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"Cindy decided to make spaghetti for her mom. She had never made it before. She tried to follow the instructions. However, it was a disaster. Cindy decided to order pizza instead."
"Dottie worked open the latch on the neighbor's gate. Tiptoeing across the lawn, Dottie silently approached the jump rope. She reached the rope and snatched it up. With the rope in hand, Dottie raced back to her yard. Dottie returned unscathed."
Ted went out to his bicycle one day. He saw he had a flat tire. He ran back inside to grab his pump. He pumped up the tire as it only had a slow leak. He rode it to the bicycle shop and had his tire fixed.
"Felix bought a sword to put on his wall as decoration. But when a thief came in his house, he took it to defend himself. He threatened the thief as if he knew what he was doing. The thief panicked and left. And Felix was relieved as he didn't know how to use a sword."
Holly always wanted a turtle. She asked her parents for a turtle one day. Her parents said she needed to work for it. Holly did a lot of chores to earn money. She bought a turtle the next day.
I got a dog yesterday. It is a cockier spaniel. I named him Milo. He eats a lot and sleeps even more. I love him and I hope we have a lot of fun together.
"Chris wanted to get a job and move out of his house. He went job hunting and got a job at an office. Unfortunately, his co-workers bullied him. Chris felt overwhelmed and moved back home. Now Chris spends all day watching TV."
An artist got a commissioned sculpture assignment. He thought and thought about what to do. He decided to sculpt a man. The person really liked it! The artist got his payment.
Tom loved nature. His girlfriend loved rainbows. Tom was driving home one day and saw a rainbow. He took a picture of it and sent it to his girlfriend. She smiled and appreciated the picture.
Billy fouled a player. The player took the foul line. He got ready to shoot. He shot the ball and missed! Billy got the rebound!
"John hated to do laundry. He did as few loads as possible. Loads were divided into two groups. These groups consisted of jeans, or everything else. So far, this method worked for him."
Sam and John decided to take a road trip to see old architecture. They went to the old state prison that was thought to be haunted. Once they got there they were impressed by the castle-like appearance. Inside they were impressed with the sheer size of the building. They were happy to have not encountered any ghosts.
Tom had a pet cat he kept outdoors. Tom was lonely walking home from school alone every day. His cat started meeting him halfway. They walked back together. Tom no longer felt lonely.
Sam sat criss-cross applesauce on the couch. She was almost finished with her homework. She started to uncross her legs. That's when she felt a sharp pain from her ankle. Her ankle had popped out of its socket.
The dog was hungry. The dog went into the kitchen. Its bowl was filled. The dog ate the food. The dog was not hungry anymore.
"Andrea was avoiding her landlady. She sneaked early in the morning. She'd came back late at night. But one day, she had to come home early. The landlady was there waiting for her check."
I get really tired of wrapping presents at Christmas. One year I decided to use tin foil instead. They were actually kind of beautiful. My mother was not impressed. I haven't used tin foil as wrapping paper again.
Tom would regularly spend 100% of his paychecks. Tom wanted to save money. Tom opened a savings account that auto-withdrawn into his savings. It was the best decision Tom ever made. Tom was able to consistently save money from then on.
"George slept through his alarm yesterday morning. This caused him to miss an important meeting. As a result, he was fired from his job. On his commute back home, George's car got a flat tire. Yesterday was a very terrible day for George."
Tom and his family live in Texas. His family has lived there for generations. He works at a local factory. Tom is a single father to 2 young boys. He met someone he really likes and they are just taking it slow.
Tom had weak ankles. He asked his friends for advice. His friends suggested he walk barefoot as much as possible. Tom followed their advice. Tom soon strengthened his ankles significantly by walking barefoot.
Kim rented a few movies from Pay Per View. She planned to blame her little brother. But her parents knew that the movies were feminine! Kim was busted and had to confess. Her parents grounded her for a month.
"I want to wear sunglasses to protect my eyes. But I already wear glasses and they get in the way. My grandfather found a solution for me. He sent me clip-on sunglasses for my glasses. They work great, but make me feel very old."
A man bent over. His pants ripped. He was embarrassed. He decided to buy a new pair. He bought a new pair.
"Lee made a ham sandwich. As he was about to eat, he had to step outside. When he came back in, his sandwich was gone. He looked around the room and could not figure it out. Then he noticed his dog chewing and knew what had happened."
Radiohead went to play a show in Berlin. The tickets sold out in a minute. The crowd went to the show the next weekend. They set up the stage. The band played a great show.
Tim was a young boy. Tim had an upcoming birthday. Tim's parent's bought him Roller-Blades. Tim loved his gift. Tim loved roller-blading.
They went out for a night on the town. They found a row of several bars to try. They went into each one and had a drink. They decided it was boring. They went for a walk instead.
"I bought a water bottle. I wanted to start drinking more water. I filled it several times a day. I drank every refill. By the night time, I had to go to the bathroom a lot."
She was on the way to the beach with her son. Kelly realized that she forgot the sunscreen. She was to far away from her home to turn back. So she stopped to store to see if they had sunscreen. They did so Kelly bought sunscreen.
Ike wanted to drop by the arcade after class. He had a few quarters to spare. He won a few tickets from the ski ball machine. He turned in his tickets for a cheap plastic ring. He had fun with his short detour home.
Billy wanted to bring happiness to the girl for Christmas. He listened to what she wanted. He took that into account. He went home and made her shoes. She was so happy when she got them!
"Tom watched BBC Earth one day. He loved the documentary style film. He felt it changed his life. After watching that series, he decided to become a Naturalist. To this day, he credits BBC Earth for changing his life."
Gina loved to cheer. She had just been named head cheerleader. She choreographed all their cheers and dances. The other girls looked up to her. Gina was the best cheerleader on the squad.
"Something was obviously going wrong. The baby's heart rate was dropping. At times it seemed to stop completely. She told the nurses, who let it go for hours. She demanded they call a doctor."
Carl lost his boxing match. He thought it was because his gloves sucked. He threw them away. He bought some new ones. He won his next match.
Bill wanted to play football. He practiced hard all summer. He tried out and made the team. He worked hard every practice. His teammates elected him team captain.
Tom loved gadgets. His birthday was coming up. His girlfriend bought him a laser pointer. Tom had fun with the laser pointer. Tom loved his gift.
My next door neighbor used to raise beagles. Every few months there would be a new litter of puppies to play with. He would let me name them even. The new owners were always happy to have well-socialized pups. They were the best neighbors an animal-loving kid could ask for.
Stephen wanted to eat a banana. He went to the store to buy the banana. He found one that he liked. He bought the banana. He ate it on his way home.
"Angie had boring, straight hair. She wanted to have lots of curls instead. She got a perm at the salon. The outcome was terrible! Angie regretting her new curls."
Thom was deeply interested in escape artists. He read biographies of figures like Harry Houdini and others. He bought a book on lock-picking so he could learn the trade. Thom found his hands clumsy and the task nearly impossible. Thom soon lost interest in pursuing a career in escape magic.
A family decided to move. They packed everything up. They got in the moving truck. They drove across the country. They loved their new home!
"Steve took his granddaughter to an outdoor mall to go shopping. As they were coming up the escalator, she saw a paper at the top. When she picked it up, they both saw that it was a $100 dollar bill. They wanted to do the right thing and brought it to a mall employee. As they walked away, Steve saw the employee put it ...
Sally had just been offered a new job. It paid more and was located closer than her current job. She decided to take the job and informed her present boss. Her boss was upset and pleaded with her to stay with the company. Sally politely declined and apologized.
The family wanted to adopt a pet. They went to the shelter and found a cat. He was very sweet and affectionate. THey brought him home and gave him lots of toys. The cat was so happy with his new family!
Mark wrote a letter to his congressman. Mark was critical of his stance on gun control legislation. Mark received a letter back from the congressman's office. It was an impersonal form letter. Mark was disappointed with his congressman.
Thomas hated to sounds of cicadas in the summer. He went to buy a bug zapper to hopefully silence them. He set out the bug zapper before going to sleep. The cicadas didn't fall for it. Thomas opted to buy some earplugs instead.
John always wanted to learn how to fly a plane. He ended up joining his uncles flight school. He ended up flying a plane with his uncle after one month of training. He had his first solo flight a month after his flight with his uncle. He was awarded with his pilot's license a month later.
We bought a kitten for my daughter. For weeks I tried to teach her to use the litter box. Instead the cat liked to pee in the laundry pile. I switched the laundry pile with the litter box. The next day she peed in the litter box three times.
In the morning I was extremely tired. I wasn't sure if I should get coffee or and energy drink. I thought about it while getting ready to leave. I ended up decided on an energy drink when I left. I went to the gas station and got my energy drink a few minutes later.
"Kayla could not wait to get a new phone. Hers had been broken for a year. She had been saving up for the newest technology. When she got her phone, she was so excited. However, just as she walked outside, she broke it."
"Jake loves homemade soup. His mom always made it for him. He decided to make it himself. He bought all the ingredients. When it was ready, it tasted delicious."
Tom had recently graduated college and was unemployed. Tom desperately needed a job. Tom applied everywhere. Tom applied to a position at a call center. Tom was hired there and very happy about it.
"Kevin was an avid golfer. However, he decided he needed help with his swing. He decided to start taking lessons. Kevin's swing got much better. He finally started winning tournaments."
"Blake was a real man according to his book. He didn't like anything fragile and soft. So when he received an orchid for Christmas, he was pissed. But he took it home anyway, intent on throwing it in the garbage. A month later, the orchid was in his entry way as it looked nice."
Sandy was starving. She made a sandwich for herself. SHe turned around to get a napkin and the dog stole it! Sandy was really mad. She didn't have anything to eat now!
"Nick has a math test on Monday. He decided to start studying early. He did not want to fail. When he got to the test, he was ready. Nick made a 100 on his test and was proud."
"Dawn was looking for a very specific movie poster. She ordered it online hoping it would arrive on time. When she received it in the mail, it was one day early. Pleased, she wrapped it up. And she offered it to her husband the next day for his birthday."
"Kia submitted a picture of Bigfoot to her school newspaper. Her school published it and accredited her the photographer. A lot of people asked Kia about it. In the end, she was forced to admit the truth. It was just her baby brother wearing a costume!"
Tommy was playing hide and seek with his brother. He was hiding under the bed. Tommy's brother was in the room looking for him. Tommy began to laugh. Tommy's brother found him.
The little doll was placed on a shelf. Her black native hair was braided so it wouldn't tangle. She looked at her purchase with satisfaction. She rearranged the other items on the shelf. Everything showcased her new doll perfectly.
"Charles wanted a Macintosh computer but couldn't afford one. He decided to look on Craigslist for deals. He found a store claiming they sell new Macs for $400. He drove to the store and ordered a new Mac with photo software. The price was under $400, and Charles was awestruck."
Trevor got his motorcycle license. He'd just bought a motorcycle and couldn't wait to ride it. He went to the dealership and picked up the keys. He drove it home right away. He loved his new bike!
Grace was given a kitten for her birthday. She had just moved into a new apartment after finishing college. The apartment complex manager found out that she got a kitten. She received a letter informing her about the required pet deposit. The free kitten Grace got as a gift cost her $300 to keep.
"Charles checked out a book from the community college library. He read about a prank the president plays on people. The president dresses like a bum and loiters in a neighborhood. A few days later he saw George W Bush sitting at a bus stop. He tried to talk to President Bush, but an undercover cop pulled up."
"Mark wanted to get a tattoo. He asked his parents for permission. Mark's mom and dad said they would think about it. The next morning, his parents said no to the tattoo. Mark was angry that his parents wouldn't go along with his wishes."
Kyle was asleep in bed when he heard something loud. Someone was trying to get through his front door. He ran out and chased whoever it was off. The door was completely broken though. Luckily Kyle was able to fix it easily.
Nicole has been dealing with a sore back for a couple of weeks. She gave in and went to the doctor. The doctor ordered an MRI of the area. The MRI revealed a slipped disc. Nicole had to go to physical therapy to fix the problem.
"Tom needed some cash in a hurry. He saw a sign on his campus for a model. The sign said it was a one-day job, paying one hundred bucks. Tom showed up to discover it was a nude model gig for an art class! Tom did it, and got paid handsomely for it too."
Taylor liked to feed the bears at the dump. His dad warned him not to do it. Taylor didn't care. One day the bears jumped on top of his car to get their treats. Taylor never came back to the dump again.
Ivy stood on a platform high above the crowd below. In her hands was a pole to help keep her balance. A thick cable tied between two platforms stretched out before her. Ivy took a deep breath to calm her nerves. She placed one slippered foot on the cable and began her journey.
"Sue has a Spanish test at the end of the week. She has studied for days. She was still nervous. When she got to class, she reviewed her notes again. Sue knew she passed her test."
Sally wanted to buy something for her hubby. She went to the department store. She looked around all over for something. She saw a really cool watch! Sally bought him the new watch!
Tom was a high school wrestler. Tom worked hard at practice everyday after school. Tom had excellent hygiene. Other kids did not and got ringworm. Tom never got ringworm and credited his great hygiene.
Andy was the tallest kid in his class. Some of his classmates picked on him over his height. Andy didn't want to attend school anymore. His parents enrolled him in after school basketball camp. The camp helped Andy gain his self-confidence back.
"Kia was walking along the breakwall by the sea. Her mom walked on the ground beside her. She urged Kia to get down before she fell in the water. At first Kia refused, but then she stumbled and almost fell! After that, she hopped down willingly!"
My toddler son loves the family finger song. He requests to listen to it everyday. I have it stuck in my head all the time as a result. Sometimes I sing it out loud in front of my husband. As a result my husband sometimes thinks I'm crazy.
"I love eating leftovers of great meals. But I don't like having the same meal back-to-back. This has created a problem. I wait for a day after eating a meal to go for the leftovers. In the intervening day, my family has usually eaten them all."
Tim worked as a valet. Tim was a great valet. Tim drove expensive cars due to his work. Tim received a huge tip. Tim was very happy to receive the tip.
My mother sent to the store a while ago. I remember I came upon a boy and his cute dog. I loved dogs so I tried to pet the boys dog. The dog growled and bit off one of my fingers. Needless to say I do not like dogs anymore.
"Chris was taking his dog for a walk to the park. As he was approaching the park, he heard a scream. He rushes to the park to find someone being attacked by a dog. He helps the person by removing the dog and scaring him away. She is thankful and runs away to her house."
Bella is taking a college level US history course. She had to do a paper on the US history between 1865 and today. She wrote on the development and use of atomic bombs in war. She learned that her grandfather's could have died invading Japan. So she probably would not have been born without the bombs.
Ronnie was driving a large truck on the highway. He was tired and wasn't paying attention to the signs. He failed to see the sign that warned of a low overpass ahead. Ronnie's truck was too tall to clear the overpass. Ronnie got fired after he wrecked the truck.
Harry wanted to have a video game party. He asked a few of his friends. Some of his friends said they could come. They set up the games. They played the whole night.
I wanted to play the lead in our drama club play. But I was afraid other people were better actors than me. I signed up for the audition anyway and got two call backs. Finally the list of who got what part was posted on campus. I learned I got the part and that audiences love me.
"John and Bob were cousins who played little league baseball together. At the park where they usually played, there was a magnolia tree. Bob was always tempting John to go climb it after their games. One day, Bob finally agreed to climb the tree. After the game, Bob climbed the tree."
Maggie had a pet cat. She also wanted to own a dog. Maggie's sister told her that dogs and cats can not get along. Maggie accepted the principle as sound advice. She ceased her crusade to obtain a dog.
"My teacher gave me a paper to write. I completely forgot about it. I had to pull an all nighter to get it done in time. I was able to do it. However, I was so tired and fell asleep in class."
Nan bought a table off Craigslist. She carefully sanded and stained it. She put it in her dining room when it was dry. She carefully set the table. The family couldn't wait to eat at their new table.
I met my friend Jenny in high school. We decided to live together when we went to college. We lived together for six months. We did silly things like wash dishes in the bathtub. Now we live separately but we are still friends.
Josh was taking a cooking class. He learned how to cook a variety of dishes. Josh planned a date at his home with his girlfriend. He cooked her a large meal. His girlfriend was impressed with her cooking skills.
"Samantha was all dressed up. She was going to her first musical. She got to sit in the front row. She watched each song being performed. When it was over, she stood and clapped."
Billy had been out of work. He had just gotten a new job. Billy hadn't gotten paid yet on his new job. His bills were due. Billy took money from his savings account to pay the bills.
Harry got an assignment to take photos. The teacher assigned 50 photos. He wanted to do something weird. He took 50 selfies. He posted them all to Instagram.
Katie was a cheerleader. Her squad was raising money for new uniforms. She had to help sell cookies. Katie sold the most. She was excited when they were able to buy new uniforms.
Wade was trying to join the army. He was going in to take his fitness test. Wade had a history of asthma. He had trouble breathing during the physical activity. Wade wasn't able to join.
"He told me he was mean to me because he was sad. He said he hated himself. I asked why it made him feel good to be mean to me. He said it didn't at all, in fact it only made him feel worse. I shook my head and walked away."
I decided to make a homemade skirt. I found a long denim skirt in my closet. It had stains at the bottom. I cut it in half. I sewed the seams at the ends and made a mini skirt.
Tim played football for his middle school team. Tim had his mother pick him up for practice. There was rain the night before. Tim's mother's car got stuck in the mud. They had to call a tow truck to get them out.