Motivation is the reason or reasons one has for acting or behaving in a particular way according to Google. The three milers in The Perfect Mile attempt to achieve the four-minute mile, and they each have different forms of motivation. There are two milers that achieve success because their motive impelled them to prevail. What is motivation? Some forms of inspiration are driven from defeat. The Garden City’s football team’s catalyst before their football game was, “Having lost to the rival Red Devils
a quaint town which is halfway along the Florida Keys. It's called Marathon, and I do credit it to the famous and wondrous Seven Mile Bridge. It should get billing as one of the 7 Wonders In Our Manmade World, and you'll see beautiful watery scenes on both sides yet in different colors of blues and greens! Serenely breath-taking as the bridge goes from miles of flat driving over shallow water to arching up high in the sky just as you embrace Marathon. Another thing I've never experienced
This is an ideal and perfect atmosphere to experience the famous California lifestyle, centered on three miles of wide and sandy beaches. This City enjoys a mild climate that averaging to 68 degrees Fahrenheit a year and the air quality is steadily good and refreshing in the coastal district part of the Santa Monica
The Almost Perfect Day Some of the best times I have in the summertime are riding my jetski. One of my best friends, who also has a ski, go out almost everyday in the summer. We would sometimes even wake up around six o'clock in the morning just to ride the glossy surf at Sandy Hook. There was one great day I had on the ski… It was around seven in the morning when I heard my phone ring. It was my buddy Jared waking me up to tell me to meet him at the Channel Club Marina to go out on our jetskis
character that the reader actually gets to know. From the young romantic governess, to the intelligent ten year old, James keeps his characters morally ambiguous in order to further the “Unsolved mystery” style. The main character, the Governess, is the perfect example of a morally ambiguous character. It is impossible to label her as purely good or evil, and much debate of this novel is on the trustworthiness of her narration. The Governess is a twenty year old daughter of a country parson who accepted
changes of these stories is the suave character that many would refer to as “Prince Charming.” The edited version of the prince has warped the minds of little girls everywhere. These fairy tales have over romanticized the idea of love and finding the perfect guy. If women go by the standards these stories have set, the probability of disappointment is high. As Lily Collins once said, “My advice for girls who are waiting for their Prince Charming is to be open for anything. Be open to new experiences,
in Illinois and the second most populous city in Will County with over 150,000 diverse residents. Situated approximately 40 miles southwest of Central Chicago, Joliet has been nationally recognized as a transportation hub, where interstates, waterways, and railways meet. The city of Joliet has a total area of 62.77 square miles which 62.11 square miles is land 0.66 square miles is water. Unevenly shaped Joliet extends into nine different townships, more than any other Illinois city. Once considered
One storm causes so much destruction and devastation. Houses ripped open, trees split in half, and debris anywhere and everywhere. A town can go from looking perfect to nothing in a matter of minutes because of one storm. A tornado may be a life changer in some situations. Because tornadoes cause so much devastation, citizens need to be informed about the warning signs, recognize the types of winds and the changing temperatures which make them form, and understand the way these work to create the
tremendously since its establishment. Located about 45 miles from Johnson City, it’s a perfect place to visit for a day. The drive is only about an hour from E.T.S.U. Mountain City is also located about 30 miles from Boone, North Carolina, where skiing’s a major attraction. Since I have lived in Mountain City all my life, in my opinion, the fall season is the best time to go. The trees all around are full of color. This time of year is a perfect time to hike on one of the various trails, which will
close to perfect before we ventured out into the blue darkness of the open sea. My dad and I had seen the destruction careless boaters could get themselves into, and we did our best to avoid it. That Saturday, though, looked as if it were a perfect offshore fishing day. The sky was clear as glass, with a couple straggling cirrus clouds, but nothing worth paying attention to, and above that, the fish were supposedly hitting offshore. All-in-all, the long awaited perfect fishing
vacation in 2016 seeking for the thrill and experience of exploring new things (Irimia and Gottschling ). The island of Bora Bora is south west of the United States. It is only about 2,600 miles from Hawaii and sought to be the most beautiful island on the planet. The island is about 11.3 square miles and was formed by 2 volcanoes. The Although the volcanic pasts of the island, there is an abundance of vegetation that the Bora Bora's have taken such pride in to take care of and help restore (Richardson)
took a vacation in 2016 seeking for the thrill and experience of exploring new things (Irimia and Gottschling ). The island of Bora Bora is south west of the United States. It is only about 2,600 miles from Hawaii and arguably the most beautiful island on the planet. The island is about 11.3 square miles and was formed by 2 volcanoes. The
I am going to show you that the earth as you think of it does not exist. The round earth is a concept that has been burnt into our brains through our parents, school, and government. But the truth is we live on a flat earth. Many people throughout time have had theories of what they perceive earth’s shape or composition to be. Whether it might be spherical or flat for a matter of reasons. The Babylonians thought that earth was hollow, to provide space for their underworld. The Egyptians thought
the UK, you will discover other hidden treasures, one of which is Penrose. How to get to Penrose There are plenty of ways to get to Penrose. One of your options is through the Penzance train station which is 10 miles from Porthleven. If you want to travel by road, the estate is 2 miles S-W of Helston on the B3304. When you reach the signpost turn left to Loe Bar and left into the car park. When taking a coach, take the First 2/2A or 7/8 Penzance-Falmouth from the Penzance train station. If you
her affections and emotions to control her, and in the end, it costs Miles, the boy, his life. Her affection for the children can be very intense. When she first meets the children, she thinks they are perfect and adorable. She has tendency of hugging and kissing them repeatedly. For example,
analysis on perfect feedback, and lack of empathy helps to understand Wortham’s essay. Patel 2 The analysis of perfect feedback helps to reveal Wortham’s perspective on social relationship. Turkle explains that “The best communication programs shield the writer from the view of the reader. The advantage of screen communication is that it is a place to reflect, retype, and, edit” (Turkle 374). People tend to delay answering text messages when they don 't have what they consider to be perfect answers
Imagine pulling up to a car show in your freshly purchased ride. You just shelled out three million dollars to show up and capture the eyes and lenses of every single spectator and photographer within a half-mile radius. You park your car among the most expensive at the show, but still manage to outshine them all. However, when you open the door and step out, all of the car aficionados approach you with their questions. What country is it from? Can it run on biofuel? If so, how much more horsepower
Plot Summary Miles Pruitt is a thirty-five year old high school English teacher in the Staggerford, Minnesota. Throughout the book, Miles falls in love two times, but his choice to live life without taking any risks will quickly catch up with him. There are many things throughout the book that seem to make it difficult for Miles to live without “getting wet.” He falls madly in love with the Bonewoman’s daughter, Beverly Bingham. There is one small problem: Beverly is one of Miles’ students. Wayne
November 11, 2017 The Various Musical Styles of Miles Davis Miles Davis was one of the most virtuous jazz musicians ever. He was extremely innovative and always challenged himself and his band mates. This paper will focus on the many characteristics and styles of Miles’ music. These styles include: bebop, hard bop, modal jazz, his collaborations with Gil Evans, his jazz fusion period, and many more. Bebop Era: 1945-1949 In the early 1940’s, Miles began playing in Billy Eckstein’s band. He remained
Green Mile” is death. It encapsulates the whole novel, leaving the reader to think deeply about their fate. It’s an obvious theme, considering the story takes place on death row. However, further analysis reveals a deeper meaning than men dying in the electric chair for their crimes. “And I think about all of us. Walking our own green mile; each in our own time.”(Pg 434) Paul said. The reader will discover that the Green Mile itself is a metaphor for death. Paul compared life at the Green Mile to