Discuss an accomplishment or event, formal or informal, that marked your transition from childhood to adulthood within your culture, community, or family. At Voldemort's bidding, Quirrell forces Harry to stand in front of the Mirror. Harry feels the Stone as it drops into his pocket and attempts to stall. Quirrell removes his turban, revealing the face of Voldemort on the back of his head. He tries to grab the Stone from Harry, but simply touching Harry causes Quirrell's flesh to...

Peculiar thoughts: reasonable yet fantastic. I seem to forget my place in the present, and perhaps, on one of those special, introspective workouts, my worldly place in its entirety. The notions that matter come to light and the frivolous pain in my legs begins to fade. However, a certain level of consciousness must persist, as the street machines and concrete mazes will remain, regardless of my efforts to block them from my thoughts, as I run through the asphalt jungle....

Start early! I waited until the last minute for all of...