Within my average group of friends, tensions rise when people are: 1) Hungry. 2) Tired. 3) Bored. And worst of all, 4) All of the above. So when we travel to far distances across the country—or 30 miles down the street to a choir competition—things can get a little tough. Don’t be mistaken, choir kids … Continue reading I Have A Dog: And Other Ways to Make A Statement
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“What Do You Mean You Can’t Take Your Pants Off?!”
During the days of “That’s what she said!”, brought to us by my personal favorite comedy actor—Steve Carell—there were many inappropriate jokes made; some good, some bad, and some blatantly stupid. And while many of these jokes were intentional, some of the best were not. This was one of those jokes. Cruise ships are like … Continue reading “What Do You Mean You Can’t Take Your Pants Off?!”
The Missing Dime
When looking to borrow money from other people at school, it has always been my philosophy to try one of a couple techniques. I have come across these skills with my own friends in the dire, life and death struggle for the beloved French fries our school sells at lunchtime. Everyone’s daily search to obtain … Continue reading The Missing Dime
I Think I’m Psychic
The laws of middle school state that there is a chance—miniscule for most—that a single story, a single trait, can be the defining factor between popular and dweeb. If you get it right, you will rocket into middle school sainthood. If you don’t…well…you don’t. This is one of those don’t stories. Chicago is a lovely … Continue reading I Think I’m Psychic
Just Another Average Post
Tomorrow is Sunday and ordinarily that would be the day where I announce the new theme for the upcoming week. However, I shall be travelling tomorrow to the far, unknown regions of Kentucky. Ooh, aah. Yes, it's very exciting. Try to contain your enthusiasm. Anyhow, I thought I would go ahead and announce the theme … Continue reading Just Another Average Post
How to Create a Secret Society: Part One–The Secret Part
Over the years, there are two things I have found to be necessary in creating a successful secret society. The first is members; a society of one is not secret, it’s just lame. That doesn’t mean you have to be friendly with your members, it just means that you have to have some. The second … Continue reading How to Create a Secret Society: Part One–The Secret Part
How I Plan To Take Over The World
How I plan to take over the world. It’s simple really, and it all begins with Girl Scout cookies. Thin Mints and Tagalongs, what a great way to initiate an evil plot, don’t you think? The plan was simple, divide and conquer. But in order to accomplish my goal of becoming Empress of the World, … Continue reading How I Plan To Take Over The World
Intro From a Teen
Let me tell you how this is going to work. Every week will be a theme and each day a story will be posted for said theme. For example, my first week starting tomorrow will be: The How-To's of the Average, which will include the following (though they are susceptible to change): - How I … Continue reading Intro From a Teen