Posted in February 2013

On the Road Across America Part III

On the Road Across America Part III

Texas. Driving and driving and driving. I begged to go there though. As a little girl, I loved the Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen movies.  In one of them, they went to SeaWorld in Texas. So, my wish for this trip was to go where they had filmed it. We went and saw the aquarium shows, … Continue reading

I Am Not Me

I Am Not Me

~~ There’s a hole in my chest; where my heart should be. But it’s not anymore. It’s been cut out. Life. Life has done this to me. It has worn me down. It laughs at my misery. Enjoys seeing me like this. I’m its sick experiment; the creation of pain. I have lost the battle … Continue reading

The Plainview Philosophy

The Plainview Philosophy

One of my favorite movies is “There Will Be Blood” directed by Paul Thomas Anderson starring Daniel Day- Lewis. DDL received a well deserved Best Actor Oscar for his role as oil mogul Daniel Plainview. Part of the reason why I love this movie so much is because I am surprised and a little ashamed … Continue reading

Horizon

Horizon

My life is the view of the horizon above the ocean, Never ending and mysterious. The view of the sun settling beneath the ocean in the evening And rising the next morning on another adventure around the world. The waves create drama as they appear in the distance, But as they crash it seems like … Continue reading

Special

Special

Last summer Wellesley High English teacher David McCullough caused an uproar with his famous “You’re not special” graduation speech.  His speech caused mixed emotions among the masses and raised questions about how we were taught as well. The key line that defines McCullough’s speech is  “If everyone is special, then no one is.”  By this he meant … Continue reading

We are Given

We are Given

We are given: Two hands to hold, Two legs to walk, Two eyes to listen. But why only one heart? Maybe because the other was made for us to find.

REALity TV

REALity TV

Reality Tv shows are taken good and bad. Some are entertaining because they’re funny. Others are entertaining because they are dramatic. And others are taken as bad because of the people in the shows. Reality TV these days is cameras following people 24/7 recording their daily life. Some reality tv shows involve competitions. Others are … Continue reading

Fantasy or Reality?

Fantasy or Reality?

In recent years, sporting events have become more and more popular. Millions of people prepare themselves for a Sunday of football, thousands watch the NBA anxiously on their smartphones, and fans all over the country are glued to SportsCenter and their computer screens checking scores. Many of these “fans” could care less about how their … Continue reading

Out with the Old and in with the New

Out with the Old and in with the New

In the beginning, Social Networking seemed quite far-fetched. Now it is all anyone ever does. It started with Facebook, then that got a new look. Not very user-friendly, “the book” became So teens started playing a new game Instagram & Twitter swept the nation, They became an overnight sensation. Pictures, Tweets, & hashtagging galore, Our … Continue reading

A Treatment for Cystic Fibrosis

A Treatment for Cystic Fibrosis

Cystic Fibrosis AKA CF, is a gene mutation that affects your lungs and causes severe mucus to sit in your lungs. There is no cure to CF but there are treatments to only treat the symptoms of this disease. The average life expectancy of someone with CF is 37 years old. 30,000 people in the … Continue reading

Obesity

Obesity

Obesity is a condition is which a person has too much body fat. A person is considered to be obese when their weight is 20% higher than the normal weight. There are many factors in the causes of obesity. These factors include age, gender, genetics, environmental factors, physical activity, and psychological factors. As you get … Continue reading

Technology is Taking Over

Technology is Taking Over

Everyday technology  helps make the lives of the average people a lot easier. Twenty years ago, the existence of a computer in someone’s household was a great privilege, but today a large majority of people have the internet in the palm of their hand. Even though it’s a big help to have this kind of … Continue reading

fun in the sun

fun in the sun

I am smiling and always enjoying life I wonder why the tide comes in and out I hear the waves crashing down I see a clodless, bright, blue sky I want to dig my feet into the warm sand I am smiling and always enjoying life I pretend I am soaring across the ocean I … Continue reading

World Dominance

World Dominance

Since the 20th century, the fast food chain McDonald’s has been dominating the entire world’s market. It spans six different continents and serves over 46 million people every day. McDonald’s started off as a small family run hamburger business and now serves people in over 119 countries. The name McDonald’s and its logo got trademarked … Continue reading

Style

Style is a way to say  who you are, without having to speak.

Global Warming: A Threat to our Society

Global Warming: A Threat to our Society

Throughout human life, there have been many ups and downs with the climate of our planet Earth. In the last fifty years, the average temperature of Earth has risen about two degrees(F). Also, the concentration of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere is ridiculous. The level of concern in the world is augmenting. Many people and … Continue reading

Breast Cancer

Breast Cancer

On October 21, 2012 I participated in a walk with my family to support breast cancer. We walked at the Making Strides to end breast cancer. Cancer is a horrible disease that we hope that one day we can find a cure. We all walked to help find a cure for breast cancer and in … Continue reading

Taylor Swift or Die

Taylor Swift or Die

She stands high and  tall over the rest of the women in the music industry.  Her music captivates the minds of all who listen.  I mean she has those platinum albums to her name.  She’s just a few weeks from launching her third sold out world tour.  She also has seven Grammys to her name. … Continue reading

The Red Sox Scandal

The Red Sox Scandal

It all took place in the early 1900’s in the historic Boston, Massachusetts.  It was a dark and gloomy day.  Rain had fallen for most of the week.  The new ball park was set to open later that night.  Huntington Avenue Grounds would be featuring the newly acquired Boston Red Sox vs. the New York Yankees.  The … Continue reading

Rock

Rock

To me, rock music is something that is so beautiful and inspiring. Each instrument is raw and has its own story to be told by the writer,the musicians. From bass guitar to vocals,from rhythm guitar to the drums, from spit to headbanging; it comes from your heart. Rock is rock; it keeps you grounded and … Continue reading