I felt like an adult for the first time when
I remember feeling like an adult when I left for Ethiopia as a Peace Corps Volunteer. It was the first decision I made entirely on my own, without the intervention or help from either of my parents.
Friendships
My closest friends in high school are still my closest friends today. We did everything together. We went to games together, we hung out on weekends, we went out to eat, to football and basketball games.Activities
I played for the women's basketball team and was also on the yearbook, which I loved.
Rite of Passage
I had my bat mitzvah when I was fourteen years old. I shared the experience with my sister, which as of today still remains one of my most favorite and meaningful memories from my youth.
Graduation
I graduated in May 1991. We had a family celebration after the ceremony. A few of our closest family friends came to my dad's house for a BBQ.
First Job
My first job was at the Confection Connection. A family friend owned the business and hired me at 14 years, then that family friend sold the business to my aunt and I worked for her. My junior and senior year of high school I worked at Benetton, which I loved!