My Family Tree

My paternal grandfather's we think came from Alsace Lorraine, but we don't know for sure. My paternal grandmother's family is German. Her dad was a foreign war correspondent during World War II, so she lived in Europe as a little girl.  My maternal grandmother's family came from Sweden and England. They have been in Houston for a long time - I am a 6th generation Houstonian. My great, great grandfather was the first pediatrician in Houston.

When I Learned You Don't Always Get What You Want

I learned that you don't always get what you want when I went to the Apple Store when I was younger and I wanted an iPod.  So, I asked my mom thinking that she would say yes, but she said no.  I was disappointed. Then I started to beg which didn't work out very well.  Next I got mad and threw a fit, which didn't work out any better and got me dragged out of the store... without my iPod.

My Object

The reason I picked my first baseball glove is because it was what really got me into the sport.  It is a Louisville Slugger. I'm not sure what the original color was but I think it was tan.  I got it for my 4th birthday, I was super surprised and happy because I had no idea was going to get it.  It's not as good as the one I have now, but it worked great for a first glove.  Today I look back at it and realize how it helped me. It helped me practice early on for the sport I love.

Processed Food Research

• Avg. persons yearly fast food intake will contain 12 public hairs. 
• Most fast food chains dip fries in sugar. 
• Strawberry flavoring contains 50 different chemicals. 
• You have to to walk for seven hours straight to burn off a super sized Coke, Fries, and a Big Mac. 
• Acid found in cola can dissolve a rusty nail in 4 days. 
• The FDA allows bugs and rodent hair in peanut butter. 
• Some yogurts may contain pork or beef.

Who We Are Exhibition 2012

An inquiry into the nature of the self; beliefs and values; personal, physical, mental, social, and spiritual health; human relations including family, friends, communities, and cultures; rights and responsibilities; what it means to be human.