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Download Actually, I Can Actually, I Can A Collection of Essays by Florida’s Adult Learners Copyright 2019 Florida Literacy Coalition, Inc. Established in 1985, the Florida Literacy Coalition (FLC) promotes, supports, and advocates for the effective delivery of quality adult and family literacy services in the state of Florida. As a statewide umbrella literacy organization and the host of Florida’s Adult and Family Literacy Resource Center, FLC provides a range of services to support more than 300 adult education, literacy, and family literacy providers throughout Florida. Special emphasis is placed on assisting community-based literacy organizations with their training and program development needs. Florida’s Adult and Family Literacy Resource Center 235 Maitland Ave. S, Suite 102 Maitland, FL 32751 Phone: (407) 246-7110 www.floridaliteracy.org Florida Literacy Hotline 1 (800) 237-5113 This book is dedicated to Florida’s adult learners and the teachers, tutors, managers, and programs that support them. Thanks to all of the adult learners who contributed to this book. Thanks to the following individuals for reviewing and editing the essays: Karina Jimenez (Editor) Nicole Caban Heather Hepler Surrency Wesley Pratt Greg Smith Ethan Smith Susan Chapman Noel King Special thanks to Corey Alexander for designing the essay book cover. This book was made possible through a grant from the Florida Department of Education, Division of Career and Adult Education. Preface This book was designed to give adult learners the opportunity to build confidence while also improving their reading, writing, and critical thinking skills. Adult learners enrolled in adult education, ESOL, literacy, and family literacy programs throughout Florida were encouraged to submit essays. The imagination and creativity of these students shines through in their writing, reflecting a range of perspectives and life experiences that are as diverse as the authors themselves. As always, the editorial committee has chosen to minimize the editing of submissions, and therefore entries in the book appear largely as they were received. The views expressed in this publication do not necessarily reflect the views of the Florida Literacy Coalition or any other affiliated organization. We congratulate the authors who contributed to this year’s publication and hope you enjoy reading and learning about their journeys. Table of Contents My Experience in Adult Education Life Experience C. McGee 1 Experience School Ourselves Love D. Arredondo 1 My Experience in Adult Education D. Rodriguez 2 A Wonderful Experience in School A. Ghasemi 3 My Experience at the AEC R. Gonzalez 4 One of the Best Experiences in My Life I. Vela Mota 5 My Journey J. McCoy 6 Lots of Questions About My Future K. Mulligan 7 Determination and Courage L. Pires 9 My Experience in Adult Education M. Nunez 10 Learning a Crazy Language Anonymous 10 My Real Life Experience N. Mejia 11 The Most Difficult Time for Me in the USA R. Clerveaux 12 Improving My Knowledge M. Santos 13 Comfortable and Rewarding T. Aranda 14 Something Different in My Life Anonymous 15 The Better Way M. Zhang 16 A Turning Point In My Life My Baby K. Paredes 19 How to Fight for a Prize P. Kujundzic 19 Me After Hurricane Maria A. Acevedo 21 Life at Full Throttle T. Adachi 22 A Turning Point for Me A. Angarita 23 Not a Great Friend A. Storck 24 Just Go! T. DaSilva 25 The Day I Got Injured E. Pagan 26 A Turning Point in My Life F. Tejada 27 Me and My New Verb G. Fasano 28 Life G. Lago 29 A Turning Point in My Life L. Gonzalez 30 Scoliosis Strengthened Me! J. Colbert 31 A Wounded Beast S. Jiang 32 Becoming a Mother Changed My Life J. Masaitis 33 After Darkness There is Light J. Miranda 34 Looking to the New North M. Burgos 35 Never Stop Dreaming M. Angel 36 A Turning Point in My Life M. Bevins 37 A Bold Move M. Kubik 38 Coming of Age M. Odney 39 Moving to the United States of America M. Rodriguez 39 New Experiences M. Vargas 41 I Was Sad for a Long Time N. Chuchon 41 Behind These Walls N. Brewington 42 Eye Opener P. Edwards 43 Liberation of Paralyzed Words J. Ortay 44 Determined to Turn my Life Around Anonymous 46 A Fighter R. Marroquin 47 Change Brings Changes L. Sicuso 48 I Want to Change My Life T. Banh 48 The Turning Point of My Life T. Harris 49 The Best Advice I Have Ever Received Your Destiny is in Your Hands A. Chanto 51 The Best Advice A. Emam 52 Best Advice in the Form of a Question C. Rosario 53 Best Advice a Person Gave You D. Williams 54 Best Advice Ever! D. Gibson 54 Go Back J. Aris 55 Best Advice J.Merite 55 Best Advice J. Minott 56 The Best Advice I Ever Received J. Alcindor 56 My Mother Changed My Life K.Paredes 58 The Best Advice I Have Ever Received M. Britou 58 Love Yourself First M. Thomas 59 Take Heart O. Jean 60 The Best Advice R. Pileno 61 Back to School Wasn’t Easy for Me W. Laratte 62 My Bravest Moment An Unforgettable Day B. Cazeau 63 My Brother’s Hero E. Williams 64 Get Up and Continue Z. Fernandez 65 Pain, Courage, and Happiness M. Gutierrez 66 Mind Over Matter J. Del Valle 67 Moving On N. Monteiro 68 My Bravest Moments S. Singh 69 Into the Unknown A. Triana 70 My Goals and Ambitions Preparing for a New Beginning M. Aquino 71 My Literacy Journey to Success A. Cotua 72 My Stepping Stones to English A. Fraga 73 Someone Will Do it for You G. Baez 74 Disabilities Don’t Hold Me Back B. Randolph 76 My Goals and Ambitions D. Lugo 76 Never Say Never D. Chavez 77 Face Your Fears and Rise Above E. Barri 78 Goals and Ambitions E. Renfort 79 From Aid to Independence F. Fatal 80 My Goals and Ambitions G. Bojorquez 81 Stepping Stones G. Botarelli 82 My Limit Is the Sky D. Jeanty 83 My Dad Is My Motivation J. McCaslin 84 My Future Career J. Philippe 85 Do You Really Trust that Your Goals and Ambitions are On Target? J. Sendra 86 My Future in the US K. Omega 87 Make it Different... L. Macedo 88 My Future in the U.S. L. Suarez 89 My Stepping Stones L. Voigt 90 Humans and Ambitions D. Morales 91 A New Life M. San Juan 92 My Ambition to Join the Navy Seals Anonymous 93 An Unexpected Inspiration A. Philippe 94 My Goals and Ambitions R. Urdaneta 95 My Bumps in the Road R. Honore 96 This Story is About Me R. Webb 96 My Biggest Dream S. Occius 97 Ambition of My Country M. Valcourt 98 Art, Identity and Solidarity from a Venezuelan Painter V. López 99 My Goals Y. Calero 100 Reality of My Life Y. Noel 101 My Favorite Place My Favorite Place! A. Macuare 103 Beach Time A. Grabarczyk 104 Buff Creek: My Favorite Place B. Faler 105 My Favorite Place D. Batres 106 Family…Every Sunday L. Diaz 107 Sabana del Medio M. Navarro 107 My Unique Happy Place M. Paniague 108 The Forest M. Ramirez 109 In the Presence of the Lord P. Ross 110 My First Vacation in U.S. S. Cordoba 111 My Favorite Place C. Urena 112 My Favorite Place A. Yorro 113 How Life in My Home Country Differs From Life in the US The American Way of Life A. Sa 115 Putting Aside Our Differences B. Santana 116 My Life in Cuba and U.S. E. Morales 116 Law and Order F. Balcazar 117 Challenges vs. Accomplishments F. Isaac 118 New Country, New Culture, New Lifestyle H. Vu 120 As Ready As I Can Be L. Apuzzo 121 Adapting M. Evelyne 122 How Life in Our Home Country Differs from Life in the US G. Belizaire, J. Belizaire, G. Civil, Y. Deguerre, T. Etienne, S. Hipolite, M. Jacquet, A. Joseph, M. Leroy, A. Sylvain, and Y. Valcourt 122 Golden Cage or the Promised Land A. Reyes 123 Someone I Admire My Admiration For My Best Friend B. Segovia 125 Success H. Becharef 126 My Guide L. Bianco 127 Helping Her Community Anonymous 128 One in a Million B. Moore 129 Someone I Admire the Most C. Pierce 130 My Grandmother H. Cao 132 My Special Person E. Blanc 133 You Never Know D. Gonzalez 134 Someone I Admire J. Romero 135 You Mean So Much to Me L. Dossous 135 My Father N. Rodriguez 136 The Strength of a Dream M. Nava 137 Someone I Admire C. Pardo 139 The Wisest Woman Ever S. Bulla 139 Our Ambition Is Heaven S. Alhajri 140 My Admirable Friend, Josie J. Simeon 141 My Role Model S. Saint Louis 142 My Pretty Mommy W. Saint-Hubert 143 An Awesome Mom T. Chertoute 144 My Parents X. Zhan 145 Personal Stories Thanksgiving Day A. Ortiz 147 Disastrous Blessings A. Miller 148 Reminiscences A. Warren 149 This is My Story A. Alce 151 I Belong Here A. De Leon 151 Change for A Chance A. Zeledon 152 My Best Friend Z. Bevacqua 153 About My Life C. Johnson 154 A Personal Story C. Canelon 156 The Gig C. Manning 157 My Personal Story O. Campos 158 A New Start D. 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