Tuesday, September 29, 2015

Being Charitable

There are about 2 million survivors of sexual assault living in California, and about half of them are underage. Not only is rape culture a huge part of our society but it is something we are living with and it needs to be stopped. Rape cultures definition is a setting in which rape is pervasive and normalized due to societal attitudes about gender and sexuality. There are plenty of charities and campaigns towards victims of sexual assault and those affected by it, but I think the one that stands out to me is Student Coalition Against Rape, or SCAR. SCAR is a huge part in and on school campuses all around the United States.

 

SCAR to me means that many of the filed reports of rape will go noticed, and that people will finally be stopped. That victims will finally be treated seriously. Not only is sexual assault hard for victims to
take but it becomes a lot more overwhelming when people begin to joke about or take the subject lightly. I have had multiple friends tell me their sexual assault stories and I am so unbelievably lucky to have never been assaulted.  


As a friend of multiple people that have been sexually assaulted I am starting to take a stand along with SCAR and make sure nobody has to go through the pain and suffering many victims have to go through. I would love for high schools and colleges all around the world to start speaking out and informing students about rape culture and how to properly deal with sexual assault. 

Friday, September 25, 2015

Bucket List

1. Graduate high school with my class.
  I am slightly behind my friends and wish to be able to walk with them.

2. Go to a junior college for two years and transfer to a University.
  College has always interested me and I can't wait to see what it has to offer.

3. Join a soccer team.
  I just recently quit my old team, and would love to get back into shape and start playing again.

4. Travel outside of the country.
  I have only stayed inside the country while traveling and a huge goal of mine is to travel outside of it.

5. Find a job!!!!
  I have spent multiple summers in my house doing nothing, and I would love to find a job this summer so I have a reason to get out and make money.

Thursday, September 24, 2015

My Favorite Hobby

  My favorite hobby is soccer. I love being able to go to a park and having a fun sport I can have friends play. Soccer is a very fun contact sport. Soccer makes me feel stronger than I actually am because I have such a strong kick. When I am actually a wimp otherwise.



  I have played soccer for 14 years, and I have loved it the whole time. My dad has been my coach the whole time I have played soccer. We bond over our love for our teams and love for the sport. I like to think soccer has helped my relationship with my family and friends greatly. Not only is it a good way to let out some anger, it is also a great way to form team bonds.

 
 My favorite soccer team is either the LA Galaxy or the Seattle Sounders. I have seen both teams play live and it was an amazing experience. My favorite position in soccer is midfielder/wing and my favorite winger is Landon Donovan. Who also played for the LA Galaxy.

Wednesday, September 9, 2015

About Me

   My name is Kelsey Picco, I am a senior at Back Bay High School and I look forward to graduating with my class. I would love to go to OCC for two years and then transfer to a good college, hopefully somewhere out of state. Although I will miss some of my peers I will have a great time in college and that is what matters at this point.

   I enjoy playing soccer, sleeping, and taking photographs. Hopefully some day I will become a great photographer and be able to shoot things most people can't. I currently live with my mom and stepdad on and off switching between them and my dad. My brother goes back and forth with me, and although it sounds like a lot of work I am very happy with my current situation. 

   My favorite things include children, friends, and ice tea. Children always know how to cheer me up, their little laughs always make me feel better after a bad day. Friends also know how to cheer me up, and make my current situation better just by their presence. One of my closest's friends is Riley. She is always there for me and always knows exactly what to say. We have a blast together. Ice tea will always be a favorite because of how good it tastes.