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Tim got in the car. He started the car. He turned out of his street. He saw a red light. He stopped.
"I had a grueling headache all day. I asked several people for medicine. When nobody had any, I was desperate to go to the store. However, nobody could relieve me from my desk position. I sat with a headache for a while until someone brought me some."
Brandon wanted to learn how to cook. He signed up for a free class at the city center. It was a twelve week course. Over the course of the class he became comfortable in the kitchen. Brandon is looking forward to showing off his cooking skills.
Rover's water bowl was empty. He tried very hard to get his owner's attention. Nothing he tried worked. He then rolled over and played dead. Rover finally got his owner's attention and the water.
Dan was always schooling people on the basketball courts. He always said he schooled so hard he should be a principal. One day he decided to live up to his word and found his own school. But he discovered that out you need permits and such to open a school. So instead Dan just kept schooling people on the basketball co...
Sue was being bullied in school. She told her teacher as well as her mother. The bully got into trouble and got detention. After a day in detention he apologized to Sue for being mean. They became friends and he stopped bullying her.
"George has a math test. He has not studied at all. He decided to go to football practice instead. When he got to class the next day, he was nervous. Luckily, his teacher postponed the test."
Sarah went to the lake. She didn't wear sunscreen at all. It was so greasy and uncomfortable. She got horribly sunburned that day. Sunscreen was going to be a priority from that day on!
Jason was having his high school reunion. Jason had moved away after high school. He didn't like anyone that he went to school with. Jason didn't keep in contact with any of his classmates. He didn't go to the reunion.
Stephen wanted new shoes. He went to a high end store. He saw alligator shoes there. He debated buying them. He bought them anyway.
Tim went surfing. He felt something brush his leg. He thought it was a shark. He swam to shore. He told his friends the story.
"Years ago, I visited my boyfriend at his house in the country. After our visit, we both left and I followed his truck in my car. My boyfriend lost control of his truck on the gravel road. I could not stop my car in time so I ran into his truck. Despite being injured in our crash, he proposed to me that night."
"My sister has always wanted to be a princess. She used to dress up in princess dresses all the time. She told me that I had to call her a princess. Eventually, I told her that she was dumb for pretending. She told my parents and I ended up getting in trouble."
"Cam was a very safe driver. He had never been in a wreck before, and avoided distractions. One day, Cam had to take his pet cat to the vet for a check up. The cat did not know how safe Cam drives, and was terrified. The cat jumped onto Cam's shoulders in traffic, causing him to crash."
"In 2012, River talked nonstop about the Mayan apocalypse. She told everyone the world was coming to an end. When the world didn't end, she told everyone it was a couple days off. Everyone rolled their eyes at River. But she never admitted she was wrong."
"My cousin came to town to visit yesterday. We went to a park and played with his model plane. After, we had dinner at our house. When he left, he gave me his old plane controller. I hope my cousin comes back to visit again soon."
I chewed my pen at my desk. I accidentally got ink on my lips. My friend told me my face was dirty. I went to the bathroom to wash the ink off. It was an embarrassing experience.
"Steven thought his music was too quiet. He bought a big speaker. It was so loud, his house shook. The police came and said he had to turn it down. Steven agreed."
"My friend got arrested. He told me that he was speeding on the highway. When the cop pulled him over, he complained too much. He insulted the cop, and the cop arrested him. Now he knows not to do that anymore."
Alan wanted to write a book. He wrote one about science. He found he really liked to write. He wrote two more books. They sold a lot of copies.
Tom loved writing. Tom also knew he would likely never be a published author. Tom entered a writing contest on a lark. Tom submitted his very best manuscript for consideration. Tom earned a publishing deal in winning the contest!
Tom hurt his knee. Tom was in pain while walking. Tom went to the doctor. Tom received pain medication. Taking the medicine alleviated Tom's knee pain.
Bill got some surprise money. He didn't know what to do with it. He asked his dad. His dad told him to invest it. He did so.
"Karen wanted to preserve her high position within her firm. So every time newcomers came, she'd cut their way up. She had become the bad guy of the office very fast by her behavior. And when it was time to evaluate the staff, she was fired. Karen fumed as she didn't understand why."
Bob wanted to make fried chicken. He bought all the ingredients. He even bought a fryer. He was so excited to make his own chicken. Bob's chicken turned out perfectly.
Tony was walking to the store one day. His mother had sent him to buy a gallon of milk. Tony found a five dollar bill on the ground. He picked up the money. Tony used the money he found to buy candy.
"Jill decided that she wasn't going to do homework anymore. She felt that it was not productive. Jill's parents intervened and told Jill she had to do it anyway. Jill tried to show them research about homework's effectiveness. Jill's parents were unswayed, and Jill had to do the work she missed."
"The padding was starting to come out of the seams. She tried to push it back in. It popped back out,to no avail. She sighed and got the sewing supplies. She stitched up the tear in the toy."
Sarah just had new baby. It didn't really go to sleep. She didn't know if she could take a shower. It went to sleep later. She had time to take a shower.
Brad wanted a new shirt. He did not have enough money to go shopping. He decided to get a job to help. He finally saved up enough. Brad was glad he learned how to save.
Shelly was preparing for her wedding one day. To her panic no one arrived for the event. She called some guests trying to get to the bottom of it. Soon she realized she had provided the wrong date. Luckily she worked out the issue and rescheduled.
"I tuned in to watch some television shows. However, there were no interesting channels on. Instead of waiting for a good channel to come, I took off the TV. I tried to exercise in the gym. A few friends came and we had a good time."
Tony swung on the swing. He went really high. His glasses began to slide. They fell off. He picked them out.
Oprah Winfrey asked me if I wanted to host my own show years ago. I said yes and learned I had to audition. I researched the internet about how to be tv host. I practiced for days n front in the bathroom mirror. I discovered I did not want to host my own tv show.
"Kimberly was alone on the highway with a flat tire. She tried to attract the attention of drivers, but no one stopped. She stayed there till night fall until she remembered something. She barely had bought a cell phone. She used it to call for support right away."
A team competed in an NBA 2K tournament. They did really good in the rounds. They went to Los Angeles to compete. They performed really well! They won the competition.
Tisha bought a pair of leggings. She wore them to school. A teacher told her they weren't appropriate. She talked to the principal. They sent her home to change.
Sophia was washing dishes one day. Her baby was toddling around the living room nearby. Suddenly she heard a crash and the baby cried out. Sophia found that he had fallen while climbing on furniture. Luckily after some cuddling he felt much better.
"My team was called to work on an electrical box at a job site. Upon arriving, we noticed a tree had fallen onto the box. My co-worker suggested we pull it off with his truck. He improperly attached the straps to his bumper. I laughed while his bumper ripped off as he tried to pull the tree."
Rita was watching a scary movie by herself. All of a sudden she thought she heard something outside. She hid herself under the blanket she had on her. She decided it was all in her head. She turned off the scary movie and turned on a comedy instead.
Cody had really nice skin until he was about 8 years old. Shortly after his 8th birthday his skin began to itch. As time went on his skin began to peel and it would cause him pain. He went to the Doctor who ordered tests which showed he had eczema. He was then prescribed special lotions and now his skin is better.
Tom and Jenny were good friends. They wanted to do a fun activity together. Tom suggested they visit a theme park. They went to the theme park. They had a great time and bonded well.
"Bob found pool maintenance to be a tiresome chore. He had to add chlorine every week. He wondered how a salt pool could stay clean without chlorine. He learned that the engine of the salt pool separated elements. Of course, he understood because salt is sodium and chlorine."
"Lisa was always dramatic. One day, she got a C on a math test. And she yelled at her teacher and threatened to kill herself. Lisa was sent to the school therapist. But after several months, she didn't improve."
Tom was in the shower. He heard someone knocking at the door. He rushed to the door. He only had a small towel. He was embarrassed but answered the door.
"Maddy didn't think she was crazy when she was committed. In fact, she felt lucid and in possession of her mind. She tried to talk to her doctor but he didn't listen. She screamed but she was given more medication to keep her calm. After ten years, Maddy is still there unable to leave."
"Jill was overjoyed to have her very own apartment. She had lived at home, then in a dorm, then with friends. This was the first time she had a place all to herself. She couldn't wait to give it her own personal touch. Then it would really feel like home!"
The family wanted some new furniture. They wanted a table for their kitchen most of all. They found a beautiful table in a local store. They bought it and brought it home. It was a great addition to their home!
Tom wanted to vote in the upcoming election. Tom was far away from his home state. Tom filed an absentee ballot. Tom successfully voted in the election. Tom accomplished his goal of voting.
Robys kitten loves to sleep. She first thought it might be sick. She realized though that the little guy was sleepy. After a nap he awoke with tons of energy! He loved playing with an old tennis ball and cardboard box.
Nestor found work as a baseball umpire. She worked at a nearby youth center league. She bore constant abuse from fans and players. Nestor developed a thick skin. Nestor made a decent part-time income through the work.
Brady was boiling some eggs. He decided to watch tv while they were cooking. Brady heard a strange noise. He had forgotten about the eggs. They were burning.
"Dan and his mom went to the country to hunt wild poke greens. She cautioned him to be careful because poke is poison. They found a large ""mess"" of the greens. His mother boiled them, poured off the water and did it again. Boiling removed the poison and Dan really liked the greens."
Tristan stepped in some mud. His new shoes got covered in mud. He looked for a new pair. Tristan found a great pair at Payless. He bought those ones.
Jan woke up early on Christmas morning to open presents. Jan ran down the stairs of her home to get to the Christmas tree. Jan began frantically looking for Christmas presents for herself. Finally Jan found a box wrapped in paper with her name on it. Jan opened the Christmas present and had a great Christmas day.
Chebon was an all state football player in high school. He had high expectations to be great at football in college. He played one play and threw a touchdown pass. He injured his knee and never played again. He is now a millionaire American Indian artist.
The city wanted to find the best cake. They formed a competition. They had people apply. They put on the contest. The winner was chocolate cake.
"Mason had gotten into an argument with his parents. He was very upset. Mason needed some time to think. He went for a walk. When he came back, he had cooled off."
Gary warmed some soup. He brought it to computer. He tripped. He spilled it all. The computer broke.
"Tom ate some mushrooms he had gotten from his friends. His thinking became very strange. His friends laughed at Tom's demeanor. However, Tom had figured out a new system of government. He campaigned on his ideas, and started a new political party."
A couple wanted to leave their house. They took a trip outside. They walked to the nearest mountain. They climbed up it. They took pictures of the view.
Tim's friend Eric played the drums. Tim was mesmerized watching his friend. Tim enjoyed hearing and watching his friend. Tim learned from his friend how to play the drums. Tim eventually became an adept drummer.
Jim loved running on the beach. Every morning he went for a run on the beach. The pollution was pretty bad on the beach though. More and more trash kept washing up on the shore. Jim got so disgusted he had to stop running on the beach.
Erin was always losing things in her room. Her room was very messy and disorganized. She always started to clean but never finished. One Saturday she decided to spend the whole day cleaning her room. She found at least ten things that she had been missing.
Spencer sat in his class. He learned about design tips. He did the homework. He did well on the test. He passed the class.
"Alicia walked into the room. Her parents were saying hello to everyone. But when people saw her, they had no idea who she was. When she told them they were shocked. They did not recognize her at all."
Anne wanted a career change. She decided to drive a semi truck. SHe was gone for a whole month. She decided the job was not for her. She quit that day.
She grabbed the dog and ran outside. The pure white snow blanketed the ground. It looked so perfect and clean. The dog ran through it excitedly. She laughed as the dog made a mess of her perfect lawn.
She went to the store looking for a healthy snack. She found some multigrain crackers. Then she walked to the hummus section. She was going to get her usual red pepper hummus. She saw pumpkin hummus and grabbed it instead.
"My son wanted some lunchables as a snack. He was digging for them in the fridge. I tried to get the dog to join me in the office and ignore him. She refused, wanting some of his food. I finally had to go physically pick her up and remove her."
"The was once a little girl who had a pet dog. She loved the dog very much and it loved her. One day, the dog saw a rabbit and ran off chasing it. The girl could not find her dog so she started hanging up flyers. Her neighbor found her dog and returned it to her."
"Two boys got into a fight at school. The teacher sent them to the principal so make them behave. The principal decided to have them talk to one another. The first boy was just frustrated about his family life. The second boy was the same, and they talked about it together."
I was in a hurry to make dinner. Salad was the first item on the menu. I started slicing cucumbers. I sliced my finger instead. We ordered pizza for dinner.
"As a child I generally looked up to celebrities. I found their lives glamorous and their accolades praise-worthy. As I grew up, I soured on the very notion of fame. As an adult, I became a minor celebrity as a novelist. I find I experience some self-loathing due to my disposition."
Tony was in bed Christmas eve. He was excited thinking about what his gifts might be. The next morning he eagerly approached the tree. The first thing he saw was a brand new TV all set up. He was so excited he hardly noticed his other gifts.
Stephanie wanted to go on a date with her husband. The only problem was that she had just had a baby. They had never left the baby with a sitter before and were nervous. Stephanie called someone up and hired them. She was afraid but luckily it went perfectly.
"Paul renovated his bathroom. He found a big, beautiful vanity mirror. He hung it carefully over the sink. As soon as he stepped away, it crashed to the floor. The mirror was ruined!"
"Aaron joined a fantasy football league. He had never watched football before. Even though he was at a disadvantage, he started winning. He had a foolproof method of picking the best players and teams. Now a betting company is buying his method for 20 million dollars."
"Nicole loved to write by an oil lamp at night. But it was messy to change the oil and the wick. When she had to do so, it was a challenge. She'd bring rags to protect the table. But when everything was ready, she could enjoy a nice light."
"Hillary has an English exam in two days. She has been trying to study. However, she has also been sick. On the day of the test, Hillary got very nervous. She ended up not going to school and had to make it up."
Steven was feeling cooped up in his apartment. He grabbed his bicycle from the garage. He rode his bike clear across town. Steven started to get tired from riding all day. Steven called his wife to come pick him up.
"I saw a wool sweater at the store. It was really cheap. However it was too small for me. I decided to work out for two months. Soon, the sweater was able to fit me."
"Dee's friend recently moved a little out of town. She was throwing a party, and sent Dee directions. Dee had never been to that area, and felt lost. She got to the party, but not before driving around a lot. Dee fell in love with the area driving, and eventually moved there."
"Kay had been saving for a new car. She knew hers was old and needed to be replaced. As she was looking at car, she fell in love. Kay put in an offer. It was accepted and she bought a car."
"It was a perfect fall day in North Carolina for doing work outdoors. The sky was clear and temperature was just nice. Al and his son, Bob, decided to build a greenhouse. They would need it for their vegetables in winter. They accomplished a good deal of work by the end of the day."
Tom needed to make some quick cash. He searched his local Craigslist ads for short term gigs. Tom contacted a man looking for help building a cabinet. Tom did the work for the man the next day. Tom was paid exactly what he needed!
"She had a dream about little fairies. She dreamed they came into her bedroom. They floated above her in bed. She felt like she could reach out to them. When he hand touched nothing, she woke up."
Bobby was not an especially good batter. He was okay at third base so his team usually played him. On the last game of the season he was up at bat. He swung and the ball hit the sweet spot. Bobby had hit his first homerun.
"Jenna has a science test on Friday. She has not studied at all. She decided to wing it. When she got to her class, she freaked out. She did not know anything."
"Jimmy and Tyler were interested in attending their first Eagles game. Together, they bought tickets for the Week 1 matchup. When they got to the stadium, they were taken aghast by the ambiance. The thrill of the game was enough for both wanting more. By the time it was over, they were new season ticket holders!"
"Paul was given a bike for his birthday. But it was a cheap brand. He felt embarrassed to ride it. But he didn't want to waste his present. Eventually, Paul bought a more expensive bike."
My son and I went fishing with my brothers on a fishing dock. A snake appeared in the water beside the fishing dock. I ran off the dock but my son stayed. My brothers and my son laughed at me for running. I told my son he was braver than me.
A little boy was throwing a fit because he did not want to go to bed. The mom tried convincing him that sleep was good for him. The little boy did not care and wanted a story instead. The mother decided to read him the story of the boy who hated beds. The little boy enjoyed the story and fell asleep.
Frank loved science toys. His dinosaur figures were his favorite. He would make elaborate stories with them. He played with them for hours until his mom took them away. He went to bed right away so he could wake up and play more.
Josh was a football player. He was at practice one day and was hit hard. He suddenly felt dizzy. His coach immediately sent him to the trainer. Josh had a concussion.
The Smiths love the corn maze. They attended this past year. Helen was very scared. Ethan told her she was okay. They ended up bonding over that.
"The roofers showed up early in the morning. They took off a section of roof shingles and put new ones on. Now, Jan and Mark waited for the next rain storm. A week later, there was a huge rain storm. When they checked, there were no leaks in the roof."
Larry is a drummer in a band. His drums were getting old and needed to be replaced. He found a set online for a good price. He ordered them and was very happy with them. His new drums bring him a lot of happiness.
Tom had an upset stomach. Tom went to the doctor. The doctor asked about his eating habits. The doctor recommended for him to eat more fiber. Tom did so and it made his stomach feel better.
Jo wanted new shoes. She decided to shopping. She found the perfect pair. They were too expensive. She found another pair instead.