Stories tagged “homework”
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Psychology and Other Bright Ideas
His mustache. It was just so…He had an uncaring attitude that I found beguiling. Yet all I could say was “I have the homework.” Other than Leo, I’d never given anyone my homework; but that mustache and blue eyes were worth it. ...
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Music to Drown out the Sounds
Later that night I sat in my room. I was shaking uncontrolably at my desk while attempting my little bit of homework. After an hour of unsuccesfully doing my mah homework I stood up. I walked to my nightstand and grabbed my iPod from where I laid it th...
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Anybody Home?
I walked into my house and put my stuff down by the stairs. I listened for my mother, but couldn’t hear anything. I took a deep breath, afraid of what awaited me, and called out, “Hello?” There was no answer. I walked into the kitchen...
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Can Not Concentrate
I glance at the clock after finally finishing my math homework. The clock stated blankly 5:58 pm. I sighed and calculated that it had taken me an hour and fifteen minutes longer than normal to do my math. I put my math away and pulled out my English. I...
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that's one way to get math help
“9-1-1, what is your emergency?” The dispatcher clicked his headset. “I need help.” Came the small boy’s voice from the other end. “What’s wrong?” The man’s deep voice was a stark contrast to the bo...
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Procrastinate Now...Don't Put It Off
The pen is in my hand, but I can’t bring myself to write. The music makes my foot tap and my head nod. Involuntarily I start singing along. I start as the little red number pops up on my Facebook screen. I have a notification. I hesitate and glan...
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I Am Lion, Hear Me Roar!
Ten o’clock at night and I’m stuck making a stupid quilt design. And it has to be in color. I hate my pictures being in color, why does my teacher hate me so? Rubbing my eyes, I turn my attention back to my work. I’ve done the design,...
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Unexpected Drive
She was sitting in the parking lot, finishing up the homework that was needed in class that night. She was involved in a night school to finish her bachelors degree. She wrote down three more sentences, and grabbed onto her orange juice to take a sip. ...
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Chronicles Of Millie and Me Chapter 7
“Yes that’s me, how do you know who I am? Have you been stalking me or something?” “Excuse me, but this was my house long before it was yours. I heard your parents say your name several times. I also noticed you were only person...
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Assignment
trudge trudge Ethan huffed as he returned home from school. Another horrible day in a horrible week. He was having the worst luck, first making an ass out of himself in front of his entire home room, then a D on his English assignment, his life just go...
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Procrastination...?
Looking up at the clock, I sigh, and put the book down. I pick up my pencil, once again mentally preparing myself for another foray into the literary minefield that I call an essay. It appears as if red ink has been thrown carelessly over my carefully ...
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It.
“Stop. You’re doing that all wrong.” Who was talking? I was at home, alone, doing my homework. Just another Tuesday night. Whatever. I turned back to the calculator app embedded in my cellphone. In any case, there was no way I was go...