You're Not The Only One
Created by Arthur Goncalves
Subject – Joseph Schleifer (My Uncle)
Age 44
1. What years were you in middle school?
1982 – 1984
2. What Kinds of music, movies and fashions were popular at that time?
Music; Dance & Rock & Roll
Movies; Star Wars, Purple Rain & The Godfather
Fashion; Skinny Jeans, Balloon Pants & Zipper Pants
3. What were your favorite activities in middle school? What were your hobbies and interests?
Basketball, Volleyball & Canoeing
4. What job/interests/activities do you have now? Is there a connection between what you like back then and what you enjoy today?
Job: Banker by day, Father by Night
Activities; Basketball & Golf
Yes, there is a connection, I am better at it as a grown-up.
5. What was the best part about being in middle school?
Nothing, I hated it.
The best part was getting to buy an ice cream for $.25!
6. What was the worst part?
Having to walk 2 miles home after detention.
7. How would you describe your middle school self?
Outgoing, obnoxious, talkative & intelligent
8. What advice about growing up would you give kids my age?
Study now or you will regret it later.
9. Would you go back in time and do it again?
No.
10. What would you do different?
Talk less, Listen more, Study more.