Mommy Dearest and The Case of The Jellies

In fourth grade, there were shoes called Jellies. Everybody in my school had them. So naturally, I went home and asked my mom; she said no instantly. But I kept pleading and prodding stating that I was the only one without. Later, my mom came home with one pair and over the course of 3 months I had 7 pairs total. I was in shock and asked my mom why she gave in, her response was: “My child shouldn’t be the only one without.” From then on I knew the key to really getting what I want from my mom.
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I, Kalane Abbey am from Laurel, Maryland. I live in Prince Georges County Maryland when I am not at UMBC. Though, the two aforesaid places are where I frequently lay my head, I do not identify with them as my home. The widely known adage "Home is where the heart is" illustrates my real home and location of my heart-- the track. Though this love bloomed rather late it is still a very fervent one. In my three years of being a track and field athlete I have never felt more sheltered, comfortable and serene anywhere else than the track. 

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