Moments Essays

People often talk about how significant events happen and change things. Most people like to share an event which impacts on their lives and the way they perceive life. I, too, have a story and my story may not be spectacular, but for me, it was the most memorable event …

Recently in my English Composition class, we began learning about reading as a process. While discussing this topic, it was pointed out that when a person reads a text they bring their own life experience with them and it influences the way that the content is perceived by that person. …

The 21-hour voyage all begins when you step aboard the Boeing 747. For me this was my first plane ride. My parents and I were departing from LAX and our destination was Myanmar or Burma. I was probably 6 years of age waiting to see my relatives in Burma for …

Just as treasures are uncovered from the earth, so does virtue appear from good deeds, and wisdom appears from pure and peaceful mind. To walk safely through the maze of college life, a student needs the light of wisdom and the guidance of virtue. Right from day 1 of this …

A fashion retailer in Santa Barbara, California, presents a new designer dress at one of the “by invitation only” fashion shows. After the show, the dress will be sold at the company’s boutique store for $10,000 apiece. Demand at the boutique is limited due to the short time the dress …