My Tan!

I'm finally getting a tan! My only true goal for this summer is to gain a nice, even golden tan, and to get an early start is fine by me! I took my little nieces to the pool last saturday and sat out in the sun for a good three to four hours while they swam. Apparently that was enough time for me to gain a little color on my legs as well as my arms. Even if I did get a little color, I still have a ways to go!

Schools Comin

Wow, school is coming to a close. AsI look back on this school year, through all the laughs, smiles, tears, and trouble, I realize Iv'e gotten through one more year. It's amazing to me when I think of how close yet far away we all are to graduating. We're only two years away... but we're still two years away. I think of how the words " only" and "still" make that much of a difference. But when it comes down to it, it really doesn't matter how fast or slow it's coming. It the slow steps day by day that I have been reminded to keep in mind. It's the little things that matter. To all who reads this, I love you and have a great summer. Oh, and keep in mind the little things. :)

Geisha Girls

My group's presentation was a success! Aside from accomplishing our makeup and hair in the morning, we were able to pull together a very geisha-like presentation. I was so proud of each one of my members and how well we did. I've never in my life been able to fully rely on anyone when it comes group projects, so for this one time, so for the eleven years i have been in school this day has finally come. I have to say if it wasn't for certain individuals, Lorita and Anh, our presentation would have been nothing compared to how it turned out. Thanks so much for your participation guys, because this month of preparing was sooooo worth it due to your efforts and realness.

My ipod

I was so disappointed last week when I found out my ipod was stolen during sixth period. I really thought I could trust all the kids in Thompson's class, but I guess I was wrong. It wasn't even the fact that it was stolen that made me so mad, but it was my privacy that was invaded. Someone had the nerve to go in my bag and take something that was very personal to me. My name was even engraved in the back of the ipod and it was a gift given to me by my parents. I think it was so wrong and something that I didn't deserve at all. I have no problems with anyone in the class, so I couldn't imagine who would do such a thing. Whatever the reason may be, I really hope that individual is so bothered by their guilt that the will return it.

African Safari

For the past couple of days I have been working on a painting that my sister has asked me to do for her. It's been such an eye opener for me because I have always told myself that there is no way that I'm going to be able to work with paints. But when I started to paint my lion, I began to see how much it flowed like the rest of my art pieces. I'm now working on completing the zebras and finishing up the first canvas. I really appreciated my sister buying me the three canvases because it has caused me to challenge myself  and my artistic abilities.

Wildlife Center of Silicon Valley

The WCSV is the best way to to earn community service. I've been volunteering at the center for about three weeks now and I LOVE IT. I basically feed and take care of sick or injured little birds and other animals. My shift is only a four hour shift each week, so its neither too much or too little to ask for and finishes my community service in a beneficial way. It is so rewarding to be making a difference in the animal society.

Project

I'm feeling a little uneasy about this project for Thompson. Its intimidating that we have to be able to finish a book within about two weeks and on top of that be able to come up with a lesson plan for the class. I guess we get to see what it's like to be in the teacher's shoes for the day. It seems to be overwhelming, but I think my group and I will pull through and do a great job on this project.