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Jimmy is looking for a new car. He finds a used car for sale on the street. He sees it's only 2700 and it's a good brand as well. He decides to call the seller up. He buys the car
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!
Shane wanted a new puppy. His dog had just passed away and he felt lonely. He decided to go the local shelter to look for a friend. He searched until a dog stood out to him. Shane fell in love with the dog and they had a good life.
Cindy was a kindergarten teacher. One of the students kept taking off her shoes. Cindy warned her to stop taking off her shoes. The student removed her shoes again. Cindy put her in a time out area.
Tim was twelve and seeing his first action movie in the theater. At first he was afraid. It really looked like the bad guy was going to win! Then, at the last minute, the good guy won their fight. Tim cheered with relief!
Bill was late on his electricity payments. It was winter and he couldn't afford them. They cut off his power. Bill had to keep warm with a gas heater. He stayed without electricity for months.
Stephanie got a new puppy. She brought her new puppy home, but her parents were not happy. It was agreed that Stephanie would clean up all of the puppy's messes. However, Stefani never cleaned up after her puppy. Stephanie's parents soon made her give the dog away.
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.
Heidi bought a brand new car. The new car was a convertible and very fast. Heidi started to drive her new car very fast. She started to get speeding tickets and decided to slow down. Heidi regretted buying a sports car.
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.
We went to the beach yesterday. All the sudden it started to rain. We had to run for cover. Everything was soaked. It was disappointing because we had to drive home.
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.
Susie really needed a haircut. She was tired of having to cut her own hair. So she went to the salon. When she got back she was amazed. They did a wonderful job on it.
Jay became dehydrated after being sick. He was the star quarterback and wanted to play in the game. The coach was concerned about this health and benched him. Jay finally got back in better health. He was able to play again and helped win the next game.
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.
Bob was on the phone all day. It was raining something fierce when he finally wasn't. Bob was sad he hadn't been able to go for his daily walk. When it stopped raining he saw there was a full moon. Bob went for his walk at midnight and was happy.
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.
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.
Pyotr wanted a raise. He worked hard and felt that he deserved it. But when he asked his boss, he was denied. His boss told Pyotr that the company did not have money for raises. Pyotr was very disappointed.
My sister was sleeping on her bed. The headphones from her ear suddenly fell off. She ended up rolling on one side of the headphones. When she woke up, she tried to listen to music with it. Only one side was working properly.
Omar was on vacation. And he saw an artisan coffee shop. He thought about buying coffee there. But he decided it was too expensive. When Omar was back at home, though, all he thought about was coffee.
Jill was shopping at the mall with her friend. The two decided that she needed a new sweater. Jill passes by her favorite store. She goes through all the sweaters. She finally finds the perfect one for her!
Sarah's mother came home from the hospital. She was holding a baby in one hand and a hamburger in the other. Sarah rode up to her on her Big Wheel. She looked at the baby then the burger. She took the burger!
Tom was behind on his mortgage. He was afraid the bank would take away the house. He tried to refinance but couldn't. He tried paid day loans but they didn't help much. Tom was evicted.
The girls were headed out of town. They were going to go to a waterpark. THey loved riding water slides. When they got there, they made a beeline for the biggest ride. It was going to be a great day!
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.
Todd had just recently turned 18. He really wanted to vote in the election this year. He registered to vote as soon as he could. When the ballots were open he went to his local high school. Afterwards, he watched the results on television.
My friend was Jewish. He didn't celebrate Christmas. I invited him to my Christmas party regardless. He said that he loved Christmas so he would come to the party. I was surprised at his religious tolerance!
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.
Savannah loved cookies of all kinds. She would always eat them whenever she could. One day she found a bakery that specializes in cookies. They had so many different kinds it was hard to choose. Finally after much deliberation she ended up buying fifty cookies.
A photographer was in a dangerous situation. He took a photograph as the situation deteriorated. He was injured and this left him unable to explain what he had seen. The photograph was examined by the authorities. The photograph helped authorities remedy the situation.
Connie fondly remembers going to church when she was a kid. Unfortunately as an adult she has not gone in many years. Since moving to a new city she wants to change that pattern. She drove past a church she thinks might be a good fit. Now that she knows their hours she intends to go the next weekend.
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.
Brad was gazing in the fountain downtown. He decided to toss some coins in, for luck. He fished a few quarters out of his pocket. He made a wish as he tossed them into the fountain. Then Brad walked away, whistling happily.
Jose and his wife decided to go for a walk one morning. They left their home and began walking down a forested path. All of a sudden, a large black panther pounced at them. Jose pulled out his handgun and fired into the beast. The large cat dropped and Jose and his wife fled.
Miles used to be in terrific physical shape. Last year Miles got married and decided to stop going to the gym. Every month Miles didn't go to the gym he became a little fatter. He also started to eat more than he used to. Now Miles is in the worst shape of his life.
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.
Kay had always envied the popular girls in high school. Then, one day, they invited her along to the mall! Kay agreed eagerly, but soon she grew dismayed. The girls were blatantly stealing from every single store! Kay decided being cool didn't matter- she walked away and went home.
Alberto Spangletini was a drywall hanger for a construction company. He'd always felt self-conscious about doing manual labor. His wife gave him some advice that helped him get over his negativity. Alberto went into work in the coming months with a new goal. He was ultimately rewarded with a promotion.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Jenny got the news her friend had cancer. She had to raise money for some of her bills. So she baked some cookies to help pay for the bills. Jenny baked and sold at least 2000 cookies. She made a nice contribution toward her friends bills.
I joined a forum related to wrestling. It was always a hobby of my husband's, so I thought I would learn. I didn't understand anything I was reading. I felt terrible for not being interested. He told me it was fine to have different interests, and I gave it up.
Jay was playing at Sam's house. His mother said it was time to go. He did not want to go. He locked himself in a nearby closet. Eventually, he realized he had to go and be with his mom.
Gina's parents had purchased new beds for everyone. Gina was ecstatic. She ran to her room to see her bed. It was a black lacquered daybed with golden balls on the poles. Gina was thrilled with her new bed.
Judy is in need of a new car. She heads to the dealership to find the perfect one. She chooses the Ford Mustang. She couldn't be happier with her choice. She finally had her dream car she always wanted.
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.
Tim was mad. His co worker never did any work. Tim was in a group project with the co worker. Tim told his boss. The co worker ended up getting fired.
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.
Meg's baby woke up with a fever. She took him to the doctor. He was diagnosed with chickenpox. Meg had to stay home with him for a week. Meg was glad when he finally felt better.
Ian grew his own hot peppers in his garden. When they became ripe he picked them. Ian went to his kitchen to make sauce. The sauce tasted hotter than in previous years. Ian needed a minute to cool down after tasting it.
Terry and her friend were having fun. They had decided to hike up a hill near her house. The hill had lots of cool plants growing on it. They made their way through a makeshift path. The view at the top was gorgeous.
Bailey wanted a pet. She went to the shelter and saw a dog that seemed lonely. She brought him home and got him settled in. She fell asleep that night and awoke to a horrible sight. The dog had shredded up her couch!
The man passed the ball. His receiver caught it. The receiver scored a touchdown. The man ran to the end zone. The man and his receiver celebrated in the end zone.
The Workmen's were broke. Their kids really wanted ice cream. She looked for money. She gathered all her change and cashed it in. It was more than enough for ice cream!
Barry loved to play kickball, since he was a little boy. Barry decided to organize a kickball team in his neighborhood. Barry received many individuals wanting to join the team. Barry had such a large response, that he had to organize several teams. Barry was thrilled that he could organize a local kickball league.
Jade wanted a custom designed wedding ring. Her fiance took her to the jewelry store. She picked out designs she liked. Then she selected her stone. Jade was so thrilled to get her one-of-a-kind wedding ring!
Via was working over the deep fryer one day. Grease splashed up and burned her cheek. Via hurried to cover the wound and apply cream. She tended it daily for weeks. Soon it faded to a pale pink mark.
I love to eat potato chips. One day I was eating potato chips out of a bag. When I was eating I noticed a competition entry on the bag. It asks you to submit your flavor for a chance to win. I'm still waiting for my cheeto flavor idea.
All his life Pete was made fun for being too damn small. He loved playing basketball and practiced every day. His friends were embarrassed to play since they thought he was small. One day he told them to go watch him try out for the team. He was the first pick due to his agility and speed, they were shocked.
Eli was in a great hurry. He ran down the hall very carelessly. He slammed into the principal walking the other direction. Eli apologized by the principal was too angry to accept it. He suspended Eli for a day!
Sabir loved the outdoors. He would go hiking every chance he could. One sunny day Sabir decided to hike in the state park. He discovered an old silver dollar along a lesser explored path. The coin was appraised and was worth thousands of dollars.
Early one morning I could hear my dogs. They were scratching vigorously at the door. I jumped out of bed and ran to the kitchen. I flung the door open to let them out. They almost knocked me over on the way out, just to chase a cat!
My son had a bad cold and now I have it as well. Unfortunately my nose is very red and runny. I also have a terrible headache which makes me grumpy. I will spend the afternoon sleeping in bed and watching television. I hope that this rest will help me recover quickly.
Caden adopted a parakeet from the pet store. It was bright green, so he named it Algae. Caden turned on the fan and went to sleep. The next day, he awoke and saw his bird dead in the cage. The fan made the room too cold for the bird to survive.
Lars was on a boat in the Philippines. He saw a dugong. He jumped off the boat and swam up to it. It was very timid and swam away. Lars never saw a dugong again.
The planes were all flying into the airport. The flight controller made sure they all landed safely. It was a very busy day and he had a lot to monitor. When he finished his shift, he was exhausted. He had a very stressful job.
Filling up my car seems to get more and more expensive. When I fill up my car I just get angry. Even when I choose the cheapest gas, it is still expensive. The numbers go up and up while I am filling my car tank. I wish I didn't have to drive anymore.
France and Italy were at war for years. The war was over when France threatened Italy with the atomic bomb. In the peace talks, the Italian negotiator asked for reparations. The French negotiator told him that the surrender was unconditional. The French negotiator slapped the Italian to emphasize his point.
Eric was given a car for his birthday. He took his driving test in it. Eric drove extra carefully during the test. He passed! Eric can drive his car.
Jim bought a movie ticket. He watched the movie he bought a ticket for. He went to a showing for a different movie in the theater. One of the staff shined a flashlight in his direction. The person next to him was illegally filming the movie!
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.
Judy was getting ready to leave for college. Her parents were very sad to see her go. They decided to get her a picture of them before Judy left. Judy appreciated the gift very much. It now hangs in her dorm room.
Sam was a middle school student. He was the tallest student in his school. He went on to play middle school basketball. He then played for the high school team. He earned a full ride college scholarship and made his parents proud.
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!
Matt bought a new mop. He brought the mop home. He tried out his mop on the kitchen floor. The floor took an hour to clean but it got cleaned. This was the best mop Matt has ever bought.
My father is an atheist. He married a woman who is Pentecostal in his second marriage. She went to church at least three times a week, begging him to go. My father never went, until he had a heart attack. Now he goes to church every time the door opens.
Paul was really hot. And his thick hair was driving him crazy. So he decided to shave it all off. And he was satisfied by how much cooler he felt. And every summer, he decided to shave his hair.
Tom moved in with his girlfriend. She had two cats. Tom kept accidentally startling one of them. They never got along after that. Luckily the other cat liked him plenty.
Kim's job was having a contest. Whoever could guess the number of gumballs in a jar would get $100. Since everyone only got one guess Kim took her time to count. She them all but tried to make an accurate guess. Kim lost the contest by 5 gumballs.
Derek worked at the counter of a local fast food restaurant. One day a particularly rude customer yelled at him for no reason. He then put a used band-aid in the burger they ordered as retaliation. The customer found it after biting into it, and told the manager. Derek's manager reprimanded him, but he figured it was worth it.
My husband wasn't feeling well. We scheduled an appointment. The doctor ran several tests. They came back positive for hepatitis C. We were devastated, and made plans for the worst.
Today is Logan's birthday. Logan is turning 5. Logan invited all of his friends. They jumped in a big bouncy castle. Logan and his friends liked the cake and ice cream.
David had to cut up two crates of onions for work. He dumped one crate out on the table and sorted them by size. He took the bigger ones and chopped them first. Dave cleaned off his knife and worked on the medium onions. By the time he cut the small onions, David was crying from the onions.
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.
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.
I met Eric in late 2004, again on the internet. He also lived in oklahoma. I drove there when he moved away from his wife. We moved in together and got married in 2011. We got divorced this year.
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.
Shana had just gotten a new pair of pink shoes. She could not wait to wear them to school. When she got to school, she was sent to the office. Different colored shoes could no longer be worn. Shana had to go home and change.
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.
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.
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.
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.
My friend got upset with when I told her I had a date. I agreed to go with a boy that she had a crush on. She never told me about this boy. I did not want to upset my friend. I did not go with the boy to save our friendship.
Sally went on a cruise. During the cruise, there was a bad hurricane. Sally was terribly sick. She threw up into the sea. She isn't so sure she wants to go on another cruise.
Becky needs to get her mom a present for her birthday. She decides to buy her mom some jewelry from the jewelry store. Becky buys her mom a necklace with a diamond heart on it. Becky gives the necklace to her mom. Her mom is very happy.
The man opened his eyes. He did not recognize where he was. He shot up in bed. He was at his girlfriend's place. He laid back down in relief.
Bob wanted to go on the new ride at the amusement park. He wait in line for the ride. When he finally got on his legs started to tremble. The ride spun him left and right. Afterwards, Bob felt sick to his stomach and had to puke. B.