Theives

Something that I can't stand is when someone takes something that doesn't belong to them. If it isn't yours don't touch it! Recently I got my wallet stollen out the classroom and they took everything. I didn't have any cash. All I had was my debit card, permit, and my personal pictures. I wasn't so upset about the whole wallet it's self but my brothers Navy picture and a letter from him was in there and it really hit me hard. That is something that can't be replaced and if there was anything to happen to him I wouldn't have anything to remember him by. It doesn't feel good when something that was yours gets taken from you and you don't ever get it back. I hope that this doesn't happen to anyone else because the feeling isn't good.

Future

Well I am about to graduate high school and it's a little scary. I am hoping to attend Murray State University but if that doesn't work out then I will stay here and go to Owensboro Community College. I hit a hard time with money and I hope that I can get a lot of my schooling paid for. But whatever school that I end up at I will be majoring in Elmentary Special Education. I want to get through school in four years and hope to have a job oppurtunity soon after I Graduate. Once I have a job then I will be ready to get married and then start a family later on down the road. I'm not sure where I would like to live it will probably depend on where I can get a job and where my husband can also get a job. I'm excited about the future but I'm putting it all in God's hands and I'm sure it won't go completly the way I want it to but I have a slight plan.

Senior Track

This is my last year running Track. We only have three more races left and I'm getting nervous. We are performing well this year but it will be a close race to qualify for state. I have been running since the sixth grade and I'm getting kinda tired of it. But I'm getting pretty sad about ending my running career this year. I have always enjoyed running because it kept me in shape and I loved being with the people on the team. We have so many great memories and I can't believe we have to say goodbye. I know we won't stop being friends but we won't get to see each other as much because we are going to different colleges. I know that it will be a sad moment to tell my coach goodbye because I have known him since was really little. But I think it's time to grow up and reach out and meet other people. Maybe I will find some runners at college and we can run for fun together.

Ending High School

I can't wait to get out of high school because that means no more waking up at 6 o'clock. I am not a morning person and hate getting up early. High school is feeled with people that get on my nerves and pointless classes that won't help me at all in the future with my career. I love the social part of high school and the actual classes that are going to benefit me. This year has gone by really fast to me. The sad part about leaving high school is that all the relationships I have now are going to be gone once we leave. I will miss some of high school but not all of it.

Dear Mrs. McDaniel,
I started off high school freshman year a little behind in English. While I was in Middle School I didn’t put forth much effort in my reading or writing. I thought I would be fine because I could just start off clean and catch up but that wasn’t completely true. I was placed in Read 180 because of my MAPS score. It was a little embarrassing but the class focused on your reading skill and that’s what I needed help with. I came out of the class with a good grade and could read a lot better.
It got worst once I reached sophomore year because my teacher left for most of the year. We were placed with seven different subs that didn’t have much English background. Of course with subs the students don’t pay attention and don’t do a lot of work. So I struggled through that year with not much grammar or vocabulary practice. We read one book but didn’t really understand it that well. The year was really a waste and didn’t get anything accomplished.
Then comes a better year, junior year. I got my schedule at the beginning of the year and saw that I had you as a teacher and was glad to see someone new. I never had you as a teacher and didn’t know your style of teaching. I came in the class ready to learn something new and hope for a better English class than I’ve had in the past. You introduced the class and made it clear that there would be plenty of writing and reading in your class. From that point I was ready to get started. I loved writing but never got the opportunity to do it well and the right way. I remember that you had us write a lot of personal pieces and writings that meant something to us.
After having you for my junior year I prayed that I had you again my senior year. Well my prayers were answered and I got to have you as my English teacher. Even though for some reason I liked starting off each year with receiving the first zero in the grade book. But knowing how you taught I came into class excited to start off the year. I knew that you were going to be challenging but that was the reason I am a better writer today. Some of the things that we did in class I didn’t really enjoy but struggled through and gave my full effort.
You may not know how much of an impact you have on students but you are truly changing kid’s lives everyday. My writing was rough when I first started and having you for two years has made it a lot better. Coming into class every morning was a joy to me. I always woke up and smiled because I knew I had English first period. You are someone that everyone loves to be around and easy to talk to. I’m so comfortable around you and can talk to you about anything knowing you aren’t the one to judge. You actually care what happens to us and want us to succeed. Being your student has been amazing and you’re a wonderful role model and honest someone I look up to as an example. I didn’t really have that mother figure to learn from and someone to teach me right from wrong. You have taught me so much and a lot comes from your actions and how you react to do things. I love your deep thought on topics because it just makes me think deeper. It really is going to stink when I graduate because I won’t get to see your beautiful face every other day at 8:15. But I know that I will never forget you as a teacher and someone that has truly changed my life in SO many ways. Thank you so much for everything that you do.
With Love,
Katharine Stodghill

DRAMA!!!

I wanted to post this blog a little differently. I'm not going to talk about drama but I want to know what you have to say about drama and why are girls so into being in drama all the time??? This is something I will not miss with leaving High School.

*Please respond.

Getting a JOB :(

Well this year there are things that have come up and choices that I have made that are making me get a job to pay for a lot of things. I don't mind to work it's just the fact that it's telling me that I'm growing up and now I need to take responsibility for myself. I want the money but I know that money is going towards things that are big and won't be much to just spend on fun. I am also nervous about working because I feel that I would mess something up and get into trouble. There is so much with going to work. Your freedom is taken away and you have to schedule everything around when you work which might mean that you will have to miss somethings. Oh well this something I will have to get over and realize that I can't do it all and it's time for this job because I need it to go further in my future.

Project 88

This year the school is doing something a little different to promote fitness. We are doing a school wide mile run on May 6th. This event is called Project 88 and if you get your mile under 9:20 then you will receive a t-shirt. The mile starts on the practice field for the soccer and football team. Then you will run to Gemini all the way to the front of the school and around the back towards the track. Once you hit the track you will do one lap and that will be the finish for the mile. Everyone at the school is encouraged to participate and a lot of the gym classes are making it extra credit to run. I think this is a great way to get kids into exercising because we have a large amount of students that are over weight. I know as a runner, exercise is important to stay healthy and to keep your heart in good condition.

Prom

This year I'm not going to Prom because it was ruined for me last year. I mean I had a good time and all but my date didn't make it fun at all. I wish that I would have gone by myself. I enjoy getting dressed up and looking nice and all but the dance it's self was really boring. So this year I think I'm going to just not go and hangout with my boyfriend. We are going around and taking pictures with the friends and having a date night ourselves. I would rather do this than spend all that money and not have fun. I can't wait till Saturday because it's going to be a good one. But hope everyone has fun at Prom and be safe!

Convicted of a Crime That I Didn't Commit

We have all been accusesed of something that we know we didn't do. Well the time that I got blamed for doing something it caused me to eat soap. The story is of my sister telling my grandmother a lie. She said that I said a cuss word at her which wasn't true at all, it just sounded like one. Of course with my sister being the youngest she always got her way and won at everything. My grandmother wouldn't believe me so instead of taking my sister's side she punished both of us. She worned us that if one of us didn't tell the truth she was going to wash our mouths with soap. I knew I didn't say it but sister wouldn't confess that I really didn't say it so we both got soap in our mouths. I think that people today get the heat for things they don't do all the time but it's hard to take just ones side because you don't know the full story. Frankenstein right now is going through that because the creation is blamed for everything just because he is a monster like figure. He has gotten tired of getting all the blame so he wants to become more human like and that's why he starts to study the De Lacey's. This also goes hand in hand with being prejudice.

Zzzzzzz.....

Have you ever had that week when you are just worn out and seem tired all the time? Well that has happened to me recently over the past few weeks. Everything that is going on my life right now has made me stressed and overwhelmed. I think being stressed isn't healthy and makes you worn down easily. I have been sleeping a lot these past weeks and really down. I know that I am sleeping at night and even taking naps during the day. Which I have been known to sleep a lot but not this much. I think for me I just need to give it some time and rest and get back to my old self. I hope as this weekend comes I can catch up on some sleep that I have been missing.

SURPRiSE!

During this month on the 12th I celebrated my 18th Birthday. I didn't really do much the actual weekend of my brithday but the next week and I did do something. My orginal plan was to go over to my boyfriends to watch a movie but things were changed a bit. While on our way to his house he got a call from a friend needing him to come by to get a book. Well, this is really not what I wanted to do but I told him it was fine. So we get to the house and she comes out and invites us both in. As we walk in I make my way to the kitchen and at that time everyone popped out behind stuff yelling SURPRISE!! It was definaltly a surprise. We just hungout and played games. We sat around the fire and talked and played the game "things." This was my first surprise party and I enjoyed it. So my birthday was great and was spent with people I love.

Gone Fishin

This weekend I got to go fishing at the Anderson Pond. We gathered our fishing poles and worms and headed down to the pond. I consider myself a pretty good fisherman but don't have much luck with catching any fish. But this time was different. I put my worm on and threw my line out into the water. About 30 seconds later a fish started messing with worm and the next thing I know I'm reeling in a bluegill. Of course everyone was jealous of my catch. So, I got another worm and threw it back out. This time I waited a lot longer and got tired so I began to real it in and all of a sudden something took my bobber under water and I had me a fish. But something was different about this one, it was a lot harder to get in. I struggled and finally saw that it was no bluegill. I pulled it out of the water and it was a huge bass! I had never caught anything like this before and I was supper pumped. I had also never touched a fish before but really wanted to take a picture. So, after 10 minutes of freaking out to touch it I finally grabbed it by the lip and held it up for a picture. Again, everyone was mad that I was catching all the fish. That fishing experience was one of the best and I came out satisfied.

Frankenstein

The book Frankenstein at this point is really hard to get into. The first few chapters are really boring and just gives background information. I am hoping as I continue to read it will get more interseting. I know Mrs. McDaniel has talked highly of this book so it should be a good one. The first Chapter gives the family decription and it kind of reminds me of my own family life. Victor's dad takes in his niece after his sister dies and it relates back to my family because we have family members living with each other for different reasons. I like the language that Frankenstein is written in, I know at times it might be confusing but it allows you to go deeper into what the author is saying. So, I am excited to see who Victor becomes later in the book.

Spring Break

Well this year I was invited to go to Florida on spring break but that got change when things came up. So I am most likely going to be staying at home catching up on some sleep that I have missed over the past few weeks. I will be laying around and probably running the whold time. My memaw did mention that we might go to Chicago for a couple of days to visit some family but that was about it. The next weekend (end of spring break) will be my birthday and there will be lots of things going on. We have a track meet that Sat at WKU which I am really excited about. So I guess I don't have that bad of a spring break planned out but it isn't like I got to go to Florida though.

SPRiNG!

I love when spring roles around because of the beautiful flowers that come with it. So far we have had some cold days and then some hott days. I can't wait till the weather makes up it's mind about the temperature. It is always my favorite time of the year to run outside because the weather is just right, you care wear shorts and a t-shirt and be comfortable. With spring time also comes Easter. Last year my Birthday was on Easter and this year it's the weekend before it. I love Easter and the food that we eat. Everyone always comes over to our house to dinner and there is always plenty to eat. It's usually a tradition that the little kids will go out and search for easter eggs but the past years it has rained so let's hope for no rain this year. But my very most favorite thing about the spring is going out on the swing and reading, writing, or just swinging and thinking about anything that comes to mind. I love SPRING!

Macbeth-Reflection

I really enjoyed reading the play Macbeth. At first it started off really boring but then caught my eye as the story went on. I was so glad that you stop through out the play to make sure that we understood it clearly. The best part about reviewing the play was when you assigned the Quote Annotations. I thought that this might be a hard task and I would struggle but to come and find out I really liked it. I felt like I could actually relate to some of the quotes and understood what Shakespeare was saying. For our end of the play project we were all told to make a scrapbook of the Act that we were assigned. This was very interesting and I had a lot of fun doing it. I had a great group and we all work really well together. I know that we couldn't meet after school because of sports and work but we made sure to get it done and made it look really good. I was happy with our finishing product and hope who ever sees it enjoys it too. So overall I really liked this unit and can't wait for Frankenstein.

Track Season

The track season has officially began and started off on a good foot. We have been practicing since December and it has paid off. Our first track meet was a success and everyone performed great, I am proud of the ladies and their effort. This season started off a little rocky because we had a few girls decide to quit and it worried me that we weren't going to be as good as we usually are. But I was proven wrong, the girls really stepped up and realized that everyone counts and is needed to help the team. It doesn't matter if we aren't the best at running, one thing we do have is a family. Our team sticks together and we are there for one another. I love coming to practice and knowing that I can be myself and not worry what the girls might say. We are a group of goofy girls that love being silly. This year we have a few new girls that are really catching on and just giving it their all everyday no matter what. So, this season I am really excited to see how we are going to do as a team because I have high hopes that we will do GREAT!

The Newest Member

So recently my family has gained a new member. This is was a complete surprise to everyone in the family and we were all shocked to get the news. Well the story starts with my brother calling and telling me that he is thinking about getting married. I didn't even know that he had a girlfriend so this was kind of strange to me. He began to tell me how wonderful this girl was and they both really wanted to get married and have a life together. I was excited for him of course but didn't completely agree because I haven't met the girl and I always have to approve of them. After telling the whole family that he was engage, we began to plan a wedding and I was going to be a bridesmaid. All excited to be in a wedding on the beach was quickly shot down. About a week or two later my grandmother received a text message from my brother telling me that he got married. Now this really blew us away. First he gets engaged to a girl we have never met then goes and gets married with out his family. A few family members were upset with his decision but I took it as if, if this is what he really wanted then it's his choice and I will support it. So, this weekend they are both traveling from Virginia for the whole family to meet the newest member of the Stodghill family.

St. Patricks's Day

St. Patrick's Day is celebrated every year on March 17th unless it falls on Holy Week. The Irish view this day as a religious holiday for over a thousand years. On St. Patrick's Day the Irish families would traditionally attend church in the morning and celebrate in the afternoon. The traditional meal for St. Patrick's Day was bacon and cabbage. The most popular symbol of St. Patrick's Day is the shamrock. It is said that Patrick used the shamrock to help explain the Trinity. He used it in his sermons to represent how the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit could all exist as separate elements of the same entity. St. Patrick's Day came custom to America in 1737. We celebrate St. Patrick's Day wearing green and having parties. But don't be the one caught not wearing green because you could be pinched!!

Encouraging Friends

Right now I am struggling with this and finding friends that I can relate to and will be there for me and keep me accountable. I thought that I had the best friends ever and they are great but aren't what I need with helping me grow in my faith. I find myself settling in a group that I feel comfortable with but really don't belong. With being in high school comes LOTS of drama that swarms you constantly. I want to so badly to flee from those temptations but can't seem to escape. It's something that is extremely hard for me to say no and to let go of those friends that are continually filled with gossip. I fall on my knees asking for guidance and seeking God's Word for what He says. I can't seem to grasp what it is that I am suppose to do and what is the right thing. I know I have been convicted of this and this is something that needs a change in my life. I hope that as my high school days end, I can seek what He wants to do with my life and how He is going to use it to further His Kingdom. I know that with God anything is possible and He has a greater plan for my life. So I encourage you to examine your friendship and to truly think about the people you hangout with. Just because you aren't the partying type and ones that are "good" doesn't mean that you have the best possible friends that are made for you. Take your life and see what is glorifying Christ and what isn't giving Him praise, take it out, flee from it.

Planning Your Life

Recently I have had to make decisions that could effect the rest of my life. I worry that I might have it too together and planned out. We had a discussion in Sunday School whether or not you should plan for the future because as Christians we are suppose to hand it all over to God. A verse we refer to when worrying about what might come in the future is, "So don't worry about tomorrow. Tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own." Matthew 6:34 We were wondering if it is us that are planning our future or is something God is speaking to us about the rest of our life. I think that the work of the Holy Spirit is so powerful, that it is continually speaking to us about ours lives. I think we have to examine whether or not the life we are living is pleasing to God. I know as for me I have given my life to him and everything is in his hands now. I pray that whatever the outcome is in my life that will glorify Him.

To Save A Life

This weekend I went to the movies and watched "To Save A Life." I really encourage everyone to go and see it. This movie was really touching and the message is amazing. It is centered around teen suicide and people dealing with depression. It really shows how one kind word to someone could change their life and might change their mind about taking their life. You never know what people are going through or what they are dealing with. So I took this as to watch my actions and how I respond to people. Also, I want to search for those students that might not have many to no friends and make sure they know that someone does care about them. I think its so easy to stay in the group of friends that we have always been with and ignore those that are lonely, lost, and hurting. I see kids that are in our school today that walk around by themselves and are picked on by others. I think that this movie has really opened my eyes to how one kind word can make a difference in someones life.

New Teacher = Aunt

Well this year you are probably aware that the new freshmen English teacher is my Aunt. At first I thought it might be a little weird having my aunt at the school all the time. I thought she would always have a close look on me and would be hard. But to find out she's pretty cool. The thing is though me and my aunt are really like sisters. We live together in my grandparents home and pretty much do everything together. She's a really big help when it comes to my school work and doesn't mind to give advice. But she doesn't just teach at the school she also helps out with our Cross Country and Track Team after school. She ran when she was at Apollo with the same coach I have right now. She has always wanted to come back and teach and coach at the same school she graduated from. So having my aunt around school all the time isn't that bad. She is there when I need something or forget to bring something. It's actually a big plus me and I'm glad she got the job at our school.

Run Fast or Run Home

Running to me is basically my life and that's all I have done. I have ran since the sixth grade and it's in my family. I have a passion for it but I don't always love it. I do complain at times because I get to a point where I am just worn out. I push myself everyday to do my best even though it might not be my best performance, I know I did the best I could. People ask why in the world I would ever like to run and there are many reasons that I run. First, I have done it for so long I don't see myself giving it up now. Another reason is that my family has a history of heart attacks because they are over weight and I want to prevent that by keeping my heart healthy. I love the feeling of being with a team and being apart of something. I grew up being set apart from others and didn't always fit in and this team feels like another family to me. I love the people that I run with and would never give up those friendships because it does change when you quit a sport. Overall I love the excitement in running and competing against other people and the rush you get when you accomplish something. I love the feeling after I get done running. Running is in my heart and a big part of my life.

Dear Mom,

Well I know that in the past we haven't been the closest because of some situtaions. I know you may think that I don't care or love you but that isn't true at all. I just wanted to write you this letter and tell you how I feel about everything. You know, I was hurt when you first left. Never did I think that my childhood would be such a mess as it was. I know you tried your hardest to give us the life we deserved but that isn't how it was. I can't hate you for your choices you made but truthfully I have learned from them. I know what my future will be like because I have seen how families can be torn apart and I don't want that for mine. Yes, things happen, people go through troubles but, I thank God everyday that he actually gave me a chance of a different life. I do love you and wish that things didn't have to happen but I can't fix the past I can only hope for a better future. I hope for a better future with you where things are okay between us. I want to have a mother that I really never had.

Love your daughter,

Katharine

Is LOVE a factor of marriage???

For most couples they fall in love and get married because they truly love each other. But, that isn't always the case which is really sad. It is known that some people will get in relationship because of money and the power that the other person might have. It kills me to know that people would do this because you can only get hurt from it. For me this is not the case. I don't care where the guy came from or what kind of money he has. I know that if I truly love a man then we will be just fine with what we have. We don't have to have the best house in the world as long as our love is strong then thats all I can ask for. I am someone that never looks at the past as a factor I look at the present and who the person is. I know that doesn't have much to do with the topic but I believe in my heart that LOVE is a factor of marriage, or at least it will be for me!

"In what ways do celebrities/heroes play too big a role in society?"

I think that celebrities/heroes do play a big a role in society and I don't agree with it at all. There are people that are famous in todays society that give off the wrong vibe of how people are suppose to act. People take these celebrities and look at them as role models and people that they look up to. We see how they are acting and beileve that it is exceptable because they are famous and they wouldn't do it if it wasn't right. I always worry about my younger sister looking as these characters as people she wants to be like. I try to show her what is right and make sure she understands that, that really isn't the way to act or treat your parents. Some of the shows that are on tv are very disturbing because of the way the character is acting. I don't agree with the public displaying some of the celebrities as much as they do.

Snow DAY!!!

This year we have had a couple of snow days but there hasn’t been much snow with them. But this snow was different than the others. It snowed all night growing higher and higher on the grass. This snow day I and my sister went outside to mess around. I really wanted to build a snowman because I haven’t got to in a while. I felt like a little kid again. I had always enjoyed playing in the snow because it seemed so perfect because it was white. I loved knowing that every snow flake is different and unique. It’s hard to imagine that, that could even be possible. Well, back to playing in the snow. We buddle up in our snow gear and headed out to concur the world. Victoria started gathering some snow to make the bottom of the snowman while I got some snow for the middle part. We began to pack the snow tightly to make the bottom. Of course we were interrupted throughout by a snow ball fight but made sure to get right back to work. As the bottom began to form we thought it was good enough to start the middle. The middle was making its way to look like a snowman with only a few bumps. Last was the small head so we rounded up some snow and stuck it up on top. This had to be the best snowman I have ever seen. But wait we aren’t done yet. We had to add the arms, mouth, nose, buttons, hat, and scarf. Now we are done and made the perfect snowman. But the snowman wasn’t the main focus it was the time I got to spend with my sister. It was just good for the two of us to be together and be sisters. Get out of the house with all the craziness and relax with no worries. It was a great snow day and can’t wait till the next one!

Dear Bailie,

I know that we have been best friends for years now and they have been amazing. You are an awesome girl and someone that is always there for me no matter what. Through all the stuff that I have gone through you have been there every time. You don't know how much I apreciate you and all you have done for me. Of course we aren't perfect and we have our silly fights but we get over those really quick. It's funny to think about what all we have done together and it makes me smile! I know when we at Mary and Polly's house to just think that we might be them one of these day but you can't hate my boyfriend, too funny. Bailie, you are like a sister to me and I would do anything for you in a heartbeat. I would drop everything if you needed something. I hope you know how much you actually mean to me and without you a lot of things I have done would have been possible. I just really want to THANK YOU so much for everything!

Love Kat

Taking a Look in the Mirror

When I sit back and take a look in the mirror I see a blonde, blue eyed girl. I see someone that comes off like she has it together, someone that is athletic and enjoys the outdoors. I see someone that loves writing but can’t seem to write well at all. When I look at myself I always try to look at who the person is that is staring back at me. There are so many questions that don’t have answers that wonder through my head. I always find myself as someone that seems like they always have it together. I’m not really good at expressing myself to others when things are going the wrong way because I fear of what their reaction might be. I have always had the trouble with opening up and I tend to just ball up on certain situations. I think for me I find myself trying to make sure the world sees me as nothing is wrong when really everything is going bad. I look at that girl in the mirror and wonder how she is surviving through it all and how she is able to stay strong. But I laugh at that statement because I’m not surviving or staying strong. I am slowly fading away. I’m someone that likes to know all the answers to every possible question in life. I think the main reason for that is because I worry about what might happen if I don’t know all the answers. I just want to be able to go through life on a smooth road. Oh man, have I realized there is no such thing. I find it interesting that you learn so much through your experiences. But you hate to wonder if it would have been different if you would have known the out come of it. I’m someone that loves to wonder, my mind is constantly running with scenarios or a situation and the outcome. When I look in the mirror I see a very confused girl that is just looking for answers. I see someone that just needs guidance through the things in life and a voice from someone.

"Venting"

Have you ever had that day where you just feel like you need to just vent and get everything out that you have on your mind. Well for me that seems to happen a lot lately because things are changing and happening in my life. I feel like right when I think I have a it all together something comes along and messes it up. I don't understand why things happen the way they do. I know as humans we are continually thinking about everything that could happen. I just wish we could just put everything aside like things that happened in the past or things that might happen and just look at the moment that we are in. It almost like a slap in the face when you get set back off your feet and reality hits you. Never did I find myself as someone that felt lost because I thought I had it together and there were no worries because of my strong belief in my religion. But for some reason I feel lost and can't seem to find what I am looking for. I thought that my life was changed completely around but now I just have thoughts about it. There are worries that have come up that I never considered before because I look at what good could happen not the bad. I just wish that there was something that would make itself known to me that will help me through all this!! I seek for guidance and support. I just thought that nothing but good has come from the bad things that have happened in my life but seems to have brought just more challenges for the future. I was one to think that there was no one in the world that would want to take on my difficult life and it seems like that just might be true. I wish the past never happened so the future would be more promising for me. I hate the feeling of being a lone in this and struggle everyday. I put a mask on that I am just fine but really inside I'm not. I feel as no one could understand but the truth is I never expected them to. I only seek for their support and what love they can show me. I would love the past to stay the past but it always finds itself to the future.

SKiiNG!!!

This past weekend I went skiing with my church. We got to the church at 4:30 in the morning and headed to Perfect North. But this is wasn't an easy trip because the night before the skies opened with lots of snow. We had to make sure to drive very slow because the roads were cover! But no worries we made it there safely and unloaded the bus to get our equipment. I was extremely excited because I had never been to Perfect North before. Well I started off with teaching Meghann how to ski because she has never done it before. She was a lot better than I thought she would be. She only fell once or twice each time but always got right back up! I was so proud of her and she caught on really quick. After lunch I decided to go off with some of the other people that were more skilled in skiing so I could get some runs in. That was a lot of fun because I got to race people and didn't have to wait on anyone. Time passed and Meghann caught back up with the group because she was getting a lot better. So we skied the rest of the night together and had a great time. We were the only Senior girls that went because everyone else weren't allowed to come because of the road situation. It was defiantly a trip that I will always remember.

My Best Friend

During the random snow day I decided to clean out my room. Well, I was going through my boxes under my bed and found my stuffed animal elephant that I named 'elphy'. He was a very special elephant and was my best friend. I never went anywhere without him. I remember one time I split juice on him and tried to give him a bath but his fur wasn't water proof so it made him all winkled. This elephant was a great listener and never made fun of me or yelled back, he just sat and listened. He was my best friend. It's funny how you will find old things and they just take you back to all the memories.

One Small Prayer

When I was a kid I lived in a house with my parents and brothers and sister. You wouldn't really consider us a BIG happy family because we weren't. Our house was filled with constant fighting and hate. My parents worked all the time and when they weren't they were either passed out from drinking or out dealing. Yeah, people might say they worked hard to support us but they spent it on themselves. We began to steal from the grocery store for food and were times I wore the same clothes without them being washed. Kids started making fun of me and I had no friends besides my two brothers. There was no way anyone could have seperated the three of us. Well as this continued you could always find me in my closet crying and praying that one day God would send an angel to rescue me. It was about two years until my prayer was answered by a phone call. On the phone was the voice of my memaw inviting us to go to church. We surprisngly we were allowed to go because before my parents weren't letting us talk to any of our family. So we headed off to church and little did I know that, that would be the last time I would be at that house and seeing my parents. After that night I have lived with my grandparents and my parents flew off to Florida running from the law. It's crazy how a little prayer can change everything you just go to have faith.

My Missing Piece

For me I have always felt like there was a missing piece in my life. I kept searching for it but never seemed like it would make itself known to me. Most of my life as a kid I always thought that good things weren't meant for me and that's just how things were going to be for me. I feel like that this has definatly changed because of one special someone. I do believe in my heart that he is my missing piece in my life. I have always just wanted to be accepted for who I was and for someone to love me more than anything. He has given me hope for a better life than I had in the past. He only cares for my needs and what is best for me. I know some adults might say that I am too young to think about the future but they just don't understand the love we have for each other. I don't know, it's crazy how deep I have fallen for him and can't ever see myself letting him go. After watching the video I have felt just like the little guy searching for his missing piece but for me I have truly found it and that search is over.

"And oftentimes, to win us to our harm, the instruments of darkness tell us truths, win us with honest trifles, to betrays, in deepest consquence."

I think that we get too comfortable with doing little things that are wrong because we get away with them. When the darkness comes over us its hard to escape those temptations. I think once you continue to do something you will most likely not stop doing them. We look at the bad things as being good because it makes its self look like that. We tend to get pulled in with the evil desires of the world because it seems good to us. I always think of what is always said, "well everyone else is doing it so it must not be too bad."

"Evil Spirits such as witches appear when summoned, whether by our conscious or unconscious mind" (The Necessary Shakespeare 711)

I think when bad things happen to me I feel like they come from my past. My attitude towards my past is negative and I tend to dwell on it. When things occur in my life I blame them on things that have already happened to me. I don't want to say that I bring it upon myself but it could be true. If I think about why things happen to me it's mainly because my attitude. I always thought that I was someone that always got the worst of things. But that has changed recently because my outlook on life has changed. I met an amazing person that allows me to be happy and to see who I really am as a person. He only encourages me not to dwell on the past and try to forgive and forget. I think with allowing myself to look more positively towards things, it has let good things happen for me. My whole thought about this is that it is really up to their attitude and their perspective on life.

My whole life I have experienced a lot of change. Change that I didn't like and change that made a difference in my life. I am someone that struggles with change and how it affects me. This year there have been large changes happening in my life and things that will affect my future. I am struggling with accepting it and being strong through it. I think that when change occurs in your life you are faced with many challenges and there is a ton to think about. I have recently been faced with a decision of a relationship that will have separation. I think that I am just so comfortable with where I am now and don't seem like it's fair. I know that with being a Senior, things begin to become more and more important for your future. As of now my future is in my hands and how I will continue my life in college. I think I just seek for guidance and help through these times, but I try to put it as; it will all work out for the best if I have faith.

Take ONE!

Acting in class was a lot of fun and so funny. I loved that we dressed up like whatever we wanted to and just got to have fun with the acts we had. I think that Jake's group was the best at acting out the story. They had to do it twice but it was still really funny. I loved how they had a fight agaisnt a cell phone and they were great actors. I think that when we have classes like that it gets my attention to pay more attention to the lesson we are going to learn about. I hope that we will have more exciting activities to go with all of our lessons. This is truly my favorite class!!