Elizabeth Navarro Composition 1 November 13, 2013 The “Natural” States California and Arkansas are two uniquely beautiful states that share more differences than similarities at first sight. I lived in Los Angeles, California until the age of ten and moved to Russellville, Arkansas. The scenery was a complete shock I had never experienced such a place such as Russellville. All my life I was accustomed to the life of a larger city, and now here I was in a little town in the middle of nowhere. Arkansas is known for being the “natural” state, but I believe California has much more than it’s beautiful scenery.
Also, a vast majority of months receive the maximum of 8/9 sunshine hours per day; so good weather isn’t restrictive to the summer months. Although rainfall tends to increase in the hottest months, similar temperatures in winter mean that weather is one of the most contributing factors in enticing visitors all year round. Added to such tropical climates are the stunning stretches of beaches, so wherever you are, there will be a beach in close proximity. These beaches are all gently sloping and therefore sandy, which is evidence of a typically depositional coastline, formed by constructive waves adding fine sediments. This makes the Florida beaches attractive to tourists.
No one is allowed outside after 7pm because we still don't have any power. It could take up to a full week or longer before power is fully restored. Monday, September 1, 2012, the power was finally restored on the base and to most of the town. With the power restored people started cleaning up after this Hurricane that sat on us for two very long days. I personally only had to clean an oven and a freezer, and to pick up some debris that blew into my backyard.
The blizzard was so unexpected considering the warm weather that morning. Children left for school without overcoats or gloves, which later served them their own life. The blizzard hit in Nebraska and the Dakota Territory as children were leaving for school. The blizzard was known as “the Schoolchildren’s Blizzard” because so many children were killed on their way home from school. In three minutes, the temperature had dropped eighteen degrees.
I blew a thermal eccentric valve pin so it was profusely leaking oil. Sill ran though; never quits. So I had to by another vehicle because the mechanic was behind and the new school semester was coming up. Since I was residing in Maine I was considering only two options AWD or 4WD. Mostly because of my driveway.
My dad decided to park extremely far away from the stadium so we did not have to pay to park. That was a mistake because by the time we got to the stadium my legs were exhausted. As I approached Tigers Stadium I began to get butterflies. We approached a bridge that took you from one side of the highway over to the stadium. On the bridge crosswalk there were beggars everywhere.
I forget how many levels of the ship there were, but it seemed like a lot because by the time we got to the top it seemed like we had been walking through it forever. Getting to the top was pretty cool because they had a lot of old jet planes up there and we were able to sit in some of them and take pictures. At the end of the day, I remember being very worn out from all the walking around. After all the nice, fun, and relaxing days in California our weekend vacation came to end and we all had to head back to Arizona. Keep in mind, we are still driving the minivan until we reach Yuma again and can pick up the SUV that was being worked on.
A Day Mushroom Hunting in Tryon Oklahoma When I pull into Tryon, Oklahoma everything that’s been on my mind and all my troubles go away. It is a place I can relax and spend a few carefree hours with my family. Tryon is a small quite town, it a very peaceful, friendly, green and flowery place to be. The folks that live in Tryon are very welcoming. Not a single person will drive into Tryon and not get a smile or a friendly wave as they drive down the street.
For incidence one time we watched a family on a Sunday drive slam in to the back of a little old couple who were stopping in the middle of the road watching the Eagles. But everyone that visits there usually doesn’t want to ever leave. They all say “Calhoun is God’s country I swear!” The views include the beautiful hills that resemble massive mountains covered with all nothing but different kinds of trees. The numerous amounts of orchards with all their amazing decadent fruit that no one can resist to just eat start off the trees. The County also has two State Ferries and the Golden Eagle and Winfield Ferries that my Grandparents know.
Running Head: REFLECTION ESSAY Reflection Essay Geog 200 October 27, 2012 Living in New Mexico is something I never thought would ever happen. I am originally from Georgia where we have an abundance of tall trees, green grass, lakes, rivers, and woods to stroll in on a daily basis. New Mexico is a very beautiful place if you give it time to grow on you. After living here for seven years I have come to call it home, whether I like the idea of it or not it has become a reality for me. One of the best scenery spots that my family and I have come to enjoy would be Sandia Crest.