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George always watching wrestling on tv growing up.
He knew that is what he wanted to do when he grew up.
He started wrestling school as soon as he turned 18.
George graduated high school. He decided it was now or never to make his dream come true. George decided to join a wrestling league so what he was made of.
George graduated high school.He was happy he made the decision to make his dream come true.Later, George decided to join a wrestling league instead to see what he was made of.
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Sara was at work one day and leaned over to pick up a pen.
When she leaned over, her pants ripped slightly.
When she leaned over, her pants ripped slightly but will never lose weight.
She was so embarrassed and went to the restroom. Sara vowed to go on a diet to lose weight. She ended up losing 20 pounds and felt great.
She was so embarrassed and went to the restroom.Sara vowed to go on buy bigger pants.She ended up buying 5 pairs that fit her well and felt great.
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Susie saw a blog on making coconut milk.
She decided she wanted to try it.
She decided she would never try it.
She got the ingredients together. It turned out great. She made it for the neighborhood and they all loved it.
She got the ingredients together for pudding.It turned out great.She made it for the neighborhood and they all loved it.
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My sister in-law turned 63 yesterday.
We had her over for cake.
We had her over for cake but she will never get itchy again.
We gave her a hard root beer. After a half an hour she got itchy. I hope she did not have an allergic reaction.
We gave her soothing aloe vera lotion.After half an hour she was still not itchy.I am glad she did not have an allergic reaction to the cake.
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York was very hungry one morning.
He pondered what he would eat for a while.
He knew he wanted pancakes.
Eventually, he settled on buying donuts. He drove to the closest donut shop he could find. He was satisfied with the selection of pastries.
Eventually he settled on a restaurant.He drove to the restaurant.He was satisfied with the selection of pancakes
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Tom thinks he's the toughest guy in school.
He likes to fight random people.
He likes to greet random people.
There was a new kid in the school. Tom challenged him and punched him. The new kid beat him.
There was a new kid in the school.Tom greeted him and punched him.The new kid beat him.
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Terry put on his short shorts.
He went on a run around the block.
Everyone made fun of how short they were but he didn't care.
A neighbor lady whistled at his legs. Terry stopped to talk to his neighbor. They made a date for dinner.
A neighbor lady made fun of t his legs.Terry stopped to talk to his neighbor.She made a joke at his expense.
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Joseph went to the garage to have his car repaired.
He was told it would take two hours and he sat down on a bench.
He was told it would take at most forty five minutes and he sat down on a bench.
After two hours, he was told to wait another half hour. Joseph was starting to be impatient but waited anyway. After three hours his car was repaired and he could go home.
After forty five minutes, he was told to wait another half hour.Joseph was starting to be impatient but waited anyway.After two hours his car was repaired and he could go home.
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It was Christmas morning and Toni and her family were opening presents.
When it was Tony's turn to open presents, she was shocked.
Toni already knew what she was getting, and was happy with the gifts.
When she opened the gift it was an ugly sweater. Toni hated it. However to.
When she opened the gift it was an ugly sweater.Toni love it.However to her surprise, her parents didn't!
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Mike asked me on a date.
He told me to meet him at Starbucks and gave me the address.
He took me out to eat the second I said yes.
When I arrived, he was nowhere to be found! Mike had given me the wrong address. I did not go on another date with Mike.
When we I arrived, he got us a cozy table.Mike had flowers waiting at the table.I could not go wrong dating Mike.
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Joanna brought her lunch at school.
She was very ashamed because he mom had made it.
She was very proud because her mom had made it.
When her friends saw it was healthy food, they laughed. Joanna blushed deeply but ate her lunch in silence. Only when her friends were gone did she call her mom to thank her.
When her friends saw it was healthy food, they praised her.Joanna blushed deeply but ate her lunch in silence.Only when her friends were gone did she call her mom to thank her.
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Gary loved to go camping.
He even rapped his own small game like rabbits.
He even brought his own food from home to eat.
Once Gary caught a ground squirrel and ate it. Gary didn't know the squirrel had black plague. Gary had to go massive medical treatment for his illness.
Once Gary caught a ground squirrel and fed it some of his snacks.Gary didn't know the squirrel had rabies.Gary had to get rabies shots after the squirrel bit him.
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I was so excited that it was time for Spring Break.
This year we went to the History Museum in Chicago.
This year we went to the mountains.
While at the museum my brother swallowed a large bug. He felt very sick after eating the bug. We decided that we will not go to the History Museum next year.
While in the mountains my brother swallowed a large bug.He felt very sick after eating the bug.We decided that we will not go to the mountains next year.
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My new car is amazing.
It has all the bells and whistles.
I noticed the other day that it had some scratches on it.
Two days after buying someone scratched it. I was furious. Thankfully the dealership fixed it for free
Two days after buying someone scratched it.I was furious.Thankfully the dealership fixed it for free
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Sue was going to an outdoor concert.
She bought a new outfit in preparation.
Her friends picked her up and she had a great time.
However, the concert was rained out. Sue ended up staying home. All the money she spent was wasted.
The concert proceeded despite concerns about rain.Sue ended up staying late to talk with her friends.All the money she spent was spent well.
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Carl played a game on his cell phone.
The game app allowed him to buy coins and upgrades.
The game app allowed him to get free coins and upgrades.
But then his mom saw that he had spend fifty dollars on the app! She shut Carl's phone off for an entire month. Carl learned his lesson during that miserable month!
But then his mom saw that he had spent fifty hours on the app.She shut Carl's phone off for an entire month.Carl learned his lesson during that miserable month!
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The cat was laying on the window sill.
The cat saw a ball on the floor.
The cat saw a rat run across the floor.
The cat had never seen a ball. The cat got down and swatted the ball. The cat liked playing with the ball.
The cat had never seen a rat.The cat got down and swatted the rat.The cat liked playing with the rat.
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Gary recently lost 100 pounds.
Gary felt so confident, and full of pride since he lost the weight.
Gary felt more confident but decided to get gastric bypass surgery.
In addition, Gary knew he was much healthier than before. Gary knew he had to continue on his healthy path. Gary was glad his weight loss gave him a new attitude on life.
Gary knew he was much healthier than before.Gary knew he had to continue on his healthy path.Gary was glad his weight loss gave him a new attitude on life.
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I used to be in a band in high school.
My friends were in the band with me.
None of my friends were in a band.
We made a lot of songs and practiced them a lot. We would play shows at houses around the neighborhood. All our friends and family would come to watch us play music.
I made a lot of songs and practiced them a lot.I would play shows at houses around the neighborhood.All my friends and family would come to watch me play music.
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I lost my cellphone the other day.
I looked all over the place for it.
I finally found it in my car.
Eventually I checked my pants in the washing machine. I found my cell phone there, but it was all wet. Now I'll have to buy a new cellphone.
I had checked my pants in the washing machine.I found my pants and they were all wet.I'm glad my cellphone wasn't in there.
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The Poli-Sci professor is a Trump supporter.
His college students were asked to write a summary about Trump.
The Dean told him to keep politics out of his classroom.
Three of the students refused the assignment. The Professor told them if they want to pass they must do the work. The students begrudgingly completed their assignment.
Three of the students had refused an assignment to write a summary about Trump.The Professor told them if they want to pass they must do the work.That's when the Dean begrudgingly stepped in.
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Larry is an older gentleman.
He has been battling high blood pressure for quite some time.
He keeps himself fit and has no health problems.
One evening after eating his dinner of steak and potatoes. He grabs his chest in serious pain. Larry is rushed to the hospital for help.
One evening after eating his dinner of steak and potatoes.Larry went for a run.He burned off the calories quick.
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The family hid some eggs for Easter.
The kids searched for the eggs.
The kids searched for the eggs and found them all.
One of the eggs wasn't found. The egg rotted for two months. The family found the egg from the smell.
One of the eggs was dropped and forgotten.The egg rotted for two months.The family found the egg from the smell.
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A man was smoking a cigar on the beach.
The stranger came up to the man and asked to borrow a lighter.
He was sitting with his wife.
The man dug through his pockets and couldn't find it. The stranger sighed and walked away. The man smiled and brandished his lighter when the other man left.
The man dug through his pockets and couldn't find his phone.The man sighed and realized he forgot it in the car.The man went to his car and got his phone.
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No one likes to hang around Richard.
Richard was a rude jerk.
Richard had bad body odor.
He was critical of people and spoke to them rudely. Richard decided to try and be nicer. He worked for a whole week to give compliments to his coworkers.
He was smelly to other people.Richard decided to try and be less smelly.He showered everyday for a whole week and received compliments from his coworkers.
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Kenny is a struggling musician.
He has not had a hit record in years.
He received his first hit record in years.
So he sat down and started to write the perfect song. When he was done he recorded it. The song became a huge hit.
so he sat down and started to write the perfect song for his next recordWhen he was done he recorded it.The song became his second huge hit in a short period of time.
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Anna was making Kool-Aid for her kids.
But she ran short on sugar!
But she accidentally put too much sugar in it.
She added all she had and hoped for the best. The kids loved it, to her shock! Anna had found a healthier way to give her kids drinks!
She added more water and hoped for the best.The kids loved it, to her shock!Anna had that her kids weren't too picky when it came to drinks.
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The man jumped in the river.
The river carried him downstream.
Unfortunately he could not swim.
He floated over a current. He paddled to the shore. The man wondered where he had jumped in at.
He floated over a current.He screamed for help.Eventually the river dumped him on shore.
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It was going to feel like it was over a hundred degrees today.
I woke up wanted to go swimming and enjoy the summer day.
I woke up wanted to go swimming and enjoy the summer day but it started raining.
When I got outside I realize the air was heavy and my asthma acted up. I quickly went back inside to decide if I wanted to go for a swim. I decided not to go swimming and watch a movie in the a/c instead.
When the rain stopped, I wanted to go swimming so I went outside and realized the air was heavy and my asthma acted up.I quickly went back inside to decide if I wanted to go for a swim.I decided not to go swimming and watch a movie in the a/c instead.
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The company reduced its emissions.
Their was a cost associated.
Their was a tax credit promised and they ended making more money for it.
Two board members requested a report. The report said they would make the money back. The report suggested carbon credits to do this.
Two board members requested a report.The report said they had made the money back.The report suggested other companies to do this.
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When Johnny's car broke on the highway, he was stumped.
It was raining very hard and he was far away from a gas station.
The computer that ran the car just stopped for no reason.
He waved for someone to stop. A big truck stopped and took him along. When he came back it was dark, but the car got fixed and he left.
He waved for someone to stop.A big truck stopped and took him along.He had the car towed to an auto shop that specialized in computer malfunctions.
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Gary had a craving for chicken alfredo.
He looked in the kitchen, but didn't have any ingredients.
He looked in the kitchen and had all the ingredients to make it.
He didn't have transportation to get to the store. Gary looked on a mobile delivery app. He was thrilled to see a local Italian restaurant that would deliver.
He didn't need to get to the store.Gary looked on a recipe app.He was thrilled to see a real Italian dish that he could make.
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It was Ken's first day of school.
He put on his uniform.
He had just move to a new town and did not have any friends at his new school.
Ken made sure he ate breakfast. He picked up his bag and walked to the door. Finally, he told his mom goodbye and walked to the bus stop.
Ken made sure he ate breakfast.He picked up his bag and walked to the door.Finally, he told his mom goodbye and walked to the bus stop.
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The tired pilgrims made their way across the great desert.
They had been walking for hundreds of miles.
They sat and drank from their canteens of water.
A trumpet sounded as the scout rapidly made his way to the leader. He had found enough water for everyone and it was very close. The group would not perish from thirst after all.
A trumpet sounded as the scout rapidly made his way to the leader.He had found enough water for everyone and it was very close.The group would not need their canteens after all.
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Emilia loved romantic movies.
She could always be seen crying at the end of them.
She could always be seen crying at the end with her boyfriend who loved them.
Her boyfriend Sam did not enjoy the movies. At the end of one of these movies, Sam rolled his eyes and yawned. Emilia got mad and wouldn't speak to Sam for an hour.
Her boyfriend Sam did not enjoy when Emilia cried.At the end of one of these movies, Sam rolled his eyes at her crying.Emilia got mad and wouldn't speak to Sam for an hour.
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The war veteran felt proud.
He commensurate with his veteran friends.
He commensurate with his gang friends.
One of his friends felt ashamed of his service. The veteran convinced him that his work had been important. His friend cried in gratitude.
One of his friends felt ashamed of his service.The veteran convinced him that his work had been important.His friend cried in gratitude.
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My 99 year old friend Harry fought in WW 2.
He was in France and Italy.
He was in North Africa and Italy.
A neighbor in the building worked for the French consulate. She arranged for him to get a medal. The local television news covered the ceremony.
A neighbor in the building worked for the Italian consulate.She arranged for him to get amedal.The local television news covered the ceremony.
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Sarah took ballet.
She was a pointe dancer.
She was not very good at dancing.
She was offered a lead in the Nutcracker. She was nervous about her performance. She performed flawlessly.
She was offered a small role in the Nutcracker.She was nervous about her performance.She performed adequately.
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My cloudbook has tinny speakers.
My son had gotten me a high quality computer speaker.
I got some external speakers.
I tried to plug it in but the jack would not fit. I downloaded the computer manual to find an adapter. I found out I was putting the jack into the wrong hole!
I tried to plug them in but the jack would not fit.I downloaded the computer manual to find an adapter.I found out I was putting the jack into the wrong hole!
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Lexi was looking for her favorite toy doll.
She couldn't find it anywhere.
She found it in her closet, under some dresses.
Then, she searched her brother's room. She found the doll completely destroyed. She told her mom and he was in big trouble.
She had searched her brother's room first.She thought she would find the doll completely destroyed.She was relieved and she didn't have to tell her mom and get her brother in big trouble.
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One year at the school dance they provided free pizza.
I was never much of a dancer so I just hung out around the place.
Being lactose intolerant I could not have a slice.
Towards the end of the dance I started to get fairly hungry. My friends and I decided that we wanted some pizza. When we got to it they were all out of pizza and we were upset.
Towards the end of the dance I started to get fairly hungry.My friends and I decided that we wanted some pizza, hunger was taking over the though of an upset stomach.When we got to it they were all out of pizza and we were upset.
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On the last trip to the zoo, I took my 11 year old son.
His favorite part was the chinese pandas.
His favorite part of the zoo was the ice cream stand.
He had never seen them before, as they are rare in the United States. There were 2 of them, lying around on top of rocks behind glass. They didn't even look up at us the entire time we were there.
He had never seen them before, as they are rare in the Arctic.There were 2 of them, sitting near the rocks behind the glass.The other customers didn't even look up at us the entire time we were there.
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Timmy tried to apologize to his friend for being mean.
Although she didn't care,he gave her a pair of keys.
Although she didn't care, he gave her flowers and took her to eat.
He also told her to look at the parking lot. She saw a new, shiny cars. She became happy and gave him a hug.
He also gave her a pair of keys and told her to look at the parking lot.She saw a new, shiny cars.She became happy and gave him a hug.
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Joy worked at a hotel in housekeeping.
Joy found someone's wallet in a room she was cleaning.
Joy found someone's wallet in a room she was cleaning but didn't get fired because of this act.
She put the wallet in her purse. Her bosses found out that she tried taking the wallet. Joy was fired from her job.
She put the wallet in her purse.Her bosses checked cameras after someone reported her.Joy was arrested.
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Nick started to feel a lot of pain in his hip when he walked.
Taking pills did not help his hip, so Nick went to see his doctor.
Taking pills helped his hip so he didn't need to see his doctor.
The doctor said Nick needed surgery to replace his old, worn-out hip. They scheduled an operation for the next month, and it was a success. Now Nick is pain-free and can walk as much as he likes!
Once the pills were no longer effective he went to the doctor.The doctor said Nick needed surgery to replace his old, worn-out hip.They scheduled an operation for the next month, and it was a success.
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Since it was a beautiful day, Tom and I went fishing.
We took the boat out to a nice, clam lake near my house.
We were sitting together on a long pier.
After much deliberation, we rowed to an area near a few rocks. Almost immediately, Tom caught a fish. I was cheering while he reeled it in.
After much deliberation, we pulled out our fishing sticks.Almost immediately, Tom caught a fish.I was cheering while he reeled it in.
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Joe has always admired the President.
Joe wants to be just like him.
That's why Joe took on the chief of staff position.
Sometimes Joe dresses in his suits. He looks in the mirror and sits in his office. Joe is only vice president and that makes him sad.
He wanted to be able to help the president.He looks in the mirror and is proud of himself.Joe is a great chief of staff
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I rushed to get ready in the morning.
I had just enough time to get to the bus stop.
I still had plenty of time to get to the bus stop.
I was two blocks away from the bus stop when I saw the bus leave. It had arrived three minutes early. I had to wait thirty minutes for the next bus.
I was two blocks away from the bus stop when I saw the bus leave.It had arrived 10 minutes early.I had to wait thirty minutes for the next bus.
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Silvia didn't like her class partner.
He never shared the workload and was very lazy.
He would take all the workload, and was bossy.
She went to her teacher and told him she'd work alone. The teacher refused. So Silvia had to do double work to pass her class.
She went to her teacher and told him she'd work alone.The teacher refused.So Silvia hardly had to do any work to pass her class.
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Leonardo really likes grapes.
He decided to buy a vineyard.
He wanted to try and make his own wine.
Finally, his crop grew. Leonardo ate all the grapes. There was nothing left to make wine.
He bought a bunch of wine grapes to do so.Leonardo ate all the grapes.There was nothing left to make wine.
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I got a new job last year.
The job required me to move across the country.
It has forced me to work 60 hours a week for little pay.
I was very nervous about going to a new place. When I got to my new place I was relieved. It wasn't as bad as I had thought.
I was very nervous about my new schedule.When my new schedule started, I was angry.It was as bad as I had thought.
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Allen was at the mall with his friends.
He was waiting in line for the photo booth.
He and his boyfriend were waiting in line for the photo booth.
All of sudden a girl with blonde hair and ripped jeans stepped out. Allen fell in love instantly as she walked past. He was so starstruck he couldn't even say hi as she walked away.
All of sudden a girl with blonde hair and ripped jeans stepped out.Allen fell in love with her jeans instantly as she walked past.He was so shocked he went to say hi and complimented her outfit before she walked away.
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Emma was scheduled to work.
Her babysitter called and told her she was sick.
She was able to take her kid to work with her all day.
Emma called all her friends and family to babysit. No one could babysit for Emma's kids. Emma had to find a substitute for her shift.
Emma didn't have to ask her friends and family to babysit.Emma was able to babysit her own child.Emma didn't need to find a substitute for her shift.
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Ian loved winter sports.
He grew up snowshoeing and skiing.
He liked to ice skate.
After graduating high school he decided to learn to snowboard. At first Ian had trouble snowboarding. Now he takes several trips every winter to snowboard.
After graduating high school he decided to learn to snowboard.At first Ian had trouble snowboarding.Now he takes several trips every winter to snowboard.
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Carlos decided he wanted to start making coffee at home.
He tried making it one morning.
He tried making it one morning but will never enjoy coffee again.
It came out very well. Charles enjoyed drinking his coffee. He decided to continue to make coffee each day.
It came out very bad.Charles instead now enjoyed drinking tea.He decided to continue to make tea each day.
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Two friends were hungry so they decided to get pizza.
They could not decide which toppings to get.
They both agreed on the toppings to get.
To settle this they played a game. The winner got to choose all the toppings. The winner was excited to get the honor of pizza toppings.
They had settle this by playing a game.The winner had gotten to choose all the toppings.The winner had been excited to get the honor of pizza toppings, but decided they would both agree upon the toppings together.
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Cam needed braces.
His parents could not afford them.
His parents refused to get him any.
His dad got a second job. With that money they were able to pay for it. Cam had really straight teeth.
Cam got a job.With the money saved from the job he was able to pay for it.Cam had really straight teeth.
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Billy was excited that school was out.
His mother told him she needed to speak to him.
His mother told him she was proud of him.
Billy had done poorly in school. His mother said he needed to attend summer school. Billy sulked into his room.
Billy had done great in school.He told his mother he needed to attend summer school.Billy loved studying in his room.
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Amanda had a crush on Billy.
Every time she would try to talk to him, she got too nervous.
She took a chance and asked him out, and he said yes!.
One day Billy asked her a question in class. She realized he needed help, and offered to tutor him. Amanda and Billy got along quickly and formed a new relationship.
One day Billy asked her a question about class.She realized he needed help, and offered to tutor him.Amanda and Billy formed a stronger relationship.
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Ivan had a simple math test.
So he thought he could do every problem as quickly as possible.
He aced it.
He finished in a few minutes and confidently turned in his test. And he was in a good mood the whole day. But when he got his test score back, he was devastated.
He finished in a few minutes and confidently turned in his test.And he was in a good mood the whole day.When he got his test score back, he was ecstatic.
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Professor Smith rambled on his lecture.
The students did not appear interested.
The students were all exceptionally interested in what he was saying.
Jeff looked around the classroom out of boredom. A young girl caught his eye. She was diligently taking notes and appeared captured by the lesson.
Jeff looked straight ahead in concentration.A young girl caught his eye.She was diligently taking notes and appeared captured by the lesson.
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Dan went to the beach to surf.
But suddenly a shark came up near him.
But suddenly an inflatable tube came up near him.
Dan was afraid because he never encountered a shark before. Dan wondered whether he should stay or move fast away from the shark. Dan chose to stay and the shark went away.
Dan was interested because he never encountered an inflatable tube before.Dan wondered whether he should stay and play with the inflatable tube or drag it to shore.Dan chose to drag it to shore.
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Rachel loved to write.
She decided to create an anonymous blog to write for.
She decided to create a blog to write for that displayed her personal information.
Her blog started to become popular. Eventually she revealed her identity. Rachel is now famous because of her blog.
Her blog started to become popular.Eventually she wished she hadn't revealed her identity.Rachel is now famous because of her blog.
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Penelope wanted to have a party.
She wanted to bring a lot of girls together.
She wanted to bring a lot of the girls together but they all had previous plans.
Unfortunately however there was a big fight. Penelope had to ask everyone to leave. She realized she couldn't have parties any more.
Unfortunately however there was a big fight about it.Penelope had to ask everyone to never contact her.She realized she couldn't have friends any more.
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I was taking pictures of my friend's wedding the other day.
I took several dozen pictures.
I did not take pictures.
When I went to look at them later I couldn't see anything. I realized that I left the cap on the lens. That was a very embarrassing realization.
I thought I was taking pictures but I was drunk.I had been taking pictures with a fake camera.That was a very embarrassing realization.
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Karen had decided to go on a diet.
She cleared out all her sweets and filled the fridge with fruit.
She started to buy healthy food but stopped when she noticed how expensive it was.
She kept a box of chocolates under her bed to nibble on at night. After a week, she came to the conclusion that diets weren't for her. Now Karen goes out and doesn't worry about what she orders.
She still kept a box of chocolates under her bed to nibble on at night.After a week, she came to the conclusion that diets weren't for her.Now Karen goes out and doesn't worry about what she orders.
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David went to china with his girlfriend.
They went to beijing first.
They climbed the Great Wall of China together.
They tried to climb the great wall. David's girlfriend wanted to stop after 20 minutes in. They ended up leaving.
They tried to climb the great wall quickly.But David's girlfriend wanted to stop to rest after 20 minutes.They ended up leaving.
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Kate liked the heat.
But it was going to be over 90 degrees for 3 days.
And it was going to be nice and under 80 degrees for 3 days.
She didn't like to use her air conditioner. But it was too hot to use just the fans. She decided to make an exception and use her AC.
She was happy, because she didn't like to use her air conditioner.it was the perfect temperature to just use just the fans.She decided to run the fans on high and not use her AC.
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The dog knew that something was up when her master put her in the car.
The whole car trip, she was nervous and anxious.
The whole car trip, she was nervous and anxious but will never go to the vet.
She knew she wasn't going to the park. When she saw the vet's office, she knew it was going to be a bad day. The vet wasn't as bad as she thought, and they went to the park after.
She knew she was probably going to the vet and didn't really have a choice about it.When she saw the vet's office, she knew it was going to be a bad day.The vet wasn't as bad as she thought, and they went to the park after.
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Sharon's parents were out of town for the week.
Word had gotten around that Sharon's home was going to be empty.
She stayed with her grandparents since she was afraid to be home alone.
She wasn't popular but all the people talking to her made her happy. She told everyone they could come over if they kept it calm and quiet. Within hours the cops were there and her parents were furious.
She wasn't popular and her grandparents talking to her made her happy.She told her friends they could come over if they kept it calm and quiet.Within hours her friends were there and her grandparents were glad to see them.
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Lauren made fun of her brother.
Her brother pushed her down.
He just ignored her and went about his way.
Lauren told her mom. Her mom grounded her brother. Her brother felt angry at being grounded.
Lauren told her mom he was ignoring her.Her mom grounded her brother.Her brother felt indignant at being grounded.
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Anna had poured a cup of coffee.
She wanted to add milk and sugar.
She liked drinking her coffee black.
Anna opened the refrigerator. She took out the milk. She poured milk into the coffee.
Anna opened the refrigerator.She took out the milk.She poured milk into a bowl of cereal.
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Jeff went to Lebowski's house for a meeting.
Lebowski told Jeff that his wife, Bunny, had been kidnapped.
Lebowski told Jeff that his wife, Bunny, left him.
Lebowski asked Jeff to deliver the ransom money. Jeff said no at first, but Lebowski offered to pay him. Jeff agreed to deliver the money to the kidnappers.
Lebowski asked Jeff to deliver the contract money.Jeff said no at first, but Lebowski offered to pay him.Jeff agreed to deliver the money to the hitmen.
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I ordered a new shower curtain.
I was looking for one that was unique.
I was looking for one that was just plain and one color.
I looked in several stores online. I finally settled for one of our favorite baseball team. I purchased it and am waiting for it to arrive.
I looked in several stores online.I finally settled for one that was solid blue.I purchased it and am waiting for it to arrive.
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Carlos drove his car too fast.
The police finally caught up to Carlos.
He drove so fast the police couldn't catch him.
Carlos was pulled over for speeding. The officer wrote up a speeding ticket. Carlos had to go to court.
Carlos was never pulled over for speeding.The officer never got the chance to write up a speeding ticket.Carlos never had to go to court.
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Casey was five and she really wanted a puppy.
Her parents told her they couldn't have a puppy right now.
Her parents agreed and got her a puppy.
Every day for a year, Casey asked about having a puppy. Finally Christmas day came. That morning, Casey cried when her gift was a new puppy!
Every day for the previous year, Casey had asked about having a puppy.Finally Christmas day came.That morning, Casey cried when her gift was a new puppy!
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Joe was at a new school.
He did not know anyone there.
He knew everyone there.
When he went to lunch, he started to draw pictures. Many kids sat down to draw with him. Joe made many friends showing off his talent.
When he went to lunch he would walk around talking to everyone.Many kids would come up and introduce themselves.Joe had many friends because he talked to everyone.
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Yesterday I went out for a very nice jog.
While I was jogging I tripped and fell on the sidewalk.
While I was jogging, I almost tripped and fell and on the sidewalk.
When I fell I hurt my ankle very badly. It so bad I couldn't walk and called my friend to come get me. My friend picked me up and brought me back home!
After almost tripping, it was just my luck and I stepped in a pothole and fell and hurt my ankle very badly.It so bad I couldn't walk and called my friend to come get me.My friend picked me up and brought me back home!
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Isabelle was often bored and lonely.
One day, she decided to start her own live webcast about make-up.
One day she decided that she was going to join a club.
At first no one paid attention, but then viewers trickled in. By the fifth week, she had fans and new friends. Isabelle's show is one of the most popular on the site now.
At first she had trouble fitting in, but then she started making friends.By the fifth week, she had lots of new friends.Isabelle is one of the most popular people in her club now.
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Joy had a big pond her in back yard.
She found a turtle sunning himself by the water.
She found a duck swimming by himself in the water.
She fed it a carrot. The turtle climbed back in the water and swam away. She looked for it every day but never saw it again.
She fed it a carrot.The duck swam away.She looked for it every day but never saw it again.
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I went to a Korean barbecue restaurant with some friends.
They ordered beef tongue for us to eat.
No one liked the place.
I had never eaten tongue, and I was very nervous. I tried it. It was surprisingly delicious!
Someone ordered beef tongue, and I was very nervous.I tried it.It was surprisingly disgusting!
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Yesterday Tina made a blueberry pie.
She thought it would turn out great.
She accidentally used salt instead of sugar.
However unfortunately the pie turned out horrible. When she went to taste it, it tasted terrible. Tina had to throw it out.
So the pie turned out horrible.She figured out she used salt when she went to taste it and it tasted terrible.Tina had to throw it out.
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Klutzy Klaus hated gym class.
He was always picked last for teams.
He was very overweight and had a hard time keeping up.
Big Jock Ben yelled at him to get to back of the line. Klaus tripped on his own shoelaces and broke his leg. Klaus is secretly relieved he doesn't have to go to gym anymore.
Big Jock Ben yelled at him to get to back of the line.Klaus tripped on his own shoelaces and broke his leg.Klaus is secretly relieved he doesn't have to go to gym anymore.
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Matt left his window open.
His cat got out of the house.
His cat accidentally got stuck on the window.
Matt looked for his cat. He put posters up to find his cat. Someone called him with his cat.
Matt looked for his cat.He put posters up to find his cat.Someone called him to tell him his cat was stuck outside the window.
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One day, I was out back of our house with some friends as a teenager.
We were messing around, and one of my friends had a BB gun.
We were messing around and one of my friends had a rope.
He was shooting things, and next thing I knew, I felt a sting. My friend had shot me with the BB gun in my hand! I had a BB stuck in my finger for months after that!
He was lassoing things, and next thing I knew, I felt a tug.My friend had lassoed me!I had rope burns for months after that!
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Jerome wanted to buy a gift for his sick little brother.
His brother had to stay at the hospital due to his illness.
His brother had to stay at the hospital due to his illness until he passed away.
Jerome decided to buy his brother a video game system. The system allowed people to play games together online. Jerome could now play games even when his friends were far away.
Jerome decided to buy a video game system in his honorHe would play video games online with Jerome's friends.He formed a team with Jerome's friends and named it after him.
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Justin and Josh went to an NFL football game for their anniversary.
When they sat at their seats, they were harassed.
They had season tickets in the front row.
Disgusted by this, the usher told the manager. The manager allowed Justin and Josh to watch the game from his skybox. Justin and Josh got to enjoy their anniversary the rest of the night.
When they sat at their seats, they were harassed.Disgusted by this, the usher told the manager.Justin and Josh got to enjoy their anniversary the rest of the night.
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Kaleb wanted to watch his favorite show.
It comes on at 11pm but his track meet will not end until 11pm.
It comes at 11 pm and his track meet ends before 11 pm.
After the track meet Kaleb found a rerun of the show at 3am. He did everything in his power to stay up to watch the show. After finally watching the show, he felt amazed that he could stay up.
After the track meet Kaleb found a rerun of the show at 11:30pm.He did everything in his power to stay up to watch the show.After finally watching the show, he felt amazed that he could stay up.
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Cay needed a necklace to wear to prom.
She looked through her jewelry.
She decided to go shopping at a local mall.
Nothing seemed quite suitable. Then she asked her mom if she could borrow a necklace. Cay's mom lent her a perfect diamond necklace!
Nothing seemed quite suitable at the mall.Then she asked her mom if she could borrow a necklace.Cay's mom lent her a perfect diamond necklace!
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My Mother passed away in the Spring of 2009.
I was very upset and distraught when it happened.
I was not that upset, or sad when it happened.
It took me a while to accept the fact that she died. When I did accept her death, a weight was lifted off my shoulders. I am glad that I have come to terms with her dying.
It took me a short time to accept the fact that she died.When I did accept her death, a weight was lifted off my shoulders.I am glad that I have come to terms with her dying.
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Today I was digging an irrigation trench in my backyard.
About half way through the project I had a problem.
About half way through the project I had done a good job.
I had cut a cable running to my house. The cable turned out to be my internet connection. I had to go without the internet for three days to wait for repairs.
I had been careful with the cable running to my house.The cable turned out to be my internet connection.I was glad I didn't have to go without internet because I had been careful.
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Smith challenged me to a contest.
He told me to give him $10 dollars if he can jump off the roof.
It was a pie eating contest.
I accepted the challenged and he went on top of the roof. When he jumped off, he ended up tripping. His back landed on the floor first.
I accepted the challenged and he laid out the pies.When he won, he ended up breaking his chair.His back landed on the floor first.
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One time I was staying at my girlfriend's house.
I was very ill and puking up weird liquids.
I was very excited and ended up making out.
She asked her dad to drive me to the ER at 3 in the morning. He did, and it turned out I had pneumonia. They sent me home after around 13 hours with medication.
She asked her dad to drive me to the ER at 3 in the morning when I threw up.He did, and it turned out I had pneumonia.They sent me home after around 13 hours with medication.
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Peter had just filled up a dozen water balloons.
He was really excited about throwing them at Sally.
He was really excited about saving them to show to Sally.
Peter couldn't find Sally and he had looked everywhere. Peter remembered that Sally was out of town all weekend. Peter was sad that he had no one to throw his balloons at.
Peter couldn't find Sally and he had looked everywherePeter remembered that Sally was out of town all weekendPeter was patient and decided he could wait and show Sally on Monday
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Jimmy Carr was a speedster.
He would go out at night and race his friends on old country roads.
He would go out at night and race his friends on the city highway.
One night, Jimmy was racing and had almost won. A cow ran out onto the road in front of him. Jimmy slammed into the cow and flew from his car and hit the pavement.
One night Jimmy was racing and had almost won.A bicycle rolled out onto the road in front of him.Jimmy slammed into the bicycle and flew from his car and hit the pavement.
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Carlos ran a fruit stand at the farmer's market.
Business was going well.
He was always giving free fruit to the kids that came by.
Carlos noticed a man pick up an apple and pocketed it. As the man walked away, Carlos chased him down. The man looked ashamed as he returned the apple.
Carlos noticed a kid pick up an apple and pocketed it.As the kid walked away, Carlos ignored him.The kid just kept walking.
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Derrick heard a window break outside his house.
He ran out to see what it was and was horrified.
He ran out to see and saw a burglar breaking into the neighbor's house.
His car was gone. He called the police in a panic. Then remembered he parked in the garage and his car was there.
And his car was gone!He called the police in a panic.The police came out to stop the burglar.
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When I went to take my driving test my brother had me drive there.
I did fine up until parking by the DMV.
I parked and sat for a while to gain courage to go inside.
I accidentally side-swiped an old car while parking. My brother got very mad and had me stop. He told me that he would drive me home and we'd try again later.
Then during the test I accidentally side-swiped an old car while parking.My tester got very mad at me and we had to stop.He told me I failed my test, I'd have to go home and try again later.
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Jerry got a new car.
He took it for a long drive.
He decided to take it on a cross country vacation.
He was having a lot of fun. A cop pulled him over for speeding. Now Jerry drives more carefully.
He was having a lot of fun.A cop pulled him over for speeding.Jerry drove more carefully the rest of the way.
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I went to an airshow with my father the other day.
We saw all the jets flying in formation.
We missed all the jets flying in formation.
I was stunned by how awesome it was. I can't wait until I am older and can fly one. I am going to fly in an air show for my dad.
We heard that others were stunned by how awesome it was.I can't wait until I am older and can fly one.Since we missed it I am going to fly in an air show for my dad one day.