Good Or Bad Influence. Priorities.

Am I a good or bad influence on your life?

I think that should be my next Honesty Box question. I just ask this because I think I was the one who got people to start blogging. And it's really fun! Somehow I think of it as a way to keep in touch when we all go our ways after high school. -sigh-

We got assigned seats in U.S. History. The lameness! Oooh~ I'm all right though. I will still keep on doing my work and texting at the same time. It's much better now, for texting, I mean, because I am away from the teacher.

Sustained silent reading in English! Yay! Angels & Demons is so good! And the new cute boy is just so cute! I guess he really is a good student because he keeps on reading even when the class bitches, sorry, class clowns start being annoying and loud and disrespectful. I do the same. I've always ignored ignorant effers.

I now actually feel like I am helping in my Peer Tutoring class. I guess my friend Summer is the one who keeps me going. I think I would have already dropped that class by now and switched to another Japanese class to get more practice. But she's there and we keep each other company and talk about stuff and life and boys. It's nice. Our friendship has definitely grown a lot more this year.

We had Technicians today. That was weird. I definitely felt confident and was singing louder than usual. I thought I did a good job blending in with Isaac. I think I just need to know my stuff and be more confident. I am confident in Techoir, but not Technicians because in Technicians we do everything so quick and we barely have time to actually get the notes right. Or so I feel.

Lunch. Yay. Nothing special. Except a new arrangement of tables and chairs. People seriously need to stop fucking with them! It's getting old!

Nothing much to say about Japanese. Same stuff. I understand. And I think I know more vocabulary than two other girls, and Liz knows a bit more than I do. I think she does actually study. I hope I can continue my studies of Japanese in college, otherwise this would seem like a waste of time! And I really want to learn Japanese! (My goal is to have a cute Japanese boyfriend, you see. Tee-Hee)

SMOGEE. Yay. We talked about the positive things we've seen in our students and something positive from us. It almost got emotional. Someone else felt it besides me. Tomorrow will be our last day, then we are going back on December 4th to do a presentation to other 7th graders. Speaking of SMOGEE, it's almost 10 and I've yet to type out their papers for their board. Whoops.

That leads on to my other topic: Priorities
I've probably talked about getting my priorities straight and whatnot. But it's really hard. Once I turn my computer on Facebook and Blogger pull me in. Then, since my piano keyboard is right behind me, I go and practice my little song that I am hoping I will be able to perform with April for the Techoir Spring Concert. It'd be cute.
Something I should be really worried about: college. I've only applied to IU and U of I. UofI is private so I don't really want to go there. But I doubt IU will really accept me, ya know? I should really get my name out there and apply to IUPUI and Purdue as well. I am just so lazy and barely find time for myself. On top of that, I also want a job! I really do! I need the money!

I forgot to mention that I went to pick up my Senior pictures from Prestige on Saturday. They got my order wrong and my 16 by 20 pic was not included so they are going back and re-ordering it. It should be here in about two weeks. Yay.

I called my teacher from 4/5th grade back in Mexico and she told me to send her pictures. Last time I talked to her, face to face was 7 1/2 years ago. On the phone: 6 or 7 years.

She's really proud of me.

Oooh! My cousin might be coming here from Mexico for winter break! Yay! I love him. He's cute too. -GASP- ehl-oh-ehl. He's a bit younger than my brother and I. But same age, kind of.

I was actually reading a chapter today from my history book and it was really interesting. Talking about the Klan and important information from the Twenties. I think that's actually a nice period because of the mass media and flappers and Jazz.

Mukashi Mukashi

Right now I am in the middle of typing out my letter for Japanese. I want it to be funny and cute.

Oh my God! Today I finally got a call from Marilee Updike, she's the ESL Coordinator of IPS. I had been trying to talk to her for an interview forever! Today she finally called! At 4:24 p.m.! I was in the restroom though -.- As soon as I felt the phone vibrate in my pocket I thought it was a text message. But then it kept on vibrating. So I was all "%$@! and *&^&%!" and stuff. So I got up and pulled my pants up. I reached into my packet for my phone and in the process dropped it in the trash bin (ugh! Ewwwies!). Luckily enough, the phone tilted the small trash can and it fell on its side, emptying its nasties. Yeah. Just my luck, huh? So I hurried and told Ms. Updike to wait until I got my pen and steno pad out (hah! I was actually trying to pick up the trash with a tissue while trying to zip and button my pants).
So I hurried down the stairs with my pants falling off of my hips and sat on the couch with my pen and steno pad. The interview took about 22 minutes. It was really interesting and she really wants the Dream Act to be passed.

Today I had an emotional breakdown due to college stress and me not being able to go. I blame myself the most because I haven't been managing my time and I haven't set my priorities straight. I rather be on Facebook or some other websites than typing out essays or even looking for private scholarships.
So I was talking to Dr. Robinson and my counselor about it and they got to the point of asking each other whether they knew of girls that would marry me. It was funny.
My counselor would've married me, ehl-oh-ehl.
The breakdown was after this talk though, right on my way to fourth period. I walked in the class and saw some people I loved and I just started crying. So the teacher took me to a corner and asked me what was wrong. I told her and what not. Other people asked me too. Even Andres! (Woo! I'm going to tell him all about it tomorrow during class) I just really want to stay here. -sigh-

After I had calmed down, I was sent with my friend Summer to put up posters for Toys for Tots out in hallways and in front of offices. I really want Key Club to be awesome this year. I want to be known for having made a difference somewhere, in someone's life. I just want to be remembered.

Oh my gosh! Fifth period was crazy today! Evil seniors cleaned up Ms. D's desk! Everything was gone! Even her file cabinet that is right next to it. Of course she didn't find that out until 7th period. April and I were there. I was recording her every reaction and facial expression. She sounded sad, ehl-oh-ehl. I'll see when I'll put the videos up on Facebook/YouTube for everyone's enjoyment.
Since it was her lunch time, I helped her find a fork through all her stuff that was shoved into the "senior" file cabinet. It was funny.
But let me say something: I hear revenge acomin'! She said so herself. She wouldn't tell me what though. She only said "Wow, they gave me a whole 24 hours to think of something!" And she laughed. This is going to be great!

Today I didn't text my friend Jeffrey as much as I could have. I feel like a bad friend, ehl-ehm-ay-oh.

Angel got a cute monkey from Build-A-Bear for his birthday. I think he's 16 now! I took pictures of him and his cute monkey. He loved it.

Go Reverse Osmosis

I learned a lot today, mainly due to the fact that two guys showed up to test our water. Overall, it was pretty cool and interesting.
I learned that water from the faucet, even if "purified" by a home filter, will still hold high amounts of chemicals including lead. We did a small test with a bulb and electric current; filtered water turn the bulb on, and bottled water did not. Yeah.
Somehow, after sticking some metal sticks in a beaker with both kinds of water, our water turned an ugly green with some kind of rust floating. That was disgusting! And it's what we drink!
Here's what they offer: a full system that purifies and cleans water for the entire house. Through reverse osmosis (I haven't yet looked up the process, but it's the same Aquafina uses). The price? A mere $7,600. To be paid in monthly payments of $126.77 I think he said it'd take five years to pay it off. But it is a really nice system and great for every one's health.
That's why I drink bottled water honeys! Aquafina. Fine Water, apparently.

Today I was supposed to go with April to Angie's church. I couldn't, of course, because my dad had to work (on a Sunday!) and we had to drive my mom to church (she doesn't dare drive downtown) for her to be there at 11.
I had plans to go to both churches, but unfortunately, I wasn't able to. I hope we can go next Sunday! (Apie, Angie?)

So I went to my church today with my hot-green Aeropostale shirt and hot jeans on. My hair was hot too. I need to get it cut though, it's getting long at the top.
Also, there was this really hot white dude filming today's Fiesta after the service. His facial hair was sexy and he had the coolest choker on. He was hot. One of my girls took two pictures of him; they aren't great, but they show him, kinda.
I tried to accidentally bump into him but he kept on moving. At one point I lined up right behind him to get tamales but I did it too late and he left. Oh well.
I didn't even get a name! How lame!

My family was invited to go out to eat with some friends so we went to a Chinese place. I was full because I had gotten out of the Fiesta so I had a plate of rice and more stuff and a salad with lime and salt. I was so bored that I had an ice cream and more soda.
I need to stop texting under the table. I need to stop texting as much, period.

My brother had a tennis match to go too so my dad took him in the middle of dinner. Laym! That's why they lost!

After eating, we went to my friend's house (same family as dinner). The, guy, who's also in church choir and a good friend of mine had on a black Aeropostale shirt on and hot jeans too. We almost dressed alike! He's not too bad, either.

I love my little Godsister; she's so cute and she can almost talk now. I love seeing her run around the house and smiling and laughing.

Obama Won, Indeed

This is exciting. It means a lot for immigrants. The Dream Act especially for immigrant students who wish to go to college.

So, I think this is like my third day with texting. Did I mention I only had 300 messages? Sent and Received? Well, I think I am almost getting to the limit. That's not good. Especially when I am really trying to talk with Steven and my friends. I told my parents that it's easier to text than having to call.

Today I interview two students for my Illegal Immigration story. One was "this" close to crying. Ms. Jesse said "Oh, that is wonderful" in a good way, of course, meaning that I was getting deep. I also really need to interview Dr. Robinson. She wasn't in her office yesterday though, and today I only had so much time.

I called the University of Indianapolis and they told me that I was, in fact, accepted, and that I should be getting my letter pretty soon. They did tell me to ask the head counselor at Tech whether I am a 21st Century Scholar or not, that way I can get some free money from the university itself. Yay!

I got my Japanese homework for the next chapter, I think it's cute. And I talked to my friend Liz and she said she could burn me some J-Pop for me. Yay for J-Pop.

Noon came along and it was time for me to get on my bus. The problem was I've only been on it like two/three times so remembering the number is really hard. I just got on the first one and asked if they had my stop. They did. And then I saw people I recognized from past bus trips getting on. Score!

OMG Have you guys noticed how gorgeous Enrique Iglesias is? OMG, I wonder if his face hurts for being so hot. Ehl-oh-ehl.

Yay for another super long-ass day tomorrow. I'm going to wear my Aeropostale shirt underneath this time. I know I will have a free hour after band though, so I'm thinking of going to Subway before Journalism/Yearbook to get some food. Or if anyone volunteers to take me anywhere, I don't think I'll pass that up.