The Challenge Is Just Beginning
8/19/16
I can’t believe my senior year has finally come! Years went by so quick, but I’m glad to be a senior. I never thought this day would come because it just felt like I just started Freshman year yesterday. I’m so excited what the future is going to bring me but that all depends on my actions. So far I’m nervous because I’ve changed my schedule and I’m not sure if the classes I chose will suit me. Not only that but all the college applications that are coming will be difficult to stay on track because of all the due dates. I’m honestly not sure what colleges or universities I’m interested in applying to but I for sure know what career I want. So as a senior, I’m on pace on all my classes and I plan to keep it this way as long as I could. So this year I am a TA for one period and I am currently taking Physics, Economics, Psychology, Algebra 2B, NATAP, and ERWC. So I was going to take AP Lit. but there was this new class known as ERWC where it gives you credit for both 12th grade and college English. So I had to take this chance and not let it go. Just in case because I wasn’t sure if I’d pass the AP Literature exam. So at this point, I am very eager to finish my senior project because this is where I show all the activities I had done throughout my high school years and make them memorable with the people I connect with. Right now I’m actually planning out how my project will look like. I’m trying not to stress myself out too much because it’s just the beginning and besides, so far, I’m doing pretty good of not procrastinating with my homework. In my experience, getting my work done before it’s due is by far easy than by waiting last minute. I just want to make my senior year memorable because it’s last year I’m attending high school. I want to make sure I join as much clubs as I could because that way, there would be a reason for why to smile for all the hard work I’d be doing. After high school, I am sure that I want to go in the path of a Nursing career. I want to challenge myself right now so I’ll know how it will feel when my real life begins. So the challenge is just beginning.
Almost There
11/25/16
So far everything has fallen into place. I submitted my college applications on time and my EOP's as well. I got submitted to one of my choices but I'm still in between whether going to that university or not. I'll have to see to at the end when it's time up. I applied to CSU Fresno, CSU Bakersfield, CSU Stainislaus, and Sacramento State. For back up, I applied to two community colleges; COS and PC. I got accepted to CSU Stainislaus so I'm really nervous about the other's because I haven't heard from them. Anyhow, this year has been so stressing for me, especially because I'm in a sport but then I think to myself, if I was able to do it last year, then why can't I this year. The thing is that time went by so fast. It feels like I just started my senior year just last week and now , it's almost the end of November, almost December. No kidding when they said that senior year goes by flying. Overall, I'm excited. I can't wait to graduate and make my parents proud. So far I'm doing great in my classes but having a little trouble with one, Physics. It's one of the most classes I stress with because it is a little challenging. I think about that this nothing compared to college so I know I have to work harder. I know I can do it, it's just the time I need to find to put in all my work. Time is scarce, and I'm running out of it. I would have to sacrifice my sleep often and it's a struggle because I'm not able to focus alot in school. It's difficult right now and it will be difficult again once I go to college. The key is to work hard and never give up, no matter the situation.
The End is Coming
1/17/17
Presenting in front of people has been one of my biggest weaknesses. I begin to get a little sweaty, my throat starts to feel scratchy, and I begin to feel queasy. Well, that use to be me, now things have changed. I learned not to be nervous around people when I’m presenting. I’m glad I learned how to control my nerves since my sophomore year. One of the reasons why I began to practice was because a teacher of mine said “Oh wait until your senior year, you have to present in order to graduate high school”. I don’t remember what made her say that but ever since, I’ve been thinking about that. Well, this is my last year in high school and I can not wait to share my experiences with the audience. It’s a little exciting because I get to show how my personality is and express how I really am. I’m a little nervous too because this presentation all depends on my grade for passing high school. I want to make an impression but it is a little hard when there are a lot people with more fun and creative experiences they’ve gone through. It’s not the same for a lot of people, some teens are lucky not to work, like in fields. They get payed money by an “allowance” or whatever. That word does not exist for me, I have to work for my own things. I mean it, some teens take things for granted. It takes me ten hours of work just to make one hundred dollars. Imagine that, wasting money is really hard, especially knowing how hard you worked for it. Honestly, working in the fields is one of the hardest task. In the weekends, other teens wake up late like at eleven or at one. A couple like me, wake up at four or five in the morning to get ready for work. In my case, at four. Once I get home, I’m really tired to do my homework or study for a test. You can’t concentrate well because of all the energy you have put in at work. It’s hard to explain the reasons I work for, I mean, I don’t do it just for me but for my parents as well. The easiest thing of all this is when I don’t have too much homework. Lately, I’ve been having a little homework. I’m almost done with majority of my classes but I’m still a little nervous with the others. I hope I complete this semester and don’t have any in progress classes by the next semester. I know I promised myself not to procrastinate alot and well things went differently. For this semester, this new and last high school semester, I hope that I get my things together and keep my word when I say I won’t leave things for last minute. It’s a risk and I don’t want a little mistake to scar me for the rest of my days.