Normally, I never lend my friends money. But after my best friend got a ticket, I decided to stick my neck out for her and lend her the money so her parents don't find out.

My dad is a huge Clippers fan, while I'm the biggest Laker fan. We don't argue about it though. We know there's different strokes for different folks.

Ever since I've moved into my own apartment, I had to get a second job. My first paycheck was not enough to make ends meet.

Me and my friend were supposed to hang out, but she left me high and dry when he boyfriend called her.

I had to give a speech in class today. But I forgot to plan for it or even practice it. I decided to play it by ear and make it up as I spoke.

Noah really wanted to perform in the play. The director is an old friend of mine, so I pulled some strings and got him the lead role!

When I won the lottery on April Fools day, I thought someone must be pulling my leg. There's no way this can be real. But it's true! I won!

My mom asked, "Can you do anything about repairing the TV set?" I said, "Well I'm not electrician, but I'll give it my best shot."

When I walked in after my curfew, my mom was waiting in the living room. As soon as I opened my mouth to apologize, she jumped down my throat and really started scolding me.

After Eric joined the Spanish club, the book club, choir, and the photography club, he was spread too thin when it came to spending time with his friends.

I came down with the flu last week and felt terrible. I rested all weekend and woke up on Monday feeling like a millions bucks. I was ready to take on the day.

I met this new girl in class today. She was really friendly so we planned to hang out later to shoot the breeze while we ate lunch together.