Just a quick update...

So days 2 and 3 of high school are now complete. Here's a rundown of what happened:

Day 2: Went to all my classes. We did the standard who are you type stuff. I don't really know what else to write...

Day 3: Went to all my classes (again). Started semi-real classwork and went over the student handbook.

Now there is one thing that I'm not sure about with my high school. We have only one lunch period. We aren't what you call a small high school, we have about 1500 students. The one good thing is that Juniors and Seniors go off campus to eat lunch because we do boast an open campus. I'll give you an update of what it's like to go through the lunch line when I finally work up the courage to buy lunch.

That's it. I'll try to update you later this week with the full week analysis.

No longer waiting on Wednesday,
SVAMS

The First Day (and a sign?)

Hey Blogosphere,

So today was my first day of high school and it went something like this:

5:30 AM: My dad tries to get me out of bed.

6:00 AM: I actually get out of bed.

6:00 AM - 6:30 AM: Eat breakfast.

6:30 AM: Get ready for school

7:07 AM: Walk to bus stop....

Okay, I'm going to stop doing my timetable because it's even boring me a little. So we got to school and they funneled us into the school (with lots of noise, cheering, and high fives). Then we got name tags with group numbers, etc. on them. We stood around for  a while before they led us to the gym. Then we stood around for a while outside of the gym before they then funneled us into the gym (with more cheering). We sat through the standard "welcome" to high school assembly before breaking off in our groups. Now their were 52 groups which was really nice because each group only had 5-7 freshman and 2 upperclassmen. 

In our groups we did ice breaking games, and a game called 64 squares (which was suppose to be a metaphor for our high school journey.) Then we went to the nurse to get our hearing and eyesite checked (which conveniently led us pass a table of cupcakes.) After scarfing down our cupcakes, we got to go to the freshman pancake breakfast. We went back into our groups to do more icebreaker activities and went on a scavenger hunt (while dressed in crazy costumes, my group did tetris pieces) for our classes. We did a final orientation in the theater before breaking off for lunch. In the afternoon we went to all our classes for about 15 minutes each. After this we went home, where I'm now writing this blog entry.

And that was my first day of high school. 

Now you noticed that "First Day" is only the partial title of this entry. This is because when I got home I was pleasantly surprised to see my Pottermore welcome letter in my inbox (yes, the one that gives me beta access which I had to wake up at 5 AM to get.) Is it a sign that I had a great first day (and of things to come in high school) or did Pottermore just get lucky? I'd like to believe the former...

I guess now my blog can look forward to all my high school shenanigans...

Getting ready for Day 2, 

SVAMS

New Year, New Look

I start high school tomorrow. Yeah... It's pretty crazy to think I was only in seventh grade when I started this.

It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness -Charles Dickens

Anyone else think that that quote fits high school?

I've finished my summer homework and tomorrow I'll enter the place where I'll spend my next four years.

Also I've changed the look of my blog a bit (you've probably noticed). I thought new school, new year, a world of possibilities. But anyway like the new look?

I'll try to update when I can... but for tonight that's it.

Don't let the high schoolers bite,

SVAMS

Checking in

Well I haven't posted in forever.... I start high school in two weeks. This brings up an important subject... Should I change the name of the blog? Well I'll figure that out later (but your input would be nice.)

Also I encourage all writers to visit figment.com.

That's it for now.

Peace, Love, Misunderstandings,

SVAMS

Testing

Seeing if I can get this image for a project...

Dear Uncle Denver,

Now I'm sure your all wondering the "real" reason that I've finally updated this blog, well it goes something like this...

We are planning a family cruise for late August to Alaska. Most of my dad's side is coming except his oldest brother (my Uncle Denver). So here's one last try to get him to come on this "family" cruise. So without a further a do...

Dear Uncle Denver,

Here is why you should come...

Main reasons to come:

• Lola doesn't have years and years to do this. She is over 85 years old and she's running out of time. She's going to die - let her have this last hurrah, the entire family in one place, at the same time, making memories (I don't his has happened since before your other niece was born).
• It's a family cruise. It can't be a family cruise unless the entire family comes.
• Rooms are based on double occupancy. This means even if you don't come we'll still have to pay for your room.
• If it's financial reasons that you won't come, well there's a solution for that too. Lola is paying for the bulk of it and I've even offered to pay for your plane ticket.
• I get you're trying to work things out with Auntie but she's here in Seattle and you're in Denver. Working things out works better if your face to face.
• If you feel Auntie is going to feel left out well, she's been invited. If she wants to come she is welcome to come.
• While we're on the subject - I miss her too. I haven't seen her for over at least 3 years. It would be great to get reacquainted. Also if she's the reason you won't come - I've heard that she's given you permission to come. Don't let her hold you back.
• I've said that I won't come unless you come. We'll be missing you along with me. (Now it definitely can't be called a family cruise).
• Think of all the memories we'll make and all the fun we'll have (Don't make me photo-shop your head into all the pictures.)
• I can't imagine this trip without you. Were family, stuck together whether we like it or not. So come with us, one week, one boat, a million memories.

Uncle Denver if your reading this right now please reconsider your decision (and call so we can talk). Both your nieces want you on this trip (the other is just not as stubborn to make you come - but don't worry I'll be nagging enough for the both of us). Your not just my uncle, your my godfather. How am I suppose to enjoy this if your stuck at home? (Now I remember, I'm not going unless you do.) This cruise is in no way complete without you. I know that the others have talked with you, but PLEASE, PLEASE come with us.

I know times are hard and life is crazy but Uncle Denver, family helps. Even in the darkest of times we will be there for each other. We need this adventure, and all of us want you along for the ride.

In December when I last saw you I basically said I was cancelling this blog - but you brought me back. I restarted this for you and our family. This trip will only come around once, by saying no you limit your possibilities and will forever wonder "What if." There is no time like the present - so please come.

You are a part of our lives. I don't care what is going on in Denver or Seattle or how complicated this whole entire situation has got. It comes down to this, this is a trip for all of us (including you.) We'll find adventure, fun, and maybe what it means to be a family.

We need you! So please let me hear the ringing of a phone with your voice saying, "See you August."

This would mean the world to me and our family. So one last chance... I beg of you to change your mind. PLEASE go with us. This experience wouldn't be the same without you. I said it once and I'll say it again - WE NEED YOU!

With all my love and hope,

SVAMS (Your 8th grade niece)

P.S. Please call - if this doesn't convince I'll just have to do it in person.

Posted

So... I "forgot" about this blog for the last 4 months.

Right now I'm on mid-winter break. Today I took the ACT (to get into a summer program), tomorrow and Thursday I have to do job shadows (that is if the Seattle weather holds up), and Friday - homework. My break of relaxing is over.

On another note, check out this awesome website for teen writers: Figment.

So coming up in school we have our 8th grade science fair, the spring open house, and high school registration. Looks like the excitement is still to come...