With the spring semester ending, it really puts into perspective that we’re almost halfway done with 2018. Doesn’t it feel like New Years was just last month? Or the unusually cold spring break was last week? Apparently, mother nature is confused too because we got a snowstorm a month into spring.
The crazier thing is that 2008 was 10 years ago! George W. Bush was still president and most of us were still in middle school causing mischief. Seriously, where did the time go?
Here are 10 things that happened 10 years ago that’ll make you feel ancient:
1. Obama won the 2008 election.
Obama wins over our hearts with promises of “Yes, we can” and makes history as the first African-American to become president.
2. Beyoncé released "I am...Sasha Fierce."
She gives us the female empowering “Single Ladies” and cleanses our souls with “Halo” and “If I Were a Boy”.
3. Britney Spears made her iconic comeback.
After a mentally draining year in 2007, Spears releases “Womanizer,” and America was hopeful of catching a glimpse of the old pop star again.
4. The "Twilight" saga began.
Ah, the bad ole’ days when our 12-year-old minds thought creepy staring and sniffing was romantic. RIP to all the friendships that died over the great Edward vs. Jacob debates.
5. "Low" by Flo Rida reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100.
Cue all the girls hitting the club in their Apple Bottom Jeans and boots with the fur.
6. Season 2 of "Keeping Up with the Kardashians" premiered.
Long live the royal family of fashion.7. The Phillies won the World Series.
This was their first World Series win since 1980, breaking the Billy Penn curse.
8. Heath Ledger passed away.
Our beloved actor from “10 Things I Hate About You” passed away before his highly acclaimed performance in “The Dark Knight” even premieres.
9. "Sex and the City" movie premieres.
The four-year-old long wait was finally over.