Teen Pulse

The Golden State

Cali is the place to go
It is the universe
Never stopping, never
slow
Take a sip from the
 potion
Set things back into
motion
Places like Brooklyn are
screamin’
Cuz everyone’s
California dreamin’
The vibe from L.A. to
The Bay is like an
explosion
Hits your mind like an
implosion
Now you know what
to do, it waits for you
Cali is the place to go

— Sebastian Garcia

Garcia is a junior at
Los Alamos High School.

Summer is the perfect time to relax, let loose and explore. All around the globe, adolescents spend the entire school year planning and dreaming about their summer vacations.
Naturally, with each geographical region comes a different plan and a different dream, mostly because of the opportunities given within each area.
While I cannot speak for every continent on the planet, I have had my fair share of summers in both the United States and Europe and they are both very different experiences.
While summer in the United States generally implies summer camp or sightseeing with parents, a European summer gives teens much more responsibility and freedom.

What’s the weirdest thing you ever heard a teacher say?
“We could eat this gum, it’s expired though ... About five years ago. But that’s OK, except it tastes like tripe, so we probably shouldn’t eat it.” — Alice Shao, freshman

What’s been your best vacation, so far?
“Scuba diving in the Caribbean.” —Aerryn Rees, sophomore

What’s your most irrational fear?
“Bugs. Bugs are bad.” — Toni Batha, junior

At times like these when money is short, the stock market is down and everyone just has a sinking feeling about their cash, shopping is certainly not number one on the priority list, but looking good still is. That may be a problem when we are stuck with the mindset that says, “How can I look good without going shopping for something new?”
I have successfully saved you a shopping spree and gathered a few tips on how to look great with items that you already have at home.