November 11, 2009
Every level (except for one) of every building (but one) on the upper school campus is, somehow, wheelchair accessible. Key word: somehow.
September 8, 2009
If you are sitting with someone who may need assistance, put your mask on first, before helping those around you.
November 11, 2009
Last week, my history class was learning about President Thomas Jefferson. Although he is now glorified and featured on those rare $2 bills, Jefferson actually represented the epitome of hypocrisy and self-contradiction.
November 11, 2009
A few weeks ago, I was perusing the mail, when I stumbled upon an unnecessarily thick envelope. At first glance it did not seem important to me so I was inclined to put it aside; however, on a whim, I decided to see what was inside. It was my family’s cell phone bill.
November 11, 2009
What does that question have to do with renting a movie?
November 11, 2009
It seems to me that every Harvard-Westlake student is a gung-ho activist for a noble cause—I’m amazed at how many are devoted to cleaning the earth, spreading genocide awareness, building homes for those in need, and helping underprivileged children.
October 15, 2009
In today’s world, everything seems to be worth a comment. A bad day warrants an immediate posting of the details to everyone on fmylife.com.
October 15, 2009
I honestly thought my mother was overly paranoid when, last winter break, I was forced to take private self defense classes with my sister.
October 15, 2009
Have you ever been on the phone with someone when you suddenly notice an uncomfortable moment of silence?
October 15, 2009
Raise your hand if you are stressed out. It doesn’t matter where you are sitting, or who you are with. Put it up. Right now. I’m not kidding.
September 8, 2009
Just two weeks ago, a hero of mine, Senator Edward "Ted" Kennedy, died.
September 8, 2009
I have always heard mixed sentiments about junior year and when the last day of sophomore year came around, I was already feeling the anxiety.
September 8, 2009
This summer, I became an only child.
May 28, 2009
My junior year English classroom pulsated with energy, fueled by intellectual curiosity and heated discussions that cracked open my adolescent shell.
May 28, 2009
Let me introduce you to my little brother, Jake: Jake started 7th grade this year, he’s half my height, wears glasses, plays the guitar and can solve a Rubics cube faster than anyone I know.