Caroline Clancy
2/13/09
Mr. Bailey
Honors Essay Writing
My Generation
In first or second grade, almost all Americans learn that it is unfair to stereotype a large group of people based on the actions of a few. Entire generations are often stereotyped. I feel as though I am not typical of my generation, for all of the members of generation Y, commonly referred to as generation “why?”, are thought to be wasteful, tardy, and technology-obsessed.
Most people are aware that nothing lasts forever. Generation Y is stereotyped as wasteful of limited resources. I understand that many people of my generation are extremely wasteful, but on the other hand, many are not. I feel as though I am not wasteful. During lunch, it is interesting to take a peek into the trash can and see how many kids have thrown away perfectly fine food. It sickens me to think that my peers are throwing away an apple with a bruise or two, when starving children in foreign countries would give anything to eat that apple. It is not just food being wasted. Many people in my generation are wasting oil. Teens often go out to drive around, just because they feel like it. What they do not realize is that soon, there will be no more oil. I encourage my generation to try to not throw any perfectly good food away and to carpool to school and work in order to conserve our planet’s limited resources.
My biggest pet peeve in the world is being late. Whether it is being late to class, practices, even doctor appointments, I simply cannot stand being late. Generation Y is thought of as always being late and not caring about timelessness. Even right now, when I glance out the door, I can see about ten students roaming the halls, with late passes clasped in their hands. I think it is extremely rude when people, of any generation, say that they will be at a certain place at a certain time and then fail to do so. I know that many people have busy lives, and sometimes emergencies happen; I don’t have a problem if they are late for those kinds of reasons. But sometimes, I can just tell that the late-comer was in no rush to arrive on time. For example, the swim team has practices before school at five o’clock in the morning and it is a struggle for the participants to arrive to school on time. The other day, when three swimmers came late to class, sipping Dunkin Donut’s coffee and munching on bacon egg and cheese sandwiches, I knew that they had not even attempted to arrive on time to school. My generation is profoundly known as the late generation, and I don’t want to be judged based on the actions of others.
Many of my friends are utterly obsessed with their Ipods and cell phones, while I am not. In fact, the other day I was finishing up my homework when my cell phone started to vibrate. I answered to find that my best friend’s mom had just taken her phone away for an hour and she was nearly in tears about it. It horrified me when she complained of feeling empty and disconnected from the world without her phone, even though she was talking to me on her home phone and chatting with friends on Facebook. Another example of the technology obsession typical of my generation that I do not comprehend occurred on Christmas Eve. One of my friends had been looking forward to a Christmas party she was hosting weeks in advance. In the middle of the party, her phone stopped working and instead of waiting for the party to end and then dealing with her technology “disaster”, she left her guests and went upstairs to transfer all of the data from her broken phone onto a different phone. I am not saying that technology is a bad thing, because it isn’t; I just feel that sometimes people become so consumed in their cell phones, Ipods, or Xboxes that they forget about more important things, like spending time with family, or even just doing their homework. For me, my cell phone isn’t much of a value to me. I find it incredibly rude when I am in the middle of a conversation with someone and they stop listening and begin texting. Then, afterwards, they look up from their cell phone, dumbfounded, and ask what I was just saying. Unlike many others in my generation, I am not preoccupied with technology and would much rather talk to someone in person than text, email, or instant message them.
Around the world, generation Y is being stereotyped as careless, late, and reliant on technology. I recommend that my generation starts to get its act together. I find it very unfair that the actions of a few have created a stereotype for an entire generation. If more people of generation Y start to prove that they do not fit the stereotype, then eventually, the stereotype will be wiped away.
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Rewrite
Caroline Clancy
2/3/09
Honors Essay Writing
Mr. Bailey
My Top Twelve Cookies
12. Snickerdoodle- Besides their fun name, I love snickerdoodle cookies because they are sweet and loaded with cinnamon. Their crispy edges and chewy centers make them delectable and addicting. I find that if I cannot only eat one snickerdoodle because they are just too delicious!
11. White Chip Macadamia Nut- These cookies are very interesting to eat because they combine two ingredients that I would not expect to go together. The white chips provide a sweet flavor, while the macadamia nuts offer a somewhat savory taste. The combination of the two, with a sugar cookie for a base, is scrumptious and irresistible.
10. Shortbread- The combination of butter, sugar, and flour creates a delicate taste for this cookie. When I was younger, I went on vacation to Scotland and found that I didn’t like any of the food there. My aunt had made shortbread cookies and I basically lived off them for a week, creating my liking for this cookie.
9. Peanut Butter- I am a peanut butter lover, so when it comes to peanut butter cookies, I cannot resist eating one or two. I love the taste of the rich, creamy peanut butter, in a cookie form. Peanut butter is slightly salty, making the cookie not overly sweet.
8. Oreos- Oreos can be found in snack cabinets all around the world and you can bet that they are in mine. There are many different ways to eat an Oreo, whether you pull it apart and eat the creamy center, or dip it in milk. My favorite way to eat these tasty treats is pulling the yummy chocolate cookies apart and stacking the delicious cream and one of the chocolate cookies on another Oreo, creating a double-decker Oreo sandwich! This makes eating Oreos a fun experience.
7. Chocolate- Whenever I’m feeling sad about something, I seem to crave chocolate. The perfect thing to fulfill my craving is chocolate cookies. I have a very demanding sweet tooth, which chocolate cookies seem to always satisfy. Because these cookies are so rich, you only need to eat one to fill you up.
6. Molasses- Don’t you love the way that molasses cookies seem to melt in your mouth? I sure do! Molasses cookies are sweet and with a little sugar sprinkled on top, are even more mouth-watering. These tasty treats make a great afternoon snack and can settle my hunger until dinner is ready.
5. Thin Mints- I remember going door to door selling Girls Scout cookies each spring until I was about ten. I would always think of just opening the box and eating some of the thin mints, even though I knew I couldn’t. My mom would always buy three or more boxes of these delicious cookies and I would devour them within a few weeks. I love the combination of mint and chocolate together, and I look forward to having Girl Scouts come to my door selling thin mints.
4. Oatmeal Raisin- Whenever I eat oatmeal raisin cookies, I feel as though I’m making a healthy choice, even though in the back of my mind I know that I am not. This makes me gravitate towards oatmeal raisin cookies. I also really enjoy the texture that the oatmeal creates, for it makes the cookie appealing. I have always loved raisins, so I often find myself looking through the batch to find the one with the most raisins.
3. Gingerbread- Each year, around Christmas time, my dad’s partner at work bakes gingerbread cookies and sends them to us. I do not think that she realizes how much I look forward to these cookies. First of all, decorating gingerbread cookies is always a fun, merry activity during the holiday season. The holidays are my favorite time of year, so just eating one of these cookies can remind me of good times.
2. Sugar- Sugar cookies are simple, yet very sweet and delicious. It is a very fun task to make these cookies. You can use cookie cutters to create different shapes, and once they are out of the oven, decorate them with creamy frosting. Making these appetizing cookies is almost as much fun as eating them.
1. Chocolate Chip- To me, the best taste in the world is that of a warm, gooey chocolate chip cookie, fresh out of the oven. If you love chocolate as much as I do, you can’t go wrong with chocolate chip cookies. The wonderful taste of these cookies can brighten up even the worst of my days. Chocolate chip cookies are simply irresistible.
2/3/09
Honors Essay Writing
Mr. Bailey
My Top Twelve Cookies
12. Snickerdoodle- Besides their fun name, I love snickerdoodle cookies because they are sweet and loaded with cinnamon. Their crispy edges and chewy centers make them delectable and addicting. I find that if I cannot only eat one snickerdoodle because they are just too delicious!
11. White Chip Macadamia Nut- These cookies are very interesting to eat because they combine two ingredients that I would not expect to go together. The white chips provide a sweet flavor, while the macadamia nuts offer a somewhat savory taste. The combination of the two, with a sugar cookie for a base, is scrumptious and irresistible.
10. Shortbread- The combination of butter, sugar, and flour creates a delicate taste for this cookie. When I was younger, I went on vacation to Scotland and found that I didn’t like any of the food there. My aunt had made shortbread cookies and I basically lived off them for a week, creating my liking for this cookie.
9. Peanut Butter- I am a peanut butter lover, so when it comes to peanut butter cookies, I cannot resist eating one or two. I love the taste of the rich, creamy peanut butter, in a cookie form. Peanut butter is slightly salty, making the cookie not overly sweet.
8. Oreos- Oreos can be found in snack cabinets all around the world and you can bet that they are in mine. There are many different ways to eat an Oreo, whether you pull it apart and eat the creamy center, or dip it in milk. My favorite way to eat these tasty treats is pulling the yummy chocolate cookies apart and stacking the delicious cream and one of the chocolate cookies on another Oreo, creating a double-decker Oreo sandwich! This makes eating Oreos a fun experience.
7. Chocolate- Whenever I’m feeling sad about something, I seem to crave chocolate. The perfect thing to fulfill my craving is chocolate cookies. I have a very demanding sweet tooth, which chocolate cookies seem to always satisfy. Because these cookies are so rich, you only need to eat one to fill you up.
6. Molasses- Don’t you love the way that molasses cookies seem to melt in your mouth? I sure do! Molasses cookies are sweet and with a little sugar sprinkled on top, are even more mouth-watering. These tasty treats make a great afternoon snack and can settle my hunger until dinner is ready.
5. Thin Mints- I remember going door to door selling Girls Scout cookies each spring until I was about ten. I would always think of just opening the box and eating some of the thin mints, even though I knew I couldn’t. My mom would always buy three or more boxes of these delicious cookies and I would devour them within a few weeks. I love the combination of mint and chocolate together, and I look forward to having Girl Scouts come to my door selling thin mints.
4. Oatmeal Raisin- Whenever I eat oatmeal raisin cookies, I feel as though I’m making a healthy choice, even though in the back of my mind I know that I am not. This makes me gravitate towards oatmeal raisin cookies. I also really enjoy the texture that the oatmeal creates, for it makes the cookie appealing. I have always loved raisins, so I often find myself looking through the batch to find the one with the most raisins.
3. Gingerbread- Each year, around Christmas time, my dad’s partner at work bakes gingerbread cookies and sends them to us. I do not think that she realizes how much I look forward to these cookies. First of all, decorating gingerbread cookies is always a fun, merry activity during the holiday season. The holidays are my favorite time of year, so just eating one of these cookies can remind me of good times.
2. Sugar- Sugar cookies are simple, yet very sweet and delicious. It is a very fun task to make these cookies. You can use cookie cutters to create different shapes, and once they are out of the oven, decorate them with creamy frosting. Making these appetizing cookies is almost as much fun as eating them.
1. Chocolate Chip- To me, the best taste in the world is that of a warm, gooey chocolate chip cookie, fresh out of the oven. If you love chocolate as much as I do, you can’t go wrong with chocolate chip cookies. The wonderful taste of these cookies can brighten up even the worst of my days. Chocolate chip cookies are simply irresistible.
Response to "The Know it All"
Graham Cracker:
The graham cracker was developed by Graham, and American clergymen whose advocacy of a health regimen emphasizing temperance and vegetarianism found lasting expression in the graham cracker. After reading all of these encyclopedia entries I fear the my face will have the lasting expression of a graham cracker.
The graham cracker was developed by Graham, and American clergymen whose advocacy of a health regimen emphasizing temperance and vegetarianism found lasting expression in the graham cracker. After reading all of these encyclopedia entries I fear the my face will have the lasting expression of a graham cracker.
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
What is Good Writing?
There are many elements that contribute to good writing. One important part of good writing is to say things as clearly as possible. Many people try to lengthen or sophisticate their writing by using formal words that seem awkward. The clearer and more direct the writing is the better. Another element of good writing is correct spelling and grammar. Simple spelling and grammar mistakes can make a very smart person seem unintelligent. Whether a writer is good or bad with spelling or grammar, they should still have a list of free proofreaders. Free proofreaders are anyone that one can trust editing their writing and catching any errors that they may make, whether it be their parents or their friends. Good writing usually starts out as an organized outline. This helps the writer organize their thoughts. Thesis sentences are a major part of good writing. A thesis statement must consist of two parts: A topic on which the essay or writing will be based on and an opinion on this topic. Thesis statements are important because they set a direction for the following paragraphs to follow. Good writing consists of many different things.
Monday, January 26, 2009
Top Twelve Cookies
12. Snickerdoodle- Besides their fun name, I love snickerdoodle cookies because they are sweet and loaded with cinnamon. Their crispy edges and chewy centers make them delectable and addicting. I find that if I cannot only eat one snickerdoodle because they are just too delicious!
11. White Chip Macadamia Nut- These cookies are very interesting to eat because they combine two ingredients that I would not expect to go together. The white chips provide a sweet flavor, while the macadamia nuts offer a somewhat savory taste. The combination of the two, with a sugar cookie for a base is scrumptious and irresistible.
10. Shortbread- The combination of butter sugar and flower creates a delicate taste for this cookie. When I was younger, I went on vacation to Scotland and found that I didn’t like any of the food there. My aunt had made shortbread cookies and I basically lived off them for a week, creating my liking for this cookie.
9. Peanut Butter- I am a peanut butter lover, so when it comes to peanut butter cookies, I cannot resist eating one or two. I love the taste of the rich, creamy peanut butter, in a cookie form. Peanut butter is slightly salty, making the cookie not overly sweet.
8. Oreos- Oreos can be found in snack cabinets all around the world and you can bet that they are in mine. There are many different ways to eat an oreo, whether you pull it apart and eat the creamy center, or dip it in milk. This makes eating Oreos a fun experience
7. Chocolate- Whenever I’m feeling sad about something, I seem to crave chocolate. The perfect thing to fulfill my craving is chocolate cookies. I have a very demanding sweet tooth, which chocolate cookies seem to always satisfy. Because these cookies are so rich, you only need to eat one to fill you up.
6. Molasses- Don’t you love the way that molasses cookies seem to melt in your mouth? I sure do! Molasses cookies are sweet and with a little sugar sprinkled on top, are even more mouth-watering. These tasty treats make a great afternoon snack and can settle my hunger until dinner is ready.
5. Thin Mints- I remember going door to door selling girls scout cookies each spring until I was about ten. I would always think of just opening the box and eating some of the thin mints, even though I knew I couldn’t. My mom would always buy three or more boxes of these delicious cookies and I would devour them within a few weeks. I love the combination of mint and chocolate together, and I look forward to having girl scouts come to my door selling thin mints.
4. Oatmeal Raisin- Whenever I eat oatmeal raisin cookies, I feel as though I’m making a healthy choice, even though in the back of my mind I know that I am not. This makes me gravitate towards oatmeal raisin cookies. I also really enjoy the texture that the oatmeal creates, for it makes the cookie interesting. I have always loved raisins, so I often find myself looking through the batch to find the one with the most raisins.
3. Gingerbread- Each year, around Christmas time, my dad’s partner at work bakes gingerbread cookies and sends them to us. I do not think that she realizes how much I look forward to these cookies. First of all, decorating ginger bread cookies is always a fun, merry activity during the holiday season. The holidays are my favorite time of year, so just eating one of these cookies can remind me of good times.
2. Sugar- Sugar cookies are simple, yet very sweet and delicious. It is a very fun task to make these cookies. You can use cookie cutters to create different shapes and then, once they are out of the oven, decorate them with frosting. Making these appetizing cookies is almost as much fun as eating them.
1. Chocolate Chip- To me, the best thing in the world is a warm, gooey chocolate chip cookie, fresh out of the oven. I love chocolate so you can’t go wrong with chocolate chip cookies. The wonderful taste of these cookies can brighten up even the worst of my days. Chocolate chip cookies are simply irresistible.
11. White Chip Macadamia Nut- These cookies are very interesting to eat because they combine two ingredients that I would not expect to go together. The white chips provide a sweet flavor, while the macadamia nuts offer a somewhat savory taste. The combination of the two, with a sugar cookie for a base is scrumptious and irresistible.
10. Shortbread- The combination of butter sugar and flower creates a delicate taste for this cookie. When I was younger, I went on vacation to Scotland and found that I didn’t like any of the food there. My aunt had made shortbread cookies and I basically lived off them for a week, creating my liking for this cookie.
9. Peanut Butter- I am a peanut butter lover, so when it comes to peanut butter cookies, I cannot resist eating one or two. I love the taste of the rich, creamy peanut butter, in a cookie form. Peanut butter is slightly salty, making the cookie not overly sweet.
8. Oreos- Oreos can be found in snack cabinets all around the world and you can bet that they are in mine. There are many different ways to eat an oreo, whether you pull it apart and eat the creamy center, or dip it in milk. This makes eating Oreos a fun experience
7. Chocolate- Whenever I’m feeling sad about something, I seem to crave chocolate. The perfect thing to fulfill my craving is chocolate cookies. I have a very demanding sweet tooth, which chocolate cookies seem to always satisfy. Because these cookies are so rich, you only need to eat one to fill you up.
6. Molasses- Don’t you love the way that molasses cookies seem to melt in your mouth? I sure do! Molasses cookies are sweet and with a little sugar sprinkled on top, are even more mouth-watering. These tasty treats make a great afternoon snack and can settle my hunger until dinner is ready.
5. Thin Mints- I remember going door to door selling girls scout cookies each spring until I was about ten. I would always think of just opening the box and eating some of the thin mints, even though I knew I couldn’t. My mom would always buy three or more boxes of these delicious cookies and I would devour them within a few weeks. I love the combination of mint and chocolate together, and I look forward to having girl scouts come to my door selling thin mints.
4. Oatmeal Raisin- Whenever I eat oatmeal raisin cookies, I feel as though I’m making a healthy choice, even though in the back of my mind I know that I am not. This makes me gravitate towards oatmeal raisin cookies. I also really enjoy the texture that the oatmeal creates, for it makes the cookie interesting. I have always loved raisins, so I often find myself looking through the batch to find the one with the most raisins.
3. Gingerbread- Each year, around Christmas time, my dad’s partner at work bakes gingerbread cookies and sends them to us. I do not think that she realizes how much I look forward to these cookies. First of all, decorating ginger bread cookies is always a fun, merry activity during the holiday season. The holidays are my favorite time of year, so just eating one of these cookies can remind me of good times.
2. Sugar- Sugar cookies are simple, yet very sweet and delicious. It is a very fun task to make these cookies. You can use cookie cutters to create different shapes and then, once they are out of the oven, decorate them with frosting. Making these appetizing cookies is almost as much fun as eating them.
1. Chocolate Chip- To me, the best thing in the world is a warm, gooey chocolate chip cookie, fresh out of the oven. I love chocolate so you can’t go wrong with chocolate chip cookies. The wonderful taste of these cookies can brighten up even the worst of my days. Chocolate chip cookies are simply irresistible.
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