You're Not The Only One
Matthew L.
What years were you in middle school (7-8 grade)?
"I was in middle school in 1981-1983."
What kinds of music, movies, and fashions were popular at the time?
"The kinds of music, movies, and fashions that were popular at the time were pop, science fiction, and zipper pants."
What were your favorite activities in middle school? What were your hobbies and interests?
"My favorite activities in middle school were bmx racing, cub scouts, and playing atari. My hobbies and interests were drawing and camping."
What job/interests/activities do you have now? Is there a connection between what you like back then and what you enjoy today?
"The job, interests, and activities that I have now are district service manager, playing pool, and travel. There is not a connection between what I liked back then and what I enjoy today."
What was the best part about being in middle school?
"The best part about being in middle school was all the friends that I made."
What was the worst part?
"The worst part was not having all my friends in the same class."
How would you describe your middle school self?
"I would describe my middle school self as shy and funny."
What advice about growing up would you give to kids my age?
"The advice about growing up that I would give to kids your age is to study hard."
What was your favorite subject?
"My favorite subject was history."
If you could go back, what would you do over?
"If I could go back, I would be more outgoing."