ENGL 2005 Chapter : Hailey M
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The sound of an alarm clock pierces the silence of a small, white, rectangular room. The sun is shining through the curtainless window. The walls are bare, and the singular piece of furniture in the room is a twin bed, holding a 40-something, pale and balding man. Paul is about to have the worst week of his life. Paul reaches past a pile of books to turn off his alarm. Strong: how to stop doubting you and your greatness, sparking joy within, and chin up, Cheer up! paul gets out of bed and walks over to a full length mirror near his bathroom. He tugs at the elastic on his pajama pants, covering his 20 pound overweight waistline. Manint / self help / 2 hands along his receding hairline and a few stands fall out. He shakes his head as he lets them fall through his fingers and onto the floor. Paul forces himself to smile at his reflection.
