“Arden, Addisen,” my mom calls. “Wake up!” I groan. It’s too early for a Sunday. Suddenly, everything clicks. Today’s the day we get to take a master class. See the Broadway show Newsies. Meet two of the cast members. It was going to be a very exciting day. I lazily slide out of bed, … Continue reading Under The Spotlight
The grey room had wooden lockers in the right back corner, 7 feet tall, and a coppery-brown color. Directly in the center of the floor, two wooden benches were backed up against a short, long strip of shoe lockers. The counters were on the left and back walls, with aisles of skis, snowboards, and boots … Continue reading First Time Skiing
“THUMP!” Footsteps. My sister stalking towards me, an evil smile on her face, a mischievous gleam in her eye. A cloud of doom was hovering over me. Her stance reminded me of all the other times we would wrestle each other. Being six, I wanted to be stronger than my ten year old sister. She … Continue reading The Nose Incident
It was a 70 degree day, the sun was beating down on us like a week of long exams. My brother and I had nothing to do because we already went outside and played all the activities inside, by that, we became bored. So, my smart brother Andrew who was seven, came up with … Continue reading Biting is Not the Only Option
The tall rides that loomed overhead are usually the main attraction but not today. The changed park was filled with Halloween themed scares. The car pulled into the parking lot. There were nervous butterflies in my stomach. I stepped out and pulled my brown hair into a ponytail. The sun was shining, but I wasn’t … Continue reading Halloween Horrors
We were at the top of a mountain in Santorini, Greece. It was my birthday. I was extremely happy, experience the view and cool breeze. I ate my gyro out of my left hand because my right arm was broken. “Breathtaking” I hear my mom murmur to herself. I listen closely to … Continue reading Santorini Birthday
What if you could get what you want, and it is right in front of you, but you know it is wrong to do. Would you go for it? Would you? It was a few days after Halloween, and my dad had taken me to the hardware store to buy some rakes for the leaves. … Continue reading A Sweet Mistake
The day felt like it lasted forever! I was sitting in Mr. Clark’s 5th grade classroom on the day my baby sister was being born. I had been sick with a cough for a few months and was taking a lot of disgusting medicine that tasted like glue, berries so sweet they were bitter and … Continue reading Hope
We packed all our skis and snowboards into the back of my dads jeep. It was around 5am and my dad was taking me and my brothers to Vermont for the first time. It was about a three hour car ride and we would arrive around noon. When we got to the resort we wasted … Continue reading Snowboarding in Vermont
Where can you gap five foot drop-offs, climb over towering wood walls, and stand just inches from a twenty foot fall? A construction site of course! My friend Steve and I love it. “Ring, ring, ring!” The phone started to vibrate on the table. “Hello?” I said. “You want to go to the construction site?” … Continue reading Construction Site Catastrophe
Woof woof! My collie barked as I clipped his leash on his electric blue collar. We began down the newly paved road. “Be safe! Come back soon. Grammy is cooking dinner, and it will get dark, too.” Aunt Steph called to us from the front porch of my Grandmother house. Our whole family was visiting, … Continue reading The Hectic Visit
“Ring, Ring, Ring”. “ Well hello yellow teletubby”. I said into my new toy phone . The phone looked to be old fashion, with a spiral cord that hung off the end. I was sitting on the floor in my parents bedroom. It was just turning dark, and shadows casted through the bedroom windows. My … Continue reading The Blue Phone
“Squeak!” the wheels touched the ground roughly . We arrived at the airport in Puerto Rico. While we were waiting to get off the plane all I could see was pointy mountains and white clouds. We hopped excitedly off the plane and a taxi driver held up a sign with our names on it. The … Continue reading Puerto Rico
I stared out the clear window, my eyes were following the objects that flew by. I was thinking about the last time. The thought was followed by a loud sigh that rumbled through my throat. I WAS thinking about the last time I saw… him. His cold stare flashed through my memories, his dark brown … Continue reading Half Brother
“Were leaving”, I heard my dad saying the distance to me.moving to our new house, that is in Connecticut. I was really sad that was going to move because I was going to misses all of my friends and teachers that really liked me. My dad started the car while I just stood there … Continue reading Moving to my new house
“Wake up, Nate,” my mother says as she kneeled down beside my bed. “It’s time,” she added. Immediately, I knew what she was talking about. The clock on the table beside me read 2:16 am. Perfect time for comets. I curled up closer in my blankets, but it knew that this would only happen again … Continue reading Shooting Stars
Boom! Boom! I blocked the shot. My team was winning 2-0 in gym class. We wanted to make it to the finals, I was afraid of losing our game in the finals because I never been goalie before but I was good. No one scored on me during our games. It was my first time … Continue reading Being The Best Goalie
I remember shaking the hands of numerous people, the different grips, some were strong and some light. I tried to remember the countless names but remained shaking and nodding as I answered the questions they would ask. The Hartford gala always had a huge turnout and many people attended. I didn’t know what a gala … Continue reading The Gala
It was a warm day at my house and I was going to pick out my dog. My dad called me to get in the car for the two hour drive. I grabbed my DS Nintendo and jumped in the car. Mom and dad opened the door and slid in to the car. We drove … Continue reading Choosing Candy
Who do I have to put this on?” I questioned as I was putting on a bathing suit. “Its a surprise,” my mom answered. Me and my family are living in Arizona. It was over 100 degrees and we needed to cool off. My mom said we were going to something called a pool but … Continue reading Swimming Lesson