Article: Most personal narratives use a first person narrator, the "I." Using the first person will make it easier for you to write the essay from your perspective and your personal experiences. Tell the personal narrative in your voice using "I" so the reader gets a sense of your point of view. You may need to use a mixture of tenses throughout the narrative. For instance, the answer to the prompt or the narrative you discuss may be written in the present tense, while an anecdote or narration of a story may be written in the past tense, as it has already happened. Even though your essay is personal, it should still have a thesis statement. Your thesis statement should appear after the hook in the final sentence of the introduction (though there may be sentences between the hook and the thesis). The thesis statement in a narrative essay can explore the events of the story in a brief way. Or it can tell the reader about the moral or lesson learned through the personal experience. You can also present the main theme in the essay in the thesis statement. For example, if you are writing an essay about your personal experience as a refugee, you may have a thesis statement that presents the theme of freedom. You may write, "My journey is just one of many. We all came to a new country carrying nothing more than hope and memories of the past." Your personal essay should include a body section where you present supporting evidence for your thesis statement. The supporting evidence can be in the form of commentary that address the prompt as well as in the events of the story you are telling. Do this chronologically so it is easy for the reader to follow. Or use terms to frame time, such as "now," "later," or "then" if you decide to jump around in time when telling the story. For example, you may have three supporting body paragraphs where you tell your personal narrative based on the theme of your essay. You may start with your experience of "freedom" in your home country in the first paragraph, followed by your experience of the same theme in your new country in the second paragraph. Most personal narratives end with a moral or lesson stated in the concluding paragraph. This paragraph should include a reflection on how the personal experience shifted or changed you in the present. Consider why the personal event is significant and meaningful to you. For example, you may end the essay by stating the lesson or moral you learned from the personal experience. Or you may note how the experience has positively affected your life now.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Use the first person voice. Have a thesis statement. Include supporting body paragraphs. End with the moral of the narrative.
Article: If you do so, remember that you will need to let go of the past and focus on your future together. You both may want to take things slowly similar to how you did when you dated the first time. If it's yes, make sure he knows where you're coming from immediately, especially if you are truly giving your relationship another chance. It's important to be very clear, as it may be a case where he assumes that he knows how you feel, especially when it comes to him. Honesty is the key to any great relationship. If your answer is no, then you can just say "no." You don't have to offer an explanation. However, it is important to be direct with your answer. This will save you the embarrassment of him asking you again, and him the embarrassment of you saying no again. If a simple "no" doesn't seem to work, you may need to be more firm in your replies. Try saying something like, "I appreciate the sentiment, but I am not interested in giving this another try. Please stop asking me." The most important thing to keep in mind is that you need to do what is right for you. If he is making you uncomfortable by continuing to ask repeatedly, then feel free to block him from contacting you. Block his number in your phone so he can't call or text you; block him on Facebook and Gmail; and delete him from all of your other social media accounts. If he continues harassing you, tell him you will report him to the police and apply for a temporary restraining order (TPO). Whatever the outcome of your decision, take some time to ease back into the new situation whether it's a relationship together or moving forward on your own. Don't expect to jump straight back to the place you were at before you broke up. There may be trust issues or distance between you that you'll have to overcome together. Give yourself time to adjust to being together or to being on your own without him for real. These things take time, so don't beat yourself up about it if you need some time to adjust or to heal.
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Accept the offer if you do want to go out with him again. Tell him to stop asking you. Take it slow.
Article: As the polish dries, you can continue applying more polish and flowers to the rest of your nails. Again, don't worry about any stems, petals, or leaves that are sticking out over the edges of your nails. You will take care of those after everything dries. Once the polish is dry, take a look at you manicure. If you see anything sticking out over the edge of your nails, use a small pair of manicure scissors to snip it away. Allow each coat dry first before applying the next one. Let your manicure dry completely before moving on. If you applied petroleum jelly, glue, or liquid latex to your cuticle area, wipe those away now. Use a thin brush dipped in nail polish remover to wipe away any excess nail polish that got onto your skin.
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Let the polish dry. Trim off the excess flower petals, if necessary. Apply two coats of clear top coat. Clean up your work.