Essay Bowling to find a Lost Father

Bowling to find a lost father

Questions

1.       What was it that caused Her’s father to go bowling a second time?

To my understanding, they went to bowl a second time because that was their way to regain their lost relationships. They also enjoyed it very much and Her’s father wanted to teach the younger kids.

2.        Do you agree with Her’s dad being frightened because of his children’s Americanization?

In all honesty I do think it would be scary. Culture is something that brings a group of people together. With it gone, it was hard for him to find a way to interact with his children.

3.       Why does the author feel odd teaching her father to bowl? Have you ever taught something to an elder?

I imagine that it’s because she was usually the one that learned things from her dad.

The only thing I’ve tried to teach my parents was how to play videogames. It hasn’t worked out. It was a bit frustrating.

Essay:

Getting girls

              I met a girl at a little party a friend threw that really caught my eye. She was dressed in a 

nice blouse and some dark tight pants. She was very pretty. I didn’t know her and we didn’t talk 

much, but at the end of the day, when she was about to leave, she said she liked my shirt. Ever since 

we’ve talked a little each time my friend hosted activities at his house. Each time I wanted to know 

her better, but I never gathered enough courage, no matter how much I wanted to.

              I could’ve talked to her more, maybe try harder to keep conversations going. I had her 

number, maybe I could’ve called her. I had heard that phone calls could do a number on these girls 

these days. I wouldn't know. In all honesty, if I had the guts, maybe I could’ve asked her out. I had 

been on dates before, it wasn't impossible for me to do it. In fact, some friends even said that I had 

chances with her because they had heard from someone else that maybe she had liked me a little.

              We could’ve been great friends or even a couple. I would’ve done anything if I could go 

back and right my wrongs, or at least make them a little better. Looking at things now, it seems like 

it's just a memory and it will remain that way. Unfortunately, now she’s got a significant other. I have 

wasted my opportunities once again. I’m used to it by now. It always feels like a "what if" and that 

bugs me more than anything in the world. Nonetheless, theres nothing I can do, other than wait for 

another opportunity in the future.