Aug 20, 2005 19:19
I honestly can not believe that I used to come home last year, in the fall, and sit around with NOTHING to do. I would play on the computer, talk on the phone, or watch tv. Basically I was completely unproductive, because I hardly had any homework to work on. Now, however, is a completely different story. I guess having a real teacher for math (unlike Garcia) means that you actually receive homework. Who would have thought? The Algebra II homework isn't an overload, just a lot combined with AP World, Chem, and Gifted English. Mainly on Thursday nights is where I have a problem. Once I get home from band practice and shower I have a very limited amount of time to study AP World, do a lab write up, and math homework (plus my mother gets super anal about bedtime and refuses to let me stay up doing homework). But, I shouldn't complain too much; next year I plan on taking 3 AP courses so I don't even know what the definition of "stressful workload" is yet. My classes are nice this year - based on teachers and classmates - and I really think I made a good decision to stay out of Gifted Chemistry this year, just to put me at a little more ease. I'm definitely stressing in AP World. The "have to get an 'A' in everything" personality has basically erupted. I would have to say I like French class the best this year. That's really weird because last year I hated, even more than biology, thanks to Mrs. Baker. Mr. Wilhem's class is much more fun, and I seem to be learning a lot. Oh, and Ann and I have only one class together, but at least I have her lunch.
Besides all of that marching band has come back into my life. We had the kickoff classic yesterday, so I went. Our new stands tunes are cute, and I definitely missed marching out to the field. Next week is out first performance, which is pretty amazing considering we only know the first song. Lame. After the game is a flute sleepover - haha yay - and that should be entertaining.
Recently, I have been devouring Sarah Dessen novels. I loved The Truth About Forever, and recommend it to anyone who likes those predictable, teenage, romance novels. I just get so attached to the characters, and I find myself relating my life to the book at times. Sometimes, I even catch myself using the characteristics of the handsome, mysterious, artistic boy and for the cute Lyman kid at lunch, who I've never, ever talked to. I don't even know his name. ...This is what happens when you are young and boyfriendless for extended periods of time.