Author Archive for Megan Thuy
Megan, 17 Describes herself as: Chaotic-perfectionist, spontaneous, dreamer Likes: LOVE, God, the Beatles, Coldplay, Death Cab for Cutie, Tom Petty, music, tea, friends, the city Boston, the Abbey Road album cover, green gum Dislikes: Ugg boots, blue gum Can’t live without: a heartbeat, my Bible, Journals, friends and family, iPod Someday I’d like to be... i change my mind on a frequent basis.
America the Beautiful… and Lazy
Recently, I was given the assignment to write a three-minute speech to America. At first, I was unsure of exactly what to write. I couldn’t decide what exactly to make my speech about, but somehow it turned into a speech discouraging laziness, and encouraging my fellow Americans to chase their dreams. Here it is:
Russian Tea Time
Chicago is the home of countless fantastic places in which to eat. Every time I am able to be in the city, I find an array of places that look divine. It is impossible to have bored tastebuds. Recently, for a Russian friends birthday party, I went to Russian Tea Time.
Dear John, I Would Like My Ten Dollars Back
Like many girls, I love romantic movies especially the Nicholas Sparks movies. From “Message in a Bottle” to “The Notebook” to “A Walk to Remember”, my heart soars and throbs. For that reason, on the opening night of “Dear John”, my best friend and I squeezed our way into the packed theater to watch the [...]
Getting Involved
There is a satisfaction I get when stepping out of my comfort zone. I no longer am doing something for myself, or even for my friends, but rather for the people in my community whom I don’t even know.
Did I Just Hear What I Think I Heard?
Do artists really believe that the only way to make a song great is to wrap it up in sexual innuendos and degrading lyrics? Obviously, they do, because people seem to be buying the songs. In our age, what we listen to on the radio is what we want to listen to. Most radio stations play songs that people request. So why are people’s standards so low?
Screaming at Food
I went to dinner for a high school banquet with my classmates. The first appetizer was placed at the table. Yum – calamari. Before I was even passed the large plate, a scream from the table in front of me pierced my ears. “Ew! What is that?” someone screeched to the waiter. I was mortified to find it was one of my classmates.
Paint It Black
Although it has been a lingering trend over the decades, black eyeshadow has managed to make its mark on mainstream runways. And as everyone knows, what is seen on the runway will soon be seen on the streets. While many girls have been rocking the trend for a while, others avoid it. Such a bold [...]
Uniform Diversity
Every Monday through Friday, I am forced to roll out of bed before the sun rises, get dressed, brush my teeth, paint makeup onto my face, and try to reason with my hair. Sound familiar? This is a proverbial routine for most teenagers, as school is the commanding factor in daily life. To add even [...]
The Beatles: Rockin’ It In This Generation
The legacy of the Beatles combined with the modernity of video games formulates the perfect recipe of entertainment for families of all ages…I had the opportunity to interview both John Drake of Harmonix, and Stone Chin, the Global PR Manager for Xbox.
