I'm having mixed emotions right now. I accidentally took my friend's notebook and I was flipping through the pages right now and came across some pages that used as her "diary". I know I shouldn't have read it and I should've just shut it closed but I couldn't help but read what she wrote.
She wrote about her boyfriend and how he's been pressuring her into having intercourse. My friend admits that she's interested in the action but understands that they're both too young to get involved in anything of that sort. Not to mention, she doesn't want to disappointment her parents or her boyfriend. It's a complex situation and she's torn inside.
She wrote about how she prays to God asking him for guidance and that she wishes she was closer to her faith. She seems confused and lost. In one of the pages she wrote that she wished she had someone to talk to get receive advice from.
After reading that I know I'm not a pro in that field or anything but I really wish she would open up to me about it. I don't why I have this sudden urge to talk to her about it. Reading it makes me want to open up to her about my past. I just wouldn't know how to bring it up considering that I don't think she even knows that I accidentally took her notebook!
And then I feel horrible because I know I should have respected her privacy and I know I would have been pissed to find out if someone read what I wrote.
After reading this I see her in a completely new light. Not in a negative way, but she honestly seemed like such a happy-go-lucky gal who was incredibly happy in her long-time relationship.
I don't know how I'd bring it up but if she asks me or seems scared if I read it, I will let her know that I did. I will own up to my actions and simply say that I wont repeat a word and I'd be open to take heed for her. She'll be in my prayers from then on, even though I do pray for my friend in general.
I just hope she follows her heart and takes her stand if anything drastic pursues.
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Saturday, June 12, 2010
Friday, April 16, 2010
Stress, stress, stress... and some more stress.
I’m absolutely drained but I can’t sleep yet because I need to study for my AP US mock exam tomorrow morning. My friends just left a few moments ago and we still haven’t completed our AP Spanish project; thankfully the deadline date got pushed back an entire week. We were hoping we’d finish it today that way our friend could edit it over the weekend and turn it in for extra credit however that plan has definitely changed.
There’s about three more weeks for AP testing and I’m starting to panic. I have my practice books for English and History but I don’t necessarily believe I need one for my Spanish test. I feel confident that I’ll be able to pass with a three but I’m banking for a 5.
English worries me a bit as my vocabulary isn’t as diverse as I’d hope it would be this year but I have learned a plethora of new words already. I’m looking forward to writing my essay and I’m going to definitely try and use the best syntax and vocabulary. I must admit I’m excited for the English exam.
I’m more worried about U.S. history. I feel like there are more chances of me not passing but I suppose I need to stay positive and try my best. I know I have a higher chance in passing this test than AP Euro because I seriously did not dedicate myself to that course as I should have. This year, I took this class a lot more serious and I know what to expect so it wasn’t like a slap at the face. I’m thankful that I did gain experience from AP Euro in writing DBQs and pacing myself for the tedious homework assignments.
I suppose I should stop ranting now before I carried away. I’m going to enjoy some leisure time and reread one of my favorite fanfic chapters and log offline and get myself to review for tomorrow but majority for the actually exam.
P.S. Before I adjourn, today in AP US history we took some questions on the chapter we’ve been covering and I got more than half correct which gladdens me! It makes me feel like I actually do have high potential in passing this exam. Here’s to hoping!
Love and Light!
There’s about three more weeks for AP testing and I’m starting to panic. I have my practice books for English and History but I don’t necessarily believe I need one for my Spanish test. I feel confident that I’ll be able to pass with a three but I’m banking for a 5.
English worries me a bit as my vocabulary isn’t as diverse as I’d hope it would be this year but I have learned a plethora of new words already. I’m looking forward to writing my essay and I’m going to definitely try and use the best syntax and vocabulary. I must admit I’m excited for the English exam.
I’m more worried about U.S. history. I feel like there are more chances of me not passing but I suppose I need to stay positive and try my best. I know I have a higher chance in passing this test than AP Euro because I seriously did not dedicate myself to that course as I should have. This year, I took this class a lot more serious and I know what to expect so it wasn’t like a slap at the face. I’m thankful that I did gain experience from AP Euro in writing DBQs and pacing myself for the tedious homework assignments.
I suppose I should stop ranting now before I carried away. I’m going to enjoy some leisure time and reread one of my favorite fanfic chapters and log offline and get myself to review for tomorrow but majority for the actually exam.
P.S. Before I adjourn, today in AP US history we took some questions on the chapter we’ve been covering and I got more than half correct which gladdens me! It makes me feel like I actually do have high potential in passing this exam. Here’s to hoping!
Love and Light!
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Tiresome Tuesday
It's always tiresome going back to school after a three day weekend. Here I am sitting and typing away with my eyes practically dry and bleeding; my eyelids feel incredibly heavy.
There are days when I wish I could just be carefree as some students I see at school. They socialize without any worry in the world and head home to do whatever enthralls them without the thought of homework ever crossing their minds. Sometimes I say to myself, "Forget this. I don't care," but in reality, I'm still worrying about finishing my homework, studying for tests, studying for my AP exams, practicing my Japanese, and reading. . . the list is endless! I don't think I'll ever be able to be truly carefree. I don't know if that's a good or a bad quality?
I hope to pursue the world of journalism but sometimes I feel like it's such a risky occupation. Considering how writers have it currently, it really isn't the best career but it's one of my deepest passions. I love that it allows me to be a creative human too! That's definitely something I want to keep as a quality. And if I'm able to become an official journalist, then I hope there's still such thing as printed news! If my official job is working for an online news site then I personally wouldn't feel as successful or official. I'd feel like I'd be blogging everyday on news that people probably wouldn't read since they have thousands of sites in a click of a button. These thoughts can be so depressing to me at times. :(
I was dedicated to my homework today nonetheless so I'm quite proud of myself. I was able to finish my Spanish summary, my International Relations homework, and my math study guide. I managed to do majority of it myself without any help but I got stuck on four problems and that worries me. Hopefully I'll be able to talk to my teacher tomorrow before we take the test. I don't want to fail my first math test of the semester. I'm aiming for a B this time.
Today I was pondering my future life after my high school days. I'm extremely nervous for what the future will hold for me, I'm terrified! The most terrifying thought is not being accepted into a UC. I know that my first rejection letter will make me bawl; I'm already expecting it. I will be embarrassed if I enroll into a community college! Not that there's anything wrong with a community college, it's just that I have high ambitions and I know that I'm capable of being accepted into a UC. My only issue is that I'm incredibly lazy! :( I need to break that habit! Argh. Afterwords I'll still be nervous about my schooling, applying for internships, and actually applying for jobs but it doesn't bother me much now. However once those tasks are upon my doorstep knocking on my door awaiting on my decisions, I'm not sure how exactly I'd respond. I'd probably consult my mother for some advice. OH! and applying for scholarships are a drag too! :( Why must this all be so difficult and tedious?!
I should probably apply to a few more today since I'm finished with my homework early and then I'll study for my AP U.S. exam.
Friday, January 8, 2010
First post of the New Year!
A good friend of mine advised that I should get myself a Blogspot and at first I thought, "Why? I already have a livejournal." However I changed my mine 'cause I realized my lj f-list ended up dying off and I wanted to continue blogging with a fresh start. SO, here I am. :)
Another friend of mine has been wanting to read articles/stories/rambles I've done and I figured this would be easier than trying to send him each individual one. So here's one to start off.
This was required for my AP Spanish class. It was a project in which we had to write an article about some current event going on at our school and we had to conduct an interview and lay it out as if we wrote for "La Opinión"
Student and Teacher tribute iconic musician John Lennon
A John Lennon tribute had taken place on December 8, 2009 at the large quad stage during lunch with Freshmen Jamie Becker and Latin teacher David Maust covering John Lennon’s classics. The tribute had taken place on the exact date Lennon had been murdered in 1980.
While there are many artists that have revolutionized music, Jamie Becker feels that John Lennon has impacted her greatly in her own musical journey. “John Lennon has influenced my music playing and writing more than the majority of the other artists I listen to on a daily basis.”
Since Michael Jackson’s death the media had advertising Jackson’s upcoming film, “King of Pop.” It was then that Jamie had become inspired to make a tribute for John Lennon. “In seeing all these advertisements, I had thought of the importance of remembering other artists whom have made impacts on the musical world as well as many peoples' lives. And at that moments artists' names such as Janis Joplin, Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, and of course John Lennon, had flashed through my head.”
Not only had Michael Jackson’s film propelled her to commemorate Lennon but she also wanted to remind her fellow students about Lennon’s classics. “I wanted to remind my peers of the great music John Lennon had accomplished by himself, in addition to the music he accomplished with Paul McCartney, Geoge Harrison, and Ringo Starr.”
Maust said he was pleased to be a part of something new. “I was glad she was taking initiative do something out of the ordinary. I thought it was a good opportunity to do something new.”
Students were drawn in hearing music in the large quad and halfway through their performance there was a large crowd of students watching Jamie and Maust perform.
“I thought everyone liked it. People still follow John Lennon's music because he’s good at expressing how people feel and the students really enjoyed their performance,” said junior Nancy Andrade who was present during the memorial.
Jamie played guitar and sang while Maust accompanied her by playing a range of instruments such as piano to accordion. Together they covered eight songs from The Beatles and Lennon’s original work. Some of the songs performed were: Help!, Hey Jude, Eight Days a Week, and Imagine.
After performing Jamie said she felt like she accomplished what she intended. “It was a fun experience for Mr. Maust and I, and we had done our bests in showing everyone the great music John Lennon had written as well as the music he contributed to in writing.” While both performers were satisfied at accomplishing their commemoration of John Lennon, Maust said, “I felt like there was not enough live music since everything now is based on technology; it was a great way to make average music and make music socially.”
Not only did she wish to commemorate John Lennon but she also wanted her peers to become aware of John Lennon’s impact not only musically but overall. “My only hope now is that it was a good enough experience for those who listened that day, to where they will now remember John Lennon's impact as often as possible and especially on every December 8th from this year forward.”
- Priscella V.
I hadn't done something like this in a long time and when I went to interview Mr. Maust I got a rush of adrenaline and I couldn't stop smiling throughout the whole interview. I felt a stupid afterwords but I couldn't help but feel exhilarated! There are times when I question if I still wish to pursue a career in journalism and it's times like these that help reassure me that this is something I truly love to do.
Another friend of mine has been wanting to read articles/stories/rambles I've done and I figured this would be easier than trying to send him each individual one. So here's one to start off.
This was required for my AP Spanish class. It was a project in which we had to write an article about some current event going on at our school and we had to conduct an interview and lay it out as if we wrote for "La Opinión"
Student and Teacher tribute iconic musician John Lennon
A John Lennon tribute had taken place on December 8, 2009 at the large quad stage during lunch with Freshmen Jamie Becker and Latin teacher David Maust covering John Lennon’s classics. The tribute had taken place on the exact date Lennon had been murdered in 1980.
While there are many artists that have revolutionized music, Jamie Becker feels that John Lennon has impacted her greatly in her own musical journey. “John Lennon has influenced my music playing and writing more than the majority of the other artists I listen to on a daily basis.”
Since Michael Jackson’s death the media had advertising Jackson’s upcoming film, “King of Pop.” It was then that Jamie had become inspired to make a tribute for John Lennon. “In seeing all these advertisements, I had thought of the importance of remembering other artists whom have made impacts on the musical world as well as many peoples' lives. And at that moments artists' names such as Janis Joplin, Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, and of course John Lennon, had flashed through my head.”
Not only had Michael Jackson’s film propelled her to commemorate Lennon but she also wanted to remind her fellow students about Lennon’s classics. “I wanted to remind my peers of the great music John Lennon had accomplished by himself, in addition to the music he accomplished with Paul McCartney, Geoge Harrison, and Ringo Starr.”
Maust said he was pleased to be a part of something new. “I was glad she was taking initiative do something out of the ordinary. I thought it was a good opportunity to do something new.”
Students were drawn in hearing music in the large quad and halfway through their performance there was a large crowd of students watching Jamie and Maust perform.
“I thought everyone liked it. People still follow John Lennon's music because he’s good at expressing how people feel and the students really enjoyed their performance,” said junior Nancy Andrade who was present during the memorial.
Jamie played guitar and sang while Maust accompanied her by playing a range of instruments such as piano to accordion. Together they covered eight songs from The Beatles and Lennon’s original work. Some of the songs performed were: Help!, Hey Jude, Eight Days a Week, and Imagine.
After performing Jamie said she felt like she accomplished what she intended. “It was a fun experience for Mr. Maust and I, and we had done our bests in showing everyone the great music John Lennon had written as well as the music he contributed to in writing.” While both performers were satisfied at accomplishing their commemoration of John Lennon, Maust said, “I felt like there was not enough live music since everything now is based on technology; it was a great way to make average music and make music socially.”
Not only did she wish to commemorate John Lennon but she also wanted her peers to become aware of John Lennon’s impact not only musically but overall. “My only hope now is that it was a good enough experience for those who listened that day, to where they will now remember John Lennon's impact as often as possible and especially on every December 8th from this year forward.”
- Priscella V.
I hadn't done something like this in a long time and when I went to interview Mr. Maust I got a rush of adrenaline and I couldn't stop smiling throughout the whole interview. I felt a stupid afterwords but I couldn't help but feel exhilarated! There are times when I question if I still wish to pursue a career in journalism and it's times like these that help reassure me that this is something I truly love to do.
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