Story Of My Life

Last month, I was forced to go on a field trip to the Davis-Besse Nuclear Power Plant for my AP Chemistry class.  My teacher received a grant to allow her two classes to spend a day traveling on a school bus and taking pulse counts of the radioactivity around Ohio.

On the day of the field trip, we had to report to the lab first thing in the morning.  My teacher took attendance and then we loaded the bus.  I had the honor of sitting by the lovely Alice Lee.  We sat on the bus for almost two hours but we would periodically get off the bus to take Geiger counter readings around rural Ohio.  Alice and I were able to get off the bus at a gas station to take the readings.  We had the highest readings at the time and we thought “we won” because of it.

After a couple hours, we finally reached our location: Davis- Besse.  Everyone emptied off the bus and we were told to go walk in the ditch across from the power plant since we were not authorized to go on the actual power plant grounds.  It was quite cold and windy outside when we were walking along the ditch.  It was also pretty loud since we were walking on the outskirts of a highway. 

Eventually, we stopped walking as soon as we had a fairly good view of the power plant.  Most people were taking pictures of it when a police car came.  Our chemistry teacher warned us that that might happen, but none of us really believed her.  My teacher walked over to the cop and talked to him for a minute or two and then told us that we had to go back to the bus and get our photo identifications.  All of us were really scared.  Alice even thought she was going to "get deported."

We walked back to the bus to retrieve our ID’s and my teacher talked to the cop again.  We never did have to show him our ID’s, which was a disappointment.  Our teacher did tell us, after she was through talking with him, that the security workers at the power plant saw us with their telescope and called the city police to investigate.  In the end, we did not really get in trouble with the police, but it was still exciting.  However, I am sure that if we knew that was going to happen of that the property was restricted, we most likely would not have went on it.  Like Benjamin Franklin said, "Do not do that which you would not have known (Franklin)."

Television Show of the Year

When I was younger, I used to watch this one show every day.  As soon as it was over, the show Gilmore Girls preceded it, however I never watched until just this year.

            I have no idea why I never watched Gilmore Girls until this year.  It is seriously the best television dramedy (comedy/drama), ever! The hour-long show is filled with amazing plot lines, loveable characters, lightning fast dialogue, and witty allusions. 

            The show is basically about the two protagonists’- Lorelai and Rory Gilmore- mother-daughter relationship in their small town.  Lorelai gave birth to Rory when she was only 16 and left her family to work at a hotel.  The show takes place 16 years later when Rory is a sophomore in high school.  The show was very successful and ran for seven seasons.  Sadly, it was canceled it 2007; however repeats are on every day.

            Gilmore Girls is a charming, heartwarming show about the aspects of living in a small town and the people living in it.  The show teaches viewers many life lessons, and in a comical way.  Overall, Gilmore Girls is my favorite television program and deserves to be the Television Show of the Year.

Picture of the Year

Almost every Spring Break, my family goes down to Florida to visit my grandparents.  One night, I decided to go on a walk.  It ended up being a very long and I got lost.  However, when I was walking I came across a tree with a face.  At first, I just walked past it, but then I did a double take and I realized the tree had a face!  I thought it was really scary, yet hysterical.  I ended up taking a picture of it and it will always remind me of the day I got lost in my grandparents' neighborhood at night, in the dark.

Poem about My Life

Where I'm From

I am from Westwood Farms, from clarinets and books.

I am from the second house on the left with the green shutters and The Lovely Blue Van parked in the driveway.

I am from the tomato and strawberry plants that we attempted to grow.

I am from Bunko and Party Potatoes, from Rick and Lynn.

I am from Bingo and Gin Rummy, from practice makes perfect.
I am from "No Jumping," "No Running," and "Quiet."
From "Yes, I will disown you if you become a hobo," and "If you were adopted, we would have gotten rid of you already."
I am from Sicily 411, Germany, and Romania.
From my Italian Auburn hair and pale skin.

From the time I cried when Grandma told me I was a gypsy.
From the broken door, wall, and everything else I broke.
I am from Lutheran, from church twice a year.
I am from countless band and orchestra concerts and clarinet lessons.

I am from Strongsville, spaghetti, and Market Day chocolate chip cookies.

Place of the Year

The Sunday after July 4^th is one of my favorite days of the year.  That is the day I get to go to the most fun place in the world, Cedar Point!  My great uncle, who used to be an electrician, has the ability to purchase discount tickets for his family and friends every year for that Sunday because of his electrician union.

            Cedar Point is known as the “Roller Coaster Capital of the World,” which is pretty much why it is so awesome.  It has 17 roller coasters, the most at any amusement park in the world.  I personally really like roller coasters; therefore I am in love with Cedar Point.

            Another reason why I love Cedar Point is because of the workers.  They are extremely friendly and quite funny.  One time, my friend and I met one when we were waiting in line for the Mean Streak.  My friend and I happened to be talking about waffles and the worker just joined in on our conversation and started talking to us about waffles with whipped cream.  It was hilarious and my friend and I still talk about it.

            Overall, Cedar Point is my favorite place ever!  It has tons of rides and roller coasters so it has to be fun.  I cannot wait to go back next summer!

Recipe of the Year

  One of my all-time favorite recipes is 7 Layer Bars.  It is a fairly simple recipe combining the deliciousness of coconut, graham cracker crust, and chocolate and peanut butter chips, all topped with sweetened condensed milk and baked.  These bars remind me of wintertime since my mother usually makes them around Christmastime. 

            The original recipe included most of the aforementioned ingredients in addition to walnuts and butterscotch chips instead of peanut butter.  However, the recipe has been adjusted and those have been omitted due to the fact that I do not like them.  Because of that, the recipe is misleading and should only be called 6 Layer Bars.  Whatever the name, these bars are the best dessert ever and everyone should experience the amazingness of 7 Layer Bars at least once in their lives.

7 Layer Bars

·         1 stick of butter

·         1 cup crushed graham crackers

·         1 cup shredded coconut

·         1 cup chocolate chips

·         1 cup peanut butter chips

·         1 can sweetened condensed milk

Melt butter and mix with graham crackers and out in 8 ½ by 11 baking pan.  Layer remaining ingredients on top in order. Bake in 350-degree oven for 30 minutes.  Cool bars and then EAT!

Song of the Year

You Belong With Me by Taylor Swift

Although I am not into country music, I absolutely adore this song.  It is a cute, catchy song about a girl in love with her neighbor.  However, her neighbor is unaware of her love for him, and he already has a significant other. In the end of the song though, he does realize that he does love the girla and they live happily ever after.
Another reason why I love this song is because of the music video.  In the video, Taylor Swift plays the role as a member in her school marching band.  She is also a clarinet player; therefore this video is pretty amazing.

You're on the phone
With your girlfriend
She's upset
She's going off about
Something that you said
'cause she doesn't get your humor
Like I do
I'm in the room
It's a typical Tuesday night
I'm listening to the kind of music
She doesn't like
She'll never know your story
Like I do

But she wears short skirts
I wear t-shirts
She's cheer captain
And I'm on the bleachers
Dreaming about the day
When you wake up and find
That what you're looking for
Has been here the whole time
If you could see
That I'm the one
Who understands you
Been here all along
So why can't you
See you belong with me
You belong with me.
Walking the streets
With you and your worn out jeans
I can't help thinking
This is how it ought to be
Laughing on a park bench
Thinking to myself
Hey, isn't this easy?
And you've got a smile
That could light up this whole town
I haven't seen it in awhile
Since she brought you down
You say you're fine
I know you better than that
Hey what you doing
With a girl like that
She wears high heels
I wear sneakers
She's cheer captain
I'm on the bleachers
Dreaming about the day
When you wake up and find
That what you're looking for
Has been here the whole time

If you could see
That I'm the one
Who understands you
Been here all along
So why can't you
See you belong with me
Standing by and
Waiting at your backdoor
All this time
How could you not know
Baby
You belong with me
You belong with me.

Oh, I remember
You driving to my house
In the middle of the night
I'm the one who makes you laugh
When you know you're about to cry
And I know your favorite songs
And you tell me about your dreams
Think I know where you belong
Think I know it's with me

Can't you see
That I'm the one
Who understands
Been here all along
So why can't you see?
You belong with me.

Have you ever thought
Just maybe
You belong with me