Blog 8: Everything Is Not As It Seems
“Me? Well I’ve been a thief since I had baby teeth.” These iconic words, spoken by Charlie Croker when introducing himself in The Italian Job , made me think back to when I had baby teeth. At six years old, deep into the first grade, I was swindled for the first time. Her name was Victoria Jarmon. The most popular girl at my elementary school, soon-to-become second- and third- grade class president, she was a pretty normal kid. With big brown eyes, long dark brown hair, and a family so large I lost count (she had about seven siblings, I think), middle-child Victoria had a face and personality that could convince just about anyone. So, when she finally revealed one of her proudest accomplishments to our class, it made sense that she would be believed. One day, during free time, she announced to us all: she was Selena Gomez’s little sister. It was too good to be true! Selena. Gomez. Disney Channel star. Alex Russo in Wizards of Waverly Place. Lead singer in Selena Gomez & the Scene...