Marissa.N
Your Not the Only One
Who I Interviewed...
I interviewed my mother Jennifer North!
(Pictures of her are at the bottom.)
What years were you in middle school.
1984-1985
What kind of music, movies, and fasions were popular at the time?
The Breakfast Club, Madonna, Neon and Perms. And Lots of Aqua net...
What job/interests/activities do you have now? Is there a connection between what you enjoy today?
Shopping, sports, reading, not much has changed other than my age and abilities.
What was the best part about being in middle school?
Best part was hanging out with friends and no bills.
Worst Part?
Everything... Trying to find a place and be comfortable with myself.
How would you describe your middle school self?
I was quiet, thinner, and more self conscious.
What advice about growing up would you give to kids may age?
Be comfortable in your own skin and don't be a follower: be a leader
(Please tell me I am not the only kid in this room that remembers this...)
Do you see your old friend still?
Yes, I just had a 25 year reunion. It was a blast!
Would you change anything? Why or why not?
I wouldn't let what others think of me matter so much then. I would have worked harder in school and stressed less about small stuff.