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About Nina Kontrec

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Something is watching me

The rooster announced an early Saturday morning. This brought me back into my early childhood at my grandmother’s house back in Slovenia. I hated the cackadoodledoos back then, and I still hate it now. The fact that I am afraid … Continue reading

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In front of your nose

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It is Friday afternoon and spring break officially started. The sun is inviting students out and they are more than willing to respond to it. The birds are singing more than usual and even the rude cashier lady in the … Continue reading

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Dirty D

Daytona Beach – “World’s most famous beach”. Has anyone ever questioned this statement? When I first noticed the sign hanging on top of the entrance of (probably?) the most popular access to the beach, I was surprised. It took me … Continue reading

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The circle of life

Sea food, my favorite. A healthy, light, delicious, and, generally pretty popular dish.  The pictures of sea food lasagna, tasty mixtures of pasta, and cheesy ocean delights, play in my mind. I could already smell it, as it was in … Continue reading

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One with the beach

I woke up at 6 a.m. and no matter how hard I tried to fall back asleep, I just couldn’t. I can’t recall the last time something like this had happen to me, if ever. I mean, how many people … Continue reading

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The Everglades

I have to say that I am still confused about my topic. I wanted to move away from pollution, saving Florida’s beaches and similar ideas and consequently I was thinking I could write something about Everglades. In the end, they … Continue reading

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As long as it’s not raining

One can feel the difference in the temperature just stepping out of the classroom. It feels fresh outside. It is a little chilly, but overall it feels nice. It was raining last night and therefore it is still pretty cloudy.All I … Continue reading

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