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Tom had been preparing for baseball tryouts all winter. He knew that spring came quick and wanted to be prepared. Tom's dad would take him to the batting cages everyday. So that once tryouts came, he could hit the ball well. On the day of tryouts Tom wowed the coaches and made the team.
I clicked on the radio in my car as I drove home. The radio DJ said the next song would be great. I took the long way home so I could hear it all. I listened to the whole song before I hit my driveway. I parked my car and hummed the new song to myself.
A man read a newspaper one morning. He found an article about himself. The second half of the article was missing, though. He went back to the store and checked the other papers. The entire run was misprinted.
Jenna loved music and dancing. She was a dancer with a local ballet company. She trained for her performances very seriously. Jenna did so well at her last performance that she was promoted. She became a principal dancer.
Tod was driving through town. And he was having a good day. But someone behind him was driving too closely. Tod stopped his car to get out and yell at the person. And the rest of the day, Tod was angry.
Sue's parents saved up so she could go to a private college. The whole family was there to help Sue move into the dorm. Sue noticed the other students had nicer clothes and luggage. She quickly shoved her own luggage out of sight in the room. Sue watched from the window as her folks drove away.
Last night I was stumbling around in the dark. I was sleeping and wanted to get something to drink. I tripped over the area rug and broke my foot. I had to go to the emergency room and get a cast. Now I turn on the lights everywhere I go.
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.
My sister called me yesterday. She spoke at length about her latest problem. When she was done speaking, I offered her advice. Her response to my advice was to say that I was jealous. I hung up the phone on her at that point and our talk ended.
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.
Neil was journeying through Morocco. He took a train into Marrakesh. There, he watched amazing street performers. He saw beautiful temples and churches. And he enjoyed tons of Marrakesh food!
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!
My neighbor likes to play his music too loudly. I went over to his apartment and knocked on his door. When he opened the door, I told him to turn his music down. Because his music was so loud, he couldn't hear what I was saying. I had to write it down on a piece of paper and show it to him.
Beth wanted a dog. She asked her mother. Her mother said yes. Beth was so happy. Beth got a great family dog and was happy.
Carlita didn't play an instrument but she loved music. She joined the color guard of the Jefferson High marching band. It was a great way meet people and show her school spirit. Her costume made her feel beautiful and dramatic. The flag she used for the show was as bright as her smile.
Paul was out preaching the gospel. Someone told him he was a Satanist. Paul asked what they believed. The man told Paul they just lived a life of debauchery. Paul was intrigued and asked for more information.
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.
Last night the candidate made the speech. It was decent. Yet the only bad part was when they burst out laughing. I couldn't believe the ridiculousness of it. I was happy they messed it up.
Rex worked for a company that molded plastic. A company ordered half a million pen caps from them. Rex lamented not getting the deal for the pens themselves. He did good work organizing and manufacturing the caps. Rex's company got the actual pen deal the next time.
Emma was in a bad car accident. She slipped into a coma. She stopped breathing on her own. Then she began to heal, slowly but surely. In a few weeks she began breathing spontaneously once again!
Tom was unsure why he felt so bad. His mother wanted to take him to the doctor. Tom obliged. The doctor said Tom had Strep Throat. The doctor gave him medication which made Tom feel better.
The family wanted to take a vacation to Florida. On the way they stopped near a strawberry farm. They were allowed to pick as many as they could carry. The family picked 2 pounds of delicious strawberries. They ate them in the car on their way to their destination.
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.
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.
It was review time at work. Amy was ready since she had a really good year. She worked hard this year when her department was understaffed. Her boss informed her she only met expectations. Amy was disgusted to have received a mediocre raise.
Amy was going to see Home Alone with her friend Beth's family. She just knew it was going to be the best movie ever. Beth and Amy laughed at the antics on the screen. When it was time to go Amy thanked Beth's mom for bringing her. When dropped off Amy told her mom how great the movie was.
I had this ring that always get lost. First i lost it when i took a bath and left it there. I thought i'd never gonna find it but my mother found it. When i'm in school i lost it again but my classmate found it. From that day i didn't wear my ring anymore and hide it on a box.
Kat baked a batch of muffins. They turned out horrible. She thought it would be funny to offer some to her friend. Kat's friend ate the muffin as not to be rude. Kat thought it was hilarious her friend ate the yucky muffin.
Kara was excited about her new phone. She had ordered it online and just needed to pay and pick it up. When she got to the store, there was a huge line. She waited forever. When it was finally her turn, her phone was gone.
Larry had an important essay due the next morning. He spent most of the night writing it. When he tried to print it out he wasn't able to. Larry's printer has stopped working. Larry had to print it at the library and turned it in late.
Andrew was overweight and very lazy. One day Andrew's mom got him a gym pass. Andrew started going to the gym with his mother. Andrew realized that walking on a treadmill was easy. Now Andrew is much healthier.
An inmate died at Waymart Correctional Facility in Pennsylvania. The inmate slipped and fell and hit his head on the floor. He began bleeding from his head and lay there for ten minutes. When medical arrived, the man was unresponsive. With no oxygen to his brain, the prison did not offer life support.
Tim got drunk and discovered a new show. He went on Netflix and found several seasons on it. Tim kept drinking and binge watching it. The next morning he couldn't remember what he watched. He had to do it all over again.
The elementary school started a tradition. They set up a egg drop contest. They dropped eggs from the roof. Those in containers survived. They won the contest.
Leidy was trying to shoot a three pointer. Her opponent stuck her elbow out and Leidy got smacked in the eye. She was on the ground for several minutes, shaking off the pain. The ref interpreted the call as a flagrant foul. The opponent was ejected from the game.
Ana took an egg from the carton in the fridge. She had decided she wanted a baby chick. She kept the egg warm in her bed. She even wrapped it up in blankets. But to her dismay, the egg never hatched.
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.
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 niece's daughter Kayla got accepted to two colleges recently. She got into the University of Maine and Salem State College. She did not get accepted into their nursing divisions, however. Her mother was upset, causing Kayla to get angry. We tried to tell her mom not to be such a stage mother.
Beth hated her job. She finally decided to apply for new positions. She got an interview for her dream job. It went very well. Beth got an offer and quit her old job.
Matt grew up always wanting to be a ski instructor. Once he graduated college he knew what he wanted to do. He moved to Colorado and got an apartment. He became a ski instructor. He did very well and made decent money.
Fred was at a theme park and wanted to ride a roller coaster. He entered the long line and waited for hours. As he got close to the front of the line, he began getting nervous. At the last second, he decided to leave. But when he went home, he regret not riding the roller coaster.
My roommate and I went to the basketball game. The Hawks were playing the Detroit Pistons. We arrived at the game midway through the first quarter. We enjoyed ourselves because the home team won the game. Afterwards, we grabbed a bite to eat and returned home.
When it came to saving everything, Jan was an expert. Her house was filled with everything from old books to unworn clothes. When an earthquake occurred, piles of boxes collapsed all around her. Jan was trapped in her home for three days. When she was finally rescued, she decided it was time to clean.
My dad and I went to ride jet skis one day. We went to the lake and towed back into the lake. We unloaded the jet skis and parked the truck. He rode on the jetskis for 2 hours and then stopped. We put the jetskis back onto the truck and left.
I used my credit card when I shopped at Target last month. Yesterday, I received an email from Target about a data breach. I immediately put an alert on my credit card. I also ordered a credit report for $20, and am awaiting its arrival. Although I took precautions, I am still worried about identity theft.
Carl had three kids and a wife. Today the family was headed to family fun day. They went to the park to enjoy the day together. They packed a nice lunch and a few games/ It only took Carl 20 minutes to remember how much he hates his life.
Andy had been saving money in a piggy bank for his daughter. Andy decided to count the change and put it in the bank. However, there was a small problem, the piggy bank was missing. Andy looked all over for the piggy bank, but could not find it. Andy was furious that the piggy bank went missing.
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.
Allie noticed her eyes were getting blurry. She couldn't see as well as she used to. But Allie then realized she needed glasses. So she got her eyes checked. They offered her many glasses options.
Boris needed money. He decided to rob a bank. He went into the bank to demand money from the vault. The teller pushed her silent alarm before giving him money. Boris is now spending time in jail.
Belle was being mocked by the boys in class. She started to cry. Suddenly the boys stopped teasing her. They tried to comfort her and console her. They explained that they had been only joking!
Cora had a very strange dancing style. She made everyone laughed when she was at parties. It didn't bother her one bit as she knew she was unique. But when her dancing style caught on, she was displeased. Everyone danced like her and she wasn't unique anymore.
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.
Lucy was having a party at her house. When Becky and Erica found out about it, they wanted to come. Unfortunately they were not allowed to come. However that did not stop them from coming. The girls really wanted to come regardless.
Martin wants to be a father. He discusses starting a family with his fiancee. They decide to start trying for a baby immediately. A few weeks after their wedding, Martin's new wife shares the news. Martin and his wife are expecting a baby.
Amy was disappointed she didn't get to play in her first game. Her mom was waiting for her when the bus arrived at the school. Her mother could tell she was on the verge of tears. Her mother reminded her it was only the first game She would have plenty of chances to play later.
Rochelle was shocked to discover her apartment had been broken into. Distraught, she called the police and awaited their arrival. One of the policemen was a friend of hers from high school. Later, her friend the policeman started a collection for her. They raised a lot of money and helped Rochelle replace her things.
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.
Ed had fixed himself a tuna filet for dinner. He left it on the table to get a drink. When he came back it was gone. The only explanation was the cat. He found her in his bedroom with the tuna.
A man went dancing at a night club. He noticed most people danced much better than him. He asked a great dancer for advice. He learned that practicing in front of a mirror is helpful. He did that and saw his dance skills improve.
Jon had all his spelunking gear ready. He was excited to explore the cave. The rocky tunnel was dark and damp, full of bats and bugs. Deep inside, he discovered a new species of cave-dwelling fungus! His discovery was published in biological journals worldwide.
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.
Laura was telling stories around the campfire. During the campfire her friends were getting scared. She wasn't very scared since they were her own stories. Laura thought it was very funny that they were getting scared. After a while there was a noise and Laura got really scared too!
I was driving in the car with my husband yesterday. I was watching him pick his nose and then use my steering wheel! I was disgusted! I gave him wipes to clean it up. He's not driving my car anymore.
Martin got a job at a fast food place. One day his boss asked him to host a birthday party. Martin was nervous and didn't do a good job. The family that bought the birthday party complained. Martin was never asked to host a birthday party again.
Ron liked to go fishing. He bought a new tackle box to hold his supplies. He loaded it up with bobbers and lures. He set out to catch some fish. He loved having everything organized in his new tackle box.
Tony had been very skinny his entire life. One day he randomly meet a nice guy who was a bodybuilder. The body builder was once skinny like Tony and felt he could help him. Tony agreed and trained with his new body builder friend. Six months later Tony was competing in a bodybuilding competition.
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!
One day at a music festival Michelle met some nice hippies. They told her they had been travelling all around the country. She hung out with them all weekend. Before they left they invited her to come with them to the next show. She decided to throw caution to the wind and joined them.
While staying at their beach hotel, Ben and Dani witnessed a storm. One night just after the sun went down, it became very windy. They sat on the balcony and watched as lightning began to flash. The sky turned a beautiful shade of purple as thunder crashed. It was exciting and scary for them to watch the storm quickly pass.
Daisy really loved the sun. She would play in it all day. One day the dark clouds came and shooed the sun away. Daisy was very sad to see it go. She was happy though when she saw it back the next morning!
Frank was cleaning his house. Behind his desk, he discovered an old cereal bowl. The entire thing was covered in mold. Frank was torn because the bowl was homemade and special to him. In the end, he decided to throw it away because it was no longer safe.
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.
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.
Tina went to the movies. She wanted popcorn. But she looked at the price. It was far too expensive. She couldn't believe it was ten dollars.
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!
Valerie worked very hard at her job. She was always helpful and did more than she was asked. Her boss noticed this and asked to speak with her. He told her that she would receive a big promotion. Valerie was excited and thanked him for the good news.
Sarah hated winter. She could not stand the cold. She decided to move from Chicago to California. She got a nice apartment near the beach. She loved the warm winters in California.
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.
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.
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.
Lucy was working on a production line. She started to daydream. She didn't notice that the chocolates were starting to pile up. Lucy panicked and started eating them instead. The boss saw her behavior and fired her.
Bob decided to take the day off of work. He wanted to go to the ocean. He decided to go surfing. He waded out to the ocean on his own. The waves were high and he drowned.
Heather was sitting on the bus. The bus driver told her to look out for the spider. Heather jumped and screamed. She ran to the back of the bus. The entire bus of kids laughed at her.
I confided in a friend about how I always lose focus of my dreams. I forget it through the countless possibilities that each day holds. He told me, Ryan you mustn't live trapped in loops. I reflected on that throughout the day when he left. Tomorrow came, and today is the new beginning of my changes.
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!
A girl scout was walking in my neighborhood. A group of guys walked towards her. They threatened her to give them all of her cookies. She immediately ran away. They were chasing her.
Alicia went to the fair with her boyfriend. They decided to go on the scariest ride. But the scariest part of all was when the ride broke down. Alicia couldn't not believe it. She freaked out and started to cry and could not believe her luck.
Rhonda loved getting compliments on her yard. She entered a local contest for the best yard in town. To boost her chances, Rhonda sprayed the lawn with green paint. That night it froze. Rhonda woke to see fake green grass standing out in a sea of brown.
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.
Bob Billburg wanted to buy a restaurant. Though he lacked the prowess to make a meal. One day he found one for sale, and purchased it. He tried his hardest to cook for the people. Unfortunately, he couldn't figure it out, and went out of business.
Clayton Kershaw is the ace of the Los Angeles Dodgers baseball team. He has been out for over two months with an injury. He suffered a herniated disk and hasn't played since late June. Tonight, Kershaw returns. He will pitch at home against the Miami Marlins.
Chase loved to watch racing videos. The day finally came when he got his license and a car. Chase hopped in and sped through town like a crazed man. The cops pulled him over. Chase was arrested for endangering the public.
Liam was in Hawaii on vacation. He decided he would try some of their traditions. They had a famous ancient fire walk every weekend. Liam took off his shoes and socks and walked across hot coals. He feel within seconds and burned his elbows and knees.
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.
I was using the web browser from my computer. It was very slow. I asked my friend if there was a better one. She told me about the newest browser. I downloaded the newest web browser.
The server placed everyone's orders on the table. Jim decided to rest his arm on the table. It ended up hitting my dish and it fell on the ground. Although I had to reorder my dish and wait, I didn't yell at Jim. The server didn't bother to charge me for the replacement.
Sam wanted to be the best wrestler at his school. Everyday after school he worked out and drilled wrestling moves. By the next wrestling season Sam had improved tremendously. He could pin everyone at his school. That same year Sam won the wrestling state championships.
Trevor had been getting many sore throats lately. His doctor recommended that they remove his tonsils. Trevor was really scared and refused the surgery at first. Some nurses tried to help him feel more safe. Eventually after some coaxing he agreed to the plan.