Where: Days Inn
Position: Front Desk Personnel
Timings: 9 AM to 4:30 PM
Once training is over my timings will change.
Jul 11, 2005
Jul 6, 2005
Got Dell !!
DELL Inspiron 700m
Intel Centrino M 1.8 Ghz
80 GB Hardrive
512 MB RAM
Internal Wireless Card
Windows XP Home
DVD RW
12" Wide Screen
Dell Media Experience with REMOTE CONTROL!!
Btw.. I love it!! It's sooo small, very mobile!
Observations
Nana Talks Sense
I'm sure this title "Nana Talks Sense" looks stupid because adults do talk sense, but you must re-read it after realizing the fact that I'm his granddaughter and a teenager. Looks different, doesn't it?
Well, I was at Nana-Nani's place yesterday (for my non-desi friends Nana and Nani are the words used for maternal grandfather and grandmother, respectively). He was talking about a lot of things that I think about myself. I always wonder why Papa never says those things out loud, things that are important for everybody's growth. But when Nana was making a similar statement, it made me feel good.
We saw Humdum at their place. It's ratings were pretty high, but it wasn't a type of movie that you would watch with your gradparents. The first half an hour made me wonder why viewers gave it over 7 points out of 10 on average, but after seeing the "The End" on the screen even I was in appreciation.
Road Names
All american streets have names, unlike India where it's a bit hard to find streets that do have names. Well today I amazed to see two street names...
1) McAfee Road - like that virus scanner
2)4705-334##-### - Yes! all numbers! no alphabets!
I'm sure this title "Nana Talks Sense" looks stupid because adults do talk sense, but you must re-read it after realizing the fact that I'm his granddaughter and a teenager. Looks different, doesn't it?
Well, I was at Nana-Nani's place yesterday (for my non-desi friends Nana and Nani are the words used for maternal grandfather and grandmother, respectively). He was talking about a lot of things that I think about myself. I always wonder why Papa never says those things out loud, things that are important for everybody's growth. But when Nana was making a similar statement, it made me feel good.
We saw Humdum at their place. It's ratings were pretty high, but it wasn't a type of movie that you would watch with your gradparents. The first half an hour made me wonder why viewers gave it over 7 points out of 10 on average, but after seeing the "The End" on the screen even I was in appreciation.
Road Names
All american streets have names, unlike India where it's a bit hard to find streets that do have names. Well today I amazed to see two street names...
1) McAfee Road - like that virus scanner
2)4705-334##-### - Yes! all numbers! no alphabets!
Jul 4, 2005
Happy 4th of July!
I like the way America celebrates it's Independence Day. Not talking about the present, but when they actualy declared their Independence on July 4th, 1776. Unlike India, they said that we are independent from this day on and fought the revolutionary war only after that day. Whereas Indians waited on the British to leave and looked upto them to tell them the exact day they would become independent. Not saying that what India did was wrong or stupid or anything, just liking the fact that America took the decision on it's own!
The state of Georgia has legalized burning firecrackers, but one can only purchase Georgia firecrackers, not any other state. I'm not looking forward to burning any, just watching some on TV.
Went to the movies yesterday. Watched four movies during a timespan of nine and a half hours. Didn't really like any of them. On a 1 to 10 scale I would rate them as follows...
War of the World 6/10
Batman Begins 8/10
Bewitched 7/10 (Not worth watching on the big screen - of course!)
Madagascar 5.5/10
Going to Nana-Nani's place tomorrow. Leaving early in the morning and will be coming back late at night. We'll probably go to the Lenox Mall... have something in mind, but let's see how that goes. Day before yesterday, after probably a month they both asked me what I want for my birthday (again). I thought the matter was over since they didn't bring it up for a long, long time after I resistant on asking for anything. The rest... is a mystery! ;)
The state of Georgia has legalized burning firecrackers, but one can only purchase Georgia firecrackers, not any other state. I'm not looking forward to burning any, just watching some on TV.
Went to the movies yesterday. Watched four movies during a timespan of nine and a half hours. Didn't really like any of them. On a 1 to 10 scale I would rate them as follows...
War of the World 6/10
Batman Begins 8/10
Bewitched 7/10 (Not worth watching on the big screen - of course!)
Madagascar 5.5/10
Going to Nana-Nani's place tomorrow. Leaving early in the morning and will be coming back late at night. We'll probably go to the Lenox Mall... have something in mind, but let's see how that goes. Day before yesterday, after probably a month they both asked me what I want for my birthday (again). I thought the matter was over since they didn't bring it up for a long, long time after I resistant on asking for anything. The rest... is a mystery! ;)
Jul 2, 2005
I'm the Guest!
The laptop that once belonged to Nana and then myself is no Hansag's. Yesderday we re-formatted it, installed Windows XP Professional (again).. and were excited to see how empty it was. I had a lot of things on it, so first of all transferred all of it on the 250GB external hardrive that we purchased recently.
Until yesterday their were two sign in names that you could see one the screen - Geetali and Guest. Now, again there are two.. Hansag and Guest. I'm using the Guest sign in :D ..hehe!! So different. Love it!
Until yesterday their were two sign in names that you could see one the screen - Geetali and Guest. Now, again there are two.. Hansag and Guest. I'm using the Guest sign in :D ..hehe!! So different. Love it!
Jun 22, 2005
crazy graduate - ME
Yesterday I just got tired of these stupid holidays. This is what always happens... when school's on, I wish we had holidays... when holidays are on, I don't know what to do. I should be reading a lot of books, and I mean A LOT of books! But TV and Internet are really, really bad! They don't let me do anything that I SHOULD do. There's not schedule... I just get up in the morning, do random things, get bored, tired, annoyed, frustrated, happy, excited, everything, and then go to sleep. It has been almost a month since the summer break started, and I have done NOTHING so far. Man, I waiste so much time. I don't even do anything online. Just stare at the stupid screen.
Okay, am gonna go read a novella now. I am gonna do it!!
Okay, am gonna go read a novella now. I am gonna do it!!
Jun 20, 2005
life and "awe"
Wrote my last post almost a month ago. Nothing has gone wrong, only I was taken over by laziness. Am still under the lazy dose, but somehow I convinced myself to write a blog... have no idea how I succeeded in doing that. I must be good! :D
In a way a lot has happened since my last post and in a way nothing much has happened. I've finally completed a very important part of my life - k12 education. I now hold a High School diploma in my hand. The graduation ceremony was good. Not too long, heard some good speeches, saw a lot of faces probably for the very last time and realized, for the very first time in my life that I may actually miss Eagle's Landing High. Not all of it, not the complete picture, but surely some parts of it, some people, a couple rooms, a few corners. I remember the very first day when we drove to the school. Sitting in the car, I was eagerly looking at the surrounding areas. That sign at the beginning of Tunis Road pointing towards the school. 2001 Open House. Then came the first day, the first week, the first month, the first year... and now... four years have passed. Wow! I very clearly remember that first day... and now the LAST. Life's amazing. Constantly changing. One day you are someone, the next day somebody else. Today you have onething, the next day something else. I like it!
Anuj Bhai and MausaJi came over from NC for the Graduation. We had fun for the next 2 days. Nothing much has happened since then. I've been watching a lot of movies though. Don't even remember all the names! Went to GSU campus twice. Am going again this Thursday. Have been thinking a lot about the classes I should take this semester. Am really, very excited about college. New horizons, new freedoms, new opportunities, new limits. Ghosh, am I looking forward to it.
Am tired of chatting. Like the old way better - emailing. Kochhar and I have been exchanging a lot of mails and it's actually fun. It's amazing to see how much friends grow together. Kids se adults, doodh peene ki problems se lekar relationship ki problems, teachers ke baare mein baat karne se lekar philosophy ki baatein karne tak... it's just amazing! Love that sort of thing, when you've known a person for so long. Seems there really is a bond... like, you have known this person even before either of you tried to find yourself, your identity. That journey is so meaningful and being next to them before, during, and after that process gives the feeling of awe.
In a way a lot has happened since my last post and in a way nothing much has happened. I've finally completed a very important part of my life - k12 education. I now hold a High School diploma in my hand. The graduation ceremony was good. Not too long, heard some good speeches, saw a lot of faces probably for the very last time and realized, for the very first time in my life that I may actually miss Eagle's Landing High. Not all of it, not the complete picture, but surely some parts of it, some people, a couple rooms, a few corners. I remember the very first day when we drove to the school. Sitting in the car, I was eagerly looking at the surrounding areas. That sign at the beginning of Tunis Road pointing towards the school. 2001 Open House. Then came the first day, the first week, the first month, the first year... and now... four years have passed. Wow! I very clearly remember that first day... and now the LAST. Life's amazing. Constantly changing. One day you are someone, the next day somebody else. Today you have onething, the next day something else. I like it!
Anuj Bhai and MausaJi came over from NC for the Graduation. We had fun for the next 2 days. Nothing much has happened since then. I've been watching a lot of movies though. Don't even remember all the names! Went to GSU campus twice. Am going again this Thursday. Have been thinking a lot about the classes I should take this semester. Am really, very excited about college. New horizons, new freedoms, new opportunities, new limits. Ghosh, am I looking forward to it.
Am tired of chatting. Like the old way better - emailing. Kochhar and I have been exchanging a lot of mails and it's actually fun. It's amazing to see how much friends grow together. Kids se adults, doodh peene ki problems se lekar relationship ki problems, teachers ke baare mein baat karne se lekar philosophy ki baatein karne tak... it's just amazing! Love that sort of thing, when you've known a person for so long. Seems there really is a bond... like, you have known this person even before either of you tried to find yourself, your identity. That journey is so meaningful and being next to them before, during, and after that process gives the feeling of awe.
May 25, 2005
finally....... FREEEEEEE
I have broke FREEEEEE from the shackles of an American Public High School system.... damn! it feels good!!!
Yesterday was the last (unofficial) day of school. Had the last set of final exams and went to the senior picnic. They had Subway for grass-eaters... and I love subway... so I guess, I like this school now. Started roaming around the school once we got done eating and signing each others yearbooks. Went to many teachers and asked them to sign the yrbook as well.
Nothing much really, but finally... I realized one thing. I'm gonna miss some of the teachers and people here.
Yesterday was the last (unofficial) day of school. Had the last set of final exams and went to the senior picnic. They had Subway for grass-eaters... and I love subway... so I guess, I like this school now. Started roaming around the school once we got done eating and signing each others yearbooks. Went to many teachers and asked them to sign the yrbook as well.
Nothing much really, but finally... I realized one thing. I'm gonna miss some of the teachers and people here.
May 11, 2005
Done with APs!
and life seems to be b-e-a-utiful once again!
exams really sucks out all the enthusiasm frm one's body. oh well, atleast after exams we get the feeling of achieving something, otherwise what's the point of studying anyways.
got the final exams in exactly 12 days, on the 23rd and 24th of May.. after that - hip hip hoorah!
exams really sucks out all the enthusiasm frm one's body. oh well, atleast after exams we get the feeling of achieving something, otherwise what's the point of studying anyways.
got the final exams in exactly 12 days, on the 23rd and 24th of May.. after that - hip hip hoorah!
May 4, 2005
180 degrees around...
Changes are taking place faster than I expected. I sound different, feel different. My priotities have changed and so has my attitude. I'm planning of doing things that I have not done before. Not only planning, new and unique things are taking place already!
Had the AP Statistics exam today, which went well. Dad dropped me, Mom was going to pick me up around 4:30 but was caught in traffic. While handing me her cell to call Mom, Kavita asked me if I need a ride home. Didn't ever imagine that she would ask me something like that (no particular reason), on top of that I didn't think my parents would start taking risks this soon. Told Mom that Kavita lives close by and has no problem dropping me. She asked me questions due to concern, but at the end her answer was "yes". I rode home with a classmate of mine, who's the same age (well, a couple of months younger) as me. New, very new!
After school on Tuesday, I'm going to Andree's house to study for AP Government exam, which is next Wednesday. Haven't participated in this "study group" thing before, but I gotta start somewhere at some time. Marcel and Paula will be joining us as well.
The Government exam is in the morning and A LOT of seniors are taking it. So, maybe after wards we may hit Fun Bowl and use those 2-free Bowling game coupons we got. Told/Asked Mom about it. She asked me some question.. who's going? who'll be driving? etc. etc. Haven't heard a yes from her side yet, but trust me.. I AM GOING!
Small changes, big impact. Life's taking a turn; a turn... I'm liking already!
Had the AP Statistics exam today, which went well. Dad dropped me, Mom was going to pick me up around 4:30 but was caught in traffic. While handing me her cell to call Mom, Kavita asked me if I need a ride home. Didn't ever imagine that she would ask me something like that (no particular reason), on top of that I didn't think my parents would start taking risks this soon. Told Mom that Kavita lives close by and has no problem dropping me. She asked me questions due to concern, but at the end her answer was "yes". I rode home with a classmate of mine, who's the same age (well, a couple of months younger) as me. New, very new!
After school on Tuesday, I'm going to Andree's house to study for AP Government exam, which is next Wednesday. Haven't participated in this "study group" thing before, but I gotta start somewhere at some time. Marcel and Paula will be joining us as well.
The Government exam is in the morning and A LOT of seniors are taking it. So, maybe after wards we may hit Fun Bowl and use those 2-free Bowling game coupons we got. Told/Asked Mom about it. She asked me some question.. who's going? who'll be driving? etc. etc. Haven't heard a yes from her side yet, but trust me.. I AM GOING!
Small changes, big impact. Life's taking a turn; a turn... I'm liking already!
May 3, 2005
Rebirth
Prom was a success. I didn't go just reporting what I learned from eye witnesses. Reading some blogs and talking to some folks, I learned that many GHPers went to their prom with other GHPers (not someone from their school). I could have done that, it would have been perfect! Only downfall... it took me a while to realize this and well, I had already decided not to go. To state the bare truth, I regret my decision. Now that I think about it, I wish I were in that picture... prom dates walking down the red carpet, being captured by Shirley's camera, looking amazing in those elegant dresses, dancing, singing, laughing... **a deep, deep sigh** !
One mere decision can sometimes change how we see the world. People learn from their mistakes, a trout phrase but true! I guess, I've finally learned. It doesn't matter where you are, what surrounds you, or the era you are in. What matters is that you enjoy and participate in the activities and adventure and the practices of that place. Yes, they are traditions, they take place every year, but these annual events are the lasting memories of a period well lived and
experienced.
Why did I enjoy GHP so much? Because I let myself loose! I was myself, but at the same time I was truly a GHPer. I didn't refuse to go to the Saturday night dances, I didn't sit in my room when the she-women-man-haters-club crowded in Jakina and Megan's room to share the day's stories. I didn't limit myself or create a boundary around me. And that's why I enjoyed!
Huh.. well, High School is over! So, I guess no memories here, but I got years and years ahead of
me...!
An Announcement:
Thursday is Senior Skip Day. We are the class of '05 and the date on Thursday is 05-05-05. It's this years last, but my FIRST skip day. Didn't participate in any others, but am starting now. At least I could say, "Although I hated living in America because I felt that four years of my teenage life were wasted, I learned that surroundings have little to do with what mind is in control of." I'm beginning to live in High School itself, so I guess it didn't take me all that long. I got brains in K-12 itself :)
One mere decision can sometimes change how we see the world. People learn from their mistakes, a trout phrase but true! I guess, I've finally learned. It doesn't matter where you are, what surrounds you, or the era you are in. What matters is that you enjoy and participate in the activities and adventure and the practices of that place. Yes, they are traditions, they take place every year, but these annual events are the lasting memories of a period well lived and
experienced.
Why did I enjoy GHP so much? Because I let myself loose! I was myself, but at the same time I was truly a GHPer. I didn't refuse to go to the Saturday night dances, I didn't sit in my room when the she-women-man-haters-club crowded in Jakina and Megan's room to share the day's stories. I didn't limit myself or create a boundary around me. And that's why I enjoyed!
Huh.. well, High School is over! So, I guess no memories here, but I got years and years ahead of
me...!
An Announcement:
Thursday is Senior Skip Day. We are the class of '05 and the date on Thursday is 05-05-05. It's this years last, but my FIRST skip day. Didn't participate in any others, but am starting now. At least I could say, "Although I hated living in America because I felt that four years of my teenage life were wasted, I learned that surroundings have little to do with what mind is in control of." I'm beginning to live in High School itself, so I guess it didn't take me all that long. I got brains in K-12 itself :)
Apr 28, 2005
21st Wedding Anniversary
According to today's date - April 28, 2005 - Mom-Dad have been married for 21 years.
WOW!!
I've been alive for only 18 years and they have been living together for 21 years!! Just amazing how two individuals from separate familes, brought-up amongst different people, different surroundings, get to be spouses and spend years and years and years together. A time comes when the years spent with the spouse exceeds the number of years spent with parents. At one time the parents knew everything about their child, but then it's not the parents anymore. It's the husband or the wife who knows the person way, way better than anybody had ever known or would know.
Heh... life's a funny little tale.
WOW!!
I've been alive for only 18 years and they have been living together for 21 years!! Just amazing how two individuals from separate familes, brought-up amongst different people, different surroundings, get to be spouses and spend years and years and years together. A time comes when the years spent with the spouse exceeds the number of years spent with parents. At one time the parents knew everything about their child, but then it's not the parents anymore. It's the husband or the wife who knows the person way, way better than anybody had ever known or would know.
Heh... life's a funny little tale.
Apr 27, 2005
Senioritus
What's up with lazy students? Josh always looks over my hw, cw, tests in Gov/Econ class. I didn't really care in the beginning but his attitude got annoying around mid second semester. He didn't bother studying at all!! Today was too much though. These days we are preparing for the Nationwide AP Government exam. Dees has been asking us to do Sample Tests from the book he handed us a few weeks ago. Josh was busy doing his Algebra III homework and as soon as it was close to the time when Dees would go over the answers, Josh started jotting down the alphabets (multiple choice) from my paper. I told him straight up, "It doesn't really matter Josh!" We are doing that crap for practice and Dees is not giving us a grade for it! Hope he starts putting in some effort.
another pic frm yday's rain
What the hell is wrong with me? I failed the last Trig test pretty badly. The stuff was easy, really, really easy... yet, I just didn't get it. Not only that I don't even feel like actually trying and studying. Have I caught "Senioritus"? Or has "Senioritus" finally got me? I really don't want to be at this point at this time. Got so many exams coming up :( But I just don't feel like studying. Am tired of it! Any suggestions?
another pic frm yday's rain
What the hell is wrong with me? I failed the last Trig test pretty badly. The stuff was easy, really, really easy... yet, I just didn't get it. Not only that I don't even feel like actually trying and studying. Have I caught "Senioritus"? Or has "Senioritus" finally got me? I really don't want to be at this point at this time. Got so many exams coming up :( But I just don't feel like studying. Am tired of it! Any suggestions?
Apr 26, 2005
barse baadal...!
Water drops poured down all thoughout the day, but I didn't get a chance to witness its beauty until after stepping down at the bus stop. At first I walked briskly in order to avoid getting wet. Soon, however, I let myself loose and started walking in a much slower pace. Got quite wet by the time I reached home. Asked Hansag to take a few pictures and went outside to feel the sky's tears on my warm face!
rain, rain, oh sweet rain!
rain, rain, oh sweet rain!
I'm very confused about college. Struggling to figure out which subject area I should focus on. Today only I was looking at Georgia State's Philosophy program. Would love to learn about that, but becoming a Philosopher and focusing only in Philosophy will not suffice. I need something else besides it. Up until yesterday I had two courses in mind - Computer Information Systems and Finance. Both come under the Business program. Now I'm thinking about getting two degrees from separate schools. Possiblities include Business and Liberal Arts.
I am much of a thinker, an observer, a rationalist. So, majors like Philosophy, Psychology, and Sociology are obvious choices. But where will these take me?? I am interested in Business and Computers (technical stuff) as well. The only major that combines both of these interests together is Computer (or Management) Information Systems. Getting two degrees that circle around the same area (CIS and Finance) will be too specific and will not leave me with many choices. Choosing two different paths however will widen the career possibilities even further.
My interests do cover a wide range and I am interested in learning about new things be it Astronomy, Geology, or Anthropology. It's taking me longer than expected to decide on what will be the right choice for me. The most a student can do is a double major. For me, however, that's the least I can do!
Apr 23, 2005
finally.. b'day over!
Birthday bash finally came to an end tonight. Watched The Interpreter a pretty good movie and later had dinner with Nana-Nani. I drove all the way!
Apr 22, 2005
A day in History!
Best birthday ever? --I would definetly say so!!
As written in my last blog it all started a day before my birthday and believe it or not will end a day after! But here's what happened today... I recieved even more ecards and wishes from friends and family. People at school wished me in the morning and recieved calls once I got back home. Enjoyed the entire day with James and Pavan at six-flags. More people would have been great but limit was 3 people per group and everybody got a different ride to work on. In case you are confused, we went to six-flags to work on our Physics semester project. We got the easy one - huhuhahaha! Rained really hard for about an hour and that's when we did all our calculations, before that we were busy getting the measurements. Played a little basketball after coming back to school. Got busy checking and replying to mails once I got home.
Ooooooh... a WONDERFUL thing happend at six-flags... I saw Maggie and Tiffany!! Maggie was on my hall at GHP and Tiffany in my major. Awsome, won't you say? You have to agree with me that this birthday was truely TERRIFIC!
Got a cake are around 10pm. Was very tired so the pictures don't look so good. Here's the cake though...
Kishu's my nick name at home (family and Delhite - non school - friends included), some Xaverians also call me that
So far so good. In the future getting an iBook??? Possibly! Let's wait and see. I'm also gonna need it for college, and as a discount I don't mind it being a combo gift - birthday and graduation... what ya say peeps?
As written in my last blog it all started a day before my birthday and believe it or not will end a day after! But here's what happened today... I recieved even more ecards and wishes from friends and family. People at school wished me in the morning and recieved calls once I got back home. Enjoyed the entire day with James and Pavan at six-flags. More people would have been great but limit was 3 people per group and everybody got a different ride to work on. In case you are confused, we went to six-flags to work on our Physics semester project. We got the easy one - huhuhahaha! Rained really hard for about an hour and that's when we did all our calculations, before that we were busy getting the measurements. Played a little basketball after coming back to school. Got busy checking and replying to mails once I got home.
Ooooooh... a WONDERFUL thing happend at six-flags... I saw Maggie and Tiffany!! Maggie was on my hall at GHP and Tiffany in my major. Awsome, won't you say? You have to agree with me that this birthday was truely TERRIFIC!
Got a cake are around 10pm. Was very tired so the pictures don't look so good. Here's the cake though...
Kishu's my nick name at home (family and Delhite - non school - friends included), some Xaverians also call me that
So far so good. In the future getting an iBook??? Possibly! Let's wait and see. I'm also gonna need it for college, and as a discount I don't mind it being a combo gift - birthday and graduation... what ya say peeps?
Apr 21, 2005
on the way...
My birthday has not even started yet (since I'm in US) but the celebrations have already begun! It all started this morning, when my bestest friends for the past 13yrs(!!) gave me a call from my sweet sweet India. We talked for about 20min. Felt so good after hearing their voice! Got up singing and dancing, and was excited all throughout the day. They usually call on the day of the Birthday, but Kanika's going to her Nani's place tomorrow in Rajasthan. It's a good thing they called early, now I'd remain happy longer ;)
Got back home, checked my inbox and aha! mails from all over. Thanks to all you guys!!
Tomorrow, I am going to six flags (amusement park)... woohoo!! It's a Physics trip from school, we have a project to work on. That's not the fun part! Fun comes when the words "Six Flags" are heard in a sentence. Am very excited!
Going out for lunch with Nana-Nani on Saturday.
Hmmm... 18th birthday is different that all the others... I'm an adult guys!! Yippi!
Got back home, checked my inbox and aha! mails from all over. Thanks to all you guys!!
Tomorrow, I am going to six flags (amusement park)... woohoo!! It's a Physics trip from school, we have a project to work on. That's not the fun part! Fun comes when the words "Six Flags" are heard in a sentence. Am very excited!
Going out for lunch with Nana-Nani on Saturday.
Hmmm... 18th birthday is different that all the others... I'm an adult guys!! Yippi!
Apr 19, 2005
important dates
April 21 - Economics EOCT (end of course test)
April 22 - Physics trip to 6 Flags (semester project)... also, 18th birthday!
May 4 - AP Statistics EXAM
May 9 - AP Physics EXAM
May 11 - AP Government EXAM
May 12 - Recieve Cap and Gown
May 22 - Baccalaureate at 2pm
May 23 - Final exams for Statistics(?!), Physics (?!), and Programming
May 24 - Final exams for English and Trigonometry, SENIOR PICNIC later in the day
May 26 - Grandparent's breakfast at 9:30am, and SENIOR AWARDS NIGHT at 7pm
May 27 - SENIOR WALK in the morning, class picture in cap and gown, graduation rehearsal in the morning and finally GRADUATION at 7pm
April 22 - Physics trip to 6 Flags (semester project)... also, 18th birthday!
May 4 - AP Statistics EXAM
May 9 - AP Physics EXAM
May 11 - AP Government EXAM
May 12 - Recieve Cap and Gown
May 22 - Baccalaureate at 2pm
May 23 - Final exams for Statistics(?!), Physics (?!), and Programming
May 24 - Final exams for English and Trigonometry, SENIOR PICNIC later in the day
May 26 - Grandparent's breakfast at 9:30am, and SENIOR AWARDS NIGHT at 7pm
May 27 - SENIOR WALK in the morning, class picture in cap and gown, graduation rehearsal in the morning and finally GRADUATION at 7pm
Apr 15, 2005
aching hearts
Am I learning a lot about life lately? The peaks, recessions, troughs, and expansions (to present in economic terms since to exam is coming up) of life? I know that I really like Socrates' quote, "The unexperienced life is not worth living" and would rather learn from my own experiences than somebody else's. I actually want to feel the emotions rather than just imagine them. But you know, sometimes it's a whole lot better to be a spectator or a listener compared to actually being one of the characters on stage.
Life is unpredictable, uneven, unfair. A smile can turn into a tear within a second, a laughter into a cry, joy into sorrow, and celebrations into mournings. It is noticible in my writing that I'm converting all happy moments into sad ones, but aren't these the moments when we say, "life sucks!" There are a limited number of people who remember God or thank anyone for bringing joys into their life. Whereas, almost everyone ridicuels life if something goes wrong.
I don't know where to start or when or how to end. Don't know what all the things, feelings, emotions, experiences and/or details I should write, discuss, record in the middle. I'm not sure what names I should mention or the true stories I should spread light upon. There's one thing I do know though - everything that I'm about to write is not limited to myself or the people these are about; this is universal. Character's change, settings change, dialogues somewhat vary, but the theme remains. I'm not going to write a very long blog on this subject because it depresses me, but if for some reason this ends up taking a lot of your time, I ask for your forgiveness.
People are dying, everyday. Either due to accidents, diseases, or natural causes. Their friends and relatives are mourning on the loss of someone who left memories behind, but the memories will fade away with time. What hits hard is when we know the one who has lost someone. Even though we may have not known the person, still the human heart aches and pain brings tears to the eyes. Thinking about the situation a brother, a sister, a mother, a father may be in.
Andree' didn't know Marcel's brother, yet she was crying in class thinking about how much the 8th grader is going to be missed. He had cancer. Marcel was very close to him, often talked about his actions. I too was sad to hear the news, but for some reason didn't show many emotions. Didn't even feel much. Maybe, I've realized this truth and coping with somebody else's pains has become easier upon myself. All I pray for now is... help them God!
Life is unpredictable, uneven, unfair. A smile can turn into a tear within a second, a laughter into a cry, joy into sorrow, and celebrations into mournings. It is noticible in my writing that I'm converting all happy moments into sad ones, but aren't these the moments when we say, "life sucks!" There are a limited number of people who remember God or thank anyone for bringing joys into their life. Whereas, almost everyone ridicuels life if something goes wrong.
I don't know where to start or when or how to end. Don't know what all the things, feelings, emotions, experiences and/or details I should write, discuss, record in the middle. I'm not sure what names I should mention or the true stories I should spread light upon. There's one thing I do know though - everything that I'm about to write is not limited to myself or the people these are about; this is universal. Character's change, settings change, dialogues somewhat vary, but the theme remains. I'm not going to write a very long blog on this subject because it depresses me, but if for some reason this ends up taking a lot of your time, I ask for your forgiveness.
People are dying, everyday. Either due to accidents, diseases, or natural causes. Their friends and relatives are mourning on the loss of someone who left memories behind, but the memories will fade away with time. What hits hard is when we know the one who has lost someone. Even though we may have not known the person, still the human heart aches and pain brings tears to the eyes. Thinking about the situation a brother, a sister, a mother, a father may be in.
Andree' didn't know Marcel's brother, yet she was crying in class thinking about how much the 8th grader is going to be missed. He had cancer. Marcel was very close to him, often talked about his actions. I too was sad to hear the news, but for some reason didn't show many emotions. Didn't even feel much. Maybe, I've realized this truth and coping with somebody else's pains has become easier upon myself. All I pray for now is... help them God!
Apr 1, 2005
Regina going to GHP
Regina Addo was nominated for GHP in the field of Biology. and guess what?? Yup! SHE GOT IT!! Ghosh! I'm so happy! When she said, "yes!" to my question, "did you get it?" I started jumping and screaming and gave her a tight hug! Man-o-man... I've so glad! She's gonna have sooooooo much fun. I miss GHP!!
REGINA... CONGRATULATIONS!!!
A total number of 6 ppl got it, the other 5 are...
Logan for Math (they learn how to juggle, wow na?)
John for Physics (don't know much)
Zack for Agri-Science (they go on all sort of trips)
Scott for Saxophone (amazing, ppl go crazy!)
Brionna for Spanish (que pasa, what?)
All are 11th graders except Logan, who's in 10th.
REGINA... CONGRATULATIONS!!!
A total number of 6 ppl got it, the other 5 are...
Logan for Math (they learn how to juggle, wow na?)
John for Physics (don't know much)
Zack for Agri-Science (they go on all sort of trips)
Scott for Saxophone (amazing, ppl go crazy!)
Brionna for Spanish (que pasa, what?)
All are 11th graders except Logan, who's in 10th.
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