on the Road to success!
Dear journal,
My senior year so far is going pretty good but is by far a lot harder then I thought it would be. My biggest issue this year is not my classes but the fact that its my senior year. My last year of high school, I'm having a hard time wraping my finger around it. Just the thought that after this it's time to grow up and be independent, even though I know I will always have someone there for me especially my familly. Although I have not fully grasped the concept I know that everything will turn out just fine.
The classes that I am in this year are cool but still challenging. I hope I dont have to many problems. Honestly the class that is coming along the best is English 12. I feel that this year English 12 is focusing more on who we are as students and as individuals. I feel that the connection being made is helping me to understand not only the class but myself more, too. The class that is more difficult right now is accounting. The reason it's difficult is because Im not really in the swing of things and not really sure what's going on and it doesn't help that math is my worst subject. Fortunately its starting to come together and eventually it will be easy peasy lemon squeazzy! I also have a challenging class for me this year, one that forces me to come outside my comfort zone... choir! Its challanging because I am not use to being in front of people let alone sing in front of people. I'm excited to be in the class and believe this class will be a good experiance for me and help me become more social.
I have thought about my future and I believe it's pretty clear what I want to be when I grow up. A Nurse Practitioner for OBGYN's. The reason I believe this is the best job for be is because I absolutely love science and I love babies! Through my own experience with my Gynocologist I have come to love the job. She is a great doctor that really knows how to connect with her patients. I am not afraid to tell her anything and I always look forward to seeing her. I want to be like that for patients one day and learn ways to keep women and babies safe. The steps I have taken to reach my goal so far are that in high school I took as many science classes as I could so that when college comes I will at least have a breef understanding of whats going on. I have also been in medical club to see more options and I talked to people in the medical field to help me get a feel of what to expect. My Gynocologist is a big help.
So journal, the beginning of my senior year is turning out to be great. I am going to do my best and make the most out of this year. I am also going to focus really hard but have fun at the same time. I will continue to work towards my dream job and I know I can make it. This year is putting me on the path to success and i won't give up.....I will reach the silver lining.
08/20/12
My senior year so far is going pretty good but is by far a lot harder then I thought it would be. My biggest issue this year is not my classes but the fact that its my senior year. My last year of high school, I'm having a hard time wraping my finger around it. Just the thought that after this it's time to grow up and be independent, even though I know I will always have someone there for me especially my familly. Although I have not fully grasped the concept I know that everything will turn out just fine.
The classes that I am in this year are cool but still challenging. I hope I dont have to many problems. Honestly the class that is coming along the best is English 12. I feel that this year English 12 is focusing more on who we are as students and as individuals. I feel that the connection being made is helping me to understand not only the class but myself more, too. The class that is more difficult right now is accounting. The reason it's difficult is because Im not really in the swing of things and not really sure what's going on and it doesn't help that math is my worst subject. Fortunately its starting to come together and eventually it will be easy peasy lemon squeazzy! I also have a challenging class for me this year, one that forces me to come outside my comfort zone... choir! Its challanging because I am not use to being in front of people let alone sing in front of people. I'm excited to be in the class and believe this class will be a good experiance for me and help me become more social.
I have thought about my future and I believe it's pretty clear what I want to be when I grow up. A Nurse Practitioner for OBGYN's. The reason I believe this is the best job for be is because I absolutely love science and I love babies! Through my own experience with my Gynocologist I have come to love the job. She is a great doctor that really knows how to connect with her patients. I am not afraid to tell her anything and I always look forward to seeing her. I want to be like that for patients one day and learn ways to keep women and babies safe. The steps I have taken to reach my goal so far are that in high school I took as many science classes as I could so that when college comes I will at least have a breef understanding of whats going on. I have also been in medical club to see more options and I talked to people in the medical field to help me get a feel of what to expect. My Gynocologist is a big help.
So journal, the beginning of my senior year is turning out to be great. I am going to do my best and make the most out of this year. I am also going to focus really hard but have fun at the same time. I will continue to work towards my dream job and I know I can make it. This year is putting me on the path to success and i won't give up.....I will reach the silver lining.
08/20/12
just keep growning
Dear Journal,
I am still at the beginning of my senior year and things are going okay. Before I was a senior I thought about what it would be like but now that I am here is nothing like what i though. I assumed it was going to be like we were the big bad seniors on campus. We were going to rule the school. Be role models for everyone else and have them all look up to us. In a way it’s still like that but I don't really feel like I’m any different from before. I'm sure that that’s not all that bad and I’m kind of happy I didn’t really change, but I am a little scared for the day when it hits me. "I am a senior… the school year is almost over... what do i do?" But when it gets to that point I’ll be ready and everything will go swell.
The update of my school year, with classes and what not, is that it’s going great. I haven't really got to a point where I’m completely lost on a subject but there has been confusion. I am still on pace in all my classes and I have been getting my things done on time. The class that I am succeeding the most in is still English 12. This year is just so much more personal and I get into my work so much better. In English so far we have been writing stories that usually need some kind of emotional impute into the character of our stories. When I write these stories I feel like the main character is me and I am using the emotions I think I would have towards a situation to help create my characters. I am looking forward to more assignments in this class, especially ones like we have had so far.
The class am struggling the most in is Physics. My favored subject is science and physics is kind of part of that but I guess I am more into chemistry and organs, physiology and what not. Physics is more on the mathematical side and math is my worst subject. It's ok though, because I’m going to keep trying and asking for help until I understand.
As of right now, for my life after graduation, I am not sure what I want to be anymore? I have been going though so much change and I have been thinking so differently that i'm not sure if the medical field is where I am suppost to be. I have way to many emotions and they are visable almost instently, this makes me think that as a person in the medical field I may not handle illnesses or death as well as others. So, what I have decided to do is try and slow down, and see my other options. Maybe being a dentist is a better job with my emotions and all. Or maybe I will overcome this. I just want to make sure that I am going to be happy with what I choose.
For my senior project right now I am working on, of course, my journal entries and my autobiographical narrative, with some beginning thoughts for my job shadowing. The thing I find most difficult right now about senior projects is that I have to write about myself a lot and I’m not very good at portraying who I am. I mean I can do it, I know who I am, but sometimes its easiest for me to get the opinions from people like my mother, father and close friends to tell me what kinds of things represent me. I am looking forward to the visual representation of myself because it will give me a chance to really think of what represents my life. Including all the things that helped mold me to what i am now and some big things like my family, that are going to continue to help me grow into a successful woman.
Something that has really reflected throughout high school and for different things that happen during high school is that family is forever and they are always there to support you. I have never imagined a better family then mine they are always there for me and keep me strong. They never judge and always say to think positive. Thats what I am trying to do know and forever. My family is the reason why I am continuing to grow and succeeding at anything I put my mind too. I LOVE MY FAMILY!
09/17/12
I am still at the beginning of my senior year and things are going okay. Before I was a senior I thought about what it would be like but now that I am here is nothing like what i though. I assumed it was going to be like we were the big bad seniors on campus. We were going to rule the school. Be role models for everyone else and have them all look up to us. In a way it’s still like that but I don't really feel like I’m any different from before. I'm sure that that’s not all that bad and I’m kind of happy I didn’t really change, but I am a little scared for the day when it hits me. "I am a senior… the school year is almost over... what do i do?" But when it gets to that point I’ll be ready and everything will go swell.
The update of my school year, with classes and what not, is that it’s going great. I haven't really got to a point where I’m completely lost on a subject but there has been confusion. I am still on pace in all my classes and I have been getting my things done on time. The class that I am succeeding the most in is still English 12. This year is just so much more personal and I get into my work so much better. In English so far we have been writing stories that usually need some kind of emotional impute into the character of our stories. When I write these stories I feel like the main character is me and I am using the emotions I think I would have towards a situation to help create my characters. I am looking forward to more assignments in this class, especially ones like we have had so far.
The class am struggling the most in is Physics. My favored subject is science and physics is kind of part of that but I guess I am more into chemistry and organs, physiology and what not. Physics is more on the mathematical side and math is my worst subject. It's ok though, because I’m going to keep trying and asking for help until I understand.
As of right now, for my life after graduation, I am not sure what I want to be anymore? I have been going though so much change and I have been thinking so differently that i'm not sure if the medical field is where I am suppost to be. I have way to many emotions and they are visable almost instently, this makes me think that as a person in the medical field I may not handle illnesses or death as well as others. So, what I have decided to do is try and slow down, and see my other options. Maybe being a dentist is a better job with my emotions and all. Or maybe I will overcome this. I just want to make sure that I am going to be happy with what I choose.
For my senior project right now I am working on, of course, my journal entries and my autobiographical narrative, with some beginning thoughts for my job shadowing. The thing I find most difficult right now about senior projects is that I have to write about myself a lot and I’m not very good at portraying who I am. I mean I can do it, I know who I am, but sometimes its easiest for me to get the opinions from people like my mother, father and close friends to tell me what kinds of things represent me. I am looking forward to the visual representation of myself because it will give me a chance to really think of what represents my life. Including all the things that helped mold me to what i am now and some big things like my family, that are going to continue to help me grow into a successful woman.
Something that has really reflected throughout high school and for different things that happen during high school is that family is forever and they are always there to support you. I have never imagined a better family then mine they are always there for me and keep me strong. They never judge and always say to think positive. Thats what I am trying to do know and forever. My family is the reason why I am continuing to grow and succeeding at anything I put my mind too. I LOVE MY FAMILY!
09/17/12
positives
Dear Journal,
WOW! First semester is almost over. So far I am enjoying school but there have been changes. Before I get to my changes, I want to look back at how my classes are going. First off, I believe that my classes are going really good. I don’t feel like I’m really struggling but I’m not quit moving ahead right now. Except for in English but it doesn’t make much of a difference. My physics class is still my most difficult class but I have been doing well. Accounting is also really good. I seem to get everything so quickly. Another class that I am really proud of is leadership class. We are doing really well in that class. Leadership isn’t really a class where you do class work, what we do is plan all school events. This year our leadership class had made a huge difference to our school. Some things that we have done are; the student section, class cheers, more sprit, student involvement and positivity though out the school. We have started many new traditions and have got so many good complements from many people. This class has shown me that planning ahead is not a bad thing but you still have to have fun with it or it’s not worth it.
This is where I am at as far as my senior projects. I did my job shadow and I enjoyed it. I job shadowed a Dental Hygienist some time a little after my last journal entry. My overall job shadow day was good and you can read about it on my job shadow page. I learned a lot and I’m still looking into this field as well as others. Unfortunately, it’s still not clear to me what I want to do. I finished my job shadow narrative and now I am looking into level 4s and my visual representation.
Something new that happening with my post-graduation life is that I am starting to look at scholarships and I am looking into Fresno City. I’m planning on making an appointment very soon to see what they offer. I believe that I am going to visit another Dental Hygienist soon as well to get more knowledge about the carrier. I am kind of starting to look forward to collage but still sure of what I want, where I want to go, and I’m still not fond of leaving my family. But I’m not planning on going far. As far as living conditions, I’m starting to think that there could be a possibility of me moving closer to whatever school. But it’s just a thought. I don’t really think it will happen.
Now here are the changes. First off I am starting to be more confident and positive about many things. But what I find the most exciting is that... I GOT A JOB! I am now an employ at Tony's Pizza, and I love it. The people are all very nice. I really like this job because I can be social with people so there’s never really a doll moment and I am constantly moving. I have learned a lot but I barley started to and there is still so much to learn. My biggest problem right now is the front desk. It just makes me nervous but I no I will learn how to do it without help eventually.
When I found out I got the job I was so excited. My parents were exited and my grandmother. This job helps me a lot because I won’t need to rely on my parents every time I need a little money because ill already have it. But my parents are grate people they would help me ether way but I eventually want to get to where I can help them if they ever need it. Over this entire first part of the semester, the job is one of the biggest highlights.
Over all, I am looking forward to the rest of this semester and I’m hoping that it only gets better from here.
10/26/12
WOW! First semester is almost over. So far I am enjoying school but there have been changes. Before I get to my changes, I want to look back at how my classes are going. First off, I believe that my classes are going really good. I don’t feel like I’m really struggling but I’m not quit moving ahead right now. Except for in English but it doesn’t make much of a difference. My physics class is still my most difficult class but I have been doing well. Accounting is also really good. I seem to get everything so quickly. Another class that I am really proud of is leadership class. We are doing really well in that class. Leadership isn’t really a class where you do class work, what we do is plan all school events. This year our leadership class had made a huge difference to our school. Some things that we have done are; the student section, class cheers, more sprit, student involvement and positivity though out the school. We have started many new traditions and have got so many good complements from many people. This class has shown me that planning ahead is not a bad thing but you still have to have fun with it or it’s not worth it.
This is where I am at as far as my senior projects. I did my job shadow and I enjoyed it. I job shadowed a Dental Hygienist some time a little after my last journal entry. My overall job shadow day was good and you can read about it on my job shadow page. I learned a lot and I’m still looking into this field as well as others. Unfortunately, it’s still not clear to me what I want to do. I finished my job shadow narrative and now I am looking into level 4s and my visual representation.
Something new that happening with my post-graduation life is that I am starting to look at scholarships and I am looking into Fresno City. I’m planning on making an appointment very soon to see what they offer. I believe that I am going to visit another Dental Hygienist soon as well to get more knowledge about the carrier. I am kind of starting to look forward to collage but still sure of what I want, where I want to go, and I’m still not fond of leaving my family. But I’m not planning on going far. As far as living conditions, I’m starting to think that there could be a possibility of me moving closer to whatever school. But it’s just a thought. I don’t really think it will happen.
Now here are the changes. First off I am starting to be more confident and positive about many things. But what I find the most exciting is that... I GOT A JOB! I am now an employ at Tony's Pizza, and I love it. The people are all very nice. I really like this job because I can be social with people so there’s never really a doll moment and I am constantly moving. I have learned a lot but I barley started to and there is still so much to learn. My biggest problem right now is the front desk. It just makes me nervous but I no I will learn how to do it without help eventually.
When I found out I got the job I was so excited. My parents were exited and my grandmother. This job helps me a lot because I won’t need to rely on my parents every time I need a little money because ill already have it. But my parents are grate people they would help me ether way but I eventually want to get to where I can help them if they ever need it. Over this entire first part of the semester, the job is one of the biggest highlights.
Over all, I am looking forward to the rest of this semester and I’m hoping that it only gets better from here.
10/26/12
the season of giving
Dear Journal,
November has been a very fast mouth. The time went by so fast and it’s getting so close to the end of the semester. There are only the last few days of this mouth and about two weeks of December. November is one of my favorite seasons because of all the changing of the colors. The oranges and ambers make this weather look so beautiful.
My classes are ok. I think I started to developed senioritis because I am very lazy know a days and don’t really want to go to school. But I know it’s important and I want to finish my high school career as good as I can. The classes I feel are going the smoothest right now are leadership and English. English just comes easy to me. I think it’s easy for me to get into what I am writing and that’s why English is my best subject. In leadership we are working on our winter time projects. I am especially enjoying this because I am in charge of the Adopt-A-Star program. This program is when students at the high school purchase gifts for less fortunate children in our community. This year I wanted to make it even better and help even more children, so we extended the age limit form kindergarten through third to pre-school through fourth. So far this has been a good experience and I am looking forward to the end when we take all the gifts to the children. I know that the looks on their faces will be reward enough.
Another exiting thing that’s going on at school is in choir. We started two barbershop quartets. One is female and one male. And I made it on the female one. :) We are performing for the first time at the winter choir concert.
As for getting ready for college, I think I found what I want. Well hopefully. I do change my mind a lot. But I think I am going to study business. Weather I actually start a business or not business skills can help me get a job almost anywhere. I believe that I am going to go to Porterville College to collect the accounting class I’m taking now because it counts a high school course. And I’ll probably take another course there, and then I will transfer to the College of the Sequoia to get an associate degree in business. Hopefully by then I will know exactly what I want to do and I’ll go from there. I am also going to go to school to do nails, I think, just for fun. I think I’ll enjoy it. To prepare for college I am also looking at scholarships. I am currently filling out two that aren’t due till nest semester but I’m trying to get a head start. I hope I can get more done. They do take up a lot of time but I’m hoping it’s worth it.
Out side of school things are going ok too. There is still a little personal problems but over all its good. Thanksgiving was good. I hope it was good for whoever reading this too. What my family does every year is we have a thanksgiving for my mom’s side on the Thursday and for my dad’s side we have it on Friday. I had fun on both but it was really good to see my family from Paso. A down fall of this mouth is that my grandfather was in a tragic accident. He got hit by a car crossing the street. The doctors said he is lucky to be alive. But he is recovering good and pretty fast. He is new in God’s word but is strong in faith now and has that to keep him going. Although the accident was terrible he still laughs about it.
So, all is well in my family and for school. I’m looking forward to Christmas brake. We have some exciting plans but I’ll tell u that in the next journal. Bye.
11/28/12
November has been a very fast mouth. The time went by so fast and it’s getting so close to the end of the semester. There are only the last few days of this mouth and about two weeks of December. November is one of my favorite seasons because of all the changing of the colors. The oranges and ambers make this weather look so beautiful.
My classes are ok. I think I started to developed senioritis because I am very lazy know a days and don’t really want to go to school. But I know it’s important and I want to finish my high school career as good as I can. The classes I feel are going the smoothest right now are leadership and English. English just comes easy to me. I think it’s easy for me to get into what I am writing and that’s why English is my best subject. In leadership we are working on our winter time projects. I am especially enjoying this because I am in charge of the Adopt-A-Star program. This program is when students at the high school purchase gifts for less fortunate children in our community. This year I wanted to make it even better and help even more children, so we extended the age limit form kindergarten through third to pre-school through fourth. So far this has been a good experience and I am looking forward to the end when we take all the gifts to the children. I know that the looks on their faces will be reward enough.
Another exiting thing that’s going on at school is in choir. We started two barbershop quartets. One is female and one male. And I made it on the female one. :) We are performing for the first time at the winter choir concert.
As for getting ready for college, I think I found what I want. Well hopefully. I do change my mind a lot. But I think I am going to study business. Weather I actually start a business or not business skills can help me get a job almost anywhere. I believe that I am going to go to Porterville College to collect the accounting class I’m taking now because it counts a high school course. And I’ll probably take another course there, and then I will transfer to the College of the Sequoia to get an associate degree in business. Hopefully by then I will know exactly what I want to do and I’ll go from there. I am also going to go to school to do nails, I think, just for fun. I think I’ll enjoy it. To prepare for college I am also looking at scholarships. I am currently filling out two that aren’t due till nest semester but I’m trying to get a head start. I hope I can get more done. They do take up a lot of time but I’m hoping it’s worth it.
Out side of school things are going ok too. There is still a little personal problems but over all its good. Thanksgiving was good. I hope it was good for whoever reading this too. What my family does every year is we have a thanksgiving for my mom’s side on the Thursday and for my dad’s side we have it on Friday. I had fun on both but it was really good to see my family from Paso. A down fall of this mouth is that my grandfather was in a tragic accident. He got hit by a car crossing the street. The doctors said he is lucky to be alive. But he is recovering good and pretty fast. He is new in God’s word but is strong in faith now and has that to keep him going. Although the accident was terrible he still laughs about it.
So, all is well in my family and for school. I’m looking forward to Christmas brake. We have some exciting plans but I’ll tell u that in the next journal. Bye.
11/28/12
last semester of my high school career
Dear journal,
It’s my last semester of high school. It’s going to go by so fast. We just got back from my last winter vacation of my high school career, and I had a blast. I did a lot this winter vacation including my graduation trip. My parents took my family on a Cruz. It was so much fun. We left 2 days before school ended for the semester and drove to San Diego. We got there very late so we stayed the night there. The next day was all travel. We got on a shuttle to the airport and traveled for San Diego to Huston Texas. From Huston we traveled to Miami and we stayed the night there. In Miami we got to try Cuban food. It was a little different but it was very good. And the rest of the night we hung out with the people that were going on the Cruz with us. The next morning we had to be up and ready to go because the ship left around noon. As soon as we got to the ship it was jaw dropping. The Norwegian Epic, the biggest Cruz ship there is so far. It was amazing. As soon as we got checked in to the ship everyone was told to go to the top floor for the going away party, I has so much fun there.
The Cruz was a seven day one and we went to 3 islands. We were on ship for 3 days. During that time we had so much fun. There was all u can eat all day and there were restraints some free and others not, they also had different shows that you could watch. We spent time with the family as well as having our own time. My brother and I spent a lot of time at the teen club, usually when the sun went down and there were no more family events. This teen club was called Entourage. No one under the age limit or over the age limit was aloud in the club. That was a memorable room that we will always be thankful for. We met so many people from many different places like Mexicali, Australia, Canada, Brazil, Costarica, England and more. There are some people that I will never forget and hope to see in the future. We visited three islands; St. Maartin, St. Tomas, and Nasal. My favorite island was St. Tomas because the beach was flawless and beautiful. The water was so clear and had amazing shades of blue. St. Tomas has one of the top ten beaches in the world which is Megan’s Bay, which is also the beach we went to. All the other beaches have unique qualities as well but that was my favorite.
Over all I had an amazing time with my family and new friends. We are all looking forward to going on another Cruz for my brother’s graduation in two years. As soon as we got back from the Cruz it was Christmas Eve that day. We got home showered, no rest, and went to my grandmothers for Christmas Eve with my mother’s side of the family. We have tamales and a bunch of different desserts. It was a good time but I ended up falling asleep early because of exhaustion. The next morning was Christmas. My immediate family and I stayed home to rest that day. Usually we have that Christmas celebration with my father’s side of the family but they couldn’t till later that week because my uncle was working Christmas day. So we had our Christmas with my father’s side the fallowing Thursday. That late Christmas celebration was still very fun and I had good weekend with my family.
My vacation was not boring at all. And the good times with family and friends just continue. So that new years I was going to spend time with my boyfriend’s family but when I got there they all had left except him and his cousins. We had no idea what to do so we decided to have a movie night at my house and just hang out. We had a good time. My new year’s resolution is to try and not think negative or over think also to try and commit at least 4-5 days out of my week to the gym. It‘s going pretty good so far. I hope everyone had a Merry Christmas and a happy new year. Towards the end of my vacation I stayed home, worked here and there, and spent time with friends and family. I even went to the snow with my boyfriend’s family. It was a lot of fun. I am scared of sledding down the snow for some reason but when I went with him he helped me to try it slowly and eventually it was pretty fun and although it still a little out of my comfort zone I had a good time. My vacation was the best ever.
But now that I’m back at school this is how it’s going. I passed everything in first semester with a 3.81 GPA and my class rank is 12. I’m pretty excited and this means I passed my last semester needed to make CSF (California scholarship federation). This means I will graduate with honors. All I need is one more semester of my senior year and its already going by fast. As for my senor projects I am on time with all my journals and I already did my brag sheet and resume. I already started my letter to the panelist and I am working on my level 4 essays for senior projects as well. My classes are all going pretty good this semester so far and I’m hoping I will have a smooth ride from here.
Over all I’m hope that my last semester of my high school career will go good and I will have a lot of fun. I’m looking forward to what is in store for me. And although I am very nervous, I have a lot of support which I am so thankful for.
01/18/13
It’s my last semester of high school. It’s going to go by so fast. We just got back from my last winter vacation of my high school career, and I had a blast. I did a lot this winter vacation including my graduation trip. My parents took my family on a Cruz. It was so much fun. We left 2 days before school ended for the semester and drove to San Diego. We got there very late so we stayed the night there. The next day was all travel. We got on a shuttle to the airport and traveled for San Diego to Huston Texas. From Huston we traveled to Miami and we stayed the night there. In Miami we got to try Cuban food. It was a little different but it was very good. And the rest of the night we hung out with the people that were going on the Cruz with us. The next morning we had to be up and ready to go because the ship left around noon. As soon as we got to the ship it was jaw dropping. The Norwegian Epic, the biggest Cruz ship there is so far. It was amazing. As soon as we got checked in to the ship everyone was told to go to the top floor for the going away party, I has so much fun there.
The Cruz was a seven day one and we went to 3 islands. We were on ship for 3 days. During that time we had so much fun. There was all u can eat all day and there were restraints some free and others not, they also had different shows that you could watch. We spent time with the family as well as having our own time. My brother and I spent a lot of time at the teen club, usually when the sun went down and there were no more family events. This teen club was called Entourage. No one under the age limit or over the age limit was aloud in the club. That was a memorable room that we will always be thankful for. We met so many people from many different places like Mexicali, Australia, Canada, Brazil, Costarica, England and more. There are some people that I will never forget and hope to see in the future. We visited three islands; St. Maartin, St. Tomas, and Nasal. My favorite island was St. Tomas because the beach was flawless and beautiful. The water was so clear and had amazing shades of blue. St. Tomas has one of the top ten beaches in the world which is Megan’s Bay, which is also the beach we went to. All the other beaches have unique qualities as well but that was my favorite.
Over all I had an amazing time with my family and new friends. We are all looking forward to going on another Cruz for my brother’s graduation in two years. As soon as we got back from the Cruz it was Christmas Eve that day. We got home showered, no rest, and went to my grandmothers for Christmas Eve with my mother’s side of the family. We have tamales and a bunch of different desserts. It was a good time but I ended up falling asleep early because of exhaustion. The next morning was Christmas. My immediate family and I stayed home to rest that day. Usually we have that Christmas celebration with my father’s side of the family but they couldn’t till later that week because my uncle was working Christmas day. So we had our Christmas with my father’s side the fallowing Thursday. That late Christmas celebration was still very fun and I had good weekend with my family.
My vacation was not boring at all. And the good times with family and friends just continue. So that new years I was going to spend time with my boyfriend’s family but when I got there they all had left except him and his cousins. We had no idea what to do so we decided to have a movie night at my house and just hang out. We had a good time. My new year’s resolution is to try and not think negative or over think also to try and commit at least 4-5 days out of my week to the gym. It‘s going pretty good so far. I hope everyone had a Merry Christmas and a happy new year. Towards the end of my vacation I stayed home, worked here and there, and spent time with friends and family. I even went to the snow with my boyfriend’s family. It was a lot of fun. I am scared of sledding down the snow for some reason but when I went with him he helped me to try it slowly and eventually it was pretty fun and although it still a little out of my comfort zone I had a good time. My vacation was the best ever.
But now that I’m back at school this is how it’s going. I passed everything in first semester with a 3.81 GPA and my class rank is 12. I’m pretty excited and this means I passed my last semester needed to make CSF (California scholarship federation). This means I will graduate with honors. All I need is one more semester of my senior year and its already going by fast. As for my senor projects I am on time with all my journals and I already did my brag sheet and resume. I already started my letter to the panelist and I am working on my level 4 essays for senior projects as well. My classes are all going pretty good this semester so far and I’m hoping I will have a smooth ride from here.
Over all I’m hope that my last semester of my high school career will go good and I will have a lot of fun. I’m looking forward to what is in store for me. And although I am very nervous, I have a lot of support which I am so thankful for.
01/18/13
school is school
Dear journal,
My school year is going pretty good. I’m starting to develop senioridus but I know I can get my stuff done. But before I talk about school, I like to let you know how my life is going. It’s pretty good. This is well with my family and I am very fortunate to have them by my side. Work is amazing, my bosses are very nice and my co-workers are nice as
well. I get along with everyone and I hope it stays that way.
On a more current note, my grandmother just had her 85thbirthday but she told my sister she was 13… you know? 8 plus 5… she is such a funny person and I admire her a lot. Something else current is that I have started a diet plan and I have“gym” on my mind. I have lost 11 pounds so far in about a mouth, just by eating right and exercise. I’m pretty proud and I’m trying to go on strong. I have my cheat days where I don’t really mind what I eat but that’s usually just weekends, then I snap right back. Because of this I am gaining confidence and I and happy about it.
Now, back to school, my classes are going well. For first period I have choir. In this class we are learning new music for out festival on March. I have to say I like some songs more than others but im happy I took this class before I
graduated. I should of took in before but I didn’t because I was to afraid. Know I see that it is not so bad and I’m enjoying it. I have my little brother in that class and I love him so much. We butt heads here and there but it’s
good to have someone that you truly know there. Especially when I’m afraid to sing something or need help keeping pitch, he helps me a lot. My second period is government. So far it’s easier than economy but I have equal passion for them both… they aren’t my favorite. For 3rd period I am a TA. This class doesn’t count towards my GPA but it gives me a chance to relax a little away from doing my own work but on the other had if I don’t have nothing to do, I can do work in there too. It’s a win win situation. My 4th period is accounting. I am looking to own a business maybe but this class right now is at the bottom of my list. There are so many MT’s and I’m getting tired of it. 5th is English. Like I said, I developed senioridus, especially for this class. But I am not behind, nor and I ahead really but I’m going to keep it that way. My senior projects are coming along too. 6th is leadership. I am proud of this class. I feel that for the school, this class has completely benefitted the school environment. I feel that there is more pride and fewer problems. A lot had gotten done and this class and the students in this class after we leave I feel will just continue to make it better. Finally, I have physics for 7th. This class is going well. I have troubles but math isn’t the best subject for me.
So as u can see school is going well I’m eager to get it over with but at the same time sad to see it go by so fast. So
far for after high school, I applied to COS because I want to go there before anywhere just so I have more time to view my options and decide what I want to do before transferring. I took my placement test and I did very well in English but like I have said… math just isn’t my thing. My next step is to talk to a counselor about enrolling in classes. I am also going to take a summer class at PC so I can collect my credits for accounting for college as well as take another class, just to get ahead. I also want to attend a beauty college and learn to do nails and a side hobby/job, just to have something fun or entertaining when I need it. Plus, its extra cash. Until next time! Bye.
done on: 02/14/13
published on: 02/20/13
My school year is going pretty good. I’m starting to develop senioridus but I know I can get my stuff done. But before I talk about school, I like to let you know how my life is going. It’s pretty good. This is well with my family and I am very fortunate to have them by my side. Work is amazing, my bosses are very nice and my co-workers are nice as
well. I get along with everyone and I hope it stays that way.
On a more current note, my grandmother just had her 85thbirthday but she told my sister she was 13… you know? 8 plus 5… she is such a funny person and I admire her a lot. Something else current is that I have started a diet plan and I have“gym” on my mind. I have lost 11 pounds so far in about a mouth, just by eating right and exercise. I’m pretty proud and I’m trying to go on strong. I have my cheat days where I don’t really mind what I eat but that’s usually just weekends, then I snap right back. Because of this I am gaining confidence and I and happy about it.
Now, back to school, my classes are going well. For first period I have choir. In this class we are learning new music for out festival on March. I have to say I like some songs more than others but im happy I took this class before I
graduated. I should of took in before but I didn’t because I was to afraid. Know I see that it is not so bad and I’m enjoying it. I have my little brother in that class and I love him so much. We butt heads here and there but it’s
good to have someone that you truly know there. Especially when I’m afraid to sing something or need help keeping pitch, he helps me a lot. My second period is government. So far it’s easier than economy but I have equal passion for them both… they aren’t my favorite. For 3rd period I am a TA. This class doesn’t count towards my GPA but it gives me a chance to relax a little away from doing my own work but on the other had if I don’t have nothing to do, I can do work in there too. It’s a win win situation. My 4th period is accounting. I am looking to own a business maybe but this class right now is at the bottom of my list. There are so many MT’s and I’m getting tired of it. 5th is English. Like I said, I developed senioridus, especially for this class. But I am not behind, nor and I ahead really but I’m going to keep it that way. My senior projects are coming along too. 6th is leadership. I am proud of this class. I feel that for the school, this class has completely benefitted the school environment. I feel that there is more pride and fewer problems. A lot had gotten done and this class and the students in this class after we leave I feel will just continue to make it better. Finally, I have physics for 7th. This class is going well. I have troubles but math isn’t the best subject for me.
So as u can see school is going well I’m eager to get it over with but at the same time sad to see it go by so fast. So
far for after high school, I applied to COS because I want to go there before anywhere just so I have more time to view my options and decide what I want to do before transferring. I took my placement test and I did very well in English but like I have said… math just isn’t my thing. My next step is to talk to a counselor about enrolling in classes. I am also going to take a summer class at PC so I can collect my credits for accounting for college as well as take another class, just to get ahead. I also want to attend a beauty college and learn to do nails and a side hobby/job, just to have something fun or entertaining when I need it. Plus, its extra cash. Until next time! Bye.
done on: 02/14/13
published on: 02/20/13
up coming events
Dear journal,
Thing are starting to go by so fast. The school year is close to ending and there has been so much to do. Graduation is just around the corner. I’m not really exited yet and I am also not nervous yet. But I know it will hit me sooner or later. At this time in the school year I feel like I’m ready to be done with high school but I’m scared to enter the real world.
I know that I will be okay because I will have my family supporting me one hundred percent, but I’m still afraid. I know that if I keep taking deep breaths and getting through it.
One of the things I want to begin with is school. I’m not off pace at all but I am lagging of getting my work done early
like I did before. I know that that is not good but I am still getting it done. My classes are good overall, although I am getting tired of taking certain ones at this point. For example I’m just tired of doing on line work in accounting and I’m
tired of work sheets in physics, but I’m almost to the finish line. Something that I am also not proud of right now is that I am lagging on my level fours. It’s the senioritis but I’m still going to try and push myself to do them. At this time in the school year I am also trying to keep calm and not stress out. That is one of the biggest issues I have because I get overwhelmed easily and just need to have some fun and relax to relieve it.
I am staring to do more level fours in my classes know, for example I am doing the level four tasks in English for senior projects instead of the research paper and I want to strive and do more in my classes. Especially in physics and hopefully on choir and accounting but I’m not going to lie, especially at this time of senior year, its difficult. But on the other hand no one said it was going to be easy so I am going to try my best. On the plus side I am getting all my level three’s and some 3.5’s done and I know that I am going to make it to graduation, no doubt about it.
At this time in school there are some more fun things coming up like spring fever week, which is the last week of school before spring break, the egg hut which will be head the last Friday before spring break and that Friday we
will also have an extended lunch. Being in ASB we are planning spring fever week and not to brag or anything but, the egg hunt was my idea and I think the students that are going to be chosen will enjoy it. Other things we are planning for spring fever week are things such as dress up days and since we are no longer allowed food day we are planning a food court day where food companies will come and serve their food as long as it meets the food requirements.
The final things I want to talk about are things that are going to be going on at home that are pretty exciting. This spring break my little sister is hitting double digits. Yup, she turning 10, it goes by so fast. Easter is also coming up and that’s always fun, being able to see family and getting together for awesome food. The final exiting thing coming up this spring break is that our family was asked to host a student from Ono City though our sister city program. The
student we will be hosting is named Atsushi. We are all looking forward to meeting him. Until next time.
Thing are starting to go by so fast. The school year is close to ending and there has been so much to do. Graduation is just around the corner. I’m not really exited yet and I am also not nervous yet. But I know it will hit me sooner or later. At this time in the school year I feel like I’m ready to be done with high school but I’m scared to enter the real world.
I know that I will be okay because I will have my family supporting me one hundred percent, but I’m still afraid. I know that if I keep taking deep breaths and getting through it.
One of the things I want to begin with is school. I’m not off pace at all but I am lagging of getting my work done early
like I did before. I know that that is not good but I am still getting it done. My classes are good overall, although I am getting tired of taking certain ones at this point. For example I’m just tired of doing on line work in accounting and I’m
tired of work sheets in physics, but I’m almost to the finish line. Something that I am also not proud of right now is that I am lagging on my level fours. It’s the senioritis but I’m still going to try and push myself to do them. At this time in the school year I am also trying to keep calm and not stress out. That is one of the biggest issues I have because I get overwhelmed easily and just need to have some fun and relax to relieve it.
I am staring to do more level fours in my classes know, for example I am doing the level four tasks in English for senior projects instead of the research paper and I want to strive and do more in my classes. Especially in physics and hopefully on choir and accounting but I’m not going to lie, especially at this time of senior year, its difficult. But on the other hand no one said it was going to be easy so I am going to try my best. On the plus side I am getting all my level three’s and some 3.5’s done and I know that I am going to make it to graduation, no doubt about it.
At this time in school there are some more fun things coming up like spring fever week, which is the last week of school before spring break, the egg hut which will be head the last Friday before spring break and that Friday we
will also have an extended lunch. Being in ASB we are planning spring fever week and not to brag or anything but, the egg hunt was my idea and I think the students that are going to be chosen will enjoy it. Other things we are planning for spring fever week are things such as dress up days and since we are no longer allowed food day we are planning a food court day where food companies will come and serve their food as long as it meets the food requirements.
The final things I want to talk about are things that are going to be going on at home that are pretty exciting. This spring break my little sister is hitting double digits. Yup, she turning 10, it goes by so fast. Easter is also coming up and that’s always fun, being able to see family and getting together for awesome food. The final exiting thing coming up this spring break is that our family was asked to host a student from Ono City though our sister city program. The
student we will be hosting is named Atsushi. We are all looking forward to meeting him. Until next time.
opening a new book
Dear journal,
This is my last entry. My goodness, this school year went by so fast. High school was a good experience and even though I’m glad to be done with it, I think I’m going to miss it. Before I talk about that though, I just want to let you know how things are going hear. Well, I’m doing well in my classes but I fell as though I’m just running out of time and I still have so much to do.
The most important thing in mind is senior projects. I am almost done all I have was this journal, my work cited pages to my seven level 4 easies, and my exit presentation. But I am working on these things every day and should be done very soon. I also don’t feel nervous yet about the exit presentation, I’m hoping that means that I am pretty confident and I hope that I do great. As for my other classes, my first period is choir and that’s going pretty well. I have a few more assignments that I need to sing but overall it should be easy. I need a solo, that can be a duo or a trio as well, and some warm up testing. I think I’ll be done with everything by the end of this mouth I hope but we still have to practice for the spring concert.
My second period class is government. Government was never hard to do but some stuff is hard to memorize. I am at the end of the third MT and just need one more to go. I feel that this class was the least difficult to get through and I am very grateful for that. It helped a lot. My third period class is a TA period, which I enjoy very much. I would recommend to other students in upcoming years to take a TA period, but only in your senior year. The reason I feel this way is because in all the other 3 years you should make sure you are on pace to graduate and if permitted and you do well, all the needed classes and some are complete, you deserve to have a brake period. Now, it’s not a lets sleep brake period, I should be a get some work done period. I think that a TA period is a good time to get things done to help you out when you are not doing anything for the teacher. That’s what I do and it helps a lot.
My fourth period right now is one of the most difficult to complete, its accounting. The reason I feel this way is because it feels a though this class isn’t support to be this long. I have never had so many MTs to complete in a class my whole high school career. It just seems very confusing but I am trying my best and getting my stuff done. Next is 5th period which is English, I already told you about that one. Next is leadership. I really enjoy having the leadership class and I feel that others should take it as well. It’s a good way to meet people and be very involved in the school and have a lot of school spirit. This class has taught me a lot about taking control of a situation and how to hand things properly. I feel that thought this class my leadership skills did get better and I am more confident in cases that involve the knowledge of leadership skills. In this class I really enjoyed my tasks that I took on, for example the Adopt- A- Star program, rallies, and my choice to take on three TAB teachers. I feel good when I hear that a teacher I got was so happy with their gift. I’m excited for the reveling day, when they figure out who their Teacher Appreciation Buddy was.
Finally is my physics class. Like I have said in previous journals, math is not my thing therefor physics can be very difficult for me but it was an experience and I have to admit there were some cool experiments. Even though that class is difficult I am still getting it done.
I want to talk about life outside of school know, but not just college stuff, also personal stuff. First college, I am still going to go to COS. I have my appointment to set up my classes Saturday, April 6. I also think that I am going to still look into doing nails because I still feel that it is a good way for extra cash and I will enjoy doing it. When I attend college I’m still going to be living with my family because although I believe I’m ready to be done with high school, I’m not so sure that I’m ready to leave my family. I am so close to them and will forever be grateful for everything they
taught me and I am so blesses to have them. Know, speaking of family, I’m my last journal I talked about Easter and spring break. My little sister also hit double digest so lucky her she got two parties, one with just her friends the Friday before her birth day and one the day of Easter with our family. Easter was a lot of fun and I enjoyed seeing family that I don’t see very often. The day of her birth day, the whole family got new bikes, they are beach cruzers and we all really like them. We are doing more family bike rides.
Something else very exiting that happened this spring break is that we had our Japanese brother. His name is Atsh well that’s what we call him, but having him was so much fun and we had very fun and funny times. We did a lot of things together along with the other Japanese students and host families. There was one day that we had him all day, it was a Saturday. We took him to the outlets to lunch and bowling. We all had fun bowling especially because we had 2 other Japanese students with us at the time and they are funnier in groups. After bowling we took the three students to McDermott because they wanted to play basketball. Finally at the end of the day, one of my favorite parts of the week was when we took them to eat tacos for the first time. It was so funny and we all enjoyed ourselves. My family and I would definatly do this again.
I had a great time this spring and this school year wasn’t bad ether. Getting to the end of my last journal is a little heart breaking but I want to take some time to reflect on my high school career. I have learned a lot and overcame some things as well for example singing in front of people, I still can’t on the spot by myself but its way better than
before. I learned to be a better leader and to never give up. I learned that family is very important in everything because they are always there and I learned that it’s never too late for anything. I learned a lot these few years, not only in school but outside of school and even though I’m reaching the end of one story, it opens up a whole new book.
Good bye,
Sincerely a 2013 graduate
04/03/13
This is my last entry. My goodness, this school year went by so fast. High school was a good experience and even though I’m glad to be done with it, I think I’m going to miss it. Before I talk about that though, I just want to let you know how things are going hear. Well, I’m doing well in my classes but I fell as though I’m just running out of time and I still have so much to do.
The most important thing in mind is senior projects. I am almost done all I have was this journal, my work cited pages to my seven level 4 easies, and my exit presentation. But I am working on these things every day and should be done very soon. I also don’t feel nervous yet about the exit presentation, I’m hoping that means that I am pretty confident and I hope that I do great. As for my other classes, my first period is choir and that’s going pretty well. I have a few more assignments that I need to sing but overall it should be easy. I need a solo, that can be a duo or a trio as well, and some warm up testing. I think I’ll be done with everything by the end of this mouth I hope but we still have to practice for the spring concert.
My second period class is government. Government was never hard to do but some stuff is hard to memorize. I am at the end of the third MT and just need one more to go. I feel that this class was the least difficult to get through and I am very grateful for that. It helped a lot. My third period class is a TA period, which I enjoy very much. I would recommend to other students in upcoming years to take a TA period, but only in your senior year. The reason I feel this way is because in all the other 3 years you should make sure you are on pace to graduate and if permitted and you do well, all the needed classes and some are complete, you deserve to have a brake period. Now, it’s not a lets sleep brake period, I should be a get some work done period. I think that a TA period is a good time to get things done to help you out when you are not doing anything for the teacher. That’s what I do and it helps a lot.
My fourth period right now is one of the most difficult to complete, its accounting. The reason I feel this way is because it feels a though this class isn’t support to be this long. I have never had so many MTs to complete in a class my whole high school career. It just seems very confusing but I am trying my best and getting my stuff done. Next is 5th period which is English, I already told you about that one. Next is leadership. I really enjoy having the leadership class and I feel that others should take it as well. It’s a good way to meet people and be very involved in the school and have a lot of school spirit. This class has taught me a lot about taking control of a situation and how to hand things properly. I feel that thought this class my leadership skills did get better and I am more confident in cases that involve the knowledge of leadership skills. In this class I really enjoyed my tasks that I took on, for example the Adopt- A- Star program, rallies, and my choice to take on three TAB teachers. I feel good when I hear that a teacher I got was so happy with their gift. I’m excited for the reveling day, when they figure out who their Teacher Appreciation Buddy was.
Finally is my physics class. Like I have said in previous journals, math is not my thing therefor physics can be very difficult for me but it was an experience and I have to admit there were some cool experiments. Even though that class is difficult I am still getting it done.
I want to talk about life outside of school know, but not just college stuff, also personal stuff. First college, I am still going to go to COS. I have my appointment to set up my classes Saturday, April 6. I also think that I am going to still look into doing nails because I still feel that it is a good way for extra cash and I will enjoy doing it. When I attend college I’m still going to be living with my family because although I believe I’m ready to be done with high school, I’m not so sure that I’m ready to leave my family. I am so close to them and will forever be grateful for everything they
taught me and I am so blesses to have them. Know, speaking of family, I’m my last journal I talked about Easter and spring break. My little sister also hit double digest so lucky her she got two parties, one with just her friends the Friday before her birth day and one the day of Easter with our family. Easter was a lot of fun and I enjoyed seeing family that I don’t see very often. The day of her birth day, the whole family got new bikes, they are beach cruzers and we all really like them. We are doing more family bike rides.
Something else very exiting that happened this spring break is that we had our Japanese brother. His name is Atsh well that’s what we call him, but having him was so much fun and we had very fun and funny times. We did a lot of things together along with the other Japanese students and host families. There was one day that we had him all day, it was a Saturday. We took him to the outlets to lunch and bowling. We all had fun bowling especially because we had 2 other Japanese students with us at the time and they are funnier in groups. After bowling we took the three students to McDermott because they wanted to play basketball. Finally at the end of the day, one of my favorite parts of the week was when we took them to eat tacos for the first time. It was so funny and we all enjoyed ourselves. My family and I would definatly do this again.
I had a great time this spring and this school year wasn’t bad ether. Getting to the end of my last journal is a little heart breaking but I want to take some time to reflect on my high school career. I have learned a lot and overcame some things as well for example singing in front of people, I still can’t on the spot by myself but its way better than
before. I learned to be a better leader and to never give up. I learned that family is very important in everything because they are always there and I learned that it’s never too late for anything. I learned a lot these few years, not only in school but outside of school and even though I’m reaching the end of one story, it opens up a whole new book.
Good bye,
Sincerely a 2013 graduate
04/03/13