THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT
Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: Friday, July 7, 1995 TAG: 9507070598
SECTION: DAILY BREAK PAGE: E12 EDITION: FINAL
SOURCE: BY CARRIE ANSELL, SPECIAL TO THE DAILY BREAK
LENGTH: Short : 48 lines
Carrie Ansell wrote this as her essay for college admission to Randolph-Macon Woman's College.
A GOOD TEACHER can make a whole day better * Politeness can get you everywhere * Never eat the mystery meat * Typing is one of the most important skills you can have * A lot is two words * Practice doesn't necessarily make perfect * Best applies to effort not people * Everyone looks forward to Fridays * Greek plays were really bad soap operas * The best television is on Thursday nights * When stressed, take a deep breath and slow down * Always be prepared: The day you don't homework is the day that it gets checked * Pray to the chemistry goddess but study anyway * Smile at random people in the hall just to see their expressions * Teaching is acting to the peanut gallery * Monty Python is a good historic reference * Important events can happen anywhere at anytime * Cool shoes are a great conversation starter * Music can reflect your life * Appreciate each day, tomorrow may never come * Knowledge is irrelevant if you can't apply it * It's Istanbul not Constantinople * Be sure you know how to use your calculator; it doesn't matter what it can do if you can't understand it * Those with closed minds often come with open mouths * If you don't participate in the decision-making process, you don't have the right to complain about the result * A2 + B2 (EQ) C2 * Falling in love takes a second, being in love takes a lifetime * If you pay attention, you can learn a lot * You're sometimes expected to do things without being given instructions. Be creative * All gyms smell the same * Life sometimes gives pop quizzes * Lockers are the collecting place of your soul * If you look long and hard enough, you can find anything * Public restrooms are either out of towels or soap * Be like an iceberg. Always have something beneath the surface * The theater is the hottest place on earth * The verb to be never takes a direct object * Everything is relative * Never be afraid to question authority, but be sure to pick your battles * Everyone wants to be liked * Friendship can cause pain, but it's worth it * You don't have to like everyone, but you do have to live with them * Everyone has worth * Nothing ever happens just like you planned * You never stop learning * ILLUSTRATION: Photo
Carrie Ansell is a 1995 graduate of First Colonial High School.
by CNB