he was walking to the car when his phone fell. It fell face down and shattered and nothing would turn on. He had no choice but to buy a new one to replace it.
Johnny loved to go visit his grandpa. Grandpa always had a story to tell. They would sat on the front porch. Grandma would make ice tea for them. Grandpa would start his story.
Fred and Sarah need groceries for their apartment. They put on their boots and begin walking to the grocery store. The store is packed with other customers! Discouraged they decide to go home. They order a pizza instead.
It was the last quarter of Ashley's soccer game. Her team was up by one goal. They only had to hold the opposition scoreless for two minutes. Ashley and her teammates made a series of long passes. The time was eaten up and Ashley's team secured victory.
Tyler is nervous about meeting people in his new town. He has just moved for a job and he doesn't have any friends. One day a coworker invites him to a bar to get some beer. Tyler meets many people that day at the bar. He is happy that he is finally meeting new people.
Carl was using Google Maps to get directions to his new job. But when he got them, he noticed an interesting feature. He used the street view feature to take a virtual tour of the area. And he ended up using it for several hours. Carl felt confident about driving to his new job.
Billy got a credit card. He bought everything from clothes to shoes. He used the card to its limit. Now bill was broke. After making monthly payments, he had good credit again.
Cary and Ella were an offbeat couple, and they liked it that way! So they wanted their wedding to reflect that-classy, but personalized. They agreed to wear traditional clothing-in their own colors! Cary's tux was kelly green and Ella's gown was lime green. Their unconventional garments were a huge hit!
For our honeymoon my wife and I went to Hawaii. One of the coolest things we did was scuba dive. It was at a beautiful cove. We saw lots of marine life. It brought us closer together as a couple.
Sophia was looking to her birthday in two days. Her friends from work and school invited her to a party. She couldn't go to both parties. Sophia decided to throw her own party. She invited everyone from school and work.
Sally bought a new toy for her daughter. She was very excited to give it to her for her birthday. Sally's daughter unwrapped the toy at her party. The toy would not turn on and was broken. Sally's daughter was very sad.
All Angie wanted was crab legs on her Florida vacation. Unfortunately, she didn't catch enough to keep. On the way home, Angie got a flat tire near an All You Can Eat buffet. They had a sign advertising crab! Angie ate 3 pounds of crab while she was waiting for the AAA man.
Marsha cares for her aging father who has dementia. He often does not even remember who Marsha is. Despite being heartbroken, Marsha still cares for him daily. Today her father told her he loved her and used her name. This made Marsha so happy and reminded her why she does not give up.
Timothy received a letter in the mail. The postmark was from a foreign country. He cautiously opened the envelope. Inside was a completely blank piece of paper. Timothy knew at that moment they were on to him.
Melly wanted a baby daughter. When her doctor said she was pregnant, she was so excited. She hoped for a girl! When it was time to learn the sex, she held her breath. She was so happy when she heard she was having a girl!
Sam decided he needed to replace his lumpy mattress. He headed to the mattress store after another restless night. The salesman showed Sam the latest mattresses. Sam tried out the mattresses as the salesman left to take a call. When the salesman returned, Sam was snoring.
Lucy found a large jar of coins in her grandpa's den. She asked her grandpa if she could have the money inside. He agreed to split it with her if she counted the coins. Lucy spent the whole afternoon counting and organizing the coins. Grandpa gave Lucy $35 for her effort.
Tom was at an antique store. He found a piece he really liked. The price was too much. He haggled a bit with the owner. Tom finally bought it at a price he found reasonable.
Martin is a car seller. One day a customer came to see some cars. He liked one car they had in the store. But he did not like its color. They had to order him a red one.
The Smiths decided to go to Florida for vacation. They packed up the car and started out on the road. It took them two days to get there. When they arrived, they went to the hotel and unpacked. They had a great vacation and made great memories.
Andrea dreaded the day yearbooks were handed out. She felt left out as the popular girls exchanged autographs. To her surprise, a girl in class asked to sign Andrea's yearbook. Then, the girl passed the book to the boy in the next desk, and so on. When the book got back to Andrea, it was full of kind words.
As I neared the end of high school, I wanted to do something new. I decided to go overseas to teach kids, even though I'd never flown. I signed up and raised money, and I was off to Sierra Leone! It was the hardest thing I've ever done. However, if I had the chance, I'd do it all over again, no doubt.
At the casino, Ray was having a really great night. He decided to bet it all on the next hand of blackjack. The dealer gave him a ten and a seven. Ray was feeling lucky so he asked for another card. The dealer handed Ray a five and he won the round.
The farm had a lot of animals. The kids' favorite was the donkey. His name was Old Red. They fed him a carrot and petted his nose. Old Red was a fun animal to play with.
Tim drove his car down the street. Another car cut him off as he drove. Tim slammed on the horn but nothing came out. Tim realized that his horn was broken. To send a message, Tim shouted at the other car.
The man turned on the fan. The fan made a weird noise. He turned the fan off. He looked inside the fan. He found that the fan was clogged with dust.
My dad has a big garden. I was looking at all the plants. He came out with the garden hose. He watered all of his plants. He sprayed me with water unexpectedly.
Christian looked at people vaping Suddenly he had a strong desire to get a vape He went to the store and bought one. He vaped for a week or so. He got bored and gave it away.
Lucas was knitting a sweater. He didn't know how to knit though. He made a big mess of wool thread. He gave it to his grandmother as a present. The grandmother sat him down and taught him how to knit.
It was summer and Gina's sisters were outside playing. But Gina wanted to stay inside and play Barbie dolls. She asked them if they would play with her. But they refused. Gina decided to play in the air conditioned house alone.
John was on a camping trip. He was near his campground one night and noticed a huge white flower. He noticed that it was pointed right towards the moon light. He decided to pull out his phone and turn on a flash light. To his amazement, the flower slowly followed the light.
Phillip loved to run outside. Winter came and the ground was too slippery for running. Phillip decided to try ice skating. He fell and broke his ankle. Now Phillip can't run or ice skate.
Betty was making a food dish for a friend. Betty loved salt but her friend didn't. She made the pasta dish and thought it was delicious. But her friend didn't have the same reaction. She ate three bites and couldn't eat anymore.
John and Paul found a worm on the walking path. They were afraid someone would step on the worm. John and Paul carried the worm to the safe grass. They decided to call the worm Wormy. John and Paul were glad they saved Wormy.
The director of a play wanted to install a trap door in the stage. He told the propmaster to cut a hole in the stage for the door. The propmaster got his saw from his toolbox. The piece of stage fell when he finished his cut. The propmaster stood back to admire his work.
Gina was in the band in the 4th grade. She wanted to play the flute. But the clarinet was all that was left. She practiced everyday. After a week she was in love with the clarinet.
Raul is out walking his dog. Suddenly it starts raining. The pair begin running back home. They both get soaking wet. Upon returning home, they dry off and snuggle.
Jennifer was so angry. She called her friend and started to yell at her. The friend yelled back. They were both angry at what the other had said about them. They screamed for an hour and then Jennifer slammed down the phone.
Jill gets a job at a jewelry store. But her grades start to slip. Her parents tell her that she has to get her grades up or quit. Jill spends all of her free time studying and gets her grades back up. Jill is very happy that she gets to keep her job.
Sue carried a folder filled with her own poetry and stories. One day, she discovered the folder was missing. Later, the teacher gave the class a poetry assignment. Afterward, the teacher read the poems to the class. Sue recognized one of the poems from her folder.
Karen lives in a small apartment with her cat. She has owned this cat for about eight years. She loves her cat a lot and takes good care of her. Unfortunately Karen has to put the cat to sleep due to illness. She is having a hard time coping with this fact.
Julie and her brother always made fun of their aunt's ugly vases. They couldn't fathom why she would display such unattractive items. When their aunt died, she left them each one of the vases. They were shocked to learn the vases were ancient and priceless! They felt grateful to their generous aunt to whom they had been mean.
The boys decided to go play paintball. They went down to a local location. They split up into two teams. They then decided to play capture the flag. Everyone had fun and was covered in paint.
A man drove his van down the road and checked his gas. The van was very close to running out of gas. He drove to the nearest gas station to fill up. The man hopped out and began to fill the van. He put in 5 gallons and paid the gas attendant.
Perry was signing a stack of papers. He had gotten a mortgage on his dream house! He was proud as he signed his name over and over again. The home was everything he'd always wanted. He was so happy to finally have his own place.
Anni is always looking for a new adventure. Some would call Anni an adrenaline junkie. She saw a flyer in the paper about Sky Diving. Immediately she was intrigued, so she signed herself up. A day later Annie was jumping out of a plane.
Aaron has lived in Pittsburgh for two months but hasn't met friends. He feels embarrassed to go places alone. One day Aaron decides to have a drink at his local pub. Aaron meets Jason at the pub. Jason becomes Aaron's first friend in Pittsburg.
Kelly dropped her phone while texting one day. She was scared that it was broken beyond repair! She quickly picked it up and examined it. The screen was shattered, but the rest appeared to work. Kelly decided that, all in all, she had been lucky.
Kelly was really excited. She was finally getting her birkin bag today. She was on the waiting list for two Year's and now she was getting it. Kelly ran to the store to pick it up. It was perfect.
Bob and Emmie went to the park. Bob and Emmie walk on a cement path. Bob and Emmie see some geese. Emmie chases the geese. Emmie falls and gets a bloody nose.
Kelley really wanted a new iPhone. Luckily the new one was coming out today. She raced over to the store to get one. Unfortunately the line was atrocious. It took her three hours just to get her phone.
Tim was playing with his friends. They decided to dig up buried treasure. They dug a big hole in Tim's parent's yard. Tim's parents were really upset. They forced Tim to stop playing.
This weekend our daughter had her child all to herself. Her husband was away at a philosophy conference. Her daughter is only 2 and missed her dad. She cheered up when her mom said she could watch a movie. They watched Toy Story together.
It had been raining for days. The waters kept rising on the Wilmore's property. They put up sandbags and dug trenches but nothing helped. Eventually they had to evacuate. They lost the house and most of their belongings.
A modeling agent approached Tess one day at the mall. She was excited to be asked to audition. Her mother told her to be cautious, as such offers were often scams. Her mom came to the meeting, and everything appeared legitimate. She was booked for her first job, and thrilled to embark on a career.
Jim was buying groceries. He saw apples and bananas. He had to make a choice. He pondered it for a little while. He settled on buying apples.
Tyler would always play shadow puppets when he was suppose to sleep. He would stay up so late making all kinds of shapes. His mom hated how tired he was every morning before school. One night Tyler saw another set of hands making shapes. In fear he hid under the covers and fell asleep, his mom tricked him.
Bob was scared of planes. Alas, he had to go to Malaysia. He tried to hire a boat. But, it was too expensive. Bob decided to go by plane and he actually enjoyed it!
Aki really liked his classmate Aya. He wanted to ask her to prom, but he was afraid. He felt sure she would refuse, and maybe even laugh at him! But he gathered up his courage and he asked her anyway. Aya accepted gladly, and then she did laugh - with joy!
As kids, Charles and Steve fantasized about riding motorcycles. But they moved away from each other. In the future, however, Charles found Steve's Facebook page. He looked through Steve's pictures and saw him riding a motorcycle. Steve sent a message to Charles saying I got my bike!
Connor had a very busy workload that day. He forgot to eat breakfast and grabbed a dozen doughnuts on the way. People were greeting him and taking one doughnut each time. When he arrived at his desk, there were no doughnuts left. He went on with his busy day on an empty stomach.
Mia thought she was allergic to bees. Then one day she was stung by one. It hurt, but her arm didn't swell. Mia had no allergic reaction at all! She realized she must have outgrown her allergy.
Sam was walking down the road. As she was walking down the sidewalk, her heel got stuck in the grate. She was not able to pull it out. She had to rip the heel off. Sam then had to buy a new pair of shoes.
Martha wanted to sell her car at the auction. She purchased it for one thousand and wanted it sold double. A few people started to make some bids. Thankfully Martha accepted an offer for double. Martha was happy with the outcome.
Tim moved with his family. They went from the city to a small town. Tim thought it was really boring at first. Over time the feeling never changed. He moved out as soon as he could.
I belong to the Boston Street Railway Association. It is a fan club for Boston transit buffs. We met every first Saturday of the month at Tremont & Boylston Sts. We were suddenly evicted in August and looked for a meeting place. We found one near Symphony Hall in Boston.
Going to the racetrack is one of my favorite activities. You can go all year round to bet on races, but live racing is best. The horses run so close by you that you feel the ground shake. The roar of the crowd makes it exciting even if you don't gamble. I really wish they had live racing year-round here.
Lina had a boyfriend in jail. She was very faithful to him. One day, she met a handsome fellow at the store. He swept her off her feet, and she fell in love. Lina made the decision to leave her jail man for this new guy.
I went to the homecoming dance to hang out with friends. At the dance, my crush asked me to dance with her. It was great fun as we danced to Jackson Browne. My friend taunted me because they were jealous. It was the best homecoming dance I've ever attended.
Samantha got a new iPhone for her Christmas. She used it every waking second. Her iPhone was used so much that the battery would overheat. One day, her phone burst into flames. Samantha was able to get a replacement iPhone through her warranty.
Jason wanted to buy his mom a present for her birthday. He had spent most of his money on video games, though. When he saw the boots she wanted on sale, he knew he had to get them. He sold ten of his video games so he would have enough money. Jason was very happy to be able to get her a great gift.
John and Joe were having a competition to see who could jump higher. They didn't know who should judge it. After awhile they found someone that should judge them. When they finally started to test it Joe was nervous. Eventually it was decided that John could jump higher.
Ronda has been dating Fred for 4 years of high school. Ronda thinks it's better if she's free for college. Ronda calls Fred and tells him the relationship is over. Ronda attends college without Fred. Ronda meets Fred after college and gets married.
I didn't know how to do an essay question on the test. I glanced at my classmate's test and copied it. My teacher gave me my graded test back. He asked me to explain some concepts in the essay I had copied. Since I could not explain them, he gave me an F.
Billy heard the bell ring for recess. He ran as fast as he could outside to play. He met his friend Jose but the sea-saws. They played on the sea-saw for  minutes. The bell rang and they had to go back to class.
My son went outside to play. A few hours after he came back in, my neighbor came over. He said he wanted to tell me how helpful my son was. He told me how he helped him rake leaves on his lawn. I went and found my kid and told him how proud I was.
Tom never wanted to go outside. His mother told him he needed to get some sunshine. Tom thought that sunshine was overrated. He finally decided to go outside. The sunshine felt so good that he never wanted to go back inside!
Ashley and Gary were eating lunch at school one day. Gary accidentally dropped his food tray. The lunch lady thought he was trying to start a food fight. Ashley explained to the lunch lady that Gary just dropped it instead. Ashley saved Gary from detention.
It was late, and the snow was falling. Roger Rumface looked out of his cabin. He saw footprints in the snow, leading away from his place. Panic struck Roger's Heart. So he grabbed his gun and went out.
Mrs Jones decided to start a garden. She bought flowers and seeds from the local nursery. Mrs Jones spent two days planting her flowers and seeds. Everyday she cared for her garden. It grew into the most beautiful garden in the neighborhood.
Maggie was only four Year's old. Today she lost her very first tooth. It was a milestone moment for her parents. Her parents immediately put money under her pillow. Maggie was happy.
Jim has an important exam on Tuesday. He has not prepared for it at all. He studies all weekend and loses sleep. He has overslept by thirty minutes and is late for class. He finally arrives and learns the test was postponed until Monday.
Ken went camping with friends. They did not pack appropriately. They ran out of supplies early. Ken's trip had to be cut short. They promised to pack better next time.
Diana was known as a tough lawyer. She was going after a local criminal. The criminal decided not to fight her. He took the plea deal he was offered. Diana was glad her reputation made her a stronger lawyer.
Cassandra was hosting a beach bonfire. They told stories around the fire and roasted marshmallows. Soon, the fire began to die down. Cassandra went to retrieve some firewood. She fed the flame and soon the bonfire was at full strength.
Andre asked his parents for a puppy. His mother told him it was too much responsibility. His father was evasive about the subject. But father and son went to the pound the next day. That night the puppy slept on the couch with the father.
I tried to learn Mandarin Chinese. I speak Toisanese, which is very different. I bought Pimsleur cds. I had trouble retaining the language. Finally, I gave up.
Johnny was supposed to be going home after vacation. His flight was delayed due to weather. Since he'd checked out of his hotel, he decided to go swimming. He spent the whole day on the beach. At the end of the day he caught his flight home.
Sam like to bake cookies So one day he made a large batch of chocolate chip cookies. He put them in the oven. But 50 minutes later he remembered he forgot about them. The batch was ruined but Sam always uses a timer now.
Alice saw a cool toy at the store. She asked her mom if she could buy it. Her mom said no. Alice decided to stick the toy in her pocket. Her mom found the toy and made her put it back.
I was a very poor little girl. My parents worked hard but never had much money. I went to school and studied really hard. But despite my good grades I never got a good job. I am dying now and have never known what it is not to be poor.
Dan loved being part of a team at work. Recently Dan's boss made him leader of an important project. In addition, Dan had to assemble a team of coworkers for the project. After assembling the team, Dan decided to give the team a name. Dan called his new team the Dream Team.
Alice was sitting on the couch when she became hungry. She got up and walked to the kitchen. She put bread in the toaster and waited. She started to smell something burning. Alice opened the toaster to burnt bread.
John was washing the dishes yesterday. He dropped a glass. This was his last glass. John needed to buy new ones. So he went to the store to buy glasses.
All Cara's friends had health tracker watches called FitBits. Cara begged her mom and dad for one. But her parents said they could not afford the pricey gadget. They offered to pay half if Cara paid the other half. Happily, Cara dipped into her Bat Mitzvah money and got her FitBit!
My daughter's best friend in BC, Sara,  had a baby in June. Today Sara took photos of her baby. She dressed her up in BC clothing. Sara posted the photos on FB. All her BC friends liked the post.
The seed fell. It grew into a plant. The plant was noticed by a boy. The boy picked the plant. The boy ate the plant.
July started a savings account when she turned eight. Every week she puts in $5. She is determined to save up for a new car. She has done a good job. She hopes to maintain her money until she is eighteen.
There once was a man named mcphee. He was a yoyo master. He showed all of his friends the yoyo. They were so impressed they wanted to learn. So he taught them some tricks.
It was James's 16th birthday His family wanted to do something special for him. They awoke him to the sound of propellers. A helicopter had landed in his front yard. A pilot took him on a helicopter over town for his birthday.
The buffalo bills made four straight Super Bowls. Since then they have done nothing. They have missed the playoffs for 16 straight years. Fans each year held optimism for the year. But then each year it would be crushed.
Tim had been receiving his neighbor's mail. His neighbor had been receiving his. They would often swap. Tim eventually caught the mailman and talked to him. He apologized and didn't mess up anymore.
Ida was making pancakes one morning and achieved the perfect flip. She couldn't bear herself to eat it and just stared at the pancake. She took pictures and documented her success. Idea went to the craft store and bought a frame to frame her pancake. Her friends look at it and are not sure if it is art or madness.
Frank was a well respected businessman and neighbor. One day, the police swarmed his home. Everyone was shocked to find out that he'd embezzled from his clients. His neighbors refused to talk to him. Frank eventually went to prison for his crimes.
Kim was turning 21. She wanted to go to a casino with her friends. They had blast drinking a ton and playing slot games. She woke up in the bath tub. She realized she had too much to drink the night before.
Frank is working on an ad blocking extension for Chrome. Development has been pretty tough lately. He had to work for days to get around tricks used by advertisers. Frank's extension is coming along nicely, though. It's the best ad blocker I've ever used.
She was excited to go to tryouts. She put on her cheerleading outfit. She grabbed her pom poms and ran to practice. She did several cartwheels and tricks. She was very sad when they chose someone else.
Brock was told if he got good grades he could get a new pet. Brock got great grades in school. As promised his parents took him to get a new pet. They told Brock he could get any pet he wanted. Brock chose a snake as his new pet and took him home.
Justin is in the market for a new hockey stick. He finds a few sports stores and gets the recommendation online. He asks for the stick but can't find it anywhere. He finally locates the stick he wants. The price is premium but Justin is satisfied.
Larry's basketball team was made of of really short players. Every week they got beaten by the taller teams. They decided to practice for two extra hours before their next game. They lost the game by 50 points. Larry decided that no matter how hard you try, you can't teach height.
Willa loved to visit at her favorite cousin's farm. One day, the cousin showed Willa the hayloft. The cousin dared Willa to jump from the hayloft. Willa didn't want to look like a coward to her favorite cousin. Willa busted her arm, but she said she tripped and fell.
Tom played football for his high school team. Tom worked very hard to help his team win. Tom would collide with the opposing team's players. Tom suffered a concussion. Tom quit the football team.
In 1987, our daughter developed bottle mouth. She was 2 years old. We took her to a dentist who recommended fillings. She was put under general anesthesia in a children's hospital. Our daughter is 30 and has great teeth.
John wanted to start a family. He thought highly of family values. He met a great girl. They fell in love. They got married.
The man threw a life preservers. He missed the drowning man. He reeled in the preservers. He threw it out more accurately. The drowning man got the preserver.
Tom bought a bucket of fried chicken. He was eating it well enough. In the middle there was one piece that was frozen in the middle. Tom didn't want to make a big deal about it. He tossed it out and ate the rest.
Daniel is driving home from work. He pulls over and gets some gas. He buys a lottery ticket. Daniel goes back home. The next day he realizes he has won the whole jackpot.
Bob was getting married this weekend. He was nervous for the big day coming up. The night before he couldn't sleep. He stayed up all night remembering his vows. On the day of his wedding he gave the most magnificent speech.
Donna had been watching a lot of scary movies. She was having trouble sleeping. Donna began to sleep with the light on. She wasn't sleeping well. Donna stopped watching scary movies.
The two cats always hissed whenever they saw each other. One day, they both came around opposite corners at the same time. Both hissed and jumped backwards. Both started back around the corner again. They saw each other, hissed, and landed backwards, again.
Yesterday I made a turkey sandwich. It was the best I ever tasted. It was so delicious I had to give the recipe. My family was very impressed. They made the meal for all of their friends.
Don worked at the bowling alley. He rented out the shoes the bowlers used. At the end of the night, David was missing a pair of shoes. Don checked all over the building for the shoes. He found the shoes in a ball return.
Lucy wanted a new tv. The problem was that she could not afford it. Luckily her brother bought her a new one. She was very pleased. Lucy used it every day.
I asked the burglar to turn around and leave. I also advised him that I had a gun. The burglar didn't believe me. I shot him three times. Now I'm a murderer.
Kenny is doing some light shopping one day. He buys some flip flops and a pair of shades. He is walking to the next store when he see's a puppy in a window. Kenny just falls in love and goes into the shop. Kenny buys the new puppy and the two become the best of friends.
Greg hated golf. His friends said he should try it. He decided to take golf lessons. He got really skilled at the sport. Greg loved golf from then on.
I used to be goalie for the soccer team. One day I broke my shoulder and couldn't play anymore. I was very sad that happened to me. After a couple of months my shoulder got a lot better. The doctor told me I could play again.
I received a medal from Food for the Poor. It was a nice Catholic medal. I am not Catholic, but I liked the medal. I donated $10 online. I hope my donation helps.
Dorothy was ready for a bowl of cereal. She got out the milk carton and unscrewed the cap. A foul stench reached her nostrils. Dorothy recoiled in disgust. The milk was clearly rotten.
I once entered a music contest at school. I played and sang an original song for a panel of judges. Once everyone was finished the audience voted. I was given first place! I left with a prize of $100 and a sense of accomplishment.
It was so hot outside! Bobby wanted to stay in the air conditioning. But his mother insisted he go outside. She set up his slip and slide for him and his friends. It was dinner time before they knew it!
Jim decided to cook some pasta one evening. He boiled some water in a large pot. He salted the water with a teaspoon. He added pasta, stirred, and tested it. He then drained the pasta.
Jane bought a new pair of jeans. They were small but she thought she would lose weight. She put them in her closet as a goal. After several months Jane wound up gaining weight. She eventually gave the jeans away.
I grew up a very tall and skinny person. I took some advice and started weight training. The first month of weight training was very difficult. After 4 months I could see the muscle in my body developing. I have gained 15 pounds of muscle and I feel better about myself.
Madison was washing the dishes. She was cleaning a big bowl when water sloshed out. The water poured down the counter towards her cook books. The books became soaking wet along the bottoms. From then on the paper looked slightly warped.
Gary never made a bad grade. One day he forgot to read his homework. His teacher warned them they would have a pop quiz. When he got to class, he felt nervous. The teacher gave a quiz and Gary failed.
Susie just go to her new school. She had moved into her apartment and needed a bank account. She drove over to the bank and got a debit card. She used it immediately. She was so happy to have a bank a con.
Ryan woke up for work earlier than usual this morning. He wanted to beat the morning traffic rush. He got in his car and pulled out of his neighborhood. Ryan hit heavy traffic due to unforeseen construction work. Ironically, Ryan ended up being late for work.
Ben could not believe it. Standing in front of him was his new present. Ben had just received a microscope. He was so happy. He looked at everything under the microscope that day.
Kate's brand of bottled water had a price increase. This upset her. One day it was on sale. She bought all twelve of the bottles in the store. When she left the store the shelf was completely empty.
My first roommate in the stroke ward of a rehab center was a man. He had suffered a stroke while food shopping. The second night I was there his blood pressure dropped. He had to be taken to the hospital. I saw him a few weeks later, back at rehab.
Eli took a qualification to work on Spanish song copyright vetting. He managed to ace it with flying colors. Eli opened the first task in the set to do them. He was really surprised by what he found there. All the song lyrics were being sung in French!
Dave was the teaching assistant in the chemistry lab. During class, a student dropped a beaker. The beaker broke and splashed chemicals across Dave's back. Fortunately, Dave was not injured by the chemicals. Dave did reprimand the student for being so careless with chemicals.
Jason woke up with a toothache. Jason called his dentist. They scheduled him for that afternoon. At the dentist, Jason learned he had a bad tooth. The dentist removed the bad tooth.
An earthquake had occurred at noon in the afternoon. The earthquake was not enough to threaten human lives. Jane was terrified of the earthquake. Jane wanted to move somewhere else and avoid earthquakes. Jane moved to New York.
Karen moved to a new city. She started working with others and made many friends. She started to become promoted and was very successful. She landed an interview for her dream job as an executive. When she landed the job she knew all the work was worth it.
Quentin has always loved eating different kinds of cheese. He decides to attend a cheese tasting party a friend is throwing. At the party he tries many cheeses, including some stinky cheese. Although he had never tried stinky cheese before, he enjoyed it. Quentin was happy he had attended the cheese tasting party.
Mike was sleeping on his sofa when he heard a noise. A man with gun burst through the unlocked front door. Wanting to protect his wife, who was with him, Mike jumped up. He launched their 55" tv at the would be robber and charged at him. The robber fled to a getaway vehicle.
An alumni of the university escorted the group around school. Our first stop was the cafeteria. She showed us where the microwave, lunch line and vending machines are Afterwards, we went to the library. I found several studying spots to sit down and study in.
Eli was approached on the street by a charity worker. He wanted Eli to donate money to starving kids in Africa. Eli told the man he'd be happy if they all would starve. He also said some rather unkind words to the man. Eli walked away as the man stared at his back, stunned.
The family had moved into a new house. They wanted a new tv for their new family room. They went to the electronics store and found a huge 70" tv. They brought it home and hooked it up right away. It was great to watch the game on!
There was a noise outside. Mona walked to see what it was. The trash can was spilt over. There was a raccoon eating the trash. Mona picked up the trash the next day.
The man found a crate. He couldn't get it open. He looked for a hammer at home. He went back to the crate with the hammer. The crate was gone.
Meg really wanted to get married. She met a man named Will and they soon got engaged. Meg and Will had a beautiful wedding. A few months later, Meg got pregnant. She gave birth to their son, Billy.
Mike was a renowned repairman in his town. One day he got a call to fix a refrigerator. After five minutes of examining the appliance he noticed it was working. When he went to look for the owner he found her naked in the bath. The whole thing was a ruse to get him to notice her.
Ramona bought some makeup at the department store. The makeup gave Ramona a horrible rash. Ramona tried to get a refund for the makeup. The department store refused to give Ramona a refund. Now Ramona has nothing good to say about that department store.
Terry was a great journalist. He worked hard every day. Terry made a big effort on making sure his stories were accurate. Every day he sought to be better. The newspaper had noticed this for a long time and gave him an award.
John bought a house. He also paid for a construction to crew to fix the house. The house was fixed. John sold it to a real estate person. John made a decent profit.
Hannah enjoyed her second serious relationship for a while. Then it became apparent that her boyfriend was manipulative. He tried to control what she did, wore, and who she saw. After enough time Hannah became scared to leave him. However, she eventually had the strength to move on.
Tom was driving home. A squirrel jumped out in front of him. Tom was caught off guard and tried to swerve. He was barely able to avoid the squirrel. Unfortunately he hit a tree in the process.
Tyler felt like nothing he did on the computer ever worked. If he got an error, he'd try to fix it only to get yet another error. Every problem simply led to a new problem. He spent 5 hours on the phone trying to retrieve his email. He was so frustrated he threw his laptop out the window.
Mia's parents wanted to go out to dinner. They asked Mia to babysit her little sister. Mia decided to bake cookies for Abigail. They also played games until Abigail fell asleep. Mia put her to bed and waited up for her parents.
There was a bad storm outside of Peter's house. It caused the electricity to go out! Peter was very scared because it was so dark. But then his mother got out an emergency lamp. They had a great time reading together till the lights came back on!
Joe was left alone in a house that was said to be haunted. He wandered around, fearful of ghosts. Out of the corner of his eye he thought he saw something. Then a flowing white figure came out and jumped him. It turns out it was just his friend with a sheet over his head.
Earnest was a greedy child. He ate his food very fast without chewing properly. One day while he ate a fresh peach he choked on the pit. His family unsuccessfully tried the Heimlich maneuver on him. He died as a result of his greediness.
Jill was working at the register that day. A group of kids came up to the register. They had a case of beer in their hands. Jill asked for their ID to verify that they were over 21. The kids dropped the beer and ran out of the store.
Dan and his brother Rob were playing with a Hot Wheels track. The boys were neglecting their puppy spot. When eating dinner Spot chewed on the track. The boys were horrified to see the track chewed up. They were sad the cards no longer worked on the chewed up track.
It was Angela's first time as a part of her town's annual parade. She was a baton twirler. She'd been practicing for weeks. She marched in front of the band, and performed for the audience. Everyone's eyes were on her marvelous performance!
I was seven years old in 1960. I heard about the Presidential election. I stayed up watching tv to get the results. I rooted for Kennedy because we lived in Boston. As an adult I became a Democrat.
Bill kept forgetting what he was supposed to remember. He started chewing on his nails until it suddenly dawned on him. He then got up and quickly dialed a phone number. He spoke with the office and went in his car. He drove to the dentist, remembering that he had a checkup.
A woman came back from the hospital with her new baby. This baby was very cute, but had a problem. This baby cried nonstop. The mother had an idea to stop the baby from crying. The baby stopped crying when she gave it her favorite toy as a child.
Gavin was very sad when his best friend moved away. His parent were worried about how he was moping around. They decided to surprise him with a new best friend, a puppy. He came home from kindergarten one afternoon to his surprise. There was a little yellow bundle of fur waiting to greet him.
Simon officiated soccer matches in his spare time. It gave him a steady part-time income on the weekends. He found it grueling and grating work. The hot weather was as bad as the vitriol from the players. Eventually he found weekend work at a museum and stopped officiating.
It was the day after Thanksgiving, and I needed to hang decorations. I went to the attack and retrieved  the box of Christmas supplies. I brought them to the yard along with some tools. I began to hang the lights and decorations outside my house. After two hours of hard work, my house looked ready for Christmas.
Kya lost her car keys. She looked all over her house. She was afraid she'd be late for work. Then she finally found them - in her front pocket! Kya shook her head at her own silliness.
Pip built a treehouse with his dad. Tonight, they're going to have a super secret sleep over there. Pip made plans for the whole night and his dad bought snacks. Pip's mom promised she'd let them have a boys' night. Pip hasn't been so excited since Christmas.
Sally's mother woke her up for school. Sally told her that she did not feel very well. Her mother checked her temperature. Her temperature showed she had a fever. So her mother took her to the doctor for medicine.
Sam had a goldfish in a bowl on his desk. His cat got into his room. Sam walked into his room. The cat was leaning over the fish bowl. Sam made sure not to let the cat back into his room.
Little Carl wanted a new toy wagon for his birthday His sister, Anne, had broken his old wagon. On his birthday, Carl opened his presents, but there was no wagon. Anne came around the corner of the house with one last gift. Anne had bought Carl a new wagon.
The agent looked sharp in her dark suit. Matt felt under-dressed in his white lab coat. He told the agent everything he knew about the biological weapon. Unfortunately, the agent was a terrorist and a spy. She shot Matt and stole the weapon to use in horrible ways.
Kelli needed a new case for her iPad. Her previous case was getting worn out. She looked on Amazon until she found the perfect case. When she found a pink case she was thrilled. She immediately purchased it.
I played Monopoly with my kids last night. I am very competitive, so I didn't go easy on them. It didn't take long for me to beat them all. I bought up all the properties I could and put hotels on them. In the end, I bankrupted everyone.
Tyrese just got dumped. He decided to pick up his guitar. It's been awhile since he wrote a song. He wrote a song about the girl who dumped him. He uploaded it online.
The snow was coming down hard and furious. We wanted to go snow skiing, but can we make it to the slope? The roads were covered with snow and ice. The jeep began to slide and ran into the railing. The jeep was totaled but all were safe, no snow skiing today.
Wes invited Doug to his grandfather's lake house. Doug loved to swim. Doug accepted the invitation to the lake house. Wes and Doug were attacked by horseflies when they swam. They spent the rest of the time inside the late house watching tv.
Ike believed his house was haunted. He kept hearing scratching and knocks since he moved in. He decided to be brave and finally investigate the noises. At midnight he heard the strange sounds coming from his attic. It turns out it was feral cats this whole time!
Kylie was trying to rush before work. She had everyone dressed including herself. She also had everyone fed except for herself. This reminded her to check on her toast. Unfortunately it burned, but she had no time to make new toast.
Sue was excited to go trick-or-treating with a new friend. Her bag of treats filled as they went from house to house. Sue was shocked when her friend wanted to go back for seconds. She thought some people recognized them as they were greeted. Sue gave all her candy to her siblings when she got home.
Rita loved heavy metal music. She practiced playing guitar and singing everyday. Her friends were all amazed at how good she was. She formed a band. Soon enough she was on a tour of the forty eight states.
I woke up to the sound of scraping. I lay there with my eyes closed and tried to figure out what it was. Before long the sound stopped. I turned over to go back to sleep but the sound came back. I got up to check it out and found that it was Dad shoveling snow.
Ben was working on building muscles. He read that raw eggs would help him a lot. He tried to swallow one, but it was disgusting! Instead, he mixed one in his daily protein shake. Ben found that that made the eggs much easier to swallow!
Today is Cal's 5th Birthday. His dad takes him to his uncle's house. His uncle has a horse named Captain. Cal gets to ride on Captain. He has so much fun.
Tim enjoyed watching movies. Tim never watched movies in High-Definition. Tim decided to buy a blu-ray player. Tim watched his first movie in High-Definition. Tim loved watching movies with his new blu-ray player.
Dinah was cooking soup for supper. She left the soup cooking on the stove on high. The soup began to bubble over the pot. Dinah returned and noticed the soup had boiled over. Dinah turned off the heat and cleaned up the stove.
The man was not honest or ethical. He would get people to invest in his business and he'd steal the funds. The FBI began investigating him. He knew they were on his trail. He fled to Mexico.
Tom met a girl at a bar. He got her phone number. He asked her out on a date. She agreed to it. Tom stood her up and didn't get a second chance.
Ken is a boring old guy. Ken never goes out or does anything but work. Ken's friends finally decide to get him out of the house for a date. Ken meets his date at a restaurant. He has a really good time with his date and has a nice night out.
Gertie blanched the peaches and cut them into quarters. As she placed them in the clean jars, one peach fell on the counter. Gertie's daughter quickly popped it into her mouth. After the canning was done, Gertie's family sat down to dinner. Gertie's daughter explained that she was too full of peaches to eat.
My phone rang several times in the morning. Since the caller ID said unknown, I didn't pick up the call. During the afternoon, the same number called. I picked it up. When my dad responded from the phone line, I was surprised.
Frank had worked at the same job for over four years. He was getting tired of his position. He wanted to do something new. Frank ending up applying for a sales position. He ended up accepting the job offer.
Mildred drove her family everywhere when they traveled. On this occasion she was driving along a winding mountain road. A driver behind Mildred was tailgating and making her mad. She contemplated breaking suddenly to scare them off. Instead Mildred pulled over and let them pass for her family's safety.
After dinner, I went for a short walk. John called and told me to meet him at the movies at nine. When I looked down, my watch read three o'clock. I was confused because it was dark outside. I soon realized the battery in my watch died.
When Vic was in his 20s he worked out every single day. He also ate very well so he was very fit. But when he turned 40 he got really lazy and stopped working out. Due to age and slow metabolism he quickly gained body fat. When he turned 50 years old he was very fat and no longer fit.
Molly was washing dishes when her son ran in crying. He had been stung by a bee outside. She helped him with the stinger and patched it up. In her mind she was worried about allergies. Luckily he seemed just fine and she relaxed.
On Friday, Mike and his dad went on a hike in the mountains. Mike was dreading the hike beforehand. He wanted to stay inside and play videogames. But 5 minutes into the hike, he got to see a giant falcon! From that point on, the outdoors became something interesting.
My grandpa was sitting around a campfire one night. He was eating chocolate covered raisins. He dropped one and picked it up and ate it. The next morning when he came out of his tent. There in the middle of deer poop was the chocolate covered raisin.
John was looking for lumber at Home Depot on a Saturday morning. There was a tremendous crashing and rumbling sound. Everyone around John began to panic and run around crazily. John heard an announcement through the store's speakers. The announcement said there had been an earthquake!
Jake always watched late night television. He grew up with all the hosts. All of a sudden they were all replaced. Jake couldn't get into the new ones. He stopped watching late night television all together.
The family took a vacation. They went to see the White House. It was amazing! They learned about the history of this country. They wished they had seen the president.
Larry was terrible at making costumes. He always waited until the last minute. This year was no different. He made up something dumb at the last minute. Nobody thought it was clever or funny.
Ted was at his family's house for winter break. One day, he needed to go the bathroom so he walked down the hall. He got to the bathroom door and opened it. Suddenly, he heard a loud scream and saw his sister was in the shower. Ted quickly apologized and closed the bathroom door.
Bob's doctor told him he needs to stop eating red meat. His blood pressure was very high. Bob went out to eat and ordered a chicken sandwich. He never had one before but he liked it. Switching off of red meat was going to be easier than he thought.
A woman was shot Saturday night outside of her apartment building. She was sitting on the stoop with a few of her friends. Three men approached and demanded money. When the friends refused, the men started shooting. The woman was shot in the shoulder and hospitalized.
She opened the back door and propped it. The dog didn't notice. A loud noise got her attention. It was a bird in the backyard. She ran outside to check it out.
When Richard came home, his house was completely trashed. He called the cops right away. They said there was no sign of entry but that the window was open. Suddenly two cats came barging in from the window, fighting. The cops left the house leaving Richard to deal with the cats.
Tim was in his school's play. He was nervous about their first show. He almost dropped out. The show went smoothly. Tim was excited for his second show.
Alexia loved to cook. One day she heard about a cooking contest. She decided to enter one of her dishes in the contest. Alexia won the contest. She was paid a lot of money for her dish.
Marcus and his friends decided to have a game night one night. During Twister, Marcus fell on Jill. Everyone laughed. At the end of the night everyone thought they had had fun. They decided to do a game night once a month.
I was in grade school when my family gave me surprise gift. It was my birthday when we go the shopping mall. All stuff that i want was there but they don't want to buy it. I was so sad because it's my birthday and they brought nothing for me. But when we got home i saw they all brought it but they just hide it.
Rachel was very pregnant with her firstborn child. When she finally went into labor, she was 3 weeks overdue. She went to the hospital for a painful delivery. The baby spent 2 weeks in the NICU because of illness. Now, Rachel and the baby are healthy and home together.
A group of us got together to watch the debate. We had a diverse group show up. We debated back and forth on our own. We had some really good conversation. I think we will do it again.
Lucy wanted to run for class president. She was competing against her best friend. Lucy then did her best to get a lot of votes. In the end her friend won. Lucy had to try again next year.
Gina moved a lot when she was a kid. Her family moved to Minnesota when she was 7. 7 Years later they were back in Illinois for a funeral. After 2 weeks she was afraid they were moving back to Illinois. Gina decided the only way to ease her mind was to ask her mother.
Frank loved science toys. His dinosaur figures were his favorite. He would make elaborate stories with them. He played with them for hours until his mom took them away. He went to bed right away so he could wake up and play more.
Rachael really wanted Amy to watch downton abbey. It was a show that took place in the 20th century. Amy finally agreed to watch this show. Once she started watching it she was hooked. They would then have parties where they would watch it together.
Jude was in ninth grade and never did well in math. Taking algebra this year, really had him struggling. His mom decided to get him a private tutor. One on one learning was just what Jude needed. His "A" in math made Jude very proud.
Trey wanted to get out of the ghetto where he lived. He studied hard and got great grades in school. When he graduated, he was the valedictorian. Trey went to college, got a great job, and never came back. Trey moved his mom where he loved and he was happy.
Samantha had to move out of her apartment. Her lease was ending by the end of the week. She asked her friend Sammy to help her move. Together, they were able to move out her stuff in 2 days. Samantha thanked Sammy afterwards by buying her lunch.
One day when I got home my dog was missing. I searched the entire house and still couldn't find him! I started to get very nervous and called a few neighbors. I went out searching the area a bit as well. When I got home it turns out he was trapped in a room!
Scott went to a baseball game today. Baseball is his favorite sport. Scott caught a foul ball in the stands. He was so excited to have a piece of the game. Scott loved his day at the baseball game.
Tom was doing well in all his classes. He thought he was caught up. One day he remembered an important assignment he never did. It was worth a big part of his grade. Tom had to push through and finish it at the last minute.
Lars drove Millie to the ferry. She unzipped her jacket revealing her maid uniform. She was going to work at the casino. Lars looked at her with desire. Millie caught his gaze and gave a half-hearted smile.
Today I bought a solar panel system for my house. The system was very expensive and hard to install. It took me three days to install my system. I live in a very sunny location so solar was an option for me. I hope the system pays for itself within ten years.
Javier had always wanted to learn how to use chopsticks properly. He knew he needed practice. He bought a set and practiced each night before going to bed. Finally he was a chopsticks expert. Javier and his friends enjoyed a meal together using chopsticks.
The air conditioner had stopped working. It was over 90 degrees outside that day. We sat around, uncomfortable and grumpy. We called for someone to come fix it. It turned out all we needed was new batteries in the thermostat.
Tim has been playing the Monopoly contest at his local grocery store. Tim gets one of the two pieces he needs for the million dollar prize. Tim knows the chances of him finding the other piece is close to nil. So he puts ads all over craigslist looking for the other piece. He finds someone who has it and splits the prize with them.
Jim loved dogs a lot but he didn't own any. Jim asked his dad to buy them a dog. Jim's dad told him to get a job and pay for a dog himself. Jim spent all summer collecting cans to exchange for money. After Jim made $500, he finally bought a dog!
Marsha needed a can of beans opened. None of her openers were working. She asked her boyfriend to open it with a knife instead. The man stabbed the lid several times until the lid could be pried up. Marsha thanked him for his help.
Ivan was trick or treating with his parents. But he was afraid to go to most houses. When he got home, he looked at the tiny of amount of candy he got. And he regret being so scared. Next Halloween, Ivan went to every house he passed.
Janice had a flower bush near her house. The flowers on the bush were really beautiful. Her groundskeeper cut down the bush. Janice was furious. She fired the groundskeeper.
Tom was out on a hike. It was in the desert during the summer. Tom didn't pack enough water. He started getting really dehydrated. He barely made it back without passing out.
Kelsi wanted to learn to drive. But she needed a permit to do so. She went to the dmv to take the test. Lucky for her she passed. Now she was able to drive.
Ana made a living out of lying to friends. She always thought she was getting what she wanted from lying. What Ana didn't know was that others knew of her ways. One day, And was stranded, and really needed help. The friend she needed most, lied to her, and left her alone.
I found out that my friend had been lying to me. He had also stolen all of my money. When I confronted him, he said I was crazy. When he said this, I provided proof. We are no longer friends.
The other day i had my phone in the back pocket of my jeans. I had to use the restroom and forgot that my phone was in my pocket. When i pulled down my pants, my phone fell into the toilet. I quickly took my phone out of the toilet. Unfortunately the water had damaged my phone and it is broken now.
Shelly had a huge test in two days. Shelly kept procrastinating her studies. Shelly started studying 6 hours before the test. Shelly felt rushed and hurried. Shelly failed the test.
Bob had heard good things about Mozart's 39th symphony. He wasn't used to  classical music and was not expecting to like it. But he was surprised that he was already familiar with the first part. It was a tune he had remembered loving as a child. After that, he warmed up to classical music.
Greg loves to drink coffee every morning. Unfortunately his coffee maker broke. He wasn't sure what to do until he saw the gas station by his house. He went to see what they have and found their coffee section. He now gets fresh coffee at the gas station every morning.
Jenny brought groceries for the house. She also prepared dinner. Since the family was starving, they ate a lot of food. When Jenny tried to take out food, there was barely any left. She got mad and decided to scold everyone.
Sue has a science test tomorrow. She has studied all week. She decided to study just a little bit more. When Sue got to class, her teacher canceled the test. Sue could not have been any madder at her teacher.
Gina and her siblings were locked out. She decided to distract the kids. They went into the garage and turned on the music. They kids seemed to calm down. They sat in the garage listening to music, and playing card games.
Oliver's only socks had holes in them. His shoe would rub against his foot. It hurt his foot. Oliver wrapped a small bag around his foot. It stopped the shoe from hurting him.
Amber was very over weight. She wanted to lose some weight. She worked out in the mornings. She worked out everyday for two weeks. She lost the weight she wanted to.
Sarah heard about a new organic bakery in town. So she decided to go there and buy bread. But when she tried it, it was tough and stale. And remembering the of the high cost of it made her disappointed. Sarah ended up using it for French toast.
Shane was at home with his baby son. His son was learning to walk and began toddling through the room. Suddenly, his son tripped. He fell and hit his head on the coffee table. Shane soothed him and he quickly recovered.
Jen doesn't like Sandy. But they both have to be in a group project at school. Jen tells the teacher this, but the teacher doesnt help. Eventually Jen and Sandy get in a fight about boys. The teacher now feels bad she didn't listen, and didn't punish them.
Jim needed his morning cup of coffee to function. His morning routine had been set for fifteen Year's. One morning he opened the cupboard to find that he was out of coffee. This had never happened to Jim before. Jim went to work that day a groggy, under-caffeinated grump.
Wendy was a short story writer. She wrote a story about a scary monster that terrified a local town. The only way to destroy the monster was to sing in unison. The whole town sang in unison to destroy the monster. This was Wendy's best story and was awarded a nobel prize.
Ella needed an egg for her cake mix. Luckily, she had one left. But as she grabbed it from the fridge, it fell and broke! Ella had to make the cake without an egg. It tasted edible, but not very good.
Ann really wanted a burger. But she found that all the local restaurants were closed! Ann dug through her freezer and found beef and rolls. She impatiently fried up her own homemade burgers. By the time they were done, she was so hungry she ate three!
Devon patrolled the neighborhood in his cop car that night. When he saw an old lady being mugged, he stopped. He run after the mugger to retrieve the purse he had stolen. He gave back the purse to the old lady. He brought the mugger to the police station to interrogate him.
Dennis loved to play tennis. He spent his afternoons at the tennis courts near his house. One day he was playing tennis with his dad. Dennis was trying to hit the ball when he sprained his ankle. His father quickly rushed him to the doctor to get an x-ray.
Tom was bored at night. He didn't want to play videogames or watch tv. He decided to read his class material. The next day they had a pop quiz in class. Tom got a perfect grade on it.
Jenny wanted to be in a play. She practiced a monologue for play auditions. Jenny practiced every day until the auditions. Jenny's audition went very well. Jenny got the lead role in the play.
Joanna was tired of always feeling sluggish. She decided to change her lifestyle up. Running was something that Joanna had always thought about. She bought some new trainers and decided to take them out. It was tough, but Joanna had a great time running.
It was a very hot day. But Eric's brother, Tom, decided to cook food. He put on the stove and fried eggs. But Eric was irritated when their house became hotter. Tom claimed that it wasn't that hot and kept cooking.
Nicole was single and lonely. Her friends always tried to introduce her to new people. They also set up blind dates for her every weekend. She could never connect with a man no matter how many dates she had. Nicole decided to try other things and signed up with dating sites.
Ted was running for president. He wanted to beat the other candidates. He promised to be a very good leader. But when the time came to elect the new president, Nobody voted for Ted. Ted was disappointed.
Laura was forced to put her child up for adoption when she was 16. She thought about the baby she gave up often. She never married and went to a nursing home when she was old. No one ever visited her. However, her child tracked her down and showed up one day to meet her.
Zeke was taking a road trip. He needed to use the bathroom immediately. There were no restrooms in near sight. Zeke parked and relieved himself on the side of the road. He was spotted by an officer and was issued a ticket.
Eliza was playing hide and seek with Renee. It was Eliza's turn to hide. She hid in her mother's closet. Renee couldn't find her and gave up. Eliza got bored and fell asleep in the closet.
I have to have surgery on Monday, which is five days away. As each day goes by I get more and more nervous. I have asked my mother to be at the hospital with me during my surgery She will drive me to and from the event and take care of me afterwards I am grateful that I have such a loving mother in my life.
Alvin was assigned to make a pamphlet for his writing club. He was told that it had to include everyone in the club. The club had forty five members. The pamphlet inevitably ended up cluttered and unreadable. Everyone blamed Alvin for this unavoidable situation.
A man went on a hike and found a cave in the side of a hill. He took out his flashlight and began to explore. The cave was dark and mysterious. He was so interested in exploring that he didn't realize he was lost. He never made it out of that cave.
The man lost his mind. His friends noticed the change. They sought help for the man. The man was committed to a hospital. The man's condition improved.
A pool of blood was in the center of the floor. Mike fumed to his boss about it. He insisted it was a clear safety violation. His boss told him that it was only if an inspector saw it. Mike grumbled and went back to slaughtering the cow.
Ned was jogging in the park one morning. He saw another man with a big dog. Ned stopped to pet the dog. But the dog bit Ned on the arm! Ned wished he had asked before petting the dog.
Matt and some friends of mine wanted to go to the beach. But when we got there, we found a volleyball. I got the bright idea to have a 3 on 3 match between us. Turns out, that was a bad idea considering we lost badly. But it doesn't matter, we all had fun regardless.
Jane had just reached the summit of the tall mountain. When she caught her breath, she looked around. The top of the mountain flattened out and was scorched black. Jane suddenly remembered that there had been a huge fire in the area. Jane got up and started to descend the mountain.
Tim was going to a fancy party. He needed a new suit. He could not afford one. He wanted to cry. Then, a rich man saw him crying and bought a suit for Tim.
A friend and I arrived at the movies. I wanted to use a gift card I had received. When I tried to buy my ticket the card reader wasn't working. My friend loaned me the money. We saw the movie.
Melanie has a cat. The cat had terrible skin. She took the cat to get an allergy test. The cat was allergic to her food. Melanie now spends lots of money on a different kind of pet food.
Dale had a problem on his hands. He was short for rent this month. He thought about what he could do. He decided to part ways with his computer. Dale succeeded in selling his computer to pay the rent.
I was afraid of the dark as a young kid. I decided I needed to face my fear. I locked myself into my bedroom and turned out all the lights. I forced myself to stay still no matter how scared I got. After that night I was never afraid of the dark again.
Joe loved music. So Joe decided he would make a studio to help out local artist. Joe knew a friend who knew how to run a studio. Joe saved up money to rent a place for the studio. Joe became successful and made a successful recording company.
Oni worked hard to save money. She decided to start college funds for her sons, Jaki and Jalim. She saved every dollar she could. When Jaki and Jim turned 18, Oni was so proud. She could afford college for both of them- entirely!
David's chin was hurting a lot. It hurt so much, he could not bend it. After twenty minutes, David went to the hospital. The doctor stated that his chin was bruised. After a couple of weeks, David's chin stopped hurting.
Bob loved to eat bacon and would eat little else. He had a freezer full of bacon to make sure he always had some. One day, there was a terrible storm in town! All of the stores were forced to close for days! Tony ran out of bacon and was forced to eat different food for once!
My mother was diagnosed with cancer. She was given only a few years to live. With treatment, she began to get better. In only 6 months, she went into remission. She changed her lifestyle to keep the cancer at bay.
Amy heated up some tea in the microwave at work. She walked slow and tip toed to her desk so as not to spill. She was careful to dodge co-workers in the hall. When she was almost at her desk she spilled a bit on her hand. The tea was hot, but Amy was not injured.
Ryan was the point guard on his school basketball team. His team was good enough to make the finals game. The game was tied with 3 seconds on the clock. Ryan caught the ball on the inbound pass. He took the three point shot and made it!
Tim wanted some art for his apartment. He went to a goodwill. They had several cheap pieces there. Tim picked out a random one he liked. He received several compliments on it.
Barry was given a present for his birthday. The problem is that his birthday is not for another couple of weeks. Barry longed to see the inside of his birthday present. He shook the present many times to try to guess what was inside. Barry finally peeked inside the present one day and saw a remote car!
In 1975, one of my coworkers was an attractive young woman. We talked on occasion during lunch. She was dating a man who worked in the warehouse. One day she confessed all her teeth were false. I told her I would not say a thing.
Rich and Neil loved to go hiking. One weekend, they decided to try out a two day trail nearby. On the first day, they got lost and Rich sprained his ankle. They were worried they would have to call for help. Eventually Rich and Neil powered through and finished with pride.
The cats were yowling at the door to be let out. When the door opened and they saw the rain, they stopped dead. They looked out at the rain falling in apparent disgust. They quickly backed away from the door and the rain. Curling up in a ball, they slept until the rain ended.
Jimmy decided to play a prank on his teacher. He put a thumbtack on her chair when she wasn't looking. Soon he heard a scream, and saw that she was in pain. Jimmy hadn't realized his prank might really hurt her! Jimmy decided not to play any more pranks after that.
Tom and his girlfriend drove the movie theater one day. When they arrived, they walked to their seats with snacks. Moments after the movie began, a man ran in screaming about a fire. The theater erupted into chaos as everyone tried escape. Soon after, people realized it was just a prank and sat back down.
Jay needed a new pair of shoes. He found the perfect pair at the store. He decided to buy them. However, they were a little expensive. He decided he needed to splurge on them anyway.
Jim wanted to improve his health. So he went on a strict diet. It was difficult to resist overeating and indulging in certain foods. But Jim's hard work paid off. And after a month, he felt more healthy than he ever felt in his life.
Sally had work later tonight. She got into her car to drive to work. Her car wouldn't start. Sarah called her friend Joe for a ride. Joe came 5 minutes later and was able to give Sarah a ride to work.
Arnold hated macaroni and cheese. The taste of it made him throw up. One day his friends dared him to try some. After accepting he took his first bite. Arnold threw up.
Mariana was stranded on an island. She had long exhausted her supplies. She decided to find some food. She saw some weird plants and ate them. She got sick but survived the day.
Andrea decided that she wanted to go to college. She got application forms from a school that she liked. She was supposed to write a personal essay for the application. Andrea got her friend to write the personal essay for her. Andrea felt guilty when she got accepted to that college.
I was in my room. Suddenly I saw two bugs. I got scared. I sprayed the entire room with bug spray. After that I never saw bugs in my room again.
Tony had a faithful dog. Everyday the dog would wait for Tony to get home from school. This made Tony very happy. One day Tony was not looking when he got off the bus. As a car passed the bus the faithful dog pulled Tony to safety.
Max was a very large cat. He was willing to eat anything, even salsa. One day I was baking potatoes. I left the kitchen and when I returned, there he was. He was frozen on the counter with a potato in his mouth.
Rebecca hated to eat bananas. She did not like the texture at all. One day she decided that she would try to taste one again. She loved it so much that she ate three. Now, Rebecca eats bananas every single day.
Manny was working at a diner. He was the manager. One of the workers was having a problem with the customer. The customer regularly came in drunk and caused trouble. Manny banned the man from the diner.
Charles was buying a replacement light bulb at the store. He didn't realize there were so many options. He asked a worker about the different kinds. The worker told him the differences and helped him select an option. Charles got a good deal and bought it.
Chris didn't like pies very much. But he had a crush on Cindy who loved baking pies. He kept buying pies after pie to have a reason to see her. Cindy learned one day that Chris threw them away after their talk. She was furious and refused to sell him more pies.
A man walked to a factory and asked to see the boss. The boss asked if he had any experience in a factory. The man pointed at all the machines around him and named them. The boss nodded and told him how he knew all that. The man said that he used to work in a similar factory.
Tim wanted to play the lottery. He played a game called instant winner. He spent one hundred dollars. He finally got a winning ticket. He was the instant winner of a free ticket.
Sammy loved reading about magic tricks. One day a friend told him to learn to do the tricks himself. So Sammy practiced and practiced his magic tricks. The teacher saw him practicing and invited him over for her birthday. Sammy and his magic tricks were the life of the party.
James was lucky enough to graduate from a great college in a big city. At his first job, he realized the true importance of education. His job gave him two weeks vacation a year, so he used it all at once. On his vacation, he went and tutored children from local schools. James felt a great sense of honor from his work.
My teacher gave us instructions for the co-op assignment. When we started to work on it, I tried to communicate with my partner. She ignored me and spent all day doing nothing. When class was over, we turned in an unfinished assignment. However, my teacher gave me full credit while she received an F.
Hailey loved to run track in high school. It made her more confident. One day she was running and twisted her ankle. She had a MRI done. The doctor said she needed surgery after, as she tore a tendon.
Jack needed new shoes. He found a pair he liked. They were too expensive. Jack decided to ask his mom for the money. She gave it to him and Jack bought new shoes.
Jim was a heavy smoker. He had tried quitting several times before. He had even tried gums and patches. Jim got in a car accident one day and had a new outlook on life. Jim quit cold turkey the next day.
Alex loves to listen to music while he does various things. He just got introduced to Spotify by his sister. He has a three month free trial and he loves it. He has made a playlist for everything he does in life. Three months later his trial ended but Alex signed up for life.
Meg was signing up for new trash collection services. They asked if she would like recycling and she said no. Later that week she noticed bottles building up everywhere. She decided to call back and request the recycling service. Luckily, that helped to keep her house free of trash.
I heard some sirens the other night. I looked out, and four police cars were speeding down the road. The internet police scanner said there was an accident. A few minutes later, an Ambulance came speeding the other way. The news today said the man who crashed survived.
Tina had a hobby of collecting bags. She enjoyed the different designs. One day she saw a unique bag. It was in an expensive store. Tina bought the bag for lots of money and was happy!
One day, Dusty stole a box of cookies from the kitchen. He took the cookies and ate them in his sister's bedroom. He hid the box of cookies under his sister's bed. When his mom saw that the cookies were missing, she was mad. Dusty said he stole the cookies and said he would never do it again.
Marta had been feeling blue for many weeks. She had lost interest in her favorite activities and was feeling tired Her brother was worried for her and took her to a psychologist. The psychologist diagnosed her with depression and got her help. Now she is back to feeling joy and fulfillment in her daily life.
Ed was sitting in a movie theater. He had been waiting to see the movie for a month. Some girl in the theater kept talking, ruining the movie. Finally, Ed decided to confront her. He told her to shut up and she glared at him but quieted down.
Garen was a sad boy. He had no kitty to play with. Out of the blue, he encounter a random kitty in the street. Garen fought the kitty to make it his pet. Garen won and now has a pet and no longer sad!
The worker pondered how stories were formed. Did they come from experience and memory? Or did they just come from a shared perspective? The worker's pondering was cut short by necessity. He still had stories of his own to write.
Nick looked up to his high school basketball coach. He wanted to be just like him. But one day, Nick's coach was arrested for using drugs. And Nick no longer had a hero to look up to. He eventually dropped out of high school.
John likes to play music. He knows how to play the guitar. Many girls admire him because of his skill. He practices every day after school. Is dream is to become one of the greatest players in the world.
Allie wanted a tattoo. She wanted one very badly. She begged her parents. They said no. So she went and got one herself.
We had a new grocery store open in our neighborhood. It is not like other stores that we are used to. You pay for your cart with a quarter and you bring your own bags. The store is not open 24 hours like most grocery stores. The store is small but the prices are great and food is good.
Ben woke up to snow covered trees and roads. He was so excited, it must be a snow day! The neighborhood kids were already out with their sleds. Ben joined the fun after a quick breakfast. After a full day of snowy fun, Ben was exhausted and ready for bed.
A man had found a treasure map drawn in the 1860's. He followed the instructions to the letter. He found the old tree stump the map pointed to. He began digging and soon hit an old chest. He opened the chest only to find Confederate money inside.
I was going to ride my first rollercoaster. I was so afraid to go upside down. When it began I closed my eyes. After the first drop I really began to enjoy it. I will definitely ride more rollercoasters in the future.
David was whistling in class. The teacher didn't know who was making the noise. She didn't know who to punish. One of the students told the teacher after class that it was David. The next time David whistled, the teacher blamed David.
Ginny was exhausted from taking care of her baby Sienna every night. One day she was holding Sienna in her arms to feed her. As Sienna was feeding, Ginny started to fall asleep. Her arms dropped down to her side and Sienna fell to the floor. Ginny was startled awake by her crying baby.
Drew eats one apple a day. It is a routine he started when he was a child. He only eats red apples. He thinks his sugar gets low if he doesn't eat an apple. It is an interesting quirk about a person.
Jenny was driving to work. She went straight through the green traffic light. A car on her right did not stop at the red light and hit her car. Jenny was taken to the hospital in an ambulance. Luckily, Jenny did not have any major injuries, though her car did.
Lou was in a pie eating contest. He could eat more than anyone in his family. As Lou was finishing his first piece of pie, he looked over. The person next to him was already on his third piece. Lou realized he couldn't possibly eat enough to win.
Jane had always wanted to learn to brew beer. She decided to buy the equipment to brew beer at home. After working very hard, Jane had brewed her own beer. She tasted it and it was great. Jane was happy that she had brewed her own beer.
Frederick was a genius who had made a fortune on the stock market. However, he was quite homely with the countenance of a mule. He married an incredibly beautiful woman who was rather witless. They looked forward to producing gorgeous, brilliant children. Unfortunately, all their children turned out ugly and stupid!
Homer bought a gas grill for the summer. He called his friend to ask about his spare propane tank. The friend brought the tank to Homer as a gift. Homer started the grill using the propane tank. They grilled steak for the first time on the grill.
Casey was trying to move into an apartment. They required a higher income than Casey actually had. She doctored some papers to make it look like she made enough. She submitted it, nervous that they would find out. Luckily they didn't and she was accepted to the apartment.
Amelia has been having trouble paying her student loan debt. She has missed payments for the last two months. Yesterday, a collection agency called her. We've all been offering to help. But so far, she's refused financial assistance.
I was in gymnastics class one day. We were being taught new and difficult tumbling moves. I tried the second move, and landed wrong in my ankle. It hurt so badly, I ended up on crutches for three weeks. This event ended my gymnastics career.
Stephen got a new guitar. He wanted to learn a new type of music. His friend recommended some heavy metal bands. Stephen really digged the music. He started to write it.
James had always wanted to go on an airplane. The only issue was they were very expensive. One day, he started saving money. After 6 years, he finally saved enough. After James rode on the airplane, he was very happy.
Tiffany dated a drug dealer. The drug dealer used Tiffany as a pawn in his scheme. They both ended up being arrested for being involved in the crime. The drug dealer was sentenced to 30 years in prison. Tiffany was sentenced to 15 years as an accomplice.
An artist came to a new town for business. He looked all over for inspiration. He saw a beautiful sunset. He got his paints out. He painted a beautiful painting.
Cameron was riding his bike home. His tire hit a rock and he slid across the road. He fell and his belly got scraped up. He had to push his bike home. When he got there, his mom helped him to get cleaned up.
Cindy had a guy friend. He had a girlfriend but always wanted to hang out with her. Cindy started to have feelings for him. He was over one day and kissed Cindy. The guy never told his girlfriend he cheated.
My father was saying that he hasn't seen a baseball game in years. My sister and I surprised him with some tickets to a ball game. The whole family went and watched the game. Everyone had a great time especially dad. We go to the ball game once a month now.
Kevin was fishing in the middle of the lake. He noticed his boat was slowly beginning to fill with water. Kevin returned to the shore. He finished fishing from the shore. Kevin repaired his boat later.
Maria wanted to make ice cream without an ice cream machine. She first tried freezing the ice cream mixture without churning. However, that just turned out as a solid block of milky ice. Then, when her back was turned, her dog stole it! At least someone got to enjoy it, she thought.
Teresa went for a hike. On the path, she saw a rattlesnake. She and the rattlesnake both froze. Finally, the rattlesnake moved on. Teresa never went hiking alone again.
Lonnie was feeling very sick one day. He decided to go the doctor. They ran some tests on him. He was told he had 2 months to live. Lonnie begin to tell his loved ones Goodbye.
Maria is a social worker. She has to work with kids in bad situations all the time. Last month, she was able to get a child out of an awful home. He had an alcoholic father and an abusive mother. Maria has said that she loves getting to help these people.
Kelly really liked working out. She decided to make her own videos for YouTube. She started yesterday. To her delight she got a thousand views already. Kelly was very happy about it.
Yesterday I had a very hard test to take. It was a science test, and I am very bad at science classes. I studied all night long for the test. The test wasn't as hard as I thought it would be. I really hope I made a good grade on the test.
Anna left her textbooks under her desk one day. The next morning they were gone! She was panicked. But then her teacher pulled her aside and gave her the books. She was relieved that he had found them and kept them safe!
Three summers back, I decided I wanted to adopt a dog. Specifically, I wanted to adopt a little black dog. A local rescue agency had an adoption event at the park. While I was at the event, I found the cutest little black puppy. I adopted him right away, and he has been my best pal ever since.
I wanted to get a haircut. So, I went to the local salon. I asked the hairdresser to cut my hair any way she liked. She was wary of my request but she obliged. She cut my hair wonderfully!
Toby has an English test tomorrow. He is not ready so he stayed up all night to study. When he got to class he fell asleep. Toby had to ask the teacher for a retake. Luckily she agreed and Toby made an A.
Joe had missed football practice for a week due to a concussion. When he returned, his coach wanted him to take it easy. Instead of letting him play in the next game, he sat on the bench. His coach mapped out a plan for him to be in top shape. When Joe was finally ready, he felt better than ever.
Morty was preparing his tax documents. He finished them up and mailed them. He remembered that he had not declared some side income. Morty lived in fear of the omission coming back to bite him. Morty was later audited.
Frank wanted to surprise his wife on their anniversary. He hired a limo to take them to dinner. She was so happy she started to cry. It was a beautiful gesture and a great night. She loved celebrating with him every year.
My best friend was illegitimate and abandoned as a baby. She grew up homeless and fell into prostitution at a young age. When she was 25, Marcy met Tom, a doctor. Tom paid Marcy's way through nursing school, and she became an RN. Marcy is now a happily married nurse to a doctor, with a real home.
Alicia was going on a school trip. It was too a candy factory. She was very excited. But when she got there she ate so much of it. She later got sick.
Bill had to print out a report for his boss by noon. He went to the printer and it was out of black ink. Bill edited his document so that his report was in blue ink. Bill sent the new document to the printer. Bill's boss was glad that Bill was able to do his work on time.
Sam bought a new candle. He lit it in the middle of the day. His roommate entered the room excited. The scent of the candle was fresh cookies. His roommate was disappointed to not find real cookies.
In the first grade, I was sitting in class as usual. I noticed that a bunch of kids were being taken out of class. Something was going on, but I didn't know what. My mom picked me up and she looked frightened. I found out what happened and it changed my perspective on the world.
Roy wanted a BB-gun for Christmas. He told Tim and Jill that he wanted one. Jill and Tim went shopping, but couldn't find a BB-gun. They bought a remote controlled airplane instead. Roy loved the airplane and forgot all about the BB-gun.
Miley was terrified of water. She couldn't swim, and even the kitchen faucet made her anxious. She'd met a man on the Internet, but he lived across the river. The only way to meet him was to take the ferry across. Miley drowned when it sank in the middle of the river.
Every year when December comes I wish for snow. I'm not so sure what makes me think I'd enjoy a white Christmas. I guess it just looks good in the movies. Most likely it would take a miracle for snow in Hawaii. Then again, Christmas is a celebration of miracles.
Briana wanted to make a healthy salad. She decided to go to the local farmer's market to buy her vegetables. After purchasing her produce, she went home. She prepared her salad and sat at the table to give it a taste. Briana was very satisfied with how her salad tasted.
Molly had a fat pony named Macaroni. He lived in the barn outside next to her house. He was given his name when he had an incident in the kitchen. He wandered inside the house and ate all the Macaroni off the table. Ever since that day the entire family called him Macaroni Pony.
Missy was at a fourth of July party. Her brother thought it would be funny to prank her. He ran up to her and pushed her into the pool. She yelled because her phone was in her pocket. Her brother apologized and promised to pay to fix the phone.
My phone battery got fried so I decided to buy a new one. I went to the store without making an appointment. I stood in line forever. No one even bothered to ask what I was doing there. I decided to leave and purchase a phone online.
Tom noticed that his apartment was fairly dark. He realized how dirty his windows were. He took one days to clean them all. It was tough work but paid off. Tom's apartment was much brighter.
One night my friends and I learned that our favorite band was playing. The location was about 2 hours away but we didn't have tickets. As it turned out, a friend in a group chat was giving away free ones. We quickly snagged them up and headed to the concert. It became one of our best and most memorable experiences.
Jay's dad had played football through college. He urged Jay to play in high school. Jay tried, but did not make the team. His dad hugged him and comforted him. He said he loved Jay no matter what,
One afternoon, Tim was lounging on the couch, feeling really lazy. His dog was whining and Tim knew he needed to take him for a walk. He yawned, stretched and, before he knew it, fell asleep. He awoke to a sound of rain lightly falling. As his eyes adjusted, he saw his dog urinating on the carpet.
Cherry hated Broccoli. When she went to her friend Dave's house, he offered her some. Cherry didn't want to be rude, so she accepted. Cherry couldn't hold it in, though, and she ran to the bathroom. Dave lost all attraction to Cherry, and decided not to call her again.
My nephew had a basketball game this morning. I had to get up bright and early to meet him at the gym. He played a good game and I was happy to be there. Their team did a good job and won the game. I am looking forward to the next game.
I wanted to buy a car. I went to the dealership to pick one out. They said that I didn't have enough money for a car. I decided to work very hard for three months. Finally I had the money for a car.
Patricia was a cowgirl. She rode home to her lover Lindsey. They were the only lesbian cowgirls in Kansas. One day a cow ran over Lindsey. Patricia mourned her death, and then remarried Samantha the next day.
I was driving Rebecca home from the movies. I began my approach to a stop light. I noticed the light switch from green to red, with no yellow. Caught in the intersection, we got sideswiped. I was relieved to find Rebecca and I were totally unharmed.
Max was walking to school. He decided to play hookie. Max went back to his house and hid in his treehouse. Max's mother got a phone call that he wasn't in school. Max got in trouble when he showed up for dinner.
Betsy and Jake bought a new house. The day after they moved in, they discovered a leak under the sink! They called a plumber to come fix the leak. The plumber charged a large fee for his services. Now Betsy and Jake plan to care for their new home themselves.
Amy learned how to make candy. She learned it from youtube. She made a lot of candy. She started to sell the candy she made. Before she knows it, she had a candy store.
We were at the Zoo one day. We were so excited to see the Elephants. When we got to there area it was amazing. They were doing a show. We watched it with so much excitement.
I went on a first date with a girl last night. I had a great time and I'm confident that she did too. I wanted to call her right away this morning. I called her and she said she had a great time as well. We just planned another date for tomorrow night!
Jenny was an overweight mom. She would often get depressed thinking about it. She decided enough was enough. Jenny went on a very strict diet. Jenny ended up losing over 100 lbs.
The auditorium was hot and crowded as I waited and wondered. They would soon announce the winner of the scholarship. The principal finally finished his speech and read the name. I sat, shocked and motionless as my peers started clapping. Soon I found myself on stage, and I gratefully accepting my new start.
I bought a fuzzy hat the other day. I bought it because the weather was getting colder. Ever since I bought it the weather hasn't been cold enough to wear it. I'm really bummed out about that. I hope the weather gets colder soon.
The woman promised her daughter a surprise. She brought her to the candy store! The girl's eyes widened as she saw all the candy. The girl gathered two bags of candy. The woman smiled as she paid the cashier.
Carly left church feeling a desire to help others. She got in contact with the Pastor Steve who offered some activities. He personally recommended joining the church run soup kitchen. The next day, Carly expressed interest has become a chef there. It turns out that Steve was the head chef and accepted her offer.
Tom's car broke down. The engine wouldn't turn over. Tom checked under the hood. He noticed that a battery wire was loose. He tightened it and it worked again.
The yard began to fill with butterflies. The kids ran outside to try to catch them. Nobody had a net, so they grabbed trash bags. The adults stood on the porch and laughed. It was a fun day for everyone.
Bill walked into the house. He noticed the trash can was knocked over. He found ripped up paper. His dog had paper in his mouth. The dog was put in time out.
Jessie saw a striking, fit, brunette at the other end of the train. She tried to build up the nerve to say something to him. Finally, she decided to do it. She closed her eyes and took a deep breath before starting to walk. As she opened her eyes, he was gone.
May practiced all week for the big school spelling bee. When the spelling bee finally came, May was shaking with nerves. She felt comforted when she saw her parents in the audience. The contest came down to May and another girl. May won the spelling bee when the other girl missed the word irony.
The fire department was paged out for a fire near a propane tank. Their response was delayed by a combination on a gate. When they got on scene, they were able to quickly contain it. The homeowner had emptied a bucket of hot ashes near a slash pile. The fire department stood down law enforcement and cleared the scene.
Bob had a headache. He realized he'd been squinting when he read the chalkboard. His eye doctor told him he needed glasses. As soon as he put them on, he could see! Bob was happy to be headache-free!
The man apologized. The woman said she accepted. The two talked for a while. The man excused himself. He could tell his company was not wanted.
Justin had no experience in anything related to working on houses. He saw several Youtube videos about tiny houses. He spent time researching carpentry and house building in general. Looking up some plans, he then went to a hardware store for materials. Eventually he had a tiny house he could be proud of.
Dan went to the pet store. He found a beautiful puppy up for adoption. Dan took the puppy home and named it Frank. Frank had a bad habit of chewing furniture. Dan bought a book on dog training.
Amy and her fiance had a tight budget for their wedding. They cut cost in every way including their honeymoon. They both decided they would take their honeymoon after a year. At the reception their grandparents gave the best toast speech ever. They announced that they had paid for a honeymoon travel package.
Jane went swimming with friends. The waves at the beach were strong. One knocked her over and she got swept out. She struggled to get back to shore. Jane didn't go back into the water.
Tom had a really nice white shirt. One day he tried to do laundry. He accidentally left a red sock with his white clothes. Tom's nice shirt was turned light pink. He never wore it again.
My doctor told me that I needed to lost weight. If I did not lose weight I might have to take insulin. I did not want to take insulin because I do not like needles. I started eating less food and walking for a mile every day. When I saw her again, she said my new habits had helped my health.
Tom sold a camera and memory card. He had forgotten to delete the card, though. Tom didn't realize it until later. He noticed several of his pictures online. There was nothing Tom could do about it.
Marge the cat lady signed up for a new email account. She made up a password and answered a security question. Later, Marge forgot the password. She tried to remember the answer to the security question. She guessed the name of her favorite pet incorrectly.
Aeris and her best friend were trying to win tickets to a concert. All they have to do is be the 10th caller on a radio show. They got their phones ready. It was time. Aeris was the 10th Caller!
Kate had fruit flies. She was looking for a way to get rid of them. She read online you can lure them into a soda bottle. She set up a few bottle traps around the house. Three days later there were more fruit flies than ever.
Mark kept bragging to John about his money. John said it's not about money. Mark showed off and took out hundred dollar bills. John said that's not cool, and went to hangout with friends. Mark didn't want John to go, because he doesn't have friends.
Mark had bought a new car. Within a week, the car developed engine trouble. The car was still under warrantee. Mark brought the car back to the dealership. The dealership allowed him to exchange the car.
Johnny loves playing catch with his dad. On weekdays his dad is busy. Finally it is Saturday! Johnny and his dad go outside to play catch. They have a wonderful Saturday together.
Hiking was one of Sam's favorite activities. He was greatly looking forward to going that day. He started early in the morning to take advantage of the lovely day. At lunchtime, he stopped at a scenic overlook to eat his sandwich. The grand finale to the day was the beautiful sunset!
Tim's girlfriend dumped him. He got depressed and gained weight. Eventually he decided to work out. It helped him lose weight and feel better. Tim continued to work out and be healthy.
Louisa was walking by a train track. She was playfully jumping over it. Suddenly, her jeans caught on a nail. She was stuck on the train track. Luckily, she was able to free herself before a train came.
Jason called a company to install a doorbell in his house. Next, he let his daughter pick the ring tone from the internet. Jason thought she would pick a nice tune. After the doorbell was installed, the ringtone was a wolf howl. His wife came home, heard the doorbell and said, what the hell?
Alan was dyeing Easter eggs with his kids. But he wore a white shirt while he did so! The bright dyes got all over Alan's shirt. He removed the shirt and hastily bleached it. Thankfully, that took care of the stains.
Tim had an important test in the morning. He decided to stay up all night cramming. Tim passed out in the very early morning. He slept so hard that he didn't hear his alarm. Tim wound up missing the test entirely.
My mom brought food from a fast food restaurant. She placed it on the table. As soon as my dad found out, he ran to the bag. Before taking out a plate, he was already eating. There was barely any food left after he was finished.
Smith was a commercial airline pilot. He flew four flights a day, every day. He grew bored of flying the same routes over and over again. He decided that he would join the military to fly. Smith now pilots fighter jets overseas.
Mary and Sally were playing with a ball. Mary was bouncing the ball to Sally. Sally thought Mary was bouncing the ball too hard. She asked Mary to bounce the ball a little softer. Mary agreed to bounce the ball a little softer.
Jim got a flower for his birthday. He didn't know much about plants. He put it in a corner and left it alone. He never watered it. Jim's plant died.
The kids were going out of the country for the first time. They applied for their passports. They were so excited when they arrived! THey couldn't wait to get their first stamp! The kids loved to travel.
Will attended an amateur car show with custom cars. And it inspired him to modify his own car. He got a new paint job. And he bought expensive rims and body parts. The next year, Will brought his car to the show and amazed everyone.
Macy had a soccer game. She was very nervous. She was afraid she would lose. She went on the field. Ultimately she lost but she would try again next time.
It was raining last night. This morning we woke up to rainy. Now, it has turned to snow. The snow is keeping us in our house. We'll have to find something other than watching television to do.
Henry and his wife bought his daughter a telescope for her birthday. They spent an hour putting it together. Taking it outside, they spent another hour trying to get it to work. Finally, they just turned it to the moon and looked at it. Henry decided they would have to read the manual this time.
I decided to make dinner for my boyfriend. We both loved spaghetti so I made that for us. However, I cooked way too many noodles. We ate as much as we could but there was still leftovers. We decided to donate the extras to a homeless shelter.
Tom's house was filthy. There was food and magazines everywhere. He never had time to clean up. He decided to clean part of the house each day of the week. His house was never dirty again.
I woke up yesterday and could not find my cell phone. I started looking all over the house for it. I finally found it where I had been sleeping. I picked it up and discovered the screen was broken. Now I need to go buy a new phone.
Bob needed to install RAM into his motherboard for a computer. Bob had purchased two sticks of RAM earlier at the electronics shop. Bob aligned each stick with the appropriate slots on the board. Then, he inserted the sticks into the slots and locked them in. Now, Bob had successfully installed his random access memory.
Ross was always bad at basketball. After watching many games on TV, he became decent. He also played for his school. He became very popular due to this. After many years, he joined the NFL.
I bought a new puppy. I wanted the puppy to sleep in a cage at night. When I put it in the cage, he howled loudly. He kept me up at night. When I finally brought the puppy with me to bed, he stayed very quiet.
Back in grade school, i had this teacher who doesn't teach us well. While we were writing notes all she do is to chew a gum. I thought i'd like to be a teacher because it's an easy job. But when i'm in high school,i realized teaching is not easy. It's just up to some teachers on how they will their students.
The man was uncomfortable. He moved things around. It didn't improve. He complained to his friend. His friend helped the man get more comfortable.
A few months ago I had to go to a wedding. I wanted to look good in the dress I was going to wear. So I set aside an hour a day to do some toning exercises. It was hard to be consistent but I stuck with it. It paid off because I loved how I looked in the dress.
Silas had big dream of being famous. He was talented at acting and singing. His parents knew their son could be famous. Silas and his family moved to Los Angeles. Silas went on many auditions and landed a movie role.
I took my dog to the park the other day. All of a sudden another big dog comes toward us. He starts barking and trying to attack my dog. I had to kick him away. Eventually his owner came and restrained him.
I work in a store. Today my boss called me into his office. I thought I was going to get in trouble for calling out sick last week Instead I was offered a promotion and a raise. I'm looking forward to my new work responsibilities.
Michael likes to take his dog for a walk. His dog is a small pomeranian. Being so small, he can't walk for long. Michael wears a backpack to carry him in. Now he can take his dog out for a long time.
Joel took his dog Jax to the park. Jax loves to play fetch at the park. Joel always packs Jax's frisbee to play with. The could spend hours at the part because they really loved it. Once the sun goes down they head home to rest.
Anna saw a Wanted poster in the grocery store. Later that night, she saw a man who looked just like the photo! She called the police quickly and gave them the information. Thanks to Anna's help, the police caught their criminal. Later, the police chief called Anna to personally thank her.
Jon wanted to become a famous actor. He decided to hire an agent. The agent got him an audition for a Hollywood movie. Jon won the role! After the movie was released, Jon became famous.
Matt wanted to play baseball. His classmates wouldn't let him be on their team. His brothers said he was too small and scrawny to play with them. So Matt thought of a way to play ball like he wanted. He started his own team and recruited kids to play with him!
Billy was staring at the girls for several seconds. Jim sneaked behind him. He pulled Billy's underwear out of his pants. Billy fell down on the ground. The girls looked at him and started to laugh.
Felicia was walking down the street when a man bumped into her. He was scary looking and she screamed when she looked at him. People around her gathered in case she needed help. The man removed his Halloween mask and smiled at her. Felicia smiled too but her heart was still beating strong.
Sunday, Billy went to church with his family. He was scared of the priest who made him feel uncomfortable. After mass, the priest told his parents he wanted to talk to Billy. Billy followed the priest into his office. In there, the priest started to hurt Billy but had a heart attack.
The man put on a jacket. It was tight in the shoulders. He looked at the tag. He realized it was his wife's jacket. They laughed together at that experience.
Ellen gave birth to a baby girl. She didn't know what to name her. She bought a baby name book. Ellen read all of the names in the book. She found the perfect name to name her baby.
Sue was always curious about the cave near her house. One day she decided to explore it on her own. As she approached the entrance she heard a loud, horrible noise. Right inside the cave was a very large bear! Sue does not explore the cave anymore.
Reba was having a dinner date with her man. The two were having a good night together. Suddenly he gets a phone call and it's from another woman. Reba becomes furious and throws  his phone to the ground breaking it. She dumps water on his head and tells him it's over.
Sarah didn't like Lui. She stalked him after school waiting for him to slip up. Lui walked home alone one day. Sarah attacked him in a dark alley. Sarah left Lui to die from bleeding to death.
Jayson is a singer in a band. He meets a beautiful woman who loves him very much. She questions his faithfulness while the band is on tour. They break up. Jayson is devastated but continues singing in the band.
The man ordered lobster. The woman looked shocked. The man asked why. The woman thought it was too expensive. The man assured her that it was not too expensive.
Henry was always known as a very nice man. Henry always gave to charities and helped anyone anytime he could. Henry soon found a wife and had children. Henry taught his kids just as he always did. Nowadays, Henry's children make him very proud.
Lola was terrible at reading. She was failing many classes. She got a tutor. She worked super hard. Soon she was right where she wanted to be.
Jane was old and decrepit. She tried to ride the bus around town. On the way out she slipped and fell. Jane broke her hip in two places. She was hospitalized for months.
We moved quite a bit when I was a kid. This made it hard to make friends. I didn't mind because I had my favorite stuffed toy. It was a twenty-six inch tall plush monster I'd had since I was four. When I was seven and we moved my parents made me leave it behind.
Fred was a soccer player. He was nervous today for his big game. When he went on the field, he was shaking. Fred finally shook himself off and put his best foot forward. Thankfully Fred scored the winning goal.
Susan sees a pretty girl around town. She is too afraid to talk to her. She decides to follow her around town. The girl notices that Susan is following her. Susan is slapped by a restraining order.
Bob had a hamburger store. His store was in direct competition with the store across the street. One day Bob snuck a cockroach in his competitions meat. The competition's store closed down. Bob is now the most successful burger store in town.
Cecilia wanted to watch the Olympics but her TV broke. As she didn't have any other means to watch, she called her friends. They made a few tracks in her backyard over the morning. And in the afternoon they held their own Olympics competing for prizes. Cecilia won the fastest runner award and was happy with herself.
Josh spent all night playing and having fun with his friends. The next day, he hadn't studied for his test at school. He copied some answers very fast on his wrist with a black pen. During the test, his teacher saw him cheating. Josh received an F and failed his class.
The family was visiting NASA. They wanted to see a spaceship launch. They waited patiently until it was time for liftoff. The ground shook as the spaceship took off. It was an amazing sight.
My dad always loved the sea. Last week he finally decided to buy a boat. He got a beautiful one with big sails. It's big enough to live in. He said he would come back eventually, but I doubt it.
Jane was getting married. She was in her room doing her hair. Suddenly, her best friend came into the room. She brought her a little blue pin. It was so that Jane would have good luck for her wedding.
Charles decided to take a shower before bed. Upon entering, he noticed a large spider on the shower head above him. Charles screamed and started splashing water onto the spider. The spider jumped and landed on Charles's face. Charles fainted in terror while the water kept washing over his body.
Mary cleaned the whole house. She was proud of herself. She made a cup of coffee. The cat jumped right into it. Coffee ended up on the carpet.
Kate was a contestant on Survivor. When her loved one came they played in a challenge. Kate played her heart out and her and her loved one won. Kate then got to pick 3 other contestants to go on the outing. The 8 of them enjoyed a delicious lunch near a waterfall.
We spent an entire weekend putting up a cover over our patio. Forecasts predicted rainy in the coming days. When it started raining we were excited to have cover outside. It started raining hard. The cover collapsed under the weight of the water.
Billy was convinced that he had a great idea for an invention. He told everyone about it, and thought that they would pay him for it. Not many people did, so he thought of something else. He put all of his effort into convincing others to buy his new product Everyone got sick of Billy, and stopped listening to him.
I stopped at the red light and heard a car revving its engine. The driver to my right was challenging me to a race! When the light went green we were out of the gate. It was a close race until the other drive rear-ended a parked car. Really my grandmother should have known not to race me like that.
Tom was very healthy and responsible. Tom came home from work and took out the trash. Tom accidentally cut himself on a piece of glass. The glass was protruding from the garbage bag. Tom came back inside and cleaned and tended to his wound.
We wanted a house close to good schools. We looked at several homes in the area. The one we picked was extremely clean and nice. We made an offer, which was counteroffered. We had a new home by the end of the week.
One day, Avery was doing his work when he became very upset. Another boy had said he wasn't awesome, and it hurt his feelings. Avery didn't know how to handle this, so he crawled into the floor. When he was in the floor, he was screaming and crying. He spent the afternoon throwing a fit while everyone looked at him.
Maddie was in tenth grade. She was required a semester of world geography to graduate. On the first day of class her teacher asked for the capital of Alaska. Maddie didn't raise her hands, but the teacher called on her. Her answer was Sacramento, she had to retake geography twice.
I got woke up again the other night. This time my neighbor was working on his car. It was 1am in the morning. I decided to ask him to wait until daylight hours to work on his car. He agreed to wait until daylight hours.
Tom was going on an expedition to the rain forest. It was set to take three months. After four months nobody had heard from Tom. Rescue teams were sent out but nobody could find them. The team was never heard from again.
Kate's sister wanted them to have matching butterfly robes. But the butterfly robes were sold out. Kate didn't want the frog one they had in stock. But her sister wanted her to have one. So Kate went ahead and bought the ugly frog robe.
Cal was at a bar drinking. He was watching his favorite team playing on tv. Cal's team lost the game. Cal was upset and pitched a fit in the bar. The bar owner escorted Cal out of the bar.
Chris wanted to learn a new language. He decided on Spanish because he would be able to use it daily. He signed up for classes and practiced with native Spanish speakers. He improved his Spanish language skills. His hard work and passion enabled him to eventually become fluent.
Seth is tired of walking to work every day. He wants to buy a car but they are too expensive. Finally Seth decides to buy a bike. He loves getting to work on his brand new bike. Seth is very happy he no longer has to walk to work.
It was Jane's turn to do the dishes. Jane didn't want to do them. She bribed her little brother with some candy. He broke several dishes while washing them. Their parents blamed Jane and she was very ashamed.
Thalia turned down a boy she didn't like. The boy was relentless and kept trying. The boy followed her everywhere. Thalia got uncomfortable. And she called the police on him.
Amy was in the library at school. She found a book called The Mouse and the Motorcycle. The title was so odd she had to read it. Later she settled in intending to read for an hour. The book was so good she read 4 hours without realizing it.
Henry was bought new video games when they came out. But after a short while, he always got bored of them. Eventually, Henry accumulated dozens of games he never played. And he felt regretful about all of the money he wasted. Henry decided to only buy video games unless he would play them often.
Tim tried to cook dinner for his family. He had never really done so before. He wound up burning the food and over salting it. Tim's family appreciated his effort. They suggested he practice more.
The brown car was going too fast. The driver did not see the stop sign ahead. He tried to stop, but the car began sliding. It slid through the intersection and into the ditch on the other side. A tow truck had to come to pull the car out.
Paul was not feeling so great. Every time Paul woke up he felt dizzy. Paul went and saw a doctor. The doctor prescribed him some medicine. Paul started feeling great.
Drew was excited about the upcoming hunting season. He got all his hunting equipment out of storage. He cleaned his guns and bows. Drew went off hiking in the woods. He shot his first deer of the season!
Mari decided she wanted to make homemade snowmen crafts with her mom. Dad cut pieces of wood in sizes for the body, head and hats. Her and her mom glued the pieces together. Then, they painted the faces and tied the scarves on. They gave the homemade snowmen to friends and family.
Jackson decides to watch a professional baseball game. During the game he begins to feel hungry. He eats a hotdog and drinks a beer. After eating he feels too sleepy to watch the game. He goes home to nap before the game is half over.
Tina envied her friends who had shelves full of trophies. She asked her mom to enter her in a pageant. Tina's mom told her not to get her hopes up. They found a secondhand pageant dress and went to the event. The steep entrance fee ensured every girl got a trophy, even Tina.
Sam ran out of gas. He was also wanting a drink. He only had enough money for either beer or gasoline. He decided to get the gasoline and wait on the beer. It was a smart choice and Sam was proud of himself.
Joe bought a coat at goodwill. In the coat he found a key. He searched for answers and found it was a key to a safety deposit box He opened the box and inside he found a letter. The letter stated that the previous owner hopes he enjoys the coat.
Tommy kept bugging his brother. He wanted to watch his first horror movie. His brother said he was going to show him one. But it's been a week and he hasn't been shown a scary movie. Finally on Saturday his brother showed him a scary movie.
Sam got a cold one day. He tried to ignore it. But it grew worse, so he went to the doctor. The doctor told Sam he had the flu! Sam had to take medicine and rest for a week.
Natty had long dreads he wore since he was a young boy. One day at school, a bully cut them off with scissors. Natty spent that evening crying at home, but then he got an idea. He shaved his head, and felt like a new man. At school the next day, many girls were checking out Natty's new look.
Lisa ran away from home when she was 18 years old. She took a bus to NYC and stayed with her cousin. She partied, and dreamed, and learned a lot about life. She started thinking about college. She decided to go home and enroll at the community college.
Taylor loved the outdoors. He decided to go camping. Taylor bought a tent and other camping supplies. Traveled to the wilderness to find the best spot. He decided camping wasn't for him so he went home.
Hannah couldn't find anything to drink at the park. She tried to look everywhere for a glass of water or juice. Her mom directed her to a cooler. However, she instantly grabbed a cup that was out. The drink ended up being used oil.
There was a small earthquake recently. It rattled books off of the shelf. It also opened cabinet doors. Worst of all, it cracked the foundation. They hoped that was the last one for a long time.
Pete wanted to move to the city. He found a great place in Brooklyn. He couldn't believe how expensive it was! There was no way he could afford it. Pete decided to go back to New Jersey.
Before the game started, people were barbecuing in front of the arena. I took the opportunity to get to know some unfamiliar faces. In addition, I got along with those who were rooting for the same team They were kind enough to offer some of their food. On the other hand, some were rude and belittled me.
Sam was watching cartoons alone. His girlfriend walked into the room. She told him to get a job. He ignored her and kept watching cartoons. He didn't realize she was moving out.
Lizzie had gotten her hair braided and was bragging to everyone. She kept annoyingly reminding everyone of her beautiful hair. Everyone was becoming frustrated with her. Suddenly, one girl grabbed a pair of scissors towards her. Just like that, Lizzie's braids fell to the floor.
I began violin lessons when I was six. I generally really liked practicing. One day I was frustrated and did not want to practice. I took my bow and broke it over my leg! My mother was furious.
Ember called around for wedding photographers, yet couldn't find one. Her wedding was in a week and she had been looking for months. Thankfully, her friend Rose was an aspiring photographer. Ember worried that lack of experience might affect the pictures. She was relieved when they came back and were absolutely perfect.
Kev's mom bought him a new pair of boots for school. The boots were a little big and Kev was unhappy. But gradually his feet grew into them. Then kev became glad that his boots still fit! He was happy that his mom had had that much foresight.
Ida needed a new dining set. She went shopping and found a great one. She had it delivered the next day. After she rearranged her new furniture, she looked it over. It made her whole dining room look new and lovely!
A child threw a rock at a wasp's nest. If there were justice in the world, they would have stung him badly. Wasps, however, are not particularly smart. They wore themselves out trying to sting the rock. The child went happily home, having learned no moral lesson.
Ryan wanted to try out for cross country. He found out when the try outs where. Not a lot of people showed up. The try outs were still held. Ryan got on the team but so did everyone else.
Lily wanted to host the best house party ever. She spent hours working on a music playlist. At first, no one at the party seemed that into the music. Then, slowly, people started dancing. Later many people complimented Lily on her music choices.
Jenny's mom loved to read. Her mom would read her a story every night. Jenny started to gain a large vocabulary. She began reading at a young age. Jenny was one of the brightest children in her first grade class.
The ship was beginning to lose its course. There was a heavy storm coming and the radio signals were out. The captain ordered the crew to make a hard turn to the right. They weathered the storm but found themselves lost at sea. After many weeks the coast guard found the stranded ship.
I saved money for a year. I really wanted to buy a pool table. I finally had enough money so I ordered one online. When it arrived, I invited my friends over. We had beer and pizza and played pool.
I was in the river fishing one day. At the bottom of the river I saw something glittery. I swam down and picked it up. It was an old bottle cap. I was disappointed because it wasn't treasure.
Rich liked to watch reality shows. His favorite was where they solved a crime. He watched the season finale. He was on the edge of his seat. The show ended with a huge cliffhanger.
Jerry was eating a bowl of ice cream outside. It was a hot and humid summer day. He left his porch to check his email. When he came back he saw a big puddle. He cleaned up his melted ice cream afterwards.
Tim broke his mom's favorite lamp. He thought she would be furious. When she noticed he tried to hide. Tim's mom looked for him everywhere. He finally broke down and fessed up.
I stole the assistant principal's walkie talkie. He looked for it for days. He knew someone took it, but didn't know who. He questioned a kid, and she told on me. I was paddled and given detention for 2 weeks.
Joan's son ran in the house saying a squirrel had bitten him. Worried, Joan called the doctor. The doctor said she should catch the squirrel, which could be rabid. Joan chased the squirrel around the yard and up a tree. When she fell, she ended up at the doctor without the squirrel.
I was watching tv one day. Suddenly, the power in my house shut off. I got up and called the electric company. I forgot to pay the bill, so i hurriedly paid them. After paying them, my power turned back on.
Jane was tired of cleaning up needles from Christmas trees. She chose an artificial tree for the holiday season. Jane thought the tree looked as good as the real thing. But every day, the tree seemed more fake to Jane. Jane took the tree apart and put it in a box in the closet.
Janet is an audio engineer. She wants a new higher quality microphone. She travels to her local music store to browse their selection. She sees one particular microphone that catches her eye. Janet happily purchases the microphone and adds it to her collection.
Gina's family was visiting their home town. There was a zoo at the park. The kids begged their parents to take them. But they had all been, and still were drinking. Gina realized the zoo would have to wait for another day.
Going to college was scary. I knew no one. During my first class, I sat next to a girl and became friends fast. We had all our classes together. College then became great.
Jenny said hi to me in person. Although I had a crush on her, I try to act mean. She didn't understand why I spoke to her with aggression. As a result, she walked away. At the end of the day, I felt bad.
Fred went on a coaster with his friends. Unfortunately he was not buckled in right. He ended up falling off. His parents saw. They were horrified.
Hector was still grieving four years after his wife died. He kept pictures of her everywhere in the house. His friends were telling him it was time to date but he refused. Until one day, he met a woman while walking his dog. They started talking and Hector though that maybe he could move on.
Tom was out all day. He didn't have a chance to charge his phone. He noticed a call from his wife. She said it was important but the call cut off. Tom's phone had a dead battery.
Tom was trying to vote. There was a long line at his voting location. He waited hours before he was turned away. They closed down with several others also waiting. Tom took part in a lawsuit to fix the situation.
Tom needed to get rid of some mice. He did not want to use poison or traps. He asked his friend what he should do. His friend suggested he try adopting a cat or two. He got a cat, and his mice problem is over.
Tom was on his way to apologize to his girlfriend. Tom felt the need to present a gift along with his apology. Tom picked up a card and some flowers. Tom knocked on his girlfriend's door. She opened it with a smile, forgiving him instantly!
Ellen received a beautiful, helium-filled balloon for her birthday. While getting in the car, it accidentally slipped out of her hands. It flew up, up, up into the sky. Ellen watched it glide amongst the clouds. Ellen decided not to cry and enjoyed watching it till it disappeared.
Tina needed a new iPod. She begged for one. Finally she was given one. She couldn't believe it. She finally had another one.
Greg was cooking pasta. He meant to dump the boiling water into the sink. He slipped and dumped it on his leg instead. The water burned him severely. Greg was howling with pain.
Mason made a deal that he could have a phone if he saved up for it. He spent the summer doing odd jobs to save up cash. When he finally saved enough, he went out to the store to look. The new iPhone caught his eye immediately. He walked out of the store already texting his friends.
Chris notices that his hands become very dry in the winter. Having dry skin makes it harder for Chris to work. One day he tries using lotion to make his hands more moist. He is amazed at how well the lotion works. Now Chris no longer has to deal with dry hands.
Jim had wide feet. But he needed to get new shoes. He tried on at least 10 different pairs. But they were all to narrow. Jim left the shoe in anger.
Michael loved dragon ball Z. He saw all the episodes. One day he decided to look up posters for it. He printed out dozens of posters. He ended up selling them for money.
Selma wondered how she would pay for rent this month. She had to be hospitalized and it drained her savings. She asked her friends but no one could help. Then she got a call into the office where she worked. Her boss gave her the money she needed and a raise.
Tom decided to challenge his friend to game of basketball. Tom and his friend gambled on the game. Tom gave his friend a ten point lead. Tom won the game. Tom's friend was mad.
My family was feeling like they wanted to swim. We got our equipment and went to the car. We drove down the road to the beach. We walked along the water and swam. Later, we went back home and rested.
I attended a Chinese funeral a few years ago. The man in the lead car threw Chinese paper money out the window. It was a custom to propitiate the spirits. A white woman yelled at the man for littering. He yelled back at her for dishonoring the dead.
The kids were home from college but their father was still at work. Their mother told them to go to his office and surprise him. Mom tried calling him just to make sure he was there. She never got an answer to her phone calls. The kids found him dead in his office.
Adam was trying to stay up late to work. He began falling asleep and decided to rest. To be sure that he would finish his work he set an alarm. The alarm woke him up early in the morning. Luckily Adam felt ready to jump out of bed and get to work.
Jack used to be a famous singer. He still enjoyed to tour the country doing concerts. He decided to do a comeback tour. Unfortunately, ticket sales were not great and many venues were empty. Jack decided to never tour again.
Paul was at a restaurant. And he thought the cups were beautiful. After he finished his drink, he asked for a box and put the cup in it. Paul badly wanted another cup and asked for another drink. But when he tried to put the second cup in the box, he was caught.
I wanted to learn how to make a katana. So, I decided to fly to Japan. In a tiny village in Japan I found a katana blacksmith. I asked him if I could be his apprentice. He declined because I was a foreigner.
I ran to catch the bus for work. Unfortunately, I just missed the bus and didn't have a car. I had heard about a new service called Uber. I looked Uber up on my phone and gave it a try. Uber worked and I made it to work on time.
Ari loved nature and camping and hiking. But his mom feared he didn't have any real career skills. She thought that nature loving was great, but didn't pay the bills! Then Ari revealed his chosen career path to her. After high school, he became a forest ranger!
A man sold his car and began running everywhere. He quickly became a more physically fit person. He began to feel pain in his shins from the running. He learned he had shin splints. He reduced his weekly mileage and never felt pain again.
A group of teenage boys were gathering wood to sell. They needed money for camp. One boy climbed up the tree to knock down dead wood. He fell from the tree and broke his arm. They had to take him to the doctor so they got very little wood.
Ted was normally alright with lending out tools to his neighbors. John came over and asked Ted to borrow his lawn edger. Ted was still waiting for John to return his weed wacker. Ted told John he could borrow only one thing at a time. John went back to his garage to look for Ted's weed wacker.
Joyce wanted to learn a new hobby. She decided to teach herself how to knit. She bought supplies at a local craft store. After watching videos online, Joyce knitted a small blanket. She was proud of herself for learning the new skill.
Kiana frantically ran across the courtyard. She reached the temple just ahead of the gang that had assaulted her. The holy man listened intently to her and then to her assailants. They buried Kiana up to her neck in the dirt, unmoved by her screams. The holy man threw the first large, sharp rock at her head.
My great uncle died. It was my family's first death and I was disturbed. At the wake, I saw my first dead body. I was scared to death and didn't know what to think. The funeral was even worse, because it was so final.
Sam invited her whole class to her party. The morning of the party, she put together the goodie bags. She was so excited to see everyone! No one showed up, though. Sam felt embarrassed and sad.
Lucy and her mom loved to bake together. They would bake for fun every weekend. Lucy's friend got in an accident and needed help with expenses. Lucy wanted to help her friend in any way possible. Lucy raised money for her friend with a big bake sale.
Warren had to give a speech for his book report. The speech had to incorporate a prop from the book. His dad helped him make a cardboard and plastic diving helmet. Warren's speech was full of stuttering. He got middling marks on the speech, but full credit for the prop.
I applied to be a staff member at a discipleship school. I waited months and months for my application to be reviewed. I finally emailed the leaders to ask them what was up. They told me that they already had enough staff. I decided to do something else with my life instead.
Blue the dog loved chasing rabbits and one day couldn't resist. Before his human's shocked eyes, Blue leapt the fence in hot pursuit. Like lightning, Blue was gone, and his family searched high and low. As panic set in, Blue bolted back over the fence, rabbit in his mouth! His relieved family realized quick-footed Blue needed a taller fence.
Kay decided to make her own donuts. She molded them and dropped them in the hot grease. They came out great, but the grease splattered everywhere! Kay was burned pretty badly. She decided to be more careful next time.
Jana, a consultant at my agency had an affair with Joe. Joe ended the affair after his wife caught him and threatened divorce. He refused to call Jana and asked her to remove reference to him on FB. She felt scorned and posted several photos of them together. Amazingly, Joe is still married.
Madeline laid down on her bed. She had had a long day at the bakery. She looked at her hands covered in flour. She smelled them, and they smelled of yeast. Madeline smiled, tired but happy to be a baker.
Cal's alarm clock rang out and startled him. He jerked his head upwards and hit his bed's head board. Cal winced and groaned in pain. He rubbed his head where he'd hit it. Cal could feel a bump forming.
Adam was a banker in a small north carolina town. He was a friendly family man. One day his wife Joy catches him touching another man. Joy decides to divorce him. Adam decided to stop living a lie and announces he's gay.
Joe was flying out for business. He got to the airport very early. He got a coffee and a magazine. He got so engrossed in reading that he missed his flight. He was stuck at the airport even longer.
Robert was wanting to sponsor a child. He watched a video about a child who couldn't walk. He lived in Myanmar and longed to play soccer with the other children. Robert sponsored the child for years. Years later, he got to met the boy who was now grown.
Toddina was a terrible cook. Her dinners were always burnt, and it made her children angry. One day, her children bought a cookbook and cooked dinner for her. They made tender prime rib and succulent spaghetti. Todd decided to let them cook dinner from now on.
Dana has a birthday party. She invited all her friends. They all came except for 2. They gave her presents. She had a good time.
Mike had moved far away from home. He was sitting at home one evening feeling lonely. For the first time he realized how much he missed his family. He looked at pictures of them of Facebook but it just made him sad. He decided he had made a mistake and planned on moving back home.
Allan has ideas. He wanted to share those ideas with the world. One day, he started a podcast. His ideas were heard by thousands. Alan decided he must have some really great ideas.
I just got a FB chain from a friend of mine. It was about prayers and angels. It promised good things if the respondent passed the post onto others. I dislike chain posts, and did not reply. I told my friend not to send me more posts.
Jack sat in the left seat of the piper cub airplane. This would be his first solo flight. The tower gave permission for Jack to take off. With trepidation, Jack speed along until the plane rose into the air. Jack was now flying the piper cub airplane.
George started the hike at the bottom with much enthusiasm. His bottle was full of water. As George climbed higher, the air got colder. George reached the summit with much enthusiasm. However, his bottle was now full of ice.
Dan was a pitcher for the high school baseball team. Dan wanted to play more but the coach said other players were better. Dan decided to be more valuable and learned a new curveball. The coach was impressed with Dan and played him more in the games. Dan went on to have the best stats of all the pitchers.
Michael was starting a water fast. He's only heard how amazing your body feels after. It's intimidating to go 5 days without anything but water. He puts his willpower into override for his health. He knows he can do it.
Jane was shocked to see her daughter's nose bleeding again. The last nosebleed lasted 20 traumatic minutes. This time Jane searched for a remedy online. She the child tilt her head down while holding tissue in her nose. After 5 minutes the ordeal had passed.
Dana wanted to be a professional dancer but he had a handicap. His mother smoked while she was pregnant and Dana has defects. He auditioned for movie, dancing the best he could. He wasn't as graceful as the other dancers, but he had fun. The producer made a special part in the movie for Dana.
Lucy found a necklace in her grandmother's attic. Her grandmother said she could have it. Lucy looked at the necklace and noticed small lettering in the jewel. She read it and it said sic semper tyrannis. Lucy decided she wasn't comfortable with the strange necklace.
Tom drove over twenty thousand miles per year. Tom put a lot of miles on his car. Tom saw many interesting sights on the road. Tom told his friends about his best experiences. Tom's friends enjoyed Tom's stories.
Gordon knew that his wife's birthday was coming up. He wanted to get her something special. A pair of gloves were chosen to help her out on the farm. He wrapped them in a horse-theme wrapping paper. She was excited when she saw what her gift was.
When I was 8, I moved to a new school district. I was scared because I didn't want to start in a new school. On the first day, I was shy but I did say hello to some kids. They invited me to sit with them at lunch. Now, 10 years later, we are still friends.
Simon was sound asleep dreaming of tomorrows baseball game. Suddenly there was a crash in the hallway. Simon jumped up, baseball bat in hand, to see what happened. He nearly scared his little sister to death. She was bent over in the hall picking up the picture that had fallen.
When i was in high school i was to lazy to do assignments. One day our teacher gave us assignment to be submitted the next day. But i didn't do it instead i watch a movie that night. Next morning i convinced my friend that i will copy her assignment. But she did not let me because she wants me to learn my lesson.
I've started incorporating power naps into my days. I aim to get about twenty minutes of rest each afternoon. It has helped my productivity enormously. Regrettably my manager found me napping the other day. He won't listen to reason, and has disallowed my power naps.
Randy and his son were down by the river. Randy was throwing stones out onto the river skipping them. His son came up to him and asked him how to do it. Randy told him everything he knew and taught him. Soon Randy and his son were both skipping stones on the river.
Tom wanted to earn more money than his job paid. Tom decided to buy and sell cars. He would buy low and sell high. He amassed a warehouse of vehicles. He made a small fortune buying and selling cars.
It was the marathon of Kelli's favorite show. Gilmore girls was coming on. So Kelli raced home to see it. Unfortunately she lost power. So she could not see it after all.
There was a beautiful fish in the stream. Daddy went fishing. He caught it! Mother fried it in a pan. Baby ate it right up!
Suzy was 16. She was learning to drive. Her first lesson she went over a curb. She wasn't confident in her skills. But thankfully she practiced and got better.
Fred loved painting and had been doing it for years. He wanted to showcase his talents by opening a gallery. He wasn't sure if anyone would be interested at first. But the first night it all sold out. Fred couldn't have been happier.
Everyday I make a cream cheese sandwich for my son to take to school. Today I got a phone call from the school lunch supervisor. Matthew's sandwich was missing from his lunchbox. Matthew's brother had accidentally taken it. I drove to school and dropped off another sandwich.
Ken's dog escaped from his leash one day. Ken was afraid his dog was gone for good. Then he heard his dog's familiar grunts of pleasure. He followed the sound to see his 91-year-old neighbor with his dog. Ken smiled to see the touching scene.
Joanna dated many boys when she was younger. As she got older she wanted to get married. She eventually got married and had a child. Joanna often dreamt of being single after she was married. She divorced her husband and is single to this day.
Nina always ate very fast. But lately she was starting to choke on her food. She went to the doctor and explained her problem. The doctor told her to eat slower and to masticate her food. Nina listened to the doctor and ate her food at a slower pace.
Bella's puppy lost a tooth. Bella thought if she put it under the puppy's pillow she'd get money. Her mother explained that the tooth fairy only gave money to people. So Bella put the tooth under her own pillow. She was disappointed when the tooth fairy didn't leave anything.
The Smiths were stopped at a red light. All of a sudden, a car came at them going 35 mph and hit them head on. Witnesses rushed to the car to see if anyone was hurt. Shelia Smith needed help out of the car because she broke her ankle. She went to the hospital and the other driver went to jail.
Lisa challenged Betty to a game of hopscotch. Betty had never played before. She learned the rules. She practiced playing. In the end, she was able to beat Lisa multiple times.
My neighbor thinks you have to see a play to understand it. I think you can get the full experience from a careful reading. She countered that playwrights like Shakespeare are tough to read. I underscored the need for careful reading in my approach. She granted that it might be possible to imagine a good staging.
Joe had quit smoking cigarettes for 6 months. Tonight he was going out to the bars with his friends. His friend Brad offered him a cigarettes later that night. Joe refused the cigarette. Joe felt proud that he was able to resist his temptation to smoke.
Today I went white water rafting down the local river. The water was rough and dangerous. I flew out of my raft and into the raging water. It was very difficult but I was able to swim to shore. I lost my raft and decided not to raft alone anymore.
Jack found out he had cancer. He was devastated. He was determined to fight hard. He underwent treatment. His cancer went away.
I was walking down the street in the city. A man asked me for money. I reached into my pockets. I pulled out a few quarters. He thanked me for the money.
David wanted to take a family photo with his child. He fed the child a lot before. After, they got ready to take the picture. But his child started to feel sick. And he puked ruining the photo.
Beth and Dan were having problems. After 10 years of marriage they barely spoke. Beth realized she felt nothing from him anymore. She wanted to leave but was afraid. She stayed with him because it was easier.
Gina was second guessing her route to the store. There was too much traffic on the back streets. Gina was second guessing her decision to take this route. She began to think maybe she would take another way home. After 3 minutes at a stop sign she decided she would do just that.
Joy went to the dentist. The dentist said she needed a root canal. Joy had to schedule another visit. Joy returned to the dentist. She had the surgery done at the dentist office.
Baby Jake needed  a bath because he had not bathed in two days. Jake's mom gathered the baby wash, baby shampoo and a towel. Jake's mom filled the tub part way with warm water. Jake's mom placed Jake in the tub and washed his hair and body. Jake's mom finished by taking him out and drying him with the towel.
James had always wanted to try playing poker. He decided to learn how to play. James studied hard to learn how to play. Finally he was a good poker player. James was happy he had learned how to play poker.
Annie has an old dog. The vet says the dog is overweight. Luckily, Annie loves her dog. She began to feed him the correct amount. Now the dog can run around like a puppy.
Kate was hungry. She decided to go to the store. She bought chicken from the deli. She loved the chicken from the first bite. She knew she could eat this everyday.
I am not good at billiards. I try practicing it, but never got good at it. The only way I can win is if my opponent messes up. Even though I am not good at it I still play it. Billiards is still a fun game to play with friends.
I wanted to learn how to play Pokemon Go. I searched the internet but it was not any help? I watched YouTube videos but it didn't help either. I was advised to watch The Talk talk show about Pokemon Go. I did as I was told and now I know how to play POKEMON GO.
I moved into a new house one day but needed a tablecloth. I wasn't sure where to get one so I asked some friends! They told me to go to Ikea and look there. I went to Ikea and found a decent tablecloth there! I brought it home and my roommates loved it!
Susie decided to have a sleepover with her friends. She got about four girls together. When they girls got there they ordered some pizza. Susie ended up having a lot of fun. She could not wait to invite them over again.
Karina went to the playground. Karina fell off of the swing. Karina scuffed her knee. Karina cried to her mother. Karina's mother kissed her and she felt better.
John drives a fast car. He likes racing it at a track on weekends. One night he was driving home and stopped at a light. Another car revved its engine trying to race. John turned the race down and drove home peacefully.
Kai's friends set him up on a blind date. He was hesitant to go, but he did. When he met the girl, his eyes widened. She was beautiful and friendly! As the date progressed, Kai realized he really liked her!
Sandy was at home with her toddler. He was babbling and wandering around. Suddenly, she thought she heard him say a real word. She listened closely and heard him say "dog". She was so excited, that was his first word.
Jack was a senior football player. One day during practice, he hit his head. He was sent to the doctor. The doctor diagnosed him with a concussion. Jack was not able to play for 3 weeks.
Penelope worked at a department store around the holidays. Her job was to make sure people didn't steal valuable products. One day she noticed someone had a watch tucked into their shirt. She stopped them at the front and told them to pay for it. The man dropped the watch and ran away, never to be caught.
The town was celebrating their bicentennial. There was going to be a big parade. The kids sat on the curb and waited for candy to be thrown. When the floats drove by, the kids waved and cheered. They got a lot of candy and had a lot of fun!
Tony had a horrible relationship with his parents. He got in a lot of trouble at school. His parents got fed up with his antics. Tony was sent to live with his aunt and uncle. He did we with them and his grades all improved.
James Lost his Ball. It rolled into the street. The ball rolled down a hill. The ball rolled into the river. James's ball was gone forever.
Rick woke up with a huge headache. He had been drinking the night previously with friends. He realized he could not find his wallet while getting ready for work. Rick frantically searched his home for his wallet. He gave up after searching for 20 minutes.
I asked them if they were really that small. We were always great friends. I am very pale compared to them. One spring day, I got a very bad sunburn. My indian friends named me "blood orange", orange outside, red inside.
Samantha had always dreamed of flying. She decided she wanted to learn to fly a plane. She saved up her money for flying lessons. When she was finally ready to start flying, she became ill. She realized she couldn't fly because of her terrible fear of heights.
I had been at work all night. It had been a rough night with a few emergencies. I had gotten off later than expected. Traffic was horrible. I was greeted by the smiling faces of my children.
My wife is fighting a nagging dry cough. I looked up remedies on webmd. She bought a steam vaporizer. We tried it last night with menthol inserts. It did not stop her coughing.
The waiter came in the kitchen to talk to the chef. The waiter explained his guest had an allergy to cheese. The chef said that there was not any cheese in any dish. The waiter felt silly for not knowing this. The chef laughed at the waiter for being such a fool.
I've always hated the idea of golf. It seemed to me like a boring and long event. My friends took me mini-golfing last weekend. Even that took ages and wasn't very fun. But I must admit that the time for conversation was actually nice.
Glenn loved going to the zoo. Glenn's mom wouldn't let him go to the zoo. He decided to sneak into the zoo after hours. He walked around the zoo and fell into the lion cage. Glenn was never seen from again.
Shannon was driving in the highway. She then sees a car heading right towards her. She has no way of escape. The car hits her and both cars are wrecked. She is alright though
Ashley had to study for a chemistry test. The test was twenty five percent of her grade. She stayed up all night to study for the test. She went to school the next day and took the test. She passed her test with an A.
Toni had trouble sleeping. She went to see a specialist for help. The specialist gave her tips and prescribed her medicine. That night as she settled down for bed she did as she was instructed. She had the best sleep she had in a long time.
Toby was smart and loved football. Everyone told him that brains and ball would get him a scholarship. He was scared to let anyone know that he had other plans. He was great at ball and got good grades, it was true. More than anything he liked to make people laugh so he became a mascot.
Tom went on a singles cruise. The first day he hit the buffet. Tom got food poisoning right away. He was forced to stay in his cabin for the whole cruise. He was denied a refund.
The hunters ran out of food for winter. They decided to go and hunt for a deer to feed their family. They silently stalked the woods for prey. Eventually they found one and lined up for a shot. They took it down and ate well for a week!
Laura traveled to Germany on vacation with her children. The children were so excited to go to a new country. She enjoyed taking the children to see castles and ruins. The children loved seeing all the sites. Laura and her kids will share these memories for a lifetime.
Gavin was waiting on a line to see a band. There were many people on the line. After 3 hours, he hears that the band is not going to perform. They was an incident on their tour bus. Gavin was very disappointed.
Michelle was always so negative. She had a boyfriend, but they were shaky due to her attitude. One day, they got into a huge fight. Her boyfriend was fed up, and he left her. She finally decided to improve her attitude after this.
Becky and her husband were camping in their tent. Her husband forgot to zip the tent when he went to bed. When Becky awoke, she felt something on her face. She reached up and felt a snake crawling across her. Becky jumped out of bed, screaming wildly and thrashing.
Kelsi and her family decided to try some new cuisine. They went to an authentic Asian restaurant. Her family was used to Americanized food. Yet this food was authentic. The taste was quite tasty.
Bryce stayed up all night playing video games. He woke up extremely late for school. Bryce missed his bus and was punished by his parents. He was no longer allowed to play video games on school nights. Bryce was so upset with his parents.
Dustin was watching TV when he heard a knock at the door. The knocker informed him that he owed the cable company for his bill. Dustin scoured his wallet hoping to find the money to pay. When he couldn't pay up, the man took Dustin's TV. Dustin couldn't get his TV back until he paid his bill.
Ezekiel was herding his sheep one fall evening. He noticed a wolf running along a hill in the distance. Ezekiel put on his wolf hide and crouched towards the wolf. The wolf approached and sniffed Ezekiel. Ezekiel jumped from the hide and stabbed the wolf in the neck.
Freddy lost most of his fortune on a bad business deal. The only thing he had of value was a private jet. He sold the jet to a wealthy man. The next day, the jet crashed and everyone aboard died. Freddy was glad he sold the jet.
Hank's mouth felt sort of weird. He'd just gotten a composite resin filling the day before. Now there was a chalky taste and the feeling of something artificial. Hank read that alcohol could wear away the rosin material. He decided to binge on coffee to wash away the taste.
James had earned some money doing yard work. He wanted to buy a pack of baseball cards with it. His mom took him to the store and he picked his pack. In the car, he started to open them. To his surprise, he had found a special edition card in his pack.
Craig had been going to medical school for years. Today he was going to do his first surgery. This made Craig nervous. Craig got started on his first surgery. Craig did great on his first surgery.
Mary loved marching band. She was so excited when her band was chosen to march in a parade. She marched with pride as she played her trumpet down the street. She began to close her eyes as she got into the rhythm of the music. She ended up bumping into a person in the parade crowd on accident!
Tom wanted nothing more than to be a cartoonist. He sat day and night scribbling drawings. Tom could not come up with stories as he wasn't a writer. He thought that he must find a writer to team up with. He found Susie a old  friend to join him and start a cartoon strip.
Matt decided he wanted to visit his mother this weekend. He packed his bag and took a bus after work. Matt and his mother had a great weekend together. He took the bus back home on Sunday. Matt was happy he had visited his mother.
Tim built a treehouse. He wasn't very good at it. It was a pretty dangerous place. Tim played there often. He loved it up until it collapsed.
John always wanted an aquarium full of fish. He went to the pet store to pick out a fish tank. He chose a large tank and fish to occupy it. John set up the aquarium at home. When he was done, he happily fed his new pets for the first time.
Sally woke the morning she was supposed to marry John. Sally at a balanced breakfast and showered right away. Sally them went to her stylist to get her hair and makeup done. Sally them put on her wedding dress and shoes. Sally then walked down the aisle to marry John.
Patel whined that she didn't want to marry the man with sores on him. Her dad ignored her, because it was already arranged. Patel moved in with her new husband, in the far away village. Months later, she had the same sores as he did. Both of them were being poisoned by the arsenic in the well water.
Amy was walking to school on a snowy day. Out of nowhere a snowball hit her in the face. She looked up to see her crush Jake had thrown it. She laughed and threw one back. Amy's hair was soaked when she got to school.
Sam was at work. He had to lift a heavy box by himself. Sam pulled a muscle trying to do so. He had to get physical therapy to get better. His job fired him for missing days.
One day, Alex was given a kitten for his birthday. He had a lot of fun playing with the kitten. Along with the fun though, there was some work. Alex had to help train the kitten to use the litter box. Despite all the responsibility, Alex welcomed his new pet.
I went to the gym with my girlfriend today. We did some bench pressing. i benched 200 pounds of weight. She benched 100 pounds of weight. We were sore the next day.
The hungry cat searched outside for food. He found some scraps of meat on the ground. He ate the meat. His stomach started to feel bad. He found a bush to hide under and be sick.
We were holding our weekly book club. We were asking how everyone felt after reading "A Raisin in the Sun." One man said he felt guilty. One woman said he felt pride. One of the children butt in and said he felt hungry.
Jane arrived for her teller job at the bank. Her first customer was a bank robber. He demanded that Jane give him all her money. Jane gave him the money activating a silent alarm. The police captured the robber as he exited the bank.
Tim was a salesman. He worked at an electronic store. One day he had customers who were unsure. He convinced them to buy. Tim even convinced them to get an extended warranty.
Zach was a drum player in a band. He moved to a condo in the city. However, the walls he shared with his neighbor were very thin. His neighbor complained all the time about this practicing. Zach soon began looking for a new place to live.
Nick has back pain. He called his Doctor to make an appointment. The Doctor scheduled an MRI. The MRI shows Nick needs surgery. The Doctor schedules Nick for back surgery.
Jane was afraid of the dark. Her parents left the hall light on her at night. Then when she turned six they got her a night light. It was much dimmer, but Jane accepted it. She knew she was growing up and overcoming her fear!
Jay had a very pessimistic view on love. Shannon knowing this, did not want anything to do with him. This upsets him further. He starts drinking away the feelings for a while. After a month, he gets over it.
Bob has a French test tomorrow. He has been studying constantly. He is still nervous. Bob decided to pull an allnighter anyway. Bob passed his test with a perfect score.
Mr Rutherford had asked his Physics class to build a bridge. The only materials they could use was glue and popsicle sticks. The bridges were going to be graded based on design. Several of the students decided to work together on one large bridge. Mr Rutherford was impressed with their work and gave them A's.
Emma needed a taxi from her hotel. She checked outside, but she saw none. Then she decided to ask the bellhop for help. She went inside and explained her predicament. The bellhop happily called a taxi for Emma.
Tom and Jack loved basketball. They practiced together everyday for three hours. When they tried out for teams only one of them made varsity. It was Jack. Jack and Tom never talked to each other again because of the turnout.
The other day I decided to take a cooking class. I had never cooked before and was excited. When I walked in, I immediately made friends. Thankfully all of the dishes we made were great. I ended up going back.
John is the fastest runner at his elementary school. He has never lost a race. The new transfer student claimed that he was faster than John. John challenged the new student and eventually lost. John was humbled in defeat and glad to have new competition.
I was trying to dress my two year old son for the day. He didn't want the red shirt, blue shirt, or black shirt. He didn't want the brown pants, white pants, or jeans. He definitely didn't want socks or shoes. So, we had a naked indoor day.
Igor was working on a clever hack using flash memory. He found a program to identify the true manufacturer of the chip. He patiently sorted through his sixty or so flash drives. He also sorted them by size as he went through them. Igor now knows all the chips he has, and they're sorted, too!
Jen and Dave tried for several years to have a baby. Their doctor told them it wouldn't be possible to have one. Jen and Dave cried and prayed and decided to try again. One morning Jen felt very sick. She turned out to be - finally - pregnant!
Cynthia took her kids to the zoo. They saw lots of animals. Her kids favorite was the giraffes. They ate snacks and overall had a great day. After snacks the kids were  tired so they won't home.
It was Beth's first day of first grade. Her teacher gave everyone a sheet of paper to write their name on. All the kids were able to accept Beth. Beth began to cry since she couldn't write her name. The teacher came over and patted her back till she stopped crying.
The cave explorer turned on his flashlight and went deeper in. He tripped over a rock and dropped his light. The light fell on the ground and broke. The cave explorer felt around in the dark for his spare. He couldn't find it and had to crawl out of the cave.
Years ago my brother and I would vacation together with our families. One year we drove to Mystic, Connecticut. We visited the historic seaport. We looked at Mystic Pizza but ate at a restaurant. We swam at the beach before returning home.
When I was 23, I was told I had to get my wisdom teeth out. I went to a doctor and had an appointment. They gave me some local anesthetics. It numbed the pain and I felt them remove the teeth. I was sore for a few days, but I got past it.
Will needed to ace his exam to pass. Will decided to spend the entire weekend studying. Unfortunately, Will procrastinated to Sunday. Nervous, Will spent all Sunday efficiently studying. Will miraculously aced his exam.
David got kicked out of his apartment. David's brother had a spare bedroom at his house. David called his brother for a place to stay. David and his brother enjoyed being roommates. David began paying rent to stay permanently with his brother.
Tonight I ate too much dinner. Everything on my plate was so good that I couldn't stop eating. I even went back for seconds. When my husband brought out dessert, I couldn't hold back. Now, I'm so stuffed, I could pop.
Marley checked in at the construction site for his shift. He strolled in confidently and waved to his co-workers. His supervisor, Harry asked him if he was forgetting anything. Marley smiled and shook his head. Harry then handed Marley his hard hat.
Charles is driving down the highway. He see's his car is almost out of gas. He pulls into a gas station to fill up. While inside he buys a lottery ticket. Charles turns out to be the Jackpot Winner!
Lisa went to the fair. She really wanted to go. But when she got the fair, it was cash only. She was disappointed. So she went home.
Tod loved baseball. He collected cards from his favorite team. His dad bought tickets to a game. He asked Todd if he wanted to see a baseball game. Tod was very excited to go to the baseball game.
John told me he wanted to go to an arcade soon. He called me and asked if I wanted to come with or not. I told him I'd probably be interested and to pick me up. John showed up in a few minutes and had me come with. We had a great time at the arcade together after we got there!
He swiped the dry-erase marker across the whiteboard with a flourish. There it was, the perfect equation to describe reality. His heart swelled at the elegance of his creation. Once the supporting data came in, he was certain to get a Nobel prize. The data arrived, but it contradicted his formula.
It was 10 AM before Amy realized she hadn't had breakfast. It was too late now and lunch was in 2 hours. And now the coffee she had before class was making her jittery. Her hands were shaking, and she was sweating slightly. Amy did not like how this felt.
Kay put on her makeup. It started to run in the heat. She took the makeup off. Her face looked different to her friends. She turned around and cried.
Tom was going on vacation. His flight got delayed. It happened numerous times. Tom complained about it. They gave him a small refund.
My son was nine when he figured out Santa Claus was not real. We were at a mall and I saw what he wanted for Xmas. I sent him to his mom and tried to buy the item. He saw me buying the toy and laughed. My son is an adult and likes to tell that story.
Julia had baked a cake. She decided to make some homemade frosting. When it was ready, she began icing the cake. Unfortunately, the frosting started to melt. Julia forgot to let the cake cool first, and now it was ruined.
Ellie had just completed her first year of ballet classes. Ellie loved ballet and was very happy. On the day of her recital, Ellie was so excited. She wore a beautiful pink dress with a tutu and a bun in her hair. Ellie shined on stage and did a fantastic job,the audience cheered!
Gina's door handle had fallen off and locked her in her room. Nothing in the room fit in the slot on the door. Finally she tried a Barbie doll leg. It wasn't a perfect fit, but it did fit. She turned hard on the leg, and the door finally opened.
Austin divided his room with his sister with a line of tape. Everything on his side belonged to him. Then he realized he had to use the bathroom. He regretted that the door to the bathroom was on his sister's side. Austin relented and tore down the tape.
Jonas knew it was forbidden to go in the attic. He imagined there were corpses up there. So when his parents were out one day, he went to see for himself. He opened the trap and screamed. There were dozens of rats scuttering away in the attic.
Sam had always wanted to go to California. He drove from Virginia to California to visit for a month. Sam stayed at a friend's house during his visit. Sam and his friend went to Disneyland and Seaworld together. Sam enjoyed his stay so much he decided to move to California.
Ana took her kite to the park. She unfurled it. Then she began to run with it. But there was no wind at all! Ana couldn't get her kite off the ground.
Ted decided to work from home. He started out fine, but then began to struggle. He lost focus and stopped working. When his boss found out he was angry. Now Ted is not allowed to work from home anymore.
Friday was Dan and his group of friends' favorite day of the week. It was always when they played D&D together. This time around they were especially excited to play together. They were attempting to complete a long campaign on this night. After four hours and a few great rolls they finally finished the game.
It had been raining all day. The sky finally cleared up. Then a rainbow appeared. The rainbow was vivid in color. It stretched for miles and was doubled in length.
Adam clasped his hands together, and looked at the assembled parents. The truthful answer he told them, was that he didn't know. The gunman had gotten past the guards and the metal detectors. It shouldn't have happened, but it did. Adam prayed with them and did his best to give comfort.
I woke up one morning and checked the news. The news said that there would be a very big snowstorm later. After a few hours, snow began to fill my yard very quickly. I opened my door and saw waist high snow. I went outside and cleared the snow from in front of my door.
Tim met a girl for a date. They went to a local tea shop. Tim wasn't aware of how strong the teas were. He had a lot of caffeine in a short amount of time. It made him hyper and upset his stomach.
He texted her then hung up the phone. Mattie looked at her phone buzzing, as the notification came through. That was the signal, so she grabbed her purse and left. Once in the car, she quickly drove toward the station. He was waiting for her when she got there.
Tim ordered a bowl of soup at his favorite restaurant. He could almost taste the deliciousness which awaited him. The waiter brought him soup that was ice cold. Tim complained furiously at the waiter. The waiter shrugged and went to put it in the microwave.
Jim applied to college in another state. He had never lived by himself before. Jim's parents promised they'd help him move. He thought his worries were over then. Jim found out the university was a shill.
Bill needed his army proof of service to apply for veteran's benefits. But Bill had trouble finding it. So he decided to conduct an organized search. He started in the back bedroom and worked his way to his office. He found it in a desk drawer and then filed for veteran's benefits.
Dave wanted to be a professional photographer. He saved up his money for the best camera he could get. He took photos of items every single day. Dave continued to build his photography skills. Now Dave is a professional photographer!
My three year old son and I decided to mow the lawn. We checked the oil and filled the gas tank. He sat on my lap and played his Ipod while I drove. I noticed he had stopped playing after a few minutes. I looked down and he was sound asleep in my lap.
Carlos had always been disgusted when his friends ate oysters. However, he was always secretly curious what oysters taste like. One day he decided to try a raw oyster. The oyster was delicious! Carlos decided he would never be afraid of trying new food again.
Gina was sent to see the principal. But she didn't want to go. She went to the bathroom and sat on the counter. She looked at herself in the mirror for 20 minutes. She was trying to stall for as long as she could.
Diane is in high school and was invited to a Halloween party. She knows that nowadays a lot of girls dress in provocative costumes. But Diane was conflicted because she wanted to be traditionally scary. She went and bought a creepy grim reaper costume for the party. Her outfit turned out to be a big hit and everyone loved it!
Julia never did her hair. She kept her long locks up in a bun every day. She finally decided to get it cut to something easier to manage. Her stylist gave her a pixie cut. Julia was both in shock and happy with her new style.
Max was at the grocery store with his mom. In front, they saw a box with some people around it. They checked it out and saw a bunch of little free puppies. Max begged his mom for one of them. She reluctantly agreed to take one.
Tom didn't like his hallway. It was always dark and creepy looking. He decided to buy a lamp. He got one and set it up in there. The hallway looked much better.
Marie was a painter when she was younger. Now she was old and worked as a telemarketer. One day, she told a young coworker about her old artistic days. It made her melancholy to remember when she'd painted. She dreamed that night she was a famous painter.
Joseph was really good at driving his taxi. In fact, he knew all the lights and he could avoid them. He was so proud, he told so to all his client. And they all dared him to reach their destination without stopping. As he always won, his clients had to admit how good he was.
I wanted to learn how to make a really delicious pan of lasagna. I considered taking a trip to Italy to learn authentic recipes. I also considered consulting a cookbook. My roommate told me to just search the internet. The internet turned out to be a wonderful lasagna resource.
Sam was with his friend's wife. They were waiting on her husband to arrive. Sam noticed she kept being slightly flirtatious. It made him uncomfortable. He made up an excuse to leave early.
Drew was sent to the front by the official. He aimed the beanbag directly towards the box. As he threw the bean bag, it rose sharply. In addition, it landed directly into the box. Drew won a large reward as a result.
Tim was at his computer trying to write a report. But he went back and forth between browsing the Internet and chatting. It got later and later. And he realized he only had a few hours to finish his report. But Tim found it too hard to avoid distractions.
There was a small dog named Scout. His owners were not very nice to him. The neighbors saw that he was being treated badly. The neighbors confronted his owners about their behavior. Now Scout lives with a new amazing family.
Cam was packing his lunch for school. Then he realized that he had forgotten to shop! Hurriedly, he put a banana and a can of soup into his lunchbox. At school, he got a surprise for lunch. His class had a pizza party and he did not need his makeshift lunch!
Mrs Smith is Susan's algebra teacher. Susan is really struggling in class and not understanding the lesson. She asked Mrs Smith for help. the teacher showed her another way which made more sense to her. Finally Susan understands and is passing the class with an A!
Duke was involved in a gang. He was loyal to his gang no matter what happened. Duke proudly professed his gang affiliation. The opposing gangs didn't like his pride. Duke's home became a target for drive by shootings.
Tim was waiting for his brother to stop showering. He wanted to have his turn. Tim's brother took a really long time. By the time Tim got in there was no hot water left. Tim was upset with his brother.
Tom opened up a new business. It was a book store. It wasn't doing very good for a while. One night it accidentally burned down. Tom made money from the insurance.
Scott wanted to buy candy to give out on Halloween. He didn't have any money though. He worked on Amazon Mechanical Turk to make money. He finally had enough to give out. No children knocked on his door for Halloween candy.
Mario invited all his friends over. He was making a pasta dinner. He made four different dishes and served them proudly. Everyone ate so much they thought they would burst! They all thanked Mario for the wonderful evening.
Annie was alone for the holidays. She cleaned her house until it was spotless. She baked cookies and cakes and set them out. Annie broke down in tears when no one came to visit her. She shot her her brains out, making a mess on her clean floor.
Mark's television stopped working one morning. Mark decided this would be a good time to buy a new one. When Mark arrived at the store, he felt overwhelmed by his options. An employee helped him narrow down his options based on quality. Mark bought the biggest and most expensive television.
At age nine, Abby moved to a new neighborhood where she knew no one. One summer day, a stray dog came strolling right into Abby's yard. Abby and the dog really connected, forming a bond. Abby's parents allowed her to keep the dog. That dog walked beside Abby all the way through her high school years.
There was a dog in my yard. I gave it a couple of treats. The dog wagged its tail. His owner came running up. His owner put him on the leash.
Steven saw it one day while walking downtown with his mom. Advertised in the window of one of the many shops was the yo-yo. He asked his mom if he could have it. She said if he promised to clean his room, she would buy it for him. That sounded like a lot of work, so he didn't get it.
Kirstie drank some vodka. She started to feel queasy. She went to lie down. She realized it wasn't vodka but moonshine. She had drank far too much.
Waking up in the morning was tough considering the weather change. I hesitated to brush my teeth since I was extremely cold. On the way to work, I turned the heater on to its max setting. The temperature decreased throughout the day. I had to work in my office without shivering.
Esther kept hermit crabs as pets. In her spare time, she painted new shells for them. Esther found that different crabs preferred different art. There was one snob who seemingly refused her work entirely. Esther had to accommodate that crab with a blank shell.
Hank regret taking care of his teeth. And he always went to bed without brushing them. Over time, his teeth became yellow. So he decided to brush his teeth more often. But after many Years, they never became whiter.
Fred was planning to buy a car in order to drive to school. But he became self conscious about his weight. So he decided to buy a bike instead. After a month, he lost a good amount of weight. And he was glad he spent so much time riding his bike.
Nate submitted his application for the graduate program. He received his results during the following week. Since he was furious, he went to speak with his dean. She explained that the seats were simply full. However, Nate hesitated to walk away.
It was time for Myah's bath. I put in her bath bomb and took out her toys. Myah came and undressed. Then she went potty. Myah got in her bath and played for an hour.
Tom was looking at pictures on his phone. He let a friend get a closer look. The friend scrolled to the next one. Tom freaked out and smacked the phone away. It was a private picture and the phone broke.
When Laura was visiting Florida she really wanted to see an alligator. I told her that it would be dangerous but she wanted to see one. We went walking around swamp areas until she found one! It was only a little baby alligator so she took a picture. After that she was very happy with herself and had fun.
The local zoo decided to add an elephant exhibit. They talked with other zoos in neighboring states. Those zoos decided to donate two of their elephants. When the local zoo received the elephants, one of them died. It was determined that the new exhibit should be shut down.
Anderson had a very big red hat. He wore it almost every day. One day, he couldn't find his hat. He searched everywhere and could not find it. Finally, he found it in his room.
Jane's son was a preteen and growing quickly. Jane noticed her son was walking oddly in his shoes. She thought his feet must hurt in the shoes. She checked and his toes were at the front of the shoes. Her son didn't like his new shoes but Jane forced him to wear them.
Gene flicked the flashlight ahead of him. A beam of light flashed down the drain pipe. Gene saw the missing girl huddled inside at the end. He coaxed her out and brought her home to her parents. They were relieved to have her back, safe and sound.
John was watching a horror movie. His neighbors got worried and called the cops. John was shocked when they showed up at his door. He explained the situation. The cops told him to turn the volume down.
Moving to Hawaii was one of the most bizarre experiences of my life. No one there spoke English, and I couldn't read the street signs. There was literally a rainbow every day. We went to the beach on Christmas. Life was very different than the Midwest, but I loved it.
It was so hot outside this morning. My dog came in panting very hard. She was so exhausted she had to lie down. She drank an entire bowl of water. Then she asked for some food.
I went to Bestbuy to get an iPad yesterday. Unfortunately three of them had no more in stock. I ended up driving around everywhere to pick up the right one. Finally the Best Buy down the street had one left. I ended up taking the very last one.
Jim was thirsty. He went to the fridge to get something to drink. There was nothing to drink in the fridge. Jim checked the freezer and was lucky he found some water. He drank the water and was no longer thirsty.
Charles was running late for work. He rushed out to his car to leave. Charles realized that he forgot his keys! He rushed back inside to grab them. Charles was finally able to leave for work.
Jacob was walking around looking for work. He first applied at a fast food place. Then he went to a library to apply. He got interviews with the fast food place. They hired him the next day.
Hannah had a break at work. She was tired and wanted to take a nap. She forgot to set an alarm. She overslept and was late back to work. Hannah's supervisors reprimanded her and she apologized.
I had lived with my best friend for four years. When I met my fiancee I knew we were going start a life. When I asked her to move in with me she said yes. I couldn't figure out how to tell my best friend though. So I just moved out while he was working and left a note.
Dick was at his school library. He noticed someone left a memory card. He took it up to the librarian for their lost and found. While up there he noticed someone was asking about it. They verified it belonged to him and Dick gave it back.
Michael was bullied for his weight in school. He distracted himself by playing music. After high school, he lost 150 pounds. He also became a signed musician. Now all those kids are trying to be his friend.
Frank was running really late for work yesterday morning. He decided he didn't need to stop completely at the stop sign. As Frank slowly rolled past the sign he saw a police car. He knew he was getting pulled over before the car's lights came on. If he wasn't running late for work, he might not have gotten a ticket.
Shawn is camping. Shawn wanders in the woods. He cannot find his way back. Shawn panics and looks for his compass. He cannot find it and is lost.
Louisa got her kids a new puppy. She surprised them on Christmas morning. The puppy came out of the garage with a bow on it's neck. The boys played with the puppy. Then, they named it.
Julia was walking home from school. Some kids invited her to hang out with them. She decided to give it a shot and joined them. Before long, they were making inappropriate jokes. Julia felt uncomfortable and slipped away when no one noticed.
Andy played with his new toys for hours. Eventually, the batteries died. Andy ran all over the house looking for more. He took some out of the remote. His dad would be mad, but Andy wanted to play!
Cole always loved dragons He would draw them constantly. His parents decided to bring him to a dragon festival in Chinatown. He was so excited. He wanted to go every year.
The couple built a house in the country. It was on a peaceful pond. They liked to sit on their deck and watch the sun set on the water. They were so grateful for their beautiful home. They couldn't imagine living anywhere else!
Clark is walking home one night. He spots a woman in trouble. He rushes over to help. He beats off the attackers. He saves the woman's life and heads home.
Lulu was thrilled it was daylight savings time. She thought it was about time that the clocks turn back. She really wanted more sleep. When lulu turned them back she was able to sleep an extra hour. When she woke up, she felt refreshed.
Bill was quite reckless with his spending last year. Bill accumulated almost $10,000 in credit card debt. Even with making his monthly payments, Bill still owed a lot. Regretfully, Bill decided that he would file for bankruptcy. Bill was saddened that he had to take such a drastic step.
Joe needed a new haircut. Joe couldn't decide how he wanted his hair cut. He asked his girlfriend. His girlfriend suggested to cut it short because it was hot. Joe cut his hair very short.
Jared made up his mind to join the army. He went down to the recruiting station, but he couldn't sign up. . The recruiter told Jared that his health was too poor.  Although dejected, Jared kept his head high. He vowed to get in better shape and try again.
Tom was an amateur news videographer. He filmed many news events. The news station rejected his film because of his low quality camera. Tom bought a high quality video camera. The news station happily paid for his high quality film.
Dave wanted to throw a nice dinner party for some friends of his. He bought a lot of  crackers and cheese. He got some steaks for the main course. When he sent out the invites, only one person said they could make it. It became a date and they had a wonderful evening.
Brad loved his motorcycle. But people kept coming too close to hitting Brad on the motorcycle. His friends said people couldn't see him on the bike. Brad put brighter lights on the bike. People stopped getting so close to hitting Brad now.
Tamra has always wanted to visit Ireland. She has worked hard and saved money for over five years. After she got married her husband began to chip in as well. On their five year anniversary they bought tickets to Ireland. They stayed for two weeks and didn't want to leave when it was time.
Brooke was turning thirteen this summer. She wanted to spend her thirteenth birthday shopping. Her plans were ruined. Brooke dad decided to take her backpacking for her birthday. She ended up stuck in rocky mountains for her birthday.
Stan had a beautiful garden. He would sell fresh vegetables from it at the market. One year the was a bad freeze mid Spring. All of Stan's plants died. Stan no longer sells vegetables at the market.
Tom was playing baseball with some friends. He hit a ball in the wrong direction. It hit a neighbor's window. The window was shattered. Tom apologized and had to get it fixed.
Sarah went out for a run. She saw a turtle in the middle of the road. She also noticed a big cut in the turtle's shell. Sarah stopped her run and brought the turtle to the vet. The turtle survived and was able to be released back into the wild.
Kiley had entered her quilt into a competition. The top prize was a free vacation for two. Kiley hoped she would win to take her husband. She anxiously waited to hear the results. She was thrilled when she heard her name called.
Tina bought some warheads. She never had any before. She put one in her mouth. Immediately she grimaced. They were much too sour.
My friend Donald is very introverted. He lived with his mom until she died. He dropped out of college when he was young. He never told his mom. Donald worked part time for a church until he retired.
Henry needed to take the school train to boarding school. His relatives would not assist him in finding his train platform. Henry couldn't find his train platform. He observed a family that seemed to be headed to his school. When he asked them for assistance in finding his train he received it.
I watched my neighbor Christina grow up to be a beautiful young lady. The oldest of four she was home schooled and a very sweet girl. Christina married young to the only boy I had ever seen her with. I knew when she would visit her folks by the sounds of her loud car. Christina had a horrific car accident and has extensive brain damage.
Marsha was excited to try hang gliding. She had never done anything adventurous before. She got up in the air and was in awe. When it was time to come back down, she was upset. She couldn't wait to go again!
Eric walked through the city park on his way to a bar. He was in a hurry so he decided to take a shortcut. Eric hopped over the fence and cut across the grass. A park ranger saw this and yelled at him. Eric ran off and hoped that he was not being chased.
Molly has a daycare in her home and has 8 small children every day. She feeds the kids three times a day and puts them at her large table. The kids get her chairs dirty with food and milk on them. She bought a plastic kid's picnic table that seats eight. Now when the table gets dirty, she can easily clean it off.
It was Mary's first day of preschool. The class sang Mary Had a Little Lamb. Everyone made fun of Mary because she did not have a lamb. Mary started to cry. Mary went home very upset about her first day of preschool.
Evan was manning the grill at the company picnic. He had never grilled meat before. He did his best, but a lot of the meat burned. Evan's coworkers were angry. Evan apologized for his inexperience.
Charlie couldn't find his wallet. He looked in his car and most of his apartment. He decided to check between his couch cushions. Charlie found his wallet there. It fell when he was watching tv earlier.
One night we were supposed to get a meteor shower. The best time was 4 AM. My 7 year old son and 10 year old daughter woke me up. We went outside and waited with some other people. We saw a lot of meteors.
Sara wanted to learn how to play golf. She had a horrible swing. She decided to hire a golf pro to help her. She finally improved her swing. Her golf skills improved drastically.
I decided to go to my favorite arcade machine in the restaurant. I found out that a kid was already playing it. He couldn't stop playing for several minutes. However, the tickets from the machine ran out and he left. I had to wait an additional hour for the ticket vendor to refill them.
Ben took his son to his first baseball game. They both brought baseball gloves to the game. Ben was able to get seats near the field. In the ninth inning, a foul ball came their way. Ben's son caught the foul ball.
Mike loved apples. He talked about apple's every single day. One day he was walking to his nearby school when he saw an apple. Mike took one big bite out of the apple. It was full of worms.
Bill drove his car home after work. He felt a rattle and shake from the front of the car. Bill pulled over to see what it was. He saw that he had a flat tire. Bill changed the tire and drove home.
Peter was walking his dog one evening. He noticed a man drop something but the man continued walking. Peter walked up to the item. It was a wallet with a lot of money in it. Peter took all of the money and placed the wallet where he found it.
The man leaned in for a kiss. The woman turned her head. The man grabbed the woman. The woman slapped the man. The man let go of the woman.
Lucy went with her school on a ski strip. She had no idea how to ski and feared to look foolish. She hid in the ski lounge hoping no one would see her. But her teacher found her and taught her how to ski. After that, Lucy had a lot of fun going down on easy slopes all day.
Abby was playing in her mom's room and found a tube of lipstick. It was a bright red. Abby practiced writing her name on the mirror. Then she painted her lips, just like Mommy. Her mom found out and scolded Abby.
Seamus wanted to become a hairdresser. Seamus applied to beauty school. Seamus was rejected. Seamus applied for a job at an actual salon. He got the job.
Nancy started a sewing club at her school. She had nine people attend the first meeting. They told all their friends. Soon, they needed to meet in the gym because there were so many kids. The club was a great addition to the school.
Fred was a professional chef who worked in a fancy restaurant. When he had a daughter, Ella, he tried making her fancy foods. Ella would fuss and cry and wouldn't eat his food. Eventually he tried making her plain macaroni and cheese. Ella loved the dish and Fred learned to keep meals simple for her.
Tim was in for a check up. His doctor had bad news. He found cancer. Tim was given more tests. It was advanced and going to kill him soon.
Susan was concerned about her appearance. She thought her face looked odd. She asked her friend about it later that day. Her friend told her that her face looked normal. She was relieved to hear it.
Rita had many siblings. She was apart of a triplet. Rita and her triplet siblings were very close. One day Rita was asked to prom and her siblings weren't. Rita accepted the offer and her siblings were very jealous.
Hank was very insecure and would read into his girlfriend's actions. He began to suspect that she was keeping secrets and sneaking around. This bugged him until he couldn't take it and went on her computer. He found emails about clandestine meetings so he confronted her. She was planning a surprise for him, but felt violated and left him.
I pitched baseball for my high school team. In one of the games I pitched a no hitter. It was really exciting. We won the game. I went out to eat with my team afterwards.
Ali was on lunch with her class. A girl approached her table. The girl told Ali all about the bully Val. She had also been bullied by Val. The girl was impressed Ali stood up to the biggest bully at school.
My mom got out of her bed. She approached the kitchen. When Bill saw her, he sprayed his water gun on her. She got soaked from all of the water. Bill ran away after she took a broom out and ran after her.
Diane had plastic surgery because she hated the family nose. Suddenly confident, Diane started attracting guys. When she got serious about one guy, she took him to meet her family. Diane caught him flirting with her sister. The guy said he loved her sister's exotic nose.
I used to ride bicycles. I rode bicycles of many colors. One day my red bicycle was stolen. I called the police and they captured the thief. The thief went to jail and my bike was returned.
Sam wasn't a good basketball player. For one game they let him in. It was in the last five minutes. Sam's team was already winning by a lot. Sam was lucky and got a last minute shot in.
Stephen had a cold. He tried every medicine there is. He couldn't get rid of it. He had to suffer for a month. He finally recovered in that time.
Allie had a baking business. She was not getting customers anymore. So she decided to close shop. She had to fire everyone. It was not easy for her.
Janis decided to quit drinking coffee this morning. In the afternoon she developed a headache. A co-worker explained it may be due to caffeine withdraw. Janis tried a cup of coffee and her headache went away. Janis decided to cut down on coffee instead of quitting.
The little girl broke a vase. Her mom asked what happened. She said her little brother broke it. Her brother was grounded. She never got in trouble.
Tina had recently gotten her eyes inspected at school. The doctor told her she had to get glasses. She went to the optometrist with her mom. She picked out a pair of pink glasses. She wore the glasses to next day to school.
Years ago, two countries were both determined to reach space. Each wanted to beat the other. One country managed to put a satellite and a person in space first. However, the other country managed to put a man on the moon first. Now, the two countries cooperate in matters of space exploration.
Gwyneth saw the indicator light on her dash for low oil. She neglected the reminder and kept driving her car to school. The engine light also turned on indicating another problem. Gwyneth did not care about the indicator lights at all. Her car broke down on her way to school and she was late.
Tod was bloated. So he tried his best not to eat or drink anything. But he continued to think about food, which made him more stressed. Eventually he binged on three days worth of food. And he felt terrible the whole day.
Miranda wanted to go to Miami. Her sister invited her to go with her. Miranda said yes. The two went off together. Miranda wanted to soak it all in.
Jessica and Tom were happily married. One day Jessica saw a spider in their home. She became very upset. Tom killed the spider. Jessica became very happy that Tom killed the spider.
Billy's cat got stuck in a tree. He went to his neighbor to ask for help. His neighbor got a ladder out. Hot neighbor climbed the ladder and got the cat. He gave the cat safely to Billy.
Stan had dropped his glasses on the floor. The lens were cracked. Stan got a headache trying to use the glasses. He went to the optometrist. Stan got new glasses.
Suzie was at the pool with her friends. They all wanted to ride on the big water slide. Suzie was excited but very scared as they climbed the steps. She felt like turning back but instead dove headfirst onto the slide. Luckily she ended up loving it and having tons of fun.
Linda has a new car. She cared for it meticulously. She took it to the car wash weekly. On one of her visits, the car wash malfunctioned and it scratched it. Linda was furious!
Sam purchased a brand new car from his local dealership. When he drove it home, it started to make weird noises. Sam determined the noise was coming from the engine. He took it back to the dealership and explained to them the problem. Sam was able to get his car replaced due to a faulty engine.
There is a crazy lady that lives on our block. My friends like to ring that ladys doorbell and run. Earlier today I begged my friends not to ring that lady's bell. My friends rung that lady's bell anyway. The lady opened the door holding a gun then shot all my friends dead.
Spencer applied to nine different colleges. Two of the colleges were his dream schools. Two colleges were his safe schools. The rest of the colleges were good enough. Only the safe schools accepted Spencer.
Jake and Jane decided to break up. They tried to stay friends. It was too difficult. Jealousy issues came up. They had to cut ties entirely.
I checked the zoo website. It said our zoo now has 2 Chinese pandas. They also have a new baby red panda. I purchased tickets online for my family. We will go see them next weekend.
Fred was out to lunch with friends. He ordered a pizza. He ate his food and went home. Later that day dan wasn't feeling good. He rushed to the toilet to vomit.
Joey worked at a coffee shop. A customer complained to Joey that his drink was too cold. Joey offered to make a new drink for the customer The customer liked this idea. Joey's manager thanked him for handling the situation well.
Gina and Lisa were sitting on the park bench. Lisa's brother was running around them playing., He decided to walk on the ledge of a retaining wall. He fell and skinned his knee. He got up and blamed Lisa for his fall even though she wasn't to blame
Kelly was a mega fan of one direction. Thankfully her friend scored them VIP passes. The girls were able to meet the band after the show. When the show ended they ran up. The band was very sweet to them and signed shoes.
Meg was a great up and coming chef from Brooklyn, NY. Her friends believed she had the best authentic flavors in the world. She got a big chance when she won a contest against a celebrity chef. From there on she was in movies, wrote books and had her own shows. She never forgot about her friends and still cooks privately for them.
Jake was at the gym. He wanted to bench press his new personal record. Jake put 225 pounds of weights on the barbell. Jake concentrated really hard before his set. Jake was able to break his own personal record!
My brother and I had plastic Easter Eggs. We decorated them. We pretended they were alive. One of them got lost. We said it had to go fight a battle.
Billy loves sandwiches. He requested sandwiched be served everyday at lunch. The school saw no problems with this request. A sandwich bar was installed in the cafeteria. Now, Billy eats sandwiches everyday for lunch.
Amy went to brush her teeth. She realized she was out of toothpaste. Amy didn't feel like going to the store. Amy used baking soda to clean her teeth. She bought more toothpaste the next day.
Tony had been working a stressful job for a few months. He began to notice his hair thinning out. He tried many things to keep it from balding. Still within a year he was nearly bald. Tony decided to quit his job right then and there.
The Christmas tree had been up since November. Today was going to be the day Renee took it down. She brought the tree's box up from the basement. Next she took off the ornaments. Finally, she put the tree in the box and took it downstairs.
Sam wanted to play baseball very badly. He worked all summer to get enough money to buy a glove. He went his local sporting goods store. Sam bought his first ever baseball glove. He was so proud he ran straight home to show his parents.
Lucy was a terrible thief. The cops caught her instantly. She sighed and tipped the contents of her handbag onto the table. The cops burst into laughter. She had stolen free samples.
Coby loved basketball ever since he was a kid. However he got involved with some bad kids. They wanted him to sell drugs. Coby tried to sell some crack to his teammate. Coby was kicked off the team and banned.
Elijah went to the doctor. He was terrified of getting shots. He closed his eyes and said that he was ready. He got the shot in his arm. He held back his tears so he could get a sucker.
Betsy like to eat candy. She would always love when Christmas morning arrived. One year she ate all the candy in her stocking in one day. She started feeling sick by dinner time, and nauseous by bed time. Betsy was sick the rest of the week.
My girlfriend and I saw The Story of O in 1990. She was excited and saw the 1992 tv series. She wanted to act out some of the scenes. She wanted me to be O, and she to be Sir Stephen. I did as she asked for a month, then left her.
While camping Linda was enjoying molasses cookies she brought. In the middle of the night she heard a sound. In the morning she looked and noticed all the cookies were gone. A raccoon had eaten them in the night. Every time since she made them, Linda called them raccoon cookies
Nelson kept picking on Joey in school. The teacher never noticed and many kids laughed at him. Joey got fed up, learned Martial arts, and was ready the next time. Joey kicked toward Nelson's face stopping less than an inch from it. Nelson no longer picked on anyone else from that day forward.
Chase needed a new football jersey. He didn't want to tell his mom. She had asked him a million times to be careful with his clothes. He finally decided to try to buy one on his own. He took his allowance and was able to buy one by himself.
Ben left his homework on the kitchen table so he wouldn't forget it. But in the morning it was missing. He looked all over, afraid he was going to be late for school. He finally found scraps of paper in the dog's bed. The teacher was never going to believe him!
Tom was tired of his small dog yapping around him. He put it in the basement and shut the door tightly. Tom cherished the sudden quiet and took a nice long nap. It rained torrentially while he slept and the basement flooded. Tom's little dog was trapped in the basement and drowned.
The automated robotic cleaner was cleaning the floor. Fluffy always looked forward to playing with the Roomba. He played dodge with the Roomba, making its sensors go haywire. The roomba finally gave up its battery charge and went to recharge. Fluffy felt victorious yet again and went back to sleep.
Dorothy is driving home. She tries to stop at a red night. The breaks do not work. She cannot stop the car and crashes. Dorothy was taken to the hospital for her injuries.
Morgan loved walking down to the frog pond. She would take a net and a bucket. She'd scoop them up and take them home. She gave each frog a name. Once she had collected five, she let them go.
Jill just started a new job. She was nervous. She had never taught school. The kids were taller than her. Her first day was great.
Chuck was the owner of an old historical hotel. He loved the hotel but it was creaky and being condemned. Chuck tried to fight the situation but nothing seemed to work. His hotel would close that very day. Chuck was sure to keep some things to remember it by.
Ken decided to wash his car. It took him a couple of hours. He did a very thorough job. Just then it started to rain. Ken had to move his car into the garage.
Fred was great at the game cornhole. Their was often a fight as to who would be his partner. A couple of his friends got tired of allows losing to Fred. So they practiced every chance they got. At a cook out over Memorial Day they beat Fred at his game.
Today I went skiing. It was difficult to ski because the trails were busy. I didn't realize it was school vacation week. Children were constantly getting in my way. Next time, I will avoid skiing during vacation week.
Tim loved to cook. His family was coming for Christmas. He made them all cookies. Everyone thought they were delicious. He got a lot of presents that year.
My wife bought two DD artisan doughnuts. They were supposed to have filling in them. Mine did not have filling. I was going to complain but gave up. The doughnut still tasted ok.
Ryan needed new couch for his home. He visited the store to buy a couch. The associate worked with him to pick out an affordable one. The couch was delivered to Ryan's house on Sunday. Ryan watched TV blissfully on his new couch.
Last summer, Greg signed up to take a mission trip to South America. He was excited to spend two weeks with his friends and do good too. When he arrived, he noticed the difference in ways of living from home. The group spent two weeks repairing houses for the poor people. On the last day, Greg and everyone in the group was sad to leave.
I made frozen lasagne for dinner last night. The package claimed to contain eight servings. My husband ate half, my son ate the other half, plus garlic bread. About an hour later, both guys claimed to have stomach aches. They should've listened to me when I told them not to eat so much!
Emily's parents needed the neighbor to babysit her. Emily had to spend the whole day at their house. Her neighbor asked if she wanted to swim in the pool. Emily excitedly said yes. The day ended up passing quickly thanks to the pool.
My wife has never been a fan of football. Whenever I watch it she leaves the room. I asked her if she's ever been to a game and she hadn't. I convince her to go to one Bear's game with me. She agreed and had a great time, and now loves the sport.
Sam was a big boxing fan. He had never been to a big fight. For his birthday his family surprised him with tickets. He was front row watching one of his favorites. Sam had a great time.
I went to the store to buy bodywash. My wife and I looked for a long while. There were a lot of different options. We found some well priced items and bought three bottles. In the shower later I found out they were lotion.
The Smith family held the record for number of miles run as a family. They trained every day for six months. When they broke the record, they celebrated with a big party. They took a few days off from training. Then the started again, ready to set a new record.
June went on her first job interview. She was nervous  that she wasn't qualified enough. Much to her dismay she was. June left the interview feeling positive. She was notified that evening she got the job.
Dan's feet were sore and his head ached. He spotted a massage parlor which had recently opened. He went in and bought himself a massage. It was his first time and he loved it. Dan visits the massage parlor now every time he's in pain.
Lana loved horses. So she saved money for horseback riding lessons. She was ecstatic when she approached her teacher and horse. But when she started to get on the horse, she became really scared. And after a few minutes, she didn't want to ride anymore.
Ricky was tired of paying his utility bills every month. He decided to get solar panels installed in his home. It took a week for them to install everything. Ricky's energy bill was reduced to nothing. Ricky was so happy of his investment in solar panels.
Rebecca had kept a secret all her life. As she never married or had a lover, it was easy to keep. But when she died the medical examiner saw it. He called his colleagues to bear witness. Rebecca had both the female and male reproductive organs.
Larry wanted to buy a new guitar. He spent hours looking online and going to lots of different stores. Finally, Larry founds the perfect guitar. It was more expensive than he expected. Larry didn't care and bought the guitar anyway.
Jeanie had felt so incredibly bloated lately. She decided to change her eating habits to veggies. But after weeks of vegetables, nothing helped. She desperately went to the doctor to get a diagnosis. After many tests, she learned that she was pregnant!
I am throwing a retirement party for my wife. We rented a room in the building. We have 35 people coming. Today we ordered 4 deli platters for our guests. The cost was almost $200 but we were glad to pay it.
Sylvia was trying to carry some groceries home. She needed to stuff some things into her purse. In the process, she heard something snapping. To her dismay, it was her expensive lip liner pen. The pen was totally ruined beyond salvation.
Cayla went to the store to buy popsicles. But when she saw the high price of them she decided not to buy them. Instead she bought juice and a popsicle maker. She went home and poured the juice into the popsicle maker. She put them in the freezer and will have homemade popsicles in 1 hour.
Kaden loved halloween because he always got so much candy! He trick-or-treated and couldn't wait to eat all his candy. But Kaden's mom made him wait while she checked it over. She said she had to make sure Kaden's candy was safe, not adulterated. Finally she said it was OK, and Kaden dug into his pile of sweets!
Luckily there was a path for me. I navigated between the lanes of ice. Cars had caused the ice strips to be that way. I was on my motorcycle. There had been an ice storm.
The team won the game. They went out to celebrate. A couple of the players got too drunk. They were arrested. They were suspended from the team.
Sean wanted his own home. He realized that it would be cheapest to build his own. He learned all about it online. Then, he bought the supplies and began building. Within a year, he had a house.
Tom was doing cardio at the ring. He was running on the treadmill. He slipped over his shoelace. Tom fell and got thrown back. Luckily he wasn't seriously injured.
Sue goes to a haunted house with her friends. Sue has never gone to one before. She was scared and held hands with her friend. She made it in for 5 minutes before she quit. She ran out the house.
Beth loved hot water. But her houses water tasted horrible. She told her sister about it. Her sister explained that hot water has been softened. Beth adapted to drinking cold water.
Mike always forgot to tie his shoelaces. But fortunately, he didn't go outside that often. One day, he needed to drive to the market though. He was able to walk down the stairs safely. But later, his laces got caught on his accelerator pedal.
Bev made chocolate chip cookies for her boyfriend. She watched eagerly as he took a bite of cookie. A strange look passed his face. She picked one up and tasted it herself. It was then she realized she had put in way too much salt.
Gabby worried she would never get out of her hometown. Her parents wanted her to stay and help them with the farm forever. Her friends, however, urged her to leave with them after high school. Come graduation, she was too torn between the two ideas. So she flipped a coin to decide, and she packed her bags.
James was getting gas at the gas station. He suddenly noticed he was locked out of his car. He called the police for help. An officer came to help him get access to his car. The police officer was able to reach his keys with a clothes hanger.
Laura always listened to her first impression. And when she met Ken, she didn't like him. So she always avoided him without any other cause. Until she got to talk to him one day. He was so nice, she had to change her mind.
Amy was a quick learner, even as a baby. Her whole family expected her to become a doctor or lawyer. She became an artist instead. She was not a very good artist, despite her intelligence. She was happy with her life, however.
Misty was a rebellious teenager growing up she got bad grades. She would often ditch school and not pay attention when she did go. Her parents were sure that she would flunk high school and life. She proved everyone wrong and snapped into shape her senior year. She graduated with all honors and the top of her class.
The Grant family was packing for a ski trip. The father could not find his ski poles. He asked his wife where his ski poles went. His wife said that she accidentally sold them at a garage sale. The father went skiing without poles.
Rachel locked her keys in her car. She tried to use a coat hanger to get her keys out of her car. When that didn't work she called a locksmith. The locksmith said he couldn't come help because he was busy. Rachel angrily broke her window with a rock and got her keys back.
I went to the candy store with my friends once as a kid. We had a great time trying out all the different candies. We begged our parents to buy us some, but they said no. Eventually, we wore them down and they said yes. That was a great trip to the candy store.
Jessica loved puzzles. She spent all day working on a jigsaw puzzle. When she walked away, her baby sister ruined it. Jessica was very sad. She learned to protect her work.
Steve is a brewer at a small, local brewery. The owner of the brewery asked Steve to create a new beer. Steve had never made a new beer recipe before, but he tried anyway. The beer he made turned out to be fantastic and the owner was happy. Steve won an award for the beer and was promoted to brewmaster.
Jason was a football player. He held his jersey for the first time. He was so excited to play in it! He hung the jersey in his bedroom to motivate him each day. He couldn't wait until game day!
Kayla was buying supplies for college. She needed a new computer. She went to the computer store to learn about them. The salesman suggested a Dell. She looked closely at it, then made a purchase.
My friend Freya never got married. She always dated the wrong man. Her latest boyfriend seemed a good catch and they lived together. In 2013, he caught him cheating on her and threw him out. She has not had a boyfriend since.
Barry was always punctual for meetings even if he was first to arrive. He had to be in New York by the end of the day but he lived in Jersey. He usually had no problem making the flight since he took it weekly. When he stopped to help a friend move he didn't realize the time. When he got to the airport he realized he missed his flight.
Eric was excited to leave for spring break. He would be going to California with his classmates. He took a plane to his destination. When he got to California, he went to get fast food. He ate a big meal as he talked with his friends.
Me and my mom like very different TV shows. Whenever I come over to visit her we always watch her favorite shows. Last time I visited I asked her if we could watch some of mine. She said yes. Her and I watched my favorite TV shows together!
Eric referees high school football. Every Friday, there is a new game and a new experience. This Friday, the top two teams in the state are playing. Everyone is abuzz about the game. Eric can not wait to referee the game.
Erica had made a career from her blog. She was the most famous food blogger. She posted five times a week. Her latest recipe got her a lot of attention. She had it published in many magazines that week.
Sam writes news stories. He heard about a breaking news story on the radio. He quickly wrote a news story on the subject. He put his news story online. Many people read it.
Lori got an email from her daughter's volleyball coach. It said that one of the parents was making rude comments at the game. It said that parents needed to be more positive. If it happened again they would be asked to leave the game. Lori was worried the email was about her husband Rich.
The kids had a pet turtle. It was green with a big shell. They fed it carrots every night. They worried that he was lonely. They bought a second turtle to keep him company.
Allie wanted to be better. So she decided to change what she ate. She wanted to buy only fair trade. She bought fair trade chocolate and coffee. She felt good about it.
Missy was watching the news. Something bad happened, and it was being reported on. Missy watched the events unfold. She was really emotional. She decided to turn the news off, because it made her sad.
Kyle wanted to ask Mira to prom. He got a bunch of flowers for her. He met up with her after school to ask. Unfortunately, Mira turned him down. Kyle was sad, but respected her decision.
Paul grew up in a very christian home. He practiced his religion all the way up until college. At college, Paul questioned his faith. He wasn't sure that his faith was making him a better person after all. Paul soon became agnostic, but continued to help in the community.
James was just released from prison. He served twenty years for committing a robbery. He was still a hot head. He robbed someone else and ended up killing them. He vowed he was not going back to jail so he killed himself.
One day the mayor was playing golf at his town's golf course. Suddenly a possum came up and bit his leg. He was really upset. The mayor told animal control to find the possum and destroy it. Animal control tried and never found the possum.
Aaron was laying on the couch. He had spent the day at the lake and was now sunburned. His burn began itching uncontrollably. He started to scratch and realized that his skin was peeling. He continued peeling all of the skin away and the itch went away.
Every day Jeremy takes the train to work. When the train was trying to stop this morning, it made a bad noise. Jeremy decided to roll the dice and got on the train anyway. By the time they hit the next stop, the train was broke down! Jeremy got off the train wishing he had just driven to work.
Larry found a wallet that had $120 in it. He took the wallet to the police station. The police looked for the wallet's owner. The owner of the wallet was extremely happy to get his wallet back. Larry was surprised to receive a $20 reward from the wallet's owner.
The man ordered extra cheese. The sandwich did not have extra cheese. He returned the sandwich. They gave him a handful of cheese with a new sandwich. He was happy with the gesture.
Eric was playing volleyball with his friends. He went up to spike the ball. He completely missed the ball. The ball ended up hitting him right in the nose. Eric had to leave the game with a bad nose bleed.
John invited Carl for a beer. They had a nice time. They drank and talk. When they wanted to leave, John found out he had forgotten his wallet. Carl had to pay for a beer.
When Charles coded a website with AdWords, he thought he'd get rich. His classmate said he could click the ads himself and make money. Charles clicked the ads all day for a few days. He earned a few hundred dollars and wanted a lot more. Google e-mailed him saying his AdWords account was canceled forever!
At the church she started to get butterflies. Her dad walked her down the aisle. At the end was her soon to be husband. They held hands and exchanged vows. Now she was a married woman.
The Ghetto Boys was a popular Rap group that secured a record deal. They released an album but one group member wasn't liked. The group had a talk with member Willie D, improve or leave. Willie D tried to improve but he couldn't win over their audience. Therefore, rapper Big Mike superseded Willie D on two albums.
Maria hated cold weather. Her job transferred her to bitter cold Minneapolis, Minnesota. Her handsome co-worker Sven introduced her to skiing and ice fishing. They had such a good time together that they dated and got married. Now the cold weather in Minnesota doesn't seem so bad to Maria.
Noel loved to bake. She made dozens of cookies for her neighbors. She packaged them in nice little bags. She put them on each of their doorsteps. Noel loved spreading Christmas cheer!
I've been job hunting for three months now. Today I finally got a call back for a position. I was outside, so I didn't have any pen or paper to write on. I asked the guy to call me back in five minutes and he agreed. It's been three hours and still no call from him.
Sarah didn't make the cheerleading squad this year. The coach said she didn't have any of the cheers memorized. Sarah spent all summer memorizing the cheers. She tried out again the following year. She made the squad and became head cheer leader.
Lenny and Sheila celebrated their 40th Anniversary by taking a trip. They visited the art gallery where they first met each other. After they visited the gallery Lenny surprised Shiela with a ring. It was exactly like her wedding ring except the diamond was huge! They decided they would renew their vows on their 50th Anniversary.
Sarah made indie music she really cared about. Sarah was very talented, and slowly built up a modest following. One day Sarah managed to get a record deal. Every year her music got worse but she got more fans. When she was rich and famous she didn't care that her music was bad.
I was watching tv with my family. Suddenly, the tv overheated and broke. We all thought we would be bored. We decided to play some board games instead. We actually had an enjoyable evening playing games together.
Brady buried a piece of coal in hopes it would become a diamond. Brady often thought of that piece of coal. As he got older, the piece of coal was forgotten. Brady was grown up and remembered the coal buried. He never dug the piece of coal up.
Gina lay there with her face in the sand. She could hear the bully who tripped her laughing. The bully and her friends were taunting her. Gina knew she had been laying there for a long time. But she was hoping the bully would walk away before she got up.
Lamarrio is a very moral and educated black man. But unfortunately he gets negatively racially profiled. He follows all the rules and laws of the world. But he is still afraid of the police. Lamarrio will always be scared until major changes happen.
Billy and Joe left for vacation yesterday. I tried calling to check on them but they never answered. After going to their house to check on their animals, I tried calling. They finally answered the phone! They let me know they were safe and made it to the beach.
Joey is the new kid in town. He wants to be popular at his school. Naturally, he decides to save up for a pair of rollerblades. Joey buys the roller blades. His new friends think he is really cool.
Emily's dog Pepper was very cute. He had big floppy ears and a wet nose. Pepper was very good at finding bones in the yard. One day, Pepper found a dinosaur bone! Emily saw Pepper's dino bone and called the museum.
My aunt gave me a small gift box. As excited as I was, I opened the box slowly. A set of shavers, body wash and conditioner was inside. I told her if the present was meant for me to clean myself more. She didn't deny that idea and told me that I really needed it.
My church wanted to build a gym. It was in a historic district. The law said you have to have a certain distance to the next building. The hallways did not all line up. It still looked good on the outside.
Cody was punished for not keeping up with his school work. His parents told him he couldn't play with any of his electronics. Cody knew he needed to bring up his grades. He began to study and work harder. Cody's grades slowly began to rise.
My husband said he was craving cheese. I went to buy groceries the next day. I noticed a cheese assortment in a tray. I purchased it and took it home to him. He smiled when he saw it,and said thank you.
Cory always wanted to be a clown. He would often make a fool of himself to lighten a heavy mood. One day Cory was handed a pamphlet to a clown college. He decided to join and was a stellar student. Cory graduated with honors and became a great clown.
There was 3 seconds left, they were down by 2. Everyone knew It would take the shot. So I got the ball, but he passed to Zach! Zach had to shoot the clock was running out! He was so deep he shot a 3 pointer, he made it, they won!
Abby loved cooking. She was making pasta salad for her whole family. She chopped tomatoes and peppers and cheese. She mixed it all with Italian dressing. She couldn't wait to serve it that night.
Bernadette has a very playful cat. The cat loves to chase toys around the house. One day the cat was running too fast. The cat knocked a glass vase off the table. Bernadette was very sad the cat broke her grandmother's vase.
Brian and Erica loved going to the park. They planned their next park trip for the weekend. When they got there, they noticed that it was very hot outside. It was too hot for them to enjoy themselves. Brian and Erica decided to visit an indoor garden instead.
Al and Gwen had a class together in college. Al sat across from Gwen and always thought she was cute. One day Al got up the courage to talk to Gwen. Al asked Gwen on a date. Gwen agreed to go out with Al because she had a crush on him as well.
Anna could not afford an air conditioner, but wanted one. Then one summer, temperatures rose to over 100 degrees! Anna was forced to rearrange her budget. Then she went to the store with her limited cash. There, she finally bought her long-desired air conditioner!
Bob laid out an extension cord outside for doing yardwork. He plugged his hedge trimmer in and got to work. He worked towards the edge of his yard. Bob needed a few more inches of cord to get it done. He tried to tug the slack of the cord but he ended up unplugging it.
Three young boys and three young girls went camping. The boys played tricks on the girls. Each morning there was a frog or a lizard in the girls' tent. But one of the girls had brought a scary bear costume. Now the frightened boys don't play any more tricks on the girls.
Since he relocated for work, Mike was feeling lonely. He decided to adopt a cat. He visited the pound. One of the cats kept meowing at him as he walked by. Mike brought home a new friend!
Josh was very sad to find out he could not find his radio. He searched all day and night. He even went back to school to find his radio. Later on, someone turned in his radio to the lost and found. Now, James was able to listen to the game on his radio.
Four friends decided to start a band. They met a couple times a week to practice. Soon they had written their own songs and found their sound. They auditioned for several records with no luck. Finally one day they got a call that they had a record deal.
I saw a lemonade stand yesterday. I decided to check it out. It seemed rather interesting. I wanted to see what it was like. I bought a lemonade for one dollar.
Lisa was an older sister. Her younger siblings were a set of twins. Lisa hated having siblings that were twins. She always felt like the attention was always on them. Lisa's mother had to work hard to balance the attention given.
Rita is working at a clothing store. She has been having a rough day at work. An older lady starts to pester Rita about a price. Rita snaps at the old lady over the price. Rita's boss see's her and Fires her on the spot.
Sierra was self-conscious about her big feet. She could never find shoes that fit her correctly. She was sure other girls were making fun of them. One summer Sierra had a growth spurt and went up almost a foot. After that, Sierra's feet seemed proportionally appropriate.
I went to a Boston Symphony Orchestra concert in 2005. I went from work, and had a tie and white shirt on. I also had a lanyard with an id tag. Several people asked me for directions to their seats. I was pleased to help them.
Austin's dad drove him to t-ball every Saturday morning. Austin would go and play in the grass in the outfield. One Saturday Austin's dad asked him if he liked playing. He told his dad he just went for the snowcone after the game. Austin's dad decided to stop taking him to play the games on Saturday.
Laura liked to know what she was getting for Christmas. She always sneaked into the closet where her mother kept the presents. She would carefully tear off the wrapping to see what she was getting. One year, her mother hid all the gifts at Laura's grandmother's house. That year, Laura didn't think she was getting any gifts at all!
Sasha caught her arm on the door and cut herself. Her Mom heard her cry and rushed in to see what was wrong. Sasha pointed at the blood dribbling from her arm. Her Mom grabbed the first-aid kit, cleaned and bandaged it. Sasha stopped crying and hugged her Mom tightly.
Eddy went to school one morning. He looked out the window as the rain poured down. He saw the playground slowly get flooded. Eddy's teacher suddenly made an announcement. School was being canceled due to the rain.
I wanted to make scrambled eggs for breakfast. My girlfriend ate the last eggs we had. I asked her if she could buy more. She agreed to do so after work. I ate cereal instead.
Elm was sad that it had not rained. He knew the crops and animals were starting to suffer. So he gathered his people together. They all did a rainy dance to appease the gods. Elm was thrilled when it rained the very next night!
Owen had a pet snake. One day he heard a scream from the living room. His mother was standing on the couch yelling. She was pointing at the snake which had gotten loose. Owen brought the snake back to its tank.
Bill needed to fix a headlight bulb. While taking it out he accidentally broke an adapter. After replacing the adapter he dropped the bulb. Eventually he got everything fixed. But for the time and effort he could have paid a pro to do it cheaper.
The children's clothes were nothing but rags. Months in this wilderness had worn their clothes and spirits. The new snowfall didn't help their outlook. They prepared for another cold night huddled together. Tommy shouted first about the light, a fire, a warm home was in view.
Clara was babysitting a girl. The girl had gone to sleep and Clara was bored. She decided to clean the house. When the owner got home, she was really pleased. She paid Clara and Clara noticed an extra tip.
Gailen went to the mall with his girlfriend. People made fun of his girlfriend since she only had one eye. This bothered Gailen since he knew it hurt her feelings. They decided to ignore the snickers and comments that were made. Galen's girlfriend was proud of him for not losing his cool.
Jane had a birthday party for her son. All of their friends and family came to celebrate with him. At the end of the day, everyone was very tired. They went to bed early, but forgot about the ice cream on the counter! When they woke up the next day, Jane had to clean up a huge mess.
Yesterday we went to a baseball game. We ate peanuts and drank soda. The Phillies were losing in the 9th inning. Then Ryan Howard hit a home run to take the lead! We jumped and cheered when the Phillies won the game.
Jimmy came home from a long lecture. He tried cramming for several exams. Around 2 in the morning, his sister had to wake him up. He continued to study until the next morning. He ended up failing his exams since he slept through them.
Andrew's brothers birthday was coming up. Andrew did not know what to get him. Andrew decided he would get him some movies. He ordered twenty movies from online. Andrew got them and gave them to his brother.
Katie had let her kitchen get pretty messy. Her sink had become full of dishes and water. After she washed the dishes, she drained the water. When the sink was empty she realized it was coated in mold. She used bleach to be sure that it was clean and safe.
Courtney has a new crush. Her crush is another girl. The girl's name is Kadie. Courtney convinced Kadie to go on a date. Courtney is ecstatic at the prospect of a new relationship.
Steve was eating in his room one night. And he didn't bother to put his plate away after he finished. The next morning, he felt ants in his hair. There were ants all over his table too. Steve never forgot to clean up after himself again.
Maxine has always dreamed of working at the cafe downtown. Her friends tell her she should try applying for a job there. Finally Maxine gets a job at the cafe. On her first day, Maxine toasts a sesame bagel for a customer. She is so happy that she finally has a job at the cafe.
We went to the Bounce Farm today. It was a lot of fun. We did some jumping and sliding. There were even arcade games. After we bounced and played we ate pizza and then went home.
Ronnie just went through a tough breakup. He drove to the beach by himself. It was around sunset. He looked at the ocean. He felt more at ease.
John planted a pumpkin. He took good care of it. One day his pumpkin was so big he couldn't move it. John got his dad to help. They took it to the fair.
I entered my first beauty pageant. I was nervous when I went on stage. When the top ten was called, I heard my name. I was shocked. I was even more surprised when I won.
Kyle would get home everyday and play computer games. His grades began to drop. Kyle's parents decided to take away his computer. Kyle started to work harder in school. Kyle was allowed to use the computer again.
Yolanda really wanted a new logic puzzle. Thankfully she got a whole set for her birthday. When she opened them up she started right away. She ended up beating them within a week. Yolanda was then off to get more.
The man learned French. He traveled to France. He met a French woman. She was impressed by his French. She agreed to a date with the man.
Alan needed to get an oil change. He went to the auto shop. Alan learned the price of an oil change and it was too high. Alan went home and learned how to change the car's oil himself. He saved a lot of money by doing that.
One day Brenda and her friends went bowling. Brenda scored a three strikes! Afterward they got pizza. The pizza was delicious. Everyone had fun.
Tess raked the leaves. The wind blew the leaves everywhere. Tess put some of the leaves in a bag. The leaves on the ground became very dry. The leaves in the bag got moldy.
Shelly was preparing for her wedding one day. To her panic no one arrived for the event. She called some guests trying to get to the bottom of it. Soon she realized she had provided the wrong date. Luckily she worked out the issue and rescheduled.
Sam loved striped clothes. But she never wore them. She had read that stripes made people look fat. But slowly Sam began to like her own body. She began to wear stripes every day!
Chris was growing a beard. His wife hated how it looked! She told him to shave it, but he wouldn't. The beard grew and grew. The wife shaved it while he slept!
In a video I watched, I was 4 years old. I was sitting on a rock looking into a river. I leaned over the rock toward the water. My mother grabbed me and sat me on her lap. I pulled away and went back to the water.
The television narrator explained what Congress done this year. I researched Congress accomplishments online and found nothing. I asked everyone if Congress Accomplished anything and got nothing. I called my Congressman and surprisingly he answered the phone. I soon learned Congress had voted themselves a raise this year.
Ervin was watching Bruce Lee movies. He decided to become the next big martial arts movie star. He enrolled in martial arts. He trained hard for many years. Eventually, an agent offered him a role in a martial arts movie!
The family got together to eat dinner. My grandfather suddenly caught his chest. He started to have a heart attack. We took him to the hospital. The doctors were able to stabilize him.
I tried to learn Mandarin Chinese. I bought a set of CDs on amazon. I took one lesson. It lasted half an hour. I found it too hard to learn and gave up.
Bob had always wanted to fly an airplane. After years of dreaming he finally signed up for lessons. He spent months studying and practicing. Last week Bob went on his first solo flight. It was everything he had ever dreamed of.
Bob's favorite band was putting out a new album in a month. Bob preordered it on Amazon to get it as soon as possible. He shook with anticipation as he put it in his CD player. The album, sadly, was a disappointment. Bob's favorite band was no longer his favorite band.
Reza was not confident in his writing abilities. He worked hard to improve through reading and writing. He turned in a book report that he had worked hard to get right. The teacher loved it and asked Reza if it could be used as an example. Reza was ecstatic as he agreed.
Kevin found a wallet at a bar. He took it to the bar tender. A few weeks later Kevin was back at the bar. He asked what happened with the wallet. The bartender told him they got it back to the owner.
The first snow came while the kids were in school. When they walked out the ground was covered. The oldest decided to roll up a ball and throw it. Once that started, a snowball fight broke out. The kids had the best time ever.
Last week it was my friend's birthday. As a gift from her family, she was able to take us to NYC. We ended up having a great time. We went to museums and a theater show. By the end of the trips we had so many memories.
Scott loved playing the electric guitar. He was playing one day when his sound cut out. Something out of nowhere had broken his amp. He tried to fix it but it wouldn't come back on. Scott took it as a sign to move on to a new type of music.
The Trumps volunteered to house a young refugee girl. She was very grateful for a safe place to stay. The Trump family were adamant the girl have a special blanket. It had been passed down generation after generation. The girl contracted smallpox from the blanket and died.
The driver saw something run across the road. It was a very large deer. They swerved to avoid the creature. The car crashed into a tree. The deer was startled and ran away.
Tom's grandfather was dying soon. He didn't have his affairs in order. Tom had to take care of most of the details. It was a lot of work. Tom was barely able to pull it off.
mTurk was down this morning. I received a note saying my email was not verified. I contacted Amazon support. They told me it was an mTurk IT issue, and to wait. mTurk came on two hours later.
Joe started getting ready. He was going to his local movie rental place. He arrived at the movie rental place and started to look at movies. He found some childhood favorites. He took them home to watch them.
The puppy was very hungry, so she checked her food dish. The food dish was empty. The puppy barked and whined to get her owner's attention. Her owner filled the food dish. The happy puppy ate her food.
Laurie had bought some coconut oil for her hair. She tried it but didn't like the effects. With the leftover jar, she decided to cook. She made her usual stir-fry recipe. With the coconut oil, it had a whole new taste.
Andrea was at the lake. She was trying to climb onto a boat from the water. Suddenly, her swim top caught on a button. Her top came right off. Luckily, everyone looked away while she fixed it.
Iko couldn't wait for it to rain. The forecast had promised a thunderstorm. But then a cold snap set in. It didn't rain, it snowed - heavily! Iko was disappointed because she disliked snow.
Tom went in for his regular check up. The doctor found a lump. Tom was informed that it was a tumor. He was given different treatment options. Tom was scared but wanting to fight.
Carrie had met a cute guy at the bar. She had given him her phone number when he asked. He promised to text her the next morning. When Carrie woke up, she tried to brace for disappointment. But there, on her phone, was her promised text!
The sixth grade was having an election for a new president. Adam and Ashley both wanted to be president. They both ran a good campaign and worked hard. Their classmates voted on who they wanted. Ashley won by Twenty votes.
Juanita has felt increasingly tired at work. She avoids coffee because she is afraid it will stain her teeth. Finally a coworker convinces her to drink iced coffee through a straw. Juanita begins drinking iced coffee every day at work. Now Juanita no longer feels tired when she is at work.
She wondered why my friend wanted to work for us. She said my friend had a background in criminal justice. I had asked Lenell, my boss how the interview went. I had set up an interview for Brittany. Brittany needed a job.
Jake was walking his dog. His dog started tugging at his leash. His dog eventually got away. His dog started to chase a squirrel in the park. Jake was eventually able to catch his dog after it got tired.
Joel has a good personal hygiene. He takes a bath everyday. He brushes his teeth three times a day. He always washes his hands before and after eating meals. He cleans his bed before and after sleeping.
Nickole owes Angelina $20. But Nickole refuses to pay. They are best friends so this hurt Angelina's feelings. Nickole is selfish and used the money to buy makeup. Now Angelina and Nicole are no longer friends.
It was time for Evangelina to get her first haircut. Evangelina's parents were nervous she would not sit still. On the drive to the salon Evangelina fell asleep. Her dad held her while she got her haircut. Her first haircut went smoothly.
Sharon was watching a show on Home and Gardens TV. Her husband Bob sat down next to her on the couch. He didn't like what she was watching and picked up the remote. Sharon asked him to please let her finish the show she was watching. Bob changed the channel anyway.
Kia was about to get her first haircut. She was only six and she was afraid. She thought it might hurt. But the hair lady was actually very nice to her. Kia was relieved to find it was a painless process!
Carla's teacher requested to have a talk with Carla's mother. So Carla's mother came to the classroom to talk. The teacher said Carla needed to stop sucking on pacifiers. Carla's mom said no because they kept Carla quiet. But Carla is in the first grade and she needs to talk, she said.
Maria was still weeping after two hours. Her husband was pacing in front of her wondering what was wrong. He begged for her to explain her tears. But Maria just cried some more until she cracked. She had just found out that her husband was cheating on her.
The dad came through the door with a big box of Legos. He set them down in front of his son. The kid was so excited! They spent the rest of the night building together. It became their favorite activity.
Dennis met a girl at work. He became very enamored with her. The girl started dating other men at work. Dennis eventually got over the girl. Dennis now meets girl outside his place of work.
Phyllis transformed herself with plastic surgery after high school. When the class reunion was held, she showed up in a limo. Phyllis heard everyone talking about the unknown beauty. Then she spied her only school friend, a homely girl. Phyllis ran to hug the girl, but the girl only saw a stranger.
The family took a vacation to Africa to take a safari trip. They had their cameras charged and ready to take pictures of animals. Early in the morning they set out with their tour guide and group. Many animals were seen, including some lions relaxing in the shade. The kids decided it was the best family vacation ever.
Lily was online trying to enjoy some forums. Suddenly she got a notification on her social media. She saw that some girls were posting mean comments about her. She felt like crying as she read everything. Luckily the next day many of her friends comforter her.
Alicia wanted to get a new haircut. So she went to her favorite salon to experiment. The salon straightened it and curled it at the end. Alicia was impressed. She couldn't believe how good she looked.
Tara loved fashion. She decided to design her own clothing line She hired a web developer to create her website. She paid a online marketer to advertise her clothing line. She went on to run a successful high end clothing company.
Abbey was at the orthodontist. When everything had finished up they gave her a freebie card. She could redeem the card for a frosty at Wendy's. Abbey asked her parents to take her there right after her appointment. The cold ice cream felt good on her gums.
Lucy wanted a spray tan. She went to the tanning salon to get it done. But it turned out badly. She turned orange. Lucy was incredibly horrified.
Terry didn't like his old job very much. He sent his resumes out to other companies. Some of the companies responded with interest. He interviewed and got the new job. Terry was happy to be moving to a newer, better job.
The neighborhood had a block party last year. Everyone was in attendance. They all got to know each other and made new connections. The kids all played together. It became an annual tradition.
Lucy was playing hide and seek with her friends. She was very excited because she knew she would win. Lucy ran around for the perfect place. Finally she found a place behind the bushes. Unfortunately she was found immediately.
Julie lived next to an alley. There were cats that lived there. They would meow all day and night. Julie couldn't take it anymore! She started shooing them away when they would meow at her.
Crash had to get a summer job. He looked everywhere but no one was hiring. He found a flier for a dog walking job. He had to walk eight dogs at once. Crash started and quit that job in the same day.
Mark's computer got a virus. He went to the store to find a new laptop. He bought the most expensive model they had. He brought it home and set it up. The new machine was amazing!
Lester was the quarterback for the football team. He trained for several hours every day. He got more accurate with his throwing. He learned to hit a small target from many yards away. His accuracy throwing helped lead his team to the State Championship.
Oliver's parents bought him a robot toy for Christmas. He was checking it out when the toy exploded. It lit on fire, and Oliver's parents put it out. Luckily, no one was hurt. They later learned that the toy had been recalled.
Paul decided to throw a costume party. Paul sent out several invitations to his friends and family. In preparation for the party, Paul bought several decorations. In addition, Paul had food and drinks catered. Paul could not wait for the costume party to begin.
Kelly needed to go to the pet store for her dog. She searched every aisle for pet items. She found some nice toys for the dog. There she also got to groom her dog. When it was done, she went back the next day.
There was two nails to go in the birdhouse Jim was building. He reached for his hammed but could not find it. He looked all around the table but alas it was nowhere. Jim picked up a heavy steel wrench and used it like a hammer. The end result was satisfactory.
Harold zipped up his sleeping bag. He was sleeping in his tent in the yard. He was pretending he was in the wilderness. He dozed off while he listened to the crickets. It was a peaceful night in the tent.
Mark had just been unfairly fired. He was out in the parking lot fuming. Suddenly, he noticed his boss's truck. He ran up to the truck and spit on the window. Then, he quickly left.
A new candy shop opened up. I was eager to try it. But when i went in it was expensive. I never wanted to go back. I went to the drugstore instead.
Manny was a short order cook at a diner. He asked his boss of he could start cooking on the grill. His boss said he could if he showed more initiative. Manny worked harder than ever making sure his work was perfect. After a month Manny was promoted to grill cook.
My girlfriend planned a picnic for us last weekend. It was a sweet gesture. We picked a nice area and set up a sheet and ate sandwiches. Unfortunately within minutes we were overrun by ants. We got bit so much we had to go home early.
I broke a rubik's cube record yesterday. My friend said he would reward me if I solved it in under 30 seconds. Properly motivated, I set to work on the cube. I solved it in 27 seconds. My friend gave me 10 dollars as a reward.
Brandon and Courtney were friends in middle school. They reconnected on Facebook when they were in their twenties. They decided to go on a date. They then fell in love. Now Brandon and Courtney are married.
Dianne was a new mom to a 8 week old son. She ended her gym membership to save money. She still wanted to enjoy working out with others. Dianne purchased a workout dvd and invited friends over. Dianne and friends worked out three time a week together.
My sister in law was excited this week. She found two complete sets of Time Life books in her attic. I researched Amazon and said she could make $200. When she weighed the books she found out they were too heavy. She decided to donate the books to people who could pick them up.
James was on a little league team. He was scared of playing his first game. His dad practiced with him every day. On game day, James was excited. He hit his first home run.
Andy was recently watching the news about the upcoming election. Andy did not realize that he could vote early, and avoid the lines. Andy decided he would cast his vote early, to avoid the lines. Andy visited the local polling station, to get a early voting ballot. Andy was glad that he made the decision to vote early.
Julie took a large canvas tent out camping. She loved the tent because it was so spacious. After the first night it rained and the canvas tent started to leak. She was miserable the whole time on this camping trip. Julie now uses a nylon tent when she goes camping.
The group went into the corn maze. They turned a corner. They ran into a scary character! They turned around to run. However, they didn't escape.
Michael and his friend Carla met in Singapore for a two week vacation. They went somewhere new every day. Carla talked Michael into visiting the zoo two times. The second time they were there a jaguar escaped its enclosure. All of the people had to be evacuated until the animal was caught.
Drew was running towards a tree. He tried to swing on a branch that he caught. However, the branch broke. Drew fell on his back. He was sore for the past week.
Josh had a car. His radiator was broken. He decided to replace it. Alas, he couldn't afford a new one. He decided to steal one, instead.
Tamara loved cake. She went to the local grocery store to get some. The store was out of cakes. Tamara bought some cake mix and batter instead. She baked a delicious cake at home.
The house seemed eerily quiet. I wondered what my 2 year old son was doing. It didn't take long to realize that he was missing. I frantically ran around the house screaming his name. I finally found him fast asleep under some blankets in the closet.
DeeDee does not wear make-up. At work, her boss told her to start wearing make-up. Her employer believes made-up faces are better received by others. DeeDee only wants to be known for her work ethic. She is still waiting for a promotion.
Kim's bathroom was filthy. So she began to clean her bathroom. She was tired from cleaning the bathroom. She was happy that her bathroom was cleaned. The bathroom was clean.
Heidi cannot see well. She needs to get glasses. Heidi is worried how she will look. Heidi gets to pick out her pink glasses. Heidi looks beautiful with glasses.
Jimmy's mother told him to tie his laces as he left the house. She warned him that one day he was going to trip over them. He just laughed at her as he walked out the door. He wasn't laughing when she met him at the hospital later that day. He had tripped over his laces on the stairs, fell and broken his arm.
Lolita was making a campaign sign. Gina told her that it was too vulgar for the rally. Lolita made some letters into new letters on the sign. She showed it to Gina. Gina said it wasn't evocative enough.
Ted felt really awful about himself. He was terribly thin and puny. He decided he had to make changes to feel better. He worked every day to get fit by lifting weights and running. Finally, Ted looked at himself in the mirror and felt proud.
Dan loves Christmas. Before Thanksgiving had passed, he put up Christmas decorations. His friends were especially irritated by the lights he put up. But he's adamant against taking anything down. Nobody can wait until Christmas finally passes because of him.
Ricky was one day at a park riding on his bike. He didn't see a girl in front of him though and they crashed. It wasn't a bad crash and they laughed it off. The girl's name was Lucy, and they had lunch to make up for it. The pair went into a relationship together soon after.
My mom's birthday was last Monday. She was 50 Year's old. The family threw her a big surprise birthday party. We all had cake and ice cream. I went straight to bed afterwards because I was so tired!
Mike didn't study for a test. The test was very hard. Mike looked at his friend's answers. The teacher caught Mike cheating. The teacher was very disappointed.
It was 20 below outside in Minnesota in February. When Kay tried to get into her car the door handle was stuck. She kept working until it worked, but it was stuck open. With the handle open the door wouldn't close. Kay had to wait inside the car with the heat blazing till it thawed.
Allen always wanted to know how to cook. His father thought cooking was for girls so he forbade Allen to cook. Allen secretly signed up for cooking classes and learned a great deal. Allen married a person who hated to cook and was horrible at it. Allen and his partner were glad Allen had defied his father.
My neighbor Louise was waiting for the bus today. She asked me to check the arrival time. There are several apps to track bus arrival times. I used Open T to tell her the bus will be here in two minutes. She thanked me and moved toward the bus stop.
I was waiting a long time this morning. I had to use the bathroom. But I could not. It was being taken up. I ended up waiting an hour before I could use it.
Jimmy went to his family's Thanksgiving celebration. He went to the kitchen to help his mom cook the meal. Jimmy saw smoke coming from the oven. He tried to save the turkey, but it was already burnt. Jimmy and his family decided to order pizza instead.
My husband tried to cut his beard off. When he was halfway done, the battery died on his clippers. He had half a beard hanging and no way of charging them. He had to go to the store to buy a new charger. He was very embarrassed.
Kate was putting up curtains. She had never done so before. She decided to use nails instead of screws. The hardware didn't stay up very long. The curtains fell down within weeks.
Fall is Randy's favorite season. He loves the changing colors in the leaves. He also likes the weather better/ He looks forward to the holidays around the corner. He is always happier in the fall.
I loved playing football on my high school team. One night we went up against a really tough team. I took a hard tackle and hurt my knee! It took a month of physical therapy to make me feel better. After that month, I finally got to play in another game.
Jacked woke up and started applauding at the end of the opera. He realized though that he was the only one clapping. He looked on stage and realized that the actors were still there. He had applauded during a very intense moment. While all eyes were on him, he sheepishly sat back down.
Ivy was hanging a shelf. She looked everywhere for her hammer. She couldn't find it anywhere! She decided to use the butt of her kitchen mallet. Luckily, Ivy's clever idea worked.
There was a sliding glass door at Grace's house. Grace ran into the glass door and cut her knee. Her frantic mother took Grace to the emergency room. Grace needed ten stitches in her knee. Her mother decided to put butterfly stickers on the glass door.
Rita is cooking. Rita gets company while cooking. She loses track of the time. She let the beans burn on the stove. She went to turn off the beans and threw them away.
Tom was out hiking. He took a water bottle with him. He didn't realize he didn't close it right. All of Tom's water leaked out. Tom decided to go back home instead of risk it.
Brittany was adopted as a newborn. Her adoptive parents kept in contact with her birth parents. Brittany grew up aware of her birth parents. She enjoyed have two sets of parents. Brittany felt she was loved with a doubled portion.
We live on the edge of a small pond. One day I saw a person working on a painting of the pond. i approached her and offered her $50 for the painting. She agreed, and I had it framed. The painting is still up on our wall.
Sam just joined a band. He's their new drummer. He would practice almost every day. Eventually his neighbors complained about the noise. Sam had to go elsewhere to practice but kept doing so.
When Sarah was young she always worked in the garden with her mother. Now that her mother has passed away, Sarah misses those days. Sarah decides to begin a small garden behind her house. She plants the same flowers her mother had Years ago. The garden helps Sarah feel better about her mother being gone.
Sam had to carry around a lot of loose papers at work. He would occasionally drop them as he went about his job. One coworker suggested that Sam use a stapler. He tried but the stack was too big to be stapled. Sam then found a clipboard and it worked great.
The day started off raining and I just finished my morning coffee. A breaking news story of a school shooting was being broadcasted. I panicked, knowing this was my son's University he attended. As I looked down at my phone to call, I see a text that was delivered. "You made me like this, Dad" my heart filled with sadness and regret.
I like to wear headphones when I walk. Today I didn't hear a car that was coming my direction. The car almost hit me. I had to jump out of the way just before I got hit. I decided never to wear my headphones again when I was walking.
The Jones family went on a roadtrip. While in Texas they lost Johnny. They spent 1 day looking for him. He ended up being at the hotel. Their road trip would have many adventures to come.
Amy was hosting Thanksgiving dinner for her parents and inlaws. She planned everything very carefully. But she forgot to thaw the turkey! The stores were all closed so she had to improvise. All the traditional Thanksgiving sides were accompanied by hamburgers.
Kia had never been to the circus. It came to her town when she was nine. Her mom and dad took her to see it. She was amazed by the animals and performers! Kia had a wonderful time at the circus.
David and I went to work at our grocery store. Everything was fine until an unforeseen accident occurred. The store's electricity went out which had caused the vegetables to go bad. We had to go to each vegetable section and throw all the veggies away. This was the biggest waste I've seen.
Anna left buckets of water out for her fish tanks. The water would lose its chlorine overnight. Her mom knew this, but still forgot one day. She walked into Anna's room and tripped on a bucket. It spilled everywhere and made a huge mess!
Tim noticed a stray dog outside. He went out to see if it had a collar. The dog didn't have any contact information but was friendly. After a while Tim figured it was a lost stray. He called animal control and they took it away.
I voted for a governor in 2014. I voted in a school in Brighton, MA. I bumped into Pui, a friend from church. I had not gone to that church in 35 years. We recognized each other instantly.
Cara fell in love with Warren at first sight. Warren felt it too when he met Cara. In fact they were both very excited by the prospect of dating. But when Warren drew a cigarette out his his pocket, she froze. And Cara's dream man disappeared in a puff of smoke.
Dina found a small dog who was hurt. His friend told him to just leave him. But Dina went for the dog. She nursed him back to health. And now they are friends.
Alex woke up alone on his birthday. He looked all around his house but no one was home. Alex was sad to be alone on his birthday. Suddenly, his family and friends jump out and reveal a surprise party! Alex had a great birthday with his friends and family.
Mandy wanted to have a party for her 13th birthday. She sent out invitations to all her friends. On the day of the party, no one showed up. Mandy was very sad and thought nobody liked her. Then she remember she had forgotten to put stamps on the invitations.
Roger wanted a motorcycle. His parents advised against it. Roger decided to ask his motorcycle riding friends. They urged him to get one. He walked out the local dealership with a brand new bike soon after.
I decided to throw a cookout last weekend. I invited all my family and friends. I bought all different types of food to serve. I spent hours preparing food the night before. It was such a good time.
My sister has behavioral problems that make it hard to go out. Going to the store is always hard and sometimes eventful. One time we were at Winn Dixie and she started fighting me. The cashier was concerned and came outside to check on us. Now the cashiers at Winn Dixie always watch us when we go there.
Jasper wanted to get out of the city for a day. He decided to visit his uncle Pete who owned a farm in the country. Jasper visited the farms and saw chickens, cows, and horses. When he returned home he was tired from his visit. Jasper was happy he had left the city for the day.
Nathan's computer bugged him about updating to the latest version. Nathan was content with the computer's existing form. One night the computer updated on its own. Nathan never noticed any difference. Nathan went on believing that he had simply never updated.
John had a roommate he wanted to prank. John called and ordered ten pizzas to be delivered to the apartment. Suddenly, John's roommate got a call and had to leave. It was too late to cancel the pizza order! John wound up paying for all the pizzas!
Mary was at the bank atm. Mary felt uncomfortable of her surroundings. Mary felt it was not safe. Mary left the atm. Mary went to another atm and felt it was safe from robbery.
Kia begged her parents to let her watch a scary movie. They reluctantly agreed. Kia felt very adult and mature! But that night she had several terrifying nightmares. She wished she hadn't watched the movie after all!
Yesterday I was hanging lights up on my house. I got the ladder out and started climbing. To my dismay I fell off. I hurt my arm. I was rushed to the hospital because it was broken.
Susie worked at the new upscale Italian restaurant downtown. She loved watching the people dining in their fancy clothes. She dreamed of one day dressing up and going as a customer. But, she knew that they couldn't afford the prices. So, she was shocked when her husband took her there for her birthday.
Bill is working a night shift today. He has never worked a night shift before. He spends the first hours restocking and cleaning the floor. Bill notices that there are hardly any customers at this hour. Bill happily spends the rest of his shift on his phone.
I was sick. I had no energy to get out of bed. My mother came and fed me soup. The soup made me feel wonderful. I realized how thankful I should be for my family.
Lena is caught shoplifting from Macy's. Security places her in a holding cell. One of the officers proposition her in return for her freedom. Lena contemplates the offer. The officer wants Lena to tell on her friend, Lena declines.
When the animal shelter took Riley off the street, he was very sick. He had heartworm, and treatment meant months of inactive kennel rest. Restless and bored, Riley paced and cried, chewing his paws. The staff got him bones to chew, interactive toys, and a radio. Their understanding eased his confinement until he was well again.
Molly was going to her first school dance party. She and her friends got ready together and then went. She wanted to dance, but no one was asking her. Finally, a boy came up and asked if she'd like to dance. Molly and the boy danced together the rest of the night.
Greg went to walmart. He found a nice rolling stone shirt. He purchased it. He later on found out he gets a free subscription to the magazine. He was very excited.
Tina was taking a long time. She was with her bridal party. Everyone was waiting on her. Finally she walked down the aisle. But the audience was waiting forever.
Lillian couldn't afford to pay her garbage bill. Her garbage began piling up to an uncontrollable level. She still couldn't pay so she needed to do something else. Finally, she decided to put the bags in her storage unit. When it was dark, she quickly snuck all of the trash into the unit.
Elsa woke one morning for school. Then she looked outside. She saw that there was a heavy blizzard! Sure enough, the radio announced a snow day. Elsa was very happy.
Liz traveled to Europe to visit her sick grandmother. Once there, she was able to meet with many family members and friends. On the third day Liz was there, her grandmother died. Liz was heartbroken, but she was glad she could help her family. She arranged the funeral and went home shortly after.
The family was not popular in the neighborhood. They needed a new home. They did not have enough money. They were forced to stay. The neighbors began to make the family's life miserable.
Once, a monkey got into my girlfriend's house in India. The monkey was eating almonds out of a glass jar. My girlfriend was terrified, then the monkey screamed. It ran out the window, thankfully. She still hates monkeys to this day.
Judy was in sales. She had uncapped commissions. She was determined to have the highest sales. She researched all her clients. She ended up winning a trip for the highest sales.
Bobo was a clown who was very tall. He had a small head however. His odd proportions allowed him to be even funnier. While he was younger other kids would laugh at him. But now he makes a living with his odd physique.
The smoke was beginning to get to me. I was so frustrated as my lungs felt like they were closing up. I started coughing profusely. The man gave me an odd look. Finally, he put out his cigarette.
George had finally finished his novel. It had taken him the better part of a year, but he was done. He was nervous to give it to the publishers. He handed it over and they printed it. It was a bestseller and George was so happy.
Rob wanted to impress his wife. He decided to take dance lessons. He practiced the waltz and the samba. On Valentine's Day he took her dancing. She was more than impressed.
Tom had a roommate. The roommate had a cat. Tom hated that the roommate didn't clean the litter enough. He often pestered him about it. Eventually the roommate moved out.
I ate pizza at the new place with my family. Later that night, I was watching tv when I began to feel ill. I became very sick, vomiting and staying in bed for days. It took over a week to feel better. By the time it was over, I could no longer stand the sight of pizza.
My friend bought a new motorcycle. He took it down a steep hill. He hit a bump that sent him flying. My friend fell on the ground with the motorcycle. He got back up like nothing ever happened.
Macy had never wanted kids. She thought she would make a bad mother. Then she became pregnant with her first child. After the birth, Macy realized she felt differently. Now, she loved children and loved motherhood!
The Little League team had advanced to the World Series. They were a solid team full of great kids. In their final game, the pitcher threw a no-hitter. The team worked well together. They ended the series as the champions!
My son moved 1,000 miles away to go to college in NY It was a big adjustment for him. He began to make good friends. He worked hard to get on the Dean's list. He now has lots of friends and good grades.
Nell felt honored when the new girl asked her to come over. She felt a thrill when she saw the girl's parents weren't home. The new girl told Nell they could do whatever they wanted. They raided the fridge and watched shows her parents wouldn't allow. When Nell got home, she felt guilty instead of happy.
Michael is a complete degenerate. He's always up to no good. While walking into a store Michael mugs an old woman. There is a struggle and Michael runs away. Michael gets arrested and put in jail.
Matt was at a school assembly. His teachers were trying to do a funny skit. One of the teachers jumped onto a folding card table. The table folded under his weight and he fell off of it. He was okay, but everyone was laughing.
Tommy and his parents were at an airport. His parents warned him to stay at his side. Tommy wanted to explore. Unfortunately, during his exploring he got lost. He was grounded for not listening.
Gerald and Henry were playing a videogame against each other. Gerald started to get tense since he was losing. Henry did a celebrating dance when he ended up winning. Gerald ended up throwing his controller at him. Henry fell on the floor and received a black eye.
I went to the barber shop for a general hair cut. The barber noticed I had a beard. He suggested that I get the hot towel treatment. I went with it and it felt great. I always get the hot towel treatment from now on.
Michael's assignment was due today. He hadn't completed it. He asked his sister for help. His sister said yes. Michael finished his homework just in time.
I had a stroke in 2011. I spent five weeks in a rehab in Boston. I went back in 2013 to get a new brace. I visited several of my therapists and thanked them. It was a bittersweet trip.
Amber loves to read. She has so many books. She spends all her money on books. She decided not to spent more money. She went to the library instead.
My girlfriend and I wanted to do something yesterday. We spent hours thinking until she had an idea. We decided to go to the movies. I was glad we went. It was a good movie.
My wife received an Alex and Ani bracelet as a gift. She cannot wear bracelets due to a medical condition. She emailed the company about an exchange. They allowed her to exchange the bracelet for a necklace. She was pleased with the company's customer service.
Mrs Jones told her class she would buy them pizza. The one condition was that they did well on the exam. They studied for many days. When it was time for the test, they all aced it. The pizza tasted great!
It was time to decorate the home Jamie and Leah bought together. The pair jetted off to Pier One Imports to do some fun shopping. When they got to the store they were amazed at the colorful furniture. Jamie got excited and purchased many items. By the time they were out the door they had spent over 2 thousand.
Nora was craving pizza for dinner. She was flat broke though. She looked in her cabinets for food. She decided to make pizza herself. It turned out great.
Hank was a middle aged man who was dissatisfied with life. He quit his job and decided to form a band. He played guitar everyday for years and eventually became very good. His band got a record label and made plans for a tour. They decided to market toward older men and the plan worked very well.
Dave struggled to learn how to draw. And people told him that he was wasting his time. But he ignored them and kept drawing. And he eventually became a well known art teacher. Dave's patience paid off.
Moses went to church in the morning. He thought that the pastors sermon was boring. He fell asleep during the sermon. The pastor saw Moses sleeping. The pastor asked Moses for his input on the sermon.
Yesterday I got into a fight with my friend Jim. I wish that we did not fight and I am sad that he is mad at me. I told him I was sorry but he did not care. Jim has not returned any of my phone calls. Jim and I are no longer friends.
Jimmy was watching cartoons. He was sitting on his couch. Jimmy was busy eating a bag of chips. He was watching his favorite show South Park. He fell asleep while watching the show.
I told Brad that I'll give him $100 if he doesn't use his phone today. He was able to keep his phone off until tonight. As soon as I was about to take a bath, I saw a light inside the room. I opened the door. Brad was using his phone.
The coffee shop threw a poetry slam. All the city's poets came to it. They had a huge crowd. Poets networked with each other. Some poets got some commissioned deals.
Molly was ready to decorate for fall. She bought a bunch of pumpkins for her porch. They were all different colors and shapes. She displayed them on the porch. It made her house look so homey!
The man looked outside. It was sunny. The man decided to go for a job. It started raining. The man ran home.
Todd had bought a lottery ticket every Friday after work. He played the same numbers for several years. He hadn't won yet and this year the odds were less favorable. Todd didn't buy a ticket on Friday. The next morning he learned that the numbers he would have played won.
Suzy loved laptops. She was very eager to buy one. When she went to the apple store, she saw a nice one. Suzy immediately scooped it up. It was a gold one.
Eileen always wanted to be to paint like a professional. She paints as a hobby but it's jet amateur work. She took a class at her local community college on painting. She learned lots of new techniques to use. After a year of practice Eileen is now a professional painter.
Sam was driving home at night. He couldn't see the road too well. He hit a big pothole. It dented his tire rim. Sam had to get a new replacement for it.
Anne was an author. She just finished her newest novel. It was released to lots of critical acclaim. Anne set out on a book tour. Everyone wanted to speak to her!
Martha is selling flowers. She loves her job. One evening she takes a huge order for flowers. The next day when they are delivered. They are the wrong flowers and Martha gets fired.
Tom was out hiking in the desert. He wasn't paying much attention to the trail. All of a sudden he heard a rattling sound. Tom was faced with an angry rattlesnake. He jumped and ran away.
Allie wanted a new kitten. So she went to the local shelter. She picked up a tabby cat. Allie was so happy to have a cat. She couldn't believe she was an owner now.
Hannah loves music. One summer, Hannah had the chance to attend a live festival. Hannah was awestruck by the festival atmosphere. The music and the stages were amazing. Hannah returned home with a new understanding of music.
Frank had never been in a band before. He saw the flyer for the audition and wanted to try it. He showed up with his guitar ready to play. Frank played the guitar amazingly well. Everyone agreed that he was the best.
Bob went to the doctor for a routine visit. The doctor said Bob was deficient in vitamin B12. The doctor recommended a vitamin supplement. Bob went to the vitamin store and bought B12 supplements. The next time Bob went to the doctor, his B12 levels were perfect!
Ro heard a weird bumping sound. She pulled her car over and got out to check. Her front tire was flat! She called the auto club for help. Soon they came to replace her tire.
The county inspectors visited our trailer park. One of them told me I had to put handrails on my steps. I visited John and asked him to help me build some handrails. So John came over to my place with some wood and some tools. Then John and I built a really stable set of handrails for my steps.
Todd was cooking dinner for his friends, they would be here any moment He hoped that they would like fried chicken and steamed vegetables. Stepping away to answer the door, he left the food unattended. Upon returning the entire oven was on fire and the oil bubbling over. He quickly snuffed the fire and ordered takeout instead.
Alice is sleeping one night. She wakes up screaming. Alice had a horrible dream. She runs to her parents room. She sleeps with her parents for the rest of the night.
Kim's car died and needed to be towed off the highway. Kim and Gary waited in his car for AAA with the air on. They were told the tow truck would arrive in 2 hours. After 3 hours they called AAA back to find the status of the truck. There were too many breakdowns due to the heat, the truck was delayed.
Chris was always a most quiet man. Chris never chose to say much. One day, Chris saw a kid being bullied at school. Chris spoke up for once, and people listened. Chris became known as a wise man that when he speaks, should be heard.
I was walking down a busy street. I was watching a girl and her boyfriend. The boyfriend must have been nearly seven feet tall. He wasn't paying attention and he hit his head on a shop sign. The girlfriend couldn't stop laughing at him.
Tim was at a concert. He was enjoying everything except for the crowd. They were being obnoxious and violent. Eventually the band stopped playing and told them to stop. Tim enjoyed the concert much more after that.
Kim's new Ikea living room furniture was finally delivered. However there was a lot of assembly. Kim read the instructions and worked for hours putting it together. When she was finished she realized she no longer liked the furniture. It seemed unattractive, seeing it in pieces made it feel cheap.
Otto always knew he was gay. He had struggled with it all his life. When he decided to come out, he became very nervous. He told him mom and dad that he was gay and proud. They accepted him for him, and told him he's very brave.
Jaime has loved to cook food since he was a young boy. He went to college for business, but he always wanted a restaurant. Last year Jaime bought a building and opened his first restaurant. It's called Fit Eats and it serves really tasty, healthy food. Jaime can't keep up with orders sometimes he's so busy.
Miranda was at her wedding about to have her first dance. She was practicing the steps when suddenly she stumbled. She heard a crack as her heel snapped. Luckily her bridesmaid came prepared with backup shoes. The dance went off without a hitch.
Deborah and Eric were married for 23 Years and had a grown daughter. Their daughter's name was Clarissa and she was a school teacher. Clarissa was a single mom to a boy who loved the rodeo. Deborah and Eric were often afraid their grandson would be injured. They tried to convince Jacoby not to ride bulls, but it didn't work.
Gretchen made bread dough. She put it in the oven. She let it bake for ten minutes. It wasn't rising. She had forgotten the yeast.
Anna played clarinet in the school band. She always practiced when she got home to be better. During practice one day Anna decided to not follow her sheet notes. Anna wrote her own song and shared it with her music teacher. He loved it so much the band played it at the first football game.
Taylor had a subscription to a magazine. He really didn't read the magazine much. The magazine company sent a renewal notice. Taylor didn't pay to renew the magazine. Taylor stopped getting the magazine.
She tried to tell him about the approvals. She was kind and gentle in her manner. He snapped in response anyway. He said welcome to an hour ago. She was angry but held it inside.
Kylie had an appointment for something pregnancy related. She needed to have a test to make sure she wasn't diabetic. The drink was a disgusting sugary mixture. Kylie almost couldn't finish it all, but water helped it go down. Luckily the test results were all good.
Suzy was dating this boy Fred. But all of the sudden she lost interest. He would talk too much about himself. So Suzy then thought she had enough. She decided to dump him.
My car had expired license plates for almost a year. I decided to go get new plates so I could drive it again. I was expecting the price to be around 70 dollars not 174 dollars. They wanted me to pay for the time it was just sitting. I did not get plates because I don't have enough money.
David grinned at the sound. He had one less bit of rock to worry about. He leaned back in his chair and closed his eyes. A hand brushed his shoulder and he woke with a jolt. His lab assistant had surprised him!
Phil and his mother waited patiently in the checkout line. Phil noticed the rows and rows of candy next to him. His mother quietly said he couldn't have any of the candy. Phil began crying loudly. Annoyed, his mother agreed to purchase a small chocolate bar for him.
Wilton was an economics professor at the local community college. He decided to teach a class on supply and demand. None of his students understood the lesson. Wilton became very frustrated at his class. He decided to go the dean and quit.
Ed was trying to board a plane. But security stopped him. They searched him and found his pocketknife! Ed had forgotten to leave it at home! Security threatened to arrest Ed.
Jason won tickets to a rock concert. He was very excited. Jason asked his friend Steve to go with him. Together they got ready for the concert by having a couple of beers. They both really enjoyed the rock concert.
Emily wanted to go to college and study music. She worked hard to prepare an audition piece to sing. At her audition, she sang for the professors and took a music test. The professors were impressed by her audition. The offered her a music scholarship to the college.
Suzanne didn't want to remain an assistant all her life. She talked to her boss to ask what she could do to progress. He gave her many pointers. She applied herself at her job really hard following the guidelines. The next year, when she was up for promotion, she got it.
Rochelle liked to decorate. She was hosting a dinner party and wanted her table to look great. She picked out great china and linens. The finished look was beautiful! Rochelle couldn't wait for her guests to arrive.
Kia was in science class when she got her period one day. She had not expected it for another two days. She wasn't prepared! She had to call her father at home. Her dad brought her supplies, both of them blushing!
Sara was fishing by the lake. She cast her fishing rod and the bait went far into the water. After a few minutes her rod started to tug. She reeled it in slowly and carefully. Sara saw she had caught a large trout!
Mimi could never leave her hair alone. By the time she was thirty, she'd dyed it countless times. It had the texture of straw and began to fall out. She started making wigs in her spare time. She proved quite good at it, and people paid big money for her wigs.
Kia was on a test drive with a car salesman. Halfway through, someone struck her from behind! Kia was terrified that she'd be held responsible for the damage. Luckily, the salesman knew she wasn't responsible. The man who hit her was caught and charged.
Sam wanted to Fly. He tried flapping his arms. He tried kicking his legs. Nothing made him fly. He decided to get on a plane to fly.
Alan's english teacher assigned everyone a research paper. He had to pick someone he admired and write about him. Alan's father is a police officer. He decided to write about him. Alan got an A on the paper.
The air conditioning broke at my house. I decided to buy a fan. However, the fan just blew hot air. I decided to place the fan by a window. Now the fan blew cool air into my house.
Joe is a tractor-trailer driver in the Northeast. He had to drive after a huge snowstorm. He could not get to the top of the trailer to remove snow. Regardless, he decided to try driving down a busy highway. The trailer collapsed from the weight of snow.
Cindy was very pleased to be babysitting for a new family. They only had one child but paid $15 an hour! Shortly after the parent left she realized why. The little boy was horrible and wouldn't listen to her at all. She left with $60 but vowed never to watch him again.
Sally spent Monday night at a party. The party didn't end until 2 am. She fell asleep as soon as she got home. However, she forgot to study for a midterm. She ended up failing the exam and also the class.
Timothy went to Ikea with his wife. He bought a Kunig book shelf. Timothy looked at the instructions. It was a picture of a little kid playing basketball. Timothy had no idea what that meant and returned the book shelf.
My best friend, Sam, and I decided to take a drive to Gatlinburg. We were both excited as the we began the trip. But, after only two miles, we heard a loud pop from the engine. We were forced to stop the car and had to call for a wrecker. It was the shortest road trip we ever took.
Jake was tired after a long day of work. He dreaded his commute from work. He was stuck in highway for 30 minutes due to traffic. When he finally arrived home, he fell asleep instantly. He took a nap and then made himself dinner.
Today one of our cows got out of the pen. I chased after the cow on my truck. I was able to move the cow back to the pen. I fixed the weak spot in my fence. I hope no more cows try to test my fence.
Some parents wanted to go to a concert. The babysitter bailed on them. They decided to bring their children. They put headphones on them. They loved the concert!
It was Friday evening and Larry had an earache. His doctor's office was closed for the week-end. He searched the internet for remedies. He read to put oregano oil in the ear and plug with a cotton ball. He did it and the earache was gone the next morning.
Jordan saw a political comment from her friend. She didn't agree with her friend, so she challenged her. The friend responded back with a new point. They ended up arguing a lot. In the end, they agreed to disagree.
Tim was driving around. He got a flat tire. He had to pull over to change it. Luckily he had a spare and the right tools. He changed it in minutes and was on his way.
John and his co workers bought tickets for the lottery. John and his workers won the lottery and were all instant millionaires He and his fellow employees all quit their jobs. John spent his money wisely and he never worked again. He was happy about buying the lottery ticket.
Jenny was working at the register at her job. A customer used a quarter to pay part of her bill. Jenny noticed the coin looked strange. It was actually a token to the arcade! Jenny told the customer who gave Jenny an actual quarter.
Sam went to his car from the store. He looked for his keys in his pocket. He couldn't find them. He looked around and then looked in the car. He had locked them in there.
The teacher looked out over the class and Joey slid down in his seat. One finger pointed in his direction and Joey slid from his desk. He stared up at the jumble of numbers on the chalkboard. He wrote an answer on the board and hurried to his desk. After the teacher said the answer was right, Joey smiled.
Sarah is performing in her first show today. She feels nervous, but has practiced for this moment. Sarah stepped on stage and sang her first note. She tried her hardest and sang a beautiful song. The crowd stood and clapped for Sarah's great song!
Bill came home for Spring Break from college. Bill's parents asked him so many questions about school. After dinner, Bill shot up from the table and began washing dishes. His parents were amazed by this. They felt proud that their boy was becoming a thoughtful adult.
It was 1 AM as Gina rode down the highway in the backseat. She couldn't find anyone awake to text. She decided to watch videos on YouTube. There was only a weak data signal on the highway. Gina watched in low quality, but there was near constant buffering.
The friends went to New Orleans. They got invited to ride in the Mardi Gras parade. They threw beads. They wore costumes. It was a memory to last a lifetime.
Gary wanted to take his girlfriend on a date to a nice restaurant. Unfortunately, every place they stopped at was closed or too crowded. Gary got a new idea. They picked up sandwiches from a deli and had a picnic in the park. His girlfriend said it was one of the best dates ever.
Amelia was seven years old when her parents surprised her. They woke her up one morning and told her they were flying to Florida! Amelia squealed with delight as they loaded into a cab to the airport. The flight went by quickly and that same night they went to the park. Amelia was amazed by all the rides and beautiful buildings.
Jan shivered involuntarily as she watched the spiders try to escape. Then she heard something that made her even more frightened. Her brothers raucous antics in the living room. They were headed straight for their room and her. Jan quickly shut herself into the closet and hid.
Darrel was waiting in the drive through for half an hour. He had about lost his patience. When he finally got to the window he was about to scream at them. They immediately apologized before he could. They had an accident and offered free food to make it up to him.
Bob's dog hated eating dog food. Bob could not get the dog to eat the food. Bob decided to make a steak for his dog. The dog loved the steak. From then on, the dog only ate steaks for dinner.
Evan wanted to join a fraternity. He pledges his favorite one. During rush week, he had to do many embarrassing things. But afterwards, the frat accepted him as their brother. Evan decided that all the humiliation had been worth it!
For a lark I started dragging my foot behind me at work. I pretended like I was wounded in a war. My coworkers gave me some rather strange looks. My boss called me into his office around midday. He told me to knock it off.
Steve parked the minivan on the hill. He got out and began chatting with a neighbor. The minivan began to slowly roll down the hill. By the time Steve noticed, it was too late. He never forgot the brakes after that.
Sasha loved to grill. She grilled a big burger. She put it on a bun and put lots of toppings on top. Then she put some fries next to it. The burger looked amazing!
Anna was filling her bird feeders. But a chunk of suet fell onto the ground. Her dog rushed over and lapped it up! Anna was astonished. She had no idea dogs loved bird food!
Amy was excited to be done with 6th grade. Next year she would be in Junior High school. She felt like such an adult. On the last day she said goodbye to her teachers. She wouldn't admit it, but she would miss a lot of them.
Anne  wanted to get her hair done. She found a new stylist and booked an appointment. The stylist messed up her highlights! Anne was horrified when she looked in the mirror. She demanded the stylist fix it.
Brad babysat a troublesome little boy named Hank. One night Hank was being so rambunctious that Brad hit him! But Hank's parents had hidden cameras and they saw what Brad had done. They threatened to prosecute Brad if he didn't apologize. So Brad apologized - and never babysat Hank again.
Mona went to the library to borrow a book. When she arrived, the library was closed. Mona wasn't happy about this and went to a bookstore. She found the book she wanted very fast and paid for it. She went back home and read the book all night.
Alice wanted a dog very badly. She alway asked her mother for Christmas and her birthday. But she never got one. So she found some stray cats and kept them in her backyard. Her mother never knew.
Morgan feels like her bedroom has gotten boring. She decides to paint it a new color. Morgan paints her bedroom a beautiful blue color. It looks great. Morgan loves her newly painted bedroom.
Tom was having chest pains. He didn't know what was causing them. He went to the doctor. It turned out to be indigestion. Tom was relieved it wasn't something worse.
Isha was preparing for a math test in school the next day. She practiced many math problems in her workbook. She went to bed right at her bedtime. On the morning of her test, she ate a full breakfast. Isha did a good job on her math test.
Kate woke up late. She had just 20 minutes to get to the train. She tried her best but saw the train pulling off as she arrived. Kate ended up being over an hour late for work. This was Kate's fifth time being late in 3 months so she was fired.
I was late for school everyday. I liked to walk slowly to enjoy the scenery. My teacher said if I was late again, I would fail the class. I decided to walk fast everyday. I was never late again.
I like visiting the factories and manufacturing plants of companies. I've been to sewing rooms, breweries, and automated facilities. Today I visited a professional woodworking shop. It was loud and the machines were intimidating. The people there were incredibly skilled and made me glad I went.
Jeremy went to the pet store. He was looking for a new companion. Jeremy considered the parrot and ferret. He knew both were high maintenance. Jeremy chose the ferret because parrots are noisy.
John has a teacher he really disliked. John slipped away with the teacher's keys at lunch time. John moved the teacher's car to a different parking spot. John waited for the teacher to come outside. Seeing the bewildered teacher made John laugh to himself.
Drew was visiting his parents' house. He noticed that they stored cleaning products in the garage. They were directly next to the water heater. Drew moved them to avoid the fire hazard. His parents complained about the movement.
Yesterday, my roommate and I went to the pet store. We told each other we weren't going to be tempted to adopt a cat. When we got to the store and saw the cats, we couldn't resist. We found a beautiful all black cat who we adopted. We are so glad we adopted him after all!
Anna went up on stage nervously. She had a big speech to make. She began talking. But to her surprise, nobody could hear her. The microphone was broken!
Nella had an aunt in Wales that she had never met. When her aunt Ina came to visit her, she was ten, and so thrilled! Nella and Ina got along very well right from the start. After a month, though, it was time for Ina to return to Wales. Nella cried because she wished her aunt could stay forever!
While his mom was in the shower, Tim put on a raunchy show. He knew he wasn't allowed to watch it. But he figured his mom would never know! Then he heard her clear her throat angrily. She had snuck up on him and caught him!
I am a firm believer than we should all learn new things. We should never be contempt in learning "enough" to get by. I'm not just talking about college or formal learning either. I mean learning in general. Knowledge is one of the few things in life we have power over.
Neil was enjoying his trip through Italy. He loved the pasta and meatballs! But he was leaving soon, so it was time for a change. His last meal wasn't pasta at all. Instead, Neil ordered a large cheese pizza!
Maria is a girl who lived in the mountainous areas of her country. One day her dad decided they were going to go to the beach. It was her first trip to the beach so she felt good when they arrived. Maria played in the sand and swam a lot in the ocean. Maria took a lot of pictures and showed them to her friends at home.
Mike was starting vacation time. He wanted to surprise his family with a trip to Florida. They left early the next morning. Just 2 hours into their trip the car broke down. The tow truck came and towed their car back home.
I decided to start making a family dinner on Sundays. Our lives have been so busy lately. We barely have time to speak with each other. I think it will be a nice way to spend some time together. I hope my family feels the same way.
Frank needed to get to the airport. He called a taxi. The taxi took him out to the airport very quickly. Frank gave him twenty bucks. THe taxi sped off.
Tom moved into a new neighborhood. One of the houses seemed old and broken down. The owner almost never went outside. One night Tom was walking by and saw the neighbor going toward him. Tom ran away home as fast as he could.
I loved cheese. I wanted to try some new cheese. I went to the cheese shop. I decided to try fontina cheese. It was so tasty!
I looked at my mailbox. I got a thank you note. It was from my sister. She was thanking me for the gift. I felt touched by the note.
Every year, the Johnson family goes fishing. This year, because of the bad weather, they can't go. They decide instead to go to the aquarium and see living fishes. They enjoy their trip so much, they decide to make it a new tradition. Now they go to the aquarium instead of going fishing every year.
Zach thinks that he reads a lot. Until he met Tai, who says he reads a book everyday. Zach didn't believe it, until he saw Tai's library at his house. Zach now believes that Tai reads a book a day. Since Zach met Tai, he wants to read more, and now he does read a lot.
Chantel was hanging out with her boyfriend having a nice day. She noticed her boyfriend acting weird and  he asked to talk. She listened, devastated when he admitted he wanted to break up. She tried to argue but soon realized it was futile. She left his house and went home to mend her broken heart.
Ray's doctor told him that he should eat more fruit. He went down to the grocery store to buy some. He found most of the fruit to be unappealing to him. Eventually, he settled on purchasing raspberries. When he ate them, he found he was surprised at their sweetness.
The kids couldn't sleep on Christmas Eve. All they could think about were the gifts. They even left cookies out for Santa. At 12 am, They got up and saw the gifts. They were all coal.
Sara decided to make dinner for her mom to cheer her up. She went to the store and bought all the groceries. She cooked all day to make everything perfect but the food burned. When her mom got home she saw the mess and gave Sara a huge hug. She said the effort made her as happy as anything.
Trina liked to eat starchy foods. Potatoes were her favorite. She boiled and mashed them up. She ate the whole bowl on her own! She was so stuffed she couldn't move.
Marcus set a glass of water near his computer. He wasn't watching what he was doing. The glass spilled on his keyboard. The keyboard shorted out. Marcus has to buy a new keyboard.
The day of the big game had arrived. Terry was ready for it. He ran out onto the field ready to play. The whistle blew and he was off. Terry scored 2 goals that day and got his team the victory.
The little alien had one eye. It was made of plastic. She stuck it to the side of her computer. It popped out and opened its eyes upon contact. The toy was very cute.
Tom stayed up until 5 AM. And he did not feel like going to sleep. But eventually, he went to bed. And he dreamed he was late for school. Tom woke up at 3 PM and missed the whole school day.
I work as a computer technician as a side job. A woman called me yesterday because her laptop was having issues. I drove to her house and looked at her laptop. I saw that the wifi button was turned off. I pressed the button and everything worked fine now.
Abby was in a very upbeat mood because of her math grade. Abby told her friend Barry about her good grade in math. However, instead of being happy, Barry was being negative. Barry, even went as far to insinuate that Abby cheated on her test. Abby was mad that Barry was being a Debby Downer about her grade.
Phil was in the middle of a conversation. All of a sudden his phone died. The battery was depleted. Phil got angry and threw the phone. It broke and became completely dead.
Sonya was saving money in her bank. She was saving to pay a credit card debt. She used the money instead on clothes. She spent all of the money in her bank account. She now has no money.
Matt was hungry. He looked in his kitchen to find ingredients for food. He decided to make a new kind of pasta. It turned out really badly. He decided to never experiment with pasta ever again.
Barry and his wife were trying to have a baby. After months of trying, Barry's wife was feeling sick. Barry told his wife to take a pregnancy test. As Barry anxiously awaited the results, he thought of being a father. Barry was elated when his wife screamed, We're Pregnant!
It was the first day of winter and it was snowing. Harry wanted to have a snowball fight. He went around the street calling his friends out to play. Eventually, Harry had gathered forty people. They had an extremely fun snowball fight!
In August of 1991 Hurricane Bob hit the New England area. We live near a small pond with many trees. A lot of branches came down. The young people swam in the pool during the hurricane. They drank and partied there all night.
Kevin liked to tap dance. However, his friends made fun of him for dancing. They didn't think he was cool enough for them. One day a girl named Wendy stood up for him. Ten Years later Kevin and Wendy got married.
Jason loved to work on cars. He had a collection of them and wanted to make each one work. He couldn't figure out the problem on the blue car he worked on. He called his friend and they worked all night on it. The next day Fred was zooming across town in his new working car.
Ella went out to dinner with her friend Mel. They sat down and ordered their food. When Mel got her meal she saw the steak was burnt. Mel swore at the waiter and shoved the food onto the floor. Ella immediately paid for the whole bill and left embarrassed.
The thief stole the painting. He tried to sell it locally. A local dealer recognized it. He was the one who had sold it to the current lawful owner. The dealer reported the man.
Our granddaughter is two. Today she went to the doctor for a blood draw. She did very well. Our daughter sent a photo of her licking a lollypop afterward. We were very proud of her.
Susie was a competitive swimmer. She loved swimming more than anything. One day she won a gold medal. Susie was so happy she started to cry. She was one step closer to the olympics.
Brian's car was extremely messy. One morning he decided to clean it out. He removed all of the clutter, but it still had stains on the seats. Brian decided to take the car to a detailer. He was sad that he hadn't taken better care of his car.
John got a new patio and grill. He wanted to try his new grill. So he invited his friends over for a BBQ. Everyone arrived and John began to grill. John loved his new grill and patio, everyone loved John's cooking.
Lexi and Steph were eating canned seafood. And they wanted to try out several different kinds. It was Lexi's turn to eat canned oysters. And she thought they tasted terrible. Lexi felt too sick to eat anymore.
Jacob's class went to the museum. They were on a field trip for their history class. Jacob saw a display of a dinosaur. He took a picture next to it. After school he uploaded it to Facebook.
Katherine's daughter and son-in-law visited over Easter weekend. They brought their cat, Lucas. Katherine's dog, Zeus, wanted to play with Lucas. Caitlin, Katherine's daughter, tried to introduce Lucas to Zeus. Lucas grabbed Zeus' nose and scratched him.
Margaret was walking through town. She noticed a store window with an ad for a family shelter. The pictures of kids really struck a chord in her heart. She decided to donate. She walked inside and began the process.
Molly decided to drive her mom's car. Her mom was out of town. On her way to school, she raced a friend. She ended up crashing the car. Molly's mom is very upset about her car.
Billy was heading home from the bar. It hard started to rain very hard. Billy thought it would be best to pull over. He pulled over and parked. He waited for the rain to let up before going home.
My dog has gained some extra weight. I've been trying to take him for a walk every day. He's too small to walk for long. I end up having to carry him home. At least I'll lose some weight.
Our building is sponsoring a barbeque tomorrow. They usually have it in the backyard of the building. They put a tent up there, but most of the tables are outdoors. Today, because of possible rain, they put the tent in front. They sent an email saying we could sit in the clubroom indoors.
I came home from school today with no internet or cable. My mother-in-law said because we're moving, it's easier to not pay. Only, we're not supposed to move for a month. So now I have to live in a house with no internet for a month. How will I get my homework assignments done?
Mallory opened the door to her small office. A box was set on top of her desk when she entered. She approached it with apprehension. Mallory opened the box in one swift gesture. Inside, she found all her possessions her boyfriend had left her.
Samantha had always loved watching ducks swim in a nearby pond. One day she decided to bring some bread crumbs to feed them. The ducks quickly gathered around Samantha to eat the bread crumbs. It was the most beautiful moment of Samantha's life. She decided to return the next day to feed the ducks again.
Eugene arrived at Stu's house to pick up a cistern. Stu was moving and in a generous move. He had more than the cistern to donate to the fire department. Eugene looked in somewhat stunned gratitude at the back of his truck. Stu had filled it up past the edges with nearly new items.
She always walked to school through the woods. She always found it peaceful and calming. Today she saw a bear too close to her path. This road wasn't peaceful anymore. Now she walks through town.
Miranda had fallen asleep with her laptop. She was rolling around in bed through the night. Suddenly she woke up to the sound of a crack. She had rolled onto her laptop. The whole screen was broken.
My boyfriend was diagnosed with Diabetes last year. He got really sick one day and went to the hospital. He was diagnosed during that particular visit. Since then he has been trying his hardest to change his lifestyle. I am proud of how he has taken responsibility for his health.
Milton is at a sporting event. Milton is cheering on his team. Milton is upset his team is losing. Milton starts a fight and hits another fan. Milton is removed from the stadium and arrested.
Johnny was in 4th period history class. He felt bored and wanted to play a prank on the teacher. Johnny told his teacher there was a bee on her head! The teacher freaked out and ran out of the classroom. The teacher realized there was no bee and gave Johnny detention.
Gina had been bullied during recess. She had hoped the bully would pick on the new boy in her class. But the new boy hadn't been bullied. Gina realized it was wrong to wish bad things on other people. She knew that was why she had been the victim, and not the new boy
Ted took his wife for a romantic horse ride on the beach. The two walked their horses for a while and then stopped to talk. They set their horses up to a tree and sat down. As soon as they walked away, the horses got away and ran far. Ted looked at their restraints and saw that they were loose.
I played baseball in 5th grade. My dad coached the team. I thought that meant I would get all the favoritism. I ended up benched by week three. I guess coach dad said he liked to be fair or something.
Gary thoroughly enjoyed reading all sorts of books. Recently, Gary found out that his local bookstore was hiring. Gary immediately filled out an application at the bookstore. After the interview, Gary was nervous about getting hired. Gary was pleased when he got the phone call that he was hired.
Tim was at the bar. He was trying to hit on a girl. He didn't have the courage to do so. Tim decided to take shots. He got too drunk and left.
Last night I decided to make some pasta. The pasta was easy but the sauce was a disaster. While I was making the sauce I added wine. To my dismay the pot caught on fire. I was thankfully able to get it out.
Jim took his girlfriend for a walk. They had taken walks before. For some reason this one was different. All of a sudden, he got down on one knee. He proposed and she said yes!
Tina loved Pinot Grigio. She drank it every day. Tina decided to make her own. She got the rights and started a company. It turned out to be a hit.
I put in new lights on my car last night. These new lights can brighten the road better than my old ones. I have been able to drive much better today with these lights. I recommended them to everybody at my work. I hope that people take my advice and buy the lights.
I have been dating someone for a couple years. We have even lived together for the past 2 years. We are looking to buy our first house. I decided that it was time to 'pop the question'. On the beach, at sunset, she became by fiance.
My son wanted a unique hair style. I took him to see a barber. While there, he decided he wanted a faux hawk. Afterwards he got some red paint to put in his hair. His mohawk looked like a parrot to me.
It was the final lap of the race and Tanya was determined to win. She leaped off the platform and splashed into the water. Tanya swam as fast as she could. As she neared the finish line she held her breath one last time. Her fingers touched the edge of pool, she had finished her final lap.
Two friends set each other up on blind dates. Both dates are awful. The two friends get together to talk about their failed dates. That's when they realize they should be dating each other. Their friendship blossoms into a long marriage.
George was visiting his bank to make a transaction. He saw a big ad for an art contest hosted by the bank. Whoever won would get to paint a mural in the bank. George loved art and decided to enter. To his surprise he won and he got to make the mural.
A group of scientists dug a hole. They didn't know what to look for. They dug for days. They hit something hard. It was a piece of gold!
I played baseball with my friends today. I forgot how bad I was at batting. I struck out 4 times in a row. However, on my last attempt, I managed to hit a homerun. My friends congratulated me as I ran to home plate.
Stan flew to New York City to experience the culture and sights. After arriving, he immediately rushed to the Statue of Liberty. He road the subway. He experienced Manhattan. In the end, he found his trip to be fun and entertaining.
Jake wanted to marry his girlfriend of 5 Years. He saved up for a wedding ring. Jake proposed to her at dinner. Her girlfriend said yes. Jake kissed his girlfriend afterwards.
My friend and I went to see a comedy show. We both had a great time and decided to thank the comedian afterwards. My friend and the comedian got in a long conversation about comedy. After we left my friend told me he was going to give comedy a try too. The next week I got to watch my friend do a great show.
Dan finds out his grandmother keeps her money under a mattress. He begs her to put it in the bank but she refuses. After months of pestering, she relents. Two weeks later her house is destroyed in a fire. She thanks Dan for saving her money.
The weather began to get chilly. This was so exciting to Stephen. He went to the market to get some coffee and candles. This time of the year was his favorite. Stephen is ready for the cozy weather.
My friend Becky's parents, Tim and Mary, lost their dog. They were really sad about their missing pooch. They looked high and low for him for over a month. Their poor dog was never found. Becky's parents got a new puppy and were happy to have a new friend.
Annie volunteered at the shelter. It was for people who were homeless. She was sad when she met the people that lived there. She wanted them all to find homes. She worked hard to help hem succeed.
Vera's husband loved to watch TV and enjoyed all types of electronics. Vera knew he loved electronics and decided to buy him a big screen TV. Fortunately, there were many great sales during Black Friday. She perused all the sales ads and stepped out to shop for his present. She was able to get a really low priced TV within her budget.
The mother decided she would take her children to the park. They participated in a program about sea turtles. At night they gathered for a talk about the turtles. The ranger got a call about a turtle on the beach. They all raced together to watch the turtle lay eggs on the beach.
Tina was a Llama She loved spending all day playing with her Llama friends One day while playing In the forest Tina and her friends got lost! They spent all day trying to find a way out Eventually they found a way out and lived happily ever after
A man went Sweden to see the windmills. He found a tour group that would take him there. On the tour he took many photos. Once he got home, the man developed all his pictures. He put his favorite picture in a frame over his bed.
Margo knew she had the gift of gab and talked her way into a career. She chatted every day on radio stations from five until nine. Her voice was considered sexy and a definite career booster. One day she lost it all when she lost her voice and couldn't speak. She now lives under a bridge and begs for spare change every day.
Kate was raising two kids alone. She had to juggle two jobs as well. She tried her best to make things work. She often forgot to make breakfast and dinner. Her older kid had to help out.
I decided to take a long walk down the street. As I started walking, I found $10 on the ground. I went to the store to spend the $10. As I was walking in the store, I found another $7 on the floor! I was so happy for the whole day because it was my lucky money day.
Tim borrowed a drill from his neighbor. He used the drill to fix a loose piece of furniture. He broke a few bits while doing the repairs. Tim returned the drill to his neighbor. The neighbor later found the broken bits and cursed.
Jan was working out hard. She brought a water bottle to the gym. She filled it up at the drinking fountain. She was so thirsty that she gulped it all down. She felt refreshed from the cold water.
Cal was heartbroken when his old dog got very sick. The vet said the dog had to be put down. Cal cried for days and days. Soon, his parents surprised him with a brand new puppy. Cal cherished his new dog but would never forget his old dog, either.
The new brewery had just been opened. All the brewers were very good. The brewers worked very hard to make their beer. The local area loved the new brewery. The new brewery was sure to be around for a while.
Tim was feeling extremely depressed about life. He decided to see a shrink. The shrink told him that he needed more outside activity. Tim joined the city's soccer team. Tim had so much fun that he no longer was depressed.
We all went to the store. My daughter wanted to buy a pizza. My son wanted to throw a fit. We walked down every aisle and I grabbed what I needed. We made it to the checkout before anything horrible happened.
Jon really wanted to have a pet lion. He heard that in Dubai many rich families owned exotic cats. He decided to go live in Dubai so he could have a pet lion. He moved to Dubai and bought a pet lion. Alas, like many other people he was killed by the pet lion.
First, I put bait on my hook. Then, I cast my hook into the water. I waited and watched for fish. I felt something bite my hook. I reeled in the fish into the shore.
I am so tired today. The baby woke up a few times last night. I had a lot of trouble getting him back to sleep. I was up a lot of the night with him. I hope he sleeps better tonight.
Jim's refrigerator had broken. All of his food was going bad. He had to get a new one quickly. He found a used one at a store. He didn't have to throw away any of his food.
Jane had purchased an old house. There was a cool breeze coming into the house. She closed the window in her bedroom. The problem was there was no pane on the window. She covered it with plastic to get through the night.
Timmy was afraid of the neighbors dog. He thought he saw it every night, black with red eyes. His parents one day told him to go to his neighbor's house. Shaking with fear, he went, and met the dog. Now he walks his neighbor's dog every morning.
When Jill is six a firefighter saves her from a burning house Jill goes on to have a normal childhood and becomes a diagnostician. A patient comes to her with an issue other doctors can't diagnose. She correctly diagnosed lung cancer in time to save his life. Neither of them realize he is the same man who saved her life at six.
Kim started going to the gym. She felt embarrassed for being overweight. Everyone there turned out to be really friendly. Kim felt encouraged to return. She kept going and got in better shape.
John went to his local bookstore, like usual. But he realized that it was closing down. There were huge discounts advertised. But he waited until the discounts became even larger. The next day, all of the books he wanted were gone.
After the three day music festival, Cecily was understandably tired. She slept for almost 12 hours straight. When she woke up, however, she still didn't feel well. Sleeping in the mud and rainy had given Cecily the flu. She called in sick to work and spent the next two days recuperating.
Kate spent hours washing and folding laundry. When she finished her mother looked over her work. She was not pleased with some of the folding Kate had done. Kate watched in anger as her mother began to re-fold the laundry. She wished her mom had simply folded them and saved her the time.
Chad was attending a black tie event at his boss's house. As Chad entered, he had to check his coat. Chad was hesitant, as he had lost a coat before. As he was leaving, Chad noticed that his coat was missing. Chad was very upset that his coat had gone missing again.
Harry boarded the train. He carried his luggage onto the train. He chose a compartment. He read his favorite book while the train was in motion. He carried his luggage off the train at his destination.
Anthony heard about a cultural festival in Atlanta called Freak-fest. He flew to Atlanta and rented a car. He met some black college students at the nearest gas station. Anthony followed them to the Freak-fest. Anthony found hundreds of black college students partying in a park.
Ben always does his holiday shopping at the last minute. This year, he waited until the 23rd to do all his shopping. Ben rushed from store to store until he was done shopping. He started wrapping all his gifts as soon as he got home. Ben felt relieved and vowed never to shop at the last minute again.
Cindy loved to eat grilled cheese. As she was cooking one day, she forgot to add butter. As a result her sandwich burnt. Cindy was upset about her sandwich. She never forgot to add butter again.
Remy was shopping. He noticed some dark clouds coming in. He hurried home in anticipation of a storm. The storm hit his house soon after. It lasted hours.
One of the enemies was captured. He was tortured. He gave up some information. The information was put to good use. The enemy was crushed.
Matt and his friends went to Six Flags one Saturday morning. They rode all the big rides multiple times during the day. The last ride they rode Matt injured his neck and his head. He went to the doctor complaining of constant headaches. The doctor ran some tests and found a pinched nerve in his neck.
Lisa bought a small farm. She had chickens and goats. She decided to add a turkey to her animals. She bought the biggest turkey she could find. It terrorized her other animals!
Eisley loved to dance. She could not control herself when she heard music. Her mom finally put her in dance classes. She could not have been more excited. Eisley loved being in dance.
Gary had a craving for chicken alfredo. He looked in the kitchen, but didn't have any ingredients. He didn't have transportation to get to the store. Gary looked on a mobile delivery app. He was thrilled to see a local Italian restaurant that would deliver.
I used to have an umbrella. I lent it to my friend once when it was raining. I told him to give it back before it rained again. He ignored me and kept the umbrella. Now it is raining and I don't have an umbrella.
A woman kept hearing a buzzing sound. She kept smacking her ear. The bee inside her ear stung her. She went into shock and passed out. She woke up hours later in a hospital without hearing in one ear.
The girl's hair was a mess. She needed a hair band. She tied her hair up. When she ran around at her soccer game, it all came out. Next time, she would use a headband, too.
My former coworker Sally needed a new car. She is a single person living in a house. She decided to buy a brand new SUV, which she posted on FB. It cost $25,000. I wanted to comment on her extravagance, but did not.
Gina decided to adopt a dog. She began researching dog breeds to figure out which was best for her. Narrowing it down to three breeds, Gina went to the local dog shelter. At the shelter, none of the dogs were the breeds Gina had chosen. After meeting a mixed breed dog, Gina fell in love and adopted him.
Diana was in charge of deviled eggs for dinner. She wanted them to look really nice, but she had to peel them right. She looked up some tips online. Trying her new tips, she began to peel the eggs. Luckily, they all came out nearly perfect.
The committee wanted to raise $1000 for the new playground balls. They had a bake sale. At the end of the day, they counted all their money. They had reached their goal! They went and bought the new balls the next day.
Shaun and Kelsey were getting married. They started to plan their wedding. Kelsey did not know who to pick for her maid of honor. Shaun helped Kelsey choose. Kelsey chose her best friend.
Sam's television was stolen. He was shopping for a replacement. He didn't have much money. Sam was looking at used ones when he found his old one. Sam told the store owner and got it back.
Bill went to bed but forgot to adjust his clock for DST. His alarm woke him an hour late, just barely before work time. He frantically dashed around getting ready. He skipped breakfast and got in his car, speeding towards work. He barely made it, but he still smelled from the lack of a shower.
Angela decided to throw a party for her friends. She bought food and drinks for her guests. They arrived on Saturday evening. Everyone loved the party that Angela had prepared. She was proud that she could make so many people happy.
Cory and Wayne decided to meet at their favorite bar after work. Against their best judgement they began ordering bourbon shots. After a few hours, Wayne was too drunk to stand up. Unfortunately, Wayne tried to get up and fell off the stool. Wayne was banned from Juniors for a month.
George loved to draw a lot. In fact, he drew almost every single day. One day, he decided that he would draw a lot. He drew so much that he ran out of paper. Then, George had to rush to the store and buy more paper.
Bill was expecting a letter from his brother in the military. Bill waited for a month for the letter, but it never came. Bill went to the post office to get the letter traced. Unfortunately, there was nothing the post office could do for Bill. Bill was deeply saddened by the lost of the letter from his brother.
Maria is at Disneyland with her boyfriend. While standing next to the castle. They both look at the fireworks. Her boyfriend gets down on one knee. He asks Maria to marry her and she says yes.
Edward took the electronic money and bought his daughter a doll. The thought was nice. But his family needed that money to keep the lights on. His wife made him return it. His daughter understood.
Tom loved to walk in the woods. It was a nice day, so he got his walking stick and began walking. He walked his usual path with his dog. They came upon a bear during the walk. They scared the bear off and quickly returned home safely.
I smelled something pungent near me. I checked my one year old's diaper for the source. He had soiled it. I got a fresh diaper, wipes and baby powder. He laid down so that I could change him into a clean diaper.
Meg wanted to learn to french braid. Her cousin Sara wanted to learn to perm. Each girl knew the trick the other wanted. They decided to get together and trade tricks. Now each girl is great at two different hairstyles!
There wasn't anyone more dedicated to football than Joe. He would be the first one on the field, and last one off. He wasn't the best player, but his enthusiasm went a long way. Joe was spotted for his enthusiasm and a national club took him in. They made him assistant head coach, and he got other players enthused.
It was Amy's birthday and she'd just opened her gift from her parents. It was a Fossil watch, but not the one she wanted. Amy asked her mother why she got the wrong watch. It turned out the watch she wanted was out of stock. Amy decided to be grateful for the one she had received.
It was only 5 pm, but I felt very tired. I decided to take a nap. I slept for 3 hours. When I woke up I felt refreshed. I immediately got up and did housework.
Jimmy thought it'd be funny to dress up like a zombie. He spent days watching tutorials on the internet. He went to the store and bought all sorts of make up. He lurched up to a group of rednecks making groaning sounds. The rednecks pulled their guns and shot Jimmy dead.
Dan wanted to teach his daughter the value of a dollar. Dan decided to give his daughter a weekly allowance. In exchange for an allowance, his daughter had to wash dishes. However, Dan noticed his daughter didn't wash the dishes yesterday. Dan decided that he would not give his daughter her allowance.
Dan was playing in the yard at home. There was a large old tree in his backyard. Dan heard a creaking sound but wasn't sure what it was. Just then a large branch collapsed under the weight of snow. Dan stared in shock at the narrowly missed fallen branch.
Greg needed to get away from the city life. He wanted to do something new. A friend told him he should go camping. Greg agreed to give it a shot. Greg enjoyed being outdoors and decided camping was awesome.
Fred was looking forward to the dance. Fred got in his car to go pick up his date. Fred picked up his date at her house. They arrived at the dance a few minutes early. They returned home after the dance.
Tom had an old bicycle. It kept breaking on him. Tom kept fixing it each time. The last time it broke his parents surprised him with a new bike. Tom was excited and incredibly thankful.
Kate and Liz were going to drive Kate's car to Las Vegas. But Kate wanted to make sure the car would make it. Her brother thought she should get a tune up. She took it to the local car place to have it done. She was very happy her brother had made the suggestion.
Gina was having no luck finding a lost library book. It wasn't in her room, or her sister room. She began to think her sister did something with the book. Her sister denied ever having seen the book. Gina thought she was lying because the book was no where to be seen.
Rick's daddy showed him a lion at the zoo. Rick was having fun watching the lion. The Lion let out a roar and startled Rick. Daddy expected Rick to cry. Instead, Rick laughed and clapped his little hands.
There was a small boardwalk near the shore. Henry decided to walk to the end with his girlfriend. They stood for a few minutes to look at the fish. A large fish came out of nowhere. It landed in front of the dock and almost attacked Henry.
Marco was excited to be a registered voter. He thought long and hard about who to vote for. Finally he had decided on his favorite candidate. He placed his vote for that candidate. Marco was proud that he had finally voted.
Amy and Sue were dorm mates, but not friends. Amy decided she would be as nice as possible to keep the peace. One day Amy found Sue had spilled nail polish all over her coat. Amy was done being nice to sue. She retaliated by cutting up Sues backpack.
Fred was going on a long road trip. He hated driving. All the sudden he fell asleep. His head fell on the window. He was exhausted.
Veronica was a writer for a local paper. She got juicy news about the mayor. The news was not true about the mayor. The article Veronica wrote gave the mayor a bad reputation. Veronica felt bad about the news article.
A man won the lottery and became rich overnight. The first thing he did was buy a large house with a big yard. He felt that the yard was too barren and lacked interest. The rich man commissioned a large windmill to be built in his yard. From then on he was known as the windmill millionaire.
Diane was going to a dance. Her boyfriend brought her a corsage. He tried to pin it to her dress and missed. She screamed and blood poured from her skin. Her night was ruined!
John and Nicky travel in a huge motor coach. This last summer they took a trip back east to New York. While they were there the coach broke down. They got stuck for three weeks waiting on special parts to come in. Now they pull a car behind the coach in case that ever happens again.
Riley was travelling in the tour bus. He saw a man hitchhiking on the road. Riley stopped to pick him up. The man was carrying a chainsaw. Riley had second thoughts, and pulled away quickly.
Timothy wanted to be a marine since he was a boy. On his 18th birthday, he went to the recruitment center. He was given a medical exam. The recruitment officer returned later with some sad news. Timothy had flat feet and so couldn't join the marines.
Mabel was a widower who lived by herself. She got a male parakeet so that she wouldn't be lonely. But the female parakeet was also lonely. So she got a female parakeet. Now she awakes every morning to the sound of chirps.
Jim was driving home from work. There was construction on the road he was taking. Jim accidentally hit a traffic cone on the side of the road. Jim got out of the car and fixed the positioning of the cone. Jim drove back home and pretend like nothing happened.
Mary was eating at a restaurant with her friends. She ordered a large appetizer. Mary ate her appetizer and had 2 drinks. Mary's entree order came out. Mary wasn't really hungry anymore.
My friend Pete plants trees everywhere he goes. All his neighbors go to him for advice. He enjoys sharing his trees for free. Some of them will live for hundreds of years. They feel good knowing they added beauty to the future.
The cat meowed. The man thought it wanted food. The man fed the cat. The cat kept meowing. The man realized the cat wanted to play.
Emilia was walking by the pond. She thought she was stepping over a big stick. The stick moved! It was a giant snake. She ran away screaming.
James loved being outside. He decided to go to the lake. He brought his kayak and put it on the water. He paddled around and admired the water. It was a beautiful, peaceful day on the lake!
Amy planted moonflower seeds in front of her house. The seeds grew into green vines that climbed the walls. At night, blossoms on the vines opened into big white flowers. All the neighbors stopped by to admire the lovely sight. When the vines died, Amy saw they had ruined the siding beneath.
Growing up, I have never had a PC that could play games. The computers my family bought were always mass produced generics. Some of my friends had awesome computers that could do anything. Last year, I spent $1500 dollars building my own custom PC. I have no regrets other than not doing it sooner.
Lance always loved playing the guitar. Every time he was at a party he would play for everyone. Last Saturday he was partying and went to get the guitar. His friends all told him not to. They finally had the courage to tell him he was terrible.
Tim bought a new pair of shoes. He liked them at first. After a while others kept telling him they were ugly. Tim eventually started believing them. He stopped wearing the new shoes completely.
Natalie wakes up on the ground outside of her house, her face bruised. The back window is broken and her alarm is going off. She calls the police and tells them she's had a break in. When the cops arrive she fills out a police report. One week later the thief is arrested breaking into a neighbor's house.
Pauline invited Josephine to her house for tea. Josephine went to Pauline's house and brought some cookies. Pauline tasted one and said that it was disgusting. Josephine told Pauline that her tea was disgusting. Pauline made Josephine leave her house.
A thief stole some candy and ran out of the store. A police officer noticed him and decided to chase the guy. Once the officer caught him, he was sent to prison. However, he was released on the next day. The officer forgot to read the Miranda rights to the thief.
Snooki wanted to eat some ice cream from an ice cream shop. She counted the money she had in her purse. Snooki realized he had enough money to buy ice cream. Snooki went to the ice cream shop and purchased ice cream. Snooki ate the ice cream and felt satisfied.
Darren wanted to propose to his girlfriend. He planned a romantic evening with her. He bought a ring that he knew she'd like. He waited until the romantic evening to ask her to marry him. Darren was so happy when she said yes.
Megan studied abroad in Cuba. She met a man there who she really liked. She was able to keep in contact with him through email after she left. A few months later, they were reunited in Bolivia. He turned out to be very mentally ill, so Megan left early.
There was a crowd beginning to form in front of the stroller. Jane could not help but peek over to take a look herself. In the stroller, Jane could make out some squirming movement. She could not count the number of cute furry kittens that lay within. Jane walked away, feeling a bit of warmth in her heart.
Nica dared her sister Nola to jump from Sandy Cliff. It was a local swimming hole but the cliff was 21 feet high! Only the boldest dared to jump from the very top. But Nola didn't want Nica to think she was a coward. She ascended and then, with a deep breath - she jumped!
Craig wanted to get rid of change. He went to the store to buy a few things. He wanted to pay with his change. There was a big line behind him. Craig was too shy and just paid with his debit card instead.
Brandon was only nine years old and a straight-A student. His family was going on a vacation to a famous site. He asked his principal for permission to go with his family. The principal said he would not be permitted if he was older. Brandon was only allowed to go if he did a PowerPoint presentation.
The man punched the wall. He hit a stud. He broke his hand. He felt stupid about how he broke it. He made up a lie to tell his friends about how he broke it.
Tom needed to buy a new watch. Tom read reviews of Seiko watches. Then he read reviews of Fossil watches. Tom then went to his local department store. He bought himself a new Fossil watch.
Emma borrowed her little sister her favorite CD. When her sister returned it, Emma was angry. The CD was covered in scratches! She put the CD into her CD player. Luckily, it still played despite the scratches.
Sandy's mom packed her a ham sandwich for lunch again. Frannie had a cheese sandwich that looked much better. She offered to trade her sandwich for Frannie's. Frannie agreed and they swapped. The were both happy with the trade.
Max was at his yearly track meet. He was having a lot of fun but feeling light headed. Suddenly Max was on the verge of passing out. A nurse could tell he was dehydrated. With a lot of water, he was back on his feet shortly.
Libby wanted to join an after-school science club. Her mom was concerned that she was too young. Libby asked her teacher to send home information on the club. After reading the information, Libby's mom decided to let her join. Libby was excited to be part of the club.
Tom's brother was getting married. Tom thought he was going to be best man. Instead his brother chose his friend. Tom was really hurt over it. He never mentioned it to his brother, though.
Pat was running from the cops. He was over a bridge now and the river was far below. Pat decided to jump off to evade the police. He climbed on the ledge and got ready to leap. A policeman grabbed his shirt before he could jump.
I took my girlfriend to a park on the river. It was a great view at night. I saw a pier in the distance. We wanted to walk out on it. But it was a private pier.
Ed was falling behind in class. If he failed he knew he would not graduate. He resolved to study hard from now on. Every night he reviewed his lessons and texts. Luckily, Ed was able to graduate with his class.
The little boy stood on the edge of the curb. His mother was paying him no mind. He was trying to balance himself with ease. A gust of wind came by and knocked him into the street. That's when a man swooped in and pulled him back to safety.
As George walked to his car he noticed something unexpected. One of the tires was totally deflated. He didn't have a spare in the trunk! Fortunately he had a AAA membership. They were there within 30 minutes with a new tire.
My brother lives in a densely populated part of the city. Parking is at a premium. He had rented a spot for $175 a month. Last week he lost the spot as a building was going up on the lot. He is now scrambling to find a parking spot.
Carl had a horrible job that he hated. Every day as he went to work he thought about other things he could do He knew that if he hated his job, that he would have a miserable life. One day, Carl went to his boss and quit the job he hated so much. Carl finally found a job that he loved and his life was happy again.
Noah wanted to learn to swim. He decided to try to teach himself. First he practiced strokes in the bathtub. Then he waded in shallows at the pool, paddling. Finally he lapped back and forth in the pool like a professional!
Don has a calculus test tomorrow. He has not studied at all. He decided to stay up all night and study. While he was studying, he fell asleep. Don was relieved when he teacher postponed the test.
The Smiths decided to go to their summer home for vacation. They drove across three states to reach their summer home. They hiked, fished, swam, barbecued, and shopped while there. They spent a whole week at their summer home. They could not stop talking about their vacation for a week.
A man wanted to quit smoking cigarettes. He soon saw one of his loved ones die young from cancer. He knew smoking was likely the cause. He took that as a wake up call and a message. He quit smoking and improved his life, health, and well being.
My family wanted to do something. We decided to get in our car and drive around. We noticed the zoo had a free entry day. We entered the zoo and saw lots of animals. We went back home after a few hours.
Lary went to the casino one night. He played slots for hours without winning. He then went over to the poker tables and lost thousands. Right before heading back home he went over and played the slots. On his first roll he hit the jackpot and won a million dollars!
Colby loved to go outside when it was a sunny day. He loved to look for all different kinds of bugs. He had a bug catcher to catch bugs in. One day he caught a bug he had never seen before. He decided to keep the bug and he named it Joe.
There was a woman whose door I knocked on three times. She told me at first that she wasn't interested. I failed to mark her off on my list. She was angry when I returned. I started to keep track of houses on note cards.
Gina had a stray dog in her yard. Her mother would only let her keep him for the night. Gina lay in bed listening to him bark. She liked him, but the barking was annoying. Gina could hear the dog barking outside until she fell asleep.
One day I wanted to study abroad in Spain. I registered for my classes and put everything in order. At the last minute I realized my scholarship didn't cover everything. I was so sad that I wouldn't be travelling. In the end though, I ended up going to Peru with my church!
Tom cared about the environment. He was against corporations. Whenever he went out to eat he asked tons of questions. He tried eating only local healthy stuff. After a while his friends stopped eating out with him.
There was a man who went to culinary school. He applied to restaurants but couldn't land the job. He was frustrated and wondered why. Finally someone told him it was lack of experience. He decided to be an intern first instead.
He really hated his job. He knew he could just walk right out and never return. He could deal with the consequences. He pushed the crazy idea out of his mind. He sighed and continued with his work.
Lorna worked as a cashier. One of her customers forgot his credit card. Lorna told her manager. The manager called the bank. The bank was able to get in touch with the customer.
There was a man buying a house. It was his first home purchase so he was nervous. He wanted to make sure it wasn't in bad shape. His friend teddy said he should hire a home inspector. He was very glad he hired one because he found lots of issues.
My daughter's friend is in a nice apartment building near Fenway Park. She was having trouble paying rent. She began advertising on airbnb and made money. One day the management found out and told her to stop. She had to get a second job to pay the rent.
Julia wanted to go out with Ron, the football team quarterback. He was single, but handsome and intimidating! Finally she worked up enough nerve to ask Ron out on a date. To her surprise, Ron said yes to her offer! The two went out and had a great time on their date!
Tony was at his house on the couch. He felt something rumbling under the couch. He looked under the couch. There was a family of mice! Tony rejoiced happily with his new mice friends!
The Smith Family has  family dinner every Saturday. The dinners were made to bring everyone together. However, this Sunday everyone was busy and couldn't come together. So Sara, the mother, decided to bring dinner to each family member. It brought everyone together knowing Sara cared so much about each of.
Doug is a country music singer. He has one problem. He is an alcoholic. One night doug came stumbling home and wanted to fight. It was time for Doug to get help and go to Rehab.
Jude liked a girl at school, but he was shy. Jude didn't know how to approach her. Jude knew that this girl really liked music. Jude took a sad song, and made it better. The girl loved the new song, and they started dating.
Kevin was walking down the street. He saw a car run a stop sign. The car hit a van. Kevin ran over to the scene. He helped the victims at the scene.
Peanut was a dirty dog. His family decided it was time he had a bath. They got him in the tub and started bathing him. Peanut did not look very happy. As revenge, when they were done, he shook water all over them.
Dave wanted to become a basketball player when he grew up. He improved his diet hoping he would be taller. He also played a lot of basketball to improve his height and skill. Dave's work and paid and he grew in height and skill. Dave was recognized in college and was drafted by the NBA.
When Ben was young he raked leaves for his neighbors for money. With the extra money he bought himself a snowblower. That winter he cleared driveways for even more money. By the spring he was the richest kid in his class. All this success made him seriously rethink college.
The office was abuzz with talk of the new, blonde secretary. Ralph overheard some guys saying rude things about her. He watched while one guy walked up and asked her out. She politely declined and asked him to return to work. That night, Ralph saw her at a bar and they hit it off.
Simon went shopping for the freshest ingredients he could find. After selecting them, he put them into a large pot. He brought the pot to a boil and started to cook. Simon invited all of his friends over to try the soup. As he was moving the soup to the table, he tripped and spilled it!
I went to the store to look for dinner. I bought 20 TV dinners to eat for the week. The man in front of me gasped. He told me that all of the sodium would kill me. I felt so guilty that I traded them all for veggies.
Ted is driving his car down the road. He starts to feel a bad rumble. He pulls over to check it out. There was a nail in his tire. Ted couldn't believe his luck as he called triple a.
Wayne was ready to do anything to defend his ideology. When was provoked by a colleague at work, he punched him in the face. He explained that the colleagues had made fun of his beliefs. But the colleague insisted he only tried to give his own opinion. In the end, Wayne was reprimanded for what he believed was right.
Naomi was a young girl. She adored babies. Naomi loved to pretend that she was a mother. Naomi's parents bought her a baby doll for Christmas. Naomi didn't care about any of the other gifts she received.
One of our neighbors complains constantly. He goes into the office and complains about anything. Today he complained about his microwave. The manager sent a repairman to look at the microwave. The management gave him a new oven to keep him quiet.
Kia was watching a new TV series. She missed an episode one night. At school, all her friends were discussing it. They mentioned crucial plot details in front of Kia. She was disappointed by their spoilers!
The president gave his employee a special job. The man was supposed to spy on a foreign government. He snuck around and collected notes. When he tried to return to the US, he was stopped. His cover had been blown!
Maurice was afraid of clowns his entire life. To overcome his fear Maurice decided to face it head on. Maurice located a circus that had clowns in one of it's shows. Maurice drove out to the circus to confront his fear. At the circus Maurice befriended two of the clowns.
The Morris family decided they wanted to move to Arizona. They loaded all of their things into a U-haul to begin their move. It was an extremely hot out on this particular day. One of the tires got so hot that it exploded on the freeway. They fixed the tire and arrived safely in Arizona an hour later.
Mike is a freelance photographer. He was contracted to shoot a local music festival. It was extremely hot the day Mike was supposed to shoot. Mike went to the festival to perform his job duties. Mike didn't think the reward was worth his efforts.
Margaret was pregnant and going into labor. She had no car so she tried to call for a cab. Unfortunately the cab company was closed until morning. She desperately called up a co-worker. Luckily the woman was able to drive Margaret to the hospital.
The man took a class. He passed the class. He was certified in first aid. He was the first one at an accident. He used his first aid training to help.
The man took a risk. It turned out well. He took more risks in the future. They continued to go well. He called himself lucky.
Shelly was backing her car into the garage. She didn't estimate the distance from her car to the garage correctly. Shelly backed into the garage. She broke the tail light on her car. Shelly had to buy a new tail light.
Jake was seven years old when his family went to the coast. The hotel had a ten foot high diving board at the pool. Jake was in line behind a 14 year old boy. The older boy walked to the end of the board and did not jump. Jake went to the end of the board and in he went.
Tom's neighbors bought a new stereo. They would often crank up their music. Tom was really annoyed by it. Eventually he got enough courage to ask them to turn it down. The neighbors agreed to it.
Ted was protesting the Middle East war. He decided to participate in a fast. He started out strong, but his resolve wavered as the day wore on. But Ted managed to make it a whole day without eating. Afterwards, he was proud of his resolve and conviction.
Carlos wanted to get a new hat. He went to different stores to see styles and colors of hats. Carlos decided he liked the derby hats best. He tried on different colors and purchased a grey derby hat. Carlos is very pleased with the new hat.
She went online to order a stuffed animal. She found a very pretty alpaca. It was rainbow pastel colored. She put it in her cart to check out. She purchased it for shipment in 2 weeks.
Jake went to a bar. Jake saw a beautiful girl and wanted to be recognized by her. As a result, he did karaoke when the stage at the bar was empty. Jake asked the girl if she liked how he sang. She loved it and so Jake asked her out on a date which she agreed to.
Every day I pick my kids up from school in my van. My van is not old and should be a reliable vehicle. But today while in the school parking lot it stalled out on me. It was very embarrassing. Some nice strangers helped me move it out of the way.
Kate was going to help her cousin at his small business. He needed her to sew some things for a project. But he never arrived to pick her up. Kate was upset to be stood up. But at least she didn't have to spend her day sewing.
Susy's grandmother died last week. So she had to get things ready for the funeral. It was just so hard for her. She had no clue how she would even cope. But thankfully her family made her feel better.
Jennifer went to a baseball game with her boyfriend. She looked up at the screen and noticed something. Jennifer, will you marry me, it said. Jennifer jumped up excitedly and said yes! The boyfriend apologized and said it was for another Jennifer.
Belinda used to be a bad girl, but now she's grown and mature. The other day, she had to show a mansion to an interested buyer. She thought she would present to an old couple. Instead the buyer was a single guy in his late thirties. Before they finished touring the house, Belinda was holding his hand!
Tom was at a restaurant with friends. Their waitress was friendly and nice. She got all their orders right and was fast. Tom was very impressed. They all left a really big tip.
Ida was assigned the role of maracas player in the school play. She had to make her own maracas. Her mom said they could do it with a jar of rice. They created it and decorated it together. It sounded just like genuine maracas!
Cindy has an empty fridge. She decides to go grocery shopping. She picks out turkey, vegetables and cheese. She drives herself home. Cindy enjoys a healthy, homemade dinner.
Drew was weak from his medications. He didn't go to school today. A friend called him at night to see if he was okay. He said that school was beyond fun today. Drew found out that there was a large assembly and party there.
Ordell wanted to be a stand-up comedian. He spent weeks writing jokes in his room. He would deliver them to himself in the mirror. He brought some of them to his school's talent show. The response was lukewarm, but Ordell was not discouraged.
The Johnson family needed a new car. Their current car was twenty years old and run down. They went to a car dealership with thousands of cars. Finally, they decided on a shiny, red, sedan. The family was excited to drive around in the new car.
Dale took his girlfriend to a fancy dinner. He got all dressed up. He got reservations long in advance. Dale even looked over the menu to see what it was. His girlfriend appreciated all the details.
James became a single father of his daughter. He was convinced that he would remain single and raise her on his own. One day he met a wonderful girl that seemed to like him. James fell in love with her and proposed to her. James and his new wife became a family and his daughter was happy.
I had a big play to do. I practiced all my lines. I got up on the stage. I was still very nervous. I performed the part perfectly.
I was driving down the road on a very rainy day. Before my eyes, I saw two kittens near the road. I jumped out of the car and grabbed them. I took them home, and started taking great care of them. Two years later, they are healthy, happy cats that I love dearly.
The river was very high due to the recent storms. A man paddled his canoe down the river briskly. The water was so high he couldn't see the rocks in the water. He crashed into a rock and lost control of his paddle. The man picked up his backup paddle and went after his other one.
I cannot stand rain at all. It makes my hair wet and my hands wet. I don't want to touch anything at all. As soon as I get home I always go to the bathroom to dry off. Rain ruins any plans to go outside and play.
Sara Liked Andy but didn't know how to let him know. She asked Andy if he wanted to go to the fair. He agreed. They both went and had a wonderful time. Sara and Andy have been seeing a lot of each other lately.
Jake was off roading. It had recently rained. He thought his truck could make it. He wound up getting stuck in deep mud. He had to get help to get out.
Hillary was a very popular lady who always got most things in life. One morning during a routine visit the doctor gives her bad news. She is told she has Cancer. Hillary doesn't get discouraged and starts therapy. 6 months after therapy the cancer is gone and Hillary beat the odds.
Officer Lang answered the call when it came to the station. The caller said a bomb was planted in the police station. An FBI agent told Lang to keep the caller on the phone. The FBI agent traced the call to a cell phone 3 miles away. But the phone was a prepay, they couldn't identify the caller.
A truck parked in our building driveway. The concierge went out to ask why they were there. Two men were in the truck, arguing. The driver drove off, still yelling at his coworker. We never found out why they parked in the driveway.
My friend's daughter lives in CA. She broke up with her boyfriend. She had a fight with him over cheating, and slapped him. He called the police who arrested her for assault. The DA's office said they will drop the charge.
Al and his wife, Lisa, tried for years to have a baby. Finally, after a decade, Lisa thought she might be pregnant. They went to the doctor for Lisa to have an ultrasound. Sure enough, Lisa really was finally pregnant. Their joy was almost bottomless.
I was making breakfast for my family. I threw some bacon on a frying pan. Unfortunately, I knocked the pan onto the floor. Then, bending over, I slipped on the grease on the floor. I walked away with a few bruises.
I ate two bags of spicy chips. Since the juice in the fridge ran out, I grabbed the milk carton. I drinked a class of juice. A few minutes later, my stomach started to upset me. I had to use the bathroom for a couple of hours.
There was a putt putt course. On the last hole your ball went down a tube. The tube took the ball inside. You hit the ball to the top of the hill. If it disappeared it was a hole in one.
Susie went to the mall with her friends. A famous boy band was going to be there. Susie blushed when she saw them. She couldn't believe it. Thankfully she got an autograph.
Kenny was  poor boy from the country. He had a dream of becoming a singer. One day singing at his job a musician hears him. He tells Kenny to come with him to the record company. Kenny goes to the record company to record a hit album.
Tom wanted to wear ripped jeans. So he bought a pair of ripped jeans at the mall. He felt confident and thought he was attractive. And he met other people who wore ripped jeans. But they all felt awkward wearing the same style.
Larry was at the store. He was looking at glassware for his wife. He accidentally bumped into a display of jars. They all fell over and shattered. Larry had to pay for them all.
Bradley was a psychiatrist with his own practice. One of his clients was a famous actress. The actress told Bradley many confidential secrets. Bradley leaked the secrets to the media. The actress sued Bradley in court and he lost his license.
Officer Bob had finally had enough. He'd taken the verbal abuse of this litterbug for a least a minute. With a deft, practiced action, he un holstered his sidearm. He emptied his entire clip into the vile criminal. Guiding by deed, he helpfully tossed the corpse into a dumpster.
Lilly was blowing bubbles when one exploded. She got gum stuck in her long hair. One friend said to try peanut butter to get it out. Another said mayonnaise. She ended up with all kinds of things in her hair including the gum!
Ann's art teacher assigned the class to draw caricatures. Ann drew the chubby girl who sat next to her. She exaggerated the drawing so it looked like a circus fat lady. The art teacher collected the caricatures. The next day, And saw the girl looking at her caricature on the wall.
Jared was very confident. He showed this by approaching girls in bars every night. One night, he acted very misogynistically toward a girl. She was very offended by this and slapped him. He knew he had to reign it in from that point onward.
Silvia went grocery shopping. When looking at fruits in the fruit section, her foot started to hurt. She looked around her and saw that no one was looking. She removed her sandal and a small rock fell down on the floor. Relieved, she put her sandal back on and continued shopping.
Stephanie has a new baby. The baby cries every time she sets it down. She tries everything to get the baby happy. Finally, the baby falls asleep. Stephanie is happy to be able to sleep too.
Marshall had always wanted his own pet. One day, he went on a walk with his family in the woods. A big, yellow puppy bounded out of the trees. The puppy ran right up to Marshall and licked his face. Marshall's parents let him keep the puppy.
Jamie went to the shed to get his beach chairs. There were ants crawling all over the shed. He immediately left and went to the hardware store. There, he bought ant block, as well as ant bait. He went home and set everything up to get rid of the ants.
My wife was going to the store today. She had some coupons that were expiring. Yesterday her sister B called. B wanted to know if they could visit her 2 year old grandson. My wife postponed her shopping for a day.
A chef was almost finished cooking some food and needed a dish. He could not find a clean plate anywhere. He used a take-out container to hold the food. The customer complained that their food was not on a plate. The chef walked out of the kitchen to apologize.
Gary loved to go hiking at his parents camp. One day while hiking, he spotted a family of deer. He tried to move closer to take a picture. He was distracted by the deer and did not watch where he was walking. Unfortunately, he stepped in a gopher hole and twisted his ankle.
Linda's 6 year old niece was obsessed with The Little Mermaid. Linda made cakes for all her family's birthdays. Unsurprisingly, the girl asked for Little Mermaid themed cake. Linda was nervous, as she had never made a character cake before. But she found great instructions online, and made an amazing cake.
My friend recently joined a modeling agency. Many girls think that he is attractive. This made him interview for a modeling company. When he got the job, they told him that he had to follow a diet. Now he tells me that joining was the worst mistake of his life.
John went out on a date with Kelly. John ordered spaghetti, Kelly ordered soup. John was wearing a white shirt, and spilled sauce all over it. Kelly laughed and told him not to worry. But John was embarrassed, and ran away from Kelly to go home.
Kenan quit his job to become a full-time writer. He spent four hours a day just on writing. In time he had a stable of short stories and a novel. No agents seemed interested in his work. Kenan had to return to regular work to pay his bills.
Lucy's grandpa was going to clean the basement. He offered Lucy $10 to help. Lucy stood at the top of the stairs and tried to hide her fear. When grandpa reached the bottom stair Lucy started down. She found the basement wasn't as scary as she originally thought.
Tom was riding his motorcycle. Tom had crashed his motorcycle. Tom could barely walk. Tom went to the hospital. Tom was relieved to learn he only snapped a single ligament.
Kate was making ends meet as a waitress. She had a big party full of drunk people. They ran her around for over an hour. At the end they left a really bad tip. Kate broke down and cried for half an hour.
Libby family was always running out of food. She sometimes tried to save an apple or sandwich for later. She would hide her snacks underneath her bed. One day when she reached underneath the bed a mouse ran out. She no longer hides snacks underneath her bed.
Don was a builder by trade. He started off as a bricklayer when he was 15 years old. At 40, he's now the owner of his own construction business. He is looking to retire early if he can open up a second business. He hopes to catch up on the things he missed when he was busy at work.
Tim was playing. His mother told him to stop playing in the living room. Tim did not listen. He kept playing and hit his head on the edge of a table. He never played in the living room again.
The Johnsons were a musical family. There were 14 children and their 2 parents in the family. Everyone was very talented but one stood out. She was the baby of the family but had the voice of an angel. Many years later she is an international superstar.
Alicia loved to play hide and seek. One day, there was no one to play with. Alicia decided she would just hide for fun. Alicia's mom called the police when she couldn't find her. When the police came, Alicia came out from under the bed.
Ynez decided on a whim to learn how to dance to a foxtrot. She looked for lessons nearby. She looked for a clubs. She couldn't find anything at all. Ynez learned the dance from the internet instead.
Carl wasn't able to pay his health insurance. He needed medication. Unfortunately it was too expensive without insurance. Without his medication he couldn't function at work. Carl got fired and still can't pay.
I used to live in a neighborhood with a very steep hill. One day, I decided to ride my bike down the hill to get a thrill. My bike chain fell off just as I had gained too much speed to stop. I came to a hard crash landing, stabbing my calf on the sharp gears. I still have three triangular scars on my calf.
Nina really wanted Italian food for dinner. She ordered takeout from the pizzeria. They brought her spaghetti with meatballs. It smelled delicious! Nina really enjoyed her delicious dinner.
Chad recently saw an advertisement for a glass making class. Chad decided it would be a fun, so he signed up. At the class, Chad decided to make a coffee mug for work. After making the glass mug, Chad then painted the mug. Chad was proud of the work he did with his coffee mug at the class.
Kia was playing soccer with her friends. She was about to score the winning goal. Then a cramp tightened her hamstring! She dropped to the ground in pain. Kia's cramp prevented her from scoring the winning goal!
Tim ran a very unsuccessful company. When the company went bankrupt he founded another. When that company went bankrupt he founded yet another. Eventually Tim realized he was bad at business. That didn't stop Tim from founding four more companies.
Ian decided to earn money walking dogs. He walked the neighbor lady's dog Shadow one day. Shadow was not very cooperative. He kept pulling on his leash. But at least Ian got twenty dollars for it.
Elaine is a seamstress for her local community. Elaine was contacted by a pageant contestant to make an evening gown. Elaine invited the contestant to her shop to take measurements. After coming to an agreement, Elaine showed the contestant the sketch. Elaine was nervous to be making the contestant's evening gown.
We decided to commit to reading more. We went to the library and got a card. We browsed the different categories. I ended up grabbing a mystery and my wife a non fiction. We are now excited to read more of these books.
Jaden went on a week long hike. His pack was quite heavy at 25 kilograms. He stumbled upon a loose rock. He sprained his shoulder. Jaden went to a chiropractor, who fixed his shoulder problems.
Shelly was a member of the school's chorus. She had a lead solo in the upcoming event at school. The day of the event, Shelly got a sore throat. The teacher had to give the solo to another student. Shelly was very upset at her bad luck.
Tim was hungry. He did not feel like cooking. He decided to order a pizza. He called Domino's and ordered a pie. In an hour, his yummy dinner arrived!
Louise was cooking dinner. She needed to cut an onion. She began dicing it. Then, her eyes started watering. She quickly finished and then rinsed her eyes.
Louise was in class one day. Suddenly, the fire alarm went off. She followed the procedure along with her classmates. Then, they waited outside. It turned out it was just a drill.
There was a guy deciding which razor to buy. There was a cheap one or an expensive one. The cheap one was made of plastic. The nice one was made of metal. He went with the cheap one and was pleased with the purchase.
A large family went to the airport. They brought along their kids. One of the kids got lost. He tried to find the parents. He couldn't find them.
The boy built a birdhouse. He set it on the picnic table. Some birds made a home in it. The local cat found it. The cat ate the birds.
Tom heard scary noises in his new apartment. He couldn't figure out what they were. He called his landlord about it. They told him it was just old pipes. Tom was never satisfied with the answer.
Lucy and her grandma were making cookies. Lucy had never made cookies dough. Her mother only ever bought the dough in a tube. The cookies were delicious. Lucy was proud of her hard work.
James had never been allergic to anything. He had a whole bowl of shrimp and felt itchy. His parents brought him to the ER. The ER confirmed he wasn't allergic to shrimp. He was actually allergic to the polyester in his new shirt!
Cameron joined a local soccer team for kids under 12 years old. He worked hard at practice every day after school. He was still very nervous about his first game on Saturday. Cameron dribbled the ball past all the opposing players to the goal. He shot and scored his first goal which helped his team win the game.
Jim was walking his dog one sunny afternoon. His dog spot, got loose and ran down the street. Jim chased him for five blocks. He went back home, dejected. Jim was glad to find out spot ran all the way home before him!
The carpet in my house was terrible. I didn't have a lot of money. I found a carpet remnant at a discount store. I hired a friend to install the carpet for me. I saved a lot of money by being thrifty.
One day, I wanted to buy a skeleton. My boyfriend worked in a halloween store, so I asked him about it. He told me to come to the store and see what they had. At the store, there were loads of skeletons. I picked a big one out, bought it, and took it home.
Max loved to cook. He spent all day looking for recipes. He slaved over the stove for hours. He presented the meal to his girlfriend. She loved it.
Our last field trip was the worst one I'd ever experienced. We were bussed to the local sewage plant. We walked in a line along the brown and green sewage. They explained their jobs to us, but nobody was listening. We were all so grossed out by the sewage that we didn't pay attention.
Kim was tired of doing the dishes. So she bought several paper plates. But using paper plates meant her trash canned filled up quickly. Kim became tired of taking out of the trash. And she used normal plates from then on.
Cindy is running her first marathon in the morning. She is so excited and has been training for over two years. The next morning, she arrives early and keeps a steady running pace. During the run, she twists her ankle and drops out of the marathon. Cindy is disappointed, so she'll wrap her ankles at her next marathon.
Ed was running late for school one day. He saw that he had no clean socks. Having no time to wash any, he asked his sister for help. She borrowed him a pair of her socks. Ed had to go to school wearing girl's socks!
Paul hopped out of his car and locked the door. He jogged into the building because he understood the situation. When inside he was greeted by Jim, the operator. Jim told Paul that there was a big fire that needed to be put out. Paul simply nodded and mentally prepared himself.
Shortly after taking a new medication, Adam began to feel unwell. He looked for the information from the pharmacy, but couldn't find it. His throat was starting to swell, and alarmed, he called 911. By then, Joe couldn't speak but only made panicked, rasping sounds. The dispatcher fortunately sent an emergency crew to help him in time.
Martha was an inveterate procrastinator. She had managed to glide through high school, but was now in college. With slipping grades, she realized she must conquer her bad habit! She made a detailed calendar breaking up all of her work into pieces. By applying her strong will, Martha was able to stop procrastinating!
Chuck loved his new car. He spent all his weekends cleaning and waxing it. When his friends came over, they were impressed with his purchase. They asked Chuck for a ride. But Chuck said the car was too nice to actually drive it.
Suzy was feeling so stressed out. It was really getting to her. So she decided to go and meditate. It helped tremendously. She then could see clearly.
A huge thunderstorm blew through town. The rain only lasted 30 minutes, but the winds caused lots of damage. Rick and his girls walked around the neighborhood afterwards. They counted 22 trees down in the neighborhood. It was two days before their power came back on.
Casey tried and tried to get the horse to come to her. No matter how hard she tried, he always stayed just out of reach. She began leaving little piles of cut up apples in the pasture. Every day, she would leave little piles while the horse watched. One day, she felt a nudge as she was leaving apples--it was the horse!
Sasha wanted to go to the prom with Braid. She had a crush on Brad for four years. The day before the prom, Sasha talked to Brad. She found out that he did not yet have a date. She decided to ask him to go, and was thrilled when he agreed.
I let all my dogs out back in the morning. About an hour later I went out there to check on them. They were missing! I went out front to look for them. They were all there by the front door.
Jon's girlfriend loved books. Her birthday was coming up. He wanted to give her a great gift. So he made a recording of him reading a book he knew she wanted. He gave her the recording to hear the book in his voice.
Jeffrey called a cab. It took him on the other side of town for the night. There was a ton of traffic on the road. Jeffrey and the cab driver had to wait for a while. As a result, the cab bill became large.
Walter owns a carpet and upholstery cleaning service. One afternoon the bishop of a big church calls him. The bishop says they paid someone thousands of dollars for a cleaning. But all the stains came back in three days. Walter offered his service for free, since someone hustled the priest.
Jake went to get fast food. He got a burger. Jake asked them for extra pickles. They heard him wrong and removed all the pickles. Jake complained and got it replaced.
Torres was a very slow runner when he was a kid. One day, he decided he wanted to become a fast runner. He ran five miles every single day. Then, he was able to slowly became a fast runner. Torres was able to succeed in his goal at the end.
Momma loves her kids. Momma wanted her kids to do well. She wanted them to get ahead. Momma enrolled her children in French classes. Her children are now going to France.
Coby wasn't doing well in his classes. He didn't study. Coby never paid attention in his classes. Coby failed two classes. He had to go to summer school.
Luke is playing in a football game. Luke is the star receiver for the team. Luke knows the ball is coming his way to score a touchdown. Luke runs deep and the ball is thrown to him. Luke drops the pass and loses the game.
My  cat  always  wants to  look  out the  window . The  cat  is  upset  because  he  can't  jump  high  enough. I  moved  the  furniture  and  used  a footstool. The  cat  can  now  climb  on the  furniture  like  a ladder. He is able  to  look  out  the  window.
Ben was skateboarding through campus. He was going very fast. His wheel caught on a small rock. Ben crashed and scraped his knees. Ben rides more carefully now.
The dog came inside and laid down. She was panting hard. I thought she was sick. Then I realized she was upset. The dog next door had gotten her too excited in all the frenzy.
A sign painter was hired for work at a fine dining restaurant. The message he was told to paint was spelt wrong but he didn't care. He felt his job was in the painting and not the spelling. The first guest that walked by it noticed the error. The guest just assumed that it was a French spelling and kept walking.
During the winter Cindy enjoyed reading a garden catalog. She loved the pictures of colorful daylilies. Cindy ordered red, pink and yellow lilies. She planted them in the spring The day lilies became more beautiful than the photographs.
On a cold day, the sky filled with thick, gray clouds. The wind blew hard, and the birds and small animals sought shelter. The snow began to fall as the sun reached its height. The snow fell thick and fast, and soon it lay deep on the ground. Winter had come at last.
The powerful gangster lived in the mountains. His beautiful home had many fineries. One day, a businessman arrived with a special delivery for him. It was something the gangster had wanted for a long time. The new delivery now hangs proudly in the man's lavish home.
Jane was driving her car to work. There was a dog in the middle of the road. She drove into another car to avoid the dog. The two cars crashed. Jane was hurt.
The little girl was scared of the mall Santa Claus. Her parents tried to reassure her, but it was no use. She was convinced something just wasn't right with Santa. A mall cop looked into it and learned the girl was right. Santa was an escaped convict, who was shortly returned to jail.
A group of parents waited at the corner for the school bus to arrive. They saw the school bus coming down the street. The school bus stopped in front of the parents. The doors opened. All the school children got off of the bus and hugged their parents.
Mary had braces put on when she started her junior year. A lot of people made fun of her during the school year. When her senior year came around, Mary still had her braces on. Mary finally graduated and she even had her braces removed. She went on to college with a smile and a lot of confidence.
Yesterday I got my ears pierced. I thought the pain would be bad. Thankfully it didn't hurt. The pain was negligible. My ears looked great.
Lincoln wanted to open a new catering hall. He looked at three different buildings. There was an old antique store for sale. He put an offer in on the building. The seller accepted his offer.
Clara was having difficulties learning algebra. She could not grasp the concept at all. Her teacher set her up with a tutor. Clara worked every day with the tutor until she did understand. She was able to ace the Algebra test.
Ned's dad wanted a new car, and he promised Ned his old one. The condition was that Ned had to get A's all year. So he buckled down and studied often. When his dad handed him the keys, he saw that it was worth it. His sacrifice had definitely paid off!
Terry rolled up a small paper ball. He took a rubber band and shot the ball with it. The paper ball hit the teacher on her back. She held her waist with force since it was hurting her. Terry received a referral and suspension for 2 weeks.
Ross and Gary went crabbing near the river. They left early in the morning. By noon, they had caught five dozen crabs. Ross and Gary headed home. They boiled the crabs for their families.
Lawrence was bouncing on his bed. He started to lose control. He bounced toward the window. The window broke. He had gone completely through it!
Quentin had always wanted to learn to play football. One day he decided to try out for the school team. He was luckily given a spot on the team. Quentin worked hard until he was a football expert. He was glad he had learned to play football.
His nose was running and he felt so sick. He thought he had tissues at his desk but they were gone. He decided to ask a coworker for one. He slowly walked over to ask for help. She provided him with a box of tissues and some throat drops.
Joey took his kite to the park. It was a very windy day. The kite flew very high. Joey managed to keep it airborne for hours. He had a great time flying his kite all afternoon!
When I was about twelve years old my parents bought a summer home. It was very basic but we loved going there every summer. I met lots of friends and got involved in lots of activities. My sister and I learned to fish, swim and water ski. Now I can think back and will always have those beautiful memories.
Tim loved to argue. His friends convinced him to join debate team. Tim eagerly joined but didn't do so well. Arguing wasn't the same as debating. Tim had to learn to be better at debating.
Today was the Balmain show. I was honored to be invited. The clothes were amazing. After the show there was an after party. The party was very fun.
Jay's son loved playing the game Minecraft. Jay was curious and wanted to see what it was all about. He logged on and tried to play the game himself. But he was completely lost and confused. Jay could not figure out Minecraft at all!
Kelley was very upset. Her hair was so dry. It was like a dessert. She needed some hair oil. Unfortunately nothing helped.
Donald was driving in his truck with a new bag of potato chips. He was really hungry so he opened the bag. He struggled for a bit but he couldn't use both hands. He held on to the bag with his teeth and pulled. The bag opened suddenly and potato chips flew everywhere!
The men played golf every Sunday morning. They teed off as usual. Frank's  ball went astray and ended up heading to the road. It hit a car's windshield. It was a costly game for Frank this week.
Jason was the second string quarterback at his school. The star quarterback was injured in a car accident. The coach decided to start Jason in place of the star. That Friday night, Jason led his team to victory. The coach decided to replace the star quarterback with Jason.
Kelley loved candy. She especially loved starburst. When she found out there was a new flavor she was ecstatic. She immediately went out and bought ten of them. She ended up eating them all at once.
Bobo was a black dog. He liked to dig a hole under the fence and get out of the yard. He would then run to the neighbor's house and eat their chickens. Bobo's owner got a shovel and filled in all the holes Bobo had dug. Now Bobo stays in his yard.
I came home from school and found an Arby's sandwich. I open the sandwich in the microwave and turned the microwave on. I then heard popping and cracking. I also had seen what looked like fireworks going off in the microwave. I shut the microwave off and realized the wrapper had aluminum in it.
Nancy was boiling milk when her phone rang. It was her friend Jessica and she was excited. They talked for two minutes non stop about their day. When suddenly a boiling noise made Nancy look at the stove. The milk was spilling everywhere ruining everything.
Whitney went to her friend's house to play. They decided to make a movie. Whitney played the leading role. Her friends decided to show the movie to the whole school. Many kids are laughing at Whitney's acting skills.
Henry traded shoes with an online buyer. They exchanged the items in the mall. Henry went to buy food with some of the money. However, the cashier noticed that the money was fake. As soon as Henry found out, he tried to look for the buyer.
Billy got a new dog for his birthday. The dog was big and gray. Billy would take the dog to the park everyday. Billy wouldn't use a leash. Billy lost the dog in two weeks.
While out walking my dog today, we encountered a large cow. The cow was in a neighbor's yard and started to charge at us. I quickly got my dog and I to safety and called the sheriff. The sheriff's department had to come out and find the owners. The cows had torn down a fence and were grazing in the yards.
Tim was walking to school. He accidentally dropped him lunch money. He didn't even noticed. Sue saw the money. Tim was relieved when she gave him his lunch money.
Kelly was sitting and watching television. All the sudden she heard a loud clap. Her tv shut off and her lights went out. Kelly screamed. A thunderstorm was brewing.
Louise was having trouble finding work. She finally finds a large batch of hits to work. She figures the work could last all day. She is so excited, she mentions the work on a forum. Within minutes, the large batch is gone.
I was always interested in animated films as a kid. I watched lots of movies with talking animals. I drew all the time. My art style was influenced by animation. Now I'm a cartoonist.
I tried to contact a worker in the supermarket. I asked if he knew where the snack aisle is. He couldn't speak english but pointed out where to go. When I walked in that direction, I didn't see the isle. Someone eventually told me that I'm in the wrong place.
Angie loved reading. She wanted her young daughter to love reading too. Instead, her daughter just ripped the pages from the books. One day, she caught her daughter looking through a picture book. Angela was so happy!
Kate's niece and nephew shared a tablet. One day they lost the tablet in the house. Neither knew where it could be. After searching they were still unable to find it. Kate refused to buy one to replace the lost one.
Fred decided that he should go to church. Although none of his friends attended church, he wanted to. He dressed up to attend a church service one Sunday. He enjoyed the service very much. Fred was happy that he had gone to church.
Stacy decided to get a kitten. She looked online to see if one was available. She felt it was best to adopt one from a shelter. Stacy found the perfect kitten. She went to the shelter and adopted her new kitten.
Matt and jimmy visited an abandoned asylum. Matt ran ahead and got lost. Matt couldn't find Jimmy. Matt ended up having to call the cops. The cops led him back.
Frank bought a new chair and was bringing it inside his house. He tried to get it through the front door but the chair was too wide. He went around his house to his sliding kitchen door. He opened the kitchen door all the way. The opening was big enough to bring the chair in.
Albert was having a rough day. He had nicked his face while shaving. He had also been late for work. After work, he went to hang out with his best friend. Albert was glad because his friend made him laugh.
Gina was a preschool teacher. One day, one of her students came in with a cold. The student was upset about having a cold and began crying. Gina hugged the student to make her feel better. The next day Gina had a cold.
A blonde lady with a rat tail had a son. He wanted to be a big rap star. The mom set up an appointment with a huge r&b star. The star flaked on her and her son, and laughed at them. He quit trying to be a star and started working at McDonalds.
He'd obviously had too much to drink. He said he was beginning to feel I'll. He went to lie down on the couch. He slept for about 4 hours. When he woke up he felt even worse.
Jen was at home. She decided to wash her hair. After she was done she looked into the mirror. Her hair was a different color. She realized she used the wrong bottle when washing her hair.
Judy didn't like her hair. Everyone of her girl friend said it looked nasty and damaged. Judy was too poor to get a hairdo. A  man with lots of money told Judy he would pay for her haircut. Judy gets a  new hairdo with the help of the generous man.
My daughter works for NYU. She met a group of Chinese businessmen taking a course. They asked for condensed milk over bread for a snack. I remember my grandfather used to serve us this snack. It brought back memories from 55 years ago.
Vanessa told her child that she would buy her a new toy. They arrived to the supermarket to pick up a few belongings. Her child raced towards the toy section. Once she found a toy, Vanessa just returned it and left. Her child started to cry.
Kate was on a road trip with 3 friends. And they had already made two stops in three hours. Now they were stopping for another snack break. Kate was fuming. She could hold her tongue no longer and began arguing with the driver.
Betty and Adam went to the donut store where they made them fresh. They got there just as a batch was coming off the conveyer belt. They had just been covered in a sugary glaze. They were still warm when the worker boxed them up. They each had one in the store before they took the rest home.
John rode the bus to work each day. On one of these rides, the bus seemed to picked up a lot of speed. The driver had had a heart attack and his foot was on the pedal. John rushed down and pulled the driver out. He stopped the bus just before it went in the river.
Josh needed a new car. He had been saving for years. However, he still didn't have enough. He decided to get another job. Josh finally had enough money for a new car.
Aimee is a nurse. She has to give a toddler an immunization. She pricks the child quickly and delivers the shot smoothly. The toddler cries and reaches for his mother. Aimee hands the child a lollipop and his tears halt abruptly.
Pete loved football. He spent all day practicing it in his garden and all night studying it. When tryouts came around, he was one of the first to sign up. Everyone was really surprised by this, as he wasn't very physical. He was the only one to tryout as a punter and so he got on the team.
Gina's phone was gone for 2 days. Now she had it back and all was right with the world. As she walked home from class she checked her missed texts. Her mother wanted her to get milk. Gina happily stopped at the store to buy the milk.
A lady at my job offered me a room to rent, but her husband was crazy. He accosted me more and more over two years. Finally he forced me in a bathroom and screamed I ruined his house. I was 40-years-old and went to bed with a face full of tears. Luckily I landed a high-paying job and moved out in 30 days.
Vince began school today. After class, he went to the bookstore to purchase his textbooks. Since he spent all of his money, he couldn't eat lunch. All he had was a dollar to buy a bag of chips. However, he saved it in order to take the shuttle home.
When I stopped at a red light, a car behind me bumped me. The car behind me was very impatient. The car was trying to get me to turn right on the red light. I was going to turn, but then I didn't. Instead I just took my time before going.
Lou loved Elvis Presley. He knew every song by him and every fact about him. When he turned eighteen he decided to move to Vegas. He bought a sparkly suit and some sunglasses. He is now the number one Elvis impersonator in Las Vegas.
Heading to class I was thirsty, so I stopped at a water fountain. I was completely shocked when I felt someone slap my ass. I turn around and there's a guy standing there with a horrified look. He thought I was his girlfriend and then realized I wasn't. She was standing behind him and watched him do it.
A few years ago, Kyle fell off of a ladder and broke his arm. He sought out a surgeon to help him fix the damage. The surgeon propose a complicated surgery with many risks. Reluctantly, Kyle underwent the surgery. After a long recovery, his arm feels much better.
Miley lived two miles away from her favorite park, moon park. She woke up that day determined to get there even without a ride. She asked her mom to take her but she was busy with work. She decided to run there and see how long it would take her. She ran and got to the park and enjoyed every second of it.
Jane gave birth to a nine pound baby. Her baby was large for a newborn, and healthy. Jane then  came down with a cold, and gave the cold to the baby. The baby became sick and had to see the doctor. The doctor treated the baby, and it got well.
Pat had planned a surprise trip to the beach with Lindsay. Lindsay got in the car with him and asked where they were going. Upon arriving at the beach, Pat brought a cooler down to the sand. They spent the day enjoying the warm sun and constant breeze. On the trip home Lindsay said she thought it was a perfect day.
Ava wanted to wear her old dress. But it didn't fit anymore! She had to tie herself into her corset. She laced it very tightly. Finally Ava got her dress to fit.
Tom owned a mid-sized construction company. Tom really needed a carpenter to help with a big project. Tom ran an ad for the carpenter position. Tom met with a young apprentice who seemed very promising. Tom hired the young man on the spot!
Taylor was sleeping at a friend's house. She suddenly started to feel sick. Taylor started to vomit. Her friend called Taylor's parents. Taylor's parents picked her up.
A pack of dogs attacked me today. There were five of them, and they were clearly loose from their owner. They were all labradors, but they looked angry. After they attacked me, a few people came to help. I never knew a dog bite could hurt so bad.
A few years ago, we had had a particularly bad winter. I awoke one morning to a temperature around 7 degrees Fahrenheit. I was worried that there would be ice on the roads so I drove a truck. As soon as I pulled out of my driveway I hit a patch of black ice. I decided that i shouldn't drive that day.
Gina's car was stuck on a small icy hill. She was holding up the cars that were behind her. She was embarrassed and unsure what to do. She tried again to drive straight up the hill. Gina realized her only option was to back up and get some speed.
Rick received a letter saying he was behind on his property taxes. The letter confused him because he was paid up. He headed to city hall to get more information. After hours in line, the found the mistake. Rick drove home relieved that he could keep his money.
Mike and Ted decided to go fishing. They found a quiet stream and got their gear ready. After an hour there was a bite on Mike's line. He was super excited and Ted helped him reel it in. That night they had a large dinner from the fish they had caught.
Anna helped her little sister Kelly make a snowman. Together they labored for hours. Finally it was perfect, and they snapped photos. But overnight, there was a thaw, and it melted! Anna was glad that they at least had their photos!
Linda was always an avid runner. She was a track star in high school and ran multiple marathons. One day, Linda woke up with a searing pain in her knee. She went to the doctor who told her she needed knee surgery. Linda rehabbed hard, only a few months later she was running again.
Caren loved to experiment with hair colors. Yesterday she decided to dye her own hair blonde. At first she thought everything was fine. However to her dismay the bleach was stinging her hair. Clumps started falling out and Caren learned her lesson.
Mark went hunting with some friends. He was sitting in the woods when a mountain lion came up to him. He was very scared. He sat so still until the lion went away. He had never been so scared before.
Cheryl woke up in the middle of the night. She thought that she heard a noise downstairs. Cheryl lived alone and had no pets. She couldn't find her cell phone on her nightstand. Cheryl hid under her bed until morning.
Kevin wanted to lose weight. He decided to start jogging. He would do it every morning. After a while he noticed results. He kept going and kept losing weight.
Alex was starting to outgrow his car seat. His mom took him to the store and bought him a booster seat. He was really excited to get to sit in it. His mom installed it right away. Alex got to ride home in his new seat.
Megan loved her sock monkey. She took it to her grandad's house when she visited him. Megan got home and realized she had left her monkey. I had to meet grandad half way to his house and pick up her monkey. Megan was so happy and she was then able to go to bed.
Gary was making dinner. But his oven wasn't working. He decided to eat microwaveable dishes. Any was surprised by how good they were. So every week, Gary decided to have microwave Monday.
Joe's friend offered to pay him to mow his yard. Joe went to his friend's to work on the yard. He was suddenly attacked by a swarm of bees. Joe was stung five times. Joe told his friend that he didn't want to mow his yard.
The golfer polished his balls. He hit first off of the tee. Then his friends hit off of the tee. The golfer could tell his balls apart from the others. That became his ritual.
Simon was sad because he didn't have any friends. His parents thought a puppy might cheer him up. The family went to the animal shelter to look at dogs. Simon picked out a puppy and named it Buster. Now Simon is happy because he has friend.
Mya wanted to be a cook. She took a few classes. Soon she was a great cook! Then she applied for a job at a restaurant. They hired Mya right away!
I bought a Shirley Temple doll for my wife's birthday. I got it on eBay. The doll smelled heavily of smoke. I put the doll in baking powder for three days. That took the smell away.
Angela's office began to incorporate more technology into the workplace. Smartphones and new applications were becoming the norm. Unfortunately, Angela was not fluent in a lot of electronics. She had a difficult time keeping up. It took her months before she felt comfortable with the new devices.
Ana sat next to a stranger on the bus. They began to chat as they rode. Soon they had introduced themselves. When Ana's stop came she got the stranger's number. She called him soon after, and they ended up dating!
Jason would soon be attending his first day of high school. He wanted to make a good impression. He bought some new trendy clothes and a backpack. Jason knew that his new style looked good. His felt confident on his first day because of his new look.
James owned a cat. It brought home a friend. The two cats jumped all over everything. They drove James crazy. So he locked them out of the house.
Maxwell took the bus home from school every day. He was tired of waiting for the bus to arrive. Maxwell decided to try walking one day. He discovered that it was faster to walk home. Maxwell's friends soon joined him in his walks.
Joe was very stubborn. He refused to give away an old chair. It was causing him back problems. And one day, it fell apart while he was sitting in it. And Joe just decided to reassemble the old chair.
Brad spent his entire week studying for his classes. He wasn't satisfied when he found out that he had a history exam. Instead of studying on the weekend, he just slept. Since he wasn't prepared, he ended up failing the test. He wasn't mad at all since he knew that he didn't study.
Dan had an important meeting at work one day. That morning he stood in front of the mirror. He couldn't decide if he should wear the striped or paisley necktie. He asked his wife, who recommended the striped tie. Taking her advice, Dan chose to wear the striped tie to the meeting.
Jake was searching for apartments online. He found a listing that he really liked. He contacted the property manager of the apartment. Unfortunately, the apartment was already taken. Jake was able to find another apartment the next day.
May was a big fan of the singing group Pentatonix. Her parents secretly bought May a backstage pass to meet the band. On her birthday, they presented May with the backstage pass. May began to cry tears of joy. Later that month May went to see and meet the band members!
Annie was a mother with six children. She stayed home with the children instead of working. Her husband worked long hours which saddened Annie. She decided to learn to save and make money so he could be home more. Finding an online job and using coupons let her achieve her goal.
Lindsey wanted to run a half marathon badly. She trained and trained to be able to make good time on this race. When she got to the race in the early morning, it was cold and rainy. While she was waiting to start, the sprinklers turned on her also. Lindsey made it through the race but not very quickly after that.
Rob had a lot of Thanksgiving leftovers. He was excited he didn't have to get groceries for a while. He made lots of sandwiches from the leftover turkey. Rob also made omelettes from his leftovers. Rob was sick of Thanksgiving food after a few days.
I tried to drink water from a spring. I reach down and grabbed a handful. When I started drinking, someone yelled at me. I saw the sign they pointed toward. It said the water had bat droppings.
Serena was always very angry. When her liver started to hurt, she became even more angry. The doctor gave her pills that didn't remove the anger. So she sought help in different spheres. When she started meditating, the anger receded and her liver healed.
Granny was getting ready for bingo one night and felt like being wild. She got in her red car and began to drive fast to the bingo hall. On her way there she yelled curse words out the window at pedestrians. The police saw granny acting in this manner and pulled her over. Granny acted like a sweet old lady and the policeman let her go.
Miranda had just broken up with her boyfriend. She was sad and lonely. She spoke to her friends, who made her feel better. One day, Miranda started talking to a guy in the store. Soon, he and Miranda were dating.
I had a weird dream last night. I recently contacted my old friend Laura, last seen 10 Year's ago. I nicknamed her Moonbeam because of her New Age beliefs. Moonbeam was in my dream, talking to everyone. I woke up and realized I missed her friendship.
Anna's dad told her there would be a lunar eclipse that night. She was allowed to stay up late to watch it. She was so excited to see it! She and her parents viewed the amazing sight together. It was so surreal and lovely, Anna nearly wept with wonder.
Every night Mom sings me to sleep. We sit and rock in the old rocking chair. Her voice is so soft as I drift off to sleep. I feel so safe in Mommy's arms. I love my goodnight song.
Sam had a nice smile. He brushed his teeth four times a day. He cared a lot about his oral health. He went to the dentist for a checkup. The dentist told him he was doing a great job.
Alice was driving to Las Vegas from Los Angeles. Her mother was afraid since a lot of the drive was on deserted roads. She drove by herself to Las Vegas. The car drove perfect, and the people were friendly. When she arrived she calls her very relieved mother.
Mike liked to cook over the campfire. He was working on a stew. It was full of vegetables and meat. The fellow campers all loved the food. They decided Mike would cook every time they went camping.
Callie was getting her driver license. She studied for days for the driver's exam. Her twin brother was also taking the exam. Each wanted to be the first one to pass the exam. Both passed the exam calling it an even tie.
The state of Hawaii has been experiencing some very hot weather. So a lot of the residents have been looking for ways to cool off. The library has been a good source because they have air conditioning. Most people are still going to the library for the books. But when it's hot they also go there for the free air conditioning.
Tom was an aspiring DJ. Tom as at the mall at observed a DJ mixing music. He saw the DJ standing around after the show. He asked the DJ for advice. He was happy to hear the expert advice from the DJ.
Anna wanted to be a designer. But not a clothes designer - a game designer! She studied computers all through high school and college. When she graduated, she was an expert at designing! Within a few years she had released her first video game!
Michael was planning on taking a trip to Beijing, China. He packed his bags and made sure he was up to par in his Chinese. He left for the long plane trip that morning and arrived in a day. When Michael got there he was given odd looks and even menacing ones. He was just a tourist, trying to have fun and not to get killed.
Doug had to make a solar system model for school. He made the planets out of popcorn balls painted with food dye. Then, Doug strung the balls from a rod. In the morning, Doug found his model reduced to crumbs. Doug told his teacher truthfully that his dog ate his homework.
My son found a grey tabby in the front yard a few weeks ago. He wanted to give him a funny name. After some thought, we chose to call him Claws. It was a play between the word claws and the name Claus. This was funny because it was Christmas.
The dog looked up from his cage, almost as if sad. Jim had a soft heart and bought the dog immediately. One day a robber tried to enter the house. The dog barked and the robber fled. The man saved the dog, and the dog eventually saved the man.
Jackson is a high school teacher. His students liked to tease Jackson. He figured it was his shoes. Jackson bought a nice new pair of shoes. They no longer had a reason to tease Jackson.
I accepted a batch of work. I had to decide whether political statements were true or false. I had a great deal of difficulty with my choices. I eventually gave up out of fear of rejections. I was worried I would lose my account if I was rejected.
Sam was single on New Year's Eve. He went to a party with friends. There he talked to a girl for hours. They seemed to really hit it off. Sam got a kiss at midnight.
Bill enjoys learning about new technology. One of Bill's favorite things to do is custom build PC's. He does it as often as he can. He even builds them for friends sometimes. Bill's friends appreciate that.
Seth stood outside a restaurant. He was waiting for a friend who was supposed to meet him for lunch. Seth's friend was more than fifteen minutes late. Seth was hungry and tired of waiting. Seth went inside the restaurant to order lunch alone.
Anna was very hungry. She opened the refrigerator to get a snack. Reaching for an apple she realized she had a very loose tooth. She wanted the apple it was her favorite. She had a great idea she put it in the microwave and made applesauce!
Jacob was excited for the rock concert his friend invited him to. He was dressed head to toe in his hardest headbanging gear. His friend was dressed in jeans and a cowboy hat. They drove to a country bar to see a country band. Jacob could only laugh about how his friend had tricked him.
Rhonda has worked as a nurse her whole life. She knows that she should work a few more Year's to retire comfortably. However, she is so tired of her hard work, she retires early. Rhonda spends her money very carefully during retirement. She is glad she took an early retirement.
Dan loved to play hockey all the time. He always wore his lucky jersey to his games. One night, Dan's mother told him she lost the jersey somehow. Dan was really upset and couldn't think of anything else. On the day of the game, Dan's mother found the jersey just in time!
Tim was having Thanksgiving dinner at his place. It was his first time cooking it. Tim accidentally burned the turkey. He told everyone what happened and they were understanding. They all helped him cook another one.
Sally had never made a salad before but thought it would be easy. She washed the lettuce, tomatoes, and cucumber well. She chopped up the tomato and cucumber . The lettuce she tore by hand and put it all together in a large bowl. She forked out a good portion and covered it with ranch dressing.
Tom noticed his bed was starting to smell. The covers were too big for his washing machine. Tom had to take them to the dry cleaners. They were able to clean them up for him at a reasonable price. The smell was replaced with a more pleasant one.
Kenny recently graduated from high school. He was ready to be an adult. Kenny didn't want to go to college. Instead he found a job and apartment. He moved out and started his new life.
Ron loves to swim and used to do it every day at the gym. He is older now and has a hard time getting in and out of the pool. He asked his doctor what to do for exercise so he can stay healthy. The doctor recommended walking on the treadmill at the gym. Ron gave it a try and loves the treadmill now.
Mira was a very old woman who lived by herself. The only company she kept were twelve cats. Jane was a nurse who checked up on Mira. After Mira passed away, her lawyer surprised Jane with Mira's will. Mira had left Jane her estate as long as she looked after her cats.
Anna got on the subway without buying a ticket. But then she saw police walking up and down her train car. They were checking everyone's tickets! Anna had to admit that she had not purchased one. She was given a $25 fine!
A man walked into a bar and sat at a stool. He asked the bartender for a blue drink. The bartender poured some liquid plumber in a glass and slid it over. The man took a sip and spat it out. He threatened to call the police on the bartender.
Robert had a test coming up. He didn't keep up during class. Robert felt very stressed and decided to get some help. His friend suggested some breathing exercises. The exercises eased his stress but he still flunked the test.
Oliver had just brought a pumpkin. He was trying to carry it to his car. Suddenly, his hands slipped. The pumpkin fell and was smashed open. Oliver had to go back inside to buy a new pumpkin.
Bob had a new baby boy. Bob named the baby Tom. Tom seemed to cry all the time. Bob did not like to hear Tom cry. Bob tried to soothe the baby any way he could think of.
Tim just turned sixteen Year's old and wanted a new mustang. His dad could not afford it at the time, but wanted Tim to be happy. He told Tim if he gets a job and saves, he will pay for half the car. Tim got a job and did what his dad said. He saved enough money and his dad paid for half of the mustang.
Benson was feeling particularly lazy. He slept all day because he felt like it. He tried to sleep early too because he had work the next day. He couldn't sleep and tossed and turned all night. The next day, Benson could barely function at work.
Dani and Dom were engaged to be married. Dani joined the marines and went off to boot camp. They would not be able to see each other for 3 months. Dom decided he no longer wanted to be engaged with Dani. So he mailed her a letter to let her know the engagement was off.
Amy just found out her friend Beth had a crush on her crush. Amy lay in bed nauseous unable to sleep. She felt Beth had somehow betrayed her. She felt Beth should have stepped aside and let her have the guy. Amy quietly cried herself to sleep.
Shady Allstars thinks they are the best gym around. They put down the other big gym in town often. Two of their best athletes leave big gym to join Shady Athletics. Shady Athletics has the best season ever with the two new athletes. The two new athletes think Shady Allstars best gym around, too.
Jessica's grandma bred dogs. One day Jessica got to witness some puppies being born. She decided she wanted to have her own puppy to raise. She spent the day helping her grandma take care of the puppies. She realized it was a lot of responsibility and she needed to wait.
Jo's teacher asked the class to write about their favorite possession. Then the teacher collected the stories to read them. She read about designer purses, skateboards and cellphones. Then she read Jo's story about her beloved baby blanket. When the teacher asked who wrote it, Jo just looked at the floor.
My teacher dismissed the class early since she had to leave. I quickly packed my belongings and stormed out of class. However, I became nervous when I couldn't find my wallet. I immediately ran back to class to search for it. When I found it, all of my money was gone.
Susie loved raspberries. She would eat them everyday. She decided to grow her own raspberries in her garden. As a result she started picking the garden every day. Susie decided to then sell the berries to her neighbor's.
Darrell was afraid of the dark. He had been since he was a child. As an adult he still had night lights in every room. One night there was a power outage and he had to use the restroom. He ran full speed down the hall, hit a wall and broke his nose.
Kyle decided it was time that he needed a haircut. He looked online to find the cheapest hair stylist in town. After calling the salon, he scheduled an appointment for the same day. The haircut was quick and seemed rushed. When Kyle got home, he realized he had a terrible haircut.
Lisa had a horrible fear of flying. Everything she went on a plane she felt the worst. She was afraid she would crash. Thankfully her husband came along. The flight didn't seem so scary anymore.
Joan and her family heard a hurricane warning on the radio. The announcer said her town had to evacuate. The family packed their car and got on the road. The evacuation route was jammed with traffic for hours. By the time traffic was moving, the hurricane had moved course.
Last week we were hiking in the woods. All of a sudden we saw a bear in the distance. It turned and saw us too. We all slowly backed away and left. Luckily it didn't chase after us.
Nia loved pizza. But she was trying to lose weight. She decided to order a healthy pizza. She added lots of veggies, and half the cheese. Nia's healthy pizza was delicious!
Tom wanted to see his friend. His friend did not have transportation. His friend asked Tom to pick him up. Tom obliged. Tom picked up his friend.
This morning I went to the grocery store. I purchased eggs, bread, juice and some berries. I made omelets with fresh fruit on the side. My family enjoyed their breakfast and asked for more. After breakfast we all went on a walk to help us digest.
Madeline was decorating her Christmas tree. She noticed that one of the ornaments was broken. It had a crater in it. She put it on the tree and turned it so you couldn't see that part. Like that, you couldn't even tell it was broken.
Melissa found a stray cat. She begged her mom to let her keep it, and it worked. Her mom was reluctant but figured it was just one cat. A week later, the cat gave birth to kittens. Melissa and her mom were then the owners of 8 cats.
Thomas loved to eat chocolate pudding. One day, he ran to the store to buy some. When he got home, he opened the container and began to eat it. The pudding tasted funny, but Thomas continued to eat it anyway. Thomas ended up getting very sick for almost a week!
Mary was so excited to finally be graduating. She had invited all her family and friends. She had planned a big party for after the ceremony. She was very proud of herself. Her friends and family cheered as she walked across the stage.
Phil works very hard at his job but he has never been promoted. He knows he must continue his hard work. One day his boss announces to the company that Phil is promoted. It is the best day of Phil's life. Now Phil works even harder.
Angela was in gymnastics. She tried very hard to perform on the balance beam. Unfortunately, she fell off. She landed safely, but was very embarrassed. She vowed to practice harder in the future.
Janet was talking with her mom. Her wallet dropped when she took a step. Her mom picked up the wallet. She had goosebumps after seeing how much money Janet had. She asked Janet if she can treat her to dinner.
Javier was doing his usual commute home from work. His stomach began to hurt badly. The more he drove the worse the pain got. Javier drove himself straight to the hospital. When he arrived they had to operate, his appendix had ruptured.
Anthony got home from work late at night. As he shut off the car, he forgot to turn off the headlights. Anthony's lights stayed on for hours. The next morning, Anthony's car wouldn't start. Anthony had to take the bus to work.
I was an adept programmer. I decided to learn functional programming. I took up Haskell. I realized I didn't have the mathematical mindset for it. I gave up functional programming.
Marla needed her appendix out. She went to the hospital for surgery. It went smoothly and she woke up quickly. She was relieved it was all over. Within hours, Marla was up and walking around.
Joe went on a hike in the mountains to view the scenery. After two hours of hiking he was high in the mountain. The weather was so overcast that he did not get a very good view. He decided to take a picture of the scene anyway. After taking the photo, he began to hike his way back.
Mike and Jake pulled over on the trip to Florida, they were tired. They don't have much money, so they had to sleep in the car. Jake has a pillow, but Mike does not. Jake slept very good, and Mike didn't sleep at all. The next day, Jake had to drive the whole day, Mike was too tired.
Amy wanted to go pick apples. She asked her sister Lucy to pick apples with her. They drove at a nearby apple orchard. The girls picked so many apples from the trees. Amy and Lucy returned home with a whole bushel of apples.
Kate was really looking forward to lunchtime. When it was finally time, she went to grab her lunch. She knew there was a problem when she saw it at the bottom of her bag. Everything was smashed, particularly her PB&J sandwich. She ate it anyways, but it was not very appetizing.
Steven needed to finish writing his essay paper. He also had a date the night before the paper was due. Steven decided to go on the date. His teacher would not give him an extension on his paper. He ended up failing the class for not writing the paper.
Two teams were playing for the championship. They each scored 50 points in the first half. The second half, the blue team pulled away. They won the game by 17 points. The blue team was so proud!
The dog ran. It stumbled on a hole. It hurt its front leg. It hobbled home. It's owners took it to the veterinarians.
Jerry was cleaning up his yard after a storm. He walked around the grass picking up limbs. Jerry saw a snake lying in the grass. He stopped picking up and went back into the house. Jerry waited until it dried up to pick up.
Gina lived in a big city. The city offered several choices of high schools. The school you chose was based on the career you wanted. Gina felt it was too much pressure to choose based on career. She ended up choosing the school her best friend chose.
Marvin always told his friends that he wanted to be an accountant. When he got to college, he took a course in accounting. He thought he would like it, but he found it very boring. He transferred to a course in meteorology. He loved that class, and ended up becoming a weatherman.
Renee liked to do a lot of partying at clubs. One day she met a man named Fred and was very attracted to him. She ended up having a one night stand with him and slept over. When she woke up she felt she never wanted to leave his side. Fred felt the same and they got married that weekend.
Darlene and Jacob were experienced climbers. They wanted a challenge and picked a very difficult climb. It was a sheer stone wall, going up 300 feet. They knew it would be difficult, but they began their climb. Many hours later they struggled over the top, they had done it.
Mary wanted to be a bartender. She briefly considered pursuing a degree in mixology. Instead she watched many online demonstration videos. Mary found an opening in her city and applied. She did not get the job but remained determined to reach her goal.
Jesse wanted to live debt free. He still owed a lot of money on his mortgage. He started saving money in the bank. He finally saved enough money to pay of his mortgage. Now, he lives debt free.
Ruby and Rick's power went out in the middle of the night. Ruby wanted Rick to get her ice cream from downstairs. Rick couldn't see and slipped all the way down. He broke every bone in his back. At least Ruby can eat his ice cream from the hospital cafeteria.
Ruth went to a flea market to shop for interesting things. The parking lot was full so she had to park her car elsewhere. There was a lot of space across the street in the post office. As she parked her car, a mailman came out. He told her that she could not park there.
Gina wanted to dress with more color. She looked through all her clothes. Everything she owned was drab She decided to ask her mom for new clothes. There was no money to buy Gina a new wardrobe.
The couple was going to take a trip. They renewed their passports. They waited a long time for them to arrive. When they did, they got even more excited. THey hadn't left the country in years!
Adam was mountain climbing. He reached up to drive his pick into the rock wall. But his hand slipped, and he dangled from one carabiner! Quickly he regained his grip on the wall. There he clung, panting, until he had calmed down.
Kate's mom and niece were painting a bedroom. Kate didn't think it was a good idea to let an 8 year old help. She was worried the child would make a mess. After they finished Kate surveyed their work. There were drops of paint all over the floor.
Kate didn't like her co-worker. He made fun of everyone. One day he made fun of her shoes in front of her. She refused to let him know he had upset her. Kate sat her desk trying to bite her tongue.
Drew was always fascinated with shoe styles and designs. He wished he could have a career designing shoes. Drew's art teacher encouraged him to go to design school. Drew agreed, and eventually became a professional shoe designer. Now Drew owns his own shoe store and is happy with his career.
Nigel was interested in cartography. He owned many exotic maps. He sent one to be restored by an old documents expert. It was lost in the mail. Nigel lamented that his maps could not lead him to his lost item.
There was an alley between two large buildings. No one ever went in it because it was dark and scary. Linda decided to check it out. When she crept down it, she found nine stray cats. They hissed at her so she ran away.
The Bakers were excited for their annual family vacation. This year they decided to go to the Grand Canyon. They took a rental car so that they could enjoy the ride together. They arrived a few day later and checked into their hotels. The week was so much fun and memories were made for them.
I lost my lighter and had to buy a new one. I looked at all the colors. I chose red and black because they are my favorite colors. I thought about getting patterned ones too. Ultimately I bought the plain red and black.
My boyfriend and I got into a fight today. I wanted to buy a chocolate cereal of any kind. But he wanted oatmeal and said he wouldn't buy me cereal. He said cereal is stupid, which made me angry. If I had my own money, I would buy my own cereal!
Martin wanted to learn karate. He got the idea after watching martial arts movies. However, he was quickly bored with his first lessons. His teacher lectured him, saying he was too impatient. Martin acknowledged his fault and worked to be more disciplined.
Tom bought a new kitten. The kitten would claw and tear the couch to pieces. He decided to have the cat declawed. The cat never let him touch his paws again. The cat also never clawed the couch again.
Last week I picked my sister up from the Louisville airport. We had planned a reunion with our cousin and were very excited. On the way to lunch, we traveled through lots of construction. The roads were horrible, but I realized something else was wrong. When I stopped, I realized my tire was completely flat!
A man bought a gallon of milk for 375 cents at the store. The cashier did not have any quarters in the register. The man only had cash and demanded change. The cashier took his own quarter out of his pocket to give him. This was enough to please the man.
Kate was at a Vegas casino with her friends. But she was having no luck at the tables or on the slots. Kate wanted to leave the casino. She tried to talk her friends into calling it quits. But the look in their eyes said they were absolutely not leaving.
Ryan was running down the steps at his house. His sister had left a toy on one of the steps. Ryan tripped on the toy and fell. He sprained his ankle. Ryan's sister got in trouble for leaving her toys out.
Susie was part of a competition. She had to swim in sub zero water. Susie was not having it. It was too cold for her. She didn't want frostbite.
Mac would spend long nights drinking and thinking about his ex-wife. He'd not been good to her and he now regretted it. In a bar parking lot, he called her from a payphone. She was angry he'd called so late, but she said he could come by. He passed out in his car, waking with the morning sun.
Cornelia notices that her kitchen has become messy and disorganized. She decides that she needs to make it a little bit cleaner. She starts by cleaning up all of the dirty dishes When the dishes are clean, she scrubs all of the grimy surfaces. Cornelia is happy that her kitchen is now slightly less messy.
My piano teacher told me to write a song. I wrote one that lasted about a minute. I had no idea what I was doing. She actually played it. It sounded odd.
There was a little girl that always had nightmares. Every nightmare she had came true. The nightmares she had where about her or her family. Most of her nightmares had ghost or monsters in them. Her mom gave her a dream catcher and she never had nightmares again.
Charles always wanted to experience Halloween on the Queen Mary. He heard the ship was actually scary on Halloween. Late in October, Charles went to the Queen Mary alone. He bought a ticket for a tour of the ship. He split from the group and find out the whole ship was haunted.
Anna was going to grill some corn on the cob. She was careful to roast it without burning it. Then she buttered it and bit into it. The corn was sweet and juicy, tasting like summer. Anna was proud of her great grilling job!
Sally threw a birthday party at her house. Most of her friends decided to come over to see he. Jeff knocked on the door. Sally was disgusted when she opened the door for him. She decided to not let him in and closed the door.
We always told Darla not to play in the drains. We knew it could be dangerous, especially when it rained. Darla was a willful child and didn't listen to us. She drowned in the drains when it last rained. Now all the mothers use Darla's story as an example to their kids.
Morgan was an avid writer. He would write for fun and for school. One day Morgan's teacher gave him a big paper to write. Morgan didn't like the topic, so he delayed. Morgan got a bad grade and his teacher was shocked at him.
The mom sent the kids outside. She drew herself a hot bath. One of the kids came back inside. The kid saw her naked. He told the whole neighborhood about that.
Jen was sitting in her living room. She saw something run across the floor. Jen looked up. There was a mouse in the room. Jen screamed and ran out the room.
The church had a reputation for having great music. They had a choir that did an amazing job. The choir practiced all winter for their Christmas performance. When it was time to perform, the group amazed the congregation. What a beautiful performance it had been!
Timmy hated to eat his vegetables. His mother would have to force feed him sometimes. This time his mother tried something new. Her mother made him a vegetable and fruit smoothie. Timmy loved the taste of the smoothie and drank it all down.
I own a townhouse but I moved into my fiancee's house. We are going to live there together from now on. Instead of selling my townhouse I rented it out to a nice family. They pay me monthly a few hundred dollars more than my mortgage was. It's a nice little source of extra income for my fiancee and myself.
Bill was riding his bike down the street. He rolled to a stop sign, but didn't stop. A car was passing through the intersection. Bill's bike hit the tail end of the car. Bill had to be hospitalized for a week.
The mother found a drawing of a tombstone that said RIP SAM. She asked her 6 year-old Sam, what the drawing was supposed to be. Sam said he was told to draw a picture of the world in 100 Years. Sam said that he would be dead in 100 Years. Sam's teacher moved Sam into the gifted program at school.
JIm went to the store. He bought paper towels. He got home and could not find them. He looked everywhere. It turns out he left them in the car.
Carlos has been unemployed for several months. He has found it difficult to get a job. Finally Carlos interviews for a job at the local movie theater. He is hired for the movie theater job! Carlos feels very happy to finally be employed.
Jody was excited when it was her turn to take home the class pet. She shielded the pet gerbil from curious kids on the bus ride home. She carefully placed the gerbil's cage out of reach of the family cat. Jody slept, proud of herself for keeping the gerbil safe. When she went to get the cage, the door was open and it was empty.
Kathryn took her cats to the vet one at a time, on different days. She once tried to take all three on the same day. The constant meowing all the way there drove her mad. There is still meowing going on during the car ride with one cat. It is not nearly as bad with one cat as it was with three.
I invited my friend Jake over to play some Basketball. When he arrived, I bet him I could beat him. As we played, it became obvious I wouldn't be winning this game. He won the game by 13 points, and I was shocked by how good he was. When it was all over, Jake told me he was MVP at his High School.
Steve was not sleeping very well at night lately. He knew it was because of all the coffee he drinks. He often drinks coffee late into the evening. He decided to switch from coffee to caffeine free green tea. Steve now sleeps much better.
Cathy realized that her acne was getting progressively worse. Cathy decided to go to the drug store to get some acne products. While there, she saw visited the pharmacist, who recommended items. Cathy purchased the items, and tried them for a week. Cathy was pleased with the results, as her acne had gotten better.
Gary's company wanted to get more email subscribers. They decided to run a giveaway of free games. They set up a page and bought a bunch of download keys. The page was overwhelmed and they ran out of keys. Overall, Gary's company was happy with their results.
Sara practiced for months for the audition to a play. She entered the audition with confidence that she would get the role. It would be two days till they announced who got the roles. She waited nervously those two days. Sara did not get the role.
I was in Texas. My friend told me to try the peaches in Fredericksburg. I decided to follow his advice and I rode down to Fredericksburg. I went to a peach orchard and purchased a crate of peaches. They were the best peaches that I had ever eaten!
Sue is trying to learn the piano. She signed up for some lessons. She went to her first one last week. She said it went really well. She is looking forward to her next lesson.
Jenny was a photographer. Today was her first professional job. She did a photo shoot for a pregnant couple. They had a lot of fun during the shoot. After they were done, the couple promised to leave a positive review.
Tom upgraded the software on his phone. It made several of his apps not work. It also made it freeze more often. Tom was very disappointed. He reverted the software to an earlier version.
A man bought candles in case of a blackout. When a blackout came, he thought he was ready. He grabbed the candles out of a drawer. There were no matches with them, though. He went to look for some, but it was awfully difficult in the dark.
Big Baller Thaler laughed right in my face. I had told him how I planned to kick his ass. He didn't take it too seriously. That's when I circled around behind him. He tried to turn with me, but ate a German suplex to the dome.
We went to the zoo on my daughter's third birthday. She always liked lions so we spent a lot of time admiring them. Suddenly, the male turned around, backed up to the fence and urinated. The spray went through the fence and my older daughter was hit. I swear my three year old and that lion shared a look of conspiracy.
Sam needed to get a graphing calculator for his Calculus class. He saved up all summer in order to buy it. After the end of summer, he saved up $100. He bought a brand new TI-84 graphic calculator with the money. Sam installed games on his calculator immediately afterwards.
Cindy dreamed of going to a good college. So she worked hard in high school. And she was excited when she was accepted in her favorite university. But she became distracted and partied every weekend. And she ended up quitting school for 7 years.
Greg loved to play in the dirt pit behind his grandpa's house. He often would spend hours playing in the dirt While playing in the pit, he stumbled upon a quarter. He showed his grandpa the quarter he'd found. Greg's grandpa let him keep the quarter.
Conner has a lot of behavioral issues. He has gone to many therapists. They diagnosed him with ADHD, anxiety and depression. But now he has many other issues. The recent Doctor said that all of his conditions equal to autism.
Allie wanted her ears pierced. She begged her parents forever. Finally they allowed her to do it. When she got it done she noticed something. It was not done that well.
Katie wanted a new dress. She decided to make one instead of buying one. She bought fabric and a great pattern. She was able to design the dress of her dreams. She loved her new dress.
Nicole asked to get her ears pierced. Nicole's mom took her to the salon. Two women told Nora to hold really still. They each pierced an ear at the exact same time. Nicole picked out her birthstone for her first starter earrings.
Two little boys somehow got the idea they could call Santa Claus. They had heard that Santa's phone number was 911. The person answering the call asked to speak to a parent. The boys had to learn what the number 911 is really for. They also had to learn that they can't get hold of Santa by phone.
Evan woke up in the middle of the night to pee. He always woke at least once. Sometimes he woke up two or three times! Finally he decided not to drink anything for five hours before bed. That helped Evan start sleeping through the night.
Eddie and his mother were shopping in a department store. Eddie saw a colorful coat that he just had to touch. Eddie left his mother's side to go touch the coat. After he touched it, Eddie realized that his mother was gone. Just as he was about to cry, Eddie's mother found him again.
My boyfriend is threatening to break up with me. He thinks our lifestyles are too different. He wants to have a family and settle down. I want to travel the world and date lots of people. Maybe breaking up is a good idea.
Every night I dreamt about a man in a blue box. He would travel through all space and time. One night, I dreamt that he wanted to take me with him. A sound wakes me in the middle of the night. I head to the door and see the man in the blue box has come for me.
Mary wanted to learn how to make an apple pie. She went online and printed the recipe. She then went to the store and bought the ingredients. She returned home and began to make the pie. Her first homemade pie was delicious and was eaten quickly.
Tim tried a new hair style. He really liked it. Unfortunately nobody else did. Everyone made fun of him. Eventually Tim caved and changed his cut.
There was a huge storm. Matthew saw all the downed trees destroyed by the storm. He had an idea. Matthew got his workshop tools. Now Matthew is making furniture from all the wood!
Rachel had a nest outside her window. It was full of baby birds! She liked to check on them and see their progress. They were growing so quickly! Soon, they jumped out of the nest and flew away!
My wife loves roses. She is obsessed with them. I buy her some whenever I can. Unfortunately that hasn't been for a while. Which is why she will be excited tonight.\
The Jones family went to the beach because it was a hot day outside. When they got there, they found a spot in the sand to sit. They set up their chairs and umbrellas. They swam, made sandcastles, and enjoyed time together. They had a great day at the beach.
A friend told me about a new show on tv. I have never heard of it. It did seem like something I would be interested in. I watched i last night. It was a great show.
John was an avid hiker. He was planning a hike. He knew he needed a better canteen. He shopped around. He purchased a new canteen.
Bill loved going to the beach. He swam in the water. He made sand castles. However his eyes always hurt from the sun. He bought sunglasses and his eyes never hurt again.
Stephanie was presented an amazing career opportunity. However, she would have to move far away from her sister. This was a hard decision since her sister a newly single mom. Stephanie knew her sister needed her help because of this. She finally decided that she wouldn't accept the job.
John bought a harley davidson. He got leathers to stay safe. Whenever he went to a bar people asked if he was in a gang. John was amused by the questions. He would make sure to correct them, though.
Annie had a few pet fish. She bought a new fish food for them. Whenever she sprinkled it in, the fish went crazy. Annie liked feeding her little pets. She fed them one more time before bed.
Mike and Molly wanted to go for a hike. Unfortunately it started raining. Instead of giving up they decided to take umbrellas. Unfortunately lightning struck Mike as they hiked. Molly has never been the same since.
Jared was tossing and turning all night. He kept hearing a buzz right next to his ear. Every time he tried to swat, the sound went away. As he was drifting off, something landed right on top of his ear. He hit it and discovered that it was a now dead fly!
Tom was a popular celebrity. He decided to get into mixed martial arts. He trained hard for his first fight. Unfortunately he went against a real fighter. He was crushed and humbled.
Amy's mom was on a health kick. When she found out Amy was eating at neighbors she was mad Her mother made her sit and eat all her lunch before she got up. Amy took a long time eating the nasty food on her plate. Finally after an hours he finished and was allowed to leave.
I was camping one autumn night. The temperature started dropping at dusk. I began to strike flint into some tinder. I got a small fire going and built it up. I warmed up and cooked some food.
Teresa loved making her house cozy. She bought some candles for her kitchen. She loved keeping them lit all the time. The house felt cozy and warm. They smelled like vanilla, too!
Able was given a calf by his father. Able was told to take care of the calf until his father returned. Able took care of the calf and they became best friends. Able waited for his father to return. Both Able and the calf had grown up but his father never returned.
Susie was having her baby. But the baby was upside down. Susie then had to have a c section. She was worried about it. But thankfully it turned out great.
Martha always followed the rules at school. When she got a cell phone, she started to use it in class. This disobeyed the rules. One day she got caught and got her phone taken away. She learned her lesson and started to follow the rules again.
Jen had several loads of laundry to do. She put a load of dark clothes in the washing machine. She started the washer and went to do some other chores. Halfway through the cycle the washer started leaking. Jen had to stop the washer and clean up the mess.
Samantha was training for an obstacle course race. She set up a mini course in her backyard to practice. Samantha struggled with rope climbing. She practiced everyday until she could do it well. Samantha set a record for rope climbing during the race.
Ken was a great tennis player. He was quickly rising in the ranks. One day he was training extra hard. He tripped and broke his hip. He was unable to continue playing.
I was feeling very social one day. I put on a nice set of clothes. I got into my car and went on the road. I drove to the mall and met up with friends. We had food and looked around.
Tom's bathtub was getting dirty. None of his roommates wanted to clean it. He didn't want to clean it either. It kept getting dirtier. Eventually Tom relented and cleaned it.
Anna was hiking with her family. Suddenly she tripped on a tree root. She fell into a patch of poison ivy! Anna was miserable as she suffered from the plant's effects. Her family felt very badly for her.
Max bought a joke book at his elementary school's book fair. Max followed his mom around reading jokes aloud from the joke book. He did this so much that he began repeating many of the jokes. His mom was being driven crazy by hearing all these terrible jokes. She got a joke book of her own and started reading its jokes to Max.
When I was the age of fourteen. My next door neighbor and her baby were sitting in the livingroom. We heard a gunshot. My neighbor older son playing with supposed to be an empty gun. The shot went through the wall just missing her and the child.
Mary had never left her state. She decided to go on vacation. She loaded up her car and drove towards the coast. She was amazed at all she was seeing! Mary decided she needed to vacation more in the future.
Joey is heading to a baseball game. He is in a new city. Joeys GPS decodes to stop working. Joey is lost. Joey finds a stranger and gets to the game on time.
Cindy didn't know what to eat for lunch today. She decided to make a sandwich. But she realized she didn't have any meat. She drove to her local deli to purchase some. But by the time she got there, she decided to settle for fast food.
I started the sixth grade feeling good. When I got to history class, I had to sit in the back. I realized that day that I couldn't read the blackboard. I told my parents. I had to go to the doctor and get new glasses.
My mom once told me that she would take me to a baseball game. The only condition was that I had to clean the house. After she left the house, I cleaned as best as I could. When she got home, she said I did a good job and took me to the game. The game was fun and I was very happy.
Katherine loved working with yarn. She bought a loom and worked on making a blanket. She finished and wrapped it up. SHe gave it to her grandmother for Christmas. Her grandmother was so happy!
Jeremy hated going to church on Sunday. His parents always struggled to get him to go to church. Jeremy promised that he would do more chores if he could stay home. His parents talked about it at length and then came to a conclusion. Jeremy's parents let him stay home to do chores.
Gina and her sister sat on the porch waiting for their dad. He got out and gave them hugs. Gina didn't want to hug him in public. She was embarrassed kids from her school might see her. She gave him a quick hug and hopped in the car.
Samantha had been a tom boy her whole life. She wanted to get a makeover to become more girly. With no sense for that, she consulted with her preppy sister. Luckily her sister was happy to direct the makeover. Soon Samantha was happily feeling like a total girl.
Tom just turned 18. He decided to play a trick on his mother. He had a friend apply a big temporary tattoo on his back. When he showed his mother, she fainted! He didn't mean to scare her that badly.
My mom tried to tell Anthony to throw away his food. Since Anthony was hungry, he decided to eat the food. The next day, Anthony had a large stomach ache. He also threw up several times. I had to take him to the hospital since he felt sick.
Mary found an old pair of binoculars at a lawn sale. She decided to go for a walk in the woods to watch birds. Mary spent most of that day bird watching. When she returned home she researched bird watching on the internet. That was several years ago and Mary is still an avid birdwatcher.
Ann started the puzzle. It was really hard. She was almost done with the puzzle. She went to bed. Her dad finished the puzzle.
Last week Edward studied hard for an upcoming exam. The day after, he was so nervous he got sick. He had to stay home from school because he was so sick. He went to class the next day because he felt better. His teacher told him that the test was postponed for the week after.
Last night I went out for a walk. While out walking I got lost. I wandered around an unfamiliar place for hours. Eventually I figured out where I was. It took me hours, but I finally made it back home.
Abby was booking a hotel for her upcoming Hawaii trip. Abby however, was concerned at the high prices of hotels. After checking various hotels, Abby finally found a deal. Abby found a small, locally owned hotel, and decided to book the room. Abby was glad that she found a really good hotel deal for her trip.
Shelby loved to cook food. Shelby's parents always went out to eat. Shelby hated going out to eat. Shelby moved to college and cooked everyday. Shelby was much more happy.
Martha was just getting home from work. She went upstairs when she noticed her door was open. She peeked inside and saw her husband kissing some girl. She burst in and confronted him. He apologized but she left him anyways.
Darrell went down by the river to get water for the amp site. When he was down there he found a gold watch. When his camping trip was done he went to the local police. Someone claimed the watch and they were so grateful to Darrell. Darrell felt good that he did the right thing.
Ann's mother was very religious. She wanted Ann to join a convent and cloister herself. But Ann wanted to help people, perhaps as a counselor. So she took a job as a pastor in her church. Ann was a able to satisfy her mom - and her own dream as well.
Jane's had a house in a city. The yard had no grass. She hired some men to come fix everything. She planted sunflowers and grass. Now she has a beautiful yard.
Anna woke up starving one morning. She decided she'd have cereal before she did her farm chores. But when she went into the kitchen, she was disappointed. All the milk was gone! Anna had to milk the cow before having cereal after all!
Ann's boyfriend asked her to follow him in one of his prized cars. Ann was nervous, but she didn't want to disappoint. The boyfriend told Ann to follow his car so she wouldn't get lost. Ann focused on his bumper and followed it without fail. She ended up following him right into a ditch.
Mark is intimidated after moving to Boston with no friends. One night he decides to go to a bar because he feels lonely. At the bar he meets a nice guy named Charles. They strike up a conversation and eventually become friends. Mark is very relieved that he has at least one friend in Boston.
Colton had a sick dog. He brought the dog to the vet. The vet suggested that the dog stay overnight. Colton followed the vet's suggestions. The vet nursed the dog back to health.
Jo had been having back problems. She could not figure out why. She finally decided it was her bed. She decided she needed to buy a new one. Jo was happy about her investment.
Sara wanted to try out for the dance team. She started practicing every week. She was getting excited as tryouts got closer. On the day of tryouts, she was ready. When the list of who made it was posted, Sara's name was on it.
A clown is working a show. While performing a trick for the kids. He breaks his leg. The ambulance comes and takes him to the hospital. The clown makes a full recovery.
For me Sunday is not a rest day but a busy day. When i have no work, i am doing the house chores. I do the laundry,cooking and washing dishes. Then after that i go the grocery to buy something i need. As i got home at night that's the only time i can rest.
Angie decided to create a delicious smoothie. She added lots of fresh fruits. She also threw in some yogurt and spinach. It was a gross green color. Angie was surprised when she tasted it and it was delicious!
There use to be this amazing burger joint near Bob's house. He used to go there almost everyday after work. The prices were good and the food was even better. Then for some reason the burger joint was shut down. Bob now has to find a new place to get his burgers.
He was tired, but started to get dressed anyway. She texted him just in time and he smiled when he read her message. He arrived at her door just as she was walking out. Both ready, they started toward to their destination of foot. The air was balmy, and they remarked on it upon arriving at the boat.
Every day Ashley takes her dog Cora for a walk. They go down the alley behind her house and around the block. Cora knows the route very well and doesn't stray. She also knows if she goes potty, she'll get a treat. Since Ashley started walking her, she's stopped pottying in the house.
Neil was traveling in Morocco. He decided to send his family a postcard. He visited a souvenir shop and picked a lovely one. Then he filled it out and dropped it in the mail. He couldn't wait for his family to read his happy message!
Rick needed money. He was always complaining about how much he needed it. His friend John told him about mechanical turk. Rick started working as a Turker. Rick was able to save up enough money to go on vacation.
My favorite class was english literature. One day, the teacher quizzed us in preparation for a big test. He asked me who was captured by the lilliputians. I said I didn't know, but it was from Gulliver's Travels. He laughed and said he was going to call me Gulliver from then on.
Ian was walking his poodle at the park. But another person's pit bull approached. The pit bull began barking. And Ian tried to protect his poodle. But the pit bull attacked the poodle before its owner could stop it.
Jeannette was building a sandcastle on the beach. The structure grew taller and taller. She even added elaborate designs and details. Suddenly, a huge wave came crashing down on the coast. Jeannette's sandcastle washed away with the tide.
On Thanksgiving, Brian's family worked at a soup kitchen. His job was to hand out rolls. He felt sad to see all the needy people. But he was happy that he was able to help them. He hoped his family would go back to help again next year.
Last week the temperature reached ninety in Cambridge. It was 86 in my apartment. I have Luddite tendencies. I decided to not use the air conditioner, resorting only to fans. I made it throught the day, but my wife said I was crazy.
Tom was a filmmaker. Tom worked hard on creating a new film. Tom labored 12 hours per day making the film. Tom finished the film. Tom was happy to complete the movie.
Jim was out playing with friends. They were balancing themselves on train tracks. Jim's friends thought the tracks were abandoned. Then they heard a rumbling sound. A train was coming and they all ran out of the way.
Arlene still felt weak from a previous illness. The volleyball match was only a few days away. She still could not breathe too well or practice. Her coach came up with a home remedy to help her get better. Arlene ended up competing in the match and had a good game.
Opening her eyes, the girl saw she was in a cave. It was wet, cold and dark. Her head was bleeding and she could not remember her name. She heard a strange noise and saw a bright light. The rescue team had found her.
Grandpa told Sammy a story every night about a house that Jack built. One day when Sammy was bored he challenged Grandpa to a game. They would each memorize the story and see who could recite it best. Grandpa agreed, adding the rule that it had to be done in one breath. In the end they both lost because they couldn't stop laughing!
Sam was driving his car. He noticed his gas mileage was really low. He inspected his car and noticed his tires had low pressure. Sam pumped his his tires at a gas station. Afterwards he noticed that his car was running perfectly normal.
I tried to be quiet. I walked back up the stairs. The bathroom was downstairs. I was visiting my aunt and uncle. My aunt wanted me to use the bathroom downstairs at night.
Bob was having trouble keeping all the houses he'd looked at separate. He put the information in a spreadsheet to help keep track of it all. But then Bob became overwhelmed by so much information. An idea occurred to him as he looked at all the rows of data. Bob used the spreadsheet's color feature to make the data clearer.
The man got a flat. He stopped to change his tire. He had the tire removed. A car didn't see him there working. The car accidentally hit the man.
Jody was a TV anchor at a small news station. He was in charge of sports news. He reported that the local basketball team was terrible. The public was offended by his statements. Jody was fired by his boss.
Johnny always liked making people laugh. He saw a flyer for amateur comedy contest at the club. He signed up to perform his comedy routine. For two weeks, he practiced his routine for his friends and family. Johnny won first place in the competition.
I told the worker what items I wanted on my sub. He began to prepare the sandwich. As soon as he tried putting mayonnaise on it, the bottle broke. All of the liquid spilled on my sandwich. Thankfully, the store gave me a refund.
Blair was going to Brazil to visit his girlfriend. Blair got mugged at the airport. Blair never appeared at his destination. His girlfriend left the airport disappointed. Blair never saw his girlfriend again.
Eric had a job interview in a new city. Unfortunately, he lost his luggage at the airport. Eric went to goodwill in order to find interview clothes. He was able to purchase a suit for $50. Eric aced his interview the next day with his thrift store suit.
Pam's brother knew she hated bugs. He would always find some and put them in her hair. This would always make her scream! One day her dad taught her about bugs and she was no longer scared. From then on, she would help her brother find them.
My friend Bob had his kidneys tested. His glomerular filtration rate (GFR) was 57. My other friend Fred has kidney damage, with a GFR of 79. Fred told Bob a GFR of 57 was bad. Bob freaked out, but his urologist said he will be ok.
Chel's prom was coming up, so she needed a dress. After looking at a dozen stores, Chel decided to shop online. One website had a fantastic and unusual pink and gold sparkly dress. Chel ordered the dress online, and it was shipped to her quickly. At the prom, Chel won the award for the most original dress.
Jo wanted to set up a haunted house for the neighborhood kids. He bought cheap decorations and decorated his lower floor. Then he invited the younger neighborhood kids and their parents. To his surprise, they really enjoyed it! Each of them told Jo what a great job he had done.
The watchmaker had been working all night to finish his watch. He added in the gears and gear oil. Then fine-tuned the mechanisms. It was ready to be sold, he thought to himself. He put it on display hoping someone would buy it.
I wanted to write a book. I slaved over my computer for days and days. I wrote from the time I woke up till the time I went to sleep. All the effort paid off. I was very happy with my finished book.
All my friends are big football fans. I sometimes watch matches with them. I'm not a fan but still predict who's going to win. So far I've been really accurate. I've been right more often than anybody else I know.
Jessica was trying to get in shape and lose weight. She went for a walk every morning and night. One night is was pretty late but she still went for her walk. She was alone when a man approached her. He pulled a knife and robbed her.
I had always wanted to work from home. I looked online for opportunities. One day I came across reddit.com. The introduced me to Mechanical turk. I have been working at home for six months.
I went to see my mother last night. She was very tired and her back was hurting. I cooked dinner for her so she didn't have to. We had tacos, one of our favorite meals. She was relieved and happy that she didn't have to make dinner!
My son was outside playing. His best friend came by the house. They went off on an adventure. They were gone for quite some time. They came home before dark.
Sal wanted a sandwich for lunch. But he did not have many ingredients. He learned about toast sandwiches online. So he decided to make one. But Sal's sandwich craving was not satisfied.
Cathy was happy that she finally had some time to sew. She pulled out her needle, threads and thimbles. She just had to finish applying the glue to her last project. She realized her mistake as the thimbles slid onto her sticky fingers. Cathy tapped her metal fingertips on the table in frustration.
Last week I had the worst cold. I kept coughing and having a sore throat. It was terrible. I went to the doctor and she gave me some medicine. I'm feeling better but it will take awhile.
I fell asleep on my patio. When I woke up, a spider was on my thigh. I didn't know what to do so I stayed still. The spider ended up crawling onto my head. I screamed and fainted from shock.
Kate was going to visit her family in Minnesota. But she was going to spend three months there. She had to pack a lot of clothes. She filled her suitcase up and tried to close it. To her horror her suitcase wouldn't close.
Jane's hot water doesn't always work. She was taking a shower. The water went cold. Jane hopped out of the shower. She decided to try again later.
I had a job where the boss made us pay for things people would steal. This made me very frustrated. Talking to my boss did no good. He didn't care that what he was doing was illegal. I decided to quit that job.
Tim was at his house bored. He couldn't figure out what to do. He looked on tv for answers. He saw a commercial about homeless people. So he decided to volunteer at a homeless shelter.
Tom had three roommates. None of them cleaned as much as Tom. There was a pile of dishes in the sink. Tom begrudgingly washed them. He confronted everyone else about the problem after.
Helen wanted a new lamp. She went to a store and picked the most beautiful one. She could barely afford it, but she didn't care. She brought it home in her car. When she opened it she found it was broken.
My brother lives in Allston. The houses are close together. Last night an old tree fell. It took hours to clear the tree. My brother took a photo and posted it on FB.
It finally happened! When we managed not to destroy ourselves by 2020, we did it! We adopted the metric system! America finally joined every other first world country in the world! I woke up feeling like someone hit me with a ten inch six pound rock.
Tim was taking out the garbage. A banana peel fell from the garbage bag. Tim slipped on the banana peel. He landed on his wrist. Tim ended up spraining his wrist.
I woke up one morning and went downstairs to the kitchen. I prepared my coffee in the coffee maker. When the coffee was ready, I grabbed the coffee pot to pour a glass. My hand recoiled from the heat and I dropped the glass on the floor. I grabbed a broom and dustpan from the pantry and cleaned the mess.
I beat my best friend. He was a little better than me. I got taught a trick from someone who played high school tennis. I practiced with him for an hour. The trick worked better than expected.
Amy's coffee buzz had worn off and she was crashing hard. She felt no better after lunch. In fact she may have felt worse. She lay her head on the table until the bell rang. Amy had no clue how she was ever going to survive this day.
Johnny decided he needed to get out of the house. He went for a short fishing trip. Johnny caught a huge salmon when fishing. He was very proud. Johnny was glad he left the house.
Mimi went to work at a final inspection lab for a medical product. She was good at finding flaws, just like the other 7 women in the lab. The other women turned their defect finding skills towards people. This made the other women seem like a bunch of grumpy bullies. Mimi found another job away where she works at happily at home.
Julie has always wanted to buy herself a car. When Julie was old enough to work she found a job. She went to work every day mopping floors. Julie saved all of the money she earned. After five years Julie finally bought herself the car of her dreams.
Earl was redoing his kitchen. He bought a new, giant fridge. He wheeled it into his kitchen and noticed a problem. The fridge wouldn't fit between the cabinets! Earl regretted his purchase.
Annie took a picture with her family and her boyfriend. Annie later broke up with her boyfriend. She still liked the picture, but hated seeing her boyfriend in it. Annie cropped her boyfriend out of the picture. She continued to display the picture without her boyfriend in it.
Gina's father had come back to Illinois. She was told they would leave when for home when he returned. The next morning she awoke, excited to be leaving. She sat on the edge of her seat for hours waiting to leave. By noon she realized, this wasn't the day they were leaving.
Sally and her family took a trip to Times Square in New York City. While there, they were fascinated by the signs with neon lights. They also were intrigued by the various people walking in the streets. The family visited many stores to buy souvenirs. They went back home and told all of their relatives about their trip.
Lucy ran upstairs after seeing a mouse in the basement. She slammed the door and ran without looking back. She heard banging near the basement door. She slowly approached the door. The door locked when slammed and locked her Grandpa down there.
Todd liked to DJ in his spare time. He DJ'd at a local benefit. One of the people in the crowd was getting married in a year. They liked how Todd DJ'd. The person asked Todd to DJ their wedding.
The family was tired of not hearing when someone knocked on their door. They installed a doorbell on their front door. It would ring a pleasant tune when someone came to see them. They never missed houseguests anymore. The family wished they'd gotten the doorbell earlier!
Brandon was at the beach with friends. He had gone for a swim. Brandon was walking back into the shore. A big wave hit Brandon and knocked him over. His friends laughed as he got to his feet.
I heard there is a new show coming to television. It is supposed to be another reality show. It actually looks really good. I think I may take the night off to watch it. I'll tell you how it was.
Family went out one evening for Mexican food. Mom had fajitas, her favorite. Dad liked enchiladas the best, and got her to try them. The kids didn't like tacos, but the restaurant had chicken strips. They all had a fantastic time!
Lauren wanted to go to a party. Her parents said that she needed to pass her English test first. She tried her best on the test. Unfortunately, she didn't pass. Her parents grounded her until she could improve her grades.
Jose wanted to swim, so he went to the pool. He had lots of fun at the pool. He spent lots of time swimming and playing in the water. Afterwards he was very tired so he went home. When Jose got home, he took a nap.
Kelly is shy but very beautiful. Kelly hopes to find a job and meet a wonderful man. She is so shy and nervous around handsome men, many are put off by her Kelly ends up meeting a nice man. Kelly is very happy with her husband.
I was making my bed. My son was helping me. He asked about the tag. I said it could only be removed by the consumer. He asked if that meant I had to eat it.
Tony was playing outside with his friends. They discovered a large bee's nest. Tony poked it with a stick. As the bees swarmed out, many stung Tony. Tony discovered he is allergic to bees.
Jane had lost her dog, and she was very upset. She looked everywhere but could not find Fido. She was just about to give up when she heard barking from nearby. She ran over towards the noise, and there she found Fido! Jane cried in joy as she hugged her dog.
Ralph opened his market. At noon a man with a mask walked in. He pointed a gun at Ralph. Ralph gave the man the money from the register. The man left without hurting Ralph.
The boy called his girlfriend. His girlfriend would not answer. He went to her house. She had a different boy over. The boy spied on his girlfriend and the boy.
Amber told all 3 of her children to be home by 7pm for dinner. Two Of her children arrived 30 minutes before so they could relax before. O arrived at 9 pm, having forgotten about Amber's demand. Amber was very upset and yelled at her child. Amber then grounded her child for 1 week so he would be on time to dinner.
Laura loved playing Super Mario World. She played it everyday despite her parents protests. She unlocked all of the characters. However she was failing all of her classes. Her parents got rid of the Nintendo.
Josh played a game with his friends. People lined up in teams. They alternated boy and girl. Each team had to pass a life saver. They could only use toothpicks.
The smiths decided it would be fun to go a trip to Disney. The family decided Epcot would be the best choice. They purchased five day passes and were super excited. The family had so much fun. It was a trip of a lifetime.
Tim loved jumping on his bed. His parents often told him not to. One day he fell weird and broke it. His parents were furious. He got into a lot of trouble because of it.
Kate had her first ice skating lesson. She felt like her feet were going to slip out from beneath her. With her feet slipping, she did fall down! The fall wasn't nearly as bad as she expected. She got back up again in order to keep going.
I slept in and was late for work. In my hurry, I didn't see the police car. He turned on his lights and siren. He gave me a ticket for speeding. Now I get up earlier when I have to go to work.
I wanted to give a Valentine to a coworker. I bought a corny little card and some chocolates. I gave them to her on the day. She looked at them with a grimace. I stopped paying as much attention to her after that.
My chess playing friend is almost an alcoholic. He used to drink a half bottle of liqueur every night. Then he would compose emails and forget what he wrote. He has started to cut down after his liver acted up, but still drinks. I urged him to go to AA, but he refuses.
Bob asked his new girlfriend, Sheila, to go camping one weekend. At first, Sheila was excited as the weekend began. Soon, however, she found she didn't like camping with Bob's big dog. Bob broke up with Sheila a few weeks later. He says he needs a woman who really likes his dog too.
Two students were passing notes in class. The young teacher noticed it happening. The students still seemed to be paying attention. The young teacher decided to simply ignore it. The young teacher was generally well-liked by his students.
Timothy took a shower. He wiped off all the coal dust from his body. Timothy decided never to go into the mines again. He combed his hair and looked at himself in the mirror. He then saw the dirt that was still under his nails.
I looked up. There were a dozen vultures eerily circling overhead. One of them landed a few feet from our picnic table. He walked over to a patch of tall grass. He started eating something.
Fernando enjoyed playing monopoly and various board games. He would invite his friends to come over every Friday. They would have some drinks and food while playing. One of Fernando's friends said he wanted to play video games. Fernando told his friend that he only likes playing board games.
Bob told his son to open the gate to the driveway. His boy raced out of the car to open it. The gate was stuck. Bob's daughter got out to help. Together, they were able to open the gate.
Tawna hated working at the vet clinic. She hated the animals and she hated the people. Tawna thought all of them were stupid and constantly denigrated them. People suggested maybe she should look for another job. Tawna dismissed the idea with a fresh bevy of excuses and complaints.
I was drinking some soda out of a cup. I set the cup on my desk next to another cup, which contained water. I got thirsty and picked up a cup to take a drink. It tasted weird! I had expected soda, but drank the water by mistake.
Jake noticed a dog in his neighborhood. He noticed that it had a tag on it. He took it in and called the number on the tag. The owners were relieved to know their dog was safe. Jake gave him back to them.
Alice loved apple pie. However, she did not know how to bake a pie. Alice decided she would look for a recipe to bake a pie. Alice found her grandmother's recipe. Alice decided she would use her grandmother's recipe to bake a pie.
Jake had been working a lot lately. He decided he needed a break. He invited friends to the bar. Several met him there. Jake had some drinks and let off some steam.
Janet's mom worked through the night to make her a dress. She wanted Janet to wear the dress to the choir concert. Janet protested, hating that the dress looked homemade. Still resenting it, Janet wore the dress to the concert. At the concert, everyone raved about Janet's unique dress.
Jason was sick with Ebola. He got on a plane to go back to US. Once he arrived, he was quarantined. Jason got very sick and almost died. He recovered, but then the flight attendant on the flight got sick.
Jimmy had a great idea for a social networking website. Jimmy didn't have enough money to get his idea off the ground. He decided to use crowdfunding to try and fund his project. He set up a page and asked for donations. He got enough money to start his website.
Linda had always loved to read. Her favorite author was coming into town to give a lecture. She desperately wanted to go. She took the day off work and took her book to the bookstore. Linda got a signature from her favorite author that day.
I never thought I could be successful. I worked as a bartender and that was enough for me. I wanted more once I met my wife. She made it worth while to work hard. My career has taken off thanks to my wife.
Dave and his family own a nice house on a lake. He loved spending a weekend there when he could. It was scheduled to be extremely rainy on his next planned trip. Dave braved the storm to make it to his lakehouse. He was pleased on his decision when the storm finally passed.
Our cat was getting very hairy. We had lost its brush. We bought a new brush and brushed the cat. We filled up a garbage bag full of hair. We will not let the cat's hair get that long again.
Nicole was a very smart girl who always worked hard. She thought it was very important to always do her best. One day, she wasn't really feeling like doing her best. Instead of working, she played and talked with friends. When she saw the consequences of this, she never did it again.
Miss Lee was about to start class when she saw she needed pencils. Quickly before the bell, she grabbed a handful and sharpened them. By the end of her first class, every single pencil had been used. Sadly, the kids forgot to return them when they were done. Miss Lee had to sharpen another set of pencils for her next class.
Freddy loved gumdrops. One day he decided to decorate a gingerbread house. Instead, he ate all of the gumdrop decorations. He realized his gingerbread house would not look very good. Freddy ate the gingerbread house as a result.
A man was shot and killed when he went to purchase a car. He responded to an ad on Craigslist and went to meet the seller. The seller robbed the man and shot and killed him. Police say the seller is identified only as KD. KD is the prime suspect in the ongoing homicide investigation.
I never had many friends growing up, and now being in High School. I never was very social, which doesn't help at all. Until one day, someone decides to sit with me at lunch. We begin talking about our interests and such. I start to sense the feeling of acceptance as a smile takes over me.
Tina had scheduled a flight. The weather was bad in the area and the flight couldn't leave. Tina's flight was rescheduled. Tina slept at the airport overnight. She was able to leave in the morning.
Liz had been waiting months for the new tablet to come out. She finally ordered one and could not wait to pick it up. When she got to the store, there was a long line. Liz finally got her tablet. When she got home, she tripped and shattered it.
Sarah was a great track athlete. Her best event was pole vault. She was at a meet and pole vaulting was up next. She ran making sure to keep her from good. She sank the pole into the socket and shot into the sky.
Jessie's grandmother was unable to drive. Jessie agreed to take her grocery shopping. Jessie looked away for a second. When she realized, her grandmother was gone. Jessie found her grandmother by paging her over the intercom.
The kids were playing a game of tag. The rules said you became the chaser if the current chaser caught you. However, one child noticed a loophole in the rules. While he was being chased, he removed his jacket. At the last moment, he threw his jacket at the chaser to escape!
Eric had lived his whole life with an annoying twitch. He finally went to a doctor to see about fixing it. The doctor told him to sleep better at night. Eric finally decided on getting more sleep. Eric's twitch wasn't present the next day!
It takes a lot to make a stew, so Mark added ingredients. He added some broccoli, but his childhood sweetheart said no. Nobody liked broccoli, so he screamed why don't you like it! They said because they were lactose intolerant. Mark informed them that it wasn't dairy you idiots.
Naomi was in a lot of pain. She'd just had surgery on her back. She had to lay in bed for weeks. When it was time to walk, she was nervous but excited. Naomi was determined to get back to normal.
Beth is cooking dinner. Beth is making her kids favorite food. While cooking she gets a phone call. She loses track of the time and burns the food. The kids have to eat their mothers burnt dinner.
Alaina really wanted to try this new ice cream place. She thought it seemed rather interesting. She got her friend Lewis together and the two went to the place. Alaina ordered Oreo flavor. But the flavor was so terrible she had to throw it out.
A boy was swimming in the ocean. He then heard splashing around him. Then he saw a large fin breach the water. The boy swam as fast as he could toward shore. The boy finally made it to the beach safety away from the shark.
Tim is upset when his girlfriend wins valedictorian instead of him. They fight about it for weeks. Tim finally realizes that he was being childish. He knows he's lucky to have a smart, successful girlfriend. His girlfriend forgives him and they make up.
Shawn was bored from being at home. So he got ready and headed towards the park. He wanted to play some basketball. He shot his basketball in the hop for several hours. Shawn was no longer bored.
John lived in an apartment near a tree. There was a strong storm. A tree branch snapped and broke through his living room window. John was scared but not injured. His landlords paid for the damages.
I was in my car driving to see a friend. I saw the temperature gauge rise. This meant the car was overheating. I checked under the hood to find the radiator filled with coolant. The temperature went down and I drove off confused but happy.
Moe was en route to a service call when he got a flat tire. He pulled over and his phone rang. The client was mad and demanded to know where he was. Moe said that he was on his way and almost there. Moe shut his phone off and began to change the tire.
Sam was on her way to see her favorite music artist. She couldn't wait to get to the concert. She gets there and gives her ticket to get in. Her ticket is not accepted and she is not allowed in. Sam went home crying after not seeing her favorite artist.
I thought of what napkins and placemats go together. I wiped the table down. I arranged the placemats neatly around the table. I folded the napkins on the placemats. I arranged the plates and utensils on the placemats.
I was in the third grade. It was field day. I fought someone for a place in line. I wanted to impress a girl. We both got detention.
Jillian was on a family trip. She needed to make a call to her friend. Her phone wasn't getting any service, though. She started walking, waiting for any bars. Finally, a mile from her campground, she found a signal.
Jed's father retired early. He decided to spend his later years traveling around the globe. He sent postcards to Jed from every exotic place he visited. Jed loved receiving his father's postcards. And as lhe was a painter, he painted them all on canvass.
It was autumn in Tennessee. I was white water rafting. There was a calm spot. It started to snow. We were in the mountains.
Susie loved chocolate candy. She decided to go to a factory. She wanted to see it being made. So she went. She ended up loving it.
Babette wanted to make a roast for dinner. She prepared the meat and potatoes. She put the roast in the oven. When it was finished it tasted delicious. It was the best roast she's made by far!
Ross had waited for months for the sequel to a movie. Days before it was released he camped out at the theatre. He sleep in a lawn chair. When the tickets were released he was the first in line. Ross watched and enjoyed the movie.
My husband and I boarded a train. About four hours into the journey, an announcement was made. The border had been closed and we had to get off the train. We had to find a bus to our destination instead. After hours of waiting, we finally found one.
Bill was excited to play in his first tournament. He had practiced everyday for years to become competitive. He warmed up on the range and hit some putts on the putting green. Bill teed off for his round and played his heart out. At the completion of the round Bill was in the top ten!
Teddy never had played football. I explained the rules of the game Teddy. He really wanted to try playing football. We got some people together at the park and played football. Teddy had fun and scored the winning touchdown.
A man went to a vending machine to get a soda. He put in some money and pressed a button. No soda came out. He shook the machine hard in anger. The machine fell over with a loud thud.
Ned has come into some hard times. He has just been laid off his job at the factory. He decides that his Ford Mustang has to be sold. He places an ad on the internet in hopes of a buyer. Ned finds a buyer and has to let go of his baby.
Miley was in high school. She usually studied very hard, and earned her grades. Once Miley made a poor decision and got blackout drunk. She forgot she had a paper due, and got a failing mark. When her parents found out, they grounded her for two months.
Bob wanted to see his favorite band perform this weekend. Bob didn't have enough money or a ride to the show. His aunt heard about his problem and offered to provide both. Bob accepted happily and thanked his aunt. He went to the show and had the time of his life.
Bob and Richard decided to go skating. They went to the rink and rented skates. Richard skated fast. Bob tried to keep up but fell. Richard felt bad because Bob got a big bruise.
Since my husband retired last year, we don't have a lot of extra cash. Last week, I found an interesting way to make some extra money. I signed up to be a mock juror in Tampa, Florida. It was quite interesting, it only lasted 4 hours, and I was paid $100! I wish that I could do this every week!
When I was eight I wanted a pet rat. My grandma told me yes even though my mom said no. She took to the pet store to get my new friend Oreo. When I got home I instantly had to take him back. I had a pet rat for less than one hour.
The farmer came to the fence to look at the stuck truck. The truck was too tall to pass under the overpass and was stuck. He asked the driver what he was going to do. They had called for some heavy equipment to pull the trailer out. The farmer suggested that they let some air out of each tire.
Jill finally got around to cleaning her room. When she lay down to look under the bed she got a surprise. There was a whole family of dust bunnies under it! She realized it had been a long time since she'd looked under the bed. She vowed to check more often in the future.
Bob was watching TV when suddenly the power went out. He realized he hadn't paid his electric bill. Since he was broke he called and tried to work out a deal. Unfortunately the company couldn't work with him at all. Bob had to wait days before he had the money to turn his power on.
Thomas heard a noise outside. He went to see what the noise was. It was dark outside. He didn't see anything. The next morning Thomas noticed that someone had taken his bike.
My son and I have been planning a camping trip for sometime. We got a new tent and new sleeping bags and are ready. The weather is supposed to be perfect this weekend for camping. We started packing today and made a grocery list. 1 more day of work and we will be out, under the stars.
Terry was helping a friend move a refrigerator into his house. Terry didn't properly bend when lifting. He felt a pull in his back. Terry was in pain and saw a doctor. The doctor said Terry had strained his back.
I was out today at the mall. It was way too hot. I felt like I was going to be sick. Thankfully I was done soon. I was able to relax later.
Bill loved working as a tailor's apprentice. He learned a lot from the tailor he worked for. Bill soon became very skilled himself as a tailor. He realized he had the potential to start his own tailoring business. Bill opened his own shop and is now a successful self-employed tailor.
Mark was 8 and really wanted a pet. He begged his mom for a dog but she agreed to get him a fish. Mark washed out a bowl and got a book on fish care at the library. Unfortunately the pet store was all out of fish! Mark's mother got him a hamster instead and he was just as happy!
Peyton is from Omaha. He loves to tell everyone that's where he's from. One day he yells Omaha on television. Suddenly everyone knows about Omaha. Mutual of Omaha is very excited about the free advertising.
Mandy wanted to make some cookies. She was craving them all week. She watched some TV while they baked. She accidentally fell asleep watching the program! Thankfully her cookies came out ok.
Bob has been allergic to bananas all his life. He had avoided a major reaction for years. His new girlfriend forgot about Bob's allergy. She made Bob a dish that had a small amount of bananas in it. Bob ate the dish and ended up taking a trip to the emergency room.
Kelly wanted to go to college in another state. He parents did not think that she was mature enough to move away. They wanted Kelly to go to college at home. Kelly suggested a compromise. She would go to the local college for two years, then go out of state.
Ann had a friend stay the night. In the morning they were both hungry. Ann fried up some eggs. Then they both ate together. They enjoyed their hot breakfast!
Betty like to make popcorn. Usually for movie night with the family on Fridays. One day she made a bunch for the family. She was bringing it back to the tv room to eat. But she tripped and spilled the popcorn everywhere.
Lilly had a dance recital. She practiced and practiced all day long. After her mother came home from work, they went to the recital. Lilly was nervous, but she was confident she knew her part. Lilly got a standing ovation for her performance.
Rachel is in college to become a nurse. The courses that she takes are very challenging. She has a big test coming up and has been studying very hard. On the day of the test, Rachel was somewhat nervous about how she did. Because she studied to hard, Rachel made an A on the test.
Matt didn't have a twitter account. He decided to sign up for one. He put all of his info in. Then, he confirmed his email address. Finally, he started using twitter.
The kids were excited to go to the theater. There would be a film festival just for them! They took a seat towards the front. The films were so fun and unique. They kids talked about their favorites all night.
My ex coworker Paula had an affair with a man for ten years. Once the man's wife found out he panicked. He stopped calling Paula or returning any calls. Paula asked her friend Tom, to call the man on her behalf. The man has refused to return any calls.
Ben's Boy Scout Troop worked for weeks on a float. It was going to be in the town's July 4th parade. They got it finished just in time. It was big enough for his whole troop to ride on. They felt proud as they went down the street as people clapped.
Linda had a dog named Belle. Belle hated storms. The news issued a storm warning for this evening. Belle knew she had to comfort Belle during the storm. Belle was much more because Linda comforted her.
Ashley is best friends with Susana. Susanna's boyfriend hates Ashley. One day Ashley plays a prank on Susana's boyfriend. He gets so mad he tells Susana not to speak to Ashley. Susana and Ashley never speak again.
Jason had just joined the school's baseball team. Their first game was coming up in a week. Jason had an accident. He had hurt his arm. Jason missed the first game of the season.
Lara bought a guitar. She wanted to learn to play like a rock star! She plucked a few strings. It sounded Awful! So she traded the guitar for a music CD!
Georgie watched a lot of home improvement shows. She was convinced that concrete counter tops were all the rage. She won over her wife to install concrete counter tops in their place. They looked amazing initially. The sheer weight of them later crushed the cabinets underneath.
Tom and Harry were best friends in college. They would often go eat together. They searched the city for the best restaurants. They tried every restaurant in the area. They found a Thai restaurant that was their favorite.
Every summer evening around 7:00 the ice cream truck would come by. Billy and his sister Sam waited eagerly for it to arrive on Tuesday. Their mother had given them each a dollar to buy a treat. At 7:15 the truck still wasn't there! Finally it arrived so Billy and Sam could get their frozen treat.
John wanted to play basketball. He had been practicing for a while. He was nervous about trying out for the team. When tryouts arrived he was ready. John was excited when he made the team.
Kim's little girl Alerah wanted a new puppy. She begged her mom and dad daily for weeks. Together Alerah and her parents came to an agreement. If she received good grades for a month she could get a puppy. She has one week left until she gets to choose her new furry friend.
Cammie was out at the store. She was coming home when she saw a commotion on her street. Soon she realized that it was in front of her house. There was a fire in her house. It was pretty bad and she had to stay somewhere else that night.
Regis woke up because he heard strong winds and rain. He looked out the window and noticed their trampoline was missing. Regis looked outside the front door and found the trampoline. It had blown all the way down the block and was in a tree. Regis couldn't believe how far it had gone.
Gina met her friend Pam at the park. They walked and talked about Pam's school friends. Gina knew she had to get back home to work on a report. But she was having a good time hanging out with Pam. After 2 hours she had forgotten all about her report.
Larry had to stay late at work again. His wife was upset over it. When he got home she was asleep. The food was cold and there was nothing to do. He just drank a beer and passed out.
Tammy did not feel like going to school. She told her mother that she had a sore throat and a fever. Her mother put a thermometer in Tammy's mouth. When she came back to read it, the thermometer read 120 degrees. Tammy's mom knew Tammy had held it up the the hot lamp.
Bill's cat Bruce seemed not to be feeling too well. So he decided to take Bruce to the vet. Bill took Bruce to the vet. The vet examined Bruce and gave him some medicine. Two or three days passed and Bill noticed that Bruce seemed better.
Mike wanted to get a new car. He saved up all of his money from work. It took him two summers to have enough money. Finally he was able to go buy a new car. Now he drives his new car everywhere.
Amy decided to try Yoga. She followed the moves of the teacher. She was surprised how easy it was. She enjoyed yoga very much. Amy decided to register to be a regular member of the class.
Brent was in love with joanna Joanna's family did not like brent but they felt he was not a good man. One day brent helped Joanna sneak out of the house but she got caught. Brent was no longer allowed to see her but he knew he was wrong. joanna eventually met a good man and got married.
My stepmother's parents moved into our basement. They would come up to see us sometimes. There was a certain knock they used. That way we knew it was them. I used the same knock for them.
Kia was nervous to turn sixteen. She knew her mom was buying her driving lessons. But Kia did not feel ready to drive a car! However, her lessons soon changed her mind. Before long, Kia was itching for a car of her own!
A child rolled a ball down a grassy hill. The ball kept rolling until it went halfway up the other hill nearby. Then the ball rolled back and settled in the middle of the two hills. The child himself rolled down the hill after the ball. He was disappointed he didn't also roll halfway up the other hill.
My daughter slept through the night in her own bed. First I had to read a bunch of stories to her. Then I had to lay down with her for about 15 minutes. Then she fell asleep. She stayed there all night!
Anna loved space. For her tenth birthday she got a lovely gift. Her parents sent her to space camp! Anna was in paradise for 2 whole weeks! It was the best gift she had ever gotten.
I needed a way to listen to music for free, so I asked a friend. They told me about a website called Spotify. I went to the website, and it didn't seem to work. After some research, I found out my flash was out of date. I updated flash and it worked just fine.
Gina was walking past a bully at school. The bully decided to trip her. Gina didn't see the bully stick out a foot. But her friend Tami did. Tami yelled to help Gina, but it was already too late.
Steven wanted nothing more than a Pac-Man Arcade Cabinet. He was very poor and could not afford one. He decided to make a plan. He saved all of his money for 5 years. Peter was finally able to afford a Pac-Man Arcade Cabinet.
Rocky wanted to become a better cook. So he enrolled in cooking lessons. He also read a lot of cookbooks. Fortunately, he graduated from cooking classes as the #1 student. Rocky is now an awesome cook thanks to the cooking lessons!
Anna needed a side dish for her dinner. She attempted to open a can of peas. But her can opener broke! She had to pry the can open with a knife! It was hard and scary, but Anna managed it!
Hector loved to text on his phone while he was walking. His friends and family told him never to text and walk. However, Hector ignored their advice. One day Hector dropped his phone while he was texting and walking. Hector felt deep regret and sadness that he hadn't listened.
Plain-Jane Zoe went to a studio to have pictures made. She hired an agent to distribute her photo. Zoe waited, anxious to see her face on Vogue. Finally, Zoe got a call, she was going to be a cover girl. Zoe ended up on a magazine cover for cat fanciers.
Justin was nervous about applying for a job at a local plant nursery. I finally convinced him to go talk to them. The owners loved him. He got a raise almost immediately after starting. He ended up working there for 4 years.
Sheila and her husband were expecting their fourth child. They were very excited and prepared for the baby in every way. Sheila's belly was growing at a rapid rate. At 7 months Sheila went in to have an ultrasound done. The doctor surprisingly told her she was expecting three babies!
Willie and Jake were having a drawing contest. Jake started teasing Willy about his drawing. Willy scribbled on Jake's picture. Understandably Jake got angry. He tore all the posters off of Willy's bedroom walls.
Sarah was really hot. It was the summer, so she decided to get some ice cream. It was late in the afternoon so she had missed the icecream truck. She decided to make her own ice cream. The ice cream she made was even tastier than she hoped.
The dirty laundry was in a big pile. I put it in the washing machine with some detergent. An hour later, I moved it to the drier. Another hour later, I pulled it out. Then I put away the laundry.
Lily decided to make chicken nuggets, since they were her favorite. She cut the chicken and breaded it. She put the chicken nuggets in hot oil to fry them. When they were done, she let them cool. Then she ate the delicious chicken.
Once, my family and I went camping in the Poconos. We had heard there were black bears in the area and hoped to see one. Suddenly, a mama and two cubs ran out of the woods by our site! We stayed in the RV and watched them from the window. We were definitely lucky to see them and it made the trip more fun!
Rowan wiped the sweat from his brow. He was running fast toward the goal. He knew at any moment the defender would run at him. Rowan was right, but prepared, as he swept past the defender. He kicked the ball hard and watched as it sailed into the goal.
Tanner had always been afraid of roller coasters. His brother dragged him on to a small roller coaster. Tanner screamed during the first drop. He then laughed with his brother during the rest of the ride. Tanner and his brother went on the roller coaster three more times.
Dan did not know how to do his homework. Dan did his homework without asking anyone how to do it. At school Dan go an F when he received his homework. Dan came home crying and showed it to his parents. The next time Dan couldn't understand his homework he asked for help.
Tom had a lot of pictures. He put them all on his USB drive. Tom went to print them out at a Kinkos. He accidentally lost it there. Tom was able to get it back that same night.
Pam was trying hard to get a job as a cashier. She submitted her resume to twenty different stores. Eventually, she got an interview at a pet store. She did excellent at her interview. Now she works selling food and toys for cats and dogs.
Amy's sister Stella Heard her parents yelling at Amy. Amy told Stella they went to see boy's a the park. Stella was shocked, it was dangerous to go out that late. Amy knew as much, but didn't care. Amy knew she had impressed her big sis as Stella left smiling.
Allie got a little scared. All of the sudden she heard a mower right outside. Later she realized that it was the landscapers. She then felt relieved. She went out to apologize to them.
A former coworker had an affair. It ended when the man's wife found out. The man broke off all talk with the coworker. She was insulted, and posted details of the affair on FB. The office is abuzz with gossip over the affair.
Tom always loved the elephant. Ever since childhood, Tom wanted to see elephants up close. As an adult, Tom now planned a safari for his family. In the summer, Tom took his family to Kenya. There, for the first time, Tom saw an elephant up close and personal.
I was drinking soda with my friends. Suddenly, I felt something in my stomach. I was scared that I would fart. Luckily, it was a burp. Alas, my friends still made fun of me for burping.
Casey was in the car with his parents. He wasn't sure where they were going. Suddenly, they pulled into a parking lot. He looked around and saw animal decorations. He realized they were at the zoo!
Ernie's family was getting ice cream. He was not that hungry. He told the lady at the counter he only wanted a small scoop. She gave him a tall, heaping scoop. He walked over to the trash and scooped part of it in.
Ora had been waiting months for a new video game. The day it came out, she rushed to the store. But there, she stopped dead in her tracks. The line was a quarter of a mile long! Apparently, many other people had been waiting for the game too.
Charles sat around his room thinking how he could make extra money. He determined it was useless. While depressed, he took a picture of a squirrel outside his window. He posted it on facebook with a caption that said, while I'm broke. Two days later, his former teacher bought the pic for $1,000.
Elaina was fishing with her family. She didn't expect to catch much in this type of river. Still she had fun as she cast out her line. Suddenly, the fish began biting like mad. Her family must have caught two dozen fish at least.
James likes to run marathons. James enrolled in the marathon a week early. James trained the entire week for the marathon. James ran the marathon successfully. James established a new personal record marathon time.
Alan is a big fan of hip hop. He went to a Jay-Z concert last week. He was in the front row. Getting to see Jay-Z up close was like his dream come true. He's going to another one of his concerts next month.
Ross was an avid collector. His largest collection was of sunglasses. He lined organised them by most expensive. More often than not, he would wear his prized pair. This was because he usually got compliments, which made him feel good.
Our 2 year old granddaughter loves chocolate milk. We love to facetime with her, but she does not. We live in Boston and she is in NYC. Her mom offered her chocolate milk if she did facetime. Our granddaughter took the bribe.
Francine was in her bathroom about to take a pregnancy test. She was very nervous because she didn't want to be pregnant. She took it and waited for the testing time to pass. Finally, with a deep breath she checked. To her great relief the test came up negative.
Jessica was having money trouble. She was forced to forgo trash service to pay other bills. In the meantime she began storing her trash in a closet. Soon the closet was full of trash and stank badly. Finally when Jessica was able to pay her bill she cleaned it out.
Dan had just caused a big scene at the supermarket. He was drunk again. Dan was an alcoholic. Dan decided to make a change that day. Dan swore off booze for good.
Charles needed a job to save his life. He was out of work for more than one month. A company hired him as an opener for salespeople. After three weeks Charles was fired for not enough sales. Charles said the termination wasn't fair and he lost his bank account.
Liz needed to save money. She loved drinking coffee every morning. Liz figured out it cost her hundreds a month. She decided to make her own coffee instead. Liz was able to save money.
Max was asleep in his bed. Suddenly he woke up. He thought that he saw something scary outside of his window. He ran to his mom's room and woke her up. She checked for him but there was nothing there.
Kate needed a new shirt for school. She decided to go shopping. She found a great deal and was able to buy two. She was excited about the deal she found. Kate was glad to have new shirts for school.
Gina and her sister were in the dining room. Her older brother came into the kitchen. He opened cabinets looking for snacks. There were cookies which belonged to their mom on a shelf. Even though Gina warned him, he ate a row of the cookies.
Scott wanted to build a house. The only issue was he didn't have any cement. He asked his friend where he could buy some. His friend showed him a very big store. Finally after purchasing some cement, Scott was able to build a house.
William loved to sit on cushions. They made him feel very comfortable. One day, he decided to find his favorite green cushion. He searched for hours and couldn't find it. Eventually, he found the cushion in his room.
I visited the Wikipedia page for my company. I noticed a number of glaring factual errors. I made an editing account. I studied Wikipedia's guidelines and then fixed the errors. Other editors reverted the changes as being unsourced.
I bought a new shirt last week. I really liked it at first. Then I noticed it was really itchy. I wasn't sure what caused the itch. I had to wind up returning it even though it looked good.
Cal heard the engine rumbling outside. He suddenly remembered today was trash day! Cal quickly grabbed the kitchen trash bag and ran outside. He chased after the garbage truck in his boxers, waving the bag! The garbage truck stopped and Cal gave them his trash.
John made a bet with his roommate. He bet that he could eat fifty pancakes at the local buffet diner. John began eating very quickly, to shovel down the pancakes. John did his best, eating at break-neck speed. He gave out at 19 pancakes, losing twenty bucks.
Joy went to the mountains last Saturday. While she was there she met a really cool ski instructor. He taught her everything he knows about skiing. That Sunday, Joy went out to go skiing all by herself. She had a fantastic time!
Jay went into the woods by himself. He suddenly got lost. He did not know where to go. He was wandering for an hour. He finally went out.
George felt like he was in a creative slump. His photos seemed over done. He hung up his camera as he went online. He browsed through various artists with various styles. He felt the spark of creativity come back.
Joey was a notoriously picky eater. He especially hated vegetables. His grandmother served his something green that looked like spears. She told him to pretend he was destroying light sabers as he ate them. So the asparagus wasn't so bad after all.
Bailey's owners were getting ready for a summer vacation. For one week, Bailey would need to board at the vet. Bailey's owners were nervous, but the vet assured them it would be ok. Bailey had many canine friends with her at the vet and did fantastic. When her owners came to get her, Bailey was ecstatic to see them!
Dan was at a fast food joint. He ordered food for him and his date. Once he got it he noticed it wasn't what he wanted. He went back to complain. They apologized and gave him the right food.
Brandon Weeden was on the bench most of the season as a backup QB. He played for the Dallas Cowboys. However, the starting QB Romo got injured. Brandon Weeden took over Romo's spot. Weeden finished the game and won the game at the end.
Cynthia loved designing things. She used new fabrics and finishes to make beautiful things. People paid a lot of money for her products. She started a line of handbags. It sold out in an hour!
Ani was cooking her dinner. The phone rang and she left the stove unattended. The food started to burn. The smoke alarm went off. Ani heard the alarm and turned the fire off.
I went to the town fair last July. The woman at the door said it would cost $5 to get in. I tried to hand her my credit card. They did not take credit so I could not get in. I had to walk to the bank to get cash before I bought a ticket.
I belonged to a Chinese Church in 1968. We went on a spiritual retreat one weekend. The retreat center staff made us Uncle Ben's rice. Our pastor told the staff this was an insult. The Chinese do not eat Uncle Ben's rice.
Vince got into a car accident with another driver. The police took down their personal information. He was irritated when he found out that Vince has no insurance. Although Vince wasn't at fault, he had to pay for his damages. He ended up spending his life savings to pay the bills.
Dan was ashamed whenever he had guests at his house. The truth is, Dan still has several Christmas decorations still up. However, Dan's friends seem to not notice the Christmas decorations. Dan decided to ask his friends their feelings about the decorations. Dan was surprised when they told him that they loved them.
I was trying to tell my uncle a message. However, he kept interrupting me when I'm talking. I tried to speak over him but he wouldn't stop. I immediately walked away. He didn't say a single word to me for the rest of the day.
Craig was very lonely. All his friends told him that he should get married. They didn't realize that Craig was homosexual. Craig had the misfortune to live in intolerant times. So Craig bought a dog instead, and eventually died alone.
Julia and Michael went to a rock concert together. They were excited about their front row seats right near the speakers. They sang and danced to the loud music all night and had a great time. When they left the arena, they could hardly hear! Their ears were ringing for days before they went back to normal.
I rushed to get ready in the morning. I had just enough time to get to the bus stop. I was two blocks away from the bus stop when I saw the bus leave. It had arrived three minutes early. I had to wait thirty minutes for the next bus.
Sarah was just a young toddler. Her parents couldn't afford to buy her many things. One day while shopping sarah asks for a toy. An old man overhears her parents deny her the toy. The old man decided to buy and give Sarah the toy in the parking lot.
Jude thought he played a good game of basketball. He decided to challenge his friend Jack. Jack agreed to play Jude. Jack practiced for a few days before the game. Jack ended up beating Jude by fifteen points.
Mary and Rob wanted to get some food. They decided to go downtown. They figured they'd go to their favorite restaurant. Unfortunately it wasn't open during lunch. They had to walk around for an hour before eating.
A friend of mine is always testing his luck with the law. He rather sell drugs than get a job. The last I heard is he started to traffic across state lines. Yesterday the DEA came looking for him. Later in the evening news he was arrested with drugs.
Dan and Rob were in the back yard. Rob tried to stop the ball from going over the fence. They weren't supposed to go into the neighbor's yard. Dan made Rob go into the neighbor's yard to get it. The boys were sad when their mom threw the ball in the trash.
Chloe loved playing in the driveway. She bought some roller skates and skated around. It was a lot of fun! She taught herself to do fun tricks. The skates were a great new toy.
Zee was 15 years old when she had her first crush. She met a boy named Paulie and immediately fell in love with him. They were together for 6 months and seemed very much in love. But Paulie was growing tired of Zee and wanted to see other girls. He broke up with Zee and she was very heartbroken.
Kelsi was out shopping for yogurts when she noticed something. The package said chance to win a winning ticket to a concert. She immediately opened up the packet at home and saw something great. She won the winning ticket. Kelsi wasted no time to tell her friends about it.
John and Manny played monopoly last night. They were laying until very late. They are both very competitive. You could hear them shouting all night. I think John won.
Frank wanted to start a comic book. He drew many funny pictures. His friends loved it. They shared it with their other friends. Frank became famous and made millions of dollars.
Tim was on a first date. His date wanted to go on a bike ride. Tim wasn't in very good shape. After a short while he had to stop. His date thought he was weak.
Brad needed to get away. The stress of life and job were getting to him. He decided to call his buddy up. They decided to go fishing out by the lake. Brad caught three fish and had a great time.
Molly went to school. When she got to school her teacher said homework please. Molly began to cry. The teacher asked her what was wrong. Molly had forgot her homework.
During the summer the kids did not have school. Jessica was home with her babysitter during the day. They were bored so the babysitting took her to the museum. They saw many historical artifacts. Jessica learned a lot at the museum.
Candy was unloading her dishwasher. She was just finishing up with a stack of plates when she tripped. Her plates flew to the ground, making a loud crunch. To her relief, only one of the plates had cracked. Still she was sad that she had lost one of them.
Edna worked at a local coffee shop as a barista. She loved making various drinks for all her customers. One day, the coffee machine broke and could not be fixed for hours. Edna had the idea to make a homemade coffee maker from paper products. Her boss praised her ingenuity so the coffee shop could still operate.
Dad walked into the house furious. He was mad that the energy bill was five hundred dollars. He screamed at the family to find out why. It turns out his new personal fridge took up all the energy. After unplugging it, the bill went right back down.
One morning Beverly needed to take out her trash. She walked into the back yard with the trash bag. She almost stepped on a turtle by the gate. Beverly took the turtle to a raised garden enclosure. The turtle now has a new home.
John wanted a job as a bank teller. We went on an interview. He got the job. It was extremely hard and nerve wrecking. However after practice, John was the best teller in his state.
I was listening to some music. Suddenly, my headphones stopped working. I tried to fix them but it was no use. I had to go to the shop to buy new headphones. I bought some headphones and could listen to my music once more!
My niece has an eight year old son named Joe. Joe has behavioral problems. Once he hit a child at after school, and was expelled. Joe refused to pose for a family photo over the holidays. We urged Joe's mother to seek help for him, but she refused.
Gertrude was playing hide and seek with her friends. She decided to hide under a box in the shed. She hid under the box quiet as a mouse. Her friends could not find her. She revealed herself and won the game of hide and seek.
Kelli went to the beach. She stepped into the water and found it was too cold. Kelli decided to collect shells on the shore. By noon, the water was warmer. Kelli was able to swim for the rest of the day.
Janet was running out of gas. She was also getting hungry. However, all she could see were fields and asphalt for miles. Just as the gage hit "E" for empty, she saw a Chevron station. Relieved, she pulled over and got gas and a snack for herself.
Mary's husband told her he was leaving her. Distraught, she clubbed him over the head with a frozen leg of lamb. The police determined he'd been killed by a blunt object. They couldn't find the murder weapon. Mary served them roasted lamb while they discussed it.
Opal was in a bad mood. Her parents had left her in charge while they went to dinner. She had to take care of her baby brother, James. Luckily, James behaved for the couple hours that they were gone. Opal had underestimated her brother.
Ky wanted a car for his sixteenth birthday, but his family was poor. At fifteen, he began walking dogs and delivering papers. He saved every dollar he earned for a while year. Then he went used car shopping. On his sixteenth birthday, I gave himself a car!
Johnny has always wanted to try a challenging physical test. He decides to sign up to run a marathon. Johnny works hard to practice for the marathon. After months of preparation, Johnny completes the marathon. Johnny is very proud for challenging himself so much.
Gertrude wanted to tell more people about her world travels. She decided to begin writing a travel blog. She wrote detailed accounts of her travel with fun pictures. Soon Gertrude's travel blog became very famous. Gertrude was so happy that she began writing a blog.
Jen was bored doing inventory at the warehouse so she made up numbers. Her work caused a panic when her manager thought they lost a lot. Jen didn't want to say that she faked her numbers so she went with it. To cover her tracks, she staged a break-in and made it look real. The news report said robbers made off with $1 million in rubber bands.
Joyce and Anne started a design firm. They were struggling to get clients. A wealthy businessman hired them to redo his whole home. They did a great job and he referred them to all of his friends. Soon they were very busy!
Ross was on a trip to the beach. It was still early morning but he couldn't sleep. He decided he should get up to see the sunrise. He walked over to the beach and waited. The sunrise was bright and beautiful on the shore.
Sally's cat, Sam, loved playing with string. One day Sam got all caught up in some string while he was playing. He ended up getting so tied up that he could not get free. Sally had to cut the string to get him untangled. Afterwards Sam did not want to play with string anymore.
My friend bought tickets to this Friday's big game. He got a ticket for his girlfriend. Unfortunately she's sick and can't go. So I get to go instead. I'm happy because of her suffering.
My friends and I went to a music festival in the spring. The festival was full of Grateful Dead cover bands. Just as the music started, so did the rain. The bands kept playing all night, despite the rain. When the sun rose, the rain had cleared, and the band kept playing.
Chris went to a restaurant in Mongolia. They had no vegetarian dishes. Chris was a vegetarian. He ordered just some grated carrot with vinegar. Everyone else was full from their meal, but Chris remained hungry.
Matt's family had decided to move to the Dust Bowl. He thought it was very scary, having to move so far away. He wondered if he'd be able to make new friends, or keep his old ones. After the move, Matt's fears turned out to be unwarranted. He both kept his old friends, and made many new ones.
Madeline was talking with her girlfriends. She was not sure she wanted to date her boyfriend anymore. All of her friends encouraged her to break up with him. Feeling pressured, she picked up the phone and called her boyfriend. She quickly told him it was over and then hung up.
Bob had a hard time paying his bills. One day, the electricity provider called. They decided to cut off his electricity because he couldn't pay. Bob realized he needed to find a better way to pay his bills. He took a second job and payed back the electricity bill!
Barry recently visited The British Virgin Islands. While there, Barry took a trip to a small island named Virgin Gorda. Barry was amazed with the beautiful beaches, and a rock formation. The rock formation was called The Baths. Barry could not wait to visit Virgin Gorda again.
It was very hot outside. So Tina went to the beach. She thought it would be good. But then it was not. It was too hard.
Meg had delicate hands. She needed gloves. Her hands got cold often. Meg decided to buy a good pair of gloves. Meg was happy that she finally had gloves.
Anna had saved all year to buy Christmas gifts for her family. But now it was time to wrap them, and she was struggling. She had never wrapped gifts and they were lumpy and messy! She was embarrassed to give them to her family. But they all assured her that they didn't mind the wrap job one bit!
Thom wanted to become the champion of the local beatbox contest. He decided to spend time improving his skills. Every day after work he practiced beatbox for hours. On the day of the contest he felt confident and prepared. Thom won the contest and was the new champion.
My father said he wanted to sell his house. I worked very hard to get that house into selling shape. When it was done he put it on the market. He received good offers for it but ended up turning them all down. I still have anger at my father for not selling that house.
Cindy found a cute puppy advertised on facebook. She wanted the puppy so bad. Her husband decided to surprise her. He brought the puppy home to her. Cindy was so happy.
Alex snored when he slept. His wife would wake up every night. They were both sleepy during the day. He went to the doctor and got a mask when he slept. Now they both feel much better.
I ordered a Happy Meal from McDonald's today. I noticed something un-chicke-like on my nuggets. It was a short black curly hair. I looked at it for a moment before I realized what it was. I threw the rest of my McNuggets into the Dumpster.
Mark was convinced there was a ghost in his house. His mom assured him that ghosts weren't real. Mark wasn't convinced so he decided to set a trap. He heard what he thought was a ghost and tossed a net over it! Underneath the net was his dad and they both had a laugh about it.
Devon loves candy. He eats it all the time. He went to the dentist. He had lots of cavities. His mom said no more candy!
Rand had an important legal case in front of him. He worked on the case for hours. Even going late into the night, working. He finally presented the case before the judge. His clients won the case, and he was very happy.
Lynn got in a fight with the popular clique. They kicked her out of their group. At first Lynn was terrified of being exiled. But then she began sitting with the artsy kids in school. Slowly, Lynn realized she didn't even need the popular clique!
Jane always took notes with a pink highlighter. Other students found it quirky but unremarkable. They primarily took notes in pen or pencil. On the day of an open-note exam, the room was dark. Jane could not read her notes in the lighting and became teary.
Anthony had a paper shredder. It was working until 3 days ago. His papers piled up, needing to be shred. He put a new paper shredder on his wish list. He got a new one for Christmas.
Terena needed an apartment in New York. First she got a broker. Next the broker asked a lot of invasive questions. The broker demanded three years tax returns. Finally, her application was approved!
Toby took Kendra to an ice cream parlor for their first date. In an effort to impress Kendra, Toby paid for her ice cream. Toby and Kendra chatted for hours after finishing their ice cream. Toby drove Kendra back to her parents house at the end of the night. The pair made plans for a second date the following weekend!
Gary was playing outside and he ended up falling. He had a small bruise on his leg. When he got home, he tried to hide his bruise. Eventually, his mom found out. She got mad but she was more focused on cleaning the bruise.
The woman flushed the toilet. The toilet overflowed. She called a plumber. The plumber came to fix the toilet. He found a tampon the woman had flushed.
Mary lived in a very old house with old wiring. When she would turn her TV on her lights would dim. Mary called an electrician to come fix her problem. When he came over he told Mary it would be very expensive. She decided to live with the dimming lights for a little while longer.
Carl was riding the bus to school. His friend asked him if he had studied for the test. Carl had forgotten about the test. He studied on the way to school. Carl did okay on the test.
Jordan loves vanilla scented candles. She thinks it's hard to find a good one. Most of them do not smell like vanilla to her. She finally found one that she loves. She burns it every day.
We took a trip to Disney World in Florida. We spent months planning, but didn't tell the children. We told the kids we were leaving for a trip to the beach. We stopped at the airport and headed towards the terminal. The children were thrilled when he figured out the surprise.
Tom was prepping for a party. He was helping friends inflate balloons. Right when he had one full a friend snuck up from behind. They popped a balloon right by Tom's ear. Tom freaked out and jumped up.
I worry about my daughter. I went to visit her. She was rocking her daughter the way her great grandma did to me. It touched my heart and I cried. I realized how much I loved her.
Dora was a weather fanatic. She was obsessed with all sorts of weather phenomenon. She decades years trying to witness ball lightning with her own eyes. After over a 500 expeditions, she finally saw it last night. She said she will never see anything so amazing ever again.
It was the summer break. Gina hadn't seen her friends from school for a month. Her friend Lisa was coming to visit. Gina, and her mom went to pick her up. It was the first time Gina had been to that part of town.
It was Emma's first day of school. She picked a pretty dress to wear the night before. When she woke up in the morning, she showered and put on her dress. She spilled orange juice on her dress while eating breakfast. Emma cried to her mother.
Neil took a train into Tokyo. He toured the city with a local company. He even saw the original Nintendo factory! Then he lunched on fresh seafood. Neil thought the food in Tokyo was just delicious!
Nick had a large walnut tree in his yard. He picked the walnuts up off the ground. He decided to make several pies out of them. It was a lot of work. He happily enjoyed the pies.
I had to go buy bread. I left the house and walked on the sidewalk. I arrived at the store and went inside. I bought the bread and I bought milk as well. It was then that I walked home with the groceries.
Missi had always had an obsession with the Great Barrier Reef. Unfortunately, she also had a fear of the water. Determined to see the reef, she enrolled in swimming lessons. Once comfortable in the water, she took diving lessons. Two Year's later, she spent her vacation exploring the reef.
London was looking for a new job. She was approached by a woman at church for a job position. The job included helping foreign exchange students get settled. London took the job and enjoyed it. She's friends with the students she helped from around the world.
Sally worked as a part time clerk in my wife's company. She had a master's degree from Boston College. She did not a good job, claiming the work was beneath her. She did so badly the company's owner fired her. Sally is still not working, according to her social media posts.
Amy and her friends were trying to sneak back into Lynn's house. When they left the house was dark. Now the kitchen light was on. Amy asked Lynne what to do. Lynn stood doe eyed, clearly scared, and confused.
Kim loves to cruise. She goes on a cruise every summer. This summer, she lost her job. She had to miss her cruise. Kim found another job and went in the winter!
I slammed the monitor down in frustration. It was then that I realized what I had done. I grabbed it up and looked at it. I had split and cracked the base. I had to buy a new monitor, and only had myself to blame.
When we got divorced, my husband moved out. The neighbor saw him moving and got his phone number. One day he showed up at my door. He asked if everything was ok. He offered to mow my lawn for free.
Jane bought a new hat. Her husband thought it looked silly. Jane didn't care. She wore it out and others told her it was silly. Jane cared and stopped wearing it.
Cabot and her dad headed out on a bike ride. They decided to explore a nearby park. They had never been to this park before. They rode through the park all the way down to the river. They had so much fun that they decided to return the next day.
Stanley was a little boy during the Great Depression. He was always hungry. One day he was playing behind a store. He found a box of chocolate bars next to the trash. When he bit into one there were maggots inside.
My neighbor's dog had been shitting all over my yard. I went to my neighbor and told him to chain his dog up. My neighbor was apologetic and chained his dog up to a post. The dog never shit in my yard again. Instead, it barks and howls all day long.
Kate felt her boyfriend broke too many promises. She tried to tell him her feelings. He played it off and said it wasn't so. Kate felt he kept breaking more promises. So kate wound up breaking up with him.
Skip was feeling very lonely lately. He was a middle aged man without a lover. Skip decided to give the internet a shot. Skip met a nice young woman a few miles away. Skip had a nice time with the woman and plans to go out again.
Sam was very brave. Sam knew there was nothing that could scare him. One day he was at a bank when robbers with guns came in. The robbers asked if anyone wanted to be a hero. Sam stood up and was immediately shot.
I purchased a bottle of seltzer. Being as thirsty as I was, I finished the entire bottle. It took me ten minutes, Afterwards I felt very content. I went out to buy some more.
Nan bought a bottle of purple nail polish. She was painting her nails when she was suddenly startled. She accidentally knocked over the bottle. She tried to wipe up the polish. However, she couldn't get it all up.
The forecast called for snow. No one believed it would actually snow. I woke up to see that school was closed. I never had a snow day before. I called my friends and we had a snowball fight.
Carla and Sam spent the morning building a sand castle. They wanted it to be the best one on the beach. They took a break for lunch. When they came back it was gone. The tide had rolled in, smashing it.
Jen has a ten page paper due tomorrow. She has not even started. Jen also has a piano recital. Jen is going to have to pull an all-nighter. Jen had to stay up until 3am to finish her paper.
When my dad was 17 he was drafted into the Army. After basic training he was sent to Germany. My mom went to live with him there. They traveled around Europe for two years. When they returned home they had their first child.
Larry and his friends were renting a cabin in the woods. The cabin had been really cheap. When they arrived, they realized it hadn't been kept up. There were bugs and rodents in the cabin. Larry and his friends demanded their money back.
Betty was 8 months along. Suddenly, she felt a sharp pain. She asked her husband to take her to the ER. She went into labor. Turns out, Betty was 9 months along!
Kelly went on a vacation to Florida. She had gotten cheap airfare and a cheap hotel rate. But when she arrived, she saw why. It was the rainy season, and chilly, too! Kelly wished she had done more research.
Suzy loved sea animals of every kind. She had posters all over her room of the beautiful sea animals. Suzy's parents took her to Florida on vacation. There was an opportunity to swim with dolphins at the sea park. Suzy was more than thrilled and gladly participated.
Tim rode his bike to work everyday. He kept a change of clothes at the office. One morning he discovered that someone had taken his clothes. He had to wear his smelly cycling clothes at the office. No one would sit next to Tim at the budget meeting.
Nancy had worked hard drawing a picture during art class. She was excited for her teacher to see it. But when he came around, he derided her work. The whole class laughed at Nancy's sloppy drawing. Nancy bitterly remembered how hurt she was even fifty years later.
Bree was at recess with her friend. They started to notice that none of their classmates were around. They discovered that they had missed the bell to go inside. They quickly ran to find their teachers. Both girls got in big trouble.
Jean wasn't sure what to give his mother for Christmas. Finally, he decided to make her something. He wanted to make her a candle. He worked very hard to make it. She loved the candle.
Matthew went scuba diving. He saw a large object swimming underneath him. It was a large shark. Then Matthew realized it was a whale shark. He casually swam beside it.
Eric used to play with 2 boys in his neighborhood. But one day they started to bully him. They took it too far and decided to hold two knives to his neck. Eric's mom found out and called the cops,and the bullies were scolded. After that incident Eric was not allowed to play with the bullies.
The junior varsity had something to prove. The varsity had lost to this team last night. John knew that his team could win. John kept the ball instead of throwing the pass. His blockers led him down the field to score and win.
Juan found an old guitar in his attic. He had no use for it. So he put it up for sale. A woman bought the guitar for $30. Two weeks later, Juan felt more regret than ever before.
Adam was working as an attendant at a department store. He helped tidy up the dressing rooms and hang clothes. One day a customer caught him spying on her as she changed! She told the manager right away. Adam was fired on the spot.
Kane made a turn onto the highway. As she was driving, a drunk driver approached her. He wasn't paying much attention and skipped two lanes. His car ended up into the lake after crashing into the border. Kane stopped her car to investigate the damage.
Susie needed models for her catwalk. So she commissioned Rachel. Rachel was thrilled. But the day of the show she tripped. She was so embarrassed.
Billy, John, and David went to the little league field. They wanted to practice before their big game tomorrow night. Billy found the maintenance man and asked him to turn on the lights. They maintenance man turned the lights on so they could practice. The boys practiced playing late into the evening.
The man joined the support group. He pretended to belong. He met a girl there. They went on a date. He admitted that he only joined to meet her.
Jerry and his wife decided to have a BBQ. They invited their closest friends and some neighbors. Quite a few people brought delicious sides. The men hung around the BBQ and the women gathered to talk. Afterwards, everyone dug in and ate a fantastic feast!
Dave was a pitcher for his school's baseball team. And he had an important match coming up. So he practiced throwing curve balls for six hours each day. And he became very confident. Everyone called Dave a hero when he struck everyone out.
I am a strong advocate of environmental preservation. I talk to people about the dangers of littering and deforestation. Many people ask me how they can help. I usually tell them to clean up, and recycle as much as possible. Hopefully, everyone will become environmentally aware.
Randy danced with a beautiful girl last night at the club. He wasn't sure when to call or text her. He decided to text her the next day. She did not know who she was. He decided to  delete her number.
Kenny didn't plan on becoming lost in the forest. He was supposed to be hiking along the river stream. But somehow he took a wrong turn on the trail. He was still able to send a distress signal. It took eight hours before someone was able to see the signal.
Tom was purchasing a new boat. He had to sign a contract to make the final purchase. He was skeptical of signing anything. He took the contract to his lawyer. His lawyer approved the contract and Tom signed it.
I sit on the bench in front of our building to read. One day a woman came by and asked what I was reading. I showed her the book. She looked at and said goodbye in a friendly manner. I had no idea who this person was.
Jessica grew her own fruit. She made jams from the fruit every fall. She worked hard every night sealing the jams into jars. Her friend offered to help her, but Jessica refused. Jessica sold her jams all for her own benefit.
Jared and Bart were friends having a sleepover. Jared decided to hit Bart in the face with a sock full of pennies. Bart started crying and got angry. Bart punched Jared in the face then kicked him. Jared's mother came in and grounded both boys for the night.
I needed to move my new couch into my home. Unfortunately, my home is three flights of stairs above the ground. I enlisted the help of two friends. With much grunting and shoving, we got it into my house. It didn't match my room well, but I decided to be content.
Jenny was going bird watching. She loved to look at them at watch them fly. There was a local park that had a lot of birds. She went there and looked at them all. Jenny had a wonderful time bird watching.
Sally loved the look of houseplants. However she did not have a green thumb. She bought some plants for her house. She tried everything she could to keep them alive. Nothing worked and they all died.
Josh and Kyle were playing baseball. They were in the front yard. Josh's mom had warned him to be careful of the windows. Josh threw the ball and Kyle missed. It went through the window and broke it.
The family had a unique opportunity. They were going to sleep at the zoo! They set their sleeping bags up in a tent outside the lion enclosure. It was creepy to fall asleep hearing the animals. It was a very unique experience.
It was Stacy's sixteenth birthday. She really wanted a car. But she did not know if her parents would get her one. Before she knew it she saw one in the driveway. It was a new car and she was thrilled.
Ashley wore a floral dress to go to the park. She was walking on the sidewalk. Heavy wind blew across the park. Several tree branches came out of a tree. One twig penetrated Ashley's dress.
Tom usually did well in school. He rarely studied for class. He had a bit test coming up. Tom decided to study a bit. He got the highest grade in class.
John was planning on attending a wedding. The day of the wedding he remembered something negative. He did not know how to tie a tie. He arrived at the wedding with no tie. A man helped him tie it there.
Karen became a vegetarian last year because she loves animals. She became very interested in meal preparation for the first time. Karen enjoys impressing guests with her meatless creations. One night, a friend expressed surprise about the delicious lasagna. That friend is now eating a vegetarian diet, which makes Karen happy.
Randy had just started junior high. He finally got a cell phone! He called all his friends. His mom got the bill and got really angry. Randy had cost her a lot of money!
Dan had a few friends at school. One day one spread a rumor about him. Everyone believed it. Dan's friends eventually stopped hanging out with him. Dan had to have lunch alone for years.
Sal hated his walk from from school in the winter. The sun was so low that the shadows made the whole street dark. He ran from streetlamp to streetlamp to stay in the light. When he got home his mother asked him why he was so tired looking. He didn't answer and just took a nap with the lights on.
Last summer, during my nightly swims, I saw rats in the trees. I would hear squeaking in the branches and see glowing eyes. It freaked me out and my husband didn't believe me. I googled it and found that rats can climb trees. He did believe me when he had to scoop two out of the pool.
Kelley has worked for the post office for six years. He normally works at the counter, but occasionally has to carry mail. The last time he delivered mail, he decided not to deliver it all. He threw away many people's mail and slept in his truck. Kelley's boss quickly found out and he was fired promptly.
Sally was at the movie theater. She went to the concessions to buy some popcorn. She ordered a large popcorn with extra butter. She accidentally received a medium instead of a large popcorn. Sally told the cashier and was able to get her correct order.
I went to the zoo today, and I got to see the monkey habitat. There were so many different types of monkeys. But, my favorite monkey by far, was the squirrel monkey. I got to see the squirrel monkey eat fruits and vegetables. I even got to see it perform tricks, like dancing for the audience.
George was running late for his Valentine's day dinner with his wife. He picked up a really beautiful bouquet of flowers and hailed a taxi. After getting settled inside, he realized he knew the driver! It was Rob, the quarterback from high school who had picked on George! George just smiled and enjoyed the envious expression on Rob's face.
Tom went to the store. There were some items he needed. They were having a half off sale. Tom didn't know about it. He bought twice as many things.
It was just light flurries when Jen and Mike started to walk home. The storm started to get worse as they walked. The sidewalks became slippery and the winds became stronger. They were both relieved when they saw the house. They were finally home, safe and warm.
Greg bought a new computer online. He had never ordered online before. He was unsure about the computer's quality. He received his computer and it worked perfectly. Greg left a positive review on the company's website.
I wanted to find out who was ahead in the election for president. A good way to tell is by looking at the electoral college map. One of my favorite websites shows that map. So I got on the computer and checked the electoral college. I learned that if the election were held today, Clinton would win.
Toby had many friends his own age. He had his friends over nearly every day to play in the yard. Today Toby was sick and his friends missed him. They all came together and made him a get well card. Toby was happy to receive his card and started to feel better.
I took a friend shopping a few hours ago. He asked me to take him so he could buy his cat some food. When he got there he bought cat food and also bought me a beer. He was very thankful that I took him. I like doing favors for him because he is a good friend.
Allie went to the restaurant. When she got there she got a dip. It was spinach. She loved it. Yet she spilled on her dress.
Paul dreamed of seeing the ocean. He spent his whole life in Arizona. There was always plenty of sand but no water. After graduating High School he applied for, & received, a job in L A. Today Paul goes to the beach daily.
On December 1st, we went to a military burial. It was held in Bourne, Massachusetts. We had to assemble our cars an hour in advance. A chaplain held the service, with Marines. The deceased's wife received a flag at the end of the ceremony.
Kevin lost his wallet at the movie theater. He tried to go get it after verifying over the phone. They checked his ID but didn't want to give it to him. He had grown a big beard and gained weight. They thought he was a different person entirely.
Missy was walking home from work late one night. Suddenly some men approached her, and she immediately got worried. They brandished knives and asked for her wallet. She complied but threw the wallet far away. While they went to grab it she ran and safely escaped.
Last Christmas I didn't know what to buy my boyfriend. I knew he had everything he needed. I decided that I was going to buy him tickets to a sports game. On Christmas day he opened up the gift. He was very grateful and happy.
Oliver lived in a very arid place. The whole region got very little rain all year long. During the beginning of autumn a large hurricane developed offshore. The remnants of the hurricane hit Oliver's area a few weeks later. The dry soil rejected the water and flash floods happened all over.
I once went on a hike in the Adirondacks. When I got to the end there was a pond. I went swimming and enjoyed myself. When I got out I realized it was teeming with leeches. I checked myself over and over and somehow didn't have any.
I didn't want to play a song. My stepmom had asked me if I wanted to. My sister-in-law had just played. It was her own composition. This was when our family was together for Christmas.
Jaiden loved Kung Fu Panda. The new Panda movie was coming out. Jaiden asked his parents to take him. His parents agreed and took Jayden to see the movie. Jaiden had a blast at the movie theater with his family.
David didn't have many friends. He was lonely. He decided to join an after school Pokemon club. David met a lot of new people with shared interests. He had many new friends from the experience.
Mike and I were skiing one night. I accidentally turned into a jump. I flew off the jump and landed on my head. Mike told me ski patrol was coming. I quickly got up and skied down so we wouldn't have to stop.
I was born Catholic in a family with tight religious values. As time went on, my morals and values changed and I adapted to them. This meant that I gave up Religion, and for one accepted no God. My family took this harshly, and felt like I directly insulted them. It took some time for them to come to terms with this, but they did.
There was once an aspiring rapper. He tried to make popular songs but was not succeeding. But one day, he made a song that went viral. He got excited about his future. Eventually, he became famous from this song.
Jimmy was a huge fan of baseball. He wanted to join the team. He worked hard to practice. He tried out for the team. Finally, he made it on the team.
After I skipped detention all week, I got called to the principal. He asked me why I skipped detention. I told him it was unfair to punish me for going to a funeral. He called my parents and asked them if they knew. They said yes, so he let it go.
Anna loved to watch birds in her backyard. She could identify many species. Then her mom bought her a pair of binoculars. Now she could see the birds much more clearly! Anna was very happy with the binoculars.
Hank was at his high school basketball match. During half time, someone from the other team offered him candy. Hank gladly accepted the candy. But he started feeling bad when the game resumed. Hank regret eating the candy.
The old woman was walking up the street. She started feeling dizzy. She walked into an alley. She grabs her arm and falls to the ground breathing hard. She dies slowly with nobody to help her.
Garry rode his bike every day. After a while, he wished to know how the bike worked. Garry decided to take his bike apart and rebuild it in his garage. After this project, his interest in bikes grew greatly. Eventually Garry was inspired to open his own bike shop.
John's office held a raffle for the employees. John got a ticket, hoping he might win. They said they would announce the winner the following day. John went to work, with his raffle ticket in his pocket. When they announced the winner, John was amazed that it was him!
Martha shuffled some things around on her shelf. She was trying to hide the ugly vase her husband had bought her. It was sparkly and huge and she didn't want people to see it! Later, her husband asked where the vase was. He wanted it on the dining room table to display it.
Candy was starving but running out of food. She scavenged through the fridge but didn't find much. In the pantry she mostly only had condiments and stuff. Then she spotted an old box of cereal. It was old but she was so hungry she ate it anyway.
Fred had to finish up a project for work. He wanted to finish so he could get home. But his boss was making him stay. Fred couldn't believe it. His boss did not let him home until ten.
The rodeo was in town. Laura had never been before. She went with her sister. They got corn dogs there. They ended up with food poisoning.
The woman felt a lump. She asked the doctor to check it. The doctor was concerned. They biopsied the lump. It was a benign tumor.
The Smith family decided to visit an amusement park for Spring Break. The son decides he wants to ride the biggest roller coaster. The family gets in line and waits two hours to get on. While the son and daughter love the ride, the parents become sick! After the ride, the kids beg Papa Smith and Mama Smith to go again.
Harry was moving out of his house. He called Jerry to help him. Jerry wasn't able to help Harry. Harry tried to move his things himself. Harry ended up pulling a nerve in his back.
Chocolate was an addiction for Mindy. She begged her father for chocolate every time they went to the store. One day he refused, and Mindy stole two bars of chocolate. Though she tried to hide them, the cashier noticed the contraband. Her father grounded her for 2 months and hoped she learned her lesson.
Mel took off his shoes. He chucked them into the corner. The next day he went to retrieve them. A large spider was in one of the shoes. Mel shrugged and squashed the spider with his foot.
I wanted to be a singer in a band. I looked online for local singer auditions for bands. I found a cover band in New York called Galileo that I liked. I auditioned for them by singing some of their own music. They loved me I loved them and now I am singer in a cover band.
Susie needed to work out. She hadn't worked out in a long time. So she went on the treadmill. She worked strenuously. Susie felt exhausted afterward.
Tim heard a knock at his door. It was his new neighbor Amy asking for help. She had locked herself out! Tim helped her get in, and they started talking. Soon she agreed to go on a date with him!
The street light turned green. I tried turning to the right. However, another driver tried to turn quickly from the left side. He was traveling fast. We ended up colliding into each other.
Dan decided to work from his home office today. As Dan was about to start his conference call, Dan heard a noise. Dan looked outside, and saw several vehicles conducting construction. Dan knew he could not conduct his work with such noise. Dan decided to commute to his office building and work there instead.
Evan said he would come in on a Saturday to work overtime. He dragged himself out of bed to arrive early. But at work, he was very tired. He was not used to working so much. He hardly got any work done at all!
Alfred had a very irresponsible brother who he looked after. His younger brother, John, kept getting into fights at school. Alfred tried his best to keep him from fighting. One day John got in over his head and was afraid. Alfred helped his brother resolve the conflict without fighting.
Alex was a keen cycler. He would cycle with his friends, as well as for exercise. He enrolled himself for a cycle club to help get fitter. There, he met lots of new friends. Now Alex cycles both with friends and for exercise at the same time.
Graham had just left a restaurant with his parents. The waitress had given him an orange balloon. Suddenly it slipped from his fingers. It ascended into the sky quickly, upsetting Graham. Luckily they were able to get a new one.
Lucas had finished his coffee and was feeling bored. He decided to read the local newspaper. He read stories all about his small hometown. Finally he finished reading the entire paper. Lucas was glad he had something to do after drinking his coffee.
Laura's mother had passed away. She left Laura a painting she had. Laura had hated the painting and thought it was ugly. Laura got the painting appraised. She was able to sell the painting for a few hundred dollars.
Frank and Stephanie were great friends. They would talk on the phone everyday. They lived in different states yet still talked everyday. Frank then got very busy and couldn't call Steph for Years. When he finally called her, they chatted like nothing happened.
Samantha was at the pool with her boyfriend. She noticed him checking out all of the bikini-clad girls. She was sick of his behavior and wanted to break up. The two began fighting and he tried to stop her. It was no use though, and she left the pool and his heart that day.
Tina wanted so badly to become an actress. She did not know how she was going to achieve this goal. Her friend suggested she go to school and take acting classes. Tina took classes and passed them all. Even though Tina worked hard she could not get a job as an actor.
Jeb started to experience ringing in his ears. He went to the doctor to find out what the problem was. Jeb's doctor thought that one of his medications was responsible. He instructed Jeb to stop taking the medication. Within a week, the ringing in Jeb's ears had stopped.
Craig was diagnosed with cancer. He decided to fight it. He tried several different approaches and medications. Eventually it went into remission. Craig and his loved ones were thrilled.
Nothing sounded quite as good as popcorn did late at night for MJ. Her boyfriend decided to run out to get some for the two of them. Every store he went to was sold out. After four stores, he finally bought some. When he got home, MJ was sound asleep.
Kate was over Jake's house. And a girl was knocking on the window outside. Jake wanted to ignore her. But Kate insisted he go and talk to her. When he returned she went to her car and left.
Jenn and Bill fell in love and got married. A few months later, Jenn found out that she was pregnant. Bill was very excited and couldn't wait to be a father. They found out they were having a baby boy. Once the baby was born they named him Theodore.
Ethan was 16 and wanted a car. He got an after-school job and saved every penny. Soon he could afford an old, battered used car. Some of his schoolmates laughed at it, but Ethan didn't care. He was proud of his achievement - and of his wheels!
The family staged an intervention. The addict was touched by the sentiment. The addict agreed to go to treatment. She stopped using drugs. The family was united under a common achieved goal.
Ruby and her pals decided to do something fun over the summer. They all had different ideas though and could not pick one. They decided to write their ideas down and put them in a bowl. After putting them in a bowl they picked one out. The winning idea was to vacation with all the friends on the beach!
Zach didn't think he did very well on the test. Zach hadn't really studied for it. He had too many TV shows to catch up on on Netflix. All week, he watched these videos instead of studying. Zach scored 72% on the test.
The man tried on a green beret. He liked the way it felt. He bought the green beret. He wore it everywhere. People were intimidated by his hat.
EJay had entered himself into a tennis tournament. He spent all of his free time practicing. After a few weeks he felt confident about his skill level. The day of the tournament Jay got a good draw. He went on to win the tournament.
Peter just walked out of the party. He started his car and started to drive. Since he was dizzy, his car swayed back and forth. Eventually, he ran into another driver. The driver called the cops to report the case.
I signed up for online tutoring in Korean. The instructor introduced herself to me and we  talking. The lesson went good at first, until she started to repeat things. I became impatient and ended the chat. However, I still had to pay for the lesson although i learned nothing.
John was closing at a department store. After everyone was gone, he set the alarm and walked to his car. The alarm went off. An employee was still inside. John had to stay and call the alarm company.
Leah opened their garage one saturday morning. She thought she heard something in the garage. She ran to get her dad because she was scared. When they came back her dad found four kittens in the garage. They made a home out of some boxes that were in the garage.
Jason tells his wife that his ex is coming to visit. His wife was mad, and lets him know his ex just wants sex. Later his ex arrived and everything seemed normal. His wife said sorry and that she was great, but his ex had a plan. Once alone, his ex made a pass, Jason kicked her out and apologized.
Laurel moved to North Carolina with her husband and daughter. She left all her friends behind in New Mexico. Her new home was beautiful and she was excited at first. However, it wasn't much fun because she had no one to invite over. If she had it to do over again she would never have left New Mexico.
Rob's dog found a porcupine. She wasn't trying to hurt it, but the porcupine didn't know that. His dog ended up with a face full of quills. He had to take her to the vet to have them removed. She never got near another porcupine again.
Naomi was a housekeeper at a hotel. Her least favorite customer had just ended his stay. Naomi frowned as she hesitated to enter his room. She was surprised to see the room wasn't as messy as she expected. There was a $100 dollar bill waiting on a table.
Gina's brother pushed her as hard as he could. She fell backwards and hit a dresser. Her left hip struck the corner of the dresser hard. Gina grabbed the wound, and winced. She decided it might be best to leave him alone.
Today was Roc's birthday. Roc had thought his parents forgot his birthday. This made him very sad. Roc walked home from school contemplating his next move. As Roc walked inside, he was greeted with a surprise birthday party.
Freddy was an urban explorer. He liked to go to abandoned areas. He went to one abandoned mansion. He ended up getting caught. The cops let him go though.
It was a dry, cold winter. There was very little snow on the ground. Gina drove past a ski slope near her home. The deserted slope looked sad. There was no snow, just dead dry grass.
At Christmas time Sally liked to donate money to a charity. Every year she makes a list of charities she thinks would benefit. She carefully goes through her list right before the holiday. After thinking about it carefully she makes her choice. The charity is always very grateful for her donation.
Marley worked at a sandwich shop. One day she cut her finger making a sandwich. The manager rushed in to help Marley. Marley's finger was bandaged and she was clear to work. Marley was more careful at work.
Giselle had trained for years. Finally, she was in the Olympics! She tried her hardest. She won a silver medal! Giselle was very proud but dreamed of trying again for a gold.
The company Tina worked for announced a company picnic. Tina didn't really want to go because she has social anxiety. When she arrived at the picnic, there were not very many people there. Tina had a lot of fun with the small group that attended. She was happy she went after all.
Ed had never played horseshoes before. His cousin was showing him how. On his second throw, Ed got a ringer. His cousin was happy he was such a fast learned. He was also a bit annoyed that Ed was beating him.
Joe was walking through downtown. He noticed a film crew for a news station. He tried to walk by casually. Suddenly, the anchor grabbed him. He reluctantly agreed to give them an interview.
Tom had some tickets to take care of. He felt that the cop was mistaken in his assertions. Tom's attorney was not very good. He failed to convince the judge of anything. Tom had to pay all the fees and attorney costs.
I was driving to school. When I came on campus, I noticed two familiar people. They were making out in the parking lot. It was Ben and Gina. Although Ben is in a relationship, he decided to kiss Gina.
Taryn wanted to be the first woman baseball player. She felt she was as good of a pitcher as any boy. She tried out for several minor league teams. One team signed her to a contract. Taryn is now pitching in the minors with hopes of making history.
The kids were amazed. They went to an arcade that was full of cool games. They played for hours. Their eyeballs started to burn. They went home and dreamed about the games they'd played.
Tom alerted the government he expected a guest. When she didn't come he got in a lot of trouble. They talked about revoking his doctor's license. And charging him a huge fee! Tom's life was destroyed because of his act of kindness.
Leroy had always loved working with people. He decided he wanted to work as a barber. He went to cosmetology school and studied very hard. Finally Leroy was a professional barber. He was very happy he found a job working with people.
Joanne loves country music. She listens to country music during her commute every day. She hears on the radio that her favorite artist is coming to town. Joanne buys tickets to her favorite country artist's concert. Joanne attends the concert and has a fun time.
Rex owned a motorcycle. He decided to take it out for a ride. A semi-truck did not see him riding down the busy road. The truck almost hit Rex's bike. Rex was happy to have moved just in time to miss the truck.
Mike went on a fishing trip with his daughter. They went on a boat in a lake. They cast their reels into the water. Mike felt something tug at his fishing rod. He reeled the big fish in and took a picture of it with his daughter.
Juliana really wanted to learn how to play the piano. As she didn't have a piano at home, she practiced at a friend's house. When her parents saw how serious she was, they bought her a piano. Juliana was ecstatic and practiced a lot every day. She now plays very well and people enjoy her music very much.
Chad's daughter wanted a Peppa Pig dollhouse for her birthday. Chad tried several toy stores, but they were all out of stock. As Chad was about to give up, he tried the last store on the list. Chad walked to the aisle and was shocked to see they had it. Chad was glad he could surprise his little girl with the dollhouse.
Rob was a news reporter for a radio station. One day, he was driving into work when a fire truck zoomed by him. He turned around to follow the truck, and arrived at a huge fire! He called his editor right away and reported the story. Rob was happy to get a scoop for his station!
Jasmine and her sister live near a wooded area. They call it "The Forest". Both girls were always scared to play in the woods. Today, they were brave and went into the woods. Both girls had a great time running around the trees.
Jamie is walking home. Jamie notices a dog on the ground. The dog is badly beaten and bleeding. Jamie takes the dog to the vet. Jamie adopts the dog.
Emily and her friends went out dancing. They stayed out until 3 am. They hit five different clubs and had a lot of drinks. They returned to Emily's apartment and all crashed on her bed. It was a night they will never forget!
Molly found a sack of coins outside a store in town. She didn't tell her folks because she wanted to keep the money. Then, Molly's mother told her about a robbery at the store. Molly thought about the coins hidden in her room. She returned the coins and got a reward from the owner.
It was mara's sweet sixteen. Mara thought maybe she would get a necklace for her birthday. But instead she got a car. She couldn't believe it. When she saw the car she was in disbelief.
The hand on the doll broke as it hit the ground. I hated to tell the child her doll was broken. She wanted to cry, but held it in like a big girl. She helped me pick up the pieces. We got some glue and tried to put it back together.
Marie went to a movie at a movie theater. Marie felt something scurry over her feet. Marie picked up her feet and started to scream. Theater management came to see why she was screaming. Theater management asked Maria to leave.
Jane needed to get glasses. At first she was apprehensive. But her mother let her pick them out herself. She spent 20 minutes browsing before choosing the perfect pair. In the end she looked pretty and very smart.
Michelle does not want to learn Spanish. She feels like she shouldn't have to if she doesn't want to. Her school says otherwise! If she doesn't take it she won't graduate from high school. Sometimes people do what they don't like to get to do what they do.
Brad got a job delivering pizzas. Brad wasn't very proficient at reading maps. Brad's pizza deliveries were often late. Many customers complained about their late deliveries. Brad's finally got fired by his manager.
Theo was in need of his first car. He had saved all his money from working. Theo went to the dealership. He saw a blue car he just had to have. Theo ended up buying his brand new blue car.
Joyce silently sat savoring a piece of chocolate candy in her closet. There was a knock on the locked door. Joyce didn't dare make a sound. Soon little footsteps walked out of the room. Joyce would have to return to being the mom, but not just yet.
Usually a shy girl, Jean felt like being wild at Halloween. She painted her face like a cat and went, anonymously, on the prowl. In paint and a tight leotard, Jean was the hit of the frat party. She got home, washed off the paint, and was her old self again. But as Jean headed to class, she heard a boy Meow.
When I was a child, me and my cousins used to stay at my grandparents. We would stay all summer long, having the times of our lives. One year, my oldest boy cousin was on a ladder picking cherries. I was feeling onry, so I knocked him off the ladder by shaking it. My cousin chased me around with a baseball bat for an hour.
Desperate Larry knew his time had come. Every day he received threatening phone calls from his mother. He ran out of options, and went to QFC. He put in his application. Now Larry is a checker.
It was the middle of summer. Kara didn't want to go outside. It was too hot. So she just stayed in. It wasn't worth it being in the heat.
Etta wanted to be a nurse. After high school, she enrolled in a nursing program. She studied very hard. Soon she graduated from nursing school! Etta was so proud of herself.
Eva was a single mom. She lived her parents and worked long hours. Eva was tired of not having her own place. She enrolled in nursing school and graduated with honors. Eva began her career and bought her own house.
Steve and Al wanted to play a card game. Steve took out his deck of cards and began to shuffle. Al suggested that he counted how many cards there were first. Al counted that he had only 48 playing cards. The decided to look for the missing cards instead of play.
Tanya was trying to communicate with Khan. He didn't hear her at all since he was wearing his headphones. She tried yelling at him. In addition, she flipped over his chair. He looked at her as if she was crazy lunatic.
Gina liked to wake up at night and eat something. She prepared toasts in the middle of the night with glee. Her husband who was aware of her behavior tried to help her stop. He changed the peanut butter jar with pickles. But Gina loved food so much, she didn't even noticed.
It had been raining for days. Sam's house was fairly low. It flooded within the second day. Sam had to evacuate on the third day. The house had to be destroyed.
I realized I would never find joy. I would probably never find someone who loved me. I gave up on trying to be pretty, happy, or successful. I know now that I didn't deserve any of the happiness I sought. I've decided to stop trying.
Frank had been drinking beer. He got a call from his girlfriend, asking where he was. Frank suddenly realized he had a date that night. Since Frank was already a bit drunk, he could not drive. Frank spent the rest of the night drinking more beers.
Susan was a special education teacher who did not like to call in sick When she got such last time she didn't go to the doctor. Her Daughter had to force her into the car to go the the ER. She had to stay for several days. She figured out missing one day of work to see the Doctor isn't bad.
Samantha was living with her boyfriend's parents. His mom had been fighting with Samantha a lot. Now she wanted to kick her out. Samantha offered to pay for all of the groceries if she could stay. The mom considered it and finally agreed.
Tammy was a great cook. She made a casserole for dinner. The family gathered around the table to eat. The casserole was amazing! They asked her to make it again next week.
Joyce's car wouldn't start. It was a dead battery. A nice man stopped to help. He was able to charge the battery with his car. Joyce was able to drive the car from the store.
Bill asked his girlfriend Gina over for a romantic dinner. Bill got all the ingredients for an impressive meal. When Bill went to start cooking he realized his oven wasn't working. Determined not to panic, Bill ordered some Chinese delivery. Gina arrived, and the couple enjoyed their favorite takeout.
Ted's dad was in the army. Ted missed his dad. He did not know what to do. One day Ted got a package in the mail. It was a picture of his dad to keep Ted from being lonely.
Harry wanted a suit. He had never bought a suit before. Harry decided to go shopping. He bought a slim-fitting charcoal suit. Finally, Harry had a suit!
Tom had some minor offenses. He got a public defender to help. The public defender was terrible. He didn't care and rarely showed up. Tom lost his case and was charged extra.
Sam watched with interest as his mother cleaned out their pumpkin. She washed the seeds and dried them. Then she put them in a baking pan. She put them into the oven. When they came out they were crisp and delicious.
Clara had achieved her dream! She had been given the lead in the ballet. She worked very hard to learn the movements. On the day of the performance, she danced proudly. The audience roared with applause.
Tim had a pet frog. He was playing with it on a sunny afternoon. It jumped around really fast. It jumped really far and kept going towards the street. Tim buried his frog that day.
Charlie wanted a new bike badly. He saved his money in a small, glass, piggy bank. He saved until his piggy was full of change. When he finally had enough, he didn't want to break his little piggy. Charlie decided that he loved the little piggy more than a new bike.
The man ran into the emergency room bleeding everywhere. He demanded to be seen by a doctor. The receptionist asked him if he had insurance. The man frowned and said he did not. The receptionist gave him a band-aid and told him to get lost.
Jules bought a bottle of blue nail polish. As she was painting her nails, she got startled. She spilled the bottle on her pink carpet. She scrubbed the carpet as quickly as she could. The polish would not come out and left a stain.
The man was shopping. He found a great sweater. He tried it on and it was way too big. He bought it and tried to shrink it. It ended up much smaller than he intended!
Jane had cursed out a co-worker for letting her down. She felt bad afterwards. She considered apologizing. Her boss approached her about the argument. He sided with Jane and suggested she let it blow over instead.
Tara tried to make a cake. It was baking well until someone slammed a door in the house. Unfortunately, the force of it made the cake collapse. Tara lost her temper and threw the cake in the trash. This waste made her realize she needs to control her temper better.
Jennifer was lonely. She hadn't had a date in months. She decided to join a dating site. She met an amazing guy on the first try! She was excited to see him again.
Tommy decided to make a new show. He and his friends acted out the script he wrote. The recorded themselves with a cellphone camera. They put the video online. The video got 100 million views!
Theo was giving a speech at the rotary club. He invited his children to come listen to him. They showed up on time and gave him encouraging hugs. Then they attentively listened to Theo's speech. Afterwards, they told him how much they had enjoyed it!
Lena liked to play Monopoly. No one ever wanted to play with her because she was a sore loser. Lena insisted that if anyone played with her, she would be gracious. She convinced her sister to play with her. Lena lost and got very angry.
Tom was divorced. He had a son that he wanted to keep. They were fighting for rights. Tom thought he could buy his son's love with gifts. It worked out pretty well.
Illia was doing a history paper on a beverage. Her classmates picked liquors and wines, but Illia picked Coca Cola! She learned how the soda had been sold as a cough remedy. She also found that it had once contained cocaine! Illia's paper was the most interesting one in the whole class!
My FB friend had an affair with a married man. She was in FL while he was in CT. She used to fly to CT and hook up for her birthday in May. This year she could not fly because of an operation, and was sad. In June the man broke off the affair after being discovered.
I made some pasta last night. It looked so good I wanted to try some. Unfortunately it was a little too good. I spilled some on the ground. My feet ended up burning.
John is an architec. He has been doing it for almost 20 years now. He usually works on restoring and remodeling older homes. He also helps restore older buildings for business or residencies. He is very popular and is in high demand around the world.
Colt wanted to help his father paint the walls in the house. His father told him he wasn't old enough to help with the painting. Colt waited until his father left the room. He tried to use the paintbrush, but made a mess instead. Colt's father fussed at him.
Tina was having a birthday party. She wanted all her friends to go. But her friend Stacy had to bail. Stacy was sick. Tina was then very disappointed.
Bernie is a man running for president. He makes many promises to the people. He has everyone in the country feeling the bern. When time comes to select a president. Bernie loses out to a woman.
Joe didn't want to go to school. He decided to pretend he is sick. Joe's mother didn't know any better and believed him. Joe's mother didn't go to work. Joe didn't get to do what we wanted and was bored all day.
I work near Copley Square in Boston. My coworkers never visited the BPL. For lunch I took them to the library. I gave them a tour of the old building, pointing out the art. Afterward, they all got library cards.
My ex and I decided things were going well again. We went on a date to test the waters. We went to the movies. We ended up both buying popcorn without knowing the other was. We laughed and ate a ton of popcorn during the movie.
Farrah saw a plastic surgeon. She told him she wanted bigger lips. The plastic surgeon put way too much in. She looked like a monster! Farrah regretted her decision immediately.
Jenny knows her grandmother is becoming very sick. She decides that a visit may make her grandmother feel better. Jenny boards the train for a long trip to her grandmother's house. When Jenny arrives, her grandmother is very happy to see her. Jenny is very happy she visited her sick grandmother.
I decided I wanted a pet bunny for my house. I went to the pet store and got all the supplies I needed a bunny. Then I picked out my favorite of all the bunnies they had. I took the bunny home and set up all of it's stuff. My bunny and I are happy living together.
Cricket is the name of my cockatiel. She and I have lived together for almost ten years. She is my best friend. She makes a sound just like a cricket whenever I come through the door. I am sure you can guess that is why I named her Cricket.
Rachida lived in Florida her whole life. Last December her husband took a job in Alaska. Until that winter Rashida's coldest memory was her in a hoodie. Rachida didn't even own a jacket when she moved. She quickly found out what a cold Winter was all about.
Cathy wanted to do something special for her daughter. Cathy decided to purchase a playground for her backyard. Cathy decided on a playground that could grow with her daughter. After looking online, Cathy purchased a playground she was happy with. Cathy was anxious yet happy to have a new playground for her daughter.
I woke up after a long sleep. I decided to make eggs for breakfast. I was feeling adventurous so I put pepperoni in my eggs. It tasted nasty. I realized I should stick to making eggs in a normal fashion.
Don wrote a very successful blog. He received so many emails every day, he was swamped. He decided to hire help to take care of all his mail. But his fans were disappointed and wanted personalized emails. He ended up writing one email and sending the same to all his fans.
Andrew was invited to his friends party. It was at place where you play laser tag. His mom drove him to the place. He met his friends and they played laser tag. He had a great time.
Billy just finished high school. He wanted to go to college. He decided to apply to Yale. He did his application. He got in!
Edna had a laser pointer to teach a class. A student stole her laser pointer. He shined it in Edna's eyes. Edna felt very disoriented. She decided to lock up her laser pointer from then on.
Seth was a great painter who wanted to learn to play guitar. He couldn't afford guitar lessons, but the teacher offered a trade. If Seth would teach him to paint, he would teach Seth to play guitar! Seth agreed happily. Now he's a great guitarist and his teacher is a great painter!
The best thing about Thanksgiving is visiting with your family. This year my aunt Sheila came for Thanksgiving. She challenged my Mom and I to a game of rummy. Usually my mom wins every game. This time I won all three hands.
Elizabeth and Nicole are sisters. Nicole wanted to watch cartoons. Elizabeth wanted to watch a sitcom. Elizabeth and Nicole got into an argument. Their mother told them that neither could watch TV.
Adrian had a career as a musician. He had a hit song on the radio right now. When he went in public, everyone screamed and took his photo. Adrian was proud of his success. He went back to the studio to record some more.
Eric was in high school. And he had a hard time finding a job for someone his age. One day, he was walking along the beach and noticed seashells. He gathered as many of them as he could and painted them. And every weekend, he sold the seashells that he painted.
Susan and Matt were told they had 13 days to move from their house. They hadn't planned on moving but their landlord was making them. They decided they would rather move than go to court for more time. At first they were upset but they got over it. They found a much better place and never missed the old one.
Veronica was a kind and much-loved person. She worked hard for her church and helped others often. She didn't complain and was always very loving to everyone. One day one of her friends nominated her for a "good neighbor" award. When she won, she was very surprised, but none of her neighbors were!
My ears were becoming very dirty. The holes were clogged with earwax. I grabbed some cleaning sticks. I scrubbed all the wax that I could out of my ear. When I was done, my hearing felt more clear.
Steven goes to the gym everyday. While there, he lifts weights for two hours. After completing his workout, he goes back home. When he arrives at home, he eats a large meal. After eating his meal, he goes to bed and starts over the next day.
Carla's ex-boyfriend wouldn't stop calling her. She really wanted him to leave her alone. Carla asked the boyfriend to stop calling. He didn't listen to her. Carla finally blocked his number.
Todd got an error message while trying to log into his account. He tried over and over, and finally called Customer Service, furious. He was about to start yelling when the agent asked what email he had. He told her, and she immediately pointed out that was the wrong email. He sheepishly entered the correct email, which worked perfectly.
Randy was excited for his train trip to Boston He packed his bags and was all ready to go. At the station, he realized he had forgotten his ticket! A nice conductor let him on anyway. Randy was relieved as he boarded the train.
Stephanie was riding her bike around the neighborhood. She was going as fast as she could. All of a sudden her bike chain flew off. She didn't know how to fix it. She had to walk her bike all the way back home.
Ariana loves sour candy. She challenged her friend to a sour-candy-eating contest. Her friend agreed. They ate sour candy for as long as they could. Ariana won the contest.
Sean has always wanted to visit India. He learns as much as he can about India before his trip. Finally Sean flies to New Delhi, India. He pets an enormous elephant in New Delhi. Sean is so happy that he finally visited India.
Jenny had been doing a couch to 5k preparation. Her race was in a week. She was excited and ready to go. While she was on her daily run, Jenny sprained her ankle. Jenny could no longer do her 5k.
My dog Reggie was lying beside me quietly playing with a tennis ball. When I looked down, I realized that he had eaten half of the ball! Within 24 hours, he developed severe vomiting that wouldn't stop. I brought him to the veterinarian where x-rays showed bowel blockages. He had emergency surgery to remove the ball from his intestines.
Ken wanted to ride an elephant. He saw a sign at the circus advertising elephant rides. He went to the advertised area and paid his fee. They put him on an elephant and let him ride around for ten minutes. Ken whooped and hollered with joy like a small boy!
Tom was at his prom. Someone spiked one of the punch bowls. The students kept drinking out of that specific one. It was refilled often to not make it obvious. Tom and his friend's got drunk.
My cat Trip caught a blue bird and was calling for me to come see it. I took it away and saved it. Later he caught a squirrel. It was alive so I went to save it too. I chased the cat all over the block trying to save it but gave up.
Dan wanted a new tv. He had been shopping for months. He finally found the one he wanted. He went to the store to buy it. However, they were sold out.
Ahmad moved to America six months ago to find a better job. America is a large country and can seem scary at first. Ahmad soon met some new friends. He began working with one of his friends. Ahmad is glad that he moved to America.
Tom was looking forward to Halloween. He was thinking of a good costume. He wanted something fun and yet a little bit scary. Tom decided to go as a clown. He received many compliments on his great costume.
Gina was in the bathroom all alone. She had wanted to find a place she could be alone to cry. And now the other people had left the bathroom. But now that she was alone, she had no tears left to cry. When she felt better, she left the stall.
Last Friday I had an Afib attack. After taking me to one hospital, I was then taken to another hospital. Fortunately my Doctor was there and gave me medication. I stayed overnight for two nights for observation. Everything was good so I was able to go home.
Grandpa Bob loved to recall his time his Vietnam. His grandchildren were always eager to hear his stories. Susie was the only one who wasn't interested in them. She found history boring. However, she loved Grandpa Bob and pretended to be interested.
Dan was going to enroll his daughter in daycare. Dan found a particular daycare through Craigslist, and wanted to visit. Dan loved the way they taught and the safety of the daycare. After the visit, Dan decided he would send his daughter to the daycare. Dan was glad he found a good daycare for his daughter.
Jeff just got back to work after a two week vacation. He was stressed and needed to get away for a while. Within one hour of being back at work Jeff was stressed again. He realized that he really doesn't like to be at that place. Jeff requested another vacation right away.
Ted bet Bill that he could make a basketball shot. Bill didn't think Ted would make it. They went out to the basketball court. Ted shot the ball and it went in. Bill was very impressed with his friend's skill.
Joey & Sam heard about a new game all the kids were playing. They decided to try it and went and got some duct tape. Joey wrapped Sam in it and he was supposed to try and escape it. Instead he fell and got a concussion when his head hit the concrete. It was a very stupid game with very real consequences.
Larry liked playing football. There was a big game coming up next week and he wanted to be prepared. He watched film and lifted weights all week long to prepare. He was nervous the night before the game, he couldn't sleep. Larry's team won the game by fourteen points.
The church choir was performing on a sunday morning. The band sounded good. The drummer was hitting his drumsticks with force. He ended up breaking the snare drum. The congregation stared at him.
Gina's mom allowed them to pick brand named shoes for school. Gina was excited since they usually went to Payless. The Footlocker store was 3 times the size of Payless. Gina had a hard time choosing from so many options. In the end she loved the purple suede sneakers she chose.
The couple was determined. They were going to save a ton of money this year! They started putting little amounts in a savings account. It all added up quickly! Soon, they had a solid emergency fund established.
Todd was on the roof stringing up Christmas lights. The ice on the ground made the ladder slippery. Todd fell off the ladder and landed on his back! Thankfully, he was only stunned. Todd knew how lucky he had been.
I wasn't feeling well yesterday. I called my physician and scheduled an appointment. It wasn't long before I was able to be seen. Afterwards, I was told I had a cold. After taking the medicine I feel much better.
The noise of the passing train every morning drove Ava crazy. She couldn't deal with the loud, obnoxious noise any more. She couldn't afford to move, either. She tried to blow the train up, but failed. Ava's found it's quite a bit quieter in prison.
Stephanie had a craving for Mexican food. She looked online for some restaurants. She couldn't really find any with good reviews. Stephanie decided to call her friend and ask for a recommendation. She ended up following her friend's advice and was satisfied.
Maria came on campus in the morning. She took a seat in front of the academic center. Several people were walking around, including a strange man. The man stared at her for a few seconds. He took her purse and tried to run away.
Bob was a sophomore pitcher for a high school team. The team earned its way to the high school world series. Bob pitched against Puerto Rico in the round robin competition. Bob's team won by a score of 1-0. Puerto Rico won the title which made Bob's victory more impressive.
Macy needed a prom dress. But she had no money! Then her mom offered a solution. She let Macy borrow her old bridesmaid's dress. Macy loved the gorgeous new "prom" dress!
The teenagers were out hiking on a trail. It was calm and peaceful. Suddenly, they spotted a wolf up in front of them. He was huge and menacing. They yelled at him and he ran away.
Tom had a big science project due. The three other students assigned to work with Tom got sick. This meant Tom had to present the project all by himself. The day of the presentation, Tom felt so nervous! But Tom did great, earning an A.
Marvin always walked home late after work. An alley cat followed him home last night. When he woke up this morning, the cat was still on his porch. He told her that he had allergies. Then, he looked at her little face and took her in anyway.
Martin rolled up a piece of paper. He threw it in the trash. He missed the trashcan and it fell on the floor. Martin went back to working. A coworker handed him the paper and told him not to litter.
The men stood at attention. Their commander told them at ease. The men relaxed a bit. The commander told them to break. The men took a well needed rest.
A couple wanted to surprise their three children. They had decided to give the kids a puppy. They told them to sit on the floor and close their eyes. They brought the puppy in and set him in front of them. The children were overjoyed.
Johnny loved to tell jokes. However, no one in his class thought the jokes were funny. Johnny was very sad that no one enjoyed his comedy. Johnny then met Harley, who loved his jokes. Johnny and Harley became best of friends.
I had a date at the local movie theater. We could not agree about what movie to see. I suggested other activities. She disliked my suggestions and grew frustrated. We quickly ended our date and never talked to each other after.
SnowGirl has always rapped. She was struggling and trying to go to the next level. She entered a rap battle and killed it. A major producer was watching and signed her in sight. She became a huge rapper and had a great hit come out.
Amanda hated animals. Her boyfriend had five pets. She was uncertain about how she felt about that. She went to visit him and was horrified. There was pet hair everywhere!
Taylor worked hard to get into college. When she got accepted into her program, she had a party. Her party celebrated her successes. She had too much to drink at her party. Luckily she learned her lesson and won't do it again.
Ken received a check in the mail. His school refunded his excess financial aid. Since he had no obligations, he decided to spent it. He bought a laptop with several clothes. He spent the money so fast that he forgot to save enough for food.
Ben had his 5th birthday coming up. To honor it, his mom made a 5 layer cake. The cake was so big he couldn't get his mouth around it. He made a big mess of himself as he ate. Afterwards his mom had to thoroughly clean his face.
Erin was struggling to find childcare for her kids. She went to a daycare that blew her away! It was beautiful and they had lots of activities for the kids. Erin decided it was the one for her. She put down the deposit immediately.
Victor pushed his son's stroller. He then looked into the stroller to check on his son. He didn't see any child in there. He looked back at the car. The son was still in the car seat.
Aryah didn't like any of the presents she received for her birthday. She whined and refused to talk to anyone. Her mother tried to make her smile with the cake. But Aryah was deep set into not enjoying herself anymore. As she sulked in her corner everyone ate cake.
Adam's mother told him she was having a baby. Adam wondered whether he would have a brother or sister. The wait for the baby was very long. Finally, his mother went to the hospital for the delivery. Adam was excited when he met his baby sister.
There was a little boy who didn't have any exams yet. His first one he was really nervous. The teacher assured him it would be okay. He did his best. The teacher gave him a passing grade.
Lily loved chocolate but was trying to lose weight. She looked for recipes that were low fat with cocoa. She found a great lowfat chocolate muffin recipe. She made a batch, but it turned out horribly. She decided to just eat a few pieces of dark chocolate instead.
The class ended. Before John got out of his seat, he stretched his arms. Since he stretched too hard, he dislocated his left arm. The school's nurse came into the room quickly. She helped John by re-positioning his arm.
The bathroom was really dirty. Sean did not want to clean it. Billy said he cleaned last week. So I had them draw straws to see who cleans the bathroom. Billy drew the longest straw and Sean had to clean the bathroom.
After being bitten by a dog as a child, Peter was afraid of animals. His parents bought him a puppy to help him with his fear. At first, Peter stayed away from the puppy. Then, one night, the puppy laid by Peter's feet as he slept. The puppy was so cute that Peter forgot his fear forever.
Kim had taken down her hair. Her mother had warned her to leave her hair alone. When her mom saw she was very angry. Kim knew she was in trouble. Kim was sent to her room without dessert.
I was doing dishes yesterday. I smashed a small bowl that belonged to my roommate. I felt very bad about it and apologized. She pretended to be mad, but then she laughed. She had tricked me!
Last Tuesday I was feeling a little off. Then I got a cough and my body ached. The next day I had a high fever. I got medicine from the store. I took my medicine and drank lots of fluid until I felt better.
Travis went to a bicycle shop. And he saw one bike he really wanted to buy. But he made sure to look through countless rows of other bikes first. And he eventually decided the first one he saw was the best. But a sales associate told him someone just bought it.
Hunter was always shy and nervous around girls. Ever since he was a kid, he could never find the right thing to say. One day, he saw the most beautiful girl he'd ever seen. Without thinking, he went over and asked her out on a date. She happily agreed, and Hunter was ecstatic he faced his fears.
Jason wanted to go to the army. He had to see if being in the army was like in the movies. He went to his local recruiting office and enrolled into the army. Next he passed an entrance exam and a physical. He leaves for China in two weeks.
I was easily bored in class since the teacher was monotonous. I ended up falling asleep. When I woke up, there was a referral sheet on my table. The teacher told me to go to the principal. He ended up scolding me for sleeping in class.
When I was little my neighbors house caught on fire. I remember looking out the window and seeing the flames. The fire trucks came and tried to stop it. It was too late, more than half of the house engulfed in flames. The next day we went thru to collect anything that could be saved.
Tammy went to the hairdresser. She wanted to get a new look. Tammy let the hairdresser decide the look. She was surprised by how good it came out. Tammy returned to the hairdresser often.
Ann went to the new grocery store last month. It was a great store with a big selection. She bought new things she'd never seen before. She decided to do all her shopping here from now on. It replaced her normal shopping routine.
Terena wanted to write a story. So she thought really hard for an idea. Then she got one! Her grandmother gave her a pencil and a legal pad. Terena wrote her first story!
Monica had just woken up. She learned that it had snowed a lot overnight. Then she realized that she was completely snowed in. She hoped it would melt soon. Luckily it did melt by the next day.
Kayla went to the circus for her birthday. She was watching intently as the clowns all came out of a tiny car. One clown threw a bucket of water at another clown. The clowns ran over by her and threw another bucket. She was so happy when it just had confetti.
Luke loved fixing things. Every time something broke he looked into it. He would take it apart and put it back together. Unfortunately it never worked. He still tries to fix things hoping to be able to one day.
There was a kid who was afraid of his inhaler. The mom took him to the doctor. The doctor showed him how to use it. He became confident in it. The boy never had a problem with it anymore.
Bradley bought a widescreen HD television. He wanted to use it to watch nature documentaries. He invited friends over to see it. He told them that he wanted to watch a documentary. They outvoted him and decided to watch a basketball game instead.
Janie was going to the bank. She needed to deposit her paycheck. Janie realized she forgot her paycheck at home. Janie drove back home to get the check. She returned to the bank to make the deposit.
My wife told me today, she wanted to get a dog. I told he that we already have a baby, why do we need a dog. Our son just turned the age of two. My wife said, our son is the one who wants the dog. Now we have our son, a dog and another baby on the way.
Alan had to leave his farm to help his aging parents in the city. He worried he would never get back home to the land he loved. After six years his parents were stable, and he finally returned home. His cornfields had all lain fallow for over half a decade. But the rest had made them fertile, and that year his corn grew tall!
Laura decided she was tired of staying at home all day. She took a trip to visit the beach. It was a long journey. When she finally arrived, she relaxed and listened to the waves. Laura was happy that she had left the her home.
Anna hated her frizzy hair, but she also hated hair spray. It left her hair stiff and hard! Then a friend convinced her to try mousse. Anna was dubious but gave it a try. She fell in love with the way mousse made her hair feel!
I went to a buffet last week. I tried not to eat all day so as to take full advantage. When I got there I gorged myself. I ate almost too much. It made me feel sick the rest of the day
Megan was going to find out the gender of her unborn baby. She brought all of her family along for the exciting ultrasound. As the technician searched, she gasped in delight. She announced to everyone that Megan had twins in her. Megan was terrified but everyone's happiness comforted her.
Emma was always short on cash. She made an online budget. She wrote down every dollar she spent. Soon she saw where her spending problems were. The budget helped Emma save her cash.
Susie wanted to go to the drive in with Ann. Ann really wanted to see Susie but did not want to go to that. But she felt guilted so she said yes anyway. When they saw the movies, Anne felt painfully bored. She kept counting down the minutes until she could leave.
Joe needed help with a gift idea for his mom. Christmas was coming up and he had no idea what to buy her. So he asked his dad for a suggestion. His dad suggested that Joe buy her a scented candle. Joe followed the advice and bought his mom a lovely candle!
June had a terrible toothache. She also had an aversion to pain. Nevertheless, she made an appointment to see a dentist. The dentist gave June a sedative to dull her pain and fix her tooth. Jane went home with a more positive outlook towards dentists.
Vince and his wife left their car to go on a walk. They grabbed their bags and began to hike down a forest path. After walking a while, they noticed a bear charging at them. Vince pulled out his bear spray and hand gun and unloaded on the bear. The couple fled the scene and left their hike in their car.
Annie felt contractions in her pregnant belly. She packed a bag for the hospital. Annie called a taxi cab for a ride to the hospital. She was admitted to the labor and delivery ward. Annie's baby was born early the next morning.
Kia signed up for guitar lessons. At first she was terrible. She couldn't strum any chords properly! But after a few weeks she improved. Soon Kia was an expert guitarist.
Eddie was having a busy day at work. He didn't realize that he hadn't taken lunch. Work started to slow down around two o'clock. Eddie noticed he was hungry. He finally took a break for lunch.
Vickie and her family were worried about all of the rainy. They lived in a valley and flooding was common. The rainy had been coming down for three straight days. Vickie decided to move the entire family to higher ground. She was at ease since moving to the hills.
Ricky and Fonda have been married for 20 years. Lately, Ricky and Fonda haven't been getting along. Ricky tells her that it is time for them to separate. She moves into her sister's house. Now Ricky lives alone and is happy.
My dad moved to Kenya. I was very lonely in America without him. So, I decided to move to Kenya with him. When I arrived in Kenya my father was happy to see me. Alas, Kenyan weather was too hot for me so I went back to America.
I had a video game match against my friend. We played a racing game. He won by a short-margin. When the game was over, he ridiculed my playing skills. Instead of arguing back, I ignored him.
Mandy was five years old and enrolled in kindergarten. She was nervous about going to school. She did not want to get up early on the first day. Her parents dragged her to the school. Mandy enjoyed her first day of school and was anxious to go back.
Martha really liked animals of all kinds. One day she saw a raccoon sitting on her porch. She gave it a cookie to eat. Soon the raccoon was coming over every day for cookies. Martha was happy to have made a new animal friend.
Devon was a pilot that seemed to have a death wish. In the air show he did very dangerous stunts and never flinched. He drove straight to the ground and pulled up at the last instant. The crowd roared and burst with excitement. In the cockpit, Deven did not feel anything.
It was the first day for Karl at the supermarket. He was given the role of bag boy for the entire shift. His boss showed him how to bag food the best way possible. Karl had a hard time making all the food fit. The boss told him that he shouldn't worry about being perfect.
Jill had gotten a sled for Christmas. It was early March but still not snow. She was afraid she wouldn't get to try her new sled. She woke up one Tuesday morning to the news that school was cancelled. There was six inches of snow outside, perfect for sledding!
There were only a few seconds left in the game. Jeremiah got the ball from his teammate. He faked a pass then looked up. With one second left he shot the ball. Swoosh, he won the game.
Greg suspected his girlfriend of being unfaithful. When he answers his phone, the callers hang up! Greg used a computer software to wire-tap his phone. He received emailed audio files of all conversations over his phone. His girlfriend had a new boyfriend and they talked about marriage.
Lisa bought some new socks. She put them in her sock drawer. The next morning, the drawer was empty! She saw her dog chewing on the socks. That naughty dog had raided the drawer!
My friend is always having trouble finding his phone. He has an iPhone 5. Today his daughter got him an iPhone 6S. He showed the phone off to me today. I told him it would be hard to lose such a large phone.
Jack built a new slide for his son this spring. His son love the slide and it became his new favorite thing. They had fun with the slide all summer long. Once the snow fell, it was time to play with something else. Until they found out that the snow made the slide even faster.
Peter really hated gym class. Everyday the teacher would get mad at Peter. When the teacher got mad at Peter he would make Peter run laps. Peter figured that he just had to follow the rules. Peter followed the rules and the teacher doesn't get mad at him!
Noah went to play paintball with his friends. He thought it would be fun. But he was in for a surprise. Getting hit with paintballs was painful, not fun! Noah woke up covered in bruises the next day!
My girlfriend was expecting something nice for Valentine's Day. I kept her in suspense all day long. I finally surprised her late that evening. She said that she had been very worried I wasn't going to do anything. I told her that was the best part of the day.
Jerry was walking across the street. He wasn't at a crosswalk and wasn't paying attention. A car hit him from the side. He wasn't hurt that bad. He learned to always look and follow rules, though.
Ike's mom was at a garage sale. She remembered that Ike loved Mickey Mouse. She found a pair of Mickey Mouse shoes there. Ike bought the shoes for her son. Ike was so happy when his mom gave him his new shoes.
Tammy was single throughout high-school. Her senior year all her friends had boyfriends. Tammy created a fake boyfriend. She claimed he went to another school. Nobody really believed him.
Tim was tired one evening. But he had to do homework. Had drank 3 cups of coffee. And felt more awake and energized. But he wasn't able to fall asleep until 6 AM.
I was using an extension for Chrome called Turk Assist. It's purpose is to track HITs on Amazon Mechanical Turk. It also has other functions. When I cleared my cookies it wiped out its database. I no longer use such a shoddy piece of software.
Linda couldn't figure out why the dryer wasn't working. When she went to empty the filter it had hardly any lint in it. She resorted to drying clothes twice. Eventually she heard a noise late one night. She went downstairs to find rats had nested in the dryer hose.
John and Eric had been best friends since they were young children. But Eric started to spend less time with John. One day John followed Eric, and discovered he was doing ballet! Eric hadn't wanted to tell John, as he was worried John would laugh. John reassured his friend he would never judge him for his hobbies.
Marta and her boyfriend were playing frisbee at a park. The frisbee flew over the fence into the adjacent cemetery. Retrieving the frisbee, Marta noticed an old family grave plot. All seven of their children had died within a two-week span. Staggered, Marta said a prayer of thanks for modern medicine.
Arnold's car was covered in mud. He took it to the car wash. He carefully hosed it all off. When he was finished, the car was sparkly and clean. Arnold loved showing off his clean car.
Dina was a great cook. She made a casserole everyone loved. They all asked for the recipe but Dina refused. It was her secret! She loved knowing a secret that everyone else wanted.
Janice was buying bananas. She looked through them. Some were too green, and some were almost brown. Then, she found the perfect bundle. Finally, she bought the bananas.
Roy laid out a trap for the neighbor's dog. He'd had enough of it leaving messes in his yard. When he caught it, he cruelly tortured it, and then killed it. He tossed the corpse in a dumpster downtown. He got away with it, because the universe doesn't actually stop evil.
Mark's teacher told the class wikipedia was not an acceptable source. But Mark didn't want to spend time researching his paper. He found a few Wikipedia articles and invented a fake bibliography. When he got his paper back his teacher had given him an F. It turns out his teacher had posted fake wikipedia with made up info.
Clark visits his friends ranch. He interacts and feeds the chickens. He pets the horses and all the animals. When he gets back home he has a scratch he can't get rid of. Clark goes to the doctor and they tell him he has scabies.
A man named Jake needed a new car. He looked on craigslist and found an affordable one. He contacted the seller and made plans to meet him. He arrived, and traded cash for the car. He got into the car and it was in pretty good shape.
My aunt needed help with her business website. She decided to take a class at the community center. The class was cancelled due to lack of interest. She talked the instructor into a private lesson. Now she has learned how to add a blog to her website.
Jennifer has two dogs named Denva and Bronco. Bronco is much larger than Denva. Denva does not like to share her dog food. Bronco tried to eat out of her bowl. Denva bit Bronco in the leg.
I was walking to school with Jenny. I tried to adjust my bookbag. However, my hand accidentally landed on her phone. It fell in a puddle. She wasn't worried since the phone is waterproof.
Abbey had been asking her mom for a cool toy all year. When her birthday arrived, her mom said she had two choices. She could get the toy, or she could do something fun with her friends. She really wanted the toy but she decided to go with fun instead. Luckily, she was happy with her choice.
Patty had a loe for all thing horses. When she was a child she would dream of owning them. Now that she's grown she has opened a horse stable. She named it the Prancing Ponies. She is living out her dream.
Vince was coming home from work one day. He began to pull up to his driveway and opened his garage door. Just as he parked and left his car, he heard a tremendous rumble. Vince ran outside and his whole garage began to collapse. His car was crushed and Vince went inside out of extreme anger.
Gray had a bucket of blocks that he loved to play with. He liked to make towers out of all his blocks. One day, he wanted to make a tower out of all his blocks. He stacked them and stacked them until they were up to the ceiling. Gray was so happy with his tower!
June was excited about her birthday party. She was going to have it at a skating rink. Unfortunately the owner of the skating rink died. June's party had to be moved. June was not happy.
Argentina made a bid for the Olympics. They promised to clean their city. They won the contract. They hired a good manager to oversee operations. The Olympics went smoothly.
It was Olivia's first week of school. The school had a fire drill. Olivia's teacher brought them outside. Olivia was confused and cried. The teacher had to calm Olivia down.
Bill was an expert climber. He had trained his whole life for one reason. He wanted to climb the world's tallest mountain. Despite his training, he was unable to make it to the top. Bill lost his grip, and he fell down the mountain.
I wanted to be popular so I stole a popular shirt from the mall. I didn't care for the shirt at all, but just wanted to fit in. Everything seemed to be working out until next week. The police showed up and knew I stolen the shirt. They caught me on the security camera.
Tom was driving a highway road one evening. Tom noticed someone pulled over to the side of the road. Tom pulled over, asking if they needed help. The lady said she was broken down. Tom gave the woman a lift to the nearest gas station.
I went fishing with my uncle. We went to a local reservoir. I thought there was no way there were fish here. We caught a boatload of fish. The fish fry that night was quite enjoyable.
Michael waited until the due date to write his paper. He wasn't done with it until well after the class began. He raced weaved through traffic to make it to school in time. He handed the paper in as everyone else was leaving the classroom. Two weeks later, he found out he got an A!
Larry awakes one night to a sound. Larry gets up to see if anyone is around. Larry goes down the stairs into the kitchen. Larry see's no one just the family kitten. Larry heads back to bed and rests easily.
Tia signed up for a crafting class. Soon she was learning to quilt. Then she learned needlework. Tia made all kinds of crafts. She really loved her crafting class!
Anna signed up to join the Army. But she ended up hating boot camp. On her first leave, she decided never to return. She skipped town and went to Canada. She knew she had gone AWOL, but she didn't care.
Jacob was playing in a big soccer tournament. His team had won all of their games so far and were in the finals. Jacob's team took the field and were down by one goal at halftime. Jacob played hard and was able to score two goals. His team won and were the champions.
Henry was walking towards the men's room. When he came into the room, he saw another person. The person didn't bother to talk. He looked terrified and backed up. Henry asked if anything is wrong and he didn't reply.
Ruiz loved to sing. One day, he found out there was a singing contest. Ruiz worked very hard and did not even sleep. Ruiz was able to come in 1st place. Now, Ruiz has a trophy of the singing contest.
Larry has dedicated his life looking for a cure. A cure that would help many people. He studies day and night looking for the cure. He finally discovers the cure for cancer. Larry cures the whole world of cancer.
Asa had a dog named Cooley. Cooley was a good dog, but he liked to run away. One day Asa decided to take Cooley on a hike. Cooley ran away and was gone all night. The next day, Cooley came back covered in mud and Asa was very glad.
Ida was terrible in history class. She had an exam coming up. She studied hard all night. She crammed again in the morning. Luckily, Ida passed her exam!
Carl bought his son CJ a hunting rifle for his eighteenth birthday. They lived in the country, but still Carl's wife was apprehensive. Then Carl took CJ out and began teaching him how to aim and shoot. Soon CJ brought home venison for dinner! Carl's wife admitted she was proud of her son.
Alice loved to drive her car through a certain tunnel in the road. She went out of her way to drive through it on her current trip. She drove very slow through it to make it last. When she got out she felt sad that it was over. Alice thought about the next time she could drive through.
Alexia had a newborn baby. She was feeding the baby with a bottle. The baby had a lot of gas. Alexia tried a different type of bottle. The new bottle gave the baby less gas.
Kathy waited patiently on the boat, she was very excited. This was her first whale watching trip and she had waited all summer. When the boat anchored in, the water was still and no whales appeared. Finally the captain made a motion for everyone to look to the horizon. A large blue whale breached the water before Kathy's eyes.
Jimmy was tired. Jimmy decided he should change his diet. He stopped eating candy. He felt even more tired. His doctor told him he was diabetic.
My friend Frank's daughter is going into the 7th grade. She had to read a book for the summer. I read her selection. Frank said he would have me critique his daughter's report. She has not written the report yet.
John wanted to cook a meal for himself. He thought he had no food. He opened his fridge and only saw some vegetables. He then spotted a few eggs. He made an omelette and enjoyed it tremendously.
Rick already worked a full-time job. But he wanted to make more money. So he enrolled in school. There, he earned a certificate for metal working. Then he got a $4 raise at his job!
Hannah loved to hike. One day when she was hiking, she found a nest. Inside the nest was three baby birds. Hannah very carefully picked the nest up and set it in a tree. The mother bird would be happy to find her babies safe.
Rene was having trouble sleeping. She went to the doctor. The doctor recommended exercising in the evening. Rene began exercising at night. She fell asleep more easily.
At the state fair I was interested in tasting different beers! They had a lot of different ones but overall I really wanted cider. I found a stand that sold cider and ordered one. It was so good that I didn't want any more beer! After a few hours I gave in and bought another one and loved it!
I passed the football to Ben. He managed to run 20-25 yards towards the end zone. Unfortunately, Rick tackled him in the groin. He held his knees as he fell to the ground. The coach had to call the medic to take him to the emergency room.
Kelsi was taking a math test. She was using her favorite pen. All of the sudden the ink went out. She had no other writing instrument. So she couldn't finish the test.
I've been getting exceptionally good at a particular game. The game is notoriously difficult. I am the only one of my friends to reach the final challenge round. Unfortunately I can not yet beat that final challenge round. But I intend to play the game all weekend until I beat it.
One night, I ran into an old friend at a rock concert. Hitting it off, we hung out together the rest of the night. At one point, we moved up to the mosh pit. I got pushed over and my skirt flew up, revealing my underwear. We ended up dating two years.
Susie went to the fair. She wanted to watch the contest. It was for hot dog eating. The person who won ate one hundred. She was shocked.
Katie was getting mad at her boyfriend Tom. They had been together for five years and no engagement. Katie was getting antsy. Then to her surprise, tom proposed to her at her favorite restaurant. Katie was thrilled.
Janet went to the skating rink. She was skating backwards but wasn't looking behind her. Janet ran into a small girl and they both fell over. Janet broker her wrist. Janet now makes sure to look behind her when she is skating backwards.
Several months ago, Jake broke his arm. But he was at the doctor because it finally healed. He was happy to have his cast taken off and drove home. But he got into a car accident and broke his arm again. Jake was in so much agony over the whole ordeal.
Tom had to move into his new apartment. However, he had no friends to help him do that. Since he had no help, it took Tom all day to move in. It was very difficult and exhausting. After this Tom decided he would hire a moving company next time.
After years of waiting, Jason finally got a dog named Jake. Jason cried when the puppy arrived. For the next decade and a half, the two were inseparable. Jake got very sick and Jason had to put him down. Just as he had done when saying hello, Jason cried saying goodbye.
Mary had a dream of becoming a singer. She was approached with the opportunity to perform one night. She was so nervous, but agreed to sing. The night came and she went on stage. She decided to give it her all, and the show was great.
Lonnie Snyder got into a car accident yesterday. It happened on Memorial Highway. A young kid was speeding in a sports car. He clipped Lonnie's car from the left side. Lonnie suffered no injuries, but the youngster broke his arm.
A group of friends went to a restaurant. They heard good things about it and decided to give it a try. They all ordered the same thing. They waited a long time for their meals. The meals were worth the wait because it was the best quality.
Jane had a beautiful dress for the school dance. But she had forgotten to buy a pair of shoes! Her mom and sisters all had different sized feet. Jane had nobody to borrow shoes from! She ended up wearing her sneakers, and she was comfortable all night!
Kimmi was fifteen and needed a bra. She was embarrassed, but she pulled her mom aside one night. She asked her mom to take her bra shopping. Kimmi's mom took her to a lingerie store. There, Kimmi selected a few pretty bra and panty sets.
Adam loved to eat ice cream. He ate it every night. He gained a lot of weight. Adam then couldn't get a girlfriend. He stopped eating ice cream and got a girlfriend.
Jenn lived in Los Angeles. She loved driving around in her convertible. Often, she would smile and wave at people from her car. One day she waved at a good looking man in the car next to hers. He waved back, and it turned out to be a movie star!
Joe loved to play football. He was the star player of his high school team. He led his team to many victories. Joe got a sports scholarship to a major university. He now plays for the NFL.
Kelly and her friend Ramona were playing each other in soccer. When Kelly's team won, Ramona was furious. Ramona immediately started throwing the ball at Kelly and kicked her. The coach got upset and ordered Ramona out. Ramona was not welcome to play for awhile.
Yesterday I was making some fried chicken. I turned the hot oil on to cook it. To my dismay, my finger got burnt. The oil splattered on my hand. I immediately had to treat it.
Tim's car broke down. He needed transportation to work. A friend let him borrow his car. Tim was very appreciative over it. He took great care of it, washed it and filled it with gas.
George noticed that his grass was looking very poor. He decided to make a change and work on his lawn. He purchased grass seed and weed killer and put them down. He watered and mowed his lawn on a regular basis. George noticed after about a month that his lawn looked fantastic.
The family was bored. They decided to go see a movie. They picked a comedy. It was so funny! They had a great night laughing together.
Gordon was a new parent. One day his entire apartment smelled bad. He couldn't figure out what it was. He checked everywhere including the refrigerator. He finally realized his son needed to be changed.
Gina was waiting in an office with lots of windows at her school. She had been there for hours. Class was letting out, and the halls were full of kids. There was a knock on the glass. Gina perked up when she saw her friends waving to her.
Harold's parents never let him have even one french fry. They emphasized how awful they were for him. When he was ten, a friend gave Harold his first french fry. Harold thought it was the most delicious thing he had ever tasted. Harold grew up to binge on french fries every chance he got.
Sally took out a bag of chips. She was chewing loudly in class. Benny couldn't stand the noise that she was making. After a few minutes, he snatched the bag from her. He stomped on it until all of the chips were crushed.
Today the pound had a special on pet adoptions. We decided to head down and look for a dog. Our dog had passed away a few years ago. We were ready to bring another pet into our home. It was the last kennel where we found our puppy.
Erica was always late to class. Today she had missed her bus to school. She arrived to class 20 minutes late. Her teacher gave her detention. It was the 3rd time that she was late this week.
Greg's father loved apple pie on Sunday afternoons. On this Sunday Greg was high on Marijuana and ate his father's pie. His father insisted Greg go buy a new apple pie. On the way, Greg was arrested for driving under the influence. Greg called from the station, but his dad asked about his apple pie!
I gave Hannah a poem in our class. She took it and decided to read it. After she read it, she had an angry look on her face. She stood up and walked to the garbage can. I had to stop her before she threw it away.
Sue wanted to learn how to do a cartwheel. All her friends on the cheer squad knew how except her. She practiced every day outside. She hit her head a few times. Today Sue finally got her cartwheel.
Bill enjoyed making friendly bets with his buddies. Bill and Mark bet on an NBA game. Bill bet fifty bucks on the Nicks. The night of the game was not good for Bill. Bill lost his fifty bucks!
Anthony curled up on the coach with a good book to read. He then smelled burning. Anthony ran to the kitchen to find the smell. Discovering nothing, he went back to his book. The book was burned, he had been sitting too close to the candle.
A man went to a wedding. He had a lot to drink. One of the bridesmaids also had a lot to drink. They met each other drunk. They spent the night with each other.
Kelly's favorite activity was horseback riding. Every chance she got, she rode her horse Brownie. One afternoon, Brownie got spooked and threw Kelly to the ground. Kelly suffered a broken arm, but knew it could have been a lot worse. Recovery took months, but afterwards she got right back on her horse.
Jon was an opinionated child. He had a disagreement with his second grade teacher. Jon was so angry he punched the teacher. His mother came to the school and defended him. At age 50, Jon still can't control his temper.
Kary had just gotten out of the hospital after having a baby. Her husband had been in charge of the house and their kids. When she arrived she saw that everything was a mess. The worst part was a pile of nasty old dishes. Luckily, her husband cleaned them right away.
Tom moved into a new condo. He wanted to entertain himself. He went on his balcony. He had a great view of the city park on his balcony. Tom began sitting there and watching the park for fun.
My 98 year old friend Joe had a poetry reading last night. He started writing when he was eighty. His daughter played violin while he recited. I think his poetry is simplistic but did not tell him so. I think it would be mean.
I was playing football with my friends. Then, I got tackled on my lawn. When I got up my friends laughed at me. My new blue pants was covered in green grass stains. I was so angry and I left the game.
Ben and Maxine couldn't find a good guitarist. Everyone they knew was either unskilled or too lazy to show up. Maxine programmed a primitive robot to play guitar. The method allowed for precise playing and no tired bandmates. They were a hit at the high school's battle of the bands all 4 years.
My husband Called me, telling me our child was very sick. When I got to Theresa she was on a stretcher, unconscious. As soon as she was put in the ambulance they started CPR. We arrived at the hospital within 10 minutes and the doctor took over. I then received the news, my 16 year old daughter had died.
Tom had a cat, who was his pride and joy. Tom would play with his cat everyday. Sadly, his cat ran away. Tom was heartbroken and looked everywhere for his cat. Tom found his cat napping on the porch!
Kim didn't want to celebrate her birthday. She thought birthdays were pointless and that she was undeserving. But her parents took her to a restaurant anyway. Kim complained about the food and the restaurant. After her birthday passed, she felt much better.
The phone started ringing. I went to pick it up. It stopped before I got there. There was a message for me. I listened to the message.
Michelle loved to work in the garden. It was a sunny day so she started digging in the soil. She planted a bunch of tomato plants and green beans. Summer rains helped the plants to grow. In the fall, Michelle gathered her food and ate it.
Kia vacuumed her rug weekly, but it looked dirty all the same. She decided to splurge and hire cleaners. She had them come and shampoo all her rugs. When they dried, Kia was impressed. The carpets were noticeably cleaner!
In the middle of the night, a pipe broke loose. I tried to move closer to the house. It came from the kitchen. Several workers had to replace the pipes by breaking down the wall. Therefore, the value of my house went down as a result of the changes.
Last Saturday we visited the NY Hall of Science. After visiting, we went into the gift shop. I bought a box of edible crickets. My son, son in law, and I ate them. Our wives said we were odd.
Ash loved to go for hikes in the woods. He loved looking for wild animals. One day he walked up on a baby deer. He was as startled as the deer. Ash had experienced a once in a lifetime event that day.
Two companies decided to have a softball game. On the appointed day, however, there was a thunderstorm. Rather than reschedule, the owners decided to play ice hockey instead. As it turned out, few of the employees could actually skate well. The resulting worker's compensation claims were steep.
Grandma had always wanted to run a restaurant. She'd been saving up for decades. We surprised her on her 80th birthday with a big check. Grandma took it and what she'd already saved and bought a place. She ran it with love and grace until she died at a hundred and five.
Sam tried to take out his food in the kitchen. His mom placed a spoon filled with spinach on his plate. He tried to eat however, it was disgusting to him. His parents forced him to eat it. As a result, he ended up vomiting after he took the last bite.
Beth was pregnant. Today was her anatomy ultrasound. She was excited to find out her baby's gender. The technician tried but couldn't see it clearly. Beth had to wait to find out.
Tim was a car salesman. He had to sell a really old car. Jim was a customer. Tim told Jim the car had no flaws. Tim then felt awful and told the truth.
Claire was an opiate addict. She couldn't keep the needle out of her arm. She went into the bathroom and shot up her final hit. It was too much for her to handle and she overdosed. Her husband found her purple and dead in the bathroom an hour later.
It was a severely cold Winter this year. I had a bunch of glassware sitting on a table outside. It was too cold to go outside and retrieve it. It was below freezing temperatures on one night. I looked to see that all the glassware had shattered from the cold.
Chris has always been disgusted that people eat raw oysters. His friends and family encouraged him to try eating raw oysters. Finally he decides to try one. He finds the flavor and texture very gross. Chris swears he will never try anything new again.
Jason saw a huge crowd gathered in a park. He rushed over to see why the crowd had gathered. In the center of the circle were two men arguing over sports. But one man punched the other for a difference in opinion. But fights broke out in the crowd too and surprised Jason.
Derek worked very hard in school. Derek was determined to graduate. He wanted to prove his parents wrong. 4 years Passed and Derek graduated. He proved everyone wrong and got his degree.
Tom snorted at the woman on the bus. He pointed at her stomach and mentioned it was a large gut. The woman's face turned red in shame and anger. She hurried off the bus at the next stop. Tom later learned she was pregnant.
Jason was out swimming with a friend. His friend was not a very good swimmer. Jason made his friend stay closer to shore. The waves knocked his friend over. His friend was easily able to get to shore alone.
Holly was watching TV when she thought she felt an earthquake. It was nothing, but the scare got her thinking about her preparedness. She decided to put together a family emergency kit. Unfortunately she couldn't afford all of the items immediately. Luckily over time she managed to complete her kit.
John encountered a snake during his wilderness trip. He looked at the colors and assumed it was poisonous. He thought of how to kill the snake. He remembered watching a tv show showing how to kill a snake. He took a stick, held its neck, and cut the head with his knife.
Avery loved to dance. She decided the enter the talent show at her middle school. She had stage fright and was nervous the night of the show. She made the judges cry with her beautiful ballet performance. She won first place in the talent show.
John really loved CrossFit he trained everyday. Soon his friends wanted to train with him and it was fun. John found himself wanting to train and decided to get certified. A course was offered over the weekend and he took the test and passed. He is very excited to start training other people and improving.
Sam went eat at a fast food restaurant. He sat down with his drink. Sam spilled his drink all over the table. He asked the cashier for some napkins. Sam cleaned up the mess he made.
Tom inherited a farm from his relatives. He didn't know anything about it. He killed all the crops his first year. Tom decided to sell it off. He made some quick cash getting rid of it.
Ed lived in Kansas. He heard the local news warn of an impending tornado. Thinking the warning was an overreaction, Ed didn't evacuate. Instead, he hunkered down in his basement. Ed was lucky to live, as the tornado destroyed his entire house.
Luisa and her family were performers in a travelling circus. They were high wire acrobats! Luisa had been practicing for hours each day to hone her skills. Tonight was her first night in front of an audience! She did great and celebrated after the show!
Jake and Daniel were best friends for Years. They had a falling out one summer. They both liked the same girl. Jake thought Daniel purposefully sabotaged his chances with her. Even though he didn't they fought over it and haven't spoken since.
Michael lost a tooth. He put the tooth under his pillow for the Tooth Fairy. In the morning, his tooth was gone. There was no money under his pillow. Later, Michael found the money in his cereal box.
Dan and Maggie were in few different classes with each other. They talked to each other every day. Dan really liked Maggie and wanted to start a relationship with her. After thinking it over he gained the courage to ask her out on a date. Maggie said yes, and they went out to dinner and had a great time.
Jack went to the dog park. He took his 3 dogs with him. Jack ran around with the dogs. The dogs were very energetic. Jack got tired before the dogs.
Ted is going home from work. He has to take the elevator to his car. Suddenly the elevator stops working. Ted calls for help. The firemen safely rescue ted out of the elevator.
Kristen likes candles. She decides to make a trip to a candle factory. She goes on a factory tour. While there she learns how to make her own candles. Now Kristen makes candles in her free time.
Tom always wanted one of those blazers with the elbow patches. Tom never had the courage to actually wear one in public. Finally, Tom bought and wore such a blazer to dinner with friends. Tom's buddies teased and ribbed him for wearing the jacket. Tom hasn't worn it since!
Pat was a very good writer. He wrote many stories about varied topics. The stories were very good. His readers liked the stories. Pat made a lot of money for his writing.
The politician was nervous. The election results would be in in a few minutes. He thought he was going to win, but he couldn't be sure. When it was announced, he was thrilled. He had won!
I tried out a new type of soap. This soap was supposed to make your hands clean for the whole day. I washed my hand with it and went to work. While at work, people were complaining about a smell. The smell was coming from my hands and I had to go home.
One day, Betty saw a snake lying in the grass. The snake laid still, appearing as if it was dead. Betty kneeled close to the snake, and tried to touch it. Betty failed to realize the snake was actually alive! The snake bit Betty, and she learned her painful lesson.
Kitty and Em had picked a whole bushel of apples. But then little Em had taken one bite from each apple! Kitty was sure the apples would all go bad now! Then she had a great idea to avoid wasting them. She cooked them all up into a big pot of applesauce!
Gina's mom hated when they played in the alley. One day the neighborhood kids were playing tag. Gina and a few other kids were running in the alley. They didn't notice her mother's car pull into the driveway. Gina and her siblings had to stay in the gate so they couldn't play.
I was on an elevator at work when a cute girl walked on. She was on the phone talking with her friend. She said she has to go, there's a cute guy on the elevator. Then she turns to me and smiles and says sorry for lying. Thanks for the confident boost lady.
Leon grew potatoes in his garden. He planted them carefully. He watered them every day. Finally, they were ready to harvest. The potatoes were an excellent reward for his hard work.
I finally got my pants out of the dryer. I put my pants on and it felt great. My pants still had a warm feeling to it. My pants helped me relax almost all day. I now purposely put my pants in a dryer before wearing it.
Sam found out that his neighbor, Mary, has cancer. Sam also learned that she was losing her hair due to the treatment. Sam began anonymously leaving dishes and bags of food on Mary's stoop. Sam slipped anonymous money orders under Mary's door. Mary discovered it was Sam doing this, and she hugged him tightly.
Gina was supposed to go back to her classroom after an hour. She decided not to go back. As she decided to stay a wave of relief came over her. She felt as if a weight had been lifted from her shoulders. She went back to her classwork with a smile on her face.
George was in Australia for vacation. He paid a tour guide for a tour of the outback. Checking one's boots for insects was very important. However, George was tired the second day. A scorpion he didn't check for stung him in the foot.
I walked into a fast food restaurant one day. I was walking to the counter when I lost balance. I slipped into a small puddle by a wet floor sign. A worker ran over to help me up and apologized. I said it was okay and ordered some food.
Monica and Lucretia really wanted to build a treehouse. They gathered some lumber and nails and other supplies. They also asked Monica's dad about construction. Monica's dad then was afraid that they would hurt themselves trying. He stopped them from building it because it was too dangerous.
Carly loved to play games with her sisters. She taught them a new game called Telephone. They sat in a circle and whispered things to each other. At the end of the game, the phrase would sound very silly and incorrect. They all giggled at the new phrases.
George and his friend wanted to see a football game. They didn't get tickets in time. Luckily, they found someone selling tickets at the stadium. They bought them and tried to enter the game. Unfortunately, the tickets were fakes and the boys couldn't go in.
John fell and ripped his jeans. His mom sewed a patch on the knee. He went to school the next day in the pants. The patch fell off as soon as he started running. John's mom was mad that he was so hard on things.
There were so many leaves in our yard. We decided to make a scarecrow. We got some old clothes. We used a pumpkin for the head. It came out really scary.
Tom was at the bust stop. The bus hadn't come in a while. Tom decided to call the bus company. They told him the final route was cancelled. The bus had broken down.
Shannon sang in her church choir. She dreamed of singing on the big stage someday. A national talent scout visited Shannon's church one day. Shannon sang for the talent scout. Shannon was signed to an agency and had a successful singing career.
Tom had braces. He was eating food with hard chips. ONe of the chips popped a bracket off. Tom's braces were messed up. He had to get them fixed the next day.
Flora loved music and wanted the perfect band for her wedding. Several people auditioned but she didn't like them at all. She was close to giving up when she saw a cool video. The video showed a local band jamming at a party. She contacted them and luckily they were willing to work for her.
Fred and James both claimed they were the best basketball player. One day they decided to find out who was better. James loved to brag, but Fred was focused on the game. Eventually Fred beat James by 1 point. James learned that day to focus on the game, not on bragging.
Tim was really sad. His big brother had life easy. His brother was faster and stronger. He was better at sports. However Tim exercised hard and got much more fit than his brother.
Stormy was named after the weather. Her attitude definitely matched her name. She threw fits when she came to visit. Every time she didn't like something, down she went. She laid on the floor crying forever.
Randy is the father of 5. He is thinking of something he can do with them. He takes his kids to play basketball. Playing basketball Randy schools his kids. Randy had a great time playing ball with his kids.
Yesterday was a busy day for me. I've done a lot of house chores. I did the laundry and even washing plates. I am alone that's why i even cook for myself. After such long busy day, i rewarded myself a massage and spa.
Jackson knew that learning English was the key to getting a great job. He had tried learning before but had always failed. Now he was determined not to give up until he could speak very well. He practiced very hard with a native English speaker. Now Jackson speaks English perfectly.
Magen wanted to lose ten pounds before her wedding. She began taking a new diet supplement. The supplement curved her appetite and gave her energy. She began working out daily and eating smaller portions. By her wedding day, she had lost fifteen pounds.
The Lewis Family had lost power for the day. They knew it wouldn't be back until 11pm that night. The mom thought that she needed to find something for the kids to do. That is when she thought of going to the movies. The kids loved the idea and wanted to go right away.
Jason wanted a skateboard but couldn't afford one. As a young child his employment options were limited. Jason decided to mow lawns for money. His parents helped him hang flyers all over his town. After a few weeks of mowing lawns he had enough to buy a skateboard.
David decided to join the 21st century. He went to the cell phone store and got a snazzy new smartphone. He slowly learned how to use it. Soon he felt very tech-savy. He would facetime with all his friends.
My friend found an old camera at his house. We played with it all night trying to take pictures. They were instant but none would come out right. We tried messing with all the settings. It turns out the film was too old.
Anna thought church was long and boring. One week she snuck in comic books to read during the sermon. But her mom caught her reading the comics! At home, she grounded Anna for a month. Anna wished she hadn't brought comics to church.
She clipped on the earrings her aunt had given her. She gave herself one last once over in the mirror. The gown her mother had made for her was perfect. Tonight was going to be perfect. She stepped out of the room with full aplomb and mounted the stairs.
Steve and Nancy had been friends for years. They were secretly in love the whole time. One day Nancy decided to move to Europe for a job. Steve stopped her and told her he loved her. Nancy didn't go to Europe and they got married.
Gary could not wait for his annual summer vacation. This year he was going to California, and could not wait. He was more excited to be visiting Disneyland while there. In addition, he could not wait to go to the beach as well. Gary was in high anticipation for his annual summer vacation trip.
It was time to announce the first place winner of the debate meet. Martin squirmed anxiously in his seat. In a loud voice, the host announced Martin's name. Martin beamed and practically ran up to the stage. He had never won first place before!
It was Christmas morning and Toni and her family were opening presents. When it was Tony's turn to open presents, she was shocked. When she opened the gift it was an ugly sweater. Toni hated it. However to.
Tammy needed a makeover. She wanted to be up to date on new trends. Tammy went to the nearest department store makeup counter. She told the girl she wanted a makeover. The girl gave Tammy a great make over and Tammy was happy.
Kate had never been to Australia before. She was very excited when the plane landed. She bounded off the plane and out of the airport and hailed a cab. She went to her hotel, checked in, and began taking in the sights. Everything was so different and amazing.
Tom was hungry for a snack. It was late and he didn't want to cook. He decided on cheese and crackers. Unfortunately Tom found the cheese had grown hard. He gave up and went to sleep instead.
I decided to eat some soup. When I made the soup, I got my spoon. The spoon bent as soon as I put it in the soup. I had to eat the soup by drinking it. This was awkward and made me feel weird for the day.
Tony was trying to project his voice. He got a microphone so the crowd could hear him. He delivered his speech with a great deal of passion. The audience applauded. Tony was pleased with how he had delivered the speech.
Mary loves to ride her bike every afternoon at 3:00pm. One day, the school bus had a flat, so Mary arrived home late. It was 4:15pm when Mary arrived home and got on her bike. While riding her bike, it started raining and Mary crashed. Mary now loves to ride her bike only on sunny days at 3:00pm.
Every day I run out of energy at about 2:00. However, I my work gets busiest around that time. So I schedule 15 minutes every afternoon to get a coffee. It helps keep me alert to make it through my workday. I think I would fall asleep otherwise!
Raquel had a lot of errands to run. Her husband needed the car for work. She took too long running errands. He was late for work. They had a big fight about it.
Lisa was nervous for her quiz today. She was shaking as she walked into the room. When she got into the room she was sad. Finally she sat down and went to take it. To her surprise it was not that bad.
Bob really wanted to learn how to dunk. He practiced jumping every day in hopes to one day dunk. Bob got better and better and jumping. Once he could jump over the rim he decided to try it. Bob rose up high and slam dunked the basketball!
Hannah dumped her boyfriend before she left school. While she was riding the bus home, he followed the bus with his car. In addition, he tried to drive around her when she got out of the bus. Hannah was furious and threatened him. As soon as she started to call the cops, he left.
It was the last day of the term and Kelly had exams. She was rather nervous about it. She studied hard but wasn't sure it would be enough. Thankfully however when she took them she did well. She was thankful she knew it.
My friend Harry takes Lasix for his heart. He is 98 and has poor short term memory. I was visiting him when his daughter said to take a pill. He did not take the pill yet. Later he called me to ask if he had taken his pill.
Jenny went driving. She whistled while she drove. She saw something under a stop sign! It was a small puppy! She took it home and loved it forever!
My friend begged me to take the same Chemistry class as him. Since I also needed the credits, I signed up for the class. The class was tough and we ended up studying almost every day. Fortunately, I passed but he failed. I felt bad and recommended him to retake the class.
Sophie is ready for Christmas dinner at her house. She bought all the ingredients to make a great dinner. All of her family, including her mother in law were coming to eat. Her mother-in-law complimented her Christmas dinner spread. Sophie was so excited that it all went so well.
Bella's job after school is babysitting. She enjoys taking care of the neighbors' kids. They pay her for her time when she does watch them. Bella is saving to buy a car. She will get her driver's license in a few months.
Barry recently experienced a very scary experience. Barry was driving on the way home, when a blackout occurred. Barry was scared as cars were slamming into one another. However, after two minutes, the lights came back on. Barry was glad that he made it through the blackout.
Maria noticed a leak behind her bathroom tub. She put off fixing the leak. Pretty soon the leak got worse. The floor under the leak was getting soft. Maria had to change the whole floor.
Kelsey was about to file her taxes. She was nervous because she was sure she owed a ton of money. She went through the tax process, waiting for the blow to hit. Suddenly, she realized that she didn't owe any money. In fact, she was going to get a nice tax refund.
Trent lost his leg in a motorboat accident. He still liked to spend time swimming at the lake. He would remove his prosthetic leg when he went swimming. He was upset when someone took his prosthetic leg. Trent said that it would take a very despicable person to steal a leg.
Anna's teacher picked her as class helper. She was happy at first. But the rest of the class called her a teacher's pet. They picked on her until she was miserable. Anna asked the teacher to pick another helper!
Hank was exhausted. His sisters had tried to teach him how to jump rope. He had fallen and tripped many times. He picked himself up each time and tried again. Hank was determined to learn how to jump rope.
Sara was starving. She went to the kitchen for a snack. She got some crackers and cheese. She ate everything on the plate. Now she had the energy to tackle her day!
Trisha looked suspicious. Her boyfriend told her he could burp the alphabet. She waited for him to do it. He told her he needed to drink a cola first. He asked if she had a quarter, and she realized he just wanted money.
Allie went to the mall with her friend. All the sudden they saw a celebrity. Allie was star struck. She went up to talk to him. He gave her his autograph.
Ollie has started watching the news each evening. He's very worried about all of the wars, crime and unhappy people. His mom explains that the news shows more good than bad. He asks her to show him some of the good. Together they go to the soup kitchen to help feed the homeless.
Ken went to his family's reunion. He was single and didn't have a job. Everyone kept asking him the same questions. It broke Ken's spirit after a while. He decided to go home early.
Martin and Bill both needed new shoes, so they went shopping together. While shopping, Bill kept acting rude towards the salespeople. Martin tried to confront him about it. Bill yelled at Martin and broke off their friendship right there. Martin felt terrible, but he knew it was for the best.
Leslie and her fiance were planning an outdoor wedding on the beach. They made all of the preparations for their wedding day. Right before the wedding day, the news forecasted thunderstorms. Thinking quickly, Leslie rented a venue near the beach in case of rain. It rained, but Leslie's wedding took place indoors.
Jonas and his friend loved to swim. Every day in the summer they would go swimming. Jonas had a pool and they swam there. They would swim all day. Jonas and his friend loved to swim.
Ana wanted to be the best swimmer. She practiced every day. She competed in many races. At first she lost them all. Now she is the best in the city.
Tom found a kitten by the road. He took it in and took care of it for a while. Tom tried his best to find it a new home. It took him days to find someone worthy. Tom was heartbroken when he let go of it.
Tom just took a shower. He decided to blow dry his hair. He still had wet hands when he tried to plug it in. Tom got a big shock from the electricity. He jumped back in pain.
Frank ducked under a chair, avoiding the librarian. Hide and Seek was the most fun in the library. No other kids were needed because the librarians always played. When he was finally caught and tossed outside, he didn't mind. He had lasted 16 minutes, a new record!
Allie wanted to ride her bike. She climbed on and moved but something felt off. When she looked she saw that the chains were rusty. She told her dad. He was able to fix them up like new.
I was driving down the road last week. I saw a deer by the road. It was a young one. I told my friend to look, but it was gone. She did not believe me.
Tom's parent's passed away. They had a bit of money saved up. Tom was the only one to inherit any of it. He received enough to take time off from work. Tom used part of it to pay for the funeral.
Amy was a clumsy child. She was wearing a long dress while at the top of the stairs. She stumbled on the hem of her dress. She tumbled down the stairs. She was severely injured.
Charles was tired of losing races. At the starting line he was determined to win this race. In the four hundred meter dash he ran as fast as he could. He maintained his endurance throughout the race. Charles won first place and then drunk a whole bottle of Gatorade.
Sips was a man who spent a lot of time making money online. At home he had a wife, a son, and a newborn daughter. It was stressful trying to make a decision between work and home. His wife was even starting to get tired of his absence. Sips decided to work from home to be there for his children.
My wife was laid off in September. She applied for unemployment. The state paid, but wanted her to attend a class. She reluctantly attended. The class lasted two hours and she was happy to get it over with.
I ordered a pizza last week. It was really tasty but also expensive. The delivery guy was very late. I was upset so I didn't tip him that well. He was mad that I didn't give him a good tip.
Ben played basketball with his friends. As a joke he threw the ball behind his back at the hoop. The ball hit the rim and bounced in. Ben's friends went wild with excitement. Ben Sherman back was still turned so he was confused.
Jill had a messy room. She did not have time to clean it. She left candy and papers everywhere. One day she stayed home sick. She was able to clean the whole room on her sick day.
When Annika was a baby, she had acid reflux. She refused to sleep, and would just scream instead. All night long, I used to walk up and down the hall with her. I would tell her that I was going to drop her off at the fire station. I was so relieved when she finally grew out of it.
After church service, Ernie's job was to ring the bell. He grabbed the rope and pulled hard. There wasn't any sound. Earned realized that the rope was still tied to the wall. After undid the rope, he pulled and the bell rang loudly.
Rick's friends asked him to go bowling. But he was reluctant because he was so weak. He decided to go anyway and had a lot of fun. But he noticed a slight pain in his back. And after he picked up another bowling ball, it became worse.
Suzy had a balance on her credit card. She had not been proactive on paying the full balance. She would only pay the minimum balance. So finally she decided she was going to pay half of it. When she did it took a load off her shoulders.
Tiffany was taking photos in the park one day. The park was very boring, and she could not get any good pictures. Tiffany began to feel doubt about her abilities. Suddenly, a bald eagle flew down and perched right near her. Tiffany excitedly took pictures of it and felt reinvigorated.
Lee was laying in bed but couldn't seem to sleep. He turned the radio on, but everything was too fast to sleep to. Spinning the radio dial, he landed on a classical music station. Closing his eyes, he let the music create amazing images in his head. After only a few minutes, Lee had fallen fast asleep.
Caleb loves to run. When he started High School he joined the cross country team. His first year was mainly just a matter of getting used to the team. In his second year, he began to pick up his pace. In his Third year, he began to win some races.
The man slaughtered a cow. He ground all of the meat. He sold the meat. A friend told him to cut some of the meat into steaks. The man was able to make more money this way.
Jay has a new album. He needed to promote it. He went to the city to try to sell it. A large amount of people bought it. He made a lot of money.
Tim was playing in the house. He accidentally knocked over his brother's laptop. The screen and motherboard broke. Tim's brother was very upset. Tim had to buy a replacement.
Spencer and Perry had a son together. As the son grew older Spencer began to wonder if the child was his. He secretly took the child to a lab for a DNA test. Perry had no idea and thought they went to the movies. The DNA test result showed that Spencer was not the biological father.
Bert found the perfect tree. The perfect tree for Christmas. He thought it would look lovely in the living room covered with decor. So he brought it home and put it in the stand. But it was only the middle of July so it didn't last that long!
Dean was working in his yard. He was building a fence. It was tall and wooden. The worked for eight hours to get one side done. Dean decided to hire the rest of it out.
Bill's sister recently gave birth, and he wanted to give a new toy. Bill decided to check his local toy store. Upon arrival, he found the perfect teddy bear for the baby. Bill purchased the bear, and got some flowers for his sister. Bill's sister was pleased with the gift for the baby and herself.
Yesterday I was exhausted. I had been up for twenty hours. Thankfully I got to sleep early. To my surprise I ended up sleeping for twelve hours. When I woke up I felt refreshed.
My drive to work started out great. Every traffic light I got to was green. Then something terrible happened. A construction crew blocked a busy intersection and backed up traffic. Somehow, I still got to work on time.
Oda moved to a new city and needed to open a bank account. She had seen a couple of banks as she was passing through town. She decided which one she thought would be best for her. She went in and told them she needed a new account. They were very pleasant and she was in and out very quickly.
Tom was walking down the street. A couple of cops arrested him. At jail it turned out they were looking for someone else. Tom just happened to look like him. Tom was let go.
Hester didn't like roses. But for some reason, everyone kept giving her some for her birthday. One day, she dared saying that her favorite flower was the lily. Since then people bring her lilies for her birthday. But Hester misses the roses because they were an old tradition.
Friday morning was a great day to fish. I woke up early, packed my tackle box, and hiked to my favorite creek. The fish loved my lures, and I caught two fish in the first hour. Around noon, the air got hot and the fish stopped biting. I went home to cook myself a great fish dinner.
One night the Schnauzer family had a board game night. They played Pictionary. Mrs Scherzer's drawings were horrible. Everyone made fun of her. It was an inside joke from then on.
Leon and Seth had always been rivals. One day, Seth challenged Leon to a chess game. Leon didn't know how to play chess, but practiced every day. Seth knew Leon didn't know how to play and assumed Leon would lose. Leon won the chess game in record time.
I saw her at the checkout line. She dropped a can and I reached to help her pick it up. Our hands met and we both awkwardly giggled. I told her my name and asked for her number. She told me to stop being a creep.
The weather had finally turned cooler. The girl bought a cute pair of flannel PJs. She couldn't wait to put them on at night. When it was bedtime, she slipped into the soft pajamas. She slept so well!
Two boys played with fire at a campsite. The fire grew larger as the boys tossed in wood. A strong wind blew and the fire got out of control. The boys panicked and ran from the fire. The fire began to take over the forest.
Ed put the sandwich he made himself on the table for a moment. When he came back into the kitchen it was gone. He looked around thinking maybe he put it somewhere else. He walked into the living room to check the coffee table. As he did, he saw his dog gobbling down the last bite of sandwich.
My brother was taking a hike in the woods yesterday. He came across an old cabin next to the trail. He decided to knock on the door to see if anyone was inside. An old man opened the door and began yelling at Jeff. My brother ran from the house and out of the woods.
Tom got into an argument at the club. He and his friends decided to leave. Outside they were waiting for an uber. A random guy from inside sucker punched Tom in the face. Tom had his jaw broken.
Frank walked to the arcade near his house. He had forgotten to tell his mother where he was going. His mother noticed Frank was missing. She worried when she couldn't find him. When Frank walked back into the house, she was relieve.
Bill watched a movie about sailing. He thought that would be fun. He researched sailing extensively. He made it his life's goal to buy a sailboat. He saved up the money and eventually bought one.
Ada was working in her garden. She was digging slightly to till the ground. Ada felt her hoe scrape something hard. She dug around the item to pull it out the ground. Ada was disappointed to see all she found was an old tin cup.
Frank had a private elevator installed in his home. One Friday night he was going down in it, and it became stuck. No one came to investigate Monday. It was two weeks before anyone noticed he was gone. Frank had died from starvation and thirst.
Jim bought a coat at a thrift store. He wore it out of the store. When he put his hand in the pocket he felt something. He pulled out an old letter. Jim had no idea that this was in the coat when he bought it!
Tam was looking forward to going away to college. As time got closer she was getting nervous. She wasn't sure she could make new friends. She packed her favorite clothes and treasures. Tam made a lot of new friends and doesn't come home very often.
Carl bought a new phone. He kind of liked it at first. After a while he missed his old one. He had gotten comfortable using it. He switched back to the old phone.
Becky was playing with her jump rope. She skipped a hundred skips. But then her foot got tangled and she tripped! Becky landed flat on her back and lay there, dazed. She decided to be more careful next time she jumped rope!
Jenna wanted a new haircut. She had her stylist give her bangs. She hated them immediately. She started the long process of growing them out. Jenna wished she hadn't cut her hair.
Graham was watching TV after school. Suddenly his baby brother began playing near the screen. Graham told him no but the baby wouldn't listen. Before he knew it, the baby threw a toy at the TV. The screen was broken and had to be replaced.
Mary contracted a sexually transmitted disease from her girlfriend. At first she didn't understand what had happened. Her girlfriend swore she hadn't been cheating on her. When Mary confronted her girlfriend about the STD, she confessed. Mary broke up with her girlfriend for betraying her trust.
Jason was walking through the subway and found a penny on the ground. Melissa told him to put the dirty thing down, but he kept it. That day he was offered a free drink and bagel. Jason lost it shortly after his significant luck. He would never forget the happiness the penny had brought him.
Benicio wanted to study mechanical engineering. He was accepted to all but his top school for ME. At his top school he was accepted but not into the major. Benicio decided to attend his top school and try to switch in later. Benicio never managed to switch in, and majored in English instead.
Sally moved to a new school and didn't have any friends. During lunch, Sally couldn't find a place to sit. Tina saw Sally, and invited her to sit at her table. Sally and Tina ate lunch together, and became friends. Sally invited her new friend over to play after school.
Sandy had three opinions left to write. She'd just finished her required reading. Sandy looked at the clock and saw how late it was getting. She rushed through typing out her homework assignment. Sandy breathed a sigh of relief that she was done and went to bed.
I was eating a steak and cheese sandwich around my family. My brother asked for a bite. Since I wasn't extremely hungry, I gave him my sandwich. He ended up eating a large chunk of the sandwich. I was furious and snatched it away from him.
Joey's dad took him to a local air show. He couldn't wait to see the military planes doing tricks. He watched intently as they flew through the air. For a minute he held his breath, thinking they would crash! He talked about the show every day for the next week.
William was in dire need of money to save his business. He asked his family first for a small loan. But as it wasn't enough, he went to the bank. The banker told him he couldn't help. So William had see his company decline and lost everything.
Anna went to the donut shop. She ordered a Bavarian cream donut. When she bit into it, she cringed. They had given her a custard donut instead! Anna spit it out because she hated custard.
The knife was serrated. She was terrified he would use it on her. She laid down on the floor at his feet. He placed his feet on her head. He screamed at her, but didn't kill her.
Rachel could not wait to turn 16. She often dreamed of the day that she would be able to drive. On her 16th birthday, her parents took her to get her license. She was very happy to learn that she passed her test. For her big present, her parents bought her a car of her own.
Kia and Ko were twins starting college together. They asked to be roommates. Normally roommates were assigned randomly. But after reviewing their request, the dorm mother smiled. She agreed to let the girls room together.
Amy was bad at math. She needed to use a calculator for everything she did. She bought a fancy calculator and used it on her math test. She got an A+! Amy knew the calculator had helped her a lot.
We had dinner at a local restaurant on Monday. My wife came home from work and did not want to cook. We drove a few miles to an Irish pub. My wife had fish and I had a meatloaf sandwich. It was a nice way to end the day.
She had a dream about little fairies. She dreamed they came into her bedroom. They floated above her in bed. She felt like she could reach out to them. When he hand touched nothing, she woke up.
I was driving down the highway. I noticed that my car very dirty. I stopped by a local car wash. I drove through and got my car cleaned. I paid the company and then left.
Willy had a large vinyl collection. He had albums of old bands and modern bands. His family said that his collection takes up too much space. Willy decided to sell it off. He made a lot of money selling it on ebay.
A contractor was building a tile floor when he ran out of tile. He went to the hardware store for more but they were out. He decided to buy a similar style and see if anyone noticed. The homeowner was suspect of the finished result. The homeowner thought it was trendy so he went with it.
Sam bought a scarf for herself that was bright yellow. She wore it to school and expected a lot of compliments. Her friend arrived at school that day wearing the same scarf. Sam insisted that the friend not wear that scarf. The friend backed down and Sam got all the compliments.
Rich is tired and wants to call in sick to work. The only thing stopping him is that he really needs the money. He sits for a few minutes and debates what to do. He decides to pop some Advil and go to work. After working for an hour he actually feels better.
I enjoy swimming. I used to compete on a swim team, but I wasn't very fast. I often got white ribbons for third place. One time in my life, I won a first place ribbon! I was very happy about that!
We had just moved into our new home with a basement with storage. My mother was organizing the storage space and I heard her murmuring. She was talking to herself about all the pretty little birds. I was about to tell her that they were not birds when she shrieked. To this day, we still call the storage area The Bat Cave.
I decided that I needed a new computer. I searched online to compare features and prices. I read other customer's reviews of the computers. I ordered a computer that had the best reviews. My computer came in the mail and I was very happy.
A hurricane took over the town today. As trees were stripped from their roots, many houses broke down. The city official told everyone to evacuate to a safe spot. Everyone ran through the fast winds. Most managed to reach and the official gave them further instructions.
Today while in the cafeteria my stomach growled loudly. My co-worker heard it and thought it was a cat. Not wanting to own up to it, I said I heard it too. We spent the next 20 minutes looking for the cat. Now she's telling everyone about a cat in the break room.
Michael was a wonderful artist. A man hired him to create a sculpture. Michael began working on his art piece. He finally finished the sculpture after many hours of hard work. The man was thrilled with Michael's wonderful work.
In college I began to date a girl named Eve. Eve spent a semester studying French in Paris. While she was away, I secretly studied French as well. When Eve returned home, I greeted her by speaking in French. She told me that was the day she knew I was the man for her.
Doug wanted to be with Nelson but he had a problem. Doug was still married to Robyn who hated his guts. Doug pleaded with Robyn for a divorce but she said no. Doug pleaded with Nelson to wait and asked him to be patient. Doug is now with Nelson because they killed Robyn.
Roger loved stories. His mom told him a scary story before bed. Roger grew scared and couldn't go to sleep. He decided to call for his mother. Noone answered.
Kim loves to swim. She pays to go to the YMCA to use their pool. She hates having to drive so far. She got a second job to buy a pool. She saved up enough and now has a pool in her backyard!
Jessica was at a pool party. A girl she vaguely knew walked up to her angrily. She began yelling at Jessica and a fight ensued. Jessica pushed the girl away and she fell into the pool. Jessica apologized and then left the party, embarassed.
Amber was hiking through a mountain forest. Amber was clumsy and absent minded. As Amber was walking she stubbed her toe on a jagged rock. Amber's toe began bleeding through her shoe. Amber sat on a rock and waited for it to stop bleeding.
Tom had the day off. He woke up early out of habit. He became bored fairly quickly. Tom decided to start drinking beer. He had a lot more fun after that.
My brother baked a pan of brownies when our parents were gone. He baked the brownies with the oven set on "broil". The brownies burned black into the pan. I saw my brother secretly burying the burned pan. I told my mother about what had happened.
I sat down at my desk and took out a pencil and mirror. With these tools I drew a self-portrait on a piece of paper. When I was done I signed the drawing. It looked so go I had it framed on my wall. Everytime I look at it as I walk by I give myself a thumbs up.
Carla liked the new shop in town. It was a little shop that only sold tea. She went there to find unique gifts for her friends. When she gave them the gifts, they were all flattered. They felt like she had put a lot of thought into it.
One day the brother and sister wonder who could make better bread. So both of them made pepperoni bread and pizza bread. They invited the neighbors over to choose the best. The neighbors came over and everyone ate bread. They said it was a tie.
Jo was in middle school. She was used to getting good grades. One day she forgot to study. Her teacher gave a pop test. Miley made her first bad grade.
Remy took a bath. The water became very dirty. He then showered. He made some warm milk. Then he went to sleep.
Geoff was at a protest against a political figure. He was trying to keep to himself when someone bumped into him. Two guys near him were fighting roughly. Geoff decided to step in and separate them. Luckily he did, because one had bad injured and needed to go.
My flight to Korea was today. After giving my family some hugs, I boarded the plane. I reached the country within three hours. The next day, I mostly went to the mall and ate restaurant food. I realized that this place is a little different from my home town.
Tonight a spider came down from the ceiling. It dangled in front of my wife, then went back up to the ceiling. She got a ladder and caught it with a napkin. She opened the window and released it. I was happy it was not killed.
Linda's birthday was coming up. She had no plans. She felt her day would be boring. On the day, she opened her door and heard, "SURPRISE!" Her friends and family gave her a totally fun birthday party.
Nathan was visiting his grandparents. He went into the basement to get a toy. He saw a bug on the floor and freaked out. He ran up to tell his grandmother. She told him it was their pet palmetto bug.
Jessica wanted a cat. Her friend's cat had kittens. Her friend gave her a kitten. Jessica found out that she was allergic cats. She had to give the kitten back to her friend.
Barbara went to a spa for the first time. She removed her clothes and waited for the masseuse. When the masseuse came in, she covered her in mud. Barbara was disgusted but didn't say anything. And when the strange massage was over, her skin was smooth.
Jerry had been doing really well at work lately. There was a promotion to manager coming up. He knew he was in the lead. He was chosen easily. He took the position with pride but humility.
The Jones had the Young's over for dinner one night. The whole evening had a mexican theme. They cooked tacos carne asada on the grill. They made frozen margaritas in the blender. They told stories and laughed together until late at night.
Kate was doing chat hits with other workers on Mturk. She was apprehensive initially. She worried the other person wouldn't be fair. After 3 hits she realized she liked them. She Was happy to discover they were good hits after all.
John was lost while driving in a new area. Looking at the street signs, John rolled through a stop sign. A police officer stopped him. John explained to the officer that he was simply lost. The officer let John off with a warning.
Ashley studied very hard for her math test. She practiced solving equations for hours. On the day of the test, she was so nervous! She worked hard and finished just in time. She found out later that she got an A!
Brandon tried everything but he couldn't solve the math problem. He had asked everyone and nobody could give him any direction. His father noticed he was struggling with the problem. Ryan wasn't sure his father would be able to help him but he was able. Ryan learned a couple lessons that day.
Graham was making blueberry muffins. He poured the batter into the cups. Then, he put them in the oven. While they baked, Graham fell asleep. By the time he woke up, he had burnt the muffins.
A woman traveled to India. She always wanted to ride atop an elephant. She finally got to accomplish her dream. She took a lot of pictures. She posted them on Facebook.
Sam felt lonely. He tried to go out to relieve the feeling. Unfortunately everyone was too busy to go with him. Sam decided to just stay in instead. It didn't help his loneliness.
Mary worked the night shift and slept in the morning. But Mary could not sleep. Outside construction workers are working on a house. She tried to close her window but that didn't work. So she went down to her basement to sleep on a couch, that did work.
Hank bought a new dog. He took it home and started to train it. Within a day, the dog knew five tricks! It was the smartest dog Hank had ever seen. He bragged to all of his friends about his new dog.
I woke up after having an awful dream last night. I dreamed my boyfriend was cheating on me with his ex. I called him this morning to tell him how much he means to me. When I told him about my dream, he kinda laughed. Turns out he really had been cheating on me with his ex.
The man started the car. It sounded funny. He took it to the shop. They repaired it. It cost the man two thousand dollars.
Dean was asked by his mother to go buy her cigarettes. He was approached by two young men outside of the store. The two men attacked Dean, and stole his money. Dean went back home to explain to his mother what had happened. His mother gave him brass knuckles to use next time.
I talked to my friend Fred's wife today. I asked for Fred but he was not home. I told Fred's wife about how Fred said she is spoiled. She kiddingly said he is the spoiled one. We had some small talk before saying goodbye.
Tom's car wasn't working right. So he decided to take it to a mechanic. The mechanic looked at his car. Then, he told Tom how much it would cost him to get it fixed. Tom was very surprised at how much money it would cost.
Katie loved to drive fast. She enjoyed the adrenaline rush speeding gave her. Katie was speeding on the highway one evening. She crashed into another car and killed one person. Katie regretted speeding and never drove a car again.
My 98 year old neighbor called me on Monday. His son bought him a tv and hooked up cable. My friend has trouble seeing and remembering things. I went upstairs and taught my neighbor how to operate the tv. He was able to watch a football game.
Gina posted her lemonade stand in front of her house. She spent all day sitting there and waiting for customers. Several hours have past and no one showed up. Gina had to throw  away her lemonade jugs since they're used. She lost a lot of her profit.
Bob was a singer. Bob got a band together. They played their first gig. The crowd loved them. Bob became a huge music star.
Jay excelled in Math at school. His teacher told him of a Math Tournament that was coming up. She encouraged him to enter it. He asked his parents if he could enter it, and they said yes. He studied very hard and won the Math Tournament!
Eve was sad because she thought nobody remembered her birthday. And throughout the day no one acknowledged it. But at 6 PM, her family brought a cake to her room and began singing. Eve was so happy and thankful. She never forgot that surprise party.
Carlton is playing soccer. His team is down by 2 goals. He goes in the zone. He scores 3 goals to win the game. Carlton is carried off the field as a champion.
Bob's video game system stopped working. Bob called customer support. The agent asked him what the problem was. Bob followed his advice. Bob's console started working again.
I arrived at the office today. The nurses escorted me to the radiation department. In addition, the therapist gave me equipment to put on. After the radiation procedure, they congratulated me. I thanked all of them for their help and walked away.
Tom had never been to the ocean before. He dreamed for years about going. One day he finally booked a vacation to the shore. The day he arrived a large hurricane hit the town. Poor Tom was not even able to go into the ocean.
Oscar has an oyster in his fish tank. He always thought that his oyster was useless. The oyster appeared old and dead. One day the oyster opened with a pearl inside! Oscar's oyster was far from useless that day!
I forgot to pay my electric bill. I called the company and made payment arrangements. I then called my water company and paid them too. I checked my bank accounts and made sure they were okay. I then relaxed when I was done.
Abby knew her husband was hiding something. She confronted him about the secret he was keeping. He refused to tell her. The next day, she found a gift on her pillow when she woke up. He had surprised her with a diamond ring!
I went to the gas station. I purchased my items. I saw lottery tickets and bought one. I went outside to scratch it. I won another free ticket.
I collect press photos of Boston's Chinatown. A seller was offering a press photo for $15. I made an offer of $10. The offer was accepted and I paid. I am now eagerly awaiting an addition to my collection.
At 14-years-old, I knew my mother would kick me out her house. That day came when I was 24-years-old. She fussed about things so trivial I can't remember them. I was so irritated that I started running out her front door. She made me leave her door key and then she never let me back in.
I saw a skunk on my walk home. I think I startled him more than he startled me. That is, he was the more startled one until he sprayed me. Now, I'm a horrible mess. I'm going to stink for a week!
Every morning I take the subway to work. Yesterday I woke up very late and missed my train. I had to stand around and wait an extra 15 minutes for the next one. Eventually, the train came and I got on it. I was very late for work and my boss was mad at me.
Andrea was at the mall with her friends. She saw a soft hooded sweatshirt that she fell in love with. She didn't have much money and thought about stealing it. In the dressing room, she ripped off the tags. Then she tucked it away and hurried out of the mall.
Nelly was in the middle of a phone call. Suddenly, her phone lost it's connection. She checked her account online. It turned out that her bill was late. She paid it and then resumed her call.
Jim was a football player. One day at practice he got hit really hard. He stood up and then fell back down. The team medic was sent over immediately. Jim was diagnosed with a concussion.
Karen is an animal lover and a kind soul. She would never hurt any living thing on purpose. One day, on her way to work, a squirrel ran in front of her car. She didn't have time to stop and accidentally hit the squirrel. Karen was heartbroken about the accident that killed the creature.
My credit card kept getting declined. I had no idea what that was happening. So I called up the credit card company. I found out that the card had been hacked. So they had to send me another one.
Sue made a stew on her day off. She gave the pot a stir and pulled out the spoon. The spoon dripped into the pot for a while. Once it stopped dripping, Sue leaned in to taste the spoon. She thought about the taste and added more pepper to the stew.
Our niece was thin growing up. She kept her weight down in the first three years of college. She joked she had avoided the freshman fifteen. In her senior year she had a new boyfriend and ate out a lot. She gained twenty five pounds by the time she graduated.
Barbara wanted to perfect her photography. To do so, she wanted to have a dark room of her own. She found an new apartment with a dark closet. She converted it into a dark room. And she was very pleased to develop her own pictures.
My girlfriend's uncle hates owls. He finds their big eyes creepy. She forgot this on his birthday last year. She had bought him a big owl statue. He was creeped out but laughed it off.
Ken's grandfather had passed away. Ken was sad, as he and his grandfather were close. What he didn't know was that Ken had inherited a small fortune. When Ken received the letter in the mail, he couldn't believe it. He was thankful for his grandfather's thoughtful act.
On a hot July day, Jeff opened up a lemonade stand. He put out large pitches of drink to entice people. A customer came up and asked for a glass. Jeff said that it would cost nine dollars. The customer laughed and walked away.
Penny picked out a vase. She had a big bouquet of flowers to put in it. She set them on the kitchen counter. It was wonderful to have fresh flowers in her home! Penny stopped to sniff them as she walked by.
Ronda looked forward to the field trip at the science museum. She was too excited to hear the teacher caution them to stay together. When they got to the mummy exhibit, Rhonda was mesmerized. She didn't notice the rest of the class moving on. Rhonda was suddenly afraid, all alone with the ancient mummy.
Tom was a man who worked as a CEO at a large company. Unfortunately, Tom's car broke down, and he had many bills to pay. In a panic, Tom decided to steal $50,000 from his employer. Things were fine until one day the company was audited. Tom was caught for fraud and sent to jail.
Braden is a teacher who has been let go due to downsizing. Braden went home to tell his wife and to start job searching. After months of no interviews Braden decided to blog about it. Turns out people enjoyed reading about his rants online. Braden began a professional blog which is now his decent paying job.
Carly is driving in the desert. Her car breaks down. She has to walk to get help. She walks for miles. She finally finds a gas station after miles of walking.
Tim wanted to be a good party host. He had chips and dip and plenty to drink. He wasn't annoying about the noise. But now it was late and he wanted everyone to leave. He turned off the lights and yelled at everyone.
Tim was upset at his roommate. He was too wimpy to say anything. Instead he acted passive aggressive. His roommate confronted him about it. Tim apologized and ran to his room.
Jim and Betty ate at a restaurant last night. They both had the same meal. The next morning they both felt very sick. They both had food poisoning. They called the restaurant to tell them.
Gina needed to find a part time job. But no one was calling her back. There was an Outback restaurant near her house. She had never worked in food service. But she was desperate, so she applied.
Jason feels bored one afternoon. He decides to go see a movie. Jason watches a scary movie in his local theater. Afterwards he feels less bored. Jason is glad he went to see a movie.
Brad broke up with Brixton. He wanted to stay friends. It was Christmas. He gave her a necklace. They ended it well.
Jonathan studies astrology at the local college. His current assignment has him look at star constellations. He managed to locate all but two of his star groupings for the task. Jonathan included in his report that he failed to find the last two. That night he went home to look at the stars for fun.
Jimmy was doing the dishes. His cat jumped into the sink all of a sudden. Water splashed everywhere! Jimmy had to clean up the water with some paper towels. Afterwards, he dried his cat with a t-shirt.
Carol was on a very big hike. The hike took over three days. One day, she stumbled over an anteater. The anteater was harmless and Carol adored it. Now, the anteater is able to eat whatever it wants.
Tom has an eight burner outdoor gas grill. He paid nearly one thousand dollars for it. His wife convinced him to buy a cheap charcoal grill. He bought a small one for about forty dollars. They both agree that meat tastes better from the cheap grill.
Jill wanted to buy a car. Her parents said they would give her half. Jill decided to find a part time job to make up the difference. She started working as a waitress to save up. Jill finally was able to buy a car.
Gary had a broken headlight on his car. He went to the car parts store to get a replacement bulb. The closest store didn't have the bulb he needed. Gary managed to find a bulb at another location. He bought the bulb and changed it immediately in the parking lot.
The woman opened the door. She wasn't wearing a top. She was expecting her sister. It was a stranger. The woman slammed the door in surprise.
Nell loved to walk in the field behind her house. One day, as she walked she picked flowers. Ahead, she saw an endless procession of flowers of every color. Eventually, Nell noticed the sky had darkened. She turned around to see her house far in the distance.
I decided to make pumpkin pie starting with a pumpkin. I found a recipe and followed it. I carried the pie on a plane to my sister's home. We ate the pie after Thanksgiving dinner. My family said the pie was good.
Larry had a german Shepherd he had adopted. He loved to take the dog for walks. Every day the dog would get frantic at a certain spot in the park. One day he got loose and when Larry found him, there were bones! It turns out the dog was a retired corpse sniffing dog.
Ben and Jan had been the best of friends. One day Jan told Ben she was moving. They were both sad about the move. Ben promised to visit and jan promised to come back. The car drove away as the both waved but it wasn't goodbye.
Lauren was trying to pick up a prescription. The pharmacist told her that she didn't have any order. Lauren knew that was wrong and asked him to call the doctor. She had to wait while they talked. Finally, she was able to work it out and get her medicine.
All of Kia's friends had tablets. She begged her parents to buy her one. They agreed, if she did a month's worth of dishes. Kia agreed, thinking only of the tablet. She was so ecstatic when she finally got it!
Sara went to a concert with her friends. They had good tickets but there were many tall people in front. They stood on chairs to see the stage. The ushers told them to get down. Sara was disappointed that they could not see the stage well.
I just got the Snapchat App. Yesterday we went to Tanglewood. I brought a selfie stick. I took picture of my wife and myself and put it on Snapchat. My children were very embarrassed.
I was watching my sister-in-law's apartment today. She had an inspection. I took two pieces of bit of honey from her. That is my favorite candy. I ate them when I got back home.
Miranda got a diamond necklace. She thought it was beautiful. All the sudden though, she lost it. She couldn't find it. Then she found it under a rock.
Amy was sitting at a bar with her friends and put her phone down. All of a sudden, she looked down and her phone wasn't there. She questioned the guys next to her and they promptly got up and left. She called the police but they took their time getting to the bar. Amy never got her phone back.
Shawn joined an online dating service. He was matched with a female and was setting up a meet and greet. He agreed that dinner and drinks would be appropriate. Shawn met his date at a local Irish Pub. She was pretty and the two had a really nice time.
Mike loved to run. He wanted a pair of running shoes. The pair he wanted was very expensive. Mike waited until the store had their semi annual sale. He was able to purchase his shoes for half of the original price.
One night while out driving in his van. Jason runs onto the median. This causes the Van's tire to go flat. It begins to rain and he pulls over. Eventually help arrives and he fixes the tire.
Evan's grandma passed away. He was in charge of her estate. He had to sell her house. It was tons of work. He ended up making a lot of money.
Sam had never been camping before. He and his friends went camping last weekend. However, everything that could go wrong did. They ran out of food and spilled a ton of water. It was overall a negative experience.
After class was dismissed, Gary decided to go to the book sale. He noticed several book shelves with different books. One of the seller's introduced him to a new release. He wanted to look more into it and ended up buying it. We came out of the sale with several novels.
Susan was finally old enough to get a learners permit. She went through some classroom training. She then tried to practice the actual skills. She crashed and broke her leg. After that she was a very nervous driver.
A man worked next to a clinic. He was infatuated with one of the nurses who worked there. One day he broke his leg and was brought to the clinic. Naturally he was hoping to meet the cute nurse. Instead his nurse was named Franco, and he was a former linebacker.
Lily needs extra money, so she decides to make a dog walking business. She makes flyers and posts them all over town. The next day she gets calls from prospective customers. Lily starts setting up appointments immediately. Lily's dog walking business is very productive and she is happy.
Maggie liked to let her cat roam outside. One day he came in carrying something in his mouth. She inspected and realized it was a dead mouse. She was so grossed out, and she quickly got rid of it. She scolded the cat in the hopes that it wouldn't do that again.
Sarah was laying in bed. As she rolled over she felt a sharp pain. She tried to ignore it but it kept happening. Finally she tried to inspect the source of the pain. She realized a mattress spring was sticking out.
My yard was becoming very sloppy. It was overrun with weeds everywhere. I put on my gloves and went outside. I picked weeds for a few hours. After I picked the weeds, the yard looked much better.
Ed turned sixteen. He decided to celebrate his newfound maturity. He resolved to sell all his childhood toys. He put them online and sold them all. He put his earnings towards a car!
Bankim moved to the United States not knowing any English. He had difficulty in school conversing. Bankim began to see a tutor, who taught him every weekend. Over a month, Bankim began to know conversational English. Today, Bankim now tutors other people in how to speak English.
Karen found a new job. She hated her old one. On her last day she ordered a cake for her boss. In front was an insult. Karen left with a big smile.
Brady loved clowns. He wanted a clown at his birthday party. His dad told him they might get one for him. On the day of his party Brady looked around eagerly. He was disappointed when he didn't see any clown.
Bryan went to the ice rink with his friends. Bryan got out his hockey stick and put on his skates. Bryan played hockey on the rink with his friends. Bryan's team won 2-0. Bryan took off his gear and went home.
It was the 4th of July. Johnny went to the beach with his girlfriend. They sat in the sand and watched the fireworks. Afterwards they went to their friend's party. They took a taxi ride to their friend's apartment.
It was Jon's last game of the season. His team was losing by one point. It was Jon's turn up to bat. Jon saw the pitch and swung. The ball sailed over the fence and Jon won the game!
Miranda was curious about lasering. She wanted to get it done. She had it done on her legs. As soon as they later hit it, she cried. It was too painful.
My mom told Henry to take out the trash. He agreed that he understood. However, he immediately went to sleep as soon as he came home. The garbage truck passed the house without stopping  the next day. My mom woke Henry up and smacked him.
Yesterday I asked my friends to come over to watch television with me. We have a show we all enjoy watching. After accepting, they all came over and brought snacks. Before long, we were all eating and watching our favorite show! When the show was off they all went home with great memories.
Alan found a camera on the pier downtown. It had no tag to identify its owner. He took it home and saw what was on it. There was a photo of the owner with his contact information! The clever photo helped Alan return the camera.
Selena was shopping at Williams Sonoma. She found some beautiful wine glasses. She loved them, but they were too expensive. She decided not to buy them. She was so thrilled when her mom gave them to her for Christmas!
We were sitting at home tonight. It was quiet. My wife heard a buzzing sound. I went and sat near where she heard the sound. We heard nothing.
Whit wanted to go to the dance. She didn't have a date. She told her friends who she wanted to go with. They told him. He asked her to the dance.
Joe went to the movie theater to see the new movie. The line was long and Joe feared he wouldn't get in. He stepped out of line and snuck into the theater. He seemed so confident that no one stopped him. Joe casually walked into the movie and gave a sigh.
Feeling a bit in the dumps, I decided to get my shoes shined. So I drove downtown to find Jack the shoe shine boy. I found Jack and parked my car near by. I got out and walked to Jack's stand and asked for a shine. So Jack shined my shoes and I feel much better about things now.
Todd got a new house. His house felt cozy. There was one problem. Todd always ate on the couch. Todd bought a brand new table and was very happy.
Calvin worked as a cook in a local restaurant kitchen. One day, the health inspector arrived. Calvin wasn't wearing a hat or hairnet. The inspector wrote up the restaurant. Calvin's supervisor reprimanded him.
Annie and Mackenzie both love to watch Doctor Who. Yesterday they planned to meet after work to watch it together. The girls made spaghetti and garlic bread together. Then they began watching their show. It was nearly midnight when Makenzie left Annie's house.
Jack was working a lot outside landscaping for a new job. It was now the summer time and was getting very sunny. Jack had to buy a new hat to keep his head shaded during the day. The hat had to be broken in but it worked good for the sun. Jack was able to keep cool and out of the direct sun.
During elementary school, Susan was a bully. At recess, she would make fun of other students and push them down. One day, however, Susan was pushed by a mean older student. When Susan began to cry, a student named Jill came to comfort her. Because of Jill's kindness that day, Susan never bullied others again.
Nala's dog had fleas. She bought flea dip and bathed him in it. Then she attached a flea collar to his neck. The treatments were successful. Nala's dog had no more trouble with fleas.
Eric was going on a road trip to Harper's Ferry. He set his GPS to the route, but the battery died part way through. Eric ended up making several wrong turns and getting very lost. Eric refused to ask for directions and ran out of gas. Eric had to walk 5 miles to a gas station to get more gas.
My boss decided to throw a huge birthday party for September. Anyone born in September got a cake with their name on it. Except she forgot me, so I got nothing while everyone else got cake. When I approached her and asked her about it, she gave me a look. She said she thought I was quitting next week.
It was a hot day. So Carla decided to take a cool shower. It made her feel clean and refreshed. But after she got out of the shower, she began sweating. Carla wished she could stay in the shower the whole day.
Sam had just lost a lot of weight. He had shed 50 pounds through diet and exercise. He went to the mall to buy new clothes. He bought a new shirt and pants. His girlfriend thought he looked great in his new clothes.
Renee loves Chinese food and orders from the same place every week. The place she orders from all of a sudden stopped delivering food. They told her they got a new owner who put an end to delivery. Renee ponder if she should switch to a different Chinese place. She decided she loved the food too much and now picks it up.
My friends and I love this one video game. We decided to make a day of playing it in the local parks. We walked around a lot, getting much exercise. We even got ice cream before heading home. I may have gotten a sunburn but that was a great day.
Vince has been saving money for a big clothing purchase. He isn't sure what he wants to buy. He hears of a job opportunity that requires a suit. He decides this is his perfect opportunity. He goes to the store and buys a suit with the money he saved.
Kate and her sister wanted to eat crab legs for dinner. But they were too expensive to buy them for the whole family. They decided to compromise. The adults had crab legs. They bought pizza for the kids instead.
Matt was sad. He missed his daddy. His daddy was at work. Matt's mother had an idea. She showed Matt how to video chat with his daddy online.
Bob started to make a bed for his son. He went to the store and bought the wood and tools needed. He built the frame very quickly, but was stuck. He looked online for the rest. To his son's surprise, he built the bed before he woke up the next day.
Jose was new on the block. He thought he would never make new friends. Yet a bunch of the kids went over to say hello. The kids became fast friends. Jose felt better about moving there.
Mike has been looking for extra sources of income this summer. A friend recommended he try shining shoes in the financial district. Mike tried shining shoes for three weeks. However, he found the work very difficult. He decided to look for other sources of income.
Jeremy decided to start lifting weights again. He made a plan on what to eat and when to work out. He bought dumbbells from the local store. He was all set to start and he made good progress. He started building muscle.
Lucy awoke to a noise outside. Being home alone she was scared and grabbed a hammer. She approached the back door and flipped on the light. To her delight, it was only a raccoon knocking over a trash can. Lucy slept better knowing it was just an animal.
Jennifer had always loved flying in planes. She decided she wanted to be a pilot when she grew up. She went to aviation school. She worked very hard to learn to fly. Jennifer graduated and got a great job with an airline.
Jerry found a cat on the street. The cat had a hurt leg. Jerry to the cat to the vet. A week later, the cat was better. Jerry decided to keep the cat.
Rob wanted to do something nice to treat his family. He decided that it would be nice to give to make dinner. He went to the store and bought all the ingredients. He returned home, and fired up the stove. His wife, and children all loved Rob when he made the meal!
I watched one of my friends in a cross country race. He was with a few people from one team. That team alternated who would go out front. It wore down my friend. He tried to chase every leader.
Ted started training for his first marathon. While training, he noticed more pain in his feet and back. He met with an athletic trainer that watched him run. The trainer told Ted that he needed to fix his posture to improve. Ted straightened his back found his pain decrease as he ran.
Jim needed to get his girl a gift for Valentine's Day. He was really bad at buying gifts. She liked baseball, so he got her a mit. He nervously gave it to her. His girl loved it and gave him a kiss!
Tom wanted to vote. Tom wanted to be an informed voter. Tom carefully researched the candidates stances on every issue. Tom became an informed voter. Tom voted for the candidate he liked the most.
Jerry was single. He wanted to start dating. He started talking to women on the internet. He asked one of them out on a date. He was sad when his date did not show up.
Sam won his swim meet this weekend. He was nervous before he jumped into the water. Fortunately, his hard work paid off. His butterfly stroke was in top shape. Next, he plans to master the backstroke.
Sonya was at the aquarium. She was watching the squid in the tank. The zookeeper threw some food into it. The squid gobbled it all up. Sonya was happy she had learned a lot about this strange creature.
Fran had won a big trip to Europe on a gameshow. She was excited, but had to get her passport first. She went to the post office and stood in line. Her picture was taken and she received her passport. Soon she'd be in Europe living her dreams.
Richard was playing pool with his friends at the bar. Richard was losing every game that he was playing. His friends made fun of him for losing. Richard decided to go home by himself. He was visibly upset that his friends made fun of him that evening.
Jill wanted a Hawaiian-themed birthday party. Her parents bought flowered leis and inflatable palm trees. They decorated the basement in a Hawaiian theme. Jill made handmade invitations to hand out to her friends. Her mom even bought her a grass skirt that everyone loved.
Danny was bored. He flipped on the tv to find something to watch. The tv made a horrible noise and then turned off. He had broken it! Danny didn't know what he was going to do with his time now!
The new iPhone was coming out. Bernie was excited to get it. He was waiting a long time for it. He stood in line for six hours. Finally he was able to buy one.
Jim wanted to be a singer. He knew some friends that played different instruments. They all decided to form a band. They performed shows at local night clubs. They ended up making lots of money.
Linda was taking her dream trip. She was going to Napa! She arrived at the first winery and was blown away. It was so beautiful! She enjoyed her afternoon drinking wine and admiring the scenery.
Jason wanted a pet. He went to the pet store. He asked the owner for pet advice. The owner suggested that he get a dog. Jason bought a dog.
I went to my uncle's farm in the country. He had lots of animals on the farm. My favorite were the horses. I talked my cousin into letting me ride. He put me on the front of the horse while he rode it.
One day Rowland took the horse out and Penelope, the dog, followed. Rowland rode the horse out to the lonely places. Penelope and Rowland could hear coyotes howling in the distance. When Roland came back, his father asked him, where's the dog? He went out and found Penelope on top of an old rusted car, howling!
I pressed the toothpaste tube. The tube was empty. I cut the tube in half. I scraped out the vestiges with my toothbrush. I managed to get enough toothpaste to brush my teeth with.
Alex and Jess were arguing over a donut. They decided to have a contest. They saw who could handstand for the longest. Alex did the longest handstand and won. He got to eat the donut.
Kelsey just moved into a new house with her family. She notices the kids in the neighborhood laughing and staring. One day she asks why is she is being laughed at. The kids told her that her house is haunted. Kelsey and her family moved the next day.
Helen hated Asparagus a lot. She hated it so much she never ate it. One day, she accidentally tasted a little. She liked it so much she ate more. Now Helen eats Asparagus every single day.
When the teacher dismissed us for recess, tony ran quickly. She decided to go on top of the slides. Since her friends saw her, they dared her to jump. She tried to make a major leap from the slide. Her head got hit by a pole and her face landed on the ground.
Otto gave his first piano recital when he was seven. He wasn't very afraid then because he was too young to be nervous. But as time went by, he became more self-conscious. Every time he had to give recitals, he'd break into unstoppable sweat. He'd have to wipe himself many time before going on stage.
Bob found a can on the ground. The can had no label. Bob had no can opener. He smashed and pounded, trying to get it open. He finally opened it to find delicious soup.
Tim was brushing his teeth one morning. Tim noticed he was almost out of toothpaste. Tim decided to go to the store for more. Tim saw natural toothpaste. Tim tried natural toothpaste for the first time.
One day, John saw a nest of Pigeon. It was hanging loose. He tried to reach the nest but all of his efforts were in vain. The nest finally fell down and all of the eggs broke. He was very sad although he tried a lot.
I often times hate going through security at the airport. Last time, I forgot to take my wallet and change out. Since I didn't have them out, they made me go back through. I then had to have my hands tested for dangerous materials. It is so frustrating dealing with airports these days.
Mehdi started his trek to boarding school. He walked for hours in the Atlas mountains. He asked a shepherd passing by for some water, but was refused. Mehdi finally arrived in the evening, exhausted and hungry. That night he lay on his bed, missing his parents.
I used to believe in the legend of Bigfoot. I saw strange things in the woods. I was attacked by a furry creature. It turned out to be my friend in a costume. I no longer believe in Bigfoot.
Sarah went to the bookstore. It was closed. Sarah wondered where she would get her book. Sarah saw a library across the street. Sarah now has her book for free!
Jane bought a new pair of pumps. She had only worn them out once. When she got home she noticed they were really scuffed up. Jane wasn't able to fully clean them. She decided not to buy that brand again.
Roy inherited a grand piano. He moved it into his living room. Then he decided to teach himself to play it. He studied the music daily. Soon he was a very talented pianist!
John was a football player. He usually played junior varsity. One day his coached decided to put him in the varsity game. John was excited. However, John got hurt and was out for the rest of the year.
Jerome didn't like small spaces. He craved something big with a lot of air. So he sold his city condo to buy a farm. As he had never been a farmer, he strived hard to make it work. He was happy to realize that the open space made him successful.
Tom was watching a big fight. It was an expensive pay per view event. A storm started to hit. Tom's satellite connection kept going out. Tom wasn't able to watch the fight.
The kids just finished dinner and were ready for a movie. They couldn't decide on what to choose. So they did rock paper scissors to see who picks. The youngest won, and picked his favorite movie. The oldest child wouldn't watch it and was very mad.
Caleb was new to working out with weights. Caleb started a daily routine to work out. Caleb worked out very hard. Caleb felt a pain in his shoulder. Caleb had torn a muscle!
Before the teacher started class, he took out two papers. He called Jim and Ben to the front of the class. When he asked them if they copied their answers, they said yes. Therefore, he crushed their papers and threw it away. In addition, both of them received an F.
I married a guy I met online. We got married after 3 months of dating. He used to work all the time before we were married. Now that we are married, he hardly ever works. My husband is lazy.
My day began with a quick breakfast of oatmeal and coffee. While breakfasting, I read the news and listened to music. Afterward, I read a book on the bench outside. My wife came back from work in the late day. We had dinner, watched tv, and went to bed.
Andy loved eating junk foods, especially McDonald's. After a visit with his doctor, Andy was told to eat healthier. Andy decided he would try to eat more healthy foods. In addition, Andy was going to exercise a bit more as well. Andy was anxious to start his healthy eating journey.
Amy and Ann were identical twins, and very close. They loved switching places and pulling tricks on people. Ann was bad at math, and begged Amy to take an important test for her. Amy aced the test, but unfortunately they were caught and punished. The twins learned to keep their switching antics out of the classroom.
Tim was studying the history of America. He learned about Native Americans. He became fascinated with their culture. He researched their historical sites. He took a vacation to visit the sites and had fun.
Bill was really nervous the morning of his driving test. He wanted to get his licence so badly! He got into the car with the examiner. She told him what she wanted him to do. He didn't make any mistakes so he left with his driver's license.
Jake had a weight problem. Jake went on a diet to lose weight. When, Jake's diet didn't work, he began to exercise. Jake lost all the weight he wanted to lose. All of his friends are proud of Jake.
When Jordan returned home, there was a possum in his tub. He thought it was sort of cute. Jordan almost felt bad about smashing it with the broom. He scooped it up with the dustbin and threw it into the field. Jordan patched the hole the little critter had come in through.
Joe was at the gas station one night. He saw a masked man come in and brandish a gun. The man told the customers to lay down, then demanded money. Joe obediently lay on his stomach and prayed. Soon the robber ran off and Joe got up, very shaken.
Terry works seventy hours a week. He came home one day and was exhausted from working so hard. Terry looked outside and saw his lawn was very long. He groaned and went outside to get the lawnmower. As he was mowing Terry decided to move to an apartment.
Danny and Janet shared a bedroom. There was a bathroom connected to their bedroom to get water. One night after they went to sleep they got into a water fight. They went at it and soaked each other. Even the curtains were dripping when they mother looked in on them.
Sam loved clothes. He wanted to be a fashion designer. So he drew up some sketches and sent them to designers. One of them contacted him and offered him a job. Sam was on his way to achieving his dream!
Bob the restaurant manager went to the bartender to talk. The bartender said that he needed Bob's keys to get some stock. Bob handed the keys to the bartender. The bartender went in the wine cellar to get some wine. Meanwhile, Bob acted as the bartender for the guests that came in.
Gina's local library didn't have the books she needed. She had no way to go to another library. She shared her problem with the librarian at her local library. The librarian offered to have books mailed from another library. Gina was very pleased with this option.
My wife went to CVS. She got some meds. She wanted to buy stamps, as CVS advertised they sell them. They were out of stamps and she went to the post office. It was not a convenient shopping errand.
Marcy was the kind of person who liked order and predictability. If she liked a meal at a restaurant, she would order it every time. One day her usual dinner was unavailable. Though unhappy, Marcy selected an unfamiliar meal. She was delighted to find she liked it even more than her usual!
Students found out that their teacher, Ms R, was retiring. So they decided to make her a gift. They made cards and a poster. And showed it to Ms R the last day of school. The sweet gift made Ms R want to teach longer.
Ben just bought a new truck from the dealership. He now is the owner of two different trucks. He still has his old truck and doesn't know what to do with it. His dad told him that the dealership will give him money for his truck Ben went back to the dealership and got cash for his old truck.
Jason decides to get more exercise. He chooses to go hiking in the woods. Hi hikes for five miles and his legs get sore. Jason has to rest for a while. Finally rested, Jason hikes home.
Stan was throwing a baseball around in the house. Stan's mother was angry and told him to stop. Stan was defiant and continued to do it. He lost control of the baseball and broke a window. Stan wished that he had listened to his mother.
Jill got a new tablet. She started to draw animations on her computer. She eventually created a comic book. She published her comic book online. She eventually got lots of followers.
My niece moved her daughter Julie into a dorm last week. Her daughter was in a bad mood. She asked her mom to not embarrass her. Her mother asked the first roommate for a hug. Julie told her mom to go home.
Zach bought his friend a gift. We wrapped the gift in Christmas paper. He gave his friend the present on his birthday. His friend complained that it wasn't Christmas. Zach reminded him that it was birthday paper for Jesus.
Tommy always loved to sing and dance. The boys in school made fun of him. When he grew up, he went to a school of dance. Tommy was a shining star there. Now, Tommy is on Broadway, having the final laugh.
I am painting a house with my wife. My wife tends to be messy. She accidentally got paint on me. I got paint in her hair. We painted the house and each other today.
Lisa loved to travel. One summer she went to Bhutan. Lisa enjoyed the cultural experience of her trip. Lisa took many photos while in Bhutan. When she returned home, she shared these photos with her friends.
Zookeepers throw a goat into a tiger's enclosure. The goat is meant to be a meal for the tiger. But the stubborn goat is not afraid of the tiger. The goat refuses to back down. Instead of being the tiger's meal they become best friends.
Claire had dance lessons this evening. She went to the dance studio dressed in her ballet clothes. Her teacher scolded her for being late. Claire was performing her routine when she felt a pain in her leg. Claire sprained her leg and got to go home.
Anna had to go to the water park with her little sister. Her sister was going with a bunch of friends. Anna was told to be their chaperone, since she was 18. She grumbled at first, but quickly stopped. She ended up having a wonderful time at the water park!
I bumped into my neighbor Ashley today. She just started a job as a teacher. She had taken five years off after her son was born. She said it was quite an adjustment getting back to the work world. I had just retired and told her I was adjusting the other way.
Jake was a great pianist. He was playing the piano in the lobby of a hotel. A crowd formed around him. Jake captivated the audience with his soothing melodies. A woman burst into tears after hearing his beauty songs.
Kia's class was doing a unit on Israel. Each student got a pen pal from Israel. Kia's was named Ana and they became great friends. When the unit ended, most students stopped writing. But Kia and Ana remained pen pals for years!
Jenny's baby loved to splash in the bath. Jenny tried putting less water in his tub, but he still splashed. Jenny was getting sick of being drenched each time she bathed him. Becoming frustrated, Jenny realized she should buy an artist's smock. Because the plastic smock kept her dry, bath time was fun again!
Hari decided to make a burger. He found a recipe online for a salmon burger. He followed the recipe but burnt the salmon and the bun. He decided to try one more time. Thankfully, his second attempt was delicious!
Norman spent very little time outdoors. He wished very badly to change this fact. He decided to go for a hike in the woods. While walking, he heard a loud crunch under his foot. He looked down, horrified, to find he'd stepped on a snail.
Kacie was giving her toddler a shower. He was reaching for a towel. Suddenly he slipped in the water. He fell hard on his stomach. Kacie took him out of the shower and made sure he was okay.
Landon was on a trip to a new city He pulled up to an illegal street race Landon decided to race for pink slips Landon tried his best but couldn't beat his opponent Landon lost the title to his car
Jem was a recent college graduate. Unfortunately, she was not able to find a job in her field. She was very nervous about making money to pay off her student loans. She applied to jobs everywhere and worried she would never get a job. Finally, a ballet company called her back and Jem was very happy.
My roommates put up their Christmas tree this year. It was a lot of hard work, because their tree is artificial. They had to build the tree from pieces. When it was done, the cat jumped up and knocked it over. This is what it's like living with a cat.
Ricardo thought he was going to be a professional dancer. No one had ever witnessed him before. Ricardo decided to show his moves off at his wife's Gala. He showed everyone how hot his salsa was that night. Nobody ever doubted Ricardo's ability to dance again.
Paul woke up and began to make his coffee. He hadn't realized, but he accidently poured in salt instead of sugar. Paul didn't take a sip until he was on his way to work. He threw the coffee out of the window. Paul stopped and got another cup of coffee on the way to work.
Fran was riding on the bus trying to keep to herself. Suddenly a woman complained about Fran's grocery bags. When Fran didn't respond, the woman became aggressive. Soon she was fighting meanly with Fran. Fran hurried off of the bus as soon as she could.
Allie knew just how to stay cool in the sweltering summer heat. She would fill balloons with water. When it got hot, she would break one over her head. Slowly, Allie filled the balloons. The water from the broken balloon was refreshing.
Mrs Leach gave her class a big project to complete. A lot of the students were struggling with this new project. She decided if she would pair them together it would be easier. The students enjoyed sharing ideas with each other. Everyone passed the project grade.
I am retired. I still keep in touch with my work friends. I was told there would be layoffs last week, and the week before. Each time the rumors were false. I told my friends their sources may be wrong.
George was in college and lived alone. George often felt lonely, so he decided to get a pet. He went to the pet store and looked at all the animals. Finally, he decided to buy a monkey. He took the monkey home, and they soon became best friends
The day of the big meet was upon them. Sally was ready for it. Sally had been training for a long time. She ran up to the bar and jumped. She cleared it and won the competition.
She joined an online dating site. She was still married, and her husband didn't know. He was very suspicious so she had to be careful. She needed to find someone else before he left her. She decided to make her profile anonymous and only use it at night.
Kevin was in big trouble. He was holding his grandmother hostage. He wanted a million dollars in ransom. The police negotiated with Kevin. Soon, he let his grandma go and surrendered.
One day I went for a ride. I took my time on my ride, since I was very bored. During this ride I listened to a lot of music and got some food. I went fast on the highway for a majority of the ride. When I was on my way home I stopped and got food for my mom.
Shasta chased after his toy boat as the rainy waters carried it. It dipped and bobbed in the torrent running along the gutter. Shasta was dismayed when it sailed straight down a sewer drain. He reached his arm in, foolishly hoping he could reach it. His arm got stuck, and he drowned when the waters rose.
Dale and Becky took a passenger train across the country. They went to the dining car for their first meal. The swaying of the dining car made Becky feel sick to her stomach. She went back to her seat in the passenger car. After she ate a few crackers, Becky felt better.
Ashley and Louis went on a date. They had dinner at a very nice restaurant. After dinner, they went for a walk together. Louis kissed Ashley while they were walking. Ashley was very happy that Louis kissed her!
Portia feels very stressed out after starting a challenging new job. She knows he needs a way to relax more. A friend recommends that she try to meditate. At first it is difficult to learn but Portia practices every day. Eventually she finds that meditating makes her feel less stressed out.
Eli's pet hamster had died about six months ago. He really wanted a dog but his parents said no. He hoped on Christmas morning he would get a new hamster. But he didn't. He got what he really wanted, a puppy!
She walked in and sat down. She was exhausted after exercising. She had run for five miles. She drank several bottles of water. She laid down to sleep, swearing she'd never do it again.
Claire struggled through math class all year. No matter how hard she tried, she couldn't pass any of her tests. Her teacher announced a big test was coming up on Monday. Claire studied hard all weekend. She got an B on the test.
Taj has never drank an espresso drink. He ordered one while out with his friends. The shot of espresso tasted terrible to him. Taj found that he couldn't stop talking or moving. Despite the taste, Taj love espresso now.
Kevin went to the cleaners to pick up his suit. When he got in his car, he realized he had the wrong suit. Kevin went back into the cleaners and explained the situation. They apologized for the mixup and gave him a different suit. Upon inspection, Kevin realized that he got the wrong suit twice.
I was very lonely. I decided I wanted to have a child. I felt like a kid myself so I was nervous. I wanted someone to love, so I had a baby. He became my entire world.
Ryan wanted to give Darcy a massage. Darcy decided to let him. She sat on the floor in front of his chair. Ryan rubbed her neck, shoulders, and back. Darcy was nice to Ryan after that.
Tina wanted to have her dog compete in a competition. She prepared her dog for a very long time. It took weeks of preparation. When her dog finally completed it placed second. All of that hard work at payed off.
Ruth and Henry went to visit relatives in Florida. All the relatives went out of their way to make them comfortable. They planned to go to Disney World before they left. Ruth and Henry received some urgent news from home. They booked the first flight back and never went to Disney World.
Anne needed some extra cash. She went around her neighborhood collecting bottles. She put them in a big bag. Then she turned them in. Anne made ten extra dollars that way!
Charles still calls the party-line to meet girls. The girls he meets over the phone are usually ugly. Last Friday night, he met a girl who invited him to a car wash. The following morning Charles drove to the car wash. The girl was a blond supermodel washing cars in a wet t-shirt.
Robert needed a calendar to organize his time. He went to his local office store to buy one. He decided to get one with a plain design but lots of writing room. He spent fifteen dollars on his calendar. Now with the calendar, Robert is much more organized with his work.
Ted had his license for a week, and was excited to go on the highway. He took his dad's truck for the first time, and called a friend. After picking up his friend, Mike, they decided to make a trip. Driving on the highway, they took the truck to 80 mph until it shook. When it began shaking, they pulled off the road to cool down.
There lived a dirty house right at the corner of Samuels Ave. Every time strangers passed by a group of kids would throw rocks. They would sit a top of the house slinging rocks like mad men. One day they messed with the wrong people and the police came. They took them all away and the block has been peaceful ever since.
He stuck out like sore thumb in this neighborhood and he knew it. Once upon a time he was rich. He hosted parties with lines of the finest cocaine. But the bubble burst and now he was scoring crack. As the undercover cop busted him, he felt strangely relieved.
Is it possible animals understand movies? While Charles was in Mexico, he rented the movie Pet Cemetery. The story was about a cat who was killed by a truck. The family housing Charles had a pet cat. The following morning their cat had been struck by a truck and dead.
I was home alone relaxing watching TV. Suddenly, I heard a doorbell ring. I wasn't expecting anyone, so I became anxious. I peaked out my window and saw a mailman. I opened the door and he gave me a package and then I sat back down.
Flat-chested Joan envied a co-worker with a voluptuous bosom. Joan grew tired of guys paying more attention to the co-worker. She started spreading a rumor that the woman had implants. Later, Joan heard the woman crying in the restroom. She confided she had reconstructive surgery after breast cancer.
I fell today due to a slippery bathroom floor. As I put my weight on my cane it slid on the floor. I devised a new technique. I use my hand to hold the door frame to get into the bathroom. Now I am confident I can use the bathroom safely.
Bob was the shortest in his class. So nobody wanted to play sports with him. Bob never thought he was athletic, until he started running. Bob was the best runner in his class. When other students noticed, they all wanted to play sports with him.
Travis always came early from school to take care of his granddad. Travis would read to him and cook his food. When he had a chance to go to a dance at school, he refused. But his granddad urged him to go telling him he'd regret not going. Travis found someone to take care of his granddad and went dancing.
I wanted to learn to play the violin. I drove to the music store near me. I went inside and talked to a salesman. He showed me a good beginner violin. I thought it looked great and I bought it.
My first day of high school was nerve wrecking. It was a new school and I didn't know anybody there. I felt incredibly alone and afraid. The teachers looked tired and mean. Their restless eyes, frightful shards of glass that seemed to cut me.
Our five year old neighbor Freddie was out today. He had a bandage on his knee and elbow. I asked his mom what happened to him. She said he fell on the ground while playing. I said it was all part of growing up.
The men had a contest. One of the men was not very smart. He did not do well in the contest. He felt that he had been cheated. He resorted to violence.
John is riding his motorcycle. John goes blind and cannot see anything. He loses control of his bike. He crashes into a ditch. John is rushed to the hospital to be treated for his injuries.
The grease was solid in the fryer. The worker turned it on. The grease began to melt. The worker put some fries into it. The fries did not get cooked because the grease was barely melted.
The chemistry teacher was teaching her students how to light burners. All of a sudden one of her students caught paper on fire. The whole lab started to smoke. They grabbed the fire extinguisher. They were not able to save the lab.
Ryan loved eating cake. He gained a lot of weight. Ryan decided to go on a diet. Ryan lost a lot of weight. Now Ryan never eats cake because he doesn't want to get fat!
Emma was having her birthday party. There were balloons all over the floor. Some of her friends decided to inhale the helium. It made their voices sound high-pitched. All of the kids giggled about it.
When Joe returned from the beach he shook his clothes to remove sand. Joe was not satisfied with how much sand he knocked off by shaking. He went to his garden hose and sprayed himself to remove more sand. The water was too cold for Joe to handle so he stopped. When he was finally dry, Joe went inside.
Last night our granddaughter said she wanted to wear gloves to bed. Her mother let her wear them to get some sleep. At 4 AM she woke up, crying. One of her gloves had fallen off. She went back to bed after the glove was put back on.
It was December 24th. The kids in the neighborhood were too excited to sleep. They expected Santa to come to their houses that night! They all finally fell into a restless sleep. When they awoke, their trees had gifts under them!
The kids were complaining again. This time it was that their cinnamon toast tasted funny. Martha quickly explained that she had made it in exactly the same way. To prove her point, Martha took a bite out of one of the pieces. It was covered in salt, not sugar.
Travis was on vacation in the south. He was used to the north and snow. Travis decided to wear a jacket outside. He was very hot from the warm weather. He then needed extra water because of how hot he was.
Soren ran through the airport, pulling her bags behind her. The female voice above her announced final boarding to Soren's fligh. She yelled for them to wait as she neared her gate, waving her arms. The attendant at the desk gave Soren a sad, sympathetic look. Nearly out of breath, Soren presented her pass and boarded the plane.
Raquel wanted a boyfriend. So she decided she wanted to start dating again. She signed up on a dating site. Men started to message Raquel. She is now actively going on dates every weekend.
Nate ordered a burger with fries at a fast food restaurant. Traffic caused Nate to come home late. The food got ruined when he came home. The fries and burger were soggy because of the evaporated smoke. Nate couldn't eat it and he threw it away.
In 2000, we visited our friends in Buffalo. Joey was about ten months old. He was very shy and did not want to see us. He put his hands over his eyes, hoping to hide. Everyone laughed about Joey.
Tom was in an unfamiliar neighborhood. He was driving around looking for a restaurant. He took a wrong turn on a one way street. Tom realized as another car came toward him. He moved out onto a side street at the last minute.
Tanner was known to overreact. When he got in his car he couldn't find his wallet or sunglasses. He always left them in the same spot. He instantly starts panicking assuming someone broke in. His wife then stepped outside holding both, he left them in the house.
Luke is such a pessimist. It doesn't matter if he loved the idea, he would still say no. Last night when he was at the bar a girl came in. Luke fell in love instantly. He asked her to dance with him and she said no.
Carrie plays volleyball at her high school. She is not very tall, but she works hard every day at practice. When she plays in matches, the other teams try to pick on her. However, Carrie is too fast for the other team and she scores often! Carrie's hard work helped her overcome her disadvantages.
Tim didn't shower very often. He didn't think he smelled bad. One day he noticed a note at work. It was anonymously telling him to shower. Everyone thought he smelled gross.
Gina's family had been out of town for weeks. Now they were back home, and Gina wanted to go to school. She ran in the house and freshened up. She headed to the bus stop and waited with the other kids. She had been gone so kids looked at her as if they had seen a ghost.
I only intended to work at my aunt's dentistry office for a summer. It started as a paid internship. Eventually she decided to hire me. She helped pay for me to go through dental school. Now I am a dentist working in her office.
Sam was on his little league baseball game. They were in the final championship game. Sam's team was up by 1 in the 9th inning. The opposing player hit the ball high in the air. Sam caught the ball to win the game for his team.
Blurple McConnor had a plan. He would become the first man in space. But his country's king denied him. So he went to his mom. She told him to get a job.
Timmy always watched a tv show called Circle One. It was about math and showed many funny skits. Since he was doing bad in math class, he hoped the show would help. By the time his course ended his teacher was very impressed. He was at the top of his class because of the show.
Lacy was never a vegetarian. One day, she watched a documentary about animal cruelty. She was convinced that she would never eat animal meat again. Lacy threw out all the meat in her home. She is now a practicing vegetarian for over 5 years.
Rebecca loved to look up at the sky. This was because she loved how the stars looked. One day, she woke up in the middle of the night. She immediately rushed outside. Then, Rebecca was able to view the beautiful night sky.
After watching the Olympics, Kevin wanted to try high diving. But his pool didn't have a high enough diving board. So he climbed on top of his roof and jumped into his pool. But when he landed in the water, it was really painful. Kevin decided not to try anything he sees on TV anymore.
Tom was at the park one day. It began to storm. He used his old umbrella to take cover. Unfortunately a strong gust of wind broke it upwards. Tom had to finally replace it.
My mom was so upset after losing our first family dog. She missed having a dog around for years. My dad and I decided to surprise her one day with a new puppy. When my mom first saw the puppy, she cried happily. The puppy is my mom's new best friend.
Tom learned that computer programmers made a lot of money these days. He decided to learn an aspect of it that was relevant to him. He loved surfing the web and using web apps. He decided to learn the language to create that. He began learning Javascript.
Sara was meeting her great grandmother. She lived in a retirement home. They talked for awhile. Then, they played a card game. Finally, they said good bye.
I took my boys to Pizza Hut for lunch and they loved it. They loved all the different options that were available for lunch. Then the one said, can you believe how fresh this is. And my other son said, Mcdonald's isn't even fresh food. The other son couldn't believe they just warm the food up.
The man was cutting vegetables. His hand slipped. He badly cut his thumb. It got infected. It had to be amputated.
Dusseldorf always wanted to own a horse. One sunny day, he got dressed and set off to a nearby stable. When he arrived, the stable owner told him horses were for sale. Dusseldorf loved the color brown, so bought one of the brown horses. As the sun was setting, the owner waved to Dusseldorf as he rode away.
Tom saw an add for all you can eat pancakes. He thought it would be a good idea to save money. He went there early and kept ordering. After a few hours they had to cut him off. Tom complained but they still kicked him out.
The man cleaned the fish. He found eggs inside. He realized it was female. He should have released it. He felt guilty while he ate it.
A young lady was walking across the street. An old man driving a pick-up truck stopped. He asked the girl for her name and whether she's single. She didn't bother saying anything and tried to walk away. She eventually had to run since the man wouldn't stop following her.
Maria had a pain in her jaw. She made an appointment with the dentist. After going to the dentist, she learned she had 3 cavities! Maria started brushing her teeth twice a day instead of only once. She now tries to not be so lazy about her teeth.
Claire's husband had been acting strange lately. Well, he stopped caring if they had sex. One evening he turned her down, saying no to sex. So Claire convinced a friend to follow her husband around. Claire's friend caught Claire's husband intimate with a colleague.
Sam lost her cell phone. She looked everywhere for it, but couldn't find it. Eventually she gave up and bought a new phone. Sam like her new phone better than her old phone. Sam was happy that she lost her phone.
George was trying to write a novel. After work he would write for hours. His friends missed him coming out with them. A year later, they saw his book in a bookstore. They knew his hard work had paid off.
Meg can't wait until she turns 21 so that she can drink. She goes out with a group of friends on her 21st birthday. They drink and party all night. Meg wakes up the next morning more sick than she has ever been. She vows to never get drunk again.
Kim's lips felt dry. She got some lip gloss that promised to make them moist. She slathered it on and rubbed her lips together. She felt a horrible tingling and burning. She was allergic to the gloss!
I was feeling really sick. We were lined up for the bathroom. I sat on the floor. The teacher told me to go to her. I walked up to her and vomited on her feet.
I work for the MBTA, a transit authority. I was on a team with a chief engineer and her staff. A year ago, I heard the engineer had been fired. The MBTA taped her having an affair with her staff on company time. Everyone at the office was shocked.
Dominique was taking swimming lessons. She was scared of the deep end. In order to pass her class she had to swim to the deep end. So her mom pushed her off the edge of the pool. Dominique swam and never looked back.
A tall woman and her child used to say hello to me outside. I sit on the bench and read a lot. Today she introduced herself and her son. She said she was from Argentina. I mentioned The Secret of Their Eyes, and she smiled.
Gina was cleaning her daughter's room one afternoon. Under her daughter's bed, she discovered an old book. She recognized it as a book of poems she had once written. She sat down on the bed and began reading from the pages. She was surprised to find that her writing still held up years later.
John took a new job in an inside sales role. John had never made sales telephone calls before. John read books and watched videos on how to make sales calls. John began working very hard at being good on the phone. John wound up being the number two salesman that quarter!
Sarah wanted to make cookies for dessert. She had every ingredient needed to make sugar cookies except butter. She decided to make her own butter instead of buying from a store. Sarah realized that her cookies tasted better with her homemade butter. She felt proud of her discover and continued to use her new recipe.
Frank always loved watching comedy movies at home after work. One day he decided to watch a scary movie instead. He found it terrifying. Frank had difficulty falling asleep that night. He decided he would only watch comedies from that night on.
Jill was missing her grandfather who recently passed away. She was thinking about him as she walked down the sidewalk. She picked up a penny she saw on the ground. It was dated 1943, the year her grandfather was born. She felt like it was a sign that he was thinking of her too.
Miranda was an extremely willful little girl. Whenever her mother told her to practice the piano, she refused. One day her mother had an idea. She forbad Miranda from playing the piano ever again. From that day forward, Miranda practiced every day!
Ann slept in the basement by the freezer when guests visited. For Thanksgiving, Ann's mom filled the freezer with pies. Ann woke hungry in the night and went to the freezer. She managed to eat an entire cream pie before returning to bed. The next day, Ann's mom found an empty pie dish in the freezer.
Orion had to work a 60 hour week at his job. The boss needed assistance on a project for the company. They worked together everyday. Although Orion lost a lot of sleep and weight, he worked hard. After the last day, he slept until the following afternoon.
Oscar hates going to the dentist. He tries to avoid it every year. This year he had to go. His crown fell off. Oscar was in a lot of pain.
I was walking towards my house. I suddenly saw a huge spider on my front door. I tried to swat it, but it moved away. I went to the store to buy four cans of bug spray. I killed the spider by unloading all four cans.
I found a guitar on the side of the street. It was missing all of its strings. I went to the store and bought some new strings. When I got home I installed the strings. After the strings were on I started rocking out on my new guitar.
Cheyenne pulled the big box down from the top of the closet. She was going to help her Grandma put up the Christmas tree. It was a family tradition to do it the day after Thanksgiving. Grandma put Christmas carols on the CD player and they sang along. By the end of the day the whole house was decorated.
Carl was walking down to a grocery store. And he saw a bike left alone. He wished he could reach the grocery store faster. So he grabbed the bike and used it. Carl was happy to find the bike.
Larry's neighbor had a dog. His neighbor would let the dog out every morning. One day, Larry stepped into a pile of dog mess. Larry had to change his shoes and was late for work. Larry talked to his neighbor about cleaning up after his dog.
Stefan had a small surgery. They told him not to drive. He drove anyway. He caused an accident. Now he is in hospital again.
Mitch is playing basketball. While driving to the hoop to make a dunk. He falls and hits his head on the floor. He is rushed to the hospital. Mitch gets stitches for his injury.
Sandra saw that Paula was sad. She decided to tie the laces from both of her shoes. She tried to walk afterwards and fell. Paula was laughing at her. Sandra admitted to her that she was trying to make a laugh.
I came into a building. The front desk worker registered my name for an appointment. She told me to wait for a few minutes until the doctor is available. I ended up waiting for an hour. Eventually, I fell asleep in the waiting room.
Jim received his license today. To celebrate, he took a few friends out for drinks. Unfortunately, a police officer stopped them and handed Jim a DUI When his mom found out, she was disappointed. She punished him by taking away his license.
Jessica and Manny were roommates. They were also best friends. They started to argue over household chores. Manny decided to move out. They were no longer friends.
Tom's mother was obese. Tom wanted to help her improve her life. Tom suggested for her to try Pilates. She tried Pilates. She felt much better after incorporating Pilates into her life.
Jack hires Bill to promote the Grand Opening of his restaurant. But Bill puts the wrong date on all the promo material. When no customers show up it is nearly a disaster. But Bill saves the day by getting his massive family to come. Jack forgives him but he never hires Bill again.
My husband and I opened our new winery today. We had a sign outside that says Free Grapes to entice people. No one was coming in and people were giving us dirty looks. My husband went outside to inspect. Turns out someone had erased the chalk G that I drew.
Tom had a boss who started bicycling to work. Tom really admired his boss. Tom also began bicycling to work in the mornings. What Tom didn't anticipate was all the sweating he would do. Tom decided to drive instead, due to the embarrassing perspiring.
Stephanie loved to sing. She often sang to herself without anyone around. One day she decided to sing in front of her friends. Her friends were so impressed that they convinced her to perform. Stephanie now has a singing recital coming up next month.
Rick and Anna took their grill to the beach. They were excited for the last BBQ of summer. But when they arrived, they saw they'd forgotten charcoal! Rick quickly gathered driftwood to use as a substitute. Luckily, the wood burned well!
I wrote an email telling her how I felt. I poured my heart and anger out. I said some terrible things. After I was done, I cut most of it out. I sent the email apprehensively.
If they ever won the lottery, they knew what they would do. They would buy their own private island where they could be alone. They both agreed that "life" kept them apart more than it ought. So, they would buy an island and have it all to themselves. There they could focus on something important -- love.
Karen made a pan of lasagna. She brought it to the party. Nobody wanted to eat lasagna. Karen ate it for a week. She became tired of lasagna.
Serge wanted to have fresh eggs daily. He decided to keep chickens in his backyard. He built a large chicken coop by hand. He bought several hens from a friend. Now Serge has fresh eggs every day.
Ed was an expert surfer. He surfed all the time whenever he could. One day he was riding a monster wave. He fell off the board and got knocked out. To this day they never have found the body.
In 2004 I took the kids to Crystal Lake in Newton. We wanted to swim there. We lived only a short distance away in Brighton. When we got there they wanted $6 a person as we were not residents. I refused to pay, and we swam in a pool in Brighton instead.
Kya was fifteen and going on her first date. She was torn between a long blue dress and a tight, short red one. She decided to wear the more conservative blue one. When her date picked her up, he said the dress matched her eyes. He said she looked breathtakingly beautiful!
Sally decided to get up at 6am to go shopping. She had watched the weather all week. She raced to the store, disregarding the speed limit. The forecast calling for many feet of snow was forefront in her mind. She finished her shopping, and it didn't snow at all.
Eden was really in the mood for ice cream. She went to the store and bought a huge gallon pail. She took it home and poured fudge on it. She ate ice cream for almost an hour. After she was done, she was sick for a long time.
The man took off in the airplane. He realized a motor was malfunctioning. He reported his situation. He was given approval to land ahead of schedule. He landed his plane safely.
Kai saw that his roommates had left their dirty dishes in the sink. He hated when they did that but didn't like confronting them. Eventually, he called a house meeting and discussed the problem. His roommates apologized and agreed to clean up more. Kai was glad he had confronted the problem with his roommates.
Izzy ran to the deli to grab a sandwich during her lunch break. When she reached the counter she realized she forgot her wallet. A nice man behind her paid for her lunch. She asked for his number so she could pay him back. He told her to do the same for someone else and they'd be even.
A new movie theater was being built in town. It was going to be very fancy. When it opened, there was a huge line. Everyone wanted to try it! It became the most popular theater in town.
Jane likes watching reality TV. Jane talks about reality TV with all of her friends and family. Jane's friends encourage her to write a blog about reality TV. Jane's blog is very successful. Jane creates a podcast based on her successful reality TV blog.
It was easter time at the Roger household. All the baskets were full of candy except for one. Rosa didn't like candy she liked vegetables. So her basket was full of kale and lettuce. Everyone was surprised by how happy she was that day.
Sara has a test tomorrow. She has been studying all week. When she got to the test, she got anxious. She ended up failing. However, Sara was able to talk to her teacher and get a retake.
Kim and Kat were twin sisters that loved candy. Their mother told them candy was not good for their teeth. They promised to brush their teeth really well. The dentist told them they did not have any cavities. Their mother was relieved and proud of the girls.
Sybil was on a long drive to visit her boyfriend. Some very compelling music came on and she enjoyed it. Soon though the emotional music got her thinking. Before long she was revisiting sad memories and crying. Luckily by the time she made it to her boyfriend she was happy again.
I stole the ball from my opponent and approached my side of the court. I tried to run fast in order to stay ahead of the opposing team. When I reached the free throw line, I attempted to do a slam dunk. However, my head landed on the side of the backboard. I instantly fell on my back and the medics had to take care of me.
Kim's son wanted a pet goldfish. But she knew he would be bored with it. Eventually, Kim gave in and bought one for him. But Kim's son couldn't stop watching it. Later on, Kim bought a beautiful, large aquarium and more fish.
Sammy wanted to learn how to play baseball. He signed up for his school baseball team. He practiced everyday for a month. Bill finally had his first game. He hit a homerun!
Joanne joined a gym to get in shape. She went to her first workout in a new outfit. When she used the thigh machine, Joanne split her yoga pants. Joanne asked the attendant for a towel. She wrapped the towel around her waist and fled the room.
Last year, me and my friends took a road trip. We were going from Alabama all the way to North Carolina. To get to North Carolina we had to drive through Tennessee. We got to drive all through the mountains for twelve hours. After an exhausting trip, we finally made it to our hotel.
Joe thinks he is the best student in the class at spelling. Joe does not study for the spelling bee. The other students spend hours studying the words. Joe gets knocked out in the tenth round at the spelling bee. Molly wins round ten by spelling pneumonia correctly.
Alvin was doing his homework for an online class. But suddenly, his internet stopped working. A few minutes later, his internet began working again. But the work he had been doing for hours was gone. Alvin was so angry that he broke his computer.
Sam always wanted to go to Disneyland. His family finally took a trip there. It was very crowded and expensive. Sam wasn't able to get on many rides. He was disappointed with the whole trip.
Jim liked to steal other folk's scripts and pass them off as his own. All the people on the forum loved Jim because he'd spoon feed them. Jim trash talked the wrong person and was beaten to death. The people on the forum all pretended to be really sad at his passing. But they're only upset Jim won't be there to feed them more scripts.
Alvin was driving down his street. He looked down to answer his cell phone. Alvin hit his neighbor's mailbox. Alvin went to his neighbor's house. He offered to pay for the neighbor's mailbox.
Wade's car was in the shop. He had to go to work so he was taking the bus. At the bus stop, there was a homeless man who asked for change. Wade ignored the man and turned around. The man spat in Wade's face and ran away.
Tom was at a friend's house. He noticed his friend took his lighter. Tom confronted him about it. The friend claimed not to have. Tom didn't bother to fight over a lighter.
It was time to look for new car. We shopped around and test drove some. We had to decide between car and SUV. We finally decided on an SUV. We negotiated and came home with new car.
Jim was supposed to run errands. Instead he laid around all day. He played video games and watched tv. His wife was upset that he didn't do what he was supposed to. They got into a fight over it.
Lindsey was very excited to try her new recipe. She carefully coated chicken in cheese and bread crumbs. She then placed the chicken breasts in a pan to put in the oven. As her guests arrived later, she saw she had never turned the oven on. Lindsey got on the phone and ordered some pizza.
I loved cleaning the house with a broom. My friend suggested I buy a vacuum. I decided to try it out. Alas, the vacuum was too loud for my ears. I decided to stick with my trusty broom.
We had grilled chicken from the supermarket tonight. Our cat loves fresh chicken. My wife did want to give her any chicken because it was seasoned. She found only the skin was seasoned. She gave the cat a small piece of unseasoned chicken.
Katy inherited her grandfather's stamp collection. She thought it was a silly hobby. She kept it in her attic. Twenty years later she remembered it was there. She looked through it and found it very interesting.
Tom really enjoyed working for the GeoHIVE group. He opened a program and looked at satellite images. He was supposed to help the army target military installations. His job was to mark sites for the drones to bomb, like weapons depots. Tom liked to mark schools and hospitals, though, because he's evil.
Sam's dad was a ship captain. One night there was a big storm. His dad's ship was lost at sea. They didn't hear from him in months. Eventually they had to give up the search.
Tabitha was getting ready for school. She was almost ready but she couldn't find her shoes. She scrambled around desperately trying to find them. She ended up clocking in at work ten minutes late. Her boss gave her a warning and Tabitha vowed to be on time.
Benji was picking on the new kid in class. His teacher spotted him. After class, she pulled Benji aside. She told him he had to stay for detention! Benji was very angry with himself for his behavior.
Tim was looking for a birthday card for his mom. He did not have enough money. He realized that he couldn't buy a card. He decided to draw one instead. His mother ended up loving it.
A man was sitting in a cafe, drinking coffee and reading a book. He did this every morning alone, you could see he needed someone. He look at couples around him and stared at their happiness. A woman passed by and asked what he was reading, he smiled. Now every morning they both sit at the cafe and read to each other.
Max had to mail his rent check today. He wrote it out and put it in an envelope. When he left his house, he realized he forgot the envelope. He walked back home and grabbed it. He mailed his rent check on time.
Jocelyn was a new psychologist. She didn't know what to do when Jason entered her office. They both were strongly attracted to each other. And she couldn't help him under those conditions. She had to let him go as a client but accepted a date instead.
I had to take the SAT. I was terrified of failing. Indeed, I failed miserably. I decided to study hard and take it again. On my second try I got into the 99 percentile ranking!
It was Kelly's birthday and her parents gave her a credit card. Kelly was thrilled. She immediately started making purchases. Unfortunately she spent too much. As a result, Kelly was grounded.
Jason got fired from his job. He needed to find a new one. Jason asked his friends if they had any job leads. One friend suggested a new restaurant that was hiring. Jason got a job as a cook.
Christian has been overweight all of his life. When he couldn't fit into an airplane seat, he decided to get fit. Christian went on a diet and added exercise to his daily routine. Six months later, he's lost nearly 100 lbs. Christian's never been in better shape before.
Jan impressed her co-workers with her knowledge of game show trivia. But, Jane knew the answers because she watched an earlier broadcast. When a local trivia contest was announced, her co-workers signed up. They told Jan they were sure to win with her on the team. Jan said nothing and thought of quitting her job.
The man had lots of money. It did not make him happy. He blew all of his money. That did not make him happy either. He became confused about his relationship with money.
Jude didn't know what to do with her life. She spent years at university without a real direction. After graduating, she went straight to work as a recruiter. 4 years passed by and she was still a recruiter. The money was good, but she still didn't know what her passion was.
Tim wanted to run in a marathon. He practised everyday after school. He got a lot better. He broke his leg the day before the race. He felt sad that he couldn't run.
Monica was in her living room. Her roommates were fighting over something. She was trying to ignore it but they were getting loud. Suddenly, one of them threw a lamp at the other. The lamp shattered and Monica yelled at both of them to stop fighting.
Mark was upset over a recent break up. His friends wanted to cheer him up. They decided to take Mark to a bar. Mark met a new woman. He forgot about his ex-girlfriend completely.
It was a dark and stormy night. Meredith heard a loud boom from the second floor of the house. She heard a second boom as she climbed the steps. Her daughter, Fig, was sleepwalking again. Meredith placed her trophies back on the shelf and put fig to bed.
Luscious Look was a male stripper. He was paying his way through college on the funds. One night a woman asked for some one on one time. Look obliged, and took her back to the champagne room. She paid him five grand to listen to her complain about her husband.
My Daddy and I used to ride horses together on Saturdays, his day off. He taught me how to saddle a horse, and climb on the left side always. One day, my horse decided to roll on the ground with me riding her! I couldn't get my feet out of the stirrups quick enough to jump off. Daddy jumped off his horse, ran over to mine, then pulled her up.
Elena's car shut down on the road. She decided to get out of the car to call for help. The car keys was left in the car when she closed it. When the towing service came, the driver asked her to open her car. She was unable to since her key was trapped inside.
Greg was arrested for manslaughter. He pled not guilty. He couldn't afford a lawyer, so the court gave him one. Unfortunately, the lawyer was overworked and high on cocaine. So Greg was convicted.
Amanda screamed as loud as she could. Somebody told her to be quiet. She did not listen to the advice. They called the police on Amanda. The police told Amanda to be quiet.
Joe was playing rough with Jay. Joe's mother told them to play nice. They began wrestling. Joe hurt his arm. He never played rough again.
Pat liked soft cheeses. Goat cheese was his favorite. He would spread it on crackers and put it on pizza. Pat ate so much goat cheese that he felt sick. He waited a week before he ate any more.
Oswald made a plan to escape from prison. He told his cellmate the plan. His cellmate agreed to help. One morning the guards searched his cell. Oswald's cellmate had turned him in.
We had a test this week. The Professor said it would be really hard. Sally and I studied all week. Sally got a B and I got a C. The Professor was right about the test being difficult.
Yannick was happy to visit New York city. He sent daily emails to his friends in France to update them. They asked him if he dared going up the Empire State building. Yannick didn't like heights but he accepted the challenge. He went up and sent them many beautiful pictures.
Will greatly missed his grandparents. His grandparents had moved to another state for warmer weather. His grandparents didn't own a cell phone at the time. One day, Will got a random call on his cell phone. He answered it and was surprised to hear from his grandparents.
A guy named john was studying for chemistry. He didn't know how to do one problem. He asked his friend, sam. She didn't know either. They both failed that part.
Tina was taking an English test. It was taking her awhile. All the sudden the time was up. She had to turn it in. Tina nearly cried because she was not done.
The boy wrote a song. He sung it to his mom. His mom liked the song. She entered it into a contest. The boy won the contest with his song.
Mike always got bullied at school. One day things got really bad. He decided to get into boxing. Mike went onto become the rookie champion of the year. He never got bullied again.
It was Kaden's big day, a party for his first birthday. We drove to the house where they were having the party. Kenden got lots of presents. Kenden got to eat a big piece of cake by himself and made a mess. Kenden had a great first birthday, he was very happy.
Tom ordered his food with no tomatoes. Tom was allergic to tomatoes. They unfortunately messed up his order. Tom had an allergic reaction to the food. The restaurant apologized and paid everything.
Sandy was at the library. And she saw tons of exciting books. She checked out 15 different books. But when she got home, her interest in reading them faded. Sandy returned them all a few days later.
It was a dark and stormy night. Dan shivered and shone his flashlight all around him. There, in the bushes, was the bear! It growled and charged at Dan. Dan was mauled to death by the disturbed creature.
I wanted to get a massage to help my chronic pain and stress. So I looked for inexpensive massage parlors online. And I found a parlor that offers a 30 minute massage for $25. But when I went there, the price was $40. And I left in more pain and stress than before.
Donald was running for class president of his high school. He campaigned and put a lot of posters up on campus. In addition, Donald aggressively demanded people vote for him. He made threatening remarks to people he didn't like. In the end, most of the student body decided not to vote for Donald.
Maria was eating at the food court. She had ordered a slice of pizza and a soda. Maria was walking to find a table. She dropped her pizza on the floor. Maria walked back to the booth to order another slice.
Rita has a friend Donna who loves to storm chase. One day Rita tagged along as Donna chased a tornado. They got very very close to the tornado and Rita got scared. After they got back Rita told Donna that she is crazy for doing that. Rita vowed to never go storm chasing again.
I saw an old friend today. We had not seen each other in a long while. We talked for hours about how we've been. It was so nice to see my friend. I can't wait for the next time we are able to catch up.
Marco was bored one afternoon. He decided to make himself a pot of tea to drink. Marco took small sips until the tea was done. He was happy to have tea. Marco was glad that he was no longer bored.
May had an old cow on her farm. May thought her milk was no good. She decided to sell her milk at a discount price. Everyone started to buy the old cow's milk! May's old cow turned out to have the best milk around!
Shirley's friend Gloria always bragged about what a baker she was. Shirley trusted her friend, and asked Gloria to cater a birthday. Gloria arrived late and unprepared, but Shirley was still confident. When Gloria brought out a horrible, dry cake, she changed her mind. Shirley decided she would never trust a braggart again.
Daniel was walking around a plaza. He noticed someone familiar across the food court. He tried to get closer by walking towards her. He realized that it was his girlfriend, making out with a guy. The girlfriend told him that there's a good reason behind her actions.
Angel was practicing basketball in her driveway. She left the basketball in their drive. That night their was a strong storm. The wind blew the basketball away. The next morning, Angel couldn't find her ball.
The man in the fire tower leaned against the side. He saw smoke arise from the east. He put raised his binoculars to get a better look. The more he looked the stronger the fire seemed. THe man gasped in horror.
Martha's depression was reaching a fever pitch. She could barely muster the energy to walk outside to check the mail. The depression hit her all at once. She didn't know where to turn for help. A friend found Martha in her weakened state and stuck by her.
My wife bought me tickets to a Tanglewood concert in 2014. We took a bus there. I had trouble walking. A staff member wheelchaired me everywhere. We enjoyed the concert very much.
My grandniece Anna has had trouble with an ex friend, Maria. Maria told other girls Anna badmouthed them. The girls harassed Anna in high school. Anna's mother reported the matter to the school. The school had a meeting but nothing was resolved.
Suzy walked inside the store. However she got scared. She realized there was too much perfume. She felt suffocated. She had to leave.
My wife invited me to a web cam chat. I accepted the invite and the screen opened. I said hi and she waved back. After she did, a man sitting on the right waved hi back. When I asked who that person is, she hesitated for a little bit.
Donny thought he was an expert camper. He built up a bonfire next to his tent at night. He end up falling to sleep in his tent and was feeling very hot. Suddenly, he realized that the left side of his tent was on fire! He used his water canteen and defused the fire immediately.
One night Emily and her family went out to a buffet restaurant. Emily got macaroni and cheese. They talked to each other as they ate. Then they all went home. Everyone had a fun night.
Peggy loves parakeets and she already has three little birds. One day Peggy decided she wanted a new parakeet. Peggy went to the pet store to look at the little birds. One small bird was singing so sweetly to Peggy she decided to buy him. She took the new bird home and he fit right in with her flock.
Norma was so tired. Nothing she did to try to stay awake for work was helping. The coffee did nothing to perk her up. Nor did the sweets she tried eating to stay awake. She fell asleep at her work anyway.
Tom was at a soccer game. Neither team was trying much. After a while the crowd got annoyed. They all started booing. The players tried a bit harder.
My daughter and her husband asked us to go out to eat. We tried a new sushi bar that sounded interesting We met in the railyard and only had to wait about 5 minutes. The menu was unusual and interesting. We tried many new things that we had never eaten before.
Tom was on the high school football team. He was a very competitive guy. He decided to inject steroids to improve his performance. He became a better football player. Tom became happier as a result of his stellar football performances.
Justin decided he wanted to take dance classes. His father and friends did not take him seriously at first. When they went to his first recital they were all amazed. They were sorry that they did not support his dance classes. They told Justin that they looked forward to his next recital.
Marnie sat under her umbrella at the beach. She watched the beach goers wading in the water. A nice breeze flowed through her umbrella. Marnie grabbed a coconut water from her cooler. The beach during the summer is her favorite.
It was finals week at school. I had one test each day for five days. I pulled three all nighters that week. I survived the exams. Then I slept for two days straight.
Jill was outside playing. All of a sudden she was stung by a bee. Her arm became very swollen and red. Jill had to go to the hospital. She was having an allergic reaction to the bee sting.
Jon wanted to learn how to hang glide. He bought a glider. He took private lessons. Eventually, he was able to glide on his own. Alas, he fell to his death on one of his gliding trips.
Today was the day the new phones were coming. I decided to run to the mall for it. I went to go get one. Finally I got my hands on one. I was happy.
Xavier wanted to take a pottery class in college. He needed to take an art class as well in order to qualify. He couldn't decide which classes to lose to gain the new ones. Xavier decided to not drop any classes because he couldn't choose. Xavier decided to be more cautious with his classes next semester.
Kate went with her mom to the grocery store. Her mother had given her five dollars to buy snacks. The magazine rack caught her eye on the way to the cookie isle. She liked all the pictures of the pretty clothes. In the end she decided to buy the magazine and skip the snacks.
Sally was brushing her teeth. Her toothbrush caught on something. Oh no, her filling came out! She called her dentist right away. He put a new filling in the tooth that same day.
Ynez was a firefighter. She took the job because of the prospect of heroism. In actuality, the job mostly involved sitting around for hours on end. But the boredom was punctuated by small bursts of exciting fear. Overall Ynez was satisfied with her work.
Jessica was babysitting her little sister. She decided to scare her. She chased her little sister with a knife. Her little sister was so scared that she hid in a closet. Jessica's parents found out and Jessica got in trouble.
Terrance doesn't know what to do with his life after school. His parents tell him to go to college but he really doesn't want to. He thinks he was born for a different reason. Terrance tells his parents he is going to serve his country. Terrance leaves school and goes to the army.
Jason wanted to play a prank on Jerry. He borrowed an old, wrecked car that was the same kind as Jerry's. He then put this old car where Jerry's usually is. Jerry was shocked and appalled that somehow his car had been wrecked. They both had a great time laughing when Jason told him it was a joke.
After moving into my new house my family wanted a first dinner. It was special to them so we tried to figure out what to cook. After thinking about it for awhile we decided on a chicken dish. My mom cooked the majority of the dish but we all helped. It was a great dinner and felt really good having it in our new house.
Timmy was about to return his library books. He went over the list of books and noticed he was missing one. The book was a novel that was a hardcover. He searched everywhere in his house. Finally he remembered he left the book at a friend's house.
Gia was a skilled dancer. She was a backup dancer for Arianna Grande. One performance, she forgot she wasn't wearing underwear. It was televised, and the whole world saw her private parts. Gia cried and gave up on her dreams of dancing.
Gordon had a field of goats. Every night he would lose a goat. Gordon had no idea how this was happening, until one night. He sat out and watched his goats all night until he spotted a coyote! He chased it off and quickly build a large fence around his goats.
Iggy lived in a big house. One night his owner came out of the shower with a towel on her head. Iggy didn't recognize her. He started barking at his owner. She took the towel off her head and Iggy went right up to her.
Michelle screamed in frustration. She wondered for the millionth time why programming was so hard. Pushing the textbook away from her, she rubbed her eyes wearily. An image of a nice steaming cup of coffee jumped into her mind. She decided to take a long overdue break to rejuvenate her mind.
Gabby check into the hotel and found her room. She woke up that night to find bedbug bites on her legs. Gabby shrieked and jumped out of the bed. She quickly dressed and packed her suitcase. Gabby stormed out of that hotel and never looked back.
Shawn and Heidi wanted to see a matinee at the movie theater. Shawn called the babysitter to watch the kids. The sitter had already committed to another job. They decided to bring the kids with them. Everyone enjoyed the movie.
Johnny worked as a waiter. One day, Johnny dropped his tray over a customer. The customer was angry and yelled at Johnny. The customer complained to the restaurant. Johnny was fired because of his mistake.
Allie went to the ice cream shop. She looked around. There was nothing she wanted. But her eyes caught a new flavor. So she tried it and she loved it.
There once was a girl who wanted power over herself. She fought all authority because she hated being told what to do. One day she had a dream that she was bound to a hospital bed. When she woke up she was angry because she could not control her mind. She wanted to drill out her frontal lobes but instead decided to wait.
Meredith was a very curious five year old. She pretended to drive her dad's truck. She accidentally hit the emergency brake. The truck rolled back into the street. It stayed in the street until her dad came home with the keys!
Ryan loves to watch college football games. He can't wait until every Saturday to watch as many games as he can. He makes good snacks and gets comfortable in his chair. While watching the games he keep up with online commentary. Saturday nights after the games are over he sleeps well.
My coworker got engaged this spring. She was happy, and planned a wedding next year. This summer she turned on her fiance's cellphone. She found several Snapchats to an old girlfriend. She broke off the engagement in tears.
Gina went to her room. On the floor was a report she needed to finish. Earlier, she left it there and went to the park and stayed for hours. Now it was late and she had a lot of work to do. Gina regretted how much of her time she had wasted that day.
Chris was lonely in his new home. He decided to buy a pet for some company. Chris went to the nearest pet store. Chris felt a fish was perfect company. He finally had company in his new home.
Martha awoke from her sleep with a full bladder. She climbed out of her bed and made her way to the bathroom. On the way, she stepped on several Lego pieces. The next morning, Martha confiscated all of her son's toys. Martha never stepped on a Lego again.
Francine was fuming from the summer heat. She was desperate to find a way to cool down. She decided to get some ice cream. The walk to the ice cream parlor was excruciating. When she got there, the ice cream parlor felt like a desert oasis.
Gary was the proud owner of a 1989 Toyota Camry. However, the car was continuously breaking down with Gary. Gary decided it was time to get a new car. After researching, Gary decided on getting another Toyota Camry. Gary is now the proud owner of a 2016 Toyota Camry.
Jennifer decided to do the dishes this morning. She filled up the sink with hot, soapy water and put glasses in. When she reached in the sink, she felt something cut her. She pulled her hand out of the water and saw blood. She found she broke a glass, and cleaned it up and put on a band aid.
Laura was shopping. She needed a new winter coat. She shopped for the afternoon and finally found one. It would keep her warm when the weather got cold. She hung it in her closet at home.
Jill's favorite color was yellow. She only wore yellow outfits. He mother wanted her to change. Her mother bought her a blue skirt. Jill loved it so much that she had a new favorite color.
A dog owner gave his dog a bone. The dog took the bone to the back yard. The dog dug a small hole with his front paws. The dog placed the bone in the hole. The dog covered the bone with dirt.
A woman researched turtles. She loved to learn about them. She performed a lot of tests. She reported her studies. She got a lot of recognition.
Cecilia was very agile with her hands. She liked constructing bird cages. She had many orders from all her neighbors. But as she worked very slowly, she couldn't fulfill them all. She had to hired friends to finish her tasks.
Nestor went to Big Bear in California with his friends. They were stopped by the forest eating near the tree line. A bear appeared and they all ran into a nearby car that was open. Nestor realized that he left his keys outside where the bear was. They had to wait a couple hours before they got they keys and left.
Tom and Gina spent most Sundays in the fall hiking. This weekend they packed food and headed out. They were checking out new trails an hour up north. They hiked a five mile lake trail before lunch. After 6 hours of hiking, they headed home.
Lindsay was well known for her parties. She had a dinner party for her friends on Friday. She cooked great food and set the table. Everyone was excited to see what she would create. It was a great time with great friends.
Kia's classmate pulled a gun in science class one day. Everyone screamed and cowered under desks. The police were notified and came quickly. Then found that it was only a BB gun, thankfully. They took the student away for a mental evaluation.
My sister took my daughter for the week. She spoils her so much when she is with her. She buys her all types of things. My daughter loves spending time with her. She loves visiting with her.
Janice notices that she has developed a lot of dandruff. She tries using an anti-dandruff shampoo but it doesn't help. Finally she decides to shave her head to get rid of the dandruff. She loves her new look without hair. Janice is so happy that she no longer has dandruff.
Lucy went to stand up and began to feel dizzy. She leaned against the wall to keep herself up. Closing her eyes, she waited for the dizziness to pass. Once it had she pushed away from the wall and stood up. She walked into the kitchen to get herself a drink.
Andrew and Tom loaded up their canoes. They were going to go on a 5 day canoe trip. They had packed their tent and fishing poles and food. They set out at sunrise. It was going to be a great trip!
Gina loved the color purple. She went out of her way to purchase purple items. She constantly wore purple clothing. Her husband decided to surprise her with a new home. Gina and her husband now live in a completely purple house.
Francis is having trouble with a bully. Francis makes a choice. He decides to fight his bully back. When he gets picked on in school by his bully. He fights back and gets suspended.
Chad couldn't find his daughter anywhere. He had only turned his back for a minute. Suddenly he heard crying coming from a hole. His child had fallen in the old well. After many hours, a fireman was able to pull her out safely.
Charlie woke up feeling miserable. He had broken out in a fever. He called his work to tell them he wouldn't be in today. He then took some medicine. After, he got ready to leave for the doctor.
The little boy loved to color. However, he only used crayons with a tip. His mom bought him a crayon maker for Christmas. He mixed all his old colors together. He never ran out of perfect crayons again.
Tina saw that Beth had new shoes. She liked them so much she wanted the same ones. Tina asked her mom to get them for her. Her mom said maybe for her birthday. Tina was sad because she wanted them now.
Ron had planned to go rob a bank that day. But when he woke up, it was raining. As his plan required a sunny day, he stayed in. The next day it was sunny. But he decided not to rob the bank after all.
Melissa was in labor early one morning. She needed to get to the hospital but taxis weren't running. She hoped to hold out until they opened but things were going quickly. Finally, she gave up and went to her neighbor's house. They were able to give her a ride to the hospital.
It was the last day of school before holiday break. Sammy made cookie boxes for her class. She didn't have enough for everyone. Those that already received theirs shared with those that hadn't! Seeing everyone in the holiday spirit was enough thanks for Sammy.
Jen climbed all the way up the stairs. There was a huge water slide at the top. He was excited until he looked down. He took a deep breath, jumping in. He laughed all the way to the bottom!
Matt and Zack were brothers and best friends. They loved watching wrestling. They thought they could be the Hardy Boyz. Zack tried to do front flip off of a ladder. He ended up in the hospital because he broke his neck.
Lacey wore a lot of makeup making her look beautiful. Unfortunately, this attracted her co-workers towards her. Lacey experienced a lot of sexual harassment. Lacey had to quit her job. Lacey found another job and she no longer wore makeup.
Tim always wanted to make art. He went to college for it. After graduation he struggled to find any work. Everyone loved his work but not enough to pay for it. Tim had to get into advertising instead.
It was my first day of school. I was really excited and ready to go. I ate breakfast and went outside to wait for the bus. The bus came and I got on. I rode the bus to the school and went to class.
I was in the office when an employee informed me we were out of milk. I quickly left the restaurant to get go some. Before stepping off the curb into the street I looked both ways. A few seconds later I was flying through the air. A driver not paying attention, had hit me from behind!
Lucretia has spent the whole day not knowing what to do. She decides to go kayaking. She has a great day. When she gets home she has a glass of water. Lucretia is happy she found something to do.
Tom wanted to become healthier. Tom asked a nutritionist about the health benefits of water. The nutritionist informed him that all water is not equal. Tom asked if using a filter on the tap was good. Tom learned spring water is better than filtered tap water.
Yesterday I had a bad accident. I was curling my hair and the iron burned me. Immediately I unplugged the iron. I then got some aloe and put it on the burn. Thankfully it doesn't hurt today.
Tom was trying to watch a movie. It kept skipping and freezing. He asked his roommates if they were draining the internet. ONe of them said he was downloading half a dozen movies. Tom asked him to chill out for a bit.
Ben really wanted a video game that had become very rare. He looked online but could not find it anywhere. Out of desperation, Ben decided to drive to a local thrift shop. After arriving, Ben walked over to the video game section. To his astonishment, Ben found the game he had been looking for.
Lexie was new at her job. She didn't know any of her colleagues. One day, she decided to bring breakfast for everyone. All of her colleagues were so thankful for the treat. Lexie now has friends at work!
The man next door seemed to be losing his mind. He sat on the porch yelling at nobody. We walked out and sat beside him. He told us about how he had been kidnapped by aliens. We listened attentively, and decided to be kind to him from then on.
Cleveland was a firefighter. He was on his way to a building fire with his team. When they arrived at the building, the fire was still very mild. He ran into the building to see if there were any people trapped. Cleveland did not find any people inside and made it out safely.
Martin was a garbageman. He picked up a trash can and dumped it. Inside was a dead body. Martin flipped out and called the cops. They told him they were busy and to call back later.
John is a die-hard Yankees fan. He even refuses to visit Boston because he hates the Red Sox so much. Last week, he had to go for a business trip. When he came back, he admitted that it was a beautiful city. He still hates the Red Sox, though.
It was Katie's birthday. She was very happy. She was getting a bunch of gifts. The one her parents got her was the best. It was the new toy she wanted.
Megan's new album was coming out soon. She released her first single. The radio station played it ten times that day. The listeners called and asked for it even more. It was a big hit!
Mathilda wanted to learn the language of her forefathers. She watched a lot of Spanish TV after school to learn the language. She also visited her grandma to practice with her. When she was fluent, she took a trip to Mexico. And she visited the place where her ancestors had come from.
We decided to take a break. We went our separate ways. We didn't even want to talk about it. We decided it was best to just end things. We broke up on a saturday.
I was arguing with my sister about which place we can go to eat. She proposed going to this restaurant I never heard about. We decided to drive to the restaurant. I ordered one of the special cheeseburgers offered there. After tasting it, I was amazed.
Once I was driving over the main avenue bridge in my town. I encountered a disheveled man walking towards me. I sped past him and the next thing I saw was two police cars. The man ran and the cars pursued him. On the news that night I learned the man was wanted for murder.
I tried to give up soda. I bought a lot of fruit to make smoothies with. I put the fruit on the counter. I turned on the blender and put the fruit inside of it. I made a delicious smoothie and drank it.
Sam went to a MLB baseball game with his girlfriend. They were really enjoying their time at the ball game. Sam was eating nachos when batter hit a homerun. Sam caught the ball with one hand. He gave the home-run ball to his girlfriend afterwards.
Dan was sick of hearing his upstairs neighbors make noise. He turned the bass on his stereo up as far as it would go. The thumping shook the ceiling above him. Dan could still hear thumping so he turned the volume up as well. He finally was able to enjoy the silence when he went deaf.
Jeff watched the sky. The sky was dark, and grey. jeff went out to the driveway, and kicked a wall of sandbags. Jeff started walking back to his house. The sky darkened even more, and it started to rainy.
Laura went bike riding with her friends. She brought a cargo bike. She had a lot of weight on the back. All of her friends made fun of her. When it came time for lunch, Laura had a nice three course meal.
Kya's doctor said dehydration caused her fatigue and loss of energy. He told Kya to drink a gallon of water per day. Kya bought a two-liter Thermos and carried it everywhere. Every day, she filled it twice, and drank down the water. It was hard at first, but soon she found she was feeling much better!
It was the biggest blizzard of the year they day they got married. Many people couldn't come to the hotel because of the snow. All the important people came. It snowed the during the reception. Many people just got a room at the hotel after the wedding.
Tommy was shopping with his mother in the department store. Tommy went to look at a display of remote control cars. When he was done, he turned around, and his mom was nowhere in sight! Tommy was so scared he cried very loudly. His mother heard his crying and rushed to him.
Tom was up late. His parents told him to go to sleep. He decided to eat in the living room instead. Tom made a big stain. He tried to hide it but got in trouble.
Mary needed to buy a gift for her mother's birthday. She drove to the store and began to look around. After looking for a while, Mary could not decide what to buy. She eventually found a gift card and purchased it. Mary gave the gift card to her mother, who liked the present.
Tom was moving to a new school. He was nervous about his first day. Tom didn't know anybody there. His first day went worse than expected. Tom was never able to fully recover.
Jake was in the school play. He hadn't been rehearsing his lines. Jake forgot a couple of the lines in the play. He improved to make up for the forgotten lines. No one realized that Jake forgot his lines.
Maeve decided to try rock-climbing. She took a few rock-climbing classes at her local gym, and liked them. She decided to join a group that was going to climb two small cliffs. Maeve was nervous when she climbed the first cliff, she almost fell. She managed to climb them both, though, and felt quite proud!
Aileen ran to the park. She didn't see a sign post. She ran into the sign post with her head. She fell down to the ground. The next day she had a bump on her head.
My friends posted pictures of me on social media. I hated the way I looked in the pictures. I wished they hadn't posted them. Then I realized that I shouldn't hate the way I look. I decided it was okay for my friends to post the pictures of me.
Tina loved the look of sundresses. She wore dresses every day. Her boss said she would need to wear long pants. She had to go home and change into safer clothes. She wishes she could still wear her fun dresses to work.
The man put on a hat. His wife liked it. She offered to buy it for him. He agreed to let her buy it. The man wore that hat every time he left the house.
Tina decided she wanted an ice cream party. She invited all her friends. When her friends got there, they ate five pints. Tina then had her friends watch a movie. By the time they went to bed, they were sugar high.
Rick's eldest daughter was 4 year's old. She was going to be the flower girl in a wedding. She got a white dress and a pearl bracelet. She went and had her hair styled with the bride. Rick thought she was the most beautiful girl in the wedding.
Tom had anxiety problems. He had to give a big speech at work. He asked his therapist about it. The therapist prescribed some mood relaxers. Tom was able to get through the speech much easier.
Kate had broken the zipper pull on her suitcase. This was after she had spent an hour packing it. Now she had to unpack it to throw it away. Then she saw another zipper pull on the other side. She was happy she would be able to keep it after all.
Mary was spelunking. She descended into the cave. Then she shrieked! The cave was full of bats! Mary left quickly.
John went to a conference. He saw the most beautiful woman there. She didn't see him at first. Then she did. Years later, they agree it was love at first sight.
Last year, Melba moved to a new apartment. Soon after moving, she realized her bills were quickly adding up. She decided to plan out a budget and started a second job. Each month she paid extra money towards her bills. Melba no longer has any debt and is happier.
Carter refused to visit his grandparents. He didn't like the way they always pinched his ears. He would run away whenever they came over to visit. His mother offered to pay him five dollars if he came along. Carter now always happily goes and visit his grandparents .
Audrey's car wouldn't start without a jump. Audrey was annoyed because the car just came back from the mechanic. Audrey had the battery tested. Audrey had the alternator tested. It turned out to be the starter.
Tim was a postal carrier. But he was afraid of dogs. He decided to carry dog pepper spray with him. But one day, he was attacked by a person instead. Unfortunately, dog pepper spray is weaker than normal pepper spray.
I couldn't get the picture straight. For the hundredth time I backed away and glared at it. This time is was tilted to the left ever so slightly. In a fit of rage I screamed obscenities at the thing When I finally opened my eyes it had righted itself.
Tom planned a picnic date for his girlfriend. The day of it started to rain. Tom still had all the stuff. They decided to have a picnic indoors. It wasn't as pretty but they still had fun.
I send my wife flowers for her birthday. One day I ordered flowers on the internet. I called the day before delivery and got a vacation voicemail. I ordered flowers from another source. My wife received two bouquets.
I got home from work early. My dog had chewed my favorite pair of shoes. I immediately enrolled her into obedience school. She hated school. However, she finally changed her behavior.
I was babysitting my younger cousin at my house. He would not stop crying. He even cried when I gave him candy. I decided to turn on the television. He immediately stopped crying and just watched cartoons.
Susie wanted to open up a convenience store. But she really needed a loan for that. So she went to loan office. She was not sure she would get it. But she was almost instantly approved.
The kid who fell out of my treehouse got a plaster cast. We all signed it, except for me. I just don't have that artistic flair. Instead, I stamped his cast with an old office stamp. Now his cast says Account Received.
Mark jerked hard on the Echo brand Chainsaw's pull throttle. The chainsaw growled and spat black smoke, but didn't start. Mark choked and gasped for breath. Feeling angry, he swung the chainsaw up as he tried to start it. The chainsaw revved to life and cut into Mark's torso.
Ken's city was hit by a big snow storm He was new to the area and not used to the climate. The storm was bigger than anything he had seen before. He had not prepared with appropriate supplies. Ken learned to do better for the next storm.
It was very windy that day. The wind blew the neighbor's trash can into my yard. I went outside to pick up the trash. Among the trash was a ten dollar bill. I kept the money.
Cindy's daughter had written a letter to Santa. Unfortunately, the doll her daughter wanted was discontinued. Cindy was disheartened that she wouldn't be able to get her the toy. She went online to investigate the matter. Cindy was able to find the doll for sale on a website.
Tom was out on a hot day. He wanted to cool down. He went into a place and ordered a strawberry milkshake. Tom drank it too fast. He got a brain freeze.
Tom met a new friend at work. They have been eating lunch together everyday. Tom invited him over for dinner on Tuesday. I have to cook for everyone. I'm planning to make a nice meal.
A little boy came in from recess and handed Jill a bullet. He said he found the bullet on the playground. When he brought in another bullet the next day, Jill reported it. The police listened as Jill talked about the dangerous neighborhood. At the boy's home, they found a loaded gun with two bullets missing.
Today my pants ripped. I decided to sew up the torn seam. I thought I did a great job. The seam busted again. I decided to get a new pair of pants.
Today was the first sunny day in months. Sara wanted to go outside to enjoy the sun. She decided to spend the day at the beach. The water was still slightly too cold. She laid on her towel and got sun.
Neville loves playing soccer for his high school. In the last game of the season, he has the ball and is about to score. However, he slips on the soccer ball and falls down. He has sprained his ankle. Although his sprain is painful, he hasn't stopped his love of soccer.
The woman had a bad fall. She had to use a walker after that. She got frustrated with the walker quickly. She was determined to walk without it. Then, she fell again!
Todd was experiencing back pain. He went to his doctor for an examination. His doctor recommended him to a physical therapist. Todd received physical therapy for a couple of weeks. His back felt better after receiving treatment.
They planted a sunflower garden at their house in the city. They watched it grow all summer. The traffic by their house got heavy when the sunflowers bloomed. Many people yelled something nice as they drove past the garden. When the sunflowers died the traffic went back to normal.
Keith was going to play baseball. He was a pitcher on the mound. Keith went to throw the pitch to the batter. Keith felt a sharp pain in his shoulder. Keith had to be taken to the hospital.
Gina had finally gained traction on the icy hill. She was almost onto the main street. She looked up to see a bus speeding towards her. She couldn't stop now because she was finally up the hill. At the last moment she turned onto the shoulder and missed the bus.
Brad robbed a bank with a gun. He fled with the money quickly. But he had accidentally left fingerprints on the door! The police scanned the prints and tracked him down. Brad was arrested for the crime and sent to jail.
Little Molly hated to wash her hair. Molly's mother had to chase her down to wash her hair. One day Molly was being chased by bees. Molly began to cry. She ran in her house screaming mommy wash my hair.
Kevin had a button missing from his shirt. He used a safety pin to keep his shirt closed. Kevin showed his wife when he got home. Kevin's wife mended the shirt. Kevin was able to wear the shirt without pins.
There once was a man named Peter Pandam. And he played DoTA, he was really quite good at it. So good he got to become captain of the best team in the US. What he did as captain shocked everyone. Peter made shit drafts and lost people a lot of money.
Randy was taking a test. He saw something sparkle on the floor. He started staring at it. The teacher thought he was cheating. The teacher failed him.
Allie had this favorite necklace. She wore it everyday. But one day it was stolen. She couldn't find out where it went. Finally her friend admitted to taking it from her.
Tom wanted new headphones. But the ones he wanted were really expensive. He became tempted to settle for cheap ones. But he decided to save his money for a few weeks instead. Tom was satisfied with the great headphones he bought.
Cari was on vacation in Mexico with her friends. She was a little drunk, but not noticeably, when they had an idea. They all decided to get matching tattoos of each others' initials! When Cari woke in the morning, she regretted getting inked so hastily. But, she consoled herself, at least the tattoo was small - and cute!
The boy ran into the kitchen. His hand hit the cup on the table. It hit the ground with a bounce. The cup did not break. The cup was made of plastic.
Kelley loved the outdoors. She decided to move to a place where that was fostered. She packed her stuff and went on the road. When she arrived in Colorado she decided to stay. It was great for her.
Noelle hated birthday celebrations. She found the enthusiasm to be manufactured. She found the notion of celebrating time's passage to be macabre. Noelle's new boyfriend threw her a surprise party. In the ensuing fight, they broke up.
Fiona and Marcus moved in next door. I did not like Fiona, but Marcus was very interesting. Marcus and I bonded, spending time together every day. Fiona came to trust me to take care of Marcus. Fiona and I became friends even though we were very different.
I am a violinist and have taken many orchestra auditions. Three years ago I auditioned for the Kansas City Symphony. I prepared for months and was very confident in my preparation. The day of the audition I played well and made it to the finals! I did not win the audition but instead received a one year contract.
Joe tried out for his high school soccer team. He was hoping he was good enough to make the cut! But when the coach called him over, Joe got a shock. He had made the team - and made goalie! Joe was proud and excited!
Billy wanted to impress his dinner date, Megan. He decided to cook her a meal from the heart. Billy went out and bought all of the ingredients. He was in the kitchen cooking for hours. Megan was touched by his efforts and she enjoyed the meal.
Linus kicked his server's chassis with disgust. He'd built the system back in 2005. He upgraded it, but it still couldn't play high quality video streams. Linus accepted it was time to really upgrade. He purchased a tablet that could do twice as much in half the size.
Becky wanted Tina to tell her a scary story. She got under the covers and got ready. Tina proceeded to tell her the story. Unfortunately Becky did not find it scary. Becky was not impressed.
It was the middle of December and Scott was freezing. He decided to heat of up his jacuzzi and warm up. After about twenty minutes he hopped in the hot tub. It felt like a thousand needles were piercing his skin. He quickly realized the heat had gone out and the water was freezing.
Terry had a very smart parrot named Heidi. When Terry's roommate moved out, he tried to steal Heidi. Terry tried to find his roommate, but no one knew where he lived. One day, Heidi landed on the balcony of Terry's apartment. Heidi had escaped the roommate and found her way home.
Kevin never liked to brush his teeth. He simply thought it was a chore he only had to do occasionally. Then Kevin went to the dentist and found out he had cavities. The many awful cavities were extremely painful to fix. Now Kevin brushes his teeth regularly, every night and day.
The team was psyched for the big game on Saturday. They had been practicing for months and wanted to win the title. The game was intense, with both teams scoring a lot. The team worked as hard as they could, but they just couldn't win the. After the game, the players all cried.
Karina had a school project that was due the next day. She was very anxious because she thought she wouldn't get it done. After struggling for a while, she stood up and walked around. This helped her clear her mind and got the confidence to finish it. She managed to finish the project and score a good grade too.
Raina had a lot of old clothes. She did not want to throw them out. She decided on a better solution. She donated the clothes to a shelter. She was happy knowing they would still be useful to someone!
I was looking through apps for my daughter the other day. I cannot believe how inappropriate some of them are. The language is very bad on some. Some even have some adult themes. It surprises me they make these type of apps for kids.
Johnny has had a nice few months living with his girlfriend. However, he is running out of money quickly. His girlfriend begs him to stay at land. Still, Johnny boards the boat to earn more money. Once at sea, Johnny never thinks about his girlfriend.
Susan had just come home from a long trip. She realized that she had left a bag of garbage in her kitchen. To her disgust there were bugs everywhere. She quickly cleaned up all of the trash. Then, she sprayed the bugs and hoped that they wouldn't come back.
Fred was having his first date with Claire. He was nervous about it. So he decided to have it be a group date. Claire was not thrilled. She wanted to spend time just the two of them.
Dina loved movies. She was constantly going to the theater and renting films. She soon found that she had watched all the films available to her. She decided to try to get access to a larger catalogue of movies. Dina purchased a Netflix subscription and now sees more movies.
Bob decided to get a haircut. He went to a salon he had never been to before. He asked for a bowl cut. They gave him a buzz cut. He got angry and decided not to tip them.
Susie had a favorite doll She named it Annabelle and she would take her everywhere. One day Susie lost her doll at the park. Luckily, Susie's neighbor found the doll and recognized it. He brought it back to Susie and she was very happy.
David found a few film reels at his parent's home. The film reels were homemade. They were from the sixties. David had the reels restored and converted to DVD. He gave the DVDs to his parents for Christmas.
My friends bought some tickets to an Offspring concert. We drove nearly five hours to get to the venue. On the way, a semi truck nearly drove us off the road. When we got there, we had to wait in line for an hour. When we finally got to the end, they wouldn't let us bring in any food.
Justin was riding a motorcycle. Suddenly, a car hit his back wheel. He went out of control and was thrown to the ground. After he was stopped and safe, he checked for injuries. He could tell that his helmet was the only thing that had saved him.
The cook placed the crockpot on the counter and plugged it in. He tossed in a large slab of meat and many cups of water. He sliced and diced various vegetables, adding them as well. He left it to slowly simmer for the better part of the day. The cook enjoyed eating every dripping spoonful of his stew.
Ann has to help with a surgery. This is her first time. She listens to what the surgeon says. Everything turned out well Ann was very relieved.
To try and make his professor like him, John had bought him a gift. John took the gift to class the next day. After class, John went up to the professor. He gave the professor the gift, and waited to see what he said. The professor simply nodded and walked away.
Danny doesn't like his neighbors dog. It always chase him to school. Danny has to run really fast to get away. The dog caught Danny on his way home. It only wanted Danny to play chase with him.
Alex and Sierra were driving through town. Suddenly, they became stuck in the snow. Alex got out and began pushing the car. While he pushed, Sierra hit the gas. Soon, they were able to get the car free.
Jarvis has felt more sleepy every day this week. His work is requiring more hours than it used to. Finally Jarvis decides to brew a pot of tea to stay awake. He feels the caffeine waking him up. Jarvis doesn't feel sleepy any more.
Ted agreed to meet up with a girl he's been dating online. Both of them traveled to a local restaurant. Ted arrived first and waited a couple of minutes. A strange elderly woman and called his name. He eventually found out that the woman was the person he's dating.
Jake tried to remember who'd talked him into this. The water looked to be so far below him. He drew a deep breath and dived off the cliff. He broke his neck when he hit the water the wrong way. He sips his food through a straw now and lives with his regret.
Dan had been wanting to take his girlfriend out for a date. He noticed that an ice skating rink opened up downtown, He took her to the rink to go skating. Dan had never been ice skating before, so he fell down a lot. He decided that next time, he would take his girlfriend to the zoo.
Rosa's mother had a top secret lasagna recipe. Rosa was dying to know what it was. Rosa searched through her mother's belongings to find the recipe. She could not find it. Rosa's mother said the recipe can only be found in her head.
Magick is a black cat. Magick likes catnip. Magick's owner bought him a bag of catnip. Magick rolled in the catnip. Magick slept great that night.
Nancy turned the stove on. She placed the pot on the stove to boil the rice. When Nancy checked the rice it was still not boiling. Nancy checked again and accidentally hit the wrong eye. Nancy burned herself because she had the wrong eye heating.
Andy's daughter loved monkeys. Andy decided to take his daughter to the zoo to see the monkeys. When Andy's daughter saw the monkey exhibit, she lit up. She was so excited she got to see the monkeys at the zoo today. Andy loved seeing how much his daughter enjoyed the monkey exhibit.
Charlie was a street vendor. He sold hot dogs in the middle of town. Charlie didn't have a license to do business. The town officials found out Charlie was illegally operating. He received a fine and a warning.
I opened the door to search for the mail. The paperboy was riding his bike across my street. He decided to look at me. At the same time, he threw a newspaper on the ground. I thanked him afterwards.
Heather liked to dance in the park. She would bring her boom box so she had music to listen to. She was blasting some rap music one day when kids walked by. One kid started break dancing to the music. Heather started dancing next to him.
Abdulla thought that Alex was unteachable. Alex couldn't concentrate on anything. He also disrupted the class all the time. Abdullah spoke to Alex's parents to warn them about his concerns. The parents told him to do his best as they knew Alex was unteachable.
While walking down the street, Ramona found a wallet in the grass. She opened it and found the ID of a man named Jack. She searched the internet and messaged him about what she found. They ended up emailing a lot in the days before they could meet. When she returned the wallet, he asked her out and they fell in love!
Riley had always wanted to be able to do a handstand. However, he found it very challenging. He decided to practice handstands every day after work. Finally he was able to do one. Riley was proud to be able to do a handstand.
Amy was driving out of town for a summer holiday. The gas was $2 higher than it was before the summer began. It was the end of the summer and she could wait no longer for her trip. The week after her trip gas prices fell by $2. Amy was annoyed she overpaid for her gas.
Tim was having dinner with his girlfriend. They got into an argument. She had enough of his attitude. She decided to dump him on the spot. She stood up and left him there alone.
Kelly liked running. One day he fell while running. It took him a couple minutes to get up. It hurt his ankle. Kelly couldn't run for several weeks.
The man lit a cigarette. He gave it to a girl. The girl appreciated the gesture. She gave him a kiss. Her breath smelled like smoke.
Raji had never been to a professional soccer match. He finally decided he would go. He selected the match featuring his favorite team and their rivals. The anticipation nearly killed him. Raji enjoyed himself and already made plans to attend another match.
Jennifer had just eaten at her favorite Mexican restaurant. She felt a tremble in her stomach. She knew it had to be the spicy burrito she had eaten. Jennifer ran to the toilet. She puked it all up and knew she was sick from the food.
Tom was driving home. A car in front slammed on its brakes and Tom hit it from behind. The accident was incredibly minor but Tom's airbag deployed. It wound up breaking Tom's nose. Tom sued the car company for medical damages.
Danny has loved football since he was a kid. He always wanted to go to a professional football game. For his 50th birthday, he was given tickets to the Super Bowl. Danny was very shocked he got tickets and thought he was dreaming. A few months later, Danny was cheering on his team in person!
THe pool had just been installed. The friends were ready to swim. It would feel so good on a hot day! But when they arrived, they saw the water was brown. THey'd have to wait another day.
Joshua did not like drying his clothes. He thought it took too much time. Joshua then decided he would buy a dryer. He got a job and worked very hard. Finally, Joshua was able to purchase his own dryer.
Jose knocked on his boss's door for his monthly evaluation. His boss, Michael, answered and greeted him within an instant. They both walked in and sat down. Michael was blunt, telling Jose that he was the best worker on staff. He offered Jose a vacant management position of which he accepted.
Tracy wanted out of his relationship with Douglas? Tracy prayed for a way to get rid of Douglas? Tracy's prayers were answered in a dream. Tracy told Douglas to come over right away. When Doug got to Tracy's house he found a note that said It's Over.
Dan decided he would surprise his wife for their anniversary. Dan was going to take his wife to see the Opera. As his wife reached home, Dan showed her the tickets. Dan's wife screamed and hugged him tightly. Dan knew his wife loved his anniversary surprise.
Bernie was late for class. He pulled a fire alarm in the hall. He evacuated with the rest of the students. The fire department reset the alarm. Nobody noticed that Bernie was late for class.
Lisa decided to have a taco night. She got all the ingredients together. She invited all her friends. Her friends ended up eating numerous tacos. The girls thought they were delicious.
Nathan liked eating soups. Clam chowder was his favorite. He ordered a huge portion of it at a restaurant. When it got to him, it was cold and gross. Nathan was so disappointed!
I had a business where I would walk people's dogs. I was really good at it. People would come from miles around to pay me to walk their dog. I was very successful and made a lot of money. I miss walking other people's dogs for money.
Rick wanted to move to Japan. And his best option seemed to be becoming an English teacher there. Eventually, Rick was able to become an English teacher in Japan. But a few months later, he realized it was not what he expected. Rick moved back to his home country a few weeks later.
The Johnson family loved to go hiking. They hiked every summer. Last summer they saw a bear on their hike. They were scared when they saw the bear. They never went hiking again.
Robert's dog didn't like being groomed. Robert decided that he should take his dog to a professional. The groomer took his dog and Robert was surprised. His dog was so calm and enjoyed the grooming process. Robert decided to take his dog to the groomer every week.
Samantha wanted to spend her weekend swimming. She booked a flight to a beach resort. The flight had a two hour layover. Due to bad weather Samantha missed her flight. She was stuck at the airport for over five hours.
Jennifer was on a strict diet. She had lost 40 pounds already. Her friends were having a birthday party. She decided to cheat on her diet. Jennifer ordered the deluxe bacon burger.
Lauren feels like she needs to get more physical activity. She decides to take a jog. She feels tired and hot on her jog. However, after finishing, Lauren feels great. She is glad to have had physical activity.
It was field day at Eli's school. He wasn't very athletic, so he wasn't looking forward to it. He and his friend Lou were matched up for the three legged race. That's the one thing they had been practicing together for weeks. The other kids were surprised when he and Lou won.
Janet drove hesitantly to the teacher's conference. She feared that her son, Ernie, had been acting up in class. She wondered how she would handle the accusations. She decided to respond with class, not defensively. The teacher had only wanted to say that Ernie had made the honor roll.
Ann was babysitting a young boy. They were trying to decide on a game to play. Ann suggested board games and computer games. But the little boy suggested a much simpler game. They played hide-and-seek, and they both loved it!
Meg was looking for a job. She applied to many different places. A store called and asked if she'd come in for an interview. The interview went very well. Meg got the job.
I went grocery shopping yesterday. I needed to get some new tea. When I took a sip however my it was not good. The taste was too tangy for me. I ended up throwing it away.
Landon bended his legs in preparation for the race. He bended too much though, and he felt a sharp pain. He had sprained his leg. Landon decided to run through the pain anyway. He ran four feet and fell down in agony.
I had a dog named Skip. Skip loved to run around outside and jump a lot. One day he fell off of a park bench and broke his leg. I rushed him to the vet and he was put in a cast. Skip was always more careful when he was running around after that.
My dad took me on many excursions as a kid. One time, he took me to a cave about two hours from home. We took a lot of time, exploring the surrounding rocky landscape. When we entered the cave, our eyes filled with astonishing sights. Beautiful crystals and geodes covered the walls, and we smiled wide.
Tim is a great athlete. Tim wanted to do karate to work out. Tim went to an introductory karate class. Tim enjoyed his class. Tim signed up for 3 months of karate instruction.
Carl lost his boxing match. He thought it was because his gloves sucked. He threw them away. He bought some new ones. He won his next match.
Rosie fell on her knees and started crying very loud. Her neighbor, Fiona, came to her and offered first assistance. Rosie cried so loud that Fiona decided to call her mother. Rosie finally stopped crying when she saw her mother's face. She waved at Fiona from her mother's shoulder and smiled.
Emily's grandfather often did something strange. If he saw a penny on the ground he didn't always pick it up. Finally Emily asked him why. He explained that a penny was only lucky if it was heads up. If it was tails up, he'd leave it where it was.
Sandra went to the local kennel to adopt a puppy. There were countless dogs to choose from. Sandra couldn't decide which dog to pick. Eventually she spotted two dalmatians in a cage. Even though she planned to adopt one dog, she picked two.
Chastity needed to find a cheap car but didn't know where to start. She asked around but never found any leads. Her brother told her about a friend he had who was selling a car. She checked out the car with her brother and she liked it. Chastity bought the car and thanked her brother.
Jan was sick of dieting and never feeling thin enough for beauty. She decided to shop for clothes she liked and not care about the size. Allowing herself to enjoy color, fabric, and trims was joyful. She saw fun and personality in the mirror, not her stomach or hips. Freed from worrying about camouflage, Jan found her beauty again.
Emily was a picky eater. She had never tried a radish before. She took a nibble of one and wasn't so sure. It tasted a little spicy. She took a larger bite to get a better idea of if she liked it.
Robert had an important meeting for a grant he is working on. Robert's job has to do with the local history in his town. The woman whose cooperation he needed grew up next door to Rob's house. The woman felt their meeting to promote local history was destined. Robert is more likely to get the grant money he needs.
Tim wanted to be a rapper. He practiced every day. He finally found someone who would make him famous. He signed a million dollar music contract. He ended up being very happy.
Andy had been looking forward to Friday night all week. It was a busy, stressful week of work, and he wanted to relax. He decided to spend the evening watching movies. He also ordered takeout so he wouldn't have to cook dinner. After watching movies and unwinding, Andy felt quite refreshed!
My cat was very lethargic and acting very sick. I noticed she had white, rice-like worms on her butt. I looked online and learned she had a tapeworm. So, I ran to the feed store and got her tapeworm meds. The worm was gone within an hour, and she felt so much better.
Bob was a traffic cop. He has a quota requirement every month. He was behind on his totals for November. Because he was behind on his totals, he made a plan. He decided to give tickets drivers he normally wouldn't have.
Wendy was not ambitious but very lucky. While her colleagues worked hard, she barely did anything. In fact, she'd only do the minimum required work every day. So when she was up for a promotion, it wasn't a surprise. She got it over her colleagues who said she was too lucky.
Rob knew he had to quit smoking. But his attempts to quit always failed! Then he joined a club to help him. The people there offered him support. They helped Rob finally quit smoking for good!
Ana was a poor swimmer, but she wanted to improve. Her sister agreed to give her lessons in exchange for cooking lessons. Ana agreed readily! Soon she was swimming forward, backward, and upside-down! And, as a bonus, her sister was turning into a great chef!
Eric had a huge collection of baseball cards. He kept them in a brass lunchbox under his bed. But one day he spilled a gallon of water. He hurried to retrieve the box before the cards got damaged. Luckily, most of them were just fine!
Tatiana was walking through her school hallway when she found a key. She wondered who the owner was and what to do about it. Then, she remembered her school and a lost and found section. It wasn't long before the key was given to its rightful owner. Tatiana felt proud of her good deed.
Tyler had been trying to convince his mom that he was ready for a dog. The entire school year he had focused hard on keeping his grades up. He even tried extra hard to get along with his sister, Paige. He devoted eight months to this quest of proving his responsibility! He doesn't know it yet, but this weekend he gets to pick out a dog!
An old man liked to collect things. He was missing one card in a baseball collection. His grandson found the card. He gave it to his grandpa for Christmas. The old man was so happy!
Jessica was passionate about singing. She wanted to be a professional singer. She began practicing everyday. She hired a vocal coach. She realized her dream and became a professional singer.
Amy and her friends went to the park to meet the boys. Amy was more nervous than the first time they broke curfew. The whole time there Lynn made out with Jim. Finally they left. They entered Lynn's room to find her mother waiting for them.
Tom was packing up to move. He got a big box and filled it with clothes and books. It was so heavy he couldn't move it! Tom unpacked the box he'd just packed. He put the items in small boxes instead.
Jean's family had some Dutch heritage. So when she got married she thought of a cute favor. She decided to get tulip bulbs for everyone. She thought this was a cute way for people to remember them. And tulips are the national flower of Holland.
Jennifer was walking down her school hallway one day. Suddenly, she was approached by a boy with a card and box. She took the items and then the boy left. Later, she opened the letter and it said the boy liked her. She found the boy the next day and he asked her out.
The school band was holding auditions. Sharon really wanted to be part of the band. She practiced her trumpet everyday hoping she would be good enough. At the audition, Sharon played the best that she could. Her performance was good enough to make the band.
Laby won a member of the month award on a forum. She was so happy she jumped up to go tell her husband. She ran and hit her head on the door. Lady fell down and got a big bruise on her forehead. Laby regretted having won the award.
Bay lost her golden ring at school. She looked everywhere, but it was gone! Without hope, she checked at the Lost And Found office. And there, to her shock, she retrieved her ring! Bay was so happy that some honest student had returned it.
Heather went grocery shopping while the kids were in school. She didn't come home until around there dismissal. Heather waited until the kids came home off of the bus. She asked her sons to bring in the heavy bags for her. And when her daughter came home, she helped put the groceries away.
Lisa knew her mom kept a secret stash of gummy bears. She just didn't know where! She was craving sugar. She looked all over the kitchen, but no gummy bears. Finally she found them in her mother's desk drawer.
It was Taco Tuesday at the Smith household. Papa Smith realizes he forgot the taco shells! Mama Smith looks in the pantry and finds a box of tortellini pasta. The Smith family decided to have spaghetti that night instead. From then on, the Smiths renamed Taco Tuesday to Tortellini Tuesday.
Kirk was a photographer for his high school newspaper. When his camera needed repairs, he asked to borrow a friend's camera. The friend agreed to let Kirk use his camera. Kirk left the camera at school, and somebody stole it. Kirk had to pay his friend for a new camera.
John didn't really care for school. John did not study at all for the test he was about to take. He looked over at his friends paper and copied all the answers. The teacher caught John cheating on the test. The teacher sent John to the principal's office.
Greg was tired of drinking regular beer. He was also tired of paying for it. So one day, Greg decided to start brewing his own beer. He purchased yeast and materials and set up in his garage. And a few weeks later, Greg's Grog was born.
Lilly was a high schooler whose father was very protective. One night, Lilly had a date. The boy came and knocked on Lilly's front door. When Lily's dad answered, he glared at the boy. Strangely, the was the only date the boy and Lilly ever went on.
Suzy had had her ipad for a few years now. She was getting tired with it. It never worked anymore. So she decided to go out and buy another one. She did not regret her decision.
Ray lived close to an elementary school. But he had to listen to the school bell several times a day. After 10 years, he never got used to it. But he had no money to move. One day, Ray yelled and protested outside the school but got arrested.
Tim lived in a hot region. So he decided to plant a tree in his backyard to shade his house. After Year's and Year's, the tree grew tall. And it provided plenty of shade. Tim's patience paid off.
Owen was fixing his front porch. He needed to cut a board to replace an old one. Owen cut his finger on the saw. He needed to go to the hospital. At the hospital, the nurses gave Owen six stitches.
Ben wanted to go to Hawaii. But, he didn't have enough money. Ben decided to work overtime at work. Slowly but surely Ben was saving up the money. Eventually, he went to Hawaii!
Brett ordered a oven roasted chicken sandwich from the restaurant. The waitress was coming close to him with his order. She tripped on a rock that was near her shoe. The plate from her hand flew on the other side. It landed on another table.
Amy wanted a new doll for Christmas. She showed her mother a picture of the doll she wanted. He mother told her if she was good Santa would bring her the doll. Amy was on her best behavior waiting for Christmas. Amy was so happy when she opened the gift containing the doll!
It was New Year's Eve and Mark rode his bike through the neighborhood. Mark was looking for firework displays, enjoying the cold night air. Turning a corner he crashed into a pile of expended fireworks debris. There was a group of Latinos playing music, shooting off fireworks. They saw Mark crash and invited him to join the show, which he did.
Little Gilbert went to the lake to feed the ducks. He only had one loaf of bread but was eager to feed the ducks. They swarmed him with hungry calls. Gilbert got so scared, he dropped the loaf of bread on the ground. And he ran home swearing he wouldn't go there alone again.
Melanie was overweight and badly wanted to slim down. She tried to dote and exercise on her own. But she always gave in and binged on junk food. Finally, she went to a weight loss camp for help. After four weeks, she had lost twelve pounds!
Tanner loved playing baseball. He worked hard on his hitting abilities. Tanner wondered if he was good enough to make the highschool team. He attended tryouts. Tanner was the most excited boy in school when he made the team!
John hated to do his own laundry. He could never figure it out. He hired a maid to do it for him. The maid did an excellent job. He never had to do laundry again.
Little Bobby liked to hang out late at night. His mother always warned him to be in earlier, but Bobby never cared. One night, Bobby saw his friend get robbed and beaten badly. Bobby could not help his friend, because they ran away into the night. Bobby now tries not to stay out late anymore.
After work, I went home. My wife and I decided to do something fun. We went into our car and drove to the city. We went to a concert and had drinks. Afterwards, we went home and cuddled.
Sean had some guitars on stands. He walked into the room when he saw his toddler holding one. His toddler tried to carry the guitar a few feet. Suddenly, he dropped it. The guitar broke and Sean was pretty upset.
I only spent one dollar at the Vegas slots. I picked the slot with the cutest character on it. I put in one dollar. The game immediately gave me thirty dollars back! I decided to stop there and walk.
Linda wanted to eat healthy. She knew that meant she needed to cook her meals. Linda had no time to cook because of her job. She decided to try meal prepping on her day off. Linda was able to eat healthy all week with minimal effort.
My fiance and I got a new puppy last month, a Beagle we named Bayley. I named her after our favorite wrestler, but she has been very bad. We later found out Beagles are very stubborn and hard to train. Bayley is still very rambunctious and pees everywhere! It's a lot of hard work, but we love her a lot and will keep trying.
It seems that the USA is the only nation not using the metric system. When I went to South Africa, I wanted to make brownies. All of the ingredients I bought were in grams so I was confused. I tried my best to make good brownies with the weird measurements. They turned about bad and I decided I need to learn the metric system!
It was a gloomy day. Christina sat by the window and watched the clouds roll in. That was her favorite spot to sit. She sat there until the rain started. Then she got up to close her windows.
Shanna sat very lonely in her one bedroom apartment at college. She figure she needed a pet to keep her company when nobody was there. Shanna rounded up her spare cash and went to the animal shelter. While she was there she found a cute little kitten that loved her. She paid the clerk and scooped up the already purring kitten.
Bob went camping with his family. They had a cooler full of food. They left it out while they slept in a tent. The woke up with all their food gone. And a sleepy, full bear next to the empty cooler.
A door burst open in a crowded room. A man stood there looking panicked. He loudly asked if there was a doctor in the room. Bob raised his hand even though he was not a doctor. The panicked man asked Bob to come with him.
Tim wanted to go to a concert. Tickets sold out right away. He decided to get some online. They were may more expensive and the seller seemed shady. Security at the concert informed him that they were counterfeit.
Gating was a distance runner. He had to do a 1600 meter relay. He was the anchor leg. He flew around the track. His teeth were clenched tightly.
Tim found a fish tank on the side of the road. He picked it up and brought it home. The next day he went to the pet store to get fish. He bought some fish and food. Tim filled the tank with water and put in his new fish.
Elise was sick for several weeks. She went to a doctor to find out why. The doctor told her she only had a few months to live. Upset and crying, she left his office. On the way she got in an accident and died.
I was trying to watch my diet. But my family brought home lots of Mexican food. I couldn't resist and dug right in. I ate tons of steak and rice. But I was glad that I didn't feel bad afterwards.
Jessica's friends were all in shape and were very active. Jessica was overweight and  couldn't walk a step without sweating. She envied her friends slim trim bodies and vowed get fit too. Jessica bought a gym membership and soon started working out. It was a long journey but soon she was squatting more than her friends.
The tree suddenly looked a little limp. The leaves started to drop. The branches were soon easily broken. The grass around the trunk turned brown. Someone had poisoned and killed the tree.
Gina's mother hated when the gate was left open. Gina usually remembered to close the gate. But her siblings rarely did. One day her mother assumed she left it open and yelled at her. Gina simply closed the gate even though she wasn't the last one in.
Drew just broke up with his girlfriend. He felt bad but he just wasn't in love anymore. He wanted to take some time and focus on his job. After a month Drew realized he was very lonely. He called his ex and now they are together again.
Ken got a weekend job delivering newspapers. He thought he'd have to walk them to porches or mailboxes. But to his shock, the papers were bagged and rubber-banded. That meant that, like in movies, Ken could toss them from his bike! The bag protected the paper from the elements-and made Ken's job fun!
Bill's pet dog was always by his side. On one specific night they were sleeping together. Bill heard a noise. His dog rushed to his aid to check what it could be. The dog ended up catching a burglar in Bill's house.
Jason decided to take a pottery class for a new hobby. A man named John sat at the station next to his. Jason and John grew close over the course of the semester. They went to a bar together after their final exam. John confessed his love to Jason.
Michael raised dogs for dog racing. His favorite dog was getting old and ready to retire. To celebrate Michael set him up for one last race. His dog did a marvelous job and won the race. It made for a great final memory.
My friend was rapping in front of hundreds of people. He decided to reach out to the people in the front row. One of them pulled his arm. He ended up falling off the stage. However, he was safe and got up.
Frank Ocean's album is to be released Friday. I don't believe it. He was supposed to release his album two years ago. He hasn't made music in that time period. I really hope his album comes out.
Norma wanted some cookies. She had a package of ready to bake cookie dough in the fridge. She preheated the oven according to the directions. After the oven was ready she put the cookies in to bake. Norma ate the delicious cookies after they were finished baking.
Linda spent one summer working in Norway. She lived in southern Norway and worked on a farm. While there, she fell in love with another person working on the farm. They spent the summer together and took many trips around Norway. Though she left at the end of the summer, she promised to return.
This morning I woke up and remembered I went crazy at the bar. Not only did I lose my cell phone and my ID, but I spent $100. I called my friend to ask her what else she remembered. She casually tells me about how I flashed the whole bar. Looks like I won't be going out for a while.
Kip lost his job at the factory. He talked his friend Ace into joining the army with him. During boot camp, Ace had a hard time. He blamed Kip for his decision and they fought bitterly. The both stuck it out and eventually became officers.
Tim had just gotten a puppy. He took it home and fed his puppy lots of treats. He was shocked to find his puppy had pooped on the carpet. Tim cleaned up the mess. Tim was eventually able to potty train his puppy.
Amy had a new job at a grocery store. She thought it was going to be an easy job. Amy was not prepared for a job standing for hours. She also was twisting her torso as she rang groceries. At the end of the first week Amy's whole torso was sore.
Jeff received a letter from his city 's courtroom. He was summoned for jury duty the next week. As he didn't like being among people, he went online. He explained to the officials that his condition was severe. But as he didn't have a doctor's note, he had to attend.
Allie wanted to make lemon bars. But she had to make lemon curd first. She got the ingredients to make it. But it came out badly. It was disappointing.
Ben hung around Diana as much as he could. He showed signs of his true feelings to her. However, she considered them as acts of kindness. When Brad asked her out, Ben was mad. He ignored Diana for the rest of the semester.
I sent my friend a thank you gift. A few weeks later, she posted a picture on facebook. It was a picture of a lasane in the pan I had sent her. It said Leah's Kickasserole on the side. She posted how much she loved the dish.
Tony was excited. Today he would be going up in a hot air balloon. He was a bit nervous, but hopped on board. Up and up the balloon went. Tony could not believe the view all the way up in the sky.
Anne was having a wedding. But she had heard that throwing rice was harmful to birds. She asked her guests to blow bubbles instead. They acquiesced. Anne was happy with her eco-friendly wedding!
Kayla bought a new pair of jeans. They were destructed and had holes everywhere. She decided to wear the to school. The principal said they were against the dress code. Kayla had to change clothes at school and was upset.
John was mining in a tunnel with his friend. They worked all day long in the dark, hot tunnel. Just as he was going to give up, John hit something hard. His friend ran over and they saw large veins of gold. They grabbed it all and ran home very rich men.
I was playing guitar on my couch one day with a capo. When I was done playing with the capo, I put it down next to me. After a while of playing without the capo, I wanted the capo back. When I looked around for the capo, I couldn't find it anywhere. I eventually found it under the couch and resumed playing.
Melody's carbon monoxide detector was beeping. She thought she had a gas leak and called emergency services. Melody met the rescue workers outside and explained the problem. The fireman discovered that the detector only needed a new battery. Melody felt embarrassed.
Carl was easily goaded into fights. He got into one with random strangers on the street. Carl jumped right in. He was severely beat up and hurt. He stopped getting into as many fights after that.
I absolutely hate the cold winters. I grew up in Chicago where it gets very cold. I said I had enough about a year ago and moved to Florida. The winters here are nice and warm and I love it. I'm so glad I don't have to deal with the cold anymore.
Ky really wanted a new bike. He decided to take a part-time job after school hours. He delivered papers for four weeks. He saved every cent he earned. Finally, he was able to buy a great new bike!
Phillip was an avid supporter of Trump. He went to a Trump rally that was being held in his home town. While there, a protester behind him shouted out. Phillip punched the man in his face, out of anger. Phillip's legal bills were paid for by Trump himself.
Dana wasn't sure what she was in the mood for. Her stomach had been hurting a little most the day. She rustled through her fridge looking for something appealing to her. Her eyes settled on a lone can of ginger ale. Dana thought that'd be perfect and gingerly sipped it down.
Steve had to dig a trench in his backyard for a pipe. He began to dig with a small shovel. After a while he was not happy with his progress. He then switched over to a much larger shovel. Now Steve was digging much faster.
Kim was on vacation with her friends. They had lunch with a group of local guys. Kim and a friend both found the same guy attractive. Since the friend had a boyfriend Kim figured she would get the date. The friend went off on a date with the guy without telling anyone.
Jasper has always wondered why his mom chose his name. He decided to ask her one day. She told him some young Jasper came to the door and dropped him off. He decided to ask his dad. His dad tells him he was named after a famous Civil War general.
Hillary was running for political office. Hillary decided to begin campaigning in order to win the election. As Hillary began heavily campaigning she began to feel tired. Despite orders from her doctor Hillary did not let up on her campaign. Hillary then collapsed onto the ground at an event due to exhaustion.
Bobby hated vegetables with a passion. Over the summer his mom had him grow a little garden. He tended to his plants every day. Finally there were vegetables ready. Beans, broccoli and carrots tasted better when you grew them!
Lisa says cats can read her mind, and she's scared of them. She walked into a house to see a room for rent. The landlord had a cat. Lisa stared at the cat and worried the cat would jump to scratch her. Suddenly, the cat lurched up and hit Lisa's head with her paw.
Adalyn has a baby. Her baby is going through sleep regression. One night, the baby only slept for 3 hours. Adalyn went to work the next day. She was fired for sleeping at her desk.
I went outside to water my plants one day. When I went to my garden, I saw a strange shape. I reached down to grab it but I felt a sharp stabbing pain. I looked down and saw a small snake biting my hand. I freaked out and ran back inside.
She called it her medicine, the bottle she kept with her. But Sarah knew she didn't have medicine that looked like her sister's. Hers was pink, orange, or purple, and was measured into a small cup. Sarah's sister drank hers straight from a glass bottle. Sarah remembered this medicine, what it did, and never drank a drop.
Vladimir went riding on his snowmobile. He saw a polar bear chasing after him. Vladimir hit the gas but the bear was catching up. He pulled out his rifle and aimed. He hit the bear in the shoulder but it kept coming.
Carin watched a movie about sharks. She became scared of swimming in open water. Her friends invited Carin to join them at the beach. Carin was afraid. She declined the invitation.
Ana went on vacation to the tropics. She wanted to scuba dive. She took a PADI course. Then she got her certificate. Now Ana could scuba dive!
Gina and Alex had been dating for five years. Alex wanted to ask her to marry him, but was nervous. He asked a friend for advice on popping the question. The next day Alex proposed to Gina on a secluded afternoon beach. She tearfully said yes, and Alex was the happiest man alive.
Tom was cat sitting for a friend. He accidentally left the door open. The cat ran out. Tom tried to chase after it but it kept running further. Tom had to wait until his friend returned to catch it.
Steven and his family went on a vacation to the beach. They decided to go on a whale watching boat. While they were out at sea Steven started feeling sick. He threw up on the deck in front of everyone. He spent the rest of the boat ride hugging a toilet.
Tom was in a hard fight. He had lost the first two rounds. There was only one round left. Tom had to go all out to win. He came out swinging and caught a knock out.
A heavy storm was heading toward the Johnson farmhouse. Mister Johnson could see it rapidly approaching and called his family. The family rushed into the basement and huddled close. The noise was deafening and seemed to go on for hours. When the storm abated, the farmhouse was in ruins.
Edward was in the middle of his birthday celebration. It was time for the cake to come out. He loved hearing his friends and family sing for him. When it was time, Edward blew all the candles out. It only took one blow to do so.
Jason hooked school to go to the DMV. He was there to take his driver's license exam. Jason was nervous as he began the road test. He followed the instructor's directions and returned to the DMV. Before exiting the vehicle, the instructor told him he had passed.
Jenna booked a late appointment with her hairdresser. When she arrived, they were alone. Jenna sat down in the chair and babbled to her heart's contentment. When the hairdresser was done, Jenna paid for her new hairdo. She then went home, sat down next to her husband and stayed quiet.
Amy went to Napa on vacation. She visited a local winery to go on a wine tasting. She had a lovely time trying the wines of the region. Amy loved the winery and purchased 2 bottles. She had a great time on her Napa Valley vacation.
Harriet loved real animal fur. She had coats, bags and shoes made of real animal fur. One day she watched a show about animal abuse. The program showed fur being ripped from live animals bodies. Harriet no longer wears real animal fur.
One day the Thacker family went to the Reptile House. It housed many species of reptiles. They saw iguanas, lizards, snakes, and some fish too. They had lunch in the cafe. They all had a fun time.
I am an avid coin collector. I went to the local coin dealer last week. I was looking for a specific coin and asked if he had it in stock. The coin dealer informed me that he did not have it. I was disappointed as i headed back home.
Stephan did a slide tackle into a soccer ball. He missed a ball and hit another player. The referee gave him a yellow card. Stephan had to be less aggressive after that. His coach took him out of the game because he wasn't as effective.
As Cady was getting on the bus one morning, suddenly she couldn't move Cady pulled and pulled, but she couldn't budge. She screamed and screamed and tried to walk, but she couldn't. She looked behind her and realized her coat was stuck on the bus. She pulled her coat off and got on the bus.
The man stole a watch from his friend. He wore the watch out on the town. His friend recognized the watch. He asked to have it back. The man gave his friend back the watch.
George searched the area with a metal detector. He got a signal from the machine. He put down the detector. He dug a hole where the signal indicated. He found a gold ring.
We had no car in the summer of 2008. Our car had died and we were waiting until the fall to buy. We needed groceries. My son and I rode our bikes 2 miles to the supermarket. We came back with several bags of groceries on our bikes.
Gabe loved to work with gold. He was training to become a goldsmith. One day he received an anonymous order for a gilded pocket watch. He crafted it and sent it back out. He received a letter of appreciation from his client, the president!
My nephew works for a general contractor. He was in charge of renovating a condo. The condo owner liked him as he is young and handsome. She sent him some suggestive texts. He texted back that he was a married man.
Tom was drinking at home. He ran out of beer. He wanted to drive to the store. Unfortunately he was too drunk. Tom just wept alone at home instead.
Susie wanted a pair of skates. Her parents told her she had to earn her own money. Susie began making beaded bracelets and necklaces. She went door to door selling her jewelry. Susie quickly made enough to buy her skates.
The nightmares I had last night kept me awake. I was very nervous all night long. I laid in bed listening to every sound. Everything sounded like someone breaking in. I couldn't go back to sleep at all.
Jane didn't like getting flowers. She thought it was sad to see beauty wither away and die. Her boyfriend still wanted to get her some. He got some very realistic looking silk ones. Jane loved the thoughtfulness behind the gift.
Tim's dog ran away one night. He found the dog, Mo, missing in the morning. He was devastated and spent all day looking for Mo! Luckily, he caught Mo running around the local park. Tim was so glad he had found Mo!
The orange fell from the tree. It hit a girl on the head. The girl looked up at the tree. Another orange fell from the tree. That orange broke her nose.
Nina wanted a kitten. She went to the shelter with her mom. She picked out the perfect kitten! Then they took it home together. Nine loved her new kitty so much!
Anna wanted to be a fashion model. She was slim and pretty. She decided to try out. She went to an agency and took headshots. The agency said she was great, and they signed her immediately!
John applied for a new job a week ago from today. John decided to go out to the bar for a few drinks with his friends. The bar was so loud that John was not able to hear his phone ring. He missed a call from his future employer. The future employer decided John was not reliable, denying him a job.
Jamie and Sarah loved to roller skate. They did not know each other or that they shared an interest. Both decided to go rollerskating around the block at the same time. To their surprise, they both crashed as they rounded the same corner. Both quick to apologize, became great friends from that incident.
Anita's uncle Randy told her a woman cannot raise a man. Anita argued a woman can raise a man and better than a man. To prove her point, Anita didn't ask her son's father for anything. Her son went away to college at 18 but came back in 3 years. Anita's son works in a store, you didn't raise a man, Randy told her.
Charles had to fly to Denver on business. Charles was terrified of flying. Charles went to the doctor and the doctor gave him a pill. Charles took the pill at the airport. Charles slept peacefully all the way to Denver.
Ashley moved into an apartment. The previous residents had cats. The apartment was full of fleas. She did several flea treatments in the apartment. The apartment is now free of fleas.
Susie had the flu. It made her feel groggy. So she had to call in sick. Thankfully work let her off. But she only got one day.
The man lifted some weights. He pulled a back muscle. He tried to keep lifting. The pain got more severe. The doctor told him he had an overuse injury.
Our family went to funeral in November. The host had a reception in a restaurant afterward. I was using the restroom. I saw a young man doing coke in the restroom. He looked guilty as he left.
Shana came home from work one afternoon. She fumbled in her purse for her keys. But she couldn't find them - she had lost them somewhere! Shana grasped under the magnetic rock on her stoop. There, she found her spare key and let herself in.
Yesterday I had some fun with nail polish. I painted each nail a different color. It was quite fun. I loved painting each nail differently for the style. When it dried I took a photo.
Suzie's daughter was outgrowing her shoes. Suzie took her to the shoe store. The clerk measured her feet. They tried on several pairs of shoes. Suzie bought a pair of shoes for her daughter.
Kia was washing dishes and needed more room on the counter. She reached to unplug the coffee maker and move it. But her wet hands caused a nasty shock! The electricity hurt Kia's finger and surged up her arm. Luckily, there was no permanent damage.
Julia went to Rome with a friend for the holidays. They were looking at a church when a young Italian approached them. The young man singled out Julia right away. He complimented her appearance with wide hand gestures. And dropping on one knee, he asked her to marry him for no reason.
Jim went hiking one afternoon. But he didn't bring a map because he felt he knew the area well. He got lost for several hours. And he was forced to call for help. Jim always brought a map on his hiking trips from then on.
Melvin was excited about his day at the beach. He had packed up his beach towel and sunscreen. After laying on the beach for a while  he jumped in the water. Unfortunately, he stepped on a jellyfish. Melvin spent the rest of the day at the first aid station.
Todd was on his 4th day of no sleep and he was suffering. Every time he tried sleeping he would have terrible nightmares. They were gruesome and too gory to handle for a person. He found a doctor who finally prescribed to him some pills. He was finally able to go to sleep, peacefully without a nightmare.
Travis had a dog. Travis's dog got sick. Travis decided it was time to put him down. So he went to put him down at the vet. Travis lost one of his best friends that day.
Our dog, Mooch, volunteered to live with us so we never fenced him in. He would go for a daily walk up the road and come back. We never knew where he went until one day our neighbor came by. It turned out he would stop and beg all the neighbors for a snack. That is when we realized Mooch was a perfect name for him.
Denis didn't love his wife anymore. He had fallen in love with his neighbor instead. As soon as he had the chance, he asked for a divorce. He kicked his wife out of the house. And he married his neighbor the year after.
Galen's father loved sailboats. Galen never had time to learn to sail. One day, he decided that he wanted to try it out. Galen asked his father to teach him to sail. He now has a new favorite hobby.
Fred had an interview with a company. He realized he didn't own a nice shirt to wear. Fred went to the store to buy a new shirt. He found a great looking blue one. Fred was happy to be read for his interview.
Kevin and his friends wanted to go on a trip to Texas. They decided to take a trip to Dallas. The boys went to a state fair and had a blast. They boys had so much fun they didn't want to leave. They were determined to go back next year.
Cole had been out of work for 6 months. He began job searching more seriously. Cole had an interview at a store. Cole was nervous but did his best. A week later he got a phone call that he was hired!
Will and his sister loved to make mud pies in the summer. They would mix dirt with water, shape it and pretend it was real food. Then one day Will forgot it was pretend and bit into one of the pies. Mud oozed out of his mouth. His sister couldn't stop laughing.
Maria's doctor told her that she had cancer. Maria and her husband were scared. They didn't know how to tell the kids. Maria decided that she didn't want to get treatment. Maria lived for two more Year's.
Johnny spent most basketball games on the bench. He tried hard but he wasn't a very good player. When one of his teammates got hurt he had a chance to play. He scored eight points, a record for him. His team didn't win but he felt happy he had played so well.
Jeremy had a big gap between his two front teeth. Trying to make it less noticeable, he grabbed some pliers. He tried to push his two teeth together. Sadly, he yanked one of his teeth clear out. Now Jeremy has an even bigger gap between his teeth.
Karl wanted to go to bed early. he figured he would watch a bit of tv. He kept watching more. Before he knew it the time got late. He decided to go ahead and stay up longer anyway.
Randy was raising his 2 boys in his mobile home. He met another woman who came over to use the phone everyday. The two fell in love. The other woman was moving away and wanted Randy to come with her. Randy chose the awful looking woman over his own children.
Robert was excited to run a 5K race. He had never ran such a race before. Everyday after work, Robert would practice running. The day before the race, Robert was nervous and anxious. After running the race, Robert got a medal for his participation.
Henry loves to play golf. When he was a little boy, his dad taught him how. Almost every weekend they went golfing. Henry was so good that he won many contests. Instead of doing it professionally he decided to be a doctor.
Ed's dream was to be a published author. He sent in many manuscripts to different publishers. Every time, his work was rejected. He decided to try one last time to get published. On his last try, the publisher finally accepted his work!
Belle had grown her own green peppers in the garden. She sold most of them at a roadside stand. At the end of the day, three remained. Belle took them home and made dinner with them. Her family loved her sweet green-pepper roast!
Tim always had back pain. He wasn't sure what the cause was. Eventually he went to a doctor. The doctor found Tim's problem. They were able to treat it appropriately.
My wife and I decided to take a romantic vacation. We left our kids behind with relatives. We had a nice time and saw beautiful places. It wasn't enough. We are still going through with the divorce.
Tim was at the beach with friends. They all wanted to play volleyball. Tim was terrible at it. He was still convinced to play. Tim did badly but nobody cared.
Yesterday I bought some good ice cream. I was at the grocery store when I realized I wanted ice cream. I night what was on sale. When I got home I tried it. To my delight it was amazing.
Linda visited a local pet store to buy dog food. While browsing, she looked at the guinea pigs. She immediately fell in love with the creatures. Linda decided to purchase two guinea pigs. Linda loved her new pets and bought two more.
Jill wanted a dog. Her parents bought her one. And Jill was happy. But eventually, she got tired of taking care of him. And became too annoyed by all of its needs.
Henry barely had any friends at his new school. He also had a hard time meeting new people. Unfortunately, Henry was diagnosed with Leukemia. He came back to school after a few months. However, several people admired him and congratulated him.
Andrew was in the middle of a morning run when he heard a noise. He stopped to look around. In a tied up bag, he found an injured dog. He immediately ran it to the vet. Andrew now has a new friend who will grow up and run with him.
Nigel did not like being around people. Nigel won free tickets to a music festival. When he arrived, he saw a lot of people already at the festival. Nigel was apprehensive about the event because of this. Nigel actually had a great time.
Johnny went to the mall. A girl stopped him and asked him to participate in a taste test. He thought that was weird but she offered him five dollars. He sampled multiple flavors of a punch and picked the ones he liked. Besides having to use the bathroom, he liked the deal.
Dan's grown up dog had just had her first litter of puppies. Dan loved all of the little babies and took good care of them. One morning he was devastated to find one puppy has passed. He was so sad and guilty all day. His mother explained that it wasn't his fault and he felt better.
Tom had never had a doctor check up. He hadn't been able to afford insurance. He was nervous about his first one. Luckily everything went smoothly. Tom was in surprisingly good health.
Alicia was playing tennis against her sister. They had a nice volley back and forth. But all the sudden Alicia scored a foul ball. She was losing. Her sister won and won a free ice cream.
Alex's family had moved to a new neighborhood because of her. They'd lost a lot of money in court due to her escapades. She winced as another day started with them reminding her. She just knew they hated her. Alex decided to make things better by running away.
Dan saw a beautiful girl at the club. Eventually he built up the nerve to talk to her. He stumbled over and stuttered when trying to talk to her. She thought it was cute and gave him a chance. It didn't go anywhere but it gave him courage.
Silas was getting married. His best friend Shawn was the best man. Shawn didn't show up to the dress rehearsal. He showed up late to the wedding because he was hungover. He also forgot the wedding rings which made him the worst man ever.
I was driving with my dad the other day. He's a very safe driver. Before we start the care, he makes sure I buckle myself in. One day another car hit us while we were driving. I'm glad i was wearing a seat belt.
Sam went to the forest. Her parents told her she shouldn't but she gathered up the courage. Inside she found an evil wolf. The wolf attacked her and she learned why her parents said that. She ran home as quickly as she could and never went back.
Kia had just paid a mechanic to fix her car. But the next day, it had problems again! She took it back to the mechanic. He fixed the mistake again, for free this time. Afterwards, the problem was finally resolved.
Jack had been struggling with his math homework. He thought that if he tried hard enough that his grade would improve. Jack got his report card and his grade was a D. Jack and his mother discussed his grade and Jack agreed to get a tutor. The tutor worked with Jack all quarter and his grade improved to a B.
Gus was out hunting birds in the woods. He threw a rock at a bush he thought that contained birds. The birds flew away when the rock came after them. Gus raised his gun at the birds. He fired twice and took out both birds.
Liz entered in the science fair. She made a volcano that would explode. She thought she already had the win. She was wrong because someone else made the same thing. Turns out, Liz and the other student tied for first!
Glenn has been living a lie his whole life. Glenn was a gay teenager. Glenn knew he needed to tell his parents his true self. One evening while having dinner Glenn tells them he is gay. His parents take the news well and give him a big hug.
Jordan was reading her school newspaper. She saw an ad for a schoolwide joke contest. She decided that she would enter her very favorite joke. To her surprise the next week she won the contest. She was happy to earn a gift certificate for pizza.
He sat down, looking weary. I asked him what was wrong. He said he was exhausted from a long day at work. I brought him some coffee. We sat and talked about our days for a while.
Ben wanted to draw a picture because he loves to draw! He went to sit at the table. Ben took out his pencil. He opened his notepad. Ben drew a picture of his family.
Billy needed to make some money. He decided on Friday night he would work from home. Turning his computer on he realized there was a lot of work up! It didn't take him long to get into the swing of things. Before he knew it, he was working his butt off and making money.
We bought a digital camera in 1994. It was a Kodak. The camera was heavy and had a large flash drive. We used it at a school event and the other parents were astonished. Now everyone just uses their thin phones.
Tom's window let a lot of light into his bedroom. The light hits him right in the face while he tries to sleep. Eventually Tom decided to buy thicker curtains. He got some specifically made to block out light. After that Tom was able to sleep much better.
Sam wanted to get a pet. He decided a cat would be best for his lifestyle. He visited a cat shelter to check out the cats. He liked one of the kittens, named Fluffy. Sam adopted Fluffy and took her home.
Jane was determined to go see the new scary movie. Her mom warned her not to go. Jane went anyway. Jane had nightmares for a week. Jane promised she would listen to her mom from then on.
Henry offered Brett a ride home from school. Brett felt guilty but he said yes. After that day, Brett constantly asked for hides. Henry warned him that he doesn't have a lot of money for gas. Brett didn't understand what he was trying to say.
Gary recently was driving from Florida to New York. As Gary was nearing Atlanta, he noticed a ice cream stand. Gary decided he would make a quick stop for some ice cream. Gary got the pistachio ice cream, and ate it. Gary was so happy he stopped, because that was the best ice cream.
I tried to start jogging last week. I got my running shoes on and went out. I was excited and ready to go when it started to rainy. I turned around and went home instead. It hasn't rained since but I haven't wanted to risk it.
Matt was driving to his house. In the same street he lived, he sees a car right beside him. The car was driving on the wrong lane. He was able to get to his house. He was still nervous about it.
For our school trip we went to the science museum. I had already been there twice. We went on many exhibits and took a ton of pictures. When we were done we were there for five hours. I won't be going back til next year.
The baby picked up the toy and began to chew on it. Mary looked at the baby worriedly. Saliva began to dribble down the baby's chin. Mary wiped at the baby's mouth touching something hard. She realized the baby had a tooth!
Matt thought he was very good a certain game. He decided to enter a local tournament. He showed up and won his first game and was excited. He then proceeded to get beaten badly by the next two competitors. He was discouraged, but still determined to get better at the game.
Meg was making waffles with cherries on top. But after mixing the batter, she saw she had a problem. She was all out of cherries! She decided to try the waffles with strawberries instead. And the strawberries tasted even better than the cherries!
Francesca had finally cleaned up and gotten a job. Her boyfriend had been worried, as she'd been unstable for ages. She didn't love her job, but it paid the bills for the time being. The tension between them had gone unnoticed until then. Noticing how things had been, they were now wiser and relieved.
Miles knows that he eats too much red meat. He decides to start eating more fish. Miles orders salmon one night for dinner. He is glad to be eating more fish. Miles is proud he did not order red meat.
John sat at the animal hospital eagerly awaiting news of his cat. His pet cat had been hospitalized over a possible stomach issue. He wondered what caused the condition of his cat. The veterinarian approached John to give him the news. To John's surprise, his cat had been pregnant with five kittens.
Briana and Savannah were sisters. They were at the mall with a friend. Suddenly, the friend's mom had a panic attack and left the mall. Briana and her sister were left behind. They stayed there all day until a security guard noticed them.
Bob wanted to become a sculptor. He decided to learn to sculpt at university. He practiced sculpture with diligence and patience. Eventually, he graduated with a degree in sculpture. After many years, he became the best sculptor in the country.
Tamara had a crush on a boy. She made him a card. She asked him to the school dance. The boy said no. Tamara was disappointed.
Kelsi needed something new. She needed a different hairstyle. She got out scissors and started cutting. She cut off six inches. When Kelsi was done she was happy with it.
I was jogging up a hill at a leisurely pace. A runner sprinted past me. A couple of hundred meters up, I jogged past him as he was resting. I reached the top of the hill before he did. On my way back down, he looked at me and shrugged.
Kate went to the grocery store to get some Popsicles. She picked some up that were frozen lime. When she got home she tried some. To her dismay, she couldn't believe it. Her mouth was bleeding from the acidity.
I was on the computer all day, today. At one point, I noticed that my leg had fallen asleep. I hadn't moved in too long, so I stood up to walk it off. The pins and needles from waking my leg up were awful. Tomorrow, I'll play outside, instead.
Carly began to feel cold in her house. She sensed that there was a draft somewhere. She went around her house and checked all the doors. All the doors were closed so she checked the windows. One window was open a crack so she shut it.
Jim bought a new laptop. But he realized that his router doesn't support wi-fi. He saw that his neighbor's wi-fi connection was open though. And he decided to use it everyday. A week later, Jim heard a loud knock at his door.
A family went on a vacation to New York. They wanted to check out the history. They went to a Titanic museum. They loved the exhibits. They went home enlightened.
Madonna took out a cigarette and lit up. A security guard politely informed her it was a no smoking zone. Madonna didn't care, and blew smoke in the guard's face. The guard pulled out some handcuffs and promptly detained her. Madonna spent the night in a holding cell and lost her cigarettes.
Kim wanted her kids to go to bed at an earlier time. Her kids always fought with her. He promised them candy when they woke up. The children went to bed earlier. She gave them the candy in the morning.
Pat was so excited he couldn't sleep! He was taking his family to their first NFL game. They were going to Chicago to see their favorite team, the Bears. They all put on jerseys and face paint. This was going to be an amazing night!
John and Jackie had waited all year for the first day of summer. They convinced their mom to take them to the beach. Jessica, their mom, discovered the beach nearby wasn't open yet. They headed to the pool, but it began raining heavily. Already in their bathing suits, the family played in the rain instead.
Jill got a kitten for her son. The kitten stayed indoors. Jill's son began to sneeze and have watery eyes. Her son was allergic to the kitten. Jill put the kitten outside.
Jess had a very nasty boyfriend. She would work all day and he just slept around the house. One day Jess came home to see him being mean to her dog. Jess had had enough, she kicked out the bad boyfriend. Jess cuddled with her dog and tried to forget the boyfriend.
Asher had waited for months for the Blueberries to ripen. He asked his dad everyday if the time had come. One night Asher's dad came in and said tomorrow was the day. He had a hard time getting to sleep because of his excitement. Morning came and Asher finally got his blueberries.
I was at the gym on Tuesday. I was playing basketball. All of a sudden the lights shut off. A worker came in and told me I had to leave. I guess a storm knocked the power out!
Frank was trying to get a new driver's license. The lady at the DMV told him his license was suspended. He left disappointed and headed home. On the way home he got pulled over. Frank went to jail for driving on a suspended license.
Trish got a job at an ice shop. And she found it hard to resist eating ice cream during her breaks. Eventually, she gained lots of weight. She attempted to work out and change her diet. But ice cream was too tempting.
Tom lost his job. He felt terrible because he had no money. He looked for a job online everyday. He decided to file for unemployment. Tom was happy when he got a fat unemployment check.
The man was sitting on the plane. The kid in back of him kept kicking his seat. He tried to get the kid to stop. The kid kept deliberately doing it. The man reported the kid to the flight attendants.
Kevin loved chocolate. So he went to the store and bought a bag of dark chocolate. But he remembered that he had a doctor's appointment. And he forgot to take the chocolate back home. After his appointment he found melted chocolate all over his car seat.
Dylan dreamed of being a pro gamer. Dylan played League of legend and climbed the ranks. Dylan got recognized for his skill and was asked to join a pro team. The team was to compete at a large tournament. The team lost their first game in the tournament and disbanded.
James went into his room one morning and saw a giant spider by a hole. He stood there thinking of how to kill it without getting bit. He ended up taking too long and the spider hid in the hole. After waiting awhile he finally gave up and sprayed bug spray by it. The next morning he found the spider dead outside the hole.
My son had a Sikh friend in school. G was a nice boy who played well with others. He wore a turban and never cut his hair as is his custom. After 911, G got his hair cut. He was afraid of being mistaken as a terrorist.
Rocky is at the doctor. The doctor tells him he has cancer. Rocky begins therapy. Rock fights for his life to get rid of the cancer. Rocky beats the cancer.
Charlie had a doctor's appointment. They said he needed a vaccination. He threw a fit and tried to avoid it. His mother held him down. They gave him the shot and he cried a lot.
Craig woke up ready for his interview. He put on his best tie and drove to the office. His interviewer seemed charmed by Craig's answers. Before he left the office, Craig shook the interviewer's hand. He fully expects to hear back from them by next week.
Our mother had always wanted a Saint Bernard puppy. As my siblings and I grew older, we decided it was time to buy one. My oldest sister met some people who had these puppies for sale. We bought our mom one and gave it to her for Christmas. Our mom was so happy she cried and named her Polly.
Lily liked chicken in a can. She liked the convenience. She thought she would split the chicken in two. But she was so hungry. She ended up eating it all.
Adam came over to his friend's house for lunch. The friend didn't know that Adam is a vegetarian, but he cooked meat. Adam decided to eat it since he didn't know what the food was. When he found out, he had a disgusting look on his face. He decided to spit everything out.
Tom was leaving a concert. He noticed the parking lot was really full. Tom forgot exactly where he parked. He looked around for a long time without finding his car. Tom decided to wait until it was more cleared out to look again.
Dan was tired of owning a clothing store. He decided to sell everything he had and go out of business. Dan put up big signs and ran a major sale. A lot of people came to buy his clothes. So many people came that Dan was sold out before closing time.
Tara was an excellent employee, and almost never called in. But one particular week was very stressful, and she really wanted to. By Friday she just couldn't resist anymore, and faked an illness. Luckily her boss wasn't suspicious because of her excellent record. Tara was able to recharge during her day off, and return on Monday.
Troy sat at a stop sign in his car. While he sits there, he is distracted by something in his mirror. He pulls forward even though he's distracted. His vehicle hits the oncoming car in the fender. Troy now has to pay a fine and fix his bumper.
Was waiting for my new video game console to come to the mail. I was just sitting there and waiting forever. Even though I knew it could take a while. Eventually, I knew I need to do something to make my mind off it. In no time the video game console arrived.
Ben decided to help his community. He volunteered at an animal shelter. He showed up every day after classes. He would walk the dogs and play with them. Ben felt so good about helping out!
The other day Alice was playing basketball outside. She was playing with her friends. Alice dribbled the ball and went to make a layup shot. When Alice landed, she tore the soul of her shoe. The next day, Alice went to the mall and bought new shoes.
Kim wanted to eat a frozen burrito for lunch. So she put one in the oven. She was becoming impatient however. So she turned off the oven 5 minutes too early. Kim was upset that the middle portion was still cold.
Berry was a struggling musician. He loved all kinds of music but didn't have any inspiration. On Friday his girlfriend of three years broke up with him. He began writing blues tunes about her. Then his music was a hit and people loved to hear him sing the blues.
There was a horrible snowstorm outside. Yet the school's did not call yet to cancel school. Tina was waiting by the phone. Yet finally the school called and decided to cancel. Tina jumped for joy.
My dad gave me a gift card. I was excited to use it! Alas, I lost it and couldn't find it. I was preparing to tell my dad what happened. Suddenly, I found the gift card in my back pocket!
Tammy was much more comfortable on her second date with tim. Tim was also more relaxed. They had a great time on their first date. This one went just as well. They made plans for a third one and are excited for it.
Kelly had to get a new license. She drove over to the dmv to make a new one. She gave the information and took her photo. When all was done, she was thrilled to have a new license. She then drove back home.
LJ and Brandon cooked out every Sunday. This week, they each planned to bring different items. LJ brought sweet potato fries and brussel sprouts. Brandon brought salmon and watermelon. They cooked it on the grill, and ate dinner outside on the patio.
Anna was hiking in the woods one day. The mosquitoes began to bother her as dark fell. She pulled out a bottle of bug spray and applied it liberally. Thankfully, the bugs smelled the spray and left Anna alone. She did not get any more bites after applying the spray!
Gina sat on her school bus in a window seat. She watched as her old friends walked out of the school together. They stopped at the door and chatted for awhile. Gina wanted to chat as well. But she was no longer welcome in the group.
Kyla wanted to get better at doing her makeup. She went on Youtube and watched some tutorials. She quickly realized there was much she didn't know about makeup. She watched video after video, slowly becoming better at the art. Today, she is a famous makeup artist in Hollywood.
Tracy was lonely and wanted male attention. She went out one evening in a very short and tight dress. Someone walked up to her and offered her money. Tracy gladly accepted and walked away. Tracy was perplexed when the man ran after her in anger.
It wouldn't be untrue to say that Jim was a bit obsessive. His friends constantly tried to get him to relax. He would check the locks and bolt the windows three times a night. Despite the stress, one night he forced himself not to check. The next morning, he saw that his little figurine had been moved.
Ed was cooking in the kitchen one day. Then he felt water falling on him. There was a hole in his roof! He called a repair company quickly. They hurried out to fix Ed's roof.
Julia had been reading about hair online. She had learned about putting coconut oil in your hair. She decided to try it. When she did, her hair became extremely greasy. She realized that she had used too much.
Tom was doing some woodworking. He made sure to wear safety gear. While saying a piece of wood a large chip flew toward him. It aimed right for Tom's eyes. Luckily he was wearing safety goggles.
Anna wanted to wear lipstick to school. Her mom said no because Anna was too young. The two had a talk and came to an agreement. Anna could wear tinted lip gloss, but not lipstick. Anna was happy with their compromise.
Molly mae 23 cupcakes for her friend's party. Everyone at the party has some. At the end of the night, there was only one cupcake remaining. The host of the party offered the last one to Molly. She declined the offer and went home.
Jeremy was in Afghanistan. He saw a person walking down the mountain. Jeremy drew his weapon. It was just a goat herder. He smiled and said hello.
Brian recently took a trip to the island of Virgin Gorda. While there, Brian had the opportunity to visit a magical place. The magical place is known as The Baths. The Baths is a series of rock structures that have hidden beaches. Brian would never forget his trip to The Baths in Virgin Gorda.
The tail light went out on my car. I looked at it and it was filled with water from the rainy. I watched a video on youtube to see how to go about fixing it. Afterwards I went to the car part store for supplies. Fixed it myself at home.
Jamies job requires her to travel a lot. She has no family of her own so she doesn't mind. Her friends feel sorry for her. They think at her age she should have a family. She promised herself to take her time with it and just be happy.
Lucy decided to cook dinner. She searched for a recipe for lasagna. She bought all the ingredients. When she got home she realized she forgot the ricotta cheese. Lucy had to order pizza for dinner.
The students spray painted graffiti on the school. The policeman caught them in the act. The judge sentenced them to community service. The students picked up trash in the park. They never vandalized again.
My wife gave our son a sippy-cup full of milk. After that, she went to the bathroom. When she came out of the bathroom, she saw our son. He was squeezing droplets of milk onto the couch. Our son no longer has a sippy-cup.
Suzy dreamed of winning the lottery. She bought a ticket every week. When the lottery pot reached a million, Suzy bought extra tickets. When the pot neared a billion, Suzy spent her savings on tickets. When the winners were announced, Suzy tore up her tickets.
Although he liked being a blacksmith, Gustav needed a night off. One day a circus came to town. Gustav bought a ticket and saw the entertaining shows. His favorite show had been the one with the strong man. Gustav had enjoyed his holiday and was ready to work again.
Working in a small town hardware store is a nice job to have. You get to know everyone in town and they all feel like friends. Yesterday one of the customers invited me out to dinner. I accepted the invitation because it seemed like a fun time. Unfortunately the customer thought it was a date and I didn't know it.
Kevin dressed in his big brother's hand-me-down pants for church. He and his family took their seats in the first row of pews. Midway through mass, everyone rose to sing a hymn. Kevin simultaneously heard a giggle and felt a draft. He looked down to see the pants pooled around his ankles.
Neil had been hiking across Spain. He was on the Camino de Compostela. He was following the path of ancient pilgrims. Soon he had arrived at the end of the trail. Neil was now in Santiago, Spain!
Bill went on vacation to Mexico. It was very sunny and bright. Bill decided to get a hat to block out the sun. He looked at sombreros and baseball caps. Eventually Bill chose a large cowboy hat.
Dakota was fired after arriving late four days in a row. He vowed to take time management seriously. Dakota asked many friends if they knew of a job opening. A friend suggested a job where he didn't need to punch a clock. Dakota accepted the job after a good interview.
Susie was a massive reality star. She had so much attention. She really needed refuge. When she walked outside the paps were atrocious. The lights made her trip on her heels.
Tom took Sandy bowling on their second date. Tom was always a good bowler. He didn't know how good a bowler Sandy was. They had a very competitive game. In the end Sandy let Tom win.
Missy bought a packet of flower seeds at the hardware store. She was so excited as Dad helped her plant them in several pots. Missy was disappointed when she learned it could take several days. Every day, Missy ran to her pots to check her flowers. The fifth day, Missy's shouts of joy were heard throughout the house.
I went to my son's high school football game. It was cold, windy, and raining. I bundled up, but could not stay warm. I could not wait for the game to end! After the game, I rode home with the heat on full blast in the car.
Tony liked tinkering with everything. He unfortunately broke a lot of items. His mom worried he would break valuables in the house. She decided to buy him a lego set. Tony loved the set and left everything else alone.
Erin's least favorite food was baked beans. Her mother knew that she did not like beans and never cooked them. One day, Erin went to a cookout with one of her friends. The host had baked beans on the menu. Despite her dislike of beans, she ate some to be polite and liked them
Susan was exhausted. She had been up all night working. She simply wanted to sleep. But she had to keep working. Susan ended up falling asleep anyway.
Ana was in the mood for hot dogs. She made some and got out the condiments for them. She made a disgusted face when she took a bite. The relish was so off she ended up throwing the hot dogs out. Ana had a bowl of cereal instead.
Tim was out hiking. He walked through some weeds. The next day his skin was itchy and inflamed. Tim realized he walked through poison ivy. He had to get lotion for it.
Perry's new tech startup needed to get their computers ready. So he sent Sam out to buy the 30 mice they would need in the office. However, he probably should have been more specific. Sam brought the box of mice, but odd scurrying sounds came from it. Now Perry has to hire pest control & get a refund from the pet store.
Erin went to the circus with her family. There were lions and elephants doing all sorts of tricks. Erin's older brother, Tom, said the animals were probably mistreated. This made Erin feel sad. Erin decided she would avoid circuses and carnivals that used animals.
Beth's grandmother told Beth she would make her coney stew. Beth thought it sounded very interesting and fun. The smell was incredible, and the taste was even better. Beth asked his grandmother was a coney was. When she explained it was a rabbit, Beth cried.
Tina really wanted to go to New York City. Her friend Rita lived there so Tina decided to invite herself. Rita was a little put off but was okay with it. Then to her surprise Tina told her that she booked a ticket. Tina never consulted Rita in advance and Tina was angry.
Jill had to push herself for the final lap. If she could just keep pace she would win the race! Jill pushed and pushed. Finally she made it to the finish line. Jill won first place!
Gwen's old couch was falling apart. She saved up money to get a new one. She looked for the best price around. Finally she found one she liked for the right price. Gwen bought it and loved it.
Every Lent we give up something we love for 40 days. I usually give up my pot of coffee every morning. I am not a happy person if I don't get my coffee. This year my family asked me not to give up coffee for Lent. I gave up chocolate and the family was much happier.
Gertrude had always dreamt of attending Oktoberfest in Germany. However, she did not speak any German. She practiced speaking and reading German for Years. Finally she felt that her German was very good. Gertrude had a fantastic time at Oktoberfest in Germany.
The delivery man was riding a skateboard today. He threw several newspapers in the front of several houses. However, he hit a pipe on the ground and sled on his feet. He was unable to get up due to his injuries. His friend in the neighbor helped him get up and checked his wounds.
Steve looked for something. Someone saw him looking. Steve felt like he was being watched. He stopped looking for that thing. He came back when no one was watching.
Yolanda wanted to get a haircut. She set up an appointment with her favorite hairdresser. She decided to cut her hair short. Her hairdresser spent 2 hours cutting her hair. Yolanda loves how much lighter her head feels.
Jill was angry at her mother. She hated being forced to wake up and go to school. Eventually, she threw her clothes on and stomped her way into the car. When Jill arrived at school, she left saying nothing to her mother. At lunch, Jill stared at the food her mother made and felt sorry.
Lou found a wallet lying on the street. It had over a hundred dollars in it. It also had a phone number. He called the person who was very excited to get his wallet back. He even gave You a $50 reward.
My friend Brett had a new girlfriend. He asked me and my girlfriend to go on a double date. When we arrived to the restaurant we were shocked. His girlfriend looked so familiar to me. It was our third grade teacher Miss Sanders.
Tim redecorated the apartment while his girlfriend was working. He spent a long time trying to figure out what she'd like. Unfortunately she didn't care for it when she got home. Tim wound up having to change it around again. This time with her input.
Corinne was deathly afraid of going on stage. She watched the first act while trying to calm herself. When act two arrived, a teacher backstage got her ready to walk out. Corinne walked out very slowly repeating her single line to herself. Before she said a single word to the audience, she fainted!
One day I was washing dishes. The water was very hot. It was so hot when it touched my hand, it hurt. This caused me to drop the dish I was washing in the sink. Now I have a broken bowl.
Tanya was really tired. So she decided to drink coffee. Suddenly, she had a burst of energy. And she did tons of work and chores. Tanya was glad she drank coffee.
Marvin and Mary are married. They both got sick at the same time. I asked what I could do to help them. They asked me to make them chicken soup. I made the chicken soup and they are feeling better now.
It was the first day of class Gina's senior year. In her Spanish class there was a boy she had a crush on. She had never spoken to him before. She hoped he would sit close to her so that she could get to know him. To her surprise he ended up sitting right behind her.
Gary's friends made fun of his hairstyle. This made Gary quite sad. Gary decided to go to a salon to get a professional haircut. The salon did a great job giving Gary a great hairstyle. Now Gary's friends don't make fun of his hair.
I was told by a friend I need a health card to improve my hireability. I went to the website and learned I needed to pay $25. After I paid the fee I went through a thorough online training. After training was complete I received instruction to go get my card. I drove to the facility and took my picture and paid $20 for card.
Sam wanted to learn juggling to impress his wife. It proved to be a tremendously difficult feat! But, Sam knew that if he kept practicing he would achieve success. Sam practiced for weeks! Eventually, he learned how to juggle and his wife was not impressed.
Lana's BBQ ribs were amazing. And they were 100% homemade. She decided to sell them in her front yard. And people regularly came to her house to buy the ribs. Lana was glad that her BBQ ribs provided extra income for her.
Jacob was going inside a mall store. He didn't notice the wet floor sign. He slipped and fell down. This caused him to break his leg. He blame the store even though it was his fault obviously.
Tom was really hungry. He found some old meat in the fridge. It looked to have spoiled. Tom cooked it an extra amount of time. He ate it and luckily didn't get sick.
The Jones family was elated to go pick out their Christmas tree. The whole family climbed in the car to drive to the tree lot. They spent many hours debating between two lush trees. The Jones picked the shorter, squatter tree in the end. They strapped it to the car and started thinking how to decorate it.
Tom needed more money. He decided to ask for a raise at work.i. He was nervous about being turned down. His boss agreed to give Tom a raise. Tom appreciated it and felt relieved.
Bud wanted to make his own beer. He bought a brewing kit. He added all the ingredients, measured carefully. Then after enough time, he sampled his homemade brew. Bud was pleased to find that it was delicious!
Bob had left the windows down on his truck. He was unloading items from its bed. It started to rain as he was finishing up. Bob rushed out in the torrent to roll up the windows. He closed them before his truck seats got too wet.
In May, my son, wife and I went out to dinner. We chose Devlin's, a local restaurant. The food was good, but the service was terrible. Our drinks were late and we had to ask for water three times. I complained on Yelp but got no response.
Johnny used to love to go to bar to drink. He knew all the waitresses and bartenders. One day someone was rude to one of the waitresses. He asked for the man to apologize. He didn't so Johnny knocked him out cold.
There was a flood coming down the street. Mike looked at the canoe in his yard, thinking about running to it. He couldn't reach it in time, the flood hit him. Luckily, Mike can swim, so he didn't panic. The flood pushed him all the way down the street!
Tom wanted to be a doctor. He studied very hard. He passed all of his exams with flying colors. He graduated at the top of his class. Tom is now a very good doctor.
Austin wanted to watch Suicide Squad at the movie theater. He asked his mother if she would take him to see the movie. Austin's mom said yes they could go. Austin's parents had a lot to do that day, but they hurried up. They all went together to see the movie as a family.
George and Layla loved each other, but were with different people. Layla broke up with her boyfriend, but George was engaged. One night they couldn't resist and finally hooked up. George felt dreadful and told his fiance about the incident. The bride broke the engagement and ended their relationship.
Jim was infuriated when he glanced at his car. Someone had keyed his car all across the hood and passenger door. He called up his insurance company to file a claim. His insurance company compensated him for the damage. Jim went to the repair shop to have his car repainted.
Bob's dream was to be a soccer player. His peers kept on telling him he wouldn't make it. Bob started training every day to be able to run faster. Bob later tried out for his soccer team. Bob was finally able to make it because of his hard work.
I walked into Mr.Smith's room. He showed where to sit and went over the rules of detention. Instead of wasting time doing nothing, I did some homework. I managed to finish most of it when detention was over. Before I left, the teacher gave me a warning.
I really liked a girl in my class. I had to figure out a way to make her mine. I talked to her friends to see what she liked. I used the info to get her her favorite flowers. She fell in love instantly and became my girlfriend.
Steven trembled and stuttered his name to the receptionist. She motioned for him to go ahead on in. He sat down opposite of the governor, sweating like a hydrant. The governor put him at ease by asking about his school football team. Steven looks back fondly at that day he first met his boss, long ago.
Jane could not wait to get the new tablet. She had been waiting for weeks. She went to the store to pick it up. When she finally got to the front of the line, the store was out. Jane went home disappointed.
There was this rest American bar and grill near my work. They used to have the best burgers! My coworkers and I would go almost every week after work. They went out of business last year though. I guess we'll have to find a new place to go.
Paul couldn't wait to pick up his new car. He went to the dealership and signed all the final papers. Driving home, he realized he was going too fast. He slowed down just as a cop drove by. He told himself to be careful until he got used to his new car.
Larry enjoyed going backpacking, and went almost every week. During one trip, his backpack ripped open. All of his supplies spilled everywhere. Luckily, Larry brought a roll of duct tape. Larry repaired his backpack and was on his way.
Chase does not know how to write his name. His mother wrote his name out for him to copy. Chase spent many hours practicing his letters. Finally he was able to write his name. His mother bought him a toy as a reward.
Tim's wife had to get a job. They both needed money to support their kids. They realized the house kept getting dirtier. Tim decided to pay a cheap maid. It was cheaper than either of them staying home.
Sam was always a hard worker but his boss never seemed to notice. His boss was usually preoccupied with goofing off. The department was falling behind so the boss chose to blame Sam. Sam explained how he was always staying late but the boss didn't list. Sam quit the next day.
Chris was a millennial. For some reason, he just couldn't get the hang of technology. He tried figuring out how to use the latest phones. He always ended up getting his phone frozen. Chris missed the time when smart phones didn't exist.
Tom went on a cruise. He got sick the first day on board. The rest of the trip was spent throwing up in the bathroom. Nothing he took made it better. Tom never went on another cruise again.
Tony had dreamed of this moment for his whole life. He had studied hard. Tony had endured years of school for this moment. They called his name and he walked up. Tony was now officially a doctor.
Johnny had never had much at home. His parents were very poor and could not afford to buy nice things. Johnny's school counselor knew about the family's situation. She started a donation drive at Johnny's school for Christmas toys. Johnny was so happy to receive a new toy on Christmas.
I asked a girl out to the bar. She said yes! At the bar, I ordered a gin and tonic. She laughed at me and said that drink was for women. This made me realize how shallow she was so I dumped her.
I went to the lake to go fishing. I climbed into a boat and rowed out to the middle of the lake. I threw my lure into the lake and waited to catch a fish. I saw a tug on my fishing line. I reeled in a big fish.
He was quite irritable. He started speaking to me, so I looked up at him. In the middle of talking, he snapped at me. He demanded to know why I was looking at him. I looked away, feeling hurt and angry.
Charles was excited about taking a road trip with his grandfather. But he worried about his grandfather's health. Charles heard his grandfather was in ill health with diabetes. About twelve hours into the trip they pulled into a restaurant. Charles, in amazement, watched his grandfather eat a large burger.
Lulu loved to watch the birds outside. She'd listen to them twitter and tweet and give them seeds in return. One day, Lulu slept through her alarm. If she didn't wake up she would miss her train. Her bird friends expected her, and woke her up just in time.
Sam and Nancy had been married for many years. The union was one of turmoil and conflict. Nancy's severe mental issues had become apparent early on. Sam had tolerated them as best as he could. Finally, he reached for a hammer, intending to deliver his solution.
Joshua heard tapping at his bedroom window. He pulled the blinds aside, looking around He didn't see anything, and dropped the blinds. The tapping quickly started again. As Joshua slowly opened his blinds, he saw a cardinal eating seeds.
Lyubov decided to enter a photo contest. She went outside to see what kind of weather was outside. Lyubov took a photo of a golden sunset against mountains. She entered the online contest by submitting the file. Lyubov ended up being one of the third-place winners who got $100.
Jared spent all day comforting his friend. He said that wanted to be with her. However, she told him that she needed time to cope with her breakup. The next day, he ran into friend again. She was in the arms of her ex-boyfriend.
Tiara really wanted to be a mom one day. The problem was that she was getting older and was single. Tiara didn't want to miss her opportunity to conceive one day. She decided to have her eggs frozen for later use. Five Years later Tiara gave birth to twins.
Paulie was a huge fan of sports. He grew up playing sports and wanted to make it his profession. When he became an adult he became a professional soccer player. When he won games he was so happy and would gloat. When he lost he was a poor sport that would yell and pick fights.
Terri had a pet goldfish. She overfed him daily. Eventually, the goldfish died from overeating. Her parents rushed to replace the fish. Terri never found out until she was an adult.
Hattie loved to sew clothes. She would practice sewing random items for herself often. She got so good at it that her mom put her to work. Hattie was responsible for making dresses for her sisters. Hattie loved making her clothing for her sisters.
The camera panned left. It panned too fast. The director stopped the filming. He fired the cameraman. A new guy from the union took his job.
I polished my nails last week. Yet I decided I really wanted to take it off. I got out the bottle of remover to try. It was very stubborn. Finally after an hour I got it off.
Stacey hated math. In all of her high school math classes she did horribly. When she was in college she had a boyfriend. Her boyfriend was majoring in math. Stacey had him help her and she never failed math again.
Kay had supplemental coverage on her insurance. She was hit by a car crossing a street. Her mom expressed she should have paid more attention. Kay eventually died from her injuries. The insurance didn't pay because it wasn't within ninety days.
Blake was touring the big apple. He was just a country boy from Kentucky. He was going for a walk in Times Square. Two black men tell him to empty his pockets. The men got away with Blake's wallet.
Michael was grumpy. He needed coffee. Until he got some, he was a grouch. He went to his favorite coffee shop. Now Michael is happy.
Tonya was going out for her birthday weekend with a friend. Her friend asked if another girl could tag along with them. Tonya agreed, as long as the new girl didn't cause any trouble. Once out, the new girl got them kicked out of the restaurant! Tonya's birthday weekend was ruined.
There was a knock on the door. The man inside was busy. He did not open the door. There was a louder knock on the door. The man answered the louder knock.
Nick got a coat in the mail. It was not his. He didn't know who it was for. He loved wearing it. His roomates made fun of him because it was a woman's coat.
Olivia was renovating her house. She ripped out a wall and made a lot of dust. It covered her entire dining room. She dusted over and over again. Finally, Olivia called in a maid to help.
Donna had a pimple on her cheek. It was red and in Donna's opinion, unsightly. She would regularly touch it with her fingers out of habit. Unfortunately, this made the pimple look worse. She had to go to the store to pick up a face cleanser.
Cal turned off the water knobs in his shower. The shower head continued to drip. Cal really yanked the knobs, turning them as hard as he could. Which of course ended up in him breaking both of them! Cal had to call a plumber to deal with the deluge.
Doug is chaperoning his daughter's party. Doug is bored watching the kids dance. He decides to go and get some of his old school music for the kids. He climbs up the stairs to get his music. When coming down he falls down the stairs and everyone laughs.
Kayla was a not a fan of shopping. She didn't enjoy being in crowded stores at all. The holidays were coming and she needed to purchase some gifts. Kayla decided to look around online for her gifts. She bought everything she needed without leaving her home.
Monica lost her cat last week. She had been looking for it all over the neighborhood. One of her neighbors fed stray cats. When she asked her neighbor, she found out that her cat was there! Now she knows where to go it her cat is missing.
Ed went to the library and pretended to be someone else. He registered for a library card under a false name. He did this many times and acquired mann library cards. Ed used his many cards to take out hundreds of books. When the books were due, Ed refused to return it.
Francis was at an arcade. And she wanted to win a large stuffed animal. So she spent hours trying to win enough points. But she still didn't have enough to win the stuffed animal. Francis felt too bitter to spend money to buy it.
Alex had been working at the car company for years. He had made a decent living there working the factory. But one day he got bad news. He found out he was being laid off. After 25 years, Alex started to cry.
Jonah was so tiny, he could hide anywhere in the house. His friends said they would find him no matter what. Jonah hid so well, they looked for fifteen minutes without success. Tired, they asked him to come out. But Jonah, also tired, was asleep in the cupboard.
Kayla was entering high school. She was a cheerleader in junior high. However, she was worried about trying out this year. When it was her turn to go, Kayla gave it her all. When the results were announced, she made it.
Dan wanted to start a new business in his town. Dan decided he wanted to open a water park for toddlers. Dan felt there were no water parks for that age group. Dan decided he would name the park Water Works. Dan could not wait to start building his new business.
Ken bought a waffle maker. He filled it with batter. Then he pressed the sides together and waited. Soon he had a great-looking waffle. Ken ate it and found it was delicious!
A burglar scoped out a house for his first robbery. He carefully opened the back window of a large house. Once inside, he searched around for cash. Instead of cash he found credit cards and jewels. The burglar pocketed all he could and escaped into the night.
When I went to Hong Kong we were in a large group. We were divided into smaller groups and set off on a scavenger hunt. As my team was running around Mong Kok, we lost a person in the crowd. Thirty minutes later she emerged and we were greatly relieved. The rest of the trip we were very watchful when visiting Mong Kok.
Roxy hasn't had a haircut in 3 years. Her hair is down to her knees. The hair is starting to get in her way. So Roxy decides to cut 10 inches off all by herself. Her hair is now to her hips.
Steve was eating at a diner on his lunch break. He spilled tomato sauce on his shirt. Steve was unable to get the sauce off his shirt. He returned to work. Steve changed into a spare shirt.
Two neighbors, Bob and Joe, hated each other. Bob decided to build a big wall so he never had to see Joe. Bob had a large brick wall erected on his property. Joe hated the wall very much. A few weeks after it was built, Joe vandalized Bob's wall with paint.
A boy in class found a rubber band on the floor. He stretched it across his fingers like a gun. The boy threatened his teacher with his rubber band. The teacher held her ground and did not flinch. The boy shot the teacher and the teacher caught it.
Miles encoded the Germans war code. He ran in to tell his superior officer what he discovered. The officer looked at him like he was crazy. He told Miles that they were at war with terrorists. Miles realized he was never very good at history.
Meg was playing hide and seek with her big sister. She hid behind the washing machine. Her big sister looked for her all over. Finally she gave up and called for Meg to come out. Meg had won the game!
Susan saw a cute guy in math class. She followed the cute guy to his science class. Susan sat behind him and stared at the cute guy. The teacher asked Susan why she was in the wrong class. Embarrassed, Susan stood up and went to her class.
The Berks family gets together about once a month. They take turns who will host dinner and a movie night. It's a way the family keeps in touch with each other. Mother Berks brings the candy and popcorn. All of the family uses these times to bond.
Ana did an Ancestry DNA kit just for fun. But her results surprised her-she found she was 1/8 Iroquois! She did some research and found that her heritage might help her. She could even get scholarships and housing aid some day! Ana was glad she had discovered her DNA!
Kara worked at a pizzeria in an unsavory neighborhood. Many of her coworkers were on probation and were drug tested. Since Kara did no drugs, she had a great idea to make extra cash. She sold her clean urine to her desperate coworkers! Kara made extra money, and her coworkers got to pass their tests!
Jerry joined the black lives matter movement. Although he is hispanic, he feels it matters to human race as a whole. He, with others, protested all across the streets. They even blocked traffic at one point. Cops threatened to arrest them but they still moved on.
John was at lunch with his friend Jim. Jim got up to use the restroom. John shook Jim's soda can vigorously. When Jim came back from the restroom he opened his can. The can sprayed everywhere Jim looked suspiciously at John.
Tony had never tried shrimp before. He decided to try it for the first time at his cousin's party. Upon eating the shrimp, Tony started to break out in hives. He soon realized that he must be allergic to shrimp. Tony took some Benadryl and vowed to never touch shrimp again.
As a hobby Kelly loved to crochet. She would make hats and gloves. Last week however she made a pillow. The pillow was beautiful. She decided to use it everyday.
Jim was going to the store. He was going to get a soda for fifty cents. Tim wanted something also. However Tim had no money. So Jim split the money and they got something cheaper.
Fred lost his job. he did not know what to do. he decided to do surveys for money. He started making more and more each week. He's happy with his earnings now
John felt like having some chips and chunky salsa. He drove by the store on the way home from work. John picked up a bag of chips and a jar of salsa. John got home and dug into the chips and salsa. To his horror, he realized too late that the salsa was extra hot!
It was Christmas Eve and Charlie was so excited to open his gifts. He left his Santa's note by the tree, next to the cookies and milk. He told his Mom and Dad goodnight and headed for bed. He had a very hard time falling asleep, but he finally dozed off. The next morning, Charlie was able to open all of his presents.
Sammy suffered from anxiety during the baseball game. The first two pitches served to him ended up in strikes. He ended up hitting the last pitch. However, he ran in the opposite direction of the first base. He was immediately out when the base guard had the ball.
I was painting the living room last week. All of a sudden I noticed that I spilled some paint on the rug. It was a big bright spot. I tried everything to get it out. Finally I decided to just put a chair over it.
Karen was walking her dog down the sidewalk. Her dog got loose and ran away. Karen looked all over for hours but never found her dog. She eventually went home. When she got to her house her dog had been sitting on the front porch!
Leslie was in a relationship with James. The two were a couple going on four years. Leslie heard rumors that James had been cheating. She followed him one night and the rumors proved true. Catching him kissing another, Leslie told James "it's over".
Jim panics when he realizes the rent money is gone from the table. His roommates say they didn't touch it When the landlord comes for the rent Jim tells him what happened. The landlord tells Jim that he already took his money off the table. Jim is relieved.
Ed studied biology in college. Ed decided to go to medical school to become a doctor. He wanted to study infectious diseases in humans. After he graduated, Ed did research at the medical school. Ed eventually discovered many new treatments for infections.
Sara liked red sauce on here pasta. But she didn't have any to use. She ran to the store. The local McDonald's drew her attention. She ended up getting a burger.
Jeff felt something weird about his house. He always felt something nearby. He lived alone. One day he heard something move. Jeff moved out of his house shortly afterwards.
Juan's parents always told him that working hard was important. At the age of fourteen he got his first job. It was just a paper route, but it helped him get off to a good start. He worked every single day and saved his paychecks. Now Juan is nineteen and paying for his first year of college.
Lily comes home from school with math homework. But Lily wants to play with Becky down the street. When Lilly's mom asks if she has homework, she lies and says no! While she is outside playing with Becky, her mama checks her backpack. Now Lilly can't play with Becky for a week!
Working at a hospital, Ann learns a lot of confidential information. Her neighbor asked her about the condition of a hospitalized friend. Ann said that patient information is private and can't be discussed. Her neighbor insisted, getting hurt and angry when Ann held firm. Ann was disappointed but knew protecting a patient was the best thing.
Shane was not feeling too well. Shane visited a doctor for an exam. The doctor said that Shane was depressed. The doctor sent Shane to a therapist's office. When Shane arrived, he was warmly greeted by the therapist.
Becky always had unruly curly hair. It was getting increasingly difficult to manage. Thankfully she picked up a bottle of  Moroccanoil. As soon as she put it on her hair, it felt amazing. She couldn't wait to use more of it.
Steve was taking his family camping. They were camping in the same log cabin Steve camped with his parents. When they arrived the log cabin was torn down. A new Holiday Inn was built there instead. Steve was disappointed but still had a great time with his family.
Tom was an avid motorcycle rider. Tom rode everyday. One day Tom noticed his bike under-performing. Tom discovered he had a bent spoke in his wheel. He had the spoke repaired at the mechanic.
Tom wanted to surprise his girlfriend. He knows she likes sweet treats. He tried to bake her brownies. Unfortunately he wound up slightly burning them. Tom's girlfriend still really appreciated the effort.
Luke was very nervous to take his road test. He had practiced driving for many hours, but he still fretted. On test day, he was shaking and sweating bullets. He breathed deeply and tried to do the best he could. And to his joy, the tester said he passed - with flying colors!
Gina was very tired. She had not slept well in days. Gina decided to leave work to sleep. When she got home she laid down. Gina had never slept so well.
Tom was running a marathon. He was doing well at first. All of a sudden he hit the wall. He was out of breath and couldn't run any more. Tom had to give up and ask for help.
Max's car was old. It needed new tires desperately. He bought a set from the discount tire store. They worked very well for a month. Then the rubber came apart and they went flat!
Miller loved to comb his hair. He owned over 50 combs. One day, he couldn't find any combs. He searched every bathroom in his house. Finally, he rushed to the store and bought one.
Steven never liked working in the yard. He enjoyed the winter months when the grass stopped growing. But spring was here again. He decided to get a jump on the unpleasant task. He woke up early and mowed the lawn before it got hot outside.
Tom felt pretty safe in his neighborhood. So he always left his back door open to let in cool air. But one morning, he found a rat in his kitchen. But Tom still felt safe afterwards. And he bought a screen door.
It was a long bicycle ride under the hot sun. I decided to take a rest and sit down for a bit. I found shade under a nice tree. I laid out and stretched. Then the paramedics arrived thinking I was a dead body.
Maya's husband suggested they try different foods. Maya was hesitant because she was a finicky eater. But she agreed, and every weekend the couple tried new ethnic foods. Maya was surprised by how many of the cuisines she enjoyed! It turned out she was not as picky as she had thought!
Robert was a novice rifleman. He needed to be an expert. He practiced shooting everyday. He felt confident enough to take the qualification test. He is now an expert marksman.
Brad's feet hurt. He needed new shoes. His old shoes were too small. He bought a brand new pair. His feet felt better than ever!
I went to a fast food joint. I got a Jumbo fries. It was so huge that I got full immediately. Then I didn't know what to do with the rest. I decided it would be best to share with a homeless man.
Hugh just got a new job as an insurance salesman. He got a contact list from his employer to call. He didn't have a relationship with any of the clients. When Hugh made his first sale he was very proud. His boss gave him a bonus because cold calls are the hardest to close.
Josiah couldn't wait to be taller. He had his mother measure his height against the wall every month. He gained a few inches only very slowly. But when he hit puberty, he was elated. Every week his height was skyrocketing on the wall!
Eddy never visited the dentist without having at least one cavity. So between visits this last time, he was diligent about flossing. He hoped his hard work had paid off. He had his fingers crossed as his dentist looked at his x-rays. Then the good news that he finally was cavity free!
Susie got a brand new pair of shoes. She loved them. All the sudden they ripped. She realized they were too cheap. She had to toss them.
Gene was on a vacation in Vietnam. He began to walk down the streets to get food. He suddenly noticed a young man taking pictures of him. Gene called out for him to stop and chased after him. The man ran away and took off with the pictures.
The man went to hang the flag. The flag touched the ground. He thought he should burn the flag. He asked his boss if he should burn it. His boss told him just to hang the flag.
Jimmy practiced basketball every day. During a game, the coach put Jimmy in to play. A teammate passed Jimmy the ball. He dribbled the ball toward the goal and made a shot! He gave his teammate a high-five.
I had never been interested in learning to speak Russian. However, I took a Russian literature class in college. The teacher persuaded me to take a beginner's class in Russian. I agreed to take the class. I loved it and spent the next year learning to speak it.
Sonny was spending a night in the town with his friends. They were just leaving a restaurant when Sonny was approached. The man introduced himself. He was a talent agent. Sonny ended up signing with a modeling agency that night.
Maeva wanted to toast her bread. She toasted it. However, she forgot some butter. She ran quickly to the mart. She put it on her bread.
Tom took his son to a baseball game. They sat behind right field. A batter hit a homerun. Tom caught the ball. He gave the ball to his son.
Sisters Olga and Helga realized that school would start soon. They made a list of the things they needed to buy. They visited several different stores during that week. They found everything they needed at good prices. They were relieved to begin school inexpensively and well prepared.
Anna stepped on a rusty nail. She went to the emergency room to get it removed. It hurt badly. Then the doctor gave her a tetanus shot. That hurt even worse!
Sam was taking out the trash. On the way his bag tore open. He tripped over the fallen trash. Sam was really upset over it. He didn't even bother to pick up any trash.
Harold hated to shop. He found one shirt that fit him really well. He bought it in ten different colors. He liked not having to worry about what he would wear. Harold threw on one of these shirts every chance he got.
Tim loved going to the library as a kid. His parents encouraged his love of reading. They took him as often as he would want. Tim's love for reading grew with him. It helped him do better at school.
Laura and I were both invited to our friend's wedding. It was a very social wedding so we didn't feel weird about it. We asked our friends who else is going and no one else knew. We were very worried about being there. After we got there we felt a lot better and had a good time!
Janet had too much homework to do that day. She asked her brother to do all her math equations for her. He accepted if she'd write an essay for his English class. They agreed and did as promised. They were very lucky as no one realized what had happened.
Kristin wanted to do something wild and crazy. She'd never ridden in a helicopter before. She thought it would a fun way to see Las Vegas. When the copter took off, Kristin screamed! Once they landed safely, she thought it was a fun experience.
Dana had a book report due. She didn't like to read. She tried to watch a movie that was based on the book. The movie was only loosely based on the book. Dana's teacher knew she hadn't read the book.
Rich wanted to propose to his girlfriend. Rich was a student with little money. Rich became a weekend bartender but did not tell girlfriend. While he was at the bar, Rich saw his girlfriend enter with a new man. Rich broke up with her on the spot and saved himself a ton of cash!
Beth wanted to make homemade potato chips. She searched but couldn't find the vegetable slicer. She tried to slice the potato thin enough to fry quickly. She dropped them in the grease and waited. They ended up burned, but she still ate them.
Lou was a very devoted Christian. He took his relationship with God very seriously. He would spend hours praying and reading his bible. Within one year he read through the bible three times. He had read it so much that he could recite large portions of it.
Charlie was playing a new game on his smartphone. He was getting really engrossed in it. He started playing it so much that he neglected to do his homework. He started getting bad grades, which made his mother mad. His mother took away his phone as punishment.
Joan was mad that raccoons were eating her cat's food outside. She installed a cat door so her pet could come inside to eat. That night, Joan heard an angry meow from her kitchen. She ran downstairs to see a fat raccoon at the cat bowl. The raccoon ran back out the cat door when it spotter her.
We had a very noisy neighbor one year. His 15 year old son visited on weekends. He played heavy metal music. Thankfully he turned down the music if we asked. He later joined a band.
Tom went to to store to get food. He didn't know the floor was just mopped. The person who mopped didn't put up a wet floor sign. Tom slipped and fell. I couldn't help laughing at him!
Jane was planning a birthday party for her son. She told him to invite some friends to a ice skating rink he liked. Jane picked up her son and friends after school and took them skating. She treated them to hot dog's and sodas at the snack bar. The friends had fun skating on the ice.
I went horseback riding last weekend. I slipped off the saddle while trying to get on. My back has been sore ever since. I called the doctor to make an appointment today. I hope they can fix whatever is wrong with my back.
Me and my brothers grew up in a neighbor with a lot of kids. Everyday after school we would all get together and play football. One day my little brother was injured while being tackled. He could not walk and was in a lot of pain. Our parents took him to hospital and learned he had broken his leg.
Amanda was making veggies for some burgers. She was trying to make a nice tomato slice. For some reason she couldn't get a clean slice. The knife kept slipping and making awkward shaped tomatoes. She tried a new method and that worked better.
Alicia was the black sheep of her family. Her family was very religious and strict. One day, Alicia decided to loosen her family up. So, she threw them a very fun and silly 80's party. After the party, she became much closer to her family and they relaxed.
Chris was a nurse. She was very experienced. One day she made a medication error. It didn't have any negative effect on her patient. Chris chose to report the incident to her supervisor.
My brother and father went for a hike up a steep mountain. While we were near the top, my father grabbed his chest in pain. He was taken to the hospital by helicopter ambulance. We drove to the hospital to see how he was doing. He died of a heart attack because of the difficult hike.
Lisa was frantic because she lost her new puppy. She looked everywhere in town for her dog. Thankfully someone found the dog. When her dog was returned she was elated. She made sure that her dog was never out of sight again.
Tom's girlfriend got a new phone. Tom put in the number wrong. He tried to send flirty messages. Someone completely different received them. Tom was embarrassed and apologized.
Jennifer and Brad needed a getaway. They decided to go on a cruise. The cruise ship was massive in size. The two rekindled their love on the boat. It was the best boat ride ever for them.
Melissa invited Mark to the park for a picnic. Mark accepted the invitation. Melissa went to the store to buy cheese, crackers and fruit. She met Mark at the park with a full picnic basket. Melissa and Mark spent all day talking and sharing food.
The kids loved to swim. They went to the pool in town. They threw their goggles on and went to jump in. The life guard stopped them. There was a problem with the chemicals and they pool was closed!
Last winter I went to Disney World. I was not impressed. When I was there, I got lost. I couldn't find anything. I couldn't wait to go home.
I wanted to become an entrepreneur. I decided to enter the gold mining industry. As a result, I became very wealthy. Then, I realized that the gold miners were using child labor. I felt guilty and shut down my business.
Linda had just gotten a divorce and moved away with her dog Mini-me. She moved into a one bedroom apartment. She was nervous, but soon her and Mini-me made new friends. She soon became much more comfortable and happy. They lived there for 5 Years, then she bought a house for them.
Kelley needed to find a picture. She needed one from her old holidays. She couldn't find it. Finally she found it under her bed. It was totally ripped.
Austin and Ally were planning their wedding. They were overwhelmed with all that had to go into it. After talking it over, they decided to invite a handful of people. They are planning on a small destination wedding. All that matters to them is being married.
Jane bought a new designer purse. It was very expensive. She showed it off to friends at dinner. They all thought it was great. Jane loved the perceived jealousy.
Peggy went around and locked the doors and windows. She turned off the overhead lights in the main rooms. She muttered to herself about having to be the one to lock up. She didn't notice the woman trapped in the tanning bed. Peggy insisted to the police it wasn't her fault.
Francisca always thought that she would become a doctor. She was very confident in her own abilities. However, she never studied for anything. When the time came to take her final, she did poorly. Francisca was very disappointed with her failure.
Jackie wanted a new pair of shoes. They were very expensive and she couldn't afford them. Her husband felt bad because she really wanted them. He decided to buy them for her for her birthday. Jackie was very happy.
Jake had problems with his television. The picture and sound kept messing up. He had someone look at it but found no problems. Jake eventually tried changing the cables. He found out one was frayed and fixed the problem.
Terry brought home a cat. The cat was very unhappy. Terry did not know why. The cat did not eat its food. It turns out the cat only eats fish.
Lily's little brother loved to watch a video over and over. Sick of watching the video, Lily snuck it into the trash. Lily's mom went to put the video on for the little brother. She asked Lily if she knew where it was. Lily joined the search for the video as her little brother cried.
Andrew 's doctor told him to change up his diet to lose weight. He said just switch out a few food items here and there. So Andrew switched out chips for nuts and pop for water. The next doctor's visit the doctor said Andrew was much better. This motivated Andrew to keep making healthy habits.
Shauna walked through a clothing store. She passed a few shirts and cardigans. Nothing really stood out to her. She made her way to the denim section. She spotted a pair of jeans she wanted to buy.
Eva was very religious and devout. She decided to enter the convent. She took her vows. Then she officially became a nun. Eva was happy with her life choice.
Jim rode his bike over a hilly road. He stopped pedaling once he crested a big hill. He gained so much speed that he coasted over the next hill. After the second hill the road leveled out. Jim slowed down and had to pedal again.
Jeff had an interview and wanted to look his best. He tried to fix his hair but he had no mirror. Jeff went to the living room to use the TV screen. He was able to see his reflection well in the dark screen. Jeff fixed his hair and left for the interview.
Steve had a friend named Clay. Clay's parents were very wealthy. They bought Clay a pinball machine. Clay would play pinball in his bedroom for hours at a time. Steve was happy when Clay invited him over to play pinball.
George thought it would be funny to scare his cat. He waited for the perfect time and silently crept up behind it. He grabbed the cat, and it turned around and bit him! George realized then that cats think very differently than humans. He decided not to scare any animal ever again!
Luis went to see a speech. He was very moved. Luis loved it so much he teared up. He made sure to talk about it later. He wanted to meet her.
Robert needed to be awake to get the kids on the bus on time. The night before he had set the alarm on his phone to wake him up. He fell fast asleep, satisfied that the alarm would wake him. He forgot to charge his phone, and so the alarm did not wake him. The kids all missed the bus because Robert slept too late.
Terry bought a bag of chips from the store. When he got home, he realized the chips were expired. Terry brought the chips back to the store. The manager gave him a refund. Terry began to check expiration dates when he bought groceries.
Steve and Sherry had been together for six years. They felt like they needed a break. Steve couldn't stress enough that it was a break and not a break up. Everyone still assumed it meant they were broken up. After four months they got back together and were happier than ever.
Chase was at the pool with his family. He was hanging out near some steps since he couldn't swim. Then his older brother, a life guard, offered to teach him. They worked hard for a few hours and Chase almost gave up. After getting through it though, Chase finally could swim!
The band marched for peace. One band member wasn't looking where he was going. He ran into a pedestrian. The pedestrian thought it was on purpose. He punched the band member.
Irene was very sentimental. She cried when she saw any movie or commercial on TV. So when her mom died everyone thought she'd cry. But Irene had her eyes dried the whole time. As soon as she went home though, she cried watching a kid on TV.
Brad was at school. The kids decided to play a game of basketball. A lot of kids were being picked ahead of Brad. He was nervous. Brad is finally picked and he is relieved.
It was my grandmother's funeral. I asked my cousin if she had gotten another tattoo. She backed into a corner. She lifted up her shirt. There was Chinese writing on her belly.
Alexandria and Romina were the best of friends, although different. Alexandria was a book worm while friend was a wild party girl. One night after a night of heavy drinking Romina was leaving a party. Alexandria the wise stopped the friend getting in the strange car. She had saved her life, the car crashed later that night.
Neil had been walking the Camino de Compostela. It had been weeks. He was enjoying the beautiful scenery. Soon he saw a sign on the trail and stopped to read it. He discovered that he was at the trail's halfway point!
Bob left a message. Frank never heard it. Bob got worried. He checked in on Frank. Frank was just fine.
I let my dog out in the backyard. A few hours later, I went to check on him. I couldn't find my dog anywhere. I told my husband he was lost. He laughed at me and told me he already let the dog in.
The bumble trapped in Dottoe's net seemed upset. At least Dottoe's assumed that's what all the buzzing was about. Bees are good for making honey Dottoe's determined. Dottoe's carefully turned the net inside out. The bee flew out of the net to freedom.
Hans the DJ arrived in Reykjavik for a single four-hour DJ set. He had been there many times before and was prepared. Hans' fans crowded near him and his turntables to hear his selections. Their engrossment in the music required more room for dancing. Hans looked over the crowd, knowing he would return many times.
James went to a car dealership to buy a car. The salesman was very enthusiastic about cars. James decided to buy a truck that was recommended by the salesman. Days later, James regretted his decision as it didn't meet his needs. James felt conned by the salesman at the dealership.
Tom is a great cook. Tom invites his family over for dinner. Tom worked very hard preparing a large meal for everyone. Tom did not cook the chicken thoroughly, but served it anyways. Tom made the entire dinner party sick with food poisoning.
Amy was 14 turning 15 in 3 months. Her boyfriend, Ben turned 15 4 months ago. They were in the same grade at different schools. But her parents didn't like that he was older than her. So Amy had to sneak and see him without them knowing.
Mark often lost his temper when he was driving. He yelled and screamed at anyone who annoyed him. Sometimes he even followed them and flashed his lights. One time he did it to an undercover policeman and got a ticket. That was the last time he drove angry.
Jenny was a ten year old girl. She loved the sound of electric guitar. Her parents bought her a guitar for Christmas. She practiced for hours every night. After a year, Jenny could play guitar very well.
Chad was camping in the woods with his family. They decided to get away from the city life for once. During the night Chad heard a rumble coming from outside his tent. He got up with his flashlight and looked into the woods. He couldn't find any trace of anything and is still surprised.
A rebellious teen snuck out of his house at night. He walked over to local speed limit signs with a can of paint. Very carefully he changed the numbers on the signs. In the morning people believe the doctored signage. The teen laughed at the many car accidents that day.
Kia's class did a mock trial. They even set up a judge and jury. Kia thought it would be boring. To her surprise, though, it was very interesting. Kia had fun - and learned a lot about the law!
Greg was at a department store buying clothes. But when he was in line, he saw several school notebooks on sale. He ended up buying five notebooks for a couple of bucks. But he never used them. Greg regret wasting his money on them.
Jenny loved talking to her customers. They gave a sense of pride and joy for helping them. Some of her coworkers liked to talk behind her back. She asked them to hang out and go shopping when they were off. Her co workers joined her and they all became great friends.
Eugenie was very respectable. So when a slanderous remark tainted her character, she blanched. She went to her condo committee head held high. She refuted the allegations. And she went back to her house where she indulged in pornography.
I wanted to go on a diet. I knew I always put too much food on my plate. My solution was to purchase plates for kids. I bought some with disney princesses on them. Eating off of them allowed me to take much smaller portions.
Jan was looking around doing some shopping. She wanted to buy something but didn't know what. She saw a cute puppy staring at her through the window. Jan fell in love instantly. She went inside the shop and bought the cute Puppy in the Window.
Sierra was late for work. Usually she walked, but she needed to take the bus. On the bus, she saw some weird people. One person began bugging her and ranting to her. She hurried off of the bus and promised not to ride again.
I had to buy a new suit for my friend's wedding. I went to the suit store early in the morning. The salesman was really helpful and took my measurements. After a couple of days my suit was ready to be picked up. I looked really good in the suit I bought.
The basketball competition began. Earl and Jane didn't score any points until a minute later. After a minute, Greg already scored 10 points. He took his time since he was in the lead. He scored more points than Earl and Jane combined.
I used to go working out every week. A few weeks ago I hurt myself working out. I was lifting some weights that were too heavy for me. When I tried to put them down, I dropped them on my foot. I broke my foot, now I can't work out for a while.
Rick knew he had to see the dentist. So he made an appointment. But he kept delaying it because he was scared. And eventually, he never saw the dentist. But when his teeth got bad enough, it was too late.
Tony had to have surgery on his broken jaw. He had slipped on the ice and hit his face on the sidewalk. His mouth was wired shut while he healed. After a month his jaw was finally healed. Tony had lost fifteen pounds because of the broken jaw.
Jill decided to start a new weight loss program. She knew that she needed to exercise a lot more to lose weight. Jill decided to start walking every day. She started out walking around the block twice a day. Jill now walks nearly eight miles a day and has lost 15 pounds.
One day I went for a walk A speeding car came speeding past me All of the sudden I heard a crash I approached the crash scene by foot eventually It was the car that sped past me earlier
The girl turned eighteen. She was old enough to buy cigarettes. She decided to try one. She took one puff. She threw the cigarettes away.
Last weekend I took the kids to the zoo. After walking around for a while, we came upon the petting zoo. Both of the kids were excited, and wanted to feed the little goat. Every time my youngest got close he would throw the feed at the goat. After ten minutes of trying, the little guy finally fed the goat.
My friends invited me to a movie tonight. I told them yes because I wanted to go at the time Now I lost interest and want to bail. But I don't want to upset them. Which is why I'm putting on my clothes and meeting them.
Miles was moving across town to a new house. He tied his mattress to the top of his car with bungee cords. His mattress fell off the car in the middle of the road. His mom came to the scene to help him tie it back up. He was able to get it to his new house without it falling again.
Felix wanted to go to disney world. One day he won two tickets for entry. He invited his friend Alissa. Alissa hated disney. He ended up going alone.
Justine was eating her lunch. She opened her soda and saw a winner message on it. The soda company was hosting a sweepstakes and she had won. Her prize was a free family vacation. She took her kids and husband and had the time of her life.
David and his wife Cindy were in the market for a new home. They drove around for weeks looking at homes in their city. When they found one they both liked, they contacted the realtor. They schedule a walk-through for the following day. The day they did the walk-through, they found a dead body in it.
Liz looked over at the clock and gasped. She had completely lost track of the time. She grabbed her keys and coat and hurried out the door. Donning her coat as she ran, she raced down the street. She rounded the corner just in time to see her bus roar by.
I went to the beach. The beach was filled with jellyfish. I was sad that I couldn't swim. I had an idea. I decided to swim in the pool instead.
Jill was walking down the block with a friend on Thursday. There was a mime on the sidewalk, performing for tips. The two of them stopped for quite some time to watch him. Impressed, Jill tipped the mime $10. Unfortunately, the mime could not speak to thank her.
Tonight was the olympics. Tina couldn't wait to see it. She was excited. Then she watched it. She was disappointed.
Clark became a police officer. Clark likes to help people. Clark stopped a robbery but a person was hurt in the process. The media blamed Clark and called him all sorts of bad things. Clark retired from the police force because people did not like him.
Michael was a manager at a paper company. Sometimes he would walk around the cubicles and talk to people. This annoyed his employees, but they never said a word to him. One day, Michael decided he wanted everybody's attention. In order to get it, he pretended to fire the receptionist.
I made an appointment for my dog to get a check up. On the day of the appointment, my dog was excited to go for a ride. The closer we got to the vet, the more nervous he got. At the vet she started to relax and even got a treat. She had a good day, and doesn't hate the vet.
Michael loves England. One day, Michael decided to take a trip to England. When Michael arrived, it was as beautiful as he had imagined. Michael spent a week in England. When Michael returned home, he promised to take another trip soon.
Tim had the entire day off. He wanted to get a lot of things done. When his alarm hit Tim didn't want to wake up. He hit snooze over and over again. Tim wound up waking up late and doing nothing.
Tim was making a robot for science class. He thought it would be a boring project. But he ended up getting very involved. The robot-building was fun and interesting. Tim put in so much effort, he got an A+!
Neve started working as a children's librarian. She loved her job, until she was told she had to drive the bookmobile. Neve had her license, but she hated to drive. She reluctantly got into the bookmobile and started the engine. Driving the bookmobile turned out to be lots of fun!
Ciara knew she was going to have to work on Christmas. At first she was very sad that she would have to do that. But then she realized that she would be making a difference in lives. Ciara was a nurse and knew she could make her patients happy. Working on Christmas was enlightening for her and made her feel good.
Her father began to yell at her. She had stayed out all night long. She didn't even give him a call. He told her she was grounded for a month. He also took away her phone.
I love to have dessert after dinner. But I know it's not healthy to do it often. Still I have one at least once a week. This week I think I'm going to have a pie. Then I'll go to the gym the next day to make up for it.
Ivy's pregnancy was going well. But she noticed something strange. Her contacts were no longer fitting her eyes! Her optometrist said pregnancy had steepened her corneal curve. Ivy had to order new contact lenses!
Molly studied all night for her exam next week. Her friends asked her to go to a party the night before the exam. She said yes, and was out partying all night. She overslept her alarm the next day, and missed the exam. Molly says she will never party again in college.
Larry showed up unannounced on his brother's doorstep. His brother made it very clear he wasn't amused. He fired the first shot high above Larry's head. The next one was a little bit lower. Larry began running, moving faster than he had in years.
John always drank his coffee black. One day he tried creamer in his coffee. He loved it alot so he tried sugar in it as well. When John went to the dentist, he had cavities. John uses creamer only in his coffee now.
Jason went for a walk. It was very old out. He zipped up his jacket. He saw a cold woman walking nearby. Jason offered her his jacket.
Tim was feeling bored and stuffed in. His friend thought of a random road trip. Tim agreed. They packed and left within a day. Tim and his friend had a great time.
Dan bought a fish. He didn't know what to name the fish. He worried about it for days. He watched the fish's behavior for any indication of what to name him. Finally it came to him, his name would be Nemo.
Carl was a master in the field of electronics. He used his genius to fix a number of problems. Carl wanted to watch the upcoming fight for free. He hooked up the cable using his genius. He was now able to see the fight for free.
Tim was really thirsty. But there was no more water left in his house. He found an old water bottle by his bed though. He considered going to the store to buy more water. But he impulsively drank the old water by his bed.
Jill and Greg got divorced after ten years of marriage. When it was time to share their belongings it was a fight. They didn't have a prenup and had to argue about everything. They eventually found a middle ground but forgot one thing. They didn't know who would keep the dog.
Kayla was a new teacher. She had allowed two students to go to the restroom. The students were taking too long to return. Kayla went check on the students. They were hiding and playing in the bathroom.
Hanks favorite season is fall. He loves the changer weather because he gets to wear sweaters. He also likes the changing colors of the leaves on the tree. His favorite drink of warm apple cider is great then as well. He knows it will soon be winter so he is living it up now.
Abby was about to relocate from DC to Florida. Abby will miss DC, but miss the cherry blossoms most. Abby decided to visit the capital and take pictures of the blossoms. Abby also got a picture of her with the cherry blossoms as well. Abby was glad she got one more look at the blossoms before leaving.
Donna is an adult that kept getting strep throat up to 6 times a year. Her doctors decided that it might be best to have them removed. She made plans and scheduled some time off. She was scared at the thought of going under. She had the surgery and now feels so much better.
Miley was in the elevator at work. A man got on and asked Miley when her baby was due. Miley smiled and said three months earlier. Her baby was already born. Miley was back from maternity leave.
Rose wanted to learn to dance ballet. But she was so clumsy and had two left feet! Then a friend suggested she try yoga to limber up. The stretches and poses soon had Rose graceful and strong. The yoga helped her excel in her ballet classes!
Kia was determined to make her husband an omelet. She used a nonstick pan and plenty of cooking spray. But she still couldn't flip the omelet without breaking it! Poor Kia had to turn it into scrambled eggs. Luckily, her husband was still happy with his breakfast!
My cousin Rose, who is Asian, got married in NYC two weeks ago. Her half Asian nieces came from DC to the wedding. One niece dyed her hair blonde. My daughter, who is half Asian, said the blonde job was hideous. She said the cousin was trying too much to be white.
Lisa went to her waitressing job after school. This afternoon she had terrible customers. They did not like any of the food. Lisa was not surprised they didn't tip. When they left, Lisa was happy.
Ursula was hard at work. She needed to finish her term paper on her laptop. SHe typed away all evening. Finally, she was ready to submit it. Just as she hit send, her internet went out!
Sylvia went to school to become a zoo keeper. She worked hard at her classes and graduated in the top five percent. When she got her first job at a zoo, she was so excited. She was in charge of taking care of the penguins. Now, she's in charge of the entire aquatic section!
Elle followed the recipe her grandmother had written down exactly. So she couldn't figure out why they tasted so bad! She went back over the recipe and realized there was a mistake. Grandma had written down 2 tablespoons of salt. It was supposed to be 1/2 teaspoon!
Dale found out that his wife was cheating on him. Dale became so angry he couldn't see straight. Dale argued with his wife for many hours. Although his wife proclaimed her love, Dale was heartbroken. Dale decided the only thing to do was file for divorce.
Ella was cold. She started a fire in the fireplace to warm up. Soon, she was warm and toasty. She rubbed her hands together in front of the flames. Her fireplace always made her house feel cozy.
Adam decided to learn how to drive. He got into his car. He drove the car around the block. After driving around he got out of the car. Adam was proud of his driving ability.
Mario went to the beach that day in hope to sunbathe. He put his towel down but the beach was full and noisy. He decided to swim instead. In the water, he got stung by a jellyfish. He went back home hurt and dissatisfied with his day.
My daughter's old college roommate came to visit today. My daughter is in NYC and her roommate is in FL. She had a great time seeing my daughter's two year old girl. The girl cried when the roommate left. My daughter cheered her up with chocolate milk.
Greg was very excited to get his new car. He wanted to get one that was really fast. He decided to get down to the dealership. They offered him 4 to choose from. Greg picked the Blue car and loved it!
I was sitting by the lake at night. I wanted to see the full moon. However, it was a cloudy day. I waited for a long time. Finally, the clouds disappeared, making the moon visible.
I sprinkled some bird seed outside my door. The birds came and ate. However, they were really loud. So I sprinkled seeds down the block. Then I had peace and quiet.
Suzy had a salad. She ordered it at the restaurant. It came to her. When she got it it was bland. She hated it.
Beth is out camping. She spots a bear. The bear runs towards her. Beth plays dead. The bear sniffs and her and leaves her alone.
Mark was standing on the patio of his big expensive house. Everybody thought he must be so happy but they were wrong. He wanted a new life. He saw a bird fly overhead and wished he could fly along with it. He wanted to be anywhere else but here.
The man was up late the night before. He was really tired while he was working on the computer. He decided he should take a short nap. When he woke up he felt much better. Now while he is working on the computer he isn't as tired.
Tom was in a parking lot. He back out of his parking space. Without knowing he hit another car. Both were somewhat to blame. The damage was minimal and they went on their way.
Bob went to the museum. The museum had a lot of sections. Bob went to the modern art section. He saw a lot of famous paintings. Bob liked the modern art section.
Brad had been asked to run the haunted house at his school. He loved Halloween so he eagerly accepted. He spent lots of time preparing everything. On opening night, he heard kids saying it was the scariest thing ever! Brad was so happy he almost danced with glee!
She gasped at what she found. She'd never seen anything like what was before her. Her imagination ran wild with possibilities. The fossil was amazingly complete. They would learn so much from this discovery.
Dan became the best hockey player in his family. He was able to get a scholarship to college because of his skills. In college he noticed he loved studying medicine more than hockey. Dan decided he wanted to become a doctor. After graduation Dan went on to medical school instead of the NHL.
Bricen is an up and coming tattoo artist. He sketched a picture of a large lady bug. Bricen tattooed the lady bug on his mother. The tattoo looked terrible! Bricen's mother didn't mind, she loves her son that much!
I was playing piano the other day. When I was done playing I realized there were some people watching. I was shocked to see them there. I asked them how they liked it. They said that they really loved my playing!
Michael and Luke are roommates. Luke is very messy. Michael got very upset with Luke's mess one day. Michael told Luke to move out. He needs a new roommate now.
Stacy wanted to compete in a bake off. She had never done so before. She entered with her blueberry pie. To her delight she ended up winning. She won a blue ribbon.
Tre's bicycle really needed new brakes. Tre saved up all his allowance to take his bike to the shop. On the way a teenager jumped Tre and stole all his money and his bike. Tre walked home crying and empty handed. When he got there he found his mother dead.
It was Katelyn's first day as a teacher. She was nervous. Katelan walked over to her desk. Her desk was covered in apples from students. This made Katelan less nervous to teach.
Art was browsing in Best Buy. He saw a big, fancy tv on sale. He whipped out his credit card and paid for it. He would be paying it off forever. Art decided it was worth it to have such an amazing tv.
Jim was a hunter, but didn't always eat his kill. He sometimes hunted just for sport. One day, he attempted to get his largest kill, a moose. He missed his shot and the moose attacked him brutally. He ran away scared and decided to only hunt for food after that.
Tom wanted to go on a trip with his friends. He asked his parents but they said no. His grades were too low. That week, he worked really hard to bring his grades up. When they improved, his parents let him go on the trip.
Paula couldn't get the lug nuts off the flat tire. Then she remembered  Archimedes' advise. She got a pipe for leverage. The lug nuts came off easily. Paula then was able to change the tire.
We went to the fair yesterday. It was very hot. Tina started to feel sick. I felt badly for her. She ended up throwing up.
Mike has an English final the next morning. During the college semester, Mike never attended the English class. Mike stays up all night studying for the final. The next morning, Mike takes the test on no sleep. Mike receives a B minus on the final.
Jane was grocery shopping. She made a list of everything she needed. Unfortunately she forgot the list at home. Jane tried to wing it. She wound up forgetting half the things.
Karl was very poor. One day, he decided to test his luck with the lottery. He purchased a ticket. The next week, he learned that he won the lottery! Karl was now a millionaire and could live a comfortable lifestyle.
Dave was on a hike when he decided to explore off the trail. He became very distracted by the beautiful off-trail scenery. After an hour of hiking, Dave finally realized he was lost. He set up a campsite and created a smoke signal to be rescued. A helicopter found his smoke signal, and Dave was returned to safety.
I walked outside, feeling bored. I was so sick of all the responsibilities life threw at me. I climbed up onto the trampoline. I started to jump freely, smiling. I really enjoyed the temporary escape from reality.
Emily was trying to sleep. Her brother's pet bird was chirping non-stop. She couldn't take the annoying noise anymore. She ran to his room and threw a blanket over the cage. Finally, the bird quieted down.
Courtney dreamed of being a cheerleader her whole life. She took many gymnastics lessons and classes as a child. During middle school tryouts, Courtney messed up her routine. She asked the judges if she could start over. She did her routine perfectly this time and made the team!
I have always been scared of creepy, crawly things. One Friday, my husband and I drove out to our country house. I opened the bedroom door, and saw a tiny black bat stuck to the wall. My blood ran cold, and I screamed and shrieked. I cowered in the hall until my husband dislodged the bat with a broom.
Anna needed a new car. Her old was was always breaking down. So she got a second part-time job. She saved up her paychecks. Soon she could afford a new car!
Mr Smith's class was reading a novel together. Joanna was called to read the next page. When she flipped the page, she ended up getting a papercut. She had to go to the school's clinic. The nurse placed a band aid on her finger.
Johnny donated plasma at a local clinic. He was attracted to his nurse, Sophie. He saw her on her lunch break and asked her on a date. He told her that he fantasized she was his naughty nurse. They continued to date and she was his naughty nurse on Halloween.
Jerry was running very late to school. He hurried to get ready, but when he went outside the bus had left. Jerry was very sad because that meant he would have to walk. Not wanting to miss school Jerry started walking. He made it to school just as the morning bell rung.
Jake always had coffee in the morning. It's how he got energy and started his day. After a while he noticed he was addicted to caffeine. He tried to go without it for a bit but couldn't. If he didn't get it he would feel horrible all day.
Jesse had completed a survey on Mturk. He did it to the best of abilities. He read every question. The requester rejected his survey. Jesse didn't get paid.
Our second car was a Geo Metro. It was a small hatchback. It had only three cylinders. One day a cylinder broke, but the car could still run. After seven years we had to buy a new car.
Elsa needed new glasses. Her eyes were getting bad. She drove to the store to get new glasses. When she got them her eyes improved. Elsa was glad to have glasses.
Jane had recently gotten a new job. She was nervous about her first day of work. On the first day of work, Jane overslept. Jane arrived at work an hour late. Jane did not make a good impression at her new job.
Rose got an inflated ball to use for exercise. Rose hadn't been to a gym in Years, so she was a bit rusty. She balanced precariously on the ball and wondered if it was working. Just then the phone rang, startling Rose. She hurt herself falling off and couldn't exercise for months.
Adam was looking for a rare book. He found it on an internet site. Adam ordered the book from the site. The book came in a week later. Adam enjoyed reading his book.
When I was in sixth grade I went to the school dance. I wanted to ask this one girl to dance so bad. I was nervous and my friends didn't think i would do it. Just to prove them wrong I did and she said yes. I guess I just needed the extra motivation from my friends.
When I was 18, I asked my secret crush to prom. I was so nervous I could barely speak. My palms were sweat and my voice kept cracking. Eventually, I mustered up the courage and asked her to be my date. She said yes and we ended up having a great time.
Bobby and Kate were riding horses. The horse that Kate was on got spooked. The horse kicked back and threw Kate off. Kate landed on the ground and hurt herself. Bobby had to bring Kate to the hospital.
The kid loved Halloween. He won the costume contest every year. Last year, he was Pac-Man. His costume got a lot of attention. He was already working towards next year's costume.
In second grade someone stole my cabbage patch kid doll. We went on a wild goose chase looking all over for it. Someone finally told us that a girl had given her one on the bus. However, when she got off the bus she dropped it in the grass. When we drove by the area, we got my doll back.
Darlene was married at the age of seventeen. She moved with her husband to El Paso, Texas a week after the wedding. Two weeks later Bill was drafted into the Air Force. Bill went off to war less than three months after marrying Darlene. By the time Bill came home his daughter was almost 5 Year's old.
Lawrence had big dreams. He wanted to join the circus and be a clown. A lot of people told him that was crazy. Lawrence was determined to realize his dreams. Lawrence ends up becoming the best clown in the circus.
Matt was playing catch with Bob. Matt shot the ball too high. It went to the neighbor's yard. The neighbors yard was very scary. They never went to get the ball back.
Dana was a young artist who spent many hours a day painting. Despite this, she always felt her work was inferior to her peers'. One day, her friend Alph admitted how much he liked her paintings. Dana was shocked - Alph was one of the artists she admired the most! Perhaps comparing herself to others wasn't so important after all.
I've been having some jaw pain in my left molar. I told my dentist about the pain and she scheduled an x-ray. She told me I needed a filling and scheduled me. She started working on the right side of my mouth. She never even touched my left molar.
We have a new mail man today, he came and delivered a package. He was really excited to have this new job, he said. As he walked to the neighbor's house, I saw their dog was out. I noticed the mailman didn't see him and walked right up to the house. The dog jumped out and bit him, I think he isn't going to come back.
The family went to Hawaii over the summer. They took an 8 hour plane ride to the island of Oahu. Afterwards they checked into their 4 star hotel. They were tired from traveling so they took a quick nap. They woke up feeling refreshed and had a big breakfast in the lobby.
James is playing rugby. James is playing his best game. He is running to make a score. He gets hit hard and knocked out. James wakes up to broken ribs.
Dave was walking near the lake when he heard a bird squawking. He hurried over to the noise to see what was happening. He found a bird tangled in fishing line. He freed the bird as quickly as he could. Soon, the bird was able to fly away, and Dave felt like a hero.
Angie hated to clean so her house was always out of order. She was tired of living this way and wanted to change her ways. One night she couldn't sleep and got out of bed and started cleaning. It was midnight and to her surprise she enjoyed cleaning at that hour. Now Angie cleans her home every night at midnight and enjoys it a lot.
Valerie was working on a school project. She asked her kid sister to bring a piece for her. Her sister grabbed the piece. Yet, she decided to play catch with it. The piece landed on the project and everything collapsed.
Tom was a serious outdoorsman. Tom loved the cold. He felt it made him healthier to expose himself to cold. Tom decided to swim underwater for 100 yards, without breathing. Tom successfully did it.
A little Mary was jumping on a couch. Her mom told her to stop. Mary did not listen. She jumped and fell down. Mary cried.
When Clint first began working, he wanted to be a storm chaser. He decked out his truck, and followed storms with his camera. After years of near misses, he got some really great tornado shots. His most popular images were of lightning, and he got an amazing view. He ended up quitting storm chasing to be a photographer.
I lived in a large city, which required taking the bus often. A fellow next to me chewed my ear off about aliens. He kept talking about how aliens have already landed. They are among us, he told me. He hinted that he might be one before I got off the bus.
Kim had to go to the doctor's office to get a blood test. But she was very scared. She held her arm out. And her doctor inserted a needle into her vein. Afterwards, she wondered why she had anything to fear.
Jim taught English in a small school in China. He had a crush on the math teacher Mrs Wang. Mrs Wang had an abusive husband who beat her. One day, Jim beat up Mrs Wang's husband and told him to scram. Now Jim and Mrs Wang live together in the USA.
Tammy went to the park with her brother. They played on the swings together for an hour. Then they built a castle in the sandbox. Tammy and her brother had a great time. After three hours they walked home hand in hand!
Josh went with his friends to the hills. They rode their ATVs. They hit a steep hill. Their ATVs tipped. Josh got a big gash.
Jessica was tired of being stuck in the house all alone. She decided to go for a walk. She saw a stray dog while she was out walking. She decided to take the dog home with her. Jessica now has a new friend to spend time with.
Lulu got in a cab to go to meet her friend. There was a ton of traffic. Quickly, she felt a slight jolt. The cab crashed into the car in front of them. Thankfully she was okay though.
Finals were coming. Tiana was worried she would not do well. She studied day and night for a week. When the test came, it was easier than she expected. She finished easily and did great.
A man at an office believed that co-worker was stealing his pens. To catch him he rigged his pens to an alarm. One day the alarm went off and he raced to his desk. The thief was apologetic but also quite confused. The man wanted the thief fired but everyone though the man overrated.
The Zimmy family discovered their oven is broken. They start to use a microwave to reheat food. A hot plate is also used for frying food. But now they realize they'd rather have an oven. So they go to Home Depot to shop for an oven.
Nathan looked out his window. The first snow had fallen. He ran outside with his dog Timber. They tromped in the snow together. It soon got too cold though, and they went inside for warmth.
Liz does not typically cook for her boyfriend, Chris. On Chris' birthday, she decided to surprise him with an omelette. As Chris took his first bite, he immediately gagged. Liz apparently used ingredients that had gone bad. Chris never allowed Liz to cook for him again.
Laura worked at a convenience store. One evening, a man walked in and drew a gun. He demanded all the money that Laura had in the register. Laura reached behind the counter and drew pepper spray. She fired at the man and he took off running while his eyes burned.
Jen got ready to go to sleep. She changed into her pajamas and walked into her room. Once she landed on the bed, a lizard jumped behind her. It crawled behind her back. Jen screamed and ran outside.
Tim hated going to school. He refused to do his homework one day. He hoped that it would snow and class be cancelled. Unfortunately it never snowed. Tim got into trouble.
Miranda loved sparkly things. She got a bunch of new jewelry. She put it all on at once. Her friend told her she looked very fancy. Miranda smiled at the compliment.
Elena is afraid of the dark. She sleeps with her night light on. Her parents insisted there is no need to be afraid. Elena older brother taught her how to overcome her fear. She learned to count backwards really fast to fight her fear.
Maurice was a great cook. He wanted to start up his own cafe, but didn't have the money. He had a great idea, he would start a food truck. Maurice opened up his food truck. Everyone loved the food and he was very pleased.
Francisco was beaten up by a gang. As a result he always had nightmares. His wife told him to see a psychologist. And Francisco agreed. The therapy helped ease his fears.
The alarm on my phone stopped working a few days ago. It was very important that I wake up early so this was a problem. I didn't know what to do, so I asked my friends for an alarm clock. Luckily one of them offered to let me borrow theirs. I of course borrowed it and it worked great!
Ira went to the store to buy something to eat. Chips were on sale so he bought a bag. Ira counted the chips as he ate them. The last whole chip in the bag was number 63. Ira ate the small crumbs and counted them as chip number 64.
My family got ready for church today. I put on a suit I've had for several years. When my mom looked at me, she looked puzzled. She said that my clothes were dirty and needed to be thrown away. She didn't hesitate to yell at me since I didn't want to change.
Tom was a homeowner. Fall had arrived and many leaves were in his yard. He prepared the rake and bags. He raked the leaves. He put the leaves in bags and cleared his lawn.
A cop pulled Rob over for speeding. She issued him a ticket, but then they began to talk. Soon Rob was outright flirting with her. He dared to ask her for a date. To his surprise, she accepted his offer!
I went out to eat chinese food last night. I ended up getting food poisoning because of the food I ate. I was sick all that night and had to call in sick to work. I feel better now, fortunately. I will never go back to that specific restaurant ever again.
Jake was at a college party. Everyone was drinking and having a good time. They all decided to play musical chairs. The game got pretty heated after a while. Jake wound up falling and hurting his arm.
Whitney and Megan went to the fair. They ate fried food. They rode rides. They saw a concert. They can't wait for next year.
Two musicians were playing in the streets. They wanted to earn some money for living. The girl started to dance to their music. People were interested. They gave them a lot of money that day.
Joe and Teresa want to seem rich. They decided to file false mortgage documents. When they got caught they tried to make excuses for it. They then decided to plead guilty. As a result they are both going to jail.
When I was little I had a favorite toy. It was a cute little stuffed bunny. I brought it everywhere with me. It became very worn and dirty. It was still my favorite toy.
Natasha was born on Christmas day. She didn't like it because all her gifts were mixed together. To help her, her mother changed her birthday's date. She celebrated her on June the 25th of each year. So that way Natasha had two sets of presents and was happier.
Carla had an apartment on the third floor. She hated having to take the stairs everyday. Carla heard a resident was moving out a first floor apartment. Carla applied to move into the first floor appliance. Carla was allowed to switch apartments.
Jan was typing an essay on her computer. She walked away to get food. But when she came back, she noticed that her computer restarted. She realized that an update forced her computer to restart. And the essay that she had been working on for hours did not save.
Across the grass field I saw a bull. I looked him in the eyes. I thought I could outrun him. I jumped in a took off. Before I was even halfway he was stomping me to the ground.
Jane had a test on Friday. She did not want to study. Jane finally started studying on Thursday evening. She studied all through the night. Jane did not pass her exam.
James learned a new word in school. He began to use it all the time. It got to the point where his parents were annoyed by it. His dad told him to ease off on that word for a while. James put an embargo on that word for a week.
Every morning, sun shining through Gabe's window woke him up. So he decided to get dark curtains. The curtains blocked the sunlight. And Gabe's room was also cooler. Gabe got the same curtains for every window in his house.
Bill had to get onto the bus for school everyday. There was a pickup point on his street called station one. He waited at station one for 30 minutes. But the bus didn't come. Bill then realized it was Saturday.
Today is a special day. Logan is going to go somewhere special. He is going to go on a train! The train has a engine at the beginning, and caboose at the end. He has fun riding the train.
Aurora and Jonah are building a sandcastle. They carefully erect walls and towers out of moist sand. They painstakingly dig a deep moat around their creation. They decorate the walls and the surrounding area with seashells. They smile in satisfaction as they examine their completed project.
A boy at a restaurant saw arcade games in the lobby. He asked the waiter for change. The boy handed a handful of loose change to get quarters. The boy claimed that it was exactly $2 of coins. The waiter saw it was 30 cents short but handed him 8 quarters anyway.
John went camping in the mountains last weekend. Some of his friends went with him. They found a secluded area to set up their tents. They made a campfire. They talked all night.
Raquel noticed her husband started acting differently towards her. She remembers this behavior from the last time he cheated on her. So she asks him if he's having an affair. He denies the affair but asks for a divorce. Raquel filed for divorce the very next day.
Chuck and his wife are debating to have a second kid. Chuck only wants the one kid he has. His wife has always wanted two kids. She says that they will be more social with siblings. Chuck gives in and they have a second child.
Ben's friends took him to a sushi restaurant. They said they wanted to try something daring. They all ordered octopus tentacles! Ben thought it looked disgusting. He just ordered a rice platter!
Eli loved eating turkey every Thanksgiving with his family. One day, though, he saw a live turkey. It gobbled around its farm proudly. Eli was touched by its vitality. He swore never to eat turkeys again!
When Mo's cat died, the family buried it in the backyard. That year, Mo learned about skeletons in biology class. Mo asked the teacher if he could bring in a specimen for the class. The next morning, Mo's mom saw muddy footprints. She traced a trail from the cat's excavated grave to Mo's bedroom.
Mark kept putting off doing his chores around the house. His parents decided to do the same. They stopped cooking dinner, doing laundry, and taking him to school. Mark decided he'd better mow the lawn and clean his room. His parents were happy he'd realized responsibility goes both ways.
Darryl is a very neat and tidy person. He quickly discovered that his roommate, Jim is not. Darryl wakes up to dirty dishes and a messy bathroom. Darryl doesn't like confrontation. Now he has to clean every day.
I was driving my grandmother's truck. She was holding coffee. I took a sharp turn. Coffee was all over her lap. She was nice about it.
Allen was heading out to the lake for the day. The first thing he did was set up a camp on the beach. Then, he went out for a swim. In the afternoon, he rode his boat around the lake. He finished the day with a cookout on the beach.
Sue was going through the drive thru. She placed her order for coffee. She went to pay and was told it had already been paid for. She was shocked about the kindness. She then decided to leave money for someone else's order too.
Jerry wanted to grow his own peppers, since he loved to eat them. He drove to the store and bought seeds and supplies. Jerry then took the supplies, went to his backyard and planted seeds. After a while, the plants grew to be strong and healthy. One morning, Jerry went outside and animals had eaten all his plants.
Tom found some chewable candy in a drawer. He didn't check the date on it. He took one out and tried to chew on it. It chipped his tooth. The candy was old and stale.
Jim stopped working out for 2 months. He decided he would start again after Thanksgiving. Jim ate a lot of unhealthy food during Thanksgiving. He went to the gym the next Friday to burn off the extra calories. Jim was so tired at the end of his first of many workouts.
Kathy was studying in the library. Something caught her eye. It was a cute boy. Kathy hoped he would notice her. He did and winked.
Angie was baking a cake. She fell asleep while waiting for the oven. Eventually the house burned down. Angie was burned to death. There was nothing the firefighters could do to saver her.
Sam and matt wanted to play basketball. They woke up to rain. The boys decided to stay inside. They tried out a new video game. After spending all day inside, the boys were happy to be having fun.
Today, I heard that NASA was hiring astronauts. So, I looked at the requirements. Unfortunately, I'm a short-sighted, tall, pre-law student. I decided to apply anyway, just for fun. I'm really hoping for that acceptance letter.
Diana was a model. She had a fashion show to attend. Diana was modeling a wedding dress out on the catwalk. She tripped over her train and fell. Diana was mortified by her slip.
Jake was eating a burger from his local fast food restaurant. He bit into the thick juicy burger. He immediately spat out what was in his mouth. There was a long human hair in his burger! Jake complained to the restaurant and got a refund.
John took the day off of work today. He wanted to meet up with some old friends. He said they had a great time catching up. They went to see a ballgame. They ended the day with dinner.
Henry fell asleep in his History class. His teacher got so mad at him. She sent him to the principal's office. He didn't get in trouble. The next day he apologized and she was very happy.
Harry went to the beach for a party. Although he forgot his sunscreen, he continued his day without it. Everyone was mostly out in the sun playing volleyball. After a few hours, Harry received several sunburns. He had to go to the doctor to get everything checked.
Sarah was feeling hungry. She went to her local Mexican restaurant. She ordered steak tacos. She received chicken tacos instead. She had to wait 10 minutes before she got the correct order.
Billy loved to draw dragons. He would imagine himself riding the dragon to far away worlds. He continued to draw into adulthood. Billy became a professional animator for a large studio. He still draws dragons and imagines voyages with them.
My sister in-law's husband S was an alcoholic. S got drunk three times a week. One day S had a heart attack. The doctor said S would die in six months unless he stopped drinking. S continued to drink, and died in four months.
Milly wanted a root beer float. She scooped ice cream into her cup. But then she saw that she was out of root beer! She decided to try it with cola instead. Luckily, it still tasted pretty great!
Steve noticed his car was getting dirty. He drove to the carwash. While he was in the automatic carwash his engine died. His car wouldn't start. Steve was trapped in the carwash.
Nolan had a bad tooth. But he refused to go to the dentist. As the pain was getting more intense every day, he had no choice. He called for an emergency appointment. When the tooth was out, Nolan was grateful to be pain-free.
Eileen liked to track her steps every day. She wore a fitbit so that she knew how many steps she walked. One day she lost her fitbit at home. She was lost without her fitbit. So she went to the store and bought another fitbit.
Ruben decided it was time to start exercising, so he got a bike. On the first day he bought he, he decided to test himself. Ruben surprised himself and rode well over 13 miles. He got back home, feeling the best he has in Year's. Ruben almost immediately decided to plan a cross-country bike trek.
Lucy went to school. When she got there she noticed something. She and her friend had the same backpack. Lucy was not happy about that. She wanted to be an individual.
Bubba loved barbecue, and often made his own sauce. He usually won the annual barbecue sauce contest at his office. He decided to try and sell his barbecue sauce. Bubba's barbecue sauce was very popular. He sold so much sauce that he ended up quitting his office job.
Bjorn entered into a bike race. He got up early on the day of the race. He got himself ready in plenty of time. When he was the ninth person to register at the race. He got a good starting position in the race.
There was a local restaurant that served fried twinkies. Fannie thought it was a gross idea and refused to eat them. Her friend Theodore kept insisting she try it. After much pleading, Fannie, decided to try the food. She tasted the fried twinkie and found it delicious.
It had all come down to this. There was a 10 foot putt left to win. The golfer lined up the putt. He swung his putter at it gently. The ball dropped into the cup, he had won.
Henry bought a box of baseball cards from a yard sale. He saw that they were old and well preserved. Henry decided to have the value of the cards assessed. The appraiser gave him great news. The cards were worth over ten thousand dollars!
Pete could run faster than any boy he knew. So when a new girl at school challenged him to a race he just laughed. He knew he could beat her easily so he agreed. The day of the race their friends all gathered around. She was faster than him, beating him by four seconds!
I went to a Chinese buffet to eat with my family. The Chinese buffet was all you can eat. I ate every type of food at the buffet. However, the food finally caught up to me. I eventually threw up in front of everyone.
Mark was going to his brother's wedding. He needed a suit but he was broke. He gathered what little money he did and shopped for a cheap suit. Luckily he found one just in time, but it didn't fit well. The bride hated it and had her mother, a seamstress, fix it.
Grace loved purple flowers. She found some beautiful violets to plant in her yard. She liked to look at them each morning. One day, she clipped a flower and put it in her hair. She liked to carry the pretty plant with her as she walked.
Erin was renovating her yard. She wanted to put a patio in next to the house. She plotted it all out and called a contractor. They installed beautiful stone. Erin was thrilled with the outcome.
Jason applied for a good paying job. Two weeks later, he got called to come for an interview. During the interview, he was nervous and unsure. Another two weeks went by and he heard nothing. Finally, they called him and told him he got the job!
I was invited to eat at my boyfriend's house this evening. Everything was going great until he excused himself from the table. When he didn't come back immediately, I got up to go find him. I found him in the living room, stealing Ambien from his mom's purse. That told me all I need to end this relationship.
Hunter loved to go trekking through the woods. One day on his daily trek he saw a rattlesnake. He remained still since the snake was ready to strike. Hunter was careful to not make eye contact. The snake finally passed by and Hunter was able to get away.
Shelley was looking for a fancy prom hairstyle. But she couldn't manage any fancy updos. She grew very frustrated and unhappy. Then she decided to wear her hair in a French braid. Everybody loved and complimented Shelley's pretty braid!
Fred's grandma from Italy came to visit. So Fred and his family went to an authentic Italian restaurant. Everyone was enjoying their food. But Fred's grandma complained that the food wasn't authentic. And she spent several minutes arguing with the waitress.
The airplane was built with some low quality hardware. The first time the plane flew it made a horrible noise. The pilot landed the plane. He inspected the build details. He called the builders of the plane in anger.
It was really hot in my room. But for some reason, it became noticeably hotter. I walked to the kitchen. And I saw my dad cooking hamburger patties. I was upset he decided to cook on such a hot day.
I went to the grocery store. I was trying to buy bananas. I couldn't find any bananas. They were sold out of bananas. I left the store and went home.
There was a hurricane coming through Florida. The families had to evacuate fast. The Johnson's don't have TV, and didn't know there was a hurricane. It was to late for the Johnsons, the didn't escape. But later, swimming in the water, they got saved by a helicopter.
Tom loved music. He was in the market for a new pair of headphones. He was debating between in ear and over the ear headphones. He sampled a pair of over the ear headphones. He loved how they sounded so he bought them.
Joe always wanted to play on his high school basketball team. He woke up early every day to practice. He went to the gym every day to make sure he was in top shape. When tryouts were held, Joe was suitably prepared. Joe may the team due to his hard work and preparation.
Erin was using his computer when it suddenly crashed. He felt scared and worried since he had homework to do. Erin took his computer to a repair shop. The repair man fixed his computer but charged a lot of money. Despite paying a lot of money, Erin was happy he finished his homework
Kate wanted a new dress for the party. She could find one she liked. She decided to make one. She bought fabric and a pattern. She had the prettiest dress at the dance.
Brian lost a friend. His friend died in a car crash. Brian has been depressed about it for weeks. He had a talk with his parents and friends about it. He hopes his friend is in a better place.
I saw some soldiers at the airport the other day. They were dressed in their uniforms. When they got off the plane their families were there. They were so happy to see the soldiers back home. It was very touching.
Mathew is a college student. One day, he was rushing to college on his bicycle. His bicycle slipped and he got injured. Nearby people called his dad. His dad took him to hospital and got him treated.
Tom's team was down by 1 point with 10 seconds left. He caught the basketball near the 3 point arc. He dribbled left and right past the defender. He leaped in the air. He dunked it home to win it for his team.
Taryn was out for a walk. She was trying to reduce her carbon footprint. She started walking instead of driving. Soon, she realized that she didn't need her car anymore. She sold it to her neighbor and started walking everywhere.
Lucy woke up in the morning and wanted to go out. Lucy called Stacy, and Stacy suggested they go to the mall. Stacy met Lucy at the mall entrance. Lucy wanted to go to the food court, but Stacy wanted to shop. They decided to shop first, and then they got some pizza.
I had a friend in college that I spoke to a lot. However when we graduated, we moved out of town. We were sad that we wouldn't see each other. We decided to both join skype. We then video chatted together every night.
We have a pool in our condo complex. One day in 1995 some jokester drained the pool. The pool went down halfway before it was plugged up. It took two days to refill and prep the pool. They never found the culprit.
Gina was on a side street getting on the main street. But the streets were icy, and the side street was a hill. Gina's car was having a hard time getting up the hill. She realized she would need to back up to get up the hill. Just then a van pulled up behind her and she was unable to back up.
Marcus realizes he has no vegetables at home. He rides his bike all the way to the store. At the store he buys carrots, kale, and corn. He brings all the vegetables back home. Marcus is happy to finally have vegetables at home.
A polite thief was making robberies in the small town. People would wake up and find things missing and their house clean. One one occasion the polite thief left a note of apology. The victim thought about giving the note to the police to analyze. The apology seemed so heartfelt that the victim decided against it.
Luke was at the ice cream parlor and couldn't make his mind. He tried a few samples but none appealed to him. As people behind him started to fidget, he picked one at random. When he tried it, he grimaced and regretted his choice. He ended up throwing the ice cream and buying some chips instead.
Kate was constantly bored at home. So she ended up overeating. She realized she had to find something to keep her busy. But she had no interests or hobbies. Kate's health became worse and worse until she had to go to therapy.
I called Centurylink to get internet. The person on the phone asked for my information. I gave the person my billing information. I told the person that I wanted the cheapest plan available. The person told me my new modem would arrive in a few days.
Tom dreamed of being a businessman. He decided to start a small store in a tiny town. As the town grew, more and more people purchased from his store. Tom's store became the most popular store in the town. Tom had become a successful businessman.
Yesterday after getting ready for work I could not find my watch. I looked under the couch and in my dresser drawers. I ran into the bathroom and asked my girlfriend if she seen my watch. She said yes it's on your wrist. I looked at my wrist and we began to laugh.
Pat went to Canada on a fishing trip. He had a great time and caught many fish. Pat tried to go home, but couldn't get back across the border. He didn't have a passport and wasn't allowed back in. Pat had to go through a mess of legal work to go home.
The rock rolled down the hill. It hit another smaller rock on the way down. That rock started rolling down the hill as well. The first rock stopped when it hit a tree. The smaller rock kept rolling down the hill to the river.
Jay was at a friend's house. They were Asian and asked that Jay take his shoes off. Jay was embarrassed to do so. His socks had holes in them. Eventually Jay agreed and nobody cared.
Tom thought he was an amazing chess player. He always beat everyone he played. One day he challenged his dad to a game of chess. His dad beat him three games in a row. Tom was both amazed and humbled at his dad.
A PE class was playing softball on a football field. One player hit the ball over 250 feet and got a home run. On his next at bat an outfielder wet to the spot of the last hit. The player hit the ball again to nearly the same spot. The outfielder caught the ball and the player was out.
The boy locked the cage. He left for school. He returned home. The cage was unlocked. He caught his brother playing with his bird.
Neil was starting high school. He wanted to be sure to get good grades. So he started a study group with his friends. Every weekend they got together to study. Neil and all his friends got great grades in high school!
Will had a problem with his computer. Will took the computer into a local repair shop. The next day the shop called Will. They told Will that his computer was loaded with viruses. Will had to buy a new computer!
Evan's brother was coming to town. He was very excited. He planned many fun activities. His brother enjoyed all of the things they did. Evan enjoyed himself.
David wanted to make some tea. He boiled the water and steeped the tea bags. Once he filled the jug with everything he set it aside on the counter. He had set it on the edge and it fell and spilled out on the floor. Now he has to clean it up and start over again.
The student raised their hand with a final question. The teacher patiently explained what was expected from her class. The exams would begin soon and she wished them good luck. The students quietly tested for the next few hours. Madam Doubtfire knew they were well prepared for their examinations.
Jim was learning to drive in his brother's car. His brother was very critical of his driving. Jim's brother thought he was talking too much and inattentive. At a stop light, Jim's brother got out and took over driving from Jim. Jim had to learn how to drive from someone else.
Two fishing trawlers got their nets tangled together. The crews tried and tried, but they couldn't get the nets apart. It grew clear that one net would have to be cut to save the other. The skippers could not agree on whose nets to cut. The only solution they could agree on was cutting both, to be fair.
Every summer my family and I have a large barbeque. We love getting everyone together for a party. My job is to always bring the meat and corn. I don't mind that job at all. I can't wait for the barbeque next year.
Tom wanted to have his voice heard. Tom was frustrated. Tom wanted an outlet for his frustration. Tom attended a political rally. Tom protested and expressed his ideas.
My mom loaned money from Jeff to pay her car bill. Since Jeff needed the money soon, she promised to pay him back. However, she didn't keep her promise. Jeff couldn't attend college since he had no money. What's worse is that our mom wasn't sympathetic about it.
Bill always bought lunch into work. He would set up his desk like a dinner table each day. He even had a special placemat where he'd put his plate. As a prank, one of his coworkers hid his placemat. Bill was scarily angry about the whole scenario.
Rose is a computer engineer at a research facility. She hopes to create a new form of technology to help sick people. While working on her project, one of her colleagues steals her work! Thankfully, Rose caught wind of this and confronted her colleague. With the help of those nearby, Rose got her work back from the thief.
My brother challenged me in a football match with our friend. My friend had the ball and tried to pass it to my brother. After my brother got the ball, I ran after him. I ended up falling on him. His arm became broken.
Charlie had a brown sweater he liked very much. He wore it every day and for every occasion. When he fell in the mud, it wasn't a problem. The mud would blend with the color and he could go on. But when a bird relieved himself on him, the white spot wouldn't go.
It was 20 degrees on a February afternoon. Gina stood in a black dress, and black stockings at a grave. When the wind blew she wished she were in pants. She looked around and no one else seemed affected by the cold. Gina tried to ignore her cold legs the rest of the time she was there.
Tom bought a new pair of jeans. They fit a bit tight at first. Tom figured he would lose weight and fit into them. Instead Tom wound up gaining weight. He never wore them again.
Caleb had a crush on a girl in his class. Caleb wanted to ask her out,but couldn't work up the nerve. One day, he saw her holding hands with another boy. Caleb was upset that he lost his chance to ask her out. Caleb was single the rest of the school year.
Mara had been learning karate for just a few months. She was now a yellow belt and the exam for orange belt was coming up. Mara was extremely nervous, especially about kicking the board apart. She practiced a lot, and on Exam Day she managed to do wonderfully. Mara wore her brand new orange belt with pride.
John wants to be an actor real bad. He dropped out of school and moved to Hollywood. He auditioned for tons of parts every week. Finally he landed a part in a commercial for cereal. John is hoping this is his big break!
A graphic designer got a job. He needed to figure out the layout. He looked up things online. He decided to grid a layout. He then designed the piece well.
Michelle really wanted an ipad. She begged her parents forever but they never gave in. Finally her mother said yes she could have one. They went over to Best Buy to purchase it. With the ipad in hand, Michelle had the biggest smile on her face.
Kim was visiting New York with a friend. They decided to visit the Statue of Liberty on Ellis Island. Kim and her friend wanted to have lunch and then catch a ferry. By the time the got to the ferry it was 3:35. From the mainland they watched the 3:30 ferry, the last one that day.
On Friday evening, Emily drove to the theater. The big play was in a few hours and she was nervous. Emily shook as she stepped out onto the stage. She saw a crowd full of smiles the moment the lights turned on. Smiling back at them, Emily gave a great performance.
There is a computer with a virus on it at the office. Nobody knows how to fix it. Michael the office computer is called in. He fixes the problem in no time. The computer is virus free after Michael's visit.
Darrel was sleeping peacefully. He had worked for 12 hours and was exhausted! He felt something wet and sticky on his face. His dog had missed him while he was at work. The dog wouldn't stop giving him kisses!
Year's ago I bought a lot of Motown records. I played those records until I wore out their grooves. I have sung along with many Motown artists. I had the dance steps down to a science. I tattooed the Motown sign on my neck .
The Smith family had planned a vacation to the Black Hills for months. They loaded up their car and drove many hours to their destination. The Smith's stayed in a large cabin and visited many historical sites. They had a lot of fun doing outdoor and adventure activities. The family had a great time and plans to return in the future.
My grandma collected birdhouses. I got to keep one of them after she died. I put it in my backyard. A bird built a nest in it. The bird reminds me of my grandma when I see it.
Dan wanted to take his girlfriend to a nice restaurant. Dan asked her friends where she really liked to eat. Dan took their advice, taking his girlfriend to the recommended place. Dan waited until the end of the dinner, and proposed. Dan's girlfriend cried and said yes!
My cat Sassy is sneaky. She is very playful. When my wife leaned forward, she snuck onto the back of her seat. When my wife sat back again, Sassy batted at her hair. Ninja kitty strikes again!
Tim was watching a movie at the movie theater. He bought a large popcorn to enjoy throughout the movie. During the middle of the movie, he spilled his popcorn. The popcorn landed on a man's head in front of him. Tim apologized to the man immediately after.
Jill's son was misbehaving. She decided to send her son to his room. Jill's mother stopped to give the boy a toy she had bought. Jill said he couldn't have the gift. Jill and her mother were slightly upset with each other.
I went to a baroque music concert this year. The singers were rather large. They sang very well. The conductor's wife said the large size helps the voice resonate. I never knew this musical fact.
Marlene liked to take pictures. She even had taken photography classes. People loved how Marlene's pictures came out. People offered to pay her to take pictures at events. Marlene started her own photography business.
Anna wanted to earn a lot of money this summer. She got a job detasseling. She worked for a day and quit. THe job had been too miserable. She decided to find a better job that was easier.
Ramona was walking home from school. All of a sudden it started to pour outside. Ramona didn't have an umbrella. By the time she got home she was soaking wet! Afterwards, Ramona quickly changed into dry clothes.
Alex was trying to carry a bunch of boxes down some stairs. He was having a hard time and couldn't see where he was going. Suddenly he tripped, sending the boxes tumbling! He also fell down the stairs himself, spraining his ankle. That day he learned the lesson to only take on what he can handle.
Ann woke up and made her coffee. Then she saw that she was out of cream! She decided to try it with milk instead. She poured the milk in and took a sip. Ann was surprised that it tasted pretty good.
The couple was on the beach, watching the sunset. It was a romantic moment! They had wine and cheese and a beautiful view. The man got down on one knee and proposed. The woman shrieked and accepted.
James was in the Army. One day, James received orders to go overseas. He kissed his wife and daughter goodbye. Then, he packed his bag and went to the base. James was sad to leave his family but was proud to serve his country.
I arrived at work this evening to find a woman waiting for me. She was very upset and claimed to have been waiting for hours. I explained that since it was Sunday we do not schedule appointments. She became even angrier and threatened me. I called security and she was escorted out of the building.
The sky was perfectly clear. The stars were visible. The boy stared up at the sky and looked at them. They were amazing! He loved learning about the constellations.
My goldfish was behaving weirdly. I called the vet and he said the fish was sick. I went to the vet and bought medicine for the pet. I went back home and put the medicine in the water. After a few days of this, the fish got better again.
Bill is retiring from his job as a police officer. Bill's been an officer for twenty-five years, so he's a bit sad. He's definitely excited to retire but his last day is bittersweet. On his drive in, Bill gets sentimental and sheds a few tears. Bill hugs all of his co-workers and says his goodbyes.
Sam was very smart but very shy. Her principal asked her if she'd speak at graduation. Sam was thrilled at the chance to be valedictorian, but so nervous. She practiced her speech dozens of times and fretted for weeks. But on graduation day, she spoke so well, she got a standing ovation!
Kyle bought a fancy new car. He went to the garage one day and the car was gone! Someone had stolen it and taken it on a joy ride. He crashed it into a building. Kyle called the police right away.
Tim was at a bar. There was an annoying drunk guy there. The guy tried to pick a fight with Tim. Tim was able to settle the situation down. He left shortly after.
Ann and Roy wanted to go on a cruise for their honeymoon. They scrimped and saved for a whole year. Then they booked their tickets and set sail! Although their honeymoon was a year late, it was worth it. Each of the newlyweds had the time of their lives!
I experienced difficulty trying to defend my friend. He moved swiftly and faster than me. Before I had a chance to make a shot, my friend grabbed the ball. He was on the other side after a couple of seconds. I began to lose hope of beating him in the match.
Jane was a substitute teacher. She had to teach a first grade class. One of the kids kept eating glue. Jane kept making him stop. He had a giant freakout over it each time.
Jim had gotten bitten by a dog when he was younger. The bite was kind of severe. Jim was scarred by the bite. He was very self conscious about the scar. He always made sure his clothing covered up the scars.
Tim was walking into the office. He noticed someone was behind him. He decided to hold the door open for them. They were too far away, though. Tim stood there awkwardly until they got there.
Alice want to make a special dessert for Thanksgiving. Everybody makes pumpkin pie so she wanted to do something different. She would a recipe for oatmeal pie that sounded delicious. It wasn't too hard to make, so she gave it a try. Her guests loved it, asking for the recipe.
James was walking along when he found a small book on the ground. James picked up the book and studied the contents inside. The book contained detailed family history of a local store owner. James searched for and  returned the book to the store owner. The store owner rewarded James with a small gift and said goodbye.
Peter's house was very dark. He decided he needed to install some more lights. He put in a floodlight in the back yard. His yard was full of light! Peter was proud of his handiwork.
Lucy wanted to make something special for dinner. She logged on to Pinterest and browsed the homepage. She spied a recipe for quiche that looked delicious. Unfortunately, she didn't have all of the ingredients she needed. So instead she decided to just order pizza.
Sarah hoped she would get a raise at work. She worked very hard. She stayed late when her boss asked. Sarah's boss told her he'd give her the raise. Sarah's glad she put in the extra effort.
The Anderson family all got ready in formal wear. They were on their way to take a family picture. They hired a professional photographer. They arrived at his studio all five of them. They got their picture taking and it came out nice.
Tom was a ten year old boy. Tom lived with his parents. Tom wanted a pet. His parents did not allow pets in the house. Tom cried.
Ben wanted to make a flag for his new boat. He went to the fabric store and bought some cloth. He sewed together a big yellow flag for his ship. When he hoisted the flag he gave it a salute. Ben took down the flag once he was back in harbor.
Jim Bob took out a large gun. He pointed it at the deer. He shot and it made a loud noise. The deer bolted into the woods. Jim Bob had a very poor aim.
Today I was trying to get my son Noah to fall asleep for his nap. He was having a hard time falling asleep so I decided to read to him. He started to yawn and I knew he was getting close. I started to yawn and I realized I was tired too. We both fell asleep before I could finish the book.
Eva poured herself a bowl of cereal. She went to get milk. They were out of regular milk! Only soy milk was left. Eva tried it and liked it.
Meg and her brother went fishing. Suddenly, both were tugging on their lines. They got excited, expecting big fish. Then, Meg felt her pole jerk from her grasp. Her brother had reeled in their tangled lines.
All my cups broke. So I decided to go to the store to buy new ones. The store was closed that day. I had forgot it was a national holiday. I decided to return to the store next day.
When James was a child he lived in a normal sized home. There was nothing interesting in the home, or so James thought. One day he noticed a hole in the ceiling, and tried inspecting it. He pulled on a string sticking out and found that it opened. He climbed inside and found an attic with old boxes still inside.
Bob hated his current cable provider. He decided to cancel the services. He started looking for a new provider. He found a great deal and bought it. His new provider was great!
Jim was walking home from work when he passed a chocolate store. There was a sale on, he realized. With the money in his pocket he could buy three pounds of chocolate. He went into the store and paid for three pounds at the counter. By the time he left the store, he'd already eaten two.
After dropping him off, I got back in my car. I noticed he had left his clip flashlight. I turned it on, and it flickered out slowly. I started crying, knowing he would do the same. I didn't know how much longer he had to live.
Last year, I broke a drinking glass in my bedroom. Because I was tired, I placed it next to my bed. I told my girlfriend I would take care of it in the morning. Within one minute of waking up, I stepped on the broken glass. I had to go to the hospital to get.
Mason found out that his child was kidnapped. He did not take the news well. He took his anger out on his wife. Mason began beating his wife. She called the cops and he went to jail.
The sky looked very dark. Amanda packed her umbrella to be safe. An hour after she left home, the rain started pouring down. She threw up her umbrella and smiled. She was going to stay dry!
Jenny wanted to travel to a country where she could practice French. She found a great hotel in Paris and searched for plane tickets. She was upset to find the flights were much too expensive for her. Disappointed, she asked her mom what to do. Her mom suggested visiting Quebec, and Jenny went and it was great.
I bumped into Sally and her four year old Joey today. Joey was going to draw on the sidewalk. Sally asked me if I wanted to accompany them. As I was retired, I readily agreed. I sat and watched Joey draw, and savored the friendliness.
Tom really liked his job. There was a woman there he fancied. He tried flirting with her. She became uncomfortable and told human resources. Tom was lectured.
Diana invited me to her parents house. Her mom made dinner for everyone. When everyone was eating, I got asked several questions. However, I tried to maintain a professional tone. They commented on my professionalism when I left.
Bethany loved her yo-yo. Her brother could do all kinds of tricks with his. He always teased her that he was better. She practiced doing tricks. She got to be better than her older brother!
Anna was having a sleepover with her friends. Soon, the teenagers started a game of truth or dare. It wasn't long before someone dared Anna to kiss her friend Bob. Anna refused and thought it was gross. Bob laughed at Anna's reaction.
His wife bought a set of box springs. The springs did not fit in her car. She asked her husband to retrieve the springs. The husband used slip knots to tie the springs on the roof of the car. After looking like it belonged in a ghetto, the springs made it home.
Dave used to buy large packs of bottled water. But he found a store near his house that refilled water. He bought large water jugs and got refills for 25 cents a gallon. And he saved lots of money on water. Dave never went back to buying bottled water again.
Ryan took the customer's order. He gave the order to his cook. The cook made the order quickly. Ryan delivered the order quickly. Ryan got a big tip.
I asked my boss for a promotion 2 years ago. I had an interview for the position. She stated I wasn't eligible for the position. A few weeks later she recommended me for another managerial position. I've been in that position ever since.
I read that the Boston MFA acquired a Frida Kahlo painting. The painting was from 1928. My niece is a big fan of Frida Kahlo. I had not heard of her until my niece told me. We intend to go see the painting soon.
Julia was looking for her very favorite blouse. When she didn't find it she went to ask her sister. To her surprise her sister was wearing the shirt. She refused to take it off and Julia attacked her. Their dad broke it up and took the shirt away for good.
Kim was at a traffic light. She could not see that light turn green due to the bright sun. People started honking at her. She finally noticed that the light had changed. Kim was a nervous wreck when she got home.
Anna was hiking one day. She came to a high waterfall where kids were jumping. Anna was scared but wanted to try it. She crept to the edge and leapt off. She was thrilled with her daring stunt!
Ed wanted to paint. He mixed egg tempera paints with egg yolks. Then he created some paintings. He loved his artwork very much! He decided to hang it in his house.
Sam was excited for his first day at work. He made sure to wake up early and get there on time. He was eager to get started. Nobody noticed his efforts. Eventually Sam stopped trying to impress people.
Matt headed for Hester's office with a proposal. He laid out his plans for restructuring the business with ease. Hester listened and agreed with him. A few months later the business was optimal again. And Hester gave Matt a hefty bonus.
Jim began selling candy in school. This was against school rules so he was sent to detention. While there, Jim gained more customers and made much more than usual. He made a point to end up in detention once a week. By the time he left school he had made enough money for college.
Sam and his family went on a trip. Sam was nervous. He never slept in another bed before. When his family got to the hotel, everything was so cozy. Sam got the best sleep he ever had!
We went to Tanglewood last Sunday. Veronika Eberle was the soloist. She played a Mozart concerto. I liked her very much, and looked for her on Spotify. Spotify had only a few pieces featuring her, and I was sad.
There was a man in one of my classes who was very loud and annoying. He talked throughout class, even when the professor was talking. One day, the professor lost her temper and yelled at him. After that day, he was never loud in class again. Everyone was very relieved.
Stephanie awoke in the middle of the night to a door slamming. She became very scared, thinking she had an intruder in her home. Stephanie grabbed her pepper spray and tiptoed downstairs. She noticed her back door was ajar and quietly walked over to it. She peered outside and saw her sleepwalking daughter roaming the yard.
Tim needed to pay his rent. He dropped off the check at the office. He tried to deposit money into his bank account. Unfortunately the bank was closed. Tim was charged an overdraft fee.
Derek had a fight with his girlfriend and broke up with her. The next day, his girlfriend's birthday party started tonight. Since Derek had in invite a long time ago, he decided to go. The security guards didn't let him in. They told him that he's not on the invitation list.
Tom moved to Juarez from Pennsylvania. His antics with his open permit were legendary there. They weren't tolerated at all in Juarez. No matter how many bribes he threw at the cops, it didn't work. Tom wasn't allowed to walk around with a loaded gun in the city.
Kia was invited to a classmate's party. But she had never been to a party before and was nervous! Her mom insisted she attend the party. Against her will, Kia went. And she had a wonderful time!
Alex just started college the same year that 9/11 happened. Going to college was always a dream for him and he was very happy. But he couldn't stop thinking of the 9/11 incident. He wanted to do something about it and make a difference in the world. So Alex dropped out of college and joined the military.
Helen and her mother have never gotten along. Lately her mother has called incessantly, begging to talk. Helene doesn't want to fight, but isn't good at saying no. A friend of hers helps by answering and replying wrong number. Helen's mother never calls back.
Nestor found work as a baseball umpire. She worked at a nearby youth center league. She bore constant abuse from fans and players. Nestor developed a thick skin. Nestor made a decent part-time income through the work.
It was Kelly's first day of college. She was very nervous and thought she would make no friends. As she walked on campus she saw some friendly faces. She went up and talked to them. Kelly became good friends with them.
Tom's dad put him in charge of the grill for their annual summer BBQ. He knew it was a big responsibility. He stood by the grill, checking the burgers every couple of minutes. Then a pretty neighbor walked over to talk to him. The burgers burned while he was focusing on her.
She needed a new makeup bag. She went to the makeup aisle. She found a very pretty one that she liked. It was pink and had glitter in it. She purchased it happily.
Brian wanted to go to a concert with friends. His boss would not let him have time off. He decided to switch shifts with a coworker. Brian went to the concert and had a great time. Brian now owes his co worker a favor in the future.
Corky had a really bad toupee. His kids decided to wash it. Unfortunately the washing machine destroyed the toupee. The kids were scared to tell the truth. They decided to blame the dog and say he chewed up the toupee.
Phoebe went to vote in her state's caucuses. The line to register stretched for over a block. Once she got inside, all she could think about was finding a restroom. There was also a long line for the restroom. Phoebe began to think that democracy requires a lot of patience.
Carly and her family were moving across the country. During the drive, the truck broke down. They were forced to make an emergency stop at a rest stop. They stayed at a motel and ate the truck stop diner food. The next day, they were able to get back on the road.
Tammy bought new lipstick. It was super red. She wore it to work. Some people thought it was too over the top. Everyone else thought it was great.
Sam has been working at his job for 4 years now. He is a hard worker and really passionate about his job. His boss noticed and decided to honor his hard work. He gave him a promotion. Sam is happy to see that his hard work is paying off.
Ethan and Jill went to the movies. They started to get a little close. Ethan reached to grab Jill's hand. They grazed hands. Ethan decided to hold it.
Tom was playing basketball with friends. It was supposed to be a friendly game. Tom got too into it. He really wanted to win. His friends thought he was annoying over it.
Fred forgot to check the back door when he went to bed. He noticed the curtain on it was open in the morning. He checked the handle and realized he'd left it unlocked. Fred had forgotten to close the curtain as well. He searched his house just to ease his mind.
Aya loved martial arts. She signed up for karate lessons. She started as a white belt, the lowest level. But soon she advanced rapidly. Soon Aya was a black belt, and a skilled combatant!
I decided to take my dog for a walk. Suddenly, it started to rain. My dog wanted to go back home. But, I insisted that we continue to walk. My dog actually had a lot of fun walking in the rain!
The kids saved their allowance for months. They bought a shiny new scooter with it. They had to share the scooter between the two of them. They took turns riding it around the neighborhood. They loved their new toy!
Sam was on a field trip. They were at the zoo. The teacher said to stay with the group. Sam didn't listen and got lost. However, by the end of the day he found the class.
I realized Chanukah was coming up soon. I went to the store to buy a menorah for the holiday. The first store I went to did not have one, but the second did. I bought the menorah and some candles. Now, I'm eagerly awaiting the start of Chanukah!
Becs sat down to start her novel on Sunday morning. For the first 2 hours, everything went completely smoothly. Then, at around 10AM, she ran into writer's block. She put music on, and was inspired by the lyrics. For the next 6 hours, she wrote without stopping.
My dishwasher broke one day. I went to sears to buy a replacement. I found a great dishwasher for a nice price. I bought the dishwasher and brought it home. I set it up and it ran very well.
Max wanted to build a fire. He did not have any matches. He went into the kitchen and looked through the drawers. While searching, he stumbled upon a lighter. He went back outside and started the fire with no problems.
I have always been deathly afraid of snakes. I could never even look at one in a container without shivering One day, i spied one headed towards my toddler playing outside. Without thinking, I grabbed it by the tail and slung it away. I'm still afraid of them.
Patricia was excited for her cousin's baby shower. But the night before, she woke up because of a pain in her side. As the day went on, the pain got worse and she developed a fever. Eventually she was admitted to the hospital. She had her appendix removed and was grateful for the doctors.
Sue got up needing her morning coffee. She went to the kitchen only to discover she had no coffee filters. She decided to use a paper towel in place of a coffee filter. The coffee had grounds in it. Sue decided she should put some away for emergency uses.
Lisa was asked out on a date by Tim. The two of them went to a local restaurant. When they got there they started eating. Lisa hated the food. It was nearly inedible.
It was Liza's fifth birthday and her parents decided to take her out. They decided it would be a good idea to head over to the zoo. The three of them had so much fun looking at the animals. Liza's favorite animal was the tiger. None of them wanted to leave it was so much fun.
Poppy was researching the genealogy of her mother's family She found out that her great, great grandfather was a murderer. He had murdered his first wife. Poppy wondered if this violent trait was genetic. Poppy started acting differently around her mother's family.
I was in band in high school. Every year we performed at solo and ensemble. Each student performed their own piece or with others. I performed a duet with my friend. We received a perfect score.
Pat had taken his nephew Liam to the park for the day. Liam was given a net to catch small frogs around the pond. He ran around but had no luck, Pat decided to give him a hand. Using the net, Pat was able to corner a large frog in the water. Swooping down with the net, Pat caught the frog and handed it to Liam.
Bob met Ann and they started dating. They got along very well. But Bob was Lutheran and Ann was Catholic. Ann's mom disapproved of Bob's religion. Bob wants to marry Ann someday but is worried he can't.
I was playing in a high school basketball game. My whole family came to watch me play. I wanted to make them proud and played very hard. I did very well and scored a lot of points. After the game, my family told me how proud they were.
Hal hadn't considered nutrition in his first 20 years. On his 26th birthday he began to be especially concerned. His gut was obvious, but he knew action had to be taken. He couldn't stay lazy, so he exercised more and maintained his diet. This combination made him and others feel inspired that Spring.
Jim and Erin decided to buy a new house. When they purchased it they got their stuff and moved in. Everything seemed to go well. Except their movers were late. Jim and Erin decided to not tip the movers as a result.
It reached 90 degrees today. My friend Sharon took her two godchildren out. She took them to two sprinkler parks. She tried a third park but it was closed. I think Sharon must love these children very much.
Dina is a lazy worker and dependable. She always sleeps during work and do not finish her tasks. One day i confronted her because her laziness is too much. I told her that if doesn't like her job she should resign. Until our head officer noticed her and she was terminated.
This weekend my parents came to visit me at my new home. My parents brought a delicious dinner for us to enjoy together. My parents played with my children as well. We had lots of fun and laughed a lot together. I feel so blessed that my parents were able to visit me this weekend.
Gina had a wound on her hip. It had been a long, and deep gash. She kept it bandaged for 2 weeks. She decided to look at it in the mirror again. The wound had healed, but there was now a long scar.
Mallory was an ordained priest and she could marry anyone. She started doing local weddings for her gay friends and co-workers. She started to believe she was a real priest and began wearing robes. She kept doing weddings and acting like a priest on her off time. The Church thought she was doing so well she was invited.
When it didn't rain much we would turn on the hose in the back yard. The water would draw worms to the surface. Late at night in the dark we would search the yard with a flashlight. We saved all the worms we found in a bucket of dirt. This was a cheap way to afford bait for fishing.
Andy noticed his skin was dry all of the time. He would use lotions to try and hydrate his skin. Andy eventually went to a dermatologist. The dermatologist suggested Andy drink more water. Andy drinks more water and his skin is not dry.
Tabitha had a psychology test on Friday. Thursday night, Tabitha stayed played Pokemon Go instead of studying. On the way to school, Tabitha tried to study as much as possible. When she got to class, the test was postponed until Monday. Tabitha knew she would definitely study for the test over the weekend.
Trisha was excited about letting someone live in their house. She put an ad on Craig's list asking for a roommate. A guy showed up and rented the spare room. Trisha thought the guy was cute, so she let him move in. Years later the guys still lives there and Trisha wonders can he move.
I wanted to do something nice for my husbands birthday. He enjoys getting foot massages. I hate giving foot massages. So I went out and bought the best machine for foot massages. He was so happy when I gave it to him and uses it every day!
I went to my cousin's baby shower. There were many activities that I've participated in. This includes a drinking and eating contest. Overall, she was happy that I came. She gave me a hug because I left.
My little cousin was very tiny for her age. For fun, we put her in a bag and swung her around. She loved it, and begged for more. Our parents yelled at us to be careful. She laughed so hard she was in tears.
I have to wear a foot brace to walk. I need a shoe over the brace for traction. I bought aqua socks to place over the brace. They worked for one day, but were too thin and got torn. I returned the socks for a refund.
Alice lived with her parents. Her curfew on the weekends was 11:00pm. One Friday she lost track of time while at a party. She tried to sneak in at 12:40 by crawling through the window. She was put on restriction when her father caught her.
Jane decided to connect with old friends. She tried Facebook. She tried Twitter. Finally, she picked up the phone. How wonderful it was to hear her friends again!
I was invited to write a one act scene for a 24 hour play festival. I had from midnight to 6am to complete a task I had never before done. I started writing quickly and pretty soon I was stumped. Then I thought I would write about my crazy aunt and her daughter. It was a hit, always go with what you know.
Ian's brother Liam was in ROTC, so he wanted to join. His freshman year, he signed up for ROTC instead of gym. He wasn't prepared for how hard and disciplined it was. His drill sergeant yelled at him every day. Ian dropped ROTC after two weeks.
Tom loved taking regular vacations. He was happy his company offered 2 months paid vacation time per year. He loved TripAdvisor's recommendations. He was happy to learn from others and plan his trips well. Tom enjoyed many great vacation thanks to TripAdvisor.
Alex used to go to church. Today his grandfather passed away. Alex went to the funeral, and started asking strange questions. The adults weren't able to give him good answers. Since that day, Alex decided that church was stupid.
The company Charlie worked for went bankrupt. Charlie needed to seek new work. Charlie asked many friends if they knew of a job opening. Because she was a good worker many people offered possible positions. Charlie was hired for a great job.
Kate bought a new CD. It was her favorite band. She dropped it putting it into her player. It got scratched. It stopped playing and Kate had to buy a new one.
Bob had just pitched a great game against a good team. He struck out a batter with only two strikeouts in 400 at bats. He sped away in his Corvette at 130 miles per hour. His right front tire blew out. The anti-lock brakes kept the car from rolling and saved his life.
Venita used to love her job. She felt very fulfilled. One day, a new manager took over. Everything became very overwhelming. She quit without notice.
Aunt Becky use to be so calm. She spent so much time with her nieces and nephews. They drove her crazy. She decided she needed a break. She ran away to find peace.
Jennifer wanted to get her face painted at the carnival. Her mother said no because it was too expensive. When they got home Jennifer found a can of paint. She painted her face completely blue. Her mom told her it was house paint and she cried.
Kelsi had the curliest hair. She hated wearing it curly. Finally she had to. Her iron broke. But it was still very dry.
Sam had some back pain. He went to the doctor. They did some tests. Sam was told he pulled a muscle. They gave him some pain medication and told him to relax.
Enid was doing laundry herself for the first time. She called to her mother asking her how much detergent to put in. She thought her mom said a cup while in fact she had said half a cup. When Enid went back to the machine there were bubbles on the floor. She cleaned them up before her mother could see the mess.
My wife bought me a new jacket the other day. It's nice and fluffy but has one flaw. While walking out of a store the alarm went off. Neither of us had stolen anything. Unfortunately they had left the emergency tag on the jacket she got me
Adam was a show off. He would do anything to get the attention of a girl. Once, he lit his shirt on fire to prove his manliness. He forgot to stop, drop and roll. Subsequently, Adam got 2rd degree burns from his stunt.
Kendall had just renovated her whole backyard. She ended up with a nice field of empty space. She decided to plant a garden. The set up took several weeks and a ton of hard work. Luckily the garden was blooming healthily in no time at all.
Tom wanted to learn how to defend himself. Tom signed up for lessons at a local dojo. Tom learned the basics of kickboxing and judo. Tom trained very hard. Now Tom never feels nervous when walking alone at night.
Joan's little boy wouldn't stay in his room at night. Joan told him to stay put, but he said he might fall out of bed. She told him he could come in her room if he fell out of bed. Joan walked a few steps from his room. She heard a thunk and the sound of fake crying.
I play an online game involving warships. The company began selling a new ship. This vessel is one I wanted, but I didn't have the money. I went on mTurk to see if I could make enough to buy it. After two days, I had gathered enough to purchase the item.
Tom was on his feet all day. At the end of the day he felt pain. His feet ached. He decided to buy new shoes. The new shoes offered better support and solved his foot pain.
Abby hated pizza. She got a job at a pizza restaurant. A customer asked Abby what she recommended. Abby didn't know what to say. Abby recommended that the customer order the salad.
Charles came home from a university to attend junior college. His mother demanded he get good grades and a degree. Right when he sat down to study, his mother fussed. He told her she was interrupting his studying. She told him to get out, further impeding his goal.
I went to a local steakhouse with my mother the other day. We both ordered plain steaks so we did not think it would be hard. Once we got our orders I noticed something. My steak looked like someone took a bite out of it so I sent it back. But yet I noticed the same issue occurred so I didn't tip them.
Gary had a large tool box in his garage. Gary's wife, Sally, went out to the garage to get a tool. She opened the top drawer and found a large bull snake coiled up. She ran out of the garage screaming and yelling. Sally refuses to ever go near the tool box again.
Tyler is out swimming in the ocean. He is out surfing. While surfing a huge wave knocks him over and he falls into the water. Tyler swims his way out of the wave. Tyler survives a huge wave.
Two girls went for a bike ride on a summers evening. They were told to make it home by the time the street light came on. Time passed, they were having so much fun, not realizing it was dark. On their way home they realized a policeman was exciting their home. Mom was upset that we didn't make it home in time, and grounded us.
I have fallen three times due to a cane slipping on a wet floor. I looked into non slip cane tips without success. I am looking at the Hurrycane. I asked the Amazon community if the cane is non slip. I am waiting for answers.
Nancy was woken one night by noises from upstairs. She lay in bed that night afraid there were ghosts in the attic. She told her mother in the morning. Her dad went up to check on the noise. He found a family of raccoons living in the attic.
Tommy was pitching in the big game. His coach told him to throw a lot of curve balls. The other team had an amazing batter who never misses. Tommy threw three curve balls and struck him out. Tommy's coach was beyond proud of him.
Kia didn't know how to swim, but she wanted to join her siblings. So, she dove into the pool where they were swimming. Unfortunately, it was much deeper than she expected. She nearly drowned, but her brother helped her out of the pool. Kia is now taking swimming lessons so it never happens again.
Yesterday we were in the longest traffic jam ever. I was waiting forever for people to move. An hour later they finally moved. But I realized it was an accident. It was quite sad.
My foot has been itching badly since I got that mosquito bite. I have been scratching the bite all day long since I got it. The mosquito bit me on the bottom of my foot. The ointment I put on it didn't really help much. Tomorrow, I'll try putting a hot towel on it to decrease the swelling.
Zaiden woke up ready to play cars. He did not want to play by himself. He asked his mom to play cars with him. She agreed. Caden and his mom played cars all morning.
Larry was at a yard sale. He found several cheap items. After getting them home he realized they were stolen. The serial numbers were scratched out. Larry contacted the proper authorities.
A new store was opening and they were offering a promotion. The first fifty people in line would win a free tee shirt. Andrew really wanted one so he had staked a place in line early. He waited for three hours at least. Luckily, he was fifteenth in line and did get the free shirt!
I went outside to sit on a bench today. My back had been stiff but was better after sleeping. I sat on the hard bench for an hour. My back got stiff, and I needed some Tylenol. I will not be on the bench until I get better.
Nathan was tired of job interviews. He had been out of work for three months. Nathan felt good about the last interview he had. While he sipped his coffee and read the paper his phone rang. His last interviewer was calling to offer him the position.
Olive was proud of her blossoming Spanish skills. She went into a Mexican food market and put them to use. Olive was confused when she asked for a banana and received an apple. She realized she'd confused the words for the two. Olive resolved to practice harder to avoid future misunderstandings.
Julia was babysitting a pair of twins. The twins were very loud and hyper. Julia wanted them to quiet down. So she had them play a game of tag. The twins then fell asleep from all the exertion.
I went to the boardwalk to play some games. I found an antique claw machine. The machine only cost five cents per try. I won my first stuffed animal after six tries. I won three stuffed animals at the claw machine.
Sherry's dinner party was coming up. She still needed to find something to wear to her event. There were some nice dresses at the store, but not the right one. She searched a few more stores and ended up going home empty-handed. Finally, she picked something already in her closet and looked great!
Trey wanted to join the basketball team. To get better at ball, he played basketball after school. He and his friends played for weeks. Then Trey tried out for the team. The captain personally told Trey what a great player he was!
I graduated college without job prospects. Thankfully, my parents let me stay home until I found a job. Alas, I could not find a job after six months of searching. My parents understood and continued to let me live at their house. I soon found a job and I thanked my parents for their support.
I opened the large door with my shoulder. Behind the door was a teacher and students. I said sorry for interrupting. I closed the door quietly. I kept looking for my class.
Jake went to the river with friends. They found a calm spot to swim at. The water was cold but everyone had fun. Jake enjoyed his time with friends. They made plans to return the following week.
Arnold was about to graduate from high school. He was unsure of what college to attend. Arnold researched several different schools. He chose five schools he loved and applied to all. Arnold later learned he was accepted into his top choice.
Charles was a talented salesperson. But he was having the hardest time finding a good sales job. Two companies hired him as an opener, but their closers were horrible. Finally he landed a sales job where he could open and close his sales. Now Charles is making $3,000 per week.
My brother was mad at me. He waited till I was hanging upside from a tree branch. He smacked me in the head with a broom and made me fall. I had a really bad bump from the fall on my head. He was grounded for a whole month!
Elaine was feeling down about herself. She decided that she deserved to be pampered. She asked a friend to join her at the spa. Elaine booked manicures for her and her friend. Elaine's day of pampering made her feel better about herself.
The seals were hunted. Their population dwindled. The ecosystem changed. Other animal populations decreased. The total species diversity plummeted.
At Sam's restaurant he offered 30 kinds of sauces for pasta. A guest came in and asked for a menu. Sam did not a sauce menu so he recited all 30. The customer was overwhelmed by the list and just picked the first. Sam rang in an order of the sauce for the customer.
A man ordered a pizza from a local pizza shop. The woman who answered the phone was mentally disabled. She attempted to be friendly, but suffered from emotional distress. The patron understood her limitations, and continued to be nice. The woman felt a surge of confidence which led to a promotion.
Rebecca and her friends went on a camping trip. When night fell, her friends all wanted to start a campfire. They quickly discovered that no one knew how to build one. Rebecca proudly revealed that she knew how to build a campfire. She started the fire with ease, to the amazement of her friends.
Fred proposed to Lydia. Fred was so excited. But the ring did not fit. So she had to get it resized. Lydia finally got it to fit.
Tom went to his friend's house. He got a gatorade bottle off the ground. Tom drank it without thinking. The liquid was disgusting and he spat it out. Tom's friend told him it wasn't Gatorade.
Bob's car had recently began sputtering. He was also getting terrible gas mileage. He took it into his mechanic to get it inspected. His mechanic performed an oil change on the car. Bob's car ran like new afterwards.
Johnny saw the other kids jumping ramps with their bikes. He then attempted to make some jumps himself but crashed each time. Johnny was determined to jump ramps so he practiced every day. He started with small jumps and then graduated to the big ones. Johnny was able to out-jump the best bike jumpers.
I was cold. I decided to use the fireplace. I didn't bother placing the logs safely. One of the logs split and fell out of the fireplace. I realized I should place the logs more carefully.
Why did all these foreigners thing that Jess did not know anything? She was from the states and traveling in Germany. The company Jess was in asked her where Malaysia was. Jess could only guess what continent it might be in. Jess guessed wrong and felt foolish in front of the group.
Brad wanted candy but had no money. He started a Lemonade stand to help raise funds for candy. His stand was doing great for the day. Then a thunderstorm hit and ruined his stand. Brad didn't make enough money for candy and cried in his room alone.
A local festival was happening in my town. I decided to go to it. I showed up and it was very crowded. I watched all the bands play and met some people. Afterwards, I went home and was sad.
Cleo couldn't read, but she wanted to learn. Each week she went to a book club and listened to others read. At home, she secretly practiced reading aloud. She grew better and better. And finally one week, she read a whole story aloud to her club!
Brian went into the basement. He was going to do laundry. But then he saw a rat. He was terrified! He hurried back upstairs instead!
The friends all gathered their kayaks and coolers. They hit the river for a day on the water. They paddled until it was time to eat. They ate their sandwiches on the river bank. Then they got back in their kayaks and paddled some more.
Peter was writing a paper for school. He hadn't saved his file in a half hour. His computer ran out of power. Peter's computer shut off. Peter lost a lot of work.
Jared drove in his car with his phone out. Every now and then he would stop to look around. When he didn't find what he wanted he'd drive again. Until he bumped into a woman who fell on the pavement. Jared came out of his car in victory as he had captured his Pokemon.
I wanted to watch a movie on my video game console. It only has an SD card slot on the front. None of my movie files will fit on my SD card. My friend told me there is a USB drive on the back of the console. I put the movie on a flash drive and watched it without issue.
Tom was driving down the street. He wanted to change lanes. He looked around and started to merge. All of a sudden someone honked. Tom narrowly avoided a small car in his blind spot.
Liam took Jill to go see a scary movie in the theater. Jill became very scared. Liam could tell Jill was truly frightened. He kindly suggested that they leave. Feeling protective of Jill, Liam was more endeared to her than ever.
Rose bought some rose bushes at the nursery. The man there said the rose bushes were guaranteed. After she brought them home, the rose bushes died. The man at the nursery refused to honor his guarantee. Rose was so upset that she never went to that nursery again.
Brenna was supposed to meet the plumber at noon for a repair. She needed to be home to let him in, but had to work for a few hours. She left early, but on the way home there was a big traffic jam. She arrived home just in time, only to see a notice on the door. The plumber had been there at 11, and she'd had the time wrong.
Lucy's friend Lisa was going home. Lisa's mom arrived and Lisa left. Lucy waved goodbye as the car drove off. She turned and realized it was just her and her grandparents now. She instantly felt bored again.
Amanda always wanted to go to Tokyo. One day she was able to save up enough to go. When she finally arrived she met a guy named Stan. Stan ended up stealing all her money. Amanda was stuck in Tokyo with nowhere to go.
Tom wanted to play the piano. As soon as he tried, he felt like a failure. He sounded awful. Tom practiced everyday. Soon, he was the best piano player at his school.
It was a beautiful, crisp Autumn evening. The Beyer family decided to go to the high school football game. They watched the marching band play and march on the field. They watched the football players run and tackle and score points. They cheered with the crowd when the football team won the game.
I decided to make chocolates one day. Unfortunately, I did not pay close enough attention to the directions. The chocolate burned and made the house smell terrible. I had to throw it all out. I learned to pay better attention to the directions when cooking.
Jenny fixed a lovely Thanksgiving dinner for her family. Everyone was at the table waiting for her to bring in the turkey. She went into the kitchen to fetch it off the counter. Just as she turned the corner, she saw her dog with the turkey. He had snatched it off the counter!
Erina's first day at her new job was today. She put on her best clothes and makeup. She arrived right on time. At the end of her first day, she felt she had done a good job. Her new boss complimented her on her performance.
Sherry was a waitress at the only joint in town. Sonny was a loner, who was older than the rest. One night, a drunken out of towner slid his hand up Sherry's skirt. Sonny grabbed a pool cue and laid the drunk out on the floor. Sherry and Sonny became fast friends and decided to travel together.
Hannah fought with her mom over being grounded. The fight had a harsh exchange of words. Her mom got her feelings hurt. However, she still decided to cook for Hannah that day. Hannah felt bad and apologized for the fight.
It was a Friday evening, and Janet had been studying all week. She told herself she needed to have fun, and called her friend, Alex. The girls went out to a bar on Saturday and a concert on Sunday. When Monday came around Janet woke up to the sound of her phone. She checked the time and realized she had overslept for her exam!
Jason invited his best friend over for dinner. When his friend James arrived, the two ate and played video games. Jason's friend then got sick and vomited all over the couch. Jason's mom came and picked him up. Jason's friend wasn't allowed over for awhile.
Sammy's father owned a Chinese restaurant. His father wanted to retire and pass the restaurant to him. The only problem was that Sammy did not know how to run a restaurant. Sammy spent many months working closely with his father. He eventually was able to successfully run the restaurant by himself.
Sam was sad because he was far away from his family. He held a party to cheer himself up. Sam invited all his work friends to come. The party was a huge success. Sam felt better knowing his friends cared about him.
Anne was at her friend's house playing in their new pool. She got out of the pool and ran across the rough wood deck barefoot. Anne got a huge splinter in the bottom of her foot and started to cry. She came inside and laid on the couch pleading for help. Her parents comforted her and carefully removed the splinter.
Jane's dad had been complaining about heart pain. He finally went to the doctor. As the doctor was performing a scope, they hit something. Jane's dad had a mild stroke. He fully recovered but has a speech impediment.
Theo was going to have his 40th birthday soon. He wanted to do something special. He decided to have a big dinner with lots of friends and family. He set up the reservations at the restaurant. Everyone came and he had a whale of a time.
Susie loved bread. She thought it was addicting. But she decided to give it up. Susie didn't last more than one day however. It was simply too difficult.
When Kelly was at the store yesterday she ran into someone. As it turned out it was her teacher. The two said hello. Then Kelly realized she had a project due tomorrow. She immediately ran home to do it.
I went to kindergarten today. My teacher taught the class about the color red. I saw a red truck on the way home from school after class. Then I saw a woman in a red dress. When I got home I told my mom about what I had learned.
Megan and Jim had two children. They were in their mid 30's when they decided 2 kids was enough. They planned to call it quits with rearing of their second. But that year Meagan found out she was pregnant with twins. They were shockingly surprised.
I went to the store the other day to buy some corn. When I got to the store I bought way more corn than I needed. I ran out of room to put all the cans of corn. I had to eat a lot of corn that night just to make room. I still have way too much corn left to eat!
Jackson always dreamed of being in the movies. He decided he was going to pack his bags for Hollywood. Jackson arrived in Hollywood with big eyes. Months passed by and Jackson continued to struggle. Finally Jackson was cast into a TV show.
My wife was working downstairs late one night. She told me she heard noises in the yard. I snuck out with my flashlight. I heard the noises too. Then five deer bolted across the lawn into the woods.
Tina collected old newspapers. This proved to be a terrible choice for a collection. She was quickly overwhelmed by how many she had accumulated. She decided to only collect newspapers over 100 Years old. This limited her collection and made it more manageable and exclusive.
Today I went to the grocery store to buy groceries. When I got to the checkout line, I realized I forgot my wallet. I tried to explain my situation to the checker, but she didn't listen. She thought I was trying to steal groceries, so she called the cops. My roommate had to save me by bringing me my wallet.
Kim was decorating the Christmas tree with her mother. She was sad she wasn't able to reach the top of the tree. Her father brought her a small foot stool. She was able to reach all the parts except the top. Her father put her on his shoulders to add the star to the top.
My daughter only plays with blue toys. She wanted a popular doll for her birthday. I knew she would be disappointed if it wasn't blue. I called several stores in search of the blue model. I eventually found one on EBay.
Joseph couldn't stop reading ancient scriptures from his uncle's house. His uncle had gone missing mysteriously and he wanted to know why. All he could find was random text babbling about disappearances. He started talking to himself so people around him began to worry. He went mad after reading those scriptures and no one knew why.
Stephen just got his first paycheck! His father warned him not to spend his money all at once. Stephen ignored his dad and went on a massive shopping spree. Later, he didn't have enough money to see a movie with his friends. Stephen learned that saving money was important after all.
Robert has been worried about enrolling in classes for next semester. He feels like he is wasting his time and money at college. Finally a friend convinces him to stay for just one more semester. Robert agrees and begrudgingly enrolls for classes. Now that he is enrolled, he feels slightly less worried.
There was a small bridge near Tom's house. He always got scared driving over it. One day a part fell off as he was on it. Tom called the city immediately. Unfortunately they couldn't afford to fix it.
Tom set his alarm for the next day. Unfortunately he put it for the afternoon. The next day Tom woke up really late. He tried to hurry to no avail. He got to work late and got in trouble.
Jim was watching tv and eating chocolate pudding. He laughed at a scene in a movie and accidentally spilled pudding. The pudding fell on his pants. Jim's mom came in the house and seen the stain. Jim's mom got angry and grounded Jim for a week.
Rita's feet smelled really bad. She thought that she should wash them. Rita went into the bathroom. She ran water into the bath. Rita washed her feet in the water.
Tom went to Las Vegas for his bachelor party. He went with several close friends. They all had a lot of fun. They got into some minor trouble. Overall Tom loved his experience.
The man turned on the computer. The computer did not respond. The man double checked that it was plugged in. The surge protector had flipped. He reset the surge protector.
Yesterday my soccer team won the game. As a treat, our coach gave us some Popsicles. It was a hot day and the Popsicles melted. I got drippings all over my clothes. Thankfully the drippings washed out though.
Rachel loved her laptop. One day the laptop stopped working. Rachel went to the store to get one like hers. She was unable to find the same laptop. Rachel purchased a different model.
Gray wanted to play baseball. His school did not have a baseball team! Gray decided to start one himself. He gathered his friends and established the team. Soon the baseball team was practicing every week!
Heather was shopping. She found a great pair of jeans. She looked at the tag and gasped. They were three hundred dollars! Heather put them back on the shelf.
I walked into the Radiation Oncology center. The front desk worker checked me in. The radiologist got to see me a few minutes later. He gave me appropriate equipment to keep myself safe. The radiation session only lasted a couple of seconds.
Charles got drunk and was scared to go in the house with his mother. He fell asleep in his car in a parking lot of a park. He woke up and couldn't believe what he saw. He saw his ex-girlfriend kissing a guy in the rain. He started his engine and went home before he had a fight in the park.
Andrew was hungover. So he got some Gatorade and breakfast. Andrew began to feel better. Andrew fell back asleep. Andrew was no longer hungover.
Nathan and his family rode on a cruise ship for summer vacation. The first day, they participated in various events on the ship. Afterwards, the family visited the Bahamas. They bought various souvenirs from the local shops. When they came back home, the family was pleased with their vacation.
Fran noticed a spreading pool of blood on the floor. She looked above her to see it dripping through the ceiling tiles. Fran got a ladder and climbed on to her roof. She found a dead man, still entangled in his parachute. Fran suddenly realized she'd left her cell phone in the kitchen.
After mom left today, dad sat us down to have a talk. He said he thinks mom has a shopping problem and we need to help her. I argued against him, saying she was just enjoying herself. It got pretty heated, but then mom pulled up. She had four crates of condensed milk in her back seat.
I got a recipe from my mother for one of my favorite dishes. I live far away from her, and I miss her cooking. I followed the recipe exactly. Still, the food was not as good as hers. I'll try harder next time.
Kate's friend Tom had a friend Jake whom she liked. One night she saw him in a club. He tried to get her attention. She knew if they dated it would anger Tom. She decided to ignore him and keep walking.
Andrew loved thinking about science. He spent hours thinking about time travel. He thought it was possible if someone was smart enough. Andrew was determined to figure out how to do it. He declared it his life's mission.
Tina makes a schedule for herself every day. She feels more comfortable with a to-do list and a time frame. She wakes up, sits at her desk, and writes her day's plan. Sometimes she follows it to the letter. Even when she doesn't, she feels better with it in her pocket.
Rivera was disgusted by eggplants. He did not like the color of them at all. One day, there was nothing in his house except eggplants. He was forced to eat it and he liked it. Now, Rivera likes eating eggplants.
The ticket vendor allowed us to sit on the roller-coaster. Once the straps were connected on my friend's chest, he freaked out. When the roller coaster ride started, he started to shout. I tried to give him some powerful words of encouragement. However, the continued to act wild although he was fine after the ride
Tim wanted to start a band. Tim wanted to play the guitar. Tim practiced for months. Tim had gotten really good at guitar. Tim successfully started his band!
The players were running down the field. George was going to score a touchdown. When he approached the end zone, his opponent tried to tackle him. They missed! George sailed into the endzone and scored.
Zola had been renting her first apartment. During her stay she had accrued many damages. She was afraid to tell her landlord, but had to be honest. He was fairly understanding and they worked out a payment plan. She was glad that she didn't try to keep it a secret.
A friend has a little boy named Luke. He recently turned two years old. A few weeks after his birthday, we learned he had cancer. We took his mother some treats to help them through the difficult time. We call them every day now to check in.
Ryan was trying to play tennis. It was too hot outside. He grew tired. While his family continued to play, he found a shady spot. His family found him asleep in the shade.
Donna was growing old and didn't accept it. She went to a doctor to have a face lift. The doctor did a great job so Donna looked very beautiful. But when she looked in the mirror only her face was young. She went back to the doctor so he could change her whole body.
I went to the beach last summer to try to get a tan. I applied baby oil all over my skin and laid down. It was very soothing listening to the waves and such. I ended up falling asleep while still tanning. I woke up with massive sunburn all over my body.
Ben got a big bowl. He made some chili and put it in the bowl. It took him an hour to eat all the chili in the bowl. When he was done, he could barely walk back to the kitchen. He placed the bowl in the sink and took a nap.
Last year on the day before Halloween I tripped. I didn't think anything of it and continued on as normal. After a few days I couldn't really move my elbow. I went to a doctor and they told me it was broken. I was pretty surprised by that and had to get a cast.
Laura was practicing for her dance competition. She did her routine multiple times everyday. She felt ready on the day of the competition. She performed very well. Laura ended placing 1st place in the competition.
Kate was turning 16 Year's old. Her best friend decided to throw her a surprise party. She invited all of Kate's friends over. She got a lot of food and a big cake. Kate was so surprised!
Jan went to the mind reader at the county fair. She asked him if he knew what she was thinking. The mind reader nodded. Jan asked how could it be that he knew this? The mind reader told her that she had told him by her body language.
Jane was upset a co-worker had let her down. He agreed to help with a project and flaked out. She found him in the break room watching TV. Jane launched a rant of fury on the co-worker. She stormed out of the break room ignoring his pathetic apologies.
Anna started a job after college. It was in a huge office, and she loved it. But she missed getting fresh air like she had in school! Then her work mates showed her the lunch quad. It was a picnic spot, full of trees and greenery!
The lifeguard gave me the signal to move across the water slide. As I was moving on the slide, the ride started to go faster. In addition, the force of the water pushed me out of the slide. I ended up landing in the bushes. My friends had to pull me out and remove the twigs around me.
Kim wanted to play ice hockey. There weren't many teams around her. All of them were only for boys. She asked to be on one of those teams. They didn't allow her.
Dan went to the karaoke bar with some friends. They looked through the playlist for something unique. Dan found an old 80s song from the animated movie Transformers. He selected it and got on stage. Dan sung the song and nailed it to much applause.
Addison had been the butler for Mister Patridge for many years. When Addison reached his 75th birthday, something happened. Mister Partridge informed him he would need to retire from working. Addison had no money saved, he was worried about his future. Mister Partridge told him he could live in the guest house.
Ellen's pores looked huge. But she didn't know where to go get a facial. She went for a walk. She saw a makeup store. They had a sign offering free facials!
Ashton's ancestors used to be nobility and he liked to be called lord. His friends always made fun of him, but they did as he asked. When one day, he met Cassandra, she was the first to refuse to do so. She told him he was a snob and had to live in the new century. As Ashton really liked Cassandra, he dropped the lord to please her.
Eddie and his friends prepared dozens of water balloons. They were going to attack his big sister and her friends with them. They waited quietly behind a bush for the girls to go by. They started throwing balloons as soon as they heard someone coming. Unfortunately it was not the girls but Eddie's mother walking by.
The community swimming pool was finally opening for the summer. All the kids gathered at the gate waiting for to go in. They were surprised to find a diving board had been installed. The lifeguard told them to line up to go one at a time. The line formed quickly as all the kids wanted to give it a try.
Jake was hungry. He wanted to make some nachos. He microwaved chips and cheese in the microwave. The cheese exploded everywhere in his microwave! Jake had to clean the mess up afterwards.
My wife's due date has past recently, and we're starting to worry. As the days progress, her health declines. The doctor makes the decision to force the pregnancy immediately. I wake up my wife, and get her to the car in a hurry. I storm off quickly, until the hospital lights shimmer in the distance.
My grandmother said she was going to make bread for Christmas. We were confused as to how that was going to work. She showed up with a beautiful bread that looked like Santa. She explained to us how she made it. We wanted to help her next time.
Wilma sat at her computer with happy anticipation. She was planning to make some money on mturk today. She was baffled when the computer wouldn't open all the way. She cursed to herself when she discovered she had a virus. Wilma was unhappy to spend the evening struggling with the virus.
Today I tried to make a new cookie recipe. The recipe was given to me by my grandmother. My grandmother and I used to make cookies together all the time. The cookies came out just like I remember. The smell of the cookies reminded me of my childhood.
One day Zane went to the museum. First he saw the dinosaur skeletons. Then he saw the cavemen. Finally he saw the art gallery. He had a fun time.
Freda lived next door to Randy. Every morning Freda would knock on his door. She wanted to use the phone. Freda and Randy became romantic lovers. Randy asked Freda to be the queen of his double wide trailer.
Maggie was a member of the school council. They asked her to hang up posters for prom. She took the posters around the school. Using tac, she hung them up all over. Soon, they were all hung up.
When we went to the movies last night it was a disaster. First Meg spilled her popcorn all over the floor. I spilled my soda trying to clean that up. We disturbed the people around us. Luckily once the movie got going we actually got it together.
The man painted a truck. The paint peeled. A friend suggested primer. The man used primer the next time. The paint stayed on the truck.
Brett did not believe in luck. While he was walking home one day a shiny penny caught his eye. He bent over to pick it up because he did believe in money. Bent over, a car crashed into a tree right where he should have been. The penny has not left his jeans since, he now believes in luck.
Eric carefully sorted laundry, putting in the whites. When the washer went off he removed them. To his horror all his whites were pink! A red shirt had gotten into the laundry. Fortunately nothing he would wear on the outside was effected.
Alicia decided she needed to talk to Taylor. She was upset at her. When the girls talked they realized they shouldn't be friends. They gave one last hug and walked away. They both held back tears.
Charles was skeptical, but he started a relationship with Krystal. When he broke up with her, she said she was pregnant. After she had the baby she wouldn't share it with him. Next, her new boyfriend tried to start a fight with Charles. Charles told Krystal, a relationship with you is too convoluted.
Tim had a friend Fred. Fred had no wife or children. He was going to be alone on the holiday. So Tim invited him to join his family. Fred agreed and had a great time at Tim's.
I woke up groggily and got ready for work. I put on a red shirt with brown pants and shoes. I got to the office a little late. The office manager told me my shoes looked odd. I was wearing two different style shoes.
Fred and Wilhelm are playing at the park. Wilhelm thinks it will be funny to trip Fred. Unfortunately Fred falls and needs a cast for his leg. Wilhelm feels awful. He and Fred are now no longer friends.
Anita decided she didn't want a sofa in her living room. She thought it invited people to sleep over. She did, however, have two cushion chairs and a straw love-seat. Someone told her that her stress was partly due to nowhere to relax. So Anita went out and bought a big comfortable sofa.
James loved watching television. He started to watch it too much. His mom told him that he could only watch one show a day. She suggested he start reading instead. James discovered a love of literature because of this.
Mark decides he has studied enough for a little while. He leaves the library and notices some other students playing frisbee. He joins them and plays for a few hours. Mark is happy with his study break. He decides to return to the library.
In 2006, my family watched the Superbowl in our living room. We invited over neighbors and family. My mom made food for everybody and it tasted good. Our favorite team won the game. We spent all night celebrating the victory.
Robin had a cold. She was miserable for days. On the third day she woke up sweating. Her shirt was damp, and sticking to her. Disgusted she got out of bed and changed her shirt.
Carter hated eating vegetables. His mom made him some broccoli. She put cheese and butter all over it. Carter decided that broccoli was actually good! His mom was happy that he was eating healthier foods.
Dana was making Christmas cookies. She mixed the dough and put it on the table. Then, she rolled it out and started cutting shapes. As she transferred the shapes to the pan, they fell apart. They still tasted good but they looked like crap.
Earlier I made a great hamburger. It started with buttering a quality bun. I salt and peppered the patty and grilled it. On the flip I toasted the bun. Finally I put it all together with sliced tomatoes and onion.
Ken had a long day at work. He decided to take a shower when he got home. It made Me feel relaxed. All of a sudden he started feeling cold water. He had lost track of time because of how much he enjoyed it.
Helsha just landed a dream job. She moved to New York. She started work on a teen zine. She wrote really good articles. She got a promotion.
Matthew was playing in the football game on Saturday. The two teams were tied near the end of the fourth quarter. Jacob threw the football into Matthew's hands. Matthew ran around the players on the other team towards the goal. He scored the winning touchdown and the crowd cheered loudly.
Robert kept shaving cream and a razor in the internment camp. The Japanese arrived and confiscated the razor. They beat Robert because he was hiding it. Robert laid on his cot and planned an escape. The following morning, he crossed the fence and ran away.
Rahul decides he needs a better way to keep in shape. He decides to begin taking daily runs in a nearby park. At first he finds the runs exhausting and difficult. After a few weeks, Rahul feels exhilarated by running. He is proud he has found a good way to get exercise.
Mandy was playing with her necklace. She pulled too hard and the string snapped. Suddenly, all of the beads fell and scattered on the floor. Mandy quickly tried to collect all of the beads. Soon she realized it was no use and the necklace was ruined.
My car was giving me trouble and running strange. I called my mechanic and had it checked out. He worked on it all day. The car needed new spark plugs. The car ran like a brand new car afterwards.
Jennifer was walking home from college one day. Suddenly it began to snow very hard everyday. She started to hurry down the path back to her house. A man walked out and asked if she needed an umbrella. She happily took the umbrella from the man and walked home slower.
Anthony went to the zoo today. He saw tigers, lions, and elephants, but his favorite were the sharks. He could not believe it when he saw a scuba diver in the shark tank! His mother explained the diver was cleaning up the exhibit. Anthony thought this was the best day at the zoo yet!
Marcus had been arrested for a robbery he had not committed. The problem was that he was the only likely suspect. His lawyer told him that a plea deal would be his only chance. Marcus decided to agree to it. He was forced to spend ten months on probation.
While walking in his backyard, little Finn found a baby bird. It was chirping on the ground. Finn ran to get his mom. His mom grabbed a ladder to put the baby bird back in it's nest. Finn was glad he found the bird.
Tom was at the dog park. Another dog went up to his. It was really excited and playful. Unfortunately Tom's dog was much smaller. Tom had to separate them.
Jake was walking home from his college class. He passed a homeless man who asked him for spare change. Jake checked his pockets but he didn't have any change. Instead, he told the man to wait while he went to the pizza shop. Jake brought a pizza slice to the man who was grateful for the meal.
Today I bought a new dresser. It came to me unassembled. I worked on it for an hour before I gave up. My dresser does not work correctly. I threw the other dresser away and bought an assembled one.
My brother's glass broke in two pieces. Since ordinary tape can't fix the frame, he used super glue. However, the glue ended up sticking to his hands. He had to use a sharp knife to take off the stains. Overall, he was mad that he didn't fix his glasses.
Juan wakes up and goes for a walk every morning. This morning it was raining when he woke up. During his morning walk he accidentally tripped into a puddle. He was covered in mud from the fall. Juan washed his clothes as soon as he returned from his walk.
Joshua needed a new job. He updated his resume and uploaded it to several job sites. Joshua waited for one week without hearing back from anyone. In the second week he had four interviews scheduled. Joshua had to pick between the four which job he liked the most.
Tim cancels his Comcast cable. He returns all the equipment. They continue billing him anyway. This goes on for six months even though he calls every month. They don't stop until he hires a lawyer.
DJ Thrill had to finish this new song by tonight. He was in such a rush, the producer kept calling. He decided to speed things up by copying another song. He felt horrible that he had to do this, but he was rushed. The producer then found out her copied this, and fired him.
Ellen wasn't allowed to wear makeup to school. But one morning, she snuck makeup to class and applied it there. She felt so mature and grown-up all day! But when she got home, her mother grounded her immediately. Ellen realized she'd forgotten to wash off her makeup!
Melissa's friend was coming for a visit. Melissa was so excited as she picked her friend up. Soon, she realized that her friend had changed a lot. She seemed louder and more abrasive. Luckily, when Melissa pointed this out, her friend apologized.
David decided one day that he wanted to own a boat. He couldn't afford a boat so he bought an anchor to start. Every week he bought a different part of the boat. After several months he had enough parts to take his boat out. In the middle of the lake he tossed his anchor and felt accomplished.
Pilly Porridge Pot was a lonely guy. In his loneliness he phoned a prostitute. He spent an hour wondering what the act would be like. When she arrived though, Pilly couldn't find the courage. Instead they simply talked about life for hours.
Gertrude was going to school one day. She didn't like school. People made fun of her old style of name. She stopped on the sidewalk and thought for a minute. She decided to go by Alice from that day on.
Alicia was single and wanted to do something. So she joined a cooking class. There was a cute guy standing next to her. The two of them conversed. Alicia then decided to ask him out.
Kellie decided to have some chocolate cake. When's when she grabbed it it was the last dessert. Kellie was happy to have the last one. But her friends were disappointed. They wanted dessert too.
Jane was an actor who could not seem to get any roles. Even though she tried hard and went to many auditions. She thought she should take acting classes to land a job. She found a great class and passed with flying colors. The next week after graduation she landed a role in a movie.
Greg was at the mall. He bought a new pair of shoes. He put them on once he got home. He paraded around in front of his friends. They all loved his new shoes.
Mona's dad got a new job. Their family had to move across the state. Mona hated leaving her friends. She was nervous on her first day at a new school. Mona made two new friends on her first day.
I woke up one busy morning. I put my clothing on. I went outside and got into my car. I picked up groceries and bought a dirt bike. I went back home and cooked hamburgers,
Eric surprised a lot of people with his success. After high school he went to Washington State University. There he studied finance. By graduation he owned three apartment buildings. He came home rich and his friends were still the same.
It was Iva's first BBQ. She put some corn on the cob on the grill. She turned it every so often. Soon it was done, husked, and buttered. Iva couldn't wait to taste her cooking!
Berly was a great dreamer and she dreamed to be a songwriter. She started writing songs when she was in high school. She tried to sell her songs to some singers but they don't like it. Berly did not quit and what she did is she sing her song. Someone saw her and  she was hired to sing her songs.
Steve decided to get the grill running one evening. He invited a few people over in his town to hang out with him. The people he invited ended up inviting other people as well. He ended up having 30 people show up to his BBQ. He ended up having a good time and had enough food for everyone.
I wanted a new Christmas tree. We bought a thirteen foot tree from craigslist. We set it up in our very high ceilinged living room. We covered it in all the kids' old ornaments. When we were done we realized we needed to buy more to cover it.
Brian hurriedly drove to the airport for his flight in half an hour. He got stuck behind slow people at security. He was then randomly selected for further security checks. Finally, he rushed to get his boarding pass. The woman informed him that his flight wasn't until next week!
Melinda wanted to be a nurse in her future. She decided to get very good grades in school. She applied to nursing schools and got accepted! In college, she worked hard and passed all of her exams. Melinda thinks she will easily make the progress needed to be a nurse.
I decided to try my hand at songwriting. I bought a book on the subject. It's main message was to develop a community of musicians. So I asked a musician friend if he had any advice for a newbie. He told me to buy a book.
Mike hated his job at the fast food restaurant. He quit the job, took out a student loan, and went to college. After finishing his finance degree, Mike got a job as a banker. Mike rose through the ranks of the bank and became rich. Mike later purchased the fast food restaurant and tore it down.
Kate was at a gas station on the highway. She went in to get Advil. But they also had earbuds which she needed terribly. They were both low quality, and expensive. But they were better than nothing so she bought them anyway.
We drove around town looking at the lights. We played Christmas music and drank our hot chocolate. The kids loved every minute of their ride on the polar express. They begged to do it again the next year. We haven't decided what we're going to do yet, but it'll be a surprise.
Lance was at the park. He ran into a random dog. Lance tried to approach it but the dog seemed angry. It barked and tried to bite Lance. Lance decided to call animal services.
The Turner sisters always loved to sing together. They entered several different talent shows. They practiced every free moment they could get. They dreamed that one day they would become a famous group. At the last talent show their dreams were realized when they won.
Shane couldn't sleep. He tossed and turned, but it was no use. No position seemed to be comfortable. Finally, Shane tried counting backwards from two-hundred. Before he realized it, he was fast asleep.
Ted was lazy about his habits. He stopped brushing his teeth everyday. People at work would complain. It got so bad someone offered him breath mints. He took the hint and brushed his teeth more often.
Evan had a bad dream. He went to his mom's room. Sleepily, she invited him into her bed. He curled up beside her. Soon he was sleeping peacefully again.
The man called in an air strike. He got the coordinates wrong. The planes dropped bombs on the wrong place. The man fixed the coordinated. The plane dropped the bomb on the right place.
There was a place that everyone who lived had stinky toes. Sam was a beautiful girl but she lived in that place. I wanted to visit her but the stench was truly horrific. Once I saw her it was all worth it. I wore a nose clip from then on out.
May wanted to feel good about herself. She went to a battered women's' shelter to volunteer. Every week she spent ten hours there helping out. She would listen and comfort and serve up food. May felt much better about herself due to her work.
Tim had the soccer ball. He ran fast with it. The other team couldn't catch him. He shot the ball. He scored.
I was nervous because I was about to finish my driver's test. Having someone right next to you grading you is nerve wrecking. I messed up a little at the beginning of the test. However, I redeemed myself at the end. I ended up passing the test.
Miranda had a big announcement to make. She gathered all of her friends and family around. Miranda told all of her friends and family she was pregnant. Miranda got hugs and kisses from her family. Miranda was so relieved her family took the news well.
A baker made an amazing wedding cake. It had four tiers. There were fresh flowers on top. The bride was thrilled when she saw it. She cried at the mere sight of her beautiful cake.
Last night I was drinking wine with my friends. My friend Susie gave me a glass for my birthday. I took it off the shelf. However as soon as I blinked, the glass shattered on the floor. I was very disappointed but I cleaned it up.
Milo always disliked the boy who lived across the street. He always had new things to play with that Milo never had. One night Milo decided to sneak over to the yard to take a toy. The boy saw Milo out of his window and waved. Milo felt guilty and went home without taking anything.
Tom was using a public computer. He forgot to log off when he left. Someone else got all his information. They changed his passwords and messed with his life. It took Tom a long time to fix everything.
Tammy lived near a space launch facility. She heard a launch was scheduled one night. Tammy sat in her backyard to watch it. The launch vehicle was bright against the night sky. Tammy watched it arc north and disappear from view.
Ida's cat was acting very strange. The vet said it was time to get her spayed. Ida was nervous, but she complied. She was anxious, but the surgery went well. Ida was glad that her cat was okay.
Venita works in an office. She is not happy in her current position. One day she decided to apply for a new position. She was given the job. Now Venita is much happier.
I decided to cheer my friend up. I played the banjo in front of him. He screamed at how bad I was playing. He ran away covering his ears. I guess I should have practiced beforehand.
Victoria was stuck on a hard level of a video game. She went online to find a game cheat. While looking for the cheat she got a virus on her computer. Her computer stopped working all together. Victoria never did beat the level.
Mark had always taken monthly hunting trips with his dad. But when he became wheelchair-bound, he thought they'd have to stop! He was sad about the quality time he would miss with his dad. Then his dad suggested a new tradition of monthly movie nights. Mark still got to bond with his dad - over laughter and popcorn!
Gary recently bought a new baby car seat. However, Gary had trouble installing the new seat. After hours of trying, Gary finally got it installed. However, Gary's wife informed him he had it in the wrong way. Gary was frustrated that he put in the car seat incorrectly.
Joan dragged Eli to the school's salsa dancing event. Eli did not want to go at all. He liked that they served chips and salsa there. Joan taught him some basic moves. Eli ended up having an enjoyable, if clumsy, evening.
Tom was eating at Subway. He got a sandwich and some chips. The chips were surprisingly stale. Tom complained to the worker. They apologized and gave him a new bag.
The man was hungry. He looked for a restaurant. He could not find one that sounded good. He bought two frozen dinners instead. He ate them both.
Haley met up with Vince. They exchanged a few words and asked questions. Vince had many questions that were unreasonable. Although Haley was annoyed, she remained patient. She never talked to him again after that day.
My coworker went to Cancun in 1992. She was a senior in high school. When she got to Cancun she stood on her hotel balcony. She saw her boyfriend flirting with another girl. She broke up with him.
Matt was working from home and became hungry. Matt decided to order delivery. Matt browsed the various restaurants menus. He ordered from a new restaurant. The food was delivered and he enjoyed the meal.
The real estate agent told Bob she'd sent the images of the house. He still didn't have them in his email. Bob called the agent again and asked what the deal was. She professed to not knowing what was going on. Bob thought she might be trying to hide something about the house.
Eric decided to help out at a rodeo. He was a clown and helped the riders escape the bulls. One bull was in a terrible mood and would not stop chasing Eric. The bull chased him until Eric got over the wall. Eric decided that this was not the job for him.
When Kayla is hungry, she gets very grumpy. This causes arguments between her and her family. One day her mom suggested she keep a box of crackers in her room. Later that day, Karla went to the grocery store and bought crackers. Now she no longer has any arguments with her parents.
David wanted a new phone. He called me and asked what phone is good. I gave him a few suggestions and he decided on one. David went to the store for his new phone. When David left the store he was very pleased with his new phone!
Today was Andrea's first day at her new school. She was nervous to speak to any other kids. Another girl came up to Andrea to introduce herself. The two became quick friends. Andrea felt more confident at her new school.
Lia was starting high school at a new school. She was afraid. She thought nobody would like her. But all the students were kind to her. Lia made many friends on her first day!
We went apple picking in 1993. We took our new neighbor Jill with her one year old son. My sister-in-law B came with us in her car. B was jealous and barely acknowledged Jill. 23 years later, B still does not like Jill.
I said a prayer for Michael earlier today. He was sick in the hospital. A lady gave Michael AIDS. I prayed hard for Michael today. Michael just died.
Glen was busy painting a wall in his house. He was using a sprayer to get the job done. Glen neglected to wear any sort of mask or hat. When he finished he went to clean his hands. While looking in the mirror, he saw his face and hair were covered.
Kelly found out she was pregnant. She took the test and couldn't believe it. She was excited and nervous. She called her husband immediately. When he found out he was thrilled.
Kate was doing her laundry. She was in a hurry. She put everything in together. When she took her clothes out she got a surprise. The colors had bled and blended.
The Bundy's neighbor had a really annoying dog. He barked all day and night. One day someone took the dog. The neighbors blamed the Bundy's. They never saw the dog again.
I decided to go inside the forest. Several animals saw me and decided to follow me. Although they were harmless, I tried to run. Afterwards, I ended up near a lake. A group of alligators came out and started move towards me.
The American scientists have been working on a bomb. They worked on a design. They assembled all the materials. Finally the day to test it came. The gadget worked.
Helen had a project to do for school. She had to prepare a speech to present in front of class. She worked on her presentation in PowerPoint. She went to class and realized that she left her flashdrive at home. She winged the presentation and still made a passing grade.
Lizzy was walking home from school. When she walked under a tree, a branch fell loose. It hit her on the head and she was knocked unconscious. A few minutes later, she woke up. Her friend was with her to see if she was okay.
Bob would be celebrating thanksgiving alone. He was unable to make the flight to see his family. On Thanksgiving day he ordered pizza. He ate the pizza by himself. He was happy that he was at least able to call his family later.
Kim had an online diary that she wrote in daily. She was very candid and put everything in the diary. One day, she was very mad at her boss and wrote about it. She soon realized that she was not in her diary, but on Facebook! Everyone saw her post and she was fired the next day!
I looked out my front door one morning and saw a phonebook. It was just sitting on my front porch. I brought it inside and quickly tossed it in the trash. The next morning I looked outside to see another phonebook! I decided that I would just leave that one laying there.
Mike was never that political. This election there was a candidate that got his interest. He got more into politics and even went to his rallies. Unfortunately the candidate didn't win. Mike still follows politics and has found others to like as well.
Brian spilled his coffee on the driveway when he was walking around. He did not bother to clean it up. That night the temperature dropped below freezing. The coffee froze solid. Brian slipped on the frozen coffee and fell.
My nephew has a lot of actions figures. He's always leaving them all over the house. I told him that they need to go back to their lair. That way they won't be attacked by surprise. He agreed and cleans up his toys more now.
Bill loved home renovation projects. He rented a drum sander from a home improvement store. Bill sanded down his hardwood floors carefully. The sander's dust bag slipped off the discharge. Bill spent the rest of the day sweeping up sawdust.
Anna went to India for a year as an exchange student. She was adventurous and thought she would love it. But the heat, smells, and crowded cities overwhelmed her. Anna did not enjoy it at all. She was very glad to come home when the school year ended!
Henry had been taking classical guitar lessons for years. His fingernails on his right hand were longer than usual. They helped him pluck the guitar strings. But Henry was starting to get teased at school about his long nails. Henry solved the issue by switching to playing rock music with a pick.
Annie wanted to adopt a dog. She decided that she wanted to check out her local animal shelter. There were many cute puppies. She fell in love with a five month old lab named Rex. Annie decided to adopt Rex.
After Years of living with his parents, Jasper wanted a change. He decided he needed to become an independent adult. Jasper applied for a job at a local fast food restaurant. He saved money and eventually moved out on his own. Jasper felt great that he didn't live with his parents anymore.
She planted seed in the winter. The seeds grew and grew. When spring came she planted them outside. They kept on growing until they were as tall as the house. Then they were ripe with seeds and the birds had a feast.
It was a beautiful and sunny day outside. Jake went outside to retrieve the newspaper. As he pick up the newspaper, a car drove by. The car created a huge pile of dust in the air. Jake coughed due to inhaling the dust.
Jake was out sailing. He noticed a storm coming in. He decided to head back to shore. It was right behind him the whole way. Jake just barely made it to safety.
Matt bought a new computer. He brought it home and turned it on. He was very excited to get it working. Three days later the battery in the computer broke. Matt was sad because he forgot to buy the warranty.
Dan and his mom went to the country to hunt wild poke greens. She cautioned him to be careful because poke is poison. They found a large "mess" of the greens. His mother boiled them, poured off the water and did it again. Boiling removed the poison and Dan really liked the greens.
Kate made a new friend named Jan at the library. They walked to the corner store to buy snacks. Jan bought a can of soda as well. Jan snorted when she laughed and soda came out of her nose. They both laughed as soda spilled out of her nose.
Bry had a dog. Its name was Fido. Everyone made fun of its name because it's too ordinary. So Bry thought hard about a new name. He changed its name to Fido Redo.
Tom was the only one that took the trash out. He often complained about it. Nobody else believed him. One week he stopped taking it out. It got so full it toppled over.
I never want to do anything, but today is worse. I need to do laundry, but I'm sitting here working. I need to buy groceries, but I'm going to bake another pizza. When it's over, I'm going to go to bed early. I will probably lie in bed watching tv.
Joe was driving his new car. All of a sudden a car came speeding past him. He was in the fast lane going the speed limit. He knew the lane was about to merge but kept getting passed. Joe decided he would never stay in the fast lane again.
The kids were learning about the Ancient Greeks. They all dressed up in togas. The togas were white and billowing. They read about famous Greeks as well. It was fun pretending to be part of that era.
Mara decided to try a new recipe. She had brown sugar and raisins to use as ingredients. Mara found a recipe for oatmeal cookies. She measured the ingredients and mixed them carefully. Mara was proud to serve her friends warm, fresh cookies.
Isabelle was often bored and lonely. One day, she decided to start her own live webcast about make-up. At first no one paid attention, but then viewers trickled in. By the fifth week, she had fans and new friends. Isabelle's show is one of the most popular on the site now.
It was the last game of the season. The team was trying to win. There were 5 seconds left. As they rushed towards the hoop, the other team stole the ball. They went in for the shot and took away the game.
Jimmy was a notorious freestyle rapper in his community. He would participate in a rap battle every Friday night. He would be battling his friend James tonight. The audience bumped their heads as Jimmy got on the mic. They cheered for him to win when he finished.
Bob had always loved the smell of a nice candle. He decided to buy some oils to make his own candles. His first three candles burned too quickly. He figured out he needed to use a different formula. His new formula gives him candles that burn up to 12 hours.
Molly's class drew names for the holiday gift exchange. Molly drew the name of the most popular girl in school. She wanted to impress the girl with an expensive gift. Molly swiped money from her dad's dresser to buy the gift. When the gift was opened, the popular girl tossed it aside.
Terri hadn't slept well over the night. Her alarm rang and she got out of bed. Terri made a pot of coffee. She drank the cup of coffee and felt much better. Terri felt refreshed enough to make it through the day.
Andrew needed a new haircut for work. He didn't have much money so he was trusting a cheap shop. Unfortunately, the barber totally butchered the cut. Andrew consulted his wife with the disastrous haircut. Luckily she was able to fix it up for work.
My husband and I could not find the lid to my son's training potty. We looked in his toybox, closet, and bedroom. Desperate, we looked in the dirty clothes pile, bathtub, and washer. My son followed behind us as if he was taunting us in our search. Finally, we found it inside the big toilet!
The kids were full of energy. Their grandpa decided to take them on a hike. They walked for hours, up the mountain. When they got to the top, they stopped to appreciate the view. The kids were too tired to hike back!
Alicia bought a tech company. She thought it would do well. But the next year she made a lot of money. The company reported fantastic earnings. Alicia doubled her money.
Abby had very long blonde hair. Recently, Abby decided she would donate her hair to charity. In addition, Abby decided she wanted a short pixie cut. Abby's hairdresser did the cut, and showed Abby the hair for donation. Abby was glad she could get a haircut, and donate to charity as well.
Rick's dad took him sailing one afternoon. They came across a very small boat which had capsized. They stopped to help the other boat. While they were helping, a huge thunderstorm rolled in. Eventually they righted the boat and towed it to the marina.
Abby was very picky. Her mom gave her pizza. Abby picked all the vegetables off of it. Then she removed the cheese. Abby would only eat the crust.
Patrick went outside to play in his backyard. He saw a baby raccoon sitting in the middle of the yard. He ran towards it because he had always wanted a raccoon for a pet. From behind a tree, a huge mother raccoon appeared and growled. Patrick ran back inside his house.
Lisa had been having headaches. She went to see a specialist. The doctor told her to avoid certain foods. He also told her to take certain vitamins. The headaches went away.
James has worked at his job for 35 years. He hated the idea of retiring but knew he should. He decided after retirement he wanted to travel. He purchased an RV and travelled all across the country. His next trip will be to go to Europe.
Deana wanted to pass math class really bad. She made a C on most of her tests. She sat in the front row. She kept a smile on her face. She was able to pass it.
Kay lived alone and wanted a pet. She went to the pet store to intending to buy a dog. At the store a cat stood up and looked at Kay. Kay knew this was her new friend. Kay named her new friend Vina, and took her home.
Amy kept locking her keys in her car. She decided to get a spare key to hide just in case. She went to her local hardware store to make a spare. It only took a few moments for the kiosk to copy her key. She no longer has problems with locking her key in her car.
Annie was meeting up with her boyfriend. She immediately noticed that he was acting strange. He asked her to sit down so they could talk. Then, he told Annie that they should break up. Annie was sad, but she put on a brave face and left.
I was hungry yesterday. I went to the store to buy some food. I bought all the food. I went home to put it away. I ordered pizza from a restaurant.
Jasmine had a piano recital in a month. She really wanted to show everyone how well she played. Every afternoon, she would practice all her songs. She played all her songs flawlessly. Everyone applauded loudly and gave her a standing ovation.
Tim had never gone ice skating. His girlfriend loved it. He tried but kept falling. Tim's girlfriend thought it was cute. Eventually he had to sit down and take a break.
Cindy was in line to wait to pick up her daughter from school. She turned off her car. Cindy rolled her windows down. It was hot outside. Cindy rolled up her windows and put the AC on.
Tom tried to use his translation app, but the Spanish wasn't right. Men and women tried to help him understand, but he was lost. He sighed thinking he'd never make it in Mexico. Just then, he spied a boy selling translation dictionaries. The boy spoke some English learned from the book, and so can Tom!
Tim was driving at night. He was going through a street light. Tim's car was sideswiped all of a sudden. Tim was hit by a couple of street racers. Tim was crippled for life.
Steve is a great video gamer. He practices and gets very good at shooter games. His kill to death ratio is very high. Steve is recruited to play professionally. Steve makes a lot of money to play Halo.
I had a few friends over for a dinner party. I felt like it was too boring. We all just sat there trying to make conversation. I decided to start a food fight. We all had a blast throwing food.
According to Keith, climate change isn't real. He believes that it's been made up by hippies. When shown scientific evidence, he would dismiss it as propaganda. This stemmed from a group of his right wing friends. It's believed that they work for the oil companies.
Mary came by and told me she was having problems with her computer. She and I then went over to her apartment. I fooled around with her computer for about an hour. I finally found that her wall plug was bad. I replaced the plug and now her system is working fine.
Always make sure the saddle is on correctly before mounting a horse. I forgot to double check the girth once. While riding up a hill once I felt the saddle slipping. I slowly tipped to the right as gravity did it's thing. I found myself on the ground with bruises, lesson learned.
Mike wanted to start losing weight. He didn't want to work out though. He decided to eat less. He ate at Subway on his lunch break. He lost five pounds in one week.
Last week we visited our 2 year old granddaughter in NYC. We live in Boston and do not see her much. Our daughter told the girl her grandparents were coming. Waiting for us, she was at the window, singing Nanny and Grandpa. Our daughter sent us the video, moving us to tears.
Eight boys were playing a game of basketball. The two tallest boys were on the same team. The other boys said that was unfair. They decided to split the teams more fairly. The boys had a fun time playing basketball together.
I took voice lessons after school on Friday. I walked to the tutor's house. Her miniature poodle greeted me at the door. I would sing with her for over half an hour. She showed me a lot of new tricks.
William had just tore his acl playing the game he loved. He was a college football player with big aspirations. He wanted to make it as a professional. He was determined to overcome this injury. His surgery was successful and he was prepared for the long road ahead.
Ron had a big interview yesterday. He was very prepared and was fully confident he would do well. He arrived around 30 minutes too early and got some coffee. As he was drinking the coffee he spilled it all over his shirt! Ron quickly drove to the nearest store and bought a new shirt in time.
Malia thirstily picked up her bottle of water. She took several swallows before putting the bottle back in its place. She wiped a bead of sweat off of her brow. It was hot and she was tired, but she decided to keep going. She got back on her bike and proceed to pedal.
Sally wanted a horse for her birthday. Her parents told her no. Sally was very upset. She cried up until the day of her birthday. Her parents had tricked her though and she woke up with a pet pony.
Rex had given up on any dreams of becoming a father. He was never a good looking man and he didn't have any money. One day Rex met a nice woman who liked him despite his shortcomings. They became married and eventually had a son. Rex is very proud that he is now a father.
Eve needed to mail a letter. She spent a lot of time hunting for a stamp. She heard the USPS truck outside. Eve found the stamp and ran out to catch it. She wasn't quick enough and its taillights miserably.
Playing in the rain was one of Ashley's favorite things to do. Her mother always urged her not to, but Ashley never listened. One day Ashley developed a cough and fever after playing in the rain. Her mother insisted she had been right all along. But no matter how sick she got, Ashley though it was worth it.
Kim brought her new white shoes to show her friends. They all went to a coffee shop together. She bragged about her shoes with her coffee in her hand. Kim tripped on a chair leg and dropped her coffee! The brown liquid was strained into her beautiful shoes!
Allen went out to buy a gift for his friend's birthday. He did not know what to get his friend. Allen walked around the store for an hour to no avail. Finally he decided to just get a gift card instead. Allen bought a gift card and a greeting card to go with it.
Priscilla has been looking for ways to express herself artistically. She decides to buy some drawing materials for her home. The first thing she draws is a beautiful orchid. Priscilla is proud of how her drawing comes out. She is satisfied that she found a way to be more artistic.
Fred was not feeling well so he decided to go to the doctor. The doctor performed tests on fred to see how he was doing. When the results came back, luckily Fred was totally fine. Fred felt a sigh of relief and felt so much better after that. When Fred left the doctors, he went to town to get ice cream.
One day Jeffy's owner went to work. While she was gone the dog ate all of Jeffy's food. Jeffy was hungry all day. When his owner came home she refilled his bowl of food. Jeffy is a happy cat now.
Jonas was a terrible person. He cyberbullied a girl on and off everyday. The girl was fed up with this. So she reported Jonas once and for all. Jonas was suspended from school and punished.
Jane let her cat out one night. She all of a sudden heard loud screeching. She ran outside. Jane saw her cat fighting another cat. She quickly intervened and protected her pet.
Tony is a poor boy. His mother gives him just enough money to buy bread. While out buying the bread he notices a chest behind the dumpster. He opens the chest and find a million dollars. Tony runs home to tell his parents what he found.
I had a huge blister on my ankle. I couldn't figure out the source. I had just come back from a daily jog. I took my pants off and looked. There was a piece of velcro trapped in my pant leg.
Will took a square of sandpaper from the pile. He sanded the rusty areas until the metal was exposed. The shop teacher nodded on in approval. Will continued working diligently for the whole period. He was happy that he decided to take shop class instead of art.
Humphrey hired a nanny to take care of his six children. The nanny asked for some money to buy playclothes for the kids. Humphrey said his kids did not need to play, they needed to study. While Humphrey was gone the nanny made playclothes for the kids. When Humphrey came back he laughed at their funny outfits.
Matt was trying to make nachos. He had almost everything ready. When he got to the cheese he noticed a bad smell. The cheese had mold on it. Matt was unable to make his nachos.
Kim wanted to throw up her dinner. She decided she would try to make herself vomit. She put her finger down her throat. She began to gag, but nothing came up. After 3 attempts she decided to try something else.
One day Erika went to Niagara Falls. She loved the view. She stood and watched for a while. Then she got in a boat to get closer. She had a great day.
Once a week my friends and I hang out. We watch sports on tv. My one friend Tommy loves hockey. The rest of us hate hockey. I bought an extra tv so now Tommy is happy!
I was camping with my dog on my land. The smell of my food attracted a bear. The bear scared my dog and I. I yelled and my dog barked at the bear. The bear ran away and never looked back.
Fred wanted to get in shape. His best friend Jeff was a personal trainer. He asked Jeff for some help and advice. Jeff set him up a meal plan and workout routine. Within two Year's Fred was in great shape.
Randy was the chief financial officer for his company. Randy was a talented, hard worker. Despite his efforts, Randy's company was in dire straits. Randy was offered the opportunity to work for a successful company. Randy took the chief financial officer job for the successful company.
I used to be very bad at dancing. I wanted to be very good at dancing. I practiced dancing in my room for years and years. I even took lessons from a professional. Now I am a very good dancer.
I told her to draw me a picture while I spoke to the counselor. She sat down at a chair and pulled the crayons out. She politely asked for a paper which I gave her. The image she drew was of a Brown child. She proudly displayed her art on the counselor's wall.
When I was younger I played basketball in a local league. I wasn't very good but I was very tall. One day I accidentally scored a basket for the enemy team! Somehow I thought we were on the other side of the court. My team laughed it off since it wasn't a big deal.
My child was  three years old when she started to run into the street. I would try to be very cross with her and make her sit in time out. I tried to take away privileges when she ran into the street. I figured she was going to get hit so the next time I spanked her. She  never ran out into the street without looking both ways again.
Will heard that his neighbor's dog died. Will wanted to do something for the kids in that family. Will went and got the cutest puppy he could find. Will rang the family's doorbell, presenting the dog. The little girl who answered melted with happy tears.
Molly wanted a house so bad. She was living with her parents. She finally got her house on her own. Soon enough, she was exhausted from cooking, cleaning & paying bills. She realized having a house wasn't so much fun.
Tom wanted to attend medical school. Tom did not earn a scholarship and could not afford it. Tom's friend suggested he attend free medical school in Cuba. Tom attended the free medical school in Cuba. Tom eventually became a doctor.
Sue is very scared of clowns. Her brothers know how much she hates clowns. In order to be mean, they dress up as clowns. They knocked on her bedroom door. When Sue opened her door, she saw two clown masks and screamed.
Rita's mom wanted a rose bush in the yard. Rita decided to give her a rose bush for Mother's Day. At night she secretly planted the bush. The thorns scratched her in the darkness. But her mother's happiness in the morning was worth the effort.
Ricky was driving his four wheeler through the mud. Ricky misjudged the depth of an area of mud. He attempted to ride through the mud. The four wheeler began to sink down into the mud. Ricky had to get his friends to pull his four wheeler out of the mud.
Miranda have birth to a baby girl. She was so excited about becoming a mother. But she was worried about how she would finish her degree. Miranda operated on very minimal sleep. She amazingly managed to graduate while caring for her daughter.
Amy's volleyball team was playing their first game tonight. Amy was so excited she ran all the way to the school. She suited up, and waited in the locker room with the other girls. 5 minutes later she wondered why they were still waiting. The coach came in and she realized they would have a pep talk.
Megyn was miserable as a practicing lawyer. She heard Doctor Phil suggest that people settle for less. She decided to settle for more and change her life direction. She applied for a job in television. Now she has the number two rated cable TV news show.
I always wanted to try brussel sprouts. However I was afraid they would taste nasty. I found a recipe for them on Pinterest. The sprouts turned out delicious. Brussel sprouts are now one of my favorite vegetables.
Nicholas loved sweaters. He liked them because they made him feel very warm. One day, he tried to find a sweater in his house. After searching, he realized that he had lost his sweaters. Finally, he went to the store and bought another sweater.
Chrissy's aunt sent her a gift. Chrissy opened the box box. Inside, there was a lot of clothes. She pulled them out one by one. Then, she called her aunt to thank her.
We found our cat, Chestnut, hiding under a car at a busy street. We brought him home when he was six months old. He adopted my son, as cats are apt to do. About a year later my son broke his leg, and so did Chestnut. They both had a cast on their left leg at the same time.
Tim played football for his middle school team. Tim had his mother pick him up for practice. There was rain the night before. Tim's mother's car got stuck in the mud. They had to call a tow truck to get them out.
George loved to pull pranks on people. He thought that he was extremely clever with some of his antics. One day he planned on dropping a bucket of water on someone. A teacher caught him and told him how wrong it was. The teacher helped him use his genius for good rather than evil.
Today I surprised my daughter with a new pet cat. She was very happy. The next day, she started to sneeze a lot. It turned out that she was allergic to cats. I had to give the cat to my friend.
Jack woke up in the middle of the night with pain in his chest. His wife quickly phoned for an ambulance feeling very worried. He was taken to hospital and given treatment right away. Jack stayed in the hospital a couple of days to make sure he was ok. He was sent home with tablets and advice to stop it happening again.
Simon lost his job. He needed a new one as soon as possible. He sent out a bunch of applications. At first, he got no response. Finally someone contacted him and offered him a job.
Bob bought a new trombone from a yard sale. He took it home and tooted on it constantly. Bob's parents suggested he join the school band. He was very quickly told by the band leader he couldn't join. Bob learned that sometimes tooting alone wasn't good enough.
A boy fell in love with jazz music. He wanted to learn the trumpet to play his own jazz. He bought a trumpet at a local music store. Every day he practiced for hours. When he was an adult, he had his own jazz band.
Tom discovered a new band recently. He decided to follow them on tour around the country. He approached a band member after the show. The band member invited him backstage. Tom ended up becoming good friends with the band members.
Ken was driving his new sprint car at the race track. As he headed into the second curve on the final lap his tire flew off. His car spun out and was nearly hit by several other cars. Everyone slowed to obey the yellow caution flag. The wrecker pulled Ken's car to safety in the middle of the track.
Sally is in a relationship with her dream guy. She feels so lucky to be with such a handsome guy. One night while on a date he sits down and talks to her. He tells her that he just isn't feeling a connection with her. Sally gets dumped by her dream guy.
Last week, I decided to start looking for a new job. My best friend at work had gotten a new job already and moved on. Being alone at work forced me to face the realities of my position. I evaluated the pros/cons & found it was time for a change. I submitted five resumes last night and am waiting for a callback.
Tim was an android developer. Tim wanted to create an app. Tim thought of a great idea. Tim wrote the code for the app. Tim created the app successfully.
Jan and her dad always watched a certain late night show. When Jan's dad died, she couldn't bear to watch the show alone. One night, Jan saw her son watching the show. She sat down beside him and soon felt a smile start on her face. Jan resumed the habit of ending each day with a reminder of dad.
Donald writes books for children. His publisher asked for a book about a giraffe. Donald wrote a book with a giraffe in it. His publisher rejected the book. Donald felt anger directed at his publisher.
Joe batted at his baseball game. He got hit by the baseball. He was severely injured. He became afraid of objects flying toward him. He never played baseball again.
Roland noticed that his hair had gotten very long. While he normally liked long hair, it had become too messy for him. He decided to get a haircut. The barber gave Roland a neat and trim haircut. Roland was glad that his hair wasn't very long any more.
Philip hid behind a bush. A friend walked by the bush. Philip jumped out of the bush to scare his friend. His friend punched Philip in fear. Philip fell on the ground.
Bill woke up to find a basketball in his backyard. He didn't know which neighbor it belonged to. He took a guess and threw it in a random yard. His neighbor saw and shouted and Bob. Bill got embarrassed and ran back inside his house.
I bought an expensive RC car. And I was eager to try it out. I drove it in my front yard and through the street. But my neighbor's pit bull chased after it. I asked for a new RC car after the pit bull destroyed it.
A Tim got out of the car he heard a dog barking. He looked under the car, and found nothing. He looked behind a tree and around a big box. There was nothing there, but he still heard barking. Finally he looked at the window of a house, and saw a barking parrot.
It was a hot day. So Ron and Kevin needed to cool off. All they had was a water bottle. And they decided to spray the water at each other. They had so much fun that they forgot about the heat.
Oliver summoned his friends. His friends arrived within an hour. Oliver ordered his friends to give him one dollar each. His friends agreed to give it. Oliver congratulated his friends on a fine decision.
Tim was digging for gold in his yard. He was with his friends. They dug for hours and found nothing. Tim was tired and exhausted. He realized the real treasure was digging with friends.
When my army unit was in the field, I lost my Leatherman multi-tool. This had an immediate effect on me. I could not cut cable, or make any minor repairs. I could tell people thought I was ineffective and unhelpful. When I found my Leatherman I almost cried tears of joy.
Tim had been born with a genetic defect affecting his feet. He needed surgery to correct them when he was a few months old. His bones grew too fast due to an overactive gland. He needed surgery once again when he was six years old. Tim ended having endured ten surgeries during the course of his life.
Tom was on a strict budget. He need to spend very little on food. He determined buying greens provided the most value. He stocked up on greens. He successfully ate healthily and within his budget.
A man was walking on a bridge over a river. He looked over the bridge. The rail was loose and fell off. He held on the the rail as it was falling. Both the man and the rail ended up falling in the water.
Earl has lost his job. He starts to sell movies illegally. One day he sold a movie to a man. The man turned out to be a police officer. Earl is arrested and taken to jail.
In eighth grade, the yearbook staff took a trip to the lake. Beforehand my mom had told me not to get in the water. I didn't know how to swim at the time. Nonetheless I disobeyed and almost drowned. Because of disobedience I had my first near death experience.
Caleb wanted to build a fire in the backyard fire pit. He walked around the yard picking up fallen branches and twigs. He took newspaper out of the recycling bin to use as kindling. When his fire was blazing, he called his family outside. They all spent the evening making s'mores over the fire.
I turned on the television. My dog was sitting on the sofa. He started to watch the television. The dog show came on the television. My dog started barking at the dogs on television.
Ora hit someone in her car. She pretended to pull over to exchange info. But then she sped up and pulled off! She hurried away from the other car. Ora hoped she would not be caught.
Edgar tried many years to write a book. He suffered through a lot writer's block. He tried so hard to write a book and persisted for many years. One day he finished his first novel and submitted it for publishing. His story was approved and sold many copies.
Tim moved into a new house. He kept hearing noises. He thought it was ghosts. Tim asked specialists to check into it. Tim was never satisfied with the answer.
Jessie deluded herself in thinking she wasn't a nasty person. Her actions drove Alina away from the forum. Alina was kind and helped everyone she could. Jessie rationalized her actions despite everyone being mad. Alina went to another forum where she was appreciated.
Alison's parents had long talked about going up in a hot air balloon. Unfortunately, it was something they couldn't squeeze in the budget. Alison decided to buy them a ride for their anniversary. Her parents were beyond excited when they found out. They said it was one of the best experiences they've ever shared.
Lucy got a new phone. She thought it would take her quickly to charge. But instead the opposite happened. It took her an hour to charge her phone. Lucy then decided to simply buy another one.
All my friends were telling funny stories the other day. They asked me to tell a funny one. I started to tell my story, but forgot how it ended. I tried to think of the ending, but I couldn't . So I had to make up an ending and it wasn't very funny.
Jane studied hard for her test. She was a bit nervous when she took it. The teacher took several days to grade it Jane got a perfect score. She was greatly relieved.
Daniel found a used truck that he thought was very cheap. He looked it over and even took it for a test drive. He was impressed with the low miles. After buying the truck, he found out how many problems it really had. He ended up spending more to fix it than he did to buy it.
Cam opened a can of green paint and took out his brush. He began to paint his house Green. The sky turned gray and rain clouds formed. The rains began to fall on the house. Fresh paint dipped away from the house walls.
John wanted to go to the olympics for running. John trained everyday. He ran for 5 miles a day. He worked on his strength and endurance. John was able to qualify for the olympics.
Jack was in jail. One day his brother came to see him. This made him very happy. Jack and his brother had a great chat. Jack looked forward to the next visit day.
Bravo caught many salmon fishes during his trip. He was head of his tribe and usually gets the food. He had enough to feed his men and also to smoke and preserve. He put all the rest of the salmon over the smoky fire and left. Then a bear smelled the salmon and ate it all.
Megan was having a procedure done. The doctor gave her a shot to number her mouth. The shot hurt so bad! Megan cried and said she couldn't go through with it. Megan ran out of the exam room.
A fellow named Glenn was intimidating people with his skills. Gabe was intimated despite his own abilities. His friends tried to get him to join against Glenn. He was too scared but he believed in himself. Gabe ended up beating Glenn.
Garth has a chicken farm. Each morning he must wake up and gather eggs. Yesterday morning there were 33 eggs! After gathering the eggs, he feeds the chickens. Finally he gets to eat breakfast, and go to school.
Lily was getting ready for Halloween. She was dressing up as a princess. Just before it was time to go, her mom gave her a gift. It was a really nice tiara for her costume. Lily thanked her mom and then put the tiara on.
Paty was looking forward to her trip. She got all ready for it. Then it started thundering. Paty's flight was delayed. She couldn't get on the plane for four hours.
I went to the beach a few weeks ago. I ended up getting a horrific burn. I was in pain for days. Finally the next week I felt better. But I definitely learnt my lesson!
Dave has a crush on a girl he works with. He has been wanting to ask her out for months. He finally gets the courage to ask her on a date. She agrees to go on a date. Dave gets to date his dream girl and they fall in love.
I met a beautiful lady while I was in college. I mustered up the courage to ask her out. We really hit it off. After dating for five years I asked her to marry me. I have been happily married with her for ten years now.
Lisa got a new t shirt the other day. Before she wore it, she wanted it washed. Lisa decided to then put it in the washer. After it was washed she tried it on. To her dismay, the shirt had shrunken majorly.
Zumba sent me a coupon for myself and one to share with a friend. I told her I wanted to buy the gray sweatpants with a pink band. Then I told her that my husband would be mad if I bought more clothes. After thinking about it some more, I bought the pants anyway. Later on she excitedly told me she bought the pants for me, too!
I got my first job. My boss paid me in cash. I realized I wouldn't have to pay taxes if I didn't declare the money. In actuality, the IRS found out and fined me for tax evasion. I realized I should always pay my taxes.
I ate margarine on my toast every morning. One day I spent the night at a hotel. The next morning there was real butter on my tray. I tried it for the first time. I decided then and there that real butter was much better.
I made meatballs last night. I made them in the toaster. I thought by broiling them they would be fine. Unfortunately they ended up burning. I then had to throw them out.
Sam loved to eat apples. Every day he would buy an apple to eat with his lunch. One day there were no more apples when Sam went to buy one. Sam bought a banana instead. Sam was not as pleased by eating the banana with his lunch.
Wendy loved going to the gym every day. She even paid for a two-year gym membership. One day she went to the gym and it had closed its doors. She was unable to get any of her money refunded. Wendy was very unhappy with the gym she used to love.
James had to get his fingerprints done. He went to the police station. He was told his fingerprints showed up in the computer. James had never had them done, so he was confused. The police told him his identical twin had the same fingerprints.
Frank bought a snake from the pet store in the city. He took the snake to his house in the country. Frank decided to name his snake Sir Rodney Tank. One day Sir Rodney Tank bit Frank on his hand when he picked him up. Frank got rid of Sir Rodney Tank the very next day.
Rachel was in a theater class. That day, her teacher was busy with a family emergency. There was no substitute, so the kids had to entertain themselves. They ended up dancing to fun music for the whole period. It was a great way for Rachel to alleviate some stress.
Andy recently graduated from college with his degree in art. Andy decided to apply for the art teaching job at a local high school. Andy was selected for an interview with the principal for the job. After a month of waiting, Andy got the call he was waiting for. Andy was excited that he was hired as the new art teacher!
Alex wanted a new kitten for his birthday. He begged his parents every day for a month. His parents kept saying he wasn't responsible enough. Finally, his birthday arrived and he had a party. Alex's parents surprised him with a kitten, and he was very happy.
Martha was very excited to get her very first cell phone today. Martha drove over to the Verizon store and browsed the iphones. A salesperson was happy to help Martha pick the perfect phone. Martha ended up picking a pink iphone 6s that was just devine. As Martha drove home, she was bursting with happiness.
I went to try out my college. I met with an advisor. I got to ask questions. They took me on a tour of campus. I went to that school for two years.
I went to the store and bought some groceries. Among these things was a box of cut fruit. When I got home, I could not find the fruit anywhere. Later, I got into my car and it smelled bad. I had left the fruit in the car!
Kate and her family were at the park. There was a blimp in the air with advertisements on it. Kate had never seen one in real life. She always thought blimps were a myth like unicorns. She took a photo with her disposable camera to capture the moment.
Cal was rushing to get to his wedding on time. On the way, Cal's car broke down. Cal was worried he would be late. A tow truck driver stopped and picked Cal up. The driver got Cal to his wedding on time.
Last night, Troy had a dream that he was chosen for a lottery. But this was not an ordinary lottery. Apparently, he was chosen to be the local school's janitor. He was pretty upset by this. He was fairly relieved when he woke up to find out it was a dream.
Ben had chosen the high school he wanted to attend. As he took their entrance exam, he sweated nervously. But then he got a call from them a week later. They said Ben had done extremely well on the entrance exam! Ben was so happy, he shouted with joy!
Brian was invited to attend a protest at his local city hall. He accepted the invite and showed up with a protest sign. The protest got out of hand and protesters began to riot. The police came to shut down the riot and stop the protesters. Brian was arrested by the police for participating in the riot.
They saw advertisements for Blue Apron online all the time. It is a food delivery system that brings meals to your house. You just need to prep the ingredients and follow the instructions. They liked it for a few weeks but then decided to cancel. With his wife being pregnant her food cravings were too unpredictable.
Brian loved movies ever since he was small. He studied film in college. Brian moved to Los Angeles after college. He was hired at a movie studio after a few months. Brian is now one of the top producers in Hollywood.
Jim didn't have anything to make for breakfast. He decided to pour a bowl of old cereal. He took a bite and realized it was stale. It wasn't expired, just soggy and chewy. Jim decided to eat it anyway.
Kyle has a geometry test in the morning. He thought he knew all the formulas. When he got to the test, his mind went blank. He was not able to answer any questions. He had to turn his paper in blank.
Zack was always worried about getting sick. And he became so worried about the air that he wore a respirator. He wore it during his entire school day. And he told other students that the air quality was terrible. Zack still ended up getting sick and worried much more.
We were excited to check into our beach front hotel room. But when we opened the door to our room, we were hit with a stench. The room smelled strongly of cigarettes and mildew. When we walked in the room, we noticed a huge stain on the rug. Luckily when we called the office, they offered us a new room.
Jason wished he lived in the country. He grew up in the large city so he was ready for a change. Jason moved to the country and loved it at first. After awhile he began to hate the silence so he moved back to the city. Jason discovered that he was unhappy with himself and not his location.
Last week was my girlfriend's birthday. I decided to buy her some balloons. The store was all out of the ones I wanted. I got stuck buying congratulations balloons instead. She didn't like them as much.
John went for a jog in the morning. He got back faster than usual. He was excited and pumped up. John felt energized enough to keep going. He went for a longer jog.
Tommy fell after Ren crossed him in basketball. Although he was embarrassed, he was also mad. When Ren had possession of the ball, he ran into her. She fell on her hip and injured it. The coach suspended tommy from the team.
Brad loved to go shopping. His favorite store was Target. Brad picked up a few items on sale. Brad decided to get some popcorn and head out. Brad loves target and will come back again.
Connor works at a local movie theater. Some old friends of his come in to watch a movie. Connor notices that the coupon they want to use is expired. Without notifying his friends, Connor lets the coupons work normally. Connor's friends thank him and he feels good for the favor he did.
The warmth of the early morning sun beams across my face. The pavement below my feet is splattered with tiny pebbles. I stop to remove the offensive stone from my ill-fitting sandals. I resist the urge to remove them altogether and walk barefoot. Continuing on my morning walk I bask in the glow of the sun's warmth.
Allie started playing soccer for the first time. She was in elementary. She scored her own goal however. Her family laughed. Allie was so embarrassed that she sat down.
Gina was walking to the bathroom. It was late, and the hallway was dark. She stepped on a hard, sharp toy. The toy lit up, and played a song. But all Gina cared about was the pain in her foot.
Jasmine is a big fan of a pop artist. She bought a pair of VIP tickets to her favorite pop artist's concert. Jasmine brought her friend, Jen. They had a great time being at the front of the crowded concert. After the concert, Jasmine and Jen were able to meet the artist.
Tom bought a fancy new phone. He dropped it within a week. He couldn't afford to replace it with something good. He got a cheap off brand one instead. It wasn't as good but he managed not to drop it.
Yesterday my experience at the airport was the worst. I had a flight for six in the morning but it left ten hours later. I was exhausted. All I wanted to do was get to my destination. Thankfully I got a partial refund.
Kay needed to run to a local store to make a purchase. It was 4.30 and she was sure they would be closing soon. She arrived at 4:46 pm and ran to the door. She was shocked to see the door was locked. Kay was dismayed  to see the store closed at 4:45 pm.
Matt wanted to be on the swim team. He went to the lake every night to swim. He practiced his strokes and moves. Then he tried out for the swim team. The captain told him he had done a wonderful job!
Walt was investigating a crime. It had been a horrible murder. Walt carefully examined the crime scene. He saw a clue that broke the case wide open. Walt had solved the murder!
Kate was a great soccer player. She scored lots of goals and was also great on defense. In one game this season she tore a ligament in her knee. Kate was out for the rest of the season and had to walk on crutches. She cheered her team from the sidelines but they never won a game.
It was a cold winter day. Tim was snuggled up inside his living room. He remembered he had to pick up his daughter from school. He panicked when his car wouldn't start. He called his wife to pick up his daughter instead.
Olive was eating a chocolate covered almond when she heard a crack. Her tooth had chipped where she had bit the almond. She threw all her almonds away and swore never to eat another one. But when her friend offered her one, she ate it. When she heard a crack again, she panicked and threw the nut away.
I have run a successful webcomic for a couple of Years now. It's not very profitable. I've decided to make a comic-a-day desk calendar to sell. Writing 365 new comics is taking months. In the meantime the traffic to my webcomics dried up.
Dean needed a job. So he sent his resume to various companies online. A job said they wanted to interview him. He did the interview. Dean got the job.
Penelope was learning to drive. It was her first time. She was bad at first. All the sudden she went over a curb. Penelope felt so bad for ruining her dad's car.
John worked at a law firm. They decided not to make him partner. He decided to quit. He went to work for a new firm. The new firm made him partner!
Ray drove his car down a residential street early one morning. The light from the sun bounced off a garbage can and Ray took note. He pulled his car over to look at what it was. He pulled out several glass animals. He kept the intact ones and left all the broken animals.
Tom drove a convertible. It was a warm sunny day. He decided to drive around a bit. He cruised with the top down. It was therapeutic and relaxing for him.
Molly and her family have a house in tornado alley. They were getting ready to leave for work when they heard the siren. They went to their safe space and bunkered down. They waited and waited. The tornado hit and part of the roof was taken off the house.
Anne wanted to make her own bread but was short on yeast. She grabbed all the ingredients and found she needed an egg too. Anne asked her neighbor for an egg and some yeast. Since Anne's neighbor was a baker he had the supplies. Anne enjoyed home made bread that night.
The telephone on the desk rung. Since the ringer was on vibrate, it was moving around. It ended from falling from the desk. Jimmy heard a loud noise and walked into the living room. He saw the broken telephone on the ground.
Lindsey took a class in karate. One day walking home from work, a man stopped her. He told her to give him all her valuables. Lindsey gave him a hard kick in the groin. The man kneeled over in pain and Lindsey ran away.
Allan's dog started chasing a neighbor's cat. He chased the cat into the busy street! A car struck and injured both of them. Allan rushed his dog to the vet for treatment. His dog had to wear a leg cast for weeks.
I played little league baseball. I hit a fly ball into right field. The ball hit the fielder in the head. I felt bad. Later, I found out he was mad enough to want to fight me.
I never cared much for cauliflower, and I refused to eat it. One day my mother made Chicken Alfredo for dinner with cauliflower. I told her I'd have the Alfredo but not that awful vegetable. She just smiled and watched me devour my Alfredo. Imagine my horror when she told me it was made from cauliflower.
Fred was fixing the traffic light at an intersection. He went to the control box and opened it. There were many blown fuses and cut wires. Fred thought it was vandals that did this. He fixed the control box and put a big lock on it.
Tim was working outside. It was very cold as it was winter. Tim desperately needed the money from this job. Tim felt numbness in his toes but continued to work. Tim suffered a case of frostbite in his toes.
Melissa rode her bike to school everyday. One day on her way home she was hit by a white van. She was carried away on a stretcher to the ambulance. Fortunately she was okay, just a little bruised. Her parents' were very relieved and happy she was not seriously hurt.
The teacher began her lesson. A student asked to use the restroom. The teacher refused the request. The student had an accident. The parents of the student sued the school.
Jake was feeling really tired. His blood sugar levels were getting a bit low. He decided to some pretzels as a snack. He felt immediately better after eating. Jake was able to continue working after his snack.
Sam was about to turn thirty. She was convinced it was the end of her life. Her friends tried everything to make her happy. On the night of her birthday, they told her to get dressed up. They picked her up and surprised her with a party.
Kenny was lost on the streets. A driver stopped on the side of the road. He asked Kenny if he needed help. Kenny gave her the address to his house. The driver ended up finding it and dropped him off.
I went to my closest to pick up some cleaning supplies. This includes a vacuum, clean wipes, and broom. I began to sweep the floors, before wiping them. Afterwards, I cleaned my room and bathroom. Before my family came home, the house was completely clean.
Jason was an accomplished producer. He was in the studio one day when some younger guys came in. They walked into the booth and started playing great. Jason began tweaking the knobs and dials on the soundboard. This was sure to be a hit!
Sam was at the store. The salesperson told them about a special discount. It involved signing up for a credit card. Sam had poor credit but gave it a try. He was turned down.
I had never drank coffee in my life. One day, my friend invited me to a cafe. I agreed and went to the cafe. I ordered a coffee. I did not like the coffee.
Steve and Sharon decided to go for a bike ride. They checked their tires and bike chains for safety. They put on their biking gear and headed out They rode for several hours until they were both hungry. They stopped and ate a light lunch, then rode some more.
Bo was sitting at home one night. He was starving and couldn't decide what to eat. He looks online and see's a coupon for Pizza. He makes his order online and waits for the Pizza. The pizza arrives and Bo digs in.
John was on a date at the movies. There was someone in front of them on their cell phone. John and his date found it to be very rude. They asked an usher to do something about it. The usher politely got the person off of their phone.
I saved some money during the last week of my summer break. I initially thought that it was more than enough to buy supplies. However, my thoughts changed during the first week of school. My savings was $100 dollars. However, the price for my textbooks amounted to $400 dollars.
Collin was in the military for a very long time. His wife stayed home when he went over seas. Collin had been gone for over a year. When Colin came home he found his wife had moved on. Collin was very sad and decided to quit the military.
Tom was really looking forward to a movie. He decided to go on opening night. The theater was really crowded. Everyone was loud and annoying throughout. Tom decided to watch movies later from then on out.
Linda needed some flour and milk. She went to the local grocery store to get them. When she walked in, she saw a girl from work that she doesn't like. The girl yelled at her from across the store, but Linda ignored her. She hurriedly got her groceries and left.
Koya left her jacket at school. She was sad because it was her favorite one! She was sure someone must have taken it. But in the morning, there it was in the Lost & Found! Koya was so happy to get it back!
James' father complained that he couldn't breath. James called 911. The ambulance arrived a few minutes later. James assumed that everything would be okay. But James's father died on the way to the hospital.
Ronald went hiking with his dog this weekend. Ronald was a bit nervous because his dog has run off once. He kept an eye on him most of the time. Ronald ignored him for one minute and he was gone. Ronald spent the rest of the day looking for his dog.
He sat back and sighed. He was so sick of trying. He was starting to get depressed. He told his girlfriend they were taking the day off. He said he just couldn't work anymore.
One day, Orly took his cat Dot to the vet. When the vet examined Dot, he found that she had worms. The vet sent Orly home with worm medication to give to Dot. Orly dutifully gave Dot her medication every day for a week. After the week was up, Dot was cured of her worms.
June had just started at a new school. She mostly liked it but hated her new math teacher. In the class, she had a lot of trouble keeping up. The teacher was also very rude and difficult to talk to. Luckily June managed to convince her counselor to switch her.
Phil was watching a television program. There was a storm outside and lightning struck the transformer. Phil's house lost electricity. Phil wasn't able to watch the program. Phil called his friend to ask what happened on the show.
Rebecca was having some fun in the sun. She loved the outdoors. As she lay there though, she felt sick. Her head was throbbing. Rebecca had to go to the doctor.
Marion's apartment had a postal pick-up protocol. Outgoing mail was to be left on a ledge by the door. One day Marion put an important envelope on the ledge. It was ignored and left on the ledge. From then on Marion brought outgoing mail to the post office.
Tom was looking through his parents DVD collection. He found an old movie to watch. Tom put it in and saw something else. He was shocked to find a private video instead. Tom put it back and never spoke of it.
We drove to a nearby college to compete in a band tournament. It was very cold, and we were freezing sitting in our seats watching. It didn't help that we were drinking concession stand sodas. I made a friend angry with me, and he threw his cup of soda and ice. It went all over me and down my shirt.
Frank played high school football. He was pretty good at it. During one game he got tripped awkwardly. Frank was injured badly. He wasn't able to play football again.
Jack went to Sea World with his family. They saw some of the small fish first. Then, they rode some roller coasters. Next, they saw the big whale show. When they were done, they got dinner.
Our cat used to ask for a second feeding at eleven am. She would tap me to remind me to feed her. When the hot weather arrived she got very slow. Today she did not ask for her meal until 4:30. I think she will change after the heat wave.
I have always wanted a lizard because I thought they were cool. One time my parents took me to the beach and I seen lizards all over. When I became a teenager my parents bought me a lizard. Because, I kept my room so cold I thought I killed the lizard. After a few days of it not moving I had to bury it out back.
Joanna was in the car on a road trip. Her brother and father were arguing, which was making her mom mad. When her mom snapped, Joanna criticized her. Soon, Joanna and her mom were fighting too, and everyone fought. Joanna was relieved when the fight ended twenty minutes later.
Lara loved fish tacos. She liked them so much that she decided to make them a lot. Her friends loved them. But one night she messed up. They were never the same.
Anna grew up vegan. On her eighteenth birthday she went for a treat. She bought an ice cream cone! But it gave her a terrible stomachache. After 18 years, Anna had become lactose intolerant!
My Mom was coming upstairs and suddenly her legs stopped working. My Dad quickly realized that she was having a stroke and called 911. The EMT's arrived and rushed her to the emergency room. Getting the needed medicine within three hours of a stroke saved her. Fortunately my Dad recognized the signs of stroke and made that call.
It was Clint's 16th birthday. He blew out the candles to his cake while everyone cheered. After he finished opening his presents, he thanked all the guests. Clint's father said he had one more surprise for him. A new set of car keys was handed over to him.
One night Rex came home and noticed his porch light was out. Rex thought hard about how to fix the bulb in the dark. He went to his garage to get a flashlight, new bulb and ladder. After Rex changed the bulbs he dropped the old one by accident. Rex was annoyed by the mess but satisfied with his job well done.
I was playing with my friends near a parking lot. An old lady came out of the grocery store with a cart full of items. She tried to lift a big sack of flour into her trunk. I went over and put the flour into the trunk for her. She was very grateful and thanked me.
My new best friend is Tracy E Warren. Tracy is fearless, smart and a winner. Doug left his wife Robin for Tracy. I used to think Doug was wrong leaving his wife. I have since learned it was inevitable.
Anna was playing basketball in her yard. Then her ball bounced against the top of her fence. It was punctured by one of the jagged tips! Anna was so disappointed by her clumsiness. She had to go buy a new basketball.
Tanner was a shy kid and had difficulty making friends. He expressed himself best through artwork and loved making comics. One day at lunch, some kids noticed his cool homemade comic strips. The crowded around him and asked for drawings of themselves. Tanner obliged and soon had a new group of friends and admirers.
John wanted to start a new life. John decided to move to NY. John bought a bus ticket that would take him to NY. John packed up all of his things and headed for the bus station. John got on a bus and headed to NY.
Tom was at a restaurant. His food came out late. Tom realized it wasn't what he ordered. It took him a while to flag down a waitress. When Tom got it replaced his food was cold.
Rebekah missed her friend Kate who moved away last summer. She had not talked to Kate in over a month. Rebekah was starting to feel like Kate did not like her anymore. Rebekah heard the mailman and went outside to check the mail. She smiled when she saw that Kate had sent her a letter!
Carlos shower was clogged up. So Carlos went to the store to get Drano. He poured the Drano in his showers drain. After several minutes his shower was clogged. Carlos shower was no longer clogged up.
John was a mixed martial artists. He was in the third round of a fight. He could barely breath and was too tired. He couldn't defend himself. The referee had to call the fight in his opponent's favor.
John decided he wanted to be more manly. John asked around about buying a motorcycle. John checked out a Harley Davidson dealership. John couldn't believe the prices on the bikes. He decided he'd be more manly by just growing a cool beard.
Dan noticed that his hair was started to develop dandruff. He was very embarrassed to have dandruff. Dan went to the local store to buy a special shampoo. He used the shampoo for weeks and weeks to remove his dandruff. Finally the dandruff is gone.
I won tickets to the Chicago Bear's game this weekend off the radio. Soon after I won I realized that I had to work this weekend. I was pretty upset but I put the tickets up online for sale. Within minutes I sold them for one hundred dollars each. I was a little happier because that was pure a profit for me.
When my ex husband moved out, everything was a mess. The house was dirty and covered in mud from the destruction he caused. The man next door came over to check on us one day. When I told him what had happened, he came over and mowed my lawn. I tried to pay him for it, but he refused.
Martha wanted to grow tomatoes to feed to her nephew. She purchased seeds and took great care in planting them. She tended the young plants very carefully. Martha was overjoyed when the plants finally bore fruit. The tomatoes were delicious, and her nephew loved them.
Historians debated history. They had different opinions. They had similar timelines, however. They made one master timeline of events. They got famous for this.
Rhoda was late for work one morning. She spent an hour stuck in traffic! She started speeding to make up for lost time. But a cop pulled her over and ticketed her! Rhoda wished she hadn't sped.
We live on the 4th floor of a high rise. On warm nights residents sit outside. The trees have lights and there are flowers out. Last night I smelled pot coming through the window. It lasted for a few minutes.
Travis worked at an electronics store. And he noticed that they threw tons of good items away. After the store closed, he searched through the dumpster behind it. And he gathered electronics and computer equipment. He sold them all for a good price.
Cindy wanted security bars for her windows. But she also wanted to be able to escape a possible fire. So she decided not to get any security bars. But a week later, her house was broken into. She decided to never get security bars in fears of a fire however.
Ollie looks out of the window at the piles of snow. There's so much snow, he can barely open the door. Snuggles, his dog, needs to go out to pee. Ollie puts on his snow clothes and grabs a shovel. He and dad dig a tunnel for snuggles.
Rachel took her dog for a walk in the local park. She thought she could go for a quick walk before it started raining. Rachel and her dog got caught in the rain. It was raining very hard so they had to take cover. They went to a local shop and stayed until it stopped raining.
Anna kept being told that she looked thinner. She was thrilled, but she had no scale. She wasn't sure if she had really slimmed down or not. Then she tried on an old pair of jeans - and they fell right off! Anna smiled proudly, realizing that she had indeed lost weight!
Barry always wanted to learn to ride a unicycle. Barry noticed a sign that was teaching individuals how to do so. Barry decided to sign up for the unicycle riding classes. Barry, even purchased a used unicycle for the class. Barry was excited to learn to ride a unicycle.
The clothing store was having a sale. But there was a catch. It was only two minutes long. So Stacy ran as fast as she could. Unfortunately she did not make it and it sold out.
Daniel loved his girlfriend Delilah. He decided to propose to her. He bought a ring a set up a beautiful date! Sadly, while riding to the restaurant it decided to rain. Daniel decided to just propose in the car and Delilah said yes!
I had a pet dog. She was really old. She started getting cancer on her face. I had to put her down. Now my dog is dead.
Jake lived with a roommate who stole from him. Jake knew he had to kick him out but was afraid. One day Jake was missing 35 dollars from his dresser. Jake confronted his roommate and told him to leave. Jake's life has been better since he freed himself of his roommate.
Veronica was having money trouble, which made her nervous. She was getting far behind on her bills. She decided she'd better get a roommate to cut down on expenses. She asked her friend to move in with her and her friend agreed. Things became a lot easier to handle when costs were split in half.
I went fishing for Red Snapper. My friend kept hosing off the boat. The fish would get blood on the boat. He said the blood would stain the boat. I think the cleaning was excessive.
John got a cute white bunny for Easter. He kept it outside in a hutch. Every morning he played with it. One morning he was surprised when he went out. His rabbit had babies!
Vinney loves ice cream. The cost was really adding up. He decided to try making his own. He bought a ice cream maker. It saved him money and was healthier!
Billy dribbled the ball to the goal. He knew he needed to shoot it. He kicked the ball with all his might. The ball went to the top corner. He scored the goal!
Harry was running late for his job interview. He had to throw on some clothes fresh out of the dryer. When he got to the interview, he realized the pants were still wet. He was very uncomfortable. It must have been obvious, because he didn't get the job.
Ava was skiing one day. She had been out on the slopes for hours. Coming in, she saw that her face was burned. Ava was shocked! She hadn't known she could burn in the winter.
Martin was about to graduate high school. The only class he had to pass was Algebra. After taking it three times he should have already. So after studying all semester and focusing extra hard. He finally passed and was able to graduate high school.
Joey wanted to make a friend. He spends all day playing video games inside. His mother suggested he go outside to meet people. Joey went outside to find a friend. Now Joey has a new friend.
Jasper was always into science fiction, even at 17. He played in his bedroom with spaceship toys and action figures. Girls his age wanted nothing to do with him. But one day, a girl approached him while he was playing at lunch. He was asked to prom by her, and as a gift she gave him an action toy.
The slide was made of metal. The silver metal shined brightly in the sun. He climbed to the top. He sat down and slid. He screeched as it burned his skin.
I was playing on top of the monkey bars one day. I decided to get on the top of the monkey bars. Eventually, I slipped and landed on my arm. This caused my arm to break. I had to go to the hospital.
Dan loved refrigerator magnets. Whenever Dan visited a new country, he would get a magnet. In addition, Dan's friends would bring him magnets as well. After some years, Dan's refrigerator was almost covered in magnets. Dan could not wait to add to his growing magnet collection.
Kate was at the new grocery store in her town. She had a list of items she needed to get. One of them was her usual brand of water. But the store only carried their brand of bottled water. Kate was extremely disappointed by the lack of selection.
Jordan had recently returned from summer camp. Her friend from camp had promised to write her soon. Jordan eagerly anticipated getting the letter. After some time passed she began to worry that her friend had forgot. Luckily she then finally got her letter.
I see him coming, he's running really fast. I know this is it I have to jump and block him. Just as I'm about to jump and block his shot. The referee blew his whistle. Seems he traveled with the ball.
Eric arrived at a restaurant a little before closing time. And he was surprised to receive his food so quickly. But when he bit into it, it was cold and tasteless. And his dessert was a frozen pastry that was just reheated. Eric went to the restaurant earlier and had a better experience.
Jasmine was making tea. She poured boiling water into the cup. The water splashed and burned her leg. Jasmine cried because it hurt so bad! She put burn cream on it to make it feel better.
Kristy hated air travel. Her last flight was delayed. While in the air they had to circle and wait to land. Kristy was in the airplane for hours. She decided to just drive from now on.
I had a craving for pie. I went to the store. I wanted to buy the supplies. I saw a pre made apple pie in the bakery. Feeling lazy and hungry, I grabbed it instead to take home.
Miles is feeling hungry one day. He decides to eat some carrots. Miles eats many carrots. Afterwards he drinks some water. Miles is glad he no longer feels hungry.
It was almost 2 AM and Gina sat in the backseat bored. Her mother was awake, and her dad was driving. Everyone else was in a deep sleep. Gina's phone was of little use since there was no signal. She put the phone away, and went back to sleep.
Joe was afraid of guns. One day his uncle took him to a shooting range. He taught him how to shoot the gun. But the gun had a huge recoil and flew out of his hand! Joe is now even more afraid of guns.
Ken wanted a girlfriend. He went online and joined a dating site. Soon a kind-sounding, pretty woman contacted him. He agreed to meet her for a date together. They had one date and Ken was soon hoping for another!
My college english professor loved giving writing assignments. One day he instructed us to write something untrue. The untrue stories were meant to sound true as possible. After he read mine, he asked if I made it up. He said it sounded true, and he refused to believe I invented it.
Jessica wanted to have more body curves. So she decided to alter her diet. She began to eat more food. She also started to lift weights. Jessica now has more body curves.
Rachael told her brother he could fly. She told him he had to get on his bunk bed. Then told him to jump  and flap his arms. He didn't fly and he broke his arm. While it was a sad situation she told him he had to flap harder!
Debbie was a very adventurous individual. When she graduated college, she wanted to experience new cultures. Debbie immediately applied to the peace corps. She was accepted and spent 3 years in Sub-Saharan Africa. It was the best experience of her life!
Johnny sat at his desk staring at his book desolate. He wracks his brain for any idea but nothing comes. He begins his story with a boy much like himself. Minding his punctuation he makes quick work of it. Now tired from the work he rests knowing he has finished his homework.
Kate had ordered vanilla bean cheesecake at a restaurant. She didn't like vanilla usually. But she took a risk. It was delicious. She loved it so much she ordered a second one to go.
The family was taking a walk around the pond. They decided to do three laps. They walked for an hour. They were proud of how much exercise they had gotten. They decided to do that same route every week.
Mike couldn't wait to play baseball like his big brother. He was disappointed when he went to his first practice. The ball was on a little stand. His brother told him that he started with t ball too. That made Mike feel much better.
Nicole made plans to go to the dance in her new dress. On the night of the dance she got in the backseat with her friends. One of the girls decided to open a large bottle of red wine. Nicole took a drink as the car began to roll down the street. The tire hit a pothole causing wine to ruin Nicole's new dress.
My friend Jake ate a burger. He had a weird feeling in his stomach after eating it. Several hours later he fell ill. He went to the doctor to cure his illness. His doctor gave him antibiotics to get better.
I was eating at Mcdonalds. I ordered the chicken nuggets. When I finally received the chicken nuggets I notice something. There were feathers in my chicken nuggets. I never eat at mcdonald's from now on.
I was driving my son to his baseball game. All of a sudden I heard a loud hissing noise. My low tire light in my car came on. I looked out the window and saw my tire was going flat. I drove as far as I could and then called a tow truck.
Stan was bored in class. He tried to pay attention but he just couldn't. He decided he would ask questions to stay awake. He stayed engaged with his teacher. Stan was not bored anymore!
It was always a hassle trying to find a seat on the bus. Because I was bigger and nerdy nobody let me sit with them. One day I decided to use my size to my advantage. When the other kids wouldn't move over I'd start to sit anyway. They quickly made sure I had enough room.
Tom was hungry one morning. So he put bread in the toaster. He went to watch television but realized he was hungry. He grabbed bread and walked towards the toaster. But he realized there was already toasted bread ready.
Gina was at the park alone. There was a loose dog staring at her. She wasn't sure if she should run or not. She stood staring at the dog as he stared at her. Just then, the dog began to approach her.
Mike and Jerry had a lot of energy and wanted to do something. They found some boxing gloves in the house. They put them on and started to goof around. Mike hit Jerry to hard one time, and made Jerry mad. Then it turned serious, and a real boxing match broke out.
Anne's favorite band was coming to town! But she could not afford the tickets. She decided to enter the radio contest to try to win some. She tried over and over to be the lucky caller. Finally, she was the lucky one and won the tickets!
I had to learn how to drive a stick. At first I could not go into first gear uphill very well. I was on my way back from the DMV. The car behind me backed up. Then I could go up the hill.
When she graduated high school Jane wanted to celebrate. Her parents threw her a big party for her. She didn't know it but her family and her friends were in on it. She hadn't seen her grandparents in years. When she walked in they all gave her giant hugs.
It had been a hot day. It hadn't cooled much in the night. Gina's room in the basement was cooler than the rest of the house. She slept with no covers on to stay cool. Every hour she awoke to find a cool spot on the pillow and the sheet.
Christina baked some bread. She took the bread out of the oven. She placed the loaf on a cooling rack. Her cat decided to rest on the loaf. Christina let the cat have the loaf as a bed.
Emma caught a cold and sneezed throughout the day. She didn't cover her mouth every time she coughed. So she infected everyone she came in contact with. At the end of the day, half of her office was feeling sick. And most of them had to take a day off the next day.
Jerry went walking on a snowy day. He saw that a small pond was covered in ice and walked to it. He became curious about whether he could walk on it or not. Jerry began to slowly walk on the surface, but fell into the water. Jerry climbed out onto the ice for his life and then got away.
All of the litter of puppies had gone to an new home except one. Because it was the runt of the litter nobody wanted her. The people were trying to give her away outside of the grocery store. Since nobody wanted her a kind woman decided to take the puppy home. Finally the unwanted puppy had a home.
Jessica loved planning tea parties as a child. She would invite over her friends or use stuffed animals as guests. As she got older, Jessica turned her passion into a career. She became a professional event planner. Now Jessica happily earns a living planning parties for others.
Cecelia believed in the magic of matchmakers. She was convinced they could help her find love. She paid one handsomely so she could find her a handsome man. The matchmaker pocketed the money. But the handsome man never showed up.
Phil wanted to take his dad fishing on Father's Day. They packed all of their tackle up and left the house. Phil's dad remembered taking his father fishing once. Despite being on the lake for hours, they managed to catch nothing. Phil was glad he got to spend the day with his dad, fish or no fish.
Jacob was driving home from work. The snow was making his commute twice as long. He spotted an elderly gentleman in a ditch. Once he pulled over to push others stopped, as well. He felt really good knowing his help was so appreciated.
Tommy was a very good chef. He specialised in making desserts. Despite it's simplicity, his favourite dessert to make was apple pie. He entered his apple pie into a local bakery competition. He couldn't believe it when he won unanimously.
Marco loves riding in the car with his family. He likes hearing his mother and father talk in the front seat. However, this time, Marco falls asleep in the back seat. When the family arrives home he finally wakes up. He wishes had stayed awake for the car ride.
One day Ellen got a pet ferret. She named him Whiskers. Whiskers and Ellen bonded immediately. They cuddled a lot. Ellen was glad she got him!
I used to be self-employed. In those days I would sleep in until noon. I would also work late into the night. Now I have to get up at seven in the morning for work. I can barely get anything done until noon anyway.
Today I played 4 speed chess games with my friend. We played 5 minute games on chess.com I won the first two on a best of five series. I lost the third and was losing the fourth. Luckily my friend mad a mistake and I won game three and the series.
Benny was making dinner and saw a strange step in the recipe. He was asked to reduce some wine before proceeding. He poured wine in a glass, then poured some out. He thought it was a strange step, but complied nonetheless. When he told his guests what happened, they laughed at him.
Timmy's first day of little league went badly. He didn't even get to play. Being out in the sun made him sick. He threw up in the dugout. His friends all laughed at him until he cried.
The man went to a cabin in the woods. There was some mice inside. He tried to get rid of the mice. They kept coming back no matter what. He had to patch a hole that they were coming in through.
Paula does not want to immunize her children. Her husband disagrees. One day Paula went out of town. Her husband took the kids to get their shots. Paula was very upset upon her return.
Benna dated Moe for several years. They had a son, Moe Jr, together. Moe became angry and even violent at times after Jr's birth. Benna hoped that he would change, but he never did. Benna finally got the courage to take her son and leave Moe.
Lee's yard was in terrible shape. His dog had ruined a lot of it. There was poop and holes all over. He hired a yard service. Before long his yard looked great.
Eunice lived her whole life without tasting cheese. She was afraid that it would upset her stomach. One day Eunice decided to give cheese a try. She loved the cheese that she tried! Eunice only wished that she had opened her mind to cheese earlier.
When I was at the doctor yesterday I needed a shot. The doctor said I needed a tetanus shot. I sat in the chair trembling. When they stuck the needle in, I flinched. My arm ended up hurting for days.
Harold bought a new drone for himself. It has a camera and is rather advanced. He took it out on its first voyage last week It was windier than expected and it hit some electric wires. Harold has no way of fixing it.
Wang was an international student. He was excited for summer break. He would be going back to his country China. He packed all his things. He took an airplane and arrived 18 hours later.
Dan decided to go to his pond. He picked up a rock. It skipped three times. One rock was too big. It just made a big splash.
Lucy was sitting on a bench in a park. Little boys were playing soccer next to her. One boy kicked a ball and it flew just right into the Lucy's head. A little boy apologized to Lucy. She left with pain in her head.
Joseph has been growing a beard for about a year. His friends have been afraid to tell him that it looks very bad. Finally a friend tells Joseph that his beard looks awful. Joseph decides to shave it. He never grows a beard again.
I went to buy a dress at a clothing store. I looked through the racks for a dress to wear to an upcoming party. I tried on dress after dress, but they were all too big for me. The salesperson advised me to go to the children's section. I finally found a dress that fit me there.
Josh had never been on a roller coaster. He decided to go to Universal Studios. He decided to go try the most popular ride at the studio. He waited in line for three hours. Eventually, he got to ride on the roller coaster.
I cleaned the whole house last week. I decided to donate a lot of things. I had a lot of clothes and toys to go. I brought them to the local donation drop off. They were happy to see such a large donation.
David once found a balloon floating around in the park. He picked up the balloon. To his surprise, it started making noises. He found a little electronic noisemaker in it He looked at the noisemaker, turned it off, and took it home.
I hate shaving my face. I used to use a small single blade razor. One day my mom bought me a four blade razor. The razor shaves really nicely. Now I love shaving my chin!
Kelsey started her job on Monday. Kelsey was working at a daycare. She was excited for her new job. She worked with many kids. She really liked her new job.
My brother decided to buy it. It wasn't real though. He had a limit of imaginary money. He had to pick the ones he wanted. It was from drawings of spaceships.
Kara ordered chicken wings from her local pizzeria. But when they arrived, she was disappointed. The wings were very burned! Kara couldn't help but call and complain. Soon they sent her a new order of fresh, tasty wings!
Juan really wanted to see the new blockbuster at the movie theater. He arrived early but the line was already long. He waited three hours. When it was finally his turn, he was told the movie was full. All he could watch was a kid's movie he ended up liking quite a lot.
Kate had a crush on a guy who worked at the taco place. She and her friends went to the taco place everyday for a week. Her friends were suspicious of constantly eating at Taco Bell. But she convinced them she just loved Mexican pizzas. She couldn't admit she just wanted to see her crush again.
Sam got a new skateboard for Christmas. He wanted to test it out by going to his local skate park. Sam tried to learn how to grind on his skateboard. He fell down many times. Sam eventually was able to grind a rail after practicing for a week.
Jack was a Captain of the ship and only just twenty five years old. He was the envy of many men especially those older than him. For they had to look up and take orders from a man they saw as less. They were in for a rude awakening when he proved himself to them. He managed to impress the people on the ship and gained their respect.
One day Mary went to the park to feed the ducks. She walked to the pond to throw out some bread. The ducks all swam over. One little duck that was all white was her favorite. She named the little duck Bob.
The woman was giving birth. The baby was turned the wrong way. They had to cut the baby out. The baby and mom were fine. The dad felt relieved.
Hubert had always wanted to try sampling beer. He finally convinced friends to attend a beer tasting with him. At the beer tasting, he sampled ales, stouts, and pilsner beers. It was one of the best days of his life. Hubert decided he wanted to sample beer again as soon as possible.
Missy had been playing basketball with her Girl Scout troop. She was the only one on the team not to make a basket. It was the last game of the season and the ball got passed to her. She took a shot and waited what seemed like forever. The ball went into the hoop and she jumped up and smiled.
Abe had insomnia for days. He laid down to sleep again and tossed and turned. After two hours, he gave up. Abe got up and tried to get some work done. He fell asleep in his computer chair.
Susie was the teacher's pet. Everyone loved her. But one day Susie handed in an assignment a day late. It didn't matter because the teacher still gave her an A. Susie smiled and knew how to get her way.
John was riding the train to work in the morning. The area was very crowded. John was in a rush. As people were crowding in the train John pressed the close button. Someone got caught in the door and slightly injured.
Gina and her family was at her uncle's house. The adults were indoors playing music. The kids were outside waiting to leave. Four hours later, they were still waiting. When Gina asked to leave her mother shooed her away.
I was in a stroke ward for eight weeks in 2011. One of the victims had a bad stroke. She could only say no. She was so loud they had to segregate her. I never found out what happened to her.
While I was in my room, my nose became very stuffy. I needed to solve this problem. I saw that my ceiling fan was filled with dust. I wanted a cool temperature without dust in my face. I decided that keeping the window open was the best solution.
Today I took my jeep on a new trail. The trail we very muddy and difficult. I got my jeep stuck. Luckily my friend was there to pull me out. I decided to never go off-roading without a friend.
Hannah was fascinated from the hair curler advertisement on television Her mom purchased the same exact curler that was advertised. Hannah tried it out in her bathroom. Unfortunately, the curler burned a huge piece of her hair. Hannah had to cut her hair short to even out the damaged ends.
Joe went fishing with his mom. They sat in their boat all day. They chatted about life as they fished. At the end of the day they had caught nothing. But each of them had had a great time anyways.
I live in an apartment building. The next apartment next to mine was infested with bedbugs. The landlord hired an exterminator. All tenants bagged up their clothing and bedding. The exterminators came and sprayed chemicals.
Neil had just arrived in Namibia. He took a tour to see the Namib desert. He rode a camel across the sands. He felt like an old-time explorer! Neil really loved his desert tour in Namibia.
I took a painting course last year. I really hated painting people. Mine always looked splotchy and unrealistic. On the other hand, I loved painting landscapes. I paint humanless landscapes all the time now.
Frank borrowed Jesse's car to run some errands. Frank got into a collision with another vehicle with Jesse's car. Jesse thought Frank had been careless. Frank would not pay for the damage to the car. Jesse did not let his friends borrow his car anymore.
Tim woke up to the sound of the smoke detector. He could smell smoke in the air. He rolled out of bed and crawled to the front door. He met the rest of his family outside the house. Tim's family went to a neighbor's house to call the fire department.
Billy was climbing the tree when he heard a crack. Suddenly the branch gave way beneath him. He tried to steady his grip, but it was too late and he fell down. His mother quickly grabbed him and rushed him to the doctor. Billy was given a cast and vowed to stop his tree climbing that day.
Nina was very proud of her new bike. She went everywhere with it to show it off to people. She dinged her belly and smiled. And people smiled and wave. Until someone stole her bike and she had to walk on foot again.
James was making a stir fry that needed special noodles. He drove to the store to find the noodles. After looking through the store, he could not find them. He drove to the local asian market to check there. After the exhaustive search, James found the noodles and went home.
My husband made us a special dinner. He made a 5 course meal. It included something for everyone. We all sat down at the table to eat. It was a nice family meal.
Allison was always distracted while driving. One day, she swerved into another car. The two cars spun off the road. Both drivers got out of their car without injury. Allison learned to always be attentive while driving.
I was eating a Popsicle this afternoon. It was cherry flavored. It tasted very good. Unfortunately it dripped and spilled on my clothes. Luckily I was able to wash it out.
Lance was in class. He had skipped breakfast. He was getting really hungry. All of a sudden Lance's stomach growled loudly. Lance was embarrassed but still hungry.
Joe's mom wanted him to do the dishes. Joe threw a fit and refused to help. Joe's mother threw a dish at him. Joe decided to do what his mother said. Joe washed every dish in the house.
One day charlie was washing the dishes at Taco Bell where we worked. His boss April was very mean to him. She was talking bad about how slow he was. Charlie couldn't keep it in any longer. He exploded on April and put her in her place.
Jody left her iron on, unknowingly sealing her fate. While she slept, the iron burnt through the ironing board. The fire smoldered at first, causing lots of smoke. Jody never woke up and died of smoke inhalation. Jody was yet another victim of house fires.
A little Julie did not want to drink from sippy cup. She asked mom to give her juice into the real cup. She stumbled and spilled juice on the floor. Mom told her she is too little to use a real cup. Julie started arguing with her.
It was dessert time and Cassie went over to check the cookie jar. To her surprise it was entirely empty. She could have sworn she had many cookies left. Finally her best friend admitted she stole a few. The two girls end up laughing it over.
Dan went to the beach to surf. But suddenly a shark came up near him. Dan was afraid because he never encountered a shark before. Dan wondered whether he should stay or move fast away from the shark. Dan chose to stay and the shark went away.
The old neighbor next door was always really grumpy. He had two cats and would never leave the house without them. We could never get along with him, but then my sister had an idea. We made a trip to the pet shop and bought some cute cat trinkets. Our neighbor was pleased to see us for once and actually smiled.
I got up at 5:45 this morning. My wife was still asleep. The cat started purring when I left the room. She loves my wife and was happy I was leaving. She jumped onto the bed when I left.
Tommy was at basketball practice. He got to practice late. The coach didn't allow tardiness. Tommy had to run laps. Tommy made sure not to be late again.
Arlene woke up in the morning and climbed out of bed slowly. As she stood she heard both her knees pop. She took a step and her ankle cracked. She took another step and her other ankle cracked. Arlene decided to go back to bed for a few more hours.
Jimmy tossed and turned in his bed. He could not fall asleep. He had an important presentation to give at work the next day. Jimmy was only able to get a few hours of sleep that night. He made many mistakes while giving his presentation at work.
Joe and Bill had a contest as to who could carve the scariest pumpkin. They were going to put both out on Halloween. Trick or treaters would vote on them. That night they both sat outside to take the votes. They each got exactly twenty six so it was a tie.
Larry notices that the weather is getting colder. He decides he needs a good winter hat. Larry finds one that is both fashionable and warm. He feels great now that he has a hat. Larry is prepared for the cold weather.
My friends and I went to an art festival in a nearby city. There were garlands of paper lanterns strung everywhere. At night, someone lit candles in all of the lanterns. It was so pretty. Afterwards, everyone got to take a paper lantern home.
Gina ordered pizza last night. She wanted a medium pepperoni pizza with extra cheese. But when she got her pizza, it was totally wrong. She was starving, so she took it anyway. It was one of the worst meals she ever had.
Irving was a photographer for a newspaper. His boss sent him to take photos of a local festival. He went with a journalist and they looked for a good story. Irving photographed a band from out of town. The journalist did a write-up and it ran in in today's paper.
Tom always felt nervous driving behind car delivery trucks. He always felt that a car would become loose and roll into the street. One day while driving, he was behind a car delivery truck. His pulse quickened. Though he was nervous the whole way, nothing scary happened.
Cheryl's father was a firefighter. Growing up, she would often visit him at the fire station. She dreamed of becoming a firefighter herself. As soon as she could, she joined the volunteer fire department. Today she is a firefighter and paramedic in a big city.
Guilherme was studying marine biology in school. He didn't know how to swim. His teacher told him it was vital to know how to swim in this job. Guilherme went to the local pool and jumped in. He sank straight to the bottom.
Growing up Eric was fascinated by watches. Their intricacy amazed him. He grew up and made enough money to collect them. He has a massive collection. He spends a lot of time admiring them.
Hitchhiking down the road one day a car pulled over. I ran up to it and got in immediately. There was a very nice girl in the drivers seat. It turned out her and I were going to the same destination. We became great friends that day.
Alex just bought a new house! The house he bought is down the street from his parents. At first Alex was hesitant about moving next store to his parents. Although he soon realized how expensive everyday things are. So now he just borrows mostly everything he needs from his parents.
Ren finished her summer finals. For the rest of the day, she went to the club. Although she had two weeks off of school, she did nothing but sleep. When school started, she came unprepared. She had to buy all of her textbooks and supplies that week.
Bill had a science project to complete. He chose two batteries to see which one lasted the longest. He put the batteries in a toy car. The toy cars raced for a long time. The blue car stopped, which meant the experiment was over!
Owen was on a soccer team. It was him and his mom's turn to bring snacks for the team. Owen perused the shelves, wanting to pick something impressive. Suddenly he saw his favorite snack on sale. He asked his mom to get it and it was a huge success with the team.
Mrs Jones has always been known as a tough teacher. She taught English in middle school. Her students always talk about the looks she gives them. One day the class decided to be nice to Mrs Jones. She was very pleasant and did not have to be so strict.
It was a hot summer day. John was lounging around on his porch. He heard the ice cream truck approach. He ran inside to get some cash. He went back out and bought some refreshing ice cream.
A friend of mine gave me a small jade plant five years ago. Since then I have fell in love with succulents. I visited a local nursery and bought five other different kinds. I take care of them and water them at least once a month. I am proud of my succulent collection.
Tom had spent his day planning a big vacation. He had gone on lots of websites and called a lot of hotels. Deciding on Mexico to start his vacation, he called his wife. She told him that the car had died, and the vacation is cancelled. Tom hung up and booked it anyways, he was going to travel.
Apart of physical education class was a dance segment. We had to come up with choreography and then perform it. I practiced daily and felt prepared for the performance. The music started playing and my mind went blank. All I could do was stand still in total embarrassment!
Bret went mountain climbing in Alaska. He was near the summit of the mountain when a storm struck. Bret had to build a snow cave to keep warm. Bret survived the storm that lasted two days. Bret was glad that he knew mountain survival techniques.
Iris was carrying plates to the cupboard. While she was holding one, she dropped it. It fell on the floor. The plate shattered into pieces. She cleaned them up carefully.
Matt was cleaning his house. He found a movie he had rented a long time ago. He tried to return it to the rental place but it was closed down. Matt checked his credit history and there were no hits. He kept the movie.
Charlie had cooked a huge pot of beans. He was scooping some of the beans into bowls for dinner. Suddenly he noticed something odd in the bowl. Investigating, he found the body of a fly. He was so disgusted he threw out all of the beans and ordered pizza.
Sam was on a mission. He wanted to go to every fast food burger place in New York. He started going to 10 a day. He got really fat doing it. He ended up quitting 4 months in.
Ken is working one day on his car. While working his hands get oily. The oil from his hands causes him to slip and fall. He hits his tooth on the front of the car. Ken loses the tooth and visits a dentist to get it replaced.
Our class won the pizza party. We sold the most during our fundraiser. The party is going to be today. I skipped breakfast so I would be really hungry. I sure hope they have enough pizzas!
Suzie loved to eat flounder. Her uncle was a fisherman. Suzie was invited to see how flounder were caught. While experiencing flounder fishing, Suzie was stung by a stingray. Now Suzie loves scallops as well as flounder.
I have a friend named Dick who has struggled with depression. One day I couldn't get hold of Dick on the phone or by email. Another day passed, and still no word from Dick. I began to fear something had happened or that he acted rashly. I was relieved to find out Dick was just on vacation!
Yolanda was walking home from school. She was suddenly confronted by her school bully Cassandra. Yolanda quickly ran away from Cassandra. Cassandra chased after Yolanda across an open field of grass. Yolanda was able to make it home before her bully could catch her.
Sally was trying to lose weight. The rest of her family were eating pork for dinner. Sally knew she had to eat something healthier. She fixed herself a salad and tasted it hesitantly. Then she beamed, for the salad was amazingly delicious!
Suzie was at her house one day when she heard a loud crash. She ran into the other room and saw that her shelves had tipped over. Her plates, cups, and bowls were shattered all over the floor. Suzie began cleaning the shattered china. The next day, Suzie bought new shelves and nailed them to the wall.
Tom's company got a new general manager. Tom was unsure how he felt about it. After getting to know him a bit Tom wound up liking him. He was much better than his old boss. Productivity really shot up because of it.
Tim had just gone to the doctor. He received a pretty negative diagnosis. Tim was shocked and unsure. He decided to get a second opinion. Tim's other doctor said the first diagnosis was a false positive.
Before travelling, I need to buy new clothes to fit the weather. I didn't have much nor did I have much money. One day I was at a friend's house and she started to get rid of things. She made a huge stack of clothes she didn't want. She gave them to me and I didn't have to buy anything!
Nelly wrote a song. He sang it to a woman he knew. She thought he wrote the song for her. He decided the song could be for her. She kissed him in appreciation.
The bowling alley was in a state of chaos. One man tried a new strategy that upset half the players. He would throw the ball as far as he could down the lane. No one could find a rule against throwing so they were angry. The owner of the alley banned him to keep the peace.
Eli was having trouble seeing the whole screen. He moved the browser window to his portrait monitor. Suddenly, Eli could easily see everything! Eli wished he'd thought of it sooner. He began working more efficiently thereafter.
Ciana thought the other girls at the dorm were bullies. She asked her mom what she should do. Her mom told her to stick up for herself and be positive. Ciana did. The other girls don't bully her anymore.
Annie was frustrated that her one year old wasn't walking yet. All of her friends children were walking. She tried everything she could think of to help get her baby moving. She sat down in frustration when nothing worked. She realized her baby would walk when she was ready.
My mom placed two pieces of peppers into the rice. The entire family smelled the food before they started to eat. When Diana finished her plate, she had a stomach ache. She had to run to the bathroom since she had diarrhea. The bathroom wasn't clear until late at night.
June has a test at school. She stayed up all night studying. The next morning she felt sick. She went to school anyway. When she got to school she got sick and missed her test.
She decided she would go on the blind date. When he came to the door, she was shocked. The man had hooks instead of hands. He said he'd been in a terrible accident. She enjoyed the date anyway.
Dale went to the bakery to get a donut. The man behind the counter bagged him a dozen. Dale thanked the worker for being so speedy. The worker felt so appreciated that he gave Dale more for free. The free donuts were stale, but Dale enjoyed them anyway.
Martha stomped her feet and threw a whopper of a tantrum. She insisted to her parents she didn't want a stupid baby brother. Their gentle laughter made Martha's lip tremble and tears flow. Her Mom hugged her tightly and reassured her. They would love her just as much, even with a new baby.
Jason loved all the shapes. His favorite though, was the square. One day, he found a charger that was square at the store. Jason immediately spent his money and bought it. Now, Jason has a very big square charger at his home.
Bobby loved gold. And he already had tons of gold jewelry that he wore. But he couldn't afford to buy anymore. He saw someone wearing a gold necklace and ring. He was arrested for trying to beat the person up and steal from him.
I was eating at a fancy restaurant. My waiter comes and throws the check on the table. He told me I had to hurry up and leave. I was so shocked at this behavior. I paid for my food and left him a ten cent tip.
I was hungry, but had no food. I drove to a diner near my house. I walked inside and ordered some food. The waitress brought my food to me, and I thanked her. I ate the food and left a tip on the table.
Tom knew he needed to try eating more fruits and vegetables. He decided to start with avocado because he had always loved them. When he tried cutting an avocado at home he slipped and cut his hand. Tom went to the emergency room to have his wound handled. Tom decided he didn't need any more fruits or vegetables in his life.
Kate always loved hot air balloons. She never had the chance to ride in one. When she got older her boyfriend surprised her with a ride. They were up for hours. Kate loved it and her boyfriend.
Linda is in abusive relationship. She gets hit every night. One night she gets hit hard in the face. Linda decides to leave. Linda never comes back.
Terry was drafted at 18. He grew up watching war movies but was still afraid. After some training he was sent out to the front lines. He only fought for a few weeks. The small amount was enough to help him get a taste for it.
John's birthday was happening in one week. The party was set to be a failure because there would be no cake. John called his best friend Patty in hopes she could help. Patty made a cake for the party. The party was went off without a hitch.
Ken was late for work. He decided to speed to make it on time. He was going 25 miles above the limit. One block away from his job he got pulled over by police. Ken ended up late and got a $250 ticket.
My wife bought German bologna on Monday. I tried to eat it on saturday. One slice tasted odd. I told my wife and she tasted a slice. It actually tasted fresh.
I ran to the bathroom with my new pajamas. I didn't care that it was the middle of the day. I took my clothes off. I put on the pajamas. I strutted around in them, looking adorable.
Tommy was eating with his friends at a Mexican restaurant. Before the meal was served, they had chips and salsa. Tommy ate a lot of chips and salsa. His meal came but Tommy wasn't hungry anymore. Tommy brought most of his food home.
Tony was out playing with friends. Some of them were jumping rope. They asked Tony to jump in. Tony tried and fell down. All his friends made fun of him.
Joan won a trip overseas. She was very excited. Joan had a great time on her trip. Months later, Joan realized she had to pay taxes for the trip she won. She was extremely frustrated and dismayed.
Tim hadn't gotten much sleep. The next day at work he had really puffy eyes. His boss was a bit uneasy about it. He asked Tim if he had taken any drugs. Tim reassured him that he hadn't.
Jake smelled something in his apartment. It was gross. He couldn't figure out where the smell came from. Eventually he smelled himself. Jake realized he needed a shower.
Mario was always an angry man. His anger was something he could not control. Mario once decided to get into a bar fight. He was struck with a bottle and died. Mario's anger seemed to fall into a hole.
Our 2 year old granddaughter visited us in Boston this weekend. She lives in NYC. She was leaving on Monday. We tried to take a photo of her with us. She did not want a photo but we got one.
Kelly was done with her dinner and needed to go home. She called her driver Wayne to get her. Unfortunately Wayne was late. He never showed up. Kelly then had to take a cab.
A few weeks ago I went to get my ears pierced. I got cute gold earrings and had to keep them in for weeks. At the end of three weeks, my ears started to swell. I began to get nervous. Unfortunately I got an infection and had to take them out.
I smashed my toe at work. I was pulling a pallet of a truck. The wheel of the jack ran over my big toe. I ran it off. And I stuffed my shoe with toilet paper.
Sam had a distinct love of eating beans. His family told him many times that it is not healthy. Sam ignored them and decided to get an opinion from a doctor. His doctor told him that he has immense gastrointestinal damage. Sam had to quit eating his beloved beans.
Rose was just arriving at work. She noticed a huge bouquet of flowers on her desk. No one knew who they were from. Then, one of her guy friends admitted that it was him. The two decided to try going on a date.
I spilled red wine on the carpet. I froze, it seemed that my night of fun was ending. Josh just laughed. We cleaned it up together. We ended up laughing about it again all evening.
Jane was on vacation. The hotel she had a room at said it was full. They accidentally double booked her room. Jane was quite upset. The hotel paid to get her a room elsewhere.
Zeke wanted to become the senator of Texas. He decided to major in political science at university. After he graduated, he got a job as the secretary to a senator. The senator retired and Zeke decided to run for election. Zeke won the election and was finally the senator of Texas.
Gina was a terrible cook. Everytime she went to make something it would turn out horrible. Her sister got her a session at a cooking school. Gina attended and made her first edible meal. Gina decided to keep attending cooking school.
I got hired to babysit two little kids for a family. The kids were fun, but they were relentless! They screamed and ran around the house all night. Eventually, they got tired and went to sleep. The parents came home, paid me, and drove me back to my house.
Tim wanted to have a Halloween party. He waited until the last minute to set it up. Most of his friends already had plans. Tim's party was a big bust. He ended it early and cried himself to sleep.
Ian was at a grocery store. And lots of food he didn't need caught his eye. He ended up spending money on things he's never eaten before. And they ended up sitting in his fridge for months. Ian decided to only buy what's necessary next time.
Lana was rushing around the house before work. She poured coffee and cream in her mug. While turning to grab her bag, she spilled the coffee on her blouse. Moving even faster, she ran to her room to change. She may still be able to leave on time.
Timmy had to go to a meeting in a new town today. While there he met a 23 year-old college student. They hit it off and had lunch together. After lunch they ended up making out. Now Timmy has a giant bruise on his neck.
Keisha was at the aquarium with her mom. She saw a stuffed whale and begged her mom to have it. Her mom said she had to choose between the toy or ice cream. Keisha debated the pros and cons of each. Keisha went home with a new stuffed whale.
I did a lot of mTurk work for Corbis. Corbis showed 40 photos. I had to say whether the photo agreed with a certain theme. Examples of themes were family, lifestyle, and summer. I was unhappy when Corbis discontinued their business with mTurk.
Tom was taking a shower. The phone started to ring. It startled Tom who slipped. He fell and hit his head on the tile. Tom was never the same after that.
Justin loved to make pudding. He liked the kind that was made on the stove. He liked to heat the milk and mix the pudding into it. When it had cooled, he would eat the whole pan. Justin made the delicious treat every night.
Frank loved his motorcycle. Frank would ride his motorcycle everywhere. Frank learned that there was a new road south of him. Frank went to ride the new road. Frank loved the new road.
Bryan is driving to a concert. He hears a noise coming from his car. He pulls over to see what's wrong. He gets out and pops the hood. His engine is blown and he has to call for help.
Glen's friends invited him to the beach for a party. Although he knows that he can't swim, he still accepted the offer. On the day of the party, he came with his swimming trunks. Diana asked if everyone wanted to take a swim. Glen ended up drowning and the lifeguard had to save him.
Sue loved birdwatching. She always brought a camera along to photograph her favorite birds. One day Sue spotted a beautiful bird that she could not identify. She captured many images of the unfamiliar bird. Sue was awarded for capturing rare photos of a new species.
Katie wanted a new dress. She didn't have enough money for the one she wanted. She decided to keep shopping. She finally found another one. She ended up liking it even more.
Anna was ready to make dinner. She started to open her cans of vegetables. But then a piece snapped and the can opener fell apart! Anna was forced to improvise. She had to use a sharp knife and a hammer to open the cans!
Susie was going on a trip with the girls. All of the sudden Tina made a comment about Susie's children. Susie was furious. She could not believe Tina went there. So Susie then stopped talking to her.
Tammy's friends mentioned that she had gained some weight. Tammy did not believe them. But then she tried on her favorite pair of jeans. They were so snug, they did not zip! Now Tammy knew she had gained weight!
Ricky hurt his knee while playing softball. He waits a few weeks and then goes to the doctor. The doctor tells him he needs knee surgery. His wife is annoyed by the whole situation. She thinks Ricky is too old to play softball.
Emily was getting donuts for her family. Her dad told her to get a dozen. She had picked twelve, but the worker said she got one more. We offer baker's dozens here, the worker explained. That's thirteen for the price of twelve.
Mike worked all summer to buy a car. He finally had enough money saved. He bought a car from a friend for a thousand dollars. The car ran well for a week and then the engine went. His friend sold him a bill of goods.
Jane bought new jeans. She had lost weight. She wore them out with friends. Jane got several compliments. She wore them again often.
Erin needed to save money. So he went to a fast food restaurant for breakfast and lunch. But by night time, he was starting to feel sick. Erin realized that he had to buy higher quality food. So he got a third job.
My mom placed several decorations and banners across the house. Most of them were connected together. Later the day, our guests came into the house. They spent time with each other while relaxing. All of a sudden, all of the decorations collapsed.
Sam went to the diner and ordered breakfast and decaf coffee. His server looked guilty as she poured him coffee. Sam sipped the coffee and knew that she gave him regular coffee. When she came back with his food he called her out. The server hung her head in shame and Sam gave her a low tip.
Dozens of people had gathered downtown. They were marching against police brutality. They held signs and chanted. They were passionate about their cause. The police commissioner agreed to meet with them.
Bill had never spoken in front of a crowd before. His teacher tasked Bill with presenting information to the class. Nervous, Bill worked very hard on the material for the presentation. Bill also watched YouTube videos of famous speeches. Bill made a great debut with his presentation!
Will was a manager at a fast food restaurant. He had forgotten to order fries. There was not many bags of fries left in the store. The store ran out of fries early in the day. They had to substitute the other sides for the fries.
Jen finished her last dose of inflammatory steroids tonight. She tried going to sleep but woke up in the middle of the night. Her soreness became intolerable. It eventually turned into cramps. Her mom had to take her into the emergency room.
Michigan was an underdog in the basketball game against Notre Dame. Notre Dame was over confident they would win. When the game started, Michigan looked ready, Notre Dame did not. At halftime Michigan was down by 5 points. They did not give up, and Michigan came back to win by 20 points!
Michelle always bought a breakfast burrito every morning. Yesterday she was late for work, but stopped for her burrito anyway. A man named Julio flirted with her inside the restaurant. They went on a date, fell in love and got married. After marrying Julio, Michelle stopped buying breakfast burritos.
Bob loved to cook bacon on his stove. He would often share his bacon with visitors to his home. One day, a salesman came to his home and was offered his bacon. He tasted it and offered Bob a contract on the spot selling bacon. Bob gladly accepted and is now selling bacon worldwide!
I started my day thinking I'd go grocery shopping. When I started my car, I realized that the car was stirring badly. I stepped outside and saw that I had a flat tire. I took out the spare tire and replaced the old one. Twenty minutes later, I finally left to go grocery shopping.
Abe had trouble parsing a sentence. He couldn't figure out if the modifier applied to both clauses. Abe asked his professor for help. She patiently walked him through some examples. Abe feels much more confident with his clauses now.
Susie loved donuts. She wanted to open a donut shoppe. Susie tried as hard as she could to do it. Finally she got the loan. Susie could not open her shoppers.
Ed and his wife Jean live in New Hampshire. Ed's birthday was approaching in a couple weeks. Ed has always wanted to visit Las Vegas. Jean secretly saved money for a year to surprise Ed. Ed awoke on his birthday to a surprise trip to Las Vega.
Glenn always wanted to skydive. For his thirtieth birthday he decided to go. Something just didn't feel right when he got there. He decided not to skydive that day. A week later the place closed due to violations and client injuries.
Karen drove to the supermarket. The weather turned rainy. Karen turned on her car's windshield wipers. Karen parked in the parking lot. She got her umbrella out of the back seat.
A young woman wearing a dark dress bumped into a stranger. She hadn't realized it, but she dropped her purse in the collision. The stranger picked it up and left it with a police officer. Later, the woman called the police reporting her purse stolen. They told her about the man turning it in and she retrieved it.
Gail was accepted into her first choice for college. Her mother told her she would never be able to succeed at that school. Gail went against her mother's wishes, and enrolled in the school. Her mother sent her emails, telling her she was likely to fail. Gail graduated from college with honors.
Orion was self-conscious about his nose. His friend Doug had taunted him for having a large nose. Orion wanted to get back at Doug somehow. He told Doug that Doug's nose was too small. Doug stormed off, embarrassed.
My son has just turned two. He is going through a tough stage. He cries a lot. He has been throwing tantrums. It is tough to deal with.
When she lived in Germany Robyn saw a lot of neat things. The school went on many field trips that were a week at a time. She saw the Berlin Wall among other landmarks. It was a daunting sight. No long after the trip the wall was taken down.
I bought a house that needed new carpet. First I had to pull the old carpet out and take it to the dump. Then I went to the store and picked out new carpet. The new carpet was delivered two days after I bought it. I installed the new carpet and it looks great.
The family huddled under blankets. They were at the drive in and it was cold! They watched a movie under the stars. When the movie was over, they packed their stuff into the car. It had been a great night at the drive in.
Beth didn't like to have anything to do with death. Yet, she got hired as a makeup artist in a funeral home. She didn't like touching dead people all day. But when she saw mourners compliment her work, she was happy. She felt that she was giving them something worth remembering.
My alarm did not go off so I woke up late for work. In a panic I jumped into my car to sped off. Just as i'm arriving to work I hear a loud siren from behind me. So on top of being late, I'm also going to receive a ticket. Just as he reaches my car the familiar sound of my alarm wakes me.
Karen was always a very careful driver. Today, she was driving to her brother's piano recital. On the way there, it started to rain, so Karen drove extra carefully. Unfortunately, the car behind her was speeding as she stopped her car. The other car slammed her car, and Karen hurt her wrist.
Celine was a horrible person. She yelled at her little girl when she started to cry. She was only a baby. Celine screamed at her to shut up. She called her a bad name.
Molly went to the pet store. She saw all of the animals and got excited. She picked out a dog that she thought was cute. The dog licked her face and wagged his tail. Molly bought the dog and brought him home.
Kate found her favorite bottled water on sale. She bought every bottle they had. Then she realized another store may have some in stock. She considered going to another store to check. She was pleased with herself for coming up with such a great idea.
I was taking a short walk. A little dog ran up to the fence I was walking past. He was barking furiously at me. A woman came out of the house to get him. I smiled because I have a territorial little dog too.
Jane took a shower and got ready to go out. Her hair looked great when she left. Unfortunately it was incredibly humid outside. Jane's hair frizzed up and got out of control. Jane had to go home early out of shyness.
Ryan liked to read. He was really interested in animals and reptiles. Ryan's birthday was coming up. His aunt bought him a book about snakes. Ryan loved his book.
The New England Patriots starting quarterback, Drew, was injured. Tom was their backup quarterback and had never played in a pro game. He practiced every week alongside the starter for cases like this. Tom was ready to start when Drew got injured. The New England Patriots ended up winning their first Super Bowl ever.
Last night I bought a bottle of wine. It was a great bottle. I drank a few glasses. Then I went to bed. When I woke up I felt refreshed.
Alexa's school was hosting a talent competition. Alexa liked singing, dancing and telling jokes. She couldn't choose which talent she wanted to do. Soon the day of the show arrived and she was forced to decide. She ended up doing all three and winning.
Tom had a few friends over. They decided to start a bonfire. After a while the cops showed up. They explained to to Tom that it was a fire hazard. They put it out and apologized.
Clara hated to babysit her younger siblings. Whenever her parents went out, she had to babysit them. She learned her friends had made a pregnancy pact and declined to join. Her friends thought she was being a stuck up snob. Clara graduated and went to college while her friends had to drop out.
Sara broke up with her boyfriend. She was very sad because of the breakup. So she went to her kitchen. She go a huge bucket of ice cream and a spoon. She eat half of it that night.
Bryan turned 21 over the weekend. He planned a trip with his friends to go to Las Vegas. None of them had ever been there. It took them 4 hours to drive to Las Vegas. Bryan and his friends are having a blast in Las Vegas.
We decided to watch The Neverending Story. We searched our discs but couldn't find it. We went to netflix and it wasn't there either. We then tried Hulu with no luck. Eventually we gave up and went to bed.
Marty wanted a new truck. He needed five thousand dollars for the down payment. Marty took an extra seasonal job at a fireworks stand. Marty saved his money all summer. On Labor Day, Marty drove home his new red Ford F150 pickup truck.
Jane and her pals were wild about the guys in a band. Each girl vowed her love to a different band member. One day, the girls watched a news report about the band. The report told about scandals involving the members. So, the girls picked a new boy band for their next crushes.
I sat down to write an essay but I felt no inspiration. To solve this I took a few drinks of beer to get going. After the third beer I really felt alive with ideas. I wrote my essay in record time. When I got sober I had to edit the essay but it was still great.
One day, a bully was being mean to my friend. He was calling my friend mean names and I got angry. I stepped in between and told the bully to back off. By chance, he actually listened to me! My friend thanked me for my courage and I was so proud of myself!
Liz had a very dark secret and needed someone to talk to. She had been abused by her stepfather when she was a child. Kelly felt Liz needed to speak to her father and confront him. Kelly called up Liz's father and told him he better come clean. Liz and Kelly never spoke again.
Sue had always wanted to go to Disneyland. Her family was on vacation in Florida. They decided to go to Disneyland the next day. They bought tickets and were prepared for the morning. They overslept to the point Sue did not get to go to Disneyland.
Janet got a new piercing. She didn't have it professionally done. Within a week her piercing was infected. Janet had to take it out. She got better but never made the same mistake again.
I was riding my bike down a sidewalk. And I heard a snapping noise. I realized I ran over a pencil. And my tube became punctured. But luckily, I was close to a bike store.
Meg loved to get ready for school. Her mom always took her shopping for new school supplies. They bought lots of new folders and pencils. Meg also got new clothes. She could not wait to start school.
Harry was making some spaghetti. The noodles were done before everything else. To keep them warm, he put the colander of noodles into the oven. When he wasn't looking, his roommate turned the oven on to cook. A few minutes later they saw that the colander had melted.
Judy wanted to go to a new restaurant for the first time. She was very excited to try the food there. When Judy got to the place she saw a rat outside. She decided that she didn't want to eat at the new restaurant. Judy ate leftovers at home.
It was a nice winter day, and Jan needed something to do. She looked outside and saw that the pond was frozen. She grabbed her ice skates and went outside. She laced up her skates and did a few spins on the ice. Jan had fun ice skating.
Henry had a family. One day, his wife suggested they start a family tradition. He thought it would be nice to have a Mother's day dinner every year. His wife agreed. For many years, his family celebrated Mother's day with a nice dinner.
Ken never liked drinking beer. After a while he decided to try different types. Finally Ken found one he liked. After a while Ken started liking different kinds. Now he drinks several that he used to think are bitter.
I ate some spaghetti for dinner. My chest started hurting real bad. I found some antacid medicine. I took a few tablets. My heartburn was relieved.
Randy tells his kids if they massage him all night he will reward them. He tells them he will give them 100 dollars each for doing it. The kids massage their father all night. When the morning comes the kids are excited to be done. Randy gives his kids nothing for the massage.
Jane wanted to open a small business. She researched market demand in her area. Jane realized she could make a great profit with a candy store. She used the tools available for small business owners. Jane's candy shop is doing great.
Jen couldn't find her credit card. She checked her purse and her wallet. She became nervous that the card was stolen. Jen decided to cancel her credit card. Later Jen found her card under her sofa.
Kelsi got a new kitten the other day. Kelsi loved this kitten. Unfortunately the kitten ended up lost. Kelsi looked everywhere for the kitten. Finally she found the kitten in a tree.
Rick had a test coming up. He studied hard. He still felt unprepared. He said a prayer. He aced the test!
Laura wrote that she was feeling very ill. She mailed the letter to her penpal in China. The next weekend Ling Chao showed up at her doorstep. He said he wanted to meet her in person since she was so ill. Laura said she just had a cold and that she wasn't going to die.
Ben wanted to ask Megan for a date. But she was so pretty, he feared she would refuse him. Finally he screwed up his courage. He asked Megan to go out with him that weekend. Megan smiled and said yes!
Tom had two cats. He tried to get a fish tank once. He tried to fortify it against the cats. They still found a way in. Tom's fish were eaten by his cats.
I met a smart, beautiful and intriguing young woman at the library. She was wearing the most exquisite and sensuous perfume. I can't get her and the scent out of my head. Yesterday, to my delight, I smelled the scent again. Unfortunately, it was at the mall, and someone had sprayed it at me.
Sam was baking a cake. He got all the ingredients combined and put the cake in the oven. He waited a while, but the cake still wasn't baked. He then checked the oven. He would remember to turn it on next time.
There used to be a guy in high school that I had a crush on. He was the nicest guy, with a great smile. But I could not date him because my best friend was dating him. After seeing they were no match, they finally broke up. But it was too late, his family moved out of town a week later.
Francis loves comic books. He uses all his spare income to buy comics. He visits his neighborhood comic store constantly. His friend decided to surprise him with Comic Con tickets. Francis went to Comic Con and had a lot of fun.
Ian was at his friend's house. But it was time for him to go. He thought his parents would pick him up in a few minutes. But hours went by. Ian had to walk home in the dark.
Tom and Jerry took off all their clothes and ran naked in the snow. The crowd around them laughed uproariously at their antics. Tom made a rude gesture which Jerry returned. Their friend Jessie filmed it all to put on Youtube. Their video went viral and they made a lot of money.
Tom was out with friends on the lake. They were riding around on his boat. Tom got a bit carried away. He wound up crashing into another boat. Nobody was injured but they had to be rescued.
Jeff worked in an office. He liked his job but he had one insufferable co-worker. One day, the co-worker tried to destroy Jeff's work. Jeff caught him and reported it. Luckily, the co-worker was finally fired.
Laura pushed her shopping cart to her car. She opened the trunk of her car and put in her bags. Laura got in the front seat and put her key in the ignition. The car wouldn't start. Laura realized it wasn't her car.
Francis wanted to help out his parents more around their farm. However, he hated waking up early with his father to do farm chores. One morning he forced himself to wake at dawn, despite feeling sleepy. His first chore was to milk an old cow. Francis was so proud he was finally helping at the family farm.
One afternoon Joe built a model rocket. He then took it outside for a test launch. He sat the rocket on the launch pad and pressed the start button. The rocket blasted into the air and the parachute deployed. The rocket floated back down and landed on his house.
Tim made a New Year's resolution. He vowed to give up chocolate cake! At first it was very difficult. He thought about eating cake all the time! But by February, he didn't even crave cake any more!
Little snowflake hurt her paw. She start to mew. Her owner heard her. She came rushing out to see what was wrong. Her owner removed a tiny thorn from her paw.
A man wanted to make more money. He began studying the lives of rich people who he also respected. He learned a lot about these people. He put into practice, the tips and advice offered by these people. He improved his financial situation.
My friend Ben was a soldier in the second world war. He was in Italy once. One day he and his platoon heard screaming. He saw some US soldiers trying to rape a woman. His platoon stopped the men and called the MPs.
Steve's dog barked at everything. The little terrier jumped and yapped loudly when anyone arrived. One day, a burglar approached the door, and the dog barked fiercely. The burglar was scared, and decided to not break into the house. The dog's barking had finally paid off.
Someone told me about driving at night with no headlights. It sounds crazy but it intrigued me. I was driving thru the rolling hills of Missouri with a full moon. So I turned off the lights and could see miles with the moon light. It was beautiful and dangerous at the same time.
Tom was a DJ. He made electronic music. Tom played at several parties around his town. Tom became a popular DJ. Tom eventually made one million dollars from his DJ skills.
Herb was working for a law firm. He didn't agree with the way the firm operated. Herb quit the firm. He started his own law firm. Herb was happier working for himself.
I needed to make some extra money so I searched the internet for jobs. I discovered I could make money taking surveys on the internet. I signed up on a website called Tell Me What You Think. I completed and turned in ten surveys today. The site paid three dollars and fifty cents.
The men were determined to get some good game today. After several hours walking, they still had nothing to show. Beginning to feel discouraged they sat down. Out from the brush popped two deer. They shot them both and took home a tasty feast.
Lucas was working a puzzle. When he was almost done, he searched in vain for the final pieces. He got on ebay to try to buy the missing pieces. They weren't available. Lucas tore apart the puzzle in despair.
I was a really naughty teenager. I lived with my sweet grandmother, bless her soul. I wanted to learn how to drive so bad, but she wouldn't teach me. I made a copy of her car keys and stole her car while she was asleep. To my knowledge, she never found out.
Ed had missed his class reunion at school. He wanted to reconnect with his old friends. He decided to have a party and invited all of his old friends. Several people flew in from long distances. It was the best party he had ever had.
My roommate went to see his family. He was very messy. I decided to mop under his entire area. He came back. And it became messy quickly.
David was listening to music when he adjusted his headphones. He heard a loud sound and then they fell apart. He attempted to fix them, but they wouldn't work. That night, David's dad saw them and started to fix them. The next morning David woke up to find his headphones fixed!
Kate was looking through her grandma's photo album. She saw a picture of her best friend from the 6th grade. She wasn't sure how her grandma had gotten the photo. She decided to ask her grandma about it. It turned out they were in fact cousins.
Melissa had a new baby. The baby cried all day and night. Melissa decided to try a new brand of formula for the baby. The baby drank the formula without crying. Melissa was relieved to have her baby happy again.
My wife went downstairs to mail some letters. There is a toddler play room near the mailbox. It was 9:00 at night, and the air conditioner was on. Since the room was empty, my wife turned off the air conditioner. It was unlikely children would be using the room so late.
Tom had a grudge against Ana. He decided he was going to slit her throat. Tom waited in the shadows by Ana's house. When he saw her red coat he lunged out, slicing and stabbing! Tom had only killed Ana's friend, who had borrowed her coat.
Brian was driving in his car. Suddenly a car hits him from the side. They both get out of the car. The man who hit him pays him the money. They don't get the cops involved
During a recent blizzard, a snow plow piled the snow up behind my car. I have to park about 10 feet from the street. The plow did not move the snow to the side. It took me hours to shovel out. Next time i will park on the side of the street.
Tom was at school. But all he could think about was food. When he got home, he ate several slices of pizza and chips. And he didn't stop eating until he felt satisfied. Afterwards, he continued to think about what he should eat next.
Ken liked his eggs over easy, but his wife thought they looked gross. She preferred deviled eggs, which Ken though smelled yucky. The two made a deal: each would try the other's preferred egg style! To their surprise, each one found the other's style to be tasty! They still preferred their own favorites, but their minds were opened!
The score was tied. The volleyball game had come down to the wire. The athletes were all giving it their all. The Americans spiked the ball and it hit the ground. They had won!
Tom was talking on the phone and walking. He made a sudden move and dropped his phone. The screen cracked in several places. The phone still technically worked, though. Tom used it with a busted screen for months.
Bill really loved to bowl. Everyday he would go to the local bowling alley to bowl. One day he was asked to join the Pro Bowlers Association. He won many tournaments. After he retired he made it to the Pro Bowlers Hall of Fame.
Tim needed to buy something at the store. He got there fifteen minutes before they were supposed to close. He tried to go in but the doors were already locked. He wasn't able to get anyone's attention to open up. The next day he called the store to complain to management.
Kia was in school one day. To her horror, she found that she had started her period! She ran to the nurse and explained what happened. The nurse sent Kia home for a change of clothes. Kia went home gratefully to change her stained underwear.
Jennifer had been on birth control for years. She decided to hook up with her best friend Tommy. A week later she was feeling a little not right. Her period hadn't come as usual. She took a test and found out she was having a baby!
Joe was at a picnic. And he expecting his friend to arrive. He waited for hours, but nobody showed up. And he ended eating all the food he brought by himself. When Joe got into his car, he saw his friend arrive but left anyway.
Donna is very good at her job. She is a donor manager at a non-profit organization. All of her donors really like her and end up giving more money. The additional money exceeds Donna's goals and is good for the charity. Because of this, Donna received a hug promotion.
Sue has an English test in the morning. She got sick and had to miss her test. She was upset because she had studied so much. Sue arranged a time with her teacher to make her test up. When she finally took her test, she passed it with flying colors.
Terry made the best gumbo in town. You could smell her cooking from a mile away. Her friends and family flocked to her door whenever they smelled it. She loved having everyone over. Every gumbo night ended up being a neighborhood party.
Erin was sad because he failed his math class. And he would have to retake it the next semester. He tried to enroll in the math class for next semester. But it was full. Erin was too sad to take any other classes as well.
Whitney had dropped her phone in the sink last night. She went to the cell phone store to get a new phone. They told her she was not eligible for an upgrade. They told her she could add a line to her account to get a new phone. Whitney had no choice but to add the new line to her bill.
Barry was unhappy with Christianity. He decided to find a new religion. He traveled to the Middle East to explore Islam. Barry enjoyed the philosophy of Islam. Barry decided to convert to Islam.
I found out one of my coworkers was a good chess player. I met him at lunch to play a game. He beat me easily. He offered to give me chess lessons instead of playing. I learned a lot from him.
I went to go see a magic show. Out of jealousy, I heckled the magician. The magician said that he could make me disappear. I laughed as he blew a loud whistle. Security then came and threw me out.
My coworker Anna dressed nicely at work. One day I was walking to the copier behind her. The button behind her skirt had broken. I told her discretely. She covered up and returned to her cubicle to fix the problem.
The new Disney movie was opening on Friday. Charles took his son to see the movie. Charles sat in the theater bored as the movie played. He looked over and saw the joy on his son's face. He decided he would make an attempt to enjoy the movie with his son.
Kelly decided to give gift bags to her friends after the party. She made sure to get a bunch of great stuff. Kelly put in chocolate and other candy. When she handed them out, everyone loved them. Kelly was happy.
Charles did not like Mat, the new call center manager. First, Mat called a mandatory meeting on Saturday. In the meeting, Mat performed harangues on two innocent girls. Then he held an inappropriate meeting with two employees. Charles told human resources and they fired Mat.
Allen loved to watch cartoons. He watched cartoons almost every day. He watched so many cartoons that his eyes starting hurting. Allen rushed to the doctors immediately. The doctor told him that watching that much TV is damaging to the eyes.
Abby was accessing the damage to her house after a hurricane. Everything was good on the inside, however the outside was damaged. Abby noticed that she was missing shingles on her entire roof. Abby knew she had to replace the roof because of it. Abby was mad that she would have to replace the roof on her house.
Our friends from NH visited us a few days ago. Sam, 17, came with his mom. Sam grew tall and is now handsome. My nieces, 17 and 19, talked to him. They wanted his phone number.
Nora lived in an old house. The electrical system in the house was very unstable. Nora got a call from her security company one day. Her house was on fire. Nora drove home to see nothing but ashes.
Nat was racing his little brother around the yard. He was tied with his brother at first. Then he realized that his brother was beating him! Nat tried saying he had let his brother win. But secretly, he knew a kid had beat him!
Jake wanted to become an awesome guitar player. He bought a guitar and started watching instructional videos. After weeks of practice, he applied to audition for a band. He was nervous, but he played several songs for the band members. They loved his playing and hired him on the spot!
About 3 years ago I was homeless living on the streets. I had no friends or family to rely on for help. I spent my free time writing jokes to send in to the newspaper. One of my jokes was published and I was asked to write more jokes. Now I write for the paper full-time and I'm paid quite handsomely too.
The man put hot coffee in the cup. He set the cup down on the edge of the desk. He accidentally knocked the coffee off. It made a huge mess. The man went without his coffee that day.
Joe was having a good day at school. He got good grades on all of his quizzes. But he still had one more class left. He was devastated when he failed the quiz. And his last class was all he could think about.
Sandy wanted to get a new phone. She worked hard all summer. She washed one neighbor's cars. She walked her other neighbor's dog every day. By the end of the summer she had enough to buy her phone.
John desired to be charitable. He wanted to increase global well being. He reviewed many popular charities. He thought doctors without borders was the most admirable. He donated a hefty sum of money to help the cause.
Cathy was riding her bike through her neighborhood. Suddenly, she noticed a garage sale. She decided to check it out. At the sale, she found an awesome bike basket. She bought it and put it on her bike.
Bobby thought Bill should buy a trailer and haul it with his car. Bill thought a truck would be better for what he needed. Bobby pointed out two vehicles were much more expensive. Bill was set in his ways with conventional thinking. He ended up buying the truck he wanted despite Bobby's advice.
Dana wanted the sparkling red shoes she saw in the store window. Everyday after work, she would admire them from outside. When she saved enough money, she went in to buy them. The store clerk told her there was one pair left, a size too small. Dana walked out of the store painfully, wearing sparkling red shoes.
I currently work two jobs while raising two kids. I need a vacation real bad. Even if it's just to a beach for a week. I asked both of my bosses if that would be possible. They said yes and my mom agreed to babysit so I can go!
Fred glanced outside to see that it was still snowing. He knew that he would have to shovel the driveway in the morning. When the sun came up, Fred shoveled the snow out of his driveway. He felt very tired by the time he finished. Fred was glad to see the snow had stopped.
John is sleepy. He starts a pot of coffee. John puts cream and sugar in his cup and thermos. He then adds coffee to both. After finishing the cup, he takes the thermos to work with him.
Martin always feared crickets. One day, he went outside. He saw a colony of crickets. At first, he was afraid. Later, he fought his fears and now he loves crickets.
Tina heard some random noises at night. She went to go see what it was. She saw something moving in the dark. All of a sudden her cat jumped out at her. Tina yelled and laughed.
Joe lost his sunglasses at the mall. He contacted security to see if they were found. The told him to look through the lost and found. Joe found a pair like his but they were not his. Joe took them and stop looked for his pair.
A man parked in a rest stop after driving for hours. He jumped from the car and ran to the bathroom to urinate. Next to the bathroom he found a soda machine that was knocked over. The man forgot about his need to urinate and investigated the machine. He could tell someone pushed it over and stole the money inside.
Time loved the taste of fresh tomatoes so he planted some. He planted 18 plants, 3 of each variety in case disease hurt one. Then were all healthy and grew over six feet tall. He watered and fertilized and each plant produced well. Soon he was giving over 50 tomatoes per day to others at work.
Anna was hungry. So, she went to the kitchen. She looked in the refrigerator. In the refrigerator, she saw some eggs. Anna took the eggs out of the refrigerator.
The record executive hung up the phone. Suddenly several men burst through his door. They began yelling and making demands all at once. Eventually security came in, but the executive turned them back. He listened patiently as the men aired their grievances more calmly.
I helped a customer today for nearly four hours. He was looking for the perfect engagement ring. I helped him pick a nice box and listened to what he was going to say. I rung him up and sent him on his way, happy to have helped. Only then did I realize I didn't put the ring in the box.
My cat woke me up this morning. She jumped on my bed and started meowing in my face. I did not want to get up, but she wouldn't go away. Finally, I pulled off the covers and followed her to her food bowl. All she wanted was her breakfast.
One day Luke was playing with friends in his neighborhood. A neighborhood bully came up to Luke and started pushing him around. A dog he didn't know ran up and started growling at the bully. The bully got scared and ran away. The bully never bothered Luke again.
The girl stood up. She bumped her head on something. She sat back down. Her head was bleeding. Her friend ran to get help.
Lilly was excited to spend the afternoon at the playground. She loves to swing. But this time she lost balance and fell off the swing. Lilly cried a little bit. Her mother quickly came to comfort her.
Kim has a big test in the morning. She decided to study all night so she would be ready. The next day she went to class and was so tired. Her teacher decided to postpone the test. Kim could not have been more relieved.
Gina's mom brought a donut box from her job. She placed it in the kitchen. Gina took one from the box. However, her siblings ate the rest. When my mom checked the box, she was surprised.
Ben challenged his friend to a card game. Ben shuffled the deck in a very precise way. In doing so, he was able to deal himself the best hand. Ben won that game without any problems. His friend was too trusting to suspect any foul play.
Tabitha was having an ultrasound for her pregnancy. She was excited to see the baby but the doctor seemed concerned. He had noticed a weird spot on the babies heart. Unfortunately they could only wait for the baby to be born to see. Luckily the spot ended up being nothing and the baby was healthy.
Angel was in jail. One morning the warden gave him good news. He said Angel's wife had come to visit. Thrilled, Angel went to the visiting room. There, he had a two-hour visit with his wife.
Jesse was concerned about her pale skin color. She wanted to look very beautiful. She thought tan skin would make her look beautiful. She began tanning regularly. She received many compliments and was happy about her tan.
Joy was happily married to her husband, Bill. Bill started coming home late from work. Joy suspected he was lying about working. She followed him one evening when he said he was working. Joy discovered Bill was having an affair.
Hannah gave birth to her first baby boy almost three weeks ago. She and her husband Steve have barely come out of the house since. The doctor told them they should keep the baby at home for six weeks. There is a virus going around that is dangerous for newborns. Hannah and Steve are good parents to care so much for their son.
I was sick of conforming. Everyone thought bad of everything I did. I bought some bleach and pink dye. I colored it bright pink. It glows under a blacklight.
Teddy wanted to move out of his parent's house. His mom said that she would miss him too much. Teddy felt guilty but needed to start his own life. He asked his mom if he calls every other day would she be happy. She said yes and Teddy moved out, calling every other day.
Tom was an olympic gymnast. He was going for the gold. Everyone thought he deserved it. Unfortunately the Russian gymnast was given the wind. It was later found out that the competition was rigged.
Tom had a girlfriend he was unsure about. He saw a lot of potential in her. Tom tried to make it past the first few turbulences. Eventually things started getting better. That's when she dumped him.
It was a really cold winter morning and my friends had a stupid idea. They filled water balloons with water and left them outside overnight. In the morning they woke me up with a water balloon fight. It hurt as much as you can imagine. I had to be rushed to the hospital due to my injuries.
Procter and Gamble was in big trouble when the light bulb was invented. Most of their sales at the time came from candles. But then they accidently invented floating soap. Since many people still bathed in the river it was a huge success. Procter and Gamble went on to thrive.
Heather loved origami. She learned how to make paper cranes. When she found out her friend was sick, she made 1000 cranes. She put them all in a basket. She gave them to her friend for good luck.
Aaron has had a rough few weeks at home. He is beginning to lash out at work. He insults his boss. And he yells at a coworker. Aaron is promptly fired and must deal with his issues at home.
Laura grew up in a house in the woods. Below the house there was an old tree with a very old swing. The swing creaked when Laura pushed it, and she was afraid. One day she decided not to be afraid anymore, and rode the swing. The swing was strong, and Laura felt like she could almost fly!
Lucy had made the mistake of coming to work in flats. The manager at the store said it was not allowed. So Lucy got written up. Lucy had to make sure she could wear flip flops next time. She felt badly for forgetting the rules originally.
Brooke was getting married. Her friends decided to throw her a surprise bridal shower. Everyone waited for her to walk through the door. Her face was of complete surprise when she walked through the door. She was so happy to have a surprise bridal shower at work.
I thought I would send my son to kill the wasps by the mail box. I sent him up to the box with a full can of spray. He came back with a totally empty can. I was a bit annoyed and became more so when I went to the box. He did not kill a single wasp.
Kelly was an aspiring painter. She was low on funds and could only afford one tube of paint. She worried, then had a great idea. She mixed white paint with drops of food coloring. She ended up with six paint colors for the price of one!
When i was a teenager i was too fat because i love to eat. Until i saw this one guy and i fell in love. I made him my inspiration to have proper diet so he could noticed me. So i had my diet and proper exercise. Then i realized you can do anything if you have inspiration for it.
It was my first Christmas in a newly constructed house. Sometimes small items on the kitchen counter would move. Flower petals, candy papers, and cracker pieces never stayed put. After dinner, I heard a tapping at the stove and saw a cookie moving. A tiny mouse trying to take a cookie into a tiny opening behind stove.
Marcy called me, her voice shaking. She told me her grandfather had passed away. I loved him dearly as well, and was very sad. I told her I was sorry for her loss. I made plans, and went to his funeral with her.
My cousin sent me a text asking me to call her. I saw the text late at night and responded that I would call later. I called her the next day. She talked about her son. We hung up promising to have lunch.
My business needs liability insurance, so I contacted a local provider. The Agent was a woman who owned her own agency. When I asked for a quote, she handed me her personal cell number. With a lascivious wink, she informed me she would like to go out. I informed her that I don't date church-going Republican battle-axes.
November was Tom's favorite month. Tom loved it because of Thanksgiving. However Tom found out he had to work on Thanksgiving. Tom was very sad. Then, he decided to quit his job because family was more important.
Jenny didn't know what to watch. She kept scrolling through every option. Nothing caught her attention. Eventually she realized how late it was. Jenny went to sleep without picking anything.
David was excited when his parents bought him a chemistry set. He loved doing experiments in the basement. One day, he mixed the wrong chemicals and an explosion broke windows. He was afraid his parents were going to confiscate his new toy. They let him keep it, but insisted on supervising him from then on.
Joe had been a vegan for three years. One night he got drunk with friends. They all went to get burgers late at night. Joe ate some without really knowing. The next day he decided to stop being vegan.
Elena made a large turn into the highway. Since the floors were slippery, the car fell of course. It jumped over the barriers and onto the grass. Elena suffered from a minor headache and was able to get out. The towing service took the car away.
Teresa's two kids decided they wanted to make some money. She helped them set up a lemonade stand. It was a hot summer day and the stand became busy. Later, Teresa's kids ran into the house happy and excited. She was shocked to find that her kids had made a hundred dollars!
Rita was listening to a CD. She decided to take the CD out of the player. Rita dropped the CD on the floor. As she picked it up, she scratched the surface against the floor. The CD wouldn't play anymore.
Jasper wanted to find a way to stay cool. He decided to buy a small fan. Jasper put the fan on the table near his bed. He felt better. He was happy he had found a way to stay cool.
One day my cell phone stopped working. I went to the local phone store. I looked over different styles of phones. I bought a nice looking smartphone. I went home and played with it.
Mark wanted to find a good extra curricular activity to stay busy. His mom recommended he try writing for the school newspaper. Mark wrote an article about the passage of the town budget. While working on the article, Mark found that he loved writing. He was relieved to have found an activity that he loved so much.
Kia had a letter to mail. But the nearest mailbox was miles away and she had no car! She stopped the postman as he delivered mail. She asked him if he would mail her letter. Smiling, the postman agreed to mail the letter for her.
Sam wasn't ever what you would call fit. He had a dream though, he wanted to run a marathon. He tried very hard for many long, tough months to get ready. The day of the race arrived. Sam struggled, but ultimately was able to finish the entire race.
I remember my the first fish I caught very clearly. It was a beautiful afternoon. I spent hours on the dock without a single bite. I finally hooked an enormous catfish. I considered eating it, but released it instead.
My friend Tommy does not like condoms. He claimed he knew his girlfriends were safe. One day he had sex with a person he had just met. I told him he was foolish, and could catch AIDS. Luckily, he did not get AIDS.
On the way to work Jake's car broke down. He tried calling for help on his phone but didn't have service. He decided to walk to the nearest gas station for help. On the way someone picked him up and helped him fix his car. Despite all of this, Jake wasn't late for work!
Alan works for a big company. Alan's boss asked him to send him a report. He worked hard to get the report done. He gave the report to his boss. Alan's boss was impressed with how quickly he completed the report.
My son did the funniest thing last night. He is just learning to talk. He was trying to say hit to his sister. Instead it sounded like a swear word. It made us all laugh.
Monday is Barry's 45th birthday, two days away. He is excited but secretly hoping there will not be a surprise party. Barry's girlfriend decides this year she won't throw a party. She remembered him talking about a saltwater guided fishing trip. So on Monday she surprised him with the fishing trip plan and passes.
The last float in the Christmas parade had a band on it. As the float moved down the street you could hear an old man singing. When the float reached us my brother ran out and jumped on the it. I could hear him singing Feliz Navidad all the way down the street. I could tell it was him because he always sings that song flat!
Dave was the most popular door greeter at the local GiantMart. His favorite task was the countdown to door opening on Black Friday. So at his funeral his bequest was followed to the letter. The funeral director waited at the viewing room door and counted down. At exactly 6 pm, the crowd rushed through the now open doors.
Luanna went on a trip to Natal to see her friend. She got on the bus and fell asleep. When she awoke, she didn't recognize her location. She asked the driver where they were. The driver informed her they were in the Amazon, far from Natal.
Dinner is a little nuts at our house with three kids. One does not want to sit at the table likes to eat on the go. One is bouncing all over her chair. The other is telling silly stories. In the end we all get fed and enjoy our time together!
Eliza pretended to be sick to stay home from school. After her parents left for work, she turned on the tv. The tv didn't turn on. Eliza flickered the lights, and realized the power was out. Eliza spent all day on the sofa bored out of her mind.
Bill was walking to his car one night. But someone approached him and asked for money. Bill refused to give the person money and entered his car. But the person pounded on his window and cracked it. Bill sped off before the situation became worse.
Angela knew that she wanted a new job. She did not get along with her boss. Her work was boring and not challenging enough. Angela applied for many jobs. She interviewed for her dream job and eventually got it.
Jim thought he was great at basketball. He and his friend John decided to play a game. Little did Jim know that Jon used to play all the time. Jon and Jim agreed to play after school. Jon beat Jim by twenty points.
It was the biggest football game in the city. The local state football championship game. Everything was riding on this title for both teams. Many traveled from miles around to see the Game. Finally it was game time and The South Team Won the best Game in History.
Tim had kids recently. Him and his wife didn't have much time off. They decided to get a babysitter. They checked reviews and picked their favorite. They picked a good one and had a lot more time off.
Carl decided he was going to leave home and go to the city. He had always used his GPS to find his way around. When he got there his phone battery died. He couldn't even leave his car out of fear of being lost. He had to call his mom and ask for directions to get home.
Jay was on his way home from work when it happened. A motorcyclist had zipped between his car and the car next to him. The cyclist lost his balance, falling directly in front of Jay's car. Jay had to swerve to avoid the biker. This ended up in Jay hitting another car.
Will's girlfriend asked him to go ice skating with her. Will did not want to do this, not being a good skater. They went ice skating the next day. Will fell down again and again. Will's girlfriend teased him for weeks after that.
I bought a jar of dip yesterday. I couldn't open it. I was very frustrated. I tried everything. Finally I got it open with a spoon.
Katherine hoped to make a good impression on her job interview. As she knew her handshake was too firm, she practiced it a lot. But when it was time to actually shake hands, she made a mistake. She was so enthusiastic, her hand grabbed her future boss too hard. He smiled, surprised, and hired her on the spot.
Tim had spent the entire day working on his yard. Looking up at the sky he noticed it was turning greenish blue. Knowing the signs, Tim called for his family to get inside the house. After a few minutes, a large funnel cloud began to form in the sky. Tim went to the basement with his family, avoiding the tornado.
Sam needed to settle some affairs. He called the business line but nobody answered. He left a message hoping to get a call back. Surprisingly they called back in a timely fashion. Sam was able to work through his issues.
Jeannie's sister always got $10 to spend at the school book fair. Now Jeannie was in school too and couldn't wait to go to the fair. She had her $10 like her sister. She carefully looked at the books for kindergartners. She had enough money to buy two of them.
My friend invited me to play rugby. I accepted his invitation. All of the other players were bigger than me. I was scared but I played the game anyways. One of the players tackled me and my lower lumbar disc herniated.
Nora found an old radio in the attic. It had belonged to her mom many years ago. Nora brought it downstairs and dusted it off. Then she plugged it in. To her joy, it still worked!
Belle inherited a watch from her late grandmother. It meant a lot to her. One day, she went swimming. She left the watch by the pool side so it wouldn't get wet. Someone stole her watch while she was swimming.
The kids were excited. They were going to visit the zoo! They walked around to eat exhibit. They saw tigers and lions. It had been a really fun time at the zoo.
Today I took a train to meet my friends. The train was very loud and made it hard to sleep. I tried to take some sleeping pills to help me sleep. I fell asleep so hard that I missed my stop. I called my friends and bought a new ticket to meet up with them.
I woke up to the sound of my alarm going off. I closed my eyes and rolled over before I remembered it was Sunday. Jumping out of bed I got dressed and ran from the room. My dad was already up with his Sunday paper waiting on me. Without even saying a word I sat down beside him to have breakfast.
Rita hated cooking dinner every night when she got home. She was sick of having to come up with ideas to make. She also really hated doing all of the dishes. Rita and her friend started making freezer meals every Sunday. Now they can quickly heat up dinner every night.
Cindy was playing in her backyard with her dog, Scooter. She saw Scooter digging very anxiously at the ground. Scooter had found one of his old bones that he had buried. Cindy smiled and helped Scooter dig it out. Scooter seemed very happy to have his bone back.
Wanting a new life, Michael bought a plot of forest land. The first day he had it, he decided to build a cabin. He decided to build the cabin himself, from trees on the land. He immediately started cutting down large trees. By the end of the first day, he had enough wood to start building.
Nicholas came to me one day. He asked if I could change his name. He said there are a lot of Nicholas' in the World. I asked him if I could call him Nick. He agreed.
Tom loved eating delicious food. His favorite food was sandwiches. He told his friend about the best sandwich. Tom's friend tried the sandwich Tom liked the most. Tom's friend agreed it was an amazing sandwich.
Growing up in the South has been an adventure. The traditions are some that most never get to experience. Football games and tailgating are just one example. The South is rich in history. However, the South is usually made fun of for many things too.
At high school there was an arm wrestling contest. I won a few matches before going up against a girl. The girl was strong, but I felt confident in beating her. However, the girl beat me right away without breaking a sweat. Everyone around me laughed, but she was a good arm wrestler.
Tim was on vacation in Mexico. He was trying to learn Spanish. He kept trying to speak it as often as possible. He tried talking to a worker at his hotel. Unfortunately Tim was still bad at it and wound up insulting him.
Erica recently lost her job. She felt very upset about it. She spent several hours per day applying to new jobs. Eventually she got an interview at a great company. Erica's interview went well and she was hired.
Nick went to the farm to see his friend John. John showed Nick where the cows were. nick wondered how the cows got the branding on their fur. John showed Nick how the cows got the brand. nick suddenly felt bad for the cattle.
People told Dave that a watched pot doesn't boil. He tried to prove them wrong by watching a pot. He put water in a pot and set it on the stove. He set the stove on high and waited. He was very excited when the pot began to boil.
Grandma woke Lucy up at 6 on Sunday morning. Lucy was groggy and confused. Lucy was to get bathed and put on the dress on her bed. Lucy didn't understand what was going on. She realized they were going to church when she saw grandpa's suit.
The husband and wife were discussing the best way to eat a hot dog. The husband thought one should start from the ends. The wife thought one could start from the top and bottom. Their pet car was eyeing their lunch, which happened to be hot dogs. While they were debating, the cat came and ate one of the hot dogs.
Alex wanted to run for class president, but Henry was running too. Henry was extremely popular and had a better chance of winning. Despite this, Alex decided to run. Alex campaigned very hard and made a lot of posters. To his surprise, Alex won and became class president.
Tom was on the track team at school. Tom was frequently late to practice after class. Tom's coach penalized him by making him run extra laps. Tom became the fastest boy on the team with all the practice. Tom won the state championship in track for his school.
Kristina needed to change a lightbulb in her house. She stood on a chair to change it. Suddenly, the chair broke beneath her. She fell and hurt her back. Now she uses a step ladder instead of a chair when she needs to.
Lulu had never seen a daisy in real life. She lived in Madagascar, where daisies did not grow. Lulu decided she would see a daisy in real life. She traveled to the Netherlands and went to a farm there. Before her eyes were countless daisies spread across the open field.
Sarah loved cooking. It was a tradition in her family. One day her mother surprised her with a cookbook. It had been in their family for generations. Sarah was touched and encouraged to cook more.
I wanted to start lifting weights to build muscle. I searched online to see how much weights cost. They cost too much, so I decided to lift canned food instead. When I got more muscle, I started lifting laundry detergent bottles. These mock weights helped me to build a lot of muscle.
There once was a house on Coconut Grove. This house was of ill fame. The people who stayed there did very bad things. The house later burned to the ground. Now that old house will never be the same.
Dan recently met a woman on Tinder. After months of talking, they decided to have an official date. Dan and his date decided on a Broadway play and dinner. Dan and his date decided to meet on Sunday for their date. Dan was excited to be meeting his date on Sunday.
Will was in communication with his lawyer. It was for his last will and testament. He was giving all his possessions to his son. He had other kids. But he only liked the one!
After Charles registered for classes, he was charged thousands. He missed the first three days of class dealing with financial aid. His next problem was his Geology teacher kept failing him. In November his car stalled and someone called the fire department. He turned his experience into a novel called, The Worst Fall Ever!
My buddies and I loaded up the van with everything we needed. We left early next morning and headed west. Along the way, we ate at some new restaurants. We had to stay at a hotel a few nights. On day four, we finally arrived in Colorado.
Marcus had a presentation to go to. He was quite fearful to do it. So he decided to drink before it. He was not that afraid anymore. However, he failed due to his slur of his words.
Amanda recently broke up with her boyfriend. Amanda thought that he would be that she would marry. In addition, Amanda felt like he would be the father of her children. However, Amanda realized that he was not the one for her. Amanda realized that she was all alone, again.
The Bells are advocates for animal rights. They won the state lottery in 2012. They built a no-kill shelter for animals in 2013. They now have 986 animals in their sanctuary. The Belks love being there, and are building their home next to it.
Ashley's favorite band was in town. She didn't have money to see the band. Ashley's friend worked at the local radio station. The station had a couple extra tickets. Ashley's friend got her some tickets.
Jill buys a new bathroom scale. When it goes missing she thinks that the maid stole it. She calls the maid on her off day and accuses her of stealing it. The maid tells her she moved it to clean and forgot to replace it. The maid angrily quits over the phone.
Sue shared everything with her best friend Sal. When Sal died, Sue went to her closet to dress for the funeral. She put on a dress borrowed from Sal months earlier. At the funeral, Sue approached the coffin. Inside, Sal wore a dress she had borrowed from Sue.
Tom ran for a local election. He was running as a protest candidate. The two main candidates were brought down by scandals. There wasn't enough time to replace them. Tom wound up winning the election.
Chase loved climbing trees. His mother always told him not to do it because it was dangerous. Chase disobeyed his mother and climbed the tree anyway. Chase fell down from the tree and broke his arm. Chase's mother had to take him to the hospital.
Perry used to always go out and watching the Pay Per View matches. We would meet up at a bar to watch the fights. We would try and predict who would win. But there would always be twists we couldn't expect. It was always fun and a good reason to get out of the house.
Sharon loves to play video games at the arcade. Last weekend her and her friends took a trip to the local arcade. They had to drive through a lot of traffic to get there. While they were there they played Pac Man and pinball. They were having so much fun that they stayed all day!
Hank's dream was to watch a touring car race in person. So he saved up money in order to travel to a race circuit. He was amazed to see the cars and drivers up close. And the sound of the cars was amazing. Hank decided to do the same thing next year.
Jim already rushed out of the house since he was late for school. Unfortunately, he realized that he left his report at home. As soon as he was about to go home, it started to rain heavily. He decided to be safe and wait until the rain cleared. He ended up going to his class without the report.
Linda is self-conscious about her feet. She rarely wears sandals because her feet are so big. One day she wore sandals to class and Mark gave her a compliment. She wore sandals again and heard her feet looked like boat oars. She had to think back to her compliment or she would've cried.
Kylie is tired of being poor. She heads to the store to buy a lottery ticket. She didn't really think much of it. She scratched off the numbers. The numbers show she had won a million dollar prize.
Last night I saw a pretty girl in the library. I decided I should go up to her and ask for her phone number. I was really nervous. When I asked her, she smiled and gave me her phone number. I can't wait to call her tomorrow.
Tom and his girlfriend kept fighting. He felt they couldn't fix things. Tom decided to break up with her. Tom's girlfriend told him she was pregnant. Tom decided to stay with her instead.
Anna was going on a river cruise. She boarded the ship and they set off. They sailed up and down the Danube. Anna took loads of photos. She had a wonderful time on her cruise.
The mom packed the boy's lunch. She forgot to put in a treat. His mom drove to the school. She waited in the cafeteria for him. She gave the boy his treat.
Kaylie was on a road trip. She stopped at a Krispy Kreme and bought a dozen donuts. Then, she threw the box in her car. Later, she stopped at a hotel. When she went to grab the donuts she realized they were smashed.
I took my cousin out to an ice cream parlour. The server offered us several deals. We decided to order a large bowl of ice cream. We walked in front of the place to look at the topping. After looking at the toppings, there were several that we picked.
Charlie was trying to learn how to french braid. She tried the patterns over and over but nothing would work. She just kept losing track of where her hair was. Finally she gave up and did a simple braid. She ended up enjoying it more that way.
Jan was driving to a concert in a new city. Her gps had lead her astray. The gps battery died. Jan was so worried. Jan was lost in a new city.
Tim and his friend were playing a board game. Tim lost the game. He had a bad temper. Tim threw the game across the room. Tim's friend was annoyed.
Katherine was at home watching TV. Suddenly she got a phone call. Her dad had had a heart attack and was in the hospital. She quickly went to the hospital to be with him. Luckily, he recovered in a couple of days and was alright.
My mom used to cook for our family. My stepdad didn't eat with the rest of us. One time I finished the rest of the chicken. I had not realized he had not eaten yet. I had to be careful after that.
Gina wanted to go to the club. The security guard wouldn't let her in since she's only 19. She tried to figure out how to get inside. She disguised herself at an old woman with hair extensions. The security guard viewed her as an adult and allowed her to go in.
My dad and I went fishing at the beach. We got there so early that no one else was there. I caught a flounder on my first cast. We threw it in our cooler to weigh and eat that night. When other fishermen came we told them it was the biggest fish ever.
Tim was feeling sluggish. He decided to chug an energy drink. It was a pretty bad idea. Tim had too much energy and crashed soon. He napped for hours.
Ellie was to bring cranberry sauce for Thanksgiving dinner. She was going to eat at her boyfriend's house. She hadn't met his parents before so wanted to make a good impression. She ended up with cranberry soup because she cooked them too long! Everyone had some without saying a word about it.
Carmen was trying her hand at guitar finger picking. She pulled on one string just a bit too hard. The string snapped, ruining the entire thing. She didn't know how to fix it but her dad did. Luckily he fixed it for promptly.
Mary was a 7 year old girl living in an orphanage. All of her life she dreamed of finding a family. One day a nice family named the Anthons came to meet Mary. They all played together and talked over lunch. They all decided Mary should become part of the family.
Rachel won a free skydiving trip. She was very nervous but she stepped out of the plane. Rachel was having a great time but she panicked. She pulled her parachute much too early. Her instructor teased Rachel as she floated far down.
Neil was ending his visit to Germany. He decided his last sight would be the Black Forest. He took a train ride to the beautiful location. He thought of the German fairy tales set here. He thought the forest was spooky, but beautiful nonetheless!
Sherrie wanted to go to the beach. She did not own a car. Sop she called a friend to ask if they wanted to go. The friend agreed to drive her to the beach. They had a fun time playing in the water at the beach.
The man cracked some eggs into a pan. He waited for them to cook. They stayed raw in the pan. He checked the stove. The stove was still off.
Today, Jimmy had loads of yard work to do. He loved doing yard work but today he felt ill and needed help. He tried calling several friends but nobody answered their phones. Finally, his best friend answered his call and arrived to help. They both finished the yard work together.
Sam was driving to a new friend's house. He got lost on the way. His phone was dead. He stopped by someone's house and asked for directions. He made it safe.
Zoe set her goals really high that year. She wanted to be the best in every subject at school. She studied very hard foregoing any unrelated activities all year. She passed all her final exams with flying colors. And when she went to accept her diploma, she was very proud indeed.
After junior prom my boyfriend and I went to Wisconsin Dells. On the way home his car ran out of gas. We called his dad who was over an hour away. While we waited we made out in the backseat. His dad finally arrived with gas and we arrived home very late.
Tom's old laptop was too slow. Even with upgrades it wasn't able to keep up. Tom decided to buy a new one. He did a lot of researched and asked his friends. Eventually he bought a newer version of what he had.
The fleet of ships advanced towards the island. A submarine snuck up on them. The submarine fired a torpedo at one of the ships. The ship exploded. The other ships in the fleet scattered.
Jane was defending Hannah's punches. She was knocked out before the end of the first half. However, she got up within seconds. After a few punches, Jane delivered a final blow. Hannah fell unconscious.
Anna went to a house on a beach for a bbq. When she got there on the lawn she was playing. All the sudden dozens of horseflies were on her pants biting her. Anna kept spraying bug spray to kill them but nothing worked. So she had to just go home instead.
Anne was sleeping in the tent. She got her sleeping bag unrolled. Then she put her pillows inside of it. She was nervous but excited. She had never slept outside before!
Randall wanted to go for a drive. He drove for a few miles outside of town. All of a sudden there was a loud bang when the tire popped. Randall worked for 20 minutes to change the tire. Soon, he was back on the road happily driving again.
Bradford and Pepper got into an argument as married couples do. Bradford said some really horrible things to Pepper. She was extremely sad. Bradford felt badly about what he had said. Bradford brought home a pet bunny for Pepper to make her happy again.
Cindy is very tired. Her children will not take a nap. Cindy decided to take the kids to the park. They played until they were tired. Now they are all taking naps.
Abby hated to do her homework. She would lie to her parents when asked if it was done. When it was time for the big test, Abby didn't know the answers. Abby failed the test. After the test, her parents knew about the homework.
Hank traveled to a large national park. And he was overwhelmed by its beauty. He wished he could stay all day. And he took pictures to remember the experience. When he went home, he happily looked at the pictures for hours.
Bill always wanted to learn how to fly. He decided to sign up for flight lessons. Bill went up for his first live tutorial. The instructor pilot took Bill for barrel rolls and corkscrews. When the plane landed, Bill decided he didn't really want to fly!
Jo had been put up for adoption as an infant, and never knew why. She was very angry at her birth mom even though her family was great. Finally, at age 19, she decided to find and question her birth mom. Jo found her birth mom was poor and sick, and finally understood. Her birth mom had given her up to have a good life-and she had!
Jeff forgot to pay his phone bill. An important client attempted to contact Jeff. The call went directly to voicemail. The client took his business elsewhere. Jeff lost a good deal because he didn't pay his bill.
Nina was very bad at cooking but was striving to get better. She enrolled in a cooking class to learn new recipes. She learned how to make complicated and tasty dishes. When she graduated, she invited her friends and cooked for them. They tasted her food and complimented her on her new skill.
Joe was talking a walk on a wooded trail. As he was walking back, he noticed a huge snake on the path. He couldn't get around without stepping over it. He was afraid, so he doubled back to take a different path. It took him an extra hour to get home.
Cindy had a low self esteem. So she bought things to make herself feel better. She piled up massive amounts of junk, however. And her family pressured her to sell it all. But Cindy continued to buy more and more items.
Debbie made popcorn balls to put on Christmas tree. She hung them Christmas Eve so they'd be there in the morning. When she went down in the morning with her children they were gone. She found the dog asleep in front of the tree. She could guess that he had eaten them all.
Karen found a cat on the street. The cat only had one eye. The cat was very nice. The cat's eye got infected. The cat died of the infection.
My wife retired last week. Her boss hired a replacement. She was to start work Monday. Yesterday my wife texted her old boss to see how things were going. Her boss said the replacement never showed up.
Tyler was traveling home for the holidays. He was waiting for his bag at baggage claim. All of the bags came out except for his. He consulted with the front desk. They informed him that his bag was lost and he filed a report.
Ann was at home sick. Her friend Sally came to visit. They played together. Sally got sick from Ann. Now Ann comes to visit Sally.
Eli was doing an interpretative dance. A famous instructor was visiting the studio. He made fun of Eli's dancing. Eli's confidence was shot and he quit dancing. He found a new career as a bounty hunter.
After I dumped my ex girl friend she began to get crazy. She started stalking me and getting nosy about my business. I even caught her once following me in her car. I told her to stop following and harassing me. She still follows and harass me every now and again.
Valerie wanted to play video games with me. I challenged her in a basketball game. She told me to play seriously. When I did, the score was 98 to 32 in my favor. She unplugged my controller and tried to score easy points.
Tom was preparing to go canoeing on the Black River. It had been raining hard for a few days. As he prepared for the trip he thought of the high water. He packed lighter than usual to help navigate the river better. Because of his preparation Tom had a great trip.
I am volunteering at a golf outing. My job is to run the raffle. If I sell 100 tickets we will have met our goal. I have devised a plan to market the tickets. I predict that the sale will be successful.
Jim was in class. He was playing with toys at his desk. All of a sudden the class started laughing. The teacher was staring right at jim. Jim decided he would always listen to the teacher from then on.
Tom heard rumbling in his home. He followed the sound around the house. He determined it was mice. He set up mouse traps. He killed the mice and no longer heard mice in his home.
The woman told the man it was his baby. That was a lie. The man believed her. He raised the boy as his own. The boy loved him as a father.
I didn't have money to buy dog food. I made my dog some white rice and eggs. She ate it quickly. When we went outside she ate dirt. I got free dog food samples from the store to tide her over.
I went to this new pizza place yesterday. It was absolutely amazing. I could not stop eating. I wanted more. I knew I had to go back.
I used to own an old Rambler. I always name my cars. I was thinking of a name for the Rambler but was having trouble. Then it dawned on me I could name it after my best friend's wife. So I named the Rambler Marie.
Hana wanted to teach her daughter Ann how to swim. First she took the child to the pool and held her tightly. Then she taught Ann to paddle and kick her legs properly. She let And practice in the shallow end at first. But soon Ann and Hana were swimming laps together!
Payne and his friend went golfing. The people golfing ahead of them were being really slow. Payne asked them if they could play through. The people let Payne and his group play though. Payne was glad that he asked them nicely.
The Jones family had a yard sale one day. Samantha got rid of her teddy bear from when she was two. It was hard for her, but she got twelve dollars for it. She bought a new shirt with the money. She ended up happy she had sold it.
Jack really wanted a new TV in his room. His parents agreed to make a deal with him. If he could face his final, they would get a new TV. He worked as hard as he could on the test. He did pass and he got the new TV.
My friend Sam has been taking melatonin for sleeping. He said yesterday he dreamed of a pretty yellow eyed woman. He said the dream was vivid and sexual. I warned him about taking too much medication. He claims melatonin is harmless.
Amy was in her backyard practicing volleyball. She had always heard practice makes perfect. She wanted to be the best. She stayed in the yard for hours practicing alone. It wasn't as good as with the coach, but it was better than nothing.
Billy got the horses out of the barn. He hitched them to the wagon. He asked Ma to get in with him. He picked up the reigns. Then Billy and Ma went on a wagon ride!
My daughter and her friends found some facepaint. They hid the face paint inside a backpack. The went into the bathroom and painted their faces. They made a huge mess. Despite making the mess, they had a lot of fun.
Deb hated reading books. She preferred movies and the internet. That was until she found one she really liked. She couldn't put it down. Now she reads more often.
Susie was excited to see her friend Stacy she hadn't seen in awhile. When Stacy arrived, Susie hugged her. Stacy just stood there and did nothing. Susie felt defeated. She questioned their friendship at all.
My friend was running for the presidency. I joined her campaign as I badly wanted her to win the election. I devised a plan to oust her opponent, and emailed it to her. Unfortunately, my emails were intercepted and leaked. I apologized to her opponent and stepped down from her campaign.
I was eating pasta with a spoon. My friends thought it was hilarious. I did not know why. They finally showed me how to eat it with a fork. I was so happy that I learned how to eat pasta.
When the tide comes in it is impossible for me to drive to the store. My house is not far away, but water covers the road at high tide. Yesterday I needed eggs urgently for a recipe I was making. My son offered to swim to the store for eggs. He swam to the store and walked home.
Joe came out of his group meeting after school. He tried contact his mom since she has to pick him up. Due to the bad signal in the school, Joe's phone couldn't work. After two hours, he was finally able to call his mom. She came for him during the night time.
Ben wants to go to a party. His dad tells him it's too late, he says no. Ben sneaks out of the house. Ben sees car lights behind him and hears screeching tires. Ben dives out of the way, he goes back home.
Morris packed his suitcase into his vehicle. He hugged his mother while she shed a tear. He stepped into his car then said goodbye. He listened to the radio while driving on the freeway. He arrived at the college to begin a new challenge.
Michael was very shy. He would only play by himself. One day I asked him to play with me. We have been friends ever since. Michael is my best friend.
Amy was in a concert for the band at the school. She had been practicing for weeks to play her part perfectly. Amy played every note right on time and did a great job. When she finished her father ran to her and hugged her. He took her to her favorite restaurant for dinner.
Tim was too poor to buy furniture. Most of his stuff was free from friends. Tim didn't have time to fix it up and make it look better. After a while Tim was able to get a good paying job. The first thing he did was start replacing his furniture.
William always wanted to travel to Europe. His family said that airfare was too expensive. William worked all year to save for plane tickets. For Christmas, he surprised his parents with a paid vacation. They will travel to Germany in June.
Kate was using a service to find an apartment for her. They informed her they had 12 units in her price range. But when she arrived they had bad news. They had only found three. It was hard for Kate to remain positive after this news.
Carlin was enjoying the day after Thanksgiving with her family. Black Friday was nearly over but she decided to go out. She went to check out a toy store. Inside, most of the stuff was gone or strewn about. Luckily, Carlin managed to find a toy on her daughter's wish list.
Clyde ran his own bar ever since he was a young twenty year old. Now being in his fifties he was thinking of retiring from his business. He was passing down the bar to his brother so they threw him a party. It was his last day there and everyone was sad to see him go. Clyde left the next day and now travels the world a happy man.
John dreamed of eating a juicy blackberry pie. He saw a fresh pie was too expensive to buy. He picked his own berries from a vacant lot. He carefully baked a big pie. That night he enjoyed the delicious dessert.
The man surveyed the land from a helicopter. He saw a bison in a field. He instructed the pilot to fly close to the bison. The man shot the bison from the helicopter. The pilot landed to gather the body.
Katie had never gotten in trouble. One day in class she sent a note to her best friend. The teacher saw her. She wrote Katie up. Katie received detention for the first time.
Chloe has been married for several years. One day she came home from work early. She discovered her husband was cheating on her. Chloe was very angry and heartbroken. Chloe immediately filed for divorce.
My back started to hurt. My wife gave me a massage. The pain did not go away. I went to the doctor to fix it. The doctor gave me medicine for the pain.
Suzy wanted to learn piano. So she bought one. She was happy she got one. All the sudden it broke. She had to get it fixed.
I taught my dog most of his tricks in one day. First I got him to lay down. Then I taught him to sit up. Finally I taught him to stand. Eventually he learned to rollover.
Today when Marcus went jogging, he saw a suspicious bag on the trail. Hesitantly, Marcus approached the bag. After opening the bag, Marcus discovered $20,000. Marcus' heart was pounding with fear. Marcus decided to turn the money into the police.
Blake had forgotten to pay his car note this month. He didn't answer his phone when the lending company called. The lending company turned off a device that started his car. Blake's car wouldn't start when he tried to use it. Blake realized he forgot to pay his note.
There once was a soldier named Colson. He was a good man. He cared very much for the people he protected. He went to war to protect them. He came back home and lived a good long life.
Penny grandmother kept a large assortment of paper bags. She often wondered what the reason was for the collection. When she found an art studio in the basement she asked about it. Apparently, her grandmother would paint colorful pictures on the bags. Penny liking this idea went along with helping her grandmother paint.
In the summer Jerry was incredibly bored. It was far too hot to go outside. And Jerry only enjoyed outdoor activities. Jerry moved to Canada where it was not so hot in the summer. Then Jerry was bored all winter since it was too cold to go outside.
Sally had a final examine in American history the next day. She was staying up all night to prepare for it. Around midnight, she started having trouble staying awake. Sally's roommate walked into the room with a cup of coffee for her. Sally was confident that now she would make it through the night!
Tim borrowed a book from a friend. He really liked it and wanted to keep it. Tim avoided the friend for a bit. Eventually he had to talk to him and return the book. Tim went out and bought his own copy instead.
Tod, like most people these days, was entirely dependent on his phone. He could not leave home without the phone. One day, he inadvertently left his mobile phone on the bus seat. He did not notice until he was walking down the street. He went running after the bus, but never got his phone back.
I was talking to my girlfriend and some girls came by. They made some snarky remarks at my girl friend. My gf seemed depressed and upset because of it. I told her it's ok and that everything will be just fine. I hugged her and let her know everything will be ok.
The man ran out of gas. He tried to call for help. His phone would not work. He walked ten miles. He found a gas station.
Manny was at home working and eating breakfast. He had a lot of things to do that day. Suddenly, breaking news came on TV. There was a massive terrorist attack that day. Manny was so captivated all day that he got nothing done.
Gina's dad was fighting with his friends in their yard. Her mother ran out to break up the fight. Someone pushed her out of the way. She stumbled on a brick and hit the wall hard. She was clearly winded as she slid down the wall.
John was digging in his backyard when he found a huge bone. He took it to a paleontologist who identified it as a dinosaur bone. Scientists took over his backyard, digging for more bone. They found a complete skeleton of an unknown species of dinosaur. John was thrilled when they named the Dinosaur after him.
Emma had never had a Caesar salad. When her dinner party hostess served it, she tried to handle it. She told herself that it would taste okay, and she tasted it. To her surprise, she was surprised by its taste. It was strong, but good - and Emma loved it!
James was jamming out. He had his favorite song blasting from his speakers. He danced and sang along. His neighbor came and pounded on his door. They told him to knock it off.
The friends gathered at Tina's house. She had the best bonfires! They roasted s'mores and told ghost stories. It was a fun night with great friends. They decided to make it a weekly event.
I found a kitten at 2 days old. The kitten had to be bottle fed every two hours. I did this for 4 weeks of its life. Once it was 4 weeks old, it began to eat hard food. The kitten is now 15 years old and healthy.
Kyle worked at an electronics store. He got commissions off of sales he made in his department. His parents were looking to buy a new flat screen TV. They bought their TV from Kyle. Kyle got a large commission off of the sale.
Jen's teacher told her class to read for homework. She warned there might be a pop quiz. Jen decided she would read before class. When Jen got to class, she did not have time to read. Her teacher gave a pop quiz and Jen did not know any answers.
James is surrounded by cops and served a warrant for his arrest. They're charging him with fraud. He realizes he didn't pay a whistleblower enough. He accepts his sentence of a year in a minimum security jail cell. He'll have his millions waiting for him when he gets out, after all.
Janet was a supervisor. She was going through a rough time in her life. Her boss called her into her office. She told Janet that she was being demoted. Janet was upset and quit her job.
Rick always liked clowns. So he wanted to have a clown at his birthday party. His parents eventually gave in to his idea. But all the other kids hated the clown. And Rick ended up having a terrible party.
Jill visited a bakery yesterday. She ordered several black and white cookies for her and her friends. They then went to the park together. Overall, they had a pretty pleasant day. But the cookies were pretty expensive.
My friends and I went to the salt plains. We dug for salt crystals. We added water and started digging in. We found a lot of crystals. We brought them back and shared with our families.
George locked the door to his apartment. He was convinced someone was following him. He heard a knock on his door. George peered through the peep hole. It was two Jehovah's Witnesses preaching the gospel.
I was skateboarding with my friends at the park. I began to prepare for a trick. When I tried to land the trick, I slipped and landed on my wrist. I ended up breaking it in multiple places and called 911. I went to the hospital and got properly treated.
Jerry stole a bottle of wine. He hurried home. He opened the wine with a knife. He cut his hand with the knife. He decided to pay for the wine for karma.
I had always feared cooking at home would make too much smoke. However I am now trying to overcome my fears. I decided to make steak at home. I opened the windows to let out some smoke. Finally I can cook steak in my own home.
Tom was at a garage sale. He noticed an antique table set. It was selling for really cheap. Tom bought it immediately. He sold it online later for a big profit.
Kate was on food stamps. New rules meant she had to work to receive them. Jane looked for a job. Unfortunately nobody was hiring. Jane's benefits were cut off.
Jane didn't make many friends because she was always at work. Her company held a festival and invited the entire community. Jane volunteered to work a booth at the festival. While working the booth, she meet many women from the community. She now gets together with her new friends for lunch once a week.
Jane worked at a store. Jane loved her job at the watch counter. One day, a man asked Jane to fix his watch. They became friends and later got married. For their anniversary, Jane's husband gave her the watch she fixed.
The Doc Told the anxious couple that their baby to be was very sick. The couple asked what options they had. The doctor said they had three options. The three options were not favorable. The couple left the doctor office broken hearted and defeated.
Lucia is a girl who came to america from mexico. She came illegally to better her life. One day while working at her job. The immigration officers come in a bust the place. Lucia is sent back to mexico.
Greg had to score ninety percent or higher on his history final exam. If he didn't, he wouldn't pass history or graduate high school. Greg said a prayer, sat down at his desk and studied all weekend. His fear of failing was his fuel for studying. Greg passed his history exam with a score of ninety-eight percent.
Tabitha was preparing for her son's birthday. She had spent all morning working on a cake. While it was baking she began working on decorations. Suddenly she smelled something burning. Her cake was burnt and totally ruined.
One afternoon I was sitting in my chair writing stories. I was struggling because writer's block had set in. I scratched my head in frustration, trying to think! All of a sudden I heard my dogs barking outside. That's how my dogs cured my writer's block.
Brenda was a street artist. She had worked hard all night on a chalk mural on the ground. She left it, assuming that people would see it the next day. Just after she left, it began to rain. All of her art was washed away.
Jim was diagnosed with cancer. First, he denied it was happening and refused to go to the doctor. After his mother had a breakdown, Jim realized he needed to accept it. Jim then threw himself into fighting his cancer. After 5 rounds of radiation and changing his lifestyle, Jim was cured.
Annie put a bird bath in her yard. Birds started frequenting it right away. The splashed around in the water. Annie loved watching them standing in it. She added a bird feeder so they could be fed, too.
Kendra received an email from her school this morning. The email said that  her school was closing it's doors permanently. Thinking it was a mistake, she went to classes as usual. When she arrived on campus, she discovered the email was real. Stunned and heartbroken, Kendra didn't know what to do.
Sally loves to dance. Her first dance class was today. The teacher was very nice. She learned how to twirl with a ribbon. Sally can't wait for next week's class.
Seth has a problem. He has been doing illegal drugs all week long. One day while getting high. His mother catches him and makes him stop. Seth has an addiction to drugs.
The boy walked the dog. The dog saw a cat. The dog chased after the cat. The boy had to let go of the dog. The dog ran away after the cat.
Mary and her husband needed a new sofa. Their old one had finally given out. They went to the furniture store to look at sofas. They found one they liked and bought it. Mary and her husband brought it back to the house and really liked it.
Tina bought a new pair of pants. They were kind of ugly but fit her great. She thought her butt looked amazing in them. Tina wore them out often. The ugly looks worked to bring her attention.
Henry was racing. Henry was going as fast as he could. He wanted to beat the other car bad. Henry went so fast he lost control of the car. He crashed into a ditch and lost the race.
Jessica was having guest over to her house. She had food and drinks and was having a good time. Then she saw that she had run out of plastic plates. So she drove down the street to the store and bought some. She was happy to get more because she hated washing dishes.
Joe's parents were adopting a little girl from Korea. Joe was excited but nervous. He went to meet his new sister at the airport. She smiled and wrapped her tiny arms around his legs. He decided having a little sister was wonderful.
Mike had fallen asleep in class. It wasn't the first time he had fallen asleep. The bell rang to change classes. Mike's teacher let him continue to sleep. Mike was late for his next class.
Walter goes to Sunday school every sunday. His teacher said who ever brought a friend would get a gift. Walter wanted a gift. The next sunday he took his friend . They both got a gift.
Stanley was typing up a report for work. It was a long report and the deadline was close. Before he finished, his computer froze and crashed. Stanley panicked and thought he lost his work. Fortunately, Stanley backed up his work on a USB drive.
Kya was on a family vacation and was about to snorkel. Then she saw the fish in the water and chickened out! Her mom had to explain that the colorful fish were friendly! Kya agreed to try snorkeling and see if she liked it. As it turned out, she didn't - she LOVED it!
The baby is coming home today. She has been at the hospital for almost a week. They had to make sure her breathing was okay. She passed all her tests this morning. She will be leaving around noon.
Jeffrey was hiding in the attic. He was playing hide and seek with his cousins. He started getting really sweaty. He realized he had been up there a long time. He looked out the window and saw his cousins running in the yard.
It was Dave's 25th birthday. He wanted to celebrate with his best friends. They decided to go to the casino. At the casino, Dave won a million dollars! Dave invested his money into a high interest savings account.
Tom was at a birthday party. His stomach was upset. He ran to the bathroom. Tom lit a match and opened a window trying to hide the smell. When he went into the kitchen everybody stared and laughed.
Alia drank tea quite often during the week at work. Her coworker Marc had wanted to quit drinking coffee. He told Alia he did not have any tea. Marc told her he was going to get another cup of coffee. Alia gave him some tea to drink instead.
Andy had never been to a baseball game in his life. His father had the weekend off and said they might go. Andy was really excited for the game and wanted to go badly. After his father returned home he showed Andy the tickets to the game. Andy couldn't of been happier to finally see a baseball game!
Tina was having a baby. She wanted to have a party. Tina was going to reveal the gender. At the end she showed she was having a boy. Everyone screamed in delight.
Anna wanted to save enough money for a new car. Every paycheck, she set aside twenty dollars. She put the money in a savings account and never touched it. After one year, she had earned enough to buy the car she wanted. Anna was so proud of herself and her saving ability!
The power was out and the fans were off. Kate was using her laptop outside in the breeze. The laptop began to beep and shut down. With a dead battery she could no longer use it. Now she was as bored as before.
Tom had problems with depression. He decided to drink one night. He went overboard and started calling people. He called some exes. It create a lot of problems in his life.
Jason ate steak in the morning, and pancakes during dinner. He lived this way to prove the world that he didn't care. He didn't care and he never shared the real reason why. He continued eating this way until his death later in life. In his will he left his recipe for pancakes and forty dollars.
Sampson had never gambled a day in his life. Because of that he was nervous about an upcoming trip. He was traveling to Vegas. After a while of being there he began to gamble. Fortunately Sampson won a large amount of money then stopped forever.
I went to taco bell to order some food. The cashier took my order and gave me a total. It was three dollars and fifty cents. I had the exact amount of money for it. The cashier was surprised that he didn't have to make change.
Tom lived with his girlfriend. Her little sister was kicked out of her house. Tom let her stay with them for a while. Unfortunately she was incredibly annoying. Tom had to kick her out within weeks.
Sara was out with her friends. They had just left a party. The driver was drunk but she drove anyways. The car was going so fast and crazy. Sara was upset and asked to be let out.
Tim was hungry and grabbed some cereal from the cabinet. When her poured some cereal into his bowl, a prize popped out. It was a free trip on a cruise. Tim could only bring one friend, and it caused a lot of jealousy. Tim decided to get rid of his ticket, as the drama over it was awful.
Gage was a mean boy who always misbehaved. One day in class, he decided he would try to make his teacher mad. He went to the bathroom and came back with a paper towel. He tied the paper towel around his neck and ran around the classroom. His bad choice mad the teacher mad and got him in lots of trouble.
Nick registers for summer classes. The bill for tuition arrives shortly after. It is much more than he expected. Nick asks his family for help. His family helps him pay for classes.
Joe was falsely accused of stealing from his employer's cash register. His employer scheduled Joe for a polygraph test. Joe was very nervous but he passed the polygraph. Joe's employer never apologized for accusing Joe of the theft. Joe quit that job because the employer had such poor people skills.
Abe was trying to understand the input output ports of the 8051 cpu. He looked on Youtube for some tutorial videos. Every single one he found was narrated by a non-native English speaker. Abe found it incredibly difficult to understand what they were saying. He ended up finding a written tutorial, in English, to read.
The hurricane came and went in south Florida. The power was out all over town. Kim sat in her hot apartment with the windows open. There was no breeze outside, the air was still. Kim could only think of how much she missed her air conditioning.
Andy wanted to teach his dog a new command. Andy decided to teach his dog the stay command. At first, Andy's dog was confused about what to do. However, Andy was patient, and his dog eventually learned the trick. Andy was glad he could teach his dog a new command.
Tom was a college baseball player. Tom was a star pitcher in the league. Scouts came out to one of Tom's games. Tom threw a ninety-five mile per hour fastball that night. Tom got signed on with the New York Yankees!
Evan wanted to teach his dog to do tricks. But no matter how many times he released commands, it didn't work. His dog just wouldn't listen! Then a friend suggested he reward the dog with treats when it obeyed. With positive reinforcement, Evan's dog was soon doing lots of tricks!
Anna was on her way to work. All of a sudden, she was stuck in traffic. She got to work 30 minutes late. Anna's boss was upset and warned her not to be late again. Now Anna leaves half an hour earlier for work.
Tammy was nervous about her date. She wanted to look as pretty as possible. She spent a long time putting on makeup. Her date thought it was too much. He liked her natural look better.
The high school prom was just in a few days. John had no date and didn't have many friends, either. He didn't want to be the outcast at prom. He went from lady to lady asking anyone to go with him. When he thought all hope was lost, one decided to accept.
The man handed over a pile of cash. He'd just bought a new truck. He couldn't wait to haul some stuff around. He loaded it up with tons of mulch. He put it around all his trees.
Susie went ice skating for the first time. Her friend Allie took her. When they got on the ice Susie lost balance. She felt like she was falling. She ended up falling right on her friend.
Jay had just arrived to his first day at college. Everyone was there with family moving into the dorms. Jay finished unpacking quickly and said his goodbyes to his parents. He started walking around, meeting his new neighbors and classmates. He knew immediately he would be loving his college experience.
My wife had a long labor with our first child. It was not decided that we would have a second for a few Year's. Once we decided to have a second, we got right on it. It did not take long before my wife was pregnant. Now our oldest daughter has a younger sister.
Tim was out on a hike. He took a turn and saw a snake. The snake seemed aggressive. Tim was slightly scared by it. He decided to just go back home.
Roman wanted to be a millionaire by the time he was 18. At 16 he started up his own lawn care company. He lived in an area that gave him a lot of business. He did good work so the word spread to other cities nearby. He became so successful that he made $2million in his first year!
Lane was moving. He was trying to carry some big boxes outside. Suddenly, one box fell open and spilled everywhere. A crock pot fell out of the box and shattered. Lane was so upset.
My niece and two of her kids went to Cape Cod for a vacation this week. Her eldest, an 18 year old girl named Sheila, stayed home. Sheila broke her foot this week. My niece asked her sister to take Sheila to the hospital. Her sister had also broken her foot and could not drive.
Faith took a school trip to Costa Rica. At first, Faith wasn't really interested in going there. In Costa Rica she was amazed by the wildlife in the rain forests. Faith was glad that she decided to make the school trip. Faith vowed to be more open to new experiences after this.
One day Sally decided to visit the bookstore. She browsed all the books. She found some that looked good. She bought them. Then she brought them home and read.
Jamie wanted a pet for his birthday. His birthday was in a few days. His mother decided to surprise him on his birthday. She drove him to the local animal shelter, to look at the animals. Jamie adopted a dog and cat, there, as his birthday presents.
Jake was turning 21 Year's old. He went out with his friends to drink. Jake drunk everything he was offered. Jake woke up the next day in the hospital with alcohol poisoning. Jake never drunk another alcoholic beverage again.
Kelly went out to her garden to pick some flowers. She picked tulips and roses. They were beautiful. Only problem was that she cut herself from the thrones. Luckily she had a first aid kit nearby.
Camping one night, Stan gazed at the stars. Suddenly he sat up - he saw a blinking, strange shape - a UFO! He told his parents, but his dad shook his head. He told Stan that the darkness out here made satellites more visible. Stan was seeing not a UFO, but an orbiting satellite!
John walked outside one weekend morning. He noticed that his yard was incredibly sloppy and overgrown. John went to his shed and pulled out his lawn mower. After starting it up, John began to mow his lawn. He worked for an hour, and then his yard looked great again.
Sheldon has a big test coming up. The night before he goes out. He drinks himself drunk. The next day he takes the test. He fails the test badly.
Charlie was the coach of a high school football team. He became ill and had to take a couple months off. His assistant coach took over. The team was undefeated when Charlie was ready to come back. Charlie stepped aside and let his assistant coach the rest of the year
A new teacher had a bad class. The children threw paper. The paper hit the teacher. She turned back at the class. She told them to shut up and sit down.
John was trying to watch a movie. Unfortunately it kept skipping. John called his internet company. They were having trouble in his area. John wasn't able to watch the movie until the next day.
Fred was making a meal for his wife. They were going to have a romantic evening together. So he was cooking some steak. But all of the sudden the smoke detector went off. It was the buns burning so he had to open all the windows.
A few days ago, I had been walking to the park. When I arrived, I saw some strange men running quickly towards me. I tried to walk away from them but they started threatening me. When I left, I spoke to the police about them. The police spoke to the men and made them leave.
A rock star broke his guitar on stage. A show was coming up tomorrow! He had to get a new guitar quick. They stopped at a guitar store. He bought a new one.
Brian loved to listen to music. Often, he would listen to it very loudly. One day, his ears hurt a lot. He rushed to the doctors immediately. The doctor stated that listening to loud things damages ears.
I didn't play piano for many years. So to get back into a routine, I practiced every day. I took some old music sheets I had already played before. And after a few weeks, my fingers already felt more agile. Eventually I found back what I had before I had stopped playing.
Doris wanted to give her kids the best education. She took them out of public school to enroll in private school. To pay the tuition, Doris had to get a job. At the first open house, a woman recognized Doris. She introduced Doris to her friends as her new maid.
Tom's house had Christmas lights on it. They never took them down after Christmas. Eventually a neighbor complained. Tom felt embarrassed by it. He finally took down the lights.
Sue had always wanted to be a cheerleader. She decided to tryout in junior high. She started taking tumbling lessons and working out. She was excited for tryouts and felt confident. When the squad was announced, Sue made it.
This past month I was not feeling well. I decided to take a pregnancy test. To my delight the test came back positive. I was elated. I couldn't wait to tell everyone.
Sammy was reading on the couch. Her infant sister started crying in her crib. Sammy got up, irritated. Suddenly her mother came through the front door. Sammy was happy to get back to her book.
Jeff had a big beer belly. He went to the gym to burn it off. When he got home, he ordered a large pepperoni pizza for reward. Jeff weighed himself the following week and saw he didn't lose weight. Jeff didn't realize he needed to also change his eating habits.
The dog was feeling really tired today. She has been sick all week long. She refused her water this morning. She laid down wearily by my feet. She curled into a ball, and fell asleep.
Tabby couldn't sleep without her baby blanket. At bed time she couldn't find it and nearly threw a fit. Her whole family helped her look for the blanket. Finally she found it left in the car. She was able to sleep sound once she had her blanket.
Harry wanted to learn how to ride a bike. He was feeling discouraged after failing so many times. Harry kept practicing though. He finally started keeping balance. Now he can ride his bike anywhere he wants to.
I went to the at&t store today. I asked the customer service rep about a new phone. The rep said that I was due for an upgrade. I asked which phone was the best. He sold me an iphone 6s with a discount.
Derek really admired his older brother Mark. Derek listened in as Mark talked with one of his girlfriends. Derek decided to try the same lines with a girl in his class. He used one of Mark's lines when talking with Julia. Julia then slapped Derek for being so forward!
Hannah had her first boyfriend in sixth grade. She didn't see him for the entire summer after the school year ended. When she saw him on the first day of seventh grade she was elated. However, he ignored her completely. Hannah was devastated by his unexplained coldness.
Flora had a reputation for being a terrible cook. She decided to prove everyone wrong by throwing a dinner party. She invited all her friends, and even baked a cake from scratch. Her friends tasted her cake and told her it was salty, not sweet. Flora had mixed up the salt with the sugar!
Omar lived in California. A major wildfire was approaching his neighborhood. He grabbed what he could and ran to his jeep. One of his neighbors was having problems starting his car. Omar and his neighbor escaped the flames in his jeep.
Lauren took a cosmetology class at the shelter she was staying at. She remembered playing in the barber chair at her mom's house. She offered to cut another girl's hair. She took out the scissors and made a snip and watched the hair fall. Then she looked at the shiny blade and started to cry.
Tim and Eric were long time friends. They both met a nice girl Eric fell for her hard. Tim started dating her. It ruined their friendship.
Harold had always hated fruits and vegetables. He preferred to eat meat instead of fruit and vegetables. Finally his friend recommended he try a Honeycrisp apple. Fred was amazed by how delicious the apple was. He decided from that day that he did not hate fruits.
Mitch was all set and ready to go. He pulled his RC model airplane out. He started it up and off it flew. Mitch was having a blast flying his plane for the first time. He would remember that day for a long time.
Tom had been dating his girlfriend for months. He thought they were doing alright. Tom's girlfriend felt otherwise. To his shock she decided to end things. Tom was heartbroken for years.
The boys were old enough to have separate bedrooms. The office would have to be turned into a boy's bedroom. Sylvia wondered where she would move her office. She decided her walk-in closet wasn't really necessary. Sylvia moved her office into the windowless closet.
Sunny enjoyed going to the beach. As she stepped out of her car, she realized she forgot something. It was quite sunny and she forgot her sunglasses. Sunny got back into her car and heading towards the mall. Sunny found some sunglasses and headed back to the beach.
Milly's class was visiting a real working farm. They had been promised a tractor ride while they were there. They were all very excited about it. Milly was in the first group to ride on the tractor. It was much louder and bouncier than she expected.
Eva was going fishing. And she was eager to catch a large fish. But minutes went by and nothing happened. Then she felt something big grab her fishing rod. But it was just a tiny fish.
I was looking on-line for a part time job. I found an ad for a movie theater checking job. I thought that sounded interesting so I applied for it. I received a call to go over the job assignment. I get to do my first assignment tomorrow.
Two boats were headed right at each other. It was dark so they did not see it happening. Moments before the hit, the captains saw the other boat. They tried to steer away but it was too late. The boats crashed and began to sink.
Peter heard great music coming from the bar. It was a Jazz Band playing some great music. He ducked in to listen to them play. He stayed for four hours. When they were finished, he stood up and cheered.
Yesterday I went to the beach with my friend. My friend told me she would be right back. Unfortunately I was sitting there alone for an hour. By the time she came back, I was furious. I was irritated she took so long.
Kia was tasked with taking her younger brothers to a movie. She complained, thinking she'd be bored. But when the movie started, she was surprised. It was actually very, very funny! Kia ended up enjoying herself immensely!
There was a buzz around the whole neighborhood. Tents were being set up in the street. People started trickling in. The music began and so did the party. Everyone had such a great time at the block party.
Lucy was driving on the highway. There was a lot of traffic. She wondered why there was a lot of traffic. Then she found out there was an accident. Lucy felt terrible.
Jack is starving. He is working late and hasn't eaten today. Jack goes over his options. He decides to order a pizza. Jack enjoys the much needed Pizza.
Fred had always been scared of cats. His psychologist urged him to get a cat and face his fears. Reluctantly, he adopted a cat and was scared at first. After awhile, he became attached and saw the cat as his son. His fears eventually diminished and he was so pleased.
My mom told us to write down a few things we want for Christmas. I placed the note in an envelope. The next day, she opened it up. There was $1000 dollars in the envelope. She immediately thanked me.
He told her he was not going to change. He then told her she was the one who needed to change. He told her to be happy at all times. He didn't care how much he emotionally abused her. She was still going to have to be happy.
I received a call from my dentist. He told me to review my current bill. Although I paid for it last week, I checked my account. There was an email message that said my bill is past due. I eventually realized that my credit card was declined in the past.
Sabrina locked herself out of the house. It was getting dark outside. Sabrina began to get scared. She noticed a neighbor's light on and went to her house. The neighbor let her stay there until her parents got home.
Dan needed to make some money on Mturk. He managed to find some good work after searching for a bit. Unfortunately, the work was going extremely fast. But he decided to press on anyway. Unfortunately, Dan was not able to make his target that day.
Karen was walking on the sidewalk when something caught her eye. There was a dead bird lying on the ground. She felt sorry for it and went home to get some gloves. She carefully scooped it up and took it to her backyard. The bird received a proper burial and a small grave.
Michael was playing ball with his friends. His friend tossed the ball to him. Instead, it landed up on the roof. Michael decided to climb up to get it. Luckily, he was able to find it.
Jim wanted to be a master chess player. He bought a board and several books on chess strategy. He poured over the books and practiced playing against himself. Jim then joined the chess team at his school. He carried them to the national chess championship!
Taylor liked to feed the bears at the dump. His dad warned him not to do it. Taylor didn't care. One day the bears jumped on top of his car to get their treats. Taylor never came back to the dump again.
Roma had just started waitressing. Generally, she loved it-she enjoyed working with people. But this particular night was incredibly busy. Roma was so overwhelmed and tired, she nearly quit! On the plus side, though, her shift went by in the blink of an eye!
Sam's mom was waited for her in the school parking lot. Sam was late. Sam's mom got out of the car. She walked around the building. She found Sam waiting for her in a different parking lot.
My friend Fred had never gone to the MFA. I took him there one day after work. He was amazed at the art work. He went on to buy books about art. He visits museums regularly now.
I absolutely hated doing homework as a child. Nothing was worse than coming home after a long day, and doing work. I was so happy when I graduated college. On my first day of my new job, my boss asked me to help him with reports. That's when I realized that I'll always be doing homework.
Jack took his SAT test. His score was lower than he would have wanted. Jack rescheduled another taking of the test. He studied hard for the SAT. Jack made a much better score the second time he took the test.
Jasmine always wanted to be a Broadway star. She practiced singing and dancing every day. One day, she finally got to audition for a big show. Jasmine didn't get a part in the show. She learned that you can't always get what you want.
Jen had taken off her ring to wash her hands. She had put it on the side of the sink. The ring fell into the trash can. Jen had to dig in the trash to find her ring. Jen stopped removing her ring to wash her hands.
Ben was never a good story teller. In English class, he usually did poorly. His stories that he turned in were always criticized. Ben was determined to become the best writer possible. Ben is all grown up and is now a world famous author.
Jim made his father proud by working hard in the family business. His younger brother, Jeff, had spent profligately and done bad things. One day, Jeff came begging to his father for a job in the business. Jim and Jeff's father was elated that Jeff had come home. Enraged that his dad would even consider giving Jeff a job, Jim quit.
Mina's old car was falling apart. She started saving for a new one. After a few months she had enough money. She went to the dealership and bought a new car. Mina loved her new car very much!
Dara worked at the city animal shelter. There were way too many cats. She wanted to help make them more adoptable. She taught them to give hi-fives from their cages! It caused them to attract much more attention from potential families.
Danielle bought a new toy. It was a really fancy car. She drove it fast through the neighborhood. Danielle took it to her friend's house to show it off. Everyone was impressed with the new purchase.
Joanna was trying to throw a pot. She kneaded the clay into a ball and put it on the thrower's wheel. She spun the wheel and carefully worked the clay up into a tall pot. The wheel spun too fast, the pot wobbled and was flung onto the floor. Joanna grinned, picked it up and put it with her other ugly pots.
Carla has a new boyfriend named Donald. Carla's ex-boyfriend, Rob, is very jealous. Rob confronted Donald at a party. Donald punched Rob in the nose. Rob now keeps his distance from Donald and Carla.
Barry always wanted his own fish tank. He knew exactly what kind of fish to put in it, but they cost too much. So he started to work at a petstore. When he went to buy everything though he thought he didn't have enough. Until his employee discount went through, and he bought five more fish!
The class watched the giant animal move across the field. There was a huge bison right on the other side of the fence! They watched him walk by and head down the hill. The class learned about how Native Americans used the bison. They felt very educated on Native American history.
Maddie's baby was beginning to crawl. She needed some baby gates but couldn't afford them. She posted online hoping to find free ones. Luckily, a woman offered her two free gates. She picked them up that day and thanked the woman.
Amy and her friend Kim were supposed to become vegetarians. But after eating bacon, Amy no longer cared to stop eating meat. Her friend Kim was furious. But Amy didn't care. She decided she would rather lose a friend, than lose bacon.
Kate ate her meals at her laptop. She was typing and the space bar wouldn't work. She pushed down on the key hard. She heard a crunching sound. She realized there were dried crumbs stuck under the space bar.
My cousin Swee went to Holy Cross. She invited us over to watch them play in the NCAA tournament. She had a big spread of Chinese food out. We were very nervous, but cheered when HE won. We were happy driving home.
Joe and Fred like to scuba dive in Puget Sound. One time they found a big wolf eel underwater. The fish sunk his teeth deeply into Joe's scalp. Fred cut of the head of the fish while it was still attached to Joe. Only a doctor at the hospital could safely remove the fish head.
Tripp was dating Ashley. He had previously been trying to date Whitney. Whitney was living in another town but moved closer. Tripp began to cheat with Whitney. Tripp broke up with Ashley for Whitney and married her.
Joan swore she would never be a stage mom. Then, her daughter wanted to try out for a commercial. Joan watched other stage moms berate their kids. When her daughter got the jitters, Joan bawled her out. Just then, she caught sight of herself in a mirror.
Peter loved to read. Science fiction books were his favorite. A new book by his favorite science fiction author came out. He counted his allowance to see if he had enough money to buy it. He did, so he went to the bookstore and bought the new book.
Keith had just gotten paid. He cashed his check. Keith left the cash in his car. His car got broken into. Keith's cash was stolen.
I cooked some meat for my girlfriend. Alas, it was undercooked. She got sick and had to go to the hospital. I couldn't believe that I made her sick. I became a vegetarian so that I would never again risk someone's life.
Ali had been in a fight when with her sister on a visit. She ran into the house to tell her mom about it. When Amy entered her mother began to question her. Amy explained she had no idea her friends sister was a bully. Amy was upset she was in trouble for something out of her control.
Jenny wants to play the piano. She asked her grandmother for lessons. Rather than teach Jenny herself, she hired a tutor for her. The piano teacher taught Jenny four days a week for one hour each day. Jenny was able to perform a solo for her family within a few weeks.
Jakub is excited to start a garden. He plants radishes, onions, and peppers. His garden thrives with new fertilizer. He becomes known for his salads and greens. Jakub loves his garden.
I wondered if there would be anything fun on Facebook today. I logged in, and saw that friend has posted a new video. The video showed a woman swimming with ten golden retrievers. Watching the video was a lot of fun. I felt foolish for ever doubting that Facebook would entertain me.
Kate and her class were observing a caterpillar. But they couldn't find him. They turned it's habitat hoping to see it. But it was nowhere to be found. Finally another kid found the caterpillar had gone into a cocoon.
Jimmy wanted to lose weight. He decided to eat less bad food. First, he stopped drinking soda. Then he stopped eating fast food. He lost 30 pounds in 2 months
Mac was sitting in the park. He was bored and picking at his shoes when he heard a commotion. Across the grass, two birds were fighting. The birds pecked at each other and flapped around. Mac watched as one bird defeated the other bird, and then he left.
Maggie thought it would be fun to have a girl's trip in Montana. She invited all of her friend to join her. When they got there, Maggie was having a great time. Unfortunately Kristen was upset because it was not glamorous enough. Kristen as a result, ended up leaving.
Billy likes live shows. He went to see his favorite band. The line was long outside. The band was really worth it. Billy couldn't wait to see them again.
Jane and Michael did not know what new item to sell at their shop. They had a lot of ideas, but neither could agree on what to pick. They wanted something that would appeal to customers of all ages. Finally, they settled on root beer floats. They were a great hit!
Katie was meeting her boyfriend's parents for the first time. For dinner, his mother cooked her special spaghetti sauce. Katie pretended to love it in order to have his mother like her. Pleased, his mother decided to cook it for her every time she visited! Katie was subjected to the spaghetti sauce for years thereafter!
Matt sat down at his desk. He opened up his laptop and started typing. He decided to write a story. It was a short story about an author who wrote short stories. Matt got bored halfway through writing it and decided to stop.
The artist drew a line. The line wasn't straight enough. He erased the line on the paper. He could still see the line. He threw the paper away.
Dione loves winter time. He decides he wants to spend more time outside in the winter. He wants to learn how to ski. Dione books a ski trip in Canada to learn to ski. Dione has a great trip and learns how to ski by himself.
Billy got a goldfish. He bought a tank and food. Billy put the fish in the tank. But he forgot to feed it. Billy's fish died.
It was almost lunch time. Gina and her grandma were preparing fried chicken. Gina had never fried anything before. She was afraid of the grease. She chickened out and let her grandma do the frying.
Keith and Zachary are big New York Knicks fans. They always wanted to attend a game but could never afford the tickets. Their neighbor Frank called them last Wednesday and left a message. Frank offered the boys his courtside seats for that nights game. Keith and Zach attended their first game and had the best time.
My daughter just started gymnastic classes. The first class was a lot of fun. I think she may have found something she really likes. She is actually good at it too. Maybe I will have an Olympian on my hands.
Joe was entered into a raffle at his work place. The drawing was for a new iphone. Joe forgot all about the raffle. The day of the raffle Joe's name is called. He can't believe he had won a brand new Iphone.
Sarina's mom was a hippie. She refused to get Sarina vaccinated for diseases. Sarina got the measles. She was sick for a few weeks. Sarina went to the doctor and got vaccinated on her own.
Dominick was in middle school. He usually got good grades. Dominick stopped paying attention to the teacher. He realized his grades was getting bad. Dominick started paying attention to the teacher again.
Ethan purchased a birthday cake. He then set a number of candles into it. He tried to light them with a match, but was unsuccessful. He then tried using a blowtorch. Afterwards, he realized that action was ill-advised.
Kelly was out shopping for some new pants. She came across a pair she absolutely loved. They were brown and leather and perfect. Thankfully she got a good deal. She immediately wore them the next day.
John decides to attend class today. He gets dressed and brushes his teeth. He finally walks to class. After class he buys a cheeseburger for lunch. John is happy that he attended class.
A few weeks ago, Dave and I decided we wanted to go to the movies. We could barely afford it, so we weren't sure if we would. We chose to drive in the direction of the drive-in while we thought. As we turned the corner, I spotted $8 in the road! Since that was more that enough for one ticket, we decided to go!
Dan has a biology test in the morning. He decided to pull an all-nighter to study. However, he got to class and fell asleep. Luckily his teacher let him retake his test. Dan made a perfect score.
Bob was playing league of legends. He was losing every game. Bob kept swearing at his teammates. His teammates reported him after the game. Bob was banned from the game for a month afterwards.
Chloe won a new bike. She'd entered a coloring contest at her school. She was very proud of her accomplishment. She went home and sharpened her crayons. She wanted to be ready for the next contest!
Adam was saving up money to buy a new video game. He accidently broke a glass trinket that belonged to his sister. Adam felt bad. He took the money that he was saving for the game. Adam bought his sister a new trinket.
Fred went to the new club in town. He saw a lot of attractive girls. He talked to the first one he saw. She denied him. He then got discouraged.
I took a bottle of iced coffee out on a hot day. I packed it in my messenger bag with a book. I went and read outdoors. I drank half the bottle and closed the cap, but not tightly. The coffee spilled all over my book and bag.
Rob had a problem. He could not make friends. He read books on what to do. Eventually, he worked up the courage to socialize. Rob now has lots of friends.
Bob wasn't as young as he used to be and he knew it. Moving the heavy boxes from his house was getting painful for him. Bob went online and looked for a solution. He ordered a hand cart and eagerly waited for it to arrive. Now Bob can move his boxes without hurting his back.
The lightning flashed outside Kelly's apartment. Inside the apartment Kelly and her baby daughter were fast asleep. Seconds later the thunder crashed with a huge bang. Kelly flew out of the bed and grabbed little Sarah before she cried. Sarah was so comfortable in her mom's arms that she stayed asleep.
Trina's husband got signed to the nba. Trina was so happy. So they went and bought a mansion. Then her husband was let go. The couple panicked and the home had to go to the bank.
Amy noticed that the kitchen table had uneven legs. She asked her husband to do something about it. Amy's husband tried using a sander to make the legs even. Then he got a saw and tried to match the height of the legs. Now, the kitchen table is used as a coffee table.
Amos loved going fly fishing with his father. The entire experience was calming and fun. Eventually Amos' father passed away. Amos wanted to continue the traditional fishing. Amos later taught his own daughter to fly fish.
Selma was swimming in the water while snacking. Suddenly she accidentally dropped some of her food into the water. A few small fish appeared right away, making her laugh. Suddenly a large influx of fish swarmed to her. The fish frightened her and she scrambled out of the water.
A police officer pulled me over. He asked to see my papers. I showed him my license and insurance. He thanked me for showing him. He let me go with a warning.
Amy and her friends were walking to the store. It was a cold October day. Amy had slept at Lynn's and only brought a jacket. Now she wished she had a coat. Amy made them walk faster to get to the store and out of the cold.
Daniel and his wife were leaving soon on their cruise. They had decided that they needed some time away together. Daniel's brother called to ask exactly on what ship they were leaving. Daniel told his wife that his brother and his wife were joining them. Daniel's wife ended up enjoying her family vacation.
Tessa was at the Christmas tree farm with her family. They had gone fairly late and the pickings were now slim. Tessa couldn't find any trees without ugly gaps. She decided to search a bit further out. Luckily she managed to find one perfect tree.
Kate was watching TV. There was a news bulletin interrupting her show. Initially she was upset. Until she realized a bridge collapsed injuring hundreds of people. Kate could not believe her eyes.
Diana found out about a party tonight. She was mad since she wasn't invited to the party. As a result, she planned an evil scheme. When the party started, everyone saw Diana with fireworks. She decided to start the fireworks in the house.
John has always wanted to learn how to play the piano. He recently hired a professional instructor to teach him how to play. The instructor arrived and attempted to teach John the basics. John had a lot of trouble learning, but he persevered. John, later in the year, won a piano playing competition.
A lot of people in the media had asked Amy that question. She'd refused to answer it then, and refused to answer it now. It was none of their business! She didn't have to answer how she felt about the ordeal. Amy wished, in fact, that she could just forget about it altogether.
Some man was standing on top of a plant in public. He surprisingly urinated on top of the plant. Everyone who saw him was disgusted. A police officer came out of his car. He arrested the man.
Tom and his buddies heard a story about a local campground. The story was that the campground was haunted by bear attack victims. Tom and his buddies camped out there one night to see what may happen. Tom and his crew were very disappointed. Absolutely nothing happened.
Sarah was looking for some extra cash. She had wanted to buy a new purse. She thought about asking her dad. She decided to go to her dad's house. Getting in her car she finds 5 hundred dollar bills below her car!
Mike recently bought a car from a dealership. He thought the car looked good and it was affordable. He drove the car for about a month. Everything was working great until the car stopped working one day. The car refuse to start and the car isn't covered under warranty.
Today in class, some people came to give us a survey. They passed out the survey to everyone. I carefully read the questions. I answered the survey as best I could. The people took the surveys back so they could record the data.
Trina visited the doctor for her yearly checkup. Trina felt uneasy when she stepped on the scale. Trina asked her doctor what she could do about her weight. The doctor told her that a healthier diet may work. Trina tried her best to drink three glasses of water each day.
Megan was down on her luck. She wasn't doing very well and had just been laid off. Her friends got together and thought up a plan. They all came to Megan's to cheer her up. Her friends helped her anyway they could and she was happy.
Mary always felt stressed out at work. So she bought iced coffee during breaks every day. But she realized it was becoming an addiction. And her health became worse and worse. Mary had to talk to a therapist to get over her addiction.
Peter was running down the street. His friends were chasing him. Peter found a good spot to hide. He waited to see if they would see him. Peter's friends ran right past him!
The man designed a poster. He shared the design with his team. His team suggested some changes. The man disagreed with the suggestions. He refused to change his poster.
Bobo was a black and white dog who was taken to the shelter. Bobo had had a hard life and was abused. One day a woman went into the shelter and saw Bobo. They took Bobo home. Bobo now lives happily with his family.
Diana sacrificed her sleep to study for her math exam. At one moment, she fell asleep on her table. Diana's mom woke her up in the morning. Diana got mad when she found out that she's late to her exam. She also missed it since there was several traffic on the road.
Nat wanted to read more books. He couldn't find the time to read more books. One day he learned that he could listen to audio books. Nat started to listen to audiobooks on his drives. Nat read all the books he could.
Chelsea was fighting with her teenage daughter. The girl was becoming violent so she called the police. She was grateful when the officer took her aside for a serious chat. Soon for some reason her daughter was ready to apologize. Chelsea was glad the cops had helped so much.
Alexander auctioned off his childhood teddy bear on ebay. He saw no one was bidding on it. Alexander got an idea. He edited the post and said that the teddy bear was Taylor Swift's. Almost immediately, he saw the bids coming in and laughed devilishly.
I am a film buff. Last week I saw Tokyu Story, a 1953 classic. It was a sad story about parents being shunted off. I bought and drank sake in honor of the director. It was a nice way to end the day.
Joy and Sally took their parent's rowboat out on the lake. They were quite a ways off shore when the oars fell into the water. They were too far from shore to swim. A short while later a larger boat came without shouting distance. Fortunately there was room on the boat for the two girls.
The day that Charles had long awaited has finally come. He was going to propose to Dori for her hand in marriage. Charles took Dori down to the creek where they loved to fish at night. As they had their fishing lines in the water Charles proposed. Dori said yes and passionately kissed Charles.
Noel was a very slow reader. His teacher told him he had to improve his pace. He decided to read on his own every night. Gradually he began to have an easier time reading. Soon, Noel was a speed reader!
Allie had been using her phone all day. But then she realized she had no charge. She was so disappointed. But then she saw a portable one near her. She was relieved.
My grandmother stayed in her old home for a few days. She ran the swamp cooler why she was there. She forgot and left the water on. Months after she left, a family member went to check on the house. The swamp cooler was sitting in the basement rather than the attic.
Adam needed to get a girl's attention. He knew girls loved cologne so he headed to the store to get some. The salesman showed him a bottle of cologne that was very expensive. Adam thought it was terrible but the salesman swore girls loved it. The cologne smells terrible, the salesman is just good at his job.
Jackson was at the lake with his family. He was having a water balloon fight with his little brother. He noticed his brother was distracted. Then, he threw the balloon right at his face. His brother began to cry, and Jackson got into trouble.
Megan and Matt had a sickly 3 year old toddler. They spent most of their days inside the ER with different problems. The doctor could never find an issue and sent them away with medicine. One night their toddler got really sick and went into a coma. The doctors finally told them that she had leukemia and was dying.
Andy was cleaning out his old, dusty garage. But he didn't think about the terrible air quality. Without any breathing mask, he spent all day moving boxes. When the day was over, his lungs felt terrible. So he wore a respirator the next time he went into his garage.
Craig was a very sensitive person. He had a lot of issues showing emotion. After months he was finally ready to tell his girlfriend he loved her. It really hurt when he sent the text message and she didn't reply. The little read receipt showed up at the bottom just to haunt him.
I went out to the store to buy a new CD. I drove straight home afterward to listen to the CD. As soon as I got home, it started raining. Then, the power went out. I could not listen to my new CD for hours.
Bonnie was driving to the store one afternoon. She heard a loud boom and pulled the car over. Her tire on the car was blown out so she had to call a wrecker. The wrecker took her to the nearest store so she could fix the car. She made it to the store but not how she had hoped.
They decided to perform surgery on her. She was very nervous. The surgery only took 30 minutes. It felt like the blink of an eye to her. Afterward, it took about a week to heal.
A very bad flood hit Chester County. Before the flood, Chester County was a wonderful place to live. The flood destroyed many businesses and homes in Chester County. Many people had to move and businesses had to reopen elsewhere. Chester County was no longer a wonderful place to live.
Tom always loved stargazing. Tom had a small telescope that wasn't very powerful. Tom had a birthday coming up. Tom's wife spent a barrel of money on a new, nice telescope. Tom was delighted to receive that for a birthday gift!
Petunia loved her wealth and traveling. She clutched her necklace and looked over the ocean contently. Fearing no consequences, she romanced a boy of low class. The fire of their lust was no match for the cold iceberg the ship met. The boy drowned, the ship sank, and Petunia lived to grow old.
Spencer sold something online. He sent the packages. They didn't get to the buyer. They got sent back. Spencer resent them.
Dying Easter eggs was so much fun! Jill looked forward to it every year. The problem was she didn't like to eat the eggs. But it was fun dying them all different colors. Fortunately her grandma like eggs and would take them after Easter.
Ray bought airline tickets to Bora Bora. He drove to the airport early the next morning. Ray boarded the plane when his seat number was called. Ray got his luggage from the carousel after the flight. Ray went to the beach as soon as he arrived in Bora Bora.
Connor was on a diet. He began to lose weight. Connor was on the last notch of his belt. He lost ten more pounds. Connor had to buy a new belt.
Horace liked to take Sunday drives. He went in the car to take one one Sunday. He drove kinda slow. The policeman didn't like that. The policeman pulled him over.
Bruce wants a nice set of six pack abs. For months he did hundreds of crunches everyday. He saw no immediate results. He read that he also needs to burn fat by doing cardio to reveal abs. Bruce started doing cardio and his abs became visible in a week.
Jane decided to go on a low calorie diet. She was constantly hungry at first. But over time, her body adjusted to her new diet. She was healthier and in a better mood. Jane was glad her hard work paid off.
Amy's mother went out and left the kids home. The babysitter was downstairs. Amy hid in her room listening to her parents comedy records. Amy had never heard so much cursing. She got in trouble when her teacher caught her reciting the record.
Our neighbor Barry is a lonely man. He stays in the apartment lobby all day talking to people. Yesterday he followed a woman into the club room. He asked her several questions as she got a coffee. She left him politely but quickly.
Sam never really knew what she wanted to do in life. She knew that she wanted to do something important though. One day her aunt told her that she should become a nurse. The next day she applied for nursing school. She hasn't looked back since then.
Today is the second time Anna has raced her city's annual race. Last time, she threw up just before the finish line and didn't finish. This time, she wanted to win. The race started and Anna took an early lead. Anna held this lead the entire race and easily won.
Brandon was a very talented Rap artist. One of his songs made it onto a soundtrack for a movie. But Brandon was paranoid about signing contracts. A reporter interviewed Brandon for an urban magazine. The article called Brandon insane and focused on his fear of signing.
Mary lived in a lighthouse. She enjoyed living by the ocean. A hurricane came through and washed the lighthouse away. Mary had been away on vacation. Now Mary lives with her parents.
Hubert was always tired. Even if he slept his eight hours a night, he'd nap. So when his girlfriend came over one night, he did the same. She woke him up. And she stormed on him as he fell asleep while they were kissing.
I played a baseball game this weekend. It was the first time I played in a while. Hitting the ball was harder than I thought. I struck out three times. It was still fun.
My daughter's friend wanted to be in a fine arts class. She didn't have enough money to register. She was offered a babysitting job for $40 a week. She accepted the job with her parent's permission. Now she is able to take the fine arts class!
Mary was an opera singer. She had a performance tonight. In the middle of the aria she got a case of the hiccups. She could not fight it. She had to stop singing.
Tim's apartment smelled. He decided to get scented candles for it. The store had hundreds to choose from. Tim spent hours sniffing different aromas. Eventually he bought his favorites.
Robin had an issue with his plumbing. The pipe in the kitchen would leak every time he washed the dishes. Although he called a plumber immediately, they didn't come for weeks. Until they came, Robin had to do all his washing up in the bath. He found it was much easier to soak all his dishes at once.
Ryan noticed that it was difficult to see on sunny days. He decided to buy a new pair of sunglasses. He finally found a pair that he liked. He was glad to have a new pair of sunglasses. After buying the sunglasses, Ryan found it much easier to see.
Tim only had a part time job. And he wanted to earn more money. So he put on dirty clothes and drove to a department store. And he asked for money on the sidewalk. He was able to earn the extra money that he wanted.
Nia is a 5 year old girl. She is a spoiled kid. One day while at the store she asks her parents to buy her a toy. Her parents tell her no they cannot buy it for her. Nia throws a fit and kicking and screaming out of the store.
Baseball has never been my sport. My Dad took me to the rangers game one day and I decided to go. The stadium was huge and amazing. The crowd was energetic and exciting. The game is actually more exciting live than on tv.
My husband was determined to stop eating fried foods. His favorite food, however, is fried chicken. He was tempted every day by it. We talked about the situation. We decided he could eat it once per week instead.
Sam was feeling sick one night. He couldn't fall asleep. He tried to take some sleep medication while bumbling in the dark. Sam accidentally took the wrong thing. He took advice and it did nothing.
Yolanda was a mess. She hired a therapist to help her fix her life. The therapist gave her lots of good advice. Yolanda's life started to improve. She knew she was on the right path.
I was at an elementary school awards assembly. They called my name up. As I was walking to get my award, I fell hard! I was so embarrassed, but got up and kept going. I heard about the fall for years after that!
I thought walking would be good for my health. So I decided to walk to the mall. I felt good to get some exercise. But then I noticed that the air quality was terrible. Afterwards, I decided not to walk far distances again.
Eric wanted to go bungee jumping. But his mom said it was a bad idea. Eric decided to go anyway. And he had a great time. So he decided to go bungee jumping every month.
Krystal opened her matchdotcom profile. She noticed that she had gotten a new message. Clicking on the message, she saw it was from a handsome young man. She read his lovely words, interested in him until his last sentence. He requested nudes and now she was no longer interested.
Sam was at a basketball game. He got a soda and nachos. During half time he went to use the restroom. When he got back his nachos were gone. Nobody around him had any and he never found them.
Me and some friends decided to go to the mall. At the mall we visited a clothing store. My friend noticed his wallet was missing before paying. He could not find it anywhere, it must have been stolen. Turns out he left it in the car.
Mike was too cheap to buy a new wallet. And he's used the same one for 20 Years. It had a hole on the bottom that was getting bigger. One day, lots of money fell through the hole without Mike noticing. And he had no more money to buy a new wallet.
John couldn't understand why his son was playing Pokemon Go. It seemed like a waste of time to him. He decided to try it to see what it was all about. As soon as he caught his first Pokemon he was hooked. He and his son then spent time together searching for new Pokemon.
Gemini went to get a tattoo of Ryan Lochte. The tattoo artist did a phenomenal job. While waiting for it to dry, she looked at the tv. The tattoo artist told her Ryan Lochte lied about being mugged. Gemini regretted getting the tattoo.
Kate was going on vacation. She was staring out the window as the plane soared. She realized her niece and nephew had never been on a plane. She decided to take pictures on her phone to show the kids. She was sure the kids would love the pictures.
My daughter will not potty in the toilet. She knows when she has to go. She does not like the way it feels. We have to put a diaper on her when it's time. I cannot wait for the day to go by herself.
I called my mom to pick me up from school. She said that she had an important meeting and wasn't able to come. A few hours later, the school closed down. A teacher asked me if I needed a ride home. I told her yes and she was kind enough to take me home.
I was resting with some friends during a dance. A young girl came up to us carrying a notepad. She asked us for our names. When we said our names, she wrote them on her notepad. She couldn't write, so all are names were just big squiggly lines.
I was going to the doctor's office for a check up. The doctor's assistant told me to take a seat. I sat down on a rubber couch and the couch made a fart like noise. Everyone looked at me funny. I told them it was the couch and they all laughed.
My white shirt had spaghetti stains in the front. I tried to scrub it with a sponge, but nothing happened. In addition, I threw it in the washer with a cleaning agent. Several minutes later, I took it out of the washer. The same stain remained, without a slight change.
Tom went fishing with friends. He was the only one catching fish. For some reason he had better luck. His friends were mildly upset. Tom won them over by sharing his catch.
Emily wanted to be a great engineer. She didn't have the grades to get into college. She studied hard for her last two years to raise her grades. Her hard work paid off as she got into a great school! Later in life she became a great engineer!
Megan wanted to do something exciting. She looked online and found a skydiving instructor. She called the facility and made an appointment. The next day, Megan went to the skydiving facility. The plane went into the air, and she jumped out with a parachute.
Billy wanted the new K5000 drone. His friend James already had one. Billy got a job cutting lawns to save for his new drone. One bright sunny day, Billy's lawn mower was stolen. Now Billy is in jail for stealing a drone.
Cindy was afraid of heights. Her friends wanted to go mountain climbing. Instead of staying on the ground, she decided to face of her fears. Cindy decided to climb an indoor mountain. She did fine and was able to go with her friends.
Jamillah washed and hung out the laundry early that morning. She did her daily chores of cleaning the house and cooking. She did not feel like getting in the laundry and waited till dark. While bringing in the laundry, she heard something flap in a shirt. Before she knew it, a bat was chasing her back into the house.
Megan started her morning at the base of a tall mountain. She had all of her supplies packed for this long hike. Today was her first time taking this trail and she was excited. Meghan saw a plethora of flora along her way up the mountain. Finally, she had to stop to sketch all of the beauty around her.
We ordered our son a birthday cake. He said he wanted chocolate. I went to pick up the cake at the store. They didn't have a bakery at all. Turned out I had gone to the wrong store.
Ben traveled to Korea. He was trying to look for Korean Language Partners. He experienced difficulty trying to speak Korean. Instead of crying, he tried not to give up. Eventually, Ben started to learn a lot.
Martin was a daredevil of a diver. Each time he dove he would test his limits more and more. One day he got too cocky and dove too deep. He ran out of oxygen and had to swim back to the surface quickly. Because of this he ended up in a decompression chamber for the weekend
Sammy had recently inherited a large sum of money. She decided to invest her money into the stock market. Sammy ended up losing millions of dollars due to the bad economy. She had to file for bankruptcy. Afterwards, she had to sell the majority of her belongings.
Larry was a drummer. He wanted to join a band. He saw an ad for a drummer on craigslist. He decided to try out with great effort. Larry was able to join.
Joe was eighty-five years old and a grandfather. When he was younger, he worked as a mechanic and loved cars. Now, his eyes were getting bad and he had a difficult time seeing. It was no longer safe for him to drive, so he became very sad. Despite this, he decided to teach his grandson about cars instead.
A guy on my favorite forum uses pictures of Pusheen. He responds to everything with it. He makes people laugh with his pusheen gifts. He posts red pandas also. He became beloved in the community.
I've lost my photo album. I used to look through the photos in the album frequently. I miss those photos. I made a collage out of a few photos a couple of years ago. That's all I have left of the photo album.
Fred started selling weed. His friends didn't like that he was doing it. He got a talking to by them. He thought about it. He decided to stop.
Tom got a new job. He was about to quit his old one. Instead they let him go. Tom was able to get a severance package. It made his transition much easier.
When I was three, I was showing off, and stuck a pebble up my nose. My mother tried to pry it out of my nostril for an hour. Finally she took me to the emergency room. The doctor was about to give up and operate when it popped out. I learned the hard way not to stick foreign objects up my nose.
Kim saw a new brand of garbage bags with a low price. She decided to purchase them to save some money in her budget. When she got home she cleaned her apartment. She put the trash in one of the new garbage bags. While taking it to her dumpster the bag tore right open.
Tom used to love going to the arcade when he was younger. Then they all shut down around him. He heard of a new arcade bar opening up nearby. Tom went there immediately. He wound up going there weekly.
Andrew loves to watch action movies. At night he watches them with his loud surround sound. But his mom hates it and tells him to lower it all the time. So Andrew bought ear plugs from the store and gave them to her. She can now sleep good and he can enjoy his action movies.
Samantha wanted to get a brand new TV. She decided to buy one with her credit card. She had 6 months free financing on her credit card. After 6 months, Samantha forgot to pay her credit card debt. Samantha was left with crippling debt for Years.
Jeff stayed the night with us when we were kids. He got very sick the next day. We had eaten spaghetti, and he had a huge amount. He threw up all over my aunt's bedroom floor. I was backed into a corner and couldn't get out.
Todd has an English test tomorrow. He also has a birthday party to go to. Instead of studying he went to the party. He figured he could study at school. Todd ran out of time and failed his test.
Tim misplaced his watch at school. He looked around but never found it. Days later he saw someone else wearing it. Tim confronted the other kid. The other kid said he found it but Tim didn't believe him.
We had to buy a new microwave. We picked out a nice silver one. We brought it home and set it up. Nobody could figure out how to use the timer. We finally gave up and just used minute increments.
I left my house at noon for work. While walking there I dropped my keys. They fell down the storm drain. I had no way to get them out. I was very sad after.
Ollie's mirror was covered in smudges. His mom decided to clean it. She sprayed it with cleaner. Then, she wiped with paper towels. Finally, the mirror was spotless.
Cathy recently experienced the passing of her grandmother. Cathy's grandmother left her a pair of handmade curtains. Cathy loved these curtains, as they reminded them of her grandmother. Cathy decided to hang the curtains up in her bedroom in honor of her. Cathy vowed to keep the curtains a part of her family heirlooms.
June was a pharmacist. She hated how much medicine cost the elderly. June started forging the prices on the medicine to lower it. Her boss found out. June was fired from being a pharmacist.
Kate wanted more than anything to write a novel. The problem was that she found it hard to find the time. She tried getting up earlier, but her mind was too foggy to write. She tried staying up later, but she fell asleep on the keyboard. Then she started writing at lunchtime, which worked like a charm.
We packed our beach bags and got in the car. We drove to the beach and parked the car. It was a long walk to get to the water. When we finally got there, we laid out our blanket. Then it started raining, so we went back home.
Coy had a puppy. Coy had put the puppy's food under the sink. The puppy got into the food. He overate and got sick. Coy found a better place to store the food.
Steven's girlfriend wanted them to get a pet dog. He made a deal that she would have to train it. After they bought the dog, she broke up with him and moved. Steven was stuck with a dog he didn't know how to teach. But the dog ended up just what Steven needed to get over the break-up.
Dana loved cheesy omelettes. In the cafeteria he asked the waiter for more cheese on his omelette. The waiter looked confused but took back the plate. Next, he dumped a huge pile of cheese on Dana's omelette. Everyone in line laughed as Dana said, not that much!
Dan was about to start in his modern art class. He was a bit nervous because the topic seemed boring to him. On his first day he was feeling very biased against the class. To his surprise, he ended up enjoying the subject from day one. Soon, he had developed a huge passion for art.
Miles decided to join a book club in his town to meet people. The club was reading Shakespeare's play The Tempest. It was the first Shakespeare play that Miles had ever read. He found The Tempest challenging but very exciting. Miles was very happy that he joined the book club.
Allie wanted to go to a party one night. However, her parents wouldn't let her. Still wanting to go, she snuck out and went to the party anyway. Unfortunately for her, her parents noticed that she was gone. She was grounded for two weeks.
Peter was meeting his girlfriend for Valentine's. He had an entire date planned out for them. He took her to the movies and then to a restaurant. When they were done eating he got down on a knee and proposed. She said yes and they began to plan their wedding.
My friend Antonio is a bamboccione. He lives alone with his mom and dad, although he is over 40. Antonio has a good job and can afford to live on his own. He chooses to live with his parents as he is pampered. The Italians call this type of man a "bamboccione", or big baby.
My mother used to make rice porridge. Sometimes she would improvise. She would make oatmeal with water. She would add salt and meat to the oatmeal. It tasted like porridge.
In 2007, our condo building was infested with mice. I put sticky traps everywhere. I caught a few, but they kept coming. I paid a contractor to seal every crack with foam. The mice no longer came to our condo.
Karl bought a new rug. His dog peed on it the first day. He didn't notice and the stain set. He had to toss it out. When he got a new one he didn't let the dog near it for a while.
Tim decided that he needed to lose weight. He figured the best way was to eat healthy and get exercise. Instead of driving his car to work, he walked. Instead of eating high calorie snacks, he ate fruit. By the end of the month, Tim had lost five pounds.
Jake loved going to see the drag races. He went last weekend with his friend. His friend had a fast car. Jake convinced his friend to race. His friend agreed and had fun.
I recently attended a technology conference for the first time. I decided to pack light and casual with jeans and t-shirts. Many of the booths and the conference gave away free t-shirts. I got so many shirts that I had a hard time closing my luggage. Next time I will just pack one t-shirt and wear all the free t-shirts.
Jake saw a puppy in the Pet Store and wanted his Dad to buy it. Jake's Dad told him no but bought him a stuffed dog the next day. Disappointed but grateful, Jake pretended it was a real dog. He fed it, cleaned up after it, walked it, just as if it were alive. When Dad saw his dedication, he went and bought Jake a real puppy.
Jennifer wanted to take her three kids on a vacation to Disneyland. A single mom, she worked three jobs to save enough money. After earning enough money, she bought non-refundable plane tickets. The family set off for the airport, excited for their vacation. Then their car broke down on the highway and they missed their flight.
My dog ate a whole plate of bacon by himself. He got a bad stomachache. We had to feed him some medicine. Once the medicine worked, he looked like he felt much better. He still ate bacon whenever he could find it.
Ivan had a simple math test. So he thought he could do every problem as quickly as possible. He finished in a few minutes and confidently turned in his test. And he was in a good mood the whole day. But when he got his test score back, he was devastated.
Mike was just beginning to date again after his divorce. He had dinner with Anne, a woman he met online. They made plans to go out again the following evening. He met Julie at a gas station and they struck up a conversation. He called Anne and apologized, adding he'd met someone else.
John loved dogs. He was a vet at a local vet hospital. He saved his neighbor's dog one day. The owner was grateful to John. John was happy he was a vet.
Clark saw a quarter laying on the floor. He bent over to pick it up. When he was fully bent over he heard a rip. Clark quickly straightened himself. He felt his pants and discovered that they ripped.
My wife went to a ballgame on Monday. I saw her on tv during the game. I did not dvr the game. I went to MLB tv and subscribed. I was able to play the game on demand and record her.
Nancy put the iron on since she was planning to iron her clothes. She ran it across the front of the skirt. At one moment, she forgot to lift it after a long period of time. When she lifted the iron, her shirt was burned. She immediately threw it away.
Sarah didn't have anything to eat except tuna. When she opened the can, it had a funky smell. It didn't look right either. She had to throw it away. Poor Sarah is still hungry!
I asked my wife to make fish tacos for me for dinner. I love how easy they are to make. She usually will make those and some avocado salsa to go with. I love all the flavors in the tacos. It is one of my favorite foods, and she made my day.
The flag guy on the road work team was waving on cars one day. He waved at a school bus and all the kids waved back. The kids loved it when he would acknowledge them. Some of the kids vowed to be a flag guy when they got older. Only two ever were able to realize their dream.
Tom was in a hard cage fight. He landed a punch early in the fight. Tom wanted to get the knock out. He got tunnel vision and didn't go for anything else. He wound up losing a decision.
Gina called her friend Tami on the phone. Her mother answered and gave Tami the phone. Tami sounded like she was in a good mood when she answered. But when she heard Gina's voice, her mood changed. Gina began to realize Tami was no longer her friend.
Brady was washing all of his clothes. He made sure to hang dry his clothes to lower the electric bill. He forgot about the clothes while taking a nap. It rained while he was sleeping. His clothes were so wet that he had to use the dryer anyway.
Ken took his neighbor's dog for a walk. He played with the dog in the park for an hour. When it was time to go home, he stopped for ice cream. While Ken was paying for his ice cream cone, the dog got away. Ken dropped the ice cream and run after the dog.
Gretchen sliced the hot pie. Some pie filling squirted out of the pie. The hot filling landed on her arm. Gretchen got startled. She dropped her knife on the ground.
Max went to the beach. When he was at the beach he decided to go swimming. While in the water Max got stung by a jellyfish. The pain from the sting was horrible. Max had to leave the beach to go to the hospital.
Sammy was feeling sick. She threw up in bed. Her mom cleaned up the mess. Sammy was able to stay home from school. She decided to watch Netflix in bed all day.
Brenda wanted to learn how to speak French. So she decided to take a French class. She became fluent in French. But she had no one to speak French with. Brenda regret learning French.
Allie had the worst frizz. She didn't know what to do. So she decided to straighten her hair. To her delight it worked. Her hair was no longer frizzy.
Yolanda was a fan of baseball. She especially liked the New York Yankees. She wanted to do something to show this fandom. She found a bunch of Yankees statues online. She used them to decorate her front yard in honor of the team.
Gina was waiting for her daughter to get off the bus. She parked in the student parking area. When the bus came, Gina went home with her daughter. A bill came a few days later. It was a $150 parking fine.
After a long day at work I needed a drink. They were half price off at the local bar. I invited my friends to go with me. They agreed to go. We met up there and had a few drinks.
I once had a boyfriend who's feet stunk so bad they made gag. He wouldn't change his socks for days. The socks would get crusty from dirt. The night he stayed the night I made him wash his feet. It still stunk.
She scratched the sore on her leg. The scab came off. She ran to get a towel. She thought there would be blood. She was so swollen that water leaked out instead.
Adam had married Eve. People always loved to make jokes about that. Adam didn't mind, but Eve didn't like the attention. To stop more jokes, Eve changed her name to Alice. And when the jokes stopped, they finally enjoyed their time together.
Carla lived in a new apartment with her roommates. She came home one day to find one of the windows broken. She called the police about the breakin. All her jewelry was stolen and all the electronics. The police were not able to recover any of the stolen items.
Emily was walking along the beach. She saw a jellyfish washing up on the shore. She realized there were many jellyfish in the water. Emily found a lifeguard. The lifeguard made sure nobody went into the dangerous waters.
Yesterday I went on a flight to Dallas. I got on the plane and everything seemed fine. However to my dismay, we were told to get off the plane. The plane had an issue. They then gave me a refund.
I didn't want to give up on the relationship. I didn't know what to do when she was so angry. She never called me anymore. So I told her we should end the friendship. She hung up, unperturbed.
Lo Pan was finally satisfied. He spent most of his life climbing up from the criminal underbelly. Now that he was a criminal overlord, he directed his henchmen. Unfortunately, Lo Pan's conscience got a hold of him long ago. His orders to the henchmen had them, and the syndicate, get caught.
Marianne was flying for the first time. So when it was time to run to get her connecting flight, she got lost. She asked around to find her way. But when she arrived at the right counter, it was too late. She had missed her plane and had to wait for another one.
My wife tried to make me a surprise party last week. One of our mutual friends accidentally told me about it. I really appreciated the effort. I pretended not to know and acted excited. Everyone had fun at the party and my girlfriend felt good.
Carl joined a gym. He began to attend the gym everyday. Carl would walk on the treadmill for a half hour a day. He decided to start weight training. Carl asked a friend for help with the weight training.
Rachel loved watermelon. Her mother always cut the slices for her. One day she decided to slice the watermelon herself. Rachel got the knife stuck inside the watermelon. When her mother got home, she had to slice the watermelon for her.
Stan liked to sneak around and spy on people. Stan also liked to whistle. The problem was, these two things didn't go together well. Stan needed to find an answer to this problem. He finally found a deaf school that would allow him to spy.
Phil was the best tennis player on his team. He became very sick three days before the big game. Phil was very upset, because he was sick. Phil went to the doctor and got some medicine for his health. Phil regained his health and won the big game!
Eddie's first wrestling match was last Thursday. He had practiced for months. He stayed late after everyone else had gone home. He still lost by a large margin. It motivated him to try even harder.
Last fall, we went to out late to celebrate Halloween. After we arrived home my boyfriend realized he lost his phone. We searched everywhere in our house and in our car. The next morning he drove the same route we took the night before. He found his phone on the side of the highway completely mangled.
I collect old photographs. My favorite period is definitely the American Civil War. There is some amazing early photography from that period. Some of it is pretty gruesome as well. But I find it to be the most honest and accurate way to see the past.
Emma and Finn were on vacation in Africa. They decided they wanted to go on a boat cruise down the Nile. They booked the boat cruise and showed up on the dock. The trip down the Nile was beautiful. They had a wonderful time that day cruising down the river.
Hailie was out for a run. She found a newborn kitten on the side of the road. The kitten was abandoned. She decided to keep the cat. She named the cat Runner and had him for 20 years.
Gina entered the locker room at school. Everyone was changing for gym. She was too nervous to change in front of the other girls. She sat on the bench as the others changed clothes. The teacher scowled when she entered in her street clothes.
The teacher gave us an assignment. Everyone finished the assignments, 20 minutes before the bell rung. My teacher wrote another assignment on the board. My friend got mad and flipped her desk over. She walked out of the class.
I decided to take a two years electrical course. The first day of class i discovered that i was the oldest student. The other students just came out of high school. I was asking myself how can i keep up with the younger students. I was the only student to earned an A at the end of the semester.
Neil craved chocolate very badly that evening. He went to the convenience store at 2am to buy some chocolate. When he went back home he ate everything in less than two minutes. The next day he felt so bad he had to reexamine his behavior. He decided to quit eating sweets and stick to it.
Carl ran a small store in town. The floor needed serious repair. One day a customer tripped on his floor. Carl offered to pay for the customer's groceries. He immediately began work on the floor.
Bill owned a large herd of bulls. He would always take them out to the fields to graze. One day during their trip he was ambushed by armed ruffians! They held him at gunpoint and stole his bulls! Bill was sad at the loss of his entire livelihood.
Whitney could not find her phone. She searched everywhere for it. The worst thing was it was on silent. She asked friends to call it hoping she could see the screen light up. She finally found it on her bed.
Ray was afraid of the dark so he stopped going to sleep. This practice was very hard on Ray because he was so sleepy. He could not concentrate at work so his boss fired him. All this new stress caused Ray to collapse on the spot. He slept on the floor like that for hours.
Phil was out flying a kite. The day seemed extra stormy. He had trouble holding on to it. Eventually the cord snapped. Phil's kite was lost to nature.
I never liked going to church. My parents made me go until I was fifteen. I learned how to braid by playing with bookmarks in the bible. My job is now a hair stylist. So church did teach me something useful.
Ulee was engaged for two years. Her fiance would not set a wedding date. She became good friends with another man. She realized she didn't love her fiance. She broke things off and got together with him.
Eric was a known meth addict. One day he and a friend blew up their lab. The house caught fire and they ran. The police caught them. Eric had been burned badly.
I visited the Verizon store today with my wife. We looked at the new Iphone 7's and decided they might be a good fit. The salesman gave us a pretty good pitch. We pre-ordered 2 phones and they will be here next week. I'm excited to get them and start playing with the new features.
I called my wife's medical offices to question a bill. It seems a deductible had been applied improperly. I had to call two offices and our insurance. I finally got the matter resolved. I think medical billing is hard to understand.
Jim was very thin. So thin people wondered if he was anorexic. But he wasn't he just ate very little. And got full very fast for unknown reasons. Three months later he found out he had a tapeworm in his belly.
Jones had trained day and night for his black belt test. He knew it would be demanding. He also made sure to mentally prepare himself. The black belt test would take up most of his day. He ended passing the test and is now a black belt.
Dan has a Spanish test tomorrow. He has been studying all week for it. When he got to class, he felt ready. Dan took his test and was confident. He was happy when he made an A.
Someone stole Kia's new car. But luckily, she had GPS tracking installed! She alerted the GPS trackers of the theft. Soon police had found Kia's car. They returned it to her and arrested the thief!
The laundry service now offered colored chef coats. One restaurant ordered one coat in every color. The restaurant became famous for its colorful cook line. There were many more reservations for the restaurant now. They hostess got so many that she had to turn some away.
Olga was an excellent speller. She won every spelling bee she entered. She studied really hard and worked her way up to nationals. She struggled a few times but still ended up being a finalist. She finally won the national spelling bee and was very proud.
Mike asked me on a date. He told me to meet him at Starbucks and gave me the address. When I arrived, he was nowhere to be found! Mike had given me the wrong address. I did not go on another date with Mike.
Ben woke up one night, very wet. He realized he had wet his bed! He was ten Year's old, so he was very embarrassed. He changed his sheets and snuck them into the laundry. Then he changed his clothes and climbed back into bed.
Lisa never made more than one hundred likes on Facebook. So she quit trying to get likes. Last night she went to the Prince concert and took a selfie. She posted her selfie on Facebook. It received about two hundred and fifty likes.
Alice put out her cigarette on the oven mitt. She tossed it on the counter next to the stack of mail. Her family sat down to eat the Thanksgiving dinner. Alice suddenly smelled smoke wafting across the room. Her cigarette had started the kitchen on fire!
My uncle Jim took us on nature walks in the Upper Peninsula. This area of Michigan had a lot to offer related to this activity. I photographed many oddly-shaped mushrooms and trees. Some industrial areas provided contrast to this in a good way. My portfolio wasn't complete, but this was a great start.
Mary loved fancy things. She bought a big chandelier for her bedroom. She loved how the crystals made lights dance across the walls. Mary decided to put chandeliers in all of her rooms. She would make her entire house look fancy!
Nick has never been the best as picking his friends. He brought home a girl. Then they went on a trip to Seattle together. He ended up leaving her there. They broke up when she got back home.
For thanksgiving this year Mike decided to not have turkey. He cooked pasta and flounder for his family instead. At first everyone was upset at the lack of turkey. One by one the agreed it was an overrated meat and liked the change. Everyone thanked Miked for freeing them from a boring tradition.
Gina decided she needed to apologize to the new boy in class. She had been mistreating him for a week. She approached his desk and introduced herself. He seemed shocked that she was speaking to him. Gina was sure to be extra nice so he knew she was serious.
Rob was eating oatmeal for breakfast. But he noticed that it was giving him a headache. He didn't want to waste the oatmeal though. So he tried to finish as much as he could. But afterwards, his head ached for hours.
My friend's son just graduated from college. He moved from his NH home and lived in Boston. His girlfriend was still in college in Boston. She found out he had cheated on her in college. She broke up with him and he is now miserable.
A man went to the park to feed the ducks. He threw some bread into the water and ducks came. A large swan swam over to join the ducks. The man threw in more bread to keep the swan around. The swan honked with excitement.
Rob had bought a new car. However, there were some problems with the brakes. Rob had to take it to a shop to get it checked out. After a while, he got an estimate for how much it would cost. He was really thankful that he had bought the warranty.
I used to walk home from school with my friend's older sister. One day a boy from her class was walking with us. He wanted to impress her by being a tough guy. He tried to beat me up for the thirty-five cents in my pocket. My friend's sister defended me by beating him up.
Gina had been looking for her her phone for an hour. When she found out her sister had it she was enraged. She yelled at her sister for being selfish. Her mother stopped the argument. To Gina it looked like her mom was taking her sister's side.
Cindy was happy because she was going to her favorite restaurant. But when she got there, she didn't see any lights on. Cindy left after seeing that the door was locked. And she was confused to see other restaurants closed too. Cindy laughed after remembering that it was labor day.
Kelly was at summer camp. She signed up for the polar bear swim. Early in the morning, all of the kids jumped into the freezing water. Kelly was so proud of herself for trying the swim. As a reward, she got hot cocoa for breakfast.
Chris and his wife were having a baby. They had lamaze class every Friday. Chris told his wife he would meet her there. When he arrived he didn't see her car. She forgot to tell Chris she wasn't going and he had to go alone.
Sue has a large house in the country. She wants to sell the house and move into town to be closer to work. She found a house in the city but is weary of all the noise and crime. Sue finally sold the house in the country and lives in town. She is happy she is in town now.
Ken had a sickness. His sickness involved secretly killing people every day. Ken killed for many years. One day, Ken's killing led him to get caught by police. Ken's sickness ended up with him forever being put away.
After college I moved back in with my parents. I was not working and went into a major depression. First I chatted with others in chat rooms. Then I read countless articles online and e books also. Finally I began journaling my thoughts and life privately.
Allison always told her mom she wanted to be a big sister. She figured she would always be an only child. Allison's mother and father surprised her with some big news. They were having another baby! Allison's sister McKenzie was born in June.
Rachel had gone to a party with her friends. She wasn't having fun and wanted to leave. Rachel let her friends know she was ready. Her friends didn't want to leave. Rachel left without her friends.
Kim's daughter had misplaced her retainer again. Kim tore the room up, searching for it, to no avail. Kim knew that there was no alternative. She called the orthodontist's office and made an appointment. Kim used her daughter's allowance money to help pay for the retainer.
Josh is a black dog. He was living on the streets. A nice man stopped when he saw Josh. He became attached to Josh. So the man adopted Josh, and Josh is very happy with his new family.
Cara and Nic were Catholic and did not believe in divorce. But after 12 years of marriage, the strain was great on both of them. They gave it one last chance-they went to counseling. There, they spoke to an impartial therapist, who offered novel ideas. Cara and Nic were able to use his tips to improve their marriage!
One day after a huge rainstorm Ray went up to his roof. He saw that his roof was about to collapse. Ray raced to his shed to get word to fix it. He spent the whole day trying to fix his roof. In the end he was able to stop it from collapsing.
Jamie was never able to afford a Christmas gift for her parents. She had always wanted to give them one. She got her first job this year. She had enough money to buy them one. Her parents gratefully accepted the gift.
William watched the snow fall when he came home from school. He finished dinner and kept his eye on the snowfall. William made sure he watched the news with his parents that evening. The news informed William that it would snow all night. School was cancelled and William jumped for joy.
Kelly and her mother took a trip to the lighthouse. They walked up all the long flights of stairs. When they reached the top it was amazing. They couldn't believe the view. Jelly didn't want to get down.
She had flirted with him ever since they started working together. He thought she was just playing with him. He wanted to kiss her but he was nervous. One night after work he leaned in for the kiss. After that she couldn't stop talking about what a great kisser he was.
In 1974 my brother and I collected comic books. We had 2000 comics stored on a metal bookshelf. One night the bookshelf crashed onto the floor. We picked up the comics and had to shore up the bookshelf. We sold our collection in 1981.
A kid threw a water balloon at me as I was leaving my apartment. It burst and immediately a foul smell went all over me. Turns out the kid had filled the balloons with Liquid Ass. I couldn't get the smell out and I had no time to change. People on the bus wouldn't sit near me because I smelled so bad.
Part of a big family, Greta envied classmates who were only children. One day, the teacher assigned the class to make family trees. Greta kept adding branches to include everyone in her big family. The teacher hung the family trees on the wall. Greta saw with pride that her tree looked fuller than all the rest.
Amy started doing drugs at 16. She tried very many drugs and was hooked on heroin. She did heroin for 4 years before she got sick. She lost a lot of weight. She died because of the drugs.
A man went camping during salmon spawning season. He went down to the river to see the fish swimming upstream. He leaned out over the water for a better look. A jumping salmon hit him in the head, nearly knocking him in. The next year, he avoided spawning season.
Bob listened to the weather report on TV. Tornadoes were predicted. Bob lived in a trailer that was not safe in such a situation. He left his trailer and went to the Red Cross Shelter. His home was not hit and suffered only minimal damage in his absence.
I went grocery shopping today. As I drove there I couldn't see spaces. I drove all around. It took me an hour. Then I finally found one.
Benny scanned his items at the self check-out. A notification appeared on the screen. It notified him of a special deal on juice. He ran to the juice aisle and bought more juice. He received a 70% discount on two of them.
Kate's nephew had an Xbox. But it was old, and unable to connect to the online service. She had previously told him she couldn't afford a new one. But she decided to purchase one for him for Christmas. Kate was as excited to give the gift as a kid on Christmas.
Joey's brother had a sash full of merit badges. But Joey was new to the Scouts and didn't have any yet. He asked his brother Sean to help him get his first badge. Sean worked with him to help him get his wood carving badge. He displayed it proudly on his new sash.
I wanted to have custom playing cards printed. My friend referred me to a company who would do it. I called them and set it up. When the cards came, they were beautiful. I will use this company again.
The man grew out his hair. He saw some gray hairs. He shaved his hair off. He bought some hair dye. He used hair dye the next time he grew out his hair.
Tom wanted to surprise his girlfriend. He bought her favorite ice cream. Unfortunately he got stuck in traffic. It melted by the time he got home. His girlfriend still appreciated the thought.
Tom was going bald at an early age. He tried different things to fix it. Nothing really worked for him. Tom had surgery to implant fake hair. It made Tom feel more confident.
Sam was eating candy. One piece was harder than expected. It broke one of sam's teeth. Sam had to go to the dentist to get it fixed. It cost him more than he would have wanted.
Kathy did not feel good this morning. She went to school to write a math test. Even she did not feel good, the test went well. She got an A grade. Kathy was happy.
My sister in law gave me a toy to sell on ebay. It was a wind up clown doll. It looked like it was made in the 1940s. The doll played drums when wound up. It sold for $52, making my sister in law happy.
The dentist was working with a patient. In the process, he ends up messing up. He creates a permanent damage to the patient's teeth. The patient sues later on. The dentist loses his job.
Jon was behind on his rent. He needed to make some money fast. He decided to sell his gold ring. He went to the pawn shop to sell the ring. He finally had enough money to pay his rent.
Pippin fell asleep on my lap while I was watching TV this afternoon. His warm little body snuggled up against mine made me sleepy too. Suddenly he barked! I jumped up out of the chair to see who was at the door. Poor Pippin got dropped on the floor!
The smiths were getting ready for their new baby. They made the nursery and packed the bags. When it was time to go into labor, they ran to the hospital. Luckily the mother was not in pain. When the baby was born, it was a girl.
Amy And Kim were new friends. Kim came over Amy's house one day after school. The girls went for a walk near the creek. Amy told Kim to stay on the path, but she didn't listen. Kim slipped in the mud and ruined her white shoes.
I was getting out of shape. I went to see a doctor. The doctor told me to go for a jog more often. Every day, I jogged as long as I could. After a few weeks, I started to feel much better.
Buck found some small bones in a field. He thought they might belong to an alien! Buck also considered they might be human. He took them to a bone identification specialist. The mystery was solved when he found out they belonged to a raccoon.
Gina was staring out the window in the backseat on the highway. There was a car in the lane next to her. The people in the car were having a fight. Gina felt like an intruder as she watched. She had nothing else to do, so she watched.
It was a hot summer night. Jane and her friends had nothing to do. They all decided to go swimming. They went to a river and the water was cold. Jane and her friends felt refreshed.
My friend at work was a Beatles fan. He bought a lot of bootleg cds. He transferred the music to his computer. I sold them on eBay, making about $4K. He was amazed.
A painter felt that it was his life's work to discover a new color. He spent hours every day mixing colors on his palette. One day he thought he found a new color and was excited. He tried to find a perfect name for this color but failed. He spent the rest of his life trying to find a proper name.
Brandon was a terrible boss. He let his employees get away with anything. To strengthen his position he took managerial classes. When he came back, he started a new regime at work. His employees didn't like him as much but respected him for that.
Terry was shoveling snow. While shoveling he lost control of the handle and fell. His face was covered with snow. When he went back inside he started feeling sick. Terry got a cold.
The girls loved nature. They loved to walk down to the pond and catch frogs. When they filled their bucket with frogs, they'd take them home. THey'd let them hop around in the backyard. When they were tired, the girls would take them back to the pond.
My friend Tim's daughter is in a custody battle. The father of her child claims she is an unfit mother. The trial begins on Thursday in TN. Tim lives in Boston and flew down this week. I wished him good luck in the case.
I noticed my laptop charger was broken. Alas, I needed to type an essay. on top of that, I was too poor to buy a new one. I decided to use the library computer. Alas, the library was closed so I gave up and got a zero on the essay.
Chris always loved to paint. Her school was having a carnival. She decided to volunteer. She was not sure what to do. She decided to use her talents and do face painting.
I went fishing with my dad when I was a kid. He taught me how to bait a hook and take off a fish. We caught a lot of fish and turned them loose. We went home with stories to tell. People are surprised to find out I can fish.
Jeffrey was chasing a black balloon. He ran up some stairs to try to catch it. As the balloon rose into the air, Jeffrey took a leap. He caught the balloon in mid-air. Then he looked down and fell three stories to the ground.
Last Tuesday Bobbi decided to order a pizza for her kids. She called the closest pizza shop and ordered two large pizzas. After about 30 minutes the doorbell rang. Upon opening the pizza boxes she found that they were not cooked. She called back the shop and they gave her a refund and free pizza.
Today I listened to my boyfriend while he was on the phone. He was calling his mother because of financial issues. She agreed to help him out with money. A few days later we received some money in the mail. When we got back on our feet we paid her back for her help.
Brad was in the park having a good day. He was playing Frisbee with some friends. He had put his iphone down before he started to play. When brad went back to get his iphone it was gone. He was so mad and worried that his phone was missing.
Kelsey had heard about a meteor shower that night. She wanted to see it really badly. She got all of the info about it online. That night she went outside to view the shower. Unfortunately, she had a bad view due to light pollution.
Ron was on vacation at his dad's lake house. He took the kayak out on the water one day. There, he saw a beautiful girl in another kayak! On shore, they started chatting. She ended up asking him on a date!
Eve returned home from work. She noticed it was very hot in her home. Eve went to adjust the air conditioner. She realized it was broken. Eve called an air conditioner repairman to her house.
Ricky needed a break from his 9 to 5. Ricky thought of a nice weekend getaway trip. He hadn't been fishing since he was a kid. Ricky went out to the lake and had the most wonderful time. Ricky didn't want to leave and enjoyed his trip fishing.
Baxter was outside playing in the yard. In had just rained and he loved getting wet. He rolled around in the muddy yard for hours. When he got hungry, he went through the doggy door to ask for food. Baxter's owner looked shocked at the mess and scolded Baxter.
Cameron is 22 Year's old. He couldn't afford college at 18 and his parents wouldn't help him. For four Years, he worked 2 jobs to save up for college. Now, at 22, he finally has enough to go back to school. He is majoring in Business and is happier than ever.
Sam was a hipster girl from Seattle. She told everyone she couldn't listen to anything but vinyl. Sam had a real problem finding any brick and mortar stores. No one seemed to sell actual records any more. Sam had to go to a big city to find a record store to buy from.
I liked soda. My doctor said I needed to limit my soda intake. I refused to listen. Eventually, I developed diabetes. I wished I had listened to my doctor's advice.
Holly had just had a new baby. She was against vaccinations while her husband was for them. When she wasn't around, he quickly signed the forms and had them done. Holly was so mad that she refused to speak to him for weeks. Luckily when nothing bad happened, she calmed down.
I could not believe what I heard was the latest drug craze. I told Eli Pope the local drug dealer I needed two keys. He laughed in my face then asked where is the money. I handed him the wad of bills I had in my bosom. I saw with my own eyes the Drug Drones that delivered the drugs.
Barry was fishing at a small lake near his house. Barry wanted to catch a big bass for dinner tonight. Barry felt a tug on his line, and immediately began to reel it in. Barry was excited to see the size of the fish he had caught. However, to Barry's surprise, the fish was a very, small baby fish.
John wanted a good job, so he studied hard in school. While his friends were out at night, John would be in the library. He spent his spare time working on homework and preparing for tests. John graduated at the top of his class. Shortly after graduation, John found an excellent job.
Kelly was baking a batch of dinner rolls. She tried her best to follow each step correctly. When the rolls were fresh out of the oven she tried a bite. She must have made some mistake because the rolls were salty. She threw them out and prepared to try all over again.
My wife and I can never decide where to eat for dinner. One night we drew names from a hat and flipped a coin. We drove to the restaurant that fate had selected for us. We had the worst meal either one of us could ever remember. We don't flip coins for restaurants any more.
Victor was moving to a smaller apartment. He had great difficulty fitting his desk into his room. Victor finally realized it was impossible. Determined, Victor fashioned a new sturdy desk from some boxes. Victor felt satisfied with his craftsmanship.
Kya was playing tennis with her mom. At first she was winning. But then her mom started winning easily! Kya saw that her mom had just been letting her win. In truth, her mom was much better than her!
The nurse took Jared's vital signs first. Then, she asked him to sit on the exam table. She listened to his heart and lungs. She told him the doctor would be in shortly. She left the room and closed the door.
Paul usually likes going on dates. However, Paul went on a date recently that made him upset. His date was loud and annoying. She didn't care about Paul's feelings and always want to be in charge. Paul was put off dating for a while because of this experience.
Annie was on the varsity soccer team. She was the star midfielder. She worked hard at practice every day. Younger players weren't as familiar with the game as Annie was. Annie took them under her wing and helped them.
Kara and her friends were going to the beach. When they arrived, they swam happily for a few hours. Then they got out to dry off, and Maria's face fell. She realized she had forgotten her towel! She had to air-dry in the warm sun instead.
In 1985 my nephew broke his leg. A little league player slid into him. He had a cast on his leg. His aunt had just broken her leg on a fall. We took photos of them together showing off their casts.
My girlfriend and I were watching a movie at night. While watching the movie, my girlfriend felt something on her neck. She reached back and a screamed as she threw a spider onto our laps. I got up to find something to squish the spider. I squashed the spider and we went back to the movie.
The kids were sad. Their trampoline had broken! They couldn't play on it anymore. They tried to fix it, but it was no use. They had to throw it away.
Bill frantically called the fire department. His propane tank was on fire! It was spewing a plume of ignited propane high into the air. The fire department arrived with lights flashing and sirens wailing. A firefighter walked over to the tank and turned off the top valve.
Travon had large recreational fires in his backyard for fun. The fire pit was awfully close to a pine tree which put it at risk. One night Travon made the fire extra large. The large fire lit the pine tree on fire and burned it down. Travon decided to keep his fires to a certain smaller size.
Nancy was looking for her drink. She saw a cup on top of the TV that looked like hers. She instantly grabbed it. However, she ingested a few nails when trying to drink it. Her sister told her that the cup was in the kitchen.
Riley and Tina started getting into a fight. Riley threw a glass of water at Tina and Tina went back. When Tina threw water at Riley, Riley freaked out. Riley was upset because it messed up her hair. Riley didn't want to speak to Tina after that
I decided to take a long bubble bath. I bought some bubble bath from the store. It was a kid's brand, but I liked the gum smell. I used a lot in my tub. I smelled like bubblegum the rest of the day.
Jane loved laughing. She loved making other people laugh even more. She always tried to make people laugh at home and school. She would try to come up with new and funnier jokes. Now she is a popular comedian.
Len and Jack argued incessantly about cleaning duties. They had been living together for awhile but still fought. Len did not want to clean this week, even though it was her turn. jack offered to clean if Len would clean the next two times. Len agreed, knowing that she would again fight the chore next week.
Tim is picked on by a bully named Brian every day in school. It doesn't stop until high school is over. Tim goes on to become a successful millionaire. Twenty years later, on a return visit home, Tim stops at McDonalds. He can't help but smirk when it is Brian who takes his order.
Harold called the police. He needed to report a crime. Someone had stolen his lawn mower. The police came and took a statement. They told Harold they would do their best to find the thief.
Mya wanted to throw her brother a birthday party. She invited all his friends over. Then she made a huge cake. Her brother came home from work that night and was shocked. He was so pleased he nearly cried!
Rachel's computer was acting weird. Her internet browser would not close. It stayed open on one specific screen. The screen informed her she needed to pay a fine. Rachel provided her credit card info and had her identity stolen.
Jim loved to ride his motorcycle. He also liked speed. He rode his motorcycle fast on a rainy day. He dropped his bike and suffered a nasty scratch on his leg. Jim vowed to slow down from now on.
Duncan sat down with his friend looking for ideas. They wrote so many different things down trying to find ideas. Ultimately they were stumped. Duncan searched the internet and got some new inspiration! Five minutes later they sat back down and Duncan had the perfect plan!
Sheila was due to have a baby girl. She was having trouble picking a name for her. Sheila's sister wanted to name the baby for her. Her sister said she would make her a pie if she let her pick the name. Sheila agreed and named the baby what her sister picked out.
Late one night Susan heard a cry at the door. She peeked through the blinds to see who was making such lamentations. She spied a small puppy in the bushes. Susan opened the door a crack and the puppy rushed in past her. The puppy made itself right at home and Susan decided to keep it.
Joe is moving to the United Kingdom. He's going there for graduate school. His family has had a tough time saying goodbye. Joe's mother almost burst into tears yesterday. But his family is very proud of him.
Sean's microwave broke. He needed a new microwave. He went to the store and bought a microwave. Unfortunately, the new microwave had a defect. Sean cried in frustration.
John and his dad went fishing one sunny day. John had never fished before so his dad taught him what to do. They both waited patiently for a bite. John got a bite and his dad rushed to help him reel it in. They landed the fish and took it home for dinner.
My granddaughter sleeps in a crib. She has outgrown her crib. Her father bought her bed. He wants to set it up in two weeks. Her mom is sad, as she doesn't want her baby to grow up.
One night, while I was tired, I felt a burst of energy. I couldn't sleep, so I wandered around my apartment. I eventually put on my shoes and went out for a walk. I walked around my block for a minute. I eventually went back to my house.
Jeff was going to his company picnic. His car was making a strange noise. He ignored it and kept driving. A mile from the picnic Jeff's car just stopped. He got outside and popped the hood and his engine was toast.
Kendall is an aspiring model. She uploads pictures of herself onto the internet. A modeling agency sees her pictures. They decide she should model for them. Kendall becomes a model.
Dave wondered what to give his dad for Christmas. The he thought of the perfect gift idea. He would buy dad a set of golf clubs! He saved for two months and then bought the clubs. His dad said it was the best gift he had ever gotten!
Olsen was a great athlete. He was the leading scorer on the college's basketball team. He was trying to decide if he should go pro or stay in school. He made a list of pros and cons. The list made him decide to go pro.
Vickie's camera was dirty. She put some cleaning fluid on it. Then, she used a cloth to wipe it. There were a few spots left. After finishing the last spots, the camera was clean.
Gail dressed her toddler in a bikini and took her to the pool. Other moms started whispering behind Gail's back. One of them told Gail that she was sexualizing her daughter. She encouraged Gail to buy a one piece swimsuit for the toddler. Gail laughed and continued to dress her in a bikini.
My coach said to wait until she threw the ball. I had tried to snatch it out of her hand. I just ran up to her. This was part of a game. It was like ultimate frisbee.
Kylie and her dad wanted to have some fun. They decided to go down to the local race track. The two raced each other. They had a lot of fun. Kylie couldn't wait to go back.
My stomach was growling because I was hungry. I walked over to the fridge and opened it. When I looked inside, I realized there was no food. I drove to the grocery store and bought food. Now my stomach is satisfied and my fridge is full.
The man broke a stick. It was his friend's hiking stick. His friend got upset. The man found him another stick. The friend was satisfied with that resolution.
I had never had a birthday cake before. My friend offered to make me one. I felt bad, so I told her no thank you. The next day, I found a certificate in my door. It was to a local cupcake shop, and I smiled happily.
Tim wanted new ripped pants. When he went to the store but they were too expensive. So he bought normal jeans from another store. When he got home he made rips in them himself. His friends complimented him on his cool jeans.
Sara entered herself in a dance contest at her school. She made a routine to the song the Monster Mash. Sara wore a monster costume to the contest. The judges loved her dedication to the song. She got first place for her routine.
Khalid was in Nepal hunting for the Abominable Snowman. He saw footprints in the snow and followed them to a cave. He listened closely, but only heard silence. As he started to leave, he heard a deafening roar from the cave. Khalid took off running, deciding he didn't want to see the monster.
Jake went swimming in the ocean. While looking into the water he saw a large black fish. He screamed and swam to shore. Everyone around him was scared. Nobody knows what exactly the large fish was.
The magician had always been inspired by magic. As a little boy he practiced on family and friends. Eventually they got tired of the magician performing tricks. The young man did not lose faith and continued working on his craft. The magician now headlines his own sold out show in Las Vegas.
Rob decided he wanted to learn how to bake. He went online and researched different recipes. He found a great one for an apple pie. Rob cooked the pie and followed all the directions. Rob's pie was very bitter and he felt really bad.
Joe was ready to win the eating contest. He had already swallowed 100 hot dogs when a gull landed on his head. Frightened Joe ran. As he needed to remain present to win, he lost the competition. Joe developed a fear of contest eating and never entered again.
I decided to drive to the family cabin. It was a long drive and I was tired when I got there. I parked in front of the cabin and got out of my car. Looking at the porch, I saw a skunk. I got back into my car and waited until the skunk left.
Tom went fishing with a friend. The friend had an old boat. It started to spring a leak. Tom and his friend had to scoop out water as they paddled. They eventually made it back to shore safely.
Bob was fired from his job for sexually harassing female employees. Scandalous rumors began to appear in tabloid newspapers. Angry and humiliated, his wife filed for a divorce. The bad publicity and sordid details also ruined Bob's career. His reputation shattered, Bob moved away to try and start over.
Nate had just bought a new watch. He saved up a long time for it. He was wearing it on the Subway one day. A stranger ran up and snatched it away. He was crushed by the loss.
Jill is afraid of storms. There is a big storm heading towards her house. Jill gathers some food and blankets and goes to the basement. Jill turns on the radio and listens to the weather. Jill waits until the storm has passed to go upstairs.
Leonardo really likes grapes. He decided to buy a vineyard. Finally, his crop grew. Leonardo ate all the grapes. There was nothing left to make wine.
John and his girlfriend were hanging out at night. The sun started coming up and John's girlfriend was worried. Her parents were beginning to wake up, so they needed to rush home. After running as hard as they could, she climbed in her window. She made it home just in time and John walked home.
We went for a long run. We were hot and tired. When it was over, we went home. We rested and drank lots of water. We ended up fall asleep on the couch.
I took my cat out every morning to eat grass. When we would go to the lawn, a hummingbird would come up to her. This would happen every day, and was even the same hummingbird. They played together every morning and became best friends. They ignored the predator and prey aspect and stayed buddies.
My nephew lived in Alabama from 2002 to 2005. He is from Boston. He lived in Phenix City with a Southern girl. When he returned, he had a Southern drawl. It still comes out on occasion.
I have two artificial Christmas Trees for my front porch. This year, neither one of them lit fully. The bottom of one tree lit up. The top of the other tree lit up. I decided to combine the two working halves into one working tree.
Ken was digging in his backyard one day. He hit something hard. It was a small lock box. Ken opened it and found some cash inside. Ken kept the other knick knacks in it as well.
Ed was a violent man. He always beat his wife. All the town considered Ed a bad man. One day Ed took his anger too far and killed his spouse. Now Ed is locked away for the rest of his life.
Kay bought tickets to an event. She was super excited about going. She bought a new dress for the event as well. However, the day of the event Kay got sick. Kay wasted her money and was not able to attend.
Julie lost her puppy James. They had been playing in the park together. He ran off chasing a squirrel and never returned. Julie became worried about James. A family picnicking nearby found James and returned him to Julie.
Tim always loved stand up comedy. He wanted to be a comedian himself. He uploaded some of his sets online. All the comments were negative criticisms. Tim decided to give up comedy.
There was a tall radio tower in the high school parking lot. Some senior boys decided that they would climb the tower. They were going to hang the school flag from the top. They all got scared before they reached the top of the tower. They were embarrassed when all of their classmates found out.
Jason was deciding what colleges to apply to. His girlfriend Martha wanted them to go to the same college. Jason wasn't sure because Martha was a lot smarter than him. Jason decided to study hard and retake his SATs. In the end he got into the same college as Martha.
Gating trained hard for the two mile. He practiced with his team very day. He ate the right kinds of food. He won at the distance for indoor track. His picture was on the local sports section.
Tim was playing hopscotch. He drew the grid with chalk. Then he tried to hop across it. But his foot caught and he fell! Tim toppled to the ground and scraped his knee.
Cate was competing in a pageant. As she stepped on stage, someone stepped on her dress. She got a hole in the hem. Though it wasn't noticeable, it bothered her. She had to find someone to fix it immediately.
Gina was in a gas station on the highway. Her sister ran in crying after seeing a dead deer in a truck. Gina laughed. She reminded her they eat dead animals all the time. Her sister stood looking horrified.
Ken worked at the local fruit market/ He sold Oranges and apples at his stand. After many years of working at the market, he disappeared. Many people wondered where he went. Eventually Ken came back though and never mentioned where he went.
Addie had always wanted a horse. Once they lived in the country, she convinced her dad to buy one. She rode the horse every day. When Addie grew up and moved away, she took the horse with her. They were the best of friends.
Tom read many books. He read something that he deemed profound. He read about how important art was. He learned that art was a way to express oneself. Tom began creating art himself.
Felix had always lived alone. He decided he wanted to make a new friend. Felix sat down next to a stranger at the coffee shop to say hello. The stranger replied. Now Felix has a friend.
Julia and her boyfriend Hank were going to the races. Neither of them had been to a horse race before. They day came and they went to the race. They loved all the pomp and circumstance of the races. It was a wonderful time that they would not forget soon.
My wedding was scheduled for 3pm. The groom had been at the location since 2pm. My sister was late because she was making table centerpieces. My mom missed the turn to the location and got lost. My wedding took place at 3:30 because of my family.
Leonard went to class. The teacher was boring. Leonard started doing homework in class. He finished two assignment before the end of class. He had some extra free time that night.
Will's friend Joe just got an ant farm. Will visited him to see it. The ants were working so hard! They had dug tunnels and chambers for themselves. They even had food stored in one of the chambers.
Lee begged her parents to let her stay up late. She was ten years old and felt like an adult, after all! Finally her parents agreed to let her stay up until midnight. Lee was proud and happy, feeling very adult. But by eleven o'clock, she had fallen fast asleep!
Mrs Redman took her students to the public library. She encouraged them to check out a book. When it was time to leave, they had trouble finding Caleb. Caleb classmates searched near and far for him. After a few minutes, they found him reading in the almanac section.
Hannah didn't use her smartphone much. This was because she could never find what she was looking for. She realized this was because she had so many apps. Hannah decided to delete most of them. She started to use her phone more afterwards.
Naro wanted to be Brave. He felt timid and weak. Naro decided to become brave by becoming a firefighter. Naro vanquished many fires and saved countless people. Naro was now brave.
Maggie went to an arcade. She tried playing the claw game. She wanted to get the toy. She tried many times but it wouldn't work. Maggie was disappointed.
Bill and Molly were sitting on a bench by a lake. Molly took bread from her pocket and wanted to feed the ducks. Bill pointed to a sign that said feeding ducks was prohibited. Molly returned the bread to her pocket and they both stood to leave. They enjoyed walking around the lake a few times before going home.
John loved photography. He always took pictures everywhere he went. He decided to go to school for it. John got really good at it. Eventually he made it his career.
Nick and his girlfriend broke up. This happened twice a month. Every time Nick's friends would try and hide his phone from him. They didn't want him to call her and get back together. But within a few days Nick would backslide right back into her arms.
After a long life, Horatio realizes he has never had tequila. He decides that he wants to try tequila before he dies. Horatio flies to Oaxaca, Mexico to try tequila. He has one sip and loves it! Horatio can now die happily because he has tried tequila.
Devin had owned the same pair of shoes for 10 years. He had kept these shoes in as best condition as possible. They were beginning to wear. He would soon have to replace them. He recently visited Payless shoe store to purchase a new pair.
Every year Monica entered a pie in the county fair. She always placed second behind her nemesis Faye. This year she tried a new pie with six different fruits. She waited nervously as the judges placed ribbons. She jumped for joy when they put the blue one by her pie at last.
Nita wanted to be a wood carver. She took a shop class in high school. She learned how to safely use the tools she needed. Soon she was carving her own wooden creations. Nita went on to be a famous, heralded woodworking artist!
Joan heard stories about the new girl at school. When the new girl invited her over, Joan felt nervous and excited. Joan was even more nervous to find the girl's parents weren't home. Then, the new girl got out a box of paper dolls to play. Joan thought about the rumors as she happily played.
Tom was taking a road trip. He saw some beautiful nature. He pulled the car over to view it. He got out of his car. He took pictures of the natural landscape.
The Lone Gunman rode his horse through the worst part of town. The streets were empty because they all feared him. The Gunman raised his weapon and fired two shots into the sky. Behind him a door swung open. A man popped out and whistled with intimidation at the Gunman.
The party was dying down. There were still a close group of friends hanging out. Someone decided to get more beer. Everyone pitched in. The rest of the night and drinking continued.
Joe's new dog slept in an old box on the porch. Joe got busy building a fabulous dog house. As he worked, the dog snoozed in the old box. When Joe finished, he replaced the old box with the fancy dog house. That night, the dog whined until Joe brought back the old box.
Karen loved weekends best of all. Her son's dad took little Timmy from Friday until Sunday. Karen loved Timmy, but the break was very relieving. Karen got to take bubble baths and relax. She looked forward to the weekends very much!
Janie wanted to take her dog for a walk. She couldn't remember where she left the dog's leash though. She spent almost an hour searching her apartment. In the end, she found the leash near the front door. Despite being frustrated she still took her dog out for the walk.
Tiffany was a defensive soccer player who had never scored a goal. She became desperate to score in her final season of soccer. Tiffany requested to play midfield during a serious game that season. Her coach obliged and put her in at center midfield. Tiffany scored her first ever goal and won the game for her team.
Kate wanted a quiet place to read. Everywhere she went there was someone already there. She thought about going to the garage. But it was too cold and there was no heat in there. In horror she realized her only choice was the dark, dusty basement.
Cole wanted to give his mom a great present. But everything he saw was too expensive for him! Finally he decided to make her something homemade. He rose early on Christmas and made her breakfast in bed. His mom said it was the best gift she could want!
Grandma was standing precariously on a step ladder. She was trying to reach something on the refrigerator. Suddenly, her balance gave way and she fell to the floor. The doctors chided her for climbing up, while they put her cast on. Now, Grandma knows better than to use ladders.
Jason wants to add excitement to his life. Jason decides to go skydiving. He is very anxious about this, but goes to the airport anyway. His skydiving instructor is very nice. Jason skydives from the plane and lands safely.
Bob went to the beach. He ran into the ocean. He splashed around and swam in the cool water. Suddenly he saw a fin coming toward him. Bob was attacked by a shark but lived to tell the tale.
Chris enjoyed fine arts and entertainment. He met a girl named Sally. He asked Sally out on a date. She said yes to his request. He took her to the ballet.
Kate and her friends had been kicked out of a club in Vegas. Her friends wanted to go to another club. Kate wanted to go to sleep. But it was her fault they were kicked out of the club. So she decided to keep quiet and go to the next club instead.
One of the globe bulbs in Dan's bathroom went out. When he was looking online to buy a replacement he had an idea. Instead of an incandescent bulb he'd buy some LED ones! Dan bought a whole set of LED bulbs for his bathroom. When he flicked the light-switch Dan was basked in their warm light.
Mary woke up one morning and felt sick to her stomach. She waited a bit to see if it would clear up without medicine. At noon she felt no better and decided to go to the doctor The doctor prescribed her a simple nausea relief medication. Mary took her medicine after she arrived home and felt much better!
Jim was a gold-panner, who wanted to make it easier. He made sticks that sucked sand from rock cracks on the river bed. He called it the Gem Stick. He showed it to people, who bought them all right away. He became rich without ever finding gold.
I was driving my wife's car home because of snow. I had forgotten her inspection was expired. Next thing I know I got pulled over. The cop gave me a ticket for the infraction. I'll remember from now on to pay attention to it
The cat walked into the kitchen. An empty water bottle was on the floor by the trashcan. The cat swatted it. The cat liked the crunchy sound it made. The cat played with the bottle.
Yesterday Susie was running around the house to play with kids. Unfortunately she fell down the stairs. She ended up getting a major bruise. As a result, Susie had to stay in bed the rest of the day. Susie learned to take it easy.
The monster truck driver eyed the ramp for his next stunt. He hit the gas and flew 30' in the air over a line of cars. The landing was rocky and so his truck went tumbling towards fans. Another driver blocked the fans but his truck to stop the other. The fans forgot the danger they were in and cheered like mad.
My wife's boss Elli has an adult stepdaughter, Jane. Jane has a five year old son. She took him to the dentist for the first time. Jane asked Ellie to go with them. Elli was very pleased as she and Jane used to not get along.
Dave was a germaphobe. He had to wash his hands about a hundred times a day. He was at the movies with friends and got up to use the restroom. He tripped and fell on his way out of the theatre. His palms stuck to sticky gunk, he then ran out and never came back.
Tom was on his way to work. It had been raining heavily. The road was flooded and impassible. Tom turned around and drove home. Tom called his boss and told him he couldn't make it in.
Randy was a lonely single man. He needed a new friend to keep him company. He wasn't the most social person to begin with. He sees an ad for a cute puppy in the local newspaper. Randy decided to buy the puppy and falls in love with his new friend.
Janna always loved children. She decided that she wanted to work with them when was older. She took several child psychology courses in college. Janna graduated with a degree in school psychology. That degree helped her to obtain a job working as a school counselor.
Natalie was sitting at lunch with her friends. Suddenly her stomach began to hurt. She stood up and gripped her stomach. Then she threw up all over. A nurse came to help her.
Kim liked to dance. She would do ballet and jazz after school. She was spinning around one time on the sidewalk. But she lost her balance and walked out into the street. A car had to swerve to miss her, but she was ok.
Tommy had never been on a date before. Stacey had been on several. He was really shy during their first day. She had to be the one to go in for a kiss. He kissed back and it went great.
Holly did not feel good in the morning. She decided to go to work anyway. When she came into her office, she get dizzy. Her colleague helped her to sit down. Then he called the ambulance.
Carl loved to travel. Carl decided to travel to Vietnam. The plane ride was very long. Carl arrived in Vietnam. After a week, Carl decided he would live in Vietnam.
Sally had never met her sister before. Her parents always said that they looked incredibly similar. One day she planned a meeting with her over Facebook. They met at a restaurant and talked over dinner. After that they had weekly dinner meetings to talk.
Trisha was going on a trip and was excited. She got to the airport to begin her trip. Trisha was surprised to hear that her airplane had been delayed. It was a bump in the road, but Trisha was still okay. Trisha waited patiently until the plane finally arrived.
Jessi was obsessed with the singing group Pentatonix. She begged her parents to take her to a live Pentatonix show. They told Jessi they would think about it. Jessi waited and hoped. On Christmas morning, Jessi was given a backstage pass for Pentatonix!
Lump Krumpky worked for a moving company. He did his best to avoid injury. One day while he wasn't paying attention, a refrigerator slipped. He was faced with the dilemma of damaging someone's home or himself. He let that fridge break through a wall.
Cody hated soup. He would pour soup down the drain. His mother insisted that he should try soup for the first time. He finally tried soup. Soup is now Cody's favorite dish.
Tim and his friends were standing on an overpass. They were chucking rocks at cars as they passed under the overpass. But then one of their rocks hit and cracked someone's windshield! The driver pulled over and began to get out. Terrified, Tim and his friends quickly ran away.
June was making a cake. She forgot to buy sugar. She did not have any at home. She used applesauce instead. It turned out wonderful!
Ted was a student in the third grade. His teacher taught him how to write using cursive. He had fun writing in that style. He practiced it regularly. He went on to master it and had a beautiful writing style.
The floor was wet. Bob slipped on it. He got an injury. He filed a lawsuit. He was awarded some money.
I sat down to eat some nuts. I put a handful into my mouth. I began to chew them quickly. I heard a cracking sound. One of my teeth had broken in half.
Tammy was a really bad student. Tammy was failing every class. During the final weeks she began to shape up her work. Sunday night she was ready, prepared for the final exam. Tammy walked out of the classroom with her A plus test in had, proud.
Rob had just broke up with his girlfriend Adrienne yesterday. He could barely stomach the pain. He felt like his world was falling apart. He was upset because he wanted to marry her. Rob though he would never meet someone like her again.
Amy was no longer talking to Kim. She was tired of Kim being jealous. Lynn refused to take sides. Amy was upset she wouldn't stand behind her. Amy left Lynn in the lunchroom, alone.
Annie's first quilting class had been wonderful and challenging. She learned a new world of quilting vocabulary and tools. The next day, Annie set about her first homework assignment. She was buying four coordinating fat quarters for her first block. She felt content about her choices and checked out at the register.
Tim was walking home one day. He saw a cat and took it with him. After a while a neighbor knocked on his door. The cat was theirs and they wanted it back. Tim reluctantly returned it.
The Deet's decided to buy a dog. He was really a lot of work. He caused a lot of problems. They all wished they had not gotten him. They gave him to the pound.
It was graduation season and Allie really wanted a car. A lot of her friends had gotten nice cars for presents. Allie asked her parents why she never got a gift. They told her it was expensive enough to send her to school. Allie saw their point and decided to simply buy a used car herself.
The band was ready to walk out on the stage. They were all confident and well prepared. They picked up their instruments. They began to play. The crowd loved them that night, they were great.
Ben's car was stuck in his icy driveway. He had nothing to create traction to get it out. His mother said they had a 10 pound box of kitty litter. He poured some behind each of his tires. It gave him the traction he needed to start the car moving.
The kids loved snacking on fruit. Berries were their favorite. Their mom put some blueberries and raspberries in a container. The kids couldn't wait to eat them at lunch time! They thanked their mom for the healthy treat.
Mark knew he was good but not the best. So he challenged Jim, who was the best. They played 5 games on Friday. Mark won 4 out of the 5 games! Mark is now the best player in the school.
I went to the beach yesterday. I was about to make a call. Then I realized I was losing battery. I freaked out. I had to go ask a stranger for a portable charger.
Gary worked very hard to buy a new truck. He went to the dealership and found just what he wanted. He bought it and drove it home. That night, he tried to sleep. But he kept looking out the window and admiring the truck.
We have a hot dog restaurant in our area. Spike's has a six dog challenge. Anyone who eats six dogs in 90 minutes gets a photo on the wall. My son's eighth grade friend tried it. He got very sick, but he managed to finish and get photographed.
Suzy got a new sweatshirt. She was not sure she liked it. Sure enough, she did not. It was too big. Suzy wanted to give it away.
My friend and I were bored one day. We decided to exchange driver licenses. My driver license picture didn't look too bad. However my friend's driver license picture looked horrible. I couldn't help but laugh at it.
I found a small kitten in the yard. It was an orange tabby. I had watched Oliver and Company recently. I picked up the kitten and smiled. I decided to call him Oliver.
She was so excited for the dance. She bought a new dress. Her hair and makeup were perfect. Her date was the cutest boy in the class. She could not wait to get to the school for prom.
I once babysat my neighbor's 3 year old daughter. We were having dinner and she was eating ravenously. Thinking she wouldn't understand, I made a mean comment. I said she was eating like a dog and I saw her face sadden deeply. I decided to never again make these sort of comments!
I was mowing the yard on a summer day. I could hardly breathe due to the heat. My wife came to me with a glass of water. I thought it was for me, but my wife started drinking it. This made things ten times worse for me.
Tim loved to play soccer. He played soccer everyday day when he was younger. Tim's soccer team made it to the championship. His team was tied with thirty seconds left. Tim scored a goal to win the game for his team.
I went online searching for the mickey doll I had found. I located a very similar one from the 1940s. I couldn't believe I'd found it in such great condition. I cleaned it up and put it on display. I've received several offers, but accepted none.
Fred carefully unhitched the rented trailer. As he went to strap on the chain he noticed a missing link! He ducked under the trailer to find the rest of the chain. Fred hadn't properly set the brake and it rolled backwards. He slowly starved to death and was eaten by wild animals.
Lacy was dancing in the ballet. She watched the crowd's admiration. She got distracted and slipped and fell. She broke her ankle. The crowd gasped in shock.
Bailey got a chance to produce a new radio show. Her first guest was a child psychologist. But the child psychologist was quite insane. He ruined the show and left Bailey worried about her job. Bailey's boss was understanding and let her continue with the show.
I decided to visit my grandma in our province. Before going to the bus station,i looked for something to buy for her. Then i saw fruits and snacks. I decided to buy fruits for her. When i got there,she seemed so happy to see me.
When Lisa was learning to drive, she backed into a fire hydrant. She left a dent in her car, and the hydrant started spraying water. Her dad had to call the city and file a report with the police. Lisa was so upset that she never wanted to drive, again. Only her mom could convince her to finish and get her license!
I finished eating dinner at a local restaurant. I decided to go for a walk afterward. The sky was darkening, but I hoped to beat the rain. I kept walking and started to hear thunder rumbling. It started pouring and I had to run back to my car.
My nose started running profusely. I tried to ignore the sneezing and coughing. I thought it had to be allergies. I didn't think I could get a cold in the summer. My husband told me it was just a cold and to take meds.
Ki was training her horse to do tricks. At first she had a hard time getting him to listen. Then she began to reward him with mints. Ki's horse loved mints! Soon she was able to train him to do a dozen tricks - for mints!
Jan bothered her parents for a pet. They took her to the pet shop. She picked out a new pet. She chose to get a snake. Jan loved her snake very much.
John bought a new car. He was pretty proud of it. John and his girlfriend Jen went for a ride. They ordered some fast food. Jen accidentally spilled her soda in the car.
Jesse loved singing, and wanted to do it professionally. She had a beautiful voice. She decided to contact an agent. She hired the agent. The agent found her work.
Tom went by his old house one day. He grew up in it. He noticed that it had a demolition sign on it. He was upset that his old house was going to be destroyed. Tom decided to leave and not look back.
Justin came home late one night and hugged his wife. She asked where he was and he said business. She knew that wasn't true because she'd check. When she confronted him, he immediately began to apologize. It was too late, his wife was done being his wife.
Jim got all his friends together at the edge of the pool. The held hands and stood ready to jump. Jim gave the signal and they all jumped together. The friends splashed down all at the same time. A giant wave of water splashed out of the pool.
Jenny began studying for her final exam last night. She accidentally fell asleep after thirty minutes. She woke up five minutes before the exam started and rushed to class. She performed very poorly on her exam. Jenny cried to herself as she walked back home.
The man looked out the window. He noticed that the window was dirty. He cleaned the window. He liked his view better with a clean window. The man cleaned the rest of the windows in the house.
The deal seemed too good to be true. He was buying the Brooklyn Bridge. Was this official selling to him actually a con artist? The official made an allusion to needing a bribe. As he passed the envelope he knew the deal was legitimate.
Tom was out on a hike. His phone ran out of battery. He liked listening to music. Tom decided to buy a back up battery. Tom took it next time he was hiking.
Alicia loved to play at the local arcade. She loves the lively atmosphere at that arcade. In addition, Alicia has to opportunity to meet new friends. Also, Alicia has the opportunity to display her competitive side. Alicia loves visiting the local arcade.
Madison was walking when two small dogs began barking at her. The dogs were chasing her and nipping at her ankles. She didn't know what to do. Finally, she faced the dogs and yelled and stomped her feet. The dogs yelped and ran away.
Tim had two roommates. Neither of them ever helped clean. Tim kept telling them to but they wouldn't listen. Eventually Tim became too frustrated by it. He moved out without giving anybody any notice.
Paula had her boyfriend over to her family's house. He went in her room. She closed the door. He opened it back up. He said he did not want her to close the door.
Tom was on vacation in New York. He always wanted to get a street hot dog. Tom ordered one from a stand with a line. He ate it and was disappointed. It was really flavorless and gross.
Bryan had a baby rabbit. Bryan ran out of feed for it so he went to the store. He wanted the rabbit to be healthy, so he bought expensive food. He got home and fed his rabbit well. The rabbit was satisfied and so Bryan felt happy.
Maggie's internet at home did not work. She decided to go to the coffee shop and work there. She was disappointed to find out, coffee shop wifi was also down. She bought a lunch and coffee there. At least she enjoyed her food.
Barry entered his home and smelled something foul. He decided to investigate. He checked his roof and heaters and found nothing. Then he realized he left the stove gas on. He quickly rushed down and turned it off before it could cause damage.
He had been a lifelong wrestling fan. He moved to tennessee to live with his girlfriend. He was excited to find out the mid south coliseum was reopening. They went to see the building from the outside. They talked about their plans to watch a math there someday.
I found a dog on the side of the street one day. I took him home, bathed him and fed him. I named him Charlie. He has lived with me for the past five years. I am glad that I found him.
Reina put on her husband's tie. He left the house and got in his car. Then she called her boyfriend. He came over and smiled at her. Then the car pulled back in and her husband jumped out.
Some friends invited me to play frisbee on the quad. It was my first time and I was nervous. I didn't want to look dumb or unathletic. I figured it would be easy enough. Unfortunately I got it stuck on a tree in the first throw.
Steve took his granddaughter to an outdoor mall to go shopping. As they were coming up the escalator, she saw a paper at the top. When she picked it up, they both saw that it was a $100 dollar bill. They wanted to do the right thing and brought it to a mall employee. As they walked away, Steve saw the employee put it in their pocket.
Shawn wants an iPhone. He will do whatever it takes to get one. So he sneaks into the apple store. He takes a phone off the display and runs. The police eventually catch him and take him to jail.
Last summer my family took a cruise together. We went to the bahamas. It was beautiful and the boat was a lot of fun. It brought the family together. We already booked our next cruise for this summer.
Joey's class took a field trip to the fire station. They had a chance to help hold a hose spraying water. The chief let them all slide down the fire pole. Joey thought it was the best field trip he ever went on. After the trip, he was sure he wanted to be a firefighter.
Alex was riding his motorcycle. The asphalt was wet because it had just rained. A car next to him suddenly merged without signaling. Since it was wet, Alex could not stop in time. Alex laid down the bike like he was taught and let it hit the car.
Margie was taking high school Algebra. The teacher announced that there would be a test on Friday. Margie studied the material every afternoon. On Friday, Margie took the test. Margie made an A on the test.
Tina had been dieting for almost two months. It was weigh-in day. She was so nervous! She stepped up on the scale. There, she saw she had lost twenty pounds!
Toni was deathly afraid of airplane flights. But her work required her to fly to another country for a conference. For the sake of her career, she decided to overcome her fear. She was so scared during the flight she almost fainted. But after she landed, Toni realized there was nothing to be afraid of.
Ben read reviews of Batman V Superman. Most of the reviews were negative. Ben couldn't fathom that a movie with Batman and Superman was bad. Ben took his wife to see the movie. They enjoyed the movie and agreed that the critics were wrong.
Darren has a lot of facebook friends. One time, he posts a status insulting his friend. This causes a big scene. Everyone jumped in and defended the friend. He lost some friends from that status.
Maria's daughters were fighting over the remote. They were tugging the controller. Flora pushed her sister and grabbed the remote. She fell on her head. Maria noticed and grounded both of them.
Jenna was about to merge lanes. Another car made a sharp turn into the same lane. Out of anxiety, Jenna accelerated strongly. Both of the cars collided into each other. Although no one got hurt, both cars suffered major damage.
Martin came at the airport in the morning. His flight was scheduled. He came to the checkpoint counter. He found out he forgot his passport. He had to fly the next day.
Oki's birth parents were from Hawaii. Oki, however, had been adopted and raised in Idaho. At 18, he went to Hawaii, looking for roots. But Oki found nothing and returned to Idaho. There, he found love and understanding, like he always had.
Naomi is an author of adult novels. She prints about four thousand pages a month. Her printer ran out of ink today. Instead of buying a new cartridge of ink Naomi bought a new printer. She paid and ordered online and her printer arrived in three days.
Anna was very nervous about her blind date later that evening. After many outfit changes, she decided on jeans and a sweater. Anna was five minutes early to the agreed upon restaurant. She was surprised to find herself enjoying her dinner date. After lingering over dessert for an hour, they planned a second date.
We used to go to the lake every year when I was young. We rented a cottage there for a week. My brother and sisters and I would swim and fish and play. We made lots of friends, too. We were glad to have a chance to go to the lake.
Ray couldn't get an irritating tune out of his head. He tried to distract himself, but the melody kept repeating itself. That night, he turned the radio on and got into bed to go to sleep. The radio played song after song all night long as Ray slumbered. In the morning, Ray was relieved to have forgotten the annoying tune.
Tim took a shower in the morning. One of his kids flushed the toilet downstairs. The water got really hot. Tim had to run out of the shower immediately. His kid was laughing the whole time.
The train conductor looked up from his controls. There was a man on the tracks ahead. He blew the train whistle to alert him. The man refused to move. The conductor also didn't move because he didn't know to do.
We were supposed to catch the ferry. But it was running late. It was rather unfortunate. I wanted it to come immediately. I hated waiting for it.
Tom was moving apartments. He needed help with it. He offered his friends beer and pizza if they would. Several of his friends showed up to help. Tom was very thankful.
The Nelson family held a reunion. They all wore name tags handed out at the start. They ate a large barbecue meal. While eating, they got into a large fight about politics. That was the last Nelson family reunion.
Wilson was walking through a park one night. Suddenly in a foggy mist he saw a larger than average deer. Strangely, the deer stood still and watched him. Wilson didn't know what to do so he hurried along. He always thought of the deer from then on.
I bought some new soap for showering. It smelled like watermelon. It was a 3 in 1, so I used it in all 3 ways. I washed my hair, used it as conditioner, then washed my body. I got out of the shower smelling like watermelon.
One day the Bosher family had a barbecue. They had grilled steak. Everyone thought it was delicious. Mr Bosher was proud of his steak. Everyone had fun.
Lexi just finished a bowl of ice cream. But she was tempted to get more. She figured it wouldn't hurt to have another scoop. But she got carried away. Lexi ended up stuffing herself on ice cream.
We have a concierge in the lobby. One person is on duty 24/7. Once a concierge told a resident he had to wear footwear in the lobby. The resident struck the concierge. The police arrested the resident.
A few years ago a deer ran into my friend's car. She was stopped at a light when it happened. The deer ran into the driver's side door. Its head came through the window and hit my friend's face! My friend was okay but had deer brains in her hair.
Danielle was very lazy. She also recently had a baby. Danielle thought her baby should sleep all the time. One day she realized that babies don't take four hour naps each day. She was forced to be less lazy as a result.
A family went on a gameshow. The host asked them a sensitive question. They talked about it for a while. They decided not to answer. The family lost the game.
Gina and her friend Tami were walking at recess. Gina was trying to be seen by her crush Jamie. But she didn't want to tell Tami this. Time was running out, and Tami was walking way too slow. Gina began to walk faster hoping Tami would pick up the pace.
Kevin went for a hike last week, with his friends. However, it started raining during the trip. Nobody was prepared for the rainy. As a result, they were all soaked when they came back. They ended up cutting their hike short.
Jennifer got dumped by her boyfriend. She decided to try to make him jealous. She started to date his friend. Her ex got mad. He broke off his friendship.
Jake had forgotten about the can of chick peas. He'd been rooting around in the cupboard, and it fell on his foot. He popped open the top and dumped it all over the salad. Jake thought it was absolutely delicious. He vomited his way away from that notion some hours later.
I finally decided to start to get into shape. I looked through a lot of different exercise programs. I chose a moderate activity one. I tried it out for the first time yesterday. It felt like the perfect workout regime for me.
The team's best player was limping. He had a knee injury. The team doctor checked him out. He was told to sit on the bench the rest of the night. The team was worried about playing without him.
Cal was drying off from his shower when he felt the urge to defecate. When he went to flush the toilet he found it had clogged. Cal got out a plunger and plunged until it was unclogged. In the process he became soiled from the water splashing. Cal had to take another shower and dry off with the wet towel.
Sam was convinced he hated seafood. The thought of eating fish grossed him out. When eating out with some friends, he was offered to try some tuna. After some insistence, Sam took a bite of some tuna salad. Sam realized he might like seafood after all.
I looked around my living room at the ugly walls. The paint was faded and even peeling in places. I went to the store and picked out a new paint color and purchased it. When I go home I painted all the living room walls. I looked round and loved my living room walls.
Mary Jane was sick, and one day her friend brought her flowers. She had never liked flowers much, but this gift made her love them. After she got better, she decided to start her own flower patch. Mary Jane grew all types of flowers and plants to give to her friends. All her friends were happy whenever she brought them flowers.
My father worked on fighter jets. I always thought it was very cool. One day he took us to see the jets he worked on. I sat down in the pilot's seat, and he took a picture. I took the picture home and kept it for years.
The man picked grapes. He put them into a bucket. He read about how to make wine. He followed the instructions. He made a bucket of grape wine.
I found a penny on the sidewalk while on my way to work. I remembered my Grandmother telling me that finding a penny was lucky. So I decided to pick up the penny and take it with me. I ended up having a great day at work and got a lot of tips. I guess my Grandmother was right.
The zoo had announced a baby elephant had been born. The next day people lined up to see the new elephant. However it was very shy. The baby elephant hid from the viewers. The viewer's left disappointed they could not see the baby elephant.
Muriel's new designs were all ready for the fashion show. She hoped they were well-received, because money was tight! Muriel was horrified when her dresses fell apart on the runway! The cheap thread she had used gave way at the worst possible time. But reviewers found the styles daring, showering Muriel with praise.
Karen worked very hard as a waitress. However she had a very hard time making enough money. One day a nice older man came in. He told her that she was great at what she did. When he left he gave her a $1000 tip.
Javier had always wondered how he would look if he grew a beard. Finally he decides to let his beard grow out. Now that he has a beard, Javier notices that many girls talk to him. One day he asks a girl out on a date and she says yes. Javier is very satisfied that he has grown a beard.
Annie was walking home from school with friends. They were running past a canal when Annie slipped. She fell into the water. All of her friends helped to pull her out. Annie was soaking wet and had to go home to change.
Michael wanted a peanut butter and jelly sandwich. Michael looked through his pantry for supplies. He noticed he was completely out of jelly. Michael substituted it for with a banana. Michael ate his sandwich with content.
Eddie loved to eat candy. However, he wasn't a fan of caramel. One Halloween, he pulled in a large haul of candy. At home, he excitedly opened up the bag. To his dismay, every last piece was caramel.
I stopped at a famous burger joint for the first time. There were so many choices, I didn't know what to get. I chose a burger with my favorite cheese on it. I ate half the burger before feeling ill. I ended up giving the rest to my kid.
Will and his friends went to a haunted house. Will had never been to one before. This made him feel a little nervous about what to expect. At one point during the tour Will screamed like a little girl. To this day, his buddies still tease Will about that scream.
Our 73 year old neighbor Harry is usually just standing around. Today he was outside when an 80 year old woman came by. She was putting groceries into the car. Harry went out and helped deliver the groceries to her apartment. She was very grateful.
Lee was having her first dinner with her newly adopted daughter Ivy. She was worried about impressing Ivy and she tried very hard. But then her fancy meal burned and Lee nearly cried! Then, at Ivy's suggestion, the two went to eat at McDonald's. The toe ended up having a very enjoyable meal together!
I was depressed. I decided to see a therapist. The therapist didn't really help. So I decided to see a psychiatrist. The psychiatrist gave me some drugs which helped me with depression.
The man inflated the tires. He got one too full. That tire popped. He put on a spare. He drove to the tire shop.
George had spent the week at a hunting camp. He had brought home two deer. George had the deer processed. George gave some of the meat to friends and family. He kept the rest of the meat and put it in his freezer.
Stacy works in an office. She wants a raise. Her boss says she will not be getting a raise. Instead Stacy's boss bought her a donut. This took Stacy's mind off of her salary problem.
Lyle has a job interview next week. He's heading to Men's Wearhouse to get a new suit. He gets a gorgeous suit. He gets a great deal. Lyle is confident going into his interview.
Brad found a girl he's interested in online. He sent a message to her. During the next day, he started to communicate with her. They agreed to meet up in person. After going out and eating dinner, they made a relationship.
Sabrina meets a new friend at school. They quickly become best friends. One day Sabrina hears her best friend saying bad stuff. Sabrina hears her friend tell her she is using her. Sabrina is crushed that her friend is not really her friend.
John enjoyed watching RC car races. He would look in the paper to find local races that he could attend. He found an entire expo related to RC car racing and decided to go. Before leaving, John thought to bring his own car with him. John got to race his own car while there and he even won his race!
Sean bought a new dog and walked him everywhere. As the dog was friendly, people stopped to talk to Sean. But Sean didn't like to talk to people. So in the end, he left his dog in the courtyard. And he only walked him at night when no one was around.
Kevin was excited when he was offered a job by the gym downtown. It was far from his house, though, and he didn't have a car. Kevin went to the attic and dusted off his old ten-speed bike. It would be a long trip every day, but Kevin knew it was worth it. He took the job, started getting in shape and saving money for a car.
Today I went to lunch. It was rather good. I had the gumbo. I was surprised it was good. I wanted to have it again.
I bought some veggies so that I could eat healthy. When I cooked them, they tasted awful. I didn't think I was ready for healthy eating. I decided to mix the veggies with chicken broth. After that, they tasted wonderful.
Keith is playing in a baseball game. He is up to bat and ready to help his team. His team is down by 1 run and it's the last inning. Keith knows he needs a hit to win the game for his Team. Keith tries his best but strikes out trying to help his team win.
Jake took his girlfriend out to dinner. He gave his card to pay for it. The waiter returned claiming it was declined. Jake was embarrassed. He called his bank to have the problem resolved.
Sandra had always wanted a puppy. Her parents knew this and had a plan. After picking her up from school they went to the animal shelter. Sandra was completely surprised. They picked up a new puppy and Sandra was so happy.
Bob's Thursday Spirit Week theme was Back to the Future. Bob decided to dress up as Marty from the movies. He picked up a costume at the store that looked really awesome. When he wore it to school everyone else had the same idea. Bob still got the points for his team though.
I was watching videos on the internet one day and found a weird one. I wasn't sure if I should watch it or not so I paused for a minute. I decided to text my friend and ask him if I should watch it. We decided to watch it together so he came over. After he came over we both watched the weird video together.
Jamie is an american girl. Jamie wants to get married to a mexican man. Her family assumes it's because the man wants a green card. Jamie insist that she is marrying him out of love. Jamie gets married and they spent the rest of their lives together.
Tim was sad. He never hit a homerun playing baseball. He decided to changed that. He practiced harder than he ever did in his life. The next game, he hit the biggest home run ever.
I used Foodler to order takeout from an Italian restaurant. The delivery was supposed to be within 45 minutes. After 45 minutes I called resturant. They claimed they told Foodler delivery would be ninety minutes. I canceled the order and never used Foodler again.
Kathy became upset over losing her favorite pen. She searched under her bed for it. She looked inside her book bag for the pen. Kathy even searched the school playground. The pen was found three days later under Kathy desk chair.
Tricia was a mess on the day of her prom. Even with the weeks of preparation, she was nervous about everything. Her parents were supportive, though, and tried to calm her nerves. Her mom gave Tricia a pep talk to calm her nerves. Tricia returned from prom night, satisfied with her experience.
Sue was a freshman in college. She loved to go out with her friends. She also ended up skipping class. Sue's grades were started to fall. Sue failed her freshman year.
Olaf found an old Polaroid at a garage sale. It even had film in it! He bought it, not sure whether it would work or not. To his surprise, though, it worked perfectly! Olaf had a great time with his old Polaroid camera!
Frank had surprised the whole family when he came home that day. There it was, sat right in the middle of the driveway. His family came out, not believing what they saw. Parked in driveway was a brand new ski boat! The family was so excited and Frank was proud.
A massive freighter was carrying a deliver from across the sea. At the dock, some men were waiting on the delivery. Slowly the freighter pulled up to the dock and dropped anchor. Cranes began to lift giant metal crates off the ship. One by one, the giant crates were brought to shore.
Vivian was proud. She had worked hard on a design competition and had won! She put the award on a shelf in her home. She liked to show it off to everyone who came through the door. Vivian had her sights set on the next competition.
John was a great basketball player. He often scored a lot of points and and had many assists. There were many scouts who observed him. John realized this and worked on his abilities even more. His abilities would lead him to be drafted onto an NBA team.
I went to a garage sale. I wanted to buy a couch. The couches look good, but they smell badly. I sat in one of the couch and I could feel something move. I immediately left the garage sale.
Mary wanted to quit smoking cigarettes. She bought some nicotine gum from the store. She ate the gum whenever she had a craving. After a month of using the gum she no longer felt any cravings. Mary was able to successfully quit smoking cigarettes. k
There was a park close to my elementary school. We went there to do the mile run. I had a great time. One time a boy named Desmond won the mile. He ran the whole thing in sandals.
The boy liked to daydream about her. He did not know her but only saw her at school. He wanted to talk to her but knew he was too shy. One day he was daydreaming about her while at school. Suddenly she came right up to him and said hello.
The migraine started with a blank space in my vision. It began to spread and turned to sparkling aura. After thirty minutes the pain hit. I began to vomit and become very ill. I had to lie down in the dark.
Sam loved cooking, but her school had no cooking club. She worried about what she'd put on her college applications. Then she thought of the perfect solution. She volunteered as a cook at a homeless shelter! Now Sam cooks, helps - and looks great on her college forms!
Kelly needed to buy a Christmas present for her father. She decided to look for the perfect present for him at the mall. After visiting a few stores she still hadn't found the perfect gift. Finally in the sporting goods store she found a pair of shoes. Kelly knew that her father would love his present.
Today was the big volleyball game. Marta had been waiting for several days for the game to start. Marta dominated the game offensively and defensively. Her team won, without losing a point. Marta was named MVP.
Rigo wanted to make a cake. He made three cheesecakes. One of his cakes didn't work. His friend went to the store and bought another cheesecake. Everyone thought that Rigo made all the cakes.
I had a nightmare the other night. It was so scary that it woke me up from my sleep. It took me a long time to go back to bed. I finally got back to sleep. I woke up the next morning and was very tired from having woken up.
My friend, Aidan, used to be on the run from the law. He had stolen two tires from an Advance Auto Parts. They were pretty expensive. The police never ended up finding him. To this day, he feels nervous driving by a squad car.
I heard the word euthanasia on TV. I was with my friends in a hotel. We did not know what the word meant. I looked out the window. My friend asked me if I saw any euthanization out there.
The class took out their snacks for snack time. Lucy brought a large pack of cookies and started to eat it. However, she left several crumbs on the ground. Her teacher came close to her and took the pack of cookies. She told Lucy to clean up or else she can't eat.
Jackson was excited, but a bit nervous. He was getting ready open up his own bar. Everything was in place and the doors were opened. Many people came in that night. He was very happy and proud.
Anna was sick of her three TV channels. She called the cable company and made an appointment. Then they came to her house and set up her cable. She was excited to check out her new channels. Anna decided she was going to love having cable!
I love the sport of football so much. Whoever created that sport is a genius! You get to take all your frustration out by running into people. It's all in an organized fashion but it gets me pumped up. Playing football is a great stress reliever!
Alida wanted to get back with her boyfriend. She'd cheated on him in the past. She tried so hard to win him back. To her surprise he told her no, and that she is out of chances. She was so shocked that she gave up.
Ines was a very poor person. She was a hard worker however. She persevered at her job as a janitor. She got money and went to college. And got a better job as a result.
Tina tried on some lipstick. She loved the color. It looked amazing. She went to take a drink. Unfortunately the lipstick bled.
Roy was at a staff meeting that was soon to close. As everyone peeled out, Roy stopped Jan. He told Jan a big secret about his hatred of their boss. Jan realized the intercom was powered on! The whole office, including the boss heard the secret!
Amy called her friend Beth. She wanted to talk about anything But Ray. But all Beth talked about was him. Beth didn't understand why he hadn't called Amy. Amy simply refused the think about it any longer.
Joan got drunk at a party. She thought she was sober enough to drive home so she got in her car. Shortly after leaving the party she crashed into a pole. Joan survived but was taken to the hospital just in case. After many tests she was allowed to leave the hospital.
Rodger entered his school talent show. He wasn't sure what he was going to do. Roger decided to sing. On the day of the show, he was nervous. Roger sung well and received praise.
Andy recently got a keepsake from his daughter. His daughter gave him a necklace she made out of macaroni. Andy thought the necklace was so cute, that he hung it in the car. Andy even showed the necklace to his friends as well. Andy was elated that his daughter made the keepsake for him.
Gina's friends all had new friendship bracelets. Everyone except Gina. The next day her friend May brought one for Gina. It was clearly made with the leftover threads. It was ugly orange and green, but Gina pretended to be grateful
My family and I planned a trip from South Carolina to Las Vegas. The trip supposed to be a two day's bus ride. The trip took four days before we reached our destination. We missed our departure buses. We received an apology from the manager and a full refund.
Keith was hiking in a national park on a rainy day. While taking a picture, Keith heard a frightening noise. He turned around and saw a wet, frightened bear barking at him. Keith began to yell at the bear and pulled his bear spray out. Before having to spray the bear, Keith saw the bear flee.
Eliza was trying to heat up soup. She put the bowl in the microwave for a very long time. Even after all that time, the soup was still cold. She had to repeat that process a few times. Finally, after many minutes, her soup was warm.
Dan loved collecting cars. However, Dan's prized possession was his red 69 Camaro. Dan did not allow anyone to touch or even drive the car. Dan himself barely drove the car as well. Dan loved his prized red 69 Camaro so much!
Bob called Erica to ask her to a Valentine's Day date. She told him yes that she would love to go with him. He was excited about the upcoming date. He planned everything for the perfect night. When he picked her up she was smiling and happy.
Martha was on a cruise ship for her birthday. She took continuous photos with her camera. A beautiful island had soon caught her eye. Martha reached far over the rail, trying to get the perfect shot. Her hand slipped, and the camera fell into the ocean.
Duke loved music. However he was particular about his song selection. He often would only love a few songs per album. Duke hated buying a whole cd for only two songs. He began buying individual songs on iTunes and loved it.
Max spent the day raking leaves. He raked them to the curb to be taken away. That night, a storm blew through town. Max's leaf piles were blown apart. Max spent the next day raking the leaves all over again.
Mike lost his favorite golf ball yesterday. Mike and John are going back to the golf course today to find it. They looked in the woods of where it went out. After hours of searching, they couldn't find it. They went into the clubhouse to get water, and saw the golf ball!
Little Jane was very excited to go to the circus. Her parents bought tickets for the whole family and went that day. When they arrived, Jane ran out of the car to go see what she could. Almost immediately Jane ran back in tears to her parents. It turned out Jane was afraid of clowns, so the whole family went home.
Haley has always loved looking at art. She majored in Art History and works in an art museum. She never learned how to paint and thought she was too old to start. Her friend convinced her to take a few classes. Now she can both appreciate and create art.
There were many flavors of ice cream to choose from. She usually picked the wedding cake concrete. On this occasion, she chose something more childish. She picked dirt and worms. She happily ate her ice cream covered in crushed oreos and gummies.
Jade got a new bike for her birthday. Jade practiced with her dad until she was able to ride it alone. Jade decided that she would ride to her friend's house. Jade got scared when a car got close to her and she hit a tree. Jade broke her arm in two places but recovered in 6 months.
Melanie was making blueberry muffins. Partway through, she realized she had a problem. She was out of blueberries! Then she thought of a great substitution - cherries! She used frozen cherries and made delicious muffins!
Derek made macaroni and wants to spice it up a little. He tried a little garlic but it wasn't the right spice. He tried Onions but the macaroni didn't mix well. He eventually added a little pepper and he loved it. Derek now puts pepper on the macaroni every time.
A bird flew in through an open window. It flew all around inside and scared many people. A man tried to catch the bird with a net. The little bird was too quick for the man. The bird flew back out the window and escaped.
Jim woke up really not wanting to go to school. He wanted to just sit and read all day instead. When Jim opened his curtains, he saw it'd snowed over night. There was so much they closed all the schools down. Jim played video games all day.
John always loved the smell of tea. One day he decided to try them all and went to the market. He bought all the types of tea they had and went back home. He brewed over sixty different teas and tasted them all. In the end, he realized he preferred the one he always bought.
Peter suffered from severe depression, sometimes too bad to get up. As a result, Peter had a very hard time keeping his apartment clean. Even when he managed to get started, he lost energy half way through. But finally he found instructions written just for depressed people. The list broke up tasks and gave instructions that were very helpful.
A king saw three drinks. He asked his court jester to try each of them. The jester keeled over on the second drink. The king asked who had prepared the drinks. The king had the queen's mother killed.
Oliver the basset hound ran away from home. Oliver enjoyed exploring the neighborhood until it got dark. After dark Oliver got scared and wished he was at home. He retraced his steps by smell and returned to his home. Oliver's family was glad to see him and he never ran away again.
Alice came to the work. She forgot to eat breakfast in the morning. She felt very sick. She fainted at work. Her boss called the ambulance.
I got fired from my job today. I hated having to tell my wife. She already had plans to move to Mexico. We leave in a few weeks. Our new address is 1 Pablo Way, on the beaches.
Rose was a new mother. Her baby girl wouldn't stop crying. The child's father had left for work before she got up. Rose showed the baby a picture of her father. The baby stopped crying and smiled.
i lost my born again faith in 1974. I was in college and was attending a Christian retreat. I asked about the validity of other faiths. A Christian said I was not Christian if I believed that. I was shocked and stunned.
Kelly went shopping in Beverly Hills the other day with her friend. The girls walked into an exclusive sunglass boutique and looked around Kelly was shocked at one of the pieces that was $75,000. She could not believe her eyes. To her dismay, the woman next to her purchased them.
Jacob was a street performer who used a plastic bucket as a drum. His skills impressed many people on the street every day. One day, a member of a professional band notice Jacob's skills. The band member recruited Jacob onto his band as the drummer. Jacob's performances in the band eventually made him famous.
Dina always raised her hand whenever her teacher asked a question. Most of the time, her answer was right. Many people saw her as a smart person and asked for her help. Dina helped many of her peers. At graduation, she won the award of being most likely to succeed.
My brother Sam spoke to his friend Rob the other day. Rob thought he hung up. Rob then called his brother, but Sam could hear the conversation. Sam told Rob about it later. Rob joked how he is terrible with smartphones.
Two teenagers found a strange bucket full of corrosive acid. They dropped a whole chicken in it, and it dissolved in ten minutes. They dropped some newspapers, which promptly vanished. The teenagers were having a lot of fun. But then one of them dropped their watch in the bucket.
Anna was lonely. One day, Anna went to the grocery store. Outside the store, she met a woman who was giving away kittens. Anna decided to adopt one of those kittens. Anna no longer felt lonely with her new pet.
Kenny had a small house in the country. He had a cat and a dog as pets. One day he heard his dog barking very loudly in the backyard. Checking out the situation, he found a turtle there, lounging. The turtle never left, Kenny was happy to make him his pet too!
Joe has always been a gamer, from the game of 8 he was always playing. As he aged, he became more versatile to each and every game. He became a professional gamer at the age of 17. Joe finally joined a professional team at 18. He's now one of the top-grossing players in the world.
Jake was cleaning up after a Saturday BBQ with friends. He realized he was throwing away a lot of water bottles. Jake decided to make a change and start recycling. He signed up to have his recycling picked up weekly. He taught his friends to throw bottles in the right bin, too.
Jane woke up in the morning. She took out several ingredients to make eggs. Once she flipped her eggs in the pan, the eggs flew. However, it landed on the ground. She went out to dinner after cleaning everything up.
Bryson likes to turn off my computer monitor. I put a fake mouse by the power button. He came by to turn off my monitor. I picked up and threw the fake mouse at him. Bryson isn't talking to me right now.
Gina's family had been back in Illinois for 2 weeks. She was certain they were moving back and she hadn't been told. When she confronted her mother about it she just laughed. They were never moving back to Illinois. Gina felt slightly better about the whole situation.
Sally was arguing at her boyfriend for cheating on her. She decided to throw his belongings out of the house. He got furious and kicked her on the back. She fell on the floor. Although he apologized, she threatened to get her family.
Volleyball season was back and Amie was hopeful she would play. Last season, Amie was pretty bad at volleyball. Her coach kept her on the sidelines. During the off season, she practiced her heart out. The coach saw her improvements and let her play.
I went out one night while staying at a hostel in Miami. A girl asked me to join her in a cab. As we drove up towards North Beach she fondled me. I realized she was just trying to steal my cell phone. I got out of the cab and walked back to the hostel.
Jane was listening to her phone messages. SHe had a recorded message from someone from the IRS. She listened to the scary recording several times. She called them back and soon realized it was a scam. She deleted that recording immediately!
Iris really needed a new conditioner. Her old one would make her hair dry and damaged. She drove to the store and picked up a new one. She she tried it it was amazing. Iris went to tell all her friends.
I was at a folk festival. I walked past several small shops. I saw one shop with a man selling flutes. I walked up to him and bought a very nice flute. I took it home and learned to play it.
Michael is a very active seven year old boy. He loves playing outside and jumping on his trampoline. One day Michael and his sister were doing tricks on the trampoline. He flipped too far and hit the ground hard breaking his left arm. After this disaster Michael is now very careful while jumping.
Jake pulled out of a parking lot. It was night but the road had several lights. He forgot to put his headlights on. A cop pulled him over shortly after to let him know. Jake was embarrassed and appreciative.
Mike was walking with his phone in his hand. He wasn't paying any attention to where he was going. His head was down and he mindlessly walked into a tree. His phone fell from his hands landing face down, he hoped it was ok. When he picked it up he realized it had shattered into pieces.
Adam loved to eat Halloween candy. On Halloween night, Adam ate 50 pieces of candy. The next morning, Adam felt sick and cranky. Adam sipped juice and ate soda crackers until his stomach felt better. Now, Adam only eats one or two pieces of candy after dinner.
Tim and Alice were getting married. They bought a brand new home. They hired an interior decorator. They loved the work the designer did. They were very happy with their new home.
Fred was playing outside with friends. All the sudden a latex ball came near him. Fred could not breathe. The ambulance had to come near him. It was very serious.
Kevin had a crush on two girls, Mandy and Sarah. He picked up Mandy on a Saturday afternoon. They sat around Kevin's home and drank beer and cooked. Mandy hadn't heard from Kevin so she popped up at his house. The three of them agreed to have a threesome.
Doris was doing her makeup. Suddenly, she heard a loud bang. She looked away, and accidentally smeared eyeliner across her cheek. She saw the line in the mirror and frowned. Using a wet cloth, she cleaned the mark off.
Fishy stink is real. Carl believed this to be true. He saw it on tv a huge fish man. Suddenly behind him fishy stink appeared! Carl screamed then realized it was only a cat.
Last week I had a terrible sunburn. The pain was brutal. As the paint wore off a bit, I started to itch. By yesterday the itching was unbearable. Thankfully it improved some today.
Jim was at dinner. He ordered 2 coffees and a sweet tea. The waitress brought him unsweet tea instead. Jim drank a sip of the tea and knew it was unsweet. Instead of being nice, he was rude to the waitress.
Will was invited to his boss's house for dinner. Will was a little nervous about this. Will bought a nice bottle of red wine to take with him. Will felt surprisingly at ease at the dinner party that night. Will returned home, feeling surprised at how enjoyable the night was.
We have had Benji since he was a puppy. He is 10 Year's old now and very sick. He has a tumor in his stomach and the dr said there is nothing to do. Today we took Benji back to the dr. And we said goodbye to him.
Larry was having a midlife crisis He decided it was time for a change He joined an adult basketball league Bill was pretty bad at basketball He decided basketball wasn't for him and dropped out of the league
John had a crush on Jane. He decided to make her a mix tape. He gave it to her during lunch. Jane really liked it. They started dating shortly after.
Paul and Peter met each other for a business lunch. Paul introduced himself to Peter and Peter to Paul. Paul instantly forgot Peter's name. To hide his blunder, Paul called Peter by the name Buddy. Peter saw right through this and got annoyed.
Jon liked playing Super Smash Bros. Jon played every day. He started going to local tournaments. Eventually he entered a national tournament. Jon won the national tournament!
My friend Peter is a great juggler. I used to watch him juggle all the time. I tried to learn how to juggle. I tried to have Peter teach me, but it was too hard. I don't think I'll ever be able to juggle like Peter.
For Patty's birthday she was having a sleepover party. She invited all of the girls in her class. The girls ate pizza and cake. That evening they all laid in sleeping bags and watched a movie. Finally, the girls began to fall asleep.
We started collecting pez dispensers. We found the entire Kiss set. Then we found the simpsons at a garage sale. We went to a bunch of sales to find some. We built a huge collection.
Jill loved to talk on the phone. She talked on the phone for three hours every night. One night Jill lost her phone in her bedroom. She went outside and made three new friends that night. Jill realized that her phone wasn't as important as she once thought.
Joe enjoyed playing the guitar. He saw an ad for band auditions. At the audition, the band's leader asked him to play a song. The band leader liked Joe's performance. Joe is now the band's guitar player.
Cal had always been a little heavy. He finally decided to slim down a little. He started by eliminating sweets and fats from his diet. Then, he began a daily exercise regimen. After a month of these changes, he lost ten pounds!
My husband and I decided to adopt a kitten. At the shelter my husband knew which baby he wanted, the feisty one! We decided to call her Willow and pulled around back to pick her up. The lady handed my husband Willow, and she pooped in his hand! Willow is now 8, well loved and boy does she have attitude, go figure!
Jason needed some afternoon caffeine. He decide to make a pot of tea. Jason picked the earl grey variety of tea. He heated up the water on the stove. With the water he poured himself a cup of tea.
I have a spare tv remote. Recently it stopped working well. It could operate the cable box but not the tv. I changed batteries to no avail. Today it started working on the tv again.
When I was a kid, I took a trip to Texas with my dad. We flew over and stayed in San Antonio. My dad and I did many things. What I remember most though was seeing the Alamo. It was a great experience for me.
My family and I went for a long hike. On the hike, we were accompanied by our dogs. We had to climb to the top of a summit. From the summit we could see the most beautiful sunrise. The hike left us all feeling accomplished and refreshed.
Nera got fitting in a dress for a friend's wedding. Nera got really sick several weeks before the wedding. She couldn't eat much of anything. Nera lost a lot of weight. The dress was too loose for the wedding.
My sister-in-law B's grandkids are 12 and 9. Their mother T works, while an older sister watches them. On Friday, the sister went away for the weekend suddenly. T begged B to watch the children. B did so reluctantly, as the children do not behave.
My grandma had a special talent. When she got mad at me one day, she threw her shoe at me. It hit me right on top of the head. It bounced and went all the way back to her. She reached out her hands and caught.
A long time ago I got my mother's car stuck in the sand. I was afraid of what she might do if she found out. I called a friend to help me. He pulled me out of the sand. My mother never know about it.
Oscar went on a walk today with his dog. They took the usual route through the park. There was a couple of dogs that got into a fight. Oscar's dog then broke his leash and tried to join the fray. Oscar has yet to find his dog.
Jane was pregnant and taking a shower. She was trying to lean over to get a bottle of soap. Suddenly she lost her balance and slipped. Luckily she managed to protect her belly, but she hit her head. She tried to be more careful from then on.
John was at home. Suddenly the light went out. John got up to check. The bulb had burnt out. John changed the bulb.
Johnny was forced to take piano lessons since he was four. He felt like it was a waste of his time but he stuck with it. On the board at school there was an ad looking for a keyboardist. The guys in the band couldn't believe how good he was. He had a great time playing with them over the next three Year's.
Joe needed new shoes. The ones he wanted were too expensive. He decided to save up his money. He finally had enough saved. Joe was excited to buy his new shoes.
Reg and his grandma were watching TV. A religious Evangelist came on the screen. He told everyone with sickness to put their hands on the screen. Reg's grandma made him put his hands on the screen. The TV man did not heal him of his asthma.
Joan wanted desperately to have a baby. Her and Gary tried for years but couldn't conceive. Joan went to a popular fertility clinic for consultation. The doctor gave her a thorough exam. Joan should be able to begin treatments in a few weeks.
The kids were at the zoo. They could ride a camel for $1! They climbed on and took a lap around the field. It was a funny, bumpy ride! They climbed down and gave the camel a pat.
We walked to the garden behind the mansion. We sat down and looked at the gravestones. We talked more about my old memories of the garden. We talked about the golf carts I drove around the grounds. My son asked if he could drive one, but he couldn't.
Thomas went to start his truck. It didn't want to turn. He got a friend to jump start his truck. Thomas brought his truck to a car parts store. Thomas bought a new battery.
Bonnie hadn't seen her high school boyfriend in years. At their ten year reunion they talked all night. They were both still single. They got together and started dating again. They were married the following year.
Doug started a new school. He was very worried that he would not have any friends. At lunch time, Doug asked Bill if he could sit with him. Bill said yes and introduced Doug to some of his friends. Doug was happy to have made a new friend at school.
Renee thinks she is the hottest person at her office. Sometimes, she stretches in front of Desi's desk. She thinks Desi likes watching her touch her toes. Renee is wrong. Desi contacted Human Resources to complain.
Ben is a saxophone player in a popular local band. The band has a show scheduled at a local venue on Saturday night. The day before the concert there is a fire at the venue. Ben's band decides to play at a local park instead Saturday night. The money from the park concert is donated to the local venue.
Tina wanted a new hobby. So she decided to take up gardening. Tina learned how to plant vegetables. When she was done she made a meal. They were the best vegetables she ever tasted.
Ava was working in a store folding sweaters. Then she saw a crying little boy in the corner. He'd lost his mother and was scared! Ava took him to the front desk kindly. There, they paged his frantic mother.
Colleen was picking roses in order to make a bouquet. She was typically very delicate and precise with her flowers. However, today her hand slipped. She felt a sharp prick on her finger. A rose thorn had scratched her.
Sam went on a hunting trip with his dad. He has never gone hunting before. His dad and him were getting great bonding time in. Sam also shot a deer and they brought it home. All in all they had a great time.
Sam wants a cool look for the new school year. She doesn't know what to do to change her look. Her friends tell her to change her hair color. Sam agrees to dye it. Sam dyes her hair red for the new school year.
Gina's room in the basement was cooler than the rest of the house. But after opening the curtain and turning on the light it was now hot. Gina realized she would need to sit in the dark to maintain the cool. She closed the curtain and turned off the light. She sat near the door and read her book in the mostly dark room.
Tim was really looking forward to a new movie. It was based around heroes he always liked. He ignored all the bad reviews. He thought they were just paid shills. Tim was thoroughly disappointed when he saw the movie himself.
Charles had always wanted to learn to play tennis. He and a friend decided to buy rackets and play a game. At first, Charles found it difficult. However, he gradually improved. Charles was happy to be learning to play tennis.
Jenny was a witness in a violent crime. She had to testify in court yesterday. But when she arrived at City Hall, the crowd was swallowing her. She managed to find her way out but arrived late for the trial. She got fined for contempt to the court.
I found a copy of Girl on a Train in a recycle bin. I put it up on Amazon and sold it immediately for $5. I listed it twice in error and got another sale. I did not have a second copy of the book. Although I lost money, I drop shipped the book.
My best friend E always dates the worst girls. He makes a lot of mistakes though as well. He brought his girlfriend Sue to a keg party. Sue had been sober six months and was in AA. The next morning day one of Sue's recovery started again.
My friends and I went on a camping trip. I was really excited to try out my new tent. We had a hard time setting it up because it didn't come with stakes. It was really windy and we were afraid the tent would blow away. We put all of our gear in the tent to weigh it down.
Tina bought new make up. She liked how it looked and put a lot on. After a while it get really itchy and puffy. Tina realized she was allergic to it. She had to wash it off immediately.
Glen took a vacation to Canada. He went with his best friend Ed and stayed at a fancy hotel. Glenn and Ed ordered room service at the hotel. They ate their food and talked about sightseeing activities. They both decided to go to the Montreal Canadiens game the next day.
Ali had been having issues with a bully at school. She had been taking Karate classes for 6 months. The bully attempted to slap Ali. She was able to turn it around and pin the bully. It was the last time the bully messed with Ali.
Howard went to a heavy metal show He got general admission so he could mosh When he got there, it was packed. Everyone was moshing around. He had a great time
Tom was driving around listening to music. A cop pulled him over. Tom was doing the speed so he wasn't sure why. The cop told him it was due to the loud music. Tom apologized for the volume and turned it down.
The school always had parties on Valentine's Day. The class addressed valentines cards and handed out candy. They played some Valentine's Day games. Then they danced. It was a great party!
Nadine set up the Christmas tree. She strung the lights up first. Then, she strung some popcorn on it. After that, she added ornaments, candy canes and tinsel. Finally she put a star on top.
Marcus feels like he will never have a girlfriend. He has given up on dating after many Years alone. Finally, one day, he sits beside a girl in a coffee shop. She introduces herself, and they begin talking for hours. Marcus hopes that he might have finally met someone to love.
Lynette was diagnosed with Cancer. It was  a scary time. She had surgery and chemotherapy. She was very sick. Finally she beat the cancer!
Gina was desperate to get her loose tooth out. She just couldn't pull on it hard enough. Her brother tied a piece of string to it. The other end was tied to a doorknob. When he slammed the door the tooth came out.
I received a phone call from my friend. Since I was eating, I wasn't able to answer the phone. As soon as I called her back, she didn't respond. I also tried calling her a week later however, she didn't respond. I decided to wait for her to text me.
Sandy went to the well at least once a day to make a wish. She wasn't sure if she believed in such things, but did it anyway. She decided this last day of being eleven would be her last wish. She closed her eyes, wished, and threw in her penny. That night her father came home from the war.
Libby is very tired. She hates to go to bed because she really wants to read more. She decides one more chapter won't hurt. But Libby keeps nodding off while reading the same sentence. She decides she better just go to bed.
Nell was collating her English essay. In the process, she sustained a deep paper cut. At first she frowned, for the cut looked small and minor. But it hurt her terribly! Nell was surprised that such a tiny wound could be so painful!
One morning, Charles' wife woke up feeling sick. She needed medicine, so Charles got dressed and drove to the store. The store had many different kinds of medication. Charles purchased an antipyretic and headed home. But by the time Charles returned, his wife was already feeling better.
Jane was looking forward to the Thanksgiving break from school. Her family decided to start a new tradition this year. Rather than the typical meal, they were going to cook for others. Jane and her family went to the homeless shelter for Thanksgiving. They felt blessed as they helped serve Thanksgiving dinner to so many.
Trudy wanted some cake. She bought mix at the store. She mixed the ingredients. She put it in the oven. It came out just perfect!
Lucy asked her father for a dog, as she had always wanted one. He told her she could only have a pet if she trained it. Lucy read about training dogs for weeks, preparing to care for it. On the day they went to the store, her father was quite pleased. Lucy knew so much about dogs now, she had outsmarted the salesman!
Jon decided to steal a police car. He stole a 1997 Ford police cruiser. Unfortunately, there was a GPS tracking device in the car. The police promptly found Jon and arrested him. Jon went to prison for three years.
Kia was 16 and pregnant, and felt unable to raise a baby. But she wanted to be a part of her child's life in some way! She met a couple who wanted an open adoption, which sounded great. Kia would get to know her birth daughter and even see her once a year. Kia was so happy-it was the perfect situation for her!
Jake needed to pick his son up from soccer practice. Unfortunately Jake had a drinking problem. He started drinking early and passed out in the afternoon. Jake forgot to pick his son up. His son resented him for it for a long time.
Dean always wanted to be in a band. He wrote an ad online to find local people to play with. With his ad, he posted a video of him playing drums. The video got hundreds of views within the first day. Before the end of the week, Dean was in a band playing live in a pub.
Tabatha was driving to her parent's house. She got a flat tire while on the highway. Tabatha changed the flat tire with the spare in her car. She was back on the road again in less than an hour. Tabatha was able to safely reach her parent's house on the spare.
Mason was excited to open his new insurance office. He had worked very hard. He cut the ribbon and opened for business. On his first day he had many clients. Mason was sure his business would be a success.
Charles had a crush on Linda and he hoped she liked him. They had been e-mailing and calling each other the past couple days. On Friday, Charles wore new sneakers to work. Linda invited him to lunch and was jolly when they returned. She admitted that new shoes on a guy turns her on.
Fry loved to fry food. He grew and fried his own sweet potatoes. He started selling them from his garage. However, they weren't very good. Fry ended up having to eat all of the fries he made!
I own two pairs of shorts. One fits very well. I wondered why the other did not fit. I found it was a size narrower, and ordered another pair. I was sure I could not lose weight to fit into the smaller pair.
Eloise dropped down to her knees. She looked up at her dad with tearful eyes. With a wavery voice she pleaded with him. Wouldn't he let her keep the puppy, she begged. Her father finally acquiesced and Eloise hugged the puppy.
Bob was rocking back and forth in his chair when he heard a crack. He looked down and saw the leg had snapped in the middle. Bob got some wood glue and filled the crack. He waited patiently for a few days while it set. Bob happily rocked in his fixed rocking chair.
Nathan is a doctor. He loves helping people, but loves his paycheck more. Nathan neglects his duties to spend all his money. Nathan ends up in massive debt. Nathan is no longer a doctor because he got fired.
Ike's class was going on a field trip to the Navy submarine. Ike was thrilled since he'd always wanted to visit the submarine! But as soon as he climbed down into it, his chest tightened. He began to panic, feeling that he was closed in too tightly. He left quickly, realizing he really didn't like submarines after all!
Ray had car troubles. He took his car to a mechanic. They said they needed to keep it overnight. The next day he went for an update. They told him what was wrong and gave him a quote.
Karen's dog didn't know any tricks. She really wanted to teach him. She started teaching him to fetch. It took lots of practice. He soon learned how to fetch really well!
My girlfriend introduced me to her parents. Her father stared at me. He questioned my looks and criticized my clothes. I remained patient and treated him with respect. He eventually shook my hand and wished for the best before I left.
MeGan tried her friend's doorbell but nothing happened. She banged on the door but no one answered. Megan pulled out her phone to call her friend. Just then the door swung open. A man with a sinister grin greeted her.
A girl at work used to always get flowers delivered. It seemed like every week it was a new guy. Sometimes we wondered if people chipped in to buy them for her. Or others wondered if she bought them for herself. But either way, she always had beautiful flowers at her desk.
The light bulb above Erin's desk was broken. So Erin decided to replaced it. He stood on his wooden desk and reached for the bulb. But the weak legs of the desk collapsed. Now the light bulb and desk were broken too.
Jon loved to play slamball. But, it wasn't popular where he lived. He decided to start a slamball club. No one joined. Jon gave up slamball in frustration.
The tree lost its leaves. That winter it became very cold. The branches froze. The tree lost its branches. The next spring the leaves could not grow back.
Jerry wanted to make some fresh lemonade. He had a recipe from his mother that she gave him a long time ago. After Jerry remembered the recipe he started to make the lemonade. To Jerry's surprise it was very easy! After he was done making his lemonade he sat down and enjoyed a glass.
Bob borrows some money from a loan shark to pay off another debt. But when it comes time to pay he doesn't have the money. Out of desperation he robs a gas station. He gets the money to pay the loan shark. But he is caught and sentenced to ten years in jail for the robbery.
I had found to my delight that I had won the lottery! I received my check for a million dollars. I spent it all on a car, clothes, shoes and furniture. After only 3 months, I had spent all of the money. I am now as poor as I was before I won the lottery.
Ken signed up for classes. He needed to complete one more semester to graduate. His mom had a car accident on the same day. Since she was broke, Ken had to pay for the damages. Therefore, he also took out a loan to pay for school.
Tim entered his class spelling bee. He didn't think he was that good. He wanted to challenge himself. He studied extra hard to try and do his best. Tim got third place.
Tim was on vacation. He looked for his luggage at the airport for hours. They eventually informed him it was sent elsewhere. Tim was frustrated but understood the mistake. They were able to get him his luggage the next day.
Graduation day is an important step in many people's lives. Pete was no exception. He could hardly believe that high school was almost over. All his friends would be splitting up, but it was still fun. Pete was about to start a new chapter of his life and was excited.
Tim was at a fancy dinner. He was nervous. He didn't want to do anything embarrassing. He ate as neatly as possible. When it was over, everyone said he did fine.
Jill's friend set her up on a blind date. They met at a restaurant. After a wonderful night they agreed to meet again. The next day her friend called to ask why she had stood her date up. She had accidentally had dinner with the wrong person!
Jake had just recently quit his job. He bought a large piece of land in the wilderness. He moved onto his land with his dog. Jake built a cabin out of wood with his hands. Jake lived on the land, away from civilization.
Dean the school nerd has been alone his whole life. He has always dreamed of getting a girl's attention. While walking home from school he sees a girl who dropped her books. He helps the girl pick up her stuff. The girl thanks Dean and asks him on a date.
Wendy went to the movies. She watched a horror movie. It was very scary. She crouched down in her seat. When the killer appeared, she jumped.
The magician entered the stage, waving to the crowd. He took a deep bow and flashed his cape. Suddenly, a dove materialized from his hands. The dove flew away and then disappeared in a puff of smoke. The audience cheered.
Lana went swimming in the ocean. She was having a great time, until something touched her foot. She was very upset and ran to the shore, screaming. When she got out of the water, she realized it was still stuck to her. She looked down and realized it was only seaweed.
I was preparing a pasta one day in my kitchen. After I began to boil the noodles, I went to grab some chicken. I couldn't find the chicken so I checked my freezer and found it there. The chicken was frozen so I had to defrost it in the sink. Because the chicken was so frozen, I overcooked my pasta, ruining it.
Helen raced to catch the train to work. She ran through puddles and over potholes. She pushed past people and knocked down a fruit stand. She saw the sign for her subway and flew down the stairs. She stopped short at the bottom and watched the train pull away.
Tina got a special gift from her mother. It was a beautiful music box. When she opened it, it played music. Tina put it on her dresser. She wanted the music box to be on display.
Jack set up a patio umbrella on the sandy beach. Diane asked if she could sit by him a bit to get out of the sun. When Jack agreed, she whistled loudly. Diane's whole family piled under Jack's umbrella, pushing him out. Jack stood there stunned as the rude family then made fun of him.
Mandy never liked squirrels She got asked on a date to the park by bob Mandy and bob were holding hands while walking They passed by a really large tree and a squirrel jumped on her Mandy fainted shortly afterwards
School on a Saturday would normally be torture. Today, Harry was there to take care of the animals in his biology class. He had always wondered how they survived the weekend. He was most curious about the turtle which wandered around the class. He discovered that the turtle wore a diaper.
A famous movie director wondered why no one liked his movie. He decided to go see the movie at a local theater in disguise. As the movie went on he noticed he started to feel sick. He had the movie analyzed and the FPS was to high. Changing the FPS, suddenly the movie become popular.
Tom had his first band practice. He was nervous. They performed some nirvana songs. He felt pretty good. They were successful.
Mike loves rap and hip hop. His wife Sara loves country music. They are taking a long car trip and both made mix tapes. They argue about which music they will listen to in the car. They end up flipping a coin to determine the outcome.
Tiny Tot's Daycare was known for their cleanliness and service. One day though, the children all started itching rapidly and heavily. Upon inspection of the children, lice and their eggs were found. It became a three month epidemic that proved hard to get rid of. They lost their license and had to close due to the heavy fines.
I loved smoked salmon. Alas, it was too expensive for me to eat more than once per year. I decided to make my own smoked salmon. But, I didn't use enough salt so it didn't cure. I contracted a bacterial infection from the smoked salmon.
My brothers daughter was at the party. She's about twice as big as I remember. When I went up to her and said hello she didn't recognize me. I was very saddened by this but don't blame her. I told her I'd see her again and she should remember me next time.
Miguel is a mechanic and loves to work on cars. He works at a shop three days a week. In his spare time he fixing cars for people in his garage. He does great work at a fast pace for a small fee. Miguel gets two incomes doing what he loves.
Becky invited her friends over to make some candy. The girls melted some chocolate and tasted it. The candy tasted amazing and the girls were pleased. When the candy cooled, the girls put them in bags. Becky then took some bags to her neighbors.
The electricity was out at Jo's house. It was hot so Joe went outside. Jo felt better sitting in the breeze. Eventually the electricity came back on. Jo stayed outside enjoying the fresh breeze.
I registered for an English class in college. When I went to buy books, the book for this class was an encyclopedia. I paged through it and the encyclopedia was poorly-written. I got a very bad feeling and dropped the class. I later learned this this course was a disaster.
Ed and his dad went to the ice sculpting competition held in town. Ed thought it would be pretty boring. But people were creating shapes with big chainsaws. There were all different kinds of sculptures. His favorite was an eight foot long dragon.
Sam was swimming at the pool. He was having fun and it was bright out. All of a sudden clouds rolled in. It started to rain. Sam stayed out since he was already wet.
Kelly, a rapper, had a show in Paris after the shooting. He played a song about how we have to love one another. After that song, the crowd began singing their national anthem. Kelly was in disbelief. This was one of his favorite shows ever.
Sharon was worried about her elderly Uncle Sy, who lived alone. He had amassed a lot of junk in his house, adding more every day. She was worried that her Uncle Sy had become a hoarder. She talked to a local psychologist, and they visited him together. They started working to clean out the house, much to Sharon's relief.
Susan was playing basketball with her friends. The sky started to look very stormy. They figured they had time to finish the game. They were wrong. The rain came very quickly and heavy.
For a moment Bill's plan of bank robbery was going great. He took the money from the vault and ran to the door. He was stopped by the teller before he left. She tackled him and wrested away his gun. She stood over him with the gun and Bill didn't dare move.
Jim couldn't find the money he left on the bookcase. He thought his friend Tom had stolen it. He called Tom and yelled at him. Tom was upset and defended himself. Jim looked again and found his money under a book.
Ted hated the cold weather. He would spend all winter inside his house. When Spring finally came he wandered outside. He was wearing a light coat and noticed a wonderful breeze. Ted made a promise to enjoy the sunny weather while he could.
Lily was on a tall roller coaster the other day. It was one of the highest in the country. The ride at first was fun. Then all the sudden it screeched to a halt. Lily was trapped at the very top.
Mark wanted a treehouse. Mark called Matt and asked if he would help him build one. Mark and Matt built a treehouse in a large tree. The person who's yard they built it in came home. Matt was surprised they weren't in Mark's yard.
Lance had always wanted to model. He had big dreams of being a model. He went out and did all he could to be a model. He got hired by a modeling agency. He became a fabulous model and never looked back.
David brushed his dog regularly. The dog had long fur so it was difficult to keep it tangle-free. One day when he was brushing it, he just got tired of dealing with it. He shaved the dog's fur off! It looked funny but David was happy to be done brushing.
Tom had a son named Eric. Tom was too busy to take care of his son. He sent Eric to a boarding school. Eric did not like the boarding school. Eric ran home to Tom.
Joey has always wanted to live somewhere warmer. He decides to move to Florida. Once he gets there he loves the weather. He wears shorts almost every day. Joey is happy he moved somewhere warm.
I finally moved into my new apartment. However, there was lots of mold in the bathroom. The sink did not work. None of these problems occurred when I first saw the place. The next day I proudly abandoned my lease so I could move elsewhere.
Ted is a smart successful businessman. Ted is asked to invest into a new company. Ted looks over the idea for a new business. He takes a few days deciding what would be best for him. After days of thinking he decides to invest in the new business.
Drew wanted to learn to surf. He bought a surfboard and set out to the ocean. Unfortunately he lived in the middle of the country. He was miles from the ocean. It took him Years to get there.
I speak Toisanese, a dialect of Chinese. It is very different from Mandarin. My granddaughter is starting to speak Mandarin. I bought a set of cds to try to learn Mandarin. It was too hard for me and I quit.
Laura decided that she wanted to have a new bold look. She thought about cutting her hair really short. Her friends and coworkers discouraged her. However, she decided to shave all of her hair off. Laura was very pleased with her new look.
Beth wrote a story that won an award. She was invited to an event to read her story for an audience. At the event, she went on stage and read her story. After she was done, they gave her a medal. Everyone clapped for her and she even got flowers.
Tina wanted a new handbag. Her old one was ripping. So she decided to splurge. She walked into Louis Vuitton. She loved everything but ultimately decided on a classic bag.
Last night my aunt taught me how to can vegetables. It was a very long process and hard to remember. I decided I was going to can some vegetables at home today. I am sure I forgot a step or two. The vegetables did not come out as good as when my aunt did it.
James awoke to a loud noise in the kitchen. He picked up a bat beside the bed and walked down the stairs. He saw a shadowy figure near the sink. James acted quickly and hit the person on the head. He turned on the light, and saw his wife sprawled on the floor.
Rick was on the track team. He had stayed up playing video games all night. Rick was very tired. He was sluggish all day. At practice he was one of the slowest runners.
Jessica was an aspiring musical performance artist. She thought she was a great amateur singer. She asked her friends what she should do. They said she should sing for a record executive. She did and was offered a contract with Sony, she was very happy.
Gertie is a 90 year old woman who lives in our building. She befriended Joe, a 99 year old man. Joe was on the bench one day. Gertie came out and kissed his head. Joe smiled and thanked her.
Katie's birthday was coming up. Her best friend wanted to surprise her with a party. She got together with Katie's friends and family and made a plan. They decided to have Katie go to the store while they set up the party. They set up the party and surprised Katie when she came back.
Annie accidentally slept in. She needed to catch her bus in just a few minutes. Usually her hair took a long time to do. This morning, she was forced to do it as quickly as possible. Since she didn't have time, her hair ended up looking too messy.
The man made a lewd joke. A woman called him childish. The man wanted to look more adult. He started speaking in a lower voice. It made the woman respect him.
Nigel raced to get to his favorite bagel shop before they closed. Like most bagel shops their hours were rather limited. Nigel dodged other pedestrians as he jogged to the store. He got there just in time to see the "closed" turned to face him. Nigel stared in sadness as the shop's lights flicked out one by one.
Lynn's new boyfriend took her to a Chinese restaurant. He knew how to use chopsticks but Lynn did not. Lynn wanted to impress him. She tried really hard to use the chopsticks but it was difficult! She made a mess but her effort impressed him nonetheless.
Angie loved to run. She never really kept track of how far she was going. Her brother gave her a tracking watch for her birthday. She tried it out the next day on a normal run. She was surprised to find her normal run was 13 miles!
Marcie invited her friend for her birthday. She was going around the house tidying up the place. Marcie felt excited that her best friend was coming. Marcie put on her favorite birthday dress. Marcie's friend finally came over and brought her a gift.
My friends and I were bored at school one day. We decided to vandalize the bathroom. My teacher saw the vandalism and gave us detention. My parents were very mad at me. Detention went well, but I hope I never have to do it again.
Anne heard a buzzing. It was a fly! She swatted at it but it came back. Anne bought a giant fly swatter. She smacked it the next time it flew by.
Marie decided to make chicken for dinner. She defrosted the chicken and then cut the pieces in half. She rolled the chicken in butter, corn flakes and cheese. She put them in the pan and baked them for an hour. Once the chicken was done, her family sat down to eat.
Susanna had spent a long time painting her nails. But she noticed that she chipped them. Susanna was irritated about it. So she got the polish and put it over again. Finally they looked good.
Larry was tired from work. He decided to take a short nap. When he woke up there was still light on. Larry checked the time and it was actually the morning. He had slept throughout the afternoon and night.
Neil loved to see islands. He especially loved wild and remote islands. Since he was visiting Scotland, he took a trip to the Orkneys. They were so desolate and beautiful! He thought the Orkneys were the loveliest islands he had ever seen.
Jake wanted to be a famous rapper. He made recordings of himself rapping in his basement. He gave his discs out to people in his community. People loved his music. Jake was signed to a record label after a famous producer heard him.
Lancaster and Burt were cruising in their dad's '71 camaro. Two guys  in newer model car challenged them to a race. Lancaster was ahead and winning when hit a rock and tree stump. Since they were speeding, the car went airborne and landed on a roof. A towing company had to use a crane to remove the car.
Brandon had a difficult lab course. It required a lot of outside work. The class made him work hard. The labs were difficult to do. Brandon got an A after all his work.
Sue loved taking photos of animals and nature. One day while out taking pictures, she saw a mama bear and three cubs. The mama bear was teaching her cubs how to find bugs and grubs. Suddenly, the mama bear turned around and roared! Sue quickly took a picture and then quickly ran away from the bears.
Sarah and Jim had a make or break chemistry test. Sarah told Jim she help him study and pass the test. Jim didn't pay attention studying and bribed Sarah to just cheat. Sarah tried giving him the answers on the test day but got caught. They were both given F's and had to retake the class next semester.
Lisa has a son named Lane. Lane was a lanky boy and he had an oddly shaped chest. Lisa knew that wasn't normal and took him to see a specialist. To stop the deformity the Doctor made lane wear a chest brace. That was 1 year ago and Lane is still wearing his chest brace daily.
Adam forgot his lunch at home. But his friend sat beside him at lunch. Seeing Adam's hunger, his friend offered Adam some food. They friends shared one lunch. Adam was happy at his friend's generosity.
Jasmine is a junior in high school. Her school is holding a career day. She walked around and visited all the booths. Jasmine spent time talking to recruiters and reading pamphlets. She is convinced she wants to work in the health field.
Halloween was always Jennie's favorite holiday. She could dress up any way she wanted. This year she wanted to be a cat but her parents said no. So instead she made a fairy dress. That night she won an award for it!
Susan had gotten a date with a handsome man. She was just about to go home. She got a text telling her to wait. Susan reluctantly waited. Her patience paid off with a great date.
I tried to brew my own beer once. I bought one of the kits from the store that show you how. It was suppose to ferment for two months. I waited two months and tried the beer and it was gross! I threw the rest away because I could never serve it to anyone.
Nita had poor grades. She wanted to go to a party that weekend, but her mom hesitated. She said Nita should not go anywhere until her grades improved. But finally, she relented and let Nita go to the party. Nita was so relieved that her mom had let her go!
Joe wanted to do a romantic dinner for his girlfriend. But Joe had no candles. So Joe went to the store to get some. He got these very nice smelling candles. He lit the candles on before she came.
I was sitting on the bench this afternoon. My neighbor Jolene came by with her baby Aubrey. Aubrey is 18 months old. Aubrey recognized me and smiled. I was very pleased.
I had a job giving out Hershey's Kisses. It was near the holidays so it was an easy sell. I gave out a lot of free product. I found out there are some neat flavors around the holidays. At the end of the day I got to take a bunch home.
Donald felt like he had no privacy. His kids were always barging in. He put a do not disturb sign on the door. Then his kids learned to knock first. Donald was relieved he could have some privacy now.
Sarah was in band in sixth grade. She sort of liked playing the flute but did not like to practice. At the end of the semester there was a big performance. Sarah was excited to perform but still did not practice. Sarah did not make the final band group and was very disappointed.
A new teacher started the day. She asked them to sit. They didn't sit. She didn't know what to do. She asked the principal to help.
Aunt Maude had an argument with Vladimir Lenin. She stood in front of his statue in the park and let him have it. The cops and men from the mental hospital drug her away. She insisted Lenin had stolen her car keys. Aunt Maude now argues with her doorknob, there in the asylum.
Lucas shot the man in the leg. While he tried to slide himself to the door, Lucas walked up to him. He shot him again in the other leg. The man appeared helpless and begged for his life. Lucas shrugged and walked out the door to leave him alone.
Peter is a concierge in our building. He is very friendly, especially to kids. Our 2-year-old granddaughter from NY knows Peter. Tonight she came from NY and asked where Peter was. He had gone home for the day.
I ran into Terrie again after my son was born. She smiled at me in the store, and I went over to talk to her. She was so happy to see me and know I was okay. I told her what I'd gone through for the first time. She told me all the teachers always knew how abused I was.
Ben took his wife on a studio tour. It was their wedding anniversary. They both had never been to a studio tour. Ben and his wife had a great time on the tour. They will be back next anniversary to take the same tour.
Annie unpacked her books. She had a bunch of homework to do. She got to work on it immediately. She finished the math quickly. The english took her a whole hour!
Tommy Salami was having a terrible day. He'd crashed his car and gotten fired. He needed something to make him feel better. So he went down to a massage parlor. He fell asleep before the happy ending.
Nala knew she would look much more mature with a haircut. But she had never cut it before and was apprehensive. Then a friend suggested she donate her long hair to a charity program. Nala decided to give her hair to a wig charity for kids with cancer. She felt better about the cut- and she looked great with shorter hair!
Sally had just been offered a new job. It paid more and was located closer than her current job. She decided to take the job and informed her present boss. Her boss was upset and pleaded with her to stay with the company. Sally politely declined and apologized.
Maria was cooking two eggs for breakfast. She flipped the eggs in a pan with a spatula. Once the eggs were cooked, she slid them onto a plate. Maria put salt, pepper, and hot sauce onto the plated eggs. Maria grabbed a fork and sat down to eat.
Susan was tired of how her hair looked. She decided to visit the neighborhood salon. At the salon she asked for style suggestions. Her decision was made to go shorter. Susan loved her new hair cut.
Carly was a little girl in the neighborhood. She just got a new bike for her birthday. She finally decided to ride it without the training wheels. Carly crashed into the wall because she didn't know how to stop. Her mom came and saved her and put a bandaid on her boo boo.
One day the Acker family went on vacation to New Orleans. First they took a tour of a haunted mansion. Then they went to the beach. Finally they went to a karaoke bar. Everyone had fun.
When I got home, I started to give the dog her antibiotics. I froze when I realized the liquid was pink. I read the label, and discovered it was penicillin. Highly allergic to penicillin, I quickly capped the bottle and washed. My husband gave the medication to her instead.
Andrew enjoyed going to the arcade every single day. One day he noticed one machine had a high score. He played every day to beat the high score. After a year, Andrew was able to beat the high score. Now, Andrew is trying to beat other games in the arcade.
Oliver was excited about his birthday gifts. He needed to wait, but he was impatient. He snuck into his parents closet. There, he found his gifts and checked them all out. Unfortunately, it made it a lot less fun to open them later.
I went to the restaurant yesterday. It was good. But when I got there something happened. I got the wrong order. So I had to return it immediately.
Whit decided to take a nap. She wanted to nap for about an hour. Instead her nap turned into hour house. Whit was exhausted. Because she overslept, she was late for work.
The kids were all walking towards downtown. There was a festival going on there. The kids thought they would walk down to play games. They all had a great time. It was fun spending time with their friends.
Joey needs to party a little. He drives down to his grocery store. He picks up a 12 pack of beer. He goes home. He drinks the whole 12 pack.
Lucy spent the day at Disneyland. She had worn a new pair of boots. By the end of the day, her feet were killing her. The next day, she decided to wear better shoes. Luckily, her feet hurt less that day.
Jen has a math test in the morning. She has studied all week. She was ready when she got to class. She finished in record time. Jen was excited when she made an A.
Grandma wanted to cook Thanksgiving dinner. Her children were worried that she was getting too old. The children agreed to come over and cook the meal together. The experience was great for all of them as they were able to bond. The meal was ok, but the holiday was the best ever.
Ed saw a Herring. He took it's picture. He framed the picture. He put it on the desk. He broke it with his elbow.
Driving home one day, I noticed the traffic was worse than usual. After about 45 minutes of not moving at all, I finally saw it. There were lights surrounding a car on the side of the highway. A police officer was helping a woman change her tire. All that traffic was just to watch somebody change a tire!
Anne was anorexic. She really wanted to get well. She agreed to check into a clinic for help. It was a long road to wellness. But eventually, Anne got better.
Jim loved running on the beach. Every morning he went for a run on the beach. The pollution was pretty bad on the beach though. More and more trash kept washing up on the shore. Jim got so disgusted he had to stop running on the beach.
My dog liked to swim in the lake. My step dad didn't like it though. He said the dog would drink and drink and drink. He didn't give the dog water in the house. I thought that was silly.
Sadie loves to run through the woods. Running makes her body feel good. At school, a PE teacher noticed that Sadie is a fast runner. The teacher encouraged her to join the track team. She ran the 1500 and came in first place.
Every year the city has a Lilac festival. People come from all around to see the beautiful Lilacs in bloom. There are vendors selling food and crafts. People love just walking around and enjoying the view and smell. We try to go once in a year and have some fun.
Isaac got a camera for his birthday. And he was completely obsessed with it. Everyday he went outside to take pictures. And he eventually took photography courses in college. Isaac was happy when he finally became a professional photographer.
John was a pyromaniac. He burned many things from garbage to trees. This time, he decided to try burning a house. John was caught for burning a house. John was arrested and had to seek therapy.
Andrew was the best at checkers. One day a new kid challenged him to a game. They played after school. All the kids watched as Andrew played the new kid. Andrew ended up losing and learned a lesson humility.
Every year Suzie bakes her husband a cake for his birthday. His favorite is chocolate cake. Suzie went to the grocery store to get the ingredients. She followed the recipe to make the cake. Suzie and her husband ate the cake after it was done baking.
Tom was going on a business trip. He couldn't find anybody to take care of his dog. He left it home alone since it was only a couple of days. The dog got itself stuck by the collar while Tom was gone. It accidentally suffocated to death.
We went through the drive through light show at the park. There were tons of Christmas lights everywhere. We drove under a bridge covered in blue lights. Police were watching everyone to make sure we were safe. It was about 2 miles long before we came out.
My daughter was terribly nervous about the first day of second grade. She was feeling terrified, no matter what we said to comfort her. The first day of school finally arrived. She was crying in the car when I drove her to school. But when I picked her up she only had good things to say.
Seth was an animator for an animation company. He drew a design that the manager didn't approve of. Seth told him off and went to start his own company. No one liked his drawings though. Seth went back and begged for his job back.
Every summer the Smith family goes sailing. The children, Penny and Patsy, love it the most. Both girls grew up on the boat and knew how to sail it themselves. Their dream was to one day win the World Cup race together. They worked hard and when they were 23, they finally did it!
I've been playing a lot of Pokemon Go lately. I went around the neighborhood twice and felt myself getting hot. Figuring I was just out of shape, I kept playing. The heat sapped my strength and I couldn't muster any will to go home. I had to sit underneath a tree and wait for myself to cool down.
Lisa was a weird girl who dressed in all black and had black nails. She was a loner, naturally and didn't seem to care at all. Talk of the town was that she practiced witchcraft and was evil. No one knew the real Lisa, a kindred kind spirit that loved everyone. She was misjudged because of her appearance and it happens too much.
We went to our cousin's wedding in December of 2012. His sister came from Connecticut to RI. We asked his sister about her boyfriend. She said they broke up after three years. Everyone was surprised and saddened.
Waki decided to visit a national park. He found a peacock at the national park. Waki was scared of peacocks. He decided to kick the peacock away from him. Waki was arrested by the park ranger and sued by the state.
I was walking through the woods last night. It was dark and brisk. I kept making noise because of all the twigs on the ground. They kept breaking with every step. It drove me slightly insane.
Tom went to the beach with friends. The ocean looked more violent than normal. Tom still decided to get in the water. He was knocked over and sucked under. Nobody ever saw Tom again.
One summer, Delaney and her friend Cat decided to go to the state fair At the fair they ate corn dogs, cotton candy, and deep-fried twinkies. After eating, they went to the midway to go on some rides. Cat and Delaney chose to ride the biggest rollercoaster. When they got off the ride, they got sick and threw up everywhere!
Alicia was going to a concert. Her friend invited her. But when they got there there was a very long line. Alicia was very irritated. She could not believe they had to wait for nearly five hours.
Sally forgot to pay her electricity bill. He began to whine since she couldn't afford the late payment. Malek decided to pay the bill for her. He also told her that she didn't need to pay him back. Sally got excited and hugged malek.
We went to the movie theater last night. The movie had sold out before we got there. Jane said she knew were a drive in movie theater was. I had never been and we agreed to go. When we arrived we were the only ones their.
Lucas realizes he cannot see as far as he used to. He decides he needs to have his eyes examined. The eye doctor tells Lucas that he needs glasses. Lucas buys glasses. Finally Lucas can see as far as he used to.
Tim was at a picnic. They were grilling hot dogs. Tim dropped his weenie on the floor. He picked it up quickly and ate it anyway. It tasted fine and didn't get him sick.
Jessica owned an old family heirloom. She needed some extra cash. She took the heirloom to have it valued. It was worth a lot so she sold it. With the money she paid her bills.
Sadie was on the volleyball team. She had the ball in her hands. She went to spike it over the net. Suddenly, the ball smacked another girl in the face. Sadie apologized but was asked to leave the court.
The classmates were playing dodge ball against each other. Tina stopped paying attention for a moment to talk to her teacher. She said that she's enjoying the game. Jim managed to hit her on the head with the ball. The teacher picked up Tina and placed Jim in timeout.
One day Ursula took a trip to Vegas. First she went to the Strip. Then she went to Bellagio. Finally she went to the Stratosphere. She had a great time.
I found out I was pregnant about 3 months ago. I did not want to know the sex of the baby. I have been trying to think of names. There are so many choices. I decided to wait until I saw the baby to name it.
James came over to the United States to host a talk show. Many people thought he was a poor choice. He quickly found an audience among millennials. His popularity increased as his segments went viral. It looks like he is going to be around for quite some time.
A group of protesters went to the main center of the campus. They refused to attend class and spoke out against income equality. Police officers came into the school to stop the protesters. Several of the protesters were beaten down with a stick. They were also blinded by pepper spray.
Howard was playing baseball with his team. He was doing poorly at first. He couldn't catch some of the balls. Then when he was the batter, he stroke it far. He reached home plate.
Last year, our building sponsored a cookout. They had a caterer prepare grilled foods. We had ribs, hot dogs, chicken, and hamburgers. They even had an ice cream truck. We did not eat dinner that day.
One morning Ben overslept. Ben had to share a bathroom with his many siblings. Because he overslept he was last in the shower. All the hot water was gone by the time he had his turn. He quickly took a cool shower.
Ben told his mom that he's staying after school. She said that she will pick him up. Ben sat in front of the school after his meeting. After a few hours, he grew impatient and started to cry. His mom showed up during the night time.
Jim and Gil found a wallet lying on the ground. There was over a hundred dollars in it but no id of any kind. There wasn't anyone around so they weren't sure what to do. They put up signs in the area asking if anyone had lost a wallet. After a month no one had claimed it so they split the money.
Jake was watching Netflix at home. Suddenly the video on his screen stopped playing. His account had been canceled due to a failed payment. Jake logged online in order to pay his bill. He was able to resume watching once he paid.
Samantha had recently acquired a wooden dresser from an auction. She wanted to repaint it to put in her room. She sanded the dresser and then found a secret compartment. Inside the secret compartment was a $100 bill. She was elated and used the money to buy dinner for her family.
Phil wanted to do something to help the environment. He became more conscious of the decisions he made. Phil made an effort to buy recyclable materials. He reduced his resource consumption. Phil effectively reduced his environmental impact.
Joe was sad. His life wasn't interesting. He only went to school and came home. He then thought about the after school activities he was a part of. Joe decided he really was interesting.
Peter wanted to cosplay at a local convention. He researched his favorite characters and chose one of them. He spent hours creating his costume. When he arrived to the convention, everyone wanted to take pictures. Peter felt proud of his hand-made creation.
Caroline struggled from depression. She decided to talk to a psychiatrist. The psychiatrist told her to go to counseling sessions. Caroline attended counseling sessions for several months. After her sessions ended, Caroline's depression was much better.
Dave liked his job a lot. He never stopped working. His girlfriend begged him to spend more time with her. Dave said he had to finish his project. Dave got dumped, but he also got a promotion.
Emily only wanted one thing for Christmas. But as she opened her last present, it wasn't there. No kitten for her this year either. Then her grandma walked through the door. She was holding a little yellow kitten in her arms!
Peter's favorite food was chocolate. When he moved out of his parents, he had to do his own shopping. He bought mostly chocolate products because he is independent now. The entire first week living on his own he ate nothing but chocolate. Now chocolate makes him sick even just thinking about it.
Jane got home from work one night. All the lights were off. There were candles everywhere. There was dinner on the table. Her husband had surprised her with a romantic evening at home.
I went to a city. I thought I had found a good parking spot for my scooter. I did not want to have to pay for a spot. I had it on a sidewalk by a bus station. I was told I could not park there.
Margaret entered a pie competition. She had the best recipe for a apple pie. Tonya had a very good recipe too. Margaret didn't know if she was going to win. Her pie came in first place.
The floorboard squeaked underfoot. Tim froze in the darkness, hoping his parents wouldn't wake up. After some time passed he carried on down the hall. He sneaked back into his room and lay down quietly. He had made it back home from the party undetected.
Taylor loved his slippers. One night when he was cold, he decided to wear them. He searched through his bedroom but could not find them. He searched throughout his house but could not find them. Then, he realized that he had left them in the kitchen.
Bill was watching Curious George. He tried to jump like monkey. He accidentally fell down from his bed. He cried and called his mom. She came to calm him down.
Mary spent the afternoon walking the streets of Barcelona. She stopped in a cafe for something to eat. She sat at a table to read and eat her food. She left her book on the table while she used the bathroom. When she returned, she found her book had been stolen.
There was a man named Tiger who liked to golf. He owned the green and would beat everyone he faced. He wanted to become the best. He kept playing in tournaments so that he could win. One day, he ended up winning the world tourney.
Kelly went to play tennis with her friend. The girls played for quite awhile. It was a back and forth volley. Finally Kelly won. She got treated to lunch.
Robert was a vegan. One day his friends convinced him to go fishing. He went along but didn't actually fish. He still hung out and drank beer. It was exactly the same.
The man had a custom made tuxedo in 2000. He went to two weddings in it between 2000 and 2010. Another grand daughter was being married in 2015. He took the tux and flew to the wedding. He had to writhe on the bed to snap the pants, his waist was larger.
Karl and Karen were dating. They went for a Sunday afternoon in the park. It was a beautiful fall day. Karl dropped to one knee under and ancient oak and proposed marriage. Karen accepted and they celebrated.
Greta wanted a family picture with all her grandchildren. She worked for months to get a day that all her family together. Finally the day arrived and the family gathered at the photographers. The photographer got the family in position and took the picture. Greta was happy to finally have a family picture.
Jasmine was squinting in the sun. She pulled out her sunglasses to make it more comfortable to see. The lens fell out of her glasses! She tried to pop it back in but it kept falling back out. Jasmine was so frustrated she threw her glasses.
Jill was a young mom with a baby. A friend of hers lent her some old baby clothes from her grown son. She asked for Jill to please return the shoes later. Jill forgot to return the shoes. A year later, the friend reminded her and Jill tracked the shoes down.
My friend and I decided to make pizza. We made the dough from scratch. Then, we put the toppings on the pizza and baked it. It tasted weird. We realized we'd made sweet dough and not pizza dough!
Kelly decided to release a new song. When she released it, everyone loved it. Kelly learned how supportive people were. She decided to release more. Kelly was thrilled.
Gina's crush Jamie broke his leg, and was on crutches. She decided to open the doors for him, But she needed to stay close to him. But her little brother fell, and she had to help him up Jamie was so far ahead she worried she couldn't catch up with him.
My little brother was a mischievous child. My mother tried everything to make him be good. One day she had my dad pretend to be Santa Claus on the phone. Santa told my brother he needed to be extra good this year. My little brother was practically an angel until after Christmas.
Sam had a kidney infection. He got pain pills for it. Once he stopped taking them the pain came back. They gave him more pills for it. Eventually Sam realized he was going through withdrawals.
The weatherman said rain was coming in. However, he did not predict snow. The city got five inches of snow. No one was prepared. It took four hours to get home.
Julio cranked the volume up. He had installed huge new speakers in his media room. The music blasted and he danced around. He was thrilled with his new addition. He started planning for installing some special lights, too.
I began to do a few leg stretches. The mat I was resting on slipped. My leg ended up being overstretched. I had to call my friend. He helped me get off of the ground.
Tom was a janitor at school. The kids would frequently chat with him. Tom offered them advice. The kids listened to his advice. The kids improved their lives by listening to his wise advice.
Kevin loved animals. For his birthday his parents took him to the zoo. Kevin was very excited. He wanted to stay after closing. Kevin's parents promised to take him back.
Quentin is about to leave the house. However, he can only find one of his shoes. He looks all over the room. Finally he finds his other shoe. Quentin rushes out of the house.
Rachel had only been with her boyfriend a few weeks. Yet the three of them decided to move in together. Everything was moving so fast. However the next week they started fighting. They regretted moving in.
Jade brought her daughter to the grocery store. They walked to the dairy aisle for milk. Jade's daughter wandered to the egg aisle. She knocked over a carton of eggs. Jade grabbed her and took her out of the store.
Annie likes to cook. Annie likes ethnic food. Annie looks up a recipe. Annie finds an Indian recipe. Annie cooks Indian food for dinner.
Charles blamed Nancy for drawing in crayon on the school wall. Nancy was unjustly punished by her teacher. Charles was caught drawing on the school wall by Nancy. She reported Charles to the teacher. The teacher gave Nancy a reward.
Kelly invited all her friends to the party. Lucy always loved going to the party. However unfortunately Lucy was late. When she got there, everyone went home. Lucy felt like a fool.
A little baby boy named James was just starting to walk. He loved learning to walk so much that he would giggle as he stood. Sometimes James would even try to chase his mommy as he played. One time though James fell because he got too excited as he walked. As he cried his mother picked him up and kissed him on the cheek.
Sean was sitting at his desk. Suddenly, his chair cracked. He looked and saw that the wood had snapped. He grabbed some tools. After a minute, he was able to put the chair back together.
My mother in law loves Dr Who. She always loves talking about the show even though I've never seen it. We tease her because of her car though too. On her license plate there is a Dr Who saying. It says, my other car is a Tardis.
I wanted to start a diet. I went online and found plates made for smaller portions. I realized I could do this much cheaper. I went to a local store and purchased plates made for kids. Now I eat my meals from plates covered in princesses.
We have been digging a new well for my cabin for two hours. We have not reached the water and are not sure why. I do not know if I have enough money to go all the way to the water. The well operator said he would give me a discount on the price. I decided to keep drilling and hit water at two hundred and ten feet.
Tom hadn't received any email from work. It had been a few days. He decided to check his spam folder. It was all in there. Tom quickly replied and fixed the problem.
One day in 1982 my cousin called me. She works for a state agency. She told me she heard her agency was hiring. I scoffed at her, as the agency was very political. I managed to get a job.
All the children were getting rowdy. We had to watch the polar express, but the kids couldn't get quite. Mrs Cowan passed out the cookies and hot chocolate. Mr Harwell Lined up the last of the students. Then they all walked out the door on their way to the bus.
My hands hurt from typing all the time. They are starting to feel stiff right now. It makes me want to take the day off. I can't do that because right now I'm making some money. The money is going to pay a bill.
Amanda asked her children for their Christmas list. Amanda's teenage daughter wanted the new IPhone 6. However, the phone was not in her budget to purchase for her. Amanda told her daughter the unfortunate news, but got an attitude. Amanda decided as punishment, that she would get no Christmas gifts.
I took my son deep-sea fishing when he was 11 years old. He loved to fish and was so excited. When the boat hit the swells of the open ocean, he got sea sick. He spent the whole time in the bathroom and didn't get to fish. When we got home, he pleaded with me to try again next time.
The city proposed a skate park. Everyone came to the meeting about it. The parents were concerned. The kids were excited. The kids convinced them to make it.
Daniel was setting up for Thanksgiving dinner. She needed to arrange place cards for everyone. At first she put her brother and uncle near each other. Then, her sister warned her that the two had been fighting. She managed to change the arrangement right before they arrived.
A few months ago I flew to Florida. The airport was massive. I had no idea how to get around. After walking around in circles I finally got to where I had to go. It was a relief.
Janet went to a farm with her class. They were all having fun looking at the animals. Janet walked over to a lamb. She was given a snack to give the lamb and enjoyed feeding it. The rest of the day Janet stayed by the lambs side.
Every day Laura's class was given 15 minutes of pretend time. One day Laura set her head down on her desk during pretend time. Her teacher asked why she wasn't pretending. Laura said she was pretending that she was asleep. The teacher shrugged and texted her boyfriend for the 15 minutes.
Tom went to the mall close to the holidays. It was packed full of people. As Tom was leaving he forgot exactly where he parked. There were tons of cars and he couldn't find his. It took him several minutes before he was able to.
Paul needed to leave for work now or he would be late. But he couldn't find his car keys. Eventually he called a friend to drive him to work. That night he went to get something out of the refrigerator. He had accidentally left his keys in there!
Grace was having a stressful day. Everything seemed too loud. Her schoolwork was overwhelming. When she got home, she put on her headphones. Her music relaxed her and improved her mood.
The boy learned about farming. He told his parents. His parents gave him a plot of land. He planted some seeds. The boys garden grew.
Tina walked down the aisle. She was nervous. The officiator asked if there were objections. Tina said yes. She had to call the wedding off.
Annabelle laid lifelessly against the window. She was awaiting the arrival of her owner. The sound of the garage door opening alerted Annabelle's ear to perk u. Annabelle arose and ran towards the door. She found her owner standing there with a dog treat in hand.
Gary needed a way to charge his cellphone while on the road. Gary discovered he could charge his phone using the cigarette lighter. Gary immediately went to the store and purchased a car charger. While skeptical, Gary plugged the charger in, and then his phone. Gary was amazed to see that his cell phone was charging!
Nicole was a waitress, and she was waiting on a very rude customer. Nicole decided to spit in his drink. Her boss caught her, and Nicole got fired. Nicole realized there were better ways to deal with rude customers. She wouldn't make such a bad decision again.
Todd ran his own business. It was very successful. He offered the business for sale. There were many interested parties. Todd made one million dollars in the sale.
The man felt remorse. He tried to make up for what he had done. He was not successful. The remorse ate at the man. The man slipped into depression.
Sandy's dad forbid her to touch the glass in his car. One day, she sat in the car and traced invisible hearts on the glass. Later, Sandy's dad came home furious. Sandy insisted she didn't leave a mark on the glass. Her dad pointed to the hearts standing out on the steamy glass.
The man relayed coordinates. The pilot dropped bombs based on those coordinates. The coordinates were wrong. The bombs fell at the wrong place. Innocent people were killed.
Joanna drank a little too much. So when her family planned an intervention, she wasn't surprised. She sat on the sofa and listened to everyone. She promised she would look in it when they all left. And as soon as the door was closed, she opened a bottle of wine.
Donald wanted to run for president He talked the idea over with his advisors They came up with a strategy and a formula They campaigned and gained much support Donald ended up winning the presidential election
I was weaned on beer. My parents would let me have a sip when I delivered a new one. I drank a lot of beer in my younger days. Then it started where just one wheat beer gave a me a hangover. The doctor said I have celiac disease and had to give up beer.
Mark was at an amusement park with his family. The kids wanted to ride the biggest roller coaster. The line for the ride was so long though. Mark agonized the whole time they waited. Finally, they got to the end of the line.
Andrew went camping. He wanted to be out in the true wilderness. On the first night, he became very thirsty. Andrew drank the water without making sure it was clean. He made a mess in his sleeping bag that night.
Bob and the family were excited and ready for their trip to Disney. Bob's parents wanted to join them but the car was too small. They searched everywhere for a car that could hold them all. A few weeks later they decided the best option was a minivan. When the day came the van carried them happily to their destination!
Bob worked on Amazon Mechanical Turk. He wrote stories for a researcher. His stories were terrible. The researcher decided to reject them all. Bob wrote a nasty review of the research as revenge.
Johnny played as a linebacker in his school team. He was a 2nd stringer. Half way through the year, the 1st team MLB got injured. Johnny jumped on the opportunity to show his skills. The next year, Johnny had proven himself and became the starter MLB.
Billy and mandy were best friends. One day mandy decided to give billy a present. She put a tarantula in a box of chocolates. When they met up, mandy handed billy the chocolate box. When billy found the tarantula, he fainted.
Cora was telling a scary story to her campers. She frightened them so badly they all had nightmares. The next day she got angry phone calls from parents. Cora was chided for telling such a scary story. She was removed from her position as head camp counselor.
Little Timmy showed a lot of potential in art. His mother wanted him to become a doctor. His teacher suggested otherwise. Timmy's mom heeded the teacher's advice. Timmy grew up to be a world famous artist.
Mark had always been rather fascinated by statue gardens. There was something about their enduring nature that appealed to him. A local business that made statues put up a notice about employment. Mark applied immediately, and waited impatiently for news. When he was offered an interview, he had never been more excited!
Jake was in high school. He always got good grades. He had a rather difficult test coming up and Jake cheated. He got caught and was given detention. Jake's parents also grounded him from a skiing trip.
Todd got a new camera for Christmas. He wanted to test it out. He took pictures of objects around his house. He uploaded his pictures onto his computer. Afterwards, he posted them all over Facebook.
Ken was tired from work one day. He got home and immediately laid on the floor. He soon realized how dirty his rug was. Instead of relaxing Ken felt the need to vacuum. He did it and then went back to laying down.
Vince loaded a slide onto the microscope. He searched for any live cultures. All the cultures were dead. He reviewed his slide preparation method. He decided on a change in his method.
Whenever Joe was stressed out, he decided to eat. But his health became worse. And his poor health made him even more stressed. But Joe felt there was nothing he could do. So he ate and ate until he became ill.
Kim had eight children. She stayed at home and cared for her kids alone. Kim was stressed out on a daily basis. Her husband hired nanny to help his wife during the day. Kim was a lot less stressed and became best friends with the nanny.
Neil was in his mother's attic. He found a shoebox full of old family photos. Neil went to a copy service. He made several copies of all the pictures. Neil shared all the pictures with his family.
Steve heard a noise in the fireplace. He opened the fireplace doors. A squirrel was huddled up in the back corner by the logs. Steve coaxed the squirrel out with some peanuts. Steve let the squirrel go outside in his backyard.
Gabriel was preparing for a big concert. He was so nervous, his hands were shaking. He took his violin out and dropped it on the floor. The wood splintered and the violin was unusable anymore. Despite this, Gabriel was relieved to have to cancel the concert.
Tish liked gardening in her yard. Suddenly, all of her plants started dying. She kept watch and spotted her neighbor's cat peeing in her garden. She talked to her neighbor and he agreed to keep the cat indoors. Tish's garden started to recover and look bright and green again.
Yesterday I went on a hike. We walked six miles on the trail. I was ready to pass out, I was so tired. Towards the end it started to rain. Thankfully then, the hike was cut short.
I had recently moved to Brisbane. I lived in New York so I wasn't used to the hot and sunny weather. I took advantage of it and decided to sunbathe. Alas, I developed a sunburn. I realized that I needed to be careful about my sun exposure.
Egypt was a 7 year old living with her mom. She loved being a lone cat, with her mom to herself. One day, her mom adopted a new cat and named him Tokyo Panda. She was so mad, she slapped him everytime he passed by. After realizing he's there for good, she lightened up and accepted him.
The highlight of the zoo visit was the otter exhibit. They were being fed when Ned's family arrived. They got to watch them pick up rocks to open clam shells. They even washed their food in the stream. Ned learned a lot about otters that day.
Lee had a trusted crystal supplier but decided to hunt for bargains. She found vendors on Amazon advertising similar items for for less. Taking a chance, she ordered a tourmaline at an unbelievable discount. What arrived was fake, ceramic painted like a crystal specimen. Lee learned the hard way that what's too cheap to be true is a scam.
Michael needed money and wasn't sure how to get it. His parents were dead. Michael went by his mother-in-law's house and asked for money. He said he would accept any amount. His mother-in-law was offended and said no.
The Wallace Family loved spending time together. Every summer they would go to the mountains. This summer was no different. They drove to the mountains and stayed ten days. They felt refreshed and loved when they got home.
Evan's grandma had a heart attack. She had to go to the hospital. Evan brought her flowers and a card. Evan sat and visited with his grandma. His grandma felt a little better after this.
Tom loved massage. He was walking near the Asian grocery store one day. He saw a fish tank with people resting their feet in it. Tom was intrigued and desired to join them. Tom loved the fish gently cleaning and massaging his feet.
Tom's car died on him. He couldn't get it started again. After a jump start he took his battery to get checked. They told him it was dead. Tom bought a new one.
Ophelia was smelling something funny. Ophelia went to the kitchen, where she noticed a foul odor. After some investigation, Ophelia noticed the odor from the fridge. Ophelia decided that she would clean the fridge. Ophelia was glad that the foul odor was gone from the fridge.
Danny's house caught on fire. The cops came and got the fire department. They came by and hosed the house down. His house ended up being fine Danny was relieved
Tom was a funny guy. He decided to record his antics. The videos got popular online. Eventually he had a decent following. Tom was able to make a living off of it.
My dog loved tennis balls. I loved to play tennis. One day, I realized all my tennis balls were gone. I looked under the couch, and there they were! My dog had stolen every one and put it under there.
I bought a house with an ugly yard In the middle of the yard was a giant stone. I tried to move it but it was too heavy. He picked at the stone with a chisel. He carved the rock into a lion head and kept it.
Kathy didn't like Sue. Kathy started rumours about Sue. Sue found out Kathy was talking about her. Sue and Kathy got in an argument. Sue never talked to Kathy again.
Pete noticed the shower head in his bathroom was leaking. Rather than hire a plumber, he decided to fix it himself. Pete went to the store and purchased all of the needed materials. When he got home, he got his tools and replaced the shower head. The new shower head leaked too, so he regretted not hiring a plumber.
Dylan was bored and wanted to explore somewhere. He found a very large manhole cover in the street. He lifted it up and climbed down into the sewer. The sewer smelled very bad and was damp. Dylan decided to leave and never went back.
I wanted to adopt a new cat. I went to the pet store and looked for a kitten. The only kitten left saw me, clawed the cage and meowed for me. I couldn't resist, so I got her. She chose me, and I've had her now for eight years.
Kate wanted to be frugal on her Vegas trip. They had expensive room service for breakfast the first day. Her friends wanted to have room service again the next day. Kate refused. They ended up getting breakfast from the coffee place instead.
Everyday Wanda was greeted by the attractive mailman Henry. Henry seemed like the sweetest person and Wanda had a crush on him. One day when Wanda was getting the mail, their eyes locked. Henry walked over to Wanda and kissed her for the first time. Wanda was both shocked and pleased at the same time.
Allie went to the movies with her husband. All the sudden her water broke. She freaked out. She had to be rushed to the hospital. Hours later she delivered.
Carla went to the dentist. She had brushed well. The dentist noticed. The dentist also noticed that Carla did not floss enough. The dentist told Carla to floss every day.
The little girl heard the commercial about the lottery. She ran to her mother, excitedly. She told her mom the man on the radio said they could be rich. She told her mom that the man said they only needed a dollar. She ran back to her room for the piggy bank dreaming of new toys.
Susie was at the grocery store. Her husband asked her to pick up some juice. She bought the juice along with the regular groceries. When she got home, he checked the juice out. Unfortunately, she had gotten the wrong flavor.
In music class one day, Margaret suggested the next school play. She suggested the Wizard of Oz. Everyone liked that idea. Margaret got to play Dorothy. The play went great!
I asked a girl out a few months ago. She said yes and I was extremely happy! We had a lot of fun times and ultimately decided on dating. Things were kinda rough for awhile but it sorted out. She ended up becoming my girlfriend and I'm extremely happy for it!
Stan moved a lot. He had switched school four times. He never made friends because he knew he'd leave too fast. After being in Texas for two Year's he finally made his first friend. Stan's moving to New Mexico next week.
Maria was a college student studying Japanese. She signed up for a program to study abroad in Japan. When she got accepted, she was very excited. She went to Japan and studied very hard to soak up the culture. It was an enriching experience for Maria.
My sister in law contacted me yesterday. She had an old hook and a 1963 license plate. She asked me to see how they were selling for on eBay. I checked and found each item was worth $5. She was disappointed and decided not to sell them.
Kina lacked couraged. She understood that courage must be taught. Kina decided to teach herself to be courageous. She forced herself into situations that required courage. After years of this, Kinda realized that she finally had courage.
Andy had a lot of information online. He was always worried about hackers. Getting hacked would be awful. He bought some great virus software. He didn't worry anymore!
Cindy was at the mall with her friends. She was hoping to find a good gift for her boyfriend. All day, she couldn't find a single thing she thought he'd like. Finally, she saw the perfect gift. It was a wooden watch and she bought it immediately.
Juan and his father were doing yard work outside. But their lawn mower stopped working. Juan's father couldn't fix it. The lawn mower turned out to be defective. And they got a free refund and a future discount.
The children's school called the house today. The principal told the family about a new program they were starting. It was a program called the backpack program. Inside the backpack would be filled with food supplies for the family. The family was very grateful to have the help offered to them.
I took ballet starting at 3 years old. I loved ballet so much. I wanted to do pointe shoes so bad. They wouldn't let me do it, and if was devastated. I quit after 12 years, because they wouldn't let me do pointe.
A man had a heart attack while driving today. He was driving 70 miles an hour when it happened. He lost control of his car. He finally hit a passenger vehicle injuring three people. The man died at the scene due to the heart attack.
Gina left the lunchroom to return to the classroom. She wanted to search Dave's desk for her pencils. There was a teacher outside of the lunchroom. So she decided to wait till she left. When the teacher turned her back she ran up the stairs unseen.
Fran kept looking at her hand. She had finally gotten an engagement ring! It was so sparkly and beautiful. Fran couldn't wait to marry her love. It was an exciting time for her!
It was a hot summer day for Alex. He was tired of feeling hot. So he decided to go take a dip in the lake. He went over and jumped in. Now Alex was cold.
Elbow Destroy was a budding arm wrestler. He practiced daily to beat his opponents. One time he was challenged by a local champion. Down at the bar they locked arms and took to it. The duel was a stalemate until Elbow farted, giving him the win.
My mom loves to bake. She's always in the kitchen making something sweet. Today I came home to the wonderful smell of chocolate chip cookies. I ate a few of the cookies and it made me want to bake myself. Now I spend my weekends with my mom teaching me to bake.
When I was thirteen, my mother took me to Colorado for the first time. She always wanted to show me the place she went when she was young. It was beautiful and I loved it. Since then, I have been hoping to move to Colorado. I will get a chance to move there next year.
Susie went shopping. She loved using her card. But it was declined. She then had to pay it off. Once she paid she was able to use it.
Charles needed money and payday was a week away. He drove to a local clinic and applied to donate plasma. After donating plasma, Charles felt weak. He passed out in the clinic. When he woke up, nurses were in his face and he asked for his check.
Rodney was a poor boy who had nothing. He had one pair of shoes and they were old and torn up. One day while walking he gets stopped by an old man on the street. The old man offers to buy him new shoes. The old man buys Rodney some new shoes.
I need to wear an AFO. This is an acronym for ankle-foot-orthosis. It is a brace that helps me walk. On Saturday my afo broke. Luckily my son was able to fix my afo.
Lambda was caught in the rain again. She looked all around for shelter, but couldn't find any. By the time she was halfway home, she was drenched. That's when she met Alpha, who walked up to her with a smile. They walked the rest of the way together under Alpha's umbrella.
After the movie ended, we went to play games. The arcade was filled with normally able children. He was very nervous at first. He walked into the arcade and began to play. He started really enjoying himself, and we were really happy for him.
Kate's sister Jade had a new butterfly robe. Kate loved it. Her sister sent her to the store to buy one for herself. There were no butterfly robes left. All they had were frog robes.
Tim was riding in a plane for the first time to Hawaii. He had never been on a plane before. The thought of flying scared him. As soon as the flight was about to take off, he shut his eyes. However at the end of the flight it wasn't so bad after all.
Caleb was doing yard work. He was trimming grass near a tree line. Caleb started itching the next day. He went to the doctor. Caleb had come into contact with poison ivy.
Dan came home from work. Although his brother was sleeping in his room, he turned on the lights He also turned the volume of the television to the highest option. A few minutes later, Henry's brother woke up. He placed a pillow over his head.
Sam wanted to join a club. He would join one after school. He didn't know which one to join. He then had an idea. He would create his own club for himself.
Marnie was having trouble with her homework. She was stuck on a hard question. She went into her class after school. There, she asked her teacher for help. Luckily, her teacher was able to explain it well.
Tom thought he was really strong. He challenged all his friends to arm wrestle. Tom was able to beat them all. He would brag about it often. Tom's friends thought it was annoying.
The friends had been on their way to a party when it happened. Stanley had flattened a skunk on the asphalt. The smell had hit them all instantly. Now a day later, and it showed no sign of dissipating. Stanley sighed and washed his car for the third time that morning.
Mark's grandparents owned a farm. Every summer he would travel and stay with them. He loved helping out on the farm. He didn't even mind getting up super early to start the day. When he grew up he started his own farm.
Dan had always wanted to own a restaurant. But owning the building and hiring so many people was too difficult. Dan wanted an easier alternative. Dan bought a food truck and he and his wife cooked everything. Dan deeply enjoyed operating his food truck.
This morning I bought a new bow for hunting. I tried several models at the practice range inside the store. I decided to buy the most expensive option. I have been researching my bow and I think I paid too much. I am regretting my decision of not buying the cheaper option.
Casey was eating at a pizza buffet. She stood in line to get her food. The woman in front of her picked up a pizza slice, then returned it. Casey was disgusted. She didn't like eating at buffets after that.
My wife's sister came to visit last week. She was excited to see us. She mentioned having big news. When she arrived I congratulated her on her pregnancy. Unfortunately that wasn't her big news.
John want to go to the concert but he didn't have enough money. He asked his parents for money but they would not give it to him. He asked his siblings but they were lacking funds as well. He asked his friends but they did not enough money. Finally, John found a solution to get the money which was mturking.
Every year for Father's Day, Annie got her dad a tie. She felt it was very boring and not creative. Then one year she had a great idea. Anny designed the tie herself, picked out the fabric, and sewed it. Her dad was touched by Annie's very personal gift!
The man bought bandages. The woman asked why. The man went to the bathroom. He was there a long time. He came out wrapped like a mummy.
John was playing frisbee with his friend at the beach. John hits someone with the frisbee. The man who got hit was angered and looked who hit him. John was afraid he would get beat up and so he did admit it. John did not get in trouble and he vowed to not play frisbee again.
Missy was working as a waitress at a diner. Suddenly, she notiched people rushing out of the building. A fire alarm went off and she saw that there were indeed flames. She quickly rushed out of the building herself. Luckily, they were able to tame the fire quickly.
Uncle Bill opened a shop specializing in rare bottles. Collectors came from far and wide to buy his wares. It was a niche market, but the location was perfect! His most popular items were often animal-shaped. He was able to make a good living from this strange idea.
The guitarist was getting ready for a big show. He lost his tuner so he tuned his guitar by ear. The tuning was a little flat for each string. During the performance the audience didn't know what to make of it. At the end they clapped for him and thought he was avant garde.
Harry got an assignment to take photos. The teacher assigned 50 photos. He wanted to do something weird. He took 50 selfies. He posted them all to Instagram.
Jane campaigned for junior class president. She was losing to her competition. Then her competitor, Anna, dropped out for personal reasons. Jane found herself running unopposed. Finally, she became junior class president!
Tom was walking in the mall one day. Tom was tired of buying things and wanted to help the community. Tom was walking around the mall. He saw a blood donation booth. He donated blood and felt great about helping others.
Erin worked for Mary Kay, she had a busy day plan. Her son woke in in the morning with a fever. She had to cancel all her appointments. Instead she snuggled her baby and made some sales over email. Erin loves being her own boss.
Jack is in first grade. He was getting in trouble for not focusing in class. His dad took sugar out of Jack's diet. Jack was able to concentrate better. He is now doing better in school.
Ethan loved playing video games on his mother's iPad. One night he took it to bed with him when his mother wasn't looking. He stayed up all night playing Minecraft. The next day he was so pale his mother thought he was sick. She let him stay home from school and play Minecraft.
Ella was very ill with the chickenpox. It wouldn't have been so serious - but Ella was 29 years old. She was close to death before she recovered. Later, she made sure to expose her daughter to the virus at age 6. She knew the dangers of waiting!
Joan wanted a unique Halloween costume. She kept thinking of ideas. Her friends kept giving her some as well. She wanted the perfect one. Unfortunately she ran out of time and stayed in on Halloween.
Henry had told Susan he would take her to the new restaurant. She had been eager to go there since it opened last month. When they arrived, they found it was very busy! The wait for a table was over three hours long. Susan kindly suggested they go to the movie first.
I went to see Art Williams speak. People stood up and clapped when his name was called. There were about 40,000 people there. Everyone was listening intently. I've never seen anyone move a crowd like that.
Derek has had it with dean. Derek was mad at dean for being mean. Derek asked dean to fight him. They fought and Derek won. Dean did not talk to him again.
James had soccer practice in the afternoon. He showed up with his uniform and ball at the field. He put his stuff down and joined his team on the field. They ran scrimmages after stretching out. James had a good workout and worked for the day.
Tom saw previews for a movie. It made it seem full of action and suspense. He bought tickets for opening night. Tom was disappointed that all the best scenes were in the previews. He didn't trust previews anymore.
Karen wanted to learn to play a new game. Her friend Bianca suggested that she try mud volleyball. Together they joined a local team. The first game was played in a muddy field. Karen was muddy and happy when her team won.
Tom needed to pay his rent. He had enough money if he was able to deposit his work check. He dropped off the payment at night. He deposited his check earlier that day. Due to processing times he was charged an overdraft fee.
Caleb dressed as Batman for halloween. He ordered a costume that looked really cool. The chest part was extra huge on him. It made it difficult for him to move around. He had trouble carrying his trick or treat bag because of it.
Jan checked to make sure no one was around. Her two older brothers had been sneaking around the garden lately. Being a curious child, Jan wanted to know what they were up to. She carefully opened the door to her brother's room. Inside the back of their closet, she found several jars with spiders.
My sister-in-law got married for the second time in 1997. Her second husband was 22 years older than she. His first wife was in a nursing home due to a stroke. Six weeks after she died, they got married on his birthday. I felt the second wedding was odd, but refrained from comment.
I went to the movies this afternoon. When the movie ended I noticed everyone left their garbage. I was the only one to throw away my popcorn and soda. The movie employee thanked me for throwing away my trash. It felt good to be the only decent person in the theater.
The man walked into the garden with a trowel in hand. He walked over to the tomatoes and eyed the fruit. The man hacked away at the vine until it was separated. The man yanked the tomatoes from the vine. He threw the dead vine away in the bushes.
I collect novelty brain teasers. I especially like the ones with loops and chains. Occasionally I will break one accidentally while solving. I still add those ones to my collection. They go on the top shelf as the teasers that bested me.
Phoebe was pregnant but had a couple of months to go. She was shopping at the store one day when she began to contract. It was far too early for her to be experiencing labor. She rushed herself to the hospital. Luckily they were able to calm the contractions down.
My niece's daughter was born in 1999. Her mom is Catholic but did not baptise her. I bought an ordainment on the Internet. I performed a baptism and gave her a certificate. It was a relief for her mother.
I saw him driving around town with the girl I loved. I gave her an Atari when we were dating, but that wasn't enough. He gave her a new XBox. She broke up with me for him. Now I'm sad, and I might never get over this.
My sister in law came by for coffee on Friday. She said her daughter has nine cats. Her daughter does not spay or neuter her cats. My sister in law said this was a health hazard. Her daughter denied this accusation.
I tried impressing my friend who was from China by using chopsticks. I used chopsticks before in the past. So I tried using it again and ended up failing. I was holding it completely wrong because it's been a long time. My friend from China laughed at my attempt.
Bob was drinking by himself at the bar. It was Friday night and Bob wanted to party. Bob danced with some ladies on the dance floor. Afterwards, he took a taxi home. He slept like a baby when he reached his bed.
Kaya was running around outside. She stubbed her toe on the sidewalk. It hurt badly! Kaya cried and ran for her mom. Her mom bandaged the bloody toe.
A man wanted to learn how to play every instrument. He began with a harmonica and then a drum. He would play until his mouth and hands were sore. Eventually he decided that he mastered both. He then moved on to the oboe and the tambourine.
John worked at a pet store. And he was happy because it was his last day there. But someone brought in a filthy pet. But John could only stay so far away from it. John was too sick to celebrate his last day at work.
Jane was packing for her trip. She tried to make sure to pack everything. Mid trip jane realized she forgot something vital. She was disappointed in herself. Jane had to have someone mail it to her.
Tim was a student fascinated by Dinosaurs. Tim loved learning about them. Tim attended a field trip at a museum with a Dinosaur exhibit. Tim loved that experience very much. Tim eventually became a Paleontologist.
Jamie and her husband were in Mexico. Their resort had a silly foam party. They felt dumb dancing in the foam. They avoided the party and went to the beach. They felt too old for all that hoopla.
My son and daughter are best friends. They do fight quite often even so. I am often tempted to get involved in the fighting. I have learned to stay out of it. I know that after each fight they always return to being best friends.
Devon woke up feeling terrible, with a stuffy head and sore throat. He wanted to call in sick, but a big meeting was on the books today. He forced himself to go to work, but they weren't happy to see him. His boss ordered him to go home, meeting or no meeting. Devon rested up the rest of the day, knowing they were right.
Robin was a very famous actor. He had lots of people who loved and cherished him. One evening Robin decided to end his life. The news quickly spread throughout the whole world. The world was sad it lost one of the best actors ever.
Lewis was nervous to go on a date with Stacey. The two met at the Olive Garden restaurant. Lewis pulled out Stacey's chair and the two ate. They talked about everything from sports to politics. The date went well and they two shared a kiss.
Ben was playing computer games with his friends. They assembled to do a dangerous quest together. They combined their powers and weapons. Then they advanced on their big scary enemy. Together they defeated him and won the quest!
Micah was standing in the bank. He was using his phone to text. Suddenly, he dropped it. It crashed on the ground and slid away. When he checked on it, it was broken.
Martha tripped on a rock. Her glasses fell off her face to the ground. The glasses broke. Martha took her broken glasses to the eye doctor. Martha received new glasses to wear.
It was time to open Christmas gifts. All Kim wanted was a Cabbage Patch Kid. She opened all the gifts but there was no doll. Her mother told her to go check on her bed. On her pillow she found a new Cabbage Patch Kid doll.
Allie loved cooking. She cooked everyday. She decided she wanted to compete in a competition. So she entered into baking. She won a silver ribbon.
Nicole and Corey just started dating. They have only been together for 1 month. Corey just told Nicole a story about his ex-girlfriend. The ex-girlfriend is a stalker who beats up any girl who dates him. Nicole is now very scared to date Corey.
Juan was incredibly excited for his first day of middle school. He had all his supplies and new clothes, and felt prepared. But the night before, he was so excited he didn't get a wink of sleep. He slept through his alarm, and was almost an hour late to school. He reflected sadly that it wasn't exactly the best way to get started.
Adam is playing a game of rugby. Adam is giving it his best. He tries to make a score. He gets knocked on the ground and loses the ball. Adam wakes up with a tooth missing.
I had a stroke in 2011 and had to retire. Many of my coworkers visited me in the hospital. One person did not. He got guilty when I visited work one day. He gave me $100 as a guilt gift.
The grass in the front yard is dying. It gets too much sun throughout the day. We need to plant a tree so that the grass doesn't die. I think we will look to get a maple tree. We get in the car and head to get the tree.
When I was younger I used to rollerblade everywhere. One day I was rollerblading too fast down a hill and I fell. I slid down the hill and I could not stop! When I finally got to the bottom, my legs were scraped up. It taught me to wear pants when I rollerblade from now on!
I was sitting at my computer desk one day. I put a large book on the surface and the table suddenly collapsed. I grabbed my tools and worked hard on fixing it. I began to put the desk together and it looked very good. I put the book on my desk and went back to work.
The remote control is always lost in my house. We always find it in strange places. The usual places are under the couch or inside the cushions. Once we searched for it for hours and finally gave up. I found it that evening in the freezer under a bag of french fries.
Jack and Diane decided to catch fireflies together. They both grabbed two jars and poked holes in the top. they placed hundreds of fireflies into the jars, creating lanterns. They ran around in the field, using the lanterns as flashlights. At the end of the night, they let the fireflies go.
Marcy picked up a prescription at the pharmacy. Upon inspection, she noticed the pharmacist gave her the wrong pills. Marcy inquired about the mistake. The pharmacist apologized profusely and fixed the error. Marcy was upset, and never went back to that pharmacy again.
Jacob noticed his dog was whining. Jacob investigated and found his dog's leg hurt. He took the dog to see the vet. The vet made a cast to set the hurt leg. Within a few weeks, Jacob and his dog were playing again!
Tod's daughter, Cindy, wanted a cake for her birthday. But Cindy's grandma decided to bake a pie. Everyone enjoyed the pie except Cindy. But she didn't want to criticize her grandma. But she was upset that her birthday wish was ignored.
A man wanted to take a flight. He brought along his neck pillow. He placed it behind his head. He thought he made a good decision. It made him fall asleep.
After Bob had installed his motherboard, the next step was the GPU. Bob bought a very expensive graphics card to use in the computer. He aligned the part with the appropriate slot and locked it in. Then he plugged the custom graphics card fans into his power supply. Now, the graphics card was installed and ready to go.
Elena was drunk at the party. Without paying attention, she danced around everyone. Therefore, Benny decided to record her. She was extremely embarrassed since the footage was released in school The principal called her to his office to discuss the tape.
Tina and her boyfriend went on an anniversary dinner last night. They had a lot of fun going there. After a dinner at a nice restaurant they went for ice cream. Tina enjoyed the night thoroughly. After ice cream they relaxed in the park.
Ludo looked on the cable guide for a movie to watch. He found a movie that he was excited about. When he tried to start it he realized he needed a subscription. He bought the subscription. Ludo watched a lot of movies on the subscription during the next week.
Cheryl had a very old laptop. It used to be the best on the market. 2 years on, it's riddled with viruses. It takes 10 minutes just to turn on. When she gets her new laptop, she's going to invest in antivirus.
Logan is going to the park. He plays in the sand. He runs all around the grass. He climbs and climbs. He swings very high.
Joey bought a new cell phone. He was having fun playing with the new features. The phone stopped working and the screen went black! Joey realized that the battery was dead. He plugged it in and it worked once again.
We had just arrived in Shanghai that morning. Some sort of uprising was going on in the country. We were asked to stay in our hotel. That night we saw a man in a white shirt stand in front of tanks. The next day the consulate asked us to leave the country.
Patton had a dream of becoming a chef one day. His goal was to work at a famous restaurant in Paris. His family and friends told him he was not being realistic. Patton spent many years perfecting his craft. On his 30th birthday, he achieved his dream.
The weather in Boston was cool this morning. The temperature was in the 60s. Even at 2 pm, the temperature was only 75. I was surprised when my wife came home and turned on the ac. The temperature had risen to 88 and it was very humid outside.
Paris is well known for fashion shows. Paul was an up and coming designer and was looking forward to it. When he arrived to Paris, he had extra time to see the sights. On the day of the shows, he was excited to see the new fashions. He left Paris motivated to create his first fashion line.
Martin bought a new car. He was very proud of it. When he was backing from the garage, he crushed a back light. He was ashamed to tell the truth to his friends. He lied to them.
Jackson had always wanted to learn to speak Spanish. His friend tells him to try using a language learning software. Jackson tries the software but he wants more practice. He takes a part time job at a local taqueria to practice Spanish more. Soon Jackson finds that his Spanish is getting very good.
Penny was mad since her boyfriend broke up with her. Her mom tried to give her advice. However, Penny yelled at her and went to her room. She took a nap until tonight. After feeling bad, she apologized to her mom.
I used to have a lot of pet lizards. I kept them in a glass case in my room. One day they all got out. One of them scared my mom. Now she doesn't let me have any more pet lizards.
Dan had worked at Acme Products for forty years. He was the most senior employee the company had. On the anniversary of his hiring he was called into the boss's office. Dan was sure his boss and coworkers were going to throw him a party. Instead he was fired to make room for younger blood to come in.
The Senior Prom was supposed to be perfect. Everything was going well we were having a great time. We danced with our friends all night, then our special song came on. I couldn't find my date on the dance floor so I went to cool off. That's when I saw my date making out with my best-friend.
My cane needed repair. It has a strap that slips. I put electrical tape on it, but it is loosening. Today I put a cable tie on it. That solved the problem for now.
Beth wanted to make some brownies. Beth found her grandmother's brownie recipe to use for the brownies. After gathering the ingredients, Beth mixed the ingredients. Once mixed, Beth placed the batter in the oven to bake. Once cooled, Beth enjoyed the taste of the brownies she baked.
Kelley decided she wanted to design jeans. She got her first sewing machine. After she designed it she tried them on. Everyone loved it. She got many compliments.
On Amanda's first birthday, she played in her chocolate cake. She got it all over her, and her mother Tara was delighted. She thought the pictures would be more adorable because of it. But something was wrong with the camera, and the pictures were blurry. Tara decided to stage it - she was determined to get her pictures!
Suzy was getting married. She needed the perfect dress. So she went to the shop. She liked the first one she saw. She tried it on and it was perfection.
I was feeling bored on a weekend. I looked at the news and saw there was a festival. I got in my car and drove to the event. I got out and walked around the festival. I bought a few cool treats and items.
Tom was listening to music. Tom was at a coffee shop. Tom enjoyed the music very much. Tom began dancing to the music. Everyone in the coffee shop began watching Tom.
Georgia was watching TV when she noticed a storm roll in. She became concerned when the rain poured for a very long time. Before long the ravines around her yard were filling up. Water began flooding her yard. Luckily the damage was not too bad.
Gina's family was going to a funeral out of town. It was a long somber drive. Gina and the other kids were on their best behavior. No one wanted to add to the stress of the situation. Gina read, and the little kids colored most of the drive there.
Sarah had to pay her phone bill in 2 days. She didn't have enough money in her bank account. Sarah didn't want to pay an overdraft fee. She called up her phone company and explained her situation. Her phone company was able to reduce her phone bill.
Abigail was chewing gum and blowing bubbles. The gum fell out of her mouth and into her long hair. She panicked and tried to carefully remove it. The gum stretched, but it stayed stuck. Abigail had to use scissors to get the gum out of her hair.
Drew had a bad habit of snooping on people. He would look in their drawers when he went to their house. Last week, he opened Fran's medicine cabinet. Everything fell out and made a lot of noise. He was caught red handed!
Bart was the oldest of two siblings. His brother Marcus was the younger one. Bart always felt jealous and mean when Marcus got something. Once, he shoved Markus on the ground and made him cry. He learned his lesson and was nice to his baby brother from then on.
He was afraid of girls. He wished he had more courage around them. However, he was extremely insecure about himself. One day a girl walked by, smiled and said hello. He still was not brave enough but began to feel a bit more hope.
Katy was the apple of her daddy's eye. The two were shopping one day at the mall. They pass an animal store with a kitty in the window. Katy just had to have this kitty. Katy's daddy bought Katy the kitty and took her home.
Sam found a box by his door. The name of his mother was on it. He was curious to see what was in it. How ever he waited till she got home. When his mom opened it, it was a beautiful dress.
Carter has had an obsession with dinosaurs since he was very little. His mom decided to take him to a dinosaur exhibit. Carter was so excited he could barely stand still in line. He inspected each and every dinosaur at the exhibit. Carter thought this day was the best in his entire life.
Terry was going to quit cigarettes. He tried e cigs but did not like it. He bought a vape. He enjoyed it and the amount of smoke. He was over cigarettes.
Jeanne nervously stared at the door. Minutes earlier Jeanne had completed an online transaction. This purchase was for seven large pepperoni pizzas. The crushing weight of anxiety abated when the doorbell rang. After a few minutes Jeanne gorged himself on pizza.
Tim wanted to quit smoking. He bought nicotine patches to help him. He applied a new one every day. Slowly his cravings diminished. Soon Tim was smoke-free!
Jannie is making pancakes for her sister's birthday. Jannie isn't quite sure how to make them. She tries following a popular recipe. She waits for her sister to try her pancakes. They were raw in the middle.
Tom never liked the opera. His wife really liked going. She dragged him to one in particular. She figured he might enjoy it due to its content. Tom wound up liking it a bit.
One time when me and a friend were walking down the street. She told me that she was extremely thirsty. I asked an old lady for a glass of water. She went into her house to get a glass. My friend drank the water.
Suzy had an interview at the store. She was supposed to be there at ten. Unfortunately though she woke up late. She was ten minutes late to the interview. So she did not get the job.
I needed a way to get to work. My car recently broke down. I needed transportation to get around. My friend gave me a year long pass for the train. Now I was able to easily get to work.
Tim wanted to scare his wife. He thought of an elaborate prank. At night he set it up and pulled it off. His wife was really scared. She never trusted him again.
I dated a girl in college who had a pet rabbit. Its name was Pancake, and had big, floppy ears. It was a special breed of bunny, one that grew very large. We used to take pictures with us and the bunny. Pancake gave, and received, a lot of love.
Sam was up studying late for her test. She was so determined to get a good grade. Sam finally fell asleep at 3 am. Sam woke up 2 hours later than normal. Sam freaked out because she missed the bus to school.
Gina walked to the IGA store near her home. She wanted a treat and had a few dollars. She decided she would get something sweet. She stood in front of the snack cake display for 5 minutes. She finally decided on the fudge cookie sandwich cakes.
Sylvie wanted to get something special for her Grandma's birthday. She wanted to hand knit a hat and scarf, but didn't know how to knit. She bought knitting supplies and looked up knitting tutorials online. She was able to knit the hat and scarf in time for the birthday. Her grandmother loved them!
Jesse's played video games every day after work. He was especially obsessed with a new multiplayer military game. His girlfriend, Tammy, felt ignored and was annoyed with Jesse. She confronted him about it and he encouraged Tammy to try playing. To her surprise, she enjoyed it and from then on they played together.
The instructor was strapped to my back when they opened the door. The wind was cold against my face as I looked out of the plane. We jumped out into the sky and fell into the fierce biting wind. The ground looked so far away and it didn't look like we were moving. The chute opened and we hung in the sky like an ornament on a tree.
Since she was a little girl, Erin knew what she would name her kids. A girl would be called Kelly. For nine months, Erin waited to see Kelly for the first time Finally the day had come and she gave birth to her daughter. She took one look at her and said she needed to pick a new name.
Steve has a history test tomorrow. He has not studied at all. He decided to pull an allnighter. However, he fell asleep while studying. Steve did not do well on his test.
Tony tried to bake a cake. When he was creating the icing, he threw it on the floor. However, he still placed it on the floor. Benny couldn't stop eating it when it arrived at the party. Eventually, he caught a stomach ache.
Larry was a very forgetful person. He always forgot his anniversary and this year was no exception. His wife was there waiting with dinner cooked when he got home. She was very mad that he had forgot. Larry made it up to her by taking her out for a movie later.
Nate went on the bus. After 10 minutes, the bus left the school. Since the roads were congested, the driver was driving slow. He didn't arrive at my stop until sunset. I barely had time to finish my homework when I came home.
We had a neighbor who liked projects. One day he tried to make a papier mache donkey. He had the children get newspapers. He pasted the newspapers onto a frame. The management made him throw it away.
Tom was baking cookies on a weekend. All his roommates loved the smell. They all wanted to eat some. Tom didn't make enough for everyone. His roommates were disappointed.
I take a daily walk every single day. I usually take the same path each time. I decided to take another path this time. I saw a bunch of shiny objects scattered in the grass. The objects turned out to be quarters, which i took and went home.
The chef's favorite meal was bacon. At his diner he cooked bacon with every single meal. Eventually a customer came in asking if he had anything without bacon. The chef kicked him out of the restaurant for asking a silly question. The chef was amazed someone wouldn't want bacon.
Desmond loved taking apart pieces of technology. His parents figured he would make a good engineer someday. Desmond wasn't very successful in school. His parents remained hopeful. Ultimately Desmond took his talents into the demolition business.
Tim slept through his alarm. When he woke up, he realized he was going to be late for class. Tim rushed out the door without breakfast. He barely made it to class on time. Tim spent the rest of the morning hungry.
They decided to help grandma move. They drove all the way to Texas. They spent days loading the trailers. They helped by picking up food. They drove all the way to Nevada then home to Memphis.
Main worries about her daughter and boyfriend sleeping in the same bed. This morning Mai banged on her daughter's door to wake them up. Mai's daughter said to go away, they were getting up. Mai waited by the door and insisted they get up now. But Mai found her daughter with their tenant when the door opened.
Matt took his girlfriend Rita out to dinner. His day at work had been terrible. The waitress completely messed up their orders. Losing his temper, Matt viciously excoriated the waitress. Humiliated, Rita left a huge tip before breaking up with Matt.
One day, a boy had some free time and decided to go to the pet store. The boy loved dogs, but had his attention caught by the cats. He found a cat he loved and named it Lucy. He brought Lucy home, but was worried Lucy might not like his dogs. Luckily, his dogs and Lucy got along very well and were happy.
I wanted to lose weight. I started walking every morning. I took the dog with me for an excuse. We walked several blocks. Over time, I became more used to walking and less tired.
I was sitting in class. I decided to draw on the desk because I was bored. I drew Nazi symbols and Neo-Nazi hate messages. The teacher noticed what I did. She gave me detention for three weeks!
A man at a baseball game flagged down a hot dog vendor on the stairs. The vendor handed the man his hot dog and asked for money. The man pulled out the money from his pocket without looking. The vendor thanked the man and left. The man realized once he left that he gave the vendor too much money.
Kyle was doing his grocery shopping. He paid for his groceries and loaded them into his car. Kyle drove back to his house. While unloading the groceries, he dropped the milk and busted it. Kyle drove back to the store for a new jug of milk.
My granddad has a pond. He has let me feed the fish. The fish know you are coming. The water starts to move. Then you throw in the food.
The two teams had their best runners. They got ready to run. They jumped off of the platform. They ran down the track. The best team won!
Matt wanted to get Chinese food. He got into his car and starting driving. When he arrived, he found it was closed. He decided to go get pizza instead. He was very satisfied with his decision.
Ace was a cable installer. He had a few installations setup for today. Ace knocks on the front door of his first stop. A sweet old lady answers the door. Ace installs her cable and is very nice to the older lady.
Tim invited his girlfriend to swim at his pool. She informed him she did not own a swimsuit. Tim picked her up and they went shopping for a swimsuit. They purchased a swimsuit. They went swimming together in Tim's pool.
Laura always really wanted sunglasses, but she had expensive glasses. She couldn't afford the lenses she needed for sunglasses. For her birthday I decided I was gonna get her glasses. I found a pair that I knew she liked and bought the frames. I bought the prescription lenses as well and she loved the gift!
Chris realizes that he rarely watches cable TV anymore. He calls his cable company to cancel his cable service. The cable representative tries to get him to keep his subscription. Cris politely declines all the representative's offers and incentive. Cris is now saving money from cutting the cable.
My dog was found on a train track by my friend Marie. Marie saw a person abandon this poor dog there. She knew that my family had been wanting a dog so she called me. I agreed to have the dog come stay with us on a trial basis. Two years later we still have the dog.
Kia was driving in the country one afternoon. Suddenly she heard a strange sound and got out to check. Her tire was flat, and she did not have a spare! She had to drive ten miles to a gas station. By then, her rim was damaged and had to be replaced.
Grandma was a huge baseball fan. She watched her favorite team on TV everyday. Last year her team did very well and made it to the playoffs. She was excited, and rooted the team on every night. When Grandma's team won, she died of a heart attack from excitement.
I remember when I first tasted beer. It was an apricot ale that my brother gave me. I thought it tasted pretty good, it was both sweet and bitter. I ate a steak that went great with the beer I was tasting. I will always remember that sip of beer.
Alfred lived in a small, cramped, basement apartment. All day he would hear banging from the apartment above. One day the banging stopped. For the first time, Alfred cared about who lived up there. When he went to check he saw the police removing his dead neighbor.
Camille loved flowers. Her husband planted her a beautiful rose garden. She tended to it each day. One day some mean kids ran over her flowers. She was heartbroken.
Stacy and her friends decided to play charades. None were very good. They all laughed too much to guess. Instead of playing, they gave verbal cues. Their charades playing was a fail.
Ted earned some vacation days at work he wanted to use. He decided to visit the grand canyon. He just decided to drive across the country there. He had fun on the road trip. He had a memorable vacation at the Grand Canyon.
Martin's wife was out late one night. Martin messaged me because he was bored so we talked. He told me that he was actually worried about his wife too. I told him there was nothing to be worried about and that was all. A few moments later his wife came home and he was ecstatic.
The family walked up the big stone steps with a lot of excitement. They were going to a huge new museum. They explored the exhibits for hours. They were happy they'd gone to the museum. They were already planning their next visit!
Lucy was outside at her grandparents house. Lucy stood on the sidewalk hoping to see another kid. The block was all quiet. Most of the residents on this block were elderly. Lucy laid on the grass and watched the clouds alone.
When I was sixteen I took my girlfriend Jane, who was 18, to a movie. The movie was rated R. When I bought Jane's ticket, she slipped inside the theater door. The ticket guy said I couldn't get in without a guardian, being 16. I was humiliated, and never went to the movies with Jane after that.
Fletcher had a Golden Retriever that he loved very much. One day, Fletcher's dad lost his job. His family was forced to move to an apartment that allowed no pets. Fletcher's family sent their dog to live with Fletcher's uncle. Fletcher could sometimes visit, but he always missed his dog.
My nephew moved to the suburbs this summer. His family is in the city and do not drive. His mother-in-law was babysitting his one year old boy. His wife got into a fight with her mom and threw her out. Now they are wondering who can babysit for them.
Tom and Lane were fighting over the TV remote. Tom wanted to watch cartoons. But Lane wanted to watch reality shows. By fighting, they accidentally changed the channel to a violent movie. Tom and Lane's parents took the remote away from both of them.
Brooks hating walking up the stairs every day. He knew it was good exercise but it annoyed him. One day, he stopped walking up the stairs. He grew fat and could not do a lot of stuff. Then, he began exercising to lose weight again.
My favorite author is coming out with a new book. I am so excited about its release. I cannot wait to read it. I put it on reserve to be sure I get a copy. I will read it in one night.
Jim had just bought his brand new puppy. He loved to play with him so much. Jim had to run to the store and left his puppy in the car. Jim hurried and grabbed a few things at the grocery store. When Jim got back he realized his puppy had jumped out of the window.
Paul went fishing on his boat. He was on the boat for two hours but caught no fish. Paul was ready to give up. Suddenly he felt a hard tug on the fishing line. He was ecstatic when he reeled in a ten pound fish.
Martha had to get up earlier than usual. She set her alarm clock. She forgot to wind it. She woke up in time anyway. Martha never found out she forgot to wind the clock.
Sam couldn't afford to fly home for Christmas. He decided to spend the holiday volunteering at a soup kitchen. Sam considered canceling when a snowstorm closed the subway. Finding snow shoes, Sam trudged through the storm to the soup kitchen. When a homeless man wished Sam a merry Christmas, he was glad he went.
A woman dropped her pen in class. It made a loud noise. People stared at her. She awkwardly picked it up. The class continued.
I needed a new dress for an upcoming dance. I went to the mall. Looking at all the stores, I had a hard time finding something nice. I went to a thrift shop. I found a beautiful vintage dress for a great price.
Carl had reservations at a hotel. The hotel couldn't find his name in the register. The hotel didn't have Carl's regular room available. Carl showed the hotel a printed out reservation sheet. They gave Carl a free upgrade to a suite.
Johnny loved listening to music. He decided he wanted to play it too. He bought a guitar at the music store. He started taking lessons. Johnny got really good at playing guitar.
Joey was in his championship basketball game The game was tied at 80 Joey's team called a timeout to discuss the play 5 seconds left in the game Joey gets the ball shoots and it goes in!
John always wanted to learn how to fly a plane. He ended up joining his uncles flight school. He ended up flying a plane with his uncle after one month of training. He had his first solo flight a month after his flight with his uncle. He was awarded with his pilot's license a month later.
The family went to an indoor water park. They rode the water slide over and over again. It was a great place to spend a cold winter day. When it was time to leave, they were all exhausted. It had been a fun-filled afternoon!
Heather wanted to lose twenty pounds. She went on a new diet. She lost ten pounds in the first week. Heather decided to stick with it. She lost the next ten pounds in a month.
Kim had retrieved her toothbrush after dropping it in the toilet. She stood staring at it in the sink wondering how to clean it. She decided bleach would be best. She crept to the laundry room and grabbed a cap full of bleach. She almost spilled it, but she finally made it back to the bathroom.
Tom was buying a tv. The employee tried to charge him more than it cost. Tom pointed out it was on sale. The employee had someone verify the price. Tom was given the sale price.
Joey went to the pumpkin patch with his kindergarten class. He picked the biggest pumpkin he could find. They went on a hayride, too. He even got to pet some baby goats. When he got home from school he drew a scary face on his pumpkin.
Ala's friend had died. She was distraught. She didn't want to go to the funeral. Her mom exhorted her to go, for posterity. Later, Ala was glad she'd gone.
Sara used to go to this Mexican place by her work. Her and her coworkers used to get burritos for lunch. The restaurant shut down today due to health risks. Sara is extremely upset because she loved that place. Now her and her coworkers will have to find someplace else for lunch.
Ruth wanted to fly on a plane. She saved her allowance for over a year. Then she called a private pilot in her town. He agreed to take Ruth for a plane ride. Ruth had a great time on her first plane ride!
When Lisa woke up in the morning she saw that it was snowing outside. Her mom told her that school was cancelled for today. Lisa was so excited that she could spend the day at home. She got dressed quickly, so she could play outside in the snow. Snow days are Lisa's favorite days.
Debi wanted to breed French Bulldogs. One day, she bought two French Bulldogs for breeding. The girl bulldog jumped a fence. She got pregnant with a basset hound. Now Debi has to try to sell other puppies.
Tim found a good deal at the store. Unfortunately he didn't have enough money on him. He tried to hide the item while he went home. He got more money and returned. The item had been taken by then.
Gina's mom was sure Gina would miss the text to buy milk. Gina would have if the teacher hadn't returned her phone. Gina decided to rub in the fact she got the text, and bought the milk. She poured a large bowl of cereal in milk as he mom cooked dinner. Her angry mother scowled as Gina ate cereal, ruining her appetite.
We couldn't decide on a name for our new baby. We asked family members for their opinion. We read baby books after asking family. We finally decided to just name the baby Junior. We hope Junior will like his name!
Terrance is playing ball. Terrance is going for a dunk. His shoe falls off. He picks up the shoe and puts it back on. Terrance was embarrassed he lost his shoe.
Ivy had the perfect prom dress. But when she tried it on, she found it was too long! She took it to a tailor. There, she had the dress hemmed a few inches. When she tried it on again, the dress fit Ivy perfectly!
Lucy loved watching her older sister roller skate. She wanted to be just like her older sister. She borrowed her sister's skates and went outside. She fell and hurt her knee, but her sister quickly found her. Lucy's sister taught her how to do it properly and Lucy loved it.
Tony woke up and walked into his kitchen to make coffee. He was shocked to discover the floor was covered in water. He looked under the sink to find a leaky pipe was the cause. He grabbed his tools and set to work fixing the pipe. After cleaning the floor, Tony was able to get back to his morning.
Chelsea wanted to be a journalist. She hoped she would be hired. Luckily they hired her. Chelsea was elated. She couldn't wait to start.
Gina came home to find a moving truck in the driveway. She stopped in her tracks. Gina didn't want to move again. She walked to the house slowly. She was thinking the whole time how she would miss her friends.
Allie needed some batteries. She needed portable ones. She was happy to buy them. She got good usage out of them. They lasted a long time.
Suzy went to the local ice cream shop. She wanted some good flavors. But they had none. So she left empty handed. Her stomach growled instead.
Maggie was on a fun trip to the beach. She had been saving all year for it. The day of her trip, she wasn't feeling well. At the beach, she felt like she'd throw up. She ended up missing out on the whole trip.
Bart was recently laid off from work. He was looking for a new job to pay his bills and student loans. He felt down about being laid off when he had performed very well. But Bart decided to get counseling and apply to 2 new jobs a day. After months of applying and making calls, someone at last hired Bart.
My daughter got a rabbit when she was seven. It was a white rabbit with black spots. She named it Spot. Spot died suddenly after a month. My daughter was very sad about losing Spot.
Jackie always worked hard at work. She had spent many years as a manager and recently was promoted. She learned that the company was expanding into a new area of research Unfortunately, she was told they were hiring someone right above her. She was frustrated that this would now limit her career growth there.
I was taking a shower one day. I heard my wife and son yelling the frying pan had caught fire. My 12 year old daughter grabbed a fire extinguisher. She calmly put the fire out. We were very proud of her calm behavior.
I was driving to work today and got in an accident. It wasn't a lot of damage but it made me incredibly late to my test. When I finally arrived to school the teacher was leaving. I tried to explain what had happened. He didn't care to listen to my excuse he told me and walked off.
Hailie wanted to go apple picking. So she took some friends and went to the orchard. However, they were late in the season. There were no apples on the trees, only on the ground. They wished they had went to the orchard earlier.
Jim and Linda were going to go on their first date. They were both really nervous. While at the movies, Jim tripped and spilled his soda. Linda caught him and helped him clean up. They arranged to go out the following weekend.
Bob found pool maintenance to be a tiresome chore. He had to add chlorine every week. He wondered how a salt pool could stay clean without chlorine. He learned that the engine of the salt pool separated elements. Of course, he understood because salt is sodium and chlorine.
John finished making a person out of macaroni. The teacher told him to bring it in front of the classroom. When he was trying it, the head broke off of the body. The entire body eventually collapsed. Jim was sad, although he earned an A in the class.
The wind started blowing so hard that Adam could hear it inside. Adam was afraid that the wind would cause damage to the area. Then he heard a loud crash noise and ran outside. A tree had crushed his neighbor's car! He ran back inside where he was safe.
Jamie was riding his bike. He fell and scraped his knee. His mom needed to clean him up. She put a spray on it, that hurt really bad. Jamie cried for a second but then he got a band-aid and felt better.
John wanted to be on his school's basketball team. So John asked his mother to buy him a basketball court. John practiced playing basketball everyday that summer. When school started, John tried out for the team. John was the best player on the school's basketball team.
Michelle was trying to lose some weight. She ran on the treadmill for a whole hour. She was so proud of herself, she decided to treat herself. She bought a large pizza and bought a quart of ice cream. She ate all of it while watching Gilmore Girls.
Ralph was a running back for his team. The worse thing happened to him. As he was running with the ball he was tackled by the legs. He got his leg broken. He was going to miss the whole football season.
Cassandra was picking oranges on a farm. The work was hard and grueling. She paused her work and looked around. Slowly, Cassandra took an orange and put it in her pocket. The supervisor suddenly hollered her name.
The leaves have begun to change colors. They went from green to red, yellow, and orange. The wind is blowing them off the trees. The temperature, like the leaves, is falling. Autumn is here.
Allen was in the hospital for tonsil surgery. He was extremely nervous for his first ever surgery. On the day of the surgery, the doctors put him to sleep. When Allen woke up he was given his favorite ice cream. Allen thought that maybe his trip to the hospital wasn't all too bad.
Kori made a bunch of cookies to trade with her friends. They all met up with their cookies at a party. Everyone traded their delicious creations with one another. When the party was over, they each had lots of cookies to take home. Kori ate every single one and despite her stomach ache, she was happy.
Katie got a bunch of bubbles for her birthday. She decided to play with them in her room. She spilled them everywhere. Katie's parents found out. Katie ended up grounded.
Jake was at the doctor's office. He had a fever and did not feel very well. Jake was very nervous because he had never been to the doctor before. His parents told him everything would be okay. The doctor gave him some medicine and Jake felt much better.
Paul was working for an advertising agency. Paul's company lost a major client. Paul's company had to fire a lot of the staff. Paul was fired. Paul quickly found a new job.
Samantha had ugly warts on her feet. Her mother took her to the doctor's office. The doctor used liquid nitrogen to freeze the warts. The warts blistered and fell off. Now Samantha doesn't have warts.
Beth loved her father dearly. He decided to take her with him on a trip. Beth wondered where he was taking her. Finally they arrived at the lake. Beth was surprised but excited about their trip fishing.
Roy had a garage sale one morning. His neighbor, Jim, inquired about an unopened sack for sale. Roy said the sack cost $20 or Jim could pay $5 to see inside. Jim haggled Roy down to $3. The contents were mostly junk so Jim did not buy.
Charlie had been sick for the past few days. He had decided to go back to school. Charlie got dressed and was about to walk out the door. He suddenly felt very weak and nauseous. Charlie ended up staying home another day.
My little brother decided he wanted red hair. Without telling my parents, he bought a box of hair dye. He locked himself in the bathroom for an hour and wouldn't come out. Finally, he came out, and his hair was pink, not red. Everyone laughed at his failed attempt at rebellion.
We were thinking of a place to go. We wanted someplace new but not too far away. So they googled ideas and suggestions. They eventually decided on Montreal. They booked a hotel and started planning their trip.
Billy has asked Santa for a sled for Christmas. So he was really hoping it would be a white Christmas. The weatherman was calling for snow when he went to bed. The next morning he woke up to snow on the ground. He had gotten his sled, too.
Kaya and her dad went to play paintball one afternoon. They suited up and loaded their guns. Then they ran off to shoot and score! To her dad's surprise, Kaya won easily! She was very proud of her speed and great aim!
Liz was put into ballet at an early age. She never really liked it. She fell once and got hurt. Liz used that as an excuse to quit ballet. She never did it again.
Bobby had just enough money for chocolate from the vending machine. He pushed the buttons for the candy he wanted. Someone had loaded two bars into one slot. So he got two candy bars for the price of one. It was his lucky day.
Liza went for a walk with her dog. She saw a power plant. Liza hopped a fence and ventured inside. She was stopped by a guard and arrested on espionage. Liza was flabbergasted and gave up.
Jake was playing catch with his dog. He threw the ball too far. The dog still chased after it and got lost. Jake looked everywhere for them. Eventually he found the ball but never found his dog.
Kate wanted to know when the blackout would end. She called the power company to find out. They expected the power would be out another 2 hours. This upset Kate very much. But she knew there was nothing she could do but wait.
Crom was a peculiar little boy. He often stared at bugs and insects under a magnifying glass. He would find it all fascinating and was eager to learn more. When Crom was older he became a scientist. He dedicated his life work to saving and studying insect life.
Kate got a new pair of shoes. They were incredibly comfortable. Unfortunately they were also really ugly. Kate decided to only wear them to work. She was able stay comfortable and few people saw them.
Rena felt depressed one day. She didn't know how to stop feeling blue. Then she remembered that one time she faked being happy. To her surprise it actually helped her to feel a little bit better. Now she fakes to be happy anytime she's feeling sad.
Phillip had little to do after work most days. One day, he heard of a whale shark sighting half a mile from his home. He decided to check out the coast's regulars. Phillip discovered his co-worker was a diving enthusiast. She encouraged him to get licensed, and the hobby enriched his life.
John forgot to take the garbage out two weeks in a row. The garbage piled up on the side of the house. The neighbors called the police to complain about the garbage. The police came and talked to John. John had to remove the garbage and pay a fine.
I was playing basketball. I started wheezing extremely bad. I was rushed to the hospital via ambulance. I was given an oxygen tank. I was diagnosed with Asthma.
Bob was on trial for killing someone in a car accident. He wasn't guilty but the victim did not agree. Today the judge was reading his decision. Bob waited nervously for the verdict. The judge announced that Bob was clear of any charges.
The family went to the kennel to find a new cat. Papa sat down and let the kids choose which one they wanted. The kids each wanted a different cat. One cat crawled into Papa's lap and fell asleep. The family all agreed they would be taking Papa's cat home.
Gina tripped on her shoe. She was carrying a Tupperware full of her jewelry. And now her jewelry was all over the floor. Gina had made a big mess. Gina began to slowly gather her jewelry and put it away.
Tom was making dinner for his wife. He was chopping up onions. He looked away for a split second. Tom cut his finger with the sharp knife. He put a bandaid over it to stop the bleeding.
Gina's dad was putting his oldest son Jay out of the house. Jay was going to go to live with his grandma in Illinois. His father drove the boy out of town. Gina felt bad he had to leave. But she felt safer without him around.
John was a policeman in New York. One Christmas, he visited his wife in California. During her office Christmas party, terrorists attacked. The terrorists hurt many people, but John escaped. John stopped the terrorists and saved the day.
Sam played football with his cousins They needed a touchdown to win the game. His quarterback threw him the ball. He caught it in the end zone. He won the game.
Tom began using coconut oil in significant quantities. He read about many health benefits of using the oil. He even used it instead of butter on his toast. He went to the dentist for his semi-annual cleaning and checkup. The dentist asked why his teeth were now three shades whiter.
Brandon's boss told him he needed to be a better leader. So Brandon signed up for a leadership conference. Brandon paid a lot of money to become a better leader. But he soon realized the entire conference was a scam. Brandon decided to quit his job instead of becoming a better leader.
Tom had a neighbor who was a widow. Tom heard from other neighbors that her health began failing her. Tom hired a private nurse to come every day to his neighbor's home. Tom visited the widow regularly. When she passed, Tom spoke eloquently at her memorial service.
Dave always had an anger problem. He never learned how to control it. He eventually went to counselling. The therapist suggested he take medication. Dave refused and is still angry.
Jimmy was always a little scared of heights. However, he told himself that he could do this. He got up close to the ledge of the high dive. He looked over, sizing it up. He backed up and ran headlong towards the ledge jumping off.
Ronald the beekeeper was checking his bees. He moved very carefully to avoid upsetting the insects. As he was moving to go, he accidentally stepped on a stray bee. He was very upset about his unfortunate mistake. Now he is even more cautious when he works.
Earl is a farmer. On his farm a big storm comes. The storm scares the sheep away. Earl tries to go after his sheep but can't catch them. Earl loses his sleep.
Jake and Sita had 7 children together. Their children ranged from ages 2 to 16 years old. Before they knew it all of their children had grown into adults. Jake and Sita were now living in their big home with just each other. They soon decided to downsize their home.
Micah bought some sandals in Brazil. They started falling apart within hours of wearing them. Micah went back to the stall where he bought them. The lady denied seeing him before. Micah flipped out and knocked off all the sandals from the stall.
Lou was headed home. He'd had a long day at work. He got stuck in traffic for a while. He finally got to his house. Lou relaxed with a can of beer.
I needed some new boots for the winter. I decided on some camel colored boots. I went to the store to find them yesterday. After I found the, I bought them and put them on. They were perfect!
Nancy wanted to play soccer. She tried for and made the team. Nancy sat most of the season on the bench. During one game a star player was injured. Nancy got to play and scored a goal.
When I was 13, my boyfriend's favorite color was purple. I decided purple was my favorite color too, and painted my bedroom. Every wall was violet, and I loved it very much. Then he broke up with me, and I was very sad. I rebelled by repainting my room neon green, a very ugly color.
My wife's boss Henry went on a cruise last year. One day they offered tooth whitening. Henry and his wife had their teeth done. Henry said his teeth hurt afterward. When they returned he had to see a dentist.
I went on a run at the park one day. It was early morning. I saw my friend's car. She was running with my other friend. They were shirtless.
I was running around the track in lane one. Jennifer was also running in lane one. But we were going in opposite directions. I ran right into her. She was okay.
Tom really liked Max, the girl in his science class. He resolved to ask Max for a date. He steeled his nerves and caught Max after class. Then he stammered his proposal for a date that weekend. To his joy and shock, Max smilingly accepted his offer!
Haley heard a dog barking outside her window. She did not own a dog, and went outside to investigate the noise. The dog ran into her house and laid down on the sofa. Haley asked around to see if anyone owned the dog. Haley decided to adopt the dog when no one claimed him.
Ed was quitting smoking. He had not had a cigarette in over a week. He was craving one badly! He popped in a square of gum and chewed forcibly. Ed managed to defeat his craving!
Tyrese joined a new gym. The membership allows him to work out for a year. Tyrese got very distracted during the year. He lost his job and his grandfather died. He lost motivation to go to the gym.
Wendy had a problem. She never found anything funny. Her friends told her jokes but she never laughed. One day she saw a dog chasing its tail. She laughed hard for the rest of the day.
The Toma family went camping and took 3 tents. A bear's shadow appeared on the girls tent that first night. The girls screamed and ran to the tent of their parents. The Toma dad went out to investigate but didn't find a bear. He found his two sons laughing and growling in the third tent.
Pauline wanted to earn extra money. She read a book that told her ways to earn extra money. One of the ways written in the book was to start a lemonade stand. Pauline started her own lemonaid stand. Pauline's lemonade stand earned her nine dollars.
Whenever Jeff played the tuba, people laughed - or plugged their ears. It hurt Jeff's feelings, but he didn't want to quit playing music. He found a tuba teacher, and he practiced for hours every week. Once, Jeff was playing tuba on his porch and passersby began to clap! Jeff's talents were fully developed, thanks to lessons and practice!
I was notified that I needed to be fingerprinted for work. The woman who took my fingerprints was very unhappy. She told me sandpapering had worn off my fingerprints. I told her I didn't know it could do that. She was unamused, and told me to reschedule.
I met a professional rapper yesterday. I decided to challenge him to a rap battle. I bribed my friends to hype me up when I said anything. They ended up winning me the rap battle. The rapper thought it was so funny, he gave us tickets to his concert.
Jennifer is addicted to social media on her cell phone. She is on it during class instead of paying attention. Her grades have been steadily declining as a result. Her parents took her phone away from her until she gets her grades up. Jennifer is upset but understand and gets to studying.
Josh was very migraine prone. He thought he could handle a day without pills. So he won't to work. During his work, a migraine hit. And he was forced to go home.
Peter really wanted a new bicycle, but didn't have the money. He decided to take some money from his mom's hidden savings. He got his bike, but discovered he felt too guilty to enjoy it. He returned the money, even though it was never missed, and the bike. He started saving from his odd jobs, planing to get the bike that way.
Stir crazy Chenny needed to get out of the house. She has been cooped up for days. Chenny threw on some athletic wear and sneakers. She headed out the door into the fresh air. To her dismay, it was over 100 degrees outside.
The convict ran through the yard in the middle of the night. The only way out was to climb the guard tower and kill the guard. He began his climb slowly and with determination. He reached the top when he heard the alarm. The convict dove on the guard and shot him with his own gun.
Tom was at the bar with friends. The next day he noticed his wallet was missing. Tom called the bar to see if he left it there. They informed him that someone had dropped off his wallet. Unfortunately it didn't have any money in it.
Lily was looking forward to her birthday - she always had a big party. But her best friend wasn't mentioning any plans. On her birthday, she still hadn't heard anything about a celebration. Lily was very disappointed when she walked into her dark living room. Her mood changed quickly when her friends jumped out to surprise her.
My parents had a good relationship. My dad went to work out of state. He met a new lady he liked. He never came home. Now my parents are divorced.
Lucy had rolled her hair in rollers. When she took them out she didn't like the style. The style was too old fashioned. She tried to comb her hair straight but it wouldn't work. Lucy had to wear a hat to hide her ugly hair.
Jan went to her closet to throw out old clothes. She began by removing anything that was green. She took all the green clothes and put them in trash bags. Jan took all the bags to a local thrift store. They gave her $10 for all her green clothes.
I was so excited to attend the rock concert last night. I left work early to be able to make it to the venue early. When I arrived, I saw the band getting out of their tour bus. The lead singer turned to me and said hello. We ended up talking and he invited me to sit backstage!
George was ready to buy his first car. George browsed Facebook groups and Craigslist for listings. George saw an affordable car that he liked. He called the seller and scheduled an appointment to see the car. After haggling, George purchased his first car.
Kelly's toddler was suffering from a horrible cough. It was keeping her awake at night. Finally, the baby fell asleep in a semi-sitting position on the couch. Kelly was relieved to see that the child wasn't coughing. She decided to leave the child where she was, so she could get rested.
On mother's day Lily had a special surprise for her mother. She knows how much her mother loves flowers. So she decided to pick some wildflowers from the field. She also made a mother's day card, which she would give to her too. Her mother loved the flowers and the card Lilly got for her.
Sandy and Syd were best friends since kindergarten. While Sandy remained plain looking, Syd blossomed. Syd got the attention of boys, who ignored Sandy. Sandy started spreading rumors about Syd. When Syd cried to her about the gossip, Sandy acted concerned.
Ed's dad was abusive. He often beat Ed with a belt. One day in gym class, his teacher saw the belt marks. He pulled Ed aside and asked him some questions. Then he sent the police to arrest Ed's dad!
Yesterday I experienced the worst traffic of my life. I was driving to the city and was in traffic for two hours. It was unbearable. We were not even moving. Finally we moved after two hours.
Jack got a pocket knife for his twelfth birthday. He wondered how sharp it was. He ran his thumb along the blade to test it. He accidentally sliced his thumb open. After that he was always careful with knives.
Taylor is a stand up comedian. He works on a cruise ship. One day, a very famous actor went to see his show. Taylor was offered a movie part. He was very excited to be noticed.
Susy was staying in a rental house. The house unfortunately had no air conditioning. So Susy had to suffer for the rest of the week. She could not believe it. The humidity was far too much for her.
There was a hailstorm predicted on the weather forecast. Kyle's car was outside of the garage and on the street. He had been sleeping most of the day, so he had no idea it was coming. When he woke up, there was a lot of hail damage on his car. Kyle had to take his car to a shop and have everything fixed.
Every year Courtney's mother baked her a cake for her birthday. She liked them better than the ones from the bakery. Her mother was sick this year for her birthday. She wasn't sure she would be able to bake her a cake. But when she got home, a chocolate cake was waiting for her.
Gina needed a new jacket. She didn't have much money. Her friend told her to try looking at the thrift shop. Gina found a great jacket at the thrift shop. Gina began shopping at the thrift shop for all her clothes.
Miles was cooking for his girlfriend. While he was prepping the food, he cut his finger. His girlfriend went with him to the hospital. The nurses tended to his wound. Miles and his girlfriend decided to just eat burgers.
Cindy was concerned about using too much water. She removed her lawn and replaced it with drought resistant plants. She even hired an expert to tell her which plants to buy. She worked for weeks to get the irrigation and plantings just right. When she was finished she was pleased with her water saving efforts.
When I was 14 my parents got pregnant. A month after my 15th birthday, by sister was born. I was an only child up till that point. Being honest, not much had changed. I was old enough that it didn't even seem like I had a sibling.
I had a pile of dirty clothes. I put them in the washing machine. I turned the washing machine on. After the clothes were washed, I hung them on a clothesline. When they were dry, I put them in a drawer.
My daughter was going to participate in her first program. We were all super excited for her. She had a dress code that she had to stick to. She didn't have anything to match the mandatory dress code. My sister surprised my daughter with the outfit that she needed.
Jonas was born was a very high IQ. He excelled in school with ease. As a result, Jonah became bored in class. Jonah would sleep through most of his lectures. Later that week, Jonah got his first F on a test.
We have a clubroom in our building. They serve free coffee. Today my wife and I went down for coffee. We brought down some cake. We drank our coffee and ate cake.
Gregory was running outside when he stepped in a hole. He twisted his ankle. He called his friend to take him home. He had to rest with ice on his ankle for a long time. Eventually, his ankle was healed and he could run again.
The phone rang. When Mary answered the person asked for Marie. Unsure, Mary indicated that there was no Marie there. It wasn't until she hung up that she thought about it. Mary sighed and waited to see if the person would call back.
I was throwing a birthday party. I found out that my friend was throwing one for himself as well. Both parties were on the same day. I was worried that no one would come to my party. So I sent my friend on a cruise the day of his party.
My friend George and I had a plan to play chess online yesterday. We were going to play at eight pm. At eight pm George texted me that his mom was visiting. He said he would contact me when he was ready to play. I turned off the computer as he never got back to me.
Pete was a criminal. He was currently in jail. He was getting ready to be released. He didn't know where to go or what to do when he got out. Pete wanted to just stay in jail.
Kim was at the lake with her family. She was watching her cousins jumping from cliffs. Her cousin jumped, but something was wrong. When she landed, she was unconscious and floating face down. Her uncle jumped in to help her, and she was okay, but it was scary.
Gerald was watching his favorite streamer on twitch. Gerald suddenly had the urge to make a podcast. He went to store and bought a number of microphones. He set up his computer and microphones and called all his friends. Together, they all made a funny podcast that got a lot of views.
Willy campaigned for his cause. He raised five hundred dollars. The money was spent wisely. The members of his cause benefited directly. They named a building after Willy.
Samantha stood in line at the store. The person behind her touched her shoulder. She turned around to look. It was her old teacher. She gave her teacher a hug.
Ken was unhappy with his current job. He made decent money but there was no room for growth. Ken decided to cut his hours and go back to school for teaching. He ended up graduating with his degree 3 years later. He is now in his third year of full time teaching.
I had a stroke in 2011. I cannot walk very well. I bought remote controls for my lights. I press a button to turn the lights on and off. The remotes have helped me tremendously.
Adam was a bad kid. He was always making trouble. One day while riding on the school bus. Adam starts picking on a kid and won't stop bullying him. The bus drivers pulls over and kicks Adam off the bus.
Richard was an avid book reader. He had over one thousands books. One day he noticed one of them was missing. It was his favorite book too. He found out later that day his sister borrowed it.
Jimmy was hungry and he was unable to find anything at home to eat. He decided to call the nearest pizza store to order pizza. When the pizza delivery man came, he showed Jimmy the bill. The total cost was $30 more due to the delivery fee. Jimmy begged for a discount however, he ended up paying the full price
Tom was at the airport. His flight was delayed over three times. Tom was upset and complained. The best they could do was offer a free in flight meal. Tom accepted the poor offer.
Fox's father was teaching him how to catch rabbits. First he taught Fox how to set the trap. After the trap was set they ate breakfast. Fox and his father returned and checked the trap. The trap was sprung but they had caught a mouse.
Gina was waiting on her cookies to come out of the oven. You could smell the fresh baked cookies throughout the house. Her sisters came in the room as she pulled them from the oven. She only had enough to make 12. She hadn't considered she would have to share with her family.
Randy was upset to hear that his grandfather was very sick. He went with his parents to visit his grandpa in the hospital. His grandpa was so happy to see Randy, despite feeling poorly. A few days later, Randy's grandpa passed away. Randy was very sad, but happy he had seen his grandpa one last time.
The major street near Gina's house had been closed for months. Now she saw a car driving on the street. Gina had been going around the street for a long time. But now that a car had driven on it she wondered if it were open. Gina wanted to check, but didn't want to take time to turn around.
Flying in a wingsuit looks scary, but Randy had to try it. First he had to find a wingsuit to buy. He ordered it from ebay. He watched a few wingsuit tutorials on youtube. That weekend Randy went to Yosemite and for his first wingsuit flight.
Tom was having a great day. He was out to lunch at his favorite mexican spot. He ordered 5 tacos and a burrito. After lunch on the way home tom felt a tremble. His stomach was about to explode!
Anna had never been to Africa and knew little about it. So she was nervous when her parents took in an exchange student. He was from South Africa and Anna was apprehensive and worried! But the student, Olaf, and Anna ended up liking each other. Before long, the two were very close friends!
Colton was so happy it was his 5th birthday. He had a Skylander cake picked out and ready to eat. Everyone sang him happy birthday. He closed his eyes, made a wish, and smiled. Suddenly he heard a bark, his wish for a puppy came true.
Over the summer, I volunteered by teaching English in Colombia. At the end of my time there, I decided to stay longer. I asked a Colombian girl I knew if she wanted a roommate. She agreed and now we both live together. As a result, we are each learning a lot from being COMPLETE opposites.
Leslie never uses her vacation hours at work. For three years the hours have kept accumulating and she has a lot. Leslie found out that she can actually cash in her vacation hours. She cashed in over three hundred hours and got a nice bonus check. Leslie is thankful she never took any vacation.
Luke was climbing a tree when he fell. His mom drove him to the emergency room. They took x-rays and told him it was broken. They put a cost on it and sent him home. Several weeks later the cast was off and he was back to climbing.
I recently went to a rock show in Sacramento. The drive there was difficult because it was storming outside. Fortunately I arrived at the venue safely. The band I went to see was really good. I hope to see another show at that venue very soon.
Annie was at a video game convention. She was suppose to cosplay her favorite character. She was set to go on stage when she realized she forgot her hat! She quickly called her friend who drove 20 minutes to retrieve it. Annie quickly put on her hat and waved to the cheering crowd.
My Snapchat friend D walks a hour to his work. He was caught in the rain this afternoon. He had no umbrella. He posted an angry snapchat as her walked in the rain. I hope he was in a better mood coming home.
My tooth hurt. I went to see the dentist. He told me that I had a cavity in one tooth. He filled my tooth. My tooth doesn't hurt anymore.
Sam has a biology test in the morning. He was not ready for it all. He decided to stay up and study. He ended up sleeping through his alarm. He missed his test.
Cory is in his final year of college. He has decided to take a challenging statistics course this year. Now he is preparing for the first exam of the course. Cory studies hypothesis testing and other statistical topics. Although the exam is hard, Cory achieves a good grade.
Allie was having a party at her new salon. She invited all her closest friends except Dawn. When Dawn found out she wasn't invited, she was furious. Dawn decided to not be friends with her anymore. Allie was sad and apologized to Dawn but it was no use.
John was training for a marathon. He got up every morning and ran. Each morning he added extra time to his run. He did strength training too. On the day of the race, he finished in record time.
My wife is not a cook. We eat whatever is around. Last night we had canned beans and fried hot dogs. Ketchup was the condiment. The meal was simple, but it was enough.
It was so hot today. I asked Larry to turn on the air conditioner. When Larry turned it on it was only blowing hot air. We called a repairman to fix the air conditioner. Now the air conditioner works great.
Bill went to a nightclub. It was his first time. Bill did not know how to dance. All of a sudden his favorite song came on. Bill danced randomly, not caring about how he looked.
Ken's TV remote was acting up. He called for a new one, but the company said they were out of stock. Ken decided to try the old-fashioned method. He banged it on the palm of his hand. Sure enough, the remote began to work normally again!
Jessica likes to write fiction. She submitted a story she'd written to a magazine. The magazine published the story in their fall issue. Jessica was paid $500 for the story. She used the money to buy a new wardrobe.
My mom and I listened to the weather forecast in the morning. We heard that a big snowstorm was coming the next day. We went to the grocery store to load up for the storm. The storm came earlier than expected. Our car got stuck in the snow.
Amanda was pregnant. She had to take a test for gestational diabetes. The test involved drinking an extremely sweet soda. Amanda tried her best, but the taste made her sick. She ended up throwing the whole drink up.
Lucy was searching on YouTube. She found a great song. She listened to it all day. Lucy loved it. She wanted to buy the album.
James lived on the Gulf Coast. He knew a hurricane was coming. He did not want to evacuate. He had been through hurricanes before. When the storm hit, James was glad it was only a thunderstorm.
Dan couldn't figure out why Maria always ignored him. He tried to say hi in lunch today but she turned the other cheek. She also took the long walk to her next class after language arts ende. Dan was frustrated and confronted Maria. Maria expressed the fact that she was shy towards him.
Ben and Alice decided to get together with another couple. They planned to meet at a restaurant for brunch. Ben and Alice arrived first. The other couple was very late getting to the restaurant. By the time they got there, it was lunch time.
Paul wanted to cut his electric bill down. He went to Home Depot. He bought new energy efficient light bulbs. He changed all the lights in his house. The light bill was half of what it was the month prior.
Carol always had anxiety. She was picked to give a speech to her school. Carol was really scared that she would fail. During the speech she messed up and froze on stage. She ran off and felt embarrassed for the rest of the year.
Frank loved to eat beef. He loved it so much that he ate it every day. One day, he ate so much his stomach hurt. Frank rushed to the doctors. The doctor told Frank to eat less beef.
I'll bring the lemonade and Jane can bring the cake. Where should we have it this year? Same as last year, at Nora's country house. But Nora sold that house just last week. Yes, and I bought it!
John had a cat he loved more than anything. At the end of the day, he loved to sit and read with his cat. But one day John found his cat very ill. He was terrified she would die but he got a surprise. His cat had 6 kittens that night.
William decided to lose weight for his New Year's Resolution. He bought a membership to a gym for exercise. He spent an hour after work every day at the gym. He checked his progress after six months. He managed to attain a healthy weight!
Like many people, I order photo Christmas cards each year. Unlike many, I do not use photos of family or pets. I am a transit buff, so I feature photos of subway cars and trolleys. I used to work for a transit system, and compiled a lot of photos. My family and friends now expect a transit Christmas card each year.
One day David and Mary went to the store. They were there to buy a mosquito net. They asked the salesperson which mosquito net worked best. The sales person Helped them pick out a high quality net. David and Mary enjoyed their mosquito free time outside.
Jake was watching the news when he saw a hurricane alert. Jake quickly gathered his cat and went into the basement. The hurricane passed overhead violently tearing into his house. After awhile everything was quiet so Jake went upstairs. Jake's house was destroyed but he was grateful to be alive.
Tom was baking cookies in the oven. He went to clean his room while they were baking. When he came back he took the cookies out and they weren't right. Looking back over the recipe, he realized he put in too much flour. He found the mistake amusing and tried again to make it right.
Guillermo was a recurring thief. He was growing more desperate. So he assailed a woman for her purse. The woman however, called the police. And Guillermo was apprehended.
Madison had a song stuck in her head. All day she found herself humming the tune. She couldn't remember what it was, though. She looked up the lyrics. Finally she found the song.
Sarah read if you eat breakfast you do better on tests. She woke up early. She cooked eggs and oatmeal. At school, she took her test. But she got the same grade as always!
I once bought myself a basketball because I loved to play. I use to take that basketball everywhere. The basketball was like my best friend. I had it for three years. So when I lost the basketball I was very sad like I lost a friend.
Dan and David wanted to eat out. Dan wanted Chinese. David wanted burgers. When they couldn't agree they decided on pizza. They both like pizza.
Nick wanted to become a personal trainer. He researched how to do that online. He enrolled in a program, passed and got certified. He spent a year gaining clientele. Now he actively works as a personal trainer.
I woke up today and it was snowing. I was supposed to run errands, but with the snow it wasn't possible. I had to get creative with what we already had in the cupboards. I decided to make soup using carrots, chicken broth, and noodles. It turned out really great.
Janet noticed a strange figure in the bush. She walked closer to the bush to examine it. Since it looked attractive, she grabbed it. A raccoon quickly came out of the bush. It sprayed its aroma onto her.
The competition was close. The judges had a hard task of deciding who was best. They scored each performer fairly. When Andrew was named the winner, everyone clapped. They knew the judges had done a good job.
Erin was running one day and felt thirsty. Erin ran to a nearby liquor store to get water. The water was expensive, but he bought it anyway. Erin was excited and ran outside with his water to drink it. He dropped the water bottle and lost his water and money.
Karen worked at a public library. Usually she had a great time conversing with the patrons. Sometimes though, a couple of teenagers would come by. They trashed the shelves and messed with the computers. After talking to her manager, she was able to get them banned.
Allie was feeding her baby for the first time. She decided to start with scrambled eggs. Her baby enjoyed the food and ate it quickly.`. Suddenly he developed a rash and began to cry. She took him to the doctor where she learned he was allergic to eggs.
The girl blinked her eyes. The boy blinked back at her. This was a game they had. The game could not stay tied. The girl blinked back at the boy.
Kathy liked to set goals. Her goals for this year were to travel and to save money. Each week, she checked in on her progress. She was slowly moving towards what she wanted to achieve. Kathy was inspired to continue to improve.
I went on a trip to Iceland. It was beautiful. Only problem was it was freezing. We forgot to dress that warmly. So we felt frigid.
Bubbles had never been to jail before He had always witnessed a lot of his friends going to jail One day he got caught up in their wrongdoings Bubbles ended up going to jail for a period of time At first he thought it wasn't so bad, but eventually couldn't stand it
Ted picked his cat up from the couch. The cat purred as Ted petted him. A loud noise happened in the next room. The cat got startled. The cat jumped out of Ted's arms to the floor.
Max was squinting. He couldn't find his glasses. He knew he'd be in trouble if he had lost them. He looked high and low. He finally found them under his bed.
Kelley needed a unique dress for her prom. She scoured the local malls and only found the same dresses. Kelley was severely upset. Her Mom took her to a seamstress that designed dresses. Kelley showed up to the prom with the most beautiful and unique dress.
Tom wanted to help people. Tom had to work long hours to support his family. Tom signed up to be an organ donor. Tom eventually died. Tom's organs were used to give life to many people.
Gina was walking around the playground alone. She was not getting along with her friends. She wanted them to think she didn't miss them. In reality she did miss them. But she didn't want to be the one to apologize.
Peter moved to his new apartment. He relaxed on his bed. Then he noticed a smell. He went to the bathroom. There was poop in the toilet.
Jack took his stuffed bear to show and tell at preschool. He accidentally left his bear in the car. He cried and cried. His teacher helped him draw a picture of his bear. Jack presented the picture for show and tell instead.
Jerome applied for a very sought after job. He lied during his interview to make himself look good. He promised he would work weekends if necessary to impress his boss. But in the end he was fired. Misrepresenting himself didn't pay out as he'd hoped.
Jake never worried about his phone's battery status. Being unemployed, he was trying to find a good job. While out with friends, his phone died, as usual. A potential employer called before Jeff bothered to charge his phone. Jeff now understands the value of keeping a charged phone.
Danielle was making bread. She had just finished adding the ingredients to the bowl. She went to turn on her bread machine, but it wouldn't come on. Instead, she dumped the dough on the counter. Then, she kneaded the dough by hand.
One time my sister and I spent the night at my aunt's house. Come the morning, we realized my sister had wet the bed. She was embarrassed so she walked to my grandma's house to change. When my aunt found out, she gave her a whipping for leaving the house. We didn't spend the night there ever again.
Tim was an avid Nascar fan. Tim bought a ticket for the next live event. Tim attended the event. Tim watched the cars race. Tim had a great time at the Nascar event.
Curtis was walking in the street. He bumped into this stranger. He realized that the person is his favorite celebrity. The celebrity wrote an autograph for him. In addition, they took a picture together.
Jody was a waitress. She worked hard at her job. She made sure her customers were taken care of. Today she received a table of mean teenagers. They only left her a tip of two cents.
Stanley went out to eat pizza every Wednesday. One Wednesday, Bruce went to his favorite pizza place. He was surprised to see that it had been shut down. It had been closed for health code violations. Now Stanley eats hamburgers every Wednesday.
I was encouraged to write a thank you note. There was an older guy who gave me rides home from school. I told him how thankful I was. I said I hope he could keep giving me rides. He seemed to like it.
Carl had planned to eat with friends. He ordered a pizza. He was quite excited. However, all his friends bailed. So Carl was sad eating pizza alone.
Tanya parted the ferns, and looked between them. The villagers were unaware of her presence. Tanya watched as they performed their primitive mating rituals. She discreetly took pictures with a zoom lens. She sold the pictures to a magazine when she returned home.
Jim flew bombers. He was ordered to do a bombing raid over an area. His directions were clear. Jim followed them out accordingly. His superiors commended him for his good work.
Molly was on vacation. Her friends were with her and decided to go parasailing. Molly was afraid of heights. She watched her friends from the ground. Molly took pictures and videos of her friends in the sky.
Tina decided she wanted to learn to cook. She loved sushi, so she would start with that. She tried to make a few different rolls. It was so hard! She decided to go to a sushi restaurant and order instead.
Tara had really bad back pain. She went to her doctor to get it checked out. Her doctor told her to improve her posture at work. Tara bought a brand new $500 office chair. She no longer had any back pain with her improved seating position.
Ava went to the butterfly farm. She sprayed sugar on her palm. Then she held her hand out. Butterflies came and landed in her palm! Ava was so pleased she grinned widely.
A bully in Tim's class stole his lunch. Tim asked him to return it, but he wouldn't. Tim didn't like violence, but he punched the boy anyway. The boy fell and started crying loudly. The teacher sent Tim to the principal's office for punishment!
Jessica saved up for a haircut. She looked through some books to choose a style. Finally, she picked one. She handed the picture to the hairdresser. The woman cut Jessica's hair.
Allison heard a meow from outside of her bedroom window. Outside, she finds a kitten stuck in a tree. Allison calls her neighbor, Tom, to help get the cat. Tom uses his dad's ladder to climb up and rescue the kitten. Allison decides to keep the kitten.
The family liked to travel. They thought a cruise would be a good way to see the world. They were very disappointed by the experience. The room was tiny and the food was terrible. They wished they'd taken a different kind of vacation.
Tom wanted to make a smoothie. He knew he loved chocolate. He went shopping. He bought cacao. He later made a cacao smoothie and enjoyed it.
Bob was sleeping in his home. He woke up because he smelled smoke. Sure enough, his house was on fire! Luckily, the fire department sent a truck to his house. The firefighters were able to save Bob.
Jen bought some chips at the grocery store. She ate a few on her way home and noticed they were gross. Turns out they expired three weeks ago. Jen turned around and went back to the store to return them. The manager gave Jen two new bags of chips as an apology.
Katie loved to make French toast. She decided to cook for her family. As she was cooking, she knocked over the sugar. She scooped up as much as she could. Luckily, the french toast, did not taste bad.
Nate was in the city. He went into an alleyway. Suddenly 3 people came to him. They robbed him. They left him behind 1 dollar.
Sabrina wants to be internet famous. She films herself and puts it on the internet daily. One day, she discovered she had become very popular. She could no longer go to the store without being recognized. Sabrina regrets becoming famous.
Sarah makes the best chicken and broccoli casserole. All her friends love it. This time she tried something different. When she took it for potluck, no one ate it. Sarah decided she would not change up here recipe again.
Mandy always wanted to bake from scratch. She began watching people online make cakes from scratch. Mandy was confident that she could make a delicious cake. She found a German chocolate cake recipe and went to work. Mandy's cake was so good that is was gone by the end of the day.
Gina had been waiting on the principal for 15 minutes. She wanted to something to do to pass the time. She got up and started towards the door. She was stopped by the receptionist. Gina wasn't allowed to leave until she had seen the principal.
Rita wanted to do something special for her mom. It was mother's day this weekend. Rita booked for them in Florida. Rita and her mother enjoyed themselves on the cruise. Afterwards, her mother thanked Rita for being so thoughtful.
Kate and Nic were on opposite schedules. Kate was sad because that meant she never saw her husband! But when Nic's hard work paid off with a big raise, she was happy. She saw that all their sacrifices had been worthwhile. Now, they could actually put cash in savings!
Brent was an engineer. Brent had a hobby of making soap. He decided to sell his soap for money. He was wildly successful and went into the soap business. Brent had a great career in the soap business.
Jake was listening to music in his car. He was not paying attention to the road. All of a sudden, his car went off the road he was driving on. Fortunately, there was no damage to his car. Jake turned off the music and drove more carefully afterwards.
Will was on his way to a conference. As Will was driving, he noticed he was very low on gas. Will searched every sign he passed for info on gas stations. Just as the needled dipped below empty, Will spotted a station. Will filled up the tank and kept on driving!
Iva wanted to buy a dog. She thought about going to a pet store. Then she decided to do a good deed by adopting a shelter dog. Iva went to the shelter and picked out a new dog. She was so glad she had rescued a great dog for her pet!
Kelly and her sister found a wallet on the street one day. It contained four ten-dollar bills! They decided they had to contact the wallet's owner and return it. When the owner arrived to get it, he gave each girl a $10 bill! The girls agreed that it really did pay to do the right thing!
Sally took out her food from the fridge. She placed it in the microwave. A few seconds later, it started to vibrate and laser shocks were sent. In order to save the microwave, the food was taken out quickly. We bought a new television for her next
Recently I researched the candidates running for president. l learned that there are two women presidential candidates. Yesterday I read that one of the female presidential candidates quit. I have watched all the presidential debates. i've decided to vote for the only female presidential candidate.
Kelsey packed a lunch for the field trip. When they got to the museum, she realized she forgot her drink. Kelsey asked her friend if she had a drink. Her friend had brought extras. She shared with her friend.
Danny's 20th birthday was two months away. Cathy wanted to plan a surprise party for Danny's special day. She planned a luncheon at his favorite restaurant. She invited his family and some friends. When the day arrived, Danny was surprised and enjoyed his party!
Yesterday I went to the beach with friends. When my friends went into the water, I took a nap. When I woke up I screamed. A large hermit crab was on my towel. I found out it was a prank by my friends.
Mary loved to drink large amounts of milk. She drank so much of it that it began affecting her health. Mary was eventually hospitalized on account of her addiction. Mary was eventually discharged from the hospital. When she was finally released, she stayed far away from any milk!
Annie fell in love with a book she borrowed from the library. She hid the book in her room. Annie told the librarian the book was lost. The librarian said she couldn't borrow another book, then. Annie went home and put the book in her bag to return it.
Jack always loved to perform on stage. He participated in several plays throughout middle and high school. Jack wanted to continue his performing career. He found a local performing group in his town and auditioned. To his surprise, he was given a part in their upcoming play.
The former President visited the island. He wanted to respect their customs. When they invited him to dance, he agreed and did his best. He looked incredibly silly dancing the Caribbean with them. They all laughed, because it was in good fun.
Susie didn't need to hold her mother's hand in the store anymore. Carefully, she eased her small hand out of her mother's grip. She smiled to herself sure that her mom would see how grown up she is. But she didn't see her mom and was getting very scared. Before she could cry her mom picked her up and told her don't let go.
Josh rode his bike to the park. He made a new friend while he was there. They played on the swings and slides for a long time. He was disappointed when his new friend had to go home. He rode home on his bike and told his mom about his new friend.
Mom asked Jake to clean out the fridge. Jake couldn't hear his mom because he had earphones on. His mom didn't know Jake couldn't hear her. She tapped him on the shoulder. Jake jumped up in surprise and sprained his ankle.
Greg went on a diet but he didn't lose weight. He started exercising too. He lost a few pounds. He exercised even more and lost more weight. Greg was really excited about the weight he lost.
Charlie was starving. He went into a gas station and tried to steal some tuna. A cop in the store noticed and stopped him. Luckily, the cop let him go without charging him. He felt so nervous as he walked away from the cop.
It was the coldest December on record. Annie was finally wrapped up by the fire in her apartment. Her car had broken down on her way home. She had been stuck in the snow for five hours. She had been so relieved when the tow truck arrived.
Glen was at the park feeding birds. He had bought several loaves of bread. When he started throwing bread crumbs, many birds swarmed around him. Glen ran out of bread. The birds followed Glen as he left the park.
Last weekend Nina and her friends went to the club. Before they went to the club they had a couple drinks at Nina's house. At the Club everyone had a great time. They were dancing all night. Nina had a hangover the next day and decided not to drink next time.
I went to the store yesterday. I was looking for chocolate. Luckily I found some. It was on sale. I was able to get it half off.
Allie had to go on a trip to the islands. On the way there she had to go on a small plane. She was very scared to do so. The plane experienced a lot of turbulence. Thankfully it was over soon.
Tom had a best friend. He had a girlfriend. Tom had a big crush on her. He tried to hit on her one day. Tom found out and stopped being friends.
Joe and Susie have been trying to have a baby for several Year's. Today Susie found out she was finally pregnant. She wanted to make the announcement to Joe very special. She prepared his favorite meal and wrapped a baby bottle up as a gift. When Joe opened his gift they celebrated their pregnancy together!
Tom had a lot of good ideas. He followed politics closely. He decided to run for a local office. Surprisingly Tom won a close election. He stayed in politics ever since.
Sarah was giving her cat a bath. Her cat squirmed as she put him in the bathtub. All of a sudden, her cat jumped out of the bathtub. Her cat scratched Sarah's arm on his way down. Sarah had to bandage her arm in order to stop the bleeding.
Lu got into the business of selling chemical enhancements via spam. When Google started using CAPTCHAs, it cut into his business. He searched low and high for a solution to his problem. He found it in cheap crowd-sourced labor. Using humans to solve the CAPTCHAs, he can send his spam again.
Jimmy and his father went fishing. They went to an ocean on long island. Jimmy's father taught him how to fish. Jimmy ended up catching a sea bass. They have a great time.
Cindy was going for her regular morning run. She was taking a different route today. She decides to play Pokemon Go while she jogs. To her surprise a level 20 Mew spawns right in front of her. She now has the strongest Pokemon.
Barry was a clown at a child's birthday party. He brought balloons to blow up for the kids. He must have blown hundreds of them! When the birthday boy came for his balloon, Barry had none left! Barry made it up to him by performing some personal magic tricks!
Suzy needed to get some milk at the store. So she drove over there to get some. But at the store she got distracted. She ended up getting twenty items which were not milk. So when she left she realized she forgot it and had to go back.
Charles wanted to start doing better financially. He decided to start with his credit score. He didn't know how to check his credit so he asked his banker. His banker told him about a website where he could check his score. Charles found out his credit score was seven hundred and fifty.
Today Layla went to the doctor. She was nervous while sitting in the waiting room. Once the nurse called her back, her nerves were under control. The doctor checked Layla and said she was healthy. Layla was glad there wasn't anything wrong.
He took the cat to the vet. The vet called it sick. The man got some medicine. The cat took the medicine. The cat got better.
Lily had short eyelashes. She got some mascara to help make them longer. She put on four coats. Her eyelashes looked long and lovely. Lily was thrilled with her new makeup!
Hillary has always been shy. She unfortunately has a presentation tomorrow. She got so nervous, she couldn't speak. She got up to the front only to sit back down. The teacher allowed her to write a paper instead.
Jennifer had gone shopping for mirrors for her home. Every store she went to had the ugliest mirrors ever. Giving up, she went to the craft store for some craft supplies. Surprisingly, they had mirrors she liked! She bought the mirrors she needed there, and went home happy.
Stephanie was very worried about her upcoming Physics exam. She and other students met at the library to study. When the other students left to attend a party, Stephanie stayed. Finally Stephanie took the exam. She was glad she had studied so hard for her exam.
Jellyfish are scary. Blobs of jelly that sting make me afraid to walk on the beach. I know that the best thing to do is to avoid them. Luckily, that is pretty easy to do. It is especially easy since I live in the center of the United States.
Alana had her fantasy novel published by a major publisher. It was a best-seller. She arranged to sign her book at a bookstore. Many of her fans came to see her and have their books signed. Alana was so touched and happy other people liked her story.
I woke up and saw a very gray sky outside. I looked online and saw that school was cancelled. I looked for something to do. I found a new video game online. I bought the game and played it all day.
Jenny was running errands all day. She hadn't had time to eat. Jenny was getting hungry. She went through a fast food line. Jenny picked up a burger.
Jesse was nearly asleep when she heard the rustling. Thinking it was her imagination, she decided to ignore it. The noise happened again, louder and closer this time. Startled, Jesse sat upright in her bed and looked around. Her search revealed Fluffy, her cat, and a half-chewed paper ball.
Sam got a new girlfriend. His friends didn't really like her. He fell in love. Eventually he stopped hanging out with most of his friends. Sam was sad but still in love.
Cathy dreaded school shopping with her teenage daughters. Cathy was tired of having to visit almost every store, and wait. This year, Cathy decided to try a different school shopping strategy. Cathy told her daughters they will be back to school shopping online. Cathy was glad that her daughters loved the online shopping idea.
Jill had a huge pumpkin party! She made pumpkin pie for everyone! Everyone ate until they were full. There was one pumpkin left over! Jill turned it into a jack-o-lantern for Halloween!
Jackie was 20 Years old, and wanted to find herself. She traveled to India, and studied in an ashram. She studied, and thought a lot about who she wanted to be. At the end of two months, she flew back to the US. She went back to college, and did well for herself.
Trevor and Zach wanted to have fun today but didn't know what to do. They decided to go to a shooting range and see if it was fun. After an hour at the range, they both fell in love with it. They decided to go back the next day. Now Trevor and Zach are very happy they chose to go yesterday.
Allie loved shopping. She went and got a birthday gift. It was her sister's birthday. Her sister wanted a gift card. So she got her one.
Sawyer had his first birthday party. His mother decided to have it pirate themed. She had swords and eye patches. The kids all had tattoos put on too. They were just happy to not walk the plank.
Fred couldn't swim. But he didn't want to tell his friends. He was afraid they wouldn't like him. So he got in the water. But he nearly drowned so they had to call the lifeguard.
My school had a field trip to a science museum when I was younger. I wasn't a fan of museums but this one was nice. Every time I went I had a great time. I told my friends that it'd be a great time but they didn't care! When we got there we all really enjoyed our field trip after!
Angel was cooking breakfast. The news was on in the kitchen. Angel was paying attention to the news report. Angel accidentally grabbed the hot part of the pan. She burned her hand on the pan.
Williams loved cake a lot. He loved it so much that he always ate a little. One day, he noticed he was getting fat. He rushed to the doctor. The doctor told him that eating cake would make him fat.
Samantha was having trouble with her math homework. No matter what she did she couldn't figure it out. Tomorrow she also had a math test! Seeing her upset, her dad came in to help. She finished her homework and got an A on the test!
Anna was fasting for Ramadan. She was so hungry! But she used her willpower to refrain from eating. At sundown she sat down to a huge dinner. She enjoyed her meal so much!
Kyle's mom had been in the military and was very proud of it. She wanted Kyle to have the same experiences she had had. But he loved cooking and he only dreamt of being a cook! They discussed the matter at length and found a solution. Now both of them are happy, because Kyle is an Army chef!
I was in the car with a friend. He was driving. It was a four way stop. He was afraid the other person would not stop. There was no need to worry.
Lester is getting ready to head to a shop for some coffee. When he steps outside, Lester is amazed by how cold it is. He decides to go inside to put on a scarf. Now he feels ready to go. With his scarf, Lester braves the cold to get coffee.
Harry is a 78 year old retired professor. He is rather arrogant and thinks he knows everything. Harry had been away on vacation but just returned. The concierge told me Harry had gotten into 3 fights already. I was amused and amazed.
Fred and his wife decided to rent a car. Yet when they did, their daughter got sick. She was feeling nauseous and ended up vomiting. Fred was angry since it was a rental car. Fred immediately went to clean it.
I was sitting in band class waiting to begin when I got a text. It said my car had been hit by a tree. I figured it was my friends playing a joke on me so I ignored it. When the band manager came in, he went straight to me. Turns out my car really did have a tree fall on top of it.
Diane's step mom moved out and left her with her dad. Diane loved having her dad all to herself. Then her dad met a new woman and moved her in the house too. This new woman had 2 little girls who were not very nice. Diane called her step mom and asked if she could live at her house.
Jimmy was washing his car. He accidentally dropped his wash cloth on the ground. He didn't rinse it off and continued washing his car. After rinsing his car, Jimmy noticed lots of little scratches. Dirt particles from the cloth had rubbed against his car's paint job.
Jennifer's cat had gotten very sick recently. They were at the vet trying to help him. Before long the vet suggested letting the cat go to sleep. Jennifer didn't want to at first but soon she agreed. She sadly said goodbye to her cat for the last time.
Kayla likes going swimming. She looks forward to swimming in the family pool tomorrow. Her father forgot to put the pool cover on today. It was storming all night. Luckily the pool was fine and the family enjoyed swimming all day.
Lisa's prom was coming up in a few months. She was thinking of the dress she wanted. Lisa decided she would sew her own dress. She bought her materials at the fabric store. Lisa had the most unique dress at the dance.
I had a math test today. I did not study for the test. I decided to cheat. My teacher caught me and gave me a zero for the test. I never cheated on a test again.
Jane wanted to make chicken noodle soup. Jane went to the store. Jane bought carrots, celery, potatoes, and a whole chicken. Jane added all of the items to a pot and cooked a pot of soup. Jane's family loved the soup.
Greg is an old man. He stays active by walking. One day he decided to walk by an unfamiliar road. During this walk he tripped over a crack in the road. Greg hurt himself badly, but decided not to see a doctor.
Matt had always wanted to have his own website. He decided to learn basic computer coding at night. It took him many weeks, but he finally knew enough to make a site. He used the site to write about his travels. Matt was so proud of his new travel website.
Ken went to his friend's house for dinner. As he sat down at the table he heard a snap. Ken had broken his friend's wooden chair. Right after the snap Ken fell to the floor. Everyone laughed at Ken and his misery.
Meg's big brother died in a car accident. Her parents were so depressed they seemed to forget about her. At the school field day, she was paired with an older boy. He taught her to fly a kite and introduced her to the older girls. They'd all known her brother and they made it a special day for her.
Ben was shopping at the grocery store with his mom. Then somehow, he discovered he was lost! He panicked and started to cry. Then a kindly employee found him and paged his mom. She came to get him right away, laughing and crying!
Anna was a free spirit, and she moved to Hawaii after college. She thought she could exorcise her adventurous side there. Sure enough, she found the perfect job in under a week. She was hired to work as a professional cliff diver! Anna had the ideal job - and she loved her life!
Frieda and Steve have always competed against one another in school. This semester they both entered the student council race. Both wanted to be president. Frieda and Steve ran a clean campaign against one another. When it was announced that Steve won Frieda congratulated him.
I have to go look for a new computer. My computer is getting really slow. I think I may have a virus. I tried to clean it with spyware. It is still running slow.
On Easter I took my children to their grandma's house. We had an egg hunt in the front yard. Everything was damp from the rain that morning. The wet eggs attracted slugs. My children cried and refused to hunt for any eggs.
Jane was tired from working two shifts. She had the entire weekend off. Her friends kept inviting her out. She kept turning them down. Jane decided to stay in with a bottle of wine.
Ida was knitting a blanket. First she wound the yarn around her knitting needles. Then she hooked and looped until it began to take shape. When it was done, she finished the edges neatly. Then Ida gave her mom the blanket as a gift.
Dan felt that he deserved a raise. Dan talked to the human resources lady about this. The human resources lady recommended that Dan talk to the CEO. Dan marched into the CEO's office, explaining why he deserved a raise. Dan got the raise!
Rita loved riding her bike down the trails of the state park. While she was riding, she came across a bear. She immediately hit a side path. She pedaled as fast as she could out of the state park. Rita will now only go on the trails when she is with friends.
The Zimmy family took in a kitten they found on the road. The kitten was cute but it had fleas. One day Cayla was petting the kitten and noticed a worm on the cat! The Zimmy family took the cat to the vet's office immediately. The vet said that the kitten ate a flea, and fleas carry parasites.
Mike was a high school kid who seemed to love trouble. Mike convinced his buddies to go out with him late one night. Mike lit some cherry bomb firecrackers and put them in a mailbox. The box blew apart, and everyone scattered into the night. Mike, however, was caught by a neighbor, and got in big trouble.
Ryan bought a car that he loved. He was driving to work one day. A large truck pulled out in front of him. He hit the truck hard. His car was completely totaled.
Amy was going to a party. She was nervous so her friend Beth offered to go with. Amy walked to Beth's house slowly. She felt like she might chicken out and run home at any time. Beth cheered her up, and they walked to the party.
The Peterson's loved visiting their vacation home for every year. They hoped it was OK considering they lived near a prison. They heard on the news that 2 escaped convicts were in that area. They finally went to check on their home but sadly the worse happened. The convicts had their way with their home and tore it to pieces.
Lucy was sad. She was tired of people trying to cheer her up. She stayed in her room alone all day. Her grandpa offered to take her to rent a movie. Lucy didn't want to do anything but mope.
Jemma was looking forward to going to the lake today. However, she saw that it was going to rainy today. Upset, she thought about other things she could do today instead. She called a few of her friends and asked them to come over. Jemma and her friends spent the rest of the day watching movies.
Joe called his friends too see if they want to play baseball. His friends said they wanted too. So Joe prepared his glove and other baseball equipment. He met his friends at the park. They played for several hours.
Tori wanted to go to a concert on Friday. Her parents did not let her go. She decided to sneak out of her home. Tori managed to get to the concert with her friends. She was grounded when her parents caught her.
Dan hit his golf ball and watched it go. The ball bounced on the grass and into the sand trap. Dan pretended that his ball actually landed on the green. His friends were not paying attention so they believed him. Dan snuck a ball on the green and made his putt from 10 feet.
Jake was getting wedded tomorrow. His dog made a mess of his suit. Jake decided to go buy a new suit. The stores were all closed. Jake got married in shorts and a t-shirt.
The Jones family went on vacation. They pulled over at a rest stop. Their dog Vincent got out of the car. They were very worried. Three months later, Vincent made it home!
Johnny and Tim were middle school students. They also lived in the same neighborhood. They would play together every day after school. Their favorite game was tag. Johnny always outran Tim and they both had fun playing.
Nina wanted vines to climb the brick walls of her house. But she had never even been able to keep a houseplant alive! She feared the vines would die before they could grow. Still, she planted them, and to her shock they climbed easily! Soon her whole brick wall was covered with lush greenery!
Jill was invited out to dinner with her friends from work. Jill accidentally spilled juice on her dress right before she left. She had to go to the store and buy a new dress. She quickly picked out a nice black dress for the dinner. Luckily she was able to still make it in time for the meal.
Lennox needed money for a new pair of sneakers. But he was broke! Then he had a great idea. He had a yard sale and sold his old clothes and shoes. Lennox made enough money to buy an expensive new pair of sneakers!
Kayla was moving to a new school She hated the thought of not knowing anyone Kayla was all ready for her first day of school She felt like an outsider until she met a girl Named Heather The two became the best of friends!
The man cracked an egg. He put the egg in the pan. The yoke broke when it dropped. The man threw out the egg. The man cracked another egg.
Usain Bolt is the fastest man on earth. He has one the 100 meter dash for the last three Olympics. He has also won three straight 200 meters. No one has ever been this dominant in sprinting. It truly is an amazing feet by him.
Chad had a week off of work. He didn't want to do anything. He binge watched TV on a streaming device. He watched all week. When he went back to work he was very relaxed.
One day when I was little I saw a mouse. It was trapped in a big goldfish bowl. The bowl was glass so the mouse could not climb out. I told my mother. She drowned the mouse in hot water.
It was one of the hottest days of the summer. Tim's new apartment didn't have electricity yet. He had no way of turning on the air conditioning. Tim decided to spend all day at a bookstore instead. He spent the night at a friend's house.
Ky took a summer job dogsitting. It sounded like easy money-just let the dog out twice a day. She also had to walk it once every evening. But she hadn't counted on the dog being so mean-and strong! Ky regretted taking such a dangerous job!
Dana met a kid on the street who was very rude to her. He cussed at her, and made her feel horrible. Dana did a good job with staying calm and not getting angry. Dana tries to avoid running into this kid when she goes to town. Fortunately she has not ran into him since the incident.
Ty was scared of bees! One night a bee got into her room. She yelled and ran out quickly. She made her dad go in and get rid of the bee. Only then would I go back in her room.
Anna had never liked tea. But as an exchange student in England, she knew it was popular. She decided to give it a chance. She was surprised to find that she actually enjoyed it. Soon she was drinking tea daily like a true Brit!
Kyle was driving down the road. As he got closer to work, he saw flames. He could not figure out where the fire was coming from. Suddenly he saw a car on fire. Luckily, the fire truck was able to put the flames out.
I took a trip to New York for my granddaughter's graduation. I was happy to drive a long way for the event. I watched with pride as she received her diploma. After the ceremony, we took a lot of pictures. Then we went out to a restaurant to celebrate.
Charlie felt a blemish forming on her face. She hates blemishes. Charlie grabbed her makeup. She skillfully covered the blemish. Charlie doesn't have time to be too concerned with blemishes.
The Mitchell's moved into their new home 2 months ago. They loved it and were planning to put a flower garden out back. One morning, they noticed their backyard had turned into a lake. The water pipe had burst and had been leaking for a while. When they received their bill, they thought wanted to answers.
My wife was out of town for the weekend. My sons and I had the house to ourselves. We watched basketball and ate pizza all weekend long. My wife called to say she was coming home early. We had to drop everything and clean the house before she got home.
My wife went to the supermarket to buy fresh fish. She likes white fish. There was only salmon or bluefish in stock. She bought frozen fish instead. I told her I am not fussy.
Gary recently purchased a new house. However, Gary quickly realized one issue, no air conditioning. Gary immediately went out to Home Depot to purchase a new one. After installing, Gary turned on the unit, and began to feel relief. Gary was glad he installed a new air conditioning unit.
Vaughn was lost in the woods again. He swore under his breath to have forgotten to bring a map. He looked around for any sign of recognition. But he was lost for good this time. He only found his way three days later following the sound of a gun.
Jackson has always wanted to play the bass guitar. However, his family encouraged him to learn the flute instead. Jackson decided to go against his family's wishes and learn bass. He practices very hard until he is a bass guitar expert. Finally jackson is able to play bass guitar.
Lori has never seen a panda in real life. She learns that her local zoo had just gotten two pandas. She visits the zoo so she can finally see pandas. When she visits they are eating bamboo. Lori feels so happy that she finally saw pandas.
Jim proposed to Rose when she came home from work. She immediately froze and was speechless since this happened. However, she declined since she wanted to focus more on her career. Jim became furious and questioned her motives. He eventually left after they argued for a few minutes.
Tom and Beth were happily married. Tom wanted to take Beth somewhere nice. Tom surprised her by making expensive restaurant reservations. Beth was happy but insisted on buying a new dress to attend. Tom bought her the dress and they had a great dinner.
Today my cousin is getting married. She has known her fiance for 3 years. They decided that they will get married at a winery. The wedding will be small. They will have the wedding they want.
My daughter's college friend visited her yesterday. They went to school in Boston but live in NYC. The friend brought his six month old to visit. My daughter's two year old played with the baby. They posted photos on Facebook.
Sam couldn't wait to show off his science fair project at school. He woke up to two feet of snow! School was cancelled. He gathered all of his stuffed animals in the living room. They were a very attentive audience!
Dan had a super late night of work last night. His wife, Donna, decided to make him a surprise breakfast. She cooked up some eggs, bacon, and toast. She then went to wake up Dan. Dan loved his in bed breakfast surprise.
My best friend showed Zahn my Facebook profile and he agreed to meet. I met Zahn at the movies because it was a very public place. Zahn met me at the Star Wars opening at the cinema in the round. Zahn and I laughed, cried and had a good time. We agreed we would make a great couple now we are going steady.
We decided we wanted to go to a concert. We searched the papers for a good band to listen too. We found one in a neighboring city! Soon, we were on the road. It didn't take long for us to get there at all!
I like watching movie musicals that are over forty years old. My favorite is 'A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum'. I dressed as Zero Mostel for Halloween last year. Everyone thought I was dressed as Wayne Knight. No one understands my deep appreciation of movie musicals.
Hannah was skiing. She was sitting on the ski lift. She tried to put her glove on but lost her grip. The glove fell to the ground below. Hannah had to ski down the hill to retrieve it.
A stone carver went to the graveyard to get some practice. He chipped away at headstones to change names. He got so good, no one could tell he altered them. The groundskeeper was very confused when he saw what happened. He hired the stone carver to change them all back.
Jude was a poor boy in a very big city. Jude went to school one day and found a gun. He wanted to help fight the crime in his neighborhood. Jude took the gun to a local drug den. He killed all the dope dealers and then threw away the gun.
Hiro loved going on holiday. His last holiday was in Australia. When he went to Australia, he saw a lot of dangerous animals. One of these animals was a spider, which he was very scared of. Hiro decided to holiday in safer areas in future.
Last winter, my son lost his cell phone. We searched everywhere and couldn't find it. A few months later, my husband found the phone in the snow. We dried it out in rice for a couple of days. It turned back on and has worked great ever since.
The clouds were looking dark and heavy with rain. Lightning flashed, and everyone could hear the rumble of thunder. The loud crash everyone heard was the sound of lightning striking. It struck a nearby tree, and the air was full of bark flying. The tree was split in two, and still somehow survived!
Hannah bought some boxed pasta. She got all of the ingredients out on the counter. Then, she put a pot on the stove. She followed the instructions to cook the pasta. When she was done, she ate her pasta.
Mellie dialed the numbers frantically. Mentally, she rehearsed the answer to the trivia questions. The phone was ringing, then it clicked and a voice said hello. The DJ said Mellie was live on the radio and did she know the answer. She gave her answer and won two tickets to a concert.
Ana ran out of food. She decided it was time to go grocery shopping. She wrote out a list and headed to the store. She bought all kinds of meats, veggies and sides. Ana was so happy to have a house full of food again!
Fred always received a generous allowance from his parents. That's why it was strange to his friends that Fred would shoplift. Fred was at the mall looking for his next opportunity. He went into the game store and lifted two games. Fred went home and played the two games all evening.
An old lady was walking across the street. She only looked left and a truck was coming to the right. I immediately can after her. Before the truck ran across the street, I grabbed her. I pulled her to the other side.
Ronnie decided to help his little sister Sarah learn to ride her bike. Sarah got a new pink bike for her birthday. Ronnie held the bike while Sarah got on. It had no training wheels, so Ronnie ran alongside. Sarah got going fast, and rode it proudly into an evergreen bush!
I was at a friend's house playing video games. My friend brought us each a soda. I opened the soda and took a drink. I breathed the soda in as I took a drink and spit the soda everywhere. I made a huge mess and then had to clean it up.
Kia had been on a half dozen blind dates. She was tiring of the whole process. Then her sister set her up with a nice guy. He was cute, funny, successful - everything Kia wanted! She was happy to have finally found success in blind dating!
Goldie loves to golf. Her mom wants her to join a dance team. Goldie decided to take her mom golfing. Her mom realized she was very talented. Goldie is allowed to golf as much as she wants now.
Mora was cutting down on caffeine. She started ordering her coffee "half caff". Soon she had switched to full decaf. The change was very gradual. Mora found it very easy to do!
Close to my job there is a doughnut shop. My coworker loves them. He brought me one once. He tried to get a discount. But for me it was free.
Liz had never played softball for school. She always played on rec leagues. This year she decided to try out for her school's team. Liz was super nervous but gave it her all. When the team was called out Liz made varsity.
My friend, Karen, looked awful yesterday when I saw her. She had come down with the flu. She spent all day in bed. Karen doesn't expect to be better for at least a week. So she can't really accomplish anything for a few days.
Katie wanted some fresh vegetables. She went to her garden to get some. She plucked off tomatoes and peppers. Katie thought they were delicious. She gave some to her friends and they liked it.
The great fire moved too quickly. It consumed all that it touched and showed no mercy. The castle slowly fell away around the battling armies. Smoke filled their lungs and fire touched their clothes. Those who were not slain by each other died from the fire.
I bought a netbook in 2010. It was smaller than a laptop. It was broken by hospital staff during a stay there. The hospital reimbursed me for a new one. I still use the netbook, despite smartphones and tablets.
Liz just took her first college calculus test. She was very worried! She answered less than half the questions. When the professor returned the tests, she saw she had passed. He graded on a curve and she got an 85%.
Larry was late for work one morning. He was hitting every red light. It frustrated him and he decided to speed. A cop noticed and pulled him over. That guaranteed Larry would be late and he lost his job.
Alex has a big exam on Friday. He studied day in and day out. However, he didn't take any breaks. This caused him to second guess his answers. He ended up failing the test because he over study.
Dave and Dylan were brothers who loved to race. They raced on bicycles, skateboards, and even ATVs. When the brothers began high school, they both joined the track team. They had so much practice racing that they quickly became track stars. The brothers lead their team to many wins and gold medals.
Judy loved her cat. The cat was brown with white spots. Judy tried to take the cat for a walk. But most cats don't like being on a leash. The cat got scared and wouldn't go with Judy.
Jane walked into the home improvement store, ready to complain. Her new lawn mower would not crank, so she brought it back. She talked to the clerk, who asked for her receipt. She gave him the receipt, and she exchanged the mower for a new one. Jane took the new mower home, and it cranked immediately.
Leo fell off his bike and cut his face. He feared he would have an awful scar! But the cut healed very well. Soon there was only a tiny mark left. Only Leo could see the scar from the fall!
Kara has a English test. She has been studying. She was not surprised when the teacher moved the test up. Kara was ready and could not wait to take the test. She made a 100 and was happy she had been studying.
One saturday, John was playing outside when his dad pulled up. John was excited to see his dad. He was even more excited when he saw him hold up a bag of gummy worms. John sat down on the porch to eat his gummy worms. He even shared a few with his dad!
Tina was having her ballet recital. She was afraid she would fall. Unfortunately she did. She tripped on the dancefloor. She got right back up afterward.
The mother and son were baking brownies together. The son asked if he could lick the spoon. The mother was reluctant to say yes because of raw egg in the batter. The son kept whining and begging, so his mother relented. The son later said he had a stomach ache.
Eric was only 5 years old. He was playing outside when he fell to the ground. Eric looked down at his knee and saw a lot of blood. Eric ran to his mother inside. She washed and bandaged the scrape and Eric felt much better.
The woman wrapped a towel around her. She walked into the living room. The towel fell off of her. Her husband liked that sight. Her husband gave her a big hug.
He missed her terribly. Every single thing he saw reminded him of her. He loved her from the bottom of his heart. She hesitated to send the email but finally relented. She missed him too and she wanted him back.
Aiden always wanted a pet turtle. His parents wouldn't get one for him. He promised to do double chores for two weeks. They reluctantly agreed. Aiden was happy with his turtle, but not the extra chores.
Nancy was short on money all of time. She however loved to shop for clothes a lot. Nancy would set a ten dollar budget for shopping. She would go to thrift stores to find her clothes. Nancy was always in style.
I went to play basketball the other day at noon. About 13 other people showed up. We split into equal teams. The games were a lot of fun to play in. I won 4 of the 5 games I played in.
I went to work for a life insurance company. I wanted to make a sale. So I watched what people were doing. I called up someone I had never met. Then I closed my first sale.
Sarah was going through old photos. She found a picture of her late grandma when she was in her 20's. In the picture there was a familiar face. Sarah realized that her grandma was friends with a famous actress. Now Sarah has a unique story to tell at parties about her family.
My friend said that I had to work overnight. I had just come into class late. I actually got a ticket. I had been pulled over. I was speeding.
We were walking away from the store and saw some commotion. So we went over the see what was happening. A woman was throwing a car seat at something on the ground. It was a mantis and they were freaked out by it by their car. So I calmly just went over and picked it up to move it away.
Bob was a fireman. One day, Bob drove the fire truck in a parade. He cruised down the street blaring the siren. All the children watching the parade cheered when they saw Bob. Bob decided to drive in the parade again next year.
Lily had been hoping to have a nice Christmas. Unfortunately, she was having a lot of money issues. She wasn't able to afford any gifts that year. On Christmas, she was very bummed out about no presents. Luckily, she found lots of things to do that were just as fun.
Randy was a college graduate when his parents divorced. But his behavior still changed. Randy began doing dangerous stunts. His mother was worried and she called him. But Randy was jumping out an airplane with a parachute.
Lucy went with her family to the pumpkin patch to pick pumpkins. When they arrived she searched for the biggest pumpkin she could find! When she found the biggest pumpkin, she cut it from the vine. When she got back home she carved triangle eyes and a smile into it. She had the spookiest carved pumpkin of them all that halloween!
Sam got the video game World of Warcraft for his birthday. He played the game everyday from morning till night. He eventually became addicted to the game. Sam would not leave his computer for hours at a time. Sam's parents made him go to rehab for video game addiction.
Nelson was trying to sell tickets to his Boy Scout show. If he sold the most tickets, Nelson would win a big prize. Nelson worked hard and sold a lot of tickets. Nelson came in second in sales, and did not win the prize. Nelson still had a great time at the Boy Scout show.
Kelly had dropped her violin. As a result she needed a new one. She begged her parents for one. Finally for Christmas they got her one. Kelly was thankful to have one.
Paul loved to play tennis. He did not know anyone else that would play with him. At the gym he overheard another guy talking about playing. Paul invited him to play a match. They played tennis for hours and both of them had a great time.
Marry wanted to wanted to join the running team at school. She only had one leg though. The teachers told her she couldn't do it. She practiced anyways. She made the running team.
The young king wanted to show his people he was not naive. He rightfully inherited his crown but his age stirred mockery. In his first few Years of rule he barely managed royal disputes. But his firm persistence to rule justly pleased his people. Above all his loyal commitment to his people won their favor.
Kansas was the number one overall seed in the basketball tournament. They played Villanova on Saturday night and were favored to win. Villanova surprised Kansas by taking a halftime lead. Kansas mounted a comeback in the second half and took the lead. Nova went on a 10-0 run to regain control and win the game.
My friend Dan and I went to the park. We hiked down into a canyon. We stood on a frozen creek and stared at the waterfall. The creek ice broke and my friend got wet. We hiked back out to the car, to get him a change of clothes.
I found my friend sad in school. I decided to cheer her up. I tried to have a walk with her. Unfortunately, we ended up getting stung by bees. She was happy that I at least tried.
Today my friend was traveling by airplane to California. She asked me to drive her to the airport and I said, "yes." The drive to the airport was nice and easy. I hugged my friend goodbye at the airport as we said goodbye. I drove home and felt happy to have helped a friend in need.
Alec thinks he's the best at video games. He challenged his whole family to a video game. His family accepted the challenge. They all took turns playing against Alec. Alec won every single game against each family member.
Brody was a four year old that loved trains more than anything. One day, his parents took him for a drive. They ended up pulling up to and parking at a depot. Brody finally got to ride on an old passenger train. He smiled the entire time and his love for trains grew even bigger.
John needed an oil change for his car. He decided to do it himself. He bought everything he needed on sale. He followed online instructions. Everything went well.
My goal is to leg lift over two hundred pounds at the gym. Right now i can only leg lift about one hundred pounds. I got a trainer and worked hard for months. The trainer helped me to push myself further and further. Months later I was able to reach my goal.
Macy's favorite game is hide-and-seek She went outside to find friends to play with in the neighborhood. Macy found two of her best friends. The two friends agreed to play hide-and-seek. Macy won every game of hide-and-seek that they played.
It was her first trip out of the country and Sara felt sophisticated. She sat at a cafe in Paris, wondering at the bustle of the city. A tall, handsome waiter came to take her order. He brought her a small cup of Espresso and a buttery croissant. Sara ended her day blissfully, never wanting to go home.
Gill had a large collection of stamps. She had collected stamps for most of her life. Her favourite stamp was one given to her by her late father. This stamp was extra special because her dad was given it by a prince. Gill treasures this stamp despite it's relatively small monetary value.
My niece works for the MA Registry of Motor Vehicles. One day a man came in to renew his license. The license had expired in 2008. My niece told the man he had to take a road test again. He was angry and left.
I was having fun on my laptop until something bad happened. The screen went blank. I couldn't figure out what was wrong with it. I took it to tech support but they didn't know the issue either. Looks like I have a dead laptop.
Arthur had always wanted to travel to Paris. He dreamed of exploring a beautiful city with refined culture. One day he finally booked a flight out to the city. Once he arrived, the city seemed pleasant, but nothing extraordinary. Arthur realized he inflated his expectations.
Jim was on the the United States Olympic track team. He participated in the long jump event. He prepared for Years for his chance. Jim ran as fast and jumped as high as he could! Jim ended up winning a gold medal!
I bought my son a baseball. We got up early the next morning. We played in the front yard for hours. It was lunchtime when we finished. We ate like champions.
Kelly was nervous to go on a first date with Jim. She was excited but the nerves took over. The two met up at the new restaurant. The two ordered the same dish and loved it. Thankfully the date went well.
Fred slapped another man's butt. He thought he knew the man. The man turned around. It was not the man he knew. Fred apologized to the man.
Tiffi needed a new wallet, since her old one was falling apart. She went online to look for cheap wallets she could buy. She saw one that was free, if she could make it! She followed the instructions to make a homemade duct tape wallet. Tiffi's new wallet was so cool - and, best of all, it was free!
Josh was at the beach. He was playing volleyball. Josh went ran up to the net. His foot sank into the sand. Josh twisted his ankle in the sand.
I was at an electronics store looking around. I saw a really cool CD player that I wanted. I tried a few CDs in it, and it worked great. I bought it with my credit card and took it home. After three weeks, it broke.
One morning the Smith Family decided to take a ski trip. They packed all of their gear into their car and hit the road. Once at the resort, little Suzy Smith realized she forgot her skis! The family then waited in line for an hour to rent Suzy some skis. With Suzy's skis rented, the Smiths enjoyed skiing out on the slopes.
The captains of the two teams stood together. The referee told them the rules. He threw the coin. It landed tails. The home team chose to kick.
Amy wanted to buy a new dress for new years eve. She found one that she really liked but it was really expensive! To afford the dress Amy started working a second job. She worked hard at her jobs and saved up whenever she could. In the end she was able to afford the dress and was very happy!
I went on Skype to talk to my gaming friends. All of a sudden I got a lot of friend requests. I thought it was people wanting to join our gaming group. Instead, it was spammers who want to sell me medicine. That was the last time I used Skype.
Kia lost her eyes to a rare cancer. She was most depressed over being unable to play video games. Then her mom surprised her with a new discovery. There were actually video games for blind people! Kia felt a tiny bit better hearing the wonderful news.
Ali's class was going to the museum. All the other 5th graders were going as well. As Ali waited to board the bus she saw Val the bully. Val stood in line scowling at Ali. Ali had a bad feeling about this trip.
Fred had just learned to drive. His father allowed him to use his car. Fred drove to the movie theatre to meet with friends. When they left the movie, there was a dent on the car. Fred's father refused to believe Fred wasn't responsible.
The kids lined up to play a game. They divided up and grabbed on to the rope. They pulled and pulled. Finally, one side fell down. Tug of war was their new favorite game!
Amy signed up for a pen pal in her Spanish class. She painstakingly wrote a letter in Spanish to her new pal Juan. Amy waited anxiously every day for a reply. Finally, the mailman brought a letter from Juan. Amy decided to bring the letter to share with her class.
Every year thousands of trees are cut down. They are cut down to make chopsticks. There needs to be a better solution. In time an entrepreneur will solve this issue. He or she will make a lot of money.
Sheila hated having boring brown eyes. She ordered contacts to color her eyes blue. Sheila loved the look and wore the contacts day and night. One morning, Sheila woke up rubbing her eyes. Her mirror reflected eyes red with infection from the lenses.
I looked out my window into my back yard. We have monkey bars standing next to our swing set. I saw movement on top of them but didn't recognize what it was. I went outside on the deck to see what had climbed up. Our family cat had climbed on top of the monkey bars to chase a bird!
There were snacks in the pantry. I picked my favorite ones. I opened the back of crackers I chose. I ate one of the crackers. I gave one to my brother.
Pam and her husband have 3 kids. The childcare costs for the children have very expensive. In order to save money on childcare, Pam switches to part time hours. Pam works less and spends more time with her children. Pam is very happy being home with the children part time.
Jane and Rob had a very lovely wedding ceremony. But after their vows, they just wanted to unwind. They decided to just mingle with guests and dance! Eventually, they loosened up and enjoyed themselves. At the end of the night, they reflected on their magical evening.
There was a baseball game today. Hence the trains were rather late. Tina had to meet her friend. She wanted them to just hurry it up. She ended up waiting an hour.
Gina needed to tie a dog to the fence in her yard. She tied him up with a jump rope. But he kept jumping all around the yard. The rope was slowly coming a loose. The dog easily pulled himself free from the rope.
Jen has always wanted to be in a snowball fight. She thought it would be a lot of fun. One winter, there was snowfall where she leaves. So she decided to have a snowball fight with some friends. But she got hit in the head and decided snowball fights were no fun.
Justin had been feeling sore in his gums. He went to the dentist. It turned out to be his wisdom teeth. His dentist had to extract them. Justin was in a lot of pain for days after.
Jessica was doing some data entry. When she was done, she turned it in. Soon, she was informed that she had made a mistake. She had to go through all of the papers and start over. The second time around, she didn't mess up.
Barbara felt pain in her lower abdomen. Barbara went to the doctor to investigate her pain. Her doctor examined her and performed some tests. Barbara was told she had kidney stones, which needed to be removed. Barbara had the stones removed and is no longer in pain.
Emily was getting her toddler out of the car. She realized that he had had a diaper explosion all over. Her husband took the baby to clean it up. Emily had to take the entire cover off of the seat. Unfortunately, even after washing it, it was still stained.
Melissa lived in a really bad apartment complex. There were a lot of kids always running around. One day she heard steps running on the roof. She saw the kids running on the roof. She called the landlord so they could deal with it.
Tim entered a marathon in his city. He had been training for years. The day of the race he was really sick. Tim tried to run anyway. He didn't get anywhere near first place.
Eva wanted to be in the school play. She practiced her lines for a week. Eva knew her lines front and back. She went to the tryout and auditioned. Eva got the part she wanted.
John was watching TV at home. He noticed the screen was dirty. He got up and took a closer look at the screen. He cleaned the screen with a paper-towel. John was happy because his TV was now clean.
Tasha went to the movies with her friend Gordie. Tasha accidentally spilled the popcorn they were eating. Gordie offered to buy some more. Tasha remembered that her parents taught her to be polite. Tasha told Gordie it was her turn to buy the popcorn this time.
My son watched Stranger Things on Netflix. He got interested in paranormal shows. He started watching X-Files. I gave him a book on the X-Files. He was happy.
Tom was very empathetic. ONe day he felt weird. He thought it was a premonition for something bad. Nothing bad really happened. Eventually his feeling went away.
Jeff and Walter had a suitcase of money. They were going to give the money to a kidnapper. The kidnapper had taken a woman named Bunny. So, Jeff was going to trade the money for Bunny. Walter and Jeff decided to give the kidnapper a fake suitcase instead.
Our 2 year old granddaughter Tina was on Facetime with us last week. Her mom was talking to us. Our granddaughter started banging on pots to make noise. Her mom asked her to stop but she kept making noise. Her mom put away the pots and Tina started crying.
Fred and his team were gearing up for the soccer game. Fred was very nervous. As he got on the field it was a close game. Both teams vied for the winning point. Luckily Fred's team won.
Dan broke his arm at football practice. Dan was sad because he couldn't play football anymore. But, Dan's doctor said he could play after four weeks of rest. So, Dan rested impatiently and waited for four weeks. Finally, Dan could play football again!
Steven is going to the Kentucky Derby. He carefully packs his bag. He arrives at the airport on time. He gets the Derby 2 hours early. Steven enjoys the race.
Harry was hiking in the woods one day. He saw tattered clothes and a lot of blood at an abandoned campsite. He ran away once he heard a mighty roar behind him. Harry's friends were pretending to be a mountain lion to scare him. Harry never spoke to those friends again after he found out.
The clouds started to become dark outside. I thought of walking near to the bus stop, but I stayed in my class. An hour later, rain appeared. Since I didn't want to be late to my bus, I ran outside. My clothes and backpack were soaked.
I bought an LP the other day. I no longer have a record player, but my son has one. He could not convert the LP into mp3. The connection to perform this task was dead. He ended up playing the lp and recording it on a microphone.
Our teacher told us that we have a report due tomorrow. I've spent the entire day finishing it. The printer wasn't able to print my document. It couldn't turn on when I tried to press the power button. My teacher allowed me to email my report with a lower grade.
Jean hadn't been sleeping really well. She would go to bed early, but couldn't sleep. She was driving to work one day and drifted off to sleep. Jean went off the road and hit the ditch. The officers at the scene told Jean she was lucky to only have bruises.
Evan cursed in frustration. He looked at the clock, and saw it'd been hours. He called his ISP again, but they couldn't give him an answer. Evan stewed and stewed and made a decision. He bought the ISP and fired every single employee.
Today I made some beef jerky. I thought that it came out perfect. My wife did not like it. She said it was too salty. I decided to use less salt next time.
Roman was planning to visit his sister during Easter. The night before, he had not been able to sleep. He woke up after dinner. He quickly got dressed and drove over. His sister was still happy to see him!
Carl had been looking forward to his 2nd grade science fair. He thought for a long time about what kind of project to do. In the end, he decided to go with an old classic and make a volcano. He took great care in making the volcano, and was proud to set it off. Carl didn't win, but he didn't care - his explosion was spectacular!
Everybody is whistling a tune except Bob. His friend chides him too join in. But Bob says he can't whistle. Bob's friend starts to teach him. Just when they think it's a lost cause Bob whistles his first note.
Joanne couldn't wait to get to the beach. She grabbed her bag. Finding the perfect spot for her towel she laid down on the sand. She fell asleep as she baked in the sun. Waking up in pain Joanne realized she forgot to apply sunscreen!
Beverly was really sad since her beloved pet cat passed away. Her friends told her she should get a new pet, but Beverly demurred. She thought no one could replace Leroy the Siamese cat. Her friends decided to surprise her with a gift of a new kitten. Despite herself, Beverly was immediately enamored of the new pet.
Beth had several dill plants get eaten during the early summer. Desperate to have her favorite spice she planted many, many seeds. Before too long they sprouted up healthy and green. She'd planted so many that by fall she had far too much dill. Beth didn't even get to dry all the dill she grew there was so much.
Liz decided to get her parents a new puppy. She had a friend who was selling his puppy. Liz went and met the puppy and fell in love. Her name was Mya. Liz surprised her parents with the new puppy.
Jimmy was an amazing guitar player. He played songs for his friends after school. One day, he played his songs so loud his parents had to scold him. He was embarrassed for being so loud. From then on, he had to play quieter.
The students at Wildcat High School were all asked to join a sport. Christopher was over six feet tall and towered over the other boys. The football coaches convinced him to join their team. The frustrated coaches realized he would not tackle his teammates. Christopher soon began a successful season on the track team.
Sarah was sitting at home one day feeling bored. She decided to leave her house to find something to do. At the local park many other kids were playing basketball. Sarah joined them for a few games. She felt great that she had left the house to do something.
Danny got down on one knee. He asked Beth to marry him. Beth felt very awkward. She didn't want to marry Danny! To be kind, she told him she needed some time to think.
Last week I flew to Florida. When I got to the airport, I was waiting in line for three hours. The line refused to move. Finally after four hours, the line moved again. I knew I would never go back there again.
Paul and Martha went to a fancy hotel. They wanted to celebrate their birthday at someplace magical. They ordered champagne and caviar. Paul presented Martha with a beautiful necklace. It was a special trip for a special couple!
A cat walked up to Janie as she was strolling with her mom. Janie bent down to pet it. She noticed it did not have a tail! She started to cry because she thought the cat had been hurt. Her mother explained it was a Manx which did not have a tail.
Amy decided to get a burrito on her lunch break. She figured her 30 minute break was long enough to go. She drove to the restaurant, and was shocked to see a line. She decided to wait in line. Amy's boss was disappointed she was 15 minutes late from lunch.
Emma loved horses but was scared to learn to ride them. She feared she would be thrown! But she decided to go ahead with her riding lesson anyways. As she rode carefully, she realized something. She was having the best time of her life!
I was working very late. I wanted to go home. I had to finish my work though. I was extremely tired. I drank a cup of coffee to help me stay awake.
John was getting really anxious for his upcoming birthday party. He had told his mom that what he really wanted was a clown to perform. When the day finally arrived John couldn't hold his excitement. He was convinced the clown was going to be happy and fun. It was the opposite for the clown never came he got too drunk.
My mother told me to fix the car. I was unable to do this right away. I could not find my tools. I looked everywhere for them. It turns out they were stolen the night before.
Steve had always wanted to go camping. One weekend, he was able to go with a big group of friends. He worked hard setting up his tent. That night it rained so hard his tent collapsed. Steve never went camping again.
Ella made dinner for her family for the first time. She served them all a fancy casserole she had concocted. As they chewed, their faces registered distaste. The casserole was terrible, but they didn't want to hurt her feelings! They all lied and told Ella the casserole was delicious.
Kayla met Donald after work. She explained how much she missed him on vacation last week. Donald felt bad that he did not call her. Donald gave Kayla a big hug. Kayla was so relieved she started crying.
Demetri wanted to start a vegetable garden. He bought all of the relevant equipment and seeds. He could not find space on his property for the garden. Demetri bought land and started a community garden instead. It became a feature of the city and was well-liked.
Ross was tired when he woke up. He realized he was out of coffee. Ross hurried out the door. He stopped at a gas station on the way to work. He bought coffee at the gas station.
Willie bit into a Jalapeno. He had a big smile and said it was not hot at all. Ten seconds later he turned red and was drinking milk. He then began crying and said it was too hot. Everyone was trying not to laugh at him but it was too funny.
Tim exercised every day. Tim was very hard on his body. Tim felt aches and pains regularly. Tim decided to begin getting massages regularly. Tim noticed he felt less pain after receiving massages.
Megan was moving into a new home. One of her boxes fell and out fell her crock pot. The whole thing shattered. She had to throw it out much to her sadness. The next morning she immediately ordered a new one.
Leslie had been going to auctions for months. She was looking for antique furniture. One day, she spotted a beautiful buffet. Bidding kept going higher but she was not going to cave! She spent a fortune on the piece.
Wilma bought a colorful rainbow kite with beautiful tails. She could hardly wait to take it out for a flight. Wilma walked down to the beach and unwrapped her kite. She rolled out the kite string as the wind picked her kite up. Wilma ran up and down the shore with her kite for an hour.
Little Jimmy had waited enough. There were still miles of kids in front of him to meet Santa. Jimmy marched forward and walked straight up to Santa. He demanded that Santa make his brother walk again. Santa took Jimmy aside and promised him some candy.
Alex was about to turn five years old. All the kids in his neighborhood had a bike but him. Alex asked his parents if he could please have a bike as well. Finally the day of his birthday party came. Alex was so excited because he got the bike he always hoped for.
It was a beautiful and sunny day at the ballpark. All the kids were ready for their first game, including my son. Finally it was my son's first time ever up to bat. He swung with all his might and hit a double. I was proud of my son.
Bob just got his cast off from a broken arm last week. He is the pitcher for his baseball team and he's glad to be back. The coach asked him to come to the game early for some extra warm ups. Bob arrived an hour early and threw a hundred extra pitches. Bob was completely warmed up and ended up having a great game!
Joan was really hungry. She texted her husband that she wanted food. He went to the store and bought lots of stuff. When he got home he made her a giant breakfast. She was so full and happy!
Bob really needed to finish packing. He really just wanted to sleep. He closed his eyes to rest them a while. An hour had passed when he next opened them. Bob was even more anxious now.
Betty was about to retire. She wanted to buy a little house. She tried everywhere to apply for a loan. Betty couldn't get a loan from any source. She died in a little leaky apartment.
Todd decided to spend the day at the beach. The weather was supposed to be nice. It started to rain as soon as he got there. He had to leave. He was very upset.
Tim was trying to draw the perfect circle. He could not do it. He tried twelve times. He had an idea. He traced around a CD to get a perfect circle.
Greg wanted to get his bicycle fixed. The bike technician fixed it but told him he should buy a new one. He decided he would. He picked out a new bike. He rode out with it and trashed the old one.
My friend Alexis is tall and athletic. A co worker nicknamed her "Stretch" Alexis runs and exercises vigorously. She played hockey growing up. Alexis retired from her job and became a physical trainer.
Jay was the fastest Kid in the community. Everybody knew that Jay was so fast because of his lucky shoes. One day Bill stole Jay's lucky shoes. Bill challenged Jay to a race and still lost. That day everybody learned that the shoes weren't what made Jay fast.
Josh was pet sitting his neighbor's dog. One morning he forgot to latch the neighbor's gate. An hour later he saw the dog running down the street. He chased the dog all over the neighborhood. Eventually the dog went back into the yard on its own.
Lorraine was playing in the kitchen with her baby brother, Arthur. She saw Arthur grab a scrap of paper and shove it into his mouth. Lorraine warned her mother that Arthur had trash in his mouth. Her mother scooped Arthur up and removed the paper from his mouth. Lorraine's mother thanked her as she threw the wet paper away.
Anna could not swim. She decided it was time to learn. She signed up for a class at the pool. She began by learning slow, easy strokes. Soon she was swimming quickly and expertly!
Ronald asked his secretary to get him a morning coffee. As their coffee machine at work was broken, she went out. She walked to the coffee shop. She ordered a cup of coffee for her boss. When she went back, he boss said he changed his mind and wanted tea.
Marci's toddler insisted on watching her baby shows. Marci was bored though. So Marci grabbed their boots and jackets. She took her toddler outside to play. Marci was relieved to be away from the house.
Two spies met in a wooded clearing. They came at each other with guns drawn. Each spy threw down an envelope in front of the other. They lowered their guns and picked up the goods. The spies nodded at each other and departed.
Suzanne tried out for tennis one day. She ended up being one of the best out of everyone who tried out. She made it on the team! Suzanne was ecstatic. Her parents were very proud of her.
Kim's grandma would only let her watch old cartoons. She was looking for The Jetsons when she found The Flintstones. Kim decided to give the show a chance. She laughed heartily at the cartoon. Afterward she ran around the house humming the theme song.
Just the other month, the State Lottery reached over $500 million. Jill wasn't much of a gambler, but thought it was to good to pass up. She rushed to the convenience store and bought dozens of tickets. Jill was so excited, she could barely sleep. Ultimately, she didn't win, but the hope it gave her was worth it.
Jenny was always running late. Her husband bought her a watch to keep her on time. It worked great! Soon, Jenny was on time for every appointment. The watch made a huge difference in her life.
Travis was walking to work on a hot day. And he saw an ad at an ice cream shop for a mint milkshake. He paid $5 for a small order of one. It was so amazing that he wished he ordered a larger version. So he went back and ordered a large that he couldn't finish.
Jeremy had never tried Mexican food. One day his friends took him to an authentic Mexican restaurant. Jeremy decided to try the cheese enchiladas with rice and beans. He thought his meal was delicious. Jeremy went back several times afterward to try other entrees.
Tina was filming herself doing scripted actions to earn money. It paid pretty decent money even if it was a bit degrading. For this script she had to stand with a broom in a pantry. She put canned goods into the space where her water heater was. Tina pretended it was a pantry and filmed herself standing there.
Larry was the slowest runner in his gym class. Today they would be running the mile run. Larry decided to ditch his gym class instead. The next day, he was notified that he would get detention. Larry was relieved that he didn't have to run the mile.
Harry was writing a report from school. But he was watching a movie at the same time. Harry got a low score on his report. And he realized he accidentally wrote movie lines in it. Harry tried to do his next report without distractions.
The heater at Jessie's apartment wasn't working. She told the landlord several times. The landlord didn't try to fix the problem. Jessie reported the landlord. Jessie was allowed to break her lease and move out.
Zack loved his car. He had purchased it when he was seventeen. One day he hit an icy patch on the road and wrecked his car. He was devastated about the wrecked car. Zack know refuses to drive his car in the winter.
Roma knew there was a tomato with her name. So in cooking one night, she decided to try it. She bought a few Roma tomatoes and decided to make pasta sauce. It simmered for hours, then was finally ready. Roma sampled it and found it was delicious!
Tom was making spaghetti. He made a sauce from scratch and wanted to add it to the pasta. He checked the pantry and realized he forgot to buy pasta. He decided to use rice as the starch instead. He liked the taste but still made a note reminding him to buy pasta.
Billy saw the baseball heading toward him. He nervously raised his glove. The ball kept falling down. Billy heard a thud! He had caught the ball!
Jon wanted candy. He decided to go to the candy store. Alas, it was closed for the weekend. Jon decided to make some candy at home. He tried making candy but burnt the sugar and gave up.
Alex loved his girlfriend Amy. One day Alex saw a dress at a store he had went to. The dress was very expensive. He worked hard for four weeks to get it for her. She fell in love with him even more after receiving his gift.
Gustaf sent his friend a joke at work. The joke was in poor taste. His friend's boss read the joke. The boss was not amused. Gustaf received a formal warning about inappropriate emails.
Asa got a new dress from her parents for her birthday. She promised she would take very good care of it. Asa was playing in the garage and spilled some paint on her dress. When her parents saw paint on the dress she denied she did it. Her parents punished her for lying by grounding her for a month.
After my son was born, I was lifted back onto my bed. I was wheeled back into my room. The nurse ran through a questionnaire. She asked me if I could move my toes and I said no. Confused, I asked her if I was supposed to.
Abigail is going to the bakery today. She is very excited, she gets to help. She will help bake a cake. Abigail makes a chocolate cake. Abigail's cake is very good.
Phoebe wanted to sneak out to see her boyfriend. First she had to see if her parents were awake. She snuck to their door and carefully listened. When she heard them snore she knew she was good. She quietly leaped out of the window and ran off.
My family wanted to get a portrait done. At first I was hesitant but agreed. The artist sat us down to paint. When she painted it felt like hours. Finally when she was done we could relax.
Tom lost his laptop. He had tracking software on it. After a few days he got information on who had it. He went over with the police. They were able to get his laptop back.
Joanna has been avoiding the library because she knew a book was late. Her friends invited her to go to the library to study. Joanna reluctantly accepted and tried her best to avoid being seen. The librarian immediately spotted her upon entry and pulled her aside. She was embarrassingly told to pay her fine while her friends watched.
Keigan and her sister are spending the afternoon at the fair. On their way to the ferris wheel, they decided to get some food. They stopped in front of candy stand. Keigan and her sister got cotton candy. They then made their way to the ferris wheel.
Andy heard a joke on the radio. He thought it was funny. Andy tried to tell the joke to Bob. Bob misunderstood the joke. He didn't laugh.
I love to read books but I have no time lately. My girlfriend showed me an audiobook app I can download. I downloaded the app and now I listen to books non stop. At the gym, at work, driving, or cleaning at home I'm going listening. I've listened to over ten books in twenty days!
When I was eight my parents took us to an amusement park. We went as part of a group from Chinatown. The local political party rented buses and hung flags. On the way there, a flag got loose. My father opened the door and fixed the flag with the bus running.
John liked sweets. His teeth didn't appreciate sweets as much. John went to the dentist because of his cavities. The dentist told him an easy solution. Brush your teeth.
My mother loved to go gambling. She would spend days at the casino. It was obvious she had a problem. We told her if she gambled we would not let her see her grandkids. She checked herself into a treatment program soon after that.
The lady at the pizzeria spoke with a thick accent. The worker had a hard time understanding what she wanted. She got louder and angried when the worker got it wrong. In the end she just pointed to things on the menu. The worker told he to do that first next time.
Cornelia's parents always wanted her to play the oboe. However, she wishes she could play bass guitar. Cornelia moves to Chicago and buys a used bass guitar. Now she plays bass a few nights a week. Cornelia looks back at her oboe and can't help but laugh.
I was at first very leery of my new boss. As she was the Dean of our college she was very intimidating. I avoided her for a long time. Today she came to my office and we talked for an hour. I found her very friendly and now think she is a good boss.
Tim hadn't washed his clothes in a long time. He didn't have anything clean to wear. He considered wearing dirty clothes but they smelled too bad. Tim decided to just buy new clothes that one time instead. He then washed his clothes as soon as possible afterward.
Abe wanted to join the Navy. He trained and exercised daily. When he went to enlist, the physical found a small defect in his eyes. The Navy told Abe it wasn't enough to stop him from joining. Abe enlisted and became a productive member of the armed services.
Rachel went to the beach alone. She decided to take a nap under a palm tree. When she woke up, she found her bag had been stolen. The police vowed to find her bag for her. The next day, she got a call from the police saying it had been found.
Tom wanted to quit smoking. He tried different methods. None seemed that effective. Eventually he noticed he was smoking less. Tom took it as a minor victory.
We asked our nephews yesterday if they wanted to go on a vacation. We thought we would see if they wanted to make plans for the summer. But instead they said they wanted us to join them at Disney. Little do they know that we are going to be surprising them there. They will be so shocked when we meet them at the airport.
Brandon was a popular rapper who had a song on a soundtrack. His friend Charles was surprised he, Brandon, didn't have a deal. They went to a music producer's house to have fun. They said a few raps and then the producer offered them a contract. Charles wanted to sign it but Brandon lied and said he had a contract.
Sue had a terrible sense of direction, but wanted to go to the mall. She decided to let the program on her phone guide her there. All of a sudden, the program directed her to turn left. Unfortunately, turning left seemed to lead her into a brick wall. She thought she'd better call her brother to ask for directions.
Sean was at the lake with his family. He was swimming when he noticed something in the water. It looked like a floating stick. He realized that it was a water moccasin snake. He quickly climbed out of the water.
Jason woke up in his house to notice it was very cold. It felt like the furnace had not been on all night. Jason turned up the thermostat. He noticed nothing happened. Jason called a furnace repairman.
Jack pulled the pickup truck to the side of the road. The constant thumping had finally gotten through his drunken stupor. He got out and looked at the side of the truck in confusion. The gas hose dangling there was ripped and frazzled at the end. He looked up to see the fireball rising above the town in the distance.
Jon wanted to eat out. He couldn't decide what restaurant to go to. He decided to use Yelp. He went to a greek cafe based on the Yelp recommendations. The food was terrible and he vowed to never again use Yelp.
Nero built a golden palace known as the Domus Aurea. It had been written about for centuries. Historians wondered why no sign of it had never been found. Digging near the Colosseum in Rome led to tunnels. The tunnels turned out to be the buried rooms of the Domus Aurea.
Misha was obsessed with mirrors. She spent hours in front of one each day. Her boyfriend took her to a crazy mirror house. When she saw herself everywhere she looked she started panicking. Misha will never look at a mirror ever again.
Corry moved into a new apartment. After a while he noticed a bad smell. He could never place it. He had to have professionals go in and find it. They located the problem and fixed it.
Gina wanted to get another book from the library. But she realized she should finish the book she already had. She sat down to read the book she'd started. Two pages later she remembered why she hadn't finished the book. Gina disliked the plot and decided to returned the book half read.
Ian loved playing sports. But he hated letting down others. After he joined his school's soccer team, he was afraid of messing up. During an important game, he failed to block the goal. Overridden with guilt, he decided to not play anymore team sports.
Fred was trying to find a recipe to cook. He wanted to impress his mother. He got out the cookbook but couldn't find anything good. So he asked his father for help and his father had a great idea. Fred cooked his mother her favorite dish from when she was a child.
One day it was raining and Sam wanted to go out and play. His mother told him not to, warning him that he would catch a cold. Sam went to play in the rain anyways and had lots of fun in the rain. When Sam came back he was all wet from the rain. The next day Sam had a cold, he resolved to listen to his mother more.
Artur did not want to go to work today. He was lazy. He called his boss. He told him he needs a sick day. His boss believed him.
Stan was the best worker at his company. Another company offered to pay him more to join them. Stan went to his boss to turn in his notice. His boss offered him a higher pay rate and more benefits. Stan stayed with his company.
Kira didn't know what to make for dinner. She searched the kitchen cabinets and refrigerator, taking inventory. Kira's sister suggested they order a pizza instead. Kira smiled, realizing they had pizza ingredients in the house. Kira and her sister made pizzas for dinner.
A man wanted to lose fat. He decided to use the air conditioner sparingly. He felt this raise his metabolism. He sweat a lot and reduced his bodyfat. He found sweating often to help his reach his weight loss goals.
Tim was at the park with his dad Dan. Tim was sad because he lost his kite. To cheer Tim up And decided to buy him ice cream. Tim chose chocolate ice cream with three scoops. Dan was happy to see Tim was happy again.
Ashley racked up lots of debt in her teenage Year's. She is now twenty five and is still paying off debt. She took a class on how to budget better. She wrote herself a budget and has stuck to it for two Year's. She now has almost all of her credit cards paid off!
Our family had a collection of Beanie Babies. A friend was supposed to sell a few of them at a yard sale. My brother in particular had several of them. One of his sold for twenty dollars! It must have cost about a dollar to make.
Rob purchased a new glove but he could not catch a baseball with it. Rob was not aware that he needed to break in his glove. I oiled his glove and ran it over with my car. Rob then pounded a baseball into his glove all night. Now Rob can catch the baseball with his glove.
Aura had a hard time breathing. Her mom took her to the doctor. He said Aura had asthma! He gave her an inhaler. Soon Aura could breathe well again.
New neighbors moved in next door to Mary with their 28 cats. Suddenly the streets were inundated with cats, many were feral. All complaints were ignored and the new neighbors eventually divorced. The new neighbor's wife remained and a new man moved in with her. This new man was allergic to cats and the cats were removed.
Liza was in class and received a call. When class ended, she checked her voicemail and returned the call. It was her friend's lawyer. Her friend had passed away and left the estate to her. Liza was overwhelmed with preparations.
Allie took her standardized test. She needed to pass. She couldn't graduate if she didn't. She looked up her score online. Thankfully she passed.
Leo found a pregnant dachshund lost in the street. He loved dachshunds and badly wanted one - VERY badly! But he did the right thing and called the dachshund's owner. The owner was so happy, she cried and cried. Then she promised to give Leo one of the dachshund puppies!
The girl cooked a meal. The family liked it. The mom asked her to cook once a week. The girl agreed to that. Pretty soon she was cooking twice a week.
Kevin and his wife had a child. They were having a hard time coming up with a name. Kevin and his wife liked different ones. They asked a mutual respected acquaintance for help. The acquaintance helped choose between one of the two names.
Bill heard his neighbor's husband died. Bill felt terrible about this. Bill wondered what he could do to show concern for his neighbor. Bill learned what funeral home was handling the arrangements. Bill anonymously arranged to pay for all the funeral expenses.
Carla was lonely at her new house. So she went to a pet store. She was looking for a cat. She found a very nice looking cat and bought it. She took it home and didn't feel lonely anymore.
Clay was walking on the street when he saw a balloon in the sky. He thought that if he chased it he could get it. Clay ran in the direction of this balloon that was descending. After a half mile chase it was within his reach. Clay dove at the balloon and held it tight.
Nick and Patrick never agreed on politics. They would argue constantly over who was right about an issue. One day they witnessed a tragedy on the news. Many people died. Because of this Nick and Patrick found common ground politically.
The Boy Scout Troop went camping near San Antonio. They were intending to hunt wild turkey. They were armed with 22 rifles loaded with bullets that were 22 shorts. The Boy Scouts sighted wild turkeys and shot at them. The shots hit the mark and feathers flew, but the turkeys flew away.
Mike wanted to listen to music while he was doing homework. He opened up the Spotify Music app on his smartphone. He couldn't decide what he wanted to listen to. The app had suggested songs for Mike based on what he has listened to. Mike was very impressed with this feature and technology in general.
Richard started a call center company in the United States. He won the right to provide service for a British company. The British company cancelled the contract unexpectedly. He sued for breach of contract in the Scottish court. He was awarded five million pounds in damages by the court.
The orange sailed across the living room to land in the garbage can. Jackie's brothers stared. Next thing she knew, they convinced her to try out for basketball. On a whim, she went. When the coaches started too, she knew she had made the team.
I took my girlfriend out to a new plaza that recently opened up. We walked around several of the outlet stores. She pointed to a shoe store. We went in to check out the deals. When we left, I treated her to some dinner before we left.
Someone was pointing a gun at the cashier. The cashier immediately gave him all of the cash. Before the person started to move, I tried to attack him. He fell on the ground and I tried to run away with the cashier. The thief tried to shoot us but ended up missing.
My mom came home work. She noticed that the house was untidy and dirty. She immediately started to clean up the house. I asked what's going on and I got a mean response back. My mom was quiet for the remainder of the day.
Amy spotted a dog running loose on her way home from work. Her granola bar was all she had handy to bribe him to come closer. She took him to a vet to see if he was microchipped. The dog's owners had been searching for him for days. Amy was overjoyed, knowing she had contributed to a reunion.
Ada decided to clean and polish her mom's floor to be nice. She scrubbed it well. Then she sprayed it with some shiny polish in a can. But when her mom went in the see it, she tripped immediately! Ada had used slippery furniture polish on the floor by mistake.
Yesterday I went on a trip to animal kingdom. It was very fun. I loved going and seeing the animals. I took many pictures. When I left I couldn't wait to go back.
My 2 year old daughter hates naps. Every day she tries to trick me into letting her stay awake. Today she hid under the bed. I let her stay under there. She ended up taking a nap under the bed instead!
Lily was getting married. She was quite excited. She hired someone to help with makeup. When the lady did it though, she was bad. Her face got messed up.
John needed to study. He has a test tomorrow. He stayed up all night. He was ready for the test, although he was tired. He aced it.
Alex is a ten year old boy. He was sleeping and all of a sudden he screamed. His parent came in to make sure he is okay. Alex had a nightmare. Alex wasn't able to sleep for the rest of the night.
My friends and I wanted to build a table. We started by making the surface. Then, we cut and shaped the legs. Finally, we attached the legs to the table surface. Now we have a beautiful table to work on.
Deb was walking with a friend. They were telling jokes to each other. Deb slapped her on the back to show her approval of the joke. But she quickly remembered her friend had a sunburn! Deb's friend yelled out in pain and was upset the rest of the walk.
Bo loves to go for rides in the car. Bo will do anything to get to go for a ride. Bo escaped from the house one day. He would not come back to the house. We opened the car door, and Bo ran back fast and jumped in the car.
Tommy was the only guy that was in the house. Walter had lost his wallet. So he accused Tommy of stealing. However, Walter later found his wallet. So he apologized to Tommy for the accusation.
Bob liked to get a pickle from the deli every Thursday. He would get a cheese sandwich and a fresh pickle. This past Thursday they didn't have pickles. Bob got worried and didn't know what to do. He ended up buying a large jar full of pickles and ate them at home.
Stew decided to apply for financial aid late due to laziness. However, the tuition from his classes were in full. He decided to go to the financial aid office at his school. The representative told him that the deadline passed when he applied. He ended up dropping all of his classes.
Sam was very bad at math at school. He decided he wanted to win the math competition though. He worked hard every day and studied with his tutor. At the math competition, he came in first place. He happily put his trophy on his shelf at home.
Sarah wanted to paint her nails. She looked around but found out that she had none. She went to the store. She bought a bunch of nail polish. Sarah got to paint her nails.
The couple was traveling in Italy. They ate so much good food. Pizza was their favorite. On their last night, they ordered two huge pizzas. They ate it all, knowing they'd miss that food when they returned home.
Tom had old tires on his car. They had become slick from too much use. It rained hard one night. Tom hydroplaned several times. Tom finally decided to get new tires.
Toni needed a new washing machine. She tried repairing the old washer to no avail. Toni researched different washer brands and models. Toni went to the store and selected a new washing machine. Toni was satisfied with her new purchase.
Ellen planted flowers every spring. She waters and talks to them daily. She gets excited as little sprouts start to appear. Finally the flowers are mature and bloomed. Now Ellen arrange the flowers in vases around her house.
Westley had to clean his room on Sunday. He picked up his toys and clothes and organized all these things. He then took out the vacuum and vacuumed the floor. He dusted his side tables and dresser. He then sat down and was happy the room was clean.
Macon was full time dog walker who loved dogs and loved his job. He walked 5 dogs at a time and went to the park every day. He could handle all the dogs with ease but on this day he had a pit. The pit was strong and he ran off while Macon tried to keep control. The dog bit some children and Macon was fired unable to work again.
Tom was hanging out with friends. They had been drinking a bit. They decided to go crazy and streak. Tom was into the idea. They all did it and had fun.
Harvey went to the doctor with a hurt back. His back has always given him trouble. Today, he could hardly move. After an x-ray, Harvey found out he has Spina Bifida Occulta. Harvey is glad to know the reason for always having a bad back.
Bill like to build things. He built another house right next to his own. He used the bottom floor as a wood workshop. He let guests sleep on the top floor. It was his biggest project since the barn.
I went SCUBA diving for the first time this weekend. I was so nervous to be so deep underwater for such a long time. I eventually relaxed and began to enjoy the ocean wildlife. I even got to see sharks up close! I can't wait to go SCUBA diving again!
I saw that DD sells cookies. Not all stores in the area sell cookies. One store closeby does. My wife bought two cookies this morning. We just ate them and found them to be delicious.
A couple wanted to leave their house. They took a trip outside. They walked to the nearest mountain. They climbed up it. They took pictures of the view.
My hobby is taking selfies in front of poets' homes or graves. I started in 2010. I took selfies in front of ee cummings and anne sexton's graves. I also took a selfie in front of Poe's birthplace. When in a different city I look for locations related to poets.
I drove into the parking lot of the gym and saw a tiny orange shape. It was a tiny kitten, barely alive, I grabbed a blanket right away. We rushed him to the emergency vet, but they couldn't save him. We named him Carmel and paid for his cremation, both of us bawling. The vet sent a beautiful card, thanking us for caring about animals.
Out of the ten baby pigs in the lot, there was one that stood out. He was frightened at every bump and scream, he ran away from it all. The farm children loved the scared little piggy, he was like a pet. One day the children ran to the pen to see their new friend. They were heartbroken when dad told them the piggy was breakfast.
Pam loved to bake pancakes for her kids. She always followed her mother's old recipe. However, her kids had played a prank on her! They had switched her flour out with baking powder! When Pam tried to bake them, she was greeted with a surprise!
The kids were exploring. They stumbled on a cave in the woods. The crept inside. It was dark and creepy. It was a wonderful place to explore for the afternoon!
Zeke wanted to own his own business. But, he didn't have enough money. Zeke started to save more money at his job. Eventually, Zeke had enough money. He quit his job and started his own business.
Bill was all excited for the big move. He had spent months planning for this big day. He sold his house and just bought a new one in a better area. He rented a truck and packed it up. When he got the new keys he was overflowing with excitement.
I was on my way home from work. I saw a police officer in my driveway. I hurried up to find out what was going on. The officer told me who he was looking for. He had the wrong address.
Leonard was on vacation with his family in Jamaica. Leonard brought his girlfriend with him to the beach. They relaxed on the beach and sunbathed. Leonard fell asleep on the beach. He woke up in excruciating pain to see his whole body was sunburnt.
Rob's family went out to dinner when his cartoon was on the air. He sat patiently at the restaurant waiting to go home. When the arrived home he ran to the DVR to play his show. It was late and he yawned as the show began. Rob fell asleep and missed the cartoon.
Jack did not drink enough water daily. His doctor told him he would feel a lot better if he just drank more. Jack began drinking water on a schedule. He tracked himself doing this for two months. In two months Jack's health was no longer at risk.
Shawn accidentally broke his vase. Shawn began to sweep the broken pieces. He picked the broken pieces. Threw them in his trash. Shawn missed his vase.
My friend told me about a new bar in town. We drove around trying to find it and saw it was packed. We parked and went inside the bar. My friend saw a handsome man who she liked. The man walked up to my friend and gave her his number.
Tim wanted to become a professional tennis player. He began filming himself and watching it. He compared his form to the professionals. He then made adjustments in his own form. He became a very good tennis player.
Sammy was not performing well at work. She had been sick nearly everyday and missing work. Sammy was determined to focus extra hard. She completed all her work on time the month after. Her boss was delighted and awarded her employee of the month.
Matt spent a lot of time with his dad. Their favourite pastime was hunting. Once, Matt accidently shot at his dad thinking he was a deer. The shots clipped his dad's hat and bag but not his flesh. Matt's dad never lets him forget that one when they go out.
George was at the grocery store. He was browsing through the produce section. Suddenly he noticed a great deal for strawberries. He hadn't been planning on buying berries and didn't have much money. Finally, he decided that he should buy them.
I grew up hating dogs. Whenever I would come near one, the would bark loudly. I ended up just avoiding them. One day someone bought me a dog for a pet. After that I finally understood why dogs were so amazing.
Billy inherited a cattle ranch. Some people wanted to buy it from him. He asked family for advice. They told him to deny it. He told the buyers to bug off.
My sister in law came by last Monday. I listed some items to sell for her on ebay. She said she also had hermits for me. When she came by, she said she forgot the hermits. Luckily, later that week my wife's co-worker brought in some hermits!
John loved nature. He went on all sorts of adventures. He got the chance to go scuba diving. John loved the experience. He went back several times.
Laura wants to watch a movie and relax after school. However, he mother tells her to finish her math homework first. Laura doesn't want to work on math, but she eventually agrees. She begrudgingly finishes her math homework. Finally Laura can watch the movie.
Sara loved to stay out in the sun. One day she noticed a mole on her arm. It had started to change shape. She decided to go to the doctor about it. The doctor biopsied it and luckily it was not malignant.
Timmy met up with his kids at the park. They had drinks together and played several games. An hour later, it started to rain. Everyone packed up and left. The park became closed.
Ron always used the elevator at work. One morning, he decided to go in the elevator. But it became stuck for 20 minutes. Afterwards, Ron was too scared to use elevators. He always used to stairs at work from then on.
Greg was hungry but wasn't able to drive to buy food. On the other hand, he found a food truck in the neighborhood. He decided to purchase a plate of jerk chicken and rice. The food looked physically appealing, so he took a bite out of it. He threw it away since the meat was over-seasoned and raw.
Jill always looked both ways before crossing a street. Even if it was a one way road. One time a car went down the wrong way. Jill felt justified in her paranoia. She never stopped looking both ways.
Rose was making fried eggs for the very first time. She cracked the eggs into the pan and watchem them cook. When she thought they were ready to flip, she tried. The eggs completely ripped apart because there was no fat. Rose hadn't even thought about it and now her food was wasted.
A man asked John if he could borrow some money. John checked his pocket only to realize there was nothing there. The man then showed that he had John's wallet. John had left his wallet on the counter while ordering food. The man was returning it, but wanted to prank John.
Susie broke her ankle and went to the orthopedic doctor. The doctor gave her options for a new cast color for her ankle. Susie chose pink, to compliment her outfit. The doctor used a special saw to take the old cast off. Then, the doctor put a new pink cast on Susie's ankle.
Yuri was living in terrible conditions in Syria. He feared for his life every day. After a nearby bomb attack, he spent hours clearing the rubble. After 2 days of clearing, they heard a child shouting. 3 hours later, they had recovered a 4 year old boy from the ruins.
Betty went to the beach and made friends with a surfer. They started meeting up at the beach after that. The surfer asked her if she wanted to learn how to surf too. Betty said yes and began to try and learn. Eventually she learned and they both surf together now.
The opera of the night had a steel set. During a song, a singer went to open a gate but it didn't open. The singer tried multiple times to yank it but still nothing. Eventually, the singer awkwardly swung through the opening. I had built the set so as I watched I slumped in my seat.
Sam had owned the bay filly since she was born. She was now a three year old and full of spirit. Sam was going to saddle her for the first time today. She was spooky at first but finally accepted the saddle. Sam got on and they went into the hills for their first ride.
Eli wanted to buy a sniper rifle. He went to the sporting goods store. Eli picked the rifle he wanted and went to the clerk. He realized he didn't have his government issued identification. Eli sheepishly told the clerk he'd have to return with it later.
Derek has a computer. Derek's computer got a virus on it. Derek couldn't use his computer once it had gotten a virus on it. Derek had to get his computer repaired. Derek's computer was usable once again after the repair.
I was really late for work. I decided to drive as fast as I could. I ran a few red lights so I would make it to work on time. Suddenly, I was pulled over by a police officer. After the 300 dollar ticket, I decided to never speed again.
I bought some bacon treats for my dog. He thought they were delicious! Alas, they were contaminated made him sick. I felt bad and decided to take him to the doctor. Alas, my dog died.
Joe was studying hard for finals when he heard a meowing. After a half hour, he went to the door and saw the cat. It looked tired, cold and hungry so he let it in. As soon as it was in it bolted to his bed and messed up his sheets. He never let a cat in again after.
Craig just got hired at a new job. He was excited for the opportunity. It made him a bit nervous his first day. After that he got the swing of it. Within two weeks he was fully in control.
Kia signed up for a Secret Santa program at work. She ended up drawing a friend's name. But she had no idea who had gotten her name. All week she received lovely gifts. She was surprised when she discovered it was her boss all along!
Chris wanted to learn to rollerblade. He bought a pair of skates and strapped them on. Then he went outside to practice. At first he fell over and over. But soon Chris was skating just like an old pro!
Connor was a very sweet boy who always smiled. No matter what was happening, Connor had a good attitude. One day, another boy tried to get him to be upset. The boy picked on Connor and made fun of him, but it didn't work. Connor stayed happy because he always had a great attitude.
Lorpen Lapp was a patriot. When he moved into his new home, he immediately flew the flag. His neighbors were leftists, and didn't like this. They brought up complaints about him to the housing authority. Fortunately their claims were denied, and they got kicked out instead.
James was flying his RC airplane. The battery in his remote started to die down. James no longer had control of his plane. The plane crashed into a tree. James walked over to the tree to salvage the parts of his plane.
Claudette was not looking forward to New Year's Eve. She remembered last year when she had consumed too much alcohol. She had been arrested for drunk driving on her way home. This year Claudette was invited to many parties. She wisely decided to stay home and remain safe and sober.
Colin was single because he got caught cheating on two women. He soon met another woman that he got with at a nearby bar. She was very naive and sweet, and he didn't want to ruin it. So, he erased his Facebook, Twitter and got a new phone. He convinced his new girl that he was a good guy with no past.
Ash's writing instructor handed out a new assignment. The students were each told to write an essay saying what courage is. The essays were to be no more than five pages long. Max turned in a paper having written on it only the word this. Max got an A for having the best description of courage in the class.
John was going 60 mph. He went over the bridge and the speed dropped to 45 mph. John continued to go 60 mph. John got pulled over by a policeman. John got a ticket for speeding.
Kia went to the grocery store. But as she got a cart, she realized something. She had forgotten her shopping list! Kia was so upset with herself. She had to go all the way back home to get the list.
Jelly finished all her homework. She wanted to watch tv. She asked her mom. Her mom said she was allowed to. Jelly was full of joy.
Lola was at the shopping mall with friends. They all noticed a familiar looking man across the room. Lola was trying to remember who he was. Suddenly, she remembered the movie she had seen last week. Then, she realized that the man was an actor from the film.
Eric was going to his first teenage party. He knew all about the mature games the played. He was looking forward to spin the bottle because Sarah was there. He sat down in the circle, he closed his eyes, and spun the bottle. He opened them to see Ugly Betty puckering her lips for a kiss.
Jason and Tony looked forward to the new Batman movie Friday. They both got off work and met in the box office line. They got two seats in the middle of the theater. When they moved started they both slapped hands and were happy. When the credits rolled, they both walked out with tears, happy tears.
I went on a trip to Mexico. I passed by children on the street begging for money. One of them tried to steal my cell phone right out of my hand. I could of yelled at him. Instead I gave him money and forgave him.
Jerry wanted a bat as a pet. His mother didn't want him to have it. Jerry brought a bat home anyways. His mother compromised. He kept the bat outside in a cage.
Hallee and her friends are excited there is a big snowstorm coming. While they are in school, it starts to snow. Their teacher tells them there will be no school the next day. Hallee and her friends are so excited for a snow day the next day! After school, they go outside and play in the snow!
I was having a barbeque with a couple of friends. My friends brought soda, chips and dip. For the party, I provided hot dogs and hamburgers. While grilling the hot dogs, I noticed I did not have buns. Luckily, my friend Howard brought extra buns with him.
One morning, Joe was driving to work. As he was driving around a curve, a deer jumped out in front of him. He tried to avoid it, but he hit the deer. His car was wrecked. Unfortunately, Joe had to buy a new car.
Maurice had trouble paying his bills. He decided to take a careful look at his budget. He discovered that he was spending a lot on dining out. He decided to stop dining at restaurants. He saved money, and found it easier to pay his monthly bills.
Diane was never so happy as when she was on the water. Today she would be going on a boat ride on the lake. She got her things together and got on board. The trip was great, a sunset cruise. Diane had a marvelous time on the water that day.
Grace was out for a walk in her neighborhood. She saw a big mound of red dirt. She kicked it to see what would happen. A swarm of fire ants poured out of the mound Grace turned and ran as fast as she could.
Gary had applied for his dream job. He had made it to one of the final three candidates. However Gary had learned the company went in a different direction. A few days later he learned the other guy failed his drug test. Gary got a phone call and was offered the position.
Jane was excited about her prom. She had a perfect date and dress. When the night came her date had to cancel. Jane also accidentally ripped her dress. Jane's night was ruined and she stayed home.
Grant wants to become more involved with local town affairs. He decides to become a football coach at the local high school. Grant works hard to train the students. He is very proud when they win the local football championship. Grant is glad that he became a football coach.
Gina went to CVS near her home. She was surprised to see a large plastic tarp in the store. It appeared the store was under construction. She wondered what would be changed. She later found out it was to repair the damage from a fire.
I made myself lunch the other day. I made a peanut butter sandwich with some chips. The lunch was really tasty. I was still hungry after eating it. So I decided to make myself another sandwich.
Charles found a new food he liked, fish sandwiches. He started with eating fish sandwiches from Mcdonald's. Next he tried the fish sandwiches from a local burger stand. On the drive home, he had to badly use the bathroom. He pulled over for a public restroom or he would've crapped himself.
Tyren brought sushi to school. The other children thought it looked gross. They made fun of Tyren for bringing it. Tyren started using his chopsticks to eat. When one kid laughed, he poked him in the eye with the chopsticks.
John was on the couch watching TV. He tried to change the channel but nothing happened. He noticed the lights on the remote didn't work. He got up from the couch to change the battery. John changed the batteries in the remote control.
Adam's friends took him out for his 21st birthday. They offered to buy him a drink. Adam had never tasted beer before. He agreed to try it. His friends were amused when he said he hated it!
Ella was yawning. She needed something as a pick me up! She went to Starbucks and got a cup of coffee. Soon, she was alert and awake. The coffee had done the trick!
Dan had trouble paying attention in class. He would try to listen to his teacher, but his mind would drift. Dan's parents didn't know how to help him. A guidance counselor suggested that Dan join the school drama club. He excelled in drama, and the new creative outlet changed everything.
One spring day my husband and I were sitting by a campfire outside. We foolishly got in the car to go visit a friend for a few minutes. When we got back home we found our backyard on fire. We quickly tried to put out the fire with shovels and water hoses. We had to call the fire department to finally put the fire out.
Greg was looking to buy a new TV. He couldn't make up his mind if he wanted 1080p or 4k. Greg was shown the differences in the two sets. Greg was blown away by the clarity of 4k. Greg purchased his brand new 4k TV.
It was time for Jane to do her math work in class. She was terrible at it. She did her best and turned the work in. Two days later her teacher gave it back with an F on it. Jane sat at her desk praying for summer break to come.
Jamie never thought that she would attend college. None of her friends or family members studied past high school. However, he social studies teacher encourages her to apply to college. Finally she is accepted at the local state university. Jamie is proud that she will be attending college next fall.
Peggy and Catherine were cousins. Catherine was very bossy. She had a horse she forbade Peggy to ride. One day Peggy rode it anyway. It shocked Catherine and knocked her down a peg.
Graham put his new product idea on a crowdfunding site. Graham raised five thousand dollars for his product idea. He delivered the first of his new product to his customers. He got sued for product infringement. He lost all of his money in the lawsuit.
My grandpa took me to the museum one weekend, just him and I. I was excited to see the exhibits, and planned on being there all day. We spent so long admiring each exhibit, it was quickly night time. It wasn't until a guard chased us out, that we realized our error. The museum had closed while we were still inside!
The car had a flat tire. The man got out the jack. He lifted the car. He got under the car. The car fell on the man.
Tom was driving along. The car in front of him slammed on his brakes. Tom did the same. Unfortunately they still collided. They had to exchange insurance information.
Christian loved to go travelling. He would save up all of his holiday time so that he could go away. His destination was Europe. After getting off the plane, Christian realised he forgot his plans. He had more fun without a plan in the end.
A government had a big event. They wanted to celebrate it. They asked artists for help. One sculpture made a monument. They put it in a plaza.
Mona has been dumped by her boyfriend today. She's so distressed that she called all her friends. They are now having a party to help Mona feel better. But Mona keeps crying and doesn't feel like having fun. In fact, she prefers to leave and be alone for awhile.
Barry recently experienced a horrible ear infection. Barry decided he would go to the doctor for the infection. The doctor told Barry that he would prescribe pain medications. In addition, the doctor prescribed Barry some ear drops. Barry was relieved that he was getting treatment for his infection.
Sue was on her way to work. All of a sudden her car started to make a weird noise. It then started to drag. She pulled over. She had a flat tire.
Jessica asked her parents to help start a lemonade stand. They agreed, and set the entire thing up for her. Over the course of 2 days, she made $150. She donated all the money to a local charity. Jessica now has a plaque with her name in city hall.
Chuck was the funniest kid in his school. He spent all his spare time pranking his classmates and teachers. One day they decided to prank him back. The next day Chuck arrived to an empty building with a note attached. Classes cancelled, sorry Charlie!
Sally's job required her to wear headphones all day. One day her headphones quit working. She had to quickly purchase a new pair so she could continue working. When the new pair arrived she soon found that they hurt her ears. Sally carefully selected another pair that would better fit her ears.
Jason loves to jump on his trampoline He does flips and kicks all the time. His friends love watching him jump. As he ages, he continues pursuing gymnastics. He makes the olympics and get a medal.
Shane is the lead singer of a his band. His band has huge success. Shane just can't get used to the spotlight. Shane calls it quits. Shane leaves the band and they replace him with someone else.
Ron grunted with effort as he pushed the dolly with heavy boxes. It started to rain. As Ron lugged the items up the metal ramp, he slipped. Boxes flew down both sides of the ramp. Ron himself slid down it and cut his arms and legs.
Chris' cell phone was not operating correctly. He decided it was time to buy a new phone. He went shopping at the mall. He found several phones he liked. He bought one and was very happy with it.
Jon was carving pumpkins with his young kids, Ava and Ace. Ava cut her finger while carving her pumpkin. It wasn't a bad cut, but Ava decided not to carve any more! Instead, Jon gave Ava markers and pens to draw on a scary face. Ava's pumpkin was the most creative of all of theirs!
Mickey always loved his car, but needed a new one. He didn't know what to get, so he researched cars. It took many weeks, but eventually he found the car he wanted. It needed some work, but after a couple of oily weekends it was his. Now he cruises in the tiniest car allowed in America.
The man grabbed the stranger. He wrestled the stranger to the ground. He pinned the stranger. And counted to three. He claimed that he had won.
Julie loved fresh flowers. Her husband brought her a big bouquet of lilies. She smiled and hugged him. She put them in a vase and admired them. It was so wonderful to have fresh flowers in the house!
Melissa always wanted to be the most popular girl in school. When her parents left for the week she knew she had to throw a party. She invited all the coolest kids and made sure there would be alcohol. When they all arrived and were about to start the police showed up. They arrest the cool kids and instead of popularity she became hated.
Dan and his family were watching football. Dan bet his brother the Giants would beat the Vikings. They bet the loser would clean up after the party. It was Dan's house but he didn't want to have to clean up. Dan mocked his brother for an hour as his brother cleaned up.
AJ played a game of baseball with his friends. In the beginning, he was winning by a large lead. Later in the game, his lead began to fall. Eventually, his team lost the game by a wide margin. In the aftermath of the game, everyone remained cordial and kind.
I love my car. I make sure it is clean every day. I never like to eat in it. I love her so much I gave her a name. Her name is Betsy.
My neighbor was drilling in his yard. It was hurting my dog's ears. I asked the neighbor to stop. He said no. I filed a complaint with the homeowners association.
Melissa attended a piano recital with her parents. The beautiful music inspired her to learn to play the piano. She started taking lessons enthusiastically. Two years later she held her own piano recital. As the crowd applauded, Melissa felt very proud of herself.
The man got jealous. He yelled at the woman. The woman explained what had happened. The man felt less jealous. He apologized to the woman.
I took an Algebra class many years ago. I failed it miserably and took it again as I wanted to pass it. On my third try, Algebra finally made perfect sense and I passed. I went on to become a math major in college. Four years later, I received my bachelor's degree in math.
My mom told me today she's lost over 100 pounds due to lap-band. I congratulated her, but she shared something else. She said everything hangs now, even her lady parts. Then she looked up at me and asked if they could fix that, too. I think my mom is going to become addicted to surgery.
Judy was a very independent person and wanted to learn how to knit. She didn't have any family that could show her how. Judy did have an elderly neighbor that she called grandma. Judy asked her fake grandma to teach her how to knit. The elderly lady taught Judy all the basics of knitting and crochet.
Ella loved to jump instead of walk. She lived in a second floor apartment, though. The neighbors filed noise complaints continually. She never listened when Mommy and Daddy said to stop jumping. Ella got a large indoor trampoline for Christmas instead of switches.
Kate's couldn't drive her car on a road trip. So she would need to rent a car instead. She liked the thought of napping in the back of the car. So she wanted something with lots of space. They decided an SUV would be best.
Mary had a breakfast this morning. She made a coffee for herself. It did not taste good. She found out milk was old. She poured the coffee into the sing.
Petra loved seeing sports played live. She was going to her first hockey game. She didn't know anything about the sport but she was excited. She took her closest friends. They all sat and cheered on their home team.
Elon was riding in his electric car. The car was so quiet he fell asleep. The car slid into a ditch. Elon woke up wondering where he was. He saw his car destroyed and was angry he bought an expensive car.
I bit the bullet and went on my first roller coaster yesterday. I decided to go on a relatively small coaster. However they did not seem to strap us in very well. So as the ride started I held on for dear life. I was screaming as loud as I could and couldn't wait until it was over.
The man moved to Brooklyn. He called the number for information. The information didn't sound right. He confirmed the information with another source. He believed the information.
Catherine had always feared monkeys. She thought they were too hairy. One day, she traveled to the zoo. Suddenly, she spotted a very small monkey. After that, Catherine thought monkeys looked very cute.
Sam was afraid of sleeping in the dark. So he always slept with the lights on. One night, there was a power outage in his neighborhood. Sam began to panic. But then he found a flashlight he could keep on all night.
Hal was trying to put a cover on his recliner. Every time he tried to hammer in a carpet tack it would bend. He was becoming very frustrated until he had a clever idea. Hal got a pair of pliers to hold the tacks so he could hammer them. His idea worked and he was able to protect the recliner with a cover.
Glen was in a bad car accident. He called a lawyer he saw in a commercial. The lawyer promised to get Glen the money he deserved. Glen worked with the lawyer who contacted the insurance company. Glen got a cash settlement from the insurance company.
I had planned to go listen to Chuck Palahniuk give a speech. It was in the middle of Boston. I was very nervous thinking about the train and unknown area. On the way to the venue I somehow got mixed in with a charity run. I jogged in my suit and satchel until the hotel came into view.
Sally started taking sewing lessons with Claire. First they learned to thread the needle. Then they practiced sewing in straight lines. Soon they were working with a simple pattern. Sally made a pillow and blanket for her dolls.
A boy and a girl were looking for trees to climb at the park. They both wanted a challenge, and they soon found the best tree. It was the biggest tree in the park, and the kids scrambled up it. When they got to the top, they realized they'd have go down. The fire department had to be called to get them out of the tree!
Sasha ordered some borscht from a roadside stand. She loved how it warmed her up on this cold day. She was walking along and tripped. She spilled the borscht on an old woman. The woman surprised her when she just laughed.
A woman got tired of her cat clawing up her couch. So she got wood, and carpet, and nails. She built a lovely cat tree, fit for lounging and scratching. She presented the tree to the cat. He turned his nose up disdainfully and resumed clawing the couch.
I went to the store to buy a new shirt. I only wanted to spend 20 dollars. I found a thirty dollar shirt that was marked down from 60 dollars. I quickly grabbed it and purchased it. I then realized that I foolishly went over my budget.
Carla was expecting a letter. She checked the mail. There was a pile of stuff in the box. It was all junk mail until the bottom of the stack. The letter was at the bottom.
Christine is heading to warner bros records. She is meeting up with the labels boss. The boss asks her to sign the contract. She reads it and signs. She is happy that she is finally signed.
Seth broke his leg in a car accident. He was walking down NYC on his crutches. Someone stole them and ran off. Seth couldn't walk without them and fell down. A kind taxi driver helped him up and drove him home.
Jim wanted to make his wife pancakes on Saturday morning. He woke up early, made the batter and waited for her to awaken. She woke up but Jim had fallen asleep on the couch. He forgot about the batter and it was ruined. He took her out for breakfast.
A phone ran in an empty office. No one was around to pick it up The call went to voicemail. The caller asked where everyone was. He hung up and waited for a call back.
Nina was enjoying coffee at a coffee shop. All of a sudden everything started shaking. People were panicking. Nina hid under a table. She was experiencing her first earthquake.
Suzy lost her cat. She looked everywhere for it. Finally she asked for help. When she got help, they looked for hours. They finally found the cat in the tree.
I left my dog out in my fenced in backyard. He was still there fifteen minutes later. I went out an hour later to let him in. I saw him running down the road. I never saw my dog again.
My sister in law's granddaughter lives in Maine. She has four children by three different men. Three weeks ago, Maine social services took custody of the children. The children, 11 to 2, had been left alone. My sister in law has taken temporary custody of the children.
Hayley kept sneezing. She was dusting and it was irritating her allergies. She finished dusting the house and took a deep breath. She could breathe again! Hayley was happy her cleaning was done.
Scott was a new dad. His wife was out and he was in charge of taking care of his baby son. The baby began to cry, and Scott tried to calm him down. The baby kept crying, even when Scott gave him a bottle. Scott then made funny faces, and the baby began to laugh.
Taylor wanted to have blond hair. Her hair was dark so she had to bleach it first. She put the bleach in and let it sit. When it came out, she was horrified. Her hair was now greenish brown.
Greg's doctor told him that he was morbidly obese. Greg decided to do something about it. He started running every day. He ate healthy at every meal. Greg is now down 25 pounds in a little over a month.
Tom was excited to get the new video game. He was not happy about the long line wrapped around the store. He waited for five hours to buy the new game. When he finally got to the line, it was sold out. He was given a rain check and went home disappointed.
I had to replace the light socket in the old garage door opener. Frustratingly, the garage door opener shorted out. I bought a new garage door opener. It took 5 hours to put it together and install it. Fortunately, the new opener was quieter than the old one.
Sam took his test results from the printer and looked them over. He thought that one result was too high to be correct. He laid down his printout next to his lab notes. The lab table was wet and now the papers were wet. Sam shook water off the paper and tossed it out.
Tuck was about a hundred pounds overweight. The number came as a shock when his doctor told it him. Tuck was determined lose weight by hook or by crook. He developed a strict diet and exercise regimen After a year of hard work, Tuck lost over a hundred pounds.
The thought of doing bungee jumping scared me. However, I was willing to take the risk and try it. My friend went first, and he did extremely well. He was able to land a few flips. After the first couple of seconds, I got tied up in the equipment.
Jeff really liked to collect t-shirts. Jeff had a favorite shirt that he wore every week. He was walking to the park and ripped his favorite shirt. He learned to sew from his mother. Jeff repaired the shirt with his new found skill.
My sister-in-law's son had a bad toothache once. He called and asked if she had any heavy pain meds. She had some Naproxen, and he came to get it. She decided to throw him the bottle out from her 7th floor window. She threw it too far from him and the bottle and drugs were smashed.
Riley dreaded flying. It wasn't that she was afraid, it was just so uncomfortable. On this trip she was stuck in a middle seat. She felt better when she got to her seat though. A really handsome man was on the other side!
Martha was cleaning up the house. She was dusting the vases when all of a sudden she knocked one over. It made a large thud when it shattered on the ground. Martha cleaned up the broken pieces. She was able to buy the same vase as a replacement online.
Kara had a loaf of bread that went stale. She did not want to waste food, so she took it outside. There, she tossed it over the backyard fence. Overnight, the deer and raccoons came to eat the bread. In the morning it was all gone!
Joe needed a new car. His was falling apart. He decided to start shopping around. He finally found one he could afford. He put in an afford and went home in a new car.
Katie was the new girl at school. She transferred from out of town and didn't know anyone. The first day of school was nerve-wracking. During lunch, a classmate sat next to her. She introduced herself as Regina.
Jessica always lacked confidence in her math skills. She struggled with fractions a lot. Then Jessica started getting help from a math tutor. The tutor explained fractions to her a way she'd never heard before. Now Jessica has a grasp on fractions and is more confident in math.
Bob dropped his new cell phone in a puddle. It wouldn't turn on. His mother told him to put it in a bowl of rice overnight. He thought he didn't have anything to lose. The next morning it was dry and working again.
John hated playing dodgeball. He was often picked on and picked last in the team. John wanted to be respected. John trained himself for dodgeball. John played the game, won it for his team and gained respect.
Samuelson notices that his jeans are becoming dirty and gross. He decides it is time to clean up his look. He visits the local laundromat to have his jeans cleaned. When they're clean and dry, he feels much better. Samuelson decides never to let his jeans become so dirty again.
Sally woke up with a fever. She also had a test at school. She did not want to miss her test. She had studied for days. Sally finally decided she would have to make it up.
Sean was talking with his friend about history. They were marvelling over one Ancient story. Soon Sean began imagining a great movie about it. He suggested his ideas to his friend. The two agreed that it seemed great and got to work.
I had a crooked tooth. I went to the orthodontist a few times as a kid. My mom would check me out of school to go. She would take me out to eat. In a few months my tooth was straight.
I told my mother I did not want a new dog. One day she called me saying she had a surprise. She had gotten me a new puppy anyway. He was small and brown. I immediately asked her to return him.
I wanted Italian food. I decided to make creamy pasta with peas. Alas, I could not remember the recipe for a cream base. I decided to improvise the recipe. Alas, I ruined the cream base so the dish tasted terrible.
My buddy had a cool Jeep Wrangler. He had it decked out and had huge tires. We would take it off roading. It was crazy being in nature like that. I was always jealous of that Jeep.
Sam was trying on dresses for her upcoming prom night. She had a few that she thought were okay, but none that she loved. She attempted to narrow down two choices, but couldn't. Soon the choice was getting too frustrating for her. She decided to wait on buying a dress to let the ideas sink in.
Will decided to make a little home movie. Will began filming his daily routine while discussing various things. Will did this for about a month. Will then uploaded a ten minute video of his daily ramblings. Will was amazed when his video got over a thousand views!
Cade is not doing good in school. He can't seem to sit still and stop talking. His teacher feels hopeless to deal with Cade. Cade's mom decides to home-school him instead. Now he is learning a lot of new things.
Gloria loves to dance. When she hears music, she can't help but tap her feet. Her mother told her that when summer comes, she can take lessons. Gloria wants to join a ballet class. She can't wait for summer.
At the local swimming pool I was dared to dive off the high dive. I had to suppress my terrible fear of heights. I slowly climbed the stairs to the top, and walked out onto the board. I jumped and did a terrifically painful belly flop. I learned that sometimes one should listen to his fears.
Layla's school friend had forgotten her lunch. She was sitting at the table, quietly waiting for lunch to be over. Layla felt really bad for her. She decided to give her some of her own lunch. Layla's friend thanked her profusely, which made Layla happy.
A family decided to march in a children's parade. They made a float out of their little red wagon. The wagon was decorated like a rocket ship. The family enjoyed marching in the parade. They won third prize for best homemade float.
Ed was hungry. He looked in his refrigerator and cupboards. He had no dinner food that could be prepared quickly. He thought about the expense of ordering food to be delivered. He eventually decided to eat breakfast cereal for dinner.
Brad and his dad decided they would make giant ice cubes. They bought large plastic tubs and filled them with water. They then put them outside in the winter. When the water froze, they brought them in and had large cubes. The ice cubes were too big for their glasses.
I wanted to go to my friend's house. Alas, his neighborhood was gated. I decided to hop the fence. The police caught me in the act! I was arrested and had to spend the night in jail.
Tom woke up and went to work. He realized he was the first one in. After a while he noticed nobody else was coming in. He finally realized it was daylight savings time. Tom felt silly for going in so early.
Hector was about to die of old age. All his family surrounded him around his bed. He said his goodbyes to everyone. He made a last smile. And slowly went away and died in peace.
I drove for 15 minutes to get to the store. When I got there I couldn't remember what I had come for. So I drove back home. I decided to feed the dog. That's when I remembered that I went to the store to get dog food.
Michael's wife invited him to watch a symphony. He always thought they were boring. He begrudgingly accepted to watch the symphony on the weekend. He surprisingly thought it was great. To his laughter, his wife ended up falling asleep.
After the blizzard, I didn't know how I was going to shovel anything. As a renter, I always trust my landlord to shovel for me. Yesterday, he was outside shoveling by himself. I felt guilty sitting in my nice, warm apartment. So today, I borrowed his shovel and cleaned up the sidewalk.
Karl got a call from the library. They claimed he had a book out. He remembered returning it. After looking around he found it behind a sofa. He apologized and returned it.
Kelli was injured on the job and couldn't work for a while. Because her bills continued to come in, she needed extra money. She joined a work-at-home site online to make some extra cash. Kelli really liked working on the site, and did a lot of hits. One morning she woke up to her first rejection and she felt crushed.
Brian and Tim were excited to go to the World Series game. On the way there, their car broke down. A stranger stopped to help them fix it with no luck. However he was on the way to the game too, and offered them a ride. Brian and Tim made it to the game with moment to spare.
I decided to run instead of walk for once. It felt difficult at first. But once I started, it was hard to stop. I ended up running to miles my college. And afterwards, I felt really good.
The researcher waited patiently for her supervisor to appear. The experiment in front of her had failed miserably. Her supervisor came to her most senior researcher with patience. The researcher asked her supervisor to assess the damage. The supervisor was upset but did not scold the researcher.
Lauren was walking home from school. She suddenly heard a dog coming towards her. She was frightened but knew not to cower. Instead she stomped and yelled at the dog. Luckily, her turned and ran away frightened.
Rider's favorite television show was about to start. He watched every week. Moments before the show started the power went out. Rider paced nervously thinking he would miss it. Just as the show started the power flashed back.
Keith hadn't been bowling in a decade. He decided it sounded fun. He rented some shoes and started playing. He bowled a 50. Keith decided bowling was not for him.
Liam was going to make soup. He found the biggest pot he had. He put vegetables and broth into it. He let it simmer for hours. He couldn't wait to taste what was in the pot!
Kim needed a new sun visor. She shopped around, but they were all too pricey. Then she had another idea. She cut the top off an old baseball cap. She ended up with a cool new visor, for free!
One afternoon Tommy noticed that his dog wasn't acting normal. He loaded his pup into his pickup. Busting out of the driveway he rushed on his way. The vet discovered that Tommy's dog had eaten a baby's pacifier. The vet was able to retrieve the pacifier and save the puppy!
Hank was a very hairy man. He went to the store to buy some razors. A cop saw him and called a swat team. The cop thought Hank was a bear. Hank laughed it off and went home to shave his hair.
Joe just finished running a mile. And he really needed something to drink. He headed towards the nearest water fountain. But the water tasted odd and barely helped his thirst. When he got home, he felt very weak and sick.
Elizabeth sold her car. The man who bought it wrecked it. He said Elizabeth sold him a bad car. He asked a judge to award him his money back. The judge said no!
Tay's hamster escaped overnight. He searched for it frantically the next morning. It was still missing by time he had to leave for school. But during the school day, his mom found the hamster! Tay was so relieved!
Sally wanted a new purse. The one she wanted was too expensive. She finally saved up enough to buy it. She was excited to go to the store to buy it. However, when she got there it was gone.
A woman took a book out of the library. The author was her cousin, so she was excited. It didn't take long to realize that the villain was based on her. All her mannerisms were there, but heavily exaggerated. Thanksgiving dinner was very awkward that year.
Gary woke up this morning. He didn't feel a lot of energy. He found some granola to eat. It gave him power. He liked the feeling.
My brother got a bow and arrow. There was a tool shed in our back yard. He shot the arrow in the air. It made a hole in the shed roof. We did not tell his dad.
Our family took a trip to Yellowstone Park. We seen Old Faithful and took pictures. We went to the canyon and hiked. We followed up at the Yellowstone Lake and went swimming. At home we reminisced and looked at pictures.
Lisa had her own show. One day Kelsi decided to pop by. The two women did not get along. Lisa was mad that Kelsi came on. A fight later ensued.
Mike wanted to show his friends around Chicago. They went to Navy Pier and Millennium Park. Then they went to Willis Tower to end their trip. The friends thought Chicago was a beautiful city. They'd had a great time with their friend!
Lisa wanted to get her driver's license, so she could drive. She studied hard and got her permit. Her practiced driving with her parents. She took the driver's test. Lisa can now drive her parents car because she got her license.
Laura is waiting to meet her friend at dinner. She doesn't know how to spend the time before her friend arrives. Laura decides to check her email on her phone. However, she has no new email. Finally her friend arrives at dinner.
Last night, Katherine made kabobs on the grill for dinner. She realized she forgot the tongs to take them off the grill. She tried to take the kabobs off the grill with her fingers. They were too hot and she dropped the first one on the ground. The dog picked it up off the ground and ran.
Ed and Jim were talking to each other while waiting for the subway. A train was coming as Ed began to speak. Jim could not hear Ed and Ed understood this. To compensate Ed began to scream his message loudly. The train came into station and Ed was still shouting like crazy.
Jason balanced his checkbook. He discovered $100 missing in his account. He was very upset. Jason marched to the bank office. The bank fixed the mistake and apologized.
Gina and her cousins went to the local Walgreens. They were looking for magazines about music. There were a few to choose from. Gina decided to browse through them before she made her purchase. She decided to go with the one with a poster of her favorite group
Millie was moving to Texas with her parents. She had so many preconceived ideas about the place. She wasn't looking forward to it at all. When she arrived she could quickly tell she was wrong. She ended up falling in love with the place.
Caroline was served with a lawsuit. She called her lawyer to discuss the situation. Caroline and her lawyer met in his office for three hours. She decided to settle the case out of court. She agreed to pay $6000 and the suit was settled.
Lilly lived in a house near some woods. Her mother told her not to go into the woods because of coyotes. Lily could hear the coyotes at night when she was in bed. She wasn't afraid of them. Even so, she didn't go into the woods.
Ken never learned to swim. His parents couldn't afford lessons when he was a kid. He decided to take lessons as an adult. He learned rather quickly. Soon enough Ken was out swimming everywhere he could.
Ana wanted her ears pierced. She went to the mall piercing shop. She drew in a deep breath as the technician approached. Then she gasped in surprise when he'd finished. The piercing had hardly hurt at all!
Mom said the flu shot keeps people from getting the flu. I'm not sure I believe that. She and my Dad are both sick in bed. I didn't get the shot and I feel fine. I think I'll just avoid shots and stay well.
Paco wanted to leave Mexico, because he could not make enough money. He found someone who could sneak him across the border. The next night he was smuggled into Texas inside a truck. Once he arrived he called his cousin in Los Angeles. His cousin gave him a place to stay and a job.
Kandy's class was having a candy draw. Whomever was picked first could pick some candy. Kandy was picked first. She walked to the front of the room. She picked a lollipop.
Stan loved golf, but Bob was always better. Stan was frustrated and wanted to finally beat Bob in golf. Stan received private training, and became very determined. Eventually Stan had a rematch with Bob. Stan scored a hole in one, and felt invigorated after beating Bob.
Caleb has been growing out his hair for several Year's. Although all his friends have short hair, Caleb's hair is very long. However, now that he needs a job, he decides to cut it. Caleb goes to the barber for a short, professional haircut. Still, he misses the days when he had long hair.
Avery and Connor are two kids who live in my building. Avery is 9 and Connor is 7. Today they held the elevator door for me. They also pushed my button for my floor. As I left I complimented their mom about the kids' helpfulness.
Rina wanted her navel pierced. She decided to do it herself. She sterilized a large safety pin. Then she used it to poke a hole in her navel! Afterwards, she replaced the pin with a metal ring.
Garry had an expensive rc car. And he installed a tiny camera on it. He drove his rc car through real roads for fun. And he was able to remotely see through the camera on his computer. But as he drove his rc car back home, it got run over.
Today we went to Athan's Bakery in Brighton Center, Massachusetts. It is an upscale coffee shop with nice pastries. I had a dark chocolate pastry and a coffee. My wife had a milk chocolate pastry and tea. We had a great time and will visit the bakery again.
My friend Tim is afraid for his daughter. She was diagnosed as bipolar. Ten years ago she slit her wrists. She survived but needed psychiatric treatment. He is afraid she will commit suicide someday.
Tom was drunk at a party. He tried looking for the bathroom upstairs. On the last step he tripped. Tom rolled all the way down the stairs. He was seriously injured and had to be taken to a hospital.
Nobody ever showed Pam any kindness at her job. She was the receptionist and everyone took her for granted. One day she decided not to come to work because she was so frustrated. Everyone couldn't do their job without her there. When she returned, everyone treated her better and with kindness.
Helen and Sue went on a bike ride through a nature trail. It was very beautiful and tranquil. They enjoyed the scent of honeysuckle. Birds were chirping in the trees. They felt very relaxed when they finally returned home.
Lindsay loves music, especially concerts. She worked a boring job, but it paid for concert tickets. One day, Lindsay saw there was a job opening at a radio station. She didn't have experience, but she emphasized her love of music. Lindsay got the job and is now paid to watch concerts!
Joe's dog slipped out of its collar. It ran down the street and towards the park. Joe chased it, but he couldn't catch up. He wandered around the neighborhood, searching for the dog. Finally he found it waiting back at home!
My car began to feel weird while I was driving it. I took the car to a mechanic. He said that a tire needed to be replaced. I paid him to replace the tire. When I got my car back, it felt much better.
Mom was always complaining about cleaning the house. I hated the fact that she yelled about dishes, trash, and sweeping. I always thought her job was easy. One week, mom went on vacation out of town. I had to clean and now I respect my mom a lot more.
Tom was a powerful boxer. Unfortunately his cardio wasn't too good. He tried to train in higher elevations. It improved his cardio a bit. Not enough to make him good, though.
Our daughter was sick on Friday. She had a sore throat. She worked and night classes on Tuesday and Thursday. On Thursday she had several work meetings. By Friday her voice had given out and she took a sick day.
Meg went to her flower garden to gather seeds. She placed the seeds in neat piles on a sheet. Then, a wind blew and the seeds were scattered. Meg felt frustrated as she tried to gather the seeds. The next spring, she was greeted with a yard of flowers.
Kevin could never find shoes in his size. He required shoes that were a size 16. Stores always stopped at a Men's 14. One day he found an online outlet that catered to large-footed people. He was almost overwhelmed by the options and bought three pairs.
Benji was a sad boy. He never had any real friends. One day sitting in the park all alone. A dog shows up and lays beside Benji. Benji takes his new dog home.
The great herds of animals moved across the savannah. They were searching for water during the dry season. Finally, the elephants reached the shores of an ancient lake. They began upturning the mud with their tusks and feet. The elephants discovered enough water for all of the animals.
Martha had aches and pains over her entire body. Unfortunately she was unable to even move. As a result she had to call in sick. Martha hated missing work but she had no choice. When Martha was done with the aches it was a week later.
Skip liked to eat candy. He just made a bunch of it for xmas. Chocolate was his favorite so he ate all that he made. Skip started feeling sick later that day. He didn't eat candy for a week.
Kate had lost her keys. She searched all over for them. They were nowhere to be found! Then she discovered them hidden in her dog's bed. Kate saw that her dog had stolen and hidden them!
Abby was a avid fan of basketball. However, Abby never got the opportunity to see a live game. Abby decided she would purchase tickets to watch a live game. In addition, Abby purchased a ticket for her friend to come as well. Abby could not wait to be in attendance for the basketball game.
Arnie never practiced his violin. His instructor warned him he needed to practice. It would soon be time for the recital. Arnie didn't know his piece. Arnie wasn't allowed to play at the recital.
June was at her sister's wedding. It was a beautiful Hindu celebration as her new husband was Indian. June enjoyed the party but she really disliked the food. It was all foreign to her and tasted odd. Starving, she had to stop for a burger after the party.
Melissa was very sleepy. She made a cup of coffee. She gulped it down quickly. She was feeling a bit more energetic. She made another cup, just to be safe.
Marty wanted a new video game, but had no money. He thought of a scheme to raise the funds he needed. He gathered some friends together that he could count on to invest. He used the investor funds to successfully carry out his scheme. When he bought the video game, he congratulated himself.
My son-in-law got his PhD in philosophy in 2011. He has been looking for a tenure track job since. He applied for a job in Connecticut. We were hopeful as we are in Boston, not too far away. He just found out he did not get the job.
Ian just bought a brand new car. He is speeding down the highway. He is going way too fast. Ian see's his car start to smoke. He pulls over to the side of the road and waits for help.
Brian had a dentist appointment because his teeth were damaged. Brian got stuck in traffic on the highway. Brian was an hour late. Once he arrived he found out that they couldn't keep the appointment. He rescheduled for the following day.
The yearly family reunion for the Rollins family was very soon. Everybody always looked forward to the gathering. They usually had the reunion in a park with lots of room. The weather was beautiful for the reunion. Everybody enjoyed catching up and spending time together.
The man put his clothes in storage. They were from when he was heavier. One day he gained the weight back. He took the clothes out of storage. He was glad that he had not thrown his fat clothes out.
I was woken up by my cat running across me at full speed. He had brought a bird in and let it go so he could chase it. I got up and started chasing it with him. I found a towel and threw it over the bird in mid flight. I then took it outside and let it go unharmed.
Me and my brother needed to get my mom a gift. We knew she wanted a new tablet. We decided to put our money together and get her the tablet. Excited, we gave her the gift. She was thrilled and cried when she saw what it was.
Desmond and Alexis are brother and sister. They both love dinosaurs. One day, Desmond lost his dinosaur. He was very sad. Alexis decided to share her dinosaur to make Desmond happy.
Matt wanted to be a writer. So he began writing a science fiction novel. When he finished it, he tried to sell it online. But it got many negative reviews. But Matt used the criticism he received to make his next book better.
Sam's family decided they wanted to go on a family vacation. Sam had never been on a plane before so he was very nervous. He asked me for some tips on staying calm and so I told him some. He was very grateful but still extremely nervous. On his flight he was fine and thanked me so much when he got home!
Zoey was at the store and picking out a bag of chips. She was checking the size of the bag when she saw an ad. It was for a chip flavor competition. Zoey remembered how she was always coming up with flavors. She entered one of her favorite ideas and it ended up winning.
There once was an outside dog named Fred. One night there was a storm. Fred got lost and was scared. The next day he tried to find his owners. Instead he found a new house and stayed there.
Nicole loved to write by an oil lamp at night. But it was messy to change the oil and the wick. When she had to do so, it was a challenge. She'd bring rags to protect the table. But when everything was ready, she could enjoy a nice light.
Jessica was texting her friend about a boy that she liked. She was explaining to her friend how she felt about him. Jessica wasn't receiving a response so she checked her texts. She accidently sent the texts to the boy she likes. He never talked to her again.
The Baker children went running in the woods. They climbed over rocks and fallen branches. Elizabeth fell in a hole. The hole was full of bees. Elizabeth was stung hundreds of times.
I had to get new tires for a long trip. I went to Sam's to get them done. I also got an oil change while I was there. It cost an arm and a leg. The trip was much safer with the new tires.
I was at home during a huge storm. The thunder and lightning was deafening. It all felt so scary. I turned on the tv and played a loud movie. The movie was so good that I forgot about the storm.
Stephanie had homework. Stephanie's mom said she had to finish her homework first. Stephanie went to the library to finish her homework. Stephanie showed her mom her finished homework. Stephanie was allowed to go play.
Dan's tires all seemed low. He used a gauge and confirmed they needed air. Dan got out a bicycle pump and topped them off. His wife looked at him oddly for it. Dan shrugged and pointed out that it worked.
Christa was studying English. She was preparing for her upcoming English speaking competition. She practiced every day to prepare. On the day of the event she performed well. She was very pleased with her performance.
Miranda had just woken up from a strange dream. Her memories were so vivid she immediately wrote them down. Reviewing them later she realized that they were great for a story. She decided to go with it and started writing. Soon she had finished a huge, interesting story.
There was a little girl. Her mom took her to gymnastics class. She learned how to flip. She goes on to win the olympics. Her mom is so proud.
Kelly was working online trying to pay her bills. She was perusing through jobs when she saw a survey. It looked like any normal survey except it paid twenty dollars. Thrilled, Kelly completed the survey quickly. She was doubtful but the work really paid and she was happy.
Kim is a park ranger. One evening she was walking through the park. She came across a man sleeping on the ground. Kim had to tell him to go home. He was very angry about being sent home.
When I was a kid my parents noticed I was squinting a lot. They took me in for an eye exam. We all learned that I had terrible vision. The first day with glasses I fell down a lot. After I stopped falling down the glasses made life better.
Chris went to Mongolia. He had been backpacking around Asia. He passed out in the hostel. He slept for two days. Afterwards, he went on a tour of Central Mongolia with fellow hikers.
Jim Bob was recently promoted. He has made his team very successful very fast. Much hype is building around Jim Bob. Can he maintain his success level? Jim Bob will have one more year to prove himself.
Bobby mom told him there would be peacocks at the petting zoo. He had never seen one before but he had heard about them. He couldn't wait to see one with its tail open. At last he spotted one but it had a short stubby tail. His mom laughed, telling him he was looking at a turkey.
Earl devoted most of his day towards reviewing for his math test. After studying for a few hours, Sam called him. She wanted him to visit the hospital and accompany several kids. Since he was on a break, he decided to go there. He ended up spending the whole day playing video games.
Susan was worried about how she would pay for her son's tuition. He was not big enough to get a sports scholarship. He was very smart,but most colleges would not give merit scholarships. She and her husband made too much money for need scholarships. Susan discovered National Merit and her son got full tuition covered.
Brody thought this night would be like any other. He drank a couple of beers before driving. A  police officer pulled him over for speeding on the freeway. The officer also found a fire-cracker and less than an ounce of weed. Brody was arrested for drunk driving and possession of contraband.
I needed to lose 80 pounds for my wedding. I was told I needed to lose weight before gastric bypass surgery. In 6 months I lost 100 pounds! I lost so much weight, I didn't need the gastric bypass anymore. I was in shape and ready for my upcoming wedding.
Guy was building a walkway leading up to his house. He had decided to use bricks. Guy measured the area that the walkway would cover. He went to the home improvement store and bought enough bricks. Guy brought the bricks back to his home.
Karen was invited to two different parties on the same day. She wanted to attend both, but it was impossible. She worried about it a lot. Finally, she contacted one friend and scheduled an outing with them. She was able to go to the other party without guilt.
I had one more work assignment to do. I did not want to do it. I decided to bear down and get it done. It was not my best work. My employer still thought it was OK though.
Amy's mom was taking her to have her hair braided. Amy sat in a chair while a woman braided her hair. The braids were tight, and they hurt. When finished Amy liked her hair very much. Her mother told her to be careful so the braids would last.
I dropped out of college and decided to join the Marine Corps. I got a medical checkup and was then ready to go to boot camp. Boot camp was hard and the drill instructors yelled at us constantly. The experience challenged me both mentally and physically. At the end of boot camp I was proud to have become a Marine.
A student pilot wanted to fly but was afraid. The instructor told him that he had to face his fears. Both him and the instructor went on a flight inside a small craft. The student was delighted to have finally flown. The student is now a professional airline pilot.
Laura dreaded having to take piano lessons. Her mom made her go every week. She knew she was going to get scolded this time. She had not practiced any of her songs. Luckily, Laura didn't have to go since her teacher was sick this week.
Tim sat down at the cafeteria and reached for a napkin. He realized he did not have any and asked his co-worker for one. The co-worker revealed a large stack of napkins he took. Tim remarked that the co-worker was a king of napkins. The co-worker have Time a funny look and slid his stack over.
Lisa was learning a new piece for the concert. She was the first chair saxophone player. She worked on the hard parts for an hour every day. When the concert started, Lisa stood and played her solo. The audience clapped politely.
Caleb was listening to loud music. He didn't hear when a burglar snuck into the window upstairs. The burglar saw a wallet and iphone laying on the bed. He grabbed them and tried to creep downstairs. Caleb then noticed him, and kept dancing anyway.
For Christmas, Rodger got a gift card. It was going to expire soon. He went to the store to redeem it. He chose a book. Then, he bought it with the card.
Kado decided to steal his friend's expensive watch. His friend was sad to find his watch was stolen. Kado sold the watch at the pawn market. The pawn clerk knew it was stolen. The clerk reported Kado and Kado was arrested.
Joe was in middle school. He had never made less than an A. One day he forgot to study for a quiz. Joe made an F on his quiz. He learned to check his assignments more often.
Tom bought a new gun. It was cheap at the pawn shop. When he tried to fire it Tom noticed something wrong. It would keep jamming due to bent parts. Tom spent hours trying to fix it.
The new guy at work is odd. Just yesterday, he yelled at a co-worker. Then when he apologized, he ended up yelling even more! His co-worker took offense and punched him. Now, the new guy at work is much, much more quiet.
Victoria wished she had money. Victoria threw a penny in a well to wish for money. As Victoria turned around, she saw a glimmer in the dirt. Victoria discovered there was a chest of buried gold! Victoria had found what she wished for.
Tony married his high school sweetheart. The couple bought a house and quickly had a baby. They had another kid and were married for 15 years. Tony suddenly realized he was gay. He filed for divorce and left his family.
Jenna decided to cut her hair from down the back to a short pixie cut. Of course, this was not the worst hair brained idea this teen had. After a few weeks, she reattached the hair as tiny ponytails. As Jenna walked around school, the hair started to slip off her head. Throughout the day, her friends mentioned seeing ponytails everywhere.
We visited Santa yesterday. Climbed up into his lap. Told him we were good and asked for gifts. He smiled at us and patted us on the back. He wished us a Merry Christmas and bid us farewell.
Mary went to South America last year. She wanted to climb the Aconcagua mountain. She arrived there in summer. Mary hadn't trained. Mary couldn't climb the mountain.
I parked in front of the beach. My friends met up with me and we walked towards the pavilion. The music started and we began to party. After everyone left, I walked to my car. I ended up getting a ticket for irregular parking.
There was a contest at the carnival. You could pay a dollar to guess how many jelly beans were in a jar. Justin guessed the exact number. He was very proud of himself. He was even happier when he was handed $400 in prize money!
Mary heard a noise. Someone was in her house! She yelled at them to leave before she called the police. She heard them scamper out of the house. Mary rushed to lock the door behind them.
Ana went to visit relatives in Miami. She had not seen them in years and expected to have a lovely time. But to her dismay, she hated Miami! It was dirty and very hot. Ana was glad to see her family -  but even gladder to leave.
Tom has a research paper due tomorrow. He forgot about it and had to pull an all-nighter. He finished it just in time. When he got to class, his teacher decided to extended the due date. Tom was relieved he had more time to edit his work.
Henrietta was trying to put a name to a face. She was describing an actor by listing his many roles. No one could seem to remember his name. Finally Henrietta did a google search. To her delight she quickly tracked down his name.
Today is Henry's first day of school. He is very nervous! He ended up making a lot of new friends. He had a lot of fun. Henry is no longer nervous about school.
Lilly loved Christmas time. She always got to help her mother with baking and decorations. But this Christmas would be much different from last year. Her adopted baby sister would be arriving on Christmas Day. Lilly baby sister Joy arrived then everyone sang her Christmas carols.
Col and his friends played at the pool all day. They splashed each other and enjoyed fun water games. After a wonderful time in the sun all day they packed it in. That evening Col and his friends felt very miserable. They'd forgotten to put on suntan lotion and were very sun burnt.
Andy recently took a cruise to the Virgin Islands. Andy decided to book a scuba diving tour for the day. Andy could not believe how clear the water was. In addition, Andy saw various fish and marine life that amazed him. Andy thoroughly enjoyed his Scuba Diving Adventure on island.
Jake and Cindy decided to break up. It was on okay terms but they still lived together. They decided to wait until the lease was over. Unfortunately it was too uncomfortable. She wound up moving out far earlier.
There was a strange cloud formation last night. It looked as if there was a load of UFOs chasing a man. The news reported on this phenomenon. The next day, a man claimed to have actually been abducted by UFOs. When confronted, he claimed that this happened last week.
Jason had never been surfing before. He saw an ad for surf school in the local paper. He went out to the school and began learning. Before long they had him out in the water with a board. A wave came towards Jason and he was able to catch it!
Kelley stayed up very late. She wanted to get more work done. So she loaded up on caffeine. It worked. But then she felt sick.
Tom's dog escaped. Tom asked his friend to help find the dog. They covered a lot of ground looking. They never found the dog. Tom was very upset.
Back in 2009 the Buffalo Bills signed Terrell Owens. He was one of the first big named players to come to the Bills. They even gave him a key to the city. But he was already 36 years old and towards the end of his career. No one knows where the key to the city went.
Allie and Sarah were having a sleepover. Suddenly, a fight broke out. Allie was so mad at Sarah that she left. They stayed mad all night. The next morning Sarah felt bad and went to Allies house to apologize.
There was an old man on a bench. He smelled so bad that he made people gag. One old lady asked him if he was okay. He didn't answer so she shook him. The man was dead.
Tommy wore his best jeans to school. It was picture day. He wanted to look his best. His pants got a tear in them. He cut off the bottoms to make his pants into shorts.
Pamela was always on the go. She had many obligations that kept her busy. One day she realized she needed a break. She cleared her schedule and planned a day of rest. She went to the spa and enjoyed a relaxing day of massage.
Lucy found a small brown bag in a shopping cart. She picked the bag up and carried it inside the store Lucy gave the bag to the store manager. The store manager and Lucy looked inside the bag together. The brown bag was full of rocks.
One day Zeke and his friends went rollerblading in the park. Zeke fell down and hurt his elbow. Fortunately he only got a bruise. He got right back up again. He and his friends had a fun day.
Last summer I went to the Hamptons with my cousins. We stayed in East Hampton and traveled to many stores. The highlight of the trip was going to Dylan's candy store. The candy store was filled with hundreds of delicious products. My family and I could not wait to go back there.
Tom had retired from fighting. He noticed the current champions were fairly weak. Tom decided to go back from retirement. He quickly got another title shot. Tom won and retired again.
Colleen bought two dogs today. They are both puppies and need to be trained. Every morning they go to the bathroom in the house. Colleen took them to a one month obedience school. A month later there were no more bathroom accidents.
Bob was driving to see a house in Buena Vista. He got stuck in a long line of cars. There was a road construction crew only letting one lane go at a time. When it was Bob's lane's turn, he floored the accelerator. He ran over one of the workers and was arrested.
Tom almost never left his house. He rarely got enough sun. He started walking out just to get sun. He would stand in his yard randomly for minutes on end. His neighbors thought he was weird.
Bryan applied to many colleges. He had good test scores and grades. The wait was making him nervous. He finally got replies. He had gotten in the colleges he wanted.
I had to get a TB test. It was to make sure you don't have the disease. They give you a shot. If your arm does not react, you don't have it. I did not have it.
I had to go get a refill on my medication. I went to the pharmacy, but the pharmacist was out. I had to wait forever for him to return. When he returned, he was able to give me my medication. I'm glad I waited for him.
Reginald was never quite happy with his name. One day, he ran into The. Tye was envious of the Reginald's name. Tye explained to Reginald he wished his name was as long. Reginald now takes great pride in his name.
We went to the IHOP for breakfast. My son-in-law had steak and eggs. My wife had waffles. My son and I had an omelet. We were stuffed by the end of breakfast.
Jacob is being bullied in school by Derek. He talks to his parents about the situation. Jacob and his parents set up a meeting with the school principal. Derek gets suspended from school, and apologizes to Jacob. Jacob isn't being bullied at school anymore.
Siegfried was playing with his pet tiger. He started getting too rough. Siegfried tried to back away but the tiger swiped at him. Siegfried cried in pain. He sustained considerable wounds.
As the fall weather approaches, Lisa wants more warm clothing. She begins to research different clothing options. Lisa decides she wants to buy a nice sweater. She goes to the local store to buy one. Now that fall is here, Lisa is ready for the cold weather.
Tawny took her son to the zoo. Her son was very rude and taunted the animals. At the gorilla cage, he banged on the glass and made faces. Suddenly, a silverback ran at full speed and banged on the glass. Her son was scared straight and never taunted an animal again.
Ron was really good at a particular fighting video game. But his parents told him it was a waste of time. He decided to quit and focus on school. But a few months later, he saw a tournament for the video game. All he could do was sadly walk past the sign showing a $50k prize.
Jimmy met up with the boys at the hospital. They challenged him to a basketball match. He scored a lot of points because of his height. After the match finished, we went to the tent. There were several drinks and food prepared for us.
Tara was always a heavier girl. She was always insecure in her own skin. Her friends always told her she was beautiful no matter what size. One day when she looked in the mirror she just gave herself a smile. That smile made her see enough beauty to forget all her insecurities.
I lit a cigarette. The lady at the next table stared at me. I pretended not to notice her staring at me. She coughed loudly. I took another puff.
Margie was going to meet her friend for lunch. She went to the restaurant, but he was not there. She waited and waited, but he did not show up. Finally she called him to find out what the problem is. They were both at the wrong restaurant!
Mary's hair was growing too long. She went to the salon to get her hair cut. She decided to go with an expensive cut. Her hair was cut too short for her liking. The salon didn't charge her.
Andrew's trash can was full. So Andrew took out the trash bag. He took it to his trash can to throw out. Andrew put a new trash bag in the trash can. Andrew was glad his trash was taken out.
Smith hated cabbage a lot. He had never eaten it as a kid. One day, he decided to taste cabbage again. He bought a couple heads at the store. Then, Smith started eating cabbage every day.
Eva wanted to lose weight. She started a jogging regimen. Each morning she would jog for an hour. After a month she weighed herself. Eva had lost ten pounds!
Claire was turning ten. She was going to have a big birthday party. She decided to invite her whole class. On the day of the party, everyone showed up with gifts. Claire was so excited!
Heather heard a knock on the door. She was not expecting anyone so she ignored it. The person knocked again. She got dressed and hurried downstairs. When she opened the door, there was a bouquet of roses on her step.
Jerry was walking on the beach when he saw a turtle. The turtle seemed to be struggling to walk. When Jerry got closer, he saw that the turtle was stuck in plastic! Jerry quickly pulled the turtle free and put it back in the water. Jerry had saved the turtle!
My tractor wouldn't start today. It has been giving me problems. I tried figuring out what was wrong with it. Finally I gave up and quit trying to fix it. The tractor dealer will be picking it up today.
Bill wasn't sure which barbecue grill he wanted to buy. He did some research and decided on a particular model. Bill had the family and some friends over for a cook-out that weekend. Bill spared no expense and grilled steaks and fish and burgers. Bill felt good about his purchase decision and the food was great!
Roger was having trouble with his computer chair. It was too short. He tried to adjust the size. Then he tried to adjust the arms. Finally he traded his chair with his neighbor's.
Ned went on vacation in Peru. While there, he made plans to hike a mountain, to Machu Picchu. The mountain was incredibly steep, and Ned had trouble with the climb. The porters were used to climbing the mountain, and helped Ned climb. Ned managed to make it to the top with the porter's assistance.
A man needed money bad. He needed his rent paid by that night. He goes to a palm reader. The woman who read his palm talked him into selling his soul. He then gets all this money but dies a day later.
Monica was walking to her next class. She ended up tripping on a piece of metal on the floor. She cried for an instant since the metal broke her toenail. Several people around her helped her get up. She wiped her tears and went to the clinic.
Julie was taking a Greyhound bus to her parents for the holidays. During a layover, she went down the street to get food. Suddenly she realized her bus was minutes from departing. She ran back but she still missed the bus. She had to wait six hours for another bus to come through.
This morning I was reading the news online. My paper had an article on George Butterworth. He was an English composer who died in WW1. In his memory, I played his music on Spotify. The music was sad and romantic.
Kim wanted her hair in soft waves for a date Friday night. She looked online for ideas to create this look. A website suggested putting her hair in a braid while wet. She did this the morning of her date. Her hair fell into waves when the braid was undone in the evening.
We had a retirement party last weekend. My wife invited her family. Everyone said they would come. The day of the party her nephew said he went away instead. My wife was not pleased.
All of Tanya's kids had moved out of the house. The kids still had an old basketball goal in the yard. A new family moved next door to Tanya. The family had three young children. Tanya gave the basketball goal to the new family.
My prepaid phone ran out of minutes. I really need a new phone any way. Went to the store to see the deals. They have a galaxy 6 for $800. I went ahead and bought more minutes for my old phone.
Dan frowned when the police lights appeared behind him. He fumed as he pulled over, knowing he had done nothing wrong. As the officer approached, Dan simmered, preparing for an argument. The policeman merely told him his license plate was about to fall off. Chagrined, Dan accepted the cop's offer of a screwdriver to secure it.
Jimmy wanted a bike. He went to several stores that sold bikes but they cost too much. Jimmy noticed his neighbor was selling a bike. The neighbor offered the bike to Jimmy in exchange for yard work. Jimmy agreed and rode the bike home to get his lawnmower.
Jake saw girl sitting by herself in the cafeteria. Jake went up to her. He started a conversation. They became friends. They became boyfriend and girlfriend.
Dave had a crush on Lisa, and went to the school dance with her. Dave hated dancing. Once they arrived, Lisa told him she loved boys who dance. Dave danced the most funky dance he could. Lisa gave him a kiss, and Dave decided dancing wasn't that bad.
Anna was visiting Turkey. She flew into Ankara. There, she saw the sights. She loved the local flair and food. Anna fell in love with Ankara!
I went to the theater to see a play. After I passed through the lobby I went to find my seat. For some reason I couldn't find my ticket. I guessed at which seat I thought I had. After I sat down, another person asked me to get out of the seat.
Amy didn't want to eat the school lunch anymore. Her mother told her she was too busy to make her a lunch. Amy decided she would pack her own lunch. Amy made a sandwich, and grabbed chips to go with. At lunch her friends made fun of her homemade lunch.
Rita believed she was the coolest person around town. She would behave wildly and throw food and trash at strangers. She was repulsive and often put shows up for attention. Often regurgitating things she would earn the ire of the community. She was finally arrested for indecent exposure and locked away.
Anna and her friends always drank youthful girly drinks. Anna wanted to try something adult and sophisticated. She decided to order a martini. But when she tasted it, she gagged - it was awful! She went back and ordered her usual fruity, girly drink!
Tim was making soup. He did not know what to add. He put in random spices from his cabinet. However a mouse jumped into the soup. It turns out the mouse gave the soup perfect flavor.
When my daughter was little she had a stuffed elephant. We went to visit my dad and elephant came with us. My dad put a pair of my daughter's outgrown tennis shoes on elephant. From that day forward elephant had to wear those tennis shoes. Hard to keep up with a toddler's shoes but now I had an elephants too.
Andrew didn't like being in the woods. It was dark and they were scary. He went through them anyway. He jumped suddenly. An owl had made a loud noise.
Mark loved making movies. He had a ton of homemade movies. He tried to sell them to a local theatre. They didn't want his movies. Mark went home sadly.
I got a really bad grade in math. I was afraid to tell my parents. My parents got a phone call from my teacher. They confronted me about my bad grade. Fortunately, they were able to help me study and raise the grade.
Kate's favorite ice cream was on sale at the grocery store. But she was dieting at the time and didn't buy any. When her diet was over she returned to buy the ice cream. But her favorite flavor was sold out. Kate assumed it wasn't meant to be.
Mary needed a new pair of sandals. She was going to the lake and wanted to look stylish. She spent hours looking for the perfect pair. She couldn't decide between three. So she just bought them all.
Jack was going to the pier. He was going fishing. He cast out his line and waited. After a while he got a bite. He yanked on the line and caught a huge fish.
This afternoon my brother sat the family down for a conversation. He came out as gay and immediately my mom started crying. She said she wanted grand-children. I told her that I plan on having kids. She gave me one look and started crying harder.
Tim has a history test tomorrow. He has not studied. He decided to stay up and pull an allnighter. When he got to school he fell asleep. Tim failed his test.
Our 2 year old granddaughter and her parents are coming from NYC. My wife decided to buy a new rug. She paid for the rug on Wednesday and said she would pick it up later. Our son went to pick it up and the clerk said to come back in 3 days. My son yelled at him and he found the rug.
Tom stayed up all night. The next day he had no energy. He needed to get work done. He decided to drink six cups of coffee. He then had energy for the whole day.
Shawn promised his son they would fix a classic mustang. So Shawn worked to get the parts. He worked with his son to fix the car. A year later they fixed the car. They drove the car everywhere.
Quinn was trying to improve his credit score. He had taken care of most of his bills but something was wrong. That's when he realized that he owed taxes for the past two years. He called to explain and luckily he was in no trouble. He paid the taxes along with late fees and soon his credit was fixed.
Nita wanted a car. She saved her every cent she earned. Finally she had a few thousand dollars! She found a great used car for sale in the paper. Nita was so pleased with her new car!
My sister and I walked outside. We went into the car quickly since it was freezing outside. When we came to school, it started to rainy. Afterwards, the sun came out. The temperature started to increase sharply.
Bill's parents took him to the zoo on a hot summer day. He looked at the tigers, hippos, monkeys and giraffes. He loved watching the penguins and polar bears splash in the water. For a snack, his dad bought him a dolphin shaped ice cream bar. He can't wait until his next trip to the zoo!
Robin got stranded in a foreign city for three days. She didn't speak the language and had no maps. She explored the city as any local would do. She had no idea what she was seeing, but she loved it. When she went back home, she looked up what she saw on the Internet.
Hannah was running late for work. Her hair looked bad and needed a quick fix. She put on a hair tie to look passable at work. While at work, people didn't notice the hair tie. She escaped judgment for her bad hair that day.
The sun went down. The temperature went down. The animals became more active. The predators went hunting. Some of the prey got eaten.
My second apartment was very tiny. It was right next to the manager's office. I used to go outside to use the soda machine. I got a pepsi in the morning. I would go back inside and drink it to wake up.
Gregory wanted to learn the drums. He bought a set and practiced every night. His neighbor, to retaliate, bought a trumpet. They fought each other off every night to see who would stop first. Eventually they just paired up as it was easier and sounded better.
I was visiting my cousin in Cali. We decided to go to lunch. All of a sudden, a 5 earthquake started shaking the area. It was over as soon as it started, but I was still scared. Luckily, there were no aftershocks.
Samantha wanted to be the first person to go to college in her family. Although her family was poor, she still managed to get good grades. When she graduated high school, she had multiple scholarships. Samantha was able to go to college for free. After she graduated, Samantha became a successful businesswoman.
Amy was in Los Angeles for a vacation. Her sister picked her up at the airport when she arrived. The drove around hours so that Amy could take in the sights. Amy snapped photos of the grand homes in Beverly Hills. She knew her friends would be jealous when they saw the photos.
Rick had a big pet snake in his home. When he moved to a small apartment for work, he had to get rid of her. His friend watched the snake for a year while Rick worked. When Rick returned home, he was so happy to get his snake back. The snake had grown almost a foot while he was away!
Steven purchased a star for his tree at home. It was very large and bright. He put the star on the top most branch pointing upwards. The star was so large compared to the tree however. The tree couldn't support the ornament, and he had to get a new one.
Tammy was ready. She was running down the track at full speed. She had her pole in her right hand. She placed it on the ground and vaulted. She soared up and over the bar.
George wanted to learn to play the violin. He decided to look on google for a music teacher. He called the teacher with the best ratings. The teacher arrived in a timely manner. George was happy because the teacher taught him a song.
Jenny never loved to study. Her parents wanted to her graduate but feared she wouldn't. She hated books, but Jenny decided to graduate for her parents. She worked extra hard her junior and senior Year's. By the time she graduated, Jenny realized studying wasn't that bad.
Kevin's family had heard a bad hurricane was going to hit their state. They planned to evacuate to a local shelter. Since the storm seemed to weaken, they decided to ride it out. When the storm hit, they realized it was stronger than reported. They had to be rescued by helicopter from the roof of the house.
Joe loved his beard. It was four inches long. It was thick and scruffy. However, it kept him from getting a job. He decided to shave it and he got a job instantly.
Michael told his father that he wanted to study Astronomy. His father told him that there is not much money in that career. Michael didn't care and persisted with his studies. He got a great job that paid lots of money. Michael showed his father that he was wrong.
Joe wanted to vote. He went to go wait in line. He waited a long time. Finally it was his turn. They unfortunately sent him home because he was not registered.
Jim went for a walk. There he saw a bright blue bird. He freaked out and thought he discovered a new species. He alerted his mother. His mother told him it was just a blue jay.
Edgar joined an intramural co-ed indoor soccer league. He didn't know anyone on his team at the start of the season. They all got to talk and run and get to know each other. Edgar became close with many people on the team. Edgar's team didn't win often, but was often the happiest team.
Susie was getting tired. But she had to finish her project. Her eyes started to doze off. Susie could not help it. She ended up falling asleep without finishing the project.
Ted was going on his very first date. He was meeting sara for pizza. At the pizza place they sit down and eat. After they finish the pizza Ted leans in to kiss his date. Ted is rejected and sara tells him she wants to go home.
Lulu's parents told her they were expecting another child. Lulu was very disappointed. She was afraid she would no longer get the attention. Yet to her surprise when the baby came, she didn't hate them. She actually liked being a big sister.
Ida's mom did not care about politics. She had never voted. But Ida explained some key issues to her. Then her mom reconsidered, and decided to vote after all. That November, her and Ida went together to cast their votes!
The cat went down the stairs. The cat smelled something. The cat went to the kitchen. Her owner was cooking chicken. The cat liked chicken.
Mike fell off of his scooter. Luckily, he was wearing his helmet. But his knee got a bad scrape! When he looked at it, he frowned sadly. He knew the scrape would require stitches.
The man waited in line. He tried to talk to the lady in front of him. She did not want to talk. The man felt uncomfortable after that. He got out of line to go home.
Shelly accepted a date offer from a senior boy in her class. When he picked her up, he stated plans for dinner and a movie. Shelly thought, How typical, but acted thrilled. During dinner and at the movie, she became enthralled. She ended up having a great date - and agreeing to another!
Alexandria sang on the sidewalks in her city to  support her family. Everyone loved hearing her sing and gave generously. She wanted the people to appreciate her voice and bought an amplifier. While performing with the amplifier, the police arrested her. She's awaits her court date for violating the city's noise ordinance.
Beth was working on her new product line. She was creating some drinks and needed help. She was looking for a graphic designer. Luckily her friend Alex offered to help. Beth felt relieved.
I decided to start my own business. I started making jewel encrusted pacifiers. Some of the customers thought they were unsafe. I explained they were to be monitored, obviously. Many customers were very happy when seeing the product.
The teacher renovated her classroom. She added some cubbies against the wall. They were supposed to hold books and papers. The students liked to store their book bags there instead. The teacher's organization hadn't worked well.
Addison loves to go to Target. She spends a lot of money there. She decided to make a Target budget. Now she goes to Target with a list. She has a lot more money now!
Jessica wanted to do something big for her 30th birthday. She thought maybe she would go skydiving. She talked to some of her friends and they all agreed to go. Jessica bought the tickets and met up with her friends. They all went skydiving and had a great time.
Today we were playing outside. We saw a lot of dark clouds in the sky. It looked like a storm was coming. We had to go inside to be safe. It didn't rain after all, so we went back outside!
Sam was a race car driver. He was going to the daytona races in a month. He spent hours preparing. It was going to be the best event of his life. But then he crashed and lost.
Ava had a passion for drawing. She knew she wanted to be an artist. She spent hours working on her college art applications. She sent them off and was stuck waiting weeks for a reply. When she finally got the letter she was thrilled that she was accepted.
Marty loved taking pictures. Everyday he would go to the nature trail to get good shots. One day he saw a butterfly emerging from its cocoon. Marty took amazing pictures of the process. Marty's photoset was featured in the newspaper.
Martin is driving in a race. He wants to win badly. He gives it everything he has. On the last lap he wrecks. Martin lost the race.
Ann really wanted to go on the roller coaster. But her cousin did not want to go with her. So she got her nanny to go on it with her. Her nanny did not want to go. But Ann insisted so she was dragged along.
Marsha needed to clear out the pantry. She checked all of the dates on food. Then, she threw out everything expired. Next, she threw out stuff she knew she wouldn't use. Finally her pantry was clean.
When we were kids we had a lot of stuffed animals. One day we came home from school and the animals were gone. Our father had thrown them away. He claimed they smelled. We were very angry at our father.
Satchel learned to crochet. He wanted to crochet himself a satchel. He felt that there was a certain poetry to that. He set to work with online guides. He found it too complicated and made a scarf instead.
The man went in for dialysis. He always had to wait for a long time. His doctor told him about a portable dialysis machine. The man bought one. He could do the dialysis at home from then on.
Jemma was obsessed with eating the best lobster ever. She looked everywhere trying to find the best lobster. One day she found the best lobster in a lobster trap. She offered to cook it perfectly and share it with the trap's owner. He said no and ate it all himself instead.
John was the quarterback of the football team. He was about to start his senior year. During practice one afternoon, he tore his hamstring. John was out for the rest of the season. John's chance of getting a scholarship for college was gone.
David loved playing video games with friends, but he got mad easily. When he lost, he took it out on his friends. Soon they stopped visiting and David felt lonely. He read tips on anger management and worked at being a better sport. Impressed with his new attitude, his pals returned to play with him.
I went for a big interview yesterday. I was so nervous. This was for a job that I have wanted for so long. I went over my answers all night long. I think I did very well.
Tony was in bed Christmas eve. He was excited thinking about what his gifts might be. The next morning he eagerly approached the tree. The first thing he saw was a brand new TV all set up. He was so excited he hardly noticed his other gifts.
Kenny is walking home. He notices a snake on the ground. He attempts to kill the snake. He misses and lands on his arm. Kenny broke his arm and the snake got away.
Felipe went on a camping trip with his family. After a three hour drive, they finally reached the campsite. The wind was blowing fiercely that day. Felipe's tent kept blowing over each time they set it up. Finally, the family had to give up and head home.
Mark lost his job and was receiving unemployment. He saw an ad for a position he might like. He applied and received a call back. Mark interviewed for the position. He got the job and started the next week.
Everyone knew Sam was forgetful. So they were worried about him being in the school play. Sam practiced his lines and reviewed his steps. But before the day of the play, everyone still had doubts. When the play began the next day, nobody could find Sam.
Alex needed a new bike. He went to the store and test drove each one. He decided on a mountain bike. It had big wheels. He rode it home and showed it to all his friends.
Olivia noticed a hummingbird's nest in her yard. She watched the parents feeding the young birds. Wanting to help she handmade a little feeder out of a plastic cup. She filled it with sugar syrup, hung it up and waited patiently. She was absolutely thrilled when the birds fed from her feeder.
It was a stormy evening. Erin drove her car down the wet highway. She could barely see through her windshield. At one point a speeding car missed her by a few inches. She wished she got her windshield wipers fixed.
Vincent works as a debt collector. Vincent's boss says that Brad owes him money. Vincent drives to Brad's house with a friend to get the money. When they get there, Brad gives them the money in a briefcase. Vincent takes the money back to his boss, Marsellus.
I began the new year by starting Middlemarch. It was George Eliot's masterpiece. The book was 830 pages long. I read a 100 pages a day. I was moved by the book.
Everytime I bring water to the park, it always gets hot. My friends would be mad at the hot water. One friend suggested I keep the water in a cooler. I bought a cooler that held in the coolness. After that, my water was always cold when I brought it to the park.
Pete is a treasure hunter. His whole life he has been looking for a certain treasure. He has a map and the general area of where to find it. He looks for days but cannot find it. Eventually while searching he finds it and enjoys the riches it holds.
Ian was at the mall. And he was going to buy a burger at the food court, like usual. But a new salad bar opened up. And he decided to try it out. It was so good that he didn't buy burgers anymore.
Horace always wanted to learn how to unicycle. One day his best friend bought him a unicycle so he could practice. It was difficult at first, and Horace fell many times. However, eventually he became better. Horace is so proud that he knows how to unicycle now.
Tom had been single for a while. His friends set him up on a blind date. Tom reluctantly agreed. It went worse than he could have expected. Tom hated her with a deep passion.
Kim has wanted to buy a new computer for months. She is discouraged because the new computer she wants is expensive. One day Kim's mom offers to help pay for a new computer. Now Kim has enough money for the computer of her dreams. Kim is very excited to get a new computer.
The cat was laying on the window sill. The cat saw a ball on the floor. The cat had never seen a ball. The cat got down and swatted the ball. The cat liked playing with the ball.
He was snoring in my ear. I tried to wake him up. It didn't work at rousing him. I rolled him onto his side. He finally stopped snoring.
Our apartment was vandalized, but I didn't know by my best friend. Brandon said my bedroom window was unlocked so he climbed in. Then he invited the neighborhood kids over to party and cook. They left after hours of partying and our apartment was wrecked. The police investigated the break-in and informed us Brandon did it.
Silas wanted to find a new girlfriend. He used a dating service to make a blind date. His date did not show up. There was a girl there whose date did not show up too. They talked about their mutual problem, then began dating.
Johnny loved superheros. His favorite was the Spider one. For Christmas his grandpa sent a box of gifts for him. His favorite gift was a Spider man robe. He wondered how his grandpa knew just what he wanted.
I took my family to the museum one day. We were looking at an exhibit when we heard a boom. A voice came over the intercom and told us it was storming. We looked at various exhibits while waiting. When the storm passed, we were able to leave the museum.
Jill's two cats had kittens in the same week. Jill was sad that one of the cat's kittens were stillborn. The other cat gave birth to two healthy kittens. But, the mama cat rejected the babies. Jill gave them to the other cat, who looked grateful.
Sally just got a brand new car. She wanted to customize it. She found a set of shiny chrome rims online. She got them installed on her car the next day. Her brand new car looked amazing with its new chrome rims.
Mary has been redoing her yard. She added an awesome waterfall to the pond. It gives the area a serene feel. She has been so creative with the yard. You have to go see it.
I was in a swimming competition. I really wanted to bring home the gold medal. I swam as fast as I could. I was horrified when I got the silver medal. When I showed it to my family, they ended up cheering happily.
Emma had many dishes to clean. But she was not in the mood for work. After dinner time, her sink was full of dishes. But after an hour of cleaning them, there were still dishes to wash. From then on, Emma never let dirty dishes pile up.
Michael loved playing basketball with his friends. His friends thought he was extremely good at the game. They told him he should join the school team, but he was scared. `. The coach talked to him and granted him some courage. Michael joined the team and led them to victory.
Jim and Jen sat down with the teacher. They were there to talk about their daughter. The teacher had wonderful things to say. Their daughter was thriving. The parents were proud of their child.
I remember my first car. It was a yellow Datsun 240Z. It was a two seat sports car that was fast. I was young and I loved it. I would still get one today.
Jenna had to work overtime. She hated working the night shift. She needed to work in order to pay her rent. Jenna was so tired that she fell asleep on her shift. She was so glad when her shift ended in the morning.
Fred was captain of the soccer team. There was a lot of pressure on him to win. So when he had his game, he tried very hard. But he ended up losing. Fred was very crushed and felt like he let everyone down.
Tod's desk was very dusty. But he never bothered to clean it. One day, he moved his keyboard. And he was disgusted by all of the dust underneath. Tod finally stopped procrastinating and clean it.
A trapeze artist stood on the skyscraper. He didn't look down. He looks ahead. He steps out onto the rope. He crosses it very easily.
Ken and Julie were married for fifteen years. Julie found out that Ken was cheating. She was so hurt. She wanted to work things out. He left her for another woman.
Randy and Al were playing cards. Al got up to go to the restroom. Randy peaked at Al's cards. Randy knew what cards to play. Randy won the game.
I went kayaking yesterday. It was fun. We went to the small island. We went to the island to check the time. We then went back.
Bob was lonely. Thus, he decided to get a dog. He went to the local shelter. He met a French poodle that he really loved! He decided to adopt the poodle!
I love to listen to oldies music. It is interesting what is known as oldies these days! I don't even think of them as oldies. Songs from my youth don't really seem old. They are older than I realize!
Amy had a class with Ray whom she once had a crush on. Things had been bad between them recently. Amy finally felt happy in spite of their issues. When Ray spoke to Amy in class she spoke back. Amy left the class without thinking of Ray again that day.
Ike noticed his license plate was gone when he exited the store. He knew it had been there when he'd went in. Now there was just a blank space where it had been. Ike looked around before jumping to conclusions. He located it under his car, where someone had kicked it.
Years ago my parents went to Haiti. Then went to help build a school for poor children. The conditions in Haiti were very primitive. They had no hot water or refrigerators. My parents were very glad to get back to America!
Tom was cheating on his wife. At first she had no clue. But then she found a note from Tom's mistress! She confronted Tom and Tom confessed to the affair. Angry, Tom's wife filed for divorce the next day.
Elizabeth really wanted to go to Georgia's birthday party. However, Elizabeth didn't have enough money to buy her a present. Elizabeth's grandma suggested she make her friend a gift. Elizabeth painted Georgia a beautiful picture. The painting became Georgia's favorite gift she received that day.
My wife was in a hurry today. She needed to print a document on her iPhone. She needed the document in two minutes. I told her she could send a message to our new wireless printer. She printed the document and was relieved.
I was traveling in Mexico. I decided to go to Mexico City. Little did I know how dangerous the city was. I was robbed in downtown Mexico City. I decided to leave the city to protect myself.
Kia was caught defacing buildings with her friends. They were all sentenced to community service at the hospice. They spent hours together scrubbing floors and helping the aged. Afterwards, Kia felt very different about her life. She had learned humility and gratitude!
Mary didn't believe in ghosts. But when she bought her new house, strange things started happening. Chairs would move and the sounds of someone on the stairs scared her. Mary had a Medium investigate and had the home blessed by a priest. May's house is quiet now, but she's changed her opinion on ghosts.
Lauren was shopping for a coat. She didn't have enough money for any of the coats she liked. In fact she could only afford one ugly coat. At first she hated the coat. Soon though she started to feel an ironic hipness about it.
One of my best friends is named Mary. Mary once led me on a scavenger hunt for her birthday. It was extremely difficult. I didn't know what the final prize would be. I found it and it turns out the prize was $100.
Jerry was at a festival. It was in the summer and it was very hot He wanted to buy some water. It turned out to be $8 for a bottle. He unhappily bought one.
Ron challenged Earl to a basketball game. Earl had always won in the past. But Ron had been practicing. Earl was overconfident. And Ron ended up winning.
I love sugar and candy. I eat a honey bun after every meal. I just can't resist the temptation of a treat. I'm now regretting my sweet tooth. I have an enormous, painful cavity.
The election for Magistrate Judge was held on Tuesday. My friend Kathryn was expected to win the election. As her husband and I watched her pace the floor we laughed. This reminded us of when she ran for Class President in high school. Even though everyone knew she would win, she didn't believe it.
Dan's wife Jane was pregnant again. They already had 3 kids. Dan decided it was time to get a larger car. He wanted an SUV but they were out of his budget. Dan ended up with a new Mini-van.
Avery liked running long distance. She challenged her friend Maya to a race. Winner would receive a Starbucks gift card and new iPhone. Maya practiced three weeks for the race. Maya won the race beating Avery by only a few seconds.
He hated Thanksgiving. His more successful relatives were sure to bring up his retail job. The worst was his brother with the great career. His shoulders were at his ears as his brother entered the room. His brother despairingly told the family he'd just been fired.
Bob decided to cheat on his exam. He wrote notes on his thigh. During the exam, he lifted his shorts to peek at the notes. His teacher caught him. He was given detention for cheating.
Mary was bored of her long brown hair. Her parents told her not to cut it, but she went to a salon anyways. She decided to get it cropped very short. She also got it dyed blue. Her parents grounded her, but secretly like the new look.
For mother's day Jane cooked her mother's favorite meal. It is Italian spaghetti with garlic bread. She spent several hours cooking it. Her mom eat it. She loved it.
Danny when to the park all by himself. This was the first time that Danny went to the park alone. Danny was scared at first but had lots of fun when he got there. When it started to get dark Danny started home. When Danny got home he told his mom how much fun he had.
Tommy Larkscall was bleeding. He'd gotten into a fight with another miner. Spending every waking hour near him in the mines took its last toll. The two miners squared up while the others shouted. But the radio interrupted them, saying a war had broken out.
Jed had an optical camera bolted to his skull. He went to a fancy restaurant. The waiter pointed at the sign saying no cameras allowed. He tried to rip the camera off Jed's skull. He ended up damaging both Jed and the camera.
Laura loved toast. So she decided to make some. She got some delicious bread. She then put it in the toaster. But unfortunately the toast came out burnt.
Ben and his wife hate their kitchen. They have always planned to renovate the kitchen. Unfortunately, they don't have the money. Ben decided he and his wife will do the renovations themselves. The kitchen turned out better than they ever hoped.
Amber bought a new dress. The dress was a little too tight. Amber took the dress to a tailor. The tailor let out some of the seams. Amber's dress ended up fitting perfectly.
Benny won $5000 in a school raffle. Since the whole school found out, they were trying to be friends. His crush approached him and asked if she can date him. Benny blatantly refused and walked away. Another person asked him to hang out on the weekend.
Lynda is waiting on her husband to show up for her date. She has been waiting for hours. On top of everything it's their anniversary. She begins to cry when she notices he isn't coming. Her husband shows up and Lynda is madder than ever.
My son's friend is very eccentric. He does not drive or bike, preferring to walk. Yesterday he needed a ride home. My son drove him but told him to wait while he visited us. My son did not want him to talk, as he stays for a long time.
Sam bought a piece of art at a fair. He took it home and wanted to hang it on his wall. He found a nail but no hammer. Same used a rock to drive the nail in. The picture was hung on the wall.
Steve was very nervous to ask Tina out on a date. Steve had liked Tina for months now, but they never really spoke. Steve got encouragement from his friends to ask her to hang out. Steve gathered courage and asked Tina to study together that night. Tina said yes and soon they started dating each other!
Jeff jumped in the lake in April. The lake had just unfrozen. Jeff quickly got out of the lake. Jeff got pneumonia from jumping in the lake. Jeff recovered and learned his lesson.
Gina thought she knew who stole her pencils. She was alone in the class. So she decided to check his coat. She looked on the coat rack and found the one he wore. After searching she still hadn't found her pencils.
Jane likes plants. He bought a new plant last week. She put it on the balcony. Then she forgot to water the plant for two days. The plant died.
John wanted to become more fit. But he didn't want to go about it conventionally. So John called Mark, a professional circus performer, to ask for ideas. Mark suggested acrobatics, knowing John's athleticism and flexibility. By the end of the year John had quit his job and joined the circus.
My friend Jean took her daughter on a cruise. They were 50 miles offshore when her daughter got sick. She had appendicitis. She had to be airlifted to a hospital. The event was covered by the tv news.
Arnold hated chocolate ice cream. The taste would drive him crazy. One day his friends dared him to try some. He took one bite of chocolate ice cream. Arnold threw up.
Suzie needed a new cell phone, but didn't have much money. She decided to go to Walmart and see what they had. At Walmart, Suzie saw a $5 Tracfone. After buying the phone, she loaded it with minutes. Suzie used the phone to prank call her mom.
Brian wanted to be a fireman. He spent all his free time at the local fire house. Brian soaked up all the information he could. He took the Fireman Certification test. Brian was proud to pass his test!
Gary wanted to be a football player. The coach told him he needed to bulk up. Gary started lifting weights daily. He became much stronger and faster. Gary is now a good football player.
The St Patrick's Day Parade was winding through town. There were lots of leprechauns and marching bands. Todd did a drunken jig in front of the whole town. They all clapped and cheered. Todd was happy to celebrate his Irish heritage.
Katrina laced up her skates. She was tired of waiting on her friends to stop gossiping. As she effortlessly glided onto the ice the whole room was silent. Katrina threw her arms out and jumped into the air. A moment later the room burst into laughter as she fell on the ice.
Jay was staying in a hotel. The pool was open until ten. Jay and his friends got in from dinner after ten. They decided to go for a swim. The hotel staff kicked Ben and his friends out of the pool.
Joey's fourth grade class was knitting scarfs for the homeless. His teacher showed them how to do it and provided wool. He wasn't excited about knitting but was glad to help homeless people. Much to his surprise he found he liked to knit. That night at home he knitted two more scarves to donate.
Kent decided not to get health insurance with his company. One year he was sick with the flu twice and broke an arm. Kent had to pay a lot in doctors bills. It was time again to sign up for insurance. Kent opted to get the insurance.
While watching on YouTube, i saw an eating show for Koreans. Every night i always watch it before going to sleep. So i always ended up starving because of what i watched. I always watch them eating ramen noodles and seafood. Then i became ramen noodles lover.
Alona was unhappy with her current job in the office. She needed a major change in her life. Her favorite thing was too cook, and it was a huge stress reliever. She decided to cook and sell plates for twenty dollars. She built her own successful cooking business for the locals.
Jeff visited a giraffe that was in the zoo. He fed several food pellets and petted him. The giraffe jumped as soon as Jeff tapped his head. It managed to run away. However, it turned around and started charging at Jeff.
Cindy decided to cook Will his favorite meal for dinner. While Will was at work, Cindy baked a chicken and prepared the sides. Will was very thankful and said everything was delicious. Cindy tasted some of Will's chicken and realized that it was raw. Cindy felt bad but was touched that Will didn't complain.
Kayla was graduating from high school. Her family thought education was of the devil. Kayla didn't think they'd show up to the secular institution. She was the first person in her family to graduate high school. Her parents were so proud of her they came despite their beliefs.
Sam was craving some chicken nuggets. He begged his mom to take him to mcdonald's. His mom drove through the drive thru. She ordered him 20 piece chicken nuggets. Sam was really hungry and ate the entire meal.
I just played 7 chess games with my friend Jim. We played 5 minute speed chess games. Each player was given five minutes to move. A player can be down on material but can win on time. I was happy, as I won four games to three.
Tom was shopping at Goodwill. He saw a classic video game system for sale. The price was ridiculously low. Tom bought the system on the spot and put it on ebay. He sold it for a good profit.
Jill decided to have a yard sale. She went through every room in her house collecting things for it. She borrowed some tables from a neighbor and placed the items on it. She bargained with some people but mostly stuck to her prices. She ended up making nearly 300 dollars from selling her own junk.
Jim was not confident in his home repair skills. He was hesitant to try and fix his own sink. He read the directions and started to work. Soon the project was done! Jim was so excited to learn a new skill.
Holly was upset the DJ hadn't played her favorite song at the party. She made her way through the crowd towards the DJ booth. A girl bumped into her spilling he could drink all over her dress. As she wiped up the spill the lights came on in the club. Holly was furious the club was closing.
Todd was in charge of watching the campfire. He decided to go get a drink from the cooler. While he was gone the wind picked up. The campfire spread to the surrounding grassland. Todd felt bad about leaving the campfire.
Jane decided to cook healthier for her family. They were no longer allowed to eat junk food. One day her daughter Amy came home from a friends house. Jane noticed Amy had chip crumbs on her chin. Jane laughed and decided to giver her a pass this time.
Trish was on the camera crew for a TV show. She was in charge of making sure the actors were always in focus. On Saturday, there was something wrong with the camera. Trish had to fix it during the shoot! Her director was so impressed, she gave her a bonus.
David was moving to another city. He packed up all of his belongings. The movers loaded the truck with the boxes and furniture. The moving truck wouldn't start. They had to move all of the items to another truck.
Jerry keeps missing his favorite food truck. He tries to leave work early to make it on time. But he is always five minutes to late. This time Jerry has come up with a new plan. He now calls in advance for his order from the food truck.
Gina's family was out of town visiting family. They drove to her uncle's house. Gina didn't want to go but her mother forced her. At the house there was nothing for her to do. She sat in the yard texting on her phone.
The sound of an ice cream truck became more loud. I decided to run outside and look for the truck. It was moving on the left side of the street. When the truck arrived, I walked to the front. The driver offered several flavors to buy.
Fran wanted to be a school cheerleader. She decided she'd go to the try-outs. She worked really hard on the audition routine. When it was her turn, she gave it her all but was pretty bad. Unfortunately she didn't get selected for the team.
Our building had a Christmas party yesterday. My friend Joe sat with us. He had received a medal from France and was talking to a friend. One of the guests got into an argument with Joe's friend. The fight provided drama for the party.
Jane was pregnant and riding on the bus. Suddenly, she began to feel sick. She didn't want anyone to know, so she threw up in her purse. Later, at home, she went to clean the purse. There, she realized that she had thrown up on her ipod, breaking it.
Brad wanted to go to prom. But he couldn't find anyone to go with him. He despaired, but then had a new idea. He invited his baby sister Liesel. The two siblings went and had a great time!
Dawn wanted to move into a tiny house. Her husband and two children had concerns about the idea. Dawn started looking at tiny houses. She found one that looked like a log cabin. Her husband fell in love with it and they are moving in next week.
Paul was engrossed in the game on tv. He wanted to get up to get a snack, but he didn't want to miss a second. He paused his DVR and ran to the kitchen. When he got back, he saw that he'd pushed the wrong button. The TV was off and he'd missed the final seconds!
Paul and Carrie played trumpet in Orchestra together every Saturday. They came from different schools but had a lot in common. During rehearsal they joked around a lot but never got caught. The director focused his attention on the violin section. After 20 years they still remember playing card together in rehearsal.
Bill's wife was sick. She had dementia. She was deteriorating fast. He had a funeral. All of his family came.
Ben loved dogs, and always played with his friends' dogs. Eventually Ben wanted a dog of his own. Ben went to a pet adoption center and began browsing. He spotted the cutest dalmatian he had ever seen, and adopted it. Ben and his dog are now best friends, and they play every day.
Jake drove to the store. He put the e-brake and went in. When he went back out his car had rolled down the lot. Jake realized the emergency brake was broken. He had it replaced as soon as he could.
A squirrel lived in a tree outside Anna's bedroom. Everyday it tried to steal seeds from a bird feeder out there. However there was a device to prevent the squirrels from getting any. So Anna dismantled the squirrel preventing device. Soon the squirrel was big and fat on bird seed.
Max sees a cat through the window, and runs outside. The cat runs away. He decides to hide and wait for the cat to come back. He falls asleep under a tree. The cat lays next to him under the tree.
Sam had really bad social anxiety. She would get nervous whenever she was around a lot of people. She went to see a psychiatrist for her social anxiety. Her psychiatrist recommended cognitive behavioral therapy. Sam's social anxiety decreased after exposing herself to more people.
Joan started a diet eating only salads. She felt proud eating her salads as co-workers ate fast food. Joan expected the pounds to fall off. When she stepped on a scale, Joan had actually gained weight. Then she looked at the calorie info on the salad dressing label.
Kella wrote her very own play. Then she staged a performance for her mom and grandma. At first they were puzzled - how could one person put on a whole play? But as they watched Kella perform, they were impressed. At the end, they all agreed Kella had done a great job!
Tim was trying to log into his bank account. He was on a friend's computer. Tim kept getting his password wrong. Eventually he was locked out of his account. Tim had to call in to get it fixed.
Kia was leaving for work one morning. She got into her car and turned the ignition. But her car would not start! Kia realized she'd left her lights on the previous night. She had to call for a jump start from the auto company.
Carlo went to visit relatives at a family picnic. He began chatting with a cute young woman. He assumed that she was a relative's friend or cousin. But it turned out she was Carlo's first cousin! He quickly said goodbye and moved away from her!\
The dog backed away from the door when she saw it was raining. Her owner grabbed her by the collar. The dog found herself pushed outside into the wet garden. She ran onto the muddy grass to do her business quickly. Once back inside she made a point of shaking herself on her owner.
Tom was out jogging. He noticed sever chest and arm pain. Tom wasn't sure what was going on. He immediately called 911. The medics told him he had a mild heart attack.
Abe was an 18 year old boy who liked to go out a lot. On his 18th birthday he told his mom he was going to see a friend. Abe was expected to come home that night but he never did return home. His mom waited 24 hours before she contacted the cops. Unfortunately,the cops later found Abe's body in a lake near his home.
Debbie felt sad and lonely after her divorce. Her son was all grown up and living in another state. The house simply felt too empty with only Debbie living there. Debbie followed a friend's advice to get a dog or cat. She had never realized getting a pet could make such a big difference.
David was too skinny and weak. He decided he would work out every day. He did 50 push ups everyday. He did 50 sit ups everyday. David ended up very strong after 1 year.
Sonya was mad at her ex boyfriend. She went to his workplace and keyed his car. The business had a surveillance camera. Sonya was caught on video damaging the car. Sonya had to pay for the damages.
Ron bought a new big screen Television. He already has another one in his living room. He wanted to get rid of it. He took it to the Good Will to donate it. He felt very good about himself.
Fred was a brutal mma fighter. He made controversial moves. In one fight, he attacked his opponent knee carelessly. So he ended up breaking his leg. As a result he got banned from fighting.
Nolan spent all day decorating the Christmas tree. That night he left to go to a party. While he was gone, his dog knocked over the tree! All of the ornaments shattered. Nolan was sad and angry when he came home from the party.
Fred liked to cook. So he was always preoccupied with food. He ended up overeating. And gradually, he had to eat much less. Fred ended up losing his interest in food.
Ben played baseball everyday. He was Terrible. He always stuck out. He decided to study baseball videos. He got really good and finally made it across home plate.
A man decided to buy a new boat, so he went to the dealer. The dealer told him about a nice boat with a large motor. The man liked the boat, so he bought it. After a few days, the man took the boat to a lake. While out on the lake, the boat sprung a leak and sunk.
Jimmy had been late on his rent payments. His landlord decided to cut him a break and not evict him. Jimmy decided to pick up more hours at work. He worked overtime nearly everyday of the week. He was able to make the amount to pay off his rent with his hard work.
One year I had to have all four wisdom teeth removed at once. I was in a lot of pain and taking a lot of medication. My cheeks were super swollen and this made my mom laugh. Even when the pain left, my cheeks were still swollen. I had to take 11th grade pictures with fat cheeks.
Olivia went to a restaurant she'd never been to before. She was nasty and demanding to the staff. They still provided her with the best service they could. Olivia was a food critic, and was testing them. She gave them an 8 out of 10 stars for their professionalism.
Jenna wanted to play with her kitten, Snowball. She looked everywhere for Snowball, but couldn't find him. Finally, Jenna looked in the laundry basket. She saw Snowball lying there, fast asleep. Jenna decided she would play with Snowball after he finished napping.
A little kitten was meowing loudly in a field. I tried to catch it but it bit my hand. Later, it came into my garden. I took a towel and threw it on the kitten. We brought the kitten in and fed it and now it's our pet.
The teacher blew the whistle for recess to end. We all ran to line up to go inside. I was pushed from behind and fell onto the pavement. The teacher helped me up and took me to the nurse's office. The nurse cleaned and bandaged my scraped knees.
Kathleen loved the government. When she grew up, she wanted to be the president. So, Kathleen focused on school and did very well. After that, she became a senator for over 10 years. Finally, after a very long time, Kathleen became the president.
There was a little girl who lived with her grandparents on their farm. They kept her very busy doing chores. They told her she was going to be home-schooled. The little girl was very disappointed. She made plans to leave as soon as she grew up.
No one was riding the carousel. That meant the barker wasn't making any money! He started the carousel even though no one was on it. The movement and music brought all the children near. Suddenly, his carousel was sold out!
I was just about to clock out from work. However, my boss tells me I need to stay an extra hour. I was furious but I still stayed. I worked harder than I ever worked in my life. When I opened my paycheck for the week, I jumped with joy.
James did not sleep well the night before. As his teacher was lecturing, he began to drift off. Soon James was asleep in class. At the end of class, James woke up to a pop quiz. James did not know any answers and failed.
My old cable box went bad. I went to the cable company to get a new one. I waited a half hour until I could get the box. I got home with my new box, which was a dud. I had to go back to get yet another one.
Tom loved animals. He was always watching shows with them. Tom's parents took him to the zoo. He had a great time all day. Tom constantly asked them to take him back.
My high school Economics teacher, Joel, was mean and obnoxious. My buddy Ted and I decided we'd make a way to stick it to him. It was January, with discarded Christmas trees on every curb. We collected dozens of them in the middle of the night. Joel opened his door the next day to a mountain of holiday firs!
Timmy like to be a bully at school. He was bigger than the rest of the kids. He pushed everyone around all the time. Today was different and everyone ganged up on him. He got two black eyes that day.
Alexia went to Spain with her family. She was looking forward to a good time. But on the trip her sister got lost. The family looked all over for a long time. Finally they found her at the ocean.
The student took good notes. She made copies of her notes. She sold her noted to other classmates. The notes helped everybody learned. The whole class got good grades.
Patrick bought a loaf of bread from the store. He picked up a knife from his collection of cutlery. With it, he cut the bread into thin slices. He then spread butter over the delicate slices. When he was done, his mouth watered with anticipation.
The man became a member. He received a membership card. He used the card for savings. He lost the card in his house. He requested a replacement card.
Last night I was hungry. I decided to make myself some delicious s'mores. I have always loved s'mores. I got the ingredients together and put them in the toaster. The result was delicious.
Ray went to the zoo. And he saw at the gorilla exhibit. Behind a glass wall, he kept provoking the gorillas, however. Eventually, the gorillas got so upset that Ray was asked to leave. Ray refused and was eventually banned from the zoo.
We cleaned the gutters this afternoon. My husband climbed the ladder and got on the roof. I handed him the hose and turned the water off. He sprayed the gutters and got all the leaves out of them. I shut the water off when he was done and coiled the hose back up.
Colin was working on his homework. He tried to find an excuse not to do it. Colin saw his dog and tried to get him to eat it. His dog would have none of it. Colin felt very silly as his mother berated him.
Tim was making pancakes. He was not good at it. They came out in weird shapes. He asked his mother to help him. She ended up teaching him the perfect way to make them.
Neil was telling his family about his trip through Europe. They asked him what his favorite part had been. The sights? The locals? No, Neil replied, the best part had been all the foreign food!
I was riding my bike home one day. An eight year old made fun of me, making Chinese noises. I stopped the bike and said I was going to beat him up. He got scared and ran away. I did feel regretful at all.
Grant went to an outdoor golf course. He hit the golf ball from the first tee. Grant could not find his ball anywhere. He finally looked in the hole. Grant had gotten a hole in one!
Jason just had a new baby with his girlfriend Anne. He didn't realize how expensive childcare was. As a result, Jason took a second job at a telemarketing company. The second job created a lot of stress for Jason. In the end he quit and decided to find another way to make money.
Grandpa's eyes were tightly closed and he was snoring. On TV the news anchor was droning on about the price of gas. Slowly Mark reached for the remote to change the channel. He almost had his hand on it when his grandpa opened one eye. Mark knew better than to touch the remote with grandpa watching!
It was my birthday on Saturday. One of my friends gave me a birthday card and some lotto tickets. I scratched them off and won ten dollars. I really needed the money since I was broke. That gift made my birthday a great day.
Kyle took out a book from the library. He read it and then misplaced it in his messy home. He searched his whole house and could not imagine where it went. He found it months later under a pile of newspapers. Kyle brought it back to the library and had to pay a big fine.
Noah is an 8th grader that is graduating soon and will have a party. His mom wants to buy him a special present. She went to Target to look at Apple watches. They did not have any in stock and she was disappointed. She went home and ordered it online and was happy to surprise him.
Rob was deathly afraid of cornstarch. He always scolded people who tried to feed him food that contains it. One day, Steven tried offered him a snack that contained cornstarch. Rob was in a bad mood, and struck Steven. Steven offered to pay for Rob to go to counseling.
Jackson wanted to learn karate. He found a local dojo to attend. Jackson went to his first class at the new dojo. Jackson learned how to kick and block. He was excited to finish his first karate class.
There wasn't anyone taller than Billy in the county. Billy was 7 foot 4 inches. He, unsurprisingly, played a lot of basketball because of his height. He did great for his local team and got scouted for a scholarship. Billy didn't often enjoy his height, but at this point was thankful.
Abby decided she was going to keep her house cleaner. So, she dedicated a whole Saturday to cleaning every inch. She also tried hard to maintain the cleanliness during the week. After a month she decided it was too much work. Abby decided hired a housecleaner.
Lee is a great baker. His girlfriend loves peppermint. Lee wanted to give his girlfriend a gift. He made her peppermint cookies. His girlfriend at them all.
Sam heard a bang at the front door of his store. A person was knocking on the window. Sam gestured for the person to open the door. The person pulled on the door but it did not move. Sam walked over to the door and pushed it open.
Neil was the best at everything at school. Everyone looked up to him. One day, he failed a test and people started to talk. The next day, he made mistakes during their football game. As Neil was losing his infallibility, he lost his popularity.
The man signed up for the rally. He dressed up to show support. A girl noticed him at the rally. She liked his spirit. They went on a date together.
Ariel loved to wear makeup. However she wasn't very good at putting it on. Her mom always had to help her put it on. She spent hours watching makeup tutorials online. She slowly learned how to put on her own makeup.
Clancy is feeling hungry. He decides to make some toast to eat. Clancy spreads button on the toast. He is happy to have something to eat. He no longer feels hungry.
Kate had a rusty bike. She wanted to spray paint her bike purple. But at the store they had a can of gold spray paint. She really liked the thought of purple. But she decided to go with the gold because it would stand out more.
Ronald decided to enroll in medical school. He knew it would be difficult. He worked very hard in his classes. Once he graduated he felt great. Ronald was proud to have graduated from medical school.
Peter came home from school one day. He walked into his room and saw that everything had been redecorated. His mom revealed that she had redesigned it. Peter checked everything out. He loved it and thanked his mom.
Ruby was running on the normal trail. She was rounding the corner and noticed a mass. As she got closer, she started to slow down. There was a snake on the trail. The snake was ready to strike.
Ron was first to respond to the scene. He bungled everything, and the patient died. Ron works for a small rural agency. Instead of being charged, he was given a verbal reprimand. Because there's no consequences, Ron hasn't changed at all.
Fred had a bad date. When he got to the restaurant he was stood up. Fred was upset. He knew that he shouldn't have asked her. Fred learned his lesson.
Bonnie loved fall flowers. Mums were her favorite. She bought several large containers of them. When she put them in her porch, her face lit up. It was great to have her fall decorating done!
Camden decided to cook a fancy pancake. He mixed the batter with food coloring. He spread it on the griddle in a floral design. He watched the news while his pancake cooked. It burned to a crisp while he was distracted.
John looked outside. He saw that it was cloudy. Knowing it would probably rain soon, he decided to leave for work now. He ended up getting rained on then. He regretted his decision to leave early.
A movie that Jared has been wanting to see came out today. He asked all his friends if they wanted to go see it. They told him the movie got bad reviews so they were going to skip it. Jared didn't care about that and went to the movies by himself. He ended up loving the movie just as he thought he would.
Tom wasn't able to watch the season finale of his favorite show. He was afraid that someone would spoil it for him before he could. He tried to avoid most social media and television. Unfortunately that wasn't enough. A friend texted him about the ending without knowing.
Ryan read a riddle in a newspaper. The newspaper claimed a prize for anyone who could solve the riddle. Ryan spent days trying to figure out the riddle. Finally, he sent in the answer to the newspaper. His prize ended up being a cheap plastic ring.
Jan was leaving back to Alaska. She invited me to house sit for a year while she was gone. I was very tempted. I looked up the Internet access at her house. I found myself suddenly much less interested.
Steven's mom kept telling him all morning to hurry up. She knew he was going to be late, if he didn't get to the bus stop. Steven finally grabbed his lunch box as he walked out the door. Just as he turned the corner, he saw the back of the bus pull away. He had to go back home and tell his mom he missed the bus again.
Troy worked in a submarine in the Navy. He finished his job at the sonar station and went to his bunk. Then he heard a loud noise above him. His bunkmate had passed gas. Because it was a sub, the smell lingered in the room.
A blizzard suddenly started in the winter. So much that a boy  had to shovel a lot. The boy shoveled his driveway and felt like shoveling a lot more. The neighbor saw that his driveway was being shoveled. So the neighbor gave the boy some cash.
Cuba's father believed that everything happened for a reason. So when he was in an accident, he claimed it was fate. Cuba wasn't so sure about that. So he sued the man who had hurt his father. When the money came, Cuba then believed that there were no accidents.
Sam's son wanted a dog. Sam could not afford it. Sam got a second job for extra money. Sam worked very hard. With the money, Sam was finally able to buy a dog.
Adam wanted to eat a frozen burrito for lunch. But he needed to thaw it out first. The package advised not to thaw it outside the fridge. But Adam didn't see what could go wrong. A few hours after eating the burrito, he began to feel sick.
Vince just got hired as a college dean at a nice school. He's excited because he has worked very hard to get this job. He has an education degree as well as a management degree. He then worked ten years as a teacher before applying to this job. He feels very accomplished of all his hard work.
Sara heard that her mother had been injured in a fall. She called to find out how serious the injury was. Sara's dad told her that her mom had broken her leg. Sara felt horrible for not being there for her mom. She sent flowers to make her mom and herself feel better.
We went to see this great band yesterday. They played at a local bar. I had never heard their music before. I heard great things about them. They played a great show.
It was my birthday. I went wine tasting with my boyfriend Rob. We tasted several wines, ate cheese and and good fruit. We finished the night off at a romantic Italian Restaurant. Rob proposed to me and I said yes.
My daughter and I started a new book last night. It was the first of a new series out. We enjoy reading together at night. We have read a lot of different books together. It is some good quality time together.
Kim and her glass went on a field trip to an aquarium. Everyone enjoyed looking at the sea creatures. But when they went to the shark exhibit, Kim was scared. She stayed behind as the other students watched the sharks. Everyone made fun of Kim.
Tim and Bonnie had been married for many, many Year's. They had never spent more than a week apart. Suddenly, Bonnie's father became very ill. Bonnie flew to see him and ended up staying a month. Tim and Bonnie had to spend their 15th anniversary apart.
Amy needed a bouquet of flowers for her mom's birthday. But she had no money to buy them! So she walked through the neighborhood. She picked every lovely flower she could find. She got a beautiful bouquet, for free!
Gavin and his friends always enjoyed playing basketball at the park. One day another group of kids wanted to play on the same court. Gavin proposed they share the court. The other kids refused Gavin's offer and challenged them. Gavin's team won and defended their right to the court.
Ziggy the dog liked to mark his territory. His owners were getting tired of finding urine puddles in the house. They bought him a belly band on eBay. Ziggy did not like to pee with the belly band on. After about a month, he had stopped marking in the house altogether.
I walked to my classroom. I was confused since no person waiting outside of the room. My friend eventually came. He told me that class was cancelled for today. I started to head home.
My niece had pain in her heel a few weeks ago. She went to get an MRI. At first they thought she had a stress fracture. Now they told her she needed further evaluation. The told her it could be a cyst.
All of Dan's friends told him that he should run for President. He thought that it was a good idea. Dan filled out the paperwork, and got his name on the primary ballot. He only got forty five votes on election day. Dan will never waste his time like that again.
Margaret was at school. She was having a really hard time focusing because her tummy hurt. It got so bad that she couldn't stand it. She asked her teacher if she could call her mom to go home. Her mom picked her up and she was able to go home and rest
Paul was sitting on the couch at home on his day off. The phone rang and he was reluctant to answer it. He decided to pick up the phone to see who it was. The voice on the phone seemed excited and Paul didn't understand. He had to ask the voice to repeat the message to understand.
Mindy was trying to check out a book at the library for a project. She was stopped due to an old unreturned book. To get her research book, she needed to find the book. She went home and searched tirelessly for it. Finally, she found it and she was able to retrieve her book.
Gary and Pal were friends. They decided to become best friends. Gary asked Pal to make a handshake. Pal showed Gary the handshake. They do it all the time now.
My girlfriend woke up at 3 am. She'd had a nightmare. Turns out she'd eaten something weird. I held her. She fell back asleep.
Jane loves fresh flowers. However, she does not have a green thumb. She asked her mom what would be the best flower to plant. She set out to buy mums and pansies. Despite her mom's instructions, Jane still killed her new flowers.
Heather loved to use her jump rope. Her record was one-hundred consecutive jumps. Today, she was feeling pretty good about herself. She tried to have the best jump rope session yet. Before long, she smashed her previous personal record.
Lars was watching YouTube videos. He looked at the clock and saw how much time he wasted. He said he would watch just one more. He looked at the clock again a few hours later. It was now time for bed and he had done nothing all day.
Roger couldn't contain his gambling addiction. Every day would see him at the Indian casino. His domineering aunt Mildred demanded he stop. He swore he would, but could not. He pulled the lever, certain this would be the time.
Jessica was never so happy as when she was in her garden. Everyday she would be out there. She loved it, even weeding out the beds. Jessica had a very green thumb. Her flowers were beautiful and she was very proud.
Steven liked watching game shows. He never missed his favorite quiz program. He hoped to one day compete on it. Steven sent in an application to be on the program. He never heard back.
Ross and his friends needed to raise money for their school club. They brainstormed different things they can do to make the money. Ross proposed that they run a car wash. That Saturday they had the car wash and a lot of people came. Ross and his friends raised even more money than they had planned.
Poppy started school this week. She is the youngest in her class. She was very nervous about starting school. Her teacher was very nice and sat with her on day one. Poppy felt much more confident on day two.
Walter was a chemistry teacher. His students did not like him. Walter was unhappy. He left his teaching job. Now he works as car dealer.
Ryan was bowling with his mom. He thought bowling looked pretty easy. But then he actually started to play. Ryan's ball went everywhere except to the pins! Ruefully, Ryan realized bowling wasn't easy, after all!
Cindy was playing with her mom's phone. When her mom needed a call, she tried to take it away. As much as Cindy resisted, she couldn't hold on to it. She ended up whining on the floor. Her mom wasn't concerned and walked away.
I once owned a car wash. I usually do a great job. However, one day I was very lazy. I did a poor job washing cars. Customers eventually started to complain to me.
During university, there was a guy that I really liked. At the end of the year, my friends decided to take a beach trip. I asked if he could be invited and he was. I was happy and hoping that we would bond and start a relationship. Instead during the trip he was bummed because he missed his ex.
Kacie was celebrating her wedding one day. She was getting ready when she began to feel nervous. She was afraid that her husband would want a divorce some day. Suddenly a letter from him was delivered. The heartfelt wedding gift made her feel much more safe and happy.
Last night I tried to cook dinner for my family. I decided on an easy stew and mashed potatoes. The stew boiled over and nearly burned down the kitchen. The potatoes were burned on the outside and frozen on the inside. So we ordered pizza instead.
Dustin wanted a new TV and his birthday was coming up soon. His parents wouldn't let him buy one so he was upset. He started to wonder if they were getting him one for his birthday. Dustin agreed to just wait until after his birthday before buying one. When his birthday came around Dustin's parents got him the TV!
Lance was running one day. He was trying to set a new record for a mile. Lance was giving it all he had. Lance's shoe fell off and he almost tripped. Lance pushed on without his shoe to try and beat his time.
Stan was the youngest of seven in his family. He hated being the youngest. Stan would always receive all his siblings old clothing. He made a promise that when he got older he'd never wear old clothing. Stan grew up to own a clothing factory designing new apparel.
Rand was a big stamp collector. He was missing just one stamp from his collection. Then he found the stamp listed on eBay! Rand quickly sent payment and had the stamp shipped to him. He was so happy that now his collection was finally complete!
Eve needed to go school clothes shopping. She had grown two inches over the summer. Her mom took her to the mall to buy new clothes. She went to three different stores to buy pants. Eve left with a new wardrobe for school.
Today I have been working on the alphabet with my son. He has learned the first three letters. Today we are working on the fourth and fifth letters. He has been a little frustrated, but he keep on trying. By the end of the day he had learned the new letters.
Diane always dreamed of going to the best ivy league school. She worked hard in school and got the best grades. The counselor enrolled her in AP classes. They were harder than she expected, but she worked through them. Diane got accepted into Harvard.
Eric decided to go to the mall. He drove there and parked near by. Eric was surprised to see a carnival was in the mall. He played lots of games and won a few prizes. Eric went home and was very happy.
Cheyenne was home from her vacation and she was tired. She slept until noon and then took a long shower. For the rest of the day she just laid around the house being lazy. Cheyenne's mom decided to give her a couple days to rest. However, after that there would be no more sitting around the house.
Sara had a delicious poppy-seed bagel for breakfast. Her company did a surprise drug test. She tested positive for opium! Sara swore she'd never touched the stuff in her life! The police didn't believe it was false results from her bagel.
Dan wanted to sing in a punk band. All of Dan's friends just wanted to play baseball. Dan went to the music store and posted a flyer to start a band. He received many responses and chose four people to be in his band. Now Dan has a different set of friends.
Jamie is a little girl. She found a toad in the pond. She thought to kiss it. Maybe it would turn into a prince. It did not.
My cat just had 5 kittens! I'm naming them after spices. There's Anise, Salt, Pepper, Sugar, and Cocoa. I've decided to give them to a friend for Christmas. It will be a wonderful holiday!
Jack loved playing board games. So much in fact that he aspired to make a career from it. He discovered that a monopoly tournament was coming to his city. He entered the event and won. Eventually he put this monopoly skill to use and is a big CEO now.
Jasmine and Joe are having a baby. They just found out that their child will be a boy. Both of them are excited that their first child will be a boy. However, they are not in agreement about what name to choose for him. Jasmine does not think that Will Williams is a dignified sounding name
The adventurer trekked deep into the jungle. He was looking for a lost tribe of natives. He keenly searched for many days and nights. One night he heard drums in the distance. The next day he followed the sound and found the tribe!
Tom hated all the ads on the internet. He decided to get an ad blocker. It worked pretty well for a while. Then websites got smart about ways of getting around it. Tom had to find an ad blocker, blocker blocker.
Yesterday I went to get a haircut. I had desperately needed a new haircut. My hair was splitting like crazy. Finally I went to the salon. When she cut my hair it looked great.
Rita was having a very difficult time at work. She was fighting with her coworkers. She knew that she had to figure something out. Rita decided to talk to her coworkers about the problems. Their relationships improved.
Fred was going on a date with Fran. When Fred got there he waited a long time. An hour past. Finally he realized he was stood up. He regretted the evening.
I lost my wallet in the park. I looked everywhere for it. Finally, an old man came up to me with the wallet. He told me my money was safe. I opened the wallet and saw a note that said ha, ha!
My dorm mates were incredible pranksters. One day they filled a thirty gallon Rubbermaid trash can with water. The opened the laundry room door, propping the can on the door's top. As the floor manager entered the laundry room, they nudged the door. The entire thirty gallons poured down on the manager in an icy flood!
Tom was driving to work. A song he loved started playing on the radio. Tom sang along loudly. At a stop the car next to him saw and laughed. Tom didn't care and kept singing.
Dave wanted to be an English teacher. And he also had dreams of traveling. He found a teaching position in China. So he took the position. But he had severe trouble getting used to the foreign country.
John arrived to work, and started checking his email. He could see his email was not connecting to the server. He looked at his phone, and saw it was not working either. John checked, and the firewall and voice gateway were both dead. John is going to have a long day ahead of him.
Today was Bob's birthday! Bob's friends picked him up from his house. They drove Bob to his favorite band's concert. They went to dinner after the concert. It was Bob's best birthday ever!
Kate stood in the door of her room talking to her brother. Nearby her mother was painting the living room. Kate was careful to remain hidden behind the door and out of site. She knew if her mom saw her she would have to help paint. Just then her mom appeared in the door smiling and asked her to help.
Allison wanted to surprise her father for his birthday. Instead of a cake, Allison decided to bake him a Apple Pie. Allison gathered the ingredients to bake the birthday Apple Pie. Once, baked, Allison decorated the pie and added a candle. Allison's dad was surprised that he got a Apple pie on his birthday.
Mike made a lot of money from a successful business. After putting some money towards savings, he decided to gamble some. Mike took thousands of dollars and then flew to Las Vegas. Mike went on a gambling spree and then lost a lot of his money. He learned a valuable lesson to stay away from gambling.
My son hates bugs of all kinds. He found a tiny little ant in the corner of our kitchen. He insisted that I take care of it. We went to the store and bought some pesticide. We covered the entire outside of the house with pesticide.
Ken was microwaving some leftovers. He left them in plenty of time. When he took the food out it wasn't edible. The outside was burning and middle was frozen. Ken decided to buy a new microwave.
Dina is getting married in two weeks. Her friend Colleen is serving as her maid of honor. Dina is getting a little bit nervous as the date approaches. Colleen is helping calm her fears by being supportive. Dina hopes she is not so nervous on the actual day of the wedding.
Kelly heard about Ella's New Year's party. She got all excited to go. Then yesterday Maggie told her she was not invited. Kelly immediately was upset. But she decided to have her own party instead.
I went outside yesterday to get the paper. When I walked out the weather was freezing. My hands started feeling numb. I had to run inside to get warm. Unfortunately my hands were still numb.
Summer had just ended. The leaves were changing colors. Some fell onto the ground. I raked them into a pile. We burned them later that evening.
Jon wanted to buy bread at the store. He went to the store but all the bread was gone. Jon never wanted to be without bread again. He decided to open his own bakery. Now Jon has all the bread he could dream of.
When I bought gas I bought a car wash too. After pumping the gas I drove over to the car wash. My car was really dirty. The car wash did a wonderful job. Now my car is sparkly clean again.
Bryan was bored one day and he decided to go to the zoo. He called his friends and they all went together. They saw the lions and giraffes. Bryan and his friends bought a lot of souvenirs. Bryan left the zoo satisfied.
Mary likes to buy shoes. She has fifty different pairs. Last week her mother told her that she could only keep 30. Then Mary decided to move away to her own place. Next day, she bought two more pairs of shoes.
Samantha has been sitting alone at home all day. She knows she wants to speak with someone before she goes to sleep. Samantha to orders a pizza so she can speak with the deliveryman. When the pizza is delivered she speaks with him for almost a minute. Samantha is happy that she was able to speak with someone today.
Marissa was 9 months pregnant. Her water broke at work one day. Her boss rushed her to the hospital. Her husband didn't make it to the birth in time. Her boss comforted her instead.
The man forgot his password. He sent an email to get it reset. He did not get a response. He called the company. They helped him over the phone.
During an intense board game there was a confusing situation. Jeff was the expert on the rules so he had to make the call. Jeff was unsure so he consulted the rule book for more information. After thinking it over he ruled in favor of one friend over another. The friends praised Jeff for his sage wisdom.
A man built a treehouse for himself. He spent all summer doing it. When it was finished, a city inspector condemned it. The inspector said it wasn't up to code. The man ran for city council to obtain vengeance.
Allie has a baby named Eden. Eden used to be quite fussy. The doctor suggested she needed more food. Allie gave her baby more food. Now Eden is quite happy.
Dave woke up for school. He noticed the snow outside. Then Dave found out school was cancelled. Dave went back to sleep. He woke up at 6 o'clock that night and was upset.
Tom was out hiking. He tripped on a log. Tom broke his foot. He wasn't able to walk back. It took him hours to hop and hobble.
I looked in the fridge and I was out of 1% milk. So, I decided that I had to walk to the store. When I got to the store, they only had 2% milk and 3.25% left in stock. I decided to buy the 2% milk because it was less fattening. I bought the milk and walked home from the store.
The woman bought an apple. She bit into the apple. There was a worm inside. She spit out the apple. She returned the apple for a refund.
Jenn always loved going to the lake. She thought it was very peaceful. One day her younger brother swam up to her raft. He flipped her over in the water! Jenn preferred going to the lake by herself after that.
Coraline was playing outside. A branch snagged her shirt and a button popped off. She picked up the button and ran home. Coraline asked her mother if she could sew it back on. Her mother sighed and went to fetch the sewing machine.
Mary sliced the purple eggplant. Then she breaded each slice carefully before frying them. She layered each breaded slice into her casserole dish. She poured homemade marinara sauce in the dish. Finally, she sprinkled parmesan cheese on top and baked it.
Indiana's mother gave birth to her when she was 40. Indiana was born with Down's Syndrome. Her parents never thought of their daughter as anything but perfect. Every day she made them smile and proud. When Indiana was 20 she was able to live on her own.
Mabel wanted to go on a helicopter ride. She saved her money. Finally she could buy a helicopter tour ticket. She excitedly took the tour. Mabel knew she wanted to go again soon.
Joe loved his car. However one day his gas meter broke. He couldn't tell how much gas was in the car. Joe had an idea. He decided to just put gas in before he went anywhere.
Rachel had dropped a box of tacks on the floor. She got down on the floor to pick up the tacks. Rachel missed a few of the tacks. She went to vacuum the floor the next day. The tacks got stuck in the vacuum cleaner.
James has cancer. He is only 31 years old. He has been told he is at stage 3. Though it was horrible news he wasn't discouraged. Everyone was impressed by his never ending optimism.
The dog walked up happily. She wagged her little tail. The couple started to pet her. She suddenly growled and nipped their hands. The couple jumped back in shock.
Jen is in charge of chair backs for the local university football team. One week before each game she gets 28 volunteers to work the games. They arrive 2 1/2 hours before the game to prepare to sell them. Jen goes over the instructions and breaks them up into groups. She then give them cash in bags to use for change when they sell.
Tammy found a new TV Show. She watched it everyday at 5 pm. Then her work schedule changed. She was sad that she couldn't watch her show. She finally found the episodes online and she was happy.
My wife had two back issues of People Magazine. She texted her sister to see if she wanted them. Her sister lives in the same apartment building. Her sister said she was taking a nap and would call later. She fell asleep for the night and never called.
My senior year of high school I participated in a beauty pageant. It was called Miss Starke County and was part of Miss America. I had no idea what I was doing but prepared as well as I could. Somehow I won the competition! I won a scholarship and moved on the Miss Indiana.
Tina was commissioned to make a painting for a friend. She was normally good and quick at it. Unfortunately the pressure was too much. Tina kept refusing to work on it. Eventually the friend took back the offer.
Tommy kept a journal hidden in his room. He would document whatever he could in it. Sometimes he would write about his crushes or his bad days. One day his mother found the journal and read it. She threw him a party to help him feel better over a breakup.
The Roger family wanted to go camping. They bought new tents, sleeping bags, and cots. The Roger family drove to the mountains. They spent the first day setting up their camp. The Roger family spent the next 3 days camping in the woods.
Agnes loved her old blue tartan bathrobe, which she'd had for years. But the old robe was full of holes, and Agnes needed a new one. While in the store, Agnes was sure she'd never find one she liked. But she came across a wonderfully soft and fluffy yellow robe. Agnes happily wore her new robe, and let the old one retire.
Tina went to the movies yesterday. As soon as she went to sit down she noticed something. The ground was filthy. It was covered in popcorn. Tina was unimpressed and never went back again.
I signed up for a billboards tournament. I was in competition against some of the best players in the town. I ended up losing a couple games. I was disappointed that I lost the tournament. I left the building very disappointed.
I was at the lake with my family. We were shooting bottle rockets. We kept seeing how many we could shoot at once. We finally got up to 100 at once. They went in so many directions.
Jim was speeding on the highway since he was late to work. Although he didn't notice a cop car, he drove past it. The siren of the cop car turned on and the officer followed him. Jim had to stop on the side of the road. The police officer handed him a ticket.
Ken went out of town for a couple weeks. He forgot to get someone to water his plants. No rain fell. The plants suffered from drought. Ken's plants died.
Sandy was excited for her birthday. She woke up expecting cake and presents. As the day went on no one said anything. Everyone had forgotten her birthday. Sandy was very sad and depressed no one remembered.
Fred was using the dishwasher. He was always washing dishes. Unfortunately the dishwasher stopped working. He had to call the repairman. When the repairman came he fixed it immediately.
Jimmy was tired of using his slow Windows computer. He decided to try linux. He downloaded the operating system from the internet. He installed the image onto his hard drive. Jimmy was delighted to have a faster computer.
Sam was farming his field. He found a hole in his field. He got a shovel and started digging. He found a small metal box. He opened it and inside found a very large diamond.
Lucy was happy grandpa picked her up. After her rough day she just wanted to go home. Grandpa decided to get Lucy a treat. The car pulled into a parking lot. Lucy looked up happily to see a Walgreens.
Kevin was listening to piano covers of his favorite song on Youtube. But he thought all of them were terrible. He decided to record and upload his own piano cover. But he hardly received any views or likes. Kevin still believed his cover was the best in every way.
My niece has temporary custody of two children, 10 and 2, Her niece was irresponsible and left the kids alone. My niece and her mom tried to care for the kids. She could not care for the kids and withdrew her custody claim. She still has the kids for now.
Taylor decided to find rocks of as many different colors as she could. She went to her yard and found rocks that looked red, brown, and blue. She also came across a small pile of green rocks. She collected a rock of each color and put the rocks in a circle. She played with the rocks, got bored, and went inside.
Jenny was at a dinner party. She had to use the restroom. She accidentally clogged it. She was embarrassed. Jenny decided to leave the party early without telling anyone.
Caleb was at an amusement park with his friends. They decided to go on a roller coaster. At the last minute, Caleb got scared. He got out of line and skipped the ride. Caleb waited for his friends as they rode the ride.
Young veronica loved a good mystery. She read the books and watched the movies. Nothing exciting ever happened in her town though. One day, she discovered that her cat was missing. She set off on her first detective case to find her missing cat.
Ryder is a playful pup. He wore himself out. He tried finding a safe place to take a nap. Hallie refused to let him sleep. Ryder ran under the bed to take his nap.
Eric made himself a big cup of coffee in the morning. As he took a sip, the coffee spilled all over his arm. The scalding hot coffee seriously burned his arm. Eric rushed himself to the hospital. He was released later that day after getting treatment for his burns.
Jeff loved to ride his unicycle. His twin daughters thought it was so funny. One summer he taught them to ride. It took lots of practice! They got really good, just like their dad.
Ann's favorite bracelet broke one day. She had no thread to fix it. She was sad, until her dad offered a solution. He gave her a roll of fishing line. Ann was able to use it to fix her bracelet!
Andy graduated from college with a degree in Music. Andy wanted to be a backup singer for a musician. After going on many trials, Andy never got picked. Andy decided to take singing lessons with a renowned teacher. Andy was excited to start his lessons with a recognized teacher.
Martin was a friendly guy. He smiled at everyone he saw. One day he was walking and saw a girl crying. He smiled and waved to her. She dried her eyes, smiled, and waved back.
Our PE coach made us do jumping jacks the other day. While I was doing my jumping jacks, I fell down. I fell really hard and hurt my ankle. Now I can't do jumping jacks for a while. I'll have to be more careful the next time I do jumping jacks.
Anne wrote a letter to her pen pal. Then she sealed it and stamped it. She walked down to the post office. There, she dropped it in the mailbox. She couldn't wait to get her reply!
Byron thought it was time to retire. He put in his paperwork and retired. He slept and did what he wanted all the time. Then he got bored and went back to work. Byron was glad to be working again.
Ryan's 30th birthday was a surprise. He was told to be home at 6pm. When he got home everything was dark. He opened the door and started rummaging around. All of a sudden all of his friends jumped out as a surprise.
Jane was tired of her commute being so long. Jane decided to move closer to her work. Home prices were really expensive there. Jane had to save up for months to afford the down payment. After she moved, Jane was fired and had to make another long commute.
Sue was making sauce for her mom's spaghetti. She was determined to make it from scratch. She bought fresh ingredients and was excited about cooking. While it was simmering, Sue noticed it smelled great. Sue tasted the sauce and was so happy she made a good sauce.
Dan and Ashley had been secretive for a week. They finally arranged to have their friends over for dinner. While at dinner they brought out a special cake. The cake was decorated with baby items. They announced to their friends they were pregnant.
Samantha was in need of a new car. Her old one was breaking down on the daily. She decided enough was enough. She headed down to the dealership to see if she could find one. She met a nice young man who sold her a brand new car.
Billy loved to jump from high trees when he was young. His friends told him he took too much risk. However, Billy loved how it felt to jump. One day he jumped from a tree and broke his arm. From that day on, Billy decided to stop jumping from trees.
Andre paced nervously in the locker room before his tennis match. He was playing Boris, the highest ranking player, today. He saw Boris, down the hall, pacing just like he was. He felt reassured that everyone gets nervous at times. With renewed confidence, Andre easily won the match.
John was in a car wreck. A driver hit him from behind. He was not hurt. His care suffered a couple of scratches and dents. The drivers exchanged insurance information and left.
Fred wanted to ask Lucy out on a date. He was thinking about her all year. Unfortunately however, he was nervous. When he saw Lucy he finally got the courage to ask her. Luckily she said yes.
Tom was running for class president. He was rather nervous. He wanted to win. When the election results were in he won. Tom threw a party as a result.
Alison was on a camping trip. She decided to try to catch a fish. At first, she wasn't getting any bites. She decided to throw some food into the water. Fish swarmed the food and she caught several.
Terry is driving home. He runs over a piece of glass. His car runs off the road. He gets out to look at the damage. Terry sits and looks at his flat tire waiting for help.
Danny was playing cards with his little sister. He had a genius idea. He told her that she had to use all of the worst cards. Then, he used all of the good cards. She never knew better and he won, of course.
I felt that my house was too cluttered. I decided to sell some of my items. That weekend, I hosted a garage sale. Alas, only three people bought some of the items. I had no choice but to sell the remaining items to a pawn shop.
Susan and Sally went to the pet store. They were looking to get a kitten. For an hour they spent time with the various cats. Eventually, they found one that they both liked. The girls left the pet store with their new furry friend and new toys.
Kia submitted a picture of Bigfoot to her school newspaper. Her school published it and accredited her the photographer. A lot of people asked Kia about it. In the end, she was forced to admit the truth. It was just her baby brother wearing a costume!
Jeff is bored. Jeff calls up a buddy. Jeff and his friend make plans. They decide to go fishing. Jeff has a great time fishing.
Rachel was feeling lots of pressure. She was at her gymnastics meet and was nervous about how she would do. It was her turn to get on the mat. She gave it her all, but it wasn't enough. Rachel ended up in last place.
Samantha read online that mayonnaise makes a fantastic suntan lotion. She bought a jar from the store to take to the beach with her friend. They didn't think about how bad the mayo would spoil in the sun. The girls left the beach early when the smell became overwhelming. It smelled awful, but surprisingly, they both got a great tan.
I went on a field trip to the Frito Lay factory. They taught us how to they made all their chips. They let me try a dorito before it was cooked. The soggy chip made me throw up. I haven't eaten a dorito since.
Tim was walking to work one day. A dog decided to follow him there. After work the dog was waiting for Tim. He followed Tim home. Tim eventually scared it off with loud noises.
A rare book was on display at the local library. A man walked in with a large coat on and walked over to it. He picked up the book and placed it in his jacket. No one seemed to notice him as he walked out the door. The man ran as soon as he was outside the library.
Tom was a good boxer. He talked smack to hype up his fight. He went out of his way to get attention. Tom wound up getting knocked out badly. Everyone loved making fun of him.
Alex had just moved into his new house. School was about to start and he was nervous. He had only one bus driver his whole school life. So when a new looking bus pulled up he was scared. But then he saw it was the same driver just with a new bus.
Tim really liked Cindy. In class one day, he wrote her a note. The note asked Cindy for a date. Cindy read it and wrote him a note back. Cindy's note said yes!
Rosa worked as a maid. She made very little money, but she had three kids to support. Then one day a customer left her a huge tip. He had left her $500 before he checked out! Rosa used the money to buy birthday presents for her children!
I was out of cigarettes. I drove to the gas station. I bought a large carton of cigarettes. I went back home and opened a pack. I smoked the cigarette and felt peace.
Courtney sat in class with her classmates staring at the clock. It was almost snack time. Courtney waited and waited. When the bell rang she sprang to the front of the room. Because she was so quick she was the first in line for food.
Emma was having a long night. She was totally comfy in her blankets and pillows except for her feet. All night  she woke up with the sticking out cold. She did everything she could to keep her feet warm. Unfortunately before she knew it the night was over.
Miles joined a jazz band. They played at a club every week. A producer listened to them at the club. He offered Miles a record contract. Miles made a jazz record.
Rose worked at a fast food place. She observed a worker stealing stuff. She decided to report it. And so the thief got fired. Rose was praised on her actions.
Caden wanted to play a prank on one of his teachers. He wrote a mean note on the dry erase board. Caden used permanent marker to write the note. The note wouldn't erase. Caden got in trouble and had to replace the board.
Jane wrote her boyfriend an angry letter. It was when they were fighting but she thought she threw it away. One day the boyfriend found it. He was hurt and upset over it. Jane explained what happened and they worked it out.
I didn't like drinking protein powder shakes. But I needed more protein. So I decided to make protein bars. And they were delicious. So I was glad that I was getting more protein in my diet.
The radar station picked up a signal. They sent planes to investigate. The planes intercepted enemy planes. The enemy planes retreated. The planes returned to base.
It was the day of the Sadie Hawkins Dance. Amy, Beth and their dates arrived together. They were all dressed alike. The boys were not happy about this. When they took their group photo the boys refused to smile.
Tina had been feeling sick recently. She thought nothing would make her feel better. So she went to the doctor. The doctor told her to switch to the Paleo diet. So she did and she actually felt better.
I was playing monopoly with my family. They were having a great time. However, I wasn't because I was in jail. Finally, I was able to roll a double and get out of jail. Eventually, I won the game.
Melissa was having trouble paying her electrical bill. She decided that she needed to make some changes to lower her bill. She searched the internet about ways to save money on electricity. She read an article about LED light bulbs and decided to purchase some Melissa lowered her electricity bill by switching to the LED bulbs.
Will came home one evening after work. His wife, Gina, was waiting for him in the bedroom. Will told her how tired and exhausted he was from work. Gina was angry with Will, acting hurt and offended. Later that night Will remembered he forgot their wedding anniversary!
The front of the drawer was falling off. David nailed it back together. The nails ripped the wood. David used glue and a vice to try to fix it a different way. The drawer was all fixed once the glue dried.
I have been studying for this test for weeks. I am so scared I will not pass. I have studied everything over and over. I know the material well. I really hope I pass.
We went to a restaurant in Branson. There was a play while we watched. There was a murder and they were trying to solve it. We ate and laughed as they ran around acting. It was a fun evening.
Hallie likes the color pink. She went to the store. She seen a pair of pink boots. She bought a pair of pink boots. Hallie loves her new pink boots.
Jerry was enthralled with the snake charmers. One looked like he was making the snakes dance to the music. The music stopped suddenly. The snake slowly sank down into the basket. The shops had closed for the evening.
Tim was at the pool with his friends. They were all horsing around. Someone pushed Tim into the pool. He hit his head on the edge. They were able to get him out just in time.
I recently passed my driver's test. My parents congratulated me. As a gift they gave me a car. I drove the car to my friend's house. My friend was very jealous.
Gina had been dreading her grandpa's funeral. It was now over and she could finally relax. Once she did she became drowsy. She had been tense for so long she was exhausted. Gina fell asleep in an armchair while watching TV.
Sally was single. She went out one night. She met someone. He was younger. They still decided to date.
I used to be the thumb war champion at work. Then we hired Mike. Mike beat me in a thumb war. Mike has really long thumbs. He said he has never lost a thumb war.
In first grade Phillip had a terrible crush on Janet. He teased her and pulled her hair at recess. One day Janet had enough of Philip. She knocked him to the ground and hit him. Philip cried but he never teased Janet again.
Kayla and Zaiden spent the night with their uncle. They tried talking him into taking them to the park. He didn't think it was a good idea. It was cold outside Kayla and Zaiden decided to go home.
After a lot of discussion we decided to leave for vacation early. Getting on the plane, we settled in for a long ride. It took three hours. Once we landed, we were in Costa Rica! The weather was beautiful and we were happy to make it.
Mary went with her friends to get her nails done. Mary couldn't decide what color to paint them. She let her friends pick for her. Her friends decided to do pink and green. Mary wished she had picked herself.
Tim wanted to build a bird house on his day off. He went to the store to pick up supplies for it. Tim knew how to put those supplies together. The bird house came out very neat. Tim hung it outside for the birds to use.
The painkillers made her work difficult. She tried to sit up at her desk unsuccessfully. She ended up lying in bed with her laptop. She worked slowly, napping occasionally. She was happy she was beginning to heal.
Bobby and Susie were best friends in first grade. Their parents came to pick them up from school one day. Susie asked if Bobbi could come over for a playdate. Susie's dad said it would be fine if Bobby came over for a while. Bobby and Susie then had a great time playing at her house!
Ken was building his son a birdhouse. He sawed the wood into shape. Then he nailed the pieces together. Ken presented the birdhouse to his son. His son squealed with joy!
It was my first year of college. I was driving to class from out of town. The traffic was backed up for quite a ways. I turned on the radio. It was the day of the Jonesboro shooting, and I was in the traffic.
Mina was lactose intolerant. But one summer day, she could not resist an ice cream cone. It was delicious, but it gave Mina terrible cramps. She suffered in the bathroom for hours. Mina wished she had resisted the allure of the ice cream!
Will wanted to be a painter. Will took an art class at his local community college. Will worked on an oil project for many weeks. Will uploaded a photo of the painting to a website. Will got a call from someone who wanted to buy his art!
Terry was a high school basketball player. Terry wanted to improve his basketball skills. Terry hired a coach. The coach helped him tremendously. Terry sincerely thanked the coach.
Matilda loves unicorns. One day she saw a pair of leggings with unicorn print. She really wanted the leggings. After researching, she was able to purchase them. Matilda is blissfully happy in her new leggings.
Eli had been thinking about planting a garden. He hoped that he would be able to manage the work. He dug a small plot by the side of his house, and put the seeds in. After much watering and weeding, the seeds started sprouting. He realized that the work was worth it and was quite pleased.
I was at a diner one evening. I got the menu and everything sounded really good. I could not decide what to eat so I sat for a minute. I eventually decided to get two meals. I ate my food and went back home.
June has an exam tomorrow. She has studied all week. However, she still feels anxious. When she got to class, her nerves were on the edges. She was very thankful when her teacher postponed the test.
Mary and her family decided to have a picnic on the beach. They set up the basket and blanket on the sand. Mary started passing around the food to everyone. Seagulls came and started chasing them away! Mary was sad the birds ruined her beach picnic.
Elly was babysitting for a new family. They were payer her $20 an hour for just 2 kids. She usually made half of that. She soon found out why the pay was so high. The two kids were absolutely terrible.
Anna was running through the park one day. Suddenly she saw a deep hole in the ground. It was too late to change her course. She tripped and fell over the hole. Anna sprained her ankle badly!
I ended up throwing away a pair of shoes that I liked very much. When I was out in the yard, I had stepped on some dog shit. The shoes smelled awful. I tried to clean them but the smell would not go away. I was sad when I threw the shoes into the dumpster.
April and Evan went to the forest for a hike. They brought a backpack full of water and snacks. They walked for hours throughout the woods, following a marked trail. At the halfway point they even saw a beautiful waterfall. They returned home tired but happy with the time they spent together.
Morgan went on a school trip to the zoo. The first animal she saw was a huge elephant. She marveled at its size. She stared so long that the group left her behind. Before long, she realized that she was all alone.
Tanya always walks her daughter to school. She is usually pushing her son in his stroller during their walks. One day the stroller broke and she couldn't use it anymore. She remembered seeing a new stroller at the store down the street. Luckily it didn't cost much so she bought it right away.
Billy had a girlfriend who he had dated for two years. Billy wanted to have fun with some of his male friends. Billy called up his male friends and decided to go out for drinks. Billy and his friends got drunk all night long. Billy came home so drunk that his girlfriend dumped him.
Anna was hunting shells on the beach. She found a couple of nice ones, but then was distracted. A huge chunk of coral had caught her eye - it was perfect! Anna took it home with her and put it in her fish tank. There, she could admire its beauty every day.
Ken rented a movie at Blockbuster. He forgot to take it back. They wanted to charge him a ridiculous amount for it. Ken refused to pay. Eventually blockbuster went out of business.
Brad is a young man with very stinky feet. No matter how often they are washed they always seem to stink. He has tried different socks and even different shoes. It seems like nothing will help his stinky feet. His friends often comment on the stench of Brad's feet.
Joanna had to move to a senior living home. She had a hard time making friends with the residents. Joanna started to become depressed and lonely. Her daughter went and bought her a kitten for a companion. Joanna was thrilled to have a kitten and her depression went away.
Last Christmas was amazing. I visited my family in Philadelphia. While I was there we sang a lot of carols and ate a lot of chocolate. On Christmas day we opened all our presents. I got so many Christmas gifts!
Andrew's cat needed some new litter. So Andrew drove to his local pet store to get some. Andrew got some and other things for the cat. Andrew brought home the cats litter. He poured it on the cat's litter box.
Lisa moved into her first tiny apartment in Manhattan. The people who moved out didn't bother to clean before they left. She was absolutely disgusted by the grout in the bathroom. Her mom told her to use baking soda, lemon juice, and a toothbrush. She was amazed at how clean the grout was when she was done.
I paid five dollars for a block in a Super Bowl pool. I got the numbers 4 for Panthers, and 9 for Broncos. I thought I might have a chance in the late quarters. The game turned into a defensive struggle. I had no real chance to win.
Jim got ready for his first date. An hour later, he met up with Diana at the food restaurant. While they were talking, he mentioned marriage and kids. She pretended that she had somewhere to go and left. Since then, she has ignored all of Jim's text messages.
I was on my way to get ice cream. Then I saw the line. It was far too long. It was around the corner. So I went home instead.
Jamie is working to be a banker. she loves helping people get the finances they need. She succeeds in school and gets a great position. She quickly works up the ranks. She now owns her own branch.
My wife and I are on our honeymoon in Cancun. We have been here for five days and are having a blast. We have been doing nothing but eating, drinking and sleeping. We do miss our two dogs back home though. Thankfully we get to fly back home to see them tomorrow morning.
Herb got supplies to paint his house. He hurt his back before he could start painting. He called a painter to help. The painter gave him a discount for having the supplies. When Herb's back was better his house was already painted.
The robber fired off one shot into the bank ceiling. A ceiling tile promptly fell, startling everyone. He backed out quickly and was through the door in a flash. The frightened customers all began talking and crying at once. The police arrived, but the robber was long gone.
Tina was supposed to be home at 6 for dinner. When she didn't come home by 7, her mother was worried. Her mom called her best friend Lisa. Lisa said they were at the movies. Tina's mom picked up Lisa and grounded her for a month.
Monica loved receiving people in her home. She threw the best parties in town and was proud of it. When she got a promotion at work, she threw her biggest party yet. All her friends came and had fun all night. When they all left, she slept on the couch with a smile on her lips.
Tom had a lot of tools. All his friends always asked him to borrow them. After a while Tom started losing them. A lot of his friends never gave them back. Tom stopped lending them out.
The Lovett's had a cat door installed in the kitchen. It made it easier for the cat to get in and out when she wanted to. One morning Mister Lovett walked into the kitchen. Standing at the bowl of catfood was a surprised looking racoon. It had come in through the cat door!
Maddie went to work today. However, she didn't eat for most of the day. Jen invited her to a party. She tried to go but ended up passing out while she was there. Her friend had to take her home.
Susie was getting married. It was going to be a quick wedding. She decided she would put it on in just one week. Susie got all her friends and family together at her house. By the time she was done she couldn't believe how fast she did it.
Bob heard a weather report while listening to the radio. There was a hurricane building on the coast. Bob had no way to evacuate. He had no choice but to shelter in place. Luckily, the hurricane dissipated and Bob was safe.
Jane hated eating fish on Sundays. It was a family tradition. She begged her parents to change it. They decided to improvise for her sake. Jane is now allowed to eat spaghetti on Sundays.
Sally stood in front of the vending machine starving! She was able to find 75 cents in her purse but that was all. The cheapest item in the vending machine as 80 cents. A passing man noticed she looked distressed. He had a nickel which he gave to her.
Terry got drunk with his friends in the daytime. Terry got too drunk. They drove him back to his house. They then stole most of his possessions in the house. Terry stopped being friends with them.
During the trial a member of the jury was fed up. He stood up and pointed at the defendant. The juror shouted that the defendant was guilty. The defendant was shocked. He nodded to the juror and the judge dismissed the case.
Uther arrived to the party late. Everyone stopped talking to stare at him. Uther felt like he could just melt, he was so embarrassed. Minutes later, no one was paying him any attention at all. Uther was relieved and conquered some of his social anxiety.
Janice was about to pitch the ball. Henry held the bat with strength. He managed to hit the ball when Janice threw it. However, the ball ended up hitting her in the stomach. She fell on the floor.
Cam loved taking photos. He decided to be a photographer. He studied photography for years. Then he applied for a job as an assistant photographer. Luckily, Cam got the job!
David lives in Florida with his family. Suddenly, his entire house began shaking one day. His dad started yelling for David to get out of the house. David left the house right when the house began collapsing. David's family was left without a house.
Joe is fifty Year's old. He took his blind date Mindy to dinner for their first date. Joe flirted with the 20 year old waitress the whole time. Mindy excused herself saying she had to use the restroom. Mindy never came back and the waitress got a lousy tip.
Sally owned a video rental store. For the years the store was successful. However, over time, less people shopped at Sally's store. She decided to take a poll to find out why. Her poll revealed that Netflix had stolen many of her customers.
Cindy wanted to make her grandmother's cobbler. She could not find the recipe anywhere. She dug through all her mom's books. She asked her aunt. She finally found it and was able to make the cobbler.
Lisa was a manager at a fast food place. She was having  bad day today. A rude customer comes in a yells at Lisa some more. Lisa remains calm and stays professional. Lisa had  rotten day dealing with customers.
Becky saw a rainbow out her window. She heard that there was a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. She ran through the neighborhood looking for the end of it. She ran all the way into the woods just to find a tree at the end. Becky returned home a sad, but wiser girl.
Kate and her family were watching a show on TV. The lights flickered a few times. Then went out completely. Outside the whole block was dark as far as Kate could see. She realized they were in a black out.
Kelly's flooring needed to be redone. She did not like how it looked currently. She decided she wanted some tile. Kelley ordered some from the store. She loved the finished product.
Frank had always wanted a snake for a pet. His father finally talked his mother into agreeing to get him one. On the way to the pet store, his mother told Frank what they eat. Frank was horrified that he would have to feed the snake mice! His mother was thrilled when Frank told his father to turn around.
Thais and Aline were roommates in college. Aline went to the shower. Thais turned up her music very loudly. When Aline returned, Thais turned it off. Aline thought This was weird, because she was so considerate.
Amber went to work at her job at Sally's beauty supply She was running a little late, so had to rush out After rushing, she did make it to work on time Her boss was very kind and bought her some fries for lunch She worked a long day, and then came home to watch movies
One day, my family and I wanted to go out to dinner. I wanted Italian food, but my parents wanted Chinese food. We could not reach an agreement so we decided to flip a coin. We could not find a coin, so my sister decided to break the tie. She decided on Mexican food, and we finally got to eat.
Marge spent a week rolling coins she had saved for Years. She carefully counted each coin before putting it in the paper roll. When she was done, Marge lugged the rolled coins to the bank. There, the teller split open each roll like a tube of dough. Marge collected her money thinking of her hours spent rolling coins.
Greg didn't like working in the auto warranty industry. But he needed a job and those types of company are always hiring. He spent two weeks studying the same script for the position. Suddenly his manager said he wasn't good enough and demoted Greg. A pushy, fat and black girl was Greg's manager so he quit.
Zane spent all of his free time skateboarding. He was the best in town and he knew it. His mom always told him that he wouldn't get anywhere skateboarding. Despite what she said, he continued to focus on skateboarding. Years later, he is the most famous skateboarder in the world.
Charlie was riding his skateboard to the skatepark. He crossed many busy intersections without problem. But when he was almost to the park he hit a small rock. The rock made him fall and he broke his hand. The ambulance had to come pick him up
Sue went shopping for her wedding dress. She picked out one with lace that wasn't too pricey. She tried it on, but it did not fit. She looked for a better size, but the store did not have it. The store ordered the right size, and she went home.
Tom was running late for work. He poured out some old coffee. He didn't realize how long it had been out. He tried to drink some. Tom spat it back out and threw it out.
I sent my wife flowers for her birthday. My daughter did as well. My son came over to have dinner with us. He brought flowers as well. The apartment smells like a flower shop.
Jake was drinking his morning coffee. He didn't notice that his coffee was scalding hot. Jake burned his upper lip while taking a sip. He screamed in pain. Afterwards, Jake got an ice-pack for his burn.
Amy was dreading middle school starting. Amy needed to buy many things for the new school year. Her mom took her and her school supply list to several stores. The bought everything necessary. She was unhappy on her first day of school, but was well prepared.
Sally had a friend who wanted to set her up on a blind date. Her friend said the guy would be perfect but Sally was hesitant. One day she met a handsome and friendly man at the coffee shop. They went on a date and discovered he was the same guy. The two got married that summer.
Danny was in his 30s. He still lived at home with his parents. Danny decided he wanted to be independent. He took a good job. Danny moved away from his parents.
My driveway was covered in ice. I went outside and grabbed a shovel. I stabbed at the ice to break it up. Afterwards, I walked around and scooped it up. I cleared my driveway and put the ice in the grass.
Binch Finch owned a company that manufactured winches. Binch was embezzling money from the company, hoping to not be caught. Unfortunately Binch fudged the books one too many times. When the men came to audit him he went up to the roof. A plane hit the building before he could jump, awarding him insurance.
Jose lived in an apartment and wanted to surprise his son. He wanted to give him a bike for Christmas morning. Jose hid the bike in his friend's garage until early Christmas morning. Jose's son was so surprised when he woke up and seen the bike. He wondered how Santa got it in the house.
The kids worked on a robot. They learned programming. They programmed the robot. The robot said a short phrase. People called it a success.
I took my baby to a photo shoot. I wanted some high quality pictures. Everyone was trying to make it laugh but failed. I don't consider myself funny, but I tried to make the baby laugh. For some reason the baby laughed for me.
Martin was working on his vocals. He was in a barbershop quartet. At practice, the other members told him he was fired. He asked the reason why. They said he sang too good for the quartet.
Patty had a traffic ticket. She had no money to pay the ticket. The judge told Patty that she could volunteer in lieu of paying. Patty agreed to volunteer. She found it satisfying and decided to become a social worker.
Rugby was a yellow labrador retriever. He was always bringing stuff to the house. Usually he brought live turtles. One morning, he left a trout on the front step. We don't know where he got it.
Sienna was trying to lose weight. She went on a strict diet. Sienna lost ten pounds in the first month. She was inspired to do even better. She continued to diet for five more months.
Tom saw his friend, John at the movies with another boy from school. Tom felt bad that he hadn't been invited to go with them. He didn't let them see that he was there too. At school Tom asked John if he had seen any movies lately. John said that he had not.
Anna was a German who lived during the 1940s. When World War II began, she pitied the Jews. She stealthily took a neighbor Jew girl into her home. Anna hid her in the basement when the Nazis searched her house. After the war, Anna adopted the girl as her own.
Leslie's boyfriend was overseas making money. She met another boy and invited him over to watch movies one night. Leslie's boyfriend came home unexpectedly to propose to her. He caught them kissing on the couch, Leslie's boyfriend punched the other boy in the nose.
When I was a child, I was always given stuffed animals. People saw that I liked them, so I kept receiving more from relatives. Eventually I had too many stuffed animals to keep track of. I put most of them away in the attic. I still keep my favorites on my bedside table.
Freddy Farelli's parents never supported his gaming habits. He'd play games from sun up till sundown. And his parents would try and shame him out of it. One day, Freddy got paid for playing video games. His parents demanded money, and he moved out instead.
Ruby loved school. Her favorite class was art. Her art teacher encouraged her love of painting. She worked hard to learn about color and perspective. By the end of the year, she was the best painter in class.
Marty had a pretty major roach problem, but he wasn't sure what to do. He woke one morning to find them walking all over the wall by his bed. He watched them for awhile, and counted them. He managed to count 37 cockroaches on his wall. He decided it might be time to call an exterminator.
I went to buy a new computer mouse. I picked it out and took it to the counter. The cashier tried to scan it, but it wouldn't scan. Since it wouldn't scan, she couldn't sell it to me. I had to go home empty-handed.
Sanders dog Oscar seemed not to be feeling too well. Sanders had been through this before and knew the remedy. He made some chicken soup with lots of chicken in it. After the soup cooled down Sanders put some in a bowl. He put the bowl on the floor and Oscar ate the soup and felt better.
My husband and I realized we had too much stuff. We decided to get rid of some of the things we didn't want. My husband suggested having a yard sale. I made signs and put them up around the neighborhood. People came from everywhere and we sold tons of stuff.
Eddie asked Lori out on a date. Lori accepted, and they went out for dinner. They had a very nice meal at a fine restaurant. After they ate, Eddie claimed that he had forgotten his wallet. Lori never went out with Eddie after she paid for the meal.
Sarah wanted to get a guard animal. So she decided to buy a goose. One day, there was an intruder in her backyard. And the goose made loud honking noises. It was enough to wake up Sarah in time.
Sara bought a pack colorful chocolate candies. She opened the pack and dumped them on the table. She sorted all the candy by color. Each different color was put into a separate bag. Sara only ate the red candies that day.
Jan plays tennis. Her backhand is awful. She needs practice before the next season starts. She has other good moves. She will continue to work on her backhand.
I went to the airport yesterday. It was such a long wait. I was quite irritated. Finally I got to the terminal. I really had to rush.
Tom decided to play a prank on Dick. He bought a scary mask. He waited until Dick got out of work at night. He hid behind some bushes and jumped out at him. Dick had a heart attack and died on the scene.
Harry woke up for school. He decided to get dressed. He grabbed his favorite sweater. Harry put it on. Harry walked out the door!
Kristen loved buying Christmas trees. There was always hot chocolate and sometimes even snow. This year, Daddy had promised her a little tree of her own. Finally, she found a funny one with limbs pointing all directions. It just needed love, she knew, and that was what Christmas was about.
Daren arranged to date a girl he met on the internet at the movies. He arrived early and waited for her in the lobby. A man approached him and asked if he was Daren. The man confessed to misleading Daren into thinking he was a girl. Darn thought he was cute anyway so he went with the date.
Pam decided to purchase a cruise for her and her husband. They have never been on a cruise before. The couple would be taking the cruise around European ports. It would be the first time either one of them went to Europe. After the cruise, they decided to cruise around Mexico next year.
Lucy was at her friend Mary's house. After dinner Lucy called her grandpa to come pick her up. Mary and her family read the bible after dinner. Lucy felt odd and left out. Mary's mother allowed them to color instead.
Bill loved to draw different types of comic book heroes. His friend, Juan, liked to draw scenes about boats. The school was offering an art class on Saturdays. Bill decided to sign up for the art class. Juan thought it was a good idea, and signed up for the class, too.
Frank wanted to go hunting with his best friend Garry. Frank called Gary and invited him to go hunting. Garry accepted Frank's invitation to go hunting. Garry and Frank met up at their usual hunting spot. Frank was glad that he got the opportunity to go hunting with Gary.
Dan looked at his watch. His sister was 20 minutes late coming to the movies. He waited in the lobby for another 10 minutes. She still wasn't there so he bought a ticket. When he went in the theater she was already there.
Blair was sitting on the floor during a family party. They had just finished a slideshow of photos. Suddenly her aunt asked to give a speech. She sadly announced that she had been diagnosed with cancer. Everyone immediately began rallying together and around their aunt.
I had to move cities for my new job. I only had 3 days to move. I rented a big truck. I packed all my things away. I showed up at my new house and everything was broken.
Billy was going to have his boss over for dinner. He needed to clean up his house. He went to his closet to get his favorite vacuum. Billy got so into vacuuming that he lost track of time. He was still vacuuming when his boss arrived.
On the first Saturday of every month I play cards with my friends. We meet at my house with our favorite food. I make drinks for everyone. We sit at the table and play our favorite card game, Rummy. Whoever wins the most games wins a small prize.
Beth carried her items to the checkout aisle. The cashier quickly scanned everything. Beth tried to give him several coupons. However, he didn't accept it. They were yelling at each other until the cops came.
Jack took his wife and kids to the zoo today. Halfway through the day it started to rain. They ran inside a shop to avoid getting wet. Ten minutes later the rain stopped and the sun came out. Jack and his family continued walking around seeing the animals.
Billy was a student at a large state University. He went to the university gym for the first time as a freshman. He saw a large climbing wall. He decided to climb the wall. He went on to become a famous solo free rock climber.
Chad's coworker was mad about having to work on a holiday. Chad attempted to cheer the coworker up, but it did not work. Chad decided he would offer the coworker lunch instead. While the coworker was mad, he was glad Chad offered to help. Chad was glad he could help cheer up his coworker a bit.
Brandy and her brother Jake were fighting over what game to play. Brandy wanted to play cards, while Jake wanted to play dominos. Their mother said they need to agree. After having a discussion they still could not agree. They decided to read a book instead.
Harry needed money for college. He decided to sell his truck online. Harry posted an ad and then received a call later. The buyer later showed up and bought the truck from Harry. Harry took his new money and bought textbooks.
Gina's family had gone out of town for a funeral. The funeral was now over. Gina's mom needed to stay and plan to move her mom to MN. Her dad couldn't miss anymore work. They stood on the porch waving goodbye as he drove back home.
Bill's mom was constantly telling him to tie his shoes. He never listed to her, he just rolled his eyes. As he was walking down the stairs at school, he tripped on his laces. He fell down a whole flight of stairs. He had to wear a cast on his broken arm for six weeks.
Greg was trying to stick to a diet plan. But his mom brought home a box of donuts. And he watched the rest of his family eat them. Greg decided that it wouldn't be so bad to eat one. So he enjoyed a chocolate donut with his family.
Taylor struggled with math class. There was a math test coming up soon. Taylor was afraid she would fail. She studied diligently every day before the test. Taylor got a B+ on her test.
Julie ran every day. While she was on her morning run, she stumbled across a snake. She stood still and let it cross. Julie had never been so scared. She was glad she saw the snake.
Gordon was a soldier. He was stationed overseas. Gordon was involved in a gunfight. He was shot several times and lost the use of his arms. Gordon returned home with an honorable discharge.
Charles was doing some construction work. He had a pretty good safety record. At one point he dropped his hammer on his foot. Luckily he was wearing his protective boots. Charles laughed it off and picked up his hammer.
Steve had a sleepover at his friend Peter's house. Peter's parents told them to be asleep by midnight. They decided that they would sneak out of the house after midnight. They were out past curfew and a police officer found them. Peter's parents were awoken by a cop at the door with Peter and Steve.
Kaley wished to visit another country. She scoured the internet and settled on Brazil. She saved all the money she could and bought tickets. Kaley enjoyed her vacation. She is now planning to travel twice a year.
Wendy love mexican food. She didn't know the names of the items, but loved the food. Red and green sauces, sour cream, and cheese were on every dish. But one thicker green spread she really liked. And she tried to make it at home out of avocados.
Lucy had broken her leg. She'd been in a cast all summer. Finally the doctor cut it off. Lucy took a tentative few steps. Relieved, she found that her leg worked better than ever!
Rachel went to the flea market. She saw a piece of jewelry she really liked. Rachel didn't have any money on her. Rachel borrowed some money from her friend. Rachel bought the jewelry.
Kylie was having trouble sleeping. She was convinced there was a monster in her room. Kylie's mother told her she had some "monster spray". Her mother sprayed something in the room. Kylie was able to sleep.
Cindy has five children. The children are really rowdy. Cindy tries to get the kids to calm down. The kids refuse to calm down. Cindy decides to go cry in her room.
Camille started a bath. She looks forward to her relaxing bath every week. This week she added flower petals, essential oils, and a bath bomb. Camille got in with a book and soaked for an hour. She felt refreshed and ready for bed.
Sam went to the movies. The theater was somewhat crowded. People were talking throughout. A baby started crying. Sam decided to just go home instead.
Kelly always had the most unruly curly hair. Everyday it was a hassle to manage. Finally Kelly got it straightened. It looked amazing. She would never have it curly again.
Winter was coming, and Jackie needed a new winter coat. Jackie decided to walk down to the store to buy one. She stopped into a small shop down the street. She tried on several jackets until she found one she loved. She bought the jacket and wore it home, happy with her buy.
Jeff was always texting. His friends warned him not to text while driving. He never listened to them. Jeff was texting on his way to work. He crashed because he didn't see a car pull in front of him.
The parents were looking forward to the conference. Their daughter's teacher usually had wonderful things to say about her. When they sat down, the teacher told them their kid had been terrible. She was talking too much and never did her homework. The parents were shocked and disappointed.
Sister Jean hit me with a ruler. I hit Sister Jean in the mouth with my fist. I apologized because Sister Jean is a nun. I warned Sister Jean to never hit me again. I told Sister Jean if she did I'd break her arm.
Tom always paid his bills on time. One day he got a letter saying he was late on a payment. Tom didn't know why. He called in to fix the problem. He was told it was a mistake and things were fixed.
Kelly decided to take her favorite junk food items and redo them. She wanted to make them healthier. She took her favorite nacho dish and turned it into a vegetable dish. When it was done she loved it. She immediately told all her friends.
Kelly was asian. She liked her heritage and was proud of it. Over the weekend some guys made fun of her for it. They claimed she was a bad driver. Kelly laughed it off because she really was a bad driver.
Jane was out dancing with friends. She really got into it.`. During one song she tried to drop it low. Jane wound up tearing her jeans. A lot of people laughed at her.
Timmy had volunteered to be in the dunking booth at the school picnic. It sounded like fun, and would help raise money for the homeless. However, his swim trunks were lost. His solution was to wear a pair of his dad's old Umbros. He made it on time and helped raise a good amount of money.
John woke up in the morning wanting pancakes. He saw that Ihop had a good deal on pancakes . John got ready and got in his car. He drove too ihop. He enjoyed the pancakes.
Our family was anxious to get a dog. We spent a lot of time looking for the perfect pet. One day, a man called us and wanted us to adopt his dog. We visited her and got to know her. We adopted the dog and she is a wonderful part of our family.
Arnold worked in a large office area. He didn't have his own separate room. He had to share a cubicle with another person for six months. Finally he got a promotion and a corner office after a big sale. The guy he shared with got his own cubicle at least.
Eliza checked her email. She saw an email from her friend. She read it. Then, she typed out a response. Finally, she sent it.
Jimmy had just gotten a new cell phone for his birthday. As he was walking down the street he dropped it in a puddle. It wouldn't turn on. His friend said to put it in a bowl of raw rice to absorb the water. Jimmy was skeptical, but in the morning his phone was fine.
Aaron loves to go on trips. Aaron decided to go to Mexico. Aaron was very excited about his trip to Mexico. Mexico has many beautiful beaches. Aaron is having a wonderful time in Mexico.
Bob needed batteries for his flashlight. He decided to use the batteries in his fire detector. He decided to take a nap after putting the batteries in. Unfortunately, the gas light in his attic ignited. Without a fire detector, the house burned down and Bob burned with it.
Jane wasn't on birth control. She used condoms with her boyfriend. ONe month her period was late. Jane was scared and got a pregnancy test. She was relieved when it came back negative.
Jane wanted to teach her young daughter how to read. They went to the library so Jane could pick out a book. She chose a picture book that would be easy to understand. When Jane read the word, she pointed to the picture in the book. Jane read to her daughter every day until she could read it herself.
A young man began his quest for knowledge after being inspired. He was inspired after studying the works of the greatest leaders. He learned many valuable ideas. He put them into practice in his own life every day. He benefited tremendously from his new lifestyle.
Amy was upset she couldn't find her new watch. At school she asked her friends if they had seen it. When no one had Any accused a girl of taking her watch. Her friends all told her that was unlikely but she was still upset. The accused girl ran from the class crying.
Wyatt was on a hike with his wife. He rounded a corner and noticed a big moose in the bushes nearby. He shushed his wife and they quietly watched the creature. Suddenly it began advancing towards them. They carefully retreated and warned a park ranger of the danger.
Mimi got a skateboard and kneepads for her birthday. She was very excited to try out her new skateboard. Mimi was in such a hurry, she forgot to put on her knee pads. While skateboarding, Mimi fell and scraped her knees! Mimi vowed to wear knee pads while skateboarding from then on.
Kate wanted to get a tattoo. She figured she'd get it in a different place. They told her it would hurt. Kate tried to do it anyway. It wound up hurting her alot.
Janet is out on the town with her friends. They are bar hopping and having a great time. The night is almost over and Janet is going to pay the tab. Janet reaches for her purse but it's gone! Janet can't believe she had lost her purse!
Helen's grandparents were coming up for a visit. They arrived in the morning and spent the day catching up. The next day, the went out and enjoyed some scenic areas. That evening, they made a huge dinner. The following morning, they left.
Kelly sat down to take her math test. She had her blue pen. In the middle of the test however, her pen ran out of ink. Kelly didn't know what to do. Luckily her teacher gave her a new one.
Tim really hated cooking. He decided to only eat tv dinners. This caused him to have high cholesterol. He got very sick. Tim decided to only eat healthy meals from then on.
John had a headache. He was scared it was the beginning of the flu. He took some headache medicine and went to bed. When he woke up the headache was better. He was so glad to not have the flu.
Last night I read my book under a lamp. The light flickered and the bulb went out. In the dark I walked to the closet for a new bulb. I replaced the dead bulb for a new one. I picked up my book and finished the chapter.
Jim was a great runner. He bought a new pair of sneakers for the race. On the fifth mile, he got a huge blister. Jim hated his new shoes! He took them off and ran barefoot.
Freda wakes up early but decides to let her family sleep in. She puts on her running shoes and jogs around the block. Freda loves the feeling of a solo run in the early morning. She returns home and her family is still sleeping. Freda feels happy she got up but allowed them to rest.
Tammie's mom made breakfast. She called Tammie down to eat. Tammie did not come down to eat. Tammie's mom went upstairs to get Tammie. Tammie was still asleep.
Aline was a brazilian student studying in America. She got off the plane and heard the sound of gunfire. She fled the airport fearing for her life. Aline thought about the difference between the two countries. She concluded that Brazil was a safer place to live and returned home.
Shelby is driving to the beach with her friends. They love that she finally has a car now. Shelby isn't paying enough attention and she crashes into a ditch. Everyone survives, but Shelby gets a ticket. Her parents take her car away and Shelby is depressed.
Justine hates her regular job. She decides to make youtube videos for fun. Soon after making videos her page gets popular. Her videos become so popular she gets paid to do them. Justine has a new career making videos.
Jay really liked a girl in his Algebra class, Mary. Jay decided to write Mary a poem. Jay picked his favorite love ballad and copied the lyrics down. He passed this off as his own creation and gave it to Mary. Mary chuckled and told Chris that was her favorite song.
In the middle of tenth grade, a new boy moved into town. He was bashful and quiet. Maura, who was shy, liked him. She didn't know it, but he liked her too. Finally, in eleventh grade, they discovered their mutual affection.
The children would not go to sleep. I sang them a lullaby. They still would not go to sleep. I turned on the television. They finally fell asleep after an hour.
Nola had a rough upbringing and not much family. When she married Jim, she was surprised by his family. They gathered for holidays and everyone got along! But before long, Nola was welcomed into their fold gladly. She was happy to finally know what real family meant!
I researched computer parts for 3 weeks. Then I made a list of the parts that I liked. I put all of those parts in my NewEgg cart. I received an email from them after I made the purchase. The parts are on their way.
My wife made me a sandwich but forgot the pickles. So I got up and walked over to the refrigerator. I opened it and looked and looked and looked for the pickles. After about four minutes of searching I finally found them. So I put a couple of pickles on my sandwich and now I'm happy.
I was sitting in my car after work. I was startled by a knock against the passenger side window. I looked and saw a cardinal perched on the side door. It had struck the window by accident. It was fine and flew away.
Heather liked to do artistic things. She bought a loom and started to weave things. She made a big, beautiful tapestry. She gave it to her mother. She loved it!
In 2014, I started reading the Mahabharata. This Indian epic is 6,000 pages long. I began in November of 2014. I read 100 pages a day. I finished in January of 2015, much to my relief.
Bob was excited that his uncle Matt was visiting. Matt bought an expensive RC car to show Bob. Bob begged his mom to buy him one. But Matt was nice enough to give the car to Bob for free. The next day, it broke after Bob tried to drive down a staircase.
Meg took an after school job as a waitress. She served food and cleaned tables. Her customers loved her, so they tipped her well. In one night she made almost a hundred dollars! Meg really loved waitressing!
Bob looked through some pictures of a home he was interested in. One of them showed some serious stains on the carpet. Bob then realized he wasn't even sure it was a carpet. He thought it could very well be a roof leak instead. Bob decided to pass on that house and moved on to the next one.
Cam bought a lovely dress to wear to prom. But when she got home, to her dismay, she saw something bad. The dress was very sheer! Luckily, Cam's mom borrowed her a long slip to darken the dress. The slip made Cam's dress perfectly modest.
I wanted to resell Michael Jordan sneakers. However I did not know where to begin. I ordered a book about selling stuff online. I read the book from cover to cover. I made the decision not to resell Michael Jordans sneakers.
Kevin's mom warned him not to leave food out in the house. Kevin did not listen and would leave food out every night. One night Kevin woke up to use the restroom. Walking down the hall Kevin noticed a mouse in the kitchen eating. Kevin never left food out again.
Joanna bought some ice cream at the store. She had in mind to make the highest ice cream cone in the world. She scooped as many ice cream balls as she could on top of the other. But once she reached her number six, the ice cream tilted. In the end, Joanna had to clean all of it out of the floor.
Lester is walking home after a long day of work. On his walk, he realizes that he doesn't have much food at home. Lester decides to stop at a food truck to get dinner. He eats two delicious pork tacos. Lester feels grateful to have good food trucks in his neighborhood.
Two candidates were running for President. One candidate was a former POW with Years of experience in Congress. The other candidate had little experience and was relatively unknown. The little-known candidate associated with people who hated the USA. The little-known candidate had dark skin, so the voters elected him.
Suzy got a new sleeping bag. She was very excited about using it. One day she took it out of the case. All of the sudden the zipper broke. So she had to buy another one.
Bill wanted to be the best at video games. He practiced in his favorite game every day. Eventually, he started streaming his games to an audience. The audience gave him a lot of good tips, and Bill got much better. Eventually Bill was invited to play at a tournament like he dreamed!
Valerie was driving along through the countryside. There were many cows and horses in the fields nearby. Suddenly, she spotted a very strange looking animal. She wondered what was wrong with that horse. After a moment, she realized it was not a horse, but an alpaca.
Amy always brought her lunch with her to school. One day she decided to buy her lunch at school. Amy sat with her friends and began to eat the soup she bought. No one else thought the soup tasted weird. An hour later Amy vomited all over her desk in class.
Tori wanted to make a new skirt. She purchased the fabric. She picked out the perfect thread. She sat down in front of a sewing machine, ready to work. Suddenly, she realized she did not know how to sew at all.
Tiffany loved records. Unfortunately she had nothing to play them on. Her new boyfriend knows she loves them and bought her one. She was really happy and excited. Now they listen to records together all the time.
Lawrence wants to be a better actor. In school he takes theater classes everyday. He is improving, but not at a pace he would like. He decides to enroll in a more challenging class outside of school. Over time his acting skills vastly improve.
One day at the beach a girl named Anna found a shell. It was a really rare shell that she had never seen before. Anna was so excited she rushed to show her friends. Sadly she dropped the shell as she was running and it shattered. She stopped to gather the pieces and realized it wasn't smart to run.
Amy was having lunch at school. Amy liked being able to choose her own lunch. Today there were chicken nuggets in the cafeteria. Amy had never heard of a chicken nugget. Amy ended up getting nuggets because all her friend did.
Kevin loved listening to the Guitar. Kevin really like Jimmy Hendrix. He decided that he would learn the guitar. He listened to Hendrix and played guitar everyday. Kevin became a famous musician.
Kim had to walk to school. In the winter it was especially hard. Her family couldn't afford proper coats. Her teachers realized this and all chipped in to get her one. Kim was brought to tears.
Gina was having her friends Tony and Maria over for dinner. She was going to serve her nonna's Pasta Puttanesca. However, she was all out of tomato sauce. She improvised using canned diced tomatoes and tomato paste. The pasta turned out just fine!
I was at the airport for the first time. I was so eager to finally ride on a plane. However, I couldn't find my ticket. I told the pilot that I had lost my ticket. He felt so bad that he let me ride on the plane anyway.
Kato kidnapped and murdered women all the time. He was a horrible person who had no empathy. But one time, he kidnapped the wrong woman. Lily escaped and helped the police catch him. Kato was executed ten years later as Lily watched.
Liv wanted to dance ballet. She took classes, but the other dancers said she would never succeed. They said she was too curvy to get hired as a dancer. But then a talent scout asked Liv to work for his company! Liv's classmates her so jealous and shocked!
One day Quinn went to the library. Quinn picked up five books. She also got some copies of Vogue magazine. Then she checked out. She returned the books five weeks later.
Andy always helped his Dad plant trees. They would plant trees for friends and family. Andy bought a new house, so he and his Dad planted a tree. Andy's Dad passed away shortly after the house was bought. The tree reminds Andy of his Dad.
Jill was sitting in her yard eating lunch. Suddenly, a dog walked up to her. The dog had a hurt paw. Jill took the dog all over the neighborhood trying to find it's home. Finally, someone claimed the dog.
Adam saw a TV special on lucid dreaming. He tried it that same night. He did the relaxation techniques perfectly. But he just fell asleep and dreamed nothing at all! When he woke the next morning, he was disappointed.
The girl was very sweet. She loved everyone she met. She ran to me and hugged me tight. Her hair smelled like strawberries. I hugged her back happily.
I started making Halloween cookies by placing the dough on the sheet. When I turned around, there were bugs all over the floor. I screamed and dropped the cookie sheet on the floor. The bugs got all over the cookie dough. I had to buy more cookies and call an exterminator.
I took a day to myself. I needed to relax. I read a book and took a bath. I've never felt more refreshed. I enjoyed my time relaxing today, and now ready to take on the world.
Jim is a dare devil. He likes to try extreme stuff. One day Jim decides to jump over a short tree. Jim gets a running start and Jumps. He falls short and breaks his neck on the fall.
Tom was eating crackers. He bit down on one of them wrong. His front tooth chipped in a large segment. Tom couldn't afford to get it fixed. He had to go around with a chipped tooth for months.
Greg was feeling stress from his finances. His job was going to be slowing down for the season. Greg told his wife that they needed to start saving. They tightened their budget prior to the slowdown. The couple had enough money when his hours were cut.
Today I saw an ambulance in our building driveway. Shortly thereafter a fire truck came by with emts. The fire truck left after a short while. A fireman said they both respond because they need to look busy. I shook my head in amazement.
Rene and her brother entered a contest. It was a hot dog eating contest. Rene ate ten hot dogs in a minute. She ended up losing. Rene thought it was not fair.
She donned her black vinyl hat, and tilted it slightly back. She motioned for her friend to join her. Together they jumped into the back of the roofless car. People stopped to stare as they drove by. She didn't realize the sun had melted half her hat to her head.
The family was taking a road trip. They were going to the mountains! They drove for a few hours and then set up camp. The scenery was stunning. It was a relaxing trip.
I was biking around in 1963. I saw two older kids approaching a cat. They grabbed the cat by the paws and threw her ten feet away. The cat landed on its feet and ran away. I was only ten but was angry at the kids.
Judy thought taking an online class would be easy. But she struggled to keep up. Due dates were frequent and inflexible. And she had little self-motivation. Judy learned that online classes were harder than she thought.
Kendrick Lamar went to Compton. His fans met him at the park. They asked him to do a freestyle. He threw down some sick rhymes. People posted all about it on Facebook.
Mabel had her first college class of the semester. She discovered that her teacher was very strict. Maybel made sure not to miss a single class. One day she got very sick and couldn't attend. Her teacher failed her just for her one absence.
Zach bought his daughter a new swing set. He went outside to put it together. He spent about an hour assembling the swing set. Zach put his daughter in the swing and gave her a push. His daughter loves her new swing set!
Nick passed by his turtle tank. The turtle furiously splashed the water. Nick realized that the turtle had not been fed today. He filled a small scoop with some pellets. Nick poured the pellets into the turtle's tank.
Joe and Andrew were having a great night watching movies. But well watching movies and eating popcorn they wanted candy. They realized they had ran out of candy. So Joe and Andrew drove to the store and got a bunch of candy. They went home and enjoyed the rest of their awesome night.
Bob had bought a fish burger for lunch. He only ate half of the burger. Bob decided to bring the rest of the burger home. Bob forgot the food in his car. The car smelled really bad the next day.
Linda's closet was a mess. She decided to weed through her clothes. She threw away three bags of clothes. It felt good to have a manageable closet again! Linda was so inspired she moved on to the next closet.
Joe finally finished the lyrics to his new song. Joe now wanted to record it. So Joe called his friend who had a recording studio. Joe drove to the recording studio and began to record his song. Joe recorded all night then finally finished before the sun came up.
Jonelle wanted a new skirt. She did not have the money to buy the skirt she wanted. She put the shirt into her purse when she thought no one was looking. She was seen shoplifting and security approached her. She was arrested and served time in jail.
Joseph was on the tee box ready to hit his shot. He approached the ball and set his sights on it. He did a few practice swings. He swung and struck the ball. The ball bounced on the green a few times then into the hole.
George was a mean boy. He always bullied people at school. One day he pushed another boy down. He was suspended for two days. George decided to be a nicer person.
Jiro went to a mini mart to buy some snacks. While on his way home,he saw a kid sitting on the grass. The kid seems hungry. So jiro decided to give the kid the food that he brought. Then jiro went back again to the mini mart to buy again.
Sam's television had a lot of glare. The light always hit it in the worst spots. He kept trying to move it to different areas. Nothing worked. Eventually Sam had to buy thicker curtains.
Tom's favorite book series was turned into a movie. They split it into two films. Tom liked the first and was excited for the sequel. The sequel was way different and disappointing. Tom was very let down.
Jenn was pregnant. She wanted to know if she was having a boy or a girl. An ultrasound tech took lots of scans of Jenn's baby. After studying the scan, she determined the baby was a boy. Now, Jenn can finally start picking names!
Today at work I was thinking about a bonfire. When I got home my husband approached me and hugged me. He told me that he's been thinking about a bonfire all day. We went to the store to get smore supplies. When we got home we made a bonfire and made smores.
One night being bored some friends and I decided to go cow tipping. So we went to the field where we thought the cows would be. We had found out we were wrong the cows were not there. However we did find the farmers bull that was in the field and mad. I never ran so fast in all my life to get away.
John needed ice. John did not own an icemaker. John visited the gas station. John purchased ice. John brought the ice home.
It was high time to get started working out. I went to the local gym and setup a membership. It wasn't long before I was working out. I had a lot on my mind that day. It felt great to get a workout in!
Wanda and Katie wanted to go the the mall. They both lacked driving experience, but Wanda drove them anyways. Eventually they realized they were extremely lost. They called their parents and they helped them to get home. Wanda's parents bought her a GPS.
Barry was driving on the interstate obeying the speed limit. He caught a glimpse of car coming up fast behind him. The car zoomed past him and crashed into a truck ahead of him. Barry stopped to help the driver get out of the car. The driver told Barry he was trying not get stung by a bee.
Larry was fishing in the pond in his backyard. He couldn't catch anything today. He decided to take a lunch break. While he was eating his sandwich, something tugged his line. Larry reeled in a 2 pound trout from the pound.
The library in my town is having a lot of activities coming up. You have to go on their website to sign up. The kids will have a lot of fun. I signed up for a few of them. I will go with you to them.
On day I was on a very crowded metro system. My purse was very small and on the side of my body. As the crowd diminished and I could move, I checked my purse. To my disappointment, my phone and credit cards were no longer there. From then on I have been very cautious with my belongings.
Rhonda wasn't happy in her relationship, as it was dull. She told her boyfriend to spice it up. He took her on a horse and carriage ride with roses in the seat. Then, he arranged a park picnic with chocolate strawberry desserts. She was so impressed, she proposed to him the next day.
Jenna had been reading up on hair styling. One tip she read was to use coconut oil. She put a healthy amount in her hair and then showered. When she got out, she saw that her hair was very greasy. She realized that she had put way too much oil in.
Lily was flying alone for the first time. The flight attendant was especially nice to her. Lily was feeling cold and asked for her blanket. Instead, the attendant brought her a new blanket. Lily felt very comforted.
Chloe got tickets for an upcoming hockey game. She found her seat when she got to the arena. The seats were better than she imagined. A puck made its way over the glass and into Chloe's lap. Chloe's team won and she took home an extra souvenir!
I took my dog for a walk in the woods. At the creek, he began to bark at a figure in the distance. Upon inspection, I realized it was a dead body. I called the police. They awarded my dog with a medal of gratitude!
The group of revelers stopped suddenly at the counter. Eschewing the traditional coaster, it was against the white marble. A lone brown beer, of foreign pedigree. Throwing elbows and fists, they fought for the right of its hops. The winner enjoyed the rich flavor as he slammed it down.
Reba decided to change careers. For many years she had been a history teacher. Having a love for photography made her want to switch. She purchased her equipment and quit teaching. She is now a very popular professional photographer.
Morgan had to get up early for work on Tuesday. She knew she was going in extra early, and wanted to treat herself. As she drove to work, she saw a coffee stand. Morgan decided to pull in and order a coffee treat. She was really happy she decided to get a hot coffee.
Sam's father was a powerful business man. He trained Sam to take over the company. Sam preferred to work as an artist. He had a long conversation with his father. His father sent him to art school.
Lisa was always dramatic. One day, she got a C on a math test. And she yelled at her teacher and threatened to kill herself. Lisa was sent to the school therapist. But after several months, she didn't improve.
I was excited to go to the Disney park with my cousins. As we walked in the park we walked to the ticket booth. As I hand over my ticket, the error sign came up. I was upset because it was not working. Thankfully an attendant came over and fixed it.
Hal was walking his dog one morning. A cat ran across their path. Hal's dog strained so hard, the leash broke! He chased the cat for several minutes. Finally Hal lured him back to his side.
Maya was new in class. At recess, the others bullied her cruelly. But then one girl came to her aid. Maya grasped her arm and stood up, walking away from the bullies. Then she thanked the kind girl for helping her.
When I was pregnant with my daughter I had an ultrasound. My husband had never accompanied me before. This time he decided he wanted to go with me. They showed us the baby, which was just a little blip. He was very disappointed, thinking he would see a full-sized baby.
Tom got a girlfriend after a while of being single. He started to let himself go. Tom gained weight and started not dressing up as much. His girlfriend didn't like his laziness. She broke up with him over it.
Sam collected all the money he earned in tips as a waiter. The result was a stack of bills several inches thick. He tried to put the money in his pocket but it was too big. Sam had to stuff the cash in an envelope to take to the bank. The teller was very impressed with all the money he had.
My friend Frank had a date on Wednesday. He met the woman at a restaurant for dinner. After dinner he asked if he could call her again. She said she would think about it. Frank told me he felt she was brushing him off.
Dominic spotted a beautiful butterfly. He excitedly fetched a jar. He very gently placed the butterfly in the jar. The next morning, the butterfly had died. Dominic felt horrible because he forgot to make air holes for his pet.
Gina's mom wanted to know where he phone was. Gina couldn't tell her a teacher took it. Instead she told her it was in her locker. Her mother looked skeptical. Gina played it cool, and her mom accepted her answer.
Dax was a little two year old that loved to have books read to him. His mother told him to pick some books out. He brought her eight of his favorite books. Dax crawled up on his mother's lap and snuggled in. She read him all eight books and Dax smiled the entire time.
Lucretia decides to pack a lunch before she leaves the house. She puts a sandwich and chips into her bag. Later during the day she eats her lunch. She feels satisfied. Lucretia is happy she packed a lunch.
Mark had chosen to become a monk in France. Every day, he prayed and did his chores and read the scripture. One day, he saw a pretty girl in a tight dress walk down the street. Martin could no longer be a monk. He tore off his frock and chased after the girl.
I went to a Nutella bar yesterday. It was amazing. They had every concoction imaginable. I ordered three things. I couldn't wait to go back.
Louise was at the aquarium. She was caught up looking at the jellyfish. Suddenly, she realized that she had lost track of her parents. She asked an attendant for help. Luckily they were reunited shortly after.
Cindy was vacuuming when she saw something fly by her head. There was a bat in the house! She ran outside, still holding the vacuum hose. She screamed and ran around the yard. Her neighbor came out and helped her get the bat out.
Richard was playing with his football in his backyard. He practiced his throws for twenty straight minutes. He heard a strange sound as soon as he was able to do his last throw. Richard panicked and the ball shot straight for his neighbors window. Richard was then forced to pay damages.
The police officer was driving across the street. He noticed a man, with a dark skin tone, carrying an expensive watch. The officer immediately stopped and interrogated the man. Since the man didn't steal it, he was complaining. The officer ended up arresting him.
Harry went to an exclusive private school. One day after school, his father told him that he lost his job. They would no longer be able to send him to the private school. The next week Harry's parents signed him up at his local public school Harry made friends fast and adjusted well to the new school.
Anna's big sister was going away to college. Anna wanted to give her sister a great going-away present. But her sister didn't need any textbooks or furniture. So Anna worked long hours at her dishwashing job to save money. And she was able to buy her sister a used car to take to college!
Tim was jogging. He was on his way to work. He was stopped by a police officer. The police officer did not believe he was going to work. Tim was late to work.
Jon got a new dog. But he couldn't decide on a name. Jon thought about his favorite things. He loved  the Andy Griffith show. He decided to name his dog Barney.
My wife bought a big Easter basket for our granddaughter. She is two and lives far away. She mailed it in time for Easter. She was pleased when my daughter sent photos. Our granddaughter had Easter baskets from her mom and grandmom.
Our servers were infected by a virus today. We had to wipe every drive on it. Luckily we had backups though. It took the whole weekend to restore the data. Hopefully it doesn't happen again.
Suzy had a sick grandmother. She was dying of cancer. So she went and visited her in the hospital. It was her last moments. When she passed the next day, Suzy was besides herself.
Sally Salami was conflicted. She had something she needed to get off her chest. Only she lacked the courage to do it. She procrastinated on it for weeks. Until finally she broke, and blurted it out randomly one day.
Carlos had one bad tooth. It hurt him every time he ate something. Because he was so stubborn, he refused to go to the dentist. But when the pain became unbearable he had to go. The dentist removed the tooth and Carlos could eat normally again.
I hate turkey. Naturally, I didn't want to eat my Thanksgiving dinner. My wife knew I hated turkey. She made chicken for me instead. I realized I had the best wife in the world!
The friends traveled to their school's football game. While there they ran into many other friends from college. They were excited to see other. They could not wait to catch up and see their team play. Unfortunately, their team did not win.
Did you hear all that wind last night? The hurricane just missed us. We got a lot of its wind and rain though. I saw a few trees down on my block. Thank goodness no one was harmed.
Bart was riding his motorcycle. He wasn't wearing his helmet. Bart was pulled over by a police officer. He was given a ticket for not wearing his helmet. Bart began to always wear his helmet.
Gina and her older brother rarely got along. According to her mom he needed to cut the grass. Gina relayed the message as requested. 3 hours later the grass still hadn't been cut. Gina dreaded reminding him because she new they would argue.
A young man sat peacefully in his house. Although he enjoyed the peace, he decided it was time to party. He prepared a feast with everything from saffron to absinthe. He invited the whole world to participate in the festivities! He and the whole world partied indeed.
Jamie had never ridden horses before. He got the first chance over the weekend. It was at a local ranch. He was nervous but things went well. The instructor commended Jamie on his skills.
Jessica and her boyfriend went to the theater to watch a movie. There were many choices. Jessica liked romance and her boyfriend liked horror. They decided on a romantic horror flick. Neither left the theater completely satisfied.
My wife bought rotisserie chicken for dinner on Monday. The cat loves this dish. She lay under the table, sniffing. My wife gave her some chicken so we could eat in peace. The cat was very happy that night.
Julia was going to a dance. She had the perfect dress and shoes. However, she was missing something. She needed new earrings. She finally found the perfect pair and was ready for the dance.
Evan had been saving for years. He went to the dealership and bought a really fancy BMW. Evan was so proud of his new car. He showed it off around town. Evan knew he looked cool in the new car.
The country prepared a missile for launch. Another country warned them not to launch. The country launched anyways. The other country shot down the missiles. They determined that they weren't aimed at civilian target.
Mary was visiting family at her childhood home. During her visit a blizzard occurred. She was very excited to see all the snow. Her family felt stressed but she was full of vigor. She helped her family by shoveling all the snow for them.
Shelby attended an after school arts class. She brought her art supplies with her. Shelby excused herself to the restroom during the class. When she returned, her supplies were gone. Another student told Shelby who the thief was.
Bill had a flat tire tonight. He wasn't able to make it to the meeting. I took notes to let him know what happened. I'm going to send them home with his neighbor. I know Bill will appreciate having the notes.
Cheyenne wanted to make lemonade. She went outside and picked some lemons. Cheyenne then began to juice them. She poured the juice into a glass. After taking a big gulp Cheyenne realized that she forgot the sugar.
Mike wanted to invest some money to start saving for retirement. He decided to buy 100 shares of the hottest new tech stock. The next day, the market fell over 200 points. The account value of his investments was cut in half. To this day, Mike regrets that he ever invested in the stock market.
Helen enjoyed racing sailboats with her father. Her father, along with some other folks, owned a 40-foot racing yacht. One year, they did the Race to Mackinac on Lake Michigan. The race was a few hundred miles and took a few days to complete. They didn't win the race, but they had a great time getting there!
Walter bought a jigsaw puzzle. He took it home and asked if his son would like to help him. They worked on it together. They almost finished but they noticed a piece was missing. Walter had to buy the same puzzle again to retrieve the missing piece.
I kept misplacing my bank checkbook. It was dark blue in color and was always hard to find. I had some reflective red stickers for my bike. I put one on my checkbook. I have not lost the checkbook since.
Lacy was scared. She hadn't prepared much for the test. She was concerned about her grade. She took the test. She found out she passed the test.
Kyle was good at writing elaborate stories. He would sometimes use his friends' names in his stories. Kyle's friends felt honored to be named in Kyle's stories. In one story, Kyle named a prison escapee after his nerdy friend Tom. Due to that story, everybody now considers Tom to be a wily tough guy.
Jeff wanted to buy a new car. So he got a part time job. But he became impatient and looked a used car. And he ended up buying a cheap truck he didn't like. A month later, Jeff realized he should have waited longer.
Anna loved salads, but the dressings were causing her to gain weight. She resolved to switch from fatty oils to light versions. She bought a bottle of Light Italian and sampled it nervously. She was afraid it would be yucky. But to her surprise, it was just as good as regular Italian!
Lucy had a lot of split ends. She had to do something about it. She got some scissors. She then cut them off. She then looked great.
Diane was pregnant and in labor. She had spent several hours already in the hospital. They wouldn't let her eat before the birth and she was starving. She devoured ice chips until it was time to push. As soon as her baby was born she finally ate some food.
The Jones family goes to Disney World every few Year's. Mom seemed very intent on getting everyone to go this year. Once they arrived, she immediately rushed to Guest Services. She proudly walked back to her family wearing an I'm Expecting pin. Everyone cheered in surprise over their great start to their vacation.
Justin had a three year old daughter who wouldn't listen. She was a brat and tossed things everywhere she went. She would use her tablet and ignore the world around her. One day Justin was trying to tell her pay attention while using it. She didn't listen and ran into a wall and broke her nose.
Johnny had a vivid imagination. He always thought about new characters and different stories. Johnny took a creative writing class and began to write novels. Johnny used his incredible imagination to write interesting books. Johnny became a best-selling author.
I answered the phone to an unknown caller for some reason. The voice asked for me by name. I told I wasn't home but maybe they could leave a message. Then they said it was for a job interview. I confessed it was me and ultimately got the job.
There is a candy factory down the street for me. I decided to take a trip with my friends to visit. When we got there we put on the outfits and walked around. Unfortunately though, we couldn't have samples. Therefore we were disappointed.
Tina bought herself a new pair of shoes. She loved the way they looked. Unfortunately they were too small. She tried to wear them anyway. Her pain were bleeding by the end of the day.
Tom always got good grades. There was a big test coming up. It would be a big part of his overall class grade. Tom spent a long time studying. It paid off and he got a good grade.
Ben and Jen were on a romantic picnic in the country. When it grew dark, they folded their picnic blanket and put it away. Then they saw that fireflies were beginning to appear all around them! They strolled along the dark country lane, surrounded by the lights. It was one of the most beautiful sights of their lives!
I tried going on a gluten free diet. I lasted for just one day. Then all the sudden I had a craving. I wanted to eat some gluten. So I had some bread.
Kaya wanted to learn Spanish. Her neighbor was a Mexican who wanted to improve her English. The two girls agreed to practice and help each other. Every day they got together to study. After a few weeks, each was much improved in the others' language!
Fred wanted a tattoo so badly. His parents said no. He begged some more. Finally they gave in. Fred was happy to get what he wanted.
John won his baseball game and wanted some ice cream to celebrate. He went with his teammates to their favorite ice cream shoppe. John looked at the menu to decide what he wanted. He thought a milkshake would hit the spot. John drank his delicious shake and went home.
The man ordered a cake. He asked for lettering on top. He went to pick up the cake. The cake said the wrong thing. He still bought the cake at a discount.
One year I kept procrastinating getting my car registration renewed. I was driving on a highway when I noticed a cop car behind me. He turned on his sirens, pulling me over. Once at my car window, he said he was sorry to bother another officer. I forgot I was wearing an FBI shirt I had bought at a Target store!
Tony loved facial hair. He grew a big, crazy beard. Tony's wife hated it. She begged him to shave it. For her birthday, he agreed and the beard was gone!
Ryan went camping with his friends. This was his first time and he was excited. That all changed when he heard rustling near some trees. Scared, he told his friends to take a look. It turned out to be a chipmunk, they all shared a laugh.
Tom got a tough assignment in his English composition class. Tom was asked to write a thousand word paper defining courage. Tom decided to do something radical and personal and different. Tom turned in a paper bearing only a single word - this. Tom received an A.
Bob was trying to take apart his bookcase. When he'd put it together he'd used nails on the back. Bob was having a difficult time pulling the nails out. He hit on the idea of using a very small flat blade screwdriver. Bob was able to pull all the nails and take apart the bookcase.
Tim always liked trained. He saved money for a trip. It took days and he had a nice room. He ate at the restaurants on board. Tim loved the experience.
I was feeling really bored. So I decided to go for a bike ride. During the ride, it started to rain. But it made everything look more beautiful. I was glad I went out for a bike ride.
Nita had always wanted to see a whale. She had been on 3 whale-watching tours, with no luck! But then she went on a diving trip with her friends. There, she saw a huge whale in its natural habitat! Nita was thrilled and overjoyed!
Tyrone wanted to be a movie star. He learned the lines of all his favorite movies for practice. When he felt ready he went to his teacher. He acted the parts he had learned and waited for approval. His teacher shook his head and said he wasn't good enough.
I stupidly decided to bleach my hair yesterday. I wants to dye it blonde so I bleached it first. I kept the bleach on for too long unfortunately. My scalp started to burn and my hair was falling out in clumps. I definitely learned my lesson.
John loved to scare his little brother Dave. Dave would be playing quietly and John would sneak up and shout! Dave really hated this and wanted to get him back. The next time, Dave tricked John and scared him instead! John agreed that it wasn't much fun to be scared.
Amy loved to write short stories. She went online and found a company that would pay her to write. She woke up in the middle of the night with a story idea in her head. She stayed up writing for three hours. Her boss loved the story and gave her a bonus for her work.
Mary's best friend from her neighborhood moved away. Mary felt very lonely. Her mom suggested that she and her friend be penpals. Mary started writing regularly to her friend. They stayed friends their whole lives.
I ride my bicycle to school every day. It's different when I ride it in Spring, though. In spring, all the plants along the side of the road bloom. In particular, one plant had thorns which pricked my tires. I ended up with two flat tires that day.
I went to the Bull's game last night. They were playing the Knicks. The score went back and forth all four quarters. The Bulls ended up winning in overtime. It was one of the best nights of my life.
Conrad lived in a very old neighborhood. The houses near him were being demolished for a new development. The crime rate had risen because of the demolition. Conrad took it upon himself to patrol the lots for thieves. Conrad got mistaken as a thief and had to spend a night in jail.
Jo liked to run. She ran a mile each day. She decided to enter a marathon. It was tough, but she finished the race. Jo won first place.
Charles knew his mother liked his sister more than him. He hoped she would still leave both of them her house. When his mother died, she left her house to his sister. Charles wanted to live in the house with his sister. But the will stated not to let Charles in because she hated his dad.
John encountered mosquitos when he was trying to sleep. He had to find a way to get rid of these pesky bugs to sleep. He opened a window but the mosquitoes did not leave. He decides to use bug spray around the house and bug repellent. Both were effective and he finally was able to sleep.
One day the Zicker family went on vacation to New York. First they went to the Empire State Building. Then they walked around downtown. Then they went to Central Park. Finally they went to the Bronx Zoo.
Yesterday I had the worst experience in the airport. When I went through security it took three hours. I ended up missing my flight. Thankfully I was given a new flight. Finally I got to my destination.
Alan broke his glasses at school. He didn't want his mom to find out. He taped his glasses but they were still crooked. When he got home, his mom didn't notice right away. His mom DID notice when half his glasses fell in his noodle soup!
Jim received his exam from last tuesday. Since he wasn't satisfied with his score, he looked across the packet. The professor became irritated when he was complaining. As a result, he kicked Jim out of class. Jim dropped the entire class afterwards.
When I was little I wanted to be like cookie monster. I eat all of the cookies available. My parents were very upset at me. They asked my why I did this and I never responded back. My parents eventually stopped buying me cookies.
Jeff decided that his son needed a kitten to grow up with. When he was at the store one day he saw some kittens being given away. He just knew the little orange one would be perfect for his son! He brought the kitten home, cleaned it up, and gave it to his son. His son loved the kitten, like Jeff knew he would!
My neighbor's tree is full of sparrows. One day I threw a rock at the tree. Dozens of sparrows flew out of it. I was greatly amused by the spectacle. I stopped being amused as soon as one pooped on me.
My wife had a bad cough. She was told she had pneumonia. She was given antibiotics and an inhaler. My sister in law said she has the same inhaler for COPD. I said my sister in law should stop smoking.
Sarah really likes to take care of succulents. She thinks they're adorable little plants. While shopping, she found a neglected little succulent. She decided to buy the plant and bring it home to nurse it. Now the plant is doing really well and has several young sprouts.
Every night, Nick jogged for three miles on a trail near his home. One night, he saw a large shadow ahead of him. The shadow turned out to be a black bear! Nick turned around and sprinted the other way. Now, Nick jogs on the road through town.
Katie went to the mailbox and discovered a letter waiting for her. It was from a secret admirer. She opened it and read every word. She was kind of flattered but also creeped out. She never learned who it was, and she thought maybe that was best.
Kylie decided to take tennis lessons. She wanted to be good at it like her dad. Yesterday was her first lesson. It actually ended up going well. To her delight she couldn't wait to go back next week.
Jake had been working hard all week long. He had been saving his money for a concert. The tickets for the concert and a hotel for the night. Unfortunately his car would not start on the day of the concert. Jake had to cancel his plans due to car problems.
Lorrie was driving down the road. She heard a noise coming from her truck. She got out to look at it. It was smoking everywhere. She was stranded for hours before help came.
Kim wanted a sweater for Christmas, but she knew her mom was broke. So she put it out of her mind, trying to forget it. But her mom knew what she wanted, and she felt sad about it . So she purchased yarn and began to knit Kim's sweater herself. Kim loved her homemade sweater more than any other sweater ever!
My puppy was sniffing around on the ground. The puppy picked up a stick in its mouth and shook it around. The stick was moving by itself. I saw that the stick was really a garter snake! I took the garter snake away from my puppy.
There was a scientist who wanted to collect bacteria samples. The samples needed to be put somewhere. The guy grabbed a plastic mold to put them in. The bacteria were then examined in a microscope. The bacteria was non harmful.
Gina wasn't supposed to go to her class during lunch. But she needed to be in the classroom alone. She was stealthy as she crept down the empty hallway. She felt a rush of adrenaline as she grabbed the doorknob. To her dismay the door was locked.
Sid wanted to succeed as a sketch artist. He practiced with sketching old paintings. They came out strangely proportioned. Sid's friends told him they were really humorous drawings. Sid began a successful business selling his sketches as caricatures.
I wanted to become a photographer. I decided to enroll in college for a bachelors in art. After four years, I had become a skilled photographer. I continued to hone my trade for many years. Soon, I was one of the best photographers in the world!
David does his best to be a diligent manager. He praises his employees when they do what he needs. David's learned not to criticize them. He says very little when they don't live up to his expectations. David is required to attend mandatory sensitivity training classes.
I served the ball to the other side. Elena managed to serve the ball back to my side. I began to approach it however, Gina ran in front. She performed a special move to hit the ball. Elena couldn't hit it and it landed on the floor.
My wife is an Instagram fan. She often takes photos of what she is doing. Tonight she made a whiskey and ginger ale drink. She posted a photo on Instagram. Dinner has thus been delayed.
Sam was ice skating with his girlfriend. It was his first time. He started feeling comfortable with it after a while. All of a sudden he slipped and knocked his head on the ice. He was knocked out for a few minutes and had to go home.
Steve usually likes to light candles around the house. He usually remembers to blow them all out when leaving. One day, he forgot to blow out the candles. The candle fell off the counter. Steve's house burnt down.
We were visiting friends in NH in 2006. I was talking to my friend's father. I told him I was ordained by an internet church. He got excited and asked me how to do it. We got on the internet and he got his ordination card a week later.
Sam knew his father was drunk. He was always easier to upset when he drank. When Same dropped a dish his father freaked out. He got so angry that he beat him with his belt. Same never forgave him for that night.
Bernie was in the running for president. he catered to the poor and middle class bernie did not work with corporations. He ended up winning Everyone was happy
My son started a new school last week. He is having a tough time there. There a few kids who are bullying him. At his last school he had a lot of friends. I hope it works out for him.
Jill tried to defend her opponent. Her opponent was twice her size, so she had difficulty blocking her. As soon as the opponent moved across the lane, Jill was bumped. She fell onto the floor since she got bumped. The coach had to help her get up.
Ray drive his car on a steep mountain road. A boulder fell from high above. The rock came crashing down on Ray's hood. He panicked and swerved into the mountainside. Ray was fine but his car was totaled.
It was my brother's birthday. I went to the store to look for a card. I couldn't find one because they were so tacky. I decided to buy the dorkiest one I could find. I went to my brother's house and gave him the card.
Frank and Alice bought front-row tickets to an outdoor concert. After they sat down in their seats, it started to rain. The concert started despite the rain. Frank and Alice loved the show and the rain. They were happy that the weather didn't ruin their evening.
Nell was supposed to sell candy for a school fundraiser. She procrastinated because she hated going door to door. The day before the fundraiser ended, Nell broke her piggy bank. She counted enough money to buy a few boxes of candy. Sick to her stomach from candy, Nell turned in the money.
Ana wanted to go ice skating. But she didn't have a pair of ice skates! She asked her cousin to borrow her a pair. He agreed and gave them to her. Ana had a great time ice skating in her borrowed skates!
Everyone told Jim he was immature. Even though he was twenty he loved playing pranks on people. It made it hard for him to sustain a job. So he had to find a career that let him be true to himself. He founded a prank shop that made him happy both ways.
Jenny wanted a phone for Christmas more than anything. When she unwrapped her last present there was an iphone box. She eagerly opened it only to find a silver bracelet inside. Her mother hadn't been trying to trick her, it was just a box she had. Jenny was very disappointed that Christmas.
Madeline had been bedridden for the past 4 months. Numerous doctors had come to see her but none could find the source. She would cough up blood and not eat very much food. Her parents were distraught not knowing what to do or what happened. Madeline finally died on the 5th month of her bed ridden debacle.
Mary wanted to spend a day by the pool. But the deck was too hot to lay in. Then she found a solution. She perched on a float in the middle of the pool. There, she relaxed in the cool water all day!
Lucy was watching a movie with her grandparents. She Was allowed to stay up late to see the whole movie. She began to feel her eyelids getting heavy. She fought the sleep, determined to finish the movie. Lucy fell asleep on the couch 30 minutes before the movie ended.
Jessica has always been bored with her fine, straight hair. It always went flat even after she curled it. She put it in a braid wet one night before bed. Her hair was full and wavy the next morning. Jessica finally had the thicker-looking hair she wanted.
Laura went to a party a few years ago with her friends. The shorts she wore didn't have pockets so she had to hold her phone. After being at the party for a few hours she got tired. She ended up sitting down with her phone, but didn't pick it back up. When she went looking for it it was gone!
My friend Paul likes to eat clams for dinner. He wears waders when he goes looking for clams. Once, he fell on a rock while hunting clams and he ripped his waders. Paul's waders filled with water and his clothes underneath got wet. Paul had to go home that day without any clams for dinner.
Adan bought two dogs or the same breed, a male and a female. They ended up having a litter of puppies. Adam couldn't manage all these dogs alone. He put the puppies up for sale. He found all the puppies great homes and made thousands of dollars.
Adam lost his job. He felt very depressed. He went back to my parents house. He spoke to them about it. He ended up feeling better.
James had inherited some things from his uncle. One was a beautiful grandfather clock. James displayed it in his bedroom. The clock woke him up each morning with its chirping. He liked waking up to a reminder of his uncle.
Sam was horrified when he spilled juice on his mom's red tablecloth. He poured bleach on the stain and threw the tablecloth in the laundry. Sam's mom came home just as the laundry finished. She took the tablecloth from the machine and gasped. Sam was truly surprised to see white splotches on the red cloth.
I had just bought a new Ferrari. I decided to take it for a drive. I wanted to test the maximum speed so I got onto the highway. I smashed my foot into the pedal and got to 200 miles per hour. Naturally, I was arrested by a police officer for reckless driving.
Mandy had gotten an ant farm for her birthday. She kept the ant farm on her desk. One day she bumped into her desk really hard. The ant farm fell to the floor and broke. Mandy had to clean the mess before the ants spread around her house.
Log Billson was a worker at a dynamite plant. One day, the plant caught fire. Log stayed on-site for 12 hours, fighting the fire. He ushered hundreds of workers to safety. He collapsed after the 12th hour just as the factory exploded.
I didn't know what to do or say. I sat very still, staring at my monitor. He was angry, and I was apparently the cause. I tried not to make any extraneous sounds. He still kept saying cruel things.
Millie was working on Mturk doing surveys. Work was very slow and she was about to go to bed. Suddenly, a huge batch was posted. She started working on it rapidly. When it ended, she had made almost one hundred bucks!
I went to the store today. While I was there I bought some gum. After chewing the gum and getting home I wanted to throw it away. I went and opened the trash can. Inside the can was a mouse on a sticky trap wiggling around.
Sarah had a new job at a diner. The owner was teaching her how to make a pizza. Sarah noticed that the pizza seemed too crowded. She pointed it out and her boss considered it. She ended up agreeing and they changed the pizza procedure.
On Tuesday Alice had a terrible stomach ache. She went to the emergency room. Alice was diagnosed with an ulcer. Alice's doctor gave her a prescription for an acid blocker. Alice was feeling better a few days later.
Kate was all dressed up. She had been invited to a masquerade party. She wore a sparkly mask and a beautiful gown. She partied until the sun came up. The next morning, she had a pounding headache.
Pete wanted to help animals. He wanted to donate to the local shelter. But he was very low on cash. Then Pete found a solution. He donated his time instead by volunteering!
Tom was at his cafeteria. Something got stuck in his throat while eating. It made him throw up in front of everyone. Other kids nearby vomited because of it too. Tom never lived it down.
Nell's parents were horrified that she still sucked her thumb. They tried pinning her sleeves shut, but Nell sucked anyway. They painted foul-tasting polish on her thumb, to no avail. On the first day of kindergarten, the teacher handed Nell a crayon. Nell took her thumb out to grab the crayon and never put it back.
Jimmy went to the local diner to get some breakfast. He couldn't decide whether he wanted bacon or sausage. He decided to get both. Jimmy left the restaurant with a huge heart burn. He decided never to eat that much meat ever again.
Joy decided that her bathroom needed a good cleaning. Joy got a bucket of soapy water and set to work. She cleaned everything from the walls to the floor. After scrubbing everything Joy emptied mix. Joy was proud of how clean her bathroom was.
Maddie had a paper due at school in the morning. Even though she'd had plenty of time, she hadn't started it yet. She locked herself in her room with her computer. Into the wee hours of the morning she crammed to get the paper done. She finished the paper just before time to go to class.
Lex is a wrestler. Lex trains to become the best. Lex works his way to the top. Lex gets a shot to be the champ. Lex wins the title and becomes the champ.
It was a cool calm night outside. Susie was hungry so she decided to make a hot dog. She put it in the toaster but forgot about it. The alarm went off and the house was on fire. Susie screamed and called the fire department.
James sat down at the poker table. He could tell he sat down in a lucky chair. The cards were passed out by the dealer. Despite James' confidence, he lost money that night. He knew next time he'd win it big.
Tim was in class. He kept checking his phone. The teacher asked to take it away. Tim refused to do so and it turned into a fight. Tim was suspended for a day.
Amy was browsing videos on Youtube. She found a video discussing a show from the 70's. She decided to google the show to find out more. The top link on google was a video on Youtube. Amy was back on Youtube watching the old show.
Jean lived in her house for seventy-five years. She was nearly one hundred now. She had a stroke. She had to move to an assisted living facility. She was sad to leave her beloved home.
A group of children were playing a game of hide and seek. The smallest boy was always found first. He decided that he would win at least one round. He found a basket of toys and hid at the bottom. He ended up winning because no one ever found him.
An organization chopped down their tree. The old tree was shredded. They wanted a new tree. They bought one. They planted it.
Bill had been bullied by Dan for years. Bill moved away but never forgot. He practiced martial arts for years. Eventually he moved back near Dan Bill confronted Dan and resolved their past issues.
Hal drove to work like every other day. He got stuck in traffic, and fell asleep. He woke up on the side of the road in a ditch. Hal decided he was done with modern life, and walked into the woods. Hal now lives in the woods as a hermit.
When Dan is 14 he gets his first job. He saves his money all summer. Then he buys a copy of the first Spider-Man comic for $800. His friends and family think that he's lost his mind. Twenty years later Dan gets the last laugh, selling the comic for 30k.
Tom was anxious around people. He was invited to a friend's party. Tom was excited to see a dog there. He started playing with it right away. Tom avoided most people and just hung out with the dog.
Chuck was all set to clean the den carpet. On the way through the living room he tripped. He spilled cleaning fluid everywhere. The living room carpet was soaked. Chuck was proud that he cleaned the carpets that day.
My family and I saved up for ages to take a trip together. We decided to go to Disneyland. When we arrived, it was just as wonderful as I had hoped. We rode many rides and saw many sights. It was a vacation I will remember forever.
Sue was only five but she had to have a scary surgery. She begged her parents not to make her. But they said if she didn't she could get very sick. Just before she was put to sleep, her mom gave her a teddy bear. She hugged the bear and felt safe as she fell asleep.
Jenna brought a book from the academic store. She tried to prepare for a verbal reasoning exam by reading the book. The book help her out with vocabulary and grammar usage. When she took the exam, she completed it without any difficulty. Her teacher offered her a scholarship due to her high scores.
One of my closest friends had asked me to help him move. It was a very hot day and near the end he asked me to stay to eat. I should have known it would turn into helping unpack his belongings. We had to search thru all the boxes because he was bad at packing. I left around 2 am but it turned out to be a very fun time.
Ben wanted to be a better camera man. He walked around his neighborhood filming interesting things. He uploaded all the footage to his computer. Ben spent several nights editing footage. Now he feels confident he is a better camera man!
Joan was working through lunch. Her co-workers were going out for lunch. They asked her if she needed anything. Joan asked them for a sandwich and a soda. The co-workers brought back Joan's food later that day.
In the back of the mailroom there was a box no one ever moved. One day Carl moved it to clean behind it and found a letter. It was dated 60 years ago to an address that no longer existed. He opened the letter and read it. It was an apology from one friend to another.
Curtis was nervous for tonight. He had a big date planned. He arrived to the restaurant with a bouquet of flowers. He opened up to his date as the night progressed. After dinner, Curtis got a kiss from his date.
My wife got a new iPhone. Her son supposedly transferred all of her data, When she came home she found not all of her music had transferred. He ran a back up and tried it again. She is still having trouble.
Sara decided that she wanted to grow flowers. She went to the store and bought seeds. She spent a whole Saturday planting the seeds. She watered them regularly and was very patient. A few weeks later she had beautiful flowers.
Marie had to work on her birthday. She was very upset about it. She couldn't wait to get off of work. When she got home, there was a surprise waiting for her. All of her friends had planned a surprise birthday party for her.
Don was out on a field. He saw a rabbit get close. Don decided to chase it. The rabbit ran away slowly. Don chased it until he got tired.
Tom hated that his roommate never turned off the lights. He would remind him to do so often. He would turn them off for him. Eventually it frustrated Tom too much. They got into a big fight because of it.
Martha wanted to try to make bread from scratch. She found a simple recipe and bought all of the ingredients. Martha's bread came out delicious. It was so good her husband began bragging about it to his friends. Martha soon had many people who wanted to pay her to make them bread.
Ann took a hiking trip into the mountains. She set off on a steep and rocky trail. As she hiked, she had to be careful of her footing. Ann nearly fell despite her efforts. At the end of the day, she was tired but content with the hike.
I was having a party at my house. I was mad that someone took my favorite chair. That chair had a nice armrest. I had a good idea. I kicked everyone out so I could enjoy me chair in peace.
Joe had recently graduated from college. He applied to various jobs everywhere. He didn't get any replies back for interviews. Joe had to move back to his parent's house. He had to get a part-time job delivering pizzas to support himself.
Maggie had just gotten her hair done at the salon. As she walked outside, it started to rain. Maggie ran back inside, refusing to get her new hair wet. A woman gave her a plastic bag to cover her hair. Maggie was thankful as she ran to her car in the rain.
Anna picked cherries from the tree in her yard. Then she melted down milk chocolate. She dipped the cherries in the chocolate. Then she boxed them and gifted them to her friends. Her friends were thrilled at the tasty treat!
Roger was playing football with his friends. He was running full speed down the field to catch a pass. When he all of a sudden dropped in agonizing pain. He was screaming and holding his stomach. He was rushed to the hospital and had to have his appendix taken out.
Anne worked in the service center of a freelance writing firm. An author called in after payment was delayed for a week. Since the author was desperate, Anne offer to try and help. She said she could get the author paid earlier than a week. She had no such ability, and the author now has to pay late fees.
I approached a small abandoned house with my friends. Since we were tempted to investigate it, we walked in. At first, we were fascinated by the old artifacts in there. However, the front door closed by itself. We spent several hours trying to get out since the door would not open.
The lawn had to be mowed, so I went out to work. When I started on the grass, I noticed a frog. I had to stop the lawnmower and catch it. I released the frog into the stream by my house. The lawn was finished without frog casualties.
Eliza was on vacation with cousins to Disney in Orlando. At first she was excited. But when she got there she realized it was not that fun. The weather was hot and stuffy and the lines were long. The only redeeming part was going for a swim at the hotel.
Kenzie's teacher gave her candy. She ate it while she was on the bus. She was very hyper when she got home. She was running and yelling in the yard. She ended up getting grounded for misbehaving.
They reached the eastern boundary of the wilderness at noon. Zeke set up his camera equipment along the ridge. His wife helped him choose the perfect angle. They took many pictures of the wild beauty around them. Zeke sold the images to doctor offices for a tidy sum of money.
John played a Gibson S5 had had done so all his life. One day while strumming a power chord, the guitar cracked in half. It still played but now created the most unique sound. John couldn't afford a new one so he played it in his concerts. The crowd loved his unique sound and he became famous.
Jasmine redid her dining room. She bought a huge, beautiful rug for under the table. She was excited to host Thanksgiving so her friends could see. They all commented on how beautiful the rug was. Jasmine was pleased with her purchase.
Elsa played with small blocks that locked together with each other. She used them to build whole cities full of characters. Elsa's cities became stages for the characters to tell grand stories. Elsa later translated her imagined stories into a word processor. Elsa's stories were published by a local magazine for kids.
Tim joined his company carpool. It was a good way to save gas. Unfortunately people in it were often late. Tim feared getting in trouble because of it. He had to eventually leave the carpool.
One day at the station, the fire department got a call for a fire. John and his Dalmatian quickly arose and rushed to the fire. Inside the building was a family of four with no way to escape! John and his dog scaled the side of the building and rescued them. John was awarded a key to the city and was in the newspaper.
Brian got up early for his church league basketball game. He had to use his car lights because it was incredibly foggy. He backed out of the driveway without looking because of the fog. He heard something crunch under his tires. He got out and discovered he had crushed his son's scooter.
My daughter went on vacation with friends last week. It was her first overnight trip without me. I was really worried about letting her go. She reassured me she was old enough to go. Thank goodness the trip went well.
The family couldn't get to school. There were several geese in the middle of the road. Cars in both directions came to a stop. The family's mom got out of her car and chased the geese off the road. The family finally arrived at the school.
Sammy had a cold. He was coughing and sneezing. He wanted to get better soon. He took some medicine. The next day, Sammy felt a lot better.
Celine went to Netherlands to study the recorder professionally. When she came back, she was very good. She banded up with a group a friends. And they played baroque music together. They became a sensation in their milieu very fast.
Carissa never used a fan to cool her laptop. Her laptop often overheated and turned off by itself. She never thought to buy a fan to cool her laptop when it was hot. Carissa continued to use her laptop and let it overheat. Her laptop broke after overheating too many times.
I just played three games with my friend Steve. I won tied the first game and lost the second. Then I won two games in a row. Steve said his roommate was noisy and stopped playing. We will play again tonight.
Bob took Sharon to see Riverdance for her birthday. They arrived at Popejoy Hall on UNM campus at 7 PM. Sharon hadn't been to a live performance in many Year's. They were both excited to see the show. When it was over they talked for hours about how good it had been.
Susie bought a new outfit. She got it from the store. But she was not sure it was alright. To her delight though, she got a lot of compliments. Susie was then pretty happy.
I went to the bank yesterday. I needed to make a quick deposit and noticed they had candy out. I grabbed a few. They were all jolly ranchers But only one of them was the flavor I wanted.
The door knocked loudly. Roger opened the door. There was no one there. Roger became scared. His sister told him it was just the wind and laughed out loud.
I had a stroke in 2011. I have little use of my left arm. I thus had trouble buttoning shirts one handed. One day I saw an ad for velcro shirts, and bought two. It is now very easy to button my shirts.
Rob loved going to the zoo. He liked seeing the lemurs the most. One day, he watched them for an hour. They were so funny! Rob decided he would like to be a zookeeper so he could work with them.
John went into the forest to find a tree for wood. He selected a tall oak tree with big branches. John swung his ax at the trunk until it fell. The tree came down with a big crash. John sat on his tree and rested.
Jenna had picked a giant bushel of blueberries. She was going to make a pie with them. She rinsed them and then boiled them on the stove. She added lots of sugar, too. She couldn't wait for it to come out of the oven.
Jane went to a carnival. She loved to play the games there. There was a ball-throwing game to win a goldfish. Jane paid a dollar for three chances. On her first throw, she won a goldfish.
Tom wanted to play a prank on his roommate. Tom asked his roommate's girlfriend for his computer password. Tom logged on to his roommate's computer. Tom changed the background photo to that of a fat shirtless man. Tom laughed like crazy when his roommate saw that nasty background.
Deb was a young poor girl. Her mom was an alcoholic. Deb raised herself and took care of her siblings. She promised herself that she would never drink. She ended up being an alcoholic.
Jordan went to his favorite burger joint. He gave his usual order to an attractive woman with long blonde hair. As he was eating his burger he found a strand of her hair in it! Instead of being disgusted he was kind of turned on. He asked her on a date, and eventually they got married.
Sean and Sara traveled via Greyhound bus. They arrived at their final destination. Soon, they learned that their luggage had been lost. They spent an hour looking for the lost bag. Unfortunately, they never found it.
Jessica thought she was ready for her baby to come. She looked around the nursery, making sure everything was ready. She then noticed that she had forgotten to buy a crib mattress. She went to Target that afternoon to buy one. She was pleased when she learned that crib mattresses were on sale.
James and Tim were best friends. They were also siblings. They did everything together. Their mom loved seeing them together. She hoped they would always be great friends.
I was in Fourth grade. Our class was having a spelling bee. I heard the only other person left spell the word wrong. I went and spelled it correctly. I was the spelling bee champion!
Of all of the kinds of flowers, Michelle's favorites are sunflowers. She loves the yellow color of sunflowers. She also loves how strong and tall they grow. When she was a little girl her mother grew sunflowers in a garden. Remembering her mother's garden, she now has a sunflower garden.
I carried my laptop to school although I forgot the charger. My laptop went on power saving mode since 10% of the battery was left. I asked other students if they have a charger. They told me that their type of charger is not the same as mines. I closed my laptop and used my phone as an internet source.
My dog loves to play in our backyard. Yesterday he saw a squirrel. He took off like a shot after the squirrel. The squirrel squeezed through a hole in the fence. My dog was disappointing he never caught him.
Sam hoped it would snow for Christmas, but it was so warm! Already it was mid-December and still fifty degrees. The days grew shorter but no colder. On Christmas Eve he went to bed unhappily, expecting a warm Christmas. But when he woke in the morning, the ground was covered in snow!
Jane broke her glasses. She thought she should throw them away. Instead her mother put tape on the bridge to hold them together. And forced Jane to wear them. She was so embarrassed she wanted to die.
Lacey and her boyfriend went to the fair. Her boyfriend wanted to go on a sling shot ride. Lacey was terrified but agreed to go. While on the ride, Lacey vomited all over! Lacey apologized to her boyfriend for the vomit on his shirt.
Fran wanted a divorce. She told her husband how she was feeling. Her husband agreed they should divorce. They went and filed divorce papers. Six weeks later their divorce was finalized.
I went hiking with my friends. At the middle of the trail, there were two paths. One lead to the mountains. One lead to the forest. So we decided to turn around and go back.
Jake went to walmart. he decided to steal some candy he did not think anything would happen. He attempts to leave and is stopped by a security guard. He has to purchase it.
The chefs were finished with their plates. The officials took the plates to the judges to try them out. The first judge took a bite out of Gary's dinner. He immediately coughed in a heavy manner. Since the food was spicy, he wasn't able to eat it.
Tina found a dog after a hurricane. It wasn't wearing a collar. She put up signs to try to find its owner. She asked everyone in the neighborhood to help. She ended up adopting the dog.
Corey got a new job which brought more stress than he was used to. Corey wanted to keep working but needed a way to deal with the stress. Corey's friend suggested that he start practicing meditation. He researched meditation techniques and found one that worked. Corey became much less stressed and was happy to keep working.
Tim was making jerky. He had all the ingredients. Beef, spices, and his new dehydrator. But he looked at the package of meat. It wasn't beef he bought it was lamb!
Dawn was about to ride the bus for the first time after moving. She used to attend a private school. She was excited for her first public school experience. There was chaos as soon as she got on the bus. She was miserable.
Sam, my college roommate, stole a license plate. Specifically, he took it from a campus security vehicle. Sam hung the license plate in our dorm room. Another student saw the plate and reported it to security. Thanks to Sam's shenanigans, I spent a night in the campus jail!
I started seeing someone a while ago. We had a lot of fun, and did everything together. One day it started to get stale. She blamed me and I blamed myself. We aren't together anymore.
Jasper has been working all afternoon and is quite hungry. He decides to take a break and eat a gyro. Jasper buys a gyro from the restaurant near his office. After eating it, he feels ready to work again. He's glad that he no longer feels so hungry.
Gloria had a dark secret she had been hiding from her husband. She thought she was good at hiding, but she always acted strange. The secret was eating away at her inside and ruining the relationship. Finally, she broke down and told her husband, who said it was fine. Gloria was so relieved she decided on a policy of honesty forever.
The family had retired up north. They still had their house in the country. However, a tornado came through and hit the house. The tornado did massive damage. The family no longer has their house in the country.
Sam went on vacation with friends. Their hotel room was overbooked. The weather was terrible. Sam felt like everything was overpriced. He decided to never go back there again.
Molly was hoping to get approved for an auto loan. She sat with a banker waiting to hear if she would be able to qualify. To her dismay she was informed that her credit was too low. Molly went home and got to work on fixing her credit. It took a year but eventually she improved her credit enough.
Colleen was very sick on the weekend. She had a very big job interview on Monday, and had to go. Colleen went to the doctors but they didn't have the right medicine. She did not feel better on Monday, but had to go to the job interview. Her boss saw she was sick, and offered her a job because she's tough.
I had just robbed a house. I felt very guilty about it. I decided to turn myself in. The cops arrested me and the court gave me a prison sentence. However, I was glad that I decided to tell the truth.
Ric loved his dogs, and took them everywhere he went. Many saw his Rottweiler and Pitbull as vicious creatures. Ric assured them all his dogs were perfectly safe. When they attacked the child, he was the only one surprised. He often gently dusts their ash canisters in somber reflection.
One of Ollie's friends is very clumsy. Every day she comes to school with new bruises. She always says she fell, and makes him promise not to tell anyone. Ollie breaks his promise and tells his mom. After that he doesn't see his friend in school any more.
I get to go to the mall today. I love shopping, it's so fun. I picked out a green shirt that had stripes. I will wear it tomorrow. My shopping trip was a success.
Kia took the bus home from her first day of ninth grade. But the bus stopped a mile from her house. She got lost wandering the side streets. She had to stop and ask for directions. Luckily, she wasn't very far from her home at all!
Kim was cooking vegetables. And they were starting to smell really good. But her dog wandered into the kitchen to smell the vegetables. After she put the vegetables in a bowl, her dog leaped towards them. The dog ate the vegetables from the floor.
Tom was on a date. The night turned cold as they were walking. Tom didn't have a coat to offer his date. He instead offered a hug. It worked and Tom was able to get in close.
I went to the bookstore a few days ago. I had a great time browsing through all the books. I didn't really find anything that I wanted to buy though. After a couple minutes more of looking I found a real cool book. I bought it, and I can't wait to read the whole thing.
Phillip was a clown for his day job. It was a job he was very passionate about. He would spend hours perfecting his act and routine. Every show the audience hooted and hollered. Phillip loved making the crowd laugh.
Jack and Mike worked at a factory. The factory they worked at, manufactured metal poles. Jack and mike loved to make poles. One day they decided to start a metal pole fan club. Mike and jack are the only members of the club.
Cindy's favorite gift was a bracelet she got for graduation. She lost it one day while at the mall. She searched everywhere but couldn't find it. She called security and asked if someone had turned it in. They had it waiting for her!
Tom was an entertainer. Tom wanted some extra money. Tom saw a flyer for a talent show. Tom called the number on the flyer. Tom joined in the talent show.
Sam Squirrel is sitting in his tree. He is feeling very hungry. Sam comes down to look around. He found a nut outside of town. Sam is happy!
My friend Mike is a college professor. His son John was very smart growing up. At 10, John challenged me to talk about Melville. Mike told him to not act so arrogant. John went on to become a PhD himself.
Rico's wife made two bagged lunches. One lunch had a ham sandwich, the other had roast beef. Rico wanted the ham sandwich, so he grabbed that bag. Rico realized later that he grabbed the wrong bag. Rico begrudgingly ate the roast beef sandwich.
I went outside for a jog one afternoon. While running I suddenly felt my feet slip. I fell hard on some slippery ice. I got up but had a hard time walking. Later, I found out that I had twisted my ankle.
Abby wanted to go sledding. She walked to the park with the biggest hill. The hill was so fast Abby could not control the sled. She crashed into a tree. Poor Abby broke her sled.
David's kindergarten experience was terrible. He was very bright with lots of potential. The other children bullied David for being too smart. The children beat him and told him to dumb down. David's parents were not happy and decided instead to homeschool.
Barry wanted fun on a Saturday night. He looked online to see what friends were doing. He saw a performance was going on with his friend in it. He decided to go. He loved her performance!
The kids dug through their game cabinet. They picked a board game they all wanted to play. They split into teams and started to play. The game went on for hours. They were relieved when one team finally won.
A man walked down the street and stopped to take out his phone. Suddenly a robber appeared and demanded the phone. The man asked the robber what would happened if he didn't comply. Without saying anything, the robber brandished a gun. The man thought he was bluffing so he ran away.
Ryan's socks were suddenly going missing. He couldn't figure out where they were going. After taking his socks off in the bathroom, he got in the shower. As he stepped out, he saw his cat carrying his socks away. He followed her and found she had given birth to kittens in a closet.
Rob noticed he had pain in his side. He went to the doctor to find out what was wrong. He learned that he had a kidney infection. It was caused by untreated salmonella, which happens very rarely. Rob was successfully treated, becoming a famous medical case study!
Ben and Elena ended their friendship due to complications. A month later, Ben saw her boyfriend cheating on her. Instead of approaching her boyfriend, he called her. Although they weren't on good terms, they agreed to work together. They found her boyfriend's house and trashed it.
A cop car with it's siren on approached Gary. Gary had to park on the side of the road. The cop walked to Gary. He asked if he had a lighter for his cigarette. Although Gary was confused, he lent a lighter to him.
Sam had a crush on Katy. Sam was too shy to talk to her. One day he decided to ask her out. She said that she would love to go out! Sam and Katy have been dating ever since.
Ann ran across the street to avoid traffic. As she hopped up on the curve her phone flew out of her hand. It landed in the street. Before she could do anything a car ran over it. It was smashed beyond recognition.
Liz almost never got sick. One winter she got really sick. She didn't know what it was. The doctors found out it was the flu. Liz still believes she almost never gets sick.
My class has to submit its homework through an online application. The application is called webwork and demands precise mathematics. If you misuse its syntax, it rejects your work. I spend half of my time fighting with the application. Some of us students are going to complain to the professor about this.
Tammy played cards last night with her husband. She beat him every round. Her husband was discouraged and got tired of the game. They decided to play something else. Her husband won a few times and felt better.
Raj formed a band with his friends. They would practice in their garages. One day, a neighbor called to complain. The police told the band they'd have to quiet it down. The band decided to take up poetry reciting instead.
Jane was having trouble opening her car window. One day she opened the window and it stayed open. She brought the car to a mechanic. The motor of the window was broken. The mechanic fixed the window motor for Jane.
Jill calls her ex to let him know that her boyfriend proposed to her. She is devastated when her ex congratulates her. He's the one she wants be with. She wanted him to talk her out of it. So she settles and marries her current boyfriend.
I loved to drive my car around town. However I was afraid to drive on the highway. The cars went too fast on the highway. One day, I was running late and decided to face my fear. I drove on the highway and everything turned out fine.
Bob bought a motorcycle when he turned seventeen. He had never had lessons but figured it would be easy. On his first day Bob crashed the motorcycle into a telephone pole. He spent 3 days in the hospital with all kinds of injuries. Bob didn't ride a motorcycle for the rest of his life.
Lily had nothing to wear to prom. She called her best friend Kalynn to go shopping with her. They went to five different stores. Kalynn liked the red dress the best. Lily purchased the red dress to wear to prom.
My dogs ate all of the trash while I was sleeping. It took me two hours to clean up the mess. The dogs started to vomit. I had to rush them to the vet for medication. Now I've invested in trash cans with a latch on top.
Hank was a cowboy. He loved to wrangle up and turn in bad guys. One day he met the smartest man he had ever known. Later that day, that man had robbed a bank that was near Hank. That man outsmarted Hank and was the first to ever escape from him.
Sean was always waking up with a sore neck. Reading up on it, he realized that he needed a better pillow. He kept seeing this ad for a great pillow on TV. One day he finally caved and got online to buy the pillow. To his relief, it helped his neck a lot.
Kelley got a pink balloon from the store today. She thought the balloon was the cutest thing. She carried it around with her everywhere. Unfortunately she lost control of it. The balloon ended up floating away in the sky.
Beth wanted to host a party. She invited all of her friends. She prepared for the party. She cooked a grand feast. Everyone at the party enjoyed her food.
Abigail has to take a science test next week. She is not very good at science. Abigail asked some of her classmates to help her study. The classmates joined her for study sessions. Abigail passed her science test.
Tim was on his little league soccer team. He was sad because he was not very good. He was always picked last on his team. Tim told his mom he wanted to quit. His mom let Tim learn piano lessons instead.
Henry and his band decided to enter the school talent show. They decided to perform an old rock song. They practiced every day after school. They wore costumes and choreographed a routine. Henry's band won first place.
One day, I was walking home to my apartment with my roommate. As we were walking, a man opened my purse. Thankfully my roommate saw and pulled me away from the man. He could have taken all my money and my passport. I protected my things better from then on.
We went to go catch a movie last night. We wanted to see that new comedy. It sold out before we got there. We decided to see a new horror film instead. It was a great choice.
Tim was bad at cooking steak. It never had any flavor. It always tasted like plastic. Jerry showed Tim what spices to use on steak. After that Tim always cooked flavorful steak.
I went Camping with some friends. We began to put the tent together. The tent broke as we put it together. We were all worried about where we would sleep. So we decided to sleep under a large tree.
Hugo loved doggies. He played with them all the time. His parents told him to be wary of some. Hugo ignored his parents. So one day a dog bit him hard.
Kia was shot in a drive-by incident. A passerby saw the whole thing. He wrote down the license plate of the car. Then he took her to the hospital. Kia was grateful for the kind stranger's help.
It was picture day at Jay's school. It was his turn to take his picture. Jay made a sad face to take the picture. The pictures came back. Jay's mother was upset how his pictures came out.
Reginald worked as an accountant for an insurance company. He was the best number cruncher in the whole department. His boss offered him a promotion to an office in Japan. Reginald quickly accepted and packed his bags. When his plane landed he knew he'd made the right choice.
I had lunch with my old boss this week. We talked about the former general manager for the MBTA. My boss related a story about the gm's refusal to lay someone off. Just today I found out the gm had to quit his current job. I forwarded the story to my old boss, who will be saddened.
Vinny went on a field trip. He became very hungry. The bus stopped at a mall. He got out. He ate something for lunch.
We are getting our carpet cleaned tomorrow. We took a lot of stuff off the floor. Our cat was unhappy as she lost her hiding places. She decided to sleep on the bed. Things will return to normal on Thursday night.
Bill tried out for the golf team. He assumed that they would teach him to gold but that wasn't the case. The coaches were looking for people who already knew how to golf. Bill did not join the team but instead went home and practiced hard. A year later he tried out for the team again and was selected.
Eric was nervous for his first day of preschool. He didn't know what to expect. His dad told him not to worry. He also told him that it was everyone else's first day too. Eric felt better about going to school.
Jason went out to walk the dog. When the dog saw him coming, he began to bark excitedly. Jason talked soothingly to the dog as he put his leash on him. They walked around the neighborhood for a half hour. After they had finished, Jason patted his head and gave him a treat.
We had a cat when I was growing up. One day he escaped out of the window. We put up posters asking for tips. Someone called saying they had seen our cat in their yard. We went to their house and found the cat nearby.
I went to the SPCA last Friday to find a new cat. When I went into the cat room I was overwhelmed by how cute they were. The cats all meowed and begged for attention as I walked around. Then one little orange cat specifically stood out to me. I picked him up and just knew I found the cat for me.
Joey loved to go hiking. She spent every summer doing it. One summer she went to the Grand Canyon to hike. She was mesmerized by the scenic environment. She was exhausted afterwards but still enjoyed it.
Nicolas got sick after a bowl of chilli. He realized he probably got a food virus. Nic called in sick from work. His boss showed up at his home and brought some food. To help Nic recover, his boss had made some chilli.
Sarah's friend Shana was getting married. Sarah decided to throw her a bridal shower at work. She let all her coworkers know. They walked Shana to the break room during lunch. Shana was completely surprised.
Henry has spent months at the gym trying to lose weight. Now that he has lost weight, he wants to show off in a new suit. He goes shopping for a slim fitting suit that will show off his body. Henry wears his new suit to work the next day. Unfortunately, none of his coworkers notice his weight loss or suit.
The man put out some meat. He hid in a tree near by. An animal came to investigate the meat. The man shot it from the tree. The animal collapsed on the meat.
Jenna was playing with her sister's phone. However, the phone began to overheat. Her sister tried to get it back however, Jenna was fighting back. However, the phone was removed from her hand. She began to cry loudly.
Sometimes I think my daughter is crazy. Today she watched a video about cats and couldn't stop laughing. I didn't understand until I watched it too. I laughed so hard that I'm sure my husband thinks I've lost my mind. Who knew that cats could be so funny?
Dooly was the name of her new dolly. She carried him around everywhere she went. She even started sleeping with him at night. He was her new best friend. She gave him up a few years later for a new doll.
Fred liked trading commodities. So he decided to buy some gold. He assumed the price of gold would rise. Yet to his dismay he was wrong. After he bought it, gold ended up dropping fifty points and he lost.
Brenda found a kitten outside of her house. So she decided to bring it inside. She couldn't find a collar or an owner. So she decided to keep it. Brenda was happy with this unexpected gift.
I wanted to have a garden in my backyard. I bought some pre grown pepper plants. I put them in the garden and planted some seeds. I poured water over the soil and went inside. I was happy about the new project.
Lilly was afraid of heights and fast movement. She was convinced to ride a roller coaster. She hated every minute of it. She ran off and threw up immediately after. Lilly vowed to never go on one again.
Peters car was being stubborn. It did not want to start. Peter could not think of a reason why. Peter looked at the dash board and was annoyed. The car was out of gas.
Jerry saw a man who was murdered in public. The murderer tried to run away however, Jerry ran after him. After a mile, Jerry finally caught him. The murderer was sentenced to prison. He received the maximum sentence as a punishment.
Rita loved being outdoors. Naturally, hiking in nature trails seemed like a perfect fit for her. She bought expensive hiking boots. She bought bug repellent. She now goes hiking nearly every weekend, rain or shine.
Joe was headed to a party later on. But Joe needed some new pants. So Joe drove to the store to get new pants. Joe found some good pants and bought them. Joe got ready with his new pants to party.
Shelly wanted to be a famous singer. She decided to try out for a television competition. The judges told her she was a terrible singer. Shelly was heartbroken. Her grandma still thinks she should try to sing professionally.
My uncle Burie is a Viking descendant. He owns a farm with lots of horses. When I was four, he let me ride his baby cow. The cow was walking wobbly with me on his back. I fell in love with the cow, and wouldn't leave his side.
My father said very cruel things all day. We needed to shop for some school items. He said I didn't deserve anything I got. I tried to block out his anger. I was always unsuccessful.
Mimi was an old lady when I met her. She had so many stories that I thought she must be at least 100. Her favorite story was about when she was in high school. She said she was a champion on the basketball team. That's a little hard to believe since she is less than 5 feet tall!
Josh told his grandma that he got a new pet. She said she was excited to meet the new pet. Josh informed her that it was a super tough creature named Rambo. When his grandma got there she didn't see any animals. Josh came out holding a painted rock with googly eyes.
Gemma was about to leave on a trip. First she had to load up the car. She started by loading all of the bags into the back. Then, she packed some smaller items like food. Finally, she was ready to go.
Carlie is a terrible drive. Every car she has ever owned she has wrecked. Just recently she hit a telephone pole while driving with her mom. Since she has so many accidents her insurance rates are very high. Her mom told her she has to be more careful or she cannot drive.
Mary saved her pennies in a big glass jug. She planned to cash in the pennies when the jug was full. One day, the jug could hold no more pennies. Mary was excited to spend her savings. As she went to lift the jug, she realized it was far too heavy.
A bird crashed into the Smith's living room window. It broke one of its wings. The Smiths took it in and nursed it back to health. Eventually the bird was good enough to fly again. The Smiths let it fly off in their backyard.
One night i dreamed about owning my first car? I spoke with my parent the next day. They agreed to help me with my first car. Two weeks later i brought my first car for $700. That was one of the happiest day of my life.
Last week, I went on vacation to Florida. While I was there, I went to an animal reservation. I saw many endangered animals, including wolves, which I had feared. I learned a lot about the wolf population while I was there. I now think I would like to work with wildlife preservation.
Fred was a crewman on a nascar team. He was the jack man. Fred was very fast. The car came in and he was off like a shot. The crew did their fastest pit stop ever.
Mary was an excellent volleyball player. She had practiced all summer. When school started, Mary led her team to an undefeated record. Mary was crowned MVP of her school. She received a large trophy for her accomplishments.
Jen got a call. She wasn't able to answer it. She tried calling back. When tried she got a busy signal. The same person was trying to call her again.
Hannah has to go to cali. She has never taken a plane before. She was scared but asked everyone around her. She got on the plane. She went to cali.
Ziggy's owner was walking him down their street. A large dog broke out of a yard and attacked little Ziggy. The large dog grabbed Ziggy by the neck and did not want to let go. It took 2 people to separate the dogs. Now Ziggy gets frightened whenever he sees a large dog on his street.
Joan was writing a novel. She worked on it all through college. Finally, in her senior year, she submitted it. A publishing company accepted it right away! Joan was a published writer by time she finished school!
Little Tanja's first recital is tonight. She's been practicing for weeks. Tanja is still nervous. She is afraid she will forget what to do. Tanja isn't sure she wants to do the recital.
Bill had a surgery today. His appendix needed to be removed. Bill was very scared. Doctors told him everything will be ok. He woke up after surgery happy he made it.
Yesterday Laura went surfing. She had a great time. She got on her surfboard and started gliding. Laura couldn't believe how fun it was. She couldn't wait to try it again.
Amanda loved to sing. She joined the choir. They performed every Sunday at church. One week, her solo was so amazing she got a standing ovation. Amanda loved singing more than anything!
Cindy devoted her life to helping animals. So when she saw a baby bear stuck in a ditch. She tried to help it and didn't have time to wait for anyone. She gave it a thick branch to climb up. But the bear pulled the branch in along with Cindy.
Kia was a Muslim. She ordered a pizza with beef pepperoni. But the waiter was confused. He said all the pepperoni was pork-based. Kia sighed and hung up to find a new restaurant.
Tess heard some sound coming from the kitchen. She got a broom and nervously approached the kitchen. She used the broom handle to tap on various surfaces. As she tapped on the pantry, a snake hissed at Tess. Tess ran out of the kitchen, dropping the broom along the way.
Patsy bought a new car to drive to work. It was a Ford Taurus. Her girlfriend said it was a lame car and she wouldn't ride in it. Patsy said she didn't mind. She made her girlfriend walk home herself.
Fred watched the weather every day and trusted it a lot. Today when Fred watched the weather he told me he didn't believe it. They said it would rain but it was very sunny. When it stayed sunny all day Fred was very excited that he was right. Fred said he couldn't trust the weather anymore.
Cathy was driving home from work when she started to get angry. Every car in her lane was going at a snail's pace. She had to get home to pack and get to the airport. She finally started speeding up and passing people. Her road rage had set in.
Jasmine wanted to do some type of volunteer work. After looking at different things, she decided to help the hospital. The person in charge of volunteers suggested she be a candy striper. Jasmine got a nice white jacket with pink stripes on it. She really liked delivering candy, books and flowers to the patients!
Last night was brutal. I stayed up all night until 3 in the  morning. I was exhausted. When I woke up in the morning I drank three cups of coffee. I vowed to never go to bed late again.
Jim suffered from depression. It was really bad and got worse over time. There weren't any drugs that helped. Jim was informed about electric shock therapy. Jim was desperate enough to try it and it helped.
Marcus loved to play video games with all of his friends. One by one they grew into new interests leaving him behind. Marcus started feeling lonely, so he started playing online games. He learned about streaming video games and letting people watch. Marcus made a lot of cool friends online who loved to watch him play.
Holly was bored of everything on TV. She was considering giving up her cable subscription. That was until she saw an ad for the newest show. She watched the premier and she loved it as expected. The new show was great enough to keep her buying.
Chris had a dog named Tuie. Tuie went outside without permission. She ran through the mud puddles. She became very dirty. Chris had to give her a bath to clean her up.
Alexis wanted to quit smoking cigarettes. She tried every quick trick and nothing worked. She went to the doctor and he told her about the effects of smoking. She the visit, she made up her mind to quit smoking for good. Now Alexis is smoke free and her health is improving.
Kerri was about to go blonde for the first time. She walked into the salon and was greeted by the staff. Kerri was taken into a chair as the staff washed her hair. After washing, they put bleach on her hair. To her surprise, she liked her hair.
Amy saw another student cheating on a test. She debated what to do. Finally, she went and told her teacher. The teacher thanked Amy for her honesty. Then, he sent the cheating student to the principal's office.
A depraved predator snatched young Tom from his tricycle. Tom had been noisily riding it around the parking lot. The deviant predator did unspeakable things to Tom in a garage. He left the remnants of the body strewn all over the concrete. It was days before anyone noticed Tom was missing.
Josh was riding his bike really fast. He wanted to get home quickly. Suddenly he hit a rock and slid. His bike tipped and he fell to the ground. He ended up slowly limping home.
Bob asked his wife if the kids would be interested in a picnic. His wife said maybe and that she would ask. The kids agreed and Bob packed up sandwiches. His wife brought napkins and a blanket for the grass. The kids loved the picnic and even wanted to do it again sometime!
Steve decided to ride his bike in the house. While his parents were gone he got the idea. He brought his bike in and took it upstairs. Next he put on his helmet to ride downstairs. His parents caught him and he got grounded.
Pearl had a flashy new pair of earrings in her ears. She bragged about them all morning. What she didn't tell anyone was how much they hurt. The heavy gems weighed down on her terribly. She planned one day to stop dressing up for approval.
A group of friends were trying to figure out what to have for dinner. It was Saturday evening and there weren't many options opened late. One of the friends checked his phone for local advertisements. They saw that a new pizza restaurant had opened. Seeing that it closed late, the group got into a car and drove there.
Rachel bought two sweet guinea pigs. She housed them in a pet store cage. She loved them so much that she did research about them online. It was then that she realized that their cage was much too small. Rachel built the guinea pigs a bigger cage.
Johnny was wealthy and he liked Anita. Johnny's friend met Anita and said Johnny should leave her alone. He said Anita was a fake queen. Johnny married Anita. Anita divorced him, took half his wealth, and then married a poor man.
Julia always loved taking care of people. When anyone in her family was sick, she was the one to help them. Julia turned her passion for taking care of people into a career. She became a registered nurse. Now Julia happily earns a living taking care of others.
Aaron's grades weren't good. He wanted to get better grades. He decided to bribe the teacher. He made him brownies. His grades went up.
John Lennon was playing on stage. Paul McCartney had attended the show. Paul was very impressed with John. John and Paul made their own band. They called themselves the Beatles.
Tom was driving across country. Tom noticed the gas needle was approaching empty. Tom looked diligently for a sign for gas, seeing none. Tom became worried he was too far from a filling station. Just in time, Tom saw and pulled into a gas station!
Tim was a red belt in Taekwondo. Tim wanted to become a black belt. Tim needed to successfully break a board with his foot. Tim hurt his toe trying. Tim never earned black belt because he would always hurt his toe.
My uncle and I decided to set up a bed. We unpacked the material in the box and took out the manual. As I gave my uncle directions, he did the manual labor. I also handed out the proper tools while he was assembling everything. We ended up finishing within an hour.
Tuesday I decided to have a barbeque. I got my friends together so we all could try it. My friends bought the food for us to taste. Unfortunately I ended up dropping the hot dogs. So we had to order in instead.
Ken won a million dollars in the lottery. He was so happy! He paid off all his debts. Then he bought a nice home and a new car. Ken knew he could relax now for the rest of his life.
Timmy really wanted a hoverboard for his birthday. His parents reluctantly agreed. He didn't care about any other gifts that day. As soon as he got on it he fell on his face. He cried and his parents felt smug satisfaction.
Chris was a valet at a restaurant. He would enjoy driving nice cars. He would occasionally look through other people's things. His he told his coworkers about it. They all laughed about it.
Mickey wanted strawberry ice cream. The ice cream shop was out of strawberry ice cream. Mickey had to choose between chocolate and vanilla. He decided on chocolate. Mickey was less than satisfied with his ice cream.
Jason realizes that his clothes are mostly dirty. He decides to bring it to the laundromat. When the clothes are clean he brings them home. He puts his clothing away in his closet. Jason is glad to have clean clothing.
Rebecca was meeting a friend for lunch. They decided to meet at their favorite diner. When the girls arrived it was very busy. The girls decided to go shopping first. When they came back, the diner was much less busy.
Tom was drinking juice at work. His co workers were chewing tobacco. Tom made the mistake of putting his bottle down. When he went to drink from it he got a mouth full of tobacco spit. Tom spat it out and made sure not to make that mistake again.
Melissa never drank wine. Melissa broke up with her boyfriend and became depressed. She went home and tried drinking wine. This made her feel better. Melissa started drinking wine every night.
Gary left the bar one night after hanging out with friends. He got into his car and began to drive. After a minute, Gary suddenly began to fall asleep behind the wheel. Gary forced himself to stay awake until he made it home. When he made it home, Gary collapsed on his couch.
Sue is so nervous for her finals. She has been studying for weeks. Every time I see her she is studying. She is smart. I know she will pass.
Rachel and Timmy wanted to do something on a Sunday. Rachel suggested that they go to the zoo. The zoo was far away but they got there by the afternoon. They saw most of the animals and got to touch a giraffe. They had to go home in time for dinner.
My sister in law fell last week. She was walking in the garage to her car. She claims she did not slip, but fell. She was unhurt but her daughter said she should see a doctor. My sister in law refused to do so.
Susie was poor and out of food. She had so little food that she didn't eat much. At first she liked it because she lost weight. But then, she began to feel sick. She finally went to the food bank and got some food.
Cara was going to the movies. She didn't want to have to pay for candy. Cara brought candy in her purse. Someone told the usher. Cara was kicked out of the show.
Drew took Beth on a date. Although they had a good time, Beth confessed to not liking him. Drew told Beth to pay for her dish instead of paying for it. She placed the money across the table and ran. Drew remained in his seat.
Nick had a 20 year old car. It began to give him problems. So he went to a car dealership. He chose a Cadillac escalade. Nick handed over $30,000 in cash and now owns a new car.
Aunt Janet signed up for a CPR course, because her parents were aging. She lived across the street from them and could get to them quickly. It made sense for her to understand basic life support. The week after she completed training, her mailman collapsed outside. Her CPR skills actually kept him alive until the ambulance arrived.
Joseph loved to camp. One day, he went out on a camping trip into the woods. He set up camp and left all his food in his tent to go for a hike. He returned from the hike and discovered that all his food was gone. He had to end his camping trip early so he could get something to eat.
A new family moved in next door. They were very secretive and reserved. They had children that did not go to school or play outside. The cops showed up at their house yesterday. The Father abducted his children away from his mother.
Liz really wanted a new phone. However she was only sixteen years old. Her parents didn't want her to have one. However she got perfect grades. So her parents let her have one.
Kate and her friends were in line at a Vegas nightclub. They arrived at the club expecting to walk right in. But there was a line at the door. They stood outside freezing in their little dresses. She was surprised it could be this cold in the desert.
The doctor had just graduated from medical school. He was opening a practice in the town. All of the residents were excited to have a doctor nearby. Soon, his appointments were booked up. The doctor had become very popular!
I moved to a new town this month and need a place to live. I bought a newspaper and checked out the classifieds for a place. There were several rooms for rent and two apartments. I called about one of the rooms and set up an appointment to see it. The room was nice and later that afternoon I had a place to live.
Just as the groom's brother predicted, one of us fell. As we walked up the steps to the altar, my heel gave way. I tripped, and my shoe went bouncing down the steps. I fell behind it. I could hear my friend's mother trying to suppress her laughter.
Cody and Tony were eating sandwiches together. Tony left the room and while he was gone Cody licked his sandwich. When Tony got back and realized what Cody did, he was angry. To pay her back, Tony smeared his peanut butter sandwich on Cody. Cody vowed never to lick his sandwich again.
I bought a metal detector from Sears. I took the metal detector to the beach down the road from me. I searched and searched and searched. I discovered an old coin! I sold the coin on eBay for 30 dollars.
Amy found some vegetarian recipes online. But she decided she would rather have a book. She went to the local library after school to check out a book. She searched the books to decide which was best for her. When she couldn't make up her mind she decided to check out 4 books.
Angela and Derek bought an old house when they got married. The house was in disrepair. They cleaned and painted every room. They bought beautiful furniture to fill it. Within a year, their house was as lovely as they had dreamed.
Sam's dad was eager to take his son ice fishing. He showed Sam the tool used to drill a hole in the ice. He baited their lines and the two waited for a bite. Sam grew bored and wondered why his dad loved ice fishing. Then Sam felt a tug on his line and excitedly reeled it in.
Neil was traveling in India. It was very hot and dry. He decided he needed a little break. So he boarded a train to the beach town of Goa. There, he relaxed and sunbathed for a whole week!
Jeffrey was hiding from the cops in an attic. He heard footsteps beneath him. Jeffrey tried to make his way to the window to escape. He accidentally fell through the ceiling instead. The cops laughed and handcuffed him, their job was made easier.
Cynthia was shopping at the mall. She roamed around Saks for awhile. She ran to a silk scarf that had caught her eye. She shrieked as she saw the price tag. Cynthia disappointedly walked out of Saks.
Allen had a car. He liked to drive it around a lot. He picked up his friends and cruised around. They listened to music with the windows down. They were all sad when they had to go home.
Someone left a box of kittens outside of Valerie's work. When she found them, she was so upset. She talked to her coworkers and was able to find homes for them. One kitten took a liking to her, so she took him home. Now all the kittens are safe despite their rough start in life.
Sharon had to make a big decision. On the one hand, she could go to a college that was close. Or she could got to a college that was prestigious. She decided to do eenie meenie minie moe for it. She ended up far away at a renowned school.
Tom was an avid golfer. However, he needed help with his swing. He decided to hire a coach. Tom practiced with his coach twice a week. He finally perfected his swing.
I wanted to learn about the many kinds of PTSD conditions. I researched the effects of the AIDS epidemic of the 1980s. I read that a lot of survivors of AIDS are still privately suffering. I figured out a way to teach people about AIDS PTSD. I tell any and everyone who will listen about AIDS PTSD.
Sam got a new puppy from the shelter. She brought the puppy home. She showed the puppy where to find his toys and food. Sam also showed the puppy where to go to the bathroom. Sam was happy to have a new puppy.
The man payed for his groceries. He asked for cash back. The cashier didn't have that much money. The cashier called management. Management got the money from another till.
Ivan started collecting matchbooks when he was 18. He was now almost 70 and had a huge collection. His grandchildren always wanted to look at them when they visited. He would sit with them on the sofa as they examined them. He had a story to tell about each and every one.
Ted made sure he had nothing metal in his pockets. He approached the first security check and passed through with ease. Then he had to go through another similar check at the terminal. A third security check presented itself at his gate. Ted went through the 3 checks and felt a bit annoyed.
I walked outside to check my mailbox. While looking at my mail, I noticed I had my neighbor's mail. I walked over to my neighbors house and rang the doorbell. They answered a minute later and took the mail for me. I walked away feeling good about myself.
The Carlos family adopted a new puppy. Their new puppy would not stop barking all night. The Carlos family did not know how to stop the puppy from barking. The family could not get any sleep at all. They regretted adopting the puppy.
Tina needed a new headband. Problem was she could not find any. They were either too big or too small. Thankfully when she went online she found one. Tina was thankful.
Jack was throwing a Frisbee around with Terry. A gust of wind lifted the Frisbee much higher than expected. Terry groaned as the Frisbee planted itself in a tall tree. Jack didn't mind, and climbed all the way to the top to retrieve it. Terry thought Jack was extremely brave for doing so.
Marsha was focused all her life. She would experience fugue states all the time. At last she went to a doctor who hypnotized her. The doctor said Marsha was suffering from a strange disorder. Marsha was able to get treatment and felt better.
Larry is outside mowing the grass. When he finishes he heads inside. Inside he notices his air conditioner is broken. He calls the repairman but they can't fix it until tomorrow. So larry goes to the swimming pool to cool off.
Janie and Tom decided to go salsa dancing. When they arrived to the place, Janie was disappointed. The people were offbeat and seemed to not know salsa at all. She decided to take over, so she went to the middle and danced hard. She took over the whole class, and Tom was happy.
Matt and Joe were playing soccer at a park. But after a few hours, their ball became flat. They couldn't find anyone with an air pump. So they felt bummed out. But later, a group of people invited them to join their soccer game.
Tiffany wanted to grow her hair long. She decided to take better care of her hair. Tiffany went one year without heat styling her hair. When the year was over she straightened her hair. Tiffany was so excited to see how long her hair had grown.
Dwayne became a mailman. His first day on the route he ran into a dog. The dog chased him for two blocks. Dwayne was freaked out but relieved. It scared him but didn't prevent him from doing his job.
My nineteen year old niece works at a swimming pool. They close down when it rains. She got up yesterday at six am and drove an hour to work. When she got there it started to rain and she was sent home. She published her woes on Snapchat.
Daphne was reading a book in her living room. Suddenly she heard a very loud thud at her window. She ran to inspect it and saw a dead bird on the ground. She realized that the bird must have hit the window. Daphne carefully cleaned up the body before returning inside.
In 1977, my brother and I went to the Wonderland dog track. I had never gone before. I bet on trifectas. I lost about $20. We never went again, and the track closed down.
Remy's vacation days at work were set to expire. Remy decided to plan a holiday abroad. Unfortunately, Remy's car broke down. His car's repair was very expensive. Remy had to spend his vacation at home.
There was a huge mud puddle in Max's back yard. His mom told him not to go in it. He tried to resist, but he couldn't. When she wasn't looking, he ran and jumped into the mud. His mom was so mad!
Natalie wanted a tropical fish tank inside of her home. She researched the type of fish she wanted and their needs. Then Natalie went to the pet store that was closest to her home. At the store she choose several fish and a small fish tank. Natalie then went home to set up the tank with the fish.
He got out of work early again. Rather than being excited, he felt depressed. He had no money and no place to go. He headed to a bench and sat down. He knew he really needed a change.
Kara loved a Japanese candy called Pocky. She had to order it off a Japanese website for years. Then one day she noticed it in a local department store, Target! Kara was so amazed - and thrilled! She stocked up on all her favorite Pocky flavors!
June got out of school in May. She went to Germany for a vacation. She met a handsome man. They fell in love. He moved back to the US with her.
Kevin wanted to gain muscle. So he started lifting weights. After a few months, he became noticeably stronger. And he posted pictures of himself for everyone to see. Kevin wanted to be stronger so he could post more pictures of himself.
My girlfriend loves to do yoga. She always tries to get me to do it. I finally gave in a tried even though I am not very flexible. I pulled a muscle in my back the first move. She felt so bad that she babied me for weeks.
Jake went out to eat one day. He noticed his friends were all there eating. He was a bit upset that they didn't invite him. When they saw him they wondered when he would show. Jake had missed their text message invitation.
My friends and I went on a cruise. We had been gone for three days when the engine quit. We were stuck out on the ocean for a week. They finally got the engines fixed. We were very glad to get back home.
Anna wanted fish in her new tank! But she knew she had to wait. She added ammonia to the tank every day. She let the tank go through its whole cycle. Then she knew she could safely add her fish!
The couple sat down at the diner. They waited for the server to greet them. After twenty minutes they got up to leave. The waitress noticed them. The waitress came over to take her order.
Brian's mother had a bunch of cats. He went to visit his mother at her house. Brian sat with the cats outside. He developed a strange raised mark. Brian had to get medicine for ringworms.
Allie had a mother that was sick. She had cancer. But Allie had hoped she would be able to beat it. Unfortunately her mother did not make it. Allie started to cry and could not believe it.
Terry desired to learn to skateboard. It looked like a cool hobby to him. But he was frightened of being injured. So he bought a huge amount of safety gear. Some of the safety gear caught on his pants and made him fall.
I love burritos. I decided to make them for dinner. I cooked the meat and beans. I even made tortillas from scratch. The burritos were terrible because I'm a bad cook.
Tim enjoyed making money. Tim wanted to be rich so he studied very hard. He decided to become a lawyer. He went to college for eight years to become a lawyer. Tim finished school this year and is opening his own law firm.
James loved drinking beer but he had never seen a brewery. One day his friend offered to take him to see a few large breweries. They drove to Colorado together to see the breweries. James loved learning about brewing and fermenting. He decided that he wanted to visit more breweries.
Alicia was so scared to take her first plane ride! She was trembling as she sat down and buckled her belt. She grew even more nervous as the plane lifted off. But after a while, the soothing noise of the engines lulled her. She drifted off and woke to find that the flight was already over!
In eighth grade, my class went to Washington DC. It was a fun trip, but I got into some trouble. I talked back to a teacher and she forced me to apologize. I tried to tell her that I was talking to another student. She said that I should apologize to the student instead.
Jonah went to the lake with his dad. They were playing with a radio control boat. The boat moved into an area with some ducks. One of the ducks attacked the boat. The boat was damaged and slowly sank in the lake.
Fred got in a car accident and thought it was his fault. After talking to the other driver he realized it wasn't his fault. He was so relieved that he wasn't at fault that he smiled. The other driver asked him why he was smiling. Fred told him not to worry about the damage at all.
When I was in Kindergarten I wrote a short book. It was a fictional story. Other kids met together. They read other books kids wrote. It inspired me to write another one.
The town was preparing for the Homecoming Parade. Kelly was nominated for Homecoming queen. Her anticipation mounted as the days grew nearer. The day of the parade she prepared. She was elated to find she was selected as Queen.
Abby had been working with loud 12th graders all day. Abby decided to enjoy her lunch in the park. However, when Abby got there, she noticed an ongoing concert. Abby decided to stay and enjoy the concert with her lunch. Abby had a great time at the park concert with her lunch.
Julio is excited for family dinner. He's making ham and potatoes. His family returns from the rec center to find his great meal cooked. They celebrate the evening as a family. Julio is very happy his family is around.
We had roaches in our condo. I put traps up, but they did not catch them all. They were in the kitchen a lot. The condo association had the whole building treated. The roaches disappeared after that.
Yesterday I was stuff in some terrible traffic. I was worried about how I would get to work on time. It ended up taking about a half hour. I was upset that it was taking so long. Thankfully my boss was not that upset.
Angela wanted to play an instrument. But she didn't want to learn a common one. She decided on the harp. She studied diligently at her lessons. Soon she was an expert harpist!
Billy was always interested in fossils. He decided to find one in his backyard. He dug holes all over his backyard. His parents yelled at him for making a mess. Billy decided to focus his passion to reading about fossils.
Ken is a pest control man. He is called one day to catch a rat at a restaurant. Ken arrives with his tools to catch the rat. Ken sets up his traps and returns the next day. Ken finds the rat in his trap and takes it away.
Carrie's new kitten left the house infested with fleas. Even after ridding the cat of fleas, the pests remained in the carpet. Carrie bought a flea bomb to detonate in the house. She set off the fogger and headed out the door. But the kitten ran back inside before she could shut it.
Kevin took a math class. He needed some help. He asked Harry for help. Harry tutored Kevin. Kevin passed the class with flying colors.
Todd and Toby were identical twins of age 10. They were so alike that their mother could not tell them apart. Todd went up to his mother, pretending to be Todd. His mother, thinking it was a game, assumed it was Toby. The real Todd felt clever about his cunning trickery.
John and Arlene were tired of living in a cold house. They decided to move to a warmer climate. After seeing a nice beach on TV, they flew to Maui to look at houses. They were shocked at the prices of houses near the beach. The couple settled for a small condominium far from the ocean.
Michael woke up and saw his grandmother standing over him. She had lit candles and was rubbing oil on her hands. Next she rubbed oil on his hands and feet. She said he was anointed and was going to die today. Michael died in a car crash later that evening.
Last Friday, I received an email from my local humane society. The coordinator wanted to know if I wanted to foster some dogs. I knew I had the space and time, so I agreed to foster them. The next day, I picked up a Chihuahua mix and her two puppies. So far, it has been a very fulfilling experience.
Kenny is on vacation. He is relaxing on the beach. He gets a phone call. His wife and children have all died in a house fire. Kenny lost it all.
Lenny is about to sell his childhood home. The new buyers begins to talk about the changes that he wants to make. Lenny becomes filled with emotion. He asks the new buyers to keep everything the same. Lenny made the decision not to sell the house.
Ron had a pet duck. Ron's landlord found out about the duck. Ron's landlord told him he had to get rid of the duck. Ron liked the duck too much to get rid of the duck. Ron moved to a new home so he could keep his pet duck.
Tom was drunk at the bar. He passed out. The next day he woke up with a broken arm. He had to get it fixed at the hospital. Tom never found out how it happened.
Eli was sing along to an Iron Maiden song. Suddenly he noticed it sounded a lot like a prayer! Eli looked up the lyrics to the song online. Turned out it was an ancient prayer being sung. Eli stopped listening to that song from now on.
The drawer was broken. The man used wood glue to fix it again. Once it was dry, he opened and closed it. The drawer seemed to work smoothly. He was happy he had fixed it.
Marco had a lot of money. He then found a lot of companies to invest him. He thought to first check them out. He found many of them had terrible conditions. So he decided not to invest.
Jason was a technician at a science laboratory. He was in charge of storing and labeling samples. He accidentally switched two of the samples around. A large experiment was ruined. Jason was fired from his job.
Sara and Joe had just gotten a new puppy. However, they could not agree on a name. Everything Sara liked, Joe hated. Sara asked Joe for a list of names he liked. They were finally able to compromise and name the puppy.
Maddie's parents always told her to tie her shoes. Maddie hated to tie her shoes and didn't see the point. One day Maddie was running and tripped on one of her untied shoelaces. The trip had caused her to skin up her knees and elbows. Maddie now understood why she needed to tie her shoes.
Lisa felt tingling in her hands at feet. And she didn't know what to do. But after walking to work, she noticed that it went away. So she decided to walk everyday. And eventually, the tingling went away.
Kate was standing on a kids chair to reach a high shelf. She was trying to get off the chair. But the chair began to flip. She jumped off the falling chair to keep from falling. She sat on the chair laughing with her hand over her racing heart.
George had a ton of books from the library. They were all late and he was starting to build up fines. Finally, he decided enough was enough. He took the books back and paid the fees. It felt good to have everything in good standing.
Jimmy was driving down the road one day. He spotted a classic muscle car. It was one just like the one he had in college. Jimmy pulled over to check it out. Jimmy ended up buying the old car to relive his college memories.
Tom let a friend crash on his couch. His friend overstayed his welcome. One time Tom's friend invited random people over. Tom didn't know about it or who they were. Tom asked everyone to leave immediately.
Ben bought a new frame to hang a picture up on the wall. He grabbed his hammer and some nails and walked over to the wall. He began to hammer a nail into a chosen spot. While hammering the nail, Ben smashed his pointer finger. Ben finished hanging the picture and then treated his injury.
Cody and his brother were invited to a Mario Kart party/ The party was at Cody's best friend Ross's house. They played Mario Kart all day and had a ton of fun. Once it got late at night they were forced to go to bed. In the morning they went home excited for the next game day.
Mary and Ted found out they were expecting a baby. They decided to turn the spare bedroom into a nursery. The couple went and bought new furnishings at a baby store. They decorated and repainted the room a light green. The nursery was ready for when the baby arrived.
Adrian got in the car with Melissa and headed down the street. They both had been drinking heavily. Adrian noticed they were going the wrong way down a one way street. Melissa hit a u-turn without looking were she was and hit a pole. Adrian smacked his head into the windshield and broke the rear view.
Karina loves to play outside. Karina has a playhouse. Karina played inside of her playhouse today. Karina also colored inside of her playhouse. Karina had a very good day.
My mom taught me how to make Pasta! I had to watch her measure the ingredients. She mixed and cut it. Next I had to repeat her exact steps while she watched me. Making pasta is much harder than I expected.
Jane was apprehensive about summer camp. She was nervous about so many strangers. After the first day there she started to loosen up. By the end Jane didn't want to go back home. She always cherished her summer there.
Natalie had a twin sister named Maria. Their mother always made them dress alike. When they were teenagers, Natalie and Maria rebelled. They refused to dress alike anymore. Their mother had to accept their individuality.
One day my seven year old son made a lemonade stand. He placed it outside our condo building. We had noisy neighbors upstairs. They gave my son $10 for some lemonade. We got along better after that.
I was typing on a keyboard today. I liked the keyboard. But it was very slow. It was kind of annoying. I had to get another one.
Jimbob worked in a small town at a car repair shop. One day, Jim Bob decided he had worked enough for his life. Jimbob cashed out his retirement savings and bought an RV. Jimbob travelled the world in his new RV and saw many landmarks. He never regretted his decision to see the world.
Ray built a small house out of cardboard boxes. He cut out holes for doors and windows. Ray set the fake house on fire. He took his garden hose and doused the flames. He felt like a real hero for putting out the fire.
Alex vomited on the couch. Alex felt weak and couldn't walk. Dad picked him up and put him in the bath. Dad tucked Alex in and gave him Pepto Bismol. Alex apologized for a making such a big mess.
Every year we have a fantasy football draft. We all get together to have the draft in person. People bring their laptops and food and drinks. We spend hours picking all our players and having a good time. Then it was time for the season to begin and have competition.
Patty left the house for work but encountered a big surprise! She was stunned to see that her car was not in the driveway. She called the police to report it stolen, as well as her insurance. The representative reminded her she was covered for a rental car. Patty arranged for the rental car and began to feel better.
My pastor brought a bowl of soup to me. He recommended that I should taste it. When I ate a small amount of the soup, I asked what it's made of. He said that it's most made of crabs and turtles. I instantly threw up in the garbage can.
I went to church with my family last Sunday. We got up very early to get ready. When we were there we saw all of our friends. We all went out afterwards to have lunch with one another. It's always feels good to be with my family and friends at church.
A new supervisor started at my workplace last week. We've been rubbing each other the wrong way from the start. A recent disagreement even escalated into a yelling match between us. I stepped back and realized I've been acting a little confrontational. I adjusted my behavior and now things are better with the new boss.
Gus lived in the city and had never seen a firefly. He visited his Grandfather and was surprised by these light up bugs. His Grandfather helped him find a jar to keep the lightning bugs in. Gus spent an hour catching the bugs and putting them in a jar. It was a night they would never forget.
Amy arrived at the park and found Ben waiting for her. He smiled big when he saw her. She ran over and gave him a big hug and a kiss. He gave her a bag of gummy bears as a gift. They sat on the merry go around eating gummy bears.
Justin is looking for a car. He looks everywhere. He has no luck. One day his friend tells him about a new dealership. Justin applies and is approved for a new car.
Bob was really thirsty. He went in the kitchen. He opened up the refrigerator. John took out some water. He drank it to quench his thirst.
Kyo went to the naval park at the waterfront. He explored all the ships that were docked there. Then he went into the submarine. It was amazing and complex in there. Kyo loved the intricate design of the navy submarine!
Jim always wanted to be a rapper. He would write and sing every chance he got. Jim made several mixtapes. He never got that famous. It never stopped him from enjoying it, though.
Carl was meticulous about his sneakers. He stepped carefully to keep them from getting dirty. He was walking down the street when a car drove by. The car splashed mud all over his sneakers. Carl went home and spent an hour cleaning them.
Kelly got a new laptop. But unfortunately she noticed something. She had no backlight on her keyboard. Kelly was very upset about that. So she had to go and return it.
Maya decided to go to the beach. It started raining just as she was about to go out. She wondered if she should stay in. She decided to go. The rain stopped by the time she arrived.
Candace was at camp and wanted to canoe. In order to canoe you first had to pass a swim test. Candace was nervous about the test but she gave it her all. During the extended wading time, she almost gave up. Luckily she pushed through her tiredness and passed.
Zach drove his car into the median. A man in a truck went into the median. He ran into Zach's car. He did not even stop. Zach only had a scrape.
John Wu had just moved into his neighborhood in Ohio. The neighbors had never seen an Asian man. He told them he was from Taiwan. They had never heard of that island. John Wu told them it was just a suburb of China.
I couldn't decide what I wanted to wear. I looked in my closet for something I hadn't worn in a while. I found a red ribbed shirt. I put it on even though it was a little short. I covered it with a hoodie.
Mike was unhappy with his wife. She had put him down for years. He was tired and wanted to change his life. He decided the first thing to do was get divorced. So he got a divorce from his wife.
Robin is a small town waitress. She wants a better life for herself. She decided to go to law school. She graduates top of her class. Robin is now a successful lawyer.
Ben did not study for the upcoming test. He was scared on the day of the test. When he saw it was a true to false test, he felt better. Ben guessed and hoped to beat the odds. A week later it was graded and give a score of a B+.
Pat usually got good grades in school. This year she played on the basketball team. Her grades started to slip and she was always tired. Her parents told her to fix this issue. She managed her time better and brought her grades back up.
Troy wanted to shave like his father. He snuck into the bathroom. He lathered his face and shaved. Troy also shaved off his eyebrows. He learned a lesson because they took a long time to grow back.
I hate to kill insects. Consequently, my house is sometimes overrun with bugs. Then I have to hire an exterminator to deal with them. I particularly hate killing spiders as they handle other bugs for me. Unfortunately, I am getting a large number of spider bites now.
Shawn lived in a really crappy apartment complex. One day, he heard some commotion outside. He peered out his window and saw a bunch of police officers. It looked like some couple was fighting in front of their house. Shawn shook his head and closed his curtains.
Kaden was afraid of the dark. Every night he had trouble sleeping. He would think that there were monsters in his room. Kaden's parents decided to buy him a nightlight. The nightlight really helped Kaden get to bed much faster.
Margaret did not feel like putting her usual Christmas lights outside. She told her kids she probably would not put them up this year. Her daughter came to visit that weekend and offered to do the job. Margaret liked spending time with her daughter and ended up helping. Margaret ended up enjoying the day of decorating after all.
Wendy was walking outside barefooted. She felt something under her foot. It was a piece of metal. The metal had cut her foot. Wendy went to the doctor for a tetanus shot.
Tracey fell in love with a man named John in the United States. She visited John many times over many years from the United Kingdom. One Christmas Tracey and John got engaged. The very next year they got married. Tracey and John now live happily together.
Our condo had a storage area. It was a narrow room with 36 separate storage units. One day someone moved in and put all of their furniture into the room. Nobody could access their units, and people complained. The property manager had the furniture removed.
Alex want to enter a race, he saved up his money for a bike. He went to the store and bought a green bike. He practiced everyday riding his bike. He entered a bike riding race. Alex came in 2nd place, and was proud.
Allie was pregnant. She was excited. But also nervous. All of the sudden her water broke. She had to be rushed to the hospital.
She stepped out of the Tilt-a-Whirl dizzy and nauseous. The carnie had sped up the machine to sicken her, she knew it! She wobbled over to the carnie to give him a piece of her mind. Instead of words, projectile vomit came forth. Gently, the carnie helped her to his seat and summoned the medic.
Samantha took a nice relaxing trip to the lake. She rented a boat and went fishing. She laid in the field by the lake and got a tan. She was sad when she had to leave. When she got home she told all her friends about her trip.
Allen decided to buy a gift for his girlfriend. He wanted to pick something special. He went to the jewelry store. The salesperson helped him pick some diamond earrings. Allen was very happy with his purpose.
Last night Ellie needed to get milk from the grocery store. She drove through the winding roads to get to town. Ellie hit a deer on a blind curve. The deer totalled Ellie's car and gave her a concussion. Now Ellie refuses to drive at night.
Tom was at the electronics store. He was looking to buy a new television. He found one he liked but it was cheaper online. Tom told the employee about that. The employee asked a manager and was able to price match.
Baron had only been playing soccer for six months. He signed up with a local recreational league. Yesterday was his first game. Baron scored a goal in the 85th minute. Baron's goal allowed his team to win!
Jim is an inspiring actor. Jim gets a part in a local theater play. Jim shines bright as a shining star in the play. After the play he is visited by men from hollywood. They invite Jim out to hollywood to become a star.
Bella has never collected antiques before. One day, she went to an antique store with her mom. Bella found an old lamp for her apartment. She immediately fell in love with buying antiques. Bella goes to the antique store every week.
Our daughter went to Paris in 2005. She spent a semester abroad with her college. My wife read about the Muslim riots in Paris and was concerned. I tried to reassure her but she was worried. Our daughter came home safely in January of 2006.
Ed rolled his eyes when his mother told him to tie his shoelaces. She told him he was going to fall over them. That day at school he was going down the steps. And he tripped over his untied laces. He had to wear a cast for three weeks!
Anna owns a puppy named Wilfred. Anna's neighbor's dog attacked Wilfred. Anna asked her neighbor to keep her dog tied up. Anna's neighbor refused to keep the dog on a leash. Anna and her neighbor are no longer speaking to each other.
The man wanted something sweet. He went to a candy shop. He asked for advice about which candy. The store owner gave him two samples. The man bought a bag of the second sample.
The family took a trip to Venice. They rode on a gondola in the canal. It was beautiful and magical! They took lots of pictures and enjoyed the sights. It was a special place to visit.
Tom loved Halloween. He worked on his costume for a long time. He was excited to wear it publicly. Nobody actually liked it when he did. Tom was severely disappointed.
Jensen loved fishing with his dad. Since he was only five, his dad only let him use a kid's fishing pole. After much pleading, his dad finally let him use an adult pole. When Jensen hooked a sizable fish, it pulled him into the lake! After saving Jensen, they both agreed a smaller pole was necessary.
Francis was at a mall. And he was tempted to buy coffee. He decided not to but thought about coffee the rest of the day. At night, he ended up drinking five cups of coffee. Francis thought it would've been healthier if he drank coffee before.
Tom was walking around downtown. It had rained recently. Tom hit a slippery part. He fell and tumbled down the road. Tom got up and went home.
Tom was a thrill junkie. He decided to go skydiving. The experience was exciting. Tom did it dozens more times. Eventually he became an instructor.
My sister and I had an argument. She stormed out of the house and drove away. After a few hours, I began to get concerned. Suddenly, I received a phone call from the police. They informed me that my sister crashed her car and died.
Jenny bought many new T-shirts at the beginning of the summer. But as she stayed in and didn't exercise, they didn't fit by August. She had to give them all to a charity. Now every morning she only has old shirts to wear. So she's going to buy new clothes this afternoon.
Shawn was sitting at home bored one day. He decided that he wanted to get out and explore. Shawn ended up going to a local park. He took lots of pictures of the garden in the park. Shawn plans on going back to the park next week.
Hank made an appointment to see a house. He was supposed to meet the realtor at his office. Hank didn't see the agent's office and drove right by it. He continued on to the house itself. Hank called the agent to ask to meet him there at the house instead.
The teacher handed the exams to his classmates. Mary's hands started to sweat. In addition, she was hyperventilating. She walked out of class for a brief moment to catch a breather. However, she caught a stroke and was hospitalized immediately.
My brother and I were shooting peas at each other through straws. My sister looked out the window and told us to stop. We were having fun so we shot peas at her. She got mad and held her breath until she passed out. When she woke up we were all spanked.
Maya's husband and sons had been out sledding all afternoon. It was cold but clear, and she knew they were having fun. But when they returned home, Maya had hot cocoa ready! The three males eagerly sipped the warm drink. As Maya had suspected, they were frozen to the bone!
There was a boy named Jesse. He could read people's lips One day, his friend Michael whispered something to another person. He tried to read the lips but it was too hard. That day he gave up on reading lips.
Larry was getting books at the library. The girl working the counter was really cute. Larry couldn't keep his eyes off of her. He was nervous when checking out. The girl thought it was cute.
My teacher reminded us to apply for financial aid for next year. I didn't take her seriously. In addition, I applied a week before the next semester started. Unfortunately, the tuition for my classes was not covered. I ended up paying for the classes with my own money.
Denis was feeling sick. He found some old cough medicine in his cabinet. It was expired but he tried it anyway. Unfortunately, the medicine did nothing to help him. He had to buy some new stuff at the store.
Elena finished her research paper. Before saving the document, she highlighted the entire text. By accident, she deleted everything. In addition, the computer automatically turned off. Overall, the teacher allowed her to submit it late for a lower grade.
Hannah makes a lemonade stand to earn extra money. She doesn't have many customers. Hannah drops her lemonade price from 50 cents to 30 cents. Now she has a lot more customers. Hannah's lemonade stand is a great success.
I always make my dad a banana cream pie for his birthday. One year I did not have any vanilla pudding. I decided to try it with chocolate pudding instead. I was nervous because my father is not a fan of chocolate. Chocolate banana cream pie is now his favorite dessert.
Tom had a pretty fast car. He always wanted to race. His friends told him they would only do so on a track. Tom agreed and went out one day. He was able to beat several of his friends.
He checked the roast in the oven, almost done. He stepped into the party, eager to impress. He gave the toast he'd been practicing all day. It was a great success and many people were eager to converse. Just at his highest moment, the smoke alarm went off in the kitchen.
I had such a long day at work. We were short two people. I had to pick up a lot of slack. I did not know if I would be able to complete all the work. I did complete all the extra work at the end of the day.
Lisa played floor hockey for the first time in gym, yesterday. To her surprise, she loved every bit of it. She went home that night and told her parents all about the game. Her parents noticed how her eyes lit up as she told the story. That night, Lisa's parents signed Lisa up for the local hockey team.
We never had a dog when I was young. But my sister really wanted one. So we went to the local SPCA and fell in love with one. He was a big black lab, but we instantly bonded. Now I want to get my own dog from the SPCA.
Simon started a fire in the fireplace. To make the fire burn hotter he added a lot of wood. The wood created a huge flame in the fireplace. The fire caught some residue in the chimney on fire. Simon called the fire department to put out the fire.
The kid was writing his Christmas list. A new Nerf gun was at the top of the list. He dreamed of all the fun he could have with his friends. On Christmas morning, it was the first thing he opened. He was so happy!
Mark loved to skateboard. One day, he fell off and injured himself. Mark rushed to the doctors to see how bad it was. The doctor said Mark just had a bruised elbow. Mark now rides his skateboard with protection.
It was Beck's first day of college. She was nervous but excited. As soon as she met her roommate they clicked. She was happy about that. She then went off to her first class.
Bob was a teacher. He was having a problem with a student. The student was starting fights with other students. Bob offered the student money if he stopped. The student stopped fighting with other students.
Tim was at a gathering. He put his glasses down. Someone else did the same thing nearby. Tim put the wrong glasses back on. He noticed he couldn't see and fixed the mix up.
A new bakery opened in town. The owner was worried as he wasn't getting many customers. An employee suggested having a weekend bake sale. The owner held the sale and put out all of his best baked goods. Many people came to the sale and are now his customers.
In 2003 I wanted to see The Last Samurai. I decided to take a half a day off. I left work at 10 AM. I watched the movie at 11 AM, then went back to work at 2 PM. My coworkers thought I was crazy.
Jamie went to Jamaica and smoked some weed. He met Bob Marley's former friend. They talked about reggae together. Jamie realized the other man was too high. He got him a glass of water to calm down a bit.
Benny was walking with Tianna. A group of people was walking in the opposite direction. Tianna told me that she had to go. Yet, she walked towards the other group. They walked away with her without saying anything.
Josh works for the fire department. He often works long hours. One day he went on a call and received first degree burns on his hands He spent three weeks in the hospital. John now works behind a desk at the fire department.
Justin is an older man. He is offered a car. Justin goes to get his drivers licenses. He passes all the test. Justin gets his new car.
The state fair was wrapping up. The boys had gone every day for a week. They had eaten junk food and ridden rides. When it was over, they were very sad. THey'd made a lot of fun memories, though!
Janice's favorite dessert is cupcakes. She could eat them all day except they aren't very healthy. During the week Janice decides she wants to make healthier cupcakes. Then Janice decided to research healthy cupcake recipes. After many different recipes she found some healthy ones she liked.
Jim was out having fun with his friends. He had visited many bars that night. He was reaching for his wallet to pay his bar tab. He couldn't find it in any of his pockets. Jim looks everywhere but no luck.
Ally was so excited to be able to see the pandas at the zoo. The area around their enclosure was packed. But the pandas were asleep so people moved on. But Ally waited and waited. She had a great view when they finally started playing.
Meg loved eating ice cream. She asked her dad to take her to the ice cream stand. Her dad bought her a chocolate ice cream cone. But she accidentally dropped it, and began to cry. Meg's dad bought her a new ice cream cone and she ate it happily.
Jamie was at a bar with friends. All of her friends were drinking. Jamie decided she would drive her friends home. Jamie didn't drink. She was able to drive home safely.
My coach said we wanted to be invited again. She told us not to run our hardest. Most of the teams did not have an important race so soon. We had an important race next week. This was a cross country race.
Glen was the youngest of three brothers. He was always treated well, but felt like he was emotionally neglected. He didn't try very hard to get people to notice him because he was shy. His older brother, Landon, asked him why he was really sensitive. Glen was finally able to tell someone what bothered him so badly.
Sam was driving home from work. She was stopped at a stop sign. All of a sudden, the car behind her hit her car. Luckily there was no damage. Sam exchanged information with the other driver then parted ways.
Chris asked his family to go mini golfing. He really wanted to beat his dad's score. At the last hole, the score was all tied up. Chris concentrated and got a hole in one. He beat his father's total by 2 points and won the game.
My family used a ford mustang as their primary car. The car was used for grocery shopping and picking me up. I had a lot of great memories about the car. When the car stopped working I felt sad. My parents eventually got rid of the car.
Our granddaughter Anna is two and a half. Her parents just bought her a new bike. They wanted to get her to exercise. They took a photo of her on the bike. We were pleased.
Lydia was nervous about her first baseball game. Lydia stood at bat and looked at the pitcher. She was nervous she would get hit with the ball. Lydia swung as the ball came towards her. Lydia smiled as the ball flew into the outfield.
Ana got a mosquito bite. It itched badly! She tried not to scratch it. But she could not help but claw at it. Soon Ana's bite got infected.
The lady was walking her dog through an apple orchard. It was autumn and the wasps were drunk on sugar from apples. When she felt a sting she realized how many wasps were around. Her dog yelped too when she got stung. They quickly left the orchard and didn't walk through in autumn again.
I was walking to the market. But I had to pass through a scary freeway underpass. As I approached it, a homeless man started yelling. I became scared and turned around. And I was upset that I never got to go to the market.
Chelsea wanted to update her yard. She bought a bunch of plants to put in the flower beds. She worked hard for hours to plant them. The result was beautiful. Chelsea smiled every time she looked at her yard.
Fiona went to see the meteor shower with a friend. As it was her first time, she was pretty impressed. Even more so when something different moved in the sky. She pointed at it but her friend didn't see it. Since then she wonders if it was a UFO or just a slow meteorite.
James was feeling sick this morning. He did not want to go to school. His mom called him in sick to school. He stayed in bed and watched cartoons all day. At night his mom prepared him some chicken noodle soup.
Claire and David were having a loud argument in the laundromat. An old woman asked them to stop, but they ignored her. She showed them a picture of her husband and said he was dead now. She told them that he died before she could tell him she loved him. They were touched and quickly reconciled.
Don was asked to work in an unfamiliar area one night at work. He did his best and was about to finish the shift. He only had to remove one part of the machine and shut it down. The part accidentally went into the machine while it was still on. Don was written up because of the damage to the machine.
Susan was at the pawn shop. She found a pair of tap dance shoes on sale. She immediately bought them. After trying them on she was inspired to take tap dance lessons. Susan eventually became very proficient at tap dancing.
One day Dan the Milkman was making his rounds through town. Dan came upon a home with a large German Shepherd dog. The dog barked and growled at Dan. Dan felt very threatened by the dog and refused to deliver the milk. Dan decided to retire due to the risks his job presents.
Kelsi was a vegan. She could never eat meat. One day she ordered a veggie dog. To her dismay as she bit into it, it has meat. Kelsi immediately ran out of the restaurant.
The sliding glass door at Sam's house was dirty. He used ten different cleaners on it. Once he gave the final wipe the window was spotless. He was so proud that he took a picture of the clear window. He looked at the photo but it seemed less impressive.
Joe has a big English test. He is very anxious about it. He stayed up all night studying. When he got to class, his teacher canceled the test. Joe was relieved.
Jill was having a great night She had seen a movie and was now at dinner She had a nice meal with her friends It comes time to pay the bill Jill reaches for her money and it's gone!
Peg loved to mountain bike. Peg decided she wanted to buy a new mountain bike. Peg went shopping for mountain bikes and saw the prices. Peg realized she had to work overtime to afford a new bike. Peg decided she liked her old bike better.
Leroy had been a bartender at the bar for a while. He had been debating on leaving the job to find better pay. He went into work that week on his normal shift. Strangely, the manager was there waiting for him. The manager promoted him, so he didn't have to leave after all!
The boy's favorite toy was missing. He looked all over the house. He looked under the furniture. He finally went into the basement. The ball was in the basement.
Susie was new at school. She was nervous. She was afraid she would make no friends. Thankfully she did. Susie was happy she did.
Jake always wanted to play an instrument. He got a cheap guitar at a garage sale. He decided to teach himself with online videos. Over time he got better. Eventually Jake could say he played the guitar.
Henry is studying for his spelling test. He isn't getting many right. He is very nervous for his test. He keeps studying. He will do his best.
Kole's new girlfriend is Japanese. On their first date, her parents invite him to dinner. Kole has never had Japanese food. His girlfriend shows him how to use the chopsticks. Sushi is Kole's new favorite food.
Joe was afraid to eat very much food. And after he ate, he felt obligated to exercise intensely. During a checkup, he mentioned his poor eating habits. Joe saw a therapist and was diagnosed with anorexia. And it took him several years to get well.
Sam went on his weekly fishing trip with his dad. Usually Sam only catches small fish, but this time it was different. The fish almost pulled him off balance, but he caught it. The fish was longer than he was tall, and it was his biggest catch. Sam and his dad got a picture with the fish and cherished the memory.
Christine was asked to cater a coworker's banquet. Christine prepared in advance, but was overwhelmed with the meal. She did not have enough help in the kitchen. She accidently failed to store some food properly and people got sick. Christine was so embarrassed and never catered food again.
My brother and I decided to go fishing. We rented a kayak and paddled out to the middle of the lake. After six hours, we had not caught anything. We decided to give up. We both decided that fishing was too boring for us.
Sarah was at band practice. She played the drums. She was rehearsing a piece when her drum stick flew from her hand. The drum stick hit the instructor in the face! Sarah apologized profusely to her instructor.
I was in India. I saw a stray dog on the street. I felt bad for it. I decided to adopt it. We became best friends!
Bob wanted to take his daughter out for ice cream. They got in their car and drove to Dairy Queen. Bob ordered 2 chocolate sundaes. He paid with cash and left the restaurant. He forgot spoons so they had to wait until they got home to eat.
My mother was very sick. We could not figure out what was wrong. We took her to the doctor. The doctor diagnosed her with diabetes. Now she takes medication that makes her feel much better.
Bruce came into the party. Although no one knew him and felt awkward, he tried to be nice. He simply spent all night eating food. Someone reminded him to save some for everyone that's there. However, he ended up eating too much and left afterwards.
A man once sat down to write a story for his job. He spent hours making the greatest story he ever imagined. When he was finished he tried to save his great work. However, once he clicked the save icon the power surged. The story was lost and he could not remember what he wrote.
I keep telling my cousin that she's getting shorter. Each time I pretend to measure her height. I say it's noticeable by a few centimeters. She never admits to believing me. But deep down I know it bugs her.
A man installed a security system. His dog kept setting it off. He asked for professional help. They moved some sensors. The dog did not set off the alarm again.
Elena was in the process of giving birth. She endured a lot of pain and felt irritated. When her husband held her hand, she squeezed his hand. He immediately released his grip. The doctor had to treat his broken arm.
John's tenth birthday had finally come. John was anticipating this day for a month. He was excited to receive gifts. His mom didn't have money to buy him gifts. Everyone had a blast besides John.
Jennifer's grandmother told her to not climb the fence. She ignored her Grandmother's instruction. Jennifer climbed the fence and her jeans caught on the top. She hung from her pants until her Grandmother came to help her. Jennifer ruined her favorite pair of pants that day.
Cindy is a mother of 5. She has begged for help with the housework. All her kids ignored her pleas. Cindy got the bright idea to go on strike. Her kids started to notice when none of their laundry was getting done.
Jennifer heard that a meteor shower was taking place that night. Once it got dark, she gathered up blankets and hot chocolate. Then Jennifer set herself up out in her yard. Jennifer sipped her hot chocolate and watched the meteors in the sky. Once she started to get sleepy, she headed inside and went to bed.
I go walking through the trees and nature everyday. Everytime I go walking at night, different animals communicate with me. Sometimes they walk or run with me. I always look for the small animals when I'm walking. It makes me feel like I'm in Charlotte's Web.
Sarah waved to her mother goodbye. Sarah was leaving for college. She drove 4 hours to get to campus. She unpacked her things into her dorm. Afterwards she met her new roommate Jane.
Lucy was having a baby. She had to put the crib together. But it kept collapsing. Finally her husband came home. He helped with the crib.
I wanted tiramisu badly. Nobody at the local restaurants sold it. I had no idea how to make it myself. A friend showed up one day after I mentioned it to her. She had a huge tiramisu, and I laughed and thanked her.
Melle check the tread of his wife's tires. He found a nail in one of the tires. He pulled the nail out with a hammer claw. The tire went flat immediately. Melle took the wheel to the tire shop to get a new tire.
Allan was at a fancy dinner with friends. Suddenly, he felt very sick. He ran to the bathroom quickly. Thirty minutes later, Allan emerged from the bathroom. His friends looked at him with concern.
Tim was very picky when it came to food. He refused to try any new foods, he never even had cake! Tim was going to his friend Josh's birthday party soon. It was time for Tim to try cake, he got a piece on his plate. Tim took a bite and absolutely loved it!
Tom hated his girlfriend. He kept trying to break up with her. She never really let him. Tom eventually moved away. He ignored her completely.
Andrew liked being clean. He bought a new box of soap. He smelled it as he took a shower. He felt refreshed. The new soap had a great crisp scent.
Jenny was a singer and she was really talented. A record label contacted her one day, and set up a meeting. At the meeting, she was told to sign her life away. Jenny got a bad feeling and didn't trust the label. She declined reluctantly, and followed her hunch that it wasn't right.
Anna's parents read to her everyday. They bought her lots of books. Many of Anna's toys were educational. Her parents limited the amount of television she watched. When Anna began school, she was ahead of her class.
The tourists were feeling uneasy. They saw lots of guards with guns. They wondered if they were in an unsafe place. They decided to go back to their hotel. The guards had made them too nervous.
The representative handed my new phone today. I eagerly tried it out when I got into the car. However, the phone had a technical error next morning. The files were corrupted and the phone couldn't turn off. Therefore, I had to reorder a new phone.
Dan was on the way home from work. He heard a loud bump as he ran over something. He stopped his car and got out. When he looked at what he ran over. It was a nail and his tire was flat!
Boris arrived in town unsure of a good fictional persona. He was a semi-pro wrestler aiming high in the field. He drew up plans for a Stegosaurus costume. Hiring a local woman, he had the costume made to suit his needs. Surprisingly comfortable, it aided him in gaining fans nationwide.
Jerry's mother told him to always put his shoes away. Jerry did not always listen. When it was time to get dressed he could not find his shoes. He looked all over the house while they got later and later. Jerry's mother found his shoes in the shower.
Jackson always thought eggs were slimy and weird. He tells his mother that he will never eat an egg. Finally his mother tells him that many foods, like cake, have eggs. Jackson decides that he actually likes eggs. He no longer thinks that eggs are slimy or weird.
Ashley met a nice young man and fell in love. She adored him, and soon married him. After being married for some time, they decided to have a baby. After several months, they were able to conceive. Ashley had a baby girl that looked just like her.
Matt really likes cheese. He always looks at all the cheeses when he visits the grocery store. Unfortunately, he didn't have any money to buy any cheese. One day he decided to try and steal some cheese. He was caught and arrested.
Steve watched the sun come up on the horizon. His wife Sandra sat beside him on the beach. They saw a ship coming closer. Cannon balls started shooting past them. Steve and Sandra ran terrified into the jungle.
I needed a prom date. I asked Pam to the prom but she never answered me. I asked Melanie to prom but she already had a date. I asked one last person to be my prom date. Doug and I had a wonderful time at prom.
Kelly and Brian were excited to adopt new children from India. The got their stuff together and went aboard the plane. When they got there they immediately saw their kids. The babies were crying but that was normal. Kelly and Brian were thrilled to be parents.
Francisco liked his new coworker Julie. He got to know her and discovered she was single. After months of becoming her friend, Francisco decided to ask Julie ou Julie declined as she had just recently got a new boyfriend. Francisco was disappointed but wished Julie the best.
Greg wanted to throw the biggest party. He wanted to be like his hero, gatsby. He invited all of his friends and told them to invite others. The day comes and no one shows up. Greg was very unhappy.
My father tried to move a tree one day. He miscalculated when sawing this tree. The tree fell in the opposite direction from where he planned. It crashed into a bunch of wires. This blacked out the cable television for the entire neighborhood.
Jake worked very hard on his desk job. He filled out paperwork and helped others all day. One day he went to his boss and asked for a raise. To his surprise his boss was very pleased to hear from him. Jake felt very proud and was happy his raise was more than expected.
Nate was struggling in college. He considered dropping out of his classes. But he gritted his teeth and stuck with it. Soon the year was over and Nate had completed every class. He was so proud of himself for not quitting!
It was Tyler's first day of Kindergarten. He was very nervous. He clung to his mother's leg, but she finally left and he had to stay. After a little while, he started to take part in the class. By the end of the day, he was glad he had gone!
Juliette wants to join her sisters marching band. She practiced really hard at band camp. Juliette even got help from her sister. She would even practice in the rain. Juliette missed marching band tryouts do to having the flu.
Hector was jogging around the block that morning. He saw a beautiful woman coming his way. He stopped to greet her. As she smiled, he offered her some of his water. But as he did so, the water spurted out and covered them both.
Nate bragged to his friends about his athleticism. He told them that he can easily swing from the monkey bars. His friend made a bet with him. Therefore, he approached the monkey bars. However, he ended up falling on his head.
Jess is very bored with her life. She decides to find a new hobby to occupy her time. Jess decides to pick up mountain biking. She went on her first mountain biking trip and loved it. Now, Jess goes mountain biking every weekend.
Boris saw the untouched cake left on the counter. The temptation was too much. He cut himself a slice, and then two more. Before he knew it, Boris ate half the cake. It wasn't long before he had a terrible stomachache.
Tom was out on a date. It went better than expected. Tom's date wanted to go back home with him. Tom's house was really dirty and he was shy. He had her over anyway and she was grossed out.
The scientist was concerned with a problem. He conducted many experiments to see what was wrong. He documented his findings in a paper. Other scientists looked at his research. Together, they found a solution to the problem.
Olivia had recently had a baby. She was nursing when a package arrived at the door. She opened it to find some diapers and baby toys. The package had no note so she didn't know who it was from. She asked her friends and family but the gift giver remained a mystery.
Bob began to lay tile in his bathroom as a part of remodeling. He ran out of money so he took a break from the project. Months later he started to work on the project when he had money again. Bob went to the hardware store for more tile but they had none. Bob bought different tiles and hoped that no one would notice.
Mary has been hearing noises in her attic. Her husband called a wildlife specialist to come investigate. The wildlife expert saw evidence of squirrel activity. He placed squirrel traps on the roof of the house. Now Mary has to check the squirrel traps everyday.
Last May I was out hunting near the barn. I noticed some larger than normal tracks. All of a sudden a big bear appeared. It roared and ran at me. Luckily I shot it and scared it away.
Bob was a man who had smelly feet. Bob didn't realize this and went about his day. He bumped into a man, who rudely told him that his feet smelled awful. Bob was insulted, but a little concerned. He wondered how long he had this problem for.
Oliver liked learning card tricks. He spent hours perfecting his technique. One day he decided to practice on his dad. His dad picked a randomly selected card from the deck. In moments, Oliver was able to correctly guess the card.
Hoshi was making a japanese meal for her new in-laws. The in-laws smiled and ate the meal graciously. Hoshi could tell they didn't like the meal. Hoshi went back to the kitchen and brought back a plate of burgers. The in-laws smiled widely and dug in.
Milo was feeling hungry one afternoon. He walked to the store to get some food. At the store he bought a container of peanuts. He ate one and loved it! Milo was happy to have some food.
Sarah scheduled an appointment with her colorist. She forgot to note the appointment on her calendar. Today she received a confirmation email from the hair salon. She immediately realized she has another event scheduled the same day. Sarah called the salon to reschedule her appointment.
Dave had some homework to do. But he couldn't find his textbook anywhere. Dave looked all over the house. Dave went to school the next day. He had forgotten the textbook at school.
Nick likes to play poker. Nick had 4 friends over to play poker with him. Nick suggested they each bet $20. Nick ended up winning the poker game. Nick's friends left angry that he won.
April and Andy have been together for a month. They are both young and in love. They decided to throw a surprise wedding. They invited all of there friends. April and Andy are now happily married.
The balloon man goes to the park at the same time every day. He sets up a little stand with all of his balloons. The balloon man can make anything out of balloons. He lets adults and children make requests. Then he makes a balloon specially for them.
Two dogs got lost in the city. They traveled really far to find their owners. They went through other cities. They even swam across rivers. They made it back one day.
Randy was out with his hippy friends. They were planning on doing a rainy dance outside. Right as they were setting up, a thunderstorm rolled in. It started raining without the need of the music. They knew it was a miracle
Nina needed butter for her family's dinner. But there was no butter anywhere on the farm! She poured cream into the churn and went to work. She churned for over an hour. Soon she had produced enough butter for the whole family!
Abby was a vegan. She was served a home cooked meal made by a friend. Before eating she asked if it contained any animal products. Her friend assured her it was free from animal products. Abby was angry when she later learned the meal was not vegan.
Jen loved hiking on the trails in the woods. Even though it had been raining heavily, she decided to hike that day. Everything went well, up to the low spot on the trail. It now appeared to be a small river. Rather than cross it, she took an alternate route.
The man doubled his dosage. He felt ill. He began to panic. He called his doctor. He admitted that he took too many pills.
Glenda wanted to start a business. She decided a coffee shop would be a great business. She researched and planned and got to work. She was ready to open the coffee shop when she got bad news. The city had denied her permits!
Months had passed since Alice had cleaned her clothing. She decided it was finally time to do her laundry. Alice took three huge bags full of laundry to the laundromat. Alice felt great when all her clothes were clean and folded. She decided she would never wait so long to get her clothes cleaned.
Little Lisa loved sweets! She couldn't wait until Easter. When the day came, she jumped out of bed. She went on an Egg hunt and found 23 eggs. All were filled with jellybeans, to Lisa's delight!
I once went out for a glass of wine alone. Sitting next to me was a mysterious man in a Hawaiian shirt. We all wondered who he was. When he got up to leave he mentioned there was a band playing tonight. After he left I found out he was the lead bassist of the band Journey.
My niece has three children - 18, 12, and 9. The 12 and 9 year olds have behavioral issues. One day my niece called her mother, B. The 9 year old had punched a hole in the wall. B told her daughter to get the child into therapy.
My siblings, my mom, and I were on a road trip to visit our family. Our car broke down in a small Tennessee town on a Saturday. The only garage in town was closed all weekend. When it reopened, they had to order special parts for our car. We had to stay in a hotel for a week until the car was fixed.
She stood there looking as radiant as ever. But something was different. Not the way she looked but the way she felt. It was as if I met her for the first time. And I knew I was in love.
Ryan did not want to help her wrote a story. Ryan said that she was doing okay on her own. She thought Ryan should help anyways just for fun. Ryan still did not help, which irritated her. Ryan was lonely for the next few days.
Tom was a street racer. And he won many races. He thought it would be a good idea to quit though. But he accepted a challenge for one last race. However, Tom was caught by the police and put in jail.
Jason was tired of school and wanted a day off. He decided to skip Tuesday. Instead he went to the mall to hang out. Unbeknownst to him his parents were there buying clothes. They saw him and grounded him for two weeks.
Wanting to spend more time with her daughter, Holly planned a trip. Her daughter always wanted to go to Disneyland so that's what they did. After a long flight, they got settled in their hotel to sleep first. Once they were rested, they went to Disneyland. They had an awesome time and now do it every year.
Tim had a pizza party. There were fifty people. But Tim forgot to bring drinks. Tim had an idea. He found some water he stashed for an emergency to give them.
Sheila set of for the airport early so she could catch her flight. On the way her car had a burst tire. She had no idea how to change a tire and started to cry. A car pulled up behind and the driver greeted her by name. It turned out to be someone she had worked with 10 years before.
One rainy night, Beth drove to her grandmother's house. The roads were very slick, so Beth drove carefully. She finally arrived at her grandmother's house. A light shone in the window where her grandmother sat like a sentinel. Her grandmother hugged Beth tightly, relieved she had arrived safely.
Kelly enjoyed biking a lot. She biked with her friends almost every day. One day, she fell off her bike and broke her leg. At the hospital, the doctor told her it would be good in 3 months. After three months, Kelly was able to bike once more.
My brother and I opened up our Christmas presents. I noticed that my present was simply a slow globe with glitter inside. My brother received a gaming console. I threw the globe on the ground. However, it broke and water came out of it.
Instead of a doorbell, Tammy bought a large gong. When her friend Tim came over, he banged on the gong. Tammy heard the gong even though she was in the basement. Tim banged the gong a few more times for fun. She came upstairs and opened the door for him.
Mark and Jenni were having an ultrasound that day. They were supposed to find out their baby's gender. When the tech looked, the baby was in a weird position. He was curled up and his anatomy wasn't visible. Mark and Jenni weren't able to find out the gender that day.
Lester's sink was broken for some reason. He decided to try and fix it himself instead of paying for a plumber. However, he didn't have any experience fixing plumbing. He ended up breaking it even more. In the end he had to spend a bunch of money to fix his own mistakes.
The man put on his shirt. He buttoned it up. His wife laughed at him. He had buttoned it incorrectly. He buttoned it the right way.
Allie wanted a perm. She was going to do it herself. She wanted to save money. So she proceeded. When she was done though it ruined it.
Kyle found a magnet lying under his bed. He began playing with it all around the house. His mother ordered him not to play around the TV with it. He ignored her, dragging the magnet across the TV. He felt ashamed when the magnet distorted the TV's picture.
One day Greg was driving home from work. He needed to drop by the cleaners to pick up his clothes. As he got out of his car he saw something green on the ground. As he stepped closer he saw that it was money. There were 10 100 dollar bills laying on the ground!
Susie got fifty dollars for her birthday. She decided she wanted to buy a new perfume with the money. She went to the mall to purchase a bottle. At home, she tried the perfume and got a rash. Susie was sad to have wasted her money.
Susie was tired of her cell phone plan. It was really eating into her pocket. So she shopped around for another one. Finally she found one with a local company. She was able to save half her bill so she immediately signed up.
Jimmy was waiting at a restaurant. A very pretentious woman walked in and ordered her food. Jimmy asked if she needed anything and she was very rude. When she got her food, she said it tasted bad and spit on the floor. Jimmy's boss told the woman to leave after that.
Jessica wanted to join the swim team. She did very well in the tryouts. She was happy when the coach told her she was on the team. Jessica competed in her first trial just two days later. She took first place and quickly became the favored one on the team.
Jim is working at his job. He fixes cars for a living. One day a customer comes up to him. The customer decides to curse at Jim. Jim screams back at the customer and is fried for snapping.
Greg wasn't' feeling well. His wife gave him Jello. She said it would be easy on his stomach. Greg wasn't so sure it was helping. He was feeling sicker than ever.
John was riding in a car with his mother late at night. They had gone to an extravagant party and John was pooped out. John felt a slight bump in the car and opened his eyes. He saw a pair of blaring lights as the car crashed and tumbled. Despite how bad the crash was, they were both unharmed.
Kay's mom brought home chicken for dinner. Kay would not eat the dark meat. Kay's mom asked her why she didn't like the dark meat. Kay thought that the chicken had gotten bruised and it made her sad. Kay's mom only brought home white meat chicken after that.
Timothy walked through the park with his dog. All of a sudden, his dog pulled on the leash. Timothy fell, and the dog ran away. Timothy looked for the next hour for his dog. He finally found him humping a woman's leg.
Mark was excited to go to a baseball game on opening day. As his father drove he gladly read what was written on the ticket. When they arrived at the stadium he was in awe of it's size. As they approached Mark gladly handed the ticket to the worker. As they sat in their seats he smiled, happy to be close to the field.
It was summer and Amy had just finished 6th grade. She felt like she was an adult so she made cup of coffee. Her mother took the coffee from her because she was too young. Amy was upset her mother was treating her like a kid. She stomped to her room, and slammed the door.
The neighborhood moms started planning a pox party. Cindy's son had chicken pox, so a party was planned for Wednesday. The kids had a great time and everything went well. But the moms were shocked when their kids also all got the flu! The party apparently worked a bit too well.
Jane had a movie night at her house one night with her friends. They watched "Chucky." They were all scared. That night Jane had a nightmare about the movie. She decided not to watch that one again anytime soon!
Suzanne always sucked her thumb when she slept at night. To help her stop that behavior, her mom gave her a doll. Suzanne hugged the doll, but still sucked her thumb. So the mom decided to give her a pacifier. Suzanne loved it very much and, in time, stopped sucking her thumb.
Every day lately, we had to do a lot of surveys. We got tired of them very quickly. We kept doing them because we needed the money. Truth be told, I hated every minute of it. Still, we needed to pay the bills.
Jay has been looking for this duffle coat for a while. He can never find it in the store. Suddenly he sees it in stores again. It's double the price He buys it anyway
Sandy is trying out for soccer. Sandy doesn't do well. Sandy is told to get better. Sandy thought she played good enough. Sandy is crushed she didn't make the team.
Morgan is ten years old. He and some friends decide to go to the convenience store. Morgan does not ask his parents before going. He also shoplifts some items while at the store. When he gets home Morgan is grounded.
Cathy complained about the class room being quiet. She continued to whine although the teacher was speaking. The teacher eventually asked her about a history question. She looked puzzled after hearing it. Since she remained quiet, the entire class ridiculed her.
Sheron went to her class in the morning. She listened to the lecture about history. The professor assigned everyone a paper. Sheron did research for her paper. Sheron wrote the paper for the class.
A man was hiking in the woods when he saw a tall hill. He walked to the hill to see the view from the top. The climb took two hours to do. When he was on top, the sun was setting. The man wept at the beauty of the sunset.
Andre went on a fishing trip. He went fishing in the swamp. Andre felt a nibble on his line. The line suddenly felt slack. Andre watched an alligator swim away with his lure.
Tim found a stray dog. It didn't have a collar. He wound up taking it to a pound. Tim later found a poster searching for it. Tim called and told them where it was.
A new car was up for sale through an action. The first few offers were extremely low. However, the last offers were at high costs. My maximum offer was $40,000, until a man offered $45,000 dollars. Although I would have to take car loan, I offered $47,500 dollars.
Don had a frog. The frog was quiet. Don didn't know what to do. He put a fly in front of it. Finally, the frog let out a loud ribbit sound!
Tom was having dinner with his girlfriend's parents. He got to the restaurant very late. Once there he was rude to the waitress. Tom also kept talking on his phone. His girlfriend's parents really didn't like him.
The family was hanging out inside of the chapel hall. When he aunt came, she tried to fight another adult. He ended up hitting her on the face. In addition, several tables were broken as they fought. My father made an announcement in order to cancel the party.
Jelly and her sister were getting a new sitter. They were kind of nervous. They did not know how it would be. When the sitter showed up they were actually impressed. They were glad they got her instead.
Year's ago I went on a band trip to NYC. The trip was fun. The only bad thing was that my friend and I got lost. Finally we found our way. All in all the trip was good.
Today I went to Walmart to buy ice cream. I was looking for my favorite flavor, mint chocolate chip. I searched through the freezer aisles, and couldn't find it. However, I did find a delicious pistachio ice cream. I decided to buy the pistachio ice cream instead.
Devon had a big crush on the girl living next door. He vowed he would find a way to meet her. He decided to accidentally on-purpose throw a ball into their yard. He knocked on the neighbor's front door and the girl answered. He got his ball and also managed to get a date with her.
Tom got home from work. The cats seemed quite hungry. He decided to feed them. His wife told Tom she had just fed them. Tom took the food back.
Dan really enjoyed anime. He bought all the new releases as they came out. Then Dan found himself overwhelmed with credit card debt. He went to a professional for help. Dan only buys one release a month now.
My daughter always makes fun of my son's bunions. They are pronounced. Today he emailed everyone a photo of Mother Teresa's feet. They had bunions. He called himself a saint.
Bill bought an old bar to renovate. Bill thought nobody would come to his bar. He repainted and furnished it anyways. The bar was packed on opening night! Bill's bar was a success!
Lana's music class was planning a field trip to Ireland. She needed to save up enough money to go. She decided to sell candy to earn the money. She had to walk all over town selling candy. Luckily, she was able to earn enough money and go on the trip.
Karen had always wanted a family. As a little girl she grew up in the orphanage. She got to 18 and had never been adopted. Her only priority in life was to have a huge family around her. At the age of 60, she now has 5 kids and 14 grandchildren.
I found my favorite bubblegum from childhood. It was the kind that rolls up like tape. I impulse purchased it in the grocery store check out. I took it to the car, and immediately tore some off. I put it in my mouth and chewed it, reminiscing.
Marge woke up to the sound of a mouse in her house. She set out a trap with a sticky surface to catch the pest. Marge was pleased to find the mouse stuck on the trap. She went outside and shook the trap until the mouse was free. The mouse paused a moment before running back in Marge's house.
My wife got off work early today. She went to DD to buy a coffee. She got me a lemon square. I made a cup of coffee and had the square. It was very tasty.
Kim accidentally ate some expired meat. She began to feel sick. Kim went to the doctor. The doctor gave her some medicine. Kim thankfully started to feel better after she took the medicine.
Beth was in tack with her friend Amy. One day they had to run up a steep hill. Amy made it but Beth gave up halfway to the top. Her lungs burned and her chest hurt. After a break she decided to walk the hill instead of running.
Tom's girlfriend asked him to have dinner with her and her parents. Tom was nervous but agreed. Tom wasn't sure how to talk during the dinner. After dinner, Tom thanked them all for a lovely meal. He later learned he was a hit with his girlfriend's parents!
Billy Joe and Bobby Sue were sitting at home with nothing to do. So they decided to rob a man's house for fun and profit. The man startled them. And Billy Joe shot him. Both were arrested for murder.
Travis was very hot. It was 100 degrees outside. He got some ice cubes out and put them in his shirt. He was instantly cooled off. What a relief!
Meg's company instituted a generous maternity leave. She joked to co-workers that she'd be starting a family now. The next week, Meg heard her co-workers planning a baby shower. When she didn't get an invitation, Meg was miffed. Meg felt mortified when the shower recipient turned out to be her.
Joe went fishing on a cloudy day. He did not think he was going to catch any fish. He sat in his boat for a couple of hours. He finally got a bite and then another bite. Joe went home with a dozen fish to cook.
Cassie was getting married soon but could hardly afford much. She heard that some companies offered small wedding loans. Since she had good credit she decided to apply. Luckily she qualified and for a big loan too. She ended up having her dream wedding.
Lucy just turned 21, and it was her first St Patrick's Day! She decided to go to the bar early with her friends. By mid-afternoon, Lucy was feeling very sick from all the drinks. She went into the bathroom and threw up everywhere. She decided that she wouldn't celebrate St Patrick's Day again.
A man was playing fetch with his dog in the woods. The man threw the ball into some bushes. The dog went into the bushes after the ball. The dog did not come out of the bushes. The man investigated and found the dog had been sprayed by a skunk.
Trevor was driving his car. He crashed into a pole. The car was totaled. Trevor's mom was furious. He had to pay to repair the car and the pole.
Ben opened his eyes and smiled as the wind caressed his skin. He look down at the indescribably beautiful cliff rushing to meet him. He took in the final golden beams of the sun falling on the land. Ben had never felt so alive before, and never would again. He watched helpless as the last of his parachute tore away behind him.
I woke up in the middle of the night. I sneaked to the Christmas tree. I saw Santa had been there. I woke up my mother and told her. She said he was in the kitchen so I needed to go to bed.
The Super Bowl is the biggest game of the year. We always have a big party to celebrate it. All of our friends come over, and we make great food. We make bets on what the commercials will be. It is one of my most favorite days of the year.
Alice recently was drying clothes at the laundromat. As Alice was waiting, she decided to go to Walmart for groceries. After about an hour Alice got in the car and drove home. However, Alice screamed when she realized her mistake. Alice realized she had forgotten her laundry at the laundromat.
Andrew knew his son loved video games. So for his son's birthday he bought him video games. It was delivered to his house. So Andrew wrapped it. Then gave it to his son.
Anthony was an artist in Cerritos College. At the annual art sale, his drawing had a million dollar price tag. But he would have accepted any offering. A man in a suit liked the drawing and took it to the register. Next, the man wrote a check for one million dollars to Anthony Petty.
I bought a dvd with the Simpson's characters. Inside the box was a set of figurines. All the family members of the show were present. I took them all out and put them in a display case. I closed them inside and locked it for safety.
Linda claims to be the fastest runner in her school. She makes a challenge to anyone wanting to race. A girl accepts her and decides to race her. They both race each other. Linda loses the race.
Danny hated to wash dishes. His girlfriend usually washed them, but she wanted him to start. She complained that he didn't help around the house enough. But then he realized that he could put them all away dirty on purpose. Therefore, his girlfriend never asked him to wash dishes again.
Anita was a spoiled child. She wanted the best for herself. Her dad got her a birthday gift. She throw it out. So her dad never got her a gift again.
Gina searched her room for a lost library book. There were only a few places it could have been. It was in none of them. Her last hope was in the base of a chair. She still hadn't found the book after sticking her hand in the base.
Tony woke up in the middle of the night. He heard a smoke detector chirping once every few seconds. Tony got out of bed. He got a battery out of the kitchen drawer. Tony replaced the battery in the smoke detector.
Austin was a manager of a restaurant. One night a homeless man came in the door. He asked Austin for some spare food. Austin seated him at a table. The wait staff brought him a full meal, free of charge.
Paul decided to find out about his birth parents. He asked his adoptive parents about them. They told him his mother had been a prostitute. Paul looked at them stunned. He decided not to ask them who his father had been.
Kylie was at the store with her mom. She was in the produce section when she heard her name. Her teacher from school was across the aisle smiling. Kylie talked with her teacher for awhile before leaving. The next day at school, the two shared a knowing smile.
Ana worked at a fast food restaurant. One day she burned her arm on the deep fryer. She dressed the burn with soothing gel. She kept it covered for weeks. Soon it was almost healed!
My cat's name is John. It came home with a bird in its mouth. I ordered the cat to take the bird outside. It did not listen to me. I had to throw the bird out myself.
I needed a laptop for work. My friend recommended I check out a certain brand. I trusted them and bought a laptop from that brand. The laptop died after two Year's, when the warranty had ended. I resolved to do my own research every time after that.
Tom joined his high school track team. He figured it would look good on college applications. It turns out Tom was really good at it. He wound up winning several awards. By graduation he had broken several school records.
Joyce was walking home. It had been raining recently. She didn't notice a small mud puddle. She accidentally dragged mud into her house. Joyce was upset and had to clean it up.
I see Old Joe everyday I walk to work. Yesterday I did not see him. I was really worried. Today on my way to work I did see Old Joe. He said that he was visiting family.
I took the kids out on the night of Halloween. We ran across several houses to ask for candy. However, there was a person in a black suit close to us. The kids were scared since he standing still. They started to run.
Anita will never forget the day she broke her ankle. Her and her boyfriend were walking out the supermarket. While pushing her shopping cart, she wobbled in her heels. One foot collapsed to the ground and she felt her ankle break. Her lover took her to the hospital and they put a pin in her ankle.
Tom and three other male companions were driving across the country. They had been drinking  a lot of soda and water. They were ten miles from a rest stop but Tom couldn't wait that long. Tom pulled over to relieve himself on some bushes. He didn't know it but bees were in the bushes and they came out angry.
I took my son to Branson. We went to an aquarium there. We fed bull sharks raw chicken. We petted a sea turtle. We left happy and content.
Tom was out on a hike. He heard rattling near a rock. Tom went to investigate. It was a snake. Tom slowly walked away and then ran.
The bonfire crackled loudly. It began to put off a few sparks into the night air. Everyone was laughing and talking around the fire. My cousin walked up and sat next to me. She hugged me, and I told her I loved her for the first time.
Kelly's massive truck made her feel like queen of the road. It had off-road tires and a heightened suspension. But she always had trouble parking. And certain spaces were always too small to fit in. But the truck made her feel too important to think about another car.
Miranda wanted to be a dentist. She applied for a college in her city. Miranda was accepted into college. She studied very hard. Miranda is a dentist now.
Elliott was in advanced math in college. He was having a hard time with it. He was getting a poor grade. He finally got a tutor. It really helped him grasp the material.
Tom was hired to work at a French embassy. He was concerned because he spoke very little French. In the week before starting work, he studied as much as he could. On his first day, he tried speaking French with his co workers. He was surprised to find that none of them spoke French at all.
Every school year, Jaden asks his mother to be a room mom. Jaden's mom decided that she would skip it this year. Jaden started crying when his mom told him she wasn't going to do it. Jaden's mom felt guilty. Against her better judgement she volunteered to be room mom again.
Leah had long beautiful hair, but she was cutting it all off. Her best friend had been diagnosed with cancer and Leah was very sad. As a tribute, she was shaving her head and donating all her hair. She gave it to a wig company called Locks of Love. Leah's lovely hair went to a grateful girl just like her best friend!
Linda was intrigued by music of all sorts. She particularly enjoyed guitar solos. Linda dreamed of being able to play the guitar. She bought a guitar at a local pawn shop. Linda can now play all of her favorite songs.
I was on duty at my work when i noticed someone staring at me. I didn't mind him but the day after that i saw him again. I called the attention of the security and reported him. They talked to the guy and he leaved. I feel safe at my work but i'm nervous when i'm outside.
I took a bookmark with me today. I went outside and read for an hour on the bench. When I was done I looked for my bookmark. It had fallen under the bench. I have trouble bending down, so I abandoned the bookmark.
Kim was driving home. All of a sudden she heard a loud pop. The car started shaking. She pulled over and it was a flat tire. She called her insurance company for help.
Someone called me during class. I decided to go to the bathroom to answer the call. The person on the other line told me that he knows what I'm doing. While being terrified, I hung up. I also tried to report the incident to the police.
Amber drove home from work one night The road was flooded and she drove into it The tow truck had to come to tow her poor car It had to go to the shop to get repaired It cost her boyfriend a lot of money to get fixed
Jim was playing board games with his family. He was mad because he was losing. He ran to his room crying. His mother went to comfort him. Jim realized that having a good family made him a winner.
Andy loved landscaping. One day he decided to plant a rose garden in his yard. He picked out some lovely roses. They were planted into his yard. Now Andy gets to enjoy the smell of roses.
Anna went to the movie theater with no idea of what to see. She decided she would spontaneously pick when she got there. She looked over the list of movies that were playing. She decided on an action movie. Anna watched the movie, and she loved it!
Joe was starting to lose his eyesight. He went to see the eye doctor in hope for good news. The doctor told him a simple operation could get rid of the problem. Joe jumped on board. A month later, he had his eyesight back.
Lucy and her mother were hunting for a movie to rent at Blockbuster. One of the guys who worked there was restocking the shelves. Lucy thought he was dreamy. She watched him through the shelf while pretending to look at boxes. Lucy knew he wouldn't like her back, he was a 16 and she was 11.
I went to the big city for a vacation. I stayed in a fancy hotel. However, I was bored without my friends. I really missed everyone back home. I decided to end the vacation early so I could go home.
Brett is very lonely. He decides to go to the animal shelter. He meets a cat that he immediately falls in love with. He brings the cat home and spoils him with yarn and cheese. The cat loves Brett and he's no longer lonely.
Bernie didn't know where to sit at lunch on her first day of school. She didn't see anyone that she knew anywhere near her. She decided to walk to another part of the campus. On her way to the other side, she encountered some of her old friends. Bernie was overjoyed to see her friends, and ate in relative comfort.
Jim and Jake went to the local restaurant. They ordered toast. The only condiments available were jam and jelly. Jim couldn't decide which he preferred. He decided to eat the toast without any condiments.
John was excited to vote. He had been talking about it on Facebook for months. He showed up to find the voting location empty. The voting had taken place the day earlier. John was embarrassed.
Jake was making breakfast. He tried to flip his pancake like on tv. He missed and it fell to the floor. It created a big sloppy mess. Jake gave up trying to mimic television after that.
Susie saw a smoothie at the store. She was curious about it. It was a bright green color. So she took a sip of it. It was disgusting and she could not stomach it.
Tim dropped his juice. He was so mad. He spilled it all over the counter. He went and got napkins. He placed them on the juice and let it absorb.
I was once playing out in the street. A car came out of nowhere and speeding down the street. I had to move out of the way quickly. I ran then slipped on the road which cause me to break my leg. I had to go to the hospital that day.
Joe is an American citizen living near the Mexican border. His Mexican uncle asked if he would bring a package over the border. Joe refused because he didn't have enough time. Later, Joe's uncle ended up going to jail. It turns out that the item he wanted Joe to carry was illegal drugs!
I jumped out of bed excited. I ran to open my presents. My aunt handed me the first one. It was the plastic pony I wanted. I refused to open the rest while I played with my pony.
Lucy sat next to a girl her age named Meg in Sunday School. Lucy told Meg she was at church with her grandparents. Meg was shocked Lucy didn't go to church with her parents. Meg invited Lucy to come over to her house to learn more about God. Lucy gladly agreed, happy to have made a new friend.
We went to the market this morning. I tried the fruit and bought some. I went looking for my friend, to share my fruit. I found her and she offered me fruit. We both got fruit for each other, a funny mistake!
I wanted to find a new book to read. I asked my friend for a recommendation. He told me about an action thriller he read recently. I took his suggestion to heart and got the book. I'm still reading it but it's really good so far.
Denise wanted to get a different style for her nails. Denise browsed the various colors that the store had. After looking for 20 minutes, Denise saw a color that caught her eye. Denise saw a color that represented real gold. Denise decided that she would purchase the fancy nail polish.
Kylie was moving to a brand new state. When she first left home she was devastated to go. In the middle of the trip she felt more bittersweet and bored. But as they neared their new home she felt excited. She could tell right away that the move was a good thing.
Bob was eating a muffin. But it wasn't tasty enough. So he put tons of butter and jam on it. But afterwards, he felt sick. Bob decided to use butter and jam more conservatively from then on.
I discovered I was out of flour. I went to the grocery store. After buying flour, I came home. I made cupcakes. I brought them to a party.
Tom wanted to help people. He decided to become a teacher. He researched online about how to be a better teacher. He worked very hard at being a great teacher. He became a great teacher and helped his students.
Jane had always wanted to play a sport. A friend encouraged her to try volleyball. Jane took her friend's advice and gave it a try. She found that she loved playing volleyball. Jane was very happy to be playing a sport.
Jane wanted to cook healthy meals for her family. She read in a magazine tofu was better than meat. She bought some to cook. It didn't have any flavor. She knew her family wouldn't eat tofu.
Sara was walking to her boyfriend's house. She had to cross through a forested area. As she approached it, she heard scary banging sounds. She was too afraid and turned around. She had to walk the long way around instead.
I was probably the only college student to have to stay after class. I refused to read a paper to the class. He told me several times, but I said no. He told me to stay after class. He chewed me out for several minutes for not doing it.
Adriana always played at the local park. This summer, the city tore down the old playground equipment. They replaced it with new, updated equipment. Adriana arrived at the park, ready to play. She enjoyed the new slides, swings, and merry go round.
Jeb wanted to make the football team. He practiced every day. He ran as fast as he could. He could catch well. He made the team and was happy!
Jen wanted a new bag. The one she wanted was too expensive. She decided to save up. She also took on extra hours. She was happy when she was able to buy the bag.
Several shots were fired at us. I had to hide behind a few building to avoid being shot. My partners were approaching the other side. In order for them to be safe, I walked from behind. He ended up killing the enemies and conquering the land.
Justin's classmate was having a birthday. He went with his mom and bought a gift. Then, he got to the party. At the party, they played games and ate cake. When it was over, Justin went home.
Josh loved to go on hikes in the mountains. He was on a hike with a friend when they saw a bear. His friend was terrified but Josh knew what to do. Josh threw his hands in the air and started yelling very loudly. The bear cantered off and Josh and his friend were safe.
Willie's boss told him there were snakes in the river. Willie wasn't afraid of anything, and certainly not of snakes. He dived into the river every day for a month to prove his boss wrong. His boss got sick of his attitude and fired him. Willie got bit by a snake as he left the building.
Tom had an old laptop. He didn't want to replace it. After a while it kept breaking too much. He couldn't keep fixing it. Tom bought finally bought a replacement.
Don liked being powerful. He decided to run for President so he could be more powerful. He ran for President. He lost very badly. He was mad.
Evan brought flowers for his bride to be. The woman thanked him, and then started coughing. Evan asked her what was wrong. She said she was allergic to roses. Evan hurried off and bought some plastic flowers instead.
Ben bought a dozen eggs fresh from the market. Then he put them in his incubator. He turned them every so often. Soon they began to hatch! Ben's dozen eggs turned into a dozen chicks!
Ana got a hermit crab for her tenth birthday. At first she thought it was boring. Then she began to truly observe it. She saw how interesting it was. Soon Ana's crab was her favorite possession!
Grandma accidentally locked herself in the bathroom. She could not figure out how to unlock the door. She cried out for help. Grandpa came running to help Grandma. Grandpa was able to unlock the door from the outside.
Wendell was invited to write an introduction for a second edition. It was for a novel that he knew and loved. Wendell accepted and wrote the intro. Wendell told his parents of his good fortune. Wendell's parents told him that they never read the introduction.
Regina did not like her name at all. Every time she heard someone say it she would nearly wince. She decided to have her name legally changed. She filled out all the forms and got her name changed. She was so happy to finally be named Berry-Smoke Winchester IV.
Denise and her Italian family only eat Italian foods and nothing else. Her entire childhood was only pastas and salads. She convinced her family to try something new for once. Denise went out and got Chinese takeout for her family one night. Her family loved it and is now more open to try different foods.
Mia lost her job after her daughter was born. She was happy to spend time with her newborn. After a few months, she realized her student loan debt was too high. She needed to find a new job, and place her baby in daycare. Mia wondered why she had even gone to college.
Nate went on a field trip with his class to New York City. He decided to sneak away and explore the city on his own. He got lost on the subway and couldn't find his way back. A police officer eventually helped him locate his group. Nate wasn't allowed to go on any field trips after that.
Sierra was playing with her cat in the living room. She was petting the cat's fur when she noticed some little black dots. Upon closer inspection she realized her cat had fleas. She made an appointment with the vet right then. The bugs cleared up quickly with some medication.
Helen was working on a huge painting. She was carrying a tray of mixed paints when she tripped. The paint tray landed face down, smearing into the ground. She tried to salvage it but everything was ruined. That paint would cost a lot to replace.
James wanted to play football. He signed up to play at school. James enjoyed it at first. It did not take long for him to get tired of traveling for games. James quit football after the first season.
Joe heard his phone ringing. It was his best friend calling him. The friend had bad news. He was getting a divorce. Joe decided to invite his friend over to console him.
Amy had gotten a watch for her birthday, but not the one she asked for At lunch all her friends were asking to see her watch. One by one they all complemented the watch she had. Amy pretended like she liked it all along. By the end of the day Amy liked her watch more than the original one.
Alex always looked forward to the winter holidays. He especially loved the traditions associated with the holidays. His family celebrated both Hanukkah and Christmas. Early in December Alex helped light the menorah. Later in December he helped pick out and decorate a tree.
Alex got a home inspection done on a house he was going to buy. The inspector noticed a wall appeared to have a crack in it. He tapped on the wall and it crumbled away. Inside the wall was a large envelope. The inspector opened the envelope to find $40.
Jake's cat was pregnant. Jake came home from work one day to find his cat in labor. His cat gave birth to 5 beautiful kittens. Jake asked his friends if they wanted to adopt any kittens. He was able to find nice homes to each and every kitten.
I moved out on my own when I was 16 years old. I had been working as a waitress since I was 14, saving my money. I bought a 1987 Mazda that was bright orange with my cash. I then rented a one room cottage to live in with my boyfriend. I lost my job that winter at the restaurant, but I still survived.
The air smelled bad. Judy used air freshener. It smelled like flowers. Dave didn't like the smell. He asked her to stop using the air freshener.
Amy was driving in an unfamiliar area. She was going to an office of a client. Amy's GPS was sending her in the wrong direction. She called the client. The client decided to meet her at a coffee shop that Amy knew instead.
Tim wanted to be on his school's soccer team. He practiced hard every day with his brothers. On the day of tryouts he did a terrible job. He didn't get on the team and was humiliated. He later realized that his brothers were too young to play soccer.
The last day of basketball is tomorrow. I really happy it is ending. They start so early on Saturday morning. I have some trouble getting up. It will be nice to sleep in now.
Megan wrote plays for a living, it was how she paid her rent. After years of writing, she felt she had run out of ideas. Megan felt stuck, she needed to make money but had nothing to write. She spent a whole day worrying about what she was going to do. Eventually she found the easy way, she wrote about writing a play!
Jill saw a beautiful canopy bed in a catalog. She begged her parents to buy it for her. They said she didn't need a new bed. When she came home from school on her birthday, there it was! It even had the same pink sheets she saw in the catalog.
I went to the beach. I had on a sticker on my chest. I fell asleep. And I got sunburned. The sticker made a nice tan line.
Kelly bought some new bedding. One item was a fluffy new duvet. She loved drifting off to sleep under the new duvet. A friend visited and Kelly showed her the room. Her friend was so impressed with the new look!
Melissa drew three designs for monsters for the school play. Her classmates had to vote on which design they liked best. They picked the one that had three eyes and a fuzzy mane. That one was Melissa's favorite, too. Now, Melissa will give her design to Joe to make the costume.
I took broken crayons and made a bust with them. Does this creation make me an artist. My friend Tina thinks I'm an artist. She's selling my creation online. I think some people fail to see the beauty in my creation.
Emma was getting ready for bed. She was trying to take her hair out of it's ponytail. Somehow, the hair became caught in the tie. She yanked on it and tried to free it. The hair ripped and the tie came out.
Martha called her mother. She said she was moving to Decatur. Decatur was where her mother lived. But there was a catch. It was not in the same state.
Larry was out to eat. His card got denied. He called his bank. His paycheck hadn't gone in and he was overdrafted. He got an extra fee on top of it.
Andrea had her car packed and was ready to go. She was going to road trip through America. She had saved all year for this holiday. Just as she was about to take off she received a call from her boss. Work will just have to wait' she thought as she sped off.
Noel struggled to find time to workout as a stay at home mom. She decided to wake up before her kids, so she could work out. She set her alarm for 6:00 AM. She completed her workout, and enjoyed quiet time before they awoke. The kids woke up and Noel felt accomplished for completing her goal.
John was watching a TV. His cat Tom passed around his chair. Tom knocked off the table a cup with juice. It fell down on the carpet. The carpet was wet and sticky.
We took a tour trolley around town. It was open air and a lot of fun. The guide told us the history of their town. We drove to all the landmarks. We finally drove back to the visitor's center.
Terry worked in the big city as a police officer. He was assigned to patrol the worst part of town. While patrolling, Terry came upon a robbery in progress. Terry chased down the robber and arrested him. Terry received a medal for his valorous efforts.
Sal was a grumpy person. He had no friends and hated almost everything. He went to town to pick up gifts. They were for himself because he like almost no one. Later that night he cried himself to sleep.
Maggie had been collecting charms for a bracelet. They needed to be put together with tools by her dad. She had been begging him to do it, but he kept putting it off. One morning she went downstairs for breakfast. Her charm bracelet was assembled on the table to surprise her.
Bob took his two daughters to play soccer. They walked to the neighborhood school. It had a soccer field in the back. They ran and kicked for about an hour. They had a lot of fun and pledged to go again soon.
My cat had been suffering from cancer for awhile. She couldn't retain any nutrients either. She weighed five pounds yesterday. So we had to put her down. It was incredibly sad.
Kelly was at home, trying to sleep. Suddenly, she heard footsteps in her kitchen. She grabbed a gun and stood at the top of the stairs. She warned whoever it was that she was armed. She heard them run out of the house and then called police.
Alex always took his mum for granted. She would do everything for him, from washing to cooking. Out of the blue, Alex's mum died of a seizure. After she was gone, Alex wished he had shown her more love. He struggled with this regret many years.
Uriah wanted to go swimming at his uncle's house. He had to walk over to his uncle's house to see if he was home. After knocking on his door for a minute, his uncle opened the door. Uriah asked if he could go swimming, but his uncle had to say no. His uncle said no because the pool had to be emptied due to a leak.
Chuck is a brand new father! While excited, Chuck is very nervous. Chuck read lots of parent advice books with his wife. After reading the books Chuck felt more confident. Both Chuck and his wife have raised a very nice little girl!
Suzy had been going to tanning beds for years. But she found a mole that she thought could be cancerous. She went to the doctor to get it checked. It turned out to be melanoma. Suzy broke down in tears.
Kassidy started dating Bill in high school. They went to the same college together. Kassidy and Bill moved in together after college. Bill surprised Kassidy by proposing to her. They are planning their wedding for the fall.
Max was turning twenty-one. At work, he realized that Courtney had the same birthday. Courtney wasn't having a party, but Max was. Max offered to make it a joint birthday party. Both Max and Courtney had a great time at their party.
Angelina has a medical condition. The Doctor prescribed her some daily medications. She has been taking them but has had some side effects. Some of them she can tolerate, and others are becoming intolerable. Her worst side effect that has become intolerable is the diarrhea.
Louise was trying to write a song. Nothing seemed to be coming out organically. She decided to just let her filter go and pour her heart out. The resulting song was extremely soulful. It ended up being very successful.
When I was growing up, my Mother and I never got along. I was resentful that she married a mean drunk after she left my dad. He used to whip me with a belt, making me pick it out. Sometimes he'd leave bruises on my legs and bottom. I wish that I'd told somebody about it before now.
Every morning started with a pot of coffee for Michelle. One morning she turned the coffee on as usual. However, the carafe was not in position. Coffee flowed all over the countertop. Michelle was unhappy, and hoped this would never happen again.
Paul loved going to the aquarium. The sharks were his favorite. They were so scary and menacing. He waited until the keepers dropped fish in. The sharks ate the fish whole.
It was a Saturday morning, and Julie had no plans for the weekend. Out of boredom, she decided she would make a trip to the mall. She visited many stores and purchased two new blouses. After shopping, she went to see a movie by herself. She then went home and was happy about spending the day alone.
Bill was in the lunch line. Sam asked him for food. He refused since he only had enough food for himself. Sam became mad and threatened to kill him in a text message. Bill took the threat seriously and contacted the principal.
Devon was asked to come into his boss's office. He was sure he was going to get a raise. Devon thought very highly of himself. It came as a shock when he was instead told he was being fired. His boss found out he was leaving work two hours early every day.
Jimmy was skateboarding with his friends. He jumped onto a curb to grind on it. After a second of trying, he fell off. When he hit the curb, he heard a crash sound. He checked his pocket and saw that his phone had been crushed.
Pat wanted to lose 50 lbs. He started eating smaller meals. He also started eating more healthy food and less junk food. In addition, he began a daily exercise program. By the end of the year, Pat had lost all 50 lbs.
Dan was in the process of remodeling his house. Dan was trying to make his house as energy efficient as possible. Dan decided he was going to install energy efficient windows. However, the retailer that sold such windows were out of stock. Dan was not happy that he could not install energy efficient windows.
Shelly was having a problem with her computer. She called her savvy friend to come and help her. He quickly diagnosed the problem: she had a virus! He helped her get rid of the virus. Soon the computer was running as smoothly as ever!
Ian always let Lily copy his math homework before class. And he let her cheat off him during tests too. But the last two days of class, Ian was sick. And Lily didn't know what to do. On the day of the final exam, Lily failed.
Kelli had a cast on her arm because she broke her arm two months ago. Today was the last day for her to wear her cast. Kelli could barely wait for the cast to be removed. Kelli was anxious as the doctor slowly removed the cast. Finally as the cast was completely cut away, Kelli felt free.
Ava wanted to learn to sew. She asked her grandma for lessons. Every day after school, Ava's grandma helped her sew. At first Ava was not very skilled. But soon she became a very talented seamstress!
Dennis loved his wife and never thought she'd cheat on him. But he was wrong. One afternoon he came home because he didn't feel good. He heard his wife moaning in their bedroom. He thought she had a vibrator, but he saw her with another man.
Karen knows that all of her roommates are stressed out with work. She decides to lighten their mood by throwing a Halloween party. Everyone dresses in a scary costume for the party. Over drinks, her roommates all feel much less stressed out. Karen is happy that she threw the party for her roommates.
I saw a nice hat at the store this morning. The hat was grey with a big bill. I bought the hat and decided to wear it all day. Many people told me that they liked my hat. I decided to buy another hat so I could have a spare.
Rochelle was driving with her father when she saw something odd. She realized it was a big green turtle. She asked her father to stop so she could catch it. As soon as she got out of the car, she learned something new. Turtles can move fast when a little girl is trying to catch them!
Tom loved extreme sports. It was the winter in Colorado. Tom wanted to go skiing. He drove to a ski resort. He went skiing.
Amy and her friends were almost busted out after curfew. They were not going to let it happen again. They ran top speed to Lynn's house. Lynn felt like her lungs would explode. But finally they were at her house and they could stop running.
Susan had a pet hamster named Moose. She kept the hamster in a cage in her apartment. One day, Susan let Moose play in a box on the floor. Susan looked down and saw that Moose had climbed out of the box! Luckily she was able to catch Moose and put him in his cage.
Marley entered a five mile marathon. Marley trained hard for three months. Marley noticed that she lost ten pounds since she started training. She came in third place in the marathon. Marley celebrated all her hard work by going out to a fancy dinner.
Cara was a bit nervous today. She was going to the gym for the first time. She had just gotten her membership and was going to use it. Cara walked in ready to exercise. She got on a treadmill and began running.
Michael was outside with some friends hanging out. It was so hot outside and they couldn't think of anything to do. A friend said they should try basketball. Michael had never played basketball with friends before. Michael loved playing basketball with his friends.
Marty had a yellow parakeet named Bobo who was his favorite pet. One day after feeding Boba, Marty forgot to correctly close the cage. Boba got out and flew out of the window as well. When Marty came home that day he found out his bird was gone. He became severely depressed but eventually moved on.
Jen loved to study for a big test sitting on her bed with her book. Jen has to stop and pick up her dog to put her on the bed. The dog is too little to jump that high by herself and she cries. So Jen finds a footstool that the dog can use to jump up on the bed. Now the dog can jump up and down using the foot stool.
Del's favorite fruit was the peach. He contended that peach went well with everything. Simon told him that peaches were too sweet for some dishes. Del challenged him to offer a dish that a peach couldn't join. Simon eventually admitted defeat.
My wife's niece is in her third year of college. She had three boyfriends since starting college. The latest boyfriend is six years older. He bought her a promise ring. The family is unsure about this relationship.
Maria went swimming into in the ocean. She reached the deep and immediately felt something crawling. It was attached to her leg and ended up biting her. She alerted her friend by splashing in the water and yelling. Neal dived in the water to get her.
A farmer was plowing his field when his plow hit something. The farmer thought he had hit a rock, so he needed to dig it out. When he started digging, he found that it was a big bone. A paleontologist came and excavated a mammoth's bone. The farmer donated the mammoth bone to a university museum.
Sean was going on a vacation to China. He wanted to be able to speak to the locals. He spent many months studying and even took a Mandarin class. He started to become very comfortable with the language. He eventually went to China and had a great time speaking to people.
Kayla has a science test in the morning. She was worried about making a bad grade so studied all night. When she went to class the next day, she felt ready. She turned in her test in record time. When the grades were posted, she made a perfect score.
Brad had a meeting at work. He was nervous! He wondered if he were getting fired. But then his manager told him some good news. Brad was being promoted to vice president!
There is a man selling puppies. I asked my mom if we could get one. She talked to my dad and they decided we could. We are going tomorrow to pick one out. I hope we get to bring it home with us.
Jenny's dad took her to the pound to pick out a kitten. She found the perfect kitten but there was a problem. Her kitten was in the same cage as a friend. She didn't want to break them up. She was delighted when her dad said they could take both home.
John and Gary were always football friends. After growing up, they kept in touch in the NFL season. Both had different teams they followed. Even so, they got together each Sunday. Football continued to bring John and Gary together.
After picking up my friend, I took her to the festival. The performances went well and ended on time. Afterwards, we had dinner at a near-by restaurant. She had a good time and even kissed me before I took her home. Everything that happened today went as expected.
Sarah wanted to add some plants to her landscaping. She bought a fancy alocasia plant. It had big leaves and looked very exotic. After a few weeks it started to die. She realized that alocasia plants are very picky and die easily.
Ana woke up and began to make breakfast for the day. She wanted to make cereal but was out of clean spoons. She took her cereal and mixed it with milk in a glass. She gulped down her cereal from her glass. She began adopted this new way of eating cereal everyday afterwards.
Craig bought a house with a leaky basement. He had decided to seal the basement walls. After the repairs he was going to put a man cave down there. He paid a company to come do an evaluation. After the evaluation they told him it was beyond repair.
I decided to download a new game. I wasn't very excited for it since it had pretty bad reviews. I told some friends about it and they all agreed to play with me. We got it all set up and finally started playing. We enjoyed ourselves so much and made it our new game!
Rita noticed a tear in the material on her couch. She went to the store and bought a needle and special thread. Rita sewed the material on her couch shut. Within days, the tear reopened. Rita brought the couch to a professional upholsterer.
Cindy was hungry and needed to make dinner. She ended up going to her local grocery store for food. She bought lots of vegetables and premium meats. When she got home, she made a stir-fry dish. Cindy was very happy with how her dinner turned out.
Mary hated cleaning the kitchen, but she had to do it every day. She hated washing dishes most of all. One day she decided to just hide the dishes under the sink. All went well until that afternoon when her mother found them. Now Mary cleans the kitchen and does the laundry too!
Once, I was teaching the Odyssey to my English class. I was describing my favorite metaphor in the poem. The beauty of that metaphor suddenly struck me. Tears filled my eyes in front of all my students. I learned to be more careful when teaching the Odyssey.
I was in my room by myself. There wasn't much to do. I was thinking to myself what can I do to better myself. Then I started talking to myself. My parents could hear me and told me to be quiet.
Sam loves Presidential Election years. He always volunteers to help his favorite candidate. From the minute the campaign starts he is on it. Though he loves politics he never wanted to run himself. When the election was over he was sad it was over.
Kurt was arrested for driving while intoxicated. Because of the arrest, he lost his auto insurance. Without insurance he could not drive, and he sold his car. Kurt had to ride his bike to work. He told his coworkers that he was doing it for health reasons.
I married my girlfriend. We decided to have children. Alas, I was infertile. We decided to use a surrogate. It was successful and we now had a baby boy.
Trevor fell very ill during finals week at college. He emailed all his professors telling them he was sick. All of his professors said that he could take his finals later. A week later, Trevor felt better. He took his finals and aced them all.
Lucy's grandma had taken a picture of her hair. Her grandmother sent Lucy's mother the picture. They both laughed at the picture. Lucy was upset because she didn't like the picture. Lucy stormed off to her room and slammed the door.
I used to love studying in the library. I had a desk in the back I would always sit in. But now that it's finals the library is very busy. Someone is now always sitting in my favorite desk. I now have to study at home.
I started a fire to warm up the house. Once the fire was going it started the house on fire. I ran out of the house as fast i could. The fire department showed up in just a few minutes. They put out the fire but the house was destroyed.
Jim had been pestering his mother for a skateboard for years. She finally agreed to allow him to get one. He promised to always wear his protective gear. One day he broke his promise and didn't wear it. Both he and his mother were very sad when he got hurt.
Jake wanted to surprise his girlfriend. He cooked dinner before she got home. When she arrived she had fast food bags. She had thought of getting him food on her way home. They both appreciated each other's thoughtfulness.
Webb has always been afraid of snakes. One day when he was gardening, Webb saw one. Webb started screaming and then freaked out. After a couple of minutes, Webb fought his fears. Now, Webb is not afraid of snakes.
Stan went to a friend's house. Stan likes the friend, Sam, and wanted to get to know her better. After an hour, Sam's mother started yelling at her. Sam started crying. Stan tried to comfort her.
Billy really was quite hungry. He wanted something quick to eat. Billy drove down to the burger bar. He ordered his favorite burger. He ate it up!
We were driving on the roads on the island. Then all of the sudden we spotted a turtle. It was massive. We pulled over and called animal control. Luckily they came and took it within an hour.
Jake was going out at night. It was a chilly not. He figured it wasn't cold enough for a coat. He wore a light jacket instead. After a few hours he realized he should have worn the coat.
Rick's family loved to go to amusement parks. However, Rick never rode any of the big roller coasters. One day, his family convinced him to ride the biggest ride. Rick was very scared but he ended up really enjoying it. Now he can ride any roller coaster without being nervous at all.
Giorgio watched the baseball game on television. He told his friend he knew the next batter would hit a homerun. His friend bet him that he was wrong. A small group watched on tv as the batter struck out. His friend laughed as Giorgio payed him his winnings.
Abby recently took an interest in acting. Abby decided to join a local acting school. Abby was nervous, yet excited to learn more about acting. After her first day, Abby learned that she loved acting even more. Abby could not wait to go to her second day of acting class tomorrow.
Stan loved to rap. He would write raps daily. He was recently invited to a rap battle. Stan won the rap battle. He fame is now growing.
Sue has a huge biology test in the morning. She has been studying all week. When she got to class, her teacher had forgotten to copy the test. The teacher announced the test was moved to the next day. Sue was relieved she had an extra day to study.
Charlie was taking a walk last week. Out of nowhere, a red truck came barrelling down the road. Charlie couldn't get out of its way in time. He was hit by the truck and had to go to the hospital. Luckily, his only injury was a broken leg.
Tom was driving to work one morning. He took his normal route. Tom drives nine miles per hour faster than the speed limit. Suddenly he saw a car fly by him going insanely fast. He was able to recognize his boss' car and was doubly surprised.
Aaron did a lot of woodwork in his spare time. He sold pieces like tables and chairs. A local furniture store contacted Aaron. They liked his work. The store owner wanted to sell pieces of Aaron's.
Bob's parents and their friends usually had a pit on Friday evenings. Sometimes Ms Roberts would bring marshmallows to roast. Tonight she had everything needed to make s'mores. The kids tummies hurt by the time they went to bed that night. They were full of the delicious treat!
Ryan's noticed that his grandmother was sad and lonely. He wanted to find a way to make her feel better. Ryan saw old photos of his grandmother with a pet. He went to the pet shop and bought a puppy. Ryan gave the new puppy to his grandmother.
Ken had always been afraid of the ocean. One summer, his friends decided to go to the beach. Ken went along to spend time with them. He went in the ocean with everyone. He found that there was nothing to be afraid of.
John wanted to have a girlfriend. He wanted someone he could trust. He decided to start dating. He met a great girl. They began a great relationship together.
Alex had problems breathing on day. He decided that he should go to the doctor. The doctor told him he was having an anxiety attack. Alex then knew he had to work on his anxiety problems. Alex is better since he goes to therapy.
Tom was sick. He could barely do any work. If he lost his job he would lose his health insurance. Tom was always afraid of getting fired. He was barely able to keep his job for a few more years.
I entered the auditorium very nervous. I waited for the first couple matches to be over with. Me and my opponent wrestled a great match. I ended up getting him in a choke hold. He tapped out.
Jill was riding her bike on a back road. Suddenly a car sped by. The car was so close to Jill it startled her. She fell into some shrubbery. Jill was able to get home and clean herself up.
Today an ant was crawling across the sidewalk. The ant was carrying a piece of leaf. The piece of leaf was big compared to the ant. The ant was carrying it effortlessly. I decided that an ant is very strong.
Seth's favorite fruit was pineapple. He would have a large slice of pineapple with his lunch every day. Seth's friend, Bobby, hated pineapples. One day, Bobby knocked Seth's pineapple slice onto the floor. Seth was sad that he could not enjoy his pineapple that day.
Kevin wrote letters everyday to his girlfriend. His girlfriend always wrote back. One day she wrote that she was in danger. Kevin took a plane to go see her. It turned out she was really planning the best surprise party ever.
Laura was drinking tea. She was trying to concentrate on her studies. The caffeine from the tea revitalized her. Laura was energized and completed her study with full concentration. Laura aced her test the very next day.
Boris wanted to become a butcher when he grew up. His parents wanted him to study and go to college. Boris applied to many apprenticeships instead of for college. He began to work at a small butchery. After many years, Boris has his own shop and was very happy.
Kay was watching a movie on TV on summer break. The pretty lady in the movie was driving a shiny new red convertible. Kay liked the car very much. She told her mother they should get a convertible. Her mother laughed because they couldn't afford to buy one.
Dani was using her cell phone. She received a notification about a new app. She decided to check it out and downloaded it. It turned out that was a virus. Dani immediately deleted it and cleaned the virus from her phone.
A couple times a year my friends and I go roller skating. We love to go to an old roller skating rink in town. I rent a pair of roller skates. I slowly start to skate around the rink. I get more comfortable and skate with my friends.
As a child, I really liked roasted marshmallows. I decided to roast some marshmallows myself. I was very excited when my marshmallow was done. Without thinking, I put it in my mouth while it was still hot. I burned myself too badly to eat any more.
Kelsey was in her apartment. Her roommates were drunk and fighting. One of them grabbed a hot skillet. She flung the oil at the other one. Kelsey was horrified and called the police.
The Judge hammered for silence and the defendant yelled. The defendant screamed his innocence, but no believed him. Then, his lawyer slowly stood up. He opened his briefcase and pulled out a document. The document was a perfect alibi, so the man was proven innocent.
Ed just signed the papers to buy his first house. He arrived at his new home minutes later. He put the key in the lock and opened the door. He had a hard time feeling like he belonged there. He entered the house after a brief pause.
I decided to take a shortcut to work. I ran into a construction zone and had to take a detour. Then, a train crossing blocked my way for ten minutes. When I arrived at work I was fifteen minutes late. I will be careful of taking short cuts from now on.
Josh woke up early on Saturday, excited to go to the lake. Dad was picking him up at 8 AM so they could spend the day together. At 8:30 Josh began to worry because Dad had still not arrived. Mom tried to comfort him and made excuses for his Dad, again. Josh pretended like he didn't care, but he cried himself to sleep.
Jill was practicing piano. But her arms began to hurt. Jill ignored the pain and kept on practicing. But suddenly, she felt a sharp pain in her arm. Jill wasn't able to play piano again for another week.
Mike enjoys making wagers. He bets his friend Richard he can't guess the brand of water. Richard accepts the bet. Richard deliberates a bit and then names an expensive brand. Mike points to a garden hose on the ground and collects his money.
Lucy and Lisa were playing with a dollhouse in the yard. Lisa decided she didn't want the doll house to be pink anymore. She brought a can of house paint from the garage. The girls painted the doll house and left it in the yard. Lisa's grandmother yelled at them when she saw the mess they made.
Alyssa was at Summer camp. She liked it but regretted not doing anything big. She imagined everyone else having cool summer stories. Then she heard about the early morning polar dive. She signed up and jumped it, and it was awesome.
Yesterday my husband and I went to Target. We bought a lot of snacks and cleaning supplies. We bought a lot of random stuff. We spent a lot more than we should have. On the way home I had to examine the receipt.
Jen wanted to lose weight. She decided to go to a gym. She spend on the stepper about an hour. She was tired and hungry. She could not resist sweets she saw in a gym's coffee shop.
Arnold was jogging in the park yesterday. He came across a women lying on the ground. He saw that she had hurt her leg badly! Arnold reached into his pocket and called 911. He stayed with the women until help arrived.
The bruises took forever to heal. She told herself she was just a bad girl. She knew in her heart she didn't deserve the pain. She didn't have the strength to run away. She prayed for help with her dilemma.
Harry was presenting his research at a symposium. Researchers in the field kept asking him a myriad of questions. It was very mentally taxing. Apparently his PI had told his friends about Harry's work. That's why he was getting questioned all day.
James had a crush on his classmate Mindy. He admired her from afar for many days. James decided he needed to ask her out. The next day, James saw Mindy holding hands with another boy. James was crushed.
Loretta's first date with Charles was to the Del Amo Mall. They saw a movie. That was twenty Years ago. Recently, over Facebook, Charles asked Loretta on another date. Loretta said no because she was scared Charles would rape her.
Mario had to public speak. He was not gifted and was nervous. So he decided to practice everyday. He thought he was ready. But he choked during the speech.
Harry was hungry. He decided to eat a sandwich. He cooked a bagel. Then, he put some condiments on it. Then, he ate it.
Tim loved to play with his dog. He made a toy by knitting a sock. He showed it his dog. The dog sniffed it carefully, then wagged. Tim and his dog played fetch with the toy.
Skylar had written an essay for school that had won some recognition. At first she was just being asked to read her essay statewide. Then one day she was told that the president wanted to meet her. She was so excited but nervous that he wouldn't like her. Luckily the meeting went great and Grace got along with him well.
Ed's mom came into his room at least four times. Every time she told him to stop jumping on the bed. Every time he ignored her. He felt himself falling as he heard a loud crack. He had finally broken the bed!
Tom had too many headphones. They were all in a pile on his desk. He hated to untangle them. One day his mother bought him wireless headphones. He never had a problem untangling headphones again.
Dave was fishing with his dad. They had been on the lake all day. So far, they had not caught any fish. Just before sunset, Dave cast his lure once more. He caught a fish.
Molly loves to play hopscotch. She decided to ask her friend Aaron to play with her. Aaron wasn't good at jumping. He fell during their game of hopscotch. Now, they play checkers instead!
William grew up with a reputation for trying to take people's money. Now he is 41-years-old and has something to sell. His boss gave him two tickets to a Kevin Hart comedy show. William posted on facebook he bought Kevin Hart tickets but can't go. A friend bought the tickets for $80, close to market value of $100.
One day Sally went on a picnic. She opened her basket and found a spider. Sally dropped her basket on the ground. The spider ran away. Sally sat down and ate her food.
Trent found it hard to learn how to lace his shoes. His mother showed him over and over but he didn't grasp it. He had to practice on his own to eventually understand it. When he did, he was so happy, he went for a run. And when his shoelaces were undone, he did them again.
Geoff loved to read and owned many books. Geoff planned to move soon. He decided to get rid of most his books. Geoff was excited as he had a lot of free space. After his move Geoff bought a lot of new books.
One dark night Two boys got lost. The sky was clear and dark. One of the boys looked up and seen a star. The boy said they better follow it. They followed the star home.
One time I went running in the winter. I went to my car. I tried to start it. But my fingers did not bend well at the knuckles. It took them a few minutes to thaw out.
A man went into a hardware store to buy some cut lumbar. The shop attendant asked him what size he wanted. The man held up both hands and adjusted slightly. The attendant measured the distance between the man's hands. With the measurement, the attendant made some cuts for him.
Rick loved Mexican food - especially pastelitos. One day he decided to try to cook them himself. He found that the dough was very simple and flour-based. As for fillings, he got creative with chicken, rice and veggies! Then he fried them-and enjoyed his delicious Mexican meal!
Mike was taking a history test. He looked at his neighbor's paper. He was caught by the teacher. He got a zero on his test. He learned never to cheat again.
It was a rainy and gloomy day. The family decided to play a board game. They decided on Monopoly. The game went on and on. It finally ended when one player got Park Place and Boardwalk.
Anette wanted to prove how tough she was. At her school's lunch period she picked a fight. No real blows were exchanged and a lunch monitor stopped it. Both students were given detention. Anette felt that she had gained a modicum of schoolyard respect.
Stu wanted to learn to cook stew for his family. He followed a recipe and sliced and diced his veggies. Then he simmered his broth for hours. When his family tasted it, they were amazed. They said it was the best stew they had ever eaten!
Jan liked to paint in her spare time. One day she asked a gallery if they would show one of her paintings. The gallery agreed to do this. When they put up Jan's painting, lots of people complimented it. She felt very proud of herself because of this.
Amy met Jane at a family reunion. They were close in age, but weren't sure how they were related. The girls bonded over things they both liked. Amy and Jane eventually talked about a cousin named John. They realized they were sisters!
Amy and Beth had a crush on the same guy. Beth ran over to Amy after school with news. She found out the guy she had a crush on was not the same Ray. Amy was and Beth held hands and jumped up and down. Amy was happy to be able to go out with Ray after all.
America has beaten back the Japanese Empire. The President had to make a decision. Would he invade Japan or use his new weapon? He consulted with many advisers. He decided to use the bomb.
I just knew I was going to be late. We drove for what seemed like forever. Even the GPS seemed to be getting lost. Finally I saw where we were going. We made it just in time for Tip off.
Yesterday I accidentally bought the wrong size of jeans. I had to make a return at the store. I found the item and the receipt for purchase. Then I drove to the store with both items. Finally I returned the item and got my money back.
Amy's school just started wearing uniforms. All the students are unhappy. To show their unhappiness, they staged a protest. All the students wore crazy clothing to school. However, everyone that participated, got suspended.
Tom's son was on a little league team. The team had a big game coming up. Tom told his son he would come to the game. At the last minute, a work meeting was scheduled. Tom was sad that he would have to let his son down.
Felix has always wanted to leave a record of his life. He decides to begin writing a memoir. At first it is very painful to write about certain parts of his life. However, over time he finds the process cathartic. As he finishes writing, Felix is glad he will leave something behind.
Jake was stretching for his first run in 20 minutes. He was ready, and his friends said good luck. He took first place! After the race his friends took him out to celebrate. Jake was so happy and smiled all day.
Irene was sad that her family had to move out of her childhood home. Before they left, she buried a tiny pinecone in the ground. She vowed to come back one day and reclaim her childhood souvenir. As an adult, Irene remembered the pinecone and went to dig it up. But there, in front of her old home, was a ten-foot-tall pine tree!
The flight arrived late and the hotel pub was about to close. The proprietor of the pub invited the pair to come by after closing. He was there with a friend, drinking and listening to music. Janet and her companion decided to join them in the closed pub. The four drank and talked and laughed until the sun came up.
The scouts gathered around the hot fire. The scoutmaster had five initiates lined up ready to walk. He prepped their feet and they started to walk across the coals. As the last initiate successfully made it across, the scouts cheered. The s'mores and marshmallows were brought out to celebrate.
Cayla borrowed 20 books from the library. She gave her husband 5 books to return. He drove to the library after hours. So he had to drop the books into the dropbox. Now Cayla has 15 books that need to be returned.
Randal ordered a cheeseburger and fries at the diner. Randal's friend came into the diner. Randall shared the burger with his friend. His friend offered to split the bill with Randal. They got into an argument about the tip.
When they got home, it was time to open gifts. It was the boy's 13th birthday. They gave him a new tv for his room. He said he couldn't wait to play games on it. He was very happy with his gifts.
Zoe learns that her favorite band will be playing in town next week. She decides to buy a ticket. Zoe takes the long subway ride to the concert stadium. The show is amazing! She is very happy that she got to see her favorite band perform.
Greg had a list of chores to complete that day. He started by sweeping the floors. Next, he mopped the kitchen and bathrooms. Lastly, he wiped down all the surfaces he could find. After Greg finished, he laid on the couch and took a short nap.
I was using my laptop one day to do work. I began to get thirsty so I got up for water. When I returned with my cup, I took a sip and sat down. When I put down the water cup, it spilled all over my laptop. After cleaning the mess, I noticed that my laptop didnt work.
Mallory felt sad that her Dad was moving far away. He told her suddenly and was leaving in less than two weeks. She spent as much time with him as she could before he left. Now, Mallory spends lots of time planning trips to visit her dad. She is excited about traveling across the country to see him.
Raul looked in his stash box for his weed but it was empty. He then went through all his pockets for any drugs. The only thing he found was some aspirin in his jeans. Raul had a headache so he took the aspirin. He felt better but still wanted to get high.
There was a old white lady that had powers. She was able to predict the future and give advice. She was able to read minds but not help herself. So she began to eat the minds of her clients. Until her son found his dad's brain and called 911.
Joe went for a jog in the park. A skunk stepped out in front of him. Joe couldn't stop and stepped right on top of it. The skunk sprayed him with its foul stench. Joe managed to finish his jog before passing out in disgust.
My five year old brother slid down the stairs on a mattress. He screamed with delight as he flew down. At the bottom he ran into the wall. He hit his head and started bleeding. He had to go get eight stitches.
Emily was very nervous about her algebra test on Monday. She had procrastinated all weekend and not studied at all. Sunday night, she feverishly covered the relevant material. She eventually fell asleep reading about quadratic equations. Luckily, Emily's work paid off and she managed to pass the test.
Tom was really hungry. It was the afternoon but he wanted breakfast food. He decided to go to a local Waffle House. They serve breakfast all day. Tom stuffed himself with waffles.
Jim was working out at his gym. He would yell every time he did a rep on the weight machine. The other people at the gym complained. The gym manager eventually kicked Jim out of the gym. Jim had to workout from home afterwards.
Charles built a boat with his father. He was so proud of the boat that he decided to enter it in a race. The race was downtown at the river. Charles went to the contest boat in hand ready to win. His boat was faster than the rest and Charles took home a prize.
Lucy was so excited for her first day of school. She arrived at school with a huge grin on her face. She waved bye to her mom and started playing with her daycare friends. She had nap time and snack time and recess. It was the best day ever!
Keith liked to tinker with pizza toppings. One day, he made his own pepperoni. He put a generous amount on the pizza. His family gobbled it up. They said it was his best pizza yet.
Jason picked up on Jenny on campus. Jenny liked him but didn't want to complicate things with sex. Jason, however, had a plan for a romantic evening. He took Jenny to the pier and brought wine. When Jenny was ready to kiss, rain poured and ruined the mood.
I was excited to get my second ultrasound. My boyfriend was pumped and ready to see the baby. When the doctor looked for the heartbeat, he couldn't find it. He told us my baby had died and miscarried. I got a D&C the next day and had the baby removed.
Jerry was making a wooden walking stick for himself. He wanted to protect it from weathering too much. Jerry didn't like man made materials so he wanted something natural. He knew shellac was from bugs so he bought some. Jerry was very pleased with the glossy finish of the shellac.
Kate and her friend Lucy went to a seafood restaurant. Kate intended to get pasta. But they had a special on crab legs. Kate was torn since she wanted the pasta, and her friend wanted fish. In the end Kate and her friend both decided to order the crab legs.
My girlfriend and I messed up the bed pretty bad. We decided to work as a team to make it quickly. We both held one end of the sheets and blankets. We got them all put on nicely. We finished by placing the pillows decoratively.
John loved comic books. He was excited for an upcoming movie based on his favorite one. He was disappointed when he finally saw it. He didn't think it was as good as the comic book. John hoped a better version would come out in the future.
It was William's mom's birthday. William drove to the store to buy her a gift. He found a nice dvd player and bought it. William gave his mother the gift after their dinner. She was very happy and hugged her son.
Kevin had a very big fear of spiders. In fact, he had feared them since he was a kid. One day, he decided that he would go outside. When he went outside, he saw a very big spider. After that, Kevin never went outside again.
Tom was invited to play paintball with friends. He was nervous but up for the challenge. He wound up dominating everyone. It got to his head and he wouldn't stop bragging. Tom wasn't invited back often.
John was starting fifth grade at a new school. He was nervous because he did not know anyone. His mother told him to smile and be friendly. When he walked into class he did as his mother said. Many kids smiled back at him and John knew he would have a good day.
John went out on his boat for an afternoon of fishing. He caught a few and decided it was time to head in. He pulled his boat up to the dock and grabbed the pole to get out. Somehow John slipped and lost his grip. John ended up in the water, drenched from head to toe!
Nick auditioned for a major role in a school play. He was unsure of himself, but he still tried. His monologue flowed wonderfully. The next day he checked the cast list. Nick had been given the main role.
Kate didn't feel like cooking. She decided to have a sandwich for dinner. But she hadn't been to the store in a while. The only bread in the house had mold on it. Kate went to sleep without eating.
Jen wanted to go to the school. She was embarrassed to go by herself. She was hoping someone would ask her. She waited and waited for a date. She finally was asked and was so excited.
Daniel had a crush on a girl, so he asked her to the movies. That day he picked her up for the date. He was really nervous on the way to the movies. They didn't get to talk to each other much at the movie. Daniel decided he would take her out to dinner next so they can talk.
Hank dreamed of being successful. He thought of himself having a good job. But he made no efforts to become successful. Hank realized he didn't do anything all day. But he had no motivation to make his dreams a reality.
Anna was visiting Russia. She went to see Saint Basil's Cathedral. Her tour bus stopped right out front. Anna got out to marvel at the colored domes. The cathedral struck her as inspiring and lovely!
Anna made a New year's resolution. She vowed she would do things nicely from now on. She would no longer be a mean girl. At first it was hard, but she stuck with it. Anna kept doing everything nicely!
Tom got word that his company was considering layoffs. The next day Tom heard his manager was let go. Everyone in the office was worried they would lose their jobs as well. Tom went into the head of his department to ask about his own job. There he learned that he was safe!
The family got together at the table. They sat down and started to prepare a plate of food. I asked my sister to pass the beans. However, she struggled to pick it up. In addition, it slipped out of her hands and landed on the table.
Lily has two white mice, Zeus and Zeke. Zeus and Zeke are brothers. Suddenly, Zeus and Zeke didn't get along anymore. Lily was forced to separate Zeus and Zeke. Zeus and Zeke now live in their own, personal cages.
Farrah was doing yoga when she woke up in the morning. Her stomach started to cramp. She told her husband that her water broke. He was shocked for a moment but he took her to the hospital. Her baby was released after being in labor for a few hours.
Heather was very picky about her pillows. She had to have the right number, perfectly fluffed. She bought a new feather pillow that was perfect for her. SHe slept so well that night! Heather decided to buy several more of them.
I was writing stories for work. My boss said I could not exceed 70 characters per sentence. I exceeded the limit anyways. He got mad at me. I gave him the middle finger and he fired me.
Our granddaughter is coming from NYC to visit. She is two years old. My wife wanted to clean the kitchen and bathroom floors. She bought a mop, as she was not keen on our Swifter. I told her advertising always tricks people.
Tom was playing kickball with his friends. Suddenly, it started raining. Everyone went home. Tom stayed to play kickball by himself. Tom ended up having more fun playing alone.
One day, Sally and her family went on vacation. They took an airplane. They were on the airplane a long time. When they landed, they were in New York. Sally and her family loved the city.
Joy spent weeks picking out paint for her bedroom. She hired a painter to do it while she was at work. She told him the brand and color number of the blue paint she wanted. When she got home her bedroom was bright red. The painter had mixed up the color number!
Steve began tucking his daughter into bed. She asked him to look underneath it and check for monsters. Steven bent down and was startled by a girl jumping out from under it! It was his other daughter asking him to look for monsters on the bed. Steve told her to stop messing around and go to her own bed.
Stephen Curry is a great basketball player. In one game he was struggling with his shot. He kept missing every shot throughout the game. Then, in the final moments he received a pass. He shot the ball and drained it, winning the game!
Eric was doing his homework. But he noticed a giant spider on his wall. He went to his kitchen to get something to hit it with. But when he returned to his room, the spider was gone. Eric spent all night worrying about the spider.
On one of my birthdays I was sick. Nonetheless many people came for my birthday party. We were celebrating and many people were sad. Things changed though when my mom took out the chicken nuggets. We then learned that chicken nuggets can serve as a cure!
Anne took her dog for a walk one night. Another dog was being walked on the same street. The two dogs rushed to attack each other. But then they calmed down and played together. The two dogs acted like old friends!
My wife had a long day at work. She was tired and cranky. While she laid in bed I drew her a bath. It was warm and soothing and she felt better. She thanked me by cooking dinner.
I was shopping for some coffee at a grocery store. The grocery store had an aisle that sales coffee. The aisle smelled really good. I couldn't tell which coffee was what by the smell. I ended up grabbing a variety of coffee bags.
Rachel was so excited to be moving into her first apartment. Her mom was excited too, and came over to help her decorate. She brought Rachel a lot of pretty things she didn't use anymore. Together, they put everything up around the house. When they were finished, Rachel's apartment looked like a home.
Megan was trying to come up with baby names. She could not think of anything. Her husband hated everything she thought of. They finally agreed on one. They were happy to have names they both liked.
Last week, Alice and Samantha decided to shop a large shopping mall. When they were done, they couldn't find Samantha's car! They asked the mall security for assistance. A security guard drove them around and helped find their car. It turned out that they had used the wrong exit to the parking lot.
Monica was in gym class. They were going to play dodge ball. Her teacher announced that they were going to pick teams. Monica became extremely nervous about being chosen. Luckily, she was chosen very quickly.
Stanton had been hitting home runs all of his career. Suddenly Stanton could no longer hit home runs. He asked his hitting coach for help. Stanton put an a lot of extra hours with his hitting coach. Stanton started hitting home runs again!
The other night I heard a loud crash. I looked all over to see what had made the noise. I discovered a picture had fallen off the wall. The glass in the frame was unbroken. It had fallen and crashed into a ceramic bowl under it.
I was playing soccer outside in the backyard. It was just me and my friends. I fell down in the mud. When I got back up I had mud all over me. My friends laughed and pointed at me.
We thought we would take the kids to mini golf. They were so excited to go. My seven year old was ready to hit the ball. I followed it as it went towards the hole. Then all of a sudden I saw it fall in the hole.
Horror movies were Julian's favorites. Every time a new one came out he was the first in line. After seeing so many he began to wonder if he could make his own. He and his friends got a camera to film his ideas. Months later Julian's short film was put into an anthology film.
I went to go buy a car. I needed one that was fast. I was clueless. A friend then gave me a car buying pamphlet. Then, I was able to select a fast car.
Ava wanted to go to the zoo. he called her sister and they agreed to go together. They met at the zoo entrance. Together they went in and saw the animals. They had a great day at the zoo!
Tim was making soup for a friend. He used chicken broth. He found out that his friend was vegetarian. Tim lied and said he used vegetable broth. Tim then felt awful and told the truth.
Louisa was making some pasta. She boiled the water first. She then left it alone for a long time. Before she knew it it overflowed. She immediately had to clean it up.
Nate asked Benny who took his wallet. Benny told him that his mom had the wallet. However, Nate's mom said that she didn't have anything. Nate returned to Benny to ask if he was lying. When they met, the wallet was in his hand.
Mom bought a box of Little Debbie cookie snacks. The box had a little window you could poke your finger through. I sneaked several cookies through that window and gobbled them up. Mom later asked me how I thought the box was three cookies short. I told her it must have been a counting error at the factory!
Peter is not the best at math. A math test was coming up. He was nervous about it and studied really hard. During the test he did pretty good. All the hard work was worth it and he passed the test with an A.
I was walking. Suddenly, my shoe sole broke. I fixed the shoe with duct tape. Alas, the next day the laces frayed beyond repair. So, I decided to buy some new shoes.
I never went to college like all my friends. I worked two jobs and got my degree online. Everyone laughed at me for the first three Years of college. I laughed later though because they all had loans and no jobs. I had a degree and two jobs with no student loans.
We decided to go to the beach for the weekend. The drive took 4 hours instead of 2 because of construction. The hotel room had cockroaches and bedbugs. To top it all off it rained all weekend. Next year we're going to the mountains instead.
Tom was walking around his neighborhood. A dog he didn't recognize popped up. Tom noticed it was growling and ravenous looking. He slowly walked away while he was far enough. After that he ran into safety.
It was Ted's 21st birthday, and he decided to get drunk. He went to the liquor store, but couldn't decide on what to buy. The liquor store had hundreds of different types of alcohol. Ted finally asked the cashier what they recommended. The cashier said they liked whiskey, so that's what Ted bought.
Nathan studied acting. He got a part in a Broadway play. A movie producer saw the play. He offered Nathan a role in the movie adaptation of the play. Nathan feels incredibly blessed.
This morning, my alarm did not go off. When I woke up, I realized that I was late for work. I rushed into the shower and ate breakfast quickly. I sped to work and got a ticket. The best part was that we did not have to go to work that day.
When I was younger I volunteered as an altar boy. I had a usual position that I always filled. One day I had to do a different position and was very nervous. The priest told me I'd do fine so I tried my best. I ended up being fine and doing well at the new position!
Barney was treating his kids to ice cream. They went to their favorite ice cream parlor. The ice cream parlor was closed. Barney and his kids decided to get a snow cone instead. The kids enjoyed their snow cone.
Thomas got a brand new wallet for his birthday. He decided to transfer all his credit cards to his new wallet. As he was handling his credit card, he accidentally ripped it. Thomas called his credit card company on the phone. Thomas got a replacement card in the mail in a few days.
Justin loved to garden. He planted tomato seedlings in the yard. The weather was going to be cold. Justin covered his tomatoes with a sheet to protect them from frost. Justin's tomatoes survived the cold night.
Kate loved playing tennis. She was not very great at it. She finally decided to take lessons. She was able to learn some new tricks. Kate was able to improve her skills.
It was Lindsey's first trip to Disney World. She had wanted to go since she was a child! She rode every ride and saw every character. She took five hundred photos! She returned home and began planning her next trip!
Doug had a terrible stomach ache that wouldn't go away. He finally told him mom. She could tell he was in a lot of pain so she took him to the ER. There they diagnosed him with appendicitis. He had to have surgery right away.
I was teaching my friend how to use a computer. He told me that computers were scary. I decided to teach him how to do something fun. I taught him how to download television shows from the internet. Once he did that, he was no longer afraid of computers.
In a tie basketball game, Nate knew he needed to win it. He dashed up the court, calling for the basketball. The pass was received and Nate focused in on the shot. He flicked his wrist and the ball went in! Nate won the game for his team and celebrated with beer.
Eli was waiting for the Zoltar tasks to post. He eyed the clock anxiously as it neared 7 am. There were still no Zoltars to be found. Just as Eli began to despair they appeared! Eli began working on them so he'd be able to eat that month.
Kenya's dad placed the dishes on the dining counter. Everyone made a plate from the dishes. When Kenya took a bite of the turkey, it was raw. Her brother couldn't eat the potato salad since it was uncooked. The only thing that we were able to eat are the string beans.
Jim was eating donuts on the couch. His wife told him not to or else they'd get ants. Jim didn't listen and ate them anyway. A short while later they got ants. Jim admitted his mistake and got rid of them.
Rana could not think of what to make her family for dinner. She dug through her freezer but had no ideas. Then she decided on a plan. She went to the local fast food place for burgers. Her whole family loved their dinner!
I bought a burger from Wendy's yesterday. As I bit into it, there was a weird, slimy mouth-feel. I opened the bun to see what it was. A little white maggot was wiggling in my burger. I was hungry so I kept eating it.
Jack needed to save money in order to buy computer parts. He saved up money over several weeks to buy his new stuff. Then, he looked for deals online to buy things for cheap. Eventually he was able to buy all his parts and was very happy. Jack got all his parts in the mail and got ready to use them!
George was hungry. But he wasn't sure what he wanted to eat. After a few minutes, he decided to order pizza. But he didn't know what toppings he wanted. Several minutes later, George didn't feel hungry anymore.
Randy thoroughly enjoyed playing golf. One day it started to rain while he was playing golf. Randy decided to keep playing. A lightning bolt struck Randy's golf cart. Randy ran back to the clubhouse.
Jeremy filled out an application for a job as a salesman. He went for his first interview and did well. Waiting to hear from the company was very hard. He couldn't wait any longer he was anxious to know if he got the job. Just then his phone rang, it was good news the job was his!
Josh has a science test tomorrow. He pulled an allnighter so he could be ready. When he got to class, his teacher decided it was open notes. Josh was relieved. He ended up making an A on his test.
Nathaniel wanted to get extra exercise. He didn't have enough time in his day though. He decided to use his push mower instead of his riding lawnmower. He got a lot of exercise from the push mower. He is getting extra exercise.
Anna wanted to play on the volleyball team. She went to auditions. There, she did a very poor job! It turned out Anna wasn't good enough to make the team. She was sad, but she understood.
The other day I was at the bar. It was a long day at work and I just wanted to relax. Out of the corner of my eye I saw Seth, my old friend. I continued to stare forward as he walked past me. It was too long a day for old acquaintances and hollow greetings.
Jenny wanted to try her hand at baking. She started with pre-made cookie dough. Pre-made cookies tasted good so she decided to try it from scratch. A breeze came in and turned the page in the recipe book she was using. The cookies were terrible, so she vowed never to bake again.
I took many courses in college. In one, I met a girl I thought I would like. We talked and talked, and I discovered she was a bit of a party girl. One night she went out and was roofied. We didn't talk much after that.
Bill wanted a new pet. His friends dared him to buy a snake. Bill was a little hesitant. Bill took a liking to the snake. Bill took his new pet home.
I loved when Stacey babysat me. Stacey was my older cousin and let me get away with anything. I ate several bowls of cereal, ran a muck and tore stuff up. Long after Stacey left, my mom noticed the mess and treachery. This time, I had to explain my rugrat behavior and didn't get away it.
Sam was running for congress. She didn't care for pandering like her predecessor. This unfortunately made her have low numbers. She persevered and the people saw this. So she win her state but just barely.
Corey and his family made plans for Easter. His mom got very upset. She had wanted to make plans with him. He invited her along. She decided to spend the holiday alone.
Our building announced a no smoking policy this month. New tenants cannot smoke in their apartments. Old tenants have until June 1st to stop. My Libertarian neighbor Joe lodged a complaint. The management offered to cancel his lease.
Bob wanted to be a doctor. His parents weren't rich enough to pay for medical school. He wrote a letter to a senator. The senator payed for Bob's medical school. He became a general practice doctor.
Bill was miserable with his construction job. He felt he needed more money. So, instead of building houses, he decided to sell them. He went to real estate school and got his license. He started selling houses and was so much happier.
We received a letter from my daughter's school. They told us that she was being placed in the gifted students program. They also told us not to tell her she was smarter than the other kids. I remembered when the only thing I had going for me was being smart. I made sure to let my daughter know she was in the smart kid program.
Yesterday Heather invited Allie and the girls to go on a trip. All the girls agreed except for Allie. Allie said she was sick and couldn't go. Heather didn't believe Allie and accused her of lying. Allie was so offended she decided to not speak to Heather.
Tina loves to be on social media. Sometimes she posts lots of pictures to see which one will be popular. One night she posted twenty pictures of herself. The first couple were popular but then people stopped caring. Tina has now found better ways to spend her downtime.
Katie loved making her house cozy. She had a bunch of candles lit in her kitchen. She added two more to her living room as well. One they burned down, she blew them out. They had made the house smell so good!
Tom stayed up all night. He realized the sun was coming up in the morning. Tom decided to get breakfast food early. He went to waffle house. He ate breakfast as the sun rose behind him.
Andrea was getting excited for her first date with David tonight. David came over and picked her up at about 6 o'clock. When the two arrived at the restaurant, Dave surprised her with roses. The pair shared a delicious steak dinner with ice cream for dessert. At the end of the meal, the two shared their first kiss.
Sarah and Jamie are twin sisters. They have always shared everything, their whole lives. Today, they are shopping together. They found a bag they both like, but there is only one in the store. They choose to split the cost and alternate days using it.
Gina had been at the library for 3 hours. It was now 1 PM and she was hungry. She decided to go eat, and come back later. She bought a bag or sour cream and onion chips. She was so hungry she'd eaten half the bag by the time she got home.
Carl was playing on his bike with his friend, Fred. He noticed a boy in a bedroom window across the street. He asked Fred who the boy was. Fred said that his name was Derek and he was always sick. The next afternoon, Carl and Fred went to Derek's with toys.
Harold was hiking in the forest alone. He saw a hairy creature moving in the trees that looked like bigfoot. He pulled out his camera and quickly took a photo before it was gone. He developed the film when he got home. He saw that it was only a bear.
There was a grumpy man. His name was Ricky. No one could make Ricky happy. One day Ricky realized he was lonely. Ricky decided he needed to change his grumpy ways.
I went out to the grocery store with my mother today. We wanted to get all of the groceries for the entire month. We did all of our shopping and got everything on our list. Then we went to the check-out and realized we forgot our money. I guess we will have to go again tomorrow.
Amy learned badminton from his dad. She become cocky because she had never lost. I hated her for that. I trained so hard. Eventually I beat her.
Jude was a clean freak. She had to have everything spotless in her flat. Her daily cleaning routine lasted 2 hours. Although some people thought this was too much, she didn't. She gradually spent longer on cleaning, and was diagnosed with OCD.
Sato was learning calligraphy. His teacher looked over his shoulder, and frowned. Sato had horrible handwriting. The teacher told Sato maybe he should find a new hobby. Sato left the classroom despondently.
Today my family went to the beach. We splashed around in the water. We built sand castles. Dad brought a picnic and we ate sandwiches on the beach. We were so tired at the end of the day I fell asleep in the car.
Margaret is very competitive. Her friend challenged her to a spicy-food-eating competition. Margaret hates spicy food. Regardless, she accepted the challenge. Margaret did not even come close to winning.
Shasta made a naughty face at the palace guard. The stoic man didn't react at all. She began to aim kick at one of his shins. Before it landed, her mom grabbed her. As her mom dragged her away, Shasta realized she was in big trouble.
Jacob was a very skilled piano player. He was so good that he got offers from agents! He wasn't sure about them so he talked to his parents about them. They weren't sure either so he started asking friends. A few of his friends were skeptical so didn't accept the offer!
Josh found a used trampoline for sale online. He took his truck to go pick it up. Josh came home with the trampoline. He set it up in his backyard. His kids love the trampoline!
Bogie was going to have a small party. His friend Heath decided to invite more people. The party tripled in size. Things got pretty wild. The party ended when the police were called.
Jane and John walked up a hill. They wanted to see the view. John fell down. He hit his head really hard. Jane carried him back down.
Lila was at a go-kart track with her friends. They were about to have a race. She reached down to hit the pedal, but her leg was too short. She managed to touch it enough to go, but then got stuck on the track. An attendant had to run out and help her bring the kart back.
Molly's teacher put out a jar of jelly beans. She asked the students to guess how many were in the jar. Molly shrewdly estimated the quantity of jelly beans. The teacher revealed the true amount in the jar. Molly's guess was the closest and she won all the candy!
Ella had a lot of bad dreams. Then her mom stopped allowing her to watch horror movies. Soon Ella had stopped waking up with night terrors. After a few weeks, she even started having happy dreams! Ella realized the horror movies had been hurting her.
Elliott had a bad stomach ache. It had gone on for days. He finally decided to go to the doctor. When he arrived he was a little nervous. The doctor gave him medicine and he felt better within a few hours.
Joan's cat yowled all night long. Joan tried everything to get the cat to stop. Nothing worked. Joan was exhausted. Finally, she gave the cat away to a friend.
It was summer and Gina was asleep in her basement room. At 9 AM she awoke to the light hitting her eyes. The curtain was closed. The light was seeping in under the curtain. Gina stuffed a pillow in the window frame, and went back to sleep.
I woke up yesterday morning and saw that I was getting chubby. Immediately, I ran to the gym as fast as I could. I did a variety of cardio workouts while at the gym. After the workout, I had a healthy fruit snack. I went to bed last night feeling thinner.
Jonathan went to eat with his friends. He drank a large pint of beer with his meal. He went to the parking lot and started his car. He saw lights and heard a siren. The cop had been sitting at the table beside him.
Tim was invited to his company's baseball game. He wasn't a very good player. Nobody else he worked with was either. Tim went and played and had a good time. He went back often.
Jessica wanted to go to Stacy's party. Stacy hadn't invited her to the party. Jessica decided that she didn't like Stacy anymore. Stacy realized she had forgotten to give Jessica her invite. Jessica felt dumb for being so petty.
Tom had a very short temper. One day a guest made him very angry. He punched a hole in the wall of his house. Tom's guest became afraid and left quickly. Tom sat on his couch filled with regret about his actions.
Nina had not expected caring for twins to be so exhausting. The two boys seemed to have a conspiracy against her getting to sleep. They would take turns sleeping in shifts all night. Nina finally got them both to sleep right before the alarm bell rang. She threw the noisy alarm at the wall, breaking it as she passed out.
My daughter was babysitting for a family when she was 13. The family had a cat. The cat jumped onto her lap. She got spooked. She has never liked cats after that.
I sell things online. My computer illiterate friend wanted to sell his tool cabinet. I posted it on Craigslist. I sold the unit for $100. My friend bought me a beer.
Wilma is out on a date. She is having seafood. After eating the food she became ill. Wilma is taken home by her date. Wilma makes a full recovery days later.
Martha was the new art director at the local high school. She wanted to really inspire the students to appreciate art. She took all of her students on a field trip every week. She paid for everything out of her pocket. Martha won an award from her town for being best teacher of the year.
Tom was a blind man. He decided to become an attorney. He read in braille and became a top attorney. He was respected in his field. He went on to live a fulfilling and successful life.
Chris is a defense attorney. He has a client that he must defend in court. The client is not guilty. Chris does his best to defend his client during his trial. Chris wins the case and the client goes free.
I went inside a gas station to try and stay warm. I needed to go to a bathroom badly. Their bathroom was out of order. I was cold, hungry, and miserable. I went back to my car, hoping not to freeze.
Quentin decides he would like to host a party for his friends. He buys wine and appetizers so his guests will be able to snack. Although his apartment is small, everyone feels very comfortable. His friends tell Quentin that he is a terrific host. Quentin feels blessed to have such great friends.
Jack was camping in the wilderness. He was using an old, rickety tent. It had a big hole in it. He hoped it wouldn't rain. He covered up with a blanket and went to sleep.
Betty was a college freshman. She walked to class every day. She enjoyed the walk very much. One day she saw some new flowers. She stopped to smell the wonderful flowers.
Barry was a spy operating in Germany. He slipped a note under a bench. When he came back the next day, the note was still there. Barry was confused, his accomplice hadn't discovered it. Barry flew back home to US, realizing he was a lousy spy.
I heard the sound of the cat door open and close. I saw something out of the corner of my eye scurry past me. A small rat was running down the hall with the cat behind it. I screamed loudly which prompted my husband to come running. After a few minutes he disposed of the now dead rat.
Allie wanted to be a designer. What she really wanted was to attend fashion week. Only problem was that you really had to be connected. Luckily her sister knew someone she could talk to. Allie talked to the man and he gave her tickets.
The man bought some yeast. He did not store it properly. He made some bread with it. The bread did not rise. He had to eat a dense loaf of bread.
Cole loved football. He was a referee on the weekends. He liked blowing the whistle and making calls. He refereed a very close game. The crowd didn't like a lot of his calls and they yelled at him.
I tried to go to sleep. After a few hours, I remained awake. I tried to eat a snack and drink some juice. In addition, I tried to watch a few videos. However, I wasn't able to sleep until 5 o'clock in the morning.
I fell in love with the man of my dreams. He traveled all over the world with his job. I loved to travel with him every chance I got. We fell deeper in love and grew very close to each other. To this day we are madly in love and together often.
Jade wanted to see Justin Bieber in concert. Her dad didn't want to go, but knew she shouldn't go alone. He decided to go with her. He ended up loving the music! Soon, Jade's dad listened to Justin Bieber every day!
Tony was a quiet kid, but he could draw very well. He didn't seem smart, but one teacher noticed his talent. She gave Tony information on a local art contest. He was very nervous, but he painted a portrait of the teacher. He won the prize and never forgot his teacher's special attention.
Bobby's fourth grade class learned to knit scarves. They were going to spend a class period making them for the homeless. He wanted to help but he thought only girls should knit. But he had so much fun that he knitted more at home. He contributed four scarfs to the batch to donate to the needy.
Henry had to go in for surgery last week. He had appendicitis. It started when he felt a sudden pain in his appendix. Ultimately, he had to have his appendix removed. But now, at least, he doesn't have to worry about it.
Ben came off the bus. Since he had 3 minutes to reach his physics class on time, he ran. He managed to get into the building with the classroom. The professor walked in and closed the door. When Ben tried to knock, he ignored him.
I went to the doctor because I was sick. I had to wait in the waiting room. The nurse called me back. I waited in the room for the doctor. The doctor brought me shots to get better.
Susan went to sleep in her bed. She had a dream about her family. They were on vacation in Georgia. They picked apples all day. Susan woke up smiling because she had a good dream.
Kelly was at school when she unexpectedly got her period. She had not packed any tampons in her purse! Desperately, she asked her best friend to borrow one. Her friend rummaged through her backpack and produced a tampon. Kelly gratefully thanked her friend!
Fred was playing in a basketball game. It was the championship game. Fred wanted the ball for the last shot. The ball is passed to Fred. He shoots and misses and loses the game for the team.
Susan wanted some coffee. She went into the kitchen and looked at the pot. She filled the pot with water and put in coffee grounds. Then she turned it on. Soon there was coffee.
Zack was a very ill person. He was falling behind in her studies. He worried that he would fail his classes. But one day his savior arrived. His friend brought him all his work and he was saved.
Kelly was pregnant. She started feeling contractions and called her husband. He rushed over. Immediately Kelly was rushed to the hospital. The baby was born the next day.
Jackson loved his family very much. He was so proud, he wanted his girlfriend to meet his parents. But when she went with him to a dinner, she was obviously not happy. She told Jackson that his family was obtuse and narrow-minded. Jackson struggled many days, but eventually broke up with her.
Ramona wanted a dress just like the one Elsa wore in Frozen. Her mom didn't have enough money to buy one. Ramona's mom found a pattern on the Internet for the Frozen dress. She used some fabric from her old prom dress to sew the dress. Ramona proudly wore her beautiful new dress for Show and Tell.
Bob hated spiders His friends decided to pull a prank on bob He arrived late at his house one day and sat down at his couch He felt something moving on his shoulder, it was a tarantula He jumped and then fainted from the shock
Tim bought a stop sign at a garage sale. He put the sign in front of his house as a decoration. A man walked by and saw the sign. The man asked where he got it. Tim lied and said he stole it.
Lisa didn't trust her landlords. They didn't bother her, but they didn't speak English. Lisa knew if she had a problem getting rent, they wouldn't understand. Last month, she came up with only half her rent amount. An old Asian man pushed her back and locked the front door.
Geraldine left her phone charger at home. While she was at work her phone died. She asked Scott if she could borrow his. Scott said only for a dollar. She paid Scott one dollar even though that was mean.
Tony was taller than the rest of his classmates. They all laughed at him and called him names. Tony was embarrassed at his height. When Tony got older he was able to easily play basketball. He was always picked to be on their team.
Andrew was at his cousin's house for a party. He realized his phone was about to die. So he looked all over the house for his cousin. After searching ten minutes he found his cousin. Andrew's cousin led Andrew to his charger, Andrew charged his phone.
Rita and Trevor wanted to climb the tallest mountain in their state. They trained by hiking up smaller mountains in the area. Soon, they were ready for the big hike. It took them two days to hike up the big mountain. When they finished, they celebrated together.
I made meatloaf and homemade macaroni and cheese for supper. The meatloaf was a huge hit with the family. The macaroni and cheese left a lot to be desired. In all fairness, it was a new recipe. Needless to say, I won't use that recipe again.
Last week Shirley decided to quit smoking. She realized it was a bad habit. She tried to quit cold turkey but it was hard. She still struggles with it. She is happy with the struggle more than the habit, though.
Sally wanted to play piano. Her family didn't have money for lessons. She asked a teacher if she could babysit in exchange for lessons. The teacher agreed. Sally grew up to be a pianist.
Tom and his friends were going to vote. They decided to vote for the worse candidate cynically. None of them expected he would really win. Tom and his friends were shocked when he did. They felt everyone else should have stopped him.
We bought a new microwave. It had a lot of really cool features. We couldn't figure out how to use it, though. We read the manual but still didn't fully understand. We had to just hit start over and over to get it to work.
Jill's favorite thing to do Easter morning was eat bunny ears. She always got a chocolate bunny in her basket. This year she had a big surprise. Her chocolate bunny's ears made up half its body. She had more bunny ears to eat than ever before.
Bill's brother was an alcoholic. Every weekend, he would drink to excess. Sometimes, he would try to fight Bill while drunk. One night, Bill fought back. Bill's brother got knocked out because he was drunk.
Kelly needed new shoes. The shoes she had were grungy. Thankfully her mother took her shopping. Kelly picked up a great pair. She loved them.
Joe was bored. He decided to go on a trip. He bought a ticket and went to Hawaii. He had an amazing time in Hawaii. Joe decided to stay there indefinitely.
Ida found a stray cat roaming her neighborhood. She checked for tags, but it had none. She decided to adopt it. Ida took it home, bathed it and fed it. Soon the cat became her loving companion!
I went to a popular music festival a few years ago. Me and a few friends ended up camping in the campgrounds. I was able to see a lot of great bands play live. The weather was a bit warm, but it was tolerable. That weekend is one the best weekends of my life.
Amy wanted to purchase a new cardigan for her desk at work. She went online and found a perfect sweater in gray. The next week the sweater arrived in the mail. When she opened the package it was brown. Amy was upset when the company and told her the gray was out of stock.
Judith was just arriving at school on a snowy day. She heard the bell for class ring and rushed toward the building. Suddenly she stepped into a patch of snow and slipped. She hurt her head and got covered in wet snow. Luckily her teacher let her go home to recuperate.
One of the hardest thing I've ever had to do was change my diet. I had a habit of eating unhealthy foods on a daily basis. My favorite food was pizza and chips. I gained forty pounds and had a wake up call. I have started a diet and hopefully I stick with it.
A boy seemed to not be as happy as he should be. His parents noticed this and bought him a dog. The parents saw the boys overall happiness level increase. They partially attributed this to the dog. The parents, their kid, and dog were one happy family.
Julia loved pizza so much she wanted to make some of her own. She bought all the ingredients and laid them upon the counter. Julia carefully followed the instructions from her cookbook. However she was very indecisive about the toppings. Finally Julia gleefully to add as many toppings as possible.
Frank hadn't studied for his science test. The weather forecast was calling for a foot of snow. He just hoped school we be cancelled. When he woke up the next morning he sighed in relief. The ground was covered in snow and it was still falling!
John's boss had some nerve. John had already worked 15 hours of overtime this week. His boss approached John and gave him another assignment. John started working on the new assignment for about an hour. John ended up working another 10 hours that week.
John was at work. He turned on the light but nothing happened. He flicked the switch a few times. After three times the light turned on. John put in a work order to have the light switch replaced at work.
Joe has an English test tomorrow. He has not studied at all. He decided to go to a party instead. When Joe got to his test, he tried his best. However, Joe made a bad grade.
Roy got a job doing data entry, but it's tedious and slow. He's a computer programmer, so he decided to write some scripts. The scripts make his job much easier and much faster. Now Roy can perform tasks at a much faster pace than he could before. He's increased his daily earnings from $100 to $200 using scripts.
Nick was groggy before work, so he made some coffee. He poured his coffee, then added cream. Nick realized he mistakenly added orange juice instead of cream! His coffee was ruined so he dumped it in the sink. He laughed at his mistake and brewed a fresh pot of coffee.
Kelly was nervous to start school because she knew no one. Everyone else had already made friends. As Kelly walked into the building she saw some nice girls. They came over and said hello. Kelly then became friends with them.
Rene wanted to give her boyfriend a nice gift. She found some great cufflinks. She purchased them. She then gave them to her boyfriend. He loved them.
Carter's parents wanted him to join an extracurricular group. Carter was interested in filming and video. He joined the school's a/v club. Carter learned new things and made friends. His parents were happy.
Ella was taking her final exam. Suddenly her pen ran out of ink! She raised her hand and told the teacher what had happened. The teacher was able to give her a new pen. Ella was able to finish her exam on time.
The man chewed his food. He bit into something hard. It was a small pebble. He complained to the waiter. The waiter brought him new food.
Daniel started to get furious. He tried to talk to his girlfriend on their date. She barely responded to his comments and mostly talked about herself. Daniel made up an excuse saying that a family emergency came and left. His girlfriend texted him the next day and he didn't respond.
Mary began taking piano lessons. Mary was nervous about having to play at a recital. Mary practiced all week. On the day of the recital she felt so nervous. Mary nailed the recital piece!
Emily was excited because she had just turned eighteen. This made her eligible to vote for the first time. She carefully studied each candidate. She made sure that she had gotten registered on time. When election day came Emily voted for who she thought was best.
Mike and Jane were playing with paints outside in the yard. Mike asked Jane for the blue paint. He smeared the paint all over his hands. He started finger painting the sidewalk with blue paint. Mike was glad that Jane came over to play.
Keith was in a small Montana town and loved to sculpt. He wanted to sell plastic molded copies of his work. This wasn't easy to do locally due to the small population. Eventually, the web came along and allowed for online selling. Keith's passion was renewed, and he was able to sustain it afterwards.
Travis was trying to write a computer program. But he had trouble concentrating. He played games and browsed various websites. And by the end of the day, he only had a few lines of code written. Travis knew he wouldn't become a good computer programmer.
Charles was used to being the young handsome guy. But when his beard turned mostly gray, he couldn't handle it. He looked in the mirror this morning and was ashamed of his face. He retrieved a pair of tweezers and plucked out gray hairs. He had to pluck so many gray hairs that he was late for work.
John was at the dance club on Saturday. He was there with friends. He noticed an attractive girl and offered to buy her a drink. She accepted but nothing came of it. John felt relatively indifferent about the night.
Mike recently went to Hawaii for his birthday. He flew in from Oakland and landed in Maui. Mike spent a lot of time at the local tourist areas. He also was able to see an active volcano for the first time. Mike really enjoyed his trip to Hawaii.
Emma had borrowed a book from a friend. She put it down on the floor. Her puppy chewed up the pages. The book was ruined. Emma called her friend to apologize.
Will was kicked out of the house by his girlfriend for drinking. She threw all of his belongings onto the front yard. Will opened a beer and laid down on his couch. A cop pulled up and told him he couldn't drink in public. Will went to jail and cried at his misfortune.
Ted was a soldier in the Vietnam war. He couldn't seem to shake the awful memories of things that happened. He went to a doctor and begged for drugs that would help him forget. The doctor gave him medicine that didn't help. Finally, Ted sank into a perpetual alcoholic haze to forget.
Ellen was very hungry. She had not eaten all day. Luckily, she had a granola bar in her kitchen. Within minutes she devoured the granola bar. Ellen was happy to no longer be hungry.
Sam had to get a new phone. He decided to go to his nearest Sprint store. He typed in the address for the store on his phone. It was the wrong address and took him to the wrong location. Sam decided to go home and purchase the phone online.
Mark was riding his bike without knee pads. His mom said he needed to wear them. Mark didn't listen, and went down the big hill. He ended up losing control, and fell. He went home and his mom saw his knees, but helped him heal.
Anna put her favorite bra in the dryer. When it came out, a strap was torn! Anna was devastated. She went out that same day and bought a lingerie bag. Anna never had problems like that again!
Gina's windshield wipers were frozen in ice. The heat was taking too long to thaw the ice. She grabbed the driver's side wiper and pulled it hard. She heard cracking sounds and stopped pulling. She had broken the windshield wiper blade.
The girl wanted a balloon. Her dad bought a pack. He took out a balloon. He blew into it until it popped. That delighted the girl.
Yevgeny rode his bike to the library. He accidentally ran over some broken glass. The tire became flat. Yevgeny sprayed aerosol flat fixer in his inner tube. After inflating the tire he continued to the library.
Gina wanted to keep a loose dog she found. But she knew he needed to go home to his owner. However she found the dog had no tags. She felt responsible for the loose dog. She knew she had to find him a safe, new home.
Ben wanted to get a new pair of shoes. He asked his mother to take him shopping. His mother agreed. Ben tried on at least twenty pairs of shoes. He finally selected a nice pair of athletic shoes.
Harry liked to work out at the gym. Harry lifted weights and gained muscle. One day, Harry heard about a fitness competition. Harry increased his workout regimen and entered the competition. Harry got second place in the fitness competition.
Just got back from camping in the Redwoods. It was so relaxing to float in the river. The kids had a fabulous time swimming and riding bikes. The campfires were the best. We now feel so rested.
Mindy took candy hearts to give to her classmates for Valentine's Day. She attached a little baggie to each card. When she handed them out she realized she was one short! She felt terrible that she had to leave someone out. The next day she gave that classmate an extra large bag of candy.
Meg went shopping. She found a sweater she really liked. The sweater was too expensive for Meg to buy. Three weeks later the sweater went on sale. Meg was very happy to finally be able to buy the sweater.
Ollie would like the sun for Christmas. His father explains that the sun isn't for sale. Ollie suggests he just hasn't asked the right people. His first gift is a book about how the sun is actually a star. His second gift is a certificate for a star named Ollie.
Paul worked all night at the hospital. It had snowed all night while Paul worked. His wife was supposed to pick Paul up at the hospital. Because the roads were closed, she couldn't leave the house. Paul got frostbite from walking home from the hospital.
When my driving instructor arrived, I left the house. We drove, from my house, to the turnpike and driving school. He recommended taking the driving test today. Taking his advice into consideration, I signed up for it. Although I performed poorly on three-point turns, I passed the test!
My FB friend Sharon has a 6 year old girl. Sharon's niece is the same age. One day the two cousins played that their moms were dead. They were figuring out where to go. Sharon posted a photo on FB with a sad face.
Gretchen the goat lived in the backyard of a sweet family. Every day they would feed Gretchen and pet her. One day some dogs got into the back yard with Gretchen. They chased her and bit her until she became very exhausted. Gretchen's family was devastated that the dogs almost killed Gretchen.
Will wanted to go to the basketball game. He called all his friends to get a group together. They rented a bus to take them to the game. Will ate food and cheer for his team loudly. He had a great time at the game.
We knew we needed to get a new laptop. The current one would no longer hold a charge. So we went to the local store to check them out. They had all different models with different functions. But we decided on a Mac because we thought it was best.
Chelsea was invited to a dinner party. Each guest was bringing a dish. Chelsea didn't know how to cook. She volunteered to bring dessert. Chelsea picked up a dessert at a local bakery.
Henry took Julie out to Dinner. On the same day, he also took her to the movie theater to see a movie. Afterwards he confessed his love for her. However, she felt awkward. She says that she's not into easygoing guys.
Two dogs, Thor and Zeus, were playing outside. Zeus kept coming to the door barking. When April opened the door he walked away waiting for her to follow. She followed him to Thor, who's face was swollen. She took him to the vet and found out he ate a bee.
The power of the media amazed Jim, a self-published author. Jim wrote a novel that sold eleven copies its first month out. A critic for a popular men's magazine wrote a review on the the book. The book sold one hundred thousand copies one month after the review. Jim bought a house over a book he thought would fail.
One day Ashley's father brought home a new puppy. Her other dog didn't know what to think about it. Her dad put the puppy and the other dog on the floor together. The older dog sniffed the new puppy and licked his face. The new puppy and older dog became friends.
We put on our coats because we were ready to go. Even though snow was on the ground, we were warm once we left. We walked for several miles before getting to the schoolhouse. When the teacher saw us approaching, he opened the school doors. Pencil in hand, I sat at my desk ready to learn.
Henry decided to carry his famous lasagna to the party. Eventually, Terrence brought his casserole. Jenna was the last person to the party. She came empty handed. Everyone was yelling at her for bringing nothing.
Wallace had a dream that he slept through one of his midterm exams. Wallace awoke to find that he had indeed slept through an exam. He panicked briefly, then felt resigned and emailed his professor. The professor told him to not worry, as they final was more important. While true, Wallace still only managed a C grade due to lost points.
Bella ran out of the school building on the last day of school. Along with most of her class, she headed to the pool. She noticed a boy looking sad, sitting on the ground. He told her he'd left his swim suit at home and it was locked. A half an hour later they both swam, he in her brother's old suit.
Lindsay had a volleyball game to play for her team. She didn't sleep well the night before. Lindsay went to the game and tried to play. However she felt sluggish and did poorly. Lindsay's team lost the game.
Allie was feeling rather stressed today. She couldn't concentrate on anything else. All she could think about was stress from her job. So she went to a yoga session. Instantly she felt perfectly okay.
Elena wanted to lose weight. But she didn't want to change her eating habits. Nor did she want to exercise. So instead she decided to throw up her food after each time she ate. Unfortunately, she has developed an eating disorder called bulimia.
Lucy decided to cook cheese sticks. She had never made them from scratch. She bought all the ingredients. She followed her recipe. They turned out great.
My friend Carlos was in jail for a DUI. He called me from jail, asking me to help manage his life. He signed a Power of Attorney form, and I began paying his bills. This included his mortgage, as he owned a condo. He got out eventually, and thanked me for my efforts.
Last summer I went for a walk. This is unusual for me as I had a stroke and cannot walk far. I decided to see how far I could walk. I walked about 1/4 mile and back without resting. I was very tired after my walk, but I felt proud.
We wanted to put some color in our house. Every wall was boring beige. We bought some teal paint. When we finished the living room, I said something was missing. I bought some gold glitter, and I'm going to paint it over the teal.
Jules wanted to write a murder mystery novel. Every day after work he would work on the manuscript. After eight months Jules had finished his novel. Jules could not get any publisher interested in his novel. Jules decided to self-publish his murder mystery novel.
My first girlfriend i met on the internet. She lives about 4 hours away from me. Finally after 2 years we met each other. She stayed with me for a week or two. We decided we couldn't be apart so she moved in with me.
Amanda decided to take a walk to a park. On the way to the park she met a friend Lucy. Lucy was very unhappy. She lost her ring in the grass. Amanda helped her to find it.
Alicia did not know how to swim. She wanted to take lessons. When Alicia went to the pool she was scared. She was afraid of the water. Yet her instructor helped.
John got home from work one day to find his cat missing. He looked for him everywhere. Eventually he realized that his cat had escaped. He went outside and called for him. John's cat eventually came up running and they were reunited.
The principal decided to take a trip to Ms.Diana's class. When he looked inside, the kids were playing video games. Ms.Diana was resting on her desk with her head down. The principal was furious and pulled her out of class. She received a short suspension.
Steve really likes to ride his bicycle. He decided to enter a race to test his skills. He trained everyday for months to get better and stronger. On the day of the race he was very nervous. He raced his very best and ended up winning the race.
George was driving to work one morning. He applied the brakes at a stop sign. The pedal went the whole way to the floor! George pulled over safely to the side of the road. He had his car towed to a garage.
Joe wanted to go to Stanford very badly. He worked hard all through high school to obtain his goal. He checked the mailbox everyday hoping for the big envelope. The big envelope meant he got in, the small envelope meant rejection. Finally a big envelope came in the mail!
My father bought me a puppy for my birthday. My responsibility was to get the puppy it's shots. But I forgot to get the puppy one shot. The puppy got sick. The puppy died because I did not get the shots for it.
Tracy was going to her nephew's birthday party. She had forgotten to get him a gift. Tracy called her mother. She asked her mother to buy the boy a gift. Tracy's mother brought a gift for Tracy to give the boy.
Miranda was pregnant. She was shopping when she started to feel contractions. She went to the hospital and they put her on a monitor. For a while they were worried that she was in labor early. Luckily, things died down and she was okay.
The girls decided to take a trip to the river. The packed their swimsuits. They loaded their kayaks. They jumped in the water as soon as they arrived. The river was the perfect temperature.
Last night i went to a concert. I was standing in line for three hours. While standing I was getting antsy. I looked at my watch as it was getting late. Finally two hours later the concert started.
Amy was looking forward to a relaxing weekend at home by the pool. She had switched shifts with a coworker to get an extra day off. On Saturday, her manager called her on her cell phone. Her coworker didn't show up for her shift! As she drove to work, Amy vowed to leave her phone off on the weekend.
Loretta needed a new work appropriate skirt. She decided to go shopping for one. Loretta found a great skirt on sale. She bought it. Loretta was happy with her new skirt.
Steve was walking home with a group of friends. Ted started talking loudly to a boy on the side of the road. Steve noticed the boy was crying, made worse by Ted's taunts. Steve asked the boy if he was lost. Steve invited the boy to play with them as he showed him the way home.
Greg started his new job. At first he liked it. Then he realized that it wasn't the job for him. Greg felt guilty but knew what he needed to do. He told the boss that he was quitting.
Sam was doing yard work in his backyard. His dog kept him company as he worked. Sam saw someone pull in his driveway so went to see who. His dog came with him. The dog barked as he met the stranger.
I wanted to make funk music for a living. I listened to a whole lot of it when I was younger. I learned the bass guitar. By the time I was old enough, funk had fallen out of style. I kept trying, and eventually funk became retro and thus cool again.
Jim put all his things in a paper bag and left the house. It rained and Jim tried to cover the bag. The bag became soaking wet with water. The now weakened bag tore apart from all the things in it. Jim scrambled to gather his belongings in the rain.
Jimmy was on a fishing trip with his dad. They rented a boat onto Lake Michigan. They cast their bait into the waters. A fish bit Jimmy's line. Jimmy lost control of his fishing rod and lost it in the water.
Ivy made herself a corned beef sandwich. Then she went to find her mustard. She saw that there was no mustard left! Sadly, Ivy ate her sandwich plain. It wasn't very good without mustard!
Ellie was eating crackers in bed. When she was finished she was left with a crumb-filled wrapper. She tried to carefully move it to the ground but it spilled. Crumbs tumbled onto her sheets and blankets. She tried cleaning it all but still all night she felt crumbs.
Susie was really tightly wound. She liked everything to be just right. Her friend was very messy. Susie would lecture her about getting organized. Finally, the friend said she didn't want to hang out anymore.
Rebecca was planning on cooking dinner for some church members. She had some good hearty recipes picked out. As she followed them well she expected her food to come out well. To her dismay her casserole was just awful. She had no time so she had to order pizza instead.
Kia had been assigned a novel to read for English class. She dawdled all week. The night before it was due, she panicked. She had read almost nothing! She had to stay up until almost 3AM to finish the novel.
I went walking with my girlfriend one evening. We didn't realize how dark it was getting and turned around. The path became too dark so we decided to walk back a safer way. We walked on traffic roads and climbed over construction work. We finally got back to our cars, exhausted.
Shelly went to the store. She went especially to get toilet paper. When she was shopping she got distracted and bought lots of candy. She completely forgot about the toilet paper. She remembered when she was on the toilet and there was none.
Alana had written a best-selling fantasy novel. She decided to write a sequel to the book. When it was published, the sequel sold even more than the first. Alana was truly ecstatic about the success of her writing. It was gratifying to know that people enjoyed her stories.
Cal was chosen to give the speech for the graduating class. He spent months polishing it. He started off by saying something controversial. Before he could resolve the tension the mic's power cut out. Everyone thought Cal was a real jerk for what they'd heard him say.
Kia woke with a cold one morning. Her mom kept her home from school. Kia was anxious about missing class, but she did feel awful. So she laid on the couch all day, sipping tea and watching television. By the next morning, she felt much better!
Sarah opened her backpack to take out her homework. But it was covered in food. She realized her lunch bag was torn. And the whole class smelled the food. Sarah quickly ate the food off her homework and turned it in.
The party wasn't completely boring. Alongside food and drinks, there were several games. I had the opportunity to play Twister. In addition, all of us went ice skating late at night. Everyone ultimately had a good time.
We had dinner with friends in May. George had told us his two kids were born using IVF. I asked him if they had any viable embryos in storage. He said no, but they did store a few of his wife's eggs. We joked about other little Georges if they thawed the eggs.
Susy wanted to get her ears pierced. Her parents finally gave in. So they took her to the parlor. She was afraid it would hurt. But luckily to her delight it did not hurt.
Bennie wants to learn how to play drums. He hires someone to teach him. Bennie spends two hours a day playing drums. He learns quickly all about drum playing. Bennie is now a drummer in the school band.
Something was wrong with Patricia's beehive. The bees were obviously agitated and she did not know why. She called a beekeeper who seemed to know what the problem was. He would come out to split the hive since there were two queens now. He saw a swarm of bees cross the street and knew he was too late.
Gina's mom didn't want the NyQuil Gina bought. Gina had to return to the store Gina was embarrassed and didn't know if they would return it. She gave the person the receipt and the NyQuil. She was relieved when they refunded her the money for the NyQuil.
John was at home. He sometimes worked for Amazon Mechanical Turk. He found a HIT for twenty three cents writing short stories. John wrote a few dozen stories. John got paid less than 8 days later for his writing.
I haven't seen my parents in a long time. They don't have access to the internet or a phone. One day I was checking my mail and saw that they wrote me. They wrote that they are doing okay. I cherish their mail because it is all I have to remember them.
Joseph saw a flier stating the circus was coming to town. Joseph knew that clowns usually were at the circus. He had always wanted to be a clown since he was a kid. Joseph went to the store and bought a bunch of makeup. He went to the circus dressed as a clown and tried out.
A new restaurant opened up next door. I went there for lunch. I ordered the fish sandwich. After lunch, I was sick! I decided not to go back to that restaurant.
Jenn and Daisy are best friends. Daisy gets engaged to her boyfriend. Daisy asks Jenn to be her maid of honor. They pick out a dress for Jenn to wear together. Jenn stands next to Daisy when she gets married.
Paul heard a funny noise coming from one of his car tires. He took it to the shop to get it looked at. The mechanic checked it out. The mechanic told Paul he found the problem. The mechanic held up a piece of cardboard stuck next to the tire.
A husband and wife woke up in the morning. The couple laid in bed together before getting up. The couple's cat jumped up on the bed. The cat laid down and snuggled with the couple. The couple and the cat snuggled for a half hour.
Sara had a fear of the dentist but it was time for her checkup. She made the appointment and watched as the day quickly approached. On the day of the appointment she brushed her teeth vigorously. She went to the appointment and got her check up. Sara smiled brightly when she left with a good bill of health.
Claudia was taking a picture. She set up up the objects she was photographing carefully. She lined up her shot. The battery light blinked, and the camera shut off. Claudia sighed, and put the objects away for another day.
Hunter was excited to have a sleepover at his cousins. He had packed his backpack with everything he needed. When he got to his cousins he dropped his bag and ran to the swingset. Later the sprinklers came on and soaked his backpack. Everything Hunter packed was wet and he could not spend the night.
A few years ago, my wife left town for a few days. While she was gone, I started having terrible headaches. I decided to wait it out until she returned to town. Immediately after she returned, we ended up going to the hospital. I had brain surgery and ended up being glad that I waited for her.
I was speeding down the highway. A police officer stopped me. He was going to give me a ticket. I bribed him with twenty dollars. He accepted because he was corrupt.
I drove home from work. On the side of the road I saw some boxes. I pulled over my car to look through them. It was mostly junk. I sorted out the stuff I wanted and put it in my car.
Gina was watching the news. There was an escaped prisoner in her area. Gina locked her doors and windows. The prisoner was finally captured. Gina relaxed and unlocked her doors.
Dana got her kids ready for school and put them on the bus. Then Dana realized that she forgot to pack their lunches. Dana called the secretary and told her she was bringing their lunches. Next, Dana got in her car and drove to the school. Dana got to the school and delivered the lunches to the front desk.
I was twelve and I walked home from school. It was six miles on the level. My mom was supposed to pick me up, but she was busy or forgot. It took longer than I thought. It was suppertime when I got home.
I wrote a long letter to my friend Ryan. I put the letter in the mailbox. I waited several weeks to receive a reply. The letter I sent was returned to me. I still don't know what happened to Ryan.
Jack is a chemistry major. His entire college career has been difficult. Last week, his friends didn't see him because he had so much work. He kept complaining about it when we saw him. However, we all think that he enjoys it.
Oliver's school ran a contest to win a pizza party. Oliver had to guess how many jelly beans were in a jar. He wrote his guess on a slip of paper. The principal announced the winner over the loudspeaker. Oliver won the party with an exactly correct guess!
Jerry had a very hard time falling asleep at night. He went to see a psychologist to talk about it. The psychologist recommended hypnosis to unravel his past. Jerry accepted and let him do as he wanted. Under deep hypnosis, Jerry finally found out why he couldn't sleep.
Sally was preparing to enter her first day of high school. Sally was nervous. Sally ended up meeting some really great friends at school. Sally began enjoying her new life in high school very much. Sally thrived in high school and had a great time.
Sam was playing in the talent show tonight. He was going to play his guitar. He got onto the stage and began to play. All of a sudden, his guitar string broke. Sam was able to complete his performance with his friend's guitar.
Gabby planned on attending a local dance academy this summer. All the courses for the local dance academy were full. She was told to keep checking her email account for a sudden opening. Gabby waited over five days to hear back from the dance academy. She received an email update on the six day inviting her to join.
Kelly got a new dog yesterday. She absolutely loved the dog. However this morning she lost track of it. She looked all over town trying to find it. Thankfully she found it after all in her neighbor's yard.
Stan had made a New Year's Resolution to lose weight. It was a temptation when his buddy asked if he'd like some cake. Stan weighed his choices. He didn't want to hurt all of the effort that he'd already put in. Finally, Stan told his friend that he'd rather not.
The woman decided to try Cloudsurf transcription. She tried really hard to to it but her score was getting very low. She did a few jobs and did them perfectly. Cloudsurf raised he score. She is now happily doing transcription.
Ella needed heels for her prom dress. But she had none, and she couldn't afford a new pair. So she asked her mom to borrow a pair. Her mom presented Ella with a pair of pink high heels. They matched Ella's dress perfectly!
The girl wanted to hang a photo on her wall. She picked out the perfect frame for it. She had her husband hang the frame just like she wanted. She smiled every time she walked by that wall. It was great to keep memories around the house.
When Kathy was a teen, her friends set her up on a blind date. She was really reluctant and not into the guy at all. To her surprise, they began to hit it off and grow close. Within a year, they were serious and talking about marriage. She finally admitted that she was wrong about blind dates.
David lost both of his legs in the war and was in a wheelchair. His fiancee left him and many of his friends stopped seeing him. He was feeling very sorry for himself and was depressed. He began working at the VA hospital and met people worse off than him. After making many new friends there, David also met his new wife!
Frank rushed out of the door and dashed down the steps. He made it to the curb just as the moving van pulled away. He waved furiously to his friend, who was dangling from the window. She waved back, tears in her eyes. They never saw each other again, and Frank thinks of her often.
Ali and Amy were at Amy's friends house. Amy's friend May had a sister who was a big bully. The bully had attacked Ali. Ali stormed off down the street headed home. Amy watched in horror completely in confused by the whole altercation.
Gina and her family were at her uncle frank's house. It was worse than the time she spent at her Uncle Clyde's house. At Clyde's house there were young people all around. Here at Frank's the neighborhood was all elderly people. Gina knew she made a mistake, and it was too late to fix it.
Jeff was making a potato salad for a party. But he continually worried that it wouldn't taste good enough. So he kept adding more and more ingredients. But the potato salad became unrecognizable and convoluted. Jeff decided to make it again without worrying so much.
Milton is in love with his girlfriend. He wants to purpose. He needs to ask permission to his girlfriend's parents first. He goes and ask them for permission. They grant him permission and give him their blessings.
Toni was getting some groceries. When she was about to check out, she was stopped. Another woman told Toni she was there first. Toni was very upset. She ended up throwing something at the woman.
Jane loved sunny days. She awoke one morning to find a sunny sky. She quickly got ready. She ran outside and turned on the sprinklers. She ran around in the sprinklers until she was soaking.
Everyone took their seats in the class. The teacher introduced himself to the class. He also reviewed the syllabus and handed us a quiz. No person managed to pass since the quiz was difficult. The class protested since the teacher counted the quiz as a grade.
Samuel laughed at the girl running around taking orders. He told her to go at her own pace and passed her a joint. The girl smoked it and got very mellow. Then customers complained about their food not arriving. The boss fired the girl for being so slow.
Ed took his dog with him hunting. Ed shot down a duck. He sent a dog to retrieve the duck. The dog didn't come back. Ed eventually found that the dog had gotten stuck in a wire.
Joey was trying to do laundry this weekend but his machine was broke. He had a very important date on Monday and couldn't be dirty. Joey racked his brain to come up with a solution. He filled up his bathtub with water and scrubbed his clothes by hand. Joey looked very professional for his date that Monday.
Davis is very excited for the upcoming spelling bee. He studies hard because he wants to win. When the big day arrives, Davis feels sick. He cannot go to the spelling bee. Sitting at home, Davis wishes he hadn't studied so much for nothing.
Angela started visiting us during the summer. She would spend the night in my bed. She was so small that we played with her in silly ways. We put her in a trash bag and swung her around. We could hear her laughing inside the bag.
I was talking to my husband about food preferences. We started listing foods we had never tried. My husband told me he has never had soup. I didn't believe him because I thought everyone had. He insisted he has never eaten soup.
Jack is in first grade. He has worked hard all year to keep his grades up. His final report card was sent home today. He received all A's. As a reward his mother took him for ice cream.
I came in from the cold last night. My girlfriend was lying on the sofa under some covers. I decided to get close and touch her with my hands. She screamed and jumped back. I laughed and apologized.
I have been working on an article for our local paper. I have been following the local football team. There is only one more game left in the season. I am starting to compile all of my research into one article. I hope my article is published.
Liza had her pizza in the oven. When she took it out it was hot. Liza by accident touched it with her finger. The burn was bad. She had to put aloe on it,
Tom was at the lake. He decided to feed the ducks. When he ran out of food the ducks were still hungry. They kept following and badgering Tom. Eventually he ran away and got in his car.
Jennifer decided to get a drink. She got a glass out of the cupboard. She dropped it, and it broke into twenty or thirty pieces. She wasn't happy about this at all. She got her broom and dustpan and swept all the pieces up.
Emma wanted a robe for Christmas. Her looked at some online and made a list. She gave the list to her mom. Her mom tried her best to get what she wanted. On Christmas morning, Emma's robe was under the tree.
The driver's lined up in the starting grid. The flag waved and they were off like a bolt. The driver wearing red took first out of the gate. The driver wearing blue was close on his tail. They came across the line together, a photo finish.
Two days ago, I went to Best Buy for Black Friday. I wanted to buy my parents a nice present for the holidays. The store was so crowded I was worried there'd be no deals left. Eventually I stumbled across a TV that was heavily discounted. I ended up buying the TV for my parents.
Two referees watched the same play take place on a football field. One ref though it was holding and the other thought it was nothing. They argued loudly for everyone to hear. They got in each other's faces in a heated debate. One ref punch the other and asked if that was a foul too.
As soon as I woke up, I prepared a chicken sandwich. I wanted some pepper and decided to look for the pepper sauce. Once I saw it on the counter, I reached for it. Unfortunately, it spilled on the ground. Before I can clean it up, my mom caught me.
Andy was invited to a friend's poker night. He wasn't a very good player. He decided to cheat to win. Andy won but his friends weren't happy. He realized it wasn't worth it.
Jerry is walking around the forest by himself. He suddenly saw something furry quickly whisk by him. So, he hurried up and chased it through the forest. But suddenly the furry creature showed its teeth and started chasing. Jerry was so terrified he ran out of the woods and never returned.
Dick was drunk one night. He wanted to head home from the bar. He thought he was sober enough to drive. But a cop stopped him and Breathalyzed him! Dick was arrested.
When I was five, a tornado hit my town. I was terrified of the high winds and lightning. It began to hail very hard, scaring us. We hid in an empty closet with flashlights. We could hear the destruction as it went by other houses.
Robert decided to take his family on vacation. He chose to go to the Grand Canyon. The family drove to the trip destination. The kids were overwhelmed with the experience. Robert and family decided to go on many more vacations.
Josh was going skiing. He needed new skis before his trip. He could not find what he wanted. He finally decided to just rent some skis. Josh was disappointed he couldn't find what he wanted.
Sandy went to the beach. She was there for a few hours. When she went home she got sand everywhere. She decided to take a shower. Sand got all over the bathtub when she did.
We all have confessions, some big and some small. Some are dark secrets, others are lies and untold truths. Everyone feels their presents and its weight, they think they're alone. The truth is we are not alone, we choose to feel these burdens alone. I look myself in the mirror and confess, I forgive myself and move on.
Lacy was going to be late to the bus. She ran out the door. Then, she hurried down the road. She saw the bus about to leave. Luckily, she caught it in time.
There was a big boxing match coming up. Tom was a big fan of one fighter. He bought the pay per view to watch him win. Unfortunately tom's fighter got knocked out within a minute. Tom felt ripped off.
Billy saw a Robin Hood movie the other day. He really liked it more than I thought. Today we went to the library to get books about Robin Hood. He also wanted to learn about the middle ages. Fictional stories can spark interest in real word history.
Riley always wanted to help his mom cook dinner. One night she decided to let him help her cook spaghetti. However, Riley spills spaghetti sauce all over the floor. Riley and his mom clean it up together. After all that trouble, Riley decides he doesn't want to cook again.
One day James went to the Empire State Building. He was a little afraid of heights. However he got over his fear and went to the top floor. He loved the view. He was no longer afraid of heights after that.
Leilani woke up early for her first day of school. She got dressed and ready for the day. Her mom dropped her off in front of the school. The teacher greeted her at the classroom door. Leilani took her seat and was ready to start her day.
Amy had a new job at Bath and Body Works. She was excited so she arrived early. Amy was on her feet walking around the whole day. Amy wasn't expecting to work a full 8 hour shift. At the end of the day Amy's feet were swollen and hurting.
Larry did not like to read books. His mother made him read one book a day. Larry checked out a hard book to spite his mother. His mother made him read it even though it was extremely difficult. Because he read the hard book, Larry learned to appreciate books.
Max was diabetic. He was trying a new medication. In the first month, his blood sugar was very constant. Max was feeling better than he had in years! The doctors were encouraged by his progress.
Brad was a good kid, but even good kids do bad things. Brad used to light ants on fire with a magnifying glass One day his mother caught him doing this. She became furious, but mostly worried about Brad's health. She talked to Brad and explained, so he agreed to stop.
The city wanted to build a mall. However they did not have the money. They decided to take donations. Someone donated 2 million dollars. When the mall was done it was so beautiful.
Angela was very good at her job. Most people liked her and were nice to her. Angela was jealous of the attention another girl got. She was mean to that one girl. Angela got fired from her job.
Mandy had braces for two Year's. After her braces came off her teeth looked wonderful. She remembers when the braces were first put on. She was depressed about it then. Now she can look back and be happy she had braces.
Lydia and Tim took Tim's truck to the beach. Before they knew it the wheels started to sink in the wet sand. Lydia was worried, but Tim knew just what to do. Tim put the truck into four wheel drive and backed up carefully. Lydia was grateful for four wheel drive when they arrived home safely.
Pam was a librarian. One day, someone was being very loud in the library. Pam shushed them. They shushed her back. Pam didn't know how to react and left them alone.
Darlene and her sister Dorothy lived next door to each other. They would often borrow milk or eggs or bread from one another. One day Darlene went over to Dorothy's to ask to borrow an egg. Dorothy decided to tease her sister and threw the egg at her. To both of their surprise Darlene caught the egg!
Sleep still eluded Marsha. She didn't want to take pills. If she didn't sleep soon, it would really do her body ill. Marsha started counting all the strange people she knew. She fell asleep within minutes!
This morning I woke up and checked my ebay account. There was a notification that said I had sold three products. I carefully packaged each one of them to be mailed. Then I walked with the packages down to the mailbox and put them in. The mail lady came and picked them up.
Arthur liked to ride his bicycle. He rode the bike after dark one evening. A car hit Arthur as he was riding. Arthur broke his foot. Arthur now wears a reflective vest when riding at night.
Ellie noticed a new boy at her school. She saw the boy eating lunch by himself. Ellie decided to introduce herself to the boy. The boy turned out to be very nice. Ellie was happy that she had made a new friend.
Sara was collecting shells on a Florida beach. Then she found a strange, lovely one. It was round with five points. A local told her it was called a sand dollar. Sara lovingly added it to her collection.
Kim was out with her boyfriend. He got drunk and started causing trouble. He almost got into a fight with someone else. Kim had to intervene and her necklace broke in the process. She took it as a hint and dumped her boyfriend.
Brad was out on his boat on the lake one day. He enjoyed the afternoon, then decided to head home. But his motor would not start! Brad was stranded on his boat in the middle of the lake. He had to wait hours until a passing boater saw his distress.
Shannon's favorite game just came out. She bought it immediately. Since then, friends have been inviting her to hang out. She became completely engrossed in the game. Now she doesn't want to do anything except play it.
Salim loved to play Buzkashi. He decided to round up his friends for a game. They needed a goat carcass to play the game. They went to a farmer to buy a goat carcass. They then played a wonderful game of Buzkashi.
I was in my limousine when it got a flat tire. My chauffeur got out and started changing the tire. A kind stranger stopped to help him. I asked the stranger for his name and address. After I got home, I sent the stranger a check for $10,000.
Charles woke up ready for the day as a mturker. He was soon let down when no work came his way. He moped and complained on the forum. Because he was too busy ranting, he missed the batches that dropped. Charles called it a day and went outside to play.
Katy was having her wedding. She wanted everything to go perfectly. Someone ended up tripping into one of the tables. The entire wedding ended up being a disaster. Katy was extremely sad that her big day was ruined.
Today we went to Queens to see our granddaughter. We live in Boston and do not see her much. She is almost two Year's old. We got in just as she woke up from her nap. We were glad to see her.
Jenni was told about a show called Dr Who by her friend Casey. She watched the first episode. She loved it so much that she decided to watch more. That night into the next morning she watched them all while snacking. It was a Dr Who marathon, and she was sad when it was over.
Jon woke up excited. His father was taking him to his first Dodger game. It was at night. Jon's day went by slow but he's finally heading towards Dodger stadium. Jon had a good time watching the dodgers beat the dodgers.
Cathy loved to dance. Cathy recently saw a flyer for Zumba at her gym. Cathy decided she would try out the Zumba class. Cathy's teacher was impressed with her moves and asked her to teach. Cathy was so excited that she would be teaching her first Zumba class.
Economists said that hyperinflation was imminent. I went to the store and bought lots of canned food and toilet paper. I filled containers with water. I stored all the items in my garage. The economists later said there would be no hyperinflation.
Kayla liked making videos on Youtube. She put up covers of all the songs she liked. Sometimes she'd share messages about her faith. Her channel steadily grew many followers. Kayla felt blessed to be such a positive force in so many lives.
Sheila bought a fake fur coat from a secondhand shop. Co-workers complimented the coat and asked if it was real. Sheila simply smiled and nodded. The next day, Sheila found her coat covered in paint in her locker. A pamphlet showing slaughtered minks was stuck in the pocket.
I met a girl last night who worked at a petting zoo. She asked me to meet her on her lunch break. When we were walking by the Llama pen it spit in her drink cup. She instantly took a drink without noticing. I didn't say anything, so I just smiled and continued the date.
Kim had not had her period in a month. She started getting worried. She decided to take a pregnancy test. It came out negative. Kim was relieved by the results.
Randall was late for an important business meeting. He made straight for the elevator when he reached the building. The elevator began to move, then stopped with a loud grinding noise. Everyone was alright, but it took hours to get the elevator working. Randall was extremely dismayed that he'd missed his meeting.
Joshua woke up with a bad hangover. He looked around for his pants, but couldn't find them. He turned over in his bed and a strange woman was there. Joshua looked at her again and recognized her. It was the old woman who lived next door.
When they called my Plane my heart sank. I was so nervous. I had never been on a plane before. The flight was bumpy and I screamed a few times. Thankfully we landed safely.
I live in a tropical area. We have various tropical trees in our yard. One of the trees is a large coconut tree. Every time we cookout, my husband gets coconuts from the tree. He puts a hole in them and we drink fresh coconut water.
Sam was nervous for the school dance. He had never danced in a group of people before. Luckily his favorite song came on! Sam danced very well with many different people. Sam was no longer afraid of dancing with others!
Jean had scheduled a train ride for her and her husband. They were running late but hoped to make it somehow. Unfortunately, the train had already left. They had completely missed their trip. Luckily, the company let them catch the next train.
Paul had to take out the garbage to the curb. He emptied all his small garbage cans into a large garbage can. He then took the large can out to the curb. Once the garbage man came, he brought his empty can back inside. Paul put a new bag in the can and then washed his hands.
Saul's mom sent him to the store for eggs. He bought a dozen eggs and headed for home. But on the way, he tripped and fell! The eggs all smashed against the sidewalk! Saul was embarrassed to tell his mom what had happened.
Monica was going on a diet. Her friend brought brownies to work. Monica ate one of her brownies. She knew the brownie was unhealthy. Monica decided to start her diet the next day.
Tina took out a large container of ice cream. She placed several laxatives in the containers and mixed them. Henry came home and decided to eat the ice cream. He wasn't aware that the ice cream had laxatives in there. As a result, he used the bathroom all day.
Jerry was failing psychology. He asked his professor about how he could improve his grade. His professor told him he could participate in a psychology survey. Jerry took the psychology survey after school. Jerry got extra credit from the survey that improved his grade to a D.
Johnny's grandfather hid 2 dozen eggs on Easter. Johnny and his brother went hunting for them. Johnny found 10. His brother found 8. His grandfather had to go find the other ones.
We live in a condo building by a pond. The dumpsters are outdoors. One day I saw several rats by the dumpster. The property manager said they could do nothing. I called the city to complain about the property manager.
John wanted some coffee. John looked in the cupboard for some coffee. John did not have any coffee at home. John went to the corner store. There he bought a cup of coffee.
Larry always dreamed of being a soccer player. He wasn't a very good one but he wanted to be the best. He played goalie and had bright red hair. The coach decided to give him a try out. Larry swatted balls left and right and made the team as the starter.
Matt wanted to be a web developer. So he began learning how to design websites. And he added finished sites to his portfolio. He began a web internship. And he became a successful web developer.
Tony wanted to be stronger. He started going to the gym every day. He concentrated on weights only. He never did any cardio. Eventually he became really strong but looked stocky.
Fred wanted to go to the water park. So he asked his parents to take him. But unfortunately they said no. They thought it was too expensive. So Fred had to find a cheaper park.
Carl was bringing a bowl of hot soup to a table in a cafe. Another server distracted Cal as he was walking. Carl became so unfocused that he didn't see the bump in the rug. Carl's foot hit the bump and he fell forward. The soup landed on the customer and they were very mad.
Dan redid his front porch entry way carpeting. He used too much of the carpet glue. When it dried small brown circles showed through. Dan felt rather silly. He ended up calling in a professional to fix it.
A community theater held open auditions for my favorite musical. I had never been in a plays before, but I couldn't pass this up. I got a part in the show. We have been rehearsing for two months. Tonight is opening night and everyone is telling me to break a leg.
Allie loved her phone. It was a great phone. But the only downside was the screen protector. The protector was not good. So she had to get another one.
Jane and Carl had been struggling. Their relationship was in a bad spot. They got into a big fight over money issues. Both decided it was too much to handle. They broke up and went their separate ways.
Bonnie told her boyfriend about learning a new language. He recommended learning spanish. She started to practice for a week. At first, she was enjoying the experience. However, she decided to give up after a month.
The children played in the sand while the adults watched. The adults remembered how they used to play a long time ago. The children were having fun and the adults smiled. They wished they could have fun like that again. As they watched them, they were glad at least they were having fun.
I visited my little cousin today. He took my phone out of my pocket and played with it. However, he ended up throwing it at the wall. The case ended up broken and the phone received a dent. Since he's a baby, I didn't get mad and picked up my phone.
One day Tom decided to visit his friend. When he got there he saw that the house was on fire. He tried to get inside but the door was locked. He then kicked it down inside he found his friend on the floor. He was able to get him out and Tom saved his friend's life.
Tory believed that one day her cat would come home. She waited by the window often for her companion. One day there was a knock at the door. It was a man carrying her cat. She was crying with happiness.
Linda hadn't cut her long hair in Years. She was ready for a drastic change. Her friend told her it would be such a waste to just waste her hair. Linda compared companies that turn hair into wigs for patients. She felt really good when she put her ponytail in the mail.
Kate was bored at work. She found herself wasting time daydreaming. She resolved to focus on her job without daydreaming. She straightened up and began to focus on her job. Unfortunately, ten minutes later she was daydreaming again.
Sara's job now prohibits employees from using company's ice. Her coworkers bought expensive thermos that kept their drinks cold. Sara couldn't afford one of those thermos. Therefore, she bought the inexpensive one. Her drink stayed cold all day long like everyone else's.
Jenny promised to love Marshall forever in her wedding vows. But after ten years, she couldn't anymore. They were always fighting. He was mean to her. Her only solution was to ask for a divorce.
Mavis went to the park with her dog. She saw a big brown bear there. She tried to walk away slowly. She dropped her backpack. The bear sniffed the backpack and took out the pack of crackers.
Ko was very shy around girls. He practiced talking at home. Soon he had enough courage to approach a girl. To his shock, she smiled and kept talking to him! Ko was proud of himself for overcoming his shyness.
The boy looked for his dad. He was usually in his chair. He wasn't in his chair. He looked in the back yard. His dad was picking up dog poop in the back yard.
Jane was feeling very ill and went to the doctor. She waited in the waiting room until her name was called. She told the doctor what was ailing her. He prescribed some medicine for her to take. Jane took the medicine and began feeling much better.
My son was on vacation this week. He helped his friend move to a new apartment. The move took two hours. They also drove to IKEA to buy new furniture. He will be busy all day.
It was Linda's Birthday. Her colleagues wanted to surprise her. They bought her a big flower bouquet. She started to sneeze. She were allergic to this kind of flowers.
Anna was on a strict diet and exercise regime. She ran every day and never ate junk food. She followed her plan faithfully for a month. Then she measured herself eagerly. Anna was thrilled to see that she had lost 5 inches from her waist!
The kids were looking for bugs. They used a big net to swipe through the grass. They caught a giant grasshopper and a moth. They put the bugs in a jar. They watched the bugs move around, then let them go.
Padfoot the Pitbull had just come home from the pound. He was getting used to his new surroundings including three cats. Padfoot decided that the cats were actually play toys. He chased them until it scratched his nose causing him to yelp! Padfoot learned quickly not to chase the cats.
Macy loves to cook and make elaborate dishes. She found out recently about a cooking contest with a great prize. The winner gets to meet their favorite celebrity chef as the prize. Macy practiced and studied hard on many cooking skills. Her hard work paid off and showed because she won the contest.
June was on her speedboat with her cousins. They were riding around having fun when she noticed the gas was low. She tried to make it back to the dock, but the gas ran out. Their boat was floating in the water, and they were stuck. Luckily, a boat nearby spotted them and helped them fuel up.
There are a lot of deer in the town where I live. As we were driving to school, one walked out in front of us. We almost hit him with our car. He walked away like he didn't even notice us. I was so scared, but he wasn't even bothered!
Ray decided he wanted to do something new. He decided to get a new hobby and bought a metal detector. The first couple of of days he did not find anything. One day went he went to the beach and his detector went crazy. When dug into the ground he found a gold ring!
Erin's favorite TV show is the Bachelor. She always watches the episodes with her friends. Her friends decide to try to get Erin on the show. They submit an application for Erin. Erin is selected and cast on the Bachelor.
Gary strolled casually through the antique shop. An old vase caught his eye. It looked dirty and worn to him. After hesitating, Gary tapped the vase with his finger. The vase shattered into a pile of shards.
My wife wanted to see the latest Mission Impossible movie. We watched it on demand via cable. The streaming services were cheaper but the Internet is slow at times. She liked the action sequences. I liked the actress.
Laurie is turning twenty-five. She has made arrangements to spend her birthday shopping. Laurie has lost her wallet. She will not be able to do any shopping. Her friends cheer her up with a surprise birthday dinner.
The Ford family needed to take a vacation. They disagreed on where to go. The adults want to relax, and the kids wanted a theme park. They went round and round about the final location. Finally, they picked a water park on a remote island destination.
Harold only had two plates to eat off of. He didn't have enough money to buy new ones. He went shopping at a thrift shop. He found a couple of plates for real cheap. Now he has extra plates to eat off of.
Billy Herrington liked to lift weights. In fact he had won medals for it. One day, Billy's grandma died. Billy wept, and resolved to do the impossible. He attempted to deadlift her coffin, but fell in her open grave.
Cindy watched a TV show about extreme couponing. Cindy thought it was a great idea and wanted to try it herself. She cut out many coupons from the newspaper. She also searched online for tips. After using coupons, Cindy came home with 20 bottles of shampoo.
Ethan was looking for love. He went on to a dating show. He thought all the girls were kinda ugly. He didn't think he could stay. Ethan went home.
Hannah was being teased by the school bully. One day she told Hannah she would steal her lunch. Hannah was scared. She had the teacher hide her lunch until it was time to eat. The bully never stole Hannah's lunch.
Henry ordered some pizza. The pizza arrived late. Henry complained to the driver. The driver gave Henry a discount. Henry gave the driver a big tip.
Bob went to the beach last week with friends. Bob went for a quick swim in the ocean. When he got back he couldn't find his cellphone! His friend had taken his phone for safe keeping while Bob swam. Bob was so relieved that his phone was not lost.
I found my favorite kind of donut this morning. It's small and covered with cinnamon. When I picked it up, I got sugar and cinnamon all over my fingers. I licked it off because it was so delicious. I tried really hard not to eat a second one.
Phillip bought a new gun and took it to the firing range. When he got to the range he realized he forgot his ammo. Instead of getting his ammo, he bought ammo at the range. The ammo at the range was very expensive. Phillip will remember to bring his ammo next time.
Heather wants a new toy. She asks her parents to buy it for her. Her parents tell her she will have to work to earn it. Heather sets up a lemonade stand. She sells enough to buy her new toy.
Ola was on her first trip to Mexico. Her family was from there and she was excited. But she was also nervous because she was a picky eater. She thought she would not like the food there. But after trying it, Ola found that she loved Mexican food!
Terry was digging through his shed for an air pump. Suddenly his shirt sleeve caught on a loose nail. The sleeve ripped horribly. His shirt had a lot of sentimental value. Luckily his wife was able to sew the shirt back up.
Tim was making some coffee in the morning. His coffee maker was making some weird noises. His coffee maker suddenly created a spark and stopped working. Tim contacted the manufacturer of his coffee maker. He was able to get a replacement coffee maker through his warranty.
It was Abby's first day of school. She was feeling quite nervous. She was excited to see friends but nervous to see enemies. Luckily she found out her enemies moved away. Abby finally breathed a sigh of relief.
I moved into a new house on my own, far away from family. The first day was not a problem, until the night came. I had never slept in an empty house, all on my own! I was scared of every sound I heard, and often checked my locks. The next morning, I knew I needed a pet for some company!
Sunday's breakfast was bigger than usual. I routinely have coffee, juice, and oatmeal. Today, in addition to the above, I had a bagel and eggs. My wife fried up the eggs and toasted bagels. I was pleased to eat such a nice breakfast.
Dan loved to go camping and watch nature shows. Dan planned a camping trip with his buddies. That night at camp, Dan planned to start a fire using two sticks. Dan tried for over an hour with no luck. Frustrated, Dan used a lighter to start the fire.
Lou wanted to help people. He applied to medical school, but he was rejected. He was sad for a while, but then he had a new idea. Lou went to work as a firefighter. Now he earns a living by helping people!
Brittany likes Tommy. She wants him to notice her. She sits next to him at lunch. He doesn't even notice she is there. The next week Tommy asks her out.
Kerry always spread rumors about other people. Her friends began to get angry about it. One day they spread a rumor that Kerry had lice. This upset Kerry to the point of crying. Kerry learned her lesson about spreading gossip.
Nick was walking to work. He noticed that dark clouds began to gather. Nick was almost to work when it began to rain. He ran for the remaining distance. Nick arrived at work soaking wet.
The fox ran through the forest. It sniffed at logs here and there. Within one log it found another fox, hiding away. It sniffed at the fox and coaxed them out. Together they continued to run through the forest.
A young couple went on a walk together at dusk. The sun was setting as they approached a trail heading home. The trail took them through dark woods. Suddenly they heard a noise in the brush and jumped out of their skin! Luckily it was just a deer and nothing dangerous!
Sarah was the star in her school's play. The actors had to promote the play by walking in the spring parade. Sarah was sick that day, so she kept sneezing and coughing. When her teacher found out, he was upset. He told Sarah that she should have stayed home.
I met Joe when he was 96, in 2013. He remembered whatever I told him. We spoke of current events, and he was very sharp. This month, Joe has begun to forget things I told him. I fear he is getting Alzheimer's Disease.
Bobby learns about cell splitting in science class. In his textbook it shows the process with pictures. He finds it amusing that it makes him think of a venn diagram. When he tells his teacher this they work on a funny joke together. The next week in class they show off a diagram of cells dividing.
Michael was playing football with his friends. Michael ran out for a pass and looked up in the air. He noticed something odd in the sky and called his friends over. They all looked up and saw a shooting star in the sky. They stopped playing football and talked about the sight.
Terri has a ten month old baby who loves playing with their pet cat. The cat's name is Binx and he usually lets the baby play rough. Terri kept trying to show the baby though how to play nice with Binx. The baby would get so excited and kept trying to pet him. After a lot of trying the baby finally learned how to play nice.
Jasmine was on twitter. She saw a hilarious video. She decided to retweet it. She clicked the button to share it. Then, she posted it.
My son-in-law's 25-year-old sister is a spendthrift. She lives at home with her mom. She works, but pays no expenses. Last week she decided to go to Portugal on vacation. The family thinks she should start paying rent.
Sarah's kid loved cereal and finished all of the cereal. So Sarah had to go get cereal from the store. So Sarah drove to the store in the morning. She found her daughter's favorite cereal and bought four boxes. Her daughter was happy to have more of her favorite cereal.
My friend is from Israel. He made a delicious food called sufganiyot. Sufganiyot or jelly donuts. He shared the sufganiyot with us. We loved his delicious cooking!
Chip wanted to be a famous clown. He went to the best clown college in Paris, France. He practiced all of his clown skills. Chip hoped to find a good job as a clown. Chip became a famous rodeo clown and made dozens of dollars.
Avril wanted to play a game with her brother George. There was nothing around for toys but Avril had a great idea. She took a potato from the kitchen and put it into the microwave. After two minutes, she told her brother they were ready to play. She grabbed the potato from the microwave and burned herself.
Andrea and her family live in Nebraska. The weather is really snowy and chilly in the winter. Last winter, there was so much snow that it came up to Andrea's knees. She was worried because she couldn't walk to school in knee-deep snow. It turned out well, though, because school was cancelled.
Anna works two jobs, which requires lots of caffeine. On her way from job one to job two, she stops to get coffee. Today while driving to the coffee shop she almost fell asleep. After getting coffee, she noticed she'd left her keys in the ignition. Anna really needed that caffeine today.
In seventh grade I got in trouble in school for the first time. A girl asked me to write bad words on her arm and I did. Known as a good kid, the principal was surprised as well as friends. I had a lot of shame for many weeks. By the time high school started I was finally over it.
Elena needed a hobby. She read in a book about making her own homemade jam. She started growing fruit in her yard for her jams. She began to create her own jam at home. She now owns a successful side business selling jams.
Gina lived on a corner with 2 churches across the street. One day a fence was put up around one of the churches. Gina walked over to read the sign on the fence. The church was going to be demolished. Gina hated the church bells, but she was still sad to see it go.
Ella wanted grapes very badly one morning. She knew that the grapes lived in the fridge. She began pulling the fridge door with all her might. The fridge door flung open. Ella got a kiss from Mama after being hit by the grape-hoarding fridge.
Bob loves fishing more than anything in the world. He grabbed his fishing pole and tackle box from the garage. Bob loaded his gear into his truck. He drove to his favorite creek and unpacked his things. Bob cast his line and was very happy.
Larry was at the shooting range. It was his first time. His gun jammed. He tried looking down the barrel to check the problem. Larry accidentally shot himself in the head.
The school called early the first week. They said they were going to implement uniforms. Exasperated because I just bought clothes, I agreed. I went shopping online. I found a ton of cheap uniforms, and purchased as many as I could.
Karen was going to make tamales. She tried to find the corn husks but they had none at the store. She thought her plan was ruined and almost gave up. Then her husband let her know that she could just use parchment paper. She was able to make tamales after all.
Oliver bought the newspaper that day. He went through all the job listings but nothing interested him. He was so desperate for a job that he called one anyway. He got an interview for the next day. To his amazement, he got hired and started the same day.
I enjoyed swimming in the beach water during the day. However, I started to have discomfort after the sun went down. The waves became more aggressive. When I tried to swim on the shore, I got hit by a wave. The lifeguard rescued me since my ankle was broken.
Belle had been blind since birth, but things were changing for her. Doctors were giving her a new surgery to restore her sight. The long operation was risky, but it worked in the end! Belle cried as she stepped into the sun for the first time. The next day she bought her first pair of sunglasses!
Donald was a very successful businessman He was used to getting anything he wanted One day Donald is raided by the FBI They arrest him and charge him with Fraud Donald is sentenced to life imprisonment
David wanted to join a club since he wanted friends. He decides to look at the club list to see if it had his interests. He finds the perfect club since it involved his major interest. As a result, he joins the videogame club where he meets many people. As a result, David becomes friends with several people.
Kyle got a song stuck in his head. He tried to distract himself by watching TV. He managed to forget about the song. A commercial came on with a catchy tune. Kyle raged as another song got stuck in his head.
Neil took a flight to Japan. There, he admired all the modern technology. He tried to buy souvenirs. But everything was so expensive! He decided to remember his trip with photos instead.
Bob had to give a speech at his son's wedding. He was nervous because he had never been a public speaker. He started to write down all the things he wanted to say. He soon became so happy for his son and his new wife. He ended up doing very well on his speech because he really meant it.
Barb was a retail store manager and made a lot of money. She was offered a job at another company with more money. She accepted the job then slacked off at her current job. Barb was fired and offered a nice separation package. Now Barb has money from the old company and money from the new one.
Alvin opened the door. He surprised his Wife. His wife had a visitor. His name was Frank. His wife was cheating on him with Frank.
Dennis had a new toy. It was a yoyo! He wanted to learn how to do lots of trips. He watched youtube videos on it for an hour. He quickly learned how to do some really cool things!
Seth dug up some uranium. He chemically diluted it and began experimenting with it. As he was working with it, he pricked his finger with a needle. The element embedded itself into the tip of his finger. Though he lived, Seth's urine contains trace amounts of uranium.
Fran was eager to explore the fairgrounds. Before she could go, her family had to set up camp. They feed their animals and set up the camping trailer. After the chores, Fran freshened up. She was finally ready to participate in the fair festivities.
I have an idea for Fox's television show called Empire. My idea will make the show's producers a lot of money. I would tell you what it is but you might steal it. I'm going to write out and send it in. Watch for me as the new over the top character.
Dan was in line at the gas station. He watched the old man ahead of him get out of his car. He went over to the pump and looked at it like he had never seen one. Dan saw the old man's confusion. Dan got out and went over to help him pump his gas.
I was given a difficult task by my employer. It required leaving the office. As I was out running the errand, I got into an accident. I called to let my boss know I would be late returning. He apologized and said everything was going to be ok.
Pat felt like a zombie. He hadn't slept in days. He would toss and turn when he would lay down. His doctor gave him medicine. Finally Pat could rest!
It was Yolanda's responsibility to hire a new receptionist. She looked over all the resumes that had been submitted. She decided on three candidates. At the first interview, Yolanda was impressed by the applicant. She hired her the next day.
Tom was walking to his car at night. He didn't notice a spider web in front of him. Tom freaked out as it touched his face. He screamed and jumped. Tom thought it was funny after the fact.
A drama class was playing a game. The game involved running to chairs. One girl ran towards a chair. She tried to sit, but she fell and hit her head. Everyone was worried but she ended up okay.
Beth wanted to have a child. Beth was in an accident and could never have children. She decided to try to adopt a baby. Beth spent years trying to adopt a baby. Beth was never able to adopt a baby.
I was asked to give a public address to a sizable crowd. I hadn't done much of this and felt very nervous. I decided that starting with a joke might help ease the tension. I began my speech with a zinger of a joke. Everyone chuckled, making me feel like I could own this moment!
The teacher told Diana that she's failing the class. However, he reminded her that she can pass with a 90 on the exam. Diana called off of work to have more time. She ended up giving up after studying for an hour. She ended up with a 33 on the exam.
Jane dreaded art class, convinced she had no talent and couldn't draw. At their easels, the class started drawing vases of delicate flowers. Jane was clumsy, her pencil making lopsided figures and awkward forms. Thinking of Monet, Jane decided to abandon realism and focus on color. With its vibrant, expressive hues, Jane's work got the highest praise.
Johnny ran down the field. He saw his teammate had the ball. He waved his hand at him to get his attention. His teammate passed the ball to him. Johnny took aim and shot, scoring a great goal.
Jason was angry at the amount of cheese in his fridge. He got out some crackers determined to eat it all. He started with the gouda, then worked his way to the brie. Jason couldn't finish it all. He looked around and dumped the cheese in the trash.
Tom loved long distance motorcycle trips. There was one problem. He constantly got flat tires, and had to push the bike for help. He eventually bought a puncture repair kit. He never had to push his bike again.
I went to a new doctor and noticed his office was very chaotic. I was not impressed with the doctor nor his diagnosis. At one point, I heard him whispering to the nurse outside my door. Finally, the nurse told him HE was the doctor! I calmly finished the appointment and then left, never to return!
Timothy went to the circus with his parents. He was especially excited about seeing the clowns! While they watching the show, a clown snuck up behind Timothy. The clown screamed loudly in his ear and honked his horn. Ever since, Timothy has been terrified of all clowns.
Johnny's Dad took him fishing. He packed the bait in the boat. He brought the fishing poles. Johnny threw the line into the water. He caught his first fish.
Jane was taking a shower. She noticed a spider in the corner. It freaked her out and she ran out of the bathroom. Jane eventually went back to kill it. She was barely able to squash it.
Mike was very in love with his girlfriend. He had a strong desire to marry his girlfriend. Sadly he didn't have enough money to purchase the ring. Mike waited, did his research and found the ring he wanted. He decided to buy the ring with his tax refund.
Ben was making pasta for his family. He did his best. But he saw that they were all making ugly faces! He asked what he had done wrong. They said he had added way too much garlic!
While against it Joe decided to let his kids have a dog. The catch was they needed to take care of the dogs. One day angry at having to walk the dog Beth let the dogs run loose. Aerial the dog ran into the road and was hit and killed by a car. Sad and Angry Joe had to bury the dog and console his children.
I left my phone at the store while shopping. I realized this when I got home. I used my wife's phone to ask they found it. The lady on the other end said they did. This was a great relief to me.
Lulu made sure to check her bag at the airport. She was relieved she didn't have to carry it on board. When she landed however, something happened. She couldn't find her luggage at baggage claim. She had to call the airline later.
Amy was going to the barn to meet her friend's horse. She had never met a horse before and was excited. Amy went up to the horse. The horse whinnied and snapped at her. Since then, Amy has been afraid of horses.
Riley was on a mission to build the biggest sandcastle on the beach. He bought various shovels with him. As well as pails of different sizes. He worked on his creation all morning. At lunchtime everyone was looking at his masterpiece.
Brandon was a star track and field athlete. His favorite event was the 400 meter race. On the day of the race, Brandon banged his knee on a table. Brandon was worried it would affect his race time. Despite this, Brandon still came in second place.
Sue was on vacation. She was in Australia. She went to dive in the coral reefs. When she was underwater she touched a shark! She caught the special moment with her waterproof camera.
Victor had decided tonight would be the night he proposed to Delana. He had made a reservation at a fancy restaurant. The matra di was told about the special occasion. They were sitting next to the fireplace. Victor and Delana got engaged that night.
Jay was going for a run on a wooded path. All of a sudden he saw something moving in front of him. It was a big snake blocking the path. He was afraid to try to go over it. So he turned around to go back the way he came!
Tim owned a fish store. All of the fish in his store smelled. No one ever came in. Tim found out that all his fish was delivered rotten. Tim decided to only order fish locally from then on.
Kate bought dye to dye her fading jeans. She read the directions on the box. She thought she followed them perfectly. When she took them out of the washer they were too blue. Kate was terribly disappointed she had ruined her jeans.
Gina couldn't stop eating too many sweets. So to help her her husband devised a solution. Every time she was about to eat a sweet, he'd take it from her. He'd drop it in hot sauce before giving it back to her. After a week, Gina didn't want sweets any more but spicy food.
Ollie can no longer fit his favorite shirt. He refuses to get dressed, instead sitting on the steps and pouting. Mom reminds him that he can't get his school picture in his underwear. Dad promises to take him shopping for a new favorite shirt. Ollie frowns in his school photo.
My friend Cindy lost her husband a couple months ago. I was in her neighborhood and was going to call before dropping in. An angel's voice told me she wouldn't answer so I didn't call. When I got there, she cried when she saw me. She was planning to kill herself before I came to visit her.
Kenichi Smith was a transfer student to Japan. He spent every day practicing katana moves and wearing a kimono. One day, a tsunami struck the coastal village where Kenichi was. Dozens died, but even more were saved thanks to Ken's vigilance. Every day on the 5th of May that village celebrates Ken.
While Tim and Barry were outside they found a big empty box. It looked like a good box to make a fort out of. They carried the box all the way to Tim's house. After they cut the door for the box, a bird flew in. When Barry came in the fort, the bird sat on his shoulder.
Donald started running for president. He eventually gets elected to be president. On his very first days in office he makes many changes. One of the first changes he makes is building a huge wall. Donald ends up building the wall between his country and Mexico.
Amy and Kim were at Lynn's house. Lynn showed them the new Hunger Games movie she had purchased. They decided to have a movie marathon. They would watch all The Hunger Games movies back to back. They decided to have a sleep over.
There was a fisherman who went out every night. Usually he catches a fish every night. Yesterday he didn't catch any dish because he had to leave early. There was a big storm coming and he wanted to be safe. His friends made fun of him but he was happy he stayed inside.
Bobby was going swim at the lake. His mother had packed sunscreen for him. Bobby's friends didn't use sunscreen. He didn't want to be the only one that used the sunscreen. Bobby got a sunburn.
Ray's surround sound stopped working promptly. Ray begins to examine his equipment to ensure it's okay. He plugs everything back in and resets it. Ray finds it all to be working. Somehow the system came unplugged.
Jabim had always been a poor student. He was even held back in the sixth grade. The second time around he decided to make a change. He followed all of his teacher's instructions and studied extra hard. That year Jabim got straight A's and was a good student.
Mona's mother was a big fan of a movie trilogy. Mona's mother's birthday was coming up. Mona didn't know what to get her mother. She bought her the movie on Blu Ray. Her mother loved her gift.
Tom was a good employee. He wanted to get a promotion. There was a position available. Unfortunately he never showed his interest. Tom was passed over for it.
Sam and Jane went on a picnic. It was their first day. It started to rain. They had to run under shelter. They continued their picnic and watched the rain.
Tom woke up hung over. The first thing he did was look for more beer. He hoped it would help with the pain. Tom realized he had a problem as he started drinking it. It didn't stop him, though.
Ken was a great quarterback. He was being looked at by several recruiters. One day he slipped in the locker room. He tried to break his fall with his arm. He tore his shoulder and ended his quarterback career.
Erin was carrying laundry to the basement. Erin slipped and fell on a sock. Erin felt severe pain in her right leg. Erin went to the hospital immediately. Erin's leg was broken.
Kevin suffered from anxiety. But he noticed that he felt better after he worked out. So he signed up for a gym membership. And he exercised for an hour everyday. Weeks later, Kevin's anxiety decreased significantly.
John loved playing handball. John burned his hand. John felt pain every time he hit a ball. He went to a doctor. Sadly, he had to stop playing the sport.
My favorite car is the Mini Cooper. In 2008 my wife rented one for me. We drove down to Cape Cod in it. I loved the feel and look of the car. On Monday, I was sad to have to return it.
Day really wanted a new bike. His old bike was beat up and too small! So he began selling newspapers to earn money. Each morning he got up two hours early to peddle his papers. And within a month he'd earned enough for a big new bike!
Tim got a new kitten. It wasn't house broken. It would poop anywhere it could feel comfortable. Tim spent a week properly training him where to poop. After a while the kitten was using the litter box.
Penny couldn't wait to wear the new scarf her mom knitted. On the first cold day, she proudly wrapped the scarf around her neck. Penny headed out, unaware the end of the scarf stuck in the door. Penny entered school, expecting to hear compliments on her scarf. She looked down to see all that remained of it was a strand of yarn.
Rick gained twenty pounds in one month. He has been eating a lot of cupcakes. His doctor told him to start working out. Rick woke up this morning and ate a good breakfast. This afternoon Rick will meet us at the gym.
I found a house for sale that was on the market for Years. I offered half of what they were asking and the owner scoffed. I walked away but the owner stopped me. He agreed to my terms reluctantly. I bought the house and threw a party there to celebrate.
Neil was taking his very first ferry ride. He was traveling from Spain to Morocco. He leaned over the rails to watch the water. He was not seasick at all. Neil decided ferries were the best way to travel!
Ken was tired in class one day. He didn't get up for the pledge in the morning. His teacher noticed and woke him up. Ken argued he didn't have to say the pledge. He still got in trouble for sleeping in class.
Lindsay felt sick. She'd drank too much the night before. She tried to drink water and eat toast. But she couldn't shake the nausea. Lindsay swore she would never drink again!
Sarah went to basketball camp one summer. There was a half court shot competition at the end of camp. Anyone who could make the shot in one try won a pair of shoes. Sarah felt unusually confident that day. She stepped up to the line and made the shot.
Ivan was mad at his roommate. He decided to ruin the roommate's laundry. Ivan slipped some red clothes into the roommate's hamper. The roommate started the wash cycle with the extra clothes. When the roommate pulled the clothes out they were stained pink.
Melanie lived in a house near the edge of a forest. She loved waking up to the sound of the wind in the trees. One day, Melanie heard more than wind. She went outside to investigate the new sound. Melanie realized that the strange noise was coming from a cricket.
I went to the dollar store with my child. We wanted to find some crayons. We found some that were neon that he liked. I found some that were glitter for me. We bought them and went home.
Yesterday Tina went to the new ice cream place. She was curious to check it out. She made sure to get there early. Thankfully she got a discount. She couldn't wait to go back.
Morgan collected comic books. One day, she went to a flea market in search of a good addition. She picked through every box of comics she could find. After a long time of searching, she finally found a worthy comic. Now her collection is even better.
Our water service at home suddenly became weak and cloudy. I looked out front and saw the water main had broken. I called the city to send a repair crew to fix it. The repair crew arrived after a short while and mended the water main. Our water was once again clear and clean.
Danny was waiting at the corner to cross the street. Traffic began to slow. Danny saw an old lady step out into the street. A car was dangerously close to the woman. Danny pulled the old lady back to safety.
I had a job interview. I dressed up in my suit. I went to the interview. The hiring manager laughed because my tie was ugly. I decided that the company was too immature for me so I left.
Bob wanted to buy a new book. He didn't have the money. Bob found a ten dollar bill on the ground. He picked it up. He used the money to buy the book.
Jess ordered a beautiful dress. She was anxious for it to arrive in the mail. When she opened it, it fit beautifully! It was her favorite item in her closet. She wore it every week.
John arranged a movie night for him and his family. While watching the movie, his girlfriend calls repeatedly. She asks him why he would rather spend time with his family. John realizes that she doesn't respect his family time. He decides to end the relationship the following day.
Betty did not know there was a band called The Police. She thought people were talking about actual police officers. She thought the police put on benefit concerts occasionally. When she learned the truth, she was embarrassed. She liked the music of The Police, though, so it wasn't all bad.
Lorraine was always impressed with the fly fishers she saw. She decided that she wanted to try to become a fly fisher too. She bought a rod and special fly fishing bait. After many attempts, she finally caught a fish! Lorraine felt great that she had become a fly fisher.
The roaring fire started to pop and crackle. The boys had put all sorts of wood and brush in the fire. They now inched away from the out of control blaze. The scoutmaster then ordered a couple of boys to go fetch some water. He took the water and dowsed out the fire.
Last week Jenny took her driver's test. She was very nervous about the written test. But she had studied very hard for it. She passed the test without making any mistakes. Jenny was relieved and excited at the same time.
I was driving to New York for a vacation. On the way, my bank called me. Someone in California had my bank account number and was using it. I had to cancel my cards and run to withdraw everything. I had to carry around a lot of cash, but I enjoyed myself.
Greg went to the Barbie convention because he liked dolls. Sandy saw him there. Greg was very embarrassed. He made up an excuse about buying something for his sister. He didn't know that his sister had came with Sandy.
Lincoln new today would be make or break. All of his planning and work came down to the opening day. Everything was in place and the servers were all ready. The doors open and people flooded in. The restaurant did amazing that day and Lincoln was proud.
Amanda decided to take a Europe vacation. She joined up with a travel agent. They sold a tour to her friends and family. Amanda enjoyed traveling through Europe. Her favorite thing was that the trip was free.
My sister-in-law lives alone. She used to plug her internet cable into her laptop. Last month she bought a router. I had trouble installing my router, but installed hers easily. Now she brings her laptop into her bedroom.
The little girls ran into the house. They went into my daughter's room. They came back with a brush and hair ties. They begged me to do their hair. I put cute pony tails on both of them, and they loved them.
Sam was a great swimmer. He won several awards in his state. He was excited when he made the olympic team. Once the games came around Sam got really sick. He wasn't able to compete.
I had to fix my gutters. They were full of leaves and fell out of the roof. I climbed up on a ladder and couldn't reach. When I attempted to get higher, the ladder fell down. I hung from the roof until I let go and dropped to the ground.
Megan's mom told her that her shorts were too short. She gave Megan some money and told her to buy some new ones. Megan searched the store and tried on some new pairs. Finally, she chose a pair and bought them. When she showed her mom, her mom said that they were still too short.
Eric was shopping for a new computer. He saw a computer that he liked at one of the stores he visited. The price of the computer was a little out of Eric's range. The clerk told Eric that the computer would be on sale the next month. Eric bought the computer the next month.
Sam wanted to eat a late night snack. He wanted something light and filling. He decided to make a peanut butter and jelly sandwich. Unfortunately he didn't have any of the ingredients necessary. Sam went to sleep instead.
Kate was hiking with friends. She had very poor cardio. She could barely keep up with them. They all slowed to her pace and encouraged her. Kate eventually made it to the top.
Terrence purchased a sailboat recently. He fixed it up and got it ready to go on the water. They day finally arrived when he could set sail. He was so excited. The boat sailed wonderfully and he was very proud.
It was not good morning for Jen. She felt sick. She made a cup of coffee. She put milk into the coffee. When she wanted to drink it, she spilled it on herself.
Katie woke up feeling ill. Her mom took her to the doctor's office. Katie found out she had the flu. She has to stay in bed. Katie cannot wait to feel better.
After telling my friend I loved him, he took me for a walk. He sat me down and bought me ice cream. He wanted to express his feelings towards me. I was amazed at the depth of love he had for me. We later decided to get married.
Ella had a pet sugar glider who was pregnant. Her friend Rita wanted the baby. But Ella wanted to keep it for herself! She was torn, unsure what to do, when her pet gave birth. Then to her joy, she saw that there were twin babies: one for each!
Susie was not a fan of her waitress job because it didn't pay well. Today she had some of the sweetest customers. Susie was happy because she thought she would get a good tip. But to her dismay no one tipped her at all. Susie was so upset and questioned the character of those people.
The bear lumbered along the forest path. He inspected one flower then the next. He swatted at a fly before rolling in the dirt. Finally, he stopped a tree and began to climb it. He had found a beehive and was stealing the honey.
Chris was taking his dog for a walk to the park. As he was approaching the park, he heard a scream. He rushes to the park to find someone being attacked by a dog. He helps the person by removing the dog and scaring him away. She is thankful and runs away to her house.
Anna received a manuscript. She settled down with her pen to proofread it. She highlighted all the errors and returned the manuscript. Three days later she got a note from the author. The note thanked Anna for being such a great editor.
Jaye was just a toddler. She loved the pet cat. She tried to pounce on the cat to give her hugs. Jaye's mom told her the cat was old, so she needed to be gentle. Jaye gave the cat air hugs instead.
Becky had trained for the race. It was the day of the race. She got in her position. She ran as fast as possible. Becky won the race with a record time.
Duncan had road rage, and would yell at people that cut him off. Duncan was diagnosed with testicular cancer. He was very worried and would get lost in his thoughts all the time. On his way to chemo, he cut someone off, and was yelled at. Duncan doesn't have road rage, or cancer, anymore.
Larry was working hard at his job. However he really wanted to work some overtime hours. It was taking to long to get them so he got a second job. When his boss found out about the other job he got jealous. He gave Larry all the overtime hours he needed.
We usually have a big breakfast on Saturday. I am retired while my wife works. Today my wife had to babysit with her sister. I had a simple breakfast of oatmeal and coffee. Today felt like Monday.
Sam was eating a jolly rancher. All was going well until he chomped down. Suddenly he felt a sharp burst of pain. Sam has broken off a piece of his tooth. He rushed to the dentist and had emergency surgery.
Lucy was doing her laundry. She'd just learned how from her grandma. She was washing a load of whites and wanted to use bleach. The bottle was heavy and bleach splashed out. Lucy looked down and saw white patches all over her favorite jeans.
My air conditioner was behaving weird. I checked it out and saw that the filter was dirty. I went to the store and bought a new filter. I brought the filter home and installed it. My AC unit began to work normally again.
Tim was buying groceries for the house. He got a list of what items to get. Unfortunately Tim couldn't find most. Some of the items were also too expensive in his eyes. Tim returned with few items and was reprimanded for it.
Gavin decides to go hunting. He grabs his gear and heads to his favorite spot. He arrives in the blind and begins calling for deer. A deer approaches, and he shoots it. Gavin now has dinner and venison jerky for weeks!
The vet told Anna that her dog had bad teeth. Anna had to start brushing them. Anna had never heard of a dog toothbrush! But the pet store supplied her with everything she needed. Soon Anna was brushing her dog's teeth every day!
Brad took two swigs of vodka, swallowing quickly. The liquid burned all the way down to his stomach. The liquor took effect and he signaled to Joan to begin. Silently, Joan used the knife to make an incision on Brad's leg. Brad screamed out, the liquor not working as well as he'd have liked.
Jon had a long term crush on Mary. He didn't know exactly how to approach her. He decided to write a romantic love letter to woo her. He took it to her locker at school and slipped it in. She loved the letter, but thanked a completely different Jon for it!
Anna went to church and enjoyed the sermon. But then they began to pass the collection plate. Anna realized she had forgotten her money! She had to let the plate skip over her. Anna's cheeks burned with embarrassment.
Our apartment building management had a Halloween party this year. Adults and children were invited. There were a lot of children, and a singer. My wife masqueraded as Sponge Bob, and I wore a transit outfit. We had a lot of fun, and took plenty of photos.
Larry was only 5 years old. He loved to go riding on his boat with is dad. His father became ill of cancer and passed away. Larry still to this day sails on the boat. He loves to imagine his father is still with him and his boat.
There once was a boy named Nemo who had a pet clown fish. He loved his fish very dearly. While playing with his toys, Nemo knocked over his fish's bowl. He remembered he took his fish out to clean the bowl. Nemo, on the verge of tears, was extremely relieved.
I ordered a burger at my favorite fast food joint. I asked for extra bacon. The price of the burger came to 12 dollars. I could not believe how expensive extra bacon was. I decided to get a job at the restaurant so I'd get free bacon.
Eli enjoyed torturing animals and skinning them. He especially liked to play with their internal organs. One day he decided to dissect one of the neighbor kids. Eli was very quickly caught and arrested for his unseemly hobby. The court sentenced him to life in prison.
Kelly's favorite author was coming to town. She couldn't wait to meet him. She went down to the bookstore to get a copy signed. When Kelly met him she got nervous. Thankfully he let her take a picture.
I was playing basketball with my friends. I noticed a teammate open and threw the ball towards him. As he caught the basketball, it suddenly popped. We all approached him curious and astonished. We came to the realization he had pranked us.
Amy was in the dentist chair. He was preparing to do an emergency extraction. He walked towards her with a needle. She was afraid of needles, so she closed her eyes. She heard a popping sound as the needle broke the skin on her palate.
Bob was inspecting a house he was thinking of buying. He'd observed a chimney on the roof when he arrived. Bob couldn't find where the fireplace was inside. The agent told him the chimney was just for show. Bob decided he didn't want to buy such a deceitful home.
Gina was watching a show she really liked on TV at her uncle's house. That is until her mother was ready to go home. This was the first time Gina wanted to stay at her uncle's house. And now she had to leave. She was sad to leave her show, but she went with her mother.
I had a group project to turn in. My friend and I were discussing the roles for each person. As much as I wanted to be leader, I gave her the role. She ensured that everyone performed their role properly. In addition, she led us to getting a good grade.
My hair is really long and I got pretty annoyed with it. One day I went to the mall and found a place to get it cut. I told them I just wanted it trimmed so they started working on it. After the haircut I decided that it looked great and tipped her well. It was a very cheap haircut and I was very pleased with it.
Allie just turned 18. She wanted to register to vote. Her dad took her to the Dmv. She marked off the democratic circle. She was now a democrat.
Tim noticed pain in his head. So he switched to a better diet. Gradually, he felt better. And the pain went away. Tim was afraid of switching back his old diet.
There were only a few days of the year that Joe enjoyed. One of these days was the 1st of April. Joe loved to play pranks. If he played bing pranks on any other day, people thought he was mean. This was the one day that Joe could go all out.
It's been too hot for my dog to want to play outside. He gets so hyper inside so we have to come up with games to play. I gave him a treat yesterday and he tossed it back to me. I picked it up, and he opened his mouth slightly. I tossed it into his mouth and he threw it back, happy.
Lisa was shopping at Target. She found some fun dinosaur stickers. She wanted to put them in her son's room. She looked at the wall and chose a spot. Then, she put the stickers up.
Trey took his son to the park. His son was playing on the monkey bars. Trey's son fell from the monkey bars. The boy busted his lip open. Trey brought his son home to tend to his lip.
Jim came into the bank. He asked the bank clerk about his credit card information. She told him that he has a negative $400 dollar balance. She also announced that it came from an authorized purchase. Therefore, Jim decided to look at his resources.
Hope began dancing when she was only 5 years old. She took private lessons every week. When she was 8 she danced in the Nutcracker. Last week Hope began her new job as a dance instructor. She hopes to pass on her love of dance to all her students.
A man was thrown out of every residence he could find. Despite working hard, people decided he needed a life boost. Therefore, even working, paying bills, and good behavior didn't help. He continued to try to do the right thing, to no avail. Now he is homeless, and society at large is poorer for it.
Jill noticed smoke coming from the next room. She was frightened at first, believing it to be a fire. She slowly moved to investigate the source. When she opened the door, she was relieved to see it wasn't a fire. Instead, she discovered she had left her straightener plugged in.
Stephanie lives in a city known to be haunted. In fact her hometown is the most haunted on in the country. Every year she works as a guide on tours of the haunted area. She has never seen a ghost but believes others have. She hopes that one day she will see one too.
Miguel was a good kid who did well in school and at home. He played football and was considered the best player around. He always seemed to have money despite his parents job. One day the police came over and said he was in jail. All this time he was stealing from homes to buy the things he had.
Larry was riding his dirt bike with his family. He went up a hill. He turned the forks too quick. The dirt bike skid and spilled Larry onto the ground. He went to the hospital to get a cast and stitches.
Daisy wanted to go deep sea fishing. She chartered a fishing boat to take her offshore. While underway, Daisy got seasick. She felt better once the boat anchored out. Daisy caught many fish that day.
This seemed like an average Monday. However, this Monday went very bad First, there was a semester test I failed. Then, when I went home and got a speeding ticket. This just wasn't my day.
Lydia bought a new purse. It was big and leathery and made everybody look at it. As Lydia was vain, she liked the attention very much. Until someone came along and snatched the purse and run away. Lydia since then buys simple purses and no one notices them.
Adam moved out to school. He started his classes well. He made straight A's. He won an award. He got hired for a job.
Bob sat down in Hank the lawyer's office. Hank explained that Bob had inherited some fine collectables. Hank led Bob to a storage room where there was many boxes. In each box there was a bounty of glass animals. Bob was a little disappointed in his inheritance but thankful.
I have a cat named Georgio. Giorgio loves toys. I went to the store and bought him a mouse toy. The toy had catnip inside of it. Giorgio had so much fun playing with the toy!
Kyana was going to the junior prom. She had had to buy a secondhand dress due to the price. She was afraid people would notice and mock her. But at the prom, she got a lot of compliments on her beautiful dress! Kyana was relieved and very happy!
There was a computer manufacturer called Asus. They were making 50k computers each day. Their competitors saw this and tried to outcompete them. The race was on. But Asus was able to win and buy out the other company.
Andrew never considered himself a very lucky person. Whenever he played card games he always lost. He complained to me about his luck today, and I told him to not worry. He stopped worrying about his luck and felt a lot better. He recently noticed that he's also getting more lucky in his games.
It was test day. People were scrambling to study. They didn't know the material well enough. The teacher told them to put everything away. They all failed.
Jason feels heartbroken after his girlfriend leaves him. His friends are worried that he is becoming despondent. Finally one friend encourages Jason to start boxing lessons together. Jason finds the physical activity helps him forget his lost love. Finally Jason begins to think he can love again.
Ryan was insecure about his intelligence. So he decided to pay for an IQ to learn the truth. After he got back his results, he wasn't surprised. He blamed all of his past failures on his low intelligence. And eventually, he had no motivation to attempt any of his goals.
Cliff's new dog Sam had not been behaving very well. He had tried everything to get him to act okay. But nothing would work, so he signed him up for puppy school. Arriving at the school, he saw other dogs running around barking. Sam got excited and ran into the pen with the other dogs immediately.
When Joe was in Preschool they made him take naps. One day he was awoken just a couple minutes early. Groggily he sat up and saw a fire truck sitting outside. The school had the firefighters show up to the school. Joe was so excited when he got to sit in the driver's seat!
Kelly and her friends wanted to make a fort. They went out into the woods. Suddenly they saw a wolf. The girls immediately ran away. When they got home they were panting.
The basement where the boiler is started smelling strange. Fred called the company to see what's wrong. They said the whole boiler needed to be replaced Fred bought a new one Everything has been fine since
Thomas was up for an award. He thought he was a shoe in and everyone else did too.  When the name was called for the award though, it wasn't his. Thomas felt sad but he didn't give up. Next year Thomas worked even harder and won the award.
John played an online game. He looked for a community that was targeted towards it. John found an online forum dedicated to the game. John found out they were setting up live meetings. John went to a live meeting and made a lot of friends.
After taking a hot shower my mirrors are foggy. I think this is fun to play with. I draw all sorts of cool things. My family gets upset because I take forever. I'm just having too much fun playing with the mirrors.
Amanda's friend was going to be coming for a visit. She was really excited. But first her mom needed her to finish a chore list. Amanda tried to do the chores as quickly as possible. She finished just in time for her friend to arrive.
Kelly wanted to give her house a makeover. She decided to paint the bedroom. She moved the furniture away from the walls. Then she painted the walls very carefully. The new color was great!
Anna really wanted to be a photographer. She had an artistic eye and took decent photos. She knew she needed to improve her skills, though. Anna enrolled in a photography class. After saving up for a nice camera, she booked her first photo shoot.
Jo-Jo was learning how to walk. Like most babies, he had tried and fallen many times. Today was going to be different. He saw his mom across the room, and took a flailing step towards her. After a great deal of effort, he had finally succeeded!
Alex had gotten into a situation at school. He vowed he would run away if his parents made him go back. They decided to homeschool Alex. He was ecstatic! Alex's joy dissipated when he realized it meant he couldn't slack off.
Alan's parents had trouble getting him to listen. He would misbehave too often. Alan hung out with the wrong crowd. Alan's parents started to monitor who he hung out with. Alan's behavior changed for the better.
I had to watch this webcast for school. I thought it was going to be really boring. It was two hours long. I sat down with a beer and watched it. I actually really liked it.
Casey wanted a pepperoni pizza. He got into his car to go to the pizza parlor. Casey tried to start the car and nothing happened. He noticed the car was on empty. Casey decided to walk to the pizza parlor.
Marge has been living in a retirement home for a year. Tired of her living situation Marge decides to escape. She packed up all her belongings. She took a sheet and climbed out of the window. Marge was free to live her life again.
Mary buys her son Matthew an Oreo ice cream cake for his birthday. She asks the man at the counter to write Happy Birthday on it. He asks what color icing she would like it written in. Mary picks blue, her son's favorite color. Matthew thinks his birthday cake looks delicious.
I was playing with my dog in the backyard. Suddenly, he bit my shorts. The shorts were ripped through the pocket! I had to throw the shorts away. I learned to be more careful when playing with my dog.
Tabitha was watching a movie when she heard a storm. The storm was extremely windy and loud. At one point, Tabitha heard a huge smash. When the storm ended, she went outside. She saw that a tree had fallen into her wall.
Ana needed a new purse for high school. She could not find any she liked in stores. Then her mom offered Anna a retro purse. It had been hers for over thirty Years. Anna looked at it and decided it was perfect!
I went to take the trash to the curb. The bag was very heavy, and started stretching. Halfway down the driveway, the bag broke. Trash spilled out all over. I spent an hour cleaning it up.
Donna brought her daughter to the state fair. Her daughter wanted to ride a ride. She needed an adult to ride with her. Donna bought a ticket for the ride. Donna rode the ride with her daughter.
We ordered Peapod for delivery this Tuesday. The delivery came on time. When my wife checked the order, she found one item had expired. I contacted customer service and got a refund for the item. We posted neutral feedback on the service.
I took my kid out to see some shooting stars. The area had few lights, so we expected to see a show. Instead, only a few meteorites flashed per hour. As we decided to leave, a huge meteorite lit the entire night. From that point on, we always make an effort to watch them.
Joe lived two houses down with his adopted daughter. Joe gave his daughter everything he had because he loved her so much. When she was a teenager her friends talked her into joining a gang. For her initiation they made her participate in robbing her Dad's house. During the robbery her Dad came home and was stabbed to death.
His mother was very unhappy. She called her on the phone. She tried to warn her off. She told her that her son was taking advantage of her. She said he was going to hurt her, but she wouldn't listen.
Sam wanted the last beer in the refrigerator. He asked if anybody else wanted it. One person did but said Sam could have it. Sam noticed they really wanted the beer. Same gave it to them.
The man broke his finger. He wrapped it up. He made an appointment with the doctor. The bone had already grown together incorrectly. The doctor had to break the man's finger again.
Tina wanted to make toast. She figured it would be the easiest thing to cook. She popped it in the toaster. Unfortunately, Tina burnt the toast. Tina has concluded she cannot cook.
John was invited to a barbecue. He was asked to bring extras. He got chips and dip. He was welcomed warmly at the barbecue. John even offered to buy more drinks for everyone.
Tom was going to take a shower. He couldn't find any clean towels. The dirty ones smelled too bad to use. Tom didn't want to smell worse after a shower. He decided to just not shower instead.
Neil was touring Istanbul. He joined his tour group in the morning. Then he went with them from stop to stop. He learned so much about Turkish history. Neil really loved his tour through Istanbul!
Gina was playing tennis with Tim. She told him that the game is boring. Tim started to get mad. He threw his racket on the ground and walked away. He told Gina to go away since he thought that she was annoyed by him.
Eli spilled his coffee on the quarterly TP report. Of course his boss happened to be standing right there! Eli turned beet red with embarrassment sure he was in dire trouble. His boss just laughed as Eli's clumsiness. Eli thankfully had a back up and just printed out the report again.
Quinn's wireless logitech mouse stopped working. He disassembled it and noticed the plastic button had worn. Quinn took a piece of velcro and stuck it to the button. He put the mouse back together and tried to use it. Despite his efforts, Quinn had to buy yet another new one.
Annie was finally tall enough to go on the big rides at the park. She was excited but also a little scared as she waited in line. The roller coaster looked bigger close up! She got on with her dad who smiled encouragingly. It was scary but so much fun she rode it four times.
Candice never understood why her sister liked to play sports. They seemed messy and a good way to get hurt to her. Her sister invited her to play softball one afternoon. Candice didn't want to play, but her mom forced her to play. Candice ended up having fun and decided she really liked softball.
Donald was giving a speech to his followers. All of a sudden a baby started crying. Donald at first joked that it was alright. After a while he became noticeably annoyed. He asked that the baby and mother get kicked out.
Diana sneezed in class. Everyone immediately said bless you. On the other hand, I sneezed and got no response. I became more suspicious when the event happened again. Instead of being mad, I assumed that they were not mad at me.
Robin has been working the late shift for one year. He often feels tired after a couple of hours. He needed a solution to his problem. He started drinking coffee. Robin now feels more energetic thanks to the coffee.
Dwight was in charge of a department at a store. The employees under him were disrespectful. They never listened to him. Dwight's department was falling apart. Dwight stepped down from manager of the department.
Tom was self conscious about his appearance. Tom was 30 years old. Tom started to notice wrinkles on his face. Tom began wearing facial lotion everyday. Tom began to look slightly younger and was happy about this.
My friend works for the MBTA. The management offered an incentive to retire from the authority. My friend would be eligible for a pension if he took the incentive. Yesterday  he decided he would retire, as the MBTA threatened layoffs. I heard the management will still lay off some people this week.
Sally's two dogs love to ride in in her car. Since she had errands to run today, she took them along. The weather was very nice so Sally opened the windows for them. Both of the dogs put their heads out of the window to feel the air. Once the errands were done, the dogs were not happy to go back home.
Amber was ready for the weekend after a long work week She went to work on her Friday and daydreamed about the night She and her boyfriend were going to be going to the movies They were going to see Gods of Egypt together She finally got out of  work and let out a loud cheer
I went to Sara's wedding last weekend. She was a beautiful bride. The wedding was outdoors. The weather was perfect. It was a beautiful wedding.
Timmy needed a shot at the doctor's office. He wanted to cry when he found out! But he resolved to be a big, brave boy. He did not even cry out at all! He was so brave, the doctor gave him a sticker after the shot.
Craig had a party one night. The next morning he woke up to a pleasant aroma. Someone he didn't know made pancakes for everyone. Craig was thankful but thought it was weird. They became friends.
Cookie loved to bake. She decided to go to cooking school. Cookie graduated at the top of her class. A local bakery hired her to work for them. She loves her new career.
Kari wanted some new running shoes. She decided to shop online. She found some good running shoes and bought them. She waited for three weeks until the package arrived. Her shoes fit great and she loved them!
Tim got a new cat. The cat always ran from Tim. Tim bought a bright ball of yarn. The cat was curious. Then Tim and the cat played with the yarn together.
Allie wanted to flip a car. She bought a car that was very cheap. She decided to clean it and renovate it. Then she sold it. She made a five hundred dollar profit.
Tim wanted to impress people. He thought about buying a fancy watch. Unfortunately they were all too expensive. He found some similar looking cheap knock offs online. Tim bought one and nobody knew the difference.
The man made poor eating choices. He grew very fat. The doctor told him to go on a diet. The diet failed. The man died of heart disease.
Chris wanted to surprise his wife by putting new tile in the bathroom. He remembered the tile she said she liked. He was proud of himself for installing the tile. He showed his wife the new tile. She told him it was the right tile, the wrong color.
Lance was born blind. He was thirty years old when the doctors told him they could fix it. He went into the surgery scared but excited. After he came out he had to wear bandages on his eyes for days. The first thing Lance saw was his wife's face when he took them off.
After a long day of selling his wares at a flea market, Bob left. He patted his wad of cash in his pocket. The size of the wad made Bob feel satisfied. He got into his car and relaxed in the seat before he put the key in. He was so tired from the day that he fell asleep.
Tom was excited for his first day of high school. But he did not know that freshman were bullied! He was abused and mocked all day! His friends were all treated the same. After school, they gathered to commiserate with each other.
John bought himself a new phone today. He made plans to go rollerblading with a friend later that day. John forgot to take his phone out of his pocket for the rollerblading. John made the mistake of falling on his bottom. As he got up, he realized that she shattered his new phone.
Joe rafted down a river in a tube. He saw a canoe caught in a bush down the river. Joe floated over to the canoe to investigate. There was no one in or near the canoe. Joe hopped into the canoe and floated down the river in it.
Missy was visiting the town she grew up in. She was really nostalgic visiting the old places. Then, she decided to go see her old house. She was going up the street and realized her house was gone. She was so sad to learn that it had been destroyed.
Yuri was hoping to get some tickets to the Superbowl. Unfortunately they sold out before he could get them. He had to purchase the tickets second-hand online. He ended up paying twice they were originally worth. But since his team won, he felt the tickets were worth it.
Brad loved to build things. His favorite toy was Lincoln Logs. He liked to build tall towers and big houses. On Christmas, he opened a box with many more logs. He couldn't wait to get to work building more things!
Sandy was starving. She made a sandwich for herself. SHe turned around to get a napkin and the dog stole it! Sandy was really mad. She didn't have anything to eat now!
It suddenly felt much hotter in the house. I checked and the air conditioner was on. I turned the temperature down. It didn't seem to make a difference. I finally realized the dogs were laying in front of the vents.
Ben was having trouble sleeping. The people in the apartment above him made too much noise. He ordered a set of noise cancelling headphones. Ben tried out the headphones for the first night. He was finally able to sleep.
Jayce avoided the new girl who sat beside him. She was very cheerful, and tried to talk with him anyway. Jayce replied with a single word and then attempted to run away. He tripped though and fell onto his face. As the other kids laughed, the girl helped him up and smiled at him.
Robert wanted to impress his girlfriend. He signed up at a gym to improve his muscle mass. He worked and worked for weeks. When he was all buffed up and proud he paraded for her. She told him shyly that she preferred men without too many muscles.
When Morton was younger, he used to like climbing trees. He grew out of it some time around high school. Now Morton worked in a flat office building with no variety. One Saturday he went to a park and climbed a tree. He was judged by the other patrons but did not mind.
I decided I wanted to read a nonfiction book this afternoon. After thinking about different books, I decided on store and left. The drive there was simple and quick. Once at the store I was able to find my book quickly and check out. I took my book home and proceeded to read it.
Sue needed dance shoes. She went to the dance supply store to buy a pair. When she got there, they were sold out. Sue had to order her shoes. She was happy when they finally came in.
Frank borrowed my truck and move the seat forward. So when I got in my truck to use it my legs were crunched up. I thought that discourteous and told Frank so. I'm not sure Frank even understood what I was talking about. But when he next borrowed the truck, everything was just fine.
Kate and her friend Jan were downtown shopping. Kate's mother had given her some spending money. Jan brought $100. But Kate only had $20. She was too embarrassed to tell Jan she didn't have much money.
Luke walked by the laundromat everyday on his way to work. Every Wednesday he would see a beautiful girl through the window. He always wished he had a reason to talk to her but never did. He decided to take his clothes in there on Wednesday as well. It turned out she got a new washer and dryer and didn't have to go.
Connor was camping in the woods with his friend. Neither boy could figure out how to light the camp stove. They were growing very hungry! Finally they gave up fiddling with the stove. Connor and his friend ate chips and pretzels for dinner!
The kids were playing outside. They poured a bunch of water into the dirt. It made a gooey, sticky mud. They slathered it all over their bodies. Their mom was so mad!
Harry was a larger than average man. He ate plenty but felt scrawny and weak. He realized that he wasn't eating enough and designed a new diet. At first it was thought to implement but soon he had it down. Luckily he quickly began feeling healthier.
Suzy was baking some cookies. They were for her neighbor's. But she forgot about them. She left them in too long. So they came out burnt.
Jack loves to play board games. All Jack's friends hate playing board games. Jack invited all his friends over for a party on Saturday. None of them showed up because they knew they'd be playing games. Jack was really sad about that.
I went to the jail facility to visit my friend. When I saw him, he looked completely terrible. Although he was depressed, it was hard to believe his words. I questioned his motives since he was more mean outside of jail. Overall, he remained speechless.
Ron works at a local fast food supply chain. Everyday around lunch time the restaurant becomes very busy. Today, Ron felt it was extra busy. He forgot about the ad his company put in the newspaper. Ron was exhausted after handling the promotional lunch special.
There was a lonely man. He had no friends. One day he went to the bar. He started talking to a man he sat next to. He made a new friend that day.
Before the football game the team captains met at midfield. The home team selected head for the coin flip. The referee tossed the coin in the air. The coin landed at his feet. The ref picked up the coin and announced it was tails.
Kaya, age 19, was arrested after a fight with her mom. She was sentenced to anger management therapy classes. At first she was mad and felt that the classes were pointless. But gradually she learned to control her anger. Soon, Kaya had to grudgingly admit the classes were helpful!
Tim was riding his bike to school. All of a sudden his bike stopped. He looked at his bike and saw that he had a flat tire. Tim was too far from home to turn around. He had to walk the rest of the way to school.
Tom was at the drive through. He ordered food and some sweet tea. When he got the tea he noticed it wasn't sweet. They had given him regular by mistake. Tom went back through the drive through to get it swapped.
Sean was at a school play. He was getting ready to go but couldn't find his coat. He started searching every for it. Unfortunately, he never found it. The next day, he found it under the chairs in the auditorium.
When a spongy tree became unstable, we couldn't afford a tree service. We tackled the work ourselves, using a hand saw and clippers. I even chopped up the branches by hand to make garden mulch. When we got to the big trunks, we checked out the hardware store. There, we were able to affordably rent a chainsaw to finish the job.
I used to sell books online. I stored some books in the condo hallway. One day the books were gone. The property manager removed them and fined me. I was very angry at the condo association.
Gina had a friend named Ruth who lived across the street. One day the girls and Gina's sisters went to the store. Gina paid for her treats and they left the store. When they got a block away Ruth pulled cookies from her shirt. Gina was shocked since she had no idea Ruth had been stealing.
Jill was cooking spaghetti. She put the noodles on to boil. She began the sauce. She kept thinking she was forgetting something. Jill forgot the meatballs!
Jacob's grades were getting worse and worse as he got older. His parents were very worried about him so they got him a tutor. Jacob told me he hated the tutor but still tried to work with him. One day Jacob said he thinks that the tutoring is working. Jacob's grades went up by one full letter grade on his next report!
Tameka wants to be a journalist. But she can't afford college. She enrolls in her local community college. Then she drove to the local strip club and asked for a job. Tameka studies in school during the day and dances for cash at night.
Chris was walking through his school hallway. He noticed a banner for a secret santa program. Chris signed up and received his secret santa's name. Chris bought a present and waited for weeks. He finally exchanged with his partner before Christmas break.
Jane was going to costume contest. She spent a long time making her costume. At the contest there was someone else dressed as the same character. Jane's costume paled in comparison to theirs. She didn't even bother entering the contest.
Joan was invited to the Smiths' for dinner. She brought an expensive bottle of wine to impress them. David Smith drank most of it and became rather violent. Mary Smith explained that her husband was a recovering alcoholic. Joan vowed never to visit with them again.
There was a new movie that I wanted to watch. My friend and I went to buy tickets at the movie theater. While in line, I told my friend about my laundry that I hadn't done. I also told her about my book report that was due tomorrow. I decided that I didn't want to watch the movie after all.
Evan and Alex were excited for field day at school. They were going to be on different teams. Evan was on the red team and Alex was on the blue team. They had many different sporting events at field day. Both boys slept well that night!
Tinderton was a very quiet town that very few people visited. Little local businesses on Main Street struggled to survive. Then, a movie star decided to make this cozy town her home. Photographers followed her to the little local stores and businesses. Soon the stores were thriving with sales to photographers and fans.
Samantha was always the prettiest girl in school. She really wanted to be a model. When she graduated she applied for America's Next Top Model. She was excited to hear that they accepted her for the show. Samantha ended up winning America's Next Top Model.
Recently, it started snowing. The snow fell for a little while, and then stopped. A few hours later, it started snowing again. It snowed all through the night. I was really mad the next morning, because I hate the cold.
The woman left her car in drive. She got out of the car. The car sped away. The car hit the side of a building. The building was destroyed.
Sally and Frankie were having a bubble gum blowing contest. Sally had just blown a huge bubble. It popped and got into her long hair! She and Frankie tried and tried to get it out but it was stuck. She had to cut off six inches of her hair to get it out.
Al noticed his dishwasher was leaking in his kitchen. He called a few plumbers to check prices. Al realized he can't afford a plumber. Instead he went to the hardware store to get supplies. Al fixed the dishwasher by himself.
Roan and his family ate a lot of fruits and veggies. Roan didn't want to waste the peels, so he found a solution. He set up a compost heap in his backyard for the peels and shells. The compost decomposed and nourished the plants in Roan's garden. Roan was glad he had come up with such a 'green' idea!
Tom was at a new job. He didn't like his co workers. They had an important project due soon. Tom put his personal feelings aside. They were able to work well together and get it done.
After Dottie's failed butterfly hunt, she was thirsty. It was a sweltering day. Ditties slammed open the screen door and announced her dire situation. Luckily, her mom had anticipated Dottie's predicament. On the table was a cold pitcher of lemonade.
Bethany told the monitor it was my fault she was there. He asked me if that was true. I nodded and said she signed me out pretending to be my parent. He laughed at us and said we deserved it. Bethany reiterated that she didn't deserve it.
Andy loved learning about things. He went to a new museum to learn about history. He looked at each exhibit. At the end of it, he was impressed. The museum had done a wonderful job teaching him about history.
Jose bought new speakers for his computer. He unpacked them carefully. Jose crossed the wires as he hooked them up. He was thrown back by a powerful electrical jolt. Jose caused his whole neighborhood to lose power.
Abby recently went diving in Jamaica. As Abby was diving, she grabbed a piece of coral. The instructor immediately scolded Abby for her error. Abby did not know she could not break off the coral. Abby felt ashamed that she had messed up the life of the coral.
Joyce walked outside to walk her dog one night. She smelled smoke in the air. She saw flames from down the street. Joyce ran back into her house. She called the fire department.
Anna found a gold ring in the school bathroom. It was lovely and she wanted to keep it. But her conscience would not let her. Instead, she took it to the lost and found room. Soon it was claimed by a very grateful girl!
The couple argued over getting a real or a fake tree. The got one of each to see how it looked in their house. Both of them looked very similar at a distance. The decided that a fake tree was easier and cheaper. Next year they opted for a fake tree.
Sam was eager to learn how to drive. And at first, he thought driving would be a lot of fun. But when he started driving, he felt very frustrated. And he had trouble dealing with traffic and other drivers. So Sam decided to only use public transportation.
Anna's class was having a party called Donut Day. Each student had to bring in some special type of donut. Anna was Irish, so she brought Irish-themed donuts. She made frosting shamrocks to decorate them. Anna's class loved her Irish donuts!
Susie loved to draw cartoons in her spare time. One day, her local town held a cartoon drawing contest. Susie entered the contest and submitted her best drawings. Afterwards, Susie won first place and a large trophy. Susie was so inspired that she pursued a career as a cartoon artist.
Jon was sad. His friend had just died. Jon felt lonely without his friend. Then Jon realized that his friend would want Jon to be happy. So, Jon decided to put on a smile and live life happily.
Larry hated flying. One day his job required him to fly to another city. Larry refused. He chose to drive instead. It took him longer but he felt safer.
The couple had never gone to a magic show before. They were excited to see what would happen. The magician came out and began to perform his tricks. They were amazed and loved every second. The couple had a wonderful time and both agreed to go again.
Ringo had an unusual goal in life. He always wanted to be an octopus. It was easy for him to recall all sorts of octopus facts and trivia. Everyone thought Ringo was being silly. Ringo didn't mind and enjoyed his fantasy.
Tommy wanted a ball. Tommy wrote the ball on his Christmas list for Santa. Santa read the list. Santa had his helpers make the ball. Tommy woke up and saw the ball under the Christmas tree.
Today is Jack's birthday! Jack's mom planned to make chocolate cake, his favorite! She had to go to the store to buy a cake mix, since she was all out! On her way to the store, she had a car accident. Now Jack's mom is in the hospital and he doesn't have cake.
Joan had a big crush on a popular teen heart-throb. She wrote a fan letter and told her friends about it. Later, Joan told her friends she got a reply. She said the teen star wrote he fell in love with her letter. When the friends asked for proof, Joan acted insulted.
Sara spend all day baking a cake for her daughter. It was her birthday. Her son dropped the cake well taking it to her car. So Sarah had to go to bakery and buy a cake. Sara was sad that her cake was destroyed .
My girlfriend and I developed a strange Valentine's Day tradition. We watch a bad horror film every year together. This year we screwed up. We accidentally watched a good horror film. We know it was good because we were terrified all night.
Jim had been learning to drive for 4 months. He booked his test but he didn't feel ready. The test day came and he was more nervous than ever. When he started the test, he nearly pulled out on a car. Despite his nerves, he managed to just pass the test.
Dwight has been let go of his job. He doesn't know what else he can do. The job was all he knew how to do. So Dwight takes up drinking beer to deal with his problem. Soon enough Dwight becomes addicted and has a serious problem.
Ian needed his car repaired. But he didn't have much money. His friend told him about a discount repair shop. And Ian got his car fixed there. But after driving a few minutes, the engine started to fail.
Jasmine and her dad love Star Wars. The new movie is about to show in 2 days. They decide to wait in front of the theater for tickets. When they get there, they see a line of campers. Jasmine and her dad were able to wait and got tickets.
Lindsay was unemployed and didn't know what to do. She decided to join a workforce center to seek out options. The center had school funds available to those who qualified for it. Lindsay ended up qualifying for the funds and went back to school. She ended up getting a job in her field six months later.
Greg couldn't find his keys anywhere. He checked all the usual spots. He even looked in random places. Eventually he gave up and decided to get a new set. He never found the original ones again.
Ava was six Year's old. Her friend told her that Santa was not real. She was horrified! She ran to ask her mom if that was true. But her mom reassured her that of course Santa was real!
Jared wanted to become an actor. He auditioned for a local play. He was cast in that play and did a great job. There was a talent agent in the audience. The talent agent signed Jared and he went on to become famous.
Steve had always wanted to eat an authentic hot dog. He had made plans to go to the city. His main objective was to eat an original hot dog. When he got to the restaurant the line was an hour long. He decided to get a pizza instead.
Joey had a baby brother. He taught him how to stand and walk. He taught him different things over the next 10 years. Joey then left to go to college. Joey and his brother remain close to this day.
I prepared my equipment in order to exercise. I was exercising for an hour. However, I exhausted myself and fell on the ground. My brother came to the living room and saw me. He picked me up and gave me a cup of water.
A lawyer was defending her client, a teacher. A student accused the teacher of hitting him. The lawyer wanted to prove that the teacher was innocent. After all the evidence was presented, the jury acquitted the teacher. The lawyer felt a huge sense of relief.
I was feeling frisky at work today. Everywhere I went I leapt into the air. I'd click my heels and laugh. My coworkers were pretty freaked out. That is until my boss joined me in skipping about.
Tom bought new underwear. He wore them to work. They were too tight and uncomfortable. Tom wasn't able to work properly with them on. He decided to take them off in the bathroom.
When I opened the door the kitten froze. She saw the dog and got scared. She arched her back in fear. She stood there for a minute. Then she ran very fast.
The boy had good grades. He always studied for test and quizzes. One day he forgot to study. He failed the biggest test of the year. The test brought his grades down and made him fail the class.
The holiday season was coming. Tom always hated it. He didn't know why but it it always saddened him. Tom decided to ask a professional about it. He was diagnosed with seasonal depression.
Brad walked into the diner. He ended up walking towards an attractive lady sitting down. They talked for several minutes. Before he was about to leave, he offered his number. However, her boyfriend stopped by and confronted Brad.
Mildred broke the heel of her shoe right before heading to work. She looked around for another pair of shoes. All she found were slippers. She decided to wear a long dress to cover them up. After work, she went to buy a new pair of shoes.
Ellie had a baby when she was 17. She named her son Julian. He was premature and grew so fast. Soon he was 5 years old and needed to go to kindergarten. Ellie couldn't believe how fast he grew.
We had to go to the barn to get wood. We were running low for the fire. We got out an axe to split them. Once they were split we brought them over. Now we had a nice roaring fire.
Dakota received her summer camp packing list. She took the list to the sporting goods store. She found everything on her list. She packed all her items into the new backpack. When it was time to go to camp she was ready.
Sadie was about to have a baby. She didn't own a camera but she wanted pictures. Her husband went out to Walmart. He found several cheap camera options. They were able to get one just in time for the baby's arrival.
Last week I was visiting a friend. On the way to his apartment the elevator got stuck. He came down and kept me company while it was being fixed. It took over an hour. Eventually we had to cancel our plans.
Ramona went to her first horse racing event the other day. She actually found it to be quite fun. She didn't realize how fun it would be. She started betting on horses and winning. Ramona couldn't wait to go back.
Larry went to the river to pan for gold. He brought his dog Rodent with him. Larry panned for gold all morning and all afternoon. Larry got enough gold to equal about $200 worth. Larry and Rodent went home feeling happy.
Lucy got married over the weekend. They were now in Mexico for their honeymoon. They relaxed in the ocean together, enjoying their vacation. A big wave suddenly hit them and Lucy's ring fell off! Her husband dove down with his goggles and luckily found her ring.
Bill loves politics and keeps up with all things political. This year he was invited to the state convention. He was so excited and could hardly wait. He went to the convention and found that it wasn't that fun. Bill decided to leave early and resigned to never go again.
Maria forgot to take her water container to work today. She had a meeting between several officials. It lasted 2-3 hours. Since Maria had nothing to drink, she felt exhausted. She passed out during the meeting.
The drum line was having a problem keeping the beat. The band was sounding awful because of it. The drum major pulled the line aside. They practiced for hours. The drum line can now keep the rhythm, and the band sounds wonderful.
Carlos has always wanted to make a delicious dinner for his family. He decides to try to make them paella. He goes to the market and buys rice, vegetables, and fish. Carlos cooks for the entire day until finally his paella is complete. He feels very proud that he has made dinner for his family.
George and Sally got in a huge fight. George was so angry he left the house and started walking. He walked for miles and when he calmed down and realized he was wrong. He purchased some flowers and walked home. He gave Sally the flowers and apologized.
Tom decided he was going to start a business. He thought of a unique idea and started to create his business. Tom opened his business and waited for people to come. The first day he had one customer which was his mother. Tom realized that he needed to advertise his business.
Susie was out riding her bike. She loved riding it through the park. However she then got caught in a rainstorm. Susie could not believe it. She ended up getting very soaked as a result.
The class was looking at animals at the zoo. The seal was laying on a rock. He dove into the water and swam laps. THe kids all cheered as he passed. He was their favorite animal yet!
Every day Brock stood by the railroad tracks to watch a local train. The train engineer would wave at Brock as he went by. One day the train stopped. The engineer asked Brock to come aboard. Brock got on the train and had the ride of a lifetime.
Marina fluffed her dress and stepped on to the stage. She had finally won a solo in the play. Marina twirled and twisted exotically. The house lights came on and she took a bow. The audience applauded wildly at her perfect performance.
I saw the oddly shaped peppers in the store. I picked on up and sniffed it. It was very pretty and unusual. I thought about buying it even though it was expensive. I put it down and decided to get it next time.
The athlete went to practice. Practice was hard but worth it. He was training for the race. Everyday mattered for the race. The athlete felt really prepared.
Tom decided to start working out this year. He researched different gyms in his hometown. Eventually Tom found a gym that was perfect for him. He started going regularly. Now Tom is in terrific shape.
Jake always wanted to fit in. He wasn't really that good at sports but thought about trying out. He walks into the gym to ask the coach for a tryout. The coach agrees to let Jake try out. Jake tries out and actually makes the team.
It was a very long winter in Wisconsin. My wife had decided to get a pool as soon as it got warm enough. The weather finally got warm. We had a company come and set up the pool. We played everyday in the water.
Becky was a college student. She did her best but failed her math exam. She studied long hours and did not understand. She decided to go to the campus' math lab. She learned a new way to think from the tutor and improved her grades.
Joanna had never played chess before. She looked at her opponent and felt very impressed. He thought for two minutes before each move when she moved quickly. And he took more pieces than her and was going to win. But in the end, with beginner's luck, she won and cheered.
Jeff walked into his class with a new haircut. Everyone couldn't get their eyes off of the small puff behind his head When Jeff sat down, he felt something behind his head. Jamal tried to stick his pencil into Jeff's curls. Jeff got mad and raised his head to remove the pencil.
When Sam adopted Buttons, he was a sick puppy. Sam feverishly nursed Buttons to health. But Buttons was getting bigger and more swollen. One day, Buttons was moaning and groaning loudly. Sam walked in to discover Buttons having a litter of puppies!
Iggy's mom always tells him not to run down the steps. He runs anyway, every single time. One day he runs down in socks and falls. He falls down four steps and almost breaks his leg. He decides not to run anymore.
Brad was very excited about the release of Pokemon Go. He downloaded the app as soon as it came out. He played it for three days straight. He found out about how the app can easily steal your personal data. Brad reluctantly deleted the app to maintain his privacy.
Kim was at the club one night. She realized her bag was missing. Kim tried to look for it but it was nowhere to be found. Someone mentioned they saw someone else leave with it. Kim never got the bag back.
Jon lost his job. He became depressed and turned to heroin. He became addicted to heroin. Eventually he became a drug dealer. Then, the police arrested him and sentenced him to prison.
My cousins had a dog named Toby. One day me and my brother went to our cousins house. When we arrived my cousins and my brother tackled me to the ground. They had me pinned to the floor and they called for Tobbi. Tobbi began licking my face as my cousins yelled Tobi torture.
Andre was kicking flowers in the yard. His father came out and warned him not to do it. Andre kicked the flowers anyway. Andre was grounded for 3 months. He never ignored a warning ever again.
My friend and I use emoticons when we text. When we talked today we used the money one a lot. We like to use the one who covers his eyes. We sent it to each other to signify embarrassment. We decided it was perfect for that purpose.
Lamar wanted to cook on the grill. He was disappointed because it had started to rain. Rain came through but only lasted about thirty minutes. Lamar grabbed his charcoal and lighter fluid and sparked up the grill. He cooked burgers, ribs, and hot dogs and was happy he got to grill.
Our family went on a vacation to Tennessee. For this vacation, we rented a very nice SUV. We really loved how the SUV performed for the duration of our trip! When we returned home, we searched online for the same model SUV. We found and bought that same model SUV!
Cindy was back in the gym. She became addicted to working out. She finally decided to do a fitness competition. She worked out every day and modeled. Cindy won first place in the competition.
Tom was at home when it started snowing. Tons of snow fell down over night as he slept. The next morning Tom was stuck at home. His boss still wanted him to make it to work. Unfortunately Tom had no way of being able to.
Sparkles Ice Cream Shop wanted to introduce a new flavor of ice cream. They held a contest for customers to come up with flavor ideas. Over 100 flavor ideas came in. The owner decided the winning flavor was watermelon. The watermelon ice cream became a big hit with customers.
The boy thought his room was haunted. He asked his mom for help. The mom pretended to do a spell. She said that the ghosts were gone. The boy didn't think his room was haunted anymore.
One time my brother's dog got loose and tore out someone's trash. That person called the cops. I was busy picking it up when the cop bothered me about it. My brother was nowhere around. I had to finish cleaning up his dog's mess.
Jonas brought out ingredients to make sushi rolls. It seemed simple enough. Jonas learned that wasn't the case. He stared down at his mess of a roll. Jonas decided to wrap it all up and eat it like a burrito.
We worked hard all week. My girlfriend is tired and sad. She has no hope for the future. I decided to buy us a six pack of beer to forget our problems. Now we're short on the rent again.
On Tuesday I used a paratransit service for a dental appointment. The service, called The Ride, got me there on time. It also picked me up on time. But because of heavy usage, it took me 75 minutes to get home. A normal car ride is 20 minutes.
Josephine was a great writer. Her friends always came to her to have her edit their papers. Jeff needed her help with editing his 10 page midterm paper. Josephine and Jeff stayed up all night editing the paper. Jeff's paper got an A.
Lindsey was taking her dog Rosie for a walk. They approached a dead bird on the side of the road. Lindsey tried to avoid the bird. Rosie was too strong and pulled Lindsey towards the bird. Rosie ate the bird and had a sick stomach the rest of the day.
Jeff wanted to learn how to drive. He saved his allowance for several weeks to pay for driving school. He worked extra shifts at his job to eventually afford a car. When Jeff finally got the money, he continued to pursue his goal. Jeff loves driving in his new car with his new license.
Chris wanted to go to a concert, but he didn't want to go alone. Chris decided to ask his friend Mary to go with him. Chris called Mary and invited her. Mary said yes! Chris and Mary went to the concert together.
Paul was playing outside at recess. At first he was having fun. Then a bee stung him on the arm! Paul's arm swelled and he was taken to the nurse. Paul decided he did not want to play outside at recess anymore!
Nancy wanted to see a movie, but she had no one to go with. She had asked all of her friends, so she decided to just go alone. At first she was uncomfortable, sitting amongst the crowd on her own. As the movie went on, she soon forgot everything that bothered her. Nancy was happy to learn, going alone wasn't so bad after all!
When Bill gets out of prison no one will hire him. So Bill starts his own company. Bill gives ex cons a second chance by hiring them. Bill's business becomes successful using exclusively ex cons. Bill even wins a community service award
I was in a rehab facility in 2011, suffering from a stroke. One of my roommates was a 90 year old man. He kept wanting to walk around. One night he got up while nobody was around and fell. The rehab staff put a watch on him after that,
John tried out for his high school basketball team John got cut from the team. John practiced everyday for years. John became a great basketball player. John was eventually offered a spot on a professional team.
Tina found out she was having a baby. She was so excited. So she phoned all her friends to tell them about it. They were thrilled for her. They decided to throw her a shower.
David was a freshman in high school. He studied all night for a test the night before school. When he took the test, he knew none of the answers! He received an F on the test. His parents decided to ground him for a month because of his grade!
Lee loved getting her hair braided into micro braids. It usually cost her two hundred dollars to get them done. She had a trip approaching and wanted her hair done. She wanted to save money so she tried to do her own hair. Lee was successful at her attempt.
The final game was tomorrow. Our quarterback was hurt. Someone had to step up. I volunteered. I threw the game winning touchdown and was celebrated by my team.
Alicia really wanted to go to the drive in. But unfortunately they were not playing anything she liked. Thankfully she asked the manager to play her favorite movie. The man agreed. Alicia then had a great time.
Cindy got a new phone. But when she brought it to school, she left it in her backpack. When she got home, she couldn't find her phone. Cindy's parents got her a new phone. And Cindy always kept the phone in her pocket.
Derek was a great basketball player. His team had a big game coming up and he was nervous. Derek practiced free throw shots for days. The day of the big game was here and he was ready. He stood at the hoop, shot the ball, and won the game!
I took the dog for a long walk today. It wasn't as hot, so we took our time. She smelled the flowers and peed on a mailbox. We walked around the block 3 times. We went home after we got tired.
Miranda was the opening act for a local circus in my town. She sang the National Anthem to start the show. Blake, who was a clown in the circus, loved Miranda's voice. One night Blake asked Miranda out on a date. Poor Blake didn't realize that Miranda was already married!
Benny hardly shows up to class. The professor announced that there will be a test tomorrow. I warned Benny about the test. He told me that he started studying today. He ended up earning a perfect score on the test.
Ana was at a sleepover at her friend's house. She woke in the middle of the night. She'd had a bad dream and she wished her mom was there! But Ana didn't want to wake her friend and embarrass herself. Instead, she just lay quietly until she fell back asleep.
Lee had a bad interview. It was so hard. She didn't know how to answer many questions. So she say they're clueless. She didn't want to deal with it again.
Every afternoon, Jane and her baby daughter went for a walk. Jane pointed out trees, birds, and pretty houses. Her daughter smiled and babbled. Jane knew that her maternity leave would be over soon. She promised herself to cherish every walk with her daughter.
Sam considered himself a smart kid. He had a test last Friday. He figured he didn't need to study. Instead he played videogames with his friends. He wound up failing his test and the class.
When we went to Branson, my son drove a Duck bus. The driver got out of his seat, and let my son sit down in his place. He instructed him on how to drive the truck, and we went smoothly. We floated around in the water, until my son started spinning the boat. I had to tell him to stop as I realized what he was going to do.
Nick woke up for school one morning. He walked down stairs and saw that it was snowy outside. He turned on the news to see if school was cancelled. After several minutes of waiting, Nick saw that his school was closed. He put on his warmest clothes and went outside to play.
Kelsi was made at Allie for no reason. Allie was taken aback. So Kelsi decided to end the friendship. Allie tried to get her to reconsider. But Kelsi was adamant in saying no.
Debby lost her debit card. She couldn't figure out where it was. She called to cancel it and get a new one. They did before any fraud occurred. She got a new one in about a week.
Rita was ready to board the train and go home. She checked to make sure she had all of her items. She realized that she did not have her train ticket! She ran home from the station to find the ticket. By the time she got back to the station, the train had left.
Tyson decided to skip school with his friends. They went to the movies instead. After the movies Tyson saw his mom in the movie theater lobby. She saw him too and yelled at him in front of everyone. Tyson promised never to skip school again.
Dina was at a fast food restaurant with her friends. She wasn't really hungry. She and a friend decided to share an order of fries. They each paid half of the order. Dina ate half of the fries.
Jake was being bullied at school. His parents enrolled him in Karate. Jake learned a few techniques. More importantly he gained confidence. It helped him stand up to the bullies.
My niece is a college sophomore. She volunteered to help people move in. One day, she approached a freshman and asked if she needed help. The freshman said no, thank you. My niece said she felt useless.
Charles and his wife were going to have a baby. They already had two kids. He and his wife decided they needed a larger car. Charles and his wife traded in their car. They used it as a down payment towards a mini van.
Gina stood in the school bathroom alone. She looked at herself in the mirror. There wasn't as much sand on her face as she thought. This somehow comforted her. She wiped what sand there was on her face, and left the bathroom.
Allan doesn't like to wake up on the first alarm. So he hits the snooze button as soon as it goes off. He would hit the snooze button for a whole hour. One day he hit it so hard that it broke. Now he no longer has a snooze button.
Jonathan wanted an ice cream cone. He went to the local burger joint. They have the best ice cream cones in town. They informed him that the machine wasn't working. Jonathan did not get an ice cream cone.
Laurel liked to make healthy smoothies. She would put lots of yummy things in a fancy blender. Once it was blended, she'd drink it all. She perfected her smoothie recipes over the summer. Soon, she had a whole notebook full of them.
Kenny walked into his new classroom. The teacher introduced him to the other classmates. However, one of the boys came up to Kenny. Kenny got bit on the arm by him. They fought with each other using their fists.
Ben wanted to be the drum major in his band. He practiced for weeks. Ben went to the tryout for the position. He did very well at the tryout. Ben was given the position of drum major.
George was having a great time at the movies. He was watching the new Star Wars movie. George had a wonderful time at the movies. George proceeded to go to dinner after the movie. When it was time to pay George reached for his wallet but it was gone!
The kids were playing baseball all morning. They really wanted to hit a homerun. Their idea of a home run was over this dirt pile. So when Tim came up to bat, he swung as hard as he could. And wouldn't you know, it went over the dirt pile.
Sue could not wait to go get ice cream after school. She waited for her mom to pick her up. When they got to the ice cream store, it was closed. Sue was so disappointed. Her mom took her to get a milkshake instead.
I told Charlie don't to go outside. Charlie sneaked outside anyway. Some thugs beat Charlie up really bad. The thugs were never arrested. Now Charlie just sits and thinks.
Our niece fell down at work last week. She thought it was a sprain. After a week her foot was still not better. She went to the hospital and got an MRI. She was told she had a simple fracture.
Four kids went into an old abandoned asylum. The asylum had 30 floors. They went in through a broken window. They proceeded to go up the stairs They stayed for 30 minutes
Riley loves to learn about animals. She stayed up late one night on wikipedia. She clicked through articles, absorbing every fact she could. She looked out the window and noticed the sun was coming up. She slept all day and did the same thing the next night.
Kate wanted to make a cake. But spilled her flour on the floor. Now she had no flour. She didn't feel like going to the store to buy more. She decided not to make the cake after all.
My family got up and ready for the zoo. Everyone got into the truck in their own spots. My father turned on the radio and we all sung along. Two hours later we were at the zoo. After paying our way in we began to visit the zoo.
A snowflake drifted from the sky to the ground. Carl saw this happen from a window while inside. He went outside to collect it. That flake was nowhere to be found. Carl waited for the next flake to arrive.
Jill did not like to learn. Jill found that learning was boring. One day, Jill discovered she had a natural talent. Jill used her talent to build a career. Jill never had to learn anything in her life!
My sister-in-law befriended several elderly people in 1990. I think it because her father had just passed. One woman, Lily, was a soft spoken pianist. She told me she once performed with Serge Koussevitzky and the BSO. I was very impressed.
Savannah is playing soccer. Her team is down by 1 goal. She runs and kicks the ball. The ball misses the goal. Savannah loses the game for her team.
We were at the beach the other day. They were offering free canoe lessons. My daughter wanted to go. We both took a lesson. It was so much fun.
Johnny loved his Mom and Dad dearly . He often did his chores and other shores without being told. Johnny never asked much for Christmas because his family was poor. His parents were injured badly one day and Johnny helped with all His love shown through his actions
Ray wanted to learn figure drawing. But that also meant he had to learn human anatomy. So he bought an anatomy book. After skimming through it, he became overwhelmed. And he lost interest in learning how to figure draw.
Mike wanted to be a rapper. One night he attended an open-mic night at a club. He was nervous and thought he would do terribly. Mike finally got up on stage and was terribly frightened. Mike ended up being the best performer of the week!
Sue was walking down the stairs when the house started to shake. She clung on the banister for dear life! It was Sue's first ever earthquake and seemed like an eternity. It was only seconds later when it ended, though. Sue finished walking down the stairs, physically unharmed.
Derek came to visit his old job. He told a cashier he used to work there. He asked if Katie was there. The cashier announced his presence on the intercom. Derek said he could have just found her.
My dad was painting my room. He was wearing an old shirt. It got paint all over it. He told me that it was not a problem. He kept his old shirt for dirty tasks.
We drove to the hiking trail. It was hard to breathe because of the altitude. I went very slowly up the trail. I stopped to rest at the top. When we were done my legs felt rubbery.
Tom bought a new motorcycle. He took it out for a ride. Everything was going fine at first. Then he got hit in the face by a big bug. Tom decided to get a better helmet after that.
Jane wanted blonde hair. She needed to bleach hers first. Unfortunately she left it in too long. It burned her scalp. Jane lost a lot of her hair.
Kyle woke up late for school one day. He rushed to get ready for school and not be late to first period. He barely made it on time for first period. When he got home that night, he realized he had forgotten his key. Kyle swore he would never wake up late again.
Luke decided it was time to get a haircut. He called around to some local barbers. Luke rode his bike to the barbershop. He got his haircut very close and short. Luke looks like a new person!
Jeff got into an argument with his basketball coach today. The coach kicked Jeff off the team in front of all the players. Jeff went home and barely slept because he was so upset. The next day at school the coach called Jeff into his office. He apologized to Jeff and offered him his spot back on the team.
I was typing at my desk. I felt like it was very hot in my room. I got up to turn on the fan. The fan began to cool down my room. I felt much more comfortable.
Zoe woke up with a high fever that morning. She was very angry because she wanted to go on her school trip. Instead, she slept again and her mother prepared the food she liked. She also rented Zoe's favorite movies and her favorite games. When Zoe woke up, she smiled, her trip forgotten.
Erin loved to sleep with candles. One day she took a nap while a candle was lit. The cat knocked it over. She woke to a house full of smoke. Both Erin and the cat got out safely.
Amy was avoiding her friends. But she really wanted to check her Facebook. As soon as she logged on people tried to chat. She logged off immediately. She decided she could live without Facebook for a weekend.
Chance had always had a crush on Christy. Senior year of high school he decided to do something about it. He bought her flowers and asked her out. She didn't know who he was and already had a boyfriend. Chance was hurt but is proud of himself for taking a chance.
Jay was excited about the new pen he bought. He needed an excuse to use it. He decided to go to the post office to sign something random. When he went to go sign his pen didn't work. He had to use the office's old leaky bic instead.
Tim hated his name growing up. Everyone made fun of him for it. He decided to change it when he was old enough. Tim picked a new name that was even worse. People made even more fun of him.
Tim was looking at the stars. He thought they were beautiful. His dad told him that people get paid to watch stars. Tim decided that he wanted that job. Tim studied hard and became an astronomer.
Sally wanted to watch a show but her tv remote wasn't working. Sally was sad she couldn't change to the right channel. When her husband got home, he asked why she didn't put her show on. Her husband walked to the tv and changed the channel. Sally felt silly for forgetting about the buttons on the tv.
John was going to graduate school. He had to move into an apartment. However, John did not have much money for furniture. He decided to go to Goodwill. He was able to furnish his place for $100 dollars there.
My niece moved back to college Monday. Her parents offered to help. She said she would be ok. When she arrived she found out her dorm did not have elevators. She regretted not taking her parents along for help.
Tilly went right for the ears of her chocolate bunny every Easter. She wished they were longer. Easter morning she went to her basket. The Easter Bunny had given her chocolate with 8 inch ears! She couldn't even finish them all at once.
Cindy had a landline phone. She never used the landline. Cindy was trying to save on her bills. She saw the landline as an unnecessary expense. Cindy cancelled her landline service.
Kate wanted to be a ballerina. She had to wait until she was 5 to take classes. And she was only 4. As a treat her mother bought her a pink tutu to wear. She danced around in her tutu for an hour.
My uncle took us out on his yacht this weekend. We all got to take turns steering it. I was a bit nervous when it was my turn. Within a few minutes I was really getting into it. I was able to get it up to a high speed and control it well.
Ben had to have a wisdom tooth removed. He was very nervous while heading for the clinic. When he arrived, he sat in the waiting room for an hour. After an hour, he learned that the dentist was not coming. He rescheduled his appointment and was relieved to go home.
Jake had his birthday yesterday, he turned thirty Years old. He is getting nervous that his best Years are behind him. He went out with a friend who reminded him all the good in his life He told Jake to think about his wife, kids, and great job. Jake became thankful for all he's done in his twenties.
Andrew loved movies. He use to watch them all the time when he was little. So that made Andrew pursue the career of becoming a director. Andrew directed many movies. He became one the great directors of film.
The snow had begun falling. Winter had finally arrived in the sleepy town. A layer of fine snow covered the roads and sidewalks. It felt cozy and like home to everyone. Winter was a beautiful time in the small town.
Tim was on a singles cruise. Before he could do any mingling the ship took on water. Within hours it was sinking. Everyone got out alive. Tim had PTSD over the situation, though.
Mark loved his job as zookeeper. However, today something seemed wrong with one of the hyenas. Instead of its usual cackling, it was coughing. The poor hyena had caught a cold. Mark gave it special hyena medicine until it was soon cackling again.
Katie needed to cross the street by herself. Being seven, she hadn't done it by herself before. She looked left then right. The coast was clear. She crossed the street successfully and was full of pride.
Jake went on a hike today. He was walking around his usual trail. Jake saw paw prints in the mud. He paused as he saw a shadow behind a bush. Jake stood still as he saw a mountain lion cross the trail.
Dan is working at Dairy Queen when a blind man comes in. When the blind man pays he drops a twenty dollar bill. Another customer picks it up and puts it in her pocket. Dan tells her to give the money back. The blind man thanks Dan for standing up for him.
Elena went to a trivia competition at a pub. Everybody else was a on teams, but Elena didn't know anybody. She decided to play alone. Nobody believed that she would win the contest. She did win, and got a 50 dollar gift card as a prize.
Sam was driving home in the rain. All of a sudden a dog ran out in front of him. Sam knew he didn't have time to react. If he hit the brakes he could crash. Sam plowed through the dog instead.
Tom was a retired fighter. He was offered a lot of money for a comeback fight. Tom took the offer. He didn't care about training and lost easily. Tom got paid regardless.
When I was young, my parents cared a lot about my grades. They would always make me study hard and do my school work. I never had a lot of time to play because I was always doing work. I'm glad I did all that work because it helped me make good grades. All of that hard work really payed off.
Beth bought a clothesline. She wanted to save on drying costs. She hung her sheets out to dry. She looked out one day and a cat was playing with her sheets. Beth had to stop using the clothesline.
David wanted to go to a hockey game. He didn't have any money to buy tickets. The local radio station was giving some away. David called the radio station. He won the tickets!
Larry had never been to a water park before. He decided to change this. He saved up enough money for entrance. Then, he packed his bags and suit and went to the park. Larry had the most enjoyable day swimming he had ever had before.
Anna did not want to park in the hot sun. She instead chose a spot in the shade of several trees. But when she came back to her car, she got a shock. The shade had come at a price. Her car was covered in white bird droppings!
Jill read an affirming book on penetration testing. She sent a polite message to a popular website. She asked if they'd done all they could to secure their data. The website's security team discovered a vulnerability in the code. Jill received a hefty reward.
Edward was sick and was prescribed antibiotics. He felt better and stopped taking them. A while after he got sick with the same thing again. This time it was even worse than before. He made sure to take all his antibiotics this time.
On a nice Iowa beach, the band played a gig. Everyone was dancing and singing. The next week, a storm hit and the lake dam broke! The lake flooded the beach and the surrounding houses. Two years later the dam was rebuilt and the band played again.
When my van broke down, I was stuck with no transportation. I called my Dad to see if there was anything he could do to help. At the time, all he could do was let me borrow his truck. He drove seven hours to bring me his truck and then I drove him home. As I was leaving out, he told me he was giving me the truck.
When my daughter, Megan, was little, she loved stuffed animals. Every stuffed animal would have an individual name. One day, I brought her home a cute little white and red bear. She was playing with him later and I asked what his name was. Megan said his name was Korea, because that's what his nametag says!
Pam went to the doctor many years ago. It was discovered the she had cancer. The doctor suggested chemo. Pam had to be on the treatment for a long time. The treatment was successful.
Olga was a mom and was excited about school starting. She happily made a list of the things she needed to buy. She dragged her children to the stores. She bought them their supplies. She looked forward to the morning the bus would take them away.
My friend Tim was nodding off in our high school algebra class. I warned him to cut it out or he'd get in trouble. He finally fell completely asleep. Tim began snoring loudly. The teacher woke him up by pelting him with the erasers!
Brian notices that his hair has become unruly and long. Although he likes his long hair, he is afraid his boss does not. He decides to get his hair cut. After the haircut, Brian feels a little diminished. However, his boss compliments him on his neat new look.
It was Kelly's sixteenth birthday. She really wanted a car. After her birthday she went outside. A car was there wrapped in a bow. Kelly was so happy.
Leanne had been dieting for two months. She had to lose weight for a fashion show. She was told to lose two inches from her waist. The day of the fashion show arrived. Leanne was relieved that she fit perfectly into her dress.
Austin and Leah went to the Brazilian Steakhouse for dinner. The waiters brought different cuts of steak to their table. Leah tasted the rare steak and gagged. There was so much pink blood all over the steak! The chef cooked a piece of well done steak just for her.
The coast guard found a strange ship floating in the ocean. They sailed towards it while signalling for it to answer them. There was no response. When they reached the ship they realized it was very old and rusted. There was no one aboard, so they towed it to shore.
I was reading Infinite Jest on the bench in Cambridge today. My friends from the building came by and said hello. They had a guest from Chicago who had read the book. We had an interesting conversation about the book. I gave him a map of the area, as the book's setting is nearby.
Vicky's dad died of heart attack earlier this week. His body was taken to a mortuary and they began to plan his funeral. The mortuary called her mom saying there'd been a slight mix up. Someone at the mortuary had accidentally cremated her dad's body. Vicky's mom became highly upset upon hearing the news.
Josie loved to bake. She decided to make a pie for her family. She was going to make a pecan pie. She worked for many hours in the kitchen. Her family loved the pie and Josie was happy.
It was a swelteringly hot day. Ava poured some juice into ice cube trays. When they froze, she popped them out. She passed around her freezie pops to her friends. They all loved the cool treat!
I was walking to the store and heard some music. Local rappers had set up a street show. A pretty young woman was dressed up in street clothes ready to rap. Her voice was like fingernails on chalkboard. I put my earbuds in and hurried on.
I was very bored on a rainy day. I couldn't go outside, so I looked for something to do indoors. I decided to play video games. I turned on the game and played online for a while. After that, I watched a horror movie and ate snacks.
Bob bought a new car. It went really fast. Bob drove 100 miles an hour. One day Bob almost hit a bus. After that he always drove slowly and carefully.
I make money working on the internet. One of the things I do is conjure up five-sentence stories. I've always wondered why people pay for such stories. I decided to ask the people who pay the money why they do it. I emailed the people and got an answer to my question.
Our granddaughter just saw Santa Claus. She is 18 months old. She sat on his lap. She did not cry but she was very skeptical about him. The photo of her face looking at Santa is priceless.
Jo's grandmother died, and let her an inheritance. Jo went to the lawyer's office to collect the items. She was surprised to see hundreds of cardboard boxes. Jo's grandmother had left her a library! Jo spent months sorting through the books.
Nathan was a young boy who was afraid of the beach. He thought the sun would be too hot and the sharks would eat him. One day his parents took him to the beach for the afternoon. He played in the waves and dug holes in the sand all day. The beach was now his new favorite place.
A family owned a cat named Hugo. Once day the family had to pet sit a dog for a few hours. Hugo sat on the stairs all day to watch the dog. The dog did not pay attention to the cat. Once the dog left, Hugo returned downstairs.
Dean moved home to take care of his sick mom. His mom died. Dean made the funeral arrangements. His dad came to the funeral. Dean talked to his dad for the first time in five years.
Jim bought eggs. When he was ready to cook, he saw that they were all broken. This made him mad. However, he had a plan. He returned them at the store for a new batch.
Bel was attending a Christmas party. She was having a great time. Then she noticed that everyone was looking at her. She had accidentally walked under the mistletoe with a cute guy! Bel blushed as he bent to give her a kiss on the cheek.
Jon asked Mary to come with him to an exercise class at the gym. Mary agreed and said she would meet him there. Jon made it to class but Mary wasn't there. Mary texted Jon saying she forgot about the class and apologized. Jon never tried to exercise with Mary again.
Ken took time out of his day to look at his niece's broken down car. He discovered that it had a crack in the coolant reservoir. He made a few phone calls and found out the price of a new part. Unfortunately the part had to be special ordered and would take weeks. Ann was thankful for her uncle's help but sad she would be walking.
Lucy watched her grandmother peel apples. She always used Granny Smiths for her pie. Lucy plucked one from the growing pile. After all the apples were cut, her grandma put them in the dough. The house filled with the wonderful smell of baking pie.
Gabe was sitting in his school cafeteria eating his lunch. Suddenly, a female student sat his table. She began to talk to him. Gabe was surprised that someone wanted to talk to him. Gabe made a new friend.
Sam was out with friends. He got thirsty and got water at a fountain. The fountain was broken and sprayed his pants. It looked like Sam peed himself. Everyone made fun of him.
Nina wanted to give back to her community. She had a lot of nice clothes that she didn't wear anymore. She researched and found a church to take her old clothes to. When she dropped off the bags, she inquired about volunteering. Nina began helping to cook meals for people in her community.
As a child in grade school, Nia had a pen pal from England. She remembered the experience very fondly. As an adult, she wanted the same experience. Seeing that no such services really existed, Nia had an idea. She started her own web site for adult, just-friends pen pals!
Mary was afraid of water. Mary and her friend were playing near a pond. Mary's friend fell into the water. Mary pulled her friend out of the water. Mary became a lifeguard the following year.
Catherine was camping with her friends. She was trying to light a fire but the wind was impeding her efforts. It was getting late and everyone was hungry and cold. Finally, she managed to catch a spark. Her friends were all grateful for the warmth.
I walk with a cane and a brace. I had a stroke in October of 2011. Tonight I went to the bathroom. My cane slipped on wet tile. Luckily I did not fall.
Jimmy wanted to be a mummy for Halloween. He didn't have a costume though. He came up with an idea. He poured a bag of flour over his head. He went trick or treating as a mummy.
McKinley had a play set in her backyard that she would play on daily. She loved going down the green swirly slide attached to it. She thought it might be even more fun if it was more than just green. She got all her mom's nail polish and began painting the slide. McKinley thought it looked beautiful afterwards, but her mom did not.
I have a daughter who loves to jump. She enjoys trampolines and bouncy houses. She has wanted to go to SkyZone for a long time. Sky Zone is pretty expensive, so she hasn't been able to go. Her friend is having a party at SkyZone and she is thrilled!
Dan was watching a Youtube video. His mom was in the kitchen, doing dishes. Suddenly, Dan ran into the kitchen and started crying. He had just seen a video of a man trampled by an elephant. His mom made Youtube off limits to Dan.
The air conditioner had unexpectedly quit. Of course, it was hotter than it had been all year. They had portable fans all around the room. The fans did nothing but move the hot air around. They thought they would go to a hotel until it was fixed.
Matthew wanted to earn some money. He made a sign that said "Yard Sale". He sat outside with the sign and some toys he no longer played with. A man walking by bought a yo-yo for 25 cents. Matthew felt like a successful businessperson.
Kim got a bike for her birthday. She rode her bike all summer long. One day she put her bike on the gate at home, but didn't lock the lock. 2 hours later she went outside to ride her bike some more. To her horror her bike was gone and the chain was on the gate.
Tom normally filled up his water jugs for 25 cents a gallon. But he heard about alkaline water. And he decided to fill his jugs with it for $2 a gallon. But after a few weeks, he didn't see what the difference was. And he went back to drinking normal water.
Manny snuck into a fancy wine tasting party. He pretended to know about the subtle flavors of wine. The person serving him suspected that he was a liar. The server asked him if he knew what kind of wine he just drank. Manny told him it was a grape wine.
Donnie wants to travel. He wants to go somewhere new. Somewhere he has never been. He books a flight to france. He spends a week in France and loves it.
Mya went to the casino. She had a great time gambling. Then she started to lose money. She pumped thousands of dollars into the slots. Finally Mya went home, defeated.
Alice got a summer job a gelato shop. And she got to eat gelato every day. But after a few weeks, she began gaining weight. And she began decline invitations to hang out with friends. When school began in fall, everyone was surprised by Alice's weight.
Amanda got home late from work. She opened her front door. She walked into the dark house. She turned on the lights. Suddenly a bunch of people hollered "SURPRISE" and threw confetti.
A group of students was anticipating an exciting field trip. In the weeks leading up to the trip, some of the kids were fighting. There were many arguments about the sleeping arrangements. One day a fight went too far. The principal cancelled the trip and no one got to sleep anywhere.
Ellie lived on a potato farm. One year she decided to farm lettuce too. The potatoes grew very well. The lettuce did not grow at all. Ellie decided to stick to potato farming in the future.
Ana was worried about the bird she gave to a sanctuary. She called many times but the owner never returned her call. Finally Ana called the Sanctuary's vet. The vet promised to call the sanctuary to straighten it out. Ana was able to bring her bird home at last.
Igor walked to and from work every day. The weather was lovely as he was about to head to work one day. He decided to check on the weather for later in the day. He learned that the weather was predicted to be very rainy later. As he left work he was glad he had decided to bring an umbrella.
Tim wanted to try something new. A friend suggested bungee jumping. Tim thought it sounded exciting and fun. He set up a time to do it. Tim liked it so much he returned often.
It was Kelly's birthday. She really was happy to have her party. When her friends arrived they gave her presents. Her friend Lucy gave her a shirt. When Kelly tried it on the shirt didn't fit.
Bonnie's mom took her to get her ears pierced. She had been pleading for months. The lady at the jewelry store did one ear. It really hurt! Bonnie left the shop with just one pierced ear.
A school was about to open a new building. The new building didn't have a mascot yet. They asked the students to vote on the animal. It was hard to choose, a lot of people argued over what it should be. Finally, they agreed on a lion.
Drew finished his shift for today. Drew's boss handed a paycheck to him. However Drew didn't check it until he got home. He noticed that the amount he was paid is smaller than usual. His boss only paid him for two weeks instead of a month.
I wanted to play the stock market. I decided to invest in penny stocks. Naturally, the market collapsed. I lost a lot of money. I decided that the stock market wasn't for me.
Jill was at the zoo. Suddenly, she noticed that her earring had come out. She looked all over for it. She was convinced that it was gone. Luckily, someone spotted it on the ground.
We went to a pig roast in 2009. The hosts served a whole roasted pig. I offered to give $5 to anyone who would eat the pig's eyes. Two teenagers ate the eyes. I was surprised as I handed out the money.
I set off to climb the mountain at 4:00am with everything I needed. The doctors said I wasn't strong enough at this stage of my illness. I ascended, one step at a time, resting when I felt ill. I almost turned around, but determination drove me onward. By sunset I'd conquered the mountain and proved everyone wrong.
Jake had always loved watching pro wrestling. He wanted to become one himself. He trained hard during his free time. He eventually made it to a small show. He was excited and put on a fun match.
Sam's parents opposed the idea of having a family pet. When a stray kitten showed up, Sam tried to keep it a secret. For a week, he kept the kitten in a box under his bed. Sam's mom found the kitten while he was in school. When Sam came home, the kitten was sleeping in a new pet bed.
Fred went on a gameshow. He found it quite easy. He ended up winning. As a result he got a vacation. Fed was thrilled about that.
Grant was an avid hunter all year round. He especially loved to hunt large male deer. He was on a trip one day and saw a beautiful buck near a stream. He aimed his rifle at the animal and calmed his nerves. He wound up pinning the buck's antlers on his cabin wall.
Sue always bought her lunch at the school cafeteria. One day she dropped her entire tray of food. Some of the mean children laughed at Sue. Sue stood there, embarrassed in the cafeteria. After that, Sue always brought her lunch in a bag.
David wiped the sweat from his brow. He wondered if he were using the right tool He pressed the screwdriving just a little harder into the limestone. He thrust the tool and the rock gave way. It crumbled and fell to the floor.
Lisa went to bed. She had forgotten to set her alarm. Lisa overslept. She hurried and got dressed. Lisa still made it to work late.
Brianne loved flamingos. She bought anything that had a flamingo on it. For Brianne's birthday her boyfriend told her he had a surprise. Brianne closed her eyes. When she opened them he was holding a flamingo diamond ring!
Cyrus was planning on painting one evening. He went to his paint tubs only to find everything ruined. Something had happened to the liquid to make it change color. All of the paint was an ugly brown color. Cyrus had to replace everything.
Aly was in charge of cooking the family's Thanksgiving turkey. However, she accidentally forgot to turn on the oven. Aly felt terrible, but her family just laughed at her honest mistake. They ordered a pizza instead. It would definitely make for a funny family story in the future.
Marcus had 4 cell phones. People would always ask him what they were for. He would tell them that at least 2 were for work. When people asked about the other two, he would wink at them. No one knew what this meant for sure, but he was very promiscuous.
The players were excited about the upcoming game. They were playing their biggest rivals. They needed this win to make sure they'd make the playoffs. They put in their best effort all season. This win was the most important win on the year.
Last night I was playing video games. I lost track of time completely and stayed up way too late. I forgot to sleep completely. The next day I was too tired to move. I'll never do that again.
Bill went to his first real party in the tenth grade. Everyone was playing a game called closet. Bill's name came up, sending him into the closet. Then a pretty girl names Jess came into the closet. Bill and Jess kissed for a whole minute in the closet!
Troy took up farming. Everything was going well. He was confident pests would not attack his plants. So he did nothing to protect them. He ended up losing that month's harvest to insect.
The movie started. People were still talking. The man got angry. He demanded silence. The crowd got quiet.
Maria went to the river. Maria loves to go to the river. Maria went fishing at the river. Maria caught a big fish. Maria was very proud of herself.
Rachel found an old ham radio at a garage sale. It was broken, but she took it home and repaired it. She learned how to use it and got her license. With her radio, Rachel could talk to people all over the world. Rachel loved her new hobby that started at a garage sale.
Ella decided to sign up for a painting class. It was her first time painting. When she entered the room she was nervous. Luckily when she started painting she started to get the hang of it. When she was done painting she had a masterpiece
The other day I went to a Japanese shop. I saw mochi and wanted to buy some. I bought some green tea flavored ones. Back at the hotel I tried it. It ended up tasting really bad.
Sarah wanted a turtle. She researched about them. She decided she was going to buy it. She loved a turtle she found. She kept it forever.
There was a frog on the ground. The frog had spots on its back. Bobby picked up the frog. Bobby studied its spots. Bobby set the frog back down.
Sarah got a job in a new city. The first person she met at her new workplace was Jason. They became great friends. Eventually, Jason and Sarah fell in love. Four years later, they got married.
Jin arrived from China to spend three weeks with an American family. Jin was excited for this cultural experience. She was able to meet many new friends and experience a new culture. Jin decided that she wanted to earn her degree and come back. Jin returned to China with new friends and new goals.
Jen was taking a shower when she heard a noise from the drain. Water started to back up through the shower drain and filled the tub. Jen quickly shut the water off and the water stopped rising. She called a plumber and a guy came out and fixed it in an hour. Jen was happy it was fixed but mad because it cost two hundred bucks!
Tim moved into a new apartment. He kept hearing creepy sounds at night. He was afraid the place might be haunted. Eventually he followed the sounds to a wall and called a plumber. The plumber found out old pipes were the problem.
Lance got into a car accident with his Land Rover. The Land Rover was given to him by his late grandfather. Lance was very distraught that the Land Rover could not be fixed. Lance's insurance covered the cost of a new car. However, Lance decided that he would keep the Land Rover.
Kara just had a baby girl. She loved being a mom. Yet the stress was just too much for her. She decided to hire some help. When she did she was totally relieved.
Joanna was feeling depressed during the day. She thought of going outside to take a walk. Joanna finally got out of the house, after finishing all her work. She saw the bright blue sky and the colorful blooming flowers. Joanna started to feel better.
Sal is driving his friends to a concert in a big city. He checks the car's tires gas and oil before leaving. While driving to the concert he hears a ticking noise. The car then begins to blow out smoke from the front. Sal's has to pull the car over and get help.
I lost a lot of weight using healthy eating habits. Every day, I ate 5 to 9 servings of fruits and vegetables. I piled things like broccoli up on my plate while ignoring fats. Eventually, I lost 80 pounds of fat and water. The accumulated fluids left my body in only a few months.
April worked in an office at the front desk. She answered the phones and answered people's questions. After a few weeks, she found she did not like this job. She decided to quit her job and become a teacher. April is much happier at her new job.
Dan is working at Dairy Queen when a blind man comes in. When the blind man pays he drops a twenty dollar bill. A woman picks it up and puts it in her pocket. Dan tells her to give the money back. The blind man thanks Dan for standing up for him.
Our anniversary is coming up, and I wanted to surprise David. I secretly bought tickets to the world series. He nearly cried when he saw them. He grabbed me and hugged me tight. He said he was a lucky man to have me, and I smiled.
Jack and Sally got divorced three years ago. It had been a sordid affair with lots of yelling. But when they met by chance at the supermarket, they talked. They were surprised at how much they had changed. They decided to give a go at rekindling their relationship.
Ayana was playing football in the park with her dad. Suddenly the ball landed high up in an oak tree. Her dad bravely scaled the tree. Ayana held her breath, impressed but scared. Thankfully, soon her dad came down unharmed - with her football!
Juan was making food at home. He was distracted by something on television. One of his tortillas caught on fire. Juan had to jump in and put the fire out. It was a scary reminder to be careful.
Amy was watching her volleyball team from the bench. They were losing. All she cared about was the fact she didn't get to play. After the game the coach didn't say much. Amy didn't bother approaching her, she just sat on the bus sulking.
Last night I went on a very long run. It was the longest distance I had ever run before. I ran for so long, I had no idea where I was. After a few minutes I remembered how to get home. I think tonight I'll try to run that long again.
Donald was frantic. He couldn't find his keys. He searched all over the house. Finally, he found them in the freezer. Donald didn't know how they'd gotten there!
Tim was making a cake. He then realized he had no other ingredients. he just had frosting. He could not finish. He decided to just eat the frosting instead.
Kim checked out an audiobook CD from her library. The book was so long it was on twenty discs! Kim couldn't finish the whole thing before the audiobook was due. She returned the audiobook to the library. She purchased the paperback copy to read instead.
Tom was always afraid of roller coasters. Tom decided it was time he faced this fear and overcame it. Tom went with a friend to the nearest amusement park. They rode on the fastest, curviest, loopiest ride in the park. Tom did overcome his fear, but vomited copiously.
Juliette was excited to take her driving test and knew she would pass. She had been practicing her driving for months and felt confident. But her nerves during the test made her forget to stop at a red light. Because of that Juliette did not pass the test. But she knew with more practice she would pass it the second time.
Hank was driving down the road one day. Suddenly, he felt a big thump from a minor car accident. He looked over the window and saw that he hit a man's car. The man got out and he was very angry at Hank. Out of fear, Hank drove off and left the scene.
My son's bike was stolen. He left it out on my porch. I could not believe someone would take it. He was devastated. I hope we can find it.
Drew went to a loud rock concert one night. The next day, Drew thought he was getting sick. His ears were ringing and his hands were sore. Then he realized it was from the loud music and hand-clapping. Drew was glad we wasn't getting sick after all.
Mike was an altar server. He was asked to serve on Good Friday. At the service he had to hold up a cross. Due to the weight and heat in the church he passed out. He never lived that moment down.
Becky had never been to a football game. Her boyfriend took her to one. She expected it to be boring, but as she watched, she grew interested. Soon she was yelling and cheering with the rest of the crowd. Becky had a great time at her first football game!
Donald lost his phone. He had just been on a bus. He went to the station's lost and found. Luckily he found his phone there. Donald was very appreciative.
Karen has four children. She gave birth to five but one was diagnosed with cancer. Little Tasha was with Karen for the first five years of her life. Tasha passed three weeks after her fifth birthday. She's gone but she is not forgotten.
My wife just had the car fixed. The abs light was on. After she picked up the car the airbag light came on. She was going to a dealer. Her regular mechanic did a reset and the light did not stay on.
Lana had carefully budgeted out her money for the month. When her car broke down, she had no idea how to pay for it. She had to borrow the money from her mom. Lana wasn't happy to have to take the loan. After paying her mom back, she started saving an emergency fund.
Dan was learning how to carve a pumpkin. He wanted to make a scary looking one. Despite his best efforts, it always ended up looking silly. After several tries, Dan almost gave up until he realized something. Silly pumpkins were better because they wouldn't scare away the kids!
My aunt decided to bring her son over. Before tutoring him, I asked what lesson plan he's on. He gave me a brief response. In addition, he didn't say much when I was helping him out. We ended up finishing nothing for the day.
Kim had a lot of work to do. And it made her really stressed out. So she decided to go to a party. And she had lots of fun. But when she returned home, she wished she just did her work.
The Smith family wanted to spend a night together. They decided to have a family game night. They gathered and ordered pizza and gathered around the table. They set up an played Monopoly and ate the pizza. They ended up having a fun night together.
I was writing on a rainy evening. I heard the rain and found it inspiring. I decided to open my window to hear it better. I got up and opened up the window. I sat back down and listened to the rain while I wrote.
Bob had been grounded for receiving bad grades at school. He was not allowed to leave his room. Bob decided to sneak out of his room at night. He went out to play video games with his friends. Bob was able to return back to his room without his parents noticing.
I was visiting my hometown for the first time in twenty years. It was fall and the trees were all turning beautiful colors. I was so  taken by the sight I filled my camera with photos of trees. I had fall fever instead of spring fever. Upon returning home I shared all my fall photos with family.
Michael couldn't afford braces as a child. As an adult he decided to get some. It was awkward and strange. But the difference was worth it. Now he enjoys smiling more often.
Betty is having a special night with her friends She decides to make dinner for everyone. She makes fried chicken and veggies. While cooking she is distracted by a phone call. When Betty hangs up she realizes she burnt dinner!
Lori wants something nice to wear this Spring. She decides to buy a new skirt. Lori finds a great one that is within her price range. It looks fantastic on her. Lori is happy she has something nice to wear this Spring.
Harold was in pain. He'd broken a molar. He went to the dentist for help. The dentist numbed him and pulled the tooth. Harold had instant relief!
Gina had applied at a number of stores downtown. She hadn't heard from any of them. After a week she called the ones she liked herself. The response was not positive. Gina realized she would need to apply at other stores as well.
Bob was an executive for a long distance company. Reseller companies bought long distance wholesale from Bob's company. Most re-sellers were losing money. Bob examined and restructured the wholesale pricing. The reseller industry took off and Bob's sales volumes did too.
Suzie lived down the road from the ATM. She needed some money. She put on shoes and went outside. Then, she walked down to the ATM. Finally, she got her money.
Albert liked a girl that never liked him back. The girl would date other guys and complain about them to Albert. Albert grew tired of the stories and stopped talking to the girl. She realized what she was missing and told Albert how she felt. Albert forgave her and the two began to date.
Amy arrived at work to discover her manager had been promoted. Amy was upset because she was not getting a raise this year. Amy could not hide her disgust. Her boss saw her face and clearly disapproved. Amy was assigned a menial task for a week.
Today I checked my bank balance to make sure I had been paid. I noticed $500 more than I was supposed to have. I wanted to be good, so I informed my boss about the overpayment. Later that day he came back from the accounting department. They had overpaid me $1,000 and it all needs to go back.
One day linda was driving down the road tired from work. Her eyes were feeling heavy until she spotted something on the road. It was a brown dog. Linda decided to pick the pup up since it didn't have a collar. Linda and the dog became best friends.
Mike likes to watch TV. There are many TV series that he is watching. One day he was unable to watch TV because the power went out. Mike became very said. He had to find something else he liked.
Tom was a new employee at a company. He was required to go through a training period. Part of the training including listening to a reading of policies. He found them very boring. He yawned and fell asleep during the training class.
Lil Zeer got a protege. He signed Young Bee to his record label. He then helped him write some new songs Young bee was happy for the help. They released his new album in a week.
Randy needed a drink after work. He opened the refrigerator to look for a drink. He got a coke but he noticed another drink behind it. There was a beer hidden in the refrigerator. He got the beer and got drunk off of it for the night.
Tyrone had a big job interview in an hour. He decided to wear a gaudy Christmas tree tie to the interview. The interviewer noticed Tyrone's gaudy tie. The interviewer used to dress up as Santa Claus on Christmas. Tyrone was hired on the spot because of his gaudy tie.
The woman planned a baby shower. She didn't know what the sex was. She suggested androgynous items. The guests bought gifts for a girl. The guests ended up being correct.
I knew I was in Labor. This pain was different. It took all of 17 hours for him to be born. And after he was born the pain just stopped. Labor is really the most intense pain ever.
Charles found the perfect job after college. The PennySaver hired him with a $35,000 per year salary. Charles worked there faithfully for 6 months. But all the PennySaver plants on the West Coast were closing. Charles showed up to work one morning and his plant was closed.
Ana needed gas in her car. But the prices in her town were so high! She took a drive out the the reservation. There, gas was almost a dollar cheaper. Ana filled her tank at the reservation!
I know a person who thinks very highly of himself. He constantly brags about his achievements. When I put up with him, I gradually got to know him. We are now friends, even though he is obnoxious. I'm glad I gave him the benefit of the doubt.
Mickey is a heavy drinker. He drinks at work and at home. His coworkers try to get Mickey some help so he won't get fired. One day his boss catches him drinking in the breakroom. Mickey loses his job and is admitted into AA.
Andy loved watching Nascar races. Andy's dream was to someday attend one. Andy recently saw a promotion for the races in Daytona. Andy immediately purchased the tickets for the event. Andy was thrilled he would get to see a live Nascar race.
Randal had a leak in his basement. Luckily, Randall was a trained technician. He spent all week trying to find out what was causing the leakage. He finally found that it was a broken pipe. After a week, Randal finally fixed the leak in his basement.
Joey jumped off of the rope swing. He landed on a rock. He twisted his ankle. Joey dug up the rock so it wouldn't hurt anyone else. Another kid twisted his ankle in the hole Joey made.
Darryl couldn't find his homework assignment. The teacher was collecting them today. She was gathering them three aisles over before he would be next. He searched frantically for it his inside desk. He noticed it had fallen on the floor and picked it up just in time.
I called my dentist's office to cancel an appointment. The secretary told me to hold. I waited ten minutes. When a sound finally came through the line, it doubled beeped. The office had hung up on me.
Rita was stuck in traffic. She hated traffic. She was stuck behind numerous cars. No one was moving. Finally an hour later people were moving.
William was a very poor boy in Africa. When he was fourteen he stole a loaf of bread from a baker. William got caught running away. When he appeared before the judge he pleaded for mercy. William was sentenced to five years of service to the baker.
I woke up with a really bad sore throat. I called the doctor and was told to come in at Noon. The doctor looked in my throat and ears, eyes and nose. "You have strep throat, my dear', my doctor said. I had to take antibiotics but felt better after a few days.
Cathy loved gardening. Last year, Cathy decided to plant some tomatoes in the garden. As Cathy was tending to the garden, she noticed ripe tomatoes. Cathy decided she would make a dish with her fresh tomatoes. Cathy enjoyed the salsa she made with her fresh tomatoes.
Lauren woke up early one day to go for a run. She decided to run to a nearby park. At the park there were a group of kids playing soccer. Lauren joined them and played soccer too. She was glad she had gone for the run.
Daniel was always a cat person, never liked dogs. He'd turn his nose up and walk away from a wagging tail. Then one day he heard a scratch at his back door. It was a small puppy, wagging and happy. Daniel's heart melted and he knew he had now become a dog person.
My dad hasn't been able to find work for months. I love where we live. They say we may have to move soon. I started packing early just in case. Today I found out it was a good thing I did.
Joe entered his biggest pumpkin in the fair every year. He always came in second or third place. This year he slit the vine of three of his pumpkins. He fed them milk as well as water. The biggest of the three won the blue ribbon that year.
Galen was a college student. He was running out of food in his apartment. He just had to get through one more meal before restocking. He combined whatever was left in the hopes it would work. The resultant vegetable soup was surprisingly tasty.
Heather went with a friend to a heavy metal concert. She has always hated heavy metal but went anyway. She wanted to hang out with her friend. She actually got into some of the songs. By the end of the show Heather was a heavy metal fan.
Bob lived in dallas. A man was murdered on his street. Bob became scared for his life. Luckily, the police caught the murderer. Bob was no longer scared.
Melissa was unhappy until she found something worth living for. Her mother kicked her out the house three months ago. Melissa was living in someone's shed, someone who didn't like her. She remembered her mother saying the name of her alleged father. Melissa Googled Douglas Bower and found a nice, caring father.
Maeby was scared to go to her school, they said it was haunted. She told her mom how she heard noises in the abandoned gym. One day after Physical Ed, she started hearing the screams of a girl. They were coming from the abandoned gym so she checked it out. She heard the screams but when she got there she didn't find anyone.
Becky was dealing with a divorce from her husband. The divorce was stressful on her kids. Yesterday however she met a very handsome man. He asked her out and she agreed to go. Thankfully he took her mind off he divorce.
Andrea was at her friend's house. Her friend asked her to play a maze game on the computer. She agreed and started to play, focusing intently. Suddenly, a scary face popped up and screamed. Andrea was freaked out and jumped.
Maurice prided himself in being the richest man in town. Soon though a man from a nearby town moved next to him. As he was as rich as Maurice, they started competing with each other. They both spent their money on extravagant luxuries. In the end, none of them won as they had spent all their money.
One day Malcolm saw a person skateboarding. He decided to learn to skateboard but he couldn't afford one. He built his own skateboard out of wood. He kept learning and making his skateboard better. He eventually became the best skateboarder in town.
While surfing the net I heard someone come in my front door. In walked my son who lives across the country. With screams of delight and I ran to hug him. We were thrilled to see each other and had a great vacation. When the week was over it was sad to see  him leave.
Tim wanted to go on an adventure. He went cave diving with friends. It was his first time. He wasn't prepared for how hard it would be. Tim slipped and got severely hurt.
Bill liked to ride his bike outside in the sun. One day, Bill noticed an odd spot on his face. Bill decided that he'd better see a doctor about the odd spot. The doctor examined the spot, then removed it. Bill learned later that it was not cancer, but he uses sunscreen now.
Harold had died at 100 years old. His family gathered to find out what his will said. Harold had left his fortune to a very distant relative. They were all stunned! They were angry that Harold had forgotten about them.
Jason woke up in the middle of the night. He needed to use the restroom. Jason got up and walked across the room. He hit his toe on the dresser. Jason howled in pain.
Sara had a brand new baby. It was flu season. Sarah was afraid of her baby getting sick. She refused to leave the house for a month with the baby. Her baby remained healthy but Sara had bad cabin fever.
Ella wanted to relax one night. She went to the casino to chill and play slots.q She won a hundred dollars! But then she kept playing. She lost all her winnings, and more!
Bridget was in middle school She loved cats so. Much She begged her mom for weeks for one She did all the chores around the house and anything her mom asked Her mom was appreciative and let Bridget get a cat
Tom drove an old car. His brakes had been squeaking for a while. He couldn't afford to get them fixed. One day they stopped working on him. Tom was forced to finally get them replaced.
I am the type of person who loves to eat. One day i went to the grocery store to buy some foods. I took all junk foods i like and different drinks. When i'm about to pay for it it almost took all my money. But as i got home, i feel happy eating.
Kimmy was swinging herself on the swing set. A large bee bit her on the face. After a few minutes, her face became swollen. She went to her mom and ended up going to the clinic. She received medication to treat the condition.
Melba has many  orange trees in her yard. She often gives oranges to friends and family. One day she had an idea to make orange juice. She sold her orange juice to local markets Now Melba has her own orange juice business.
Mary's legs were hairy. She needed to shave her legs. But she ran out of shavers. She went to the store and got more. She shaved her legs and they are no longer hairy.
My friend, Brian, was ill so I drove him to an emergency room. When we entered the emergency room there were only twelve people in it. A man who was the greeter greeted us and took Brian's name. Forty minutes later a nurse walked over to Brian. They talked for a moment, then she took Brian into an office.
Jenna was outside walking her dog Peebles. Suddenly, Peebles saw another dog being walked and attacked! The poor other dog was bitten very badly by Peebles. The other dog-owner rushed her dog to the emergency vet. Jenna paid the vet bill for the other owner as an apology.
Kate wanted to run errands on a rainy day. And decided to go during a break. But she got a phone call. And it started raining again. Kate decided to change into her night clothes and watch TV instead.
Larry is feeling bored one day. He decides to watch television. Larry watches a few sports games. After that he takes a nap. Larry is glad he is no longer feeling bored.
While walking to the car that was parked away my nephew had a question. He wanted to know why we couldn't park in handicapped. He said, but we could pretend to be handicapped. I said, I think I look too young for anyone to think that. He said, well you can just tell everyone you got lots of work done.
Eric was practicing a piece for his piano recital. And he was confident that he could play it well. But when he got up on stage, he was very nervous. And he made several mistakes throughout his performance. Eric realized there was more to piano playing than lone practice.
Em loved to go to church every Sunday, but then she had a conflict. Her friend told her there was a great club that met on Sunday morning. Em was torn: it sounded fun, but should she miss church? Then her friend told her something else that solved her problem. The club was a youth group that met right after Sunday church service!
I followed the directions on the package. I put the food in the microwave for the expressed amount of time. When the timer went off, the food was still cold. I checked and saw it was still frozen. It was then that I realized the microwave was broken.
Jane was severely overweight. Her doctor told her she needed to lose some. She was starting to have severe medical problems. Unfortunately Jane had no self control. She kept gaining weight and died of a heart attack.
My friend Sally is overweight. Her boss just told her one of the fax machines will be deactivated. She will now have to walk ten feet more to the other fax. She admitted she was lazy and did not want to walk so far. Her boss said she was hardly a team member.
Rick was at daycare for the first time. He had playing with the other kids. The new lady took him by the hand and walked towards the door. Rick's dad had come to pick him up. Rick squealed with delight when he saw his dad.
The couple took a romantic trip to the lake. They stayed in a nice cabin by the water. They went boating and relaxed in the hammock. They were happy to reconnect with each other. When they returned home, they decided to buy a lake house.
Denise was contemplating her relationship with her boyfriend. Suddenly, he started to become rather mean to her. In addition, he was working so much he barely had time for her. Denise decided it was best that she end the relationship with him. Denise was saddened that she broke off the relationship with him.
Ben was always trying to impress Jake. He had the idea that they should play with sparklers in the barn. Shortly after they had finished they got in trouble. Ben immediately started crying about being unfairly accused. Jake was impressed but a little alarmed at Ben's manipulation skills.
Tony had never been hang gliding before. He was on vacation and saw a flyer for it. Tony showed up nervous and excited. They took off. He was flying and loved it.
Jodie's cat had recently had kittens. Her family had kept one of them. One morning, Jodie realized that the kitten was missing. Her and her family searched everywhere in a panic. Luckily, Jodie finally found the kitten in the laundry basket.
Ethan wanted to be a performer. He went to performance theatre school. He applied at Disneyland. He got the job. He works as a character now.
Tom was star quarterback in his high school. They had a big game coming up. Tom was caught drunk driving right before it. He wasn't allowed to play. His replacement lost the game badly.
I went to the circus with my family. I have always been afraid of elephants. I was terrified of them because I thought they would crush me. I sat in my seat trembling hard. The elephants turned out to be quite friendly and entertaining.
Shannon had lost her phone. She decided to go looking for it. She started backtracking her steps to try and find it. Shannon looked in her office drawers while backtracking. She found her cell phone!
Derrick's friend was having a party and he really wanted to go. Because he was already grounded, he couldn't go. Derrick crept out of the house while his parents slept. Realizing he left his key in his room, Derrick had to find a way in. He got stuck in the fireplace and his parents had to call 911.
Brenna met some friends at their favorite diner. While the girls were talking and eating another girl walked by. The girl stopped and told Brenna that she was ugly. Brenna looked up at the girl. The girl was smirking at Brenna but Brenna was not bothered.
Renee wanted to lose weight and get in better shape. She found a program for free that started slow. She started walking every day and jogging for a few minutes. Soon she was only jogging every day and not walking. After just three months, Renee was able to run her first 5K.
Joan was hungry, but there was nothing good to eat in the house. She had to decide whether to go to the grocery store or order food in. She remembered she had just gotten a big bonus at work. She decided to splurge on a big order of delivery Chinese food. She ate and enjoyed her chicken with broccoli and fried rice.
Michael practices soccer every afternoon after school. One day, the other neighborhood kids came over to play with him. It was almost time for dinner and the soccer match was tied. With less than a minute left, Michael scored the winning goal! Michael was so glad he spent so much time practicing soccer.
John wanted to learn to kick. He had never really tried before. He found videos online that he tried to replicate. John wound up pulling a muscle. He gave up learning to kick.
Regina was a die hard vegan. She was an animal rights activist and refused to eat meat. She went to a restaurant and ordered the vegan hamburger. When she took a bite she thought it was the best tasting burger ever. The waiter had brought her a beef burger, Regina is no longer a vegan.
Sam didn't know that the city increased the bus ride fee. The bus driver wouldn't let Sam on because he didn't have enough cash. Sam asked people for spare change. A pedestrian heard Sam and gave him enough change to catch the bus. Sam barely made it to work on time.
Roz was thrilled when her boyfriend gave her a ring. She proudly flashed the ring so people could admire it. One girl told Roz the stone looked like a fake diamond. Roz began to have doubts about the ring. Then she began doubting her boyfriend's love.
Stan had a successful career as a musician in the 80s. He'd never made it very big though. Stan kept touring all the way into 2016. Fans still came out to hear him even though he now sang out of tune. Stan was able to pay his bills thanks to their love of nostalgia.
Horace decides he wants to be more active. He plays a game of tennis with friends. He has fun playing. After playing tennis, Horace takes a nap. He is satisfied that he has done something active today.
I met a model downtown one day. She invited me to brunch. After brunch we exchanged numbers. I didn't call her until a day had passed. She was happy to hear from me and invited me to dinner.
Jim was the star of his basketball team. He always made the winning shot. The game tonight came down to the last shot. Jim missed the shot. His team was very disappointed in him.
Gina was able to move into her brother's old room. Gina had been sharing a room with 2 other girls her whole life. Getting her own room was a dream come true. She didn't even move her bed. She was so happy she didn't care if she slept on the floor.
Mary and Anna bought tickets for a weekend in Mexico. Unfortunately, Anna's great-aunt passed away the weekend before. The girls tried to get a refund for their tickets. They had to send in a death certificate and a lot of paperwork. It was complicated, but eventually they did get their refund!
Neil had just arrived in Belgium. He took a train to the capital city of Brussels. There, he saw all the tourist sights. Then he enjoyed a lovely meal. Neil found that he absolutely loved Belgian food!
Kate's boyfriend Jake had a cousin coming over his house. The cousin was a guy she had a crush on for years. The cousin and Jake whispered and looked at her. Jake wondered how Kate knew his cousin. Kate left early to avoid any further questions.
The nerd woke up every morning excited for school. The nerd always made sure to arrive to his classes on time. Every class the nerd was made fun of for trying to hard in school. The nerd reported the bullies to the principal. The principal gave the bullies detention and the nerd was happy.
Jason wanted to spend some quality time with his father. He decided to plan a trip for them. Jason wanted to make sure they did something his father would like. He planned a hunting trip. Jason and his father went and had a great time together.
James was going to his grandmother's house. He wanted to give her a present. He went to the mall to go shopping. He found a nice sweater for her. Her grandmother loved the new sweater James bought her.
I took my daily walk in the park today. On my second lap around the park I saw a hawk swooping down. He wasn't after food, but landed by the pond and just sat there. I watched him preen and splash at the edge of the water. This is why I love walking in the park.
Allie had her friends over. They made a mess. So she had to be on cleanup duty. She was not happy about it. But at least they went home so.
Susie got some bad ice cream. It looked good at first. Then it melted. Susie was not pleased. She didn't want it anymore.
Taylor is on his way to the airport. He has a flight to catch. He gets stuck in traffic. Taylor finally arrives at the airport. Taylor misses his flight due to traffic.
I love the band Metallica. When I was 15 my dad took my friend and I to see a Metallica concert. The concert included 15 bands and lasted all day. At one point I was carried away in the crowd! I made it safely back to my dad and we loved the concert.
A girl had an upcoming swim race. She was extremely nervous. She had practiced for weeks. Despite her worries, on the day of the race, she won! From then on, she relaxed before future races.
Tim needed gas for his car. He also wanted to get beer. Both cost about the same. Tim decided to get the beer. He walked to work the next morning.
The student didn't read the assignment. He did it incorrectly. The teacher gave him a failing grade. The student asked for another chance. The teacher refused his request.
John and Ben were supposed to meet in a pub. Ben was late. John's phone was ringing. It was Ben calling. He had an accident on the way to the pub.
My wife is collecting unemployment insurance. The state required that she meet with a counselor. She had to show her resume and work search logs. My wife dreaded the meeting. She went and said it was actually not all that bad.
My wife is retiring by the end of August. Her boss said she would post a help wanted ad online in July. Today her boss asked her to reconsider retiring. My wife said she had not changed her mind. Her boss was sad.
Anderson loved cows. He loved them because they gave him milk. One day, he decided to see one in real life. He travelled over 200 miles. Finally, he went to a farm and was able to see a cow.
Jay had an idea for him and his friend Charles to make money. They should start a marijuana dispensary in California. Jay wanted to buy a lot of pot and start selling. But Charles thought that illegal and wanted a business plan. Jay was offended and unfriended Charles on Facebook.
I bought a new pressure cooker. I decided to make rice in it. After I filled the cooker with rice and water, I left the room. I panicked when the lid exploded off the cooker. The rice had swelled and caused the explosion.
Ed's turtle was hungry. He fed him the last lettuce he had. He was at a loss of what to feed him. Ed gave him some chewing gum. The turtle ate it all up but got sick later in the day.
Carrie was addicted to soda but knew it was bad for her. She decided to try and stop drinking it altogether. She started drinking soda water instead, the kind with no flavoring. Eventually she found her craving for soda sweetness had really wanted. Soon Carrie was able to drink water and be perfectly happy with it.
Paul tried to look at my project. He was moving pieces and putting them in other places. He tried pulling off the tower. As soon as the tower came off, the whole project fell. I ended up getting an F for my work.
Terry is a janitor at school. While taking out the trash he notices something. A body was lying in the dumpster. He calls the police right away. Terry quits his job after seeing that.
Jasper had always wanted to play an instrument. He decides to get a drum set. Jasper practices the drums every day. Finally he becomes a great drummer. Jasper is happy he learned to play an instrument.
Anna's hair was very dry. She bought a leave-in conditioner. She started using it every week. Soon she noticed a difference. Her hair was much healthier!
Andrea had a July birthday. That meant she could have a pool party! She invited all her friends. They all swam and played in the water. Andrea was happy she had a summer birthday.
Jimmy's birthday was coming up. His mom decided to hire a clown for his party. The day of the party, the clown showed up. Jimmy and all of his friends were terrified and started crying. Jimmy's mom realized she had made a mistake.
There was an earthquake. A house fell down in the neighborhood. The people in the neighborhood worked together. They built a replacement house. The whole neighborhood was proud.
Lindsey is moving to her dorm. Her parents are upset. Lindsey is excited. Her things are loaded. She drives away.
Henry had several seconds to shoot the ball. He couldn't get through the double team so he ran through them. He got fouled by one of the opponents but ended up throwing the ball. The ball landed into the hoop. His team ran towards him to congratulate him.
The athletes were racing around the track. They jumped over the hurdles. The racers were tied as the came around the corner. The leader tripped on the last hurdle. He fell and lost the race!
Jane wanted to try something new. She decided to go to the local Japanese restaurant in her town. She ordered sushi, which she never had before. She loved the taste of raw fish. She took pictures of her meal.
Fred made an account for a crowd funding website. And he asked for donations to pay of his student loans. But instead, he used the money to take a trip around the world. And when donors found out, they were furious. But there was nothing they could do to get their money back.
Carol lived on an acreage out in the country. She wanted to raise bees and harvest their honey. So she built a hive, which looked like a dresser with drawers. Carol ordered bees to be shipped to her through the mail. Carol placed the bees in the hive and they went to work!
Quentin had always wanted to meet people nearby his apartment. He decided to talk with his neighbors one day. Quentin and his neighbors became friends. Over time he got to know more and more people there. He was happy that he had become friends with his neighbors.
Jack was a lonely little boy. He wanted a pet but his mother told him they couldn't afford one. One day his mother got a big promotion at work. As a surprise, she took Jack that afternoon to an animal shelter. Jack finally got a dog of his own and wasn't lonely anymore.
Brad lives next to this great little pizza joint. He used to go there one his way home from work. The owner would always give Bread a slice for free. One day the pizza joint went out of business. Now Brad can't get any more free pizza.
Mark was just getting into work. He saw that his whole office had been ransacked. His computer was also destroyed. Apparently a co-worker had been fired and got his revenge. Mark had to replace his computer as soon as possible.
Robert was bored with life, he need some entertainment. He decided to pack up and go on a cross country adventure. He invited his buddy Bryan and they left town. They traveled all the way from PA to CA. It was quite an eventful journey that had together.
Paco had ambitions of riding horses. He bought a pretty pony and learned how to take care of it. Paco then took lessons on how to ride the horse. He got really good at it and started bragging to his friends. Now everyone knows his ambitions as a rider came to fruition.
The family went to Japan over the summer. They took a 12 hour flight to get there. When they arrived they saw a colorful city. They went to their hotel to unpack their things. Afterwards they enjoyed the food on the streets.
I like to knock on doors for work. I had to get a solicitor license. So I went to the police building and payed for a card. It is like a driver's license. I have to have it with me when I knock on doors.
Jenny gets her winter coat out of storage only to find it damaged. She knows that a new winter coat is very expensive. Jenny saves enough money to buy a new beautiful winter coat. When winter comes, she is ready with her terrific new coat. She gives her old damaged coat to a homeless shelter.
Jamie decides to take a nice walk around the block. On his walk he sees many people. Jamie waves and says hello. Finally he goes back home. Jamie is glad he walked around the block.
Mary was playing dodgeball with her friends. She was one of the last players left. She felt confident that she would win for her team. Someone threw a ball at her and she tried to catch it. It bounced off of her, knocking her out and losing the game for her si.
Kelly and Fred were about to go on their first date. Kelly was quite nervous. She got all dressed up for the date. When the doorbell rang, she answered. It was Fred with a bouquet of flowers.
A farmer built a fence to keep in his horses. He stood back to admire his work. A horse was running towards the farmer and the fence. The horse jumped clear over the fence. The farmer cursed and realized his fence was too short.
Even on cold winter nights, Tom hated eating his hot steaming veggies. But his mom knew little Tom needed to veggies to get big and strong! Then she had a clever idea. She began cooking all the family's veggies into a thick tasty soup. Tom loved the soup and never refused to eat his veggies again!
Allen received bad news that he was laid off from his job. He spent many months looking for work. While he looked, he cared for his kids. One night, he got the idea to open a daycare. Allen now gets to spend time with his kids and make money.
The class loaded the bus. They went on a field trip to a museum. They learned about science all day. When it was time to get home, they were upset. They'd had so much fun!
Harris sat next to Cassie on the bus. They had never met before. Harris introduced himself. They talked during the entire ride. Now they're a couple.
Izzy was careful about using sunscreen at the beach. But she stayed in the water too long. Her sunscreen wore off. Her face and shoulders were burned terribly. She had to sit under an umbrella the next day to keep the sun off her.
Kia was on a two-week vacation to Hawaii. She signed up for beginner surf lessons. At first she could barely balance on the board. But soon she could stand on it with her arms out. By the time she went home, she was riding like a pro!
Lawrence was moving to Seattle. He noticed that it had been raining all week. He asked a cab driver how often the sun came out. The cab driver just left. Lawrence looked out the window at the rain pouring down.
Marcus practiced very hard to improve his basketball skills. His coach did not place him in very many games. Marcus still tried his best at practice. At the state championship his coach let him play. Marcus scored the winning shot, winning the championship.
Pam liked to do puzzles during the holidays. She would pull out all the puzzles she had. And then finish them very quickly. But one of the puzzles was missing a piece. It ruined her day and she was very sad.
Kevin was reading a reviews for shoes he wanted. And one reviewer complained about the shoelaces. But Kevin really wanted the shoes. After he bought them, they became his favorite pair. But the shoelaces ended up breaking while running.
James and Alana were highschool sweethearts. After high school they went their separate ways. But James didn't forget about her. When he graduated he flew to Detroit Michigan, were Alana lived. He hung around detroit and found her walking around the town.
Wanda was excited for her favourite time of the year. She loved Halloween. Everyone else preferred christmas but she didn't. Halloween gave her more opportunity to dress up like a crazy person. She would do it for the whole year if it was socially acceptable.
The Denver Broncos won the Super Bowl last football season. Their star quarterback Peyton Manning retired after the win. This season, the Broncos are not expected to return to the playoffs. They start an unknown at quarterback and have a tough schedule. Last night, they beat Carolina again and looked good doing it.
Tim has a physics test tomorrow. He has not studied at all. He knew the formulas but did not feel confident. He decided to pull an allnighter. He was able to pass his test.
Jeremiah really enjoyed walking. He decided to walk the furthest he'd ever walked. He looked at the map and mad a route up. Jeremiah set out. He walked all over, a grand total of twenty miles.
Sara wanted to learn how to swim. Her mom signed her up for lessons. Sara was scared of the water. She did not want to get in the deep end. She finally got brave and learned to swim.
Joy liked to go to beaches. One day she found a beach she thought was empty. However, there were other people just beyond the rocks. Joy went to talk to the other people. They became friends.
Kat thought she would grow up to be a writer. She became a single mother at 18 so the writing was not possible. Kat knew she needed to make money to support her child. She decided to get a full time job and continue writing on the side. Her first novel was successful and she was able to write full time.
Lem wanted a dog with an excellent pedigree. His wife was opposed to the idea but said nothing. Instead she just brought him to an animal shelter. Lem fell in love with one of the dogs immediately and adopted it. Lem's wife knew that would happen all along.
The mom was stressed out. Her kids had very busy schedules in the fall! She wasn't sure how she would get everyone where they needed to go. She carefully wrote it all out on the calendar. She was determined to make it all work!
Barry recently was invited to go roller skating with friends. Barry accepted the invitation and grab his skates. Barry was enjoying roller skating, when he fell hard. Barry was so scared, because he broke his leg. Barry was sad embarrassed that he broke his leg skating.
Jackson loves to wear his baseball hat everywhere he goes. One day is invited to attend a fancy dinner. His friend recommends he take off his hat. Jackson begrudgingly takes it off. He decides it is ok to occasionally not wear his hat.
Suzy wanted a hobby. So she took up knitting. She became very good at it. To her surprise she did well. She knitted scarves for her entire family.
Anna went to Washington DC to protest the election. She believes neither candidate is a potential president. She also thinks the government is corrupt. She plans to move to England one day soon. She feels she would be happier there.
Steve and some neighbor kids decided to race bikes. As they rounded a curve, bikes collided and Steve went flying. Kids gathered around Steve, who was full of scrapes. They loaded Steve in a wheelbarrow and pushed him home. The kids ran away after they rang the doorbell.
Chris is out campaigning for his brother. Chris decides it would be a good idea to go on tv. Chris goes on tv to talk about his brother. Chris is stoned on the tv and makes a fool of himself. He humiliates himself and hurts his brothers campaign.
Our neighbor next door had a hamster. One day it escaped through the baseboard into our unit. We put the hamster into a box and left it outside our neighbor's door. He said his 8 year old son was appreciative. I was just glad it wasn't a mouse.
I was on a boat with a friend. We were going on a fishing spree. He threw his weight in the water. After several minutes, a small shark came and dragged the fishing pole. I held on to my friend so he wouldn't fall in the water.
The man made a reservation. He took his family to the restaurant. He asked for his seat. They did not have a seat. The man complained to the hostess.
Paul was feeling sick and made an appointment to see his doctor. The office said they could see him tomorrow. The next day he went to his appointment and he was feeling worse. The doctor gave him medicine and said to stay home and rest. Paul was glad he had a doctor visit so he could get his medicine.
I hate when businesses are trying to become a monopoly. This makes me want to boycott the company completely. Recently, a tech company bought a lot of smaller companies out. This made me very furious. I now avoid the tech company.
Joseph was downtown with his wife. They spotted an ice cream parlor offering free ice cream cones. This was their first year anniversary, hence the free ice cream. The couple decided to oblige. They enjoyed their ice cream so much they left a tip.
Martin loved to play fantasy sports. He told his parents it was not gambling. One day the state made it illegal. Martin got depressed and moved to a different state. Now Martin and his parents don't get along.
Candy's boss invited her to the company holiday party. She was tasked with bringing a dish. Everyone usually liked her rum cake. Candy brought the cake to the party. Everyone asked her for the recipe.
Frank was in the mood for some dinner. He decided to make himself spaghetti. He ate the spaghetti and drank a glass of red wine. He felt much better after. Frank was happy he ate dinner.
I woke up late for work this morning. In my rush to get ready I left my watch on my nightstand. When I arrived at work I was late. My boss asked me if I knew how late I was. Since I didn't have my watch I told him I did not know.
A young Alastair was quite the writer. He wrote every day, until he fell asleep. Alastair wanted to be a writer one day, and worked hard at it. He wrote a whole book, before he turned 18 and submitted it. By twenty he had a series of books and was happy.
Jan was waiting at the airport for her little cousin Jimmie to arrive. Jan was much older than her cousin. But Jimmy was also taller than Jan. When he arrived an airport employee was escorting him. The employee mistook Jimmie for her older brother.
Ellen had a loose stone on her engagement ring. She took it to the jeweler to have it fixed. When she picked it up, he asked if she knew the diamonds were fake. She had been married for 10 years and thought the stones were real. Her husband confessed he had bought her fake diamonds!
Tori was running late to school. She rushed around looking for her shoes. She couldn't find them anywhere! By the time she finally found them, she had missed her bus. Her father had to take her to school that day.
Timothy was a college undergraduate who seemed to be a good student. He would turn in his work on time and got good grades for his classes. This all changed when he was caught selling answers to the final test. He was banned from school and his credits were all revoked. Timothy now works at McDonald's and for a couple of extra dollars.
Benny likes music. He decided to learn to play the trumpet. His school band needed more trumpet players. Benny joined his school band. He is very happy with his decision.
Charles always played his lucky numbers every Wednesday. The lottery Jackpot had grew to a historic amount this time. Charles stops by his favorite spot and plays his lucky numbers. Charles watches the drawing later that night with his tv dinner. Charles nearly spit out all of his food when his numbers matched.
Lucy promised to take her son to his soccer game. She got her stuff and the car and started driving. Then she realized she left her stuff at home. Lucy then turned around and had to pick him up. Lucy knew never to do that again.
Warren called Greg and said he wanted to set Greg up with a girl. Greg said OK and then asked how she looked? Warren said she was cute and short. Warren went to visit the girl and she was a three-foot midget. He called Greg after the visit and said, dude that girl is diminutive.
Today, I went out to eat with my friends. I wasn't sure what to order. Finally, I settled on a burger and fries. I also got a Dr Pepper. They were delicious!
Edna was hired as secretary at a local business. She found it hard to locate files in the office. Edna reorganized all the files. She was able to find the files easier. The office ran more efficiently with Edna working.
Tom had a girlfriend in high-school. They wound up going to different colleges. Tom tried to stay dating her. Unfortunately she cheated within months. Tom was completely heart broken.
Tanny walked into the outlet store. She decided to purchase a new pair of jeans. At the checkout, her balance came to $0 dollars. The cashier told her that there was a special deal only for today. Tanny ended up spending the money that she saved, for food.
Susie and her friends were eating dinner in a tent. The girls were enjoying their steaks. All of the sudden, rain started pouring. The tent started to collapse. The girls were trapped.
My family was on vacation. My dad told us we were going on a walk through a prairie. The walk turned out to be an uphill climb for eight hours My mom was exhausted and needed to stop for a bit. She gathered her energy and we all pushed to the summit together.
His eyes were closing, and it was only a matter of time. When she was sure he was asleep, she turned off the light. Then she pulled the blanket up to his chin to keep him warm. She tiptoed away, sparing one final glance. She went to her own bedroom to prepare for bed.
Gina was playing a hot song on her radio. You could hear the song as you walked past her house. Her cousins came over to visit and heard the song playing. They were jealous they didn't have the song. That was what Gina had intended all along.
Jenny was starting a new school in the morning. She was nervous she would not make friends. When she got to school, she was assigned to a homeroom. While there, she immediately met a new friend. Jenny knew this year would be fun.
Jennifer had physical therapy appointment at her doctor's office. She arrived early so she sat down and waited to be called to the back. She noticed her appointment time passed and no one called her name. Her physical therapist assistant saw her sitting in the waiting area. Jennifer was reminded her appointment was tomorrow.
Tom went to the store. The alarm went off when he walked in. Security didn't notice anything that set it off. The alarm went off again as he was leaving. Tom was embarrassed but didn't get in trouble.
Kate had her eye on a dress at the mall. She knew she could not afford it. She decided to save up until she could. When she had enough money, she went back to the store. However, the dress was sold out.
I bought an ocarina in 1973. I had always wanted to play an instrument. I was able to play a few tunes. I soon forgot about the ocarina in 1975. Years later my son picked it up and taught himself how to play.
Harold stepped back and admired his sidewalk. He'd done the concrete and it was perfect and smooth. The next morning, he walked by and saw a paw print in the cement! His dog had walked by and stepped right in it! Harold chuckled at his bad luck.
Walt and his mother were cleaning out the garage. Walt tossed a sleeping bag to his mother. She caught the bag, but twisted her back and injured it. She underwent major surgery for her back the following week. Walt was upset that he had hurt his mother's back.
Naya was starting high school, and she was nervous. She was the only Muslim in a small town. She thought that people would mock her hijab. But to her surprise, no one even seemed to notice. Naya was relieved to not be a target!
Fred and Wilma broke up after a long relationship. Fred started dating Betty but still loved Wilma. When Wilma's birthday came, Fred sent her a single red rose. Betty found the florist receipt in Fred's pocket. Betty broke up with Fred since she realized he loved someone else.
Sue wanted to bake cookies for her family's holiday party. She practiced for weeks, baking all different kinds. Some she burned, and some she didn't, but she persevered. On Christmas, she watched nervously as everyone sampled her cookies. Then she watched everyone return for seconds and thirds!
Will was on an island for vacation, walking through some shops. In one shop, a man offered to scratch his name into a bracelet. Will declined, but the man scratched his name in, anyway. Will then felt pressured to buy the bracelet. He gave in, and bought the bracelet from the man.
Fred wanted to start a joke shop. He did not have money. Luckily his friend, Harry, gave him some money. Fred opened the shop as soon as he could. Many people were very excited.
Tom's printer got a paper jam. It really frustrated Tom. He tried to rip the paper out. It wound up damaging the printer beyond repair. Tom's anger cost him a hundred bucks.
Emma begins working on a painting. It's turning out fantastic. Emma loves painting and developing a passion for it. her career as a painter is launched. Emma is very happy with her life as a painter.
Sandy wanted a new dress. She knew she did not need to buy one. She had spent too much money already. She decided to make one. She made a dress even better than a store bought one.
Tim's soccer team was behind by three goals during the second half. Tim was determined to leave the game having scored at least once. For that reason Tim resorted to pushing and shoving the enemy players. The referee noticed and flashed Tim a red card on his second offence. Tim sulked as he had to spend the rest of the game on the bench.
Ray just rolled his third strike in a row at the bowling alley. A crowd began to gather as he kept knocking down strikes. A man in the crowd asked Ray for his secret. Ray didn't say anything and just held up his ball. The crowd understood that the ball was the key.
Jack and Jill lost their jobs after the stock market crashed. They couldn't find new jobs despite being skilled and talented. Jack and Jill turned to a life of crime to pay the bills. After a long crime spree, they were finally cornered by the police. In a glorious shoot out Jack and Jill were both killed.
Sven did not like to drink alcohol under any circumstances. He often excused himself from events that would include alcohol. One evening, his girlfriend offered him a small glass of wine. Sven decided to drink the beverage, hoping he may actually like it. Unfortunately, the wine was not tasty enough to change Sven's mind.
My son is half Chinese (myself) and half white (my wife). Growing up, he had sleepovers like many of his friends. One day he asked a Chinese boy to sleep over. The boy said his family would not allow him. I remembered that none of us had sleepovers growing up.
The man spotted a friend. He snuck up on his friend. He scared his friend from behind. His friend jumped away in terror. His friend did not appreciate that.
Mike drove to Oklahoma to look for a cheap house. He stopped at a cheap motel to stay in while he house haunted. First thing in the morning, Mike met up with a real estate agent. The apartment Mike was shown was very nice and cheap. Miek happily and quickly grabbed the deal and moved into his new home.
Tim got a new apartment. He lived in a bad part of town. He missed living with his parents. He cried every night. Soon, he decided to break the lease to move back home.
A storm had just passed over Julian's house. That morning, he went outside to check the mail. He saw that a tree had fallen and smashed his shed. He called some friends over to help him fix things up. They moved the tree and fixed the shed.
George wanted to take his family to his mother's for the holidays. It was unfortunate that a snowstorm closed all travel though. George decided to make the best of the situation. He pulled out some board games to play with the kids. The family enjoyed the holidays with each other.
I had varicose veins as a teen. When I was 30 they started to bleed. I went to a vascular surgeon. I had the veins removed, but they came back. I feel all right, though, at 63.
The waitress served a cup of coffee to Janet She ended up having a small spasm on her arm. When her arm moved, it spilled coffee on Jeff. His face got burned from the hot coffee. Janet threw a cup of cold water on his face.
Trudy idolized Charlotte Bronte. She hoped to one day be as good at writing as her. Trudy wrote short stories in Bronte's style. She showed them to her teacher. Her teacher encouraged her to find her own voice.
Slammy Slamboni was a world famous hockey player. One day before the big game he twisted his ankle. The coach came up to him, and was about to put him on the bench. But Slamboni grimaced and stood up, telling the coach he'd play. That was the only game the Slamjammers lost that season.
The redneck had lain the turkey on plywood in the back of his truck. A bump on the freeway caused a generator to tip over. It slamming down on to the plywood caused the turkey to fly upwards. The frozen bird flew through the windshield of the following car. The paramedics were certain it was the weirdest death they'd seen.
Martha wanted to attend a business conference. She asked her boss for funding. Her boss gave her $1000 for travel and hotel expenses. Mary was delighted. Mary hopped on the airplane to her business conference next day.
My wife went into a CVS to get a prescription filled. She asked the pharmacy clerk if they sold air purifiers. The clerk said he did not know what an air purifier was. I was amazed that a drugstore did not have such knowledge. I sent an email to cvs corporate.
Michael was a plumber who hated his job. He wanted to just play video games all day. He took a risk by uploading a "Let's Play" of a popular game. He gained a lot of subscribers and quit his plumbing job. He now plays video games for an actual living.
Miguel plays basketball for an NBA team. Miguel's team is down by 2 with 5 seconds left. Miguel calls the play and takes the shot. Miguel's shot goes in from behind the 3-point line. Miguel's team wins the game.
Cay and her dad were fishing one afternoon. Cay caught a big sturgeon. Her dad helped her clean it. Then Cay's mom fried it up for dinner. Cay was proud for feeding her family!
Timmy was excited for school today. It was show and tell today at school. He was going to bring something great for the class. He had been planning this for a while. Timmy brought his kitten Jinx to the class and they loved her.
John was walking down the stairs at his house. He ran down to fast and started to slip. John caught himself on the bannister. His mother had watched the whole thing happen. John's mother told him to go slower down the stairs.
I saw a water spot on my ceiling. I decided to go in the attic to investigate. It turns out my water heater was leaking. I tried to fix it myself. I only made the problem worse so I gave up.
Jack knew that his smoking was a nasty habit. He decided to do something about it. Jack talked to his doctor about possible ways to quit. He was prescribed medicine to help kick the habit. Jack is now 6 months smoke free.
I saw a cute boy in the library every day my freshman year. I was always very tempted to talk to him. He dressed so stylishly I had to stop myself from staring. One day I sat next to him and introduced myself. Now we are dating and very happy.
My coworkers wanted to get lunch. They invited me. I decided to go with them. We got Chinese Food. I contracted salmonella from the orange chicken.
Natalie and Alan have been married for 30 years. She's been unhappy for at least 25 years but stayed for the children. She tried to tell Allan she wanted a divorce,but he refused to do so. Natalie was forced to stay in an unhappy marriage. They are going on 31 years married and she resents Allan very much.
James liked adventure. He decided to live in a bus. He could drive anywhere he wanted. He decorated the bus and put a bed in it. He was ready to take an adventure.
Lucy had entered a sweepstakes in a magazine. One day, she was checking the mail. She noticed a bright purple envelope. Inside the envelope, a flier told her that she had won a free trip. Lucy was so excited to go on her trip.
Waverly was a recent graduate of medical school. Her mentor decided she was ready to attempt a hysterectomy. Waverly was still novice though, so she flubbed the surgery. The woman came out of the surgery as fertile as ever. She sued Waverly when she became pregnant some months later.
Mandy just graduated from college. Mandy now had to find a job in her career field. Mandy handed in her resume to several employers. After several weeks, Mandy received a phone call from a company. Many was excited that she finally landed a job interview.
Jake wanted to go on a shopping spree. He had just gotten his tax returns. He decided to go to his local electronics store. He bought a huge 60 inch TV and some speakers. He watched movies all night on his brand new TV.
Ted visited the Ice Castles last winter. They were amazing creations! The lights were beautiful and the music was jovial. Ted decided he would visit every year! He posted photos to Facebook and told all his friends about it.
My next door neighbors have moved away. They had been my friends for many years. I am sad to lose them. The new neighbors are moving in this weekend. I hope I make new friends.
Charles went on Craig's List to find a girlfriend. He saw a picture of a girl in a bikini. He e-mailed her and they arranged a date. Charles picked her up and she had massive buttons all over her. Charles was mad, she was a button freak, with 500 buttons on her.
Justin decided to make dinner for his boyfriend. He went to the store and bought all of the ingredients. He started cooking but got distracted. The entire meal was burnt. Justin ordered pizza instead.
My family came over to my aunt's house. We played hide and go seek. It was my turn to look for everyone. When I looked in the shower curtain, I pulled the curtains. Overall, I ended up pulling my sister's hair since she was in there.
I enjoy playing in muddy puddles. I always wear my rain boots. I like to jump up and down. The mud splashes everywhere when I do. Sometimes the mud gets in my boots though.
A few friends and I were looking at Jake's sword collection. We started to playfully sword fight each other. When I blocked Scott's blade it stabbed into my hand. Jake ran inside and got some paper towels. Refusing to go to the hospital we went inside for dinner.
Cal went to put on his deodorant and discovered it was empty! He hadn't thought to purchase a back up either. Cal wondered what he was going to do to avoid stinking all day. Suddenly he had a very sensible idea. Cal used some baking powder under his arms and went to work.
Arnold was a little boy who loved to eat cake. If his mother tried to feed him anything else, he would cry and cry. One day, Arnold had a bad ache in his tooth. The dentist had to pull three of his teeth because they were rotten. Arnold never ate cake again.
Meg was invited to a fancy dinner party. But she could not afford any fancy clothing to wear. Her mom encouraged her to go anyways. Meg decided to take her mom's advice. She attended the party and had a great time in her old dress!
Pippi had a trampoline outside in her backyard. She liked to play on it often. One day she ripped it by jumping on it too hard. She broke her ankle in the process. Pippi didn't go outside much after that.
There was a new popular game out. Guillermo thought if he hacked the game he would receive rewards. He learned hacking really fast. And he benefited from hacking for a while. But he received a permanent ban.
Sam loved running. One day she ran up a trail. On the the trail she seen a bear. She stood still. The bear didn't notice her and went away.
Justin was staying at a friend's house. His friend's parents ordered pizza for the boys. Justin had never had pizza from this place. He loved the pizza. Justin got his parents to order from the place when they had pizza.
Rita's friends invited her and her kids to lunch. There were 12 kids in the group all together. They all ate mac and cheese and chicken nuggets. The kids had fun playing at the table. Before leaving everyone had ice cream for dessert.
Thomas is fairly introverted so Maria invited him to a party. We all thought that it was a bad idea, but she insisted. When Thomas arrived, awkward glances were thrown in all directions. He was wearing a bright green suit and stood out like a swollen thumb. By the end of the evening, he turned out to be a pretty cool guy.
Kathy was too cheap to buy an air conditioner. That summer the city had a massive heat spell. Kathy opened all the windows only to find it made the room hotter. After a couple of hours she began to feel faint. By morning she had blisters all over her skin from the heat.
Yesterday was my daughter's first day of school. She had been waiting for that day all summer long. She has so much fun at school. I was pretty excited for her return also. She was bright and early for the bus that day.
John found out a hurricane was coming towards his city. John thought about whether to evacuate. John looked at the forecast. John assumed it would not be harmful to his area. John was right and the hurricane did not pose a threat in his area.
I loved to collect rocks. I would scavenge the local hiking trails for precious stones. One day, I stumbled upon some topaz. I sold the topaz for a nice profit! I realized that gemstone hunting was a good business.
Jeremy went for a walk on the beach. He walked barefoot so he could feel the sand on his feet. When he was ready to go, he put his sneakers back on. At home, he took his sneakers off and lots of sand fell out. Jeremy got a broom and swept up the sandy floors.
Yoshi bought a house. He took out a loan against his credit. Unfortunately, Yoshi could not afford to pay back the loan. The creditors foreclosed his house. Yoshi became homeless.
John was on a walk through town, when a man came running behind him. The man snatched a handbag from a woman walking next to John. John chased down the thief, and eventually apprehended him. John reported the thief to the police and returned the handbag. The woman was very grateful, and they became friends.
Nate and his class were playing a game with marshmallows. They raced to see who could push one with his nose the fastest. Nate really wanted to win the race. He gave one last big push with the top of his head. Nate got marshmallow stuck in his hair.
I started a gluten free diet yesterday. The only annoying thing was trying to find some gluten free snacks. I stumbled across some gummy bears gluten free. They looked rather delicious. When I tasted them they were amazing.
Amy was outside at the dentist office. It was 5 o'clock and the doors were locked. She called them to find out how she would get in the building. She was afraid she missed them when they didn't answer immediately. Finally they answered and told her she was at the wrong door.
Briana was four wheeling with her friends. She was speeding down a road when she crashed and fell. She landed and although she felt sore she seemed okay. When she checked her helmet she saw a huge crack down the middle. She knew she would have been hurt badly if she hadn't worn it.
Sam was playing basketball outside. All of a sudden, he heard a meowing sound coming from the trash. Sam found a tiny kitten in the trash. Sam took the kitten home. The next day he took it to a vet to get the kitten examined.
Lisa hated taking her ballet classes. Her parents insisted on her keeping active after school. Lisa asked if she could play soccer instead. Her parents took Lisa out of the ballet class. They registered her for soccer the next season.
Tom loved to ride his bike. One day there was a hill that was so steep that he could not ride it. He decided to practice on smaller hills. Slowly and steadily he rode up higher and higher hills. Eventually after a month he rode the steep hill to the top.
Tim didn't like rollercoasters. He tried to get on one with friends. At the last minute he chickened out. All of Tim's friend's made fun of him. Tim stopped going to amusement parks after that.
Laura wanted to help the planet. So she thought she'd plant a pine tree in front of her house. As she didn't think it through, it grew too big, too fast. The roots went underneath the house foundations, shaking it. Laura had to cut the pine down.
There was a cat in Kate's house. Kate and her brothers tried to catch it. They knew their terrified mother would be upset. Just then their mother saw the cat. Their mother began screaming and running around the house.
Maya had been in the hospital for a broken bone recently. Now she felt a bad cold coming on. She realized that it must have been from the hospital. Sure enough when she called the hospital confirmed a flu outbreak. Luckily, the flu was a mild one that would pass on it's own.
Joe escaped from prison. He was hiding out from the police. They launched a huge manhunt. He finally made it across the border to Mexico. Joe was free!
Joseph was going off on a long trip. He gathered together a list of people important to him. He began writing letters to all of them. Joseph told them about where he was going. He felt good telling all his friends and family about his trip.
My friends and I were bored one day. My friend Zach decided to take us to a race track. We raced for three hours, but none of us could beat Zach. Eventually, another friend showed up with a faster car. Finally, someone was able to beat Zach.
Today, Damion planned to sleep in. His wife had other plans and woke him up. She laid out the clothes she wanted him to wear. He got dressed and ready for her plans. She brought Damion to a restaurant for his birthday.
My son wanted to spend the day watching tv. He chose one anime cartoon after another. I got sick of it and asked him to come outside with me. He got bored very quickly. We sat and talked about life for a while.
The quarterback tried to reached the goal. Several people were trying to approach him. I ran alongside the quarterback to protect him. As a result, I blocked a few touches. The quarterback ran across the goal to give us more points.
Jane and her friends were listening to music videos. They all wanted to pick the next song. Jane claimed it was her house so she gets to decide. The friends were upset but agreed. Jane picked a song and then let someone else pick the next one.
The baby was playing with the ball. Another baby decided to take the ball from him. The baby boy didn't have the ball anymore, and threw a fit. The baby with the ball smiled and laughed. Both babies were in a sandbox.
Joseph felt sick. He went to his doctor. The doctor examined Joseph. The doctor prescribed medicine for Joseph. Joseph went home and took his medicine.
Louis loved camping and hiking. Last summer he went on a week long hike. One morning he woke up with a snake in his sleeping bag. After carefully observing the snake he concluded it was non-venomous. Louis carefully moved the snake and went about his day.
Miley's parents thought she was spending too much time on video games. So they made a rule: they measured how long she spent on studying. Then they allowed her to spend just as much time playing games. Miley began to spend much more time on her studying and homework! Her grades improved, and the whole family was pleased!
Tom and Jane set a shopping date up a few months ago. Tom got to the mall first, he called Jane to see where she was. It turned out Jane was already at the mall and waiting for Tom. Tom and Jane met in the food court and began shopping. They had a great day together and planned to do it again soon.
Brendan looked up from his book. A drunk man was standing in front of him. He recoiled in surprise. The man just laughed and told him he had read the book too. They shared an awkward conversation about the book.
Tim was playing ball. He threw the ball in a shady part of the field. He was too scared to go. His friends called him chicken. Tim left the field and never went back.
Sam was cutting wood. He was using a hand saw. Unfortunately he wasn't wearing eye protection. A piece of wood flew up and hit him in the eye. Sam lost eyesight for a while.
Hannah took her dog, Maggie, for a walk. Suddenly, Maggie pulled her leash out of Hannah's hand. Maggie ran as fast as she could down the sidewalk. Hannah chased Maggie through the neighborhood. Eventually, Hannah caught Maggie.
Beth was putting her items in her locker at the gym. She looked around and couldn't find her lock. She decided to leave. She returned the next day with her new lock. There she found her lock sitting on the floor of her locker.
Amber loved her cell phone. One day she accidentally dropped her cell phone. It fell on the sidewalk. Amber was sad that she had broke her phone and had to tell her mother. Amber's mom bought her a new phone, but told her to be more careful.
John is going up north. He is going camping. He is going to sleep in a tent. He will go for a nature hike. He is excited.
Paul woke up and felt cold. He put on a hoodie and went downstairs. Once he left the house it began to rain. Paul went back inside to get a rain coat. Paul wore both his hoodie and rain coat to work.
Kelly was a toddler. She was trying to get a video to play. In the process, she managed to pull all of the tape out of the video. Her mom found it all on the floor. She tried to put it back together, but it was useless.
It was Feliciano's birthday. His mother said there was one present left. He had no idea what it would be. His mother left the room and returned with a new kitten! Feliciano knew he and his kitten would be friends forever.
Ken got a job in a metal shop. He learned how to use many different machines. He was best at working the lathe. His boss gave Ken a raise for doing so well. Ken was glad he'd been rewarded for working the lathe!
Mary was cooking dinner. She was chopping zucchini when she felt ill. She took a break, but was sick when she started again. She realized the zucchini smell reminded her of the dentist office. She wasn't able to eat zucchini for a decade afterwards.
Amanda owned a jewelry store. One day a thief came and robbed her of all her jewels. She called the police. A detective came and took her story down. They caught the thief when he tried to pawn the jewels.
Judy's friend Amy had wonderful parents. They took her on vacations and took off work often. Judy was jealous because her parents worked long hours. Amy and her parents lost their house because they couldn't pay bills. Judy learned to be grateful that her parents worked so hard for her.
Lanie was nervous. Today is the day mother is driving her to band camp. The drive is long but Lanie takes her dog Fluffy with her for company. Although Fluffy can't stay at camp, there are a lot of children there. Lanie makes friends at band camp and makes plans to return next summer
Will was driving to his college. But someone behind him kept honking. Will changed lanes. And the person who was behind him pulled up next to him. The person threw food and trash at Will's car.
Ryan's neighbor had two white poodles. One day he walked by the yard and they were bright pink. He went to the door to ask Miss Lindt what happened. She said they had been to the groomers that day. Some pink dye fell into the bathwater, dying their fur!
My uncle took me fishing once. It was my first time and I was excited. We caught three fish. At night we cooked them over a campfire. It was fun and my uncle said he'd take me again soon.
Marion and her sister went to a buffet. They ate a plate each but then agreed that the food wasn't great. Unfortunately, they had already spent a lot for the buffet price. So, they made sure to take some leftovers. That way they didn't feel so guilty.
Fred wanted to court Alicia. So he went to her house and asked Alicia's dad. Alicia's dad hesitated. He was very strict. But finally he said yes and Fred was elated.
Eric hated sleeping alone. So he would bring a new girl every night so he didn't have to. Most night he would just settle so he could guarantee he had someone. Tonight he brought home a very special girl, or he thought she was. In the morning she told him she settled with him so she wasn't alone.
Alex was playing computer games. All of a sudden, his computer froze. Alex tried to restart his computer with no avail. Alex took his computer to a repair shop the next day. They were able to repair his computer for a fee of $50.
Tom bought a new item. It broke within a few weeks. Tom had lost his receipt. He tried to return it anyway. They offered Tom store credit instead of a refund.
Abby's birthday was coming up soon. Abby wanted nothing more than a new pair of earrings. Abby decided she was going to purchase some birthstone earrings. At the store, Abby fell in love with a pair of stud Opal earrings. Abby was pleased with her new Opal earrings she purchased.
Stacy had to drive to the airport to catch a flight to Boston. She was running late! She decided to go past the speed limit driving there. Unfortunately, she got caught and stopped by a police officer. That day she learned that breaking the law usually doesn't pay.
Bob was installing new lights in his living room. He didn't know what kind of lights to buy. He asked the sales representative what kind of lights to buy. The sales representative recommended halogen light bulbs. Bob bought the halogen light bulbs and liked them.
Joe returned home to see a whole in his window. When he went inside he found a baseball on the floor. Joe went to his neighbor Timmy's house with the ball. Timmy confessed that he broke it on accident. Joe gave him back his ball and had the window replaced.
Blaine is working. Blaine needs extra cash. He decides to take some from his job. When leaving the store he gets caught. He is fired on the  spot.
Karen's sister was coming to town. Karen was very excited. She planned many fun activities. The day they went to the beach, it rained. Karen was disappointed.
The Jeter family went to South Carolina every year for the summer. This summer they went to Wisconsin. The only problem was that the kids expected beaches. Instead they go farmland. They asked to go home early instead of enjoying the outdoors.
It was a windy day. Freddy made his way down the street, holding onto his hat. A strong gust engulfed him. In his surprise, he let go of his umbrella. The umbrella tumbled down the sidewalk.
It was a warm, sunny day in February. My kids and I decided to go to the park. The kids went down the slide and I caught them. We also all swang on the swings. After the park we walked home and had a snack.
Chet checked his pantry. It was empty. He went to the grocery store. He bought fruits and veggies. He filled his pantry.
Susan was really into knitting. She wanted to make a scarf for her grandson. She knit the scarf for weeks. It was finally done days before Christmas. Her grandson loved the new scarf he received on Christmas day.
Ashley wanted a new puppy. Her mother took her to the shelter. She walked by all the dogs. She found a puppy that she liked. Her mother adopted the dog for her.
Melody and Meagan's mother always used to make them spaghetti. After she passed, her cooking was one of the things they remembered. Melody eventually offered to make the spaghetti for Meagan. Meagan didn't think she could do it right, but Melody was determined. Meagan admitted the spaghetti was great, and tasted like their mom's.
Tommy stole some candy one day. He did not know that his friend saw this. His friend asked for favors in order to not tell his dad. The favors got very expensive to Tommy. So Tommy decided to tell his dad and never stole again.
Marlee decided she needed a change. She decided to dye her brown hair blonde. She shopped for the hair dye. She spent Thursday night applying the dye to her hair. She was thrilled with her new look.
On the way home, I wasn't sure which direction to turn. I tried checking the gps to see if the instructions had improved. It still wasn't picking up the satellite. My son pointed out a set of 3 huge crosses. I knew the crosses would lead the rest of the way home, close by.
One day the smith family was watching the news together. The weather man said there was a storm coming their way. The dad told his family to prepare for the storm. The whole family worked together to prepare for the storm ahead. They went into the cellar and stayed there until it ended.
I was very thirsty one day. I looked around my house for something other than water. I found a canister of juice powder mix. I mixed the powder into a cup of water. I mixed it up and drank the juice.
The power was out in the house due to the hurricane. I took off all of my clothes in order to take a shower. Since the water had no heat, I was freezing while showering. I came out shivering and quickly grabbed a towel. I eventually caught a cold throughout the day.
Karla was very pregnant. She was headed to the hospital to give birth! She had a detailed set of plans. Once she got there, she told the nurses what she wanted to do. They worked hard to accommodate her plans during the birth.
Hannah was a great clarinet player. She went to the state clarinet competition. She was preparing for that for a long time. When she played, she broke a reed. She could not finish her piece.
There was a man named Josue. He wanted to go to a partay. He asked all his friends. They didn't know of any. So he held his own party.
Went to a restaurant that serves different things. Tried some frog legs and some escargot tttt. The escargot tt tasted like calamari. The frog legs tasted like chicken. I still don't think I will be eating anymore of those things.
I have a cat who liked to play. Every morning, he would lie under my bed. When my alarm clock rang, I would rise from my bed. My cat would swipe at my ankles. He would look at me innocently when I yelled at him.
Jenna had a habit of piling her dishes in the sink. She left her dishes in there for days this time. The dishes began to smell funky. She wore gloves and a face mask and threw out her dishes. She learned to be more mindful of her cleaning habits in the future.
Janice jumped on the chopper, ready to feel the wind in her hair. Pulling her phone out, she entered the coordinates in the GPS. The familiar voice instructed her to begin her route. Janice revved the engine of the motorcycle. With a final glance behind her, she took off on the open road.
Kate and her niece and nephew were watching TV. Her niece wanted popcorn to go with the TV. But there was no microwave popcorn in the house. Kate remember they had a jar of popcorn in the Kitchen. She decided she would indeed make popcorn for the kids.
Bobby always wanted a drone he could fly around his yard. Bobby dropped hints to his parents about the drone. Bobby wrote a letter to Santa about the drone. He finally awoke on Christmas morning and unwrapped a box. It was a huge state of the art drone!
I am Christian but a friend that I stayed with for a month is not. She always talked about how she couldn't relate to me. Finally she invited a friend from her work to come and speak with me. He was Christian and had the same heart as me for the world! I was happy than my non-Christian friend was considerate towards me.
Jim ran for his life away from the pledges. He'd chosen not to join the fraternity. They'd chosen to mark him for the ritualistic slaughter. Jim dived under a large green dumpster. The horde of Brothers raced by without finding him.
Larissa was celebrating her sixteenth birthday. She asked her daddy for a car. Her bought her some jewelry instead. Larissa wasn't happy and threw a tantrum. Her aunt told her she was still a baby at heart.
Neil was writing an article on a foreign country. His country assignment was Tibet. He flew to Tibet and interviewed citizens there. He got a good grasp of both sides of the story. His Tibet article was well-received!
I started a new website for my freelance work. I even made a logo for it on my own. I put the logo on my mousepad and my keyboard and my PC case. Eventually I realized that only I would see any of that branding. It was a lot of work for no return.
Douglas parked his car and walked toward the beach. He was excited to spend the day in the sand and sun. Suddenly, the beach bag felt unusually light. He reached a hand into the bag and his suspicious were confirmed. Douglas left his beach towel at home.
Amy was redoing her bathroom. She bought a bright new shower curtain. She wanted to find rugs and towels that matched. Amy loved how the room was brightened up now. The shower curtain was a great purchase!
May was digging in the dirt. She had intended to make mud pies. But then she saw all kinds of beetles scurrying around! May was disgusted and threw her digging implements down. She decided not to make mud pies after all.
My favorite show to watch last year was The League. I turned it on at night after work. I loved to sit and relax while watching it. I always made dinner while it was playing. Sometimes I had dessert after the show.
Jake was a little shy when he had to go to the podium. He was never very good at public speaking. Jake felt a little ill. His friends told him he could do it and gave him reassurance. Jake provided a grand speech.
I wanted to make some pasta, but I didn't have any. I drove to the store to get a box of pasta. When I got to the store, I realized I had left my wallet at home. When I found my wallet, I realized I didn't have any money. I decided against trying to make pasta.
I work at a lumber and hardware store with a few other people. Today, my coworker told me he was taking an hour lunch. Usually he takes a half-hour, but I thought nothing of it. An hour later he's not back and the store is full of customers. He ended up leaving me by myself until it was time to close.
My son had to read Frankenstein for summer reading. I called the local bookstore and reserved a copy. When I got there the clerk said someone had taken the book. I was angry at her, but she called a nearby store and reserved a copy. We got the book, finally.
Jenny wasn't feeling well. She had a sore throat and stuffy nose. Her mother couldn't get her to eat anything. Jenny's mother bought her some popsicles. Jenny tried to eat the popsicles.
The girl was nervous. She was going on her first college visit. She looked at the campus and the dorms. She decided it was the school for her. She couldn't wait to start in the fall!
Today was the dreaded day for Lisa. She packed her bags and drove away. She had to leave her apartment and move 45 miles East. Once she got to her new place, she loved it. She was so surprised and excited of what was to come.
Javier notices that his apartment is starting to smell. He decides to take out the garbage. Finally he brings the garbage outside to be collected. Gradually his apartment begins to smell less. Javier is happy his apartment doesn't smell as bad.
Derrick heard a window break outside his house. He ran out to see what it was and was horrified. His car was gone. He called the police in a panic. Then remembered he parked in the garage and his car was there.
Hannah met Nate half a decade ago. They have been dating ever since. Hannah desperately wants to get engaged. Nate does not propose to her. Hannah breaks up with Nate because he didn't propose.
Bill was very busy behind the bar on a Saturday night. A server came to him to get three glasses of wine. Bill the bartender grabbed his wine opener and a bottle. The bottle was enough for two of the three glasses. The third was a little low but he felt that it was fine.
Jessica's favorite color is red. Jessica decided to paint her whole house red. She spent days painting the house her favorite color. A month later, Jessica changed her favorite color to green. Jessica hated her red house now.
John forgot about a book report he had to write. He didn't have enough time to do it properly. He went on wikipedia and skimmed an article. He then just put it into his own words. It was good enough to get him a B+.
Brad liked to play baseball. He was on the baseball team. He was a good player. The team depended on him to strike others out. Brad was good at pitching.
Harry worked for a liquor store. One day, he was almost robbed. A man tried to rob him with a knife. Thankfully, other customers were there to stop him. Now the store has a gun under the cashier's counter.
Beth was in college. She enrolled in a film class. She learned how to create a short film. For her final project, she created one of her own. She poured her heart into it and got an A.
Ronald hammered a sign to his bedroom door. His sister removed the sign when Ronald was sleeping. Ronald accused his sister of taking the sign the next morning. She returned the sign to Ronald. Ronald hung the sign back on his door where it belonged.
Desiree was told that there would be fireflies by the lake. Desiree had never seen fireflies herself. She bundled up for the cool night air. She went to the lake, but only saw one firefly light one time. It was a lovely experience, but overall underwhelming for her.
Clarissa sang the words to her favorite song. Her friend joined in on the singing. Their boyfriends started clapping. The girls got quiet. One of the boyfriends complimented the girls.
Ford had always wanted a new car. He tried saving a lot of money. He simply could not get the money. After 6 years, he finally saved enough. Ford was able to buy his dream car.
Brian's parents decided the lawn needed to be mowed. He got out the lawnmower and went to work! All of a sudden it ran out of gas. He quickly drove to the gas station and fueled it up. Brian finished his lawn work and was rewarded with twenty dollars.
We had a budget manager in our office in 2002. He was a quiet, serious man. He was on the computer all day. One day he printed some pornography and his boss saw him. He was fired immediately.
Tommy's school zoo trip took a bad turn. The monkey in its enclosure was glaring angrily at him. Tommy was unsure if he'd done something upsetting. Tommy realized the monkey was glaring at an animal nearby. Tommy and the monkey were back on good terms!
Kevin had been having lots of pain in his back. He went to a doctor to talk about it. The doctor diagnosed him with scoliosis. Kevin was given a brace to wear. It was uncomfortable, but would help him in the long run.
He wanted to get bigger muscles. He bought all kinds of sports nutrition products. He used the products to get better at lifting weights. He lifted heavier and heavier weights. Soon he had big muscles.
Bobby was running in a 5k for the first time. He hadn't formally trained but he was pretty athletic. After he started running he paced himself with another runner. He kept up with him the whole race. They crossed the line together and Bobby was first in his age group.
Rick was visiting his grandma. He and his dad went into the yard to play. The grass in the yard was tall and needed to be cut. Later that night Rick was itchy from playing in the grass. Rick scratched and scratched until daddy gave him a bath.
Luther is ordering food for his wife at a restaurant. He is in a hurry and needs it to go. He orders the food and takes it home. At home he gives the food to his wife. Luther brought the wrong order home!
Bob bought his daughter a new kite. They went to the kite to fly it. It was windy outside and the perfect weather for flying kites. Their kite rose hundreds of feet into the sky. At the end of the day they went home and had ice cream.
My grandmother and I played monopoly. She was beating me by a large margin. However, I managed to draw a lot of lucky chance cards. I ended up beating my grandmother at the end of the game. Now my grandmother does not like to play monopoly with me.
Mike had a job he hated. One day his boss screamed at him for no good reason. Mike decided to look for a new job. It took him weeks but he was able to find a much better job. Mike was thrilled to give his boss notice of his departure.
Maggie's boyfriend always wanted to take her ice skating. She did not know how to ice skate and she was embarrassed about it. He finally asked her about it and why she never would go with him. When she told him, he decided that today she needed to learn. Learning to ice skate with her boyfriend was the funnest thing ever.
Jill was nervous staying with her cousin in San Francisco. He was afraid that there would be an earthquake during her visit. She was sitting at the dining table when the floor started to shake. She quickly got under the table as her cousin laughed. It was just a big truck driving by!
Skip always had a passion for singing. He would listen and dream of being a big star. Skip wanted to try but was very nervous. A talent show was coming up in skip's town. He decided to face his fears and sing for the crowd.
Sean was at work one morning. His boss announced that a new person had joined the team. He introduced the new coworker, Jenna. Sean actually recognized her from back when they went to school. The two reconnected throughout the day and planned to hang out more.
Stacy was feeling dizzy lately. She went to the lab to get some tests done. After a few days, she went to get the results. The doctor told her that she has anemia and she needs iron. Stacy now takes an iron supplement to keep life going.
Pablo's mother's birthday was approaching quickly. Pablo wanted to give his mother something very special. He didn't have a job or money to get her something nice. Pablo used his talent of painting and painted his mom a portrait. She was so happy with the painting that she cried.
Rita had a birthday party. She was waiting for friends to show up. Nobody showed up. She felt really sad. She ended up crying and watching tv.
Sue entered a nacho eating contest. Nachos are her favorite food so she thought she could do well. Sue started off slow to pace herself. She then upped the ante. Sue ate 15 pounds of nachos but did not win.
Dan was having a hard time keeping his pen out of his mouth. He had a habit of chewing on the cap as he worked. Dan's dentist told him he needed to stop this habit. He rubbed his pen in his armpits to make it too nasty to chew on. Dan was dismayed when it didn't help.
Jenna had made rolls for the holiday dinner. The rolls came out very hard and dry. Jenna decided that she needed to tweak the recipe. She did some research and adjusted the recipe. The new batch came out much fluffier.
It was Christian's first day of Seventh grade. He was very nervous. His mom made him a special breakfast to calm his nerves. Christian ate his breakfast and got on the school bus. He got to school and found new friends, which made him feel better.
Maria went inside and put her takeaway on the kitchen table. Maria's boyfriend saw Maria's takeaway and asked what she bought. Maria said that she went to the new Nepalese restaurant and got momo. Maria's boyfriend asked her what momo are. Maria told him they're like Chinese dumplings, but a little different.
Ben had an exam coming up the next day. His roommate knew about this but threw a party anyways. Ben tried to study but gave up and left his room to join the party. He stayed up all night partying. The next day, Ben failed his exam.
Jessica joined the new sorority. When it was time for the hazing, she had to strip naked. EVeryone else judged her body and criticized her. She couldn't take it. She left the sorority crying.
Jane pulled into her driveway after work one day. When her light shone she saw there was graffiti on her garbage can. Upon inspection she realized someone had written profanity on her bin. She tried to wash it off, but it wouldn't budge. Jane simply gave up and went in the house.
Maggie managed a diner. She was expecting a delivery of bread products. The delivery truck was running late. Maggie knew the diner was almost out of hamburger buns. Maggie went to the store to buy some buns until the truck arrived.
Today I noticed my brother had my phone messing with it. I figured he was playing a game or something. Later, I kept getting texts expressing sympathy for me. I couldn't figure out why I was getting them. My brother texted everyone I had an STD and then deleted his texts.
Don wanted to improve his sales numbers at work. Don began doing role play with a co-worker in their off-hours. Don also watched inspiring and helpful instructional videos. Don began feeling more confident while on the phone, selling. At the end of the quarter, Don was the top salesman in the office!
Tim got a new dog. He didn't realize how dumb it was. It never learned any new tricks. It tore up his apartment. Tim still loved it, though.
Paul was a very tall man. When he walked down the street people stared at him. Paul did not like being looked at like a freak. He tried to hunch over to make himself look smaller. All it ended up doing was hurting his back.
The military security clearance required a clean criminal record. When asked, Dan told the truth about his juvenile criminal past. The details of the incident were researched for months. Dan had to stay at his current post until the results were released. Dan was granted his clearance because he had told the truth.
Tom was at the bar. He got drunk and kept hitting on a girl. She had a boyfriend that didn't appreciate it. Tom didn't back off and got punched in the eye. He had a black eye for over a week.
Gail was shocked to see a huge bouquet of roses on her desk. After sitting down, Gail pulled out the card from the flowers. Once Gail read the card, she knew who sent her the flowers. Gail had gotten the flowers from her sister for her birthday. Gail was so happy that her sister sent her the beautiful flowers.
My FB friend Kathy bought a big screen tv. It is 50" in diagonal length. She showed it off on FB. She said she canceled cable to get the tv. She still has a streaming service.
Tim was at the bar. He got into a fight with random people. They wanted to really hurt him. Tim ran out. They chased him for a while but never caught him.
One night I was driving home by myself. The tire pressure light came on so I took the first exit. On the exit ramp my tire blew out! I was able to make it to a gas station. An older man put on my spare tire.
Dad said he wanted to wash the car today. First he went in to take a nap. I washed it while he was sleeping. When he woke up he was really happy. Since he didn't have to wash the car he took me for ice cream.
I had to build a catapult for high school. It was a wooden frame. It had springs. It propelled a rubber ball. I had to hit a target.
Annabelle had a stomach ache. She went to the doctor. After an examination, the doctor prescribed her some medicine. Annabelle took the medicine for 3 days. She felt much better.
Timmy wanted to be a professional gamer. He practiced everyday after school. He trained his mouse and keyboard movements with precision. He eventually became the top ranked player in his country. Timmy would go on to win many competitions through the world.
The man opened a bar for gay men. The neighborhood protested against it. The man designed a flyer. He distributed it to the neighbors. The neighbors liked the message on the flyer.
Gina was a popular girl in school and had a recital soon. Gina had invited all of her friends from school and many came. This made Gina very nervous to perform but her teacher helped her up. Gina got on stage and performed very well. Afterwards her class came up and congratulated her on a job well done.
Calvin had just bought a new video game. As soon as he got home he opened it and started playing. At first all of the levels were new to him, and he had a hard time. After awhile, he started getting the hang of it. By the end of the day, he had beaten every level.
Sam liked nature photos. He took a drive to a friends home in the country. There were so many animals to take pictures of. He spent the whole day taking photos. He decided to make this a weekly event.
Madison had just started Kindergarten and got bored easily in class. The teacher was explaining something very uninteresting that day. Madi began to fiddle with her shoelaces to entertain herself. Unknowingly she tied her shoes together and could not get them apart. Madi had to take tiny steps the whole way to mom's car after school.
John was a serious athlete. He decided to enhance his training methods. He decided to only wear minimalist footwear. He noticed his lower leg strength improve. He attributed this to his new footwear.
Joan was leaving his apartment late at night. He got on his car and got on the road. It was very late so he went really fast. Unfortunately a cop pulled him over. The cop gave him an expensive ticket.
Julie and Dean were small children. They were playing and had broken a very expensive vase. Their mother told them to go outside and pick a switch. They grimaced and went to find a small stick. Their mother used the sticks to discipline them for breaking the vase.
Ivy lost her cell phone while out grocery shopping. Sadly, she checked her car and purse, but to no avail. She drove back to the grocery store to ask them if they'd seen it. To her surprise, an employee said someone had turned in Ivy's phone. Ivy was so touched and pleased by human kindness!
We moved to a new house during the fall of one year. The ground was full of leaves and under the leaves were snakes. There were so many that my mom decided to burn the leaves in piles. It was scary because we didn't want to walk outside. From then on I had nightmares about snakes in my yard chasing me.
The man ripped his shorts. He hurried back to his home. He asked his wife for help. She sewed a patch on his shorts. The man went back outside.
Lulu was finishing up the last of her new book. She was excited because this was her first book launch. She gathered her friends together for a large party. She was sure it would be a hit. When it released it ended up being a best seller.
Dan's friend Jake had a new power wheels truck. Dan was jealous of his friend. When Jake asked Dan to visit Dan declined. Jake was sad Dan wouldn't come over. Dan didn't care if they were never friends again.
John ran every evening. This time he decided to go on a different route. When he went on his run, he ran across a snake. John ran as fast as he could to get home. He was still shaking when he got home.
I received a brand new phone for my birthday. The very next day I had dropped it on the pavement. I picked it up and found a large crack on the screen. I ordered a repair kit from the internet. I fixed my phone's screen easily.
Madelynn and Colby wanted to make craft's when it was raining outside. They decided they would make a birdhouse for the bird's. They gathered all of their material's and started building it. They finished their birdhouse and painted it for the bird's. After the rain stopped they put the birdhouse outside for them.
Gina was cleaning the snow off of her car. She finished the driver's side and began to do the passenger side. But the snow was knee deep. Gina tried to clean the passenger side from the driver's side. But her arms were too short to reach the other side of the car.
Jerry was camping in the woods with his friends. His son had fallen and broke his leg back home. Jerry's wife tried to call him. She wasn't able to reach him because he was in a dead zone. Jerry didn't find out about his son until he arrived home.
Joe broke his leg playing soccer. He was in a full cast. When he went back to school all the kids wanted to sign it. All day people stopped him to add something to his cast. It was full from top to bottom by the time he got home.
Paul had been build a 68 Camaro for two Year's. The only thing he needed to finish it was an engine. He knew a guy who knew a guy who owned a part shop. Paul went to the garage in the middle on nowhere. He got there right as the police did, turns out it was a chop shop.
I needed a new pair of shoes. I traveled everywhere to find the perfect pair. Finally I found a nice pair of shoes. When I tried them on they were amazing. Thankfully I purchased them.
Beverly and her cheer squad needed to raise money. They needed new uniforms. Beverly decided to have a car wash. Many people came to get their cars washed. The cheer squad was able to get new uniforms.
There was a little dog. He was scared and shy. He had no owner and no hope. One day he saw lights flashing into his eyes. He had finally found an owner to make him feel loved again.
Some teens were rummaging through their parents' garage. They found an old blender they never used. They brought it into the kitchen to test it. When they turned it on, it made an extremely loud noise. Their parents later told them it was too loud, so they locked it away.
Jess was always afraid of the dark. Last night, Jess's power went out. Jess decided the outage was a good time to face her fear of the dark. Jess only lit a single candle. After an hour in the dark, Jess was no longer afraid!
Martha wanted to do something to help the environment. She went to her gardening store and bought a couple trees. She dug holes in her backyard. Afterwards, she planted the trees in the holes. She watered them and cared for them until they grew big.
Sam really loved to try new food. When he went to Bolivia, he tasted api. The sweet taste of corn and pineapple was delicious. It was also invigorating. In fact he was so full of energy, he didn't need to eat anything else.
Roland joined the theater club this semester. His first play with this weekend. He was extremely worried about getting stage fright. But on the day of the play he performed wonderfully. Roland can't wait for his next play.
Candy heard that her very favorite band was playing in town soon. She really wanted to see them so she tried to buy some tickets. Unfortunately, they were all sold out. Candy begged people to sell her a spare ticket. Luckily at the last minute she found one for sale and she got in.
Joe was excited to go to the zoo. He wanted to see his favorite animal, the giraffe. He quickly walked towards a small enclosed area with giraffes. But he was disappointed at how bored and sad they looked. Joe was too upset to see the rest of the zoo.
Tucker wants to find an interesting accessory for his outfit. He decides to invest in a bowtie. At first, Tucker is surprised by how expensive bow ties are. Finally he finds one that is stylish and doesn't cost too much. Tucker is glad he has a good accessory now.
The man passed out. A woman woke him up. The man was confused. The woman calmed him down. The man introduced himself.
Dan's dogs did not used to get along. They used to bark and bite at each other for hours. It took a very long time for them to get used to each other. Eventually, they settled their differences. Now his dogs are inseparable.
Billy went to the public pool to swim every day. He often tried to see how fast he could swim across the pool. Billy's friends were impressed, and suggested he join the swim team. After receiving his first gold medal, Billy wanted to go even further. Billy eventually became a professional and swam in the Olympics.
Jim desperately wanted to learn the piano. He practiced 2 hours a day in an attempt to get better. Jim couldn't play difficult pieces as his hands were just too small. Jim's teacher asked him if he'd like to give the violin a try. Jim agreed and immediately took to the instrument.
Cedric would always entertain the ladies at the movie theater. Every now then he would get caught by a female. The theater would allow the bickering from time to time. The last time the outburst got out of hand. Cedric is banned from all movie theaters.
Sally has a dance competition in two days. She has been practicing for a couple hours everyday. There are four other dancers in the competition. Even though she is very nervous, she thinks she can win. At the competition, Sally wins first place.
My arms started to swell like my legs. I started wearing long sleeves. I didn't want anyone to see how big they'd gotten. My arms stopped fitting in the sleeves. I had to buy bigger shirts to accommodate them.
Lucy has a son in high school and he has made some new friends. Today she found some unappropriated music in his room. She thinks that his new friends are having a bad influence on her son. Lucy tells her husband what she thinks. They decide to talk to their son that night.
Anna was trying to board her plane. But she couldn't get through security. The metal detector kept going off! Then she realized why. She had forgotten to remove her metal tongue rings!
Ed took Ana to dinner. They ate companionably. Then Ed dropped to his knees. He asked Anna to marry him! Crying happily, she nodded yes.
Tim was riding his bike to school one day. He was going very fast and didn't see a crack in the sidewalk. He ran it over and flipped his bike and fell off. He got up and brushed himself off. Tim slowed down and paid more attention the rest of the way.
Allie had just moved to town and was very nervous. She was worried about whether she would make any friends. At first it was difficult. But eventually she made a few friends. She was rather thankful for that.
Jane had been given an extra hour to meet an deadline. She called her co-worker and begged for help. The co-worker agreed to work till Jane could return to work. Jane was relieved to have the help. Now there was hope that she may actually make the deadline.
On the bus ride home Amy showed her older friend Sue her new watch. Sue told her the watch was super cool. Amy appreciated the feedback since she looked up to Sue. As Sue got off the bus she told Amy she was going to get one like it. Amy felt like the coolest kid on the bus.
Lizzie was dancing at a local club. A man came up to her and told her he worked at a record company. He offered Lizzie a job as a backup dancer. Lizzie was able to travel the world with her new job. She loved every minute of it.
Bob wanted to have a pool in his backyard. He asked his neighbor for a recommendation to install a pool. Bob called the pool company and they came out the next day. It took several weeks, but they finished the job. Soon after, Bob enjoyed his new pool.
I was petting my cat yesterday. It tried to scratch my hand. I told it not to. It tried to do it again. I again thought talking to it was the best course of action.
The move to our new home took a few days. We had to drive about seven hours to get there. We loaded a huge truck and made the drive in one day. We unloaded and dropped off the truck the next day. We settled into our new home, happy with our choice.
I went to go hang out with my friends. We went to a local paintball place. We put on our gear and chose teams. We ran through the land and played for a few hours. Afterwards, I lost but had a lot of fun.
Tom had a swimming competition coming up. He practiced hours every day to win. Tom was very well prepared and did great in the race. He easily got first place and set a new lap record. Tom was excited and motivated to keep swimming.
Eve was calming with her dad when she had a bad shock. The two had forgotten their pack of food! Now they were stuck in the woods with nothing to eat. Eve decided to gather up berries and ruins from the woods. She made her dad a delicious breakfast from nature!
Bob stared in disbelief at the flooded basement. All that could be seen were the stone arches above the doors. The plumber told him it flooded because the sump pump was off. Bob understood that was because the electricity had also been off. He enabled the electricity and the pump drained the flooded basement.
One night I had a dream about my friend Priscilla. In the dream, everyone was clapping, even the trees and mountains. We were all celebrating her. The next day I told her about the dream which made her happy. Later I found a verse in the Bible similar to my dream about her.
Stan loved to swim. He often went to the local pool to do laps. He always considered swimming competitively. Stan tried out for the local team. He was not fast enough and did not make the team.
Simon was dreading his dentist appointment. He hates needles and he gets very nervous and anxious around them. He had a chip in his tooth and knew he would need a filling. He was finally called back into the examining room. He got a filling and was pleasantly surprised it was so fast and easy!
Sarah prepared a large meal for her family. She prepared fried chicken and mashed potatoes. Her family devoured the meal. They complimented her on her cooking. Afterwards Sarah's daughter helped her do the dishes.
Niall wandered through the streets at night trying to sell his wares. He offered suspicious passersby weed. Niall met one enthusiastic man who wanted to purchase everything. Niall was excited momentarily, but grew suspicious. The man showed Niall his badge, he was a policeman.
There were gates to our neighborhood. Someone tailgated and broke the gate. I helped to fix the gate. It took us two days. The gate works once again.
Drew didn't have much luck with the ladies. He had tried for months to find a girl. He decided to try a blind date. Drew arrived at his dinner date. The blind date turned out to be a success.
Joe was very excited for the Paralympics. His favourite event was wheelchair rugby. Once, Joe tried out wheelchair rugby. He wasn't sure how people would react to him being able bodied. It turned out that they were happy that he was supporting the sport.
Mikey once was a little cat. He was small and never ate. A family took him in and fed him well. Mikey then began to eat more. Now, little Mikey is a big fat cat.
Rachel got off of the school bus. She was walking across the neighborhood to reach her house. A drop of water fell on her cheeks. After a few seconds, it started to rain. She decided to run.
James had a new pet. He'd just gotten a hamster that was a lot of fun. They played every day. James put the hamster in a ball and rolled him around the living room. He felt responsible and mature.
Tom was walking down the street. There was a slippery spot. Tom slipped and fell down. A bunch of people saw it happen. Tom played it off like it was on purpose.
Ali was suspended from school for fighting. The principal didn't want to hear her side of the story. Neither did her mother. Ali sat in her room in the dark feeling helpless. She was in trouble and there was nothing she could do about it.
Jim was fired from his job for his attitude. Being laid off meant more time to take his attitude out on his family. He nitpicked every little thing, until they began avoiding him. Then he found a small patch of marijuana his son was secretly growing. Jim has become a very mellow man.
Henry called Jeff ugly and pushed him into the trash. Jeff wasn't happy and decided to run away. After he got home, he decided to clean himself up. The next day, he purposely tripped Henry while he was walking. He also called Henry ugly since his face landed on the ground.
Tom wanted to figure out the beating in his chest. He asked his brother. His brother said it rhymes with art. Tom thought hard. Then he realized it was his heart.
Sal wanted to have a great Christmas for her children. She worked a low paying job but loved her three boys very much. So she scrimped and saved all the year through. By Christmas she had enough to buy her boys gifts. And the look in their eyes that morning was her gift!
Franklin was running through the woods. He tripped over a fallen tree. His face smashed into a rock. Franklin was bleeding profusely. Franklin decided he would run through the woods again.
Lucy and her grandma were going grocery shopping. Her grandma bought her groceries from Byerly's. At the store there were no carts in the parking lot. Lucy asked her grandma where you would leave one. She was shocked to find a person brings your bags to your car for you.
Joe saw that the sky was turning a funny color. Joe turned on the radio and heard an emergency weather report. Tornadoes were predicted in his town. As he had no transportation he had no choice but to shelter in place. The tornadoes passed close, but he remained safe in his basement.
Linda was wearing a new shirt. The tag was so itchy! She scratched at it all day. Finally, she decided to cut it off. She cut the shirt instead!
Suzanne was afraid of the dark. She was spooked by all kind of noises. Her neighbor, who knew this, liked to tease her. He banged her trash can very loud in the middle of the night. And every time Suzanne would scream and be afraid even more.
Eric decided to make dinner for his girlfriend Ally. Ally loved chicken, so Eric decided to make baked chicken. He cooked all afternoon to make everything perfect. When they started to eat, they realized the chicken was raw. They laughed it off and ordered pizza instead.
In a week was Clara's final exam. So she studied all week. She needed an A to pass her class. Clara finally took the test. She got an A .
Julie liked seeing signs that spring was here. The tulips in her yard bloomed and made her smile. It felt like spring once they had popped out. Julie couldn't wait for the rest of the plants in her yard to take off. Spring was her favorite season!
Tom really liked Sally. One day, he finally worked up the courage to ask her out. His heart was hammering in his chest as he said the words. After what seemed like a very long moment, Sally smiled at Tom. She said yes.
Gina was watching TV in the living room. There was a knock on the front door. The police were at the door with her drunk teen brother. The boy had been busted at a party with other teens drinking. Gina knew he was going to be in big trouble.
In 2013 I had a spine surgery and I was only 27 years old. I have a disease called Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy and it's cruel. After numerous medicines and nerve blocks the doctors were worried. They believed it could spread further, they wanted to try and stop it. They performed a surgery where they placed a spinal cord stimulator.
Kelley was walking to get her mail. Unfortunately it started to rain. Her yard was covered in mud. Kelley walked through it. She got stuck.
Mary was always a troubled child. Last Tuesday she got in trouble with the police. She was found playing in the kid's playground after hours. It's normally not a big deal. Unfortunately Mary was naked and is 32.
My sister-in-law Hilda is a smoker. We used to go to NH to visit friends often. There was no tax on cigarettes in NH, as opposed to MA. Hilda asked me to buy her a carton of cigarettes to save money. I did so, but she never paid me for the cigarettes.
Michael was a professional basketball player. He enjoyed the game very much. He would always chew gum during the games. During a press conference he was asked why he chews gum. He calmly replied that it makes him play better.
My grandma joined a contest in her small hometown. She believed she had the biggest tree, and wanted to win. Her tree was humongous, and very old. She ended up winning the contest, and a check for $100. A picture was posted in the paper of her holding her check.
He almost crashed. He slammed on the breaks. No one would let him over. He needed to take an exit. My dad was driving in Atlanta.
Tim's friend Eric played the drums. Tim was mesmerized watching his friend. Tim enjoyed hearing and watching his friend. Tim learned from his friend how to play the drums. Tim eventually became an adept drummer.
Rachel has suffered from insomnia for many weeks. She finds that her sleeping problems are making it hard to work. Rachel's doctor decides to prescribe her sleeping pills. The first night after taking the pills, Rachel sleeps very soundly! She is so happy that she has normal sleeping patterns again.
The man tried to blend into his environment. The enemy came to his location. The enemy did not see him. The man waited for the enemy to pass. He radioed the enemy's position to his team.
Ray gathered his friends to tell them a funny joke he heard. He started to tell the joke and realized he forgot how it ended. Ray tried to make up his own punchline to save his joke. All of his friends were confused and did not laugh. Ray tried to blame the friends for having no sense of humor.
I wondered how merchandising worked. I immediately researched the topic on the internet. I learned I needed a story and a product. I wrote an ebook where my main character sold  Pokemon Go decals. Now I sell and merchandise my characters decals for mega bucks.
Nancy's parents asked her come to the family dinner. Since she had a big test tomorrow, she refused. Several hours later, her family came over to the house. They were happy and and couldn't stop talking. Nancy became mad and went in her bedroom.
As a joke, we bought a friend some edible underwear. They were bright red in color. Confused, she asked if they were made of cotton candy. We laughed at her and said no. Then she asked if they were made from fruit roll ups.
Timmy and John were getting ready for a basketball game. They had to try hard to win so they practiced a lot. During practice, Timmy sprained his ankle. Timmy couldn't play in the game because of his ankle. John picked Cory to play in the game instead, and they won!
Sam was in a race at school. The end was really close. Nobody knew who won. Sam was forced to race again. This time he did worse and lost.
The couple watched a movie. They were enjoying the plot. Someone started disrupting the movie. The couple complained to the owner. The owner stopped the movie.
Tim had smelly socks. He never washed them. His friend thought the smell was awful. His friends held him down and took his socks off. They then washed the socks so they didn't smell so bad.
He was on the corner every day as she went to school. He had a cup out, always with a few pennies in it at least. Karen wondered if he put the first few in himself everyday. That was as much as she'd ever wondered about that man before today. Today she saw the man pictured in her friend's report on a war hero.
Jesse had social phobia. He was scared of the judgement of other people. He listened to an affirmation everyday for month. He is now cured of his phobia. He isn't afraid of what people think of him anymore.
Tom's wrists had been hurting recently. It was due to his poor keyboard ergonomics at work. Tom ordered a brand new mechanical keyboard online. It came in the mail the next day. Tom's wrists no longer hurt with his more ergonomic keyboard.
Tim wanted a train set. He got in his car and drove down to the hobby shop. He inspected all the different train sets they had. He decided he like the red train set best. He bought the red train set, took it home, and had fun playing with it.
Ida's baby was babbling. Then one morning she said her first word. It was Mama! Ida was so proud. She almost cried with happiness!
I was reading the newspaper one day. I saw that there was a competition for a magazine logo. I called the number on the ad and entered my name. I spent a week working on a nice logo. After sending it in, the company responded and accepted my logo.
Timmy Jimmy climbed up on the stage. The crowd cheered. He dived off. They surfed him for what seemed like hours. Straight into a trash can.
One day the Johnson family went to the aquarium. First they saw the adorable penguins. Then they saw some tropical fish. Finally they went to the dolphin show. They had a super fun day.
Mike asked his brother to play golf. He said once he got better he would go with him. From the first time they played, Mike always won. He would never lose to his brother. He was proud to make him eat his words.
Billy's mom noticed he was grinding his teeth in his sleep. His dentist suggested he wear a mouthpiece to protect his teeth. The first time he put it in it felt very uncomfortable. He wore it for short periods of time for several days. After a while, he felt comfortable wearing it the entire night.
Henry had just moved into a new house. He loved everything about it except it at night. For some reason in the dark the house felt so scary. Henry thought he was just paranoid for a long time. Eventually they confirmed eletrical issues which cause fear.
I went to visit my father's grave. My son put flowers beside it. I talked to him a little about my dad. Afterward he went back to the car and I talked to dad alone for awhile. I said I was sorry we were never close, and walked away.
Jimmy's phone ringed in class. Since he was often selfish, he answered it in class. The teacher became irritated and walked towards him. She tried to take it away although he wouldn't let it go. As a result, she called the security guard to take him away.
Jan wanted to become a ballerina. She asked her mom if she could take dance lessons to learn ballet. Her mom said they couldn't afford it. Jan felt very sad about this, but accepted it. On her birthday, Jan learned she would start dance lessons next week!
Bill had to take the final shot of the game. He held on to the ball. Bill shot the ball towards the hoop. A defender came to block the shot. The ball went through the hoop, Bill won the game.
Jacob was feeling depressed lately. His doctor recommended that he get more exercise. Jacob started running and eating healthier. He eventually was able to overcome his depression. Jacob learned to be happier by keeping himself busy.
Tina woke early one Sunday. She decided to make her mom breakfast. She fried up some tasty pancakes and served her mom breakfast in bed! Even though her mom knew there was a mess in the kitchen, she smiled. She appreciated Tina's thoughtful effort.
I've always loved to eat seafood. I recently went to an aquarium. I realized how beautiful fish are when they're still alive. I felt guilty. I no longer eat fish.
Alice heard the starting gun and took off. She was participating in her city's annual marathon. Months of training led up to this event. By the last mile, she was exhausted, but determined. Alice went on to set a personal best that day.
Teo brought home a pet snake. His mother said he couldn't keep it in the house. Teo was going to leave to return it to the pet store. Then he noticed the snake wasn't in the box. Teo saw the snake coiled around his grandmother and screamed.
London was busy catching up with laundry. She was puzzled when the clothes wouldn't dry in the dryer. No matter how long she set the timer the clothes wouldn't dry. She learned that the heating element had broken. London had to take all her wet clothes to the laundromat.
Every year, my family takes a vacation to Florida. One year, there a hurricane was forecast for the week we were there. We had to stay in the condo for the majority of the week. When the storm came to land, it ended up being just a tropical storm. We were able to go to the beach during the last two days of our visit.
The man bought some nuts. He thought they were toasted. They were raw nuts. He learned how to toast nuts. He made fresh toasted nuts that night.
Tim was invited to a poker game. He had never played before. He broke even and had fun. Tim went online to learn more about it. He played with friends more often.
The class was shooting hoops in the gymnasium. My teacher came in and started giving instructions. However, someone told him that we wasn't an athlete. The teacher challenged the man to a one on one match of basketball. He ended up winning by 12 points.
Nina needed blood tests done. They were just routine, but she was nervous. She had never had her blood taken before. The nurse was kind, though, and held her hand. Nina looked away, and the blood draw was over before she knew it!
There was a boy who played out in the mud. His mom called him inside and told him to clean up. She had dinner ready and wanted to eat. He went upstairs and washed off. She was glad he cleaned up because his grandparents were in town.
Andy's daughter was having her annual kite day at school tomorrow. Andy decided that this year he will make her kite. Andy's daughter wanted a butterfly, so he made one. Once Andy was done, Andy took the kite to his daughter's school. Andy's daughter was thrilled to see her butterfly kite.
I was bringing my puppy inside. She was wiggling. I dropped her from about a foot high. She started wining. I think she was okay.
Jason's favorite NBA team was the Lakers. He grew up watching every Lakers game at home on TV. When Jason got his first job he knew what he wanted to save money for. After Jason had saved enough, he bought tickets to see a Laker game. He was thrilled when he finally got to watch the Lakers play live.
Penny and John have been in love with each other for a long time. Penny met John at work. She had a fiance at the time they met. John never lost hope. Years later, they are happily married.
James was taking a bath. He started finding lots of hairs floating in the water. He looked at the drain. A large rat was climbing out of the drain. James screamed and jumped out of the bath.
My ex was running in the Kurdish mountains for training. It was dark and he heard some growls. Two dogs attacked him but he kicked them off and kept going. He only had some scratches. It was like a scene from the movie Werewolves of London.
Roger Houston was an astronaut on a lonely mission. He was on a spaceship headed to the docking point on Jupiter. One day, debris hit his ship, careening it off course. He had no choice but to crash land on Ceres. Roger Houston spent his last moments looking at the far away Earth.
Ellen's dad was a military officer and her mom was a doctor. Both parents wanted Ellen to do what they did. Ellen wanted to please them both but didn't know how. She thought both careers sounded equally interesting. Then she decided - she would become an Army nurse!
Allison really enjoyed math class. But one day she struggled to understand a new concept. Allison thought she could take the test without asking for help. She did not do well at all on the test. Allison went to her teacher to get help understanding what she missed.
I had 2 hour sessions in Spaulding Rehab after my stroke. We practiced trying to walk. One day I saw a woman crying as two therapists held her. She was trying to walk but was giving up in despair. I felt sadly for her, then got depressed.
Tom and Tina moved in together. They tried to sleep together for the first time. Tom snored way louder than Tina expected. It kept her up all night. The next day Tina bought some ear plugs.
Michelle's birthday was her favorite day of the year. This year though, she was not looking forward to it. Her boyfriend had to work that day, so Michelle would be alone. On the day of her birthday, her boyfriend surprised her at her house. Michelle ended up not being alone for her birthday and was very happy.
I bought my friend a bottle of Moutai liquor years ago. After reading Red Sorghum I wanted to try Moutai for myself. I called the stores in my area and they did not carry it any more. One clerk thought I wanted a Mai Tai mix. I said she was totally off base.
There is an empty cup on the table. I picked up the cup. I took it to the kitchen. I filled the cup with milk. I drank the milk from the cup.
Oliver was in an arcade for his birthday. He was mastering so many of the games and winning tickets. At the end of the day he had more tickets than he had ever seen. He went to redeem his prize. With all of his tickets he could actually get a real toy.
Dudley and Jared were always troublemakers. Their teachers feared them and their parents couldn't control them. One day, they stole fireworks from a local shop. They proceeded to go the golf course and set them off. They nearly burned down a few houses, which taught them their lesson.
Lauren wanted to go to her dream school in Chicago. She applied there during her senior year. A month later, she got an acceptance letter in the mail. Although she got scholarships, the tuition was still too high. She wasn't able to go to her dream school after all.
Sam was cooking popcorn. He followed the directions on the package. He set the microwave to three minutes. Suddenly the house was full of smoke and the bag was on fire. Sam didn't know the timer on the microwave was broken.
Jed stated that 2013 was the best year for civil liberties. He had picked someone out of the crowd to share this with. As the person tried to break away, Jed elaborated. He was thrilled that people could finally film the action of cops. The random crowd person Jed had ambushed broke away and ran.
Jane was at a party. Everyone was doing keg stands. She was convinced to do one as well. Jane tried but failed right away. Everyone congratulated her for at least trying.
Alicia got a dark dye. She was curious about how it would look. But it ended up looking terrible. So she had to go to the store and get a lighter one. Alicia then was happy with the result.
Sam had been building up his car for years. He finally got the chance to race it at the track. He went up against a friend with a similar ride. The race was close and Sam barely lost. He was excited to do even better next time.
Charles worked hard at his internship. During his last days at his internship, he tried not to make mistakes. For the final project he had to take a picture working with his boss. His boss stood in front of him and looked down. Charles looked up and smiled but their lips almost touched.
Jessie was punished. She wasn't allowed to leave the house. She wanted to go to the movies with her friends. Jessie sneaked out of the house. Her mother caught her returning and she was grounded for longer.
Tim hated working his job as a customer support representative. He was especially busy today and late on his work. He had received a call from a woman upset about her laptop. She was furious and cursed him over the phone. Tim escalated the situation to his manager who refunded the woman.
Dave heard a noise outside. A bear was rooting through his trash cans. Dave made a loud noise to scare him away. The bear scampered into the woods. Dave brought the trash cans back into the garage.
Amy was only a week away from the new school year starting. She created a school supply list. Amy begged her mother every day to take her shopping soon. Her mother waited till the day before school began. Amy luckily found everything she needed on that day.
Tim was driving down the road. All of a sudden, a dog came out into the street. He swerved and hit a tree. Tim's car was totaled. Now Tim doesn't have a car to drive.
Zippy was a brown cat in my neighborhood. Zippy's owner abandoned him one day. Zippy was very lonely and hungry. I began to feed Zippy and we became friends. I now have a pet cat named Zippy.
Sammy had to write an article for her biology class. Her article was published in a famous magazine. The magazine reached out to Sammy for a job offer. Sammy accepted their author. Afterwards, Sammy started her position as a writer.
Drew wanted to start a garden. She went to the store to buy some equipment. She didn't know what items she would need. She then asked the store owner for help. The owner helped her and guided her through the purchasing process.
Linda used to live on a farm. She had to wake up everyday at five AM to feed the cows. One day, she found that a cow was missing. She searched far and wide for her. It took her hours, but the cow was found miles away, much later.
Rita loved to ride her bike in the country. She often saw many small wild animals on her rides. One day she saw a small furry animal lying on the side of the road. It was a kitten that had a broken leg. Rita picked it up and took it to a vet right away.
Tim sat on his glasses and they broke in half. He was so unhappy, since his mom couldn't afford a new pair yet! Then he had a brilliant idea. He would dress as Harry Potter for Halloween! Sure enough, everyone thought the broken glasses were a nice touch!
I went to my friends house yesterday. We played ping pong. For a while we had a good volley. Then she ended up winning. I demanded a replay.
Susan loved to follow her sister around. Her sister was much older with many cool friends. Susan was told she couldn't join them at events many times. Susan's sister realized Susan was getting very sad over this. She invited Susan to hang out at the park so that she would be happy.
Jim went hiking alone at the state park. He did not know there was a flash flood warning. Jim was trapped on a hilltop by the raging river. Fortunately, he had a cell phone that he used to call for help. Jim had to be rescued by a helicopter.
I had a huge spelling bee coming up, and I represented my school. I tried very hard to do a good job at the bee. I had been sick with the flu for weeks, and was very weak. I attended the county bee despite still not feeling well. I made it until the end, and lost in state a few months later.
Deanna was very bored. She decided to ask some friends to spend some time with her. All of her friends were busy. Deanna decided to go to an activity by herself. She went to the movies alone and no longer felt bored.
Michael was scared of dust. One day he came home from a long day at work. He sat down on his couch that was dirty. Dust flew up everywhere. Michael got a panic attack.
I bought a beautiful pair of socks. I didn't care that they were a bit childish. They were covered in bright yellow stars. I took them home and put them on. I wore them for two days in a row.
Kevin was riding his skateboard to school. But it began to rain really hard. The sidewalk became too slippery to ride on. But Kevin didn't have time to walk. After slipping and getting injured, Kevin was late anyway.
Jill was getting married. She had a makeup artist do her makeup on her wedding day. When the artist was done Jill looked in the mirror. She hated how she looked. Jill scrubbed it all off and did it herself.
Stan and his best friend have been friends for 8 years. They met when Stan was in first grade. They play games together, ate together, and watched movies together. Their favorite time of day is when Stan gets home from school. Stan's best friend is always waiting for him with a wagging tail.
Bobby needed to study for a big test. He tried to go to his desk and read. Bobby got distracted by a call from a friend. Bobby spent over an hour on the phone. He was not prepared for his test the next day.
Kendra was rushing to leave the house. She saw her shirt was covered in lint. She desperately tried to brush it off. She grabbed a lint roller and worked to remove it. Kendra got her shirt clean and then rushed out the door.
Doris was depressed because her younger sister was getting married. Doris had never even dated anyone. The day after her sister's wedding, Doris got an email from a guy. He had found her on EHarmony. They were a perfect match and just a year later they were married.
I lived in Alaska. I hated it because it was always cold. I decided to move somewhere warm. I packed my bags and moved to Miami. I loved the year-round warm weather in Miami!
Nickole was so excited to be in beauty school. She was the first to arrive to class. She sat as close as she could to the instructor. When the instructor needed an assistant, she called on Nickole. Nickole was the best student at beauty school.
Patricia and her husband bought a new house. It was cheap but needed a lot of work. They thought they could do most of the renovations. But as more problems arose, they decided to hire a crew. The house was ready in no time as the crew was very proficient.
Devon was performing at a gig. He was planning on premiering a brand new song. He was really nervous about it. Finally, it was time to play. The song actually went extremely well.
My dad asked me to kill weeds in the flower bed. I used a liquid weed killer. I sprayed most of the plants in the flower bed. Unfortunately, some of them were flowers. I did not see them bloom after that.
The man consulted his lawyer. The lawyer gave him advice. The man followed the advice. Later there was a lawsuit. The lawyer's advice protected the man.
I always hunt for the best deals. Right now I'm in the market for a new car. I've been scanning Craigslist for a good used offer. I'm pretty limited in my bargain-hunting this time. I have no car to drive to make the deal, so it has to be close.
Maxine had always worried that caffeine would give her jitters. One day a coworker convinced her to try coffee. Maxine took one sip and found it delicious. From that day on Maxine drank coffee every day. She was happy that it did not give her jitters.
Cathy couldn't understand why her baby had started crying. She had checked her diaper. She had tried to feed her. Cathy finally found a hair around the baby's toe. She was relieved to find that the hair was the culprit.
Nathalie had a crush on Sebastian. When he got married, it was the saddest day of her life. She saw him walked the aisle and marry the woman he loved. And when she went home, she got drunk all alone. It took her over a year to get over it and date someone else again.
One day I was out riding my bike. All of a sudden the front tire popped and I almost wrecked. I had to call my friend to come and give me a ride to the bike shop. They replaced my tire so I could ride home. I was so exhausted that I went straight to bed.
Larry was out with some friends at a baseball game. He was having a great time enjoying the game. He got hungry and decided to get some Nacho's. He walks up to the stand and Order's Nacho's. He reaches for his wallet and can't find it!
Sarah just had new baby. It didn't really go to sleep. She didn't know if she could take a shower. It went to sleep later. She had time to take a shower.
Sue lived on the coast of the United States. Many storms would come through every year. One year, a major hurricane was announced on the news. Sue and her family had to evacuate their house. When Sue returned to the house, there was nothing left but rubble.
Emily wants to become a nurse. The only thing holding her back is that she hates blood. She decided to train herself to tolerate blood. She made herself watch lots of medical videos containing blood. Now Emily doesn't mind blood and is in nursing school!
Cayla wasn't sure what was wrong with her. She didn't seem sick but she couldn't get out of bed. Cayla's mom would yell at her to get up and go to school. Cayla finally saw a doctor and explained her problems. The doctor said Cayla was depressed.
I am reading a novel by Orhan Pamuk. Pamuk is a Turkish novelist. His novel mentions boza and raki, two drinks favored in Turkey. I bought a bottle of raki this week and intend to drink it tonight. I will drink it while reading the book.
One day Nikki got into a terrible accident. She hit her head very hard. She broke many bones. When she was out of the hospital she was handicapped. She had a very hard life.
I dyed my black hair with pink temporary coloring. First I bleached a large portion of my hair. Then I applied organic bright pink vegetable dye. I washed it out in the bathtub, leaving a pink ring. The dye will last about 6 weeks.
Brain is the varsity basketball coach for the boy's team. He loves his job but the team isn't very good. He gave them some drills to work on from his old college days. He worked with them for half of the season on these drills. By the second half of the season the team looked much better.
Amy was in class watching video's on YouTube. The teacher called on her to answer a question. Amy was confused since she hadn't been paying attention. Amy gave the first answer that came to mind. The whole class laughed at Amy since it was the wrong answer.
Gary had a big test coming up. He thought he was going to fail. He didn't bother studying. The day of the test he cheated off another kid. Gary wound up getting a good grade.
Max woke up one Christmas morning. Everyone was acting kind of weird. Suddenly, his dad jumped out from behind the tree. He had been gone for six months with the military. Max hugged his dad and started to cry.
Maggie has to keep the electrical outlets covered in her living room. If she doesn't, her toddler could get hurt. She didn't have enough covers so she had to think of a solution. After a lot of thinking and examining the living room she got an idea. She would use furniture to block some of the outlets.
Tom was a good man. He only had unprotected sex with his girlfriend. He wanted to get tested for HIV to verify his health was great. He scheduled a blood test. The test was negative for HIV, he passed the test.
John had poor facial skin tone. He did not know what was causing it. He asked his parents about it. They took him to see a dermatologist. The dermatologist diagnosed him with eczema.
I weighed myself 4 months ago for the first time in a year. I was astonished to see how much weight I had gained. I knew I had to make some changes to live healthier. I started exercising again and cleaned up my diet. I have lost 16 pounds since that day.
Donna works at a hotel. She cleans the rooms every day. One day, Donna found a wedding ring under a hotel bed. She researched to find it's owner. Upon return, the owner thanked her many times.
I babysit my friend's two-year-old, Robert, every other Thursday. I arrive at 7 pm at my friend's house. We play games and watch TV. At 8 pm I get Robert ready for bed. Robert sleeps and I wait for his parents until 10 pm.
For Christmas all Susie wanted was a bike. She asked her parents for one. When Christmas came Susie was so excited. When she opened her presents though, there was no bike. She was very disappointed.
Miley's house was infested with flies. She decided to make a bug trap. Using old fruit and a jar, she set a trap up. Soon, the bugs were flocking to her jar. She was able to get rid of a good portion of the bugs.
Pat loved to lift heavy weights. For weeks he couldn't lift more than 200 pounds. He trained for weeks and weeks trying to go heavier. He seemed to have no success, until the day finally arrived. Pat broke his record and lifted 210 pounds!
When I was on the splash mountain ride it was scary. As we started to incline, I got nervous. Finally we dropped. I screamed and was frightened. When we dropped we got all wet.
Tom was doing some woodworking. He wasn't wearing goggles. He was cutting some wood. A piece flew up and hit his eye. Tom went blind in that eye.
Allie loved ice cream. She ordered a large cone. The cone was massive. Allie was impressed. It had five scoops.
Mariah was playing her very first soccer game. She was really pumped up to win and trying hard. Unfortunately, her team didn't manage to win that day. Mariah was really upset at first. Then she realized that it only motivated her more.
Thanksgiving was one of Joe's favorite holidays. He was a man who really liked to eat! His wife did all the cooking so he got to relax all morning. After a holiday feast, he would help with the dishes. Then he got to watch football all afternoon.
Eleanor took a hot shower one cold afternoon. Then she got out and reached for a towel. But there were no clean towels left! Poor Eleanor had to come naked into the cold house. By the time she dressed, she was freezing cold again.
My brother's friend GP is Indian. He has dark skin. He dresses in western style clothing and is a citizen of the USA. The day after 911 a policeman stopped and questioned him. GP was very upset at this.
Lisa was running late for a party due to traffic. Lisa did not want to arrive empty handed. Lisa decided to stop at a gas station and buy wine. When Lisa arrived with the wine the host open the bottle. The wine was full bodied and quite delicious.
I went to build a bear yesterday. I needed to build something for my cousin. I choose a pear bear to stuff. When i was done it looked fabulous. My cousin loved it.
Lucy had been offline for months. She was finally at the library on a computer. She checked her Facebook right away. Her friends had been posting photos of all their fun events. Lucy was upset they seemed not to miss her at all.
My boss said there was a lot of work to be done. There had been a thunderstorm the night before. It knocked down a few trees. It did some other damage too. Now we are going to have to clean it all up.
Teddy is at school eating his lunch. He notices something weird about the color of his jello snack. He decides to eat it anyways. After school Teddy's stomach starts hurting. Teddy realizes the jello he ate had made him sick.
Neil was in Sofia, Bulgaria. He was enjoying a trip backpacking through Europe. He loved all his stops, but Sophia was his favorite. He thought the food and culture in Sofia were the best. Neil never wanted to leave Bulgaria!
It was Christmas eve. Rachel and her brother wanted to see their gifts. They decided to try to sneak downstairs to see the gifts. They made it to the top of the stairs when they saw a trap. Their mom had set up noisy paper to keep them from going further.
Tom was a young boy with a piggy bank. Tom wanted to fill up his piggy bank and buy a toy. Tom placed coins in the piggy bank regularly. Tom filled up the piggy bank. Tom broke it to buy his favorite toy.
Bella has always had perfect eyesight. One day, her vision started to get cloudy. Bella assumed it would clear up on its own. When her vision got worse, she went to the eye doctor. Bella discovered that she is going blind.
Janice was on vacation in the Keys. She had been having a great time. She saw a place to go snorkeling. Janice jumped in the water. She had a wonderful time looking at all the beautiful fish.
Claire took her friend Stacey to the new restaurant in Chinatown. Stacey had always had fake Chinese food but not authentic. Stacey ended up ordering a fish with its head still intact. It was risky but she decided to try it. Just as she thought, it didn't taste good.
George's bathroom sink blew a pipe. George tried to fix it himself. His bathroom filled with water as he tried. In desperation he called a plumber. The plumber used a special tool to fix it, which George didn't have.
Karen set her alarm clock, so she could go to work the next morning. The power went out that night. She did not wake up on time. Karen received a phone call from her boss asking about her tardiness. She rushed to work over and hour late and behind on her work.
Charles wanted to learn how to cook. He decided to take classes at his local community college. He was terrible at first but got slowly better. He did not expect to learn to cook so many various things. Following the course, his friends complimented his new cooking skills.
The Smith family has a tradition every Good Friday. They cannot eat between meals on this day because of their religion. So early in the morning they all meet for donuts at a local shop. They have their fill of donuts and coffee. The best part of this day is the conversation and family time.
Sandy was awoken by a  terrible dream. Sandy told her father about the bad dream. He assured her that it was just a bad dream and meant nothing. Sandy gave her father a big hug and kiss. After he left, Sandy eventually feel back asleep.
The police were called to the scene of a domestic robbery. When they arrived, no one was in sight. They spotted someone running down the intersecting street. They suspected the phone call was a distraction! A police officer running late was able to catch the fleeing man.
Anna had always loved singing. But in high school, she never had time to join chorus. She made sure that college would be different. She joined two different vocal groups on her first day. Anna was proud of herself for prioritizing!
The inventor couldn't come up  with anymore ideas. He was having a hard time. His boss was hounding him to come up with an idea. He finally thought of an invention. He gave it to his boss and got an instant raise.
Jason and his friends entered Fenway Park excited for their first game The boys had great seats in the Luxury box. As the game started, it was great that the Red Sox were winning. Jason and his friends cheered. When the Sox won at the end, Jason was elated.
Dean bought an old house that needed work. He went to the hardware store and bought supplies. After fixing up the house, Dean prepared to sell it. One day, a tornado hit the area and Dean drove out to the house. When he arrived, all of the house's windows had been broken.
Kai's blind date insisted on going to the new sushi place. Kai had never had sushi and did not want to! But he really liked the girl, so he agreed to try it. He ordered a vegetarian roll. To his delight, he loved it-as his date had said he would!
It was a sunny afternoon. Jill was walking her dog around her neighborhood. All of a sudden, a stray cat appeared out of nowhere. The stray cat started hissing at her dog. Her dog got scared and hid behind Jill.
Tom applied for a job at a call center. Upon being hired, his manager said they needed more people. Tom told his friend about the opportunity. Tom's friend was very interested and applied. Tom and his friend had a lot of fun working together.
The student sat down at her desk. She pulled out her new notebook. She filled pages with notes and information. When class was over, she put the notebook back in her backpack. She knew it would help her a lot when she went to study.
The kids were bored on a Friday night. They decided to go to the mall. They walked around and shopped. Then they had some Starbucks. It was a nice way to spend a Friday night.
Bob didn't think any girls liked to play video games. He was browsing new releases at his favorite game store. A very pretty girl stood beside him, looking at the same game. They started talking, agreeing it could be fun to play together. They made a date for that Saturday night to meet up.
The air ducts needed cleaning. I called the air duct cleaning service. They arrived promptly at noon. The cleaners cleaned all of my air ducts. The air in my house is now cleaner.
We had some balloons left over from a party. Our cat jumped onto a chair. She wanted to play with the balloon string. My wife cut the string and gave it to the cat. She took it away when the cat tried to eat the string.
One day Dennis's car was parked on the street. Someone drove into it. Dennis was happy to get the insurance money. The city sent Dennis a ticket for leaving his wrecked car on the stree. Dennis gave it to the teenager who lived next door.
Terry had bought he and his sister these basketball tickets long ago. It was surprise for his sister's birthday and she knew ad no idea. When he picked her up and she was happy when she saw the tickets. When they got to their seats she hugged him and said thank you. Their favorite basketball team ended up winning which made them happy.
A song played on the radio. The man had not heard the song before. He liked the song. He called the radio. They told him the name of the artist.
Anna and her seatmate on the plane got along well. They were both young stylish women - they even had the same bag! But that ended up causing some trouble. When Anna disembarked, she grabbed the wrong bag! Luckily, her seatmate had contact info printed inside her bag.
The woman frowned. Someone asked her why. She explained that she was sad. Someone asked her why she was sad. She refused to say.
The teacher announced that there are 2 minutes left to the test. I had one question left on my test to answer. After selecting an answer, I quickly changed it and submitted it. The class received their exams during the next day. I lost a couple of points for the last question since it's wrong.
I bought my friend mugs for Christmas. She had just gotten married. I picked a pair of mugs with Mr and Mrs on them to commemorate it. She called me and said they loved the mugs. They sent me a gift as well.
The man got angry. He did something. He regretted it later. He apologized for what he did. He was never quite forgiven.
Amy was married to her high school sweetheart. One night at a client dinner she met a guy that likes her. She started to flirt back. Amy slept with the new guy. Her husband found out and filed for divorce.
Marissa always left the lights on in her room. She left them on even when she wasn't there. Her parents told her that she shouldn't do that. They showed her the high electric bill. She was shocked and from then on always conserved energy.
Jon decided to travel to Indonesia. He wanted to teach English to kids. He found a job in Jakarta teaching English. Jon spent four years teaching English in Jakarta. He had taught thousands of kids to speak basic English.
Janet got the mail on Thursday and noticed she received a letter. The writer of the letter claimed to be Janet but from the future. Janet was suspicious and immediately suspected a prank at hand. She guessed that her friend Claire was the culprit but was not sure. To this day, none of her friends have taken credit for this.
Ryan was going on his first sale pitch with Stanley. Stanley let Ryan do the entire sale. Ryan was so nervous. All he did was say hi to every one individually. Stanley laughed at Ryan after the sale.
Travis started an internship at a company 1,000 miles away from home. He enjoyed working there a lot. He made plenty of new friends. However, he was home sick to the core. He decided to quit his internship and head back home.
Gary was the pinball champion. But one day a stranger came into the arcade. He challenged Gary to a one-on-one pinball match. Gary, full of swagger, readily agreed. But then he was chastened - the new kid beat him badly!
Brent wanted a girlfriend. So he asked out a lot of girls. One finally said yes. After a few months, Brent was sad. His girlfriend snored.
Ivy had had the worst toothache for days-off and on, but mostly on! No medicines, pills, or numbing gels worked; all she could do was suff. She endured over a week of agony. When the pain finally began to subside, Ivy was so very grateful. She wept, feeling weak with the relief of her terrible pain.
Bob was inspecting the bathroom of a house he was interested in. It had an ugly pink tub caked with hard black stuff. Bob took a close look at the stuff. It was then that he realized just how nasty the tub truly was. Bob left without a word to the gape-jawed real estate agent.
On Saturday my wife and son went to Primark. This is an Irish department store which opened in Boston. My son got a suit and a jacket. My wife bought three pairs of boots and a purse. She was so happy she decided to go there again this Saturday.
Ava begged her dad to stop for ice cream. She had barely finished her Happy Meal, but he conceded anyways. As he expected, Ava could hardly eat more than two licks of ice cream. Most of it melted all over her face and dress! But her dad sighed and smiled to see Ava's messy happiness.
Fred was working on a project with tom. But tom never put in the effort. He was focused more on girls than his school work. Fred got so annoyed. When it came time to hand it in Fred told the teacher the truth.
Miranda owned a house that she rented out. Her most recent tenants couldn't pay the rent. They broke nearly every window on the first floor. Once they were gone Miranda found the house infested with bugs. From that point on Miranda did a credit check on all new tenants.
I just learned how to use scripts on MTurk. The newest one has an option to "hoard" hits. I thought I would be smart and hoard a ton of hits. I worked as fast as I could but only made it through half of them. I ended up having to return half of the hits I hoarded.
A little boy always dreamed of becoming a magician. So the little boy went to the local library and got books on magic. The little boy studied the books on magic day and night. The little boy began to practice doing magic tricks in his bedroom. The little boy finally performed  in front of his friends and family.
Dave was in the Bahamas on vacation. He decided to go snorkeling on his second day. While snorkeling, he saw a cave up ahead. He went into the cave, and he was terrified when he found a shark! Dave swam away as fast as he could, but the shark caught and ate Dave.
Steven joined the SCA recently. He started as a page. His Knight taught him how to use a sword. He practices with the other squires every day. Steven will become a Knight someday.
Sarah went to lunch with an old friend today. She was so excited to catch up with her friend. They talked for hours. Sarah couldn't believe how much fun she had. Sarah hopes she and her friend can get together again soon.
Greg's chicken was very healthy. She laid two eggs every day. He would collect them and bring them inside. After a few days, he would make an omelette. He loved having farm fresh eggs.
I was sitting in the movie theater. I was watching the worst movie of all time. I didn't want to walk out and waste my money. I decided to write a scathing online review. I got paid lots of money when the review went viral.
Bree fell in love with sweet tea during her vacation in Texas. A month after she returned home, she was still craving it. She went to the store to buy a pitcher, tea, and sugar. No matter how hard she tried, she just couldn't get it right. Bree decided she would have to return to Texas just for more tea.
Gina needed boots for the coming winter. She found a pair at Payless for cheap. At first the boots were fine. But as the day wore on they began to rub the skin on her leg. There was a bruise on her ankle 4" long where the boots hit her leg.
Doug wanted to start Varsity football. He trained hard and worked all summer. He use to dream of making big plays. An injury at practice left an opening spot. Doug is now starting on varsity.
One of our neighbors came from Italy. Rhea lived with her 10-year old daughter Mary. They did not have a car and walked everywhere. One day they got all dressed up just to buy some groceries. Rhea said that is what they do in Italy.
Lanie's teacher had everyone in the class get a pen pal. Lanie stayed in touch with her pen pal long after the school year. Their friendship grew from their childhood into their teen years. They stopped writing and began using the phone to keep in touch. When Lanie and her friend were adults, they finally met in person.
Penelope wanted a new bike. She had to learn how to ride without training wheels first. So her dad took her out to learn on Sunday afternoon. She rode up and down the road with her dad. By the end of the afternoon she could ride a two wheel bike.
Chris had been graying at the temples since he was twenty. He dyed his hair because he thought women would hate gray hair. Then one day his wife confessed that she loved gray-haired men! Chris confessed his secret, too, and they laughed together. He never dyed his hair again, and they were both happier!
Paul always listened to music loudly in his room. His mom wanted him to turn it down. Paul was mad at his mom for it. His mom gave him a pair of headphones. Paul and his mom were both happy.
Arthur was planning on going home for the holidays. Unfortunately, the day his flight was to leave, a snowstorm came. He couldn't leave, so his friend Al invited him over for the night. He was happy to have such a good friend, and accepted. They had a good time together despite Arthur's flight mishap.
Mary went out to eat at a diner. After she left she realized her phone was missing. Mary returned to the diner. She asked the hostess if she had seen her phone. The hostess returned the lost phone to Mart.
Linda easily made friends in college They went on a camping trip. They discovered a river in the woods. One person packed a raft. The river rafted down the river and Linda had a lot of fun.
Grady went tubing behind a boat. The boat went very fast. Grady was thrown off the tube. He did not remember how he got back into the boat. Grady hit his head very hard.
Ana wanted a new puppy. So on Saturday we went to the pet store for an adoption event. Ana saw a small Rat Terrier that she asked to hold. Ana's heart melted as the puppy snuggled her. We bought the puppy home with us.
The yellow dog wasn't feeling well. His tummy was sore from all the running and playing earlier. His master gave him a blanket and treats to feel better. He ate them excitedly and slept. When he woke up, he felt as good as new.
A total of nine friends went to celebrate their graduation. One of them had access to their parents beach house so they stayed. They thought it was perfect until one by one they were killed. The killer was a close friend of them who was not invited. They went insane at the thought of being left out.
Colby was driving his jeep down the road. He realized there was a bee in the jeep. Colby was scared. He pulled off to the side of the road. Colby stepped out of the jeep and let the bee get out.
Tom bought an item on ebay. The seller never shipped it out. Tom tried to contact him. Unfortunately there was no response. Tom had to dispute the claim through ebay.
Amy's mom woke her up in a panic. There was a tornado coming their way. They all huddled in the basement for safety. When it was quiet Amy's dad went out to see the damage. To their surprise the tornado had missed their block.
Kya was given a used bed. It was loaded with fleas! Kya's dad carried it outside in the cold night. It sat out there all night. In the morning, all the fleas were frozen!
The children gather to play a game. They gather their equipment for baseball. One child cracks the ball with the bat. The ball shatters a window. All of the children quickly run back to their house.
Maria was a very nice person. She helped everyone she could. One day, a coworker forgot her lunch. The coworker was starving. So Maria gave her own lunch to her.
The mailman was delivering a huge package. He dropped it on the porch of the customer. As he was leaving he felt a sharp pain in his leg. A dog had bit him. The mailman quickly ran to his truck and drove away.
Everyone was in a math class. There was a kid that caused trouble though. He would hit on girls and yell out. The teacher sent him out. He behaved after that.
Hannah drove into the parking lot. She looked for a place to park in. When she was moving towards one, another car came through. The driver violently honked his car. He ended up stealing the space quickly.
Jane was in the basement at her home. She could hear the sound of water running. She had trouble turning off the water hose outside. She went outside to check to make sure it wasn't the water hose. Sure enough the water hose was still running.
I worked with Jane and Mikey in 1975. We worked in a warehouse. One day Jane and Mikey quit and left Boston, and never came back. Forty years later, I found Jane on Facebook. I sent Jane a friend request.
Lucas wanted to make his final year in college special. He and his friends decided to do study abroad. He skipped the cold New York winter and went to summertime Australia. He studied and experienced Australia for a full semester. Lucas felt the experience was so important and worth it.
Emma was in labor on the way to the hospital. She knew she didn't have much longer until the baby came. Her husband was driving and had to pull over. He called 911 and was guided through delivering a baby. Emma's baby was born healthy, but on the side of the highway.
The man got his cat neutered. The operation got infected. The cat died. The man felt terrible. He sued the surgeon.
Kate bought flimsy headphones from a highway gas station. They cost way more than they were worth. To top it off they sounded terrible. Usually you get what you pay for. This was one of those times that was not the case.
John walked into the kitchen. The room was very dark. John turned on the light switch. The room stayed very dark. John decided to go back to his room.
Lisa always warmed her car up for a minute before driving to work. But she only thought she needed to. She ended up wasting fuel by leaving her car idle so long. And the weather was never cold either. But she still felt the need to warm her car every morning.
Jeremy saw that his Netflix account was suspended. He realized his payment didn't go through. He went online and reentered the information. This time, the payment worked. Jeremy was finally able to watch Netflix.
Oliver prepares to leave the house when he realizes he lost his keys. He checks all of his pockets but his keys aren't there. Finally he sees his keys on the coffee table. Oliver remembers putting them there after checking the mail. Now he is ready to leave the house.
Jane had been hiding tofu in her family's food for a week. So far no one had caught her. On night while eating the breading fell off her son's tofu. He showed his dad who looked upset. Jane was forced to tell them they had all been eating tofu.
Serena was working for an old woman. She mostly made her meals and kept her company. The woman was so old she wouldn't notice Serena stealing things. She only took small things, but it was still a big deal to her. Unfortunately, her bosses daughter caught her and Serena went to jail.
Ava's new toy was dead. She put some batteries in it. It still wouldn't work! She tried a different package and it turned on. Ava had a bunch of dead batteries!
Tony placed hair dye in Jim's shampoo bottle. Jim used it when he took a bath. When he got out, he realized that his hair was purple. Although he didn't know who did it, he got mad. His mom took him to get a haircut.
Ren went to the hospital. She caught a large fever. The doctor recommend that she should rest, although her exam is soon. She didn't and studied for most of the night. The teacher withdrew her from the class after her rest.
Danny's dog ran away on Saturday after he left the gate open. He was very upset, but thought he would go out and look for the dog. Danny made Lost Dog posters and put them all over his neighborhood. The next day, a neighbor called to say they had found his dog. Danny makes sure he double checks the gate every time he leaves now.
Billy Bully was a detective. At night was when he liked to case his projects. One evening while on a stakeout, one of his marks made him. Billy tried to speed away as gunfire peppered his car. Luckily for Billy his glass was bulletproof.
Joe decided to send a letter to his friend Jon. First he wrote the letter. Then he put the letter in the envelope. He wrote the address on the envelope. Then he drove down to the post office to mail it.
The narrator said he the perfect cure for everything that ails us. My head hurt but I sat closer to the television to listen better. I ordered the samplers trial package to get rid of the headaches. I tried mixing the headache cure package in my brownie mix. Now I no longer have headaches but I cannot keep snacks in the house.
Russell made a joke in the back of class. The people around Russell laughed. The teacher sent Russel to the principal's office. The principal called Russell's parents. Russell got in trouble for telling a joke.
Gina was crying because she couldn't find her phone. Her mother was trying desperately to calm her down. Her siblings began walking in the house. As the crowd cleared Gina noticed her sisters guilty expression. Gina's mood improved when she realized she found the culprit.
I was at my cousin's house. And I wanted to walk to the mall. I thought I was familiar enough with the area. But I was lost for over an hour. I learned to never go somewhere unless I'm sure of where it is.
My friend at work is a lonely man. One day he struck up a conversation with a woman on the bus. They talked often, and he was trying to ask her out. Then one day she saw he missed a bus to ride with her. She accused him of stalking and stopped talking to her.
Ivy and her best friend Sami were nine years old. They shared a birthday and decided to honor it in a special way. Sami suggested they cut palms and mix blood on their birthday night! But Ivy had seen a show on TV about how dangerous that could be. She suggested they create a secret handshake instead.
Darcy had wanted a new dog for a long time. She had been searching but couldn't find the right one. Until one day her friend's dog had puppies and called her. Darcy went over there in a flash and new she had found the one. She named the dog Molly and gave her a great home to live in.
Scott introduced himself to a local man. The man asked him what his job was and why he introduced himself. Scott answered that he was just being friendly. Scott then proceeded to talk to the man more and more. They became good friends after all of that.
Fred and Lucy had been going on a few dates. They liked each other a lot. Finally they sat in the park together. Fred leaned into kiss Lucy. The two of them ended up bumping noses and laughed.
Briana took out her curling iron. She pressed hard on the edges of her hair. The iron burned her her. Several strands fell on the ground. Since her hair became uneven, Brianna had to get a haircut.
A small baby was napping on the couch. A woman nearby posed next to him for a selfie. The baby was startled, and turned to look at the woman. He was satisfied with her, and gave a cockeyed smile. The selfie became a viral meme on reddit, and the woman made $10,000.
My house had a fruit fly problem that I didn't know how to so. No matter what steps I took to eliminate them, they always came back. I finally decided to clean the entire house, top to bottom. I finally found the source of the fruit flies deep in a cabinet. The fruit flies were coming from a huge rotting bag of potatoes.
I took my son to preschool today. It was his first day. I got worried listening to him cry when I left. He played well after I left. I think he will like going to preschool everyday.
Tom lost his wallet downtown. He looked everywhere for it. After a week he got it back in the mail. Everything was still in it. Tom never found out who returned it.
I was napping on the couch one day when I was awoken to it shaking. I was 24 weeks pregnant so I thought it was the baby moving a lot. When I was fully awoke from the nap I realized it wasn't the baby. I looked at my walls and all of the pictures were crooked. Everything started to shake again and I realized it was an earthquake!
Lulu needed some ballet slippers. She decided to go to the local dance shop. When she went there she tried them on. The slippers were perfect. Lulu bought them.
Paul wanted cake for dessert. He went to the store to buy a box of cake mix. He bought some devil's food cake mix. When he got home, he realized he had no eggs. Paul had a bowl of cereal for dessert instead.
Kim wanted to save money on water. So she decided to use only tap water. She thought it tasted fine. But months later, she started having health issues. Kim learned that her water was not the safest thing to drink.
Tilla couldn't find a job. Her only hobby was doing hair. Soon, she was doing so much hair that she decided to charge. After awhile, she made a good living with many clients. She starts her own salon and built her whole career there.
I screamed at my mother, not meaning to lose my cool. I was fed up with the years of ambiguity and hiding the truth from me. I told her she could have protected me and chose not to. I told her she could have not beaten me, but did so anyway. She told me she had problems and I should pity her instead of angry.
Roy loved to eat food at diners. One day he ate rotten food at a diner. He called the chef over and complained. The chef gave him a free meal to satisfy him. Now Roy has a full meal of good food to eat.
John made dinner for his girlfriend. He wasn't much of a cook. Always a gentleman, he let her try her's first. He could hear crunching as she bit into her food. He hadn't cooked the spaghetti long enough!
Ted was on a date with his girlfriend Miranda. They went to the new Chinese restaurant that opened up. Ted ordered orange chicken. Miranda ordered fried rice. They had a great time enjoying the food at the restaurant.
Little Lilly always loved dolphins. This summer, Lilly and her family took a trip to the beach. Lilly splashed about in the shallow water. Lily's daddy suddenly told her to look out at the water. Lilly saw several dolphins swimming right in front of them!
Al grew vegetables in his backyard as a hobby. He had more carrots than he could possibly eat. Al set up a farm stand to sell off his extra food. Many people came by to buy his carrots. Al made a lot of money when all his carrots were gone.
Elena decided to visit her aunt's house before going to the party. She eventually arrived there around the night time. When she came into the house, she noticed that everyone was leaving. Drew carried the cake to his car so she didn't get a peace. The birthday girl looked at her with a frown before she left.
I had a pet rabbit when I was a kid. We kept him in a big cage outside. I would go feed him carrots and lettuce. One day he got out of his cage. We never saw him again.
Cindy decided to make spaghetti for her mom. She had never made it before. She tried to follow the instructions. However, it was a disaster. Cindy decided to order pizza instead.
Bill was always afraid of flying. Bill got a call from his mom saying his dad had a heart attack. Bill knew he needed to fly across the country to be with his family. Bill took a ton of Dramamine and fell asleep before takeoff. Bill was surprised when he woke up because they had landed safely!
Two pals began to play a game of Scrabble. One pal noticed that the other pals words had a theme. All of those pal's words said nasty things. This led the pals to having an argument about the intentions. The pals fought so much they didn't even finish the game.
I took my dog to the dog park last Monday. Since it was a workday it was pretty quiet with just a few dogs. One dog came bounding over to my dog to bark at him. I had to shoo him away since he was scaring my dog. Afterwards, we didn't have to deal with that dog anymore
Lucy was feeling exhausted. She woke up early. She took coffee but that didn't help. She also had Chinese food. She was so tired she passed out.
Audrey knew his credit was too poor for him to receive a credit card. But he received a letter in the mail saying he was pre-approved. He filled out the online application. The website said he was approved and his card was on the way. Three weeks later, the credit card hadn't shown up.
Bill was nervous about an upcoming math exam. Bill studied for two hours every night. Bill also got a tutor and worked on the math problems all week. When the exam day came, Bill felt confident. Bill aced the exam!
Amy was upset she lost her new watch. She looked everywhere she could think of and never found it. While in her mom's car she found her watch tucked deep in the seat. Amy realized she was wrong when she accused a classmate of taking it. The next day Amy apologized and gave the girl she accused a cookie.
It was Christmas and Kim was opening her gifts. She opened a package and found a dark brown teddy bear. Her sister received a lighter brown teddy bear. The girls named the bears Yogi and Boo Boo. The girls loved the teddies as much as they loved The Yogi Bear show.
Billy finally had a play date planned with his best friend Tom. It had been a long time, and he couldn't wait. They had many fun games planned. Tommy's mom called to cancel the play date, because he had been bad. Billy frustrated began to cry.
I decided to make lunch. My sister suggested I make beef tartare. I was wary of eating raw beef. I tried it anyways. It was very tasty!
Jason climbed onto the kitchen counter. He was trying to reach the cookie jar. The jar tumbled off of the shelf and crashed to the floor. Jason's mother ran into the kitchen. She wasn't angry, just thankful that Jason wasn't hurt.
Cheryl used her iPad almost constantly. She carried it around the house while doing housework. One day she dropped it on the tile floor three times! She was amazed and grateful it hadn't broken. Unfortunately, it broke the fourth time she dropped it!
Kate's lazy son was in a local kids football league. Although he was good at it he hated it. He was good enough to he added to a special league with more games. Kate hoped this would make him like it more. Instead he was upset it meant he had more games to play.
Ricky was feeling really tired. He only got 2 hours of sleep last night. He stayed up watching Netflix. He fell asleep many times at work. His boss told him that he would be fired if his behavior continued.
Kev woke up at 3 in the morning, sweating. He had been having a terrible nightmare. He tiptoed into the kitchen and had a glass of water. After a while, he felt much calmer. Soon Kev could easily fall back asleep.
Mark was at the park with his dad, and thought a trick would be fun. He decided to hide from his dad. He hid behind a tree, and laughed as his dad looked around for him. Finally, he came out of hiding and ran to his dad. His father yelled at him never to do that again.
The kids went fishing. As one cast his line, the line snapped. The pole went flying across the pond. The kid jumped in the pond after it. He came back with his pole and a fish attached.
Aiden acknowledged that he wasn't very smart. He went to the library and started reading books. He eventually went through a whole shelf. The librarian was very pleased with him. Then she noticed the shelf was in the kid's section.
Ben's alarm clock started beeping at 6 in the morning. He hit the snooze button. After 10 minutes it rang again. He tried to turn it off but accidentally hit snooze again. He snoozed for another 10 minutes before getting up.
We went to Cleveland to see the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. We walked around the unique shaped building. Each level of it had unique artifacts and exhibits. We loved watching some of the videos and reliving history. It is something we will absolutely want to go back to!
Bruce wants to try something new. He wants to try indian food. He visits a local indian place. He orders his food and eats it. When he gets home he gets so sick and throws up.
Shannon is a pizza delivery driver. Today she delivered a pizza, and was given a cash tip. When she got back to work she noticed that the tip included a ring. She realized that the person had accidentally given their diamond ring. Shannon returned the ring to the ever so thankful pizza eater.
Tim was with his family on a trip. They went to a gemstone mine. After learning about the place they were allowed to mine. Tim found several nice rocks. He kept them for a long time.
Mikey was eating out with his family. His mom complained that her meat was undercooked. Mikey tried to stop her, but she began berating the waiter. Other people noticed and scolded her. It became such a mess Mikey decided to leave.
Jamie ran outside to play in the snow. She climbed up the slide in her backyard. She fell off the slide onto the ground! Jamie started crying loudly because her elbow was bruised. She went back inside to have hot chocolate.
Lindsay decided to make some Christmas cookies for her co-workers. She rushed to mix and bake them. Lindsay brought them to work the next day. Her coworkers said they tasted awful. Lindsay realized she put salt in them instead of sugar!
Nate and Zach argued over who was the fastest on their bike. Zach challenged Nate to a bike race. Nate accepted the challenge and went home to get his bike. Zach also got his bike and they met back up. Nate and Zach raced and it resulted in a tie.
Mark got a tattoo on his leg. When he got older he didn't like the tattoo. He hired an artist to make it into a picture of a bear. The artist worked on his leg for four hours. Mark had that tattoo for two years before he regretted it.
Luke was out very late on Sunday night. When it was time to wake up in the morning, he slept through the alarm. The phone rang two hours later, jolting him out of bed. He answered but it was his boss who was yelling at him. He apologized and went to work right away.
Tim wanted to help his daughter sell Girl Scout cookies. They went to sell them in front of the local deli. A mother with her Girl Scout daughter came along. The mother said that was always their spot and they started arguing. Rays wife came along and chased the other mother away.
Kate was self conscious about her body. Her friend invited her to go swimming. Everyone was going to be there. It sounded like fun but Kate turned it down. She didn't want to be seen in a swimsuit.
Zelda was making brownies for a party and ran out of cocoa powder. She saw an unlabeled package of powder that looked like cocoa. She added it to the brownies and baked them. The house began to smell like cinnamon bread. She had invented a new dessert, cinnamon brownies!
Tom was at a party. And he wouldn't stop eating food. Some of his friends told him to stop. But he ignored them. And Tom became too bloated to enjoy the rest of the party.
Elaine was a rich girl who had every material thing she wanted. When she tired of clothing, she would throw it in the trash. Her roommate, Heidi, appealed to Elaine to donate it instead. Elaine claimed to be too busy to take the clothing to a charity. When Elaine's family lost their fortune, Heidi was secretly pleased.
Sean heard a creepy sound. He looked around and spotted a raven in the tree. He was watching Sean! Sean started to hustle home. The raven flapped his wings and watched him go.
Anna did not feel good about herself. So to feel better, she decided she was going to buy some makeup. Anna came home and practiced putting it on. The next day, she wore makeup and got a lot of attention from men. Anna decided she was going to wear it more often.
Angeline was trying to cosplay as her favorite character. She had all of the pieces except for some gauntlets. She was panicking because her costume didn't look right without them. Luckily, her friend was also a cosplayer, and had some similar pieces. She let her borrow some yellow gauntlets which matched her idea.
Jim had just made a ham sandwich. He was about to eat it when he heard a noise. He went to see what the noise was. When he came back, his sandwich was gone. His cat had eaten all of his sandwich.
Debbie was trying to apply for a home loan. Unfortunately she learned that her credit was too low. She went home, researched how to fix it and got started. Everything said it might take a year but she tried again in months. To her delight she was finally approved for the loan.
Gina returned to her bedroom ready to work on her report. She picked up the book and began to read. Her mother called her to the phone when it rang. Gina knew she should tell her friend she was busy. Instead she talked on the phone for 2 hours.
Jeff was amassing a large book collection in his house. He spent one night organizing all the books he had in his house. There were so many books he had to put them in different rooms. When Jeff was finished organizing, he made a card catalogue for them. Jeff was filled with a great sense of accomplishment from his library.
The woman was shopping for a new car. She settled on a minivan. She thought she needed a lot of room for her kids. When she pulled up in her new car, they were very embarrassed. They thought minivans were dorky!
Allie was turning the radio on. She was flipping through the stations. All the sudden she heard the worst song ever. She had to block her ears. It was so bad, she shut off the radio.
Everyone at my bus stop were waiting for the bus. The bus came an hour late since the driver had to fix the bus. When the driver arrived to school, everyone rushed to their class. I ended up several minutes late to my math class. My teacher told me to stand outside since I came too late.
I went on a skiing trip yesterday. We took the lift to the top of the mountain. I hit a rock, skiing on the way down, but I was OK. When I got to the bottom there was a cup of hot chocolate waiting. While drinking, I thought kept thinking that this was the best trip.
Luke got a job working at McDonald's. He was assigned to the fry station. Luke couldn't resist eating some of the fries. When someone ordered, there were no fries available. Luke was fired the same day.
Ken had a bunch of vintage electronics equipment. His favorite thing was a VCR. He loved watching all his old tapes. He watched the VCR more than he watched DVDs. Ken thought old technology was the best.
Jane had problems remembering things. One day, she was drifting off to sleep. Suddenly, a memory popped into her head. She remembered something important from her childhood! Jane was confident that her other memories would return.
Marie wanted to be an astronaut when she grew up. Marie's dad laughed and told her it was a ridiculous goal. Marie spent the next decade studying hard. She accepted a job at NASA. She became an astronaut!
My wife and went to the movies in 1981. We saw the first movie. My wife did not like the second, Harold and Maude, and we left. Yesterday I saw the movie on DVR while my wife was at work. I enjoyed its offbeat character.
I was in the gym. I decided to use the leg press machine. My trainer insisted that I don't lock out my knee in the leg press. I decided not to listen to his advice. I locked out my knee and it snapped in half under the pressure.
Emma's air conditioner quit working on a hot June day. She called a repairman. The repairman came to Emma's house. The repairman fixed the air conditioner. Emma was able to cool the house back to a comfortable temperature.
Jasmine sat at her breakfast table drinking coffee and eating waffles. Her cell phone rang. It was her boyfriend. He asked would she marry him and she said yes. He admitted he was scared to ask her in person and she screamed.
Tim liked to play soccer. But no one at school wanted to play with him They liked basketball or football. So he decided to change sports. He ended up signing up for tennis instead.
Sam was really excited to graduate from college. He had spent the last 4 Years studying very hard. Sam got his diploma at graduation. Afterwards, he received a job offer in California. Sam moved to California a month after graduation.
Patty was nervous about marrying her fianc��. On her wedding, she was unsure about her "I do." She went through with the wedding, but it was awkward. So awkward, that her wedding pictures looked miserable. The pictures ended up on Buzzfeed Awkward Weddings.
Samantha loves going to the spa. Her husband bought her a spa package today. She is very excited to go to the spa tomorrow. She gets to the spa but can't find the paper for the spa anywhere. Her husband brought the paper from home.
Hernando went to the store for some steaks. He carefully selected the cheapest option. Hernando took his groceries home. There, he discovered that he accidentally bought pork. Hernando vowed that he would value quality over price from now on.
Ike's school was trying to make its students healthier. So they removed their soda machines and added juice instead. At first Ike hated the change! But after a while, he got used to the juice. Soon, he even preferred it to the sugary sodas!
Zach had a very rare blood type. So when he was diagnosed with bone marrow disease, he was scared. The chance of finding a donor to help him was slim. He stayed on a list many months. But in the end, no match was found and he died.
Kyle attended the circus with his family. He was very impressed by the people riding unicycles. Later that day Kyle told his father that he wanted to join the circus. His father explained that he was simply too young to join a circus. Kyle was surprised the next day when his father gave him a unicycle.
I walked towards the other side of the building. As soon as I put my foot on the road, a tree fell on the ground. Several cars were damaged in the accident. Eventually, several ambulance vehicles came. The medics took those that were injured to the hospital.
Carolyn was really giddy about her upcoming wedding. She had bought everything early and couldn't wait. She was so nervous though that she started to eat too much. When it was time to wear her wedding gown, it didn't fit. She had to have it resized at the last minute to fit her new look.
Angela needed a dress for prom. Her mom was broke but crafty. She determined to make Angela a prom dress herself. She stayed up all night to cut and sew the dress. Angela ended up with the prettiest dress at the whole prom!
Mark loved to collect coins. In fact he had thousands of coins. One day, he found a big coin on the street. This was great because Mark did not have this coin. With the big coin, Mark's coin collection was complete.
Sam was going through a nasty divorce. He was worried about his affair with an underage girl would get out. Sam's face turned dark purple when his wife threatened him. Sam promised to pay whatever cost to keep it under wraps. Sam's ex wife agrees and Sam recovers from his melt down.
Eric loved to play the drums. He practiced constantly and eventually joined a band. He and his band prepared for months. Eventually they secured a gig at a local bar. Eric was excited to see where his career in music might go.
Mathilda had a child. She neglected to take care of him. And so the child became ill. Due to him, the dad got custody of him. So now Mathilda is sad due to missing him.
A man bought a scratch off ticket at a gas station. He had won $50,000 from the scratch off card. To celebrate the man bought a stick of beef jerky. He handed the cashier a $20 bill and said to keep the change. The cashier wept with joy.
I've never gotten along with my in-laws. Despite this, my husband decided to invite them to dinner. My father-in-law decided to make remarks about me all night. So my husband punched him to shut him up. Now I'm sitting at home alone while he's in jail for battery.
Gayle told her husband that mixing alcohol with medicine was bad. He refused to listen to her, saying it was not true. Gayle found some information on the internet, which she read to him. He told her that he would stop, since it was so dangerous. Gayle was relieved to see him being sensible.
I brought a new puppy home from the shelter. I picked the sweetest dog. The second she got in the house, she went wild. Everything ended up in her mouth. My pillows are ruined.
Jim was a domino champion who wanted to master chess. He thought that being great at one game made him great at any game. He hired teachers and read books on chess. He entered a chess tournament and lost. Jim happily went back to playing dominoes.
My friends were waiting in line for the roller coaster. We finally approached the ticket vendor. He pulled Tim aside. Tim ended up walking down the stairs. He said that he wasn't tall enough to go on the ride.
Wax got fired from his job at the bowling alley. He looked for a way to work online. He found a cool site from amazon that allowed him to work from home. Wax spent every day and night on the computer working. He loved his new job.
The man turned on a radio. He disagreed with what he heard. He called the radio station. The radio station hung up the phone. The man found another radio station to play.
Today I gave a chess lesson to my friend Joe. I told what piece to move first. I also told him which pieces to move second. I covered topics such as castling, development, and doubled pawns. Joe took a lot of notes.
Jonah was a mail carrier. He hated delivering the sales papers every week. He started to throw the sales papers. People on his route began to complain. Jonah got in trouble for not delivering the sales papers.
Dave wanted to surprise his wife for her birthday. He thought of buying her a dress but he assumed it wasn't enough. He thought of buying her a laptop but she wasn't tech savvy. Rather than buying her something, he chose to invite her family. Dave and her wife's family surprised her and she was ecstatic.
Max was making homemade chicken strips. So far things were going very well and he couldn't wait to eat. Then, he got distracted by his kids for a moment. When he came back, some of the chicken had burned badly. He was really upset at the wasted chicken.
Red is a 18 year old. He just finished school. He wants to join the army. He joins the army. Red serves in the army and never looks back.
Tim was bored on a weekend. He went on Facebook and found a random party. He wasn't invited but he went with a friend anyway. They snuck in easily and got along well with the people there. Tim wound up making new friends.
Paul was driving his cab in the big city. He saw a woman call for him to pull over so he did. The woman climbed in and was immediately very rude to Paul. Paul tried to talk to the woman but she began to cuss him out. Paul pulled the cab over and told her to get out.
Bill got a new job as the company inside sales person. Bill had never made a sale over the telephone before. Bill read several books on how to sell product over the phone. Bill began to implement the techniques he learned from reading. Now Bill is making several sales a day!
The new apartment smelled terrible. They moved in only because they were desperate. They couldn't find the source of the smell. They even called in an exterminator. They found a dead rat under the kitchen sink that was causing it.
Jackie's car got a flat tire. She had to pull over to the side of the road. She called her boyfriend, Ryan, to come and fix the tire. Ryan changed the tire. Jackie drove home safely.
Ben put his running shoes on. He ran out of the door in a hurry. He tripped on the top step. He barely stopped himself from falling down the stairs. He slowed his running pace.
He vomited into the emesis bag. He had never been very good on flights. He had popped a xanax before take off but it wasn't helping. The turbulence was driving him crazy. Next time he would have a couple drinks first.
Larry tried a new hairdresser. He was unsure about it to begin with. The hair dresser messed up his hair. Larry tipped poorly and left. He had someone else try to fix it.
Rebecca is such a workaholic. She likes money so much she refuses to take a day off. She got so exhausted always working. Rebecca's boss made her take a day off. Rebecca enjoyed her day off so much she decided to take more time off.
My fridge was looking a bit empty. I made a grocery list of items I needed. I drove to the store and did my shopping. I paid and drove home. When I got home, I felt better because I could restock my fridge.
Many boxes had been packed. They stood in the middle of the floor in the living room. All the furniture had already been moved to the truck. Now they were ready to load the boxes. The move was well underway.
Yesterday I went on the splash mountain ride. As I was on the ride, I was anticipating the drop. I was very scared. Right when we came to the top, I screamed. The drop was worth it though.
Harold was not making enough money to support his family. He was always behind on bills. He discovered MTurk, online. He worked for hours everyday, to make extra money. He now has extra money each month.
Oliver was playing dodgeball at school. Suddenly, a ball smacked him in the face. He fell over and held his nose. When his teacher checked on him they saw that his nose was bleeding. He had to go to the nurse's office.
Paula was very sleepy almost every day. This made it difficult for her to get her work done. She went to her doctor to find out what the problem was. Her doctor diagnosed her with sleep apnea. After getting treatment, Paula wasn't sleepy anymore.
Joe was asked to give A lift to Jason. Jason wanted to buy a paddle boat. Joe drove jason to the guy selling the boat. Jason bought the paddle boat. Joe ended up buying a kayak he could not use.
I also liked how older generations wore nice hats. I've started pairing trilbies with all of my suits. I think it makes me look debonair. I've been thinking of buying a top hat as well. But first I will need some spats and a cane.
I was angry and frustrated. I jumped up and ran into another room. I tried to calm down. I reached for my phone. I played soothing music to feel better.
Their kitchen was a pretty unremarkable place. It was like many other kitchens, but their was one exception. Helen's mom was cooking here and she was amazing. She baked a pie today and the smell was intoxicating. Helen was finally able to taste the pie and it was sensational.
James loved to drink tea. He put the tea kettle on the stove and heated up water. He poured the boiling water into a mug. The kettle held a gallon of water, so James had a lot leftover. He finished the kettle off before the end of the afternoon.
Kennedy and Camryn needed money. They decided to have a garage sale. They gathered all their things they didn't want. They set up a wonderful sale. They made a lot of money.
Matt loved money more than anything else. He thought if he worked with money he would be happy. He took a job at a bank. Matt realized how much money he didn't have. Now Matt is very sad because he doesn't have much money.
I have a huge Disney bag that I bought five years ago. I've been using it ever since I bought it, and it hasn't even faded. I keep it in my closet when I'm not using it that day. I want a new one, but I love this one too much. I am keeping the bag to give to my daughter someday.
Lana liked to spend money, but she didn't have a job. One day, her dad made her find a job so she could spend her own money. Lana found a job, but didn't work very hard. Eventually, Lana got fired. Her dad stopped giving her money to spend.
I saw a bird. It was injured. I grabbed it and took it in my house. I nursed it back to health. I released it only to see a falcon kill it in mid-air.
It was Julia's friend's birthday. She wanted to make her some pancakes. She spent all morning preparing them. When they were done, she tasted them. Unfortunately they came out horrible.
I have always been an active person. One day I awoke to having no feeling below my waist. In a panic I called 911 and rushed to the the hospital. In the hospital I was told that I severed my spinal cord. Now I can no longer walk.
Xavier put a pair of flippers on his feet. He put a snorkeling mask on his eyes and nose. Xavier swam underwater. He saw a colorful parrotfish. Xavier reached out to touch the fish.
Ora had always been overweight. She tried to diet alone, but she always failed. Then she joined a weight club with a few of her friends. Their support and love was very motivating. With their help, Ora lost over twenty pounds!
The bell for the next period rang. Since I didn't study for my math exam, I ditched the exam. I went to the cafeteria instead. Surprisingly, I ran into a friend. We hung out for the remainder of the class period.
Glenda joined the pageant in her school. During the pageant she noticed that she forgot her shoes for gown. One of her co-contestant knew about it. And she lend her extra shoes to Glenda. Her co-contestant won and she deserves it.
Sarah studied abroad in France. While she was there, she became a vegetarian. Her mother thought the French were a bad dietary influence. Sarah came back to the US. She started eating meat again to please her mother.
Bill hates his job. He can't bear the thought of going into work that day. Bob calls in sick even though he feels fine. When Bob's boss comes to check on him he realizes Bob is not sick. He fires Bob.
Eric's cat was very old. And he knew that it would die soon. He bought a special coffin and grave stone. And he prepared to bury it in his backyard. But the cat ended up living 2 years longer than expected.
Kate was about to go to law school when she got pregnant. She decided to stay at home with her baby instead. She was happy to see her daughter grow up, but still dreamed of law. When her daughter went into kindergarten, Kate reapplied. She started her dream of a law degree.
John was sleeping. When he woke up he had to go to the bathroom. On his way back he stubbed his toe on the bed frame. He hopped around cursing a little. Then he put some ice on his foot to help it feel better.
After my friend's dad's funeral, I got in trouble. The principal said I wasn't allowed to leave school that day. He found out I had my friend sign me out. He told me I was getting detention. I skipped detention all week.
Clark is playing basketball. While playing he falls down. His glasses shatter when they hit the ground. He picks them up. Clark needs a new pair of glasses.
Sam had an important job interview. He had to clean his suit before the interview. He took his suit to the dry cleaners. He picked it up a few hours later. He was able to ace his job interview with his fresh look.
Doug was a very lonely boy. He didn't play much with other kids. One day he was playing at the local park. He met another boy named Dave. The two became best friends.
Kelly was looking forward to her first date with Ben. She was going to meet Ben at a local restaurant. Kelly arrived at the restaurant first. She sat at the bar and had a glass of wine while she waited. After over an hour had passed, she realized Ben had stood her up.
Rose gave an order to the driver. He got mad and decided to drive off without paying. The boss got mad at rose and told her to leave. She threw her hat down and said that she doesn't want to work. The boss ends up firing her.
Jessica wanted to go to the grocery store before getting lunch. Her husband quickly ran upstairs to change clothes, first. Jessica waited for him for 25 minutes. Wondering what was taking so long, she went searching for him. Jessica found her husband had fallen asleep on the couch.
Sue wanting to start running. However, she did not own any running shoes. She asked her mom for money to buy a pair. Her mom gave her the credit card. Sue bought new shoes and began running.
Kim's school had an app-designing contest. Whoever designed the most useful app or best game would win. Kim designed an app to help with homework. It gave tips and even set reminder alarms! Her creative app won first place in the contest!
Jack received a phone from Bill. Bill asked him to fix the screen. When Jack started to work on it, he stabbed the battery cell. As a result, the phone didn't turn on. Since he broke it, he had to pay Bill the full price for the phone.
Corey was hanging a picture in the wall. He didn't nail the nail deep enough into the wall. Corey tried hanging the picture on the nail. The picture fell and broke. Corey had to pick up the broken frame from the floor.
My nephew was visiting my house one day. He said he was thirsty so I gave him some water. My nephew walked away and I heard a loud crash. I walked over and saw that the glass had shattered on the floor. I grabbed a dustpan and a broom and cleaned up the glass.
I have a free-range iguana. She runs around the house doing whatever she wants. This spring I had a bunch of seedlings started for the garden. They grew big and tall and were ready to transplant. That's when my iguana found them and ate all of my seedlings.
Kate cleaned the viruses of her mom's computer. She had done this as a favor more than one time. But through her carelessness her mom getting viruses. She wanted Kate to clean the computer again. Kate refused to help any further.
Alex poured cereal into a bowl. He opened the fridge. All the milk was gone. Alex was annoyed. He made waffles instead.
One Christmas morning john woke up to barking. He thought this was odd because they didn't have a dog. He ran down stairs to the tree where all the presents were. He opened the biggest one and out popped a puppy. He named the puppy bear.
All day during work, my face was feeling hot. I persevered and finished my workload before going home. When I arrived home, I took my temperature. The thermometer read 101 degrees. I called my boss and told him I wouldn't be coming in tomorrow.
Derick had a small house on the outskirts of town. He would always forget to turn his lights off when not at home. Derick was surprised to get a huge electric bill one month. He wasn't able to afford to pay all at once. Derick got his lights shut off the next month.
Ms Lee was a new teacher and wanted a way to excite her class. She decided to ask a local farmer to bring in a crate of eggs. She knew the children would love to see the chicks being born. The children learned a lot, and adored the tiny, fluffy creatures. Ms Lee was glad to see the joy the chicks brought to her class.
On the playground, we heard the bell ring. We all started walking up to get in line. The substitute on duty was angry. She screamed curse words at us. We told our teachers when we went back inside.
James wanted a new car. He asked his father to help him find one. James' father helped him find a car. James bought the car and drove it home. He is grateful to his father for his help.
Ed wanted to be a chef. He took cooking classes in high school. Then he attended culinary school. He studied hard in his classes. Soon Ed had his own restaurant!
Sal was going to buy a house in a quiet little town. The deal fell through and he ended up living in the city. Barely a month later a tornado tore through the small town. It utterly destroyed the house Sal had planned on buying. He felt relieved that things had worked out the way they had.
The teacher handed our test packets. I realized that I studied for the wrong material. However, I tried to answer the questions. The next day, the teacher gave us our test grades. She told me that I failed.
Tim's friends never had candy. They always asked him for some. Tim decided to get sour candy one day. He didn't tell his friends. They were all shocked.
Sara went to the supermarket to buy maple syrup. She found her favorite brand but it was on a high shelf. There was no one to help her so she picked a different brand. When Sara got home she sampled the new syrup. She felt that this tasted even better than her regular brand.
Christie headed to the tattoo shop to get a tattoo. She searched the wall for a cool design. Finally, she settled on a butterfly. She told the lady at the desk her selection. Unfortunate for her, 15 year olds are a little too young for tattoos.
It was all down to this. It was the bottom of the ninth inning, full count. The pitcher got ready. He flung the ball towards home plate. The batter cracked a home run to win the game.
John needed some money, and fast. John heard about a guy who needed something hauled. John took his truck and moved the guy's armor for him. The guy seemed really appreciative - even touched. He gave John a hundred bucks for his trouble!
Dan and Rick were minors but wanted to see an R-rated movie. They calmly approached the theater box office. They both bought tickets to a Disney film. Once inside, both boys sneaked into the R-rated showing. A few minutes later, they were kicked out by the manager!
Jane was using her sister's TV to try out a new yoga DVD. She was doing her stretches in the floor beside the bed. While stretching, she noticed something tucked under the bed. It was her sister's diary! Jane pulled the little book out and started to read.
Steve loved to play video games. He liked to play with his friends online. One Friday night he went to buy the new game. The game was sold out. Steve could not play online with his friends that day.
Sue was eating ice cream at the park. It was a hot day outside. Her ice cream began to melt. It spilled all over her shirt. She had to clean it up with a napkin.
Tim's dinner table was lopsided. It would always wobble. Any movement would make everything shake. Tim tried to fix it to no avail. Instead he just stopped eating on it.
Cindy and her friends were at a lake. And they found a small wooden boat. They decided to cross the lake with it. But half way across, they discovered a leak. When they reached the other side, everyone was soaked.
Tom owned a dog. He needed to exercise the dog daily. The dog's body was made to run daily. Tom could not run. Tom let the dog run free of the leash.
On Sunday we watched the Little League World Series. We went out and bought ice cream. We ate the ice cream during the game. We did not answer any calls or emails. It was a nice way to spend the afternoon.
Tom decided to go for a hike. During the hike, he came across a black bear. He scared the bear off by yelling. Tom was surprised the bear ran off. Tom was able to finish his hike.
Bob took his girlfriend Betty skiing. He told her not to worry that she wouldn't be able to keep up. He didn't bother to ask her if she'd skied before. He watched in shock as she zoomed past him on a black diamond slope. He had no idea she was an expert skier.
Gina was in the break room with her friends. When leaving, she grabbed the doorknob while looking behind her. But the door opened without any effort from her. And a tall man stood in the doorway. When she saw him she jumped, and let out a yelp from shock.
Mariah was dancing with her friends in the club. She was trying to flirt with a man, but she had competition. Her and the other girl soon began fighting over the man. A bouncer came and threw Mariah from the club. She vowed that night to clean up her act.
Shanelle waxed her car. She parked the car in the garage. The cat sat on the car. Shanelle could see paw prints on her car. She yelled at the cat for making her car dirty.
I joined a charity last month. I was really good at getting donors. I decided that I would become the chairman of the board. My only competition was a guy named Jake. The charity chose me because Jake decided it was too much pressure.
Allie went bowling. She had a bowling party. All of the sudden it fell on her foot. It hurt badly. Allie then needed to take a break.
Jane and Tim had 3 days to find a house in a far away location. The market was crazy and they made many offers on different homes. Hours before their time was up they put in their last offer, praying. They wrote the owner's a love letter and described their family. At 11:30 PM, half hour before the deadline, the owners agreed.
Brent was getting excited. He had been saving up for a while for a new guitar. He had looked at hundreds, trying to find the right one. He was finally ready to buy and he drove to the music shop. There it was hanging in the window, his new guitar.
Amy went to the bank to withdraw money from her saving account. She had $72 when she checked her balance. Amy requested to withdraw her entire savings at the window. The bank teller returned with $72. Amy took the money and left the bank.
The ice cream Jimmy was eating had started to melt. His hands got all sticky but he didn't have any way to wash them. Luckily he still had his soft drink cup from lunch. The ice in the cup had melted and left condensed water on it. Jimmy washed his hands by using the cup and then drying with a napkin.
Clyde is out jogging. He sees a dog lying on the sidewalk. He rushes over to see if it needs help. The dog is beaten so badly it cannot move. Clyde takes the dog to the vet and adopts him.
Marvin called a repairman to his house. His air conditioner seemed to be struggling. It was almost 80 degrees in his house. The repairman replaced a part. By that evening, the house was a cool 72 degrees.
Suzy and her pals played in snow drifts during recess. They built a snow fort and pretended to be eskimos. The snow fort muted all noise, and the girls lost track of time. When they tired of playing, the girls left their snow fort. Suzy and her pals found themselves alone under a darkening sky.
Neil had just arrived in Austria. He couldn't wait to sightsee! He took a train into Vienna. Then he checked into a hotel. Before sightseeing, Neil knew he had to rest and recharge!
Sam was eating Chinese food. He didn't get a fortune cookie with his meal. He went back and asked for one. They restaurant gladly obliged. Sam thought the fortune was uninspired.
Candy needed to lose a few pounds. She went on a diet. At first it was very hard! But she got used to healthy eating soon. After a while, losing weight was effortless!
Sally is an experienced crane operator. One day at work, she picked up too much dirt in her crane. The dirt fell onto the construction project. Sally had to help clean up the mess. Afterwards, the construction project was finished.
I have been fishing since I was five years old. One time I caught a monster snook off the side of the bridge. While trying to reel in, it broke the line. I should have used a net, and taken my time to reel in. I love to fish, but I love to catch more.
When Julie's kid got sick, she stayed home to take care of him. She cooked him good food. She even gave him a treat to make him smile. But when it was time to take his medicine, he refused. She had to disguise it in a fruit juice so he'd swallow all of it.
John forgot to study for a big test in his history class. He knew he didn't have enough time to study. On test day, he decided he was going to cheat. He peaked over his shoulder to copy his neighbors test. John was caught and suspended from school for cheating.
Dawn was planning a family vacation for her family. She had decided a trip to the water park would be a good adventure. She loaded all the supplies and kids in the car. They got to the park and changed into their suits. However, her kids were scared to go down any of the water slides.
Anna was outside one winter, shoveling. She was so sick of snow and cold! Then she noticed something heartwarming. Two daffodils were poking up through the snow. Anna took heart, knowing that spring was very near!
Liz's stepfather passed away unexpectedly. She was asked to attend the reading of his will. Liz and her stepfather never had a good relationship. Liz fully expected to be cut out of his will. Liz was shocked to find that he left half of everything to her.
Jenna was at the community pool with her family. She thought she could go out to the deeper end by herself. Without telling anyone, she swam out farther, and lost her footing. The lifeguard had to help her out of the water. Jenna had learned her lesson.
Frank was making a painting for a competition. He spent a few weeks perfecting his masterpiece. When the competition came, Frank brought his painting. The judges looked over all of the paintings at the event. In the end, Frank did not place well at the competition.
June's friend Ali was upset. A girl named Val had thrown sand at her and it got in her eyes. June told a teacher about the incident. Ali was called to the principal's office to tell her side. As she left Val sat outside the office scowling at Ali.
Callie was entering a beauty pageant. She hoped to win. She put a lot of work into her hair and makeup. She also had a beautiful dress. Callie looked so good, she won first prize!
Brain worked at a bar and had good social skills. But when Miranda came into the bar he couldn't speak. His crush for her had crippled him all his life. So when Miranda asked him for a beer, he gave it to her. But no word came out of his mouth.
Olive was an orphan. She wanted to find a new family. She decided to set out to find a family. A very lovely family accepted her into their home. Olive happily became part of their family.
Miley wanted a pet. She went to the animal shelter with her parents. She really wanted a cat. She looked at all the cats. She got the cat with black stripes.
I have so many pictures in my phone. I need to get them developed. They are very important pictures. I would hate to lose them. I plan on going to do it tomorrow.
Loretta's father worked in the coal mines. Every day he would come home from work and cough horribly. Loretta's father eventually contracted lung disease. This saddened and frustrated Loretta. She decided to become a doctor and find cures for lung diseases.
My friend Joe has a son, 16. When his son was 13 he told his dad there was no summer reading. Joe believed his son. I went online and found the school did have summer reading. Joe told his son to do the reading, plus one book.
Marco ran a business that imported monkeys. His major supplier had difficulty getting monkeys to Marco. Marco was unable to find other suppliers for his monkeys. Marco lost money because he had no monkeys to sell. Marco finally had to close his monkey import business.
Lucy's grandpa was finishing his lunch. She jumped up ready to go to a friends. Lucy ran to the car and waited for grandpa. After 5 minutes she went to see what was taking him so long. She walked in to find him searching, unable to find his keys.
The Snyders went camping in a pine forest. Each night they were kept awake by a loud screeching sound. They looked peeked out of the tent, looking for a loud bird. They never found the noisy birds but were happy to check out. The ranger said that the screeching tree frogs would miss them.
Karl had rolled his windows down a little before leaving his car. He yelped out loud when he sat down in the driver's seat. The car had gotten very hot while he'd been gone! Even his steering wheel was painful to the touch! Karl resolved to get a sunshade for his car.
Morgan loved to be outside on rainy days. She would find the biggest puddle she could. She jumped in it over and over again. She went inside and her mom screamed. Morgan was covered in mud!
A child was eating a meal he'd never had before. It was some sort of insipid meat covered in colorful vegetables. He picked around the meat and separated the rest of the dish from it. The vegetables were delicious, so, he decided the meat may be, too. He decided to stop eating meat after that unpleasant taste of iron.
Joe was a thief. He broke into Jay's house on Christmas morning. He took all of the presents under the tree. But he couldn't fence them because all of the pawn shops were closed. He was caught with the goods and arrested.
It rained hard outside. The ground became saturated. It continued to rain. The rivers got higher. The rivers flooded.
Ana heard loud noises coming from the empty apartment upstairs. She was terrified - it was very dark in the middle of the night! But the next morning, And went to investigate. There she found a relieving answer to her scary episode. A new family had moved in upstairs and were moving in all night!
Ford needed a new cell phone. He went to the electronics store. He found a phone on sale! Ford bought the phone. He drove home and set it up.
Tina went grocery shopping with her mom. Tina accidentally knocked over the display of food at the store. Food spilled everywhere. Tina was embarrassed. The store manager cleaned up the mess and consoled Tina.
The dog was looking for dinner. He checked the trash can behind the Italian restaurant. He found food there, but also something else. In addition to a plate of spaghetti, he also found a bitch. Their noses touched when they were sharing a noodle.
The sun was shining bright on the little flower. The little flower always looked bigger to me when the sun was out. I would watch the flower grow and grow in the summer. One day, I went and picked the beautiful flower. I enjoyed having the flower on my table until it finally died.
Beth had shelves full of old computer books. She didn't know what in the world to do with them. Suddenly, Beth had a wonderfully bright idea. She donated them all to a new computer science professor. He was grateful to have something to fill his empty shelves with.
Karen had an obsession with dolphins. Everything in her room was related to dolphins. One item in particular was a dolphin from seaworld. Not long ago, she saw the documentary regarding seaworld practices. She now wants to help dolphins in the wild rather than in captivity.
Tim loved stories. Tim especially loved fairy-tales. His favorite story was about Aladdin. Tim loved the movie as well. Tim told all of his friends about the great story.
Jim is shocked when he gets an amazing deal on a house. It isn't until right before closing that he finds out why. The house is almost impossible to get flood insurance for. And the policies he can find are outrageously priced. Jim withdraws his offer and fires his real estate agent.
A group of kids were playing hide and seek. The youngest kid, a girl, was hiding in a drawer. Her spot was so good that she was the last one left hiding. Nobody could find her. Finally, she came out of her hiding spot and won the game.
Ann loved red sofas. Her current sofa was a dark brown color. She really wanted a new red sofa. She sold her brown sofa to a friend. Ann then used that money to buy a new, bright  red sofa.
Cindy had a date tonight. She did not know what to wear. She looked in her closet for hours. She tried on clothes for a long time. Cindy's date arrived but had to wait for her to be ready.
Lane relied on a portable air conditioning unit. He lived in a hot climate and the summers were brutal. He would just sit in front of the AC unit all day. One day the overworked air conditioner died. Lane mourned its loss with sweat on his brow.
When my father died my mother and I had to go to the hospital. We were hysterical and my aunt hoped they could sedate us. I was ten years old so they couldn't give me anything. My mother got even more agitated when she saw the syringe. The doctor had me hold my mother down while he injected her.
Paul went to church on Sunday. Paul listened to what the preacher had to say about God. Paul was moved and stayed after to talk to the pastor. The pastor offered to baptize Paul the following Sunday. Paul accepted and cried with joy.
Josh was playing outside. He had  new pair of sneakers. He jumped in a mud puddle with them. The sneakers were covered in mud. He ran to hose them off.
Kate ordered a new phone. Just as she opened the box, she dropped it. When she looked at it, her screen was shattered. Kate was devastated. She had to send her new phone back.
Kari and Matt were married. They did not have a happy marriage. They tried to fix the marriage but they could not. They decided to get a divorce. Both Kari and Matt were much happier after the divorce.
What was cooking tacos. As she was cooking the meat, she put the shells in the oven. While the meat was cooking, she also shredded cheese. Since she was so busy, she forgot about the shells. Whit burned the taco shells.
Henry placed his chicken inside the oven. After setting up the oven, he decided to go rest on his bed. However, he accidentally fell asleep. When he woke up, he ran to the oven. He found out that the chicken was burnt.
Allie was hungry. She decided to make cookies. She also tasted the batter. All of the sudden she felt sick.u. Allie learned not to eat it again.
Bill was cooking dinner. He was using a fairly dull knife. He had to use more force than usual. At one point the knife tip broke. Bill decided to finally get a new one.
Tom moved into a new apartment. He liked everything except for one thing. His cell phone provider service was terrible. There was only one corner where he could make calls. Tom still liked the rest of the apartment enough to make up for it.
Casey was learning to ride his bike. His father held the bike as he pedaled. Casey's father let go of the bike. He realized his father wasn't holding him. Casey got nervous and tumbled off of the bike.
Tina lost her dog. She lost him in the woods. She kept calling for it. But she couldn't find it. Finally her neighbor bought it back.
Jim always made excuses. And his parents were tired of it. They ordered him to wash the dishes. But he pretended to be busy. Jim's parents didn't give him a clean plate for dinner.
Jimmy had to walk to school on the coldest day in winter. He didn't have a jacket that fit. He left his house in short sleeves. It started snowing heavily. His friend saw him and gave him a jacket.
I put on smoothing hair product this morning. When I went out it was a disaster though. My hair was all frizzed up. It was horrible. I had to reply it immediately.
Timmy was caught cheating on a math test. His teacher took him to the principal. There, his parents were called, and came to berate him. Timmy hung his head and apologized for cheating. He promised never to do something so deceitful again.
Carrie had been assigned an essay for English class. She feared she would get a terrible grade! But she put in all her effort despite her lack of confidence. Then, after the teacher had read the essays, he pulled Carrie aside. To her shock, he said her essay had been the best in the class!
Diane was playing outside. And she saw a beautiful butterfly. She decided to catch it and it leave in a jar in her room. But it made her sad at how little freedom the butterfly had. So the next day, she decided to let her butterfly friend go.
The sign spoke to Meaghann. Her dream of owning a retail shop could be seen in the nearest window. Meaghann called the number on the sign. Meaghann got an affirmative answer. She danced a jig on the spot, confident she was now on her way.
One winter day, the roads were covered in ice. The snow got so bad that roads were blocked. My family was trapped in our house for days. We lived for a while until the roads were cleared. After the storm, we went back to business as usual.
A young lady was walking around campus, selling chocolate. She offered me some of her products. Since I had no money that day, I politely refused. After I walked away, she started to follow me. She was even waiting for me in front of the bathroom.
Vincent was a lifeguard at his neighborhood pool. He saw a child running around the pool. He asked the child to stop running, but the child ignored him. The child fell and started crying. Vincent laughed at the child.
This was the trip that the Lewis family had planned all year. Six weeks on the road with a truck and a camper. The trip was planned out to see all the sight along the way. They spent 6 weeks traveling the west coast and it was amazing. In the end the trip was great but they were all glad to be home.
Tammy seriously needed to get to the mall to see her friends. She begged her dad to take her. Finally, she bargained with her mom. She had to clean the whole house. After a lot of cleaning, Tammy was able to enjoy her friends company.
My family went to Alaska. There were mountains everywhere. I bought a wallet and a hat. We saw bald eagles too. It felt great there in the summer.
Aaron couldn't stop making fun of randy. He assumed randy takes steroids on a regular basis. Randy couldn't tolerate his comments and approached him. He asked Aaron to lift his shirt up. Instead of muscles, Aaron had a lot of fat around his stomach.
I went to the store yesterday. I saw some almonds. They were so good. I ate the whole can. Then I was very full.
I like to repair old computers. I have a tower from the 1990's. I use it for playing old CD-ROM games. I will need to upgrade its memory next. It can only hold two games at a time right now.
Bill was walking home from work. And a homeless man asked him for money. Bill gave the man a few dollars. But he was uncomfortable with how close the man came to him. Bill began feeling sick after he arrived home.
Maria was outside at the pool. It was a hot day. She didn't have anything to drink all day. Maria started to feel sick and went to the doctor. The doctor said she was dehydrated.
Lucas is a terrific swimmer. He won an award for being the best swimmer at camp. Today he is going to show me how to do the butterfly stroke. He says it takes a lot of practice. I'm sure glad our apartment complex has a pool so I can practice.
Matt had taken six different babysitting jobs in one day. The first was a rowdy 7 year old who loved to play basketball. The second was a 10 year old girl with ADD. Matt found that each subsequent job was increasingly difficult. By the end of the day, Matt was so tired he slept around 8 PM.
My car was old. The suspension was terrible. I decided to upgrade it. I went to the mechanic and picked out their newest suspension model. Finally, my car had excellent suspension!
Yesterday I decided to go on splash mountain. As we went through the drops I was scared. At the end of the ride I was soaked. It took my an hour to dry. I wanted to go on it again.
Russell was ahead of the curve. He excelled in school and passed all exams with ease. One day, an older man came to Russell's house. He spoke with his parents and then introduced himself to Russell. Russell was offered to go to a school for gifted and talented youth.
Susie was feeling very stressed. As a result she wanted to meditate. She needed to clean her mind. She put on some meditation music. Instantly she felt better.
Ziggy the dog is scared of older men. Whenever Grandpa would come to visit, Ziggy would bark and growl. Grandpa started throwing treats to Ziggy whenever he saw him. Ziggy slowly began to associate Grandpa with yummy treats. Now Ziggy looks forward to seeing Grandpa.
There are food trucks that come on a weekly basis. They all make their unique brands of food. Some do tacos, some do mac and cheese. They are all different and you can try and sample them all. It is a new craze, but it something I love to enjoy.
Amber loves roller coasters. She went with her sister to the Six Flags Magic Mountain theme park. They rode the roller coasters all day. Before leaving the park they stopped to get some food. They left the park both exhausted and happy.
James was driving his granddaughter Lucy home. She had been lost and afraid. Although the child was afraid, James knew she was safe. The town was small, there was no where to get lost. He chuckled silently to himself.
Joe was a depressed man. He drowned his sorrows by drinking alcohol. His life was being consumed by liquor and he hated it. Joe checked himself into a rehab center. He now lives a happy and sober life.
Two gymnasts, Ed and Steve, were having a handstand contest. Neither of them showed any strain after a few minutes. Ed began to taunt Steve to psych him out. Steve has low self-esteem so it began to work. Steve fell over shortly after and felt sad.
Alla was driving home one night. She saw a young woman at the side of the road. The young woman was hitchhiking. Alla picked her up and gave her a lift. The young woman was very grateful!
Luis was eating an apple pie. Then he found something in the pie. It was a fly. Luis complained to the waitress. The waitress picked out the fly and asked him what the problem was.
With the last $500 that Joe had he went to the hardware store. He bought wood and some tools to make a boat. In two weeks he had a fine canoe. Joe launched the canoe in a lake. He paddled around a caught fish to pay back some debts.
Carl had a gambling problem. He knew he had to stop, but he just couldn't. Then he called a support line. They referred him to helpful talk therapy. With their help, Carl was finally able to get well!
Cornelia needs to write a book report for her English class. She has always hated writing book reports. However, one Sunday, she shuts off her phone and writes the report. She finds that it wasn't as bad as she had feared. Now Cornelia doesn't mind book reports as much.
I needed to buy new hinges for one of my doors. The nearest hardware store was forty minutes away by bus. I gathered my resourced and headed out. Including waiting for the bus it took me forty five minutes to arrive. The hardware store did not have hinges in my required size.
Izzy went to an exotic restaurant he'd never visited before. He ordered an ethnic sounding dish from the menu. He didn't know what it was but enjoyed it a lot. The waiter told him it was the intimate parts of a tiger. Izzy retches every time someone reminds him of this experience.
Tim played a game on his computer. He got a high score. He showed his high score to his brother. His brother beat his high score in one try. Tim was unable to beat his brother's new high score.
Sally begged her mom to quit smoking. The woman told her to mind her own business and lit a fresh cigarette. In desperation, Sally grabbed her mom's pack and ran. Chasing her, her mom got so winded she had to sit on the pavement. Laughing, she realized her daughter was right.
Lindsay was out for a jog. She saw clouds forming in the distance. Lindsay tried to hurry up and get home before the rain. By the time she got home she was soaked. After taking a hot shower and changing clothes she felt better.
I was always afraid of hot air balloon rides. I thought I would fall out of them. One day I decided to face my fear. I got on the hot air balloon shivering with fear. It turned out to be a safe and relaxing experience.