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Allie went to the local restaurant yesterday. She ordered a steak. After waiting an hour she wanted to see what was up. She asked the waiter and the waiter forgot. Allie then decided to leave.
Allie got her list for school for textbooks. They were too expensive. So she went online to find cheap ones. She found a lot of books used for cheap. Allie ended up saving hundreds.
"Suzy sat down for her interview. But all of the sudden she noticed something. She noticed that she spilled coffee on her blouse. Suzy was so embarrassed. Unlucky for her, the stain was the first thing the man noticed."
Tina watched the news. A snowstorm was about to come. She got nervous. The next day they got ten feet of snow. Tina had never seen anything like it before.
Allie's boyfriend invited her to play some golf. Allie agreed but was hesitant. When they got there she was so bored. She did not want to play anymore. So she excused herself to the bathroom and never came back.
I was scheduled to go to Disney world. I had never been before. So naturally I was excited. Yet when I actually went on the trip I hated it. I wanted to leave very badly.
Tina told Stacy she would pick her up at eight. So Stacy waited outside right at eight the next day. A half hour passed and no Tina. Stacy was getting irritated. By the time Tina got there an hour had passed.
"Suzy had a sick grandmother. She was dying of cancer. So she went and visited her in the hospital. It was her last moments. When she passed the next day, Suzy was besides herself."
It was Kelli's wedding. She was going to marry her boyfriend of three years. But her makeup was taking a long time. Before she knew it she was an hour late. By the time she walked down the aisle her friends were furious.
Allie wanted to watch her shows. But she needed wifi for it. She tried to connect to it. But she could not. She then had to use her Lte instead.
Tina and her boyfriend wanted something new. So they went to try a new restaurant. Tina did not like it. She got sick from it. And so they never went back.
Tina went to the casino. She thought she would try her luck. So she sat down at the slots. She played for ten minutes. To her surprise she one one million dollars.
Suzy noticed her feet were hurting. They felt squished into her shoes. So she went to get her feet measured. Then she saw that she was wearing shoes three sizes too small. She was horrified and immediately bought the proper pair.
I went grocery shopping yesterday. I saw they had samples. So I tried some. I wanted to get the key lime pie. But I accidentally picked up the tomato instead.
Tina was only 20. But she noticed something. She saw a grey hair. She couldn't believe it. So she had to get her hair colored.
Tina wanted a new hobby. So she decided to take up gardening. Tina learned how to plant vegetables. When she was done she made a meal. They were the best vegetables she ever tasted.
Tina and her bridesmaids were late getting ready. The guests were waiting outside patiently. All the sudden it started to rain. The guests were getting drenched. So they had to move the event inside.
Fred needed to work out. He wanted to be fit. So he got a trainer. Unfortunately the routine was too tough. Fred didn't know what to do.
Tina bought some wing sauce. It was very spicy. It was so spicy she couldn't stand it. Tina had to return it. She nearly had a heartattack.
Allie had the worst frizz. She didn't know what to do. So she decided to straighten her hair. To her delight it worked. Her hair was no longer frizzy.
I decided to try a new workout. So I found a quick video. I ended up doing it. Then hours later I was in so much pain. I could never do that workout again.
There was a very bad storm. Lara was getting nervous. She didn't want to lose power. God forbid. Yet unfortunately she did and did not get it back for hours.
Tina had been gluten free for two weeks. It was just a test. Then she reintroduced it. She started feeling sick. So then she realized she couldn't have gluten.
Fred was playing outside with friends. All the sudden a latex ball came near him. Fred could not breathe. The ambulance had to come near him. It was very serious.
Susi was getting a new neighbor. She immediately introduced herself when she saw her. The neighbor was not nice. Susi then regretted introducing herself. She didn't want to see her again.
Tina and her mom were driving on the highway. Tina was in the backseat listening to music. All the sudden a large SUV hit their car. Tina's car was flung to the other side of the road. It was scary but luckily they survived.
Allie was going away. But unfortunately she would be missing her favorite show. She tried to record it but it would not record. Allie would be missing the episode. She was so upset.
"Tina wanted a credit card. Even though she was young, all her friends had one. She needed one. Finally her parents let her have one. She was so thankful."
It was the marathon of Kelli's favorite show. Gilmore girls was coming on. So Kelli raced home to see it. Unfortunately she lost power. So she could not see it after all.
Allie was watching her favorite tv program. All of the sudden the tv went out. Allie was devastated. Now she couldn't watch her show. She then had to buy a new one.
John was at home. Suddenly the light went out. John got up to check. The bulb had burnt out. John changed the bulb.
John and Jim wanted to go to Wallmart. Once they get to wal mart John realizes that he forgot his wallet. John was patting his pocket and Jim noticed. Jim told John that he would pay. John was happy because Jim helped him.
John and Jim go to the mall. Jim wants a new jacket. John wants to go to the food court. They decide to go get Jim's jacket first. At the end of the day they are both very happy.
John wanted some coffee. John looked in the cupboard for some coffee. John did not have any coffee at home. John went to the corner store. There he bought a cup of coffee.
John was walking and playing with his phone. John walked into a hole. The phone fell from John's hand. John picked it up. The phone screen was completely destroyed.
John was at lunch with his friend Jim. Jim got up to use the restroom. John shook Jim's soda can vigorously. When Jim came back from the restroom he opened his can. The can sprayed everywhere Jim looked suspiciously at John.
Jim was thirsty. He went to the fridge to get something to drink. There was nothing to drink in the fridge. Jim checked the freezer and was lucky he found some water. He drank the water and was no longer thirsty.
Jim was at home. He was watching YouTube but then the video stopped. He checked his internet connection. The internet was not working. He called the internet company.
Jim was at home watching tv. He saw a red light coming in from the window. He looked out the window. He saw a police car. Jim went back to watching tv.
Jim was the waterboy for the football team. He took his job very seriously. He would run to give everyone water. One time he tripped but didn't spill any water. The team clapped and cheered for Jim.
Jim was at home sitting at his desk. When Jim moved forward the chair wheel broke. Jim stood up. Jim turned over the chair to see if he could fix it. Jim changed the chair wheel with an extra he had in the desk drawer.
John was at work. Suddenly it got dark outside. He looked out the window. There was some very dark rain clouds. It started to rain very hard.
John was walking down the road. There was a sign that had a picture of a pig with wings. John though it was funny. Suddenly what looked like a pig flew past John very fast. Then it stopped in the air and John realized it was a toy drone.
John and Jim wanted a pizza. Jim called the pizza company and asked for delivery. The pizza company said it would be there in less than 30 minutes. Jim and John waited and at exactly 30 minutes someone knocked. John and Jim got their pizza on time.
Jim was at home. Jim was hungry. Jim went to the cupboard to get a plate but there was none. Jim looked in the dishwasher it was full. Jim took a plate from the dishwasher for his food.
Jen was at home. She decided to wash her hair. After she was done she looked into the mirror. Her hair was a different color. She realized she used the wrong bottle when washing her hair.
John had to go back to school soon. He went to the store to buy school supplies. When he got there most of the supplies were sold out. As he was about to leave the store brought out more supplies. He bought everything he needed for school.
John is 8 years old and was brushing his teeth. Suddenly John realized he was missing a tooth. John checked his mouth in the mirror. Indeed he was missing a tooth. John looked around and found his tooth on his pillow.
John was hungry. He went to Wendy's. He ordered some french fries. John ate the french fries at Wendy's. John went home full.
John was sitting at his desk. He received an email. The email was from a requester on Amazon Mechanical Turk. The email requested that John carefully check for spelling errors. John now checks his work more thoroughly for the requester.
Jim was drinking kool aid one day when his friend came over. Jim asked his friend Jones if he wanted to drink come Kool Aid. Jones drank the KoolAid and loved it. Jones drank more Kool Aid. Jones ended up drinking so much KoolAid that he got a stomachache.
John was taking a nap. When he was woken up by a bright blue light. John looked out the window at the source of the light. John saw an ambulance outside with the lights flashing. John went outside to see if he could help.
John was sitting at his desk. He was drinking coffee. He accidentally knocked over the coffee. He jumped up and grabbed a towel. John cleaned up his mess.
John was at work. He turned on the light but nothing happened. He flicked the switch a few times. After three times the light turned on. John put in a work order to have the light switch replaced at work.
"John was at his desk at work. His phone kept ringing and ringing. Every time he picked it up the person would not talk. Finally John Stood up and looked around the office. John saw Jim laughing quietly, mystery solved."
John was walking down the street. He saw a homeless man begging for money. John reached into his pocket. He had no money. John gave the homeless man a high five instead.
One day John was going home from work. He saw a chicken crossing the road. John took a picture of the chicken crossing the road. John laughed to himself and though he would share it on facebook. Later John shared it and got over 100 likes on his picture.
Jim was hungry. Jim did not want to make anything to eat himself. He went to the corner store to find something to eat. He walked around the store and decided on a hot dog. Jim bought the hot dog and ate it on his way back home.
Martha was getting teased at school because of her hair. She decided she wanted to do something about it. Martha begged her mom for 50 dollars. Next she went to the hair salon for a haircut. Martha walked out with a brand new do.
"When Wendy's friend got married, she had a perfect accessory for her. Something old, borrowed, and blue in one were her heirloom earrings. Vintage jewelry was high style, and the bride was excited by the loan. Seeing her grandmother's blue earrings on the big day was emotional. Wendy knew her grandmother lived on thro...
Joanne was excited by an affordable option for bathroom remodeling. A contractor fit custom fiberglass forms over her old tub and shower. She was even able to add the option of glass shower doors. The work was completed in one day with no messy demolition. Joanne's bath looked like new for a fraction of the time and mo...
"Liz hadn't met her neighbors from India until their house caught fire. Seeing the fire engines, Liz rushed next door to offer help. Despite a language barrier, Liz saw the shock and fear in their eyes. Wordlessly, she ushered them to her home, bringing Kleenex and water. Hugs, support, and simple comforts brought thes...
"Knowing that reviews sell books, Jan sought reviews for her new title. She submitted to her favorite review service and waited three months. Her book was passed over and she was advised to revise her pitch. Jan rewrote the description, uploaded a new image, and resubmitted. It took two more months, but persistence pai...
"Joe and Beth were very ashamed about having to file bankruptcy. They decided not to tell any friends or family what they were doing. One morning at work, Beth found a coworker sitting in her car crying. Beth rushed to hug her, and the woman confided fears about bankruptcy. Beth decided to share, and both women took co...
"Jo was decorating her professional healing space on a small budget. She went to a thrift shop for supplies to make crystal displays. A deviled egg tray was perfect for making a ring of small crystals. Assorted candle holders were ideal for display pillars. With a little imagination, Jo got her decorations on a shoestr...
"Five-year-old Brian was watching the news with his parents. When pictures of the Louisiana flood came on, the child cried. At dinner, he worried what children in Louisiana were eating. The next day, his teacher helped him write a letter to the school. Brian's letter raised 400 cans and boxes of food for The Red Cross!...
"Mara was sent to Louisiana by The Humane Society due to flooding. Her job was to search flooded neighborhoods for stranded pets. Traveling by boat through debris-strewn water, Mara heard faint cries. Two soaked and exhausted dogs were clinging to a shattered rooftop. Mara and her team performed a precarious rescue, sa...
"Wally was a Golden Retriever born without eyes. Thinking he was useless, the breeder wanted to euthanize him. Fortunately, a rescue group saved Wally and found him a home. Wally's family helped him become a therapy dog for a nursing home. Far from useless, he proved that where there is love, there is value."
"Bandy was an old terrier, and his mama was worried by his limping. She noticed it after he'd played hard or on rainy days. The veterinarian took x-rays and said Bandy had arthritis. His mama started giving him senior dog vitamins with glucosamine. Within a few weeks, Bandy was better and could keep on playing."
"My frequent heartburn gradually became reflux and acid indigestion. I took Mylanta occasionally and tried to ignore it, feeling too busy. When it was constant pain in my gut, I admitted I had a gastric ulcer. I finally took time to listen to what my body was telling me. My health demanded I delegate stressful tasks an...
"Ana was given a bolt of white silk and wanted to make scarves to sell. She inked assorted leaf-shaped rubber stamps with textile paint. The flat leaf stamps were trimmed with simple embroidery stitches. Inspired, Ana broke up old jewelry and used the beads for accents. The scarves were lovely, and she sold them all at...
"James was playing with his cat. His cat scratched his leg really badly. James started to bleed profusely. James bandaged his leg with a cloth. Afterwards, James trimmed his cat's claws."
"It was an early Saturday morning. James decided to cook breakfast for his family. While he was cooking eggs, he dropped his cast iron skillet. The skillet burned the skin on his legs. James had to go to the hospital to be treated for his burns."
Tim was a car salesman. He was excellent at his job. His boss decided to give him a bonus for his excellent work. Tim took the money to go on vacation with his family. Tim and his family died due to a plane crash while on vacation.
"Jim had gotten a new stereo system for his birthday. He decided to test out his new stereo. He played some Pink Floyd through his new stereo on full blast. The sound quality of his new stereo system was amazing. Afterwards, his neighbors called the police for a noise disturbance."
Nikki had a crush on a boy name Tim. Nikki decided to ask Tim out one day after school. Tim told her that he wasn't interested. Nikki went home and cried. Nikki felt better when she realized that Tim was gay the next day.
Jake was unpacking his belongings from his truck. He had just moved into a new apartment. He dropped a box of full of his dinner plates. The plates shattered all over the ground. Jake cleaned up the mess afterwards with a vacuum.
Sarah was walking her dog around her neighborhood. Her dog saw a squirrel run up a tree. Sarah struggled to restrain her dog on the leash. Sarah's phone fell out of her pocket in the struggle. The screen on her phone cracked because of the drop.
"Dan wanted to be just like his older brother Dave. Dan majored in business, just like Dave. Dan moved to New York in order to be close to Dave. Dan and Dave eventually decided to go into business together. Now Dan and Dave's is New York's largest furniture supplier."
Dan wanted to buy a new car. He went out on a nearby lot to shop around. They had a model that really appealed to Dan. Dan signed the paperwork and made a downpayment. Dan drove away with a brand new BMW.
"Dan got a notice from his local public library. The notice said Dan had an overdue book and was getting fined. Dan looked all over his house for the book. Dan finally found it. Dan took the book to the library, paying a whopping 5 dollar fee."
"Dan felt that he deserved a raise. Dan talked to the human resources lady about this. The human resources lady recommended that Dan talk to the CEO. Dan marched into the CEO's office, explaining why he deserved a raise. Dan got the raise!"
Dan felt like he had a cold coming on. Dan asked his boss to get off work early. Dan went by the doctor's office on the way home. Dan was diagnosed with bronchitis. Dan got some antibiotics and went home to rest.
Dan really needed a hundred dollars. Dan learned about an online platform involving crowd tasking. Dan signed up for the service and began working. Dan worked on micro tasks all night. By morning Dan had made a hundred dollars!
"Dan wanted to visit Norway. Dan arranged to take time from work for a trip to Norway. Dan and his wife flew to Norway that Summer. They had a fantastic time visiting Norway. Now, Dan and his wife visit Norway every Summer, without fail."
"Dan had an important meeting at work one day. That morning he stood in front of the mirror. He couldn't decide if he should wear the striped or paisley necktie. He asked his wife, who recommended the striped tie. Taking her advice, Dan chose to wear the striped tie to the meeting."
"Dan wanted to learn to speak German. Dan bought books on the German language. Dan studied every single day. Dan spent a summer in Germany, immersed in the language. Now Dan is fluent in German."
"Dan made a bet with a co-worker. He bet that he could close more sales that day than his co-worker. Dan started his work early the next day. Dan went the extra mile on every call. By the end of the day, Dan had won the bet!"
"Dan wanted to become a Scrabble champion. Dan began practicing the game every evening. Dan read books on Scrabble game technique. Dan rose in the ranks of his regional Scrabble club. This year, Dan won the national Scrabble championship!"
"Dan got a letter from the Treasurer of his state, Georgia. The letter said Dan had unclaimed funds. The amount was not mentioned in the letter. Dan went down to city hall to claim his funds. Dan walked out of city hall two hundred dollars richer!"
"Lilly found a stray dog outside the door one morning. Lilly asked her parents if they could keep the dog. Her parents melted, saying yes. Lilly cared for that dog with all her heart. Now, 5 years later, Lilly and that dog are absolutely inseparable."
"Dan and his buddy Dave went camping up in the mountains. In the night, Dan and Dave both awoke to a snorting sound. They froze, remaining still inside the tent. Both men saw the silhouette of a bear outside the tent. After a few moments, the bear finally left the campsite."
"Dan wanted a position at ABC Unlimited Company. Dan made some calls, setting an appointment with the hiring manager. Dan strode into the office on interview day, brimming with confidence. Dan dazzled the hiring manager with his knowledge of the company. Dan got the job!"
"Dan encountered a bigger kid at his new school. The bigger kid began bullying And, pushing him around. Dan finally decided he had taken enough harassment. Dan slugged the bully right in the face. Now the bigger kid respects And, giving him plenty of space."
"Dan wanted to take his girlfriend to a nice restaurant. Dan asked her friends where she really liked to eat. Dan took their advice, taking his girlfriend to the recommended place. Dan waited until the end of the dinner, and proposed. Dan's girlfriend cried and said yes!"
Dan wanted to get into shape. Dan bought some running shoes and began to take jogs. Dan began lifting weights regularly. Dan spent 8 months watching the fat and calories in his diet. Now Dan is fit as a fiddle!
Dan wanted to become a great painter. Dan signed up for art classes at his local college. Dan watched inspiring films about great artists. Dan poured his soul into an oil painting that meant much to him. Dan sold that painting at a local gallery for over a thousand dollars!
"Dan wanted to play a prank on his roommate, Joe. Dan called Joe at his office. Dan pretended to be an idiot names Joshua. Dan was mortified to be informed of something later in the day. Dan learned that Joe's boss is named Joshua!"
"Dan and his wife went to an office party. At the party, Dan noticed someone waving at him from across the room. Dan waved back, but noticed the person kept waving. Dan called out to the person, saying hello. To Dan's horror, he realized they were waving at someone behind him."
"Dan had a high school teacher named Eric. Dan resented Eric because he was always so unfair. Dan decided to prank Eric, for revenge. Dan began vandalizing Eric's lawn in the middle of the night. Eric caught Dan, and had Dan taken away by the police."