IN: For me , the first time ever because I have no memories of him when I was young even while there was a random picture of him holding me . So , I ' ve grown all my life without a father , raised by my grandmother and her second husband who served as my dad back then and whom I always loved as such and still do . Even if things were n't all that good back them because he was an alcoholic . They divorced , was without him for another while . And another thing I found recently , the divorce was around the time my perfect school grades started dropping and grandma was n't any help at all .
Why may the narrator have some issues ?

OUT: They had no dad growing up .

IN: Enter an inability to focus on anything 18 inches from my face . I had to take a half day off work and rest my eyes . The camera is surprisingly good for what it is : August lilies ( fragrant and tall ) in Simpson Park , Alexandria , VA Now it 's autumn and the colchicum are in bloom : Colchicum in Simpson Park , Alexandria , VA In my walk down in the park this evening ( after dark , so no pictures ) , I discovered a tree with mysterious fruit .
What caused the person 's inability to focus ?

OUT: Looking through the camera view finder too much .

IN: I love to do that show for fun . It 's a bellydance show and it 's a great way to unwind . This morning I was kicking butt in the gym . I added an extra 5 pounds onto the squat bar .
Why do I want to do belly - dance classes ?

OUT:
I want to lose even more weight , and exercise more .