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Isn't it funny that in the next day, hour or even second, everything will disappear. All of the memories, thoughts, and people will vanish completely off of the face of the earth. There will be no more problems, issues or arguments. Everyone will forget everything they've ever known. Everything will just be, GONE.

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The Color Purple.

I've seen "The Color Purple" multiple times and every time I watch it, I seem to get sadder. I love the movie and there isn't a scene that isn't amazing. It is a very inspiring movie. I love how the movie was written, filmed and edited. Unlike most movies, I can watch "The Color Purple" from the beginning, middle or even when it is about to end. I think it is a great movie that everyone should watch. It is sad, funny, and inspiring all in one. I can't wait to finish watching it in class!

"Dreams don't come true overnight"

Nandi Ralph

October 1^st, 2013

English I

Mr.Huston

My name is Nandi Christina Ralph. I was born on March 15^th, 1998 in Secaucus, New Jersey to my mother Jahan, a Caribbean-American and my father Fred, an African American. However, my mom was only 17 when she had me, so my Caribbean grandparents raised the both of us (My mom and I), which inspires my taste in music, food, and sometimes clothes. My family always taught me to respect elders, which is why I never forget to say “Yes please and No please” and why I always greet adults. I have no siblings, however, my 20 year old aunt plays the role of an older sister. We go to the movies together, go to the park together, take walks and much more. Because my mom is so young, she is also like a sister. We listen to the same music, take each other’s Facebook pictures, and sometimes wear our hair in the same styles. If it weren’t for my family, I don’t know what I would do.

  

    At the age of three, I attended St.Patricks Catholic School. I was taught by my wonderful family to spell, read and create sentences before I even began Kindergarten. When I graduated and went on to kindergarten, I was the smartest 5 year old. I had the opportunity to read a 4^th grade book to the 4^th grade class. Each marking period, I received honor roll. I was so used to it, that after a while it was no longer exciting. I left St.Patricks in 4^th grade, and went on to complete 5^th grade at Schomburg Charter School. I won the class spelling bee and graduated with a writing award and “Future American Idol Award”. For middle school, I attended James F Murray, which was my first public school and one of my worst experiences. Prior to attending 38, I’d only hear bad things about public schools in the newspaper. I didn’t want to stand out in a bad way, so I thought I had to change myself so that everyone would like me. It worked. I began speaking differently, acting differently and became disinterested in my work. I left 38 in 7^th grade and graduated from Sacred Heart Catholic School. My grades improved in Sacred Heart, but they were nothing compared to what they were before. Freshman year of high school, I attended Marist High School in Bayonne, New Jersey. Marist is ranked one of the best private high schools in New Jersey. I didn’t do too well there. I was surrounded by friends from all the different schools that I attended. I felt terrible because my mom was paying about $10,000 and I never brought home straight A’s. Now, sophomore year, I go to East Orange Campus High. I don’t like it too much, but I’m only worried about my school work right now.

  

    In my spare time, I love to create films and take pictures. I take pictures of everything: Animals, Trees, Clouds, and even door knobs. When I was 9 years old, my uncle went on vacation, and while he was away my family and I created a video diary for him. Since then, I’ve been obsessed with cameras. I filmed and edited my first YouTube video on May 5^th, 2009. After getting a lot of positive feedback, I decided to continue. I began making videos every week, which I continue to do, which gained me Social media success on various websites. I started an organization called “New Jersey Dream Chasers” in 2012, to teach inner city kids more about computers and photography in hopes to keep them off of the street and inspire them to stay in school. I also love to dance and play piano. I started dancing when I was two, and loved to do “The crybaby”. I began Piano at 5, ballet at 7, and Hip Hop at 12. I play piano almost every day, and sometimes try to squeeze in a few new dance moves.

 

This year, my goal is to maintain a straight A average. I will not settle for anything less than a 90. I promise myself to ask questions when I don’t understand, rather than staring at the board and pretending that I know what is going on. I want to succeed, and graduate from high school.  The graduation rate at Campus High is only 67%, I want to be a part of that 67%.

I hope to attend the New York film academy for college and in the next ten years, I hope to work at a photography studio, or even open my own. Later on in life, I want to be a famous director or photographer. I want to inspire kids and teens. I will achieve this by studying and paying attention. I know my dreams will come true if I just stay focused and understand that it all won’t happen overnight.

   

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