So this is the end....

There's really only one way to sum up my last year of high school.....RIDICULOUS! So much has changed or happened this year. It's crazy how people come and go in your life and that's just it. nothing more nothing less they're just gone. I'm moving away from all of my friends in 16 days and I know that some people I will never see or talk to ever again. I'm excited about moving but at the same time I know that once I get up there I'm gonna cry everyday. I don't want to leave anymore, I'm leaving everyone. Taylor, Rachel, Madison and so on. I don't like this. Eight hours is quite a distance. Pensacola is a new place though, so hopefully I'll meet new people and maybe I will like it but right now it doesn't feel like it. So anyway I'm excited to be done with school but I'm going to miss coming to school and seeing everyone everyday. I'm not going to miss all the homework and teachers yelling at me but I'm defiantly going to miss my friends.

We did it :]

Coming to Bayshore as a junior I was worried about being accepted. But to my surprise what I got was more than a warm welcome. The friends I've met and the thing I've experienced have influenced me to become a positive role model and the person I've always wanted to be. I'll never forget Taylor and I singing "The Sprout and the Bean" in every class we had together or taking crazy pictures in Ms. Swanson's on photobooth, the list goes on and on. The best advice I could give to my classmates would be to not take any day for granted because situations can change at any second and without reason leaving you stranded. Like my friend Rachel who went into a coma without warning. It goes to show that things can happen in an instant and to treat every second as your last because you never know what could happen next. There are a few people who have helped me along the way. Like my mom, She has taught me to be a strong and independent woman and to take on my own responsibilities. I'd also like to thank a special teacher. Ms. Ladd, you have pushed me to make the right decisions about big events in my life. Everything we've worked for has led up up this moment, so let's enjoy every second of it. Congratulations senior class of 2010, we did it!

well you see...

Challenge numba diez!

• How many posts did you write? Hmmm, since we started all this blogging challenge mumbo jumbo 16, from the challenges 10.
  
• How many were school based or your own interests? All of my blogs are either school based or my own interest what else would I write about?
  
• How many comments did you receive from classmates, teachers or overseas students? All 9 of my comments were from people in my class, no one from another country or school or class left me any comments :[
  
• Which post received the most comments? Why do you think that happened? I got 2 comments on my post about my spring break mainly because I talked about how boring it was, and they mostly said "man, that sucks!"
  
• Which post did you enjoy writing the most and why? I like writing about my transcendental quote. No really reason I just really liked my quote and my picture.
  
• Did you change blog themes at all and why? I didn't. I thought it would just be easier if I wrote exactly what they wanted me to.
  
• How many widgets do you have? Do you think this is too many or not enough? What's a widget? Are those like the little gadget things?
  

facebook and myspace and blogger, oh my!

So I used to hate facebook like a lot. I had a myspace for a while but deleted it for a stupid boy. I don't check my facebook as often as my mom does. Yeah, my mom has a disgusting addiction to facebook and all the little games and apps that come along with it. It's really annoying. I think that's why I'm not obsessed with checking facebook and lurking people and so on. I like facebook only because I have reconnected with people I haven't talked to in years.

Texting....

I did not take the pledge to not text and drive. Not because I don't think it matters but I don't really text and drive anyway. I think there are so many people on the road texting and driving that it's not going to make a huge difference if I promise not to do it. Texting and driving is a big deal, but I don't text enough to have to take a vow not to do it.

Moving out...

So yesterday I officially moved out of my home. My mom moved up north to get out of an abusive relationship, and I was left here to fend for myself. At first I was mad at her, I thought she was selfish and didn't even care about me. But when I step back and think about it I was the selfish one. The only reason she stayed for as long as she did because I wanted her to. She is much much happier now and I'm happy for her no matter where I'm staying or how stressed out I am she's out of that mess and I'm proud of her.

Comments and what not.....

This is a chupacabra

Uno, Dos, and Tres.

"Things do not change; we change." This is my favorite transcendental quote because it's the truth. People always talk about how in your senior year you more than likely won't have the same group of friends you had in your freshman year. And it's the trust. I myself transfered schools my junior year and barely talk to any of my friends from my previous school. Everyone changes whether you choose to accept it. Many people say they haven't changed but people mature and grow up, or don't grow up. Either way no is ever the same person they were the day before.

Feel Free...

I feel like my blog shouldn't be licensed because I don't think that many people read my blog to be honest. If I was some well known person and everyone read my blog then yeah I would say it should be but the only people that really read my blog are the people in my class and it's only when they have to.

Also there is nothing on my blog that is worth "stealing." My blog is not that important and I really don't think anyone would want to take something like my glog or my dreamboard. So no there is no reason for my blog to be licensed.

This is my digital dreamboard. tada!

Spring Break 2010!

So every year my spring break sucks. I sit at home and watch TV with my mom or we go shopping but it's pretty much the most boring vacation. This year there wasn't much different. The first couple of days I sat at home and babysat my sister. I think the most exciting thing that happened to me was that I went to Madeira beach and St. Pete beach and I had never been to either.

My Easter was kind of lame too. I went to my friends grandparents house, went back to my friends house and fell asleep. I guess when you're not 5 and the best part of your Easter is Aunt Pam's corn casserole your bound to be bored out of your mind. All in all my spring break was more relaxing than anything, I didn't do much but hang around my house which is nice every once in a while.

Life of Pi Trailer.

Saving Water.

Challenge #4

This morning I hear a commercial and it said that we need to conserve water by turning off the water while brushing my teeth. I think of all the things we need to conserve water is the most important. There are so many ways to save water it ridiculous. I realized how much water I waste a day by not finishing a water bottle and just throwing it away. I've also noticed that I can take shorter showers to save water. It's necessary to try to make things better for the future now before it's too late.

People I Commented.

I commented on these three people's blogs.

Alex

Jodi

Boofy

I AM

I am quiet and confused

I wonder if I'll ever be the same

I hear conflict in my head

I see IT watching me

I want to tell someone what happened

I am quiet and confused.

I pretend I'm okay

I feel broken and hurt

I touch the broken mirror

I worry that Rachel is next

I cry but no one sees me

I am quiet and confused.

I understand no one will believe me

I say nothing

I dream IT isn't real and can't hurt me

I try to block out the memories

I hope for some kind of change within me

I am quiet and confused.

Where I Live (CHALLENGE 3).

Challenge #3

I live in a little town called Bradenton.

Pretty much there's not much to it.

Bradenton consists of houses and the ocean.

Picture from Google Images.

pictures.

In my opinion putting your pictures on your blog is just like putting your pictures on facebook or myspace. Granted if someone wants to be your friend on myspace or facebook they have to be approved by you but it's the same concept. People knowing your name and seeing your picture. presonally I don't think it's really that big of a deal. Pictures are pictures it's not like they're nude pictures. And most of the people who look on our blogs are teachers and other students.

Class of 2010.

So it seems like most of the arguments I get into with my parents and my boyfriend are about college and stuff like that. My mom and I were talking yesterday and she was trying to tell me I had to do it all on my own. Her exact words were "Your 18 you need to do it yourself no one's going to hold your hand." Really mom, because the last time I checked nothing was going to change when I turned 18. Why is it that when she doesn't want me to go somewhere or do something it doesn't matter how old I am I abide by her rules but as soon as I ask for help I'm a big girl and can do it myself.

I've never said I didn't need help just because I'm one year older doesn't mean I learned everything there is to know in life over-night. I'm still a kid and I'm really not ready to make a decision about the rest of my life just yet. I need help! I don't need someone to do everything for I just need someone to be there with me through the process and it seems like no one wants that responsibility. Why should all of it be on my shoulders? Three months ago I was still a "child" and one day passes and I'm an adult and I have adult responsibilities. I'm still in high school why are people putting so much pressure on me when they aren't even willing to help me out just a little.

Blogging Challenge!!!

Challenge #1

I think people should read our blogs because it allows them to see what our class is like. We talk about all of our assignments on here and we talk about the books or stories we read. Our blogs are a major part of our grade, therefore, they have to be good. When people read our blogs I feel like it kind of helps people understand how cool our class is. Not just the people but the class itself everything we do is so different from other English classes. And not only is the class different but the people are different as well. People who read our blogs can tell that everyone has a different opinion about certain things and I feel like that is what makes our class so unique because everyone is opinionated as well as open minded.

Life of Pi

From Life of Pi I learned that hyena's are extremely vicious. I also learned that if you are stranded in a boat it's not a good idea to drink your pee. And you can eat turtles which I did not know you could do. Also in Life of Pi I learned a lot about different religions and how people see things differently than I do.

Click it or Ticket.

To be honest I think this video is really cheesy. The first video we watched though was more graphic and almost scary. The first video makes me want to not text while I'm driving more than this one makes me want to wear my seatbelt. The video we watched about texting in my opinion was more of an eye opener because it showed the damage that could happen and it was much more believable.

Etherpad collaboration.

Name 30 things you would never do

Corey and Anndria

1.Mess with a tiger

2.Eat a cow stomach

3.Drive drunk

4.Be on the Real World

5.Hate someone for their race, age or sexuality

6.Text while driving

7.Jump off a building for fun

8.Sell my own organs

9.Go near a cockroach

10. Own a pet spider

11.Smoke cigarettes

12.Kill someone

13.Listen to the red hot chili peppers

14.Beat my spouse

15.Beat my children

16.Punch someone bigger than me in the face

17.Wear a scarf

18.Lick a frozen pole

19.Play on train tracks

20.Be on Fear Factor

21.Do crack

22.Cheat on someone

23.Lie about being in love

24.Kick myself in the head

25.Fight someone (not in self defence)

26.Put a foriegn object in my nose

27.Dress in drag

28.Undress infront of strangers

29.Not act like myself

30.Have an abortion

So here is a list of a few things I would never do. Some of them are obvious things no one would ever do, But in any case, they are rules I live by each day. For instance, Anndria would never go on the Real World because number one most of the people end up cheating on who they are in a relationship with and number two she feels like it exploits things most people wouldn't want the public eye to see. However, Corey would go on the real world. Being a single male, with no attachments, he feels that it would be a great life-changing expierience.

One thing the both of us would never do is beat our child. Corey is a pacifist to begin with so hitting a child would simply be out of the question. And Anndria was not brought up around violence and was taught to never hit their child or anyone for that matter. Learning from his parents and they way they raised him, Corey feels that violence is not the best approach (but don't take it as if they were abusive).

Corey would never dress in drag. But Anndria dresses in what would be considered drag for Corey everyday. Even though Anndria thinks Corey would be very pretty in drag haha. Corey would be a very pretty girl. Thank you :)

Teaching Tips.

Personally I don't believe in telling someone else how to do their job, but for this blog we have to give tips for teaching. I don't know if I have tips necessarily but there are things in the past my teachers have done that I liked.

1. Make things interesting. For instance I'm not a political person, to be honest I hate talking about politics and the economy and this year I had to take economics like almost all seniors. I thought I was going to be bored out of my mind but we did things that made it interesting. We made TV commercials and played a stock game which made that class fun and interesting.

2. Don't be negative. When I was in eighth grade I was part of an unruly class. My teacher at the time decided it was a good idea to tell us that the following year we would be the scum of the earth to upperclassmen.

3. Give students time. In my freshman english class my teacher told my class we had to make 50 notes cards and write a rough draft of a term paper in one night. At the time my school had seven periods a day which means seven other teacher had given me homework as well. There is no way someone can do seven separate assignments in one night when all of them will take a least and hour to complete.

4. Don't expect students to get what your teaching right away. People are all different so all people learn different, therefore, you can explain something and expect everyone to understand.

5. If students aren't comfortable doing something, don't force them. In and english class I've taken the teacher told us we had to write a persuasive essay but first we had to plan. I'm not a planner, if i have to write an essay I just write it I don't plan it out, but she made me plan it anyway.

Limericks.

There once was a couple at school

The boy was somewhat of a tool

But to my surprise

And to his demise

The girl came from an unfortunate gene pool.

Last Valentines day I got a box

And inside was a pair of socks

The present was no good

I'd go back if I could

And give him a pink pair of Kroc's.

P.d.a. is so gross

Too much is a lethal dose

No one wants to see you make-out

If you had any kind doubt

So back up you're standing too close.

I really detest Valentines day

It's sickening in it's own way

It's just once a year

But this much is clear

It would suck if it was everyday.

This Valentine's day is for couples

Either single dates or doubles

If the roses are red

They may jump into bed

Or a hot tub full of bubbles.

texting and driving.....

Do I text and drive? Absolutly not but that's mainly because I do not drive therefore it's kind of hard for me to do that. However, I have been in a car when someone has been texting multiple times. For me it's kind of unsettling because I really don't feel comfortable being in a car when someone is texting and driving. So sometimes I ask them not to but it all depends on who it is.

Well.......

My life altering experience is something I've talked about before. About this time last year my childhood best friend, Rachel, went into the hospital like she did one a month almost every month. She's a very very very sick girl and it was commonplace to see her in a hospital bed. So when her sister called me and told me she was in the hospital and probably wasn't going to make it I thought she was being dramatic, turns out she was serious. I missed three days of school sitting in a hospital in Gainesville thinking that my best friend was about to die. Not many people experience a friend dying before they even turn 18 and I was about to lose the only person who I trusted and relyed on for 9 years of my life.

Gloging.

Across the state borders,

through the double glass doors,

under the blinding lights,

is a worn out, teal, spring floor

where a persons fear becomes reality

hearts race and and hands shake

when all eyes are on you

one mistake and you've let them down

where you learn the truth about how good you really are

the biggest cheerleading competiton of my life

Cheersport Atlanta, Georgia

Someone who lit a match.

In all my years in school I have had amazing english teachers, but there are two that stand out. Mrs. McGovern, my creative writing teacher my sophomore year and Ms. Ladd my english teacher last year and this year.

Mrs. McGovern was a HUGE poetry person and before her class I was not. She was obsessed with giving us ridiculous poem topics like making a sandwich or walking to school. For the first week or two I hated her class and almost switched out. Then my friends mom died and ever peom or story I wrote in her class was about her dying. Eventually I think Mrs. McGovern got kinda creeped out and pulled me aside and told me "It's good that you're grieving, because everyone does, but she wouldn't want your life to revolve around the fact that she's gone" and she was right. So she basically helped me move on.

And of course Ms. Ladd is another awesome english teacher I've had. There's so much to say but basically she's awesome, if I ask her for help she helps me, you can tell she cares about he students, and she shares me obsession with cheerleading! ; )

Nicknames...

There's one nickname I've had since I was probably three....Andi. I really used to hate it because it made me feel like people thought I was a boy. It doesn't really bother me now, but that could be because no one really calls me that anymore.

When I was born my mom really want to give me a name that could have a boy nickname. Why? I have no clue but it stuck and everyone in my family started calling me Andi. It was one of my biggest pet peeve and I'm pretty sure at one point I got so angry I stopped answering to it.

Eventually I had friends who discovered my nickname and started using it as well. So basically I got used to it and I don't really care anymore, Except when people I really don't like try to use it.

That drives me crazy.

She Walks in Beauty.

She walks in beauty, like the night

Of clouds that fall and star that rise;

And all that's best of black and white.

Meet in her aspect and her eyes:

Thus calmed to that bright light

Which heaven to gaudy day denies.

One shade the more, on ray the less,

Partially impaired the nameless grace

Which waves in every ravens tress,

Or lightly shine over her face;

Where thoughts to be honest express

How pure, how dear their dwelling place.

And on the cheek, and over her brow,

So soft, so calm, but eloquent,

The smiles that win, the tints that glow,

But in all the days in goodness spent,

A mind at peace with all below,

A heart whose love is innocent.

best of the decade.

I think the best invention of the decade would be the iPod. iPods were incredibly helpful for people who need a small portable device to play music opposed to big portable CD players. Plus when someone wanted to listen to a different CD they didn't have to carry around a ton of CDs they could just download all the CDs they want on their iPod and later just scroll down to the right one.