We will ACHIEVE IT.

Today was my first day at Western High School. I left my house at 7:18, and got to school around 7:33 - school starts at 7:35. I was terrified pulling into the parking lot, because I couldn't see any of the lines in the pavement due to the snow. So, I pulled next to some other car, hoping it was a parking spot (thank God, it was). Oh, and the reason I called this "We will ACHIEVE IT" is because its part of the competitive cheerleading routine ... its stuck in my head.



For anyone who is wondering, here are my classes:
1st hour: Basic Art.
2nd hour: French 3.
3rd hour: Chemistry.
4th hour: AP Lang&Comp.
5th hour: America at War.
6th hour: Intro to Tech.
7th hour: Oral Communications.




Yeah, 7 classes. But they're only 56 minutes long which is EXTREMELY short compared to Northwest's hour and a half long classes ... not gonna complain.




So in first period, I walked in, and of course, every one stared at me like I was a freak. I approached the teacher, and she just told me to sit wherever. So I sat at a table with 2 girls and a guy. After a little while, I started talking to the girl on my left. I come to find out her name is Sophia, she's a sophmore, and this is her first year at Western too. The girl across from me ... I completely forgot her name. But she's a freshman, and it is her first year too. The guy to my right, I think's name is Jared ... but he's not new. And he's a junior. We're starting a black/white picture in Mrs. Clarks class, and our group has a page full of alphabet letters ... I can't wait to start.

In second period, I sat on the French 4 side of the room ... for a few minutes. A guy, named Matt, started talking to me from across the room. After telling me I was on the wrong side of the class, he welcomed me to the middle of the room where the french 3 kids sat. I sat behind Quinton, in front of "Justin" (I forgot his name, but he looks like a Justin to me: and I told him that.) and to the left of Matt. Behind us were Maddie & her friend who's name has slipped my mind. They were all really nice, and the class was hysterical. Madame Marks walked out like, 3 times to get coffee ... and we barely did anything.

Third period Chem, I walked with Maddie and sat with her the whole class. We did a lab, burning stuff and lighting stuff on fire: it was pretty cool. Nothing too too exciting though.

Fourth period was ... AP Lang and Comp. I got in there, got 3 books, got a huge packet along with a syllabus, and sat at a computer. The room is SO different than Stavrakas's AP class. There are 26 kids (compared to 9), and we all sit at desks with little - no space. I sat between two kids that were really nice, and helpful. I got invited into some girls "Lit Circle Group", whatever that is, and talked to a boy who was born in Concord ... I thought that was neat.

Fifth period was so boring. I dont know why she put me in this war class. I mean, I'm interested in the war, but he told us we wern't gonna do anything but watch movies. Man, why am I complaining ... we took a test in there, sorry "quiz". It was simple, yet hard. He joked around alot too, Mr.Kamke. He seems cool already.

Sixth was Intro to Tech. I sat next to a super quiet senior ... her name starts with a B, but I dont remember it ... of course. He made us take a little "test" as well, just to see what we knew. After that and explaining the class, we talked ... which was boring.

Lastly, I have oral communications: which I have come to find out, is a FRESHMAN CLASS. Yeah, I'm the only junior in there ... with 2 sophmores, and the rest FRESHMAN. I guess I don't mind freshman. BUt they're all in that awkward state, wherre they care about their appearances and blah blah blah. You know how it is. I love Mr.Kim already; he's by far my favorite teacher. He was so chill in class. Like, he was super funny and asked us random questions. He gave us simple homework. We have to fill a bag with 2-3 things that represent us and we have to present them to the class tomorrow. In my bag I have a carved wooden thing of Jesus, a ballet shoe, and my WCU tournament of champs picture. I can't wait to present!




After school, I went home, after sitting in the parking lot for 20 minutes waiting to get out (booo! No patrollers like NW). But I ate when I got home, dressed for practice, and went back to school. I'm not like, "on the team" but I am? Haha. I don't compete with the cheerleaders since they have 3 comps left, but I work out with them. I did jumps and stuff today, and worked on my back-walk-over for next season (Which, Ashley says I'm "super light" and "flow easily". Her&Paige&Yojanna said I should have it soon: eeeek!). I love the cheerleaders. Everyone says they're super snottty, and they suck: they really arn't that bad? Haha. And they're nice! But yeah, that was practice.



I only have AP Lang homework & Oral homework ... surprising. I'm sure the rest will come soon, yay! :)




Overall, I had a wonderful first day. I only got lost once, and I made friends: what is there to complain about?




You are holy, great & mighty. The moon and the stars declare who you are. I'm SO unworthy, but still You love me. Forever my heart will sing of how great You are.




For whatever reason, I feel like sharing this. After practice, I was driving home. On my way home theres a 4 way stop and a flashing yellow light. Going over the hill towards the light, I saw a cop car with flashing lights. After he passed me, I was looking in my mirrors to see his lights go out, why? I dont know. But when I looked ahead, I had RAN the stop sign and passed INTO the center of traffic. I was terrified! I had to turn left, and made a sharp turn. It scared me the most, because I ran it ... and could have gotten hit! Lesson learned: DONT STARE OUT YOUR SIDE MIRRORS ... EVER.