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