Essays on Birthday

Bainbridge, B. (1991). The Birthday Boys. London: Hachette UK.
“The Birthday Boys” is an acclaimed piece of literary work by Beryl Bainbridge. This novel was published in the year 1991and presents an imaginary tale of South Pole mission by captain Robert Falcon Scott. This story describes the emotional aspect of human endurance and misguided audacity in a very realistic manner. This paper intends to discuss the novel with a focuses on courage as central them of the story.
Beryl Bainbridge is an English author who is named as one of the greatest authors of the United Kingdom. The author Continue reading...

One of the best childhood memories I will always treasure is the day when I celebrated my seventh birthday. As a child, my parents have showered me with love and affection that I did not feel attached to material things to make me happy. I remember that when I woke up on my birthday, I felt that something special was about to happen. My parents influenced me to be the best I can do in everything I do, especially in school. I have always been a diligent student and I got good grades. My parents will always ask me Continue reading...

The relationship between life and death has been an important part of literature for just about all of human history. One of the earliest recorded pieces of literature is the Mesopotamian Epic of Gilgamesh, which centers around Gilgamesh’s desire to bring his friend Enkidu back from the dead. Different writers have had different perspectives on death, of course, and while the writer of Gilgamesh’s tale might have seen death as something inevitable, death seemed almost welcome to Plath. The fact that her father died while she was young left her without much of a sense of security, Continue reading...

Last weekend I was at home doing nothing and I felt so bored because there was nothing much I could do. I had spent the whole morning sleeping and so, wanted to do something to keep me busy in the afternoon. I then remembered I needed to catch up with sports and news on my favorite channels. I love sports because it is entertaining and best of all, I get to know what is happening in the world of sports. I also love news because they keep me updated on what is happening around the country and even the Continue reading...

It was a bright day with nice sunshine. I was yawning and turning in bed, with little intent of leaving its warmth. I could feel the rays and beams of the sun abundantly penetrating the crevices of my window. I was half awake, with no intent of getting out of bed and having a relatively blank plan. I wondered what the day would bring. Duration of about one month had elapsed since my O level examinations and my plans had no substantial activity in my plans for the day. I turned around wondering where the hell I was going Continue reading...

Write a narrative of a memorable birthday experience where things didn't work out the way you expected.

Birthdays are always special to me. I like to enjoy with my friends and family. As I look back to reminisce the years of my life, I remember one such birthday which just went totally differently than any of my expectations. This was a few years back, but it is still very clear in my memory. I don’t think I can ever forget the things which happened with me on that day, neither do I want to.
It was my seventh birthday, and we had prepared for a birthday bash at my place. Both my parents were very Continue reading...

Christina Rossetti is regarded as one of the great Victorian poets. Her poetry spans many centuries and include the distinct element of religion. As the youngest of four children, Christina’s mother taught her English, French and Italian Literature as well as the Bible and Orthodox Anglican religion. The close family environment, with its emphasis on learning and its religious disputes, formed the foundation of Christina’s mature character. She was loyal to her mother and remained at home for her entire life as she took care of her family and the household. This loyalty to her mother and Continue reading...

There is something exhilarating about turning twenty three. While I may not know what it exactly is, I remember my twenty third birthday like it was yesterday. The sun was uniquely bright that day, perhaps as a way of wishing me a blissful twenty third birthday. I woke up uncommonly early because I had big plans for the day. My friends and I were to hold an outdoor party in celebration of my birthday. I realized I needed to do some shopping in readiness for the festivity so I called my friend Dan to assist me plan everything in Continue reading...

Parties are no doubt an integral part of the average undergraduate student. While I fall in this bracket, I am the undisputed champion of putting together awesome surprise parties of whatever kind, especially birthday parties. Preparing a surprise party can be exceptionally challenging especially considering that people are different, have different tastes and preferences, and are likely to react differently to different things (Espeland and Verdick 79). For a successful surprise party, the priorities of the individual to be surprised have to be pivotal as they are the primary determinants of whether the party will be a remarkable joyful Continue reading...

The twelve anniversary of 911 is today. It was hard day for her she was a daddy little girl. She had so many excellent memories with her father. She misses her father every day. She felt that a part of her died, the day she heard the tragedy. She also was proud of her daddy for him being a brave fire-fighter and saving those people that day. Sadly, she was selfish as well for she still wanted her daddy.
She would give anything to fill the warm embrace of the hugs and kisses from her father. She remembers his Continue reading...

Who could have though that a simple act of sending a card at the post office would have profound changes in my life? It was my aunt’s birthday in a couple of weeks so I decided to get a card for her and send it through the mail, instead of just greeting her online . With the card in my hand I waited in line for my turn at the counter and then I noticed that the person in front of me had an envelope addressed to my aunt as well. I tried hard to contain my curiousity, but Continue reading...

There are many misconceptions about the holiday, Christmas. Most are under the perception that Christmas is the celebration of Jesus’ birthday, however most biblical scholars feel that it was unlikely that Jesus shared his birthday with December 25, most pointing to the likelihood of a spring birth.
If is much most likely that Christmas was a spinoff of the Roman pagan celebration of Saturnalia that took place between the 17th to the 25th of December (Liebeschuetz, 1995. Pg 200). This week was considered a week of breaking laws, including arson, destruction of property, and in some cases murder. Often Continue reading...

There are many misconceptions about the holiday, Christmas. Most are under the perception that Christmas is the celebration of Jesus’ birthday, however most biblical scholars feel that it was unlikely that Jesus shared his birthday with December 25, most pointing to the likelihood of a spring birth.
If is much most likely that Christmas was a spinoff of the Roman pagan celebration of Saturnalia that took place between the 17th to the 25th of December (Liebeschuetz, 1995). This week was considered a week of breaking laws, including arson, destruction of property, and in some cases murder. Often one person Continue reading...

Psychology

The term birthday refers to a remarkable event in human life in which an individual celebrates the day he/she was born. It can also be defined as the annual anniversary of the day in which an individual was born. It is prudent to note that an individual birthday may be marked with an important event like Christmas day among others. This paper aims at examining an event which took place during the author’s birthday and which is always celebrated the same day the author was born.
One important event which is always commemorated along with my birthday is Continue reading...

Management information system

Abstract
The below mentioned paper is a synopsis of business requirements by Khadam, who wanted to start a business of his own on the advice of a rich businessman. The report highlights some of the initial problems posed by the users in setting up a business.
- Scope Statement: Identify and briefly describe a scope for your information systems project. In other words, you have to narrow down the problem you identified previously to a small, manageable area [25 pts]
Khadam lives from one party to the next. he enjoys making his friends comfortable and have gala time. he Continue reading...

I love the quote by William W. Purkey, “ You’ve gotta dance like there’s nobody’s watching, Love like you’ll never be hurt, Sing like there’s nobody listening, And live like it’s heaven on earth.” I love dancing and singing, and am very passionate about it. At the same time I’m passionate about my relationship with my girlfriend Pratishruti, whom I call Pratzie lovingly.
I am travelling back to Korea especially to be with my beloved on her birthday and also to celebrate one year of our relationship. I am so filled with excitement, Continue reading...

Learning to Find Happiness by Eating Cake

Cake for Happiness: Learning to Find Happiness by Eating Cake

Cake has always been associated with celebrations. A birthday party or a wedding does not seem to be complete without cake or some form of it as the centerpiece of the table. Even celebrations like promotions, winning a contest or game, and graduation merits a cake. Nowadays, the bigger the celebration and the cause for it, the bigger and more elaborate the cake.
Cake has come to signify that a certain gathering is a gathering meant for happiness. Gatherings that are not for joyful purposes seem to not be Continue reading...

The day would forever remain etched in my memory. I was still pondering on how I would celebrate, dance and merry-make in my eighteenth birthday. The colorful moment was of great significance to my life. Despite having been brought up in a well-off background, I had adopted the attitude of simplicity. I always strove to be humble and admired individuals based on their personality. This very day, I expected a collection of gifts from friends and relatives. Most importantly, I yearned for a gift from mum. I persistently reminded her about the occasion as if she had forgotten.
The Continue reading...

This memory serves more than just being a reminder of a great story to tell my grandchildren one day; the gift of the experience was the forging of friendships that would last a lifetime. In addition, my life’s path was made clear to me; I found a passion that had probably changed the trajectory of my life. My birthday is my favorite time of the year as it is the day set aside to celebrate my life and of course all the gifts one receives. One year my birthday was made all the more special. The events leading Continue reading...

Scene 14: June: A Dance Party at the Colony (Start: 1h 33m 37s - End: 1h 38m 49s)

In the 2004 film The Motorcycle Diaries, a young Ernesto "Che" Guevara (Gael Garcia Bernal) goes on a cross-continent trip on a beaten-down motorcycle with his friend Alberto Granado (Rodrigo de la Serna) to see the sights and be one with the land before settling down. Over the course of the film, Ernesto and Granado learn a great deal about themselves and the rest of South America, including some of the economic and social inequalities that would eventually spur Ernesto Continue reading...

Since time immemorial, people have celebrated their birthdays with a sense of importance. They tend to feel that a year added to one’s age is a sign of progression or development not only in physical terms but also in other aspects of life. This is the notion that many kids grow up with and they tend to think that the older they grow, the better. Well, to some extent, this is acceptable, but a deeper analysis reveals that people need to look deeper into the issue of growing up. It is not just about an additional of years; Continue reading...

My mother is a very social person. She loves interacting with people of all descent and age. In November, last year, she turned 52. As a family, we wanted her to enjoy her birthday party. We all like seeing her happy always since she has been a very integral part of our lives. She has mentored us all and brought us up to be individuals of good character. We decided to surprise her on her birthday by making it a special party where she would really feel that we do appreciate her. This was the same month she had Continue reading...

BALANCING LIFE AND RESPONSIBILITY

As a supplies manager for a local chain stores I have over time been faced with situations that ask for my undivided attention. At times, these situations crush with my personal commitments. This requires that I choose between may work and personal obligations. Bearing in mind that, all are important, sometimes making a decision to the effect is a difficult endeavor. As such, personal and professional commitment may prove dilemmatic to decide. As a manager, my decisions are always done by translating my personal values into calculated actions.
In my managerial position, I have had to choose from attending Continue reading...

I went to a Chinese gathering wherein there are some Asians, mostly Chinese men and women and they are celebrating the birthday of one of their colleagues. There is a difference in nationality, since I am an American. There are also distinct differences in religion (I am a Christian and they are Buddhists) and language (they speak Chinese, though they communicate with me in English). The foods they have prepared are mostly sautéed meals and they have some forms of rice puddings as desserts. I like the way that there were incenses in one corner of the house Continue reading...

Purpose of Research

Given the findings in my literature review, I have concluded that whilst the question of whether higher education leads to a higher income has been asked and studied on a number of occasions, a conclusive result is yet to be published. The indicative findings are that generally, higher education does procure a higher income however; it is still undefined as to the extent of its impact and whether it improves the quality of living for the individuals concerned. For instance, a study carried out by Continue reading...

In Raymond Carver’s A Small, Good Thing and Joyce Carol Oates’ Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been, both short stories present their characters as experiencing different types of terror based in real life and not the supernatural. In Carver’s short story, the terror is rooted in the suffering that the parents experience at the death of their son, Scotty, the night before his birthday. Following his demise, his parents are subject to a series of phone calls from an unknown caller who turns out to be a baker who they Continue reading...

Thirty years have been a long duration of time that has seen (name of the birthday person) through ups and downs in life. Through the various experiences, especially the milestones that she has faced, (name of the birthday person) learned to endure life. Almost all of you have seen (name of the birthday person) grow through the various stages of life. Turning thirty is a magnificent achievement for (name of the birthday person) since not all people are able to witness their 30th birthday. Having achieved the age of thirty implies that (name of the birthday person) has successful Continue reading...

A rite of passage is a very important part of an individual’s life in many cultures. Most typically represent when the individual comes of age in the culture. Young Jewish children have a Bat Mitzvah or Bar Mitzvah, depending on their genders, to express when they become adults. The Satere Mawe tribe in the Amazon are forced to wear gloves filled with bullet ants for several hours to show that they have the strength to face adulthood. In rites of passage such as these, sometimes the participants die. In less serious, more celebratory rites of passage, the participants Continue reading...

English

The rites of the passage dictate are paramount in the life of a human being. One of the rites of passage is celebrating a birthday. I had crossed the fifteen years milestone. The idea of approaching adulthood excited me more than the rest of my friends. I was looking forward to acquiring a driving license and personal freedom. In fact, I was a cool kid as the majority of friends used to call me. I hated such tags, but it was the truth of the matter. My father has high hopes for me. I have never let him down Continue reading...

Question 1

KRM Children’s Entertainment Company (KRM) is a children media located in Toronto, Canada (KRM 1). This is a site that is good for children from 4 years of age to about 12 years. This conclusion comes from the fact that the services available on the site are fit for such children. There are sets which fit children in this age category. For instance, there are features such as Kids Birthday Parties (KRM 1b), Daycare and Schools, Holiday Parties, Magical Princess parties among others (KRM 1c). The site provides a lot of activities that are fit for children in Continue reading...

Personal narrative

On one sunny day in the city, I decided to relax in the park under a shade as I watched the city’s beautiful architecture as well as the people in it. My eyes rolled from corner to corner as I admired building and people and got amazed at the origin of such technology. It was amazing that man could think of erecting a structure that was much taller than they were and make it look so beautiful. As I thought about this, I was reminded of the different gifts and talents that people were endowed with. Thinking that Continue reading...

The book, “the ocean at the end of the lane," by Neil Gaiman, starts with a prologue that acts as a window to the idea in it. The prologue begins with the narrator at a funeral, dressed for the occasion. He states that he has done his part through the speech that he was to give. The writer wants to escape the tense situation in meeting all the people that he had known when he lived in his hometown. Page nine discloses the narrator’s discomfort at being asked personal questions when his life was so unorthodox. He was Continue reading...

IKEA 25th Anniversary

IKEA 25TH ANNIVERSARY
Introduction
Recently, more attention is paid to public relations rather than advertising. A good public relations plan can help improve relations with media and stakeholders of a company. The 25th anniversary of IKEA in UK is an excellent opportunity to promote values of the Company and improve public relations. The aim of this public relations campaign is to strengthen positive image of the Company, increase sustainability awareness, and increase sales of furniture.

Company Profile

IKEA Company in UK is a Swedish-based Company founded in 1987. The Company offers a wide range of functional home furniture at low prices. Continue reading...

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Abstract

Being able to understand the development of a child is vital in aiding that child during that process. Parents play a vital role in this regard by offering the necessary support. On the other hand, once the child has been enrolled in a kindergarten or a preschool, most of the responsibilities of shaping the child are transferred to the teachers. This makes it vital for teachers to be able to help the child during their developmental stage. In this field report, the learner visits one kindergarten and one preschool to assess the learning environment. A comparison is Continue reading...

“The day is coming when telegraph wires will be laid on to houses just like water or gas -- and friends will converse with each other without leaving home." (Alexander Graham Bell in a letter to his father in 1876; taken from PBS.org)
Alexander Graham Bell was born on March 3, 1847 in Edinburgh, Scotland and had two more brothers that both died of tuberculosis (Library of Congress), Melville James Bell, who was older than Alexander, and Edward Charles Bell, who was the youngest in the family (Bell Homestead). His father, Alexander Melville Bell, as well as his grandfather Continue reading...

Film Studies: Hong Kong Cinema

Common themes in Hong Kong films include those that relate to human beings’ dreams, their journey, and their identity. Characters in some of the films we covered have certain dreams, often unattainable, and their stories revolve around their journey towards these dreams. Identity is also a prevalent theme in Hong Kong cinema, in terms of desired changes, lack of changes, or the transition of characters’ lives that influence or shape their identity. The succeeding discussion focuses on three Hong Kong films that explore characters’ dreams, journey, and identities particularly within the context of common themes such as love.
In Continue reading...

Introduction

Around a decade back, staying in touch with the school and college friends was seen quite rare. Although internet was present during that time but there was a missing link that could enable people to search their colleagues and chat with them and share their thoughts etc. It was almost inevitable to lose touch especially in the case of moving away.
Social networks have made is easier for people to remain in touch even after moving far away. These networks also allow people to search other people whom they already know but have lost touch with them. People can Continue reading...

“To say that one waits a lifetime for his soul mate to come around is a paradox. People eventually get sick of waiting, take a chance on someone, and by the art of commitment become soul mates, which takes a lifetime to perfect, ” said Criss Jami in Venus in Arms. To say that I had waited for my soul mate for a lifetime would be a falsehood; it would be closer to the truth to say that he was always loitering in my thoughts, though I knew not who he might be.
I was a sophomore student in my Continue reading...

The UMUC Haircuts has been serving customers for two decades. During this period, Myra opened six more premises offering similar services in other locations and increased the variety of services. Many other businesses that offer haircut services also established their premises closer to UMUC hence offering competition. Myra, who is the manager, wants to introduce high technology solutions to improve her services. Over time, she was unable to keep contact with her customers and send them birthday wishes. She also was not able to keep track of prices of products of her suppliers. She became desperate for a technological Continue reading...

Critical Commentary On Anselm’s Ontological “Proof” For The Existence Of God

In this commentary, I shall offer a philosophical analysis of Anselm of Canterbury’s work The Proslogion, paying special attention to his “ontological argument” for the existence of God. I will refer to the text as reprinted in the anthology Readings in Christian Thought (Second Edition) edited by Hugh T. Kerr. All quotes are primary source citations from Anselm and refer to the translation prepared by Eugene R. Fairweather, reprinted in Kerr’s edition.
As Kerr points out in his brief introduction to the “Ontological Argument” excerpt from The Proslogion, the original subtitle of the text is “Faith Seeking Continue reading...