Teen Ink Magazine, December 2005: Nonfiction Articles The Motorcycle Incident by Esther N., Waynesboro, PA    For most of us, the thought of Christmas stirs pleasant memories of years past, but for some the season brings pain to their hearts and tears to their eyes. Continue... When I was little ... by Maisy H., New York, NY    When I was little, everything amazed me. It was all so fabulous and mysterious, and the smallest things were amplified in my mind. Continue... A Girl Walked Alone by Lia ., Saddle Brook, NJ    Sometimes I lived with my parents and my two little brothers, but not that often because China’s law only allows one or two children in each family. Continue... A Beard by Steven J., Highland Village, TX    I wish I could grow a beard. What does a guy have to do to grow some facial hair around here? Continue... A Christmas Stranger by Annmarie B., Ridgway, PA     The seasonal panic of Christmas being right around the corner had set in, prompting my family to run up to Erie for some last-minute shopping. Continue... Typical Wind Rita by Marisol C., Houston, TX    “I have bad news, Houston,” the radio DJ states. “Hurricane Rita has been upgraded to a category five storm.” Continue... I Love Waitressing by Samantha O., Iola, WI    I got my first job the summer before sophomore year. It seemed perfect: I would be a waitress, someone who was always smiling, beloved by customers, and most importantly, made a ton of money. Continue... The Dreamers by Martina A., , CA    Cut cut, chop chop, stuff, dice, deep fry, sweat. The intoxicating smell of raw red meat thawing on the counter. Continue... My Summer Job by Laurel P., Pleasant Hill, CA    I needed $1,000. Is there any way for a junior-high kid to earn that much in one summer? Continue... Gofer This & That by Cole M., Racine, WI    I didn’t know my mom and my uncle were plotting to ruin my life but one day out of the blue Mom announced that I was going to help my uncle at his job as an air conditioner and furnace repairman. Continue... Cash by Johnny K., Mooringsport, LA    The manager asked me a million questions, then smiled and said, “Good job. You are the ideal candidate.” Continue... More Nonfiction Articles from the Teen Ink Archives