Dreams Realized: Mr. or Miss Right, Getting Foe Fired, Scooter
There are two kinds of dreams: those that will be nothing more than dreams, and those that become reality with just a little bit of effort, a bundle of hope and a lot of luck.
If you don’t believe in dreams coming true, then why do you make a wish when blowing out your birthday candles? Why bother wishing upon a star? Everyone, even the skeptic, has to “dream a little dream. . . .”
Hot Topics asks: “Did you ever have a ‘dream come true’? What was it?”
“I dreamed of going to Hawaii, and I did go last summer. Surfing in Hawaii was great.”
Paul Gill, 15,
sophomore, Bolsa Grande
“Falling in love with my girlfriend, Christina, was a dream come true. On July 27, I asked her out and she said yes.”
Joel Goff, 15,
freshman, Bolsa Grande
“Yes, I did have a dream come true. Because I’m the manager’s nephew, I got a co-worker I didn’t like fired.”
Spencer Kunz, 17,
senior, Canyon
“I wanted a Vespa scooter really bad for about a year, and my boyfriend, Mark, is going to get one for me in about two weeks.”
Michelle Brant, 17,
senior, Cypress
“I passed both of my Advanced Placement tests. That was a dream come true. I couldn’t believe it.”
Stacie Grover, 17,
senior, Cypress
“My dream was to get an unbroken pair of shades from Carl’s Jr., because the first pair was broken. I got it exchanged for a new one today.”
Kurt Bekins, 17,
senior, Edison
“I dreamed of playing on Edison’s football team, and I made it.”
James Ediam, 18,
senior, Edison
“My dad is a recovering alcoholic. I always dreamed he’d stop drinking, and he did about a year and a half ago. I really love him for it.”
Trisha, 16,
senior, Edison
“I dream a lot, but none of my dreams have come true. I lead a pretty hopeful life though.”
Gena Moberly, 16,
junior, Huntington Beach
“My boyfriend--we met at church. I sprained my ankle, and he came over unexpectedly and brought balloons. We’ve been going out for one year and seven months now.”
Stacy Snider, 17,
senior, Huntington Beach
“I always wanted a sports car, and I just got a red 300-Z for my 17th birthday.”
Julie Barber, 17,
senior, La Quinta
“I got my convertible Rabbit two weeks ago as my first car.”
Kelly Moeller, 16,
junior, La Quinta
“I don’t believe in ‘dreams come true.’ The reason is because you have to work for dreams to come true, but if you work for it, it’s no longer a dream.”
Mark Schiefelbein, 14,
sophomore, La Quinta
“I got my dream car. It’s an ’86 5.0 white Mustang with a T-top.”
Russell Chee, 16,
senior, Los Alamitos
“I had a dream of being a cover model, and on April 12 of this year, I appeared on the cover of Buffums’ advertisement. Now my dream is to be on the cover of Vogue.”
Kim Archambeau, 17,
senior, Marina
“I liked Paul for at least two years, and he finally asked me out 10 months ago. We’re still going together.”
Angela Mendonca, 17,
senior, Marina
“I liked a guy and he asked me out last year.”
Amy Newton, 16,
junior, Marina
“My dream was to make the varsity volleyball team as a freshman, and I did.”
Laura Nye, 14,
freshman, Marina
“I had a dream that I would meet someone like Gregg Carter in high school, and I did.”
Valerie Pursley, 15,
sophomore, Marina
“I remember getting a kitten a long time ago. I always wanted a pet when I was a little kid.”
Stephanie Higham, 16,
junior, Santiago
“I dreamed that Brandon would ask me out, and he did about six weeks ago, and we’re still seeing each other.”
Kristy Barbee, 14,
sophomore, Trabuco Hills
“I dreamed that I’d get a Mustang for my first car. Well, it wasn’t a convertible, but it was red, had a white top and my friends called it the Red Dog.”
Shae McKenzie, 18,
senior, Tustin
“I always wanted a dog, and last year my dad brought Sleepy home for my birthday.”
Tammi Shin, 15,
sophomore, Western
“I’m going to get a black Acura for my 17th birthday on Aug. 18. I wanted to get it ever since I was about 14.”
Yoon Chong, 16,
senior, Westminster
“When I was about 9, I was playing in a Little League all-star baseball tournament, and I dreamed of winning it. Our team finally did the year when I was 12.”
Bob Gonzales, 16,
junior, Westminster
“I dreamed of coming to America when I was living in Scotland, and I did at age 7. I always wanted to live in another country.”
Mark Lovie, 16,
junior, Westminster
Next Week’s Hot Topic:
What’s the most scenic spot in Orange County?