It's Rough

It's so hard to live day in and day out as a teenager. And society just pushes us aside with the non-understanding attitude that we choose to be as difficult, moody, ever-changing and conforming as we are. But as much as it can be controlled, the teenage mind often forcefully overpower the rational mind, and you are left with an alien, often lost soul. Society constantly builds us up and breaks us down, and as much as there are hundreds of scientific studies on the teenage years, there are just as many stubborn, old-fashioned adults who dismiss teenagers as troublesome semi-adults, when really all we could really use is some guidance. And I admit, we don't always receive guidance with open arms, but at least give us the courtesy to listen when we speak. Most adults today have the mind-set that if you ignore the teenage years, they'll grow out of it. But that's a cold-hearted way to view our age group. We're not all out to make trouble. And I know I want someone, a trusted adult, to give me a word of advice, and I'm fortunate to have many. But as many positive things I have to say about my adult role models, we all know that parents sometimes leave you hanging when you need them most. Or worse, they just don't understand, to put it simply. I'm sure that nothing of the above ramble would be understood by the general public. It's just a moody release after all. But when I'm trying to hold to my standards as well as interact with my peers, plus excersise good judement, know who to trust,and balance friend and family time, I just hope that adults, who seem to provide the best guidance, will keep their minds clear, their ears opened and their hearts compassionate. I want to know whats best, but sometimes, I just need to figure out my own mind first. And I know thats a tall order for adults to carry out all the time, which translates into: there's no easy way out of this. And being a teenager takes understanding, adults to hold you to your standards, and love and undestanding from both the adults and the "scary" teenagers. I know I'm still working on it, and luckily, I've got a good support network. I know there will be times when I'm completely lost. But it won't last forever and everyone will just have to try to understand each other.

My Schedule

Period 1- math AB H (mark)
Period 2- phys. ed (langton)
Period 3 - wind. ens. (persad)
Period 4- english 9H (baisley)
Period 5- French 2 (meritt)
Period 6- Living enviro. H (Nilsson)
Period 7- global hist. 1H (burns)
Period 8- Foundation/art (manno)

...and that's my schedule. A little frightnening, but I think I'll manage. I'm trying not to think about high school just yet, though. Oh, and can anyone explain why its so hot right now? when its been 68 degrees for the past three days and its only 9:45 in the morning, and its like, 91 degrees? okay i guess ill just go dunk my head in a bucket of ice.

Owange Chicken! Yeah!

I really don't have much to say, but I just wanted to put that as my title. Brace yourselves, though, everyone. Our schedules will probably come sometime this week. And if we don't all have the same teachers, I'll be very upset. So call me when you get your schedules! And cross your fingers that you get lucky.

Mmmm yess. HSM2....delicious

After being the car for almost 7 hours, traffic and thunder storms included, we got home from an amazing vacation. As soon as we got home, I jumped out of the car, got into my dad's car and he took me over to Jess's house in time to see HSM2. I literally got home at like...7:50. It was well worth the rush. The plot was adorable, the songs were cool, well, except the cheesy Jesus meets West Side story, Zac Efron number, we made fun of that one, and we found it was more of a "movie" than the first one. And Miley Cyrus was in it.....whatever. Anyway, I was so glad I got to see it, 'specially with Jess. <333. And now its cold out, and i think we should be getting schedules soon. The way its going, I'm going to be like, the only one at freshmen orientation. But yeah, I had an awesome vacation, and it was so worth it to be home in time for High school musical 2. Oh, and btw, Universal is in the process of making a Harry Potter theme park. Admission will be...brace yourself.....$800 dollars. How crazy is that. I'm saving up.....

Sweet Escape

I am leaving for vacation tomorrow. Woohooo! I mean, I'll miss everyone, but...whatever, I'm on vacation. I'll be back Friday, in time to see High school Musical 2....duhhhh. Wouldn't miss it for anything. So I'm in for some hard-core packing, and I need to get to the library to get books for my second nerd competition this year. We would have had a three person team (coughkeriannecough) just kiddinggg, but now its just me and my sister. We'll tell you how it goes! So I'll be away for the week, and when I get back I hope/don't hope that my HS schedule will be here. (mixed feelings on that one) After that, well, BOTB, highschool orientation, squeeze in some more sleepovers, some baby-sitting, then....well, don't make me say it. Ok, well I'm gonna go eat lunch and pack and hope it gets warmer.
In fact, why don't I check the forecast now. bYE!

Cat Update

So Oberon, our new kitty in-training, is coming around more frequently than just the evenings. We put a black collar on him, and he now ventures inside, if only for a few minutes. In order for him to come inside, however, the door has to remain opened enough for him to get back outside if he wants to, and there can't be loud noises, or sudden movements, because he will get scared. I gave him some ham and he ate it right up. He's got a good appetite, but we need to bring him to the vet for a check up, and he needs to be neutered. Keep checking in!

Pretty Kitty

My silly little cat is begging to be scritched. But I'm going to bed now, even though I don't know how I'll be able to sleep, it's so darn hot out. That's what air-conditioners are for! Good Night <3

Pink Squares annoy me

This aggrivating pink square thats covering up my posts is....well.....aggrivating. I kind of want a Harry Potter background (hint hint) But I'll survive. I just finished reading "The Girl Who Loves Tom Gordon" and I would give you a review, but I'm still processing it. I still have Battle of the Books books to read. Other than that I'm kind of bored, but looking forward to vacation. i'm going to Chincoteague Island. Beyond that, I'm sooooooooo incredibly excited for HSM 2. Everytime there's a commercial for it I get butterflies. And I bought a HSM shirt. Hahahha, i won't be wearing that in public, don't worry.

I'm Back!

I had a great time in Connecticut. The aquarium is amazing. It was so incredibly hot, though, much like it was here, I'm sure. So anyway, in Connecticut we went to the seaport which is adorable, we went on a sweet little boat and we walked around....a lot. There really aren't any beaches in Mystic, so we drove to Rhode Island. The beaches there are similar to the jersey shore. Really, really crowded. But it was nice to be by the water, even if I couldn't go swimming. =( And then on Thursday, we went to the aquarium. It is so great. The animals are spectacular, especially Kodiak, the 1,600 lb. Stellar sea lion. He's HUGE. We saw everything from Beluga whales to glow-in-the dark fish. We also went on this awesome 3-D ride. It was called Cosmic Coaster, and it was actually like being on a roller coaster...except one that would probably kill you in real life. We had such a great time.