Journal #4
9/18/16
So far my senior year has been flying by like crazy, it’s pretty amazing how fast the year I have the most things to do, goes by the fastest. Pretty soon I’ll be out there doing different and hopefully better things. I just got back from Christmas break and before the break I was really worried and stressed out about graduating. But I took advantage of the break and got some work done. I am still struggling in my Econ class. I get most of the criteria in the class, I am just having a hard time with two projects that are now overdue. Since they are overdue, I have to write a five page essay on two different movies. That is stressing me out. Big time. So it’s hard trying to keep up with what they keep giving us, while stressing out about the essays. But I know all I have to do is complete them in order to be in a good position to graduate. There are some days where I am freaking out about how close graduation is. At times I’m excited, and others overwhelmed by the fact that I’m behind pace. As far as my senior webpage is going, I am progressing very well and I know only need to upload my lifemap and a few more journals to be completed. This project was the biggest issue for me at the beginning of the year. I was really worried that this would keep me from graduating. But during the first couple months of school I worked on it more and more and now I have a 90% complete website. Fortunately, the last 10% I have is still coming my way. I don’t have to do the very last part yet which is my senior powerpoint. I am still shooting myself in the foot for not having all of this done, like last year. I also have a lifemap still. Basicly, a lifemap is where I have to map out 18 events throughout my life and put them into art. So simple!! It should’ve been done along time ago. The real reason why it’s not done, is because I’m just so unartistic, I don’t have any good ideas to use for color and design. I have the events down, that’s the easy part. The hard part for me is the creativity behind the artwork, the design, the colors. Everytime I try to start it it’s too boring, even when I think I have a good idea, or I think it looks cool. This is just one of the pieces of work that I have to accomplish this year. And this may be the easiest one. The hardest work I’ve ever had to do in my life was this year and it was Economics. I thought Psychology would be tough but it’s really interesting actually. It has it’s challenges of course but having Mrs. Mac as a teacher really helped me and my interest with the subject. I’ll have had Mrs. Mac for two years after, and if I graduate. She has definitely been the most influential teacher I have ever had. I will never forget her ways of teaching. She will go down as of my favorites.
So far my senior year has been flying by like crazy, it’s pretty amazing how fast the year I have the most things to do, goes by the fastest. Pretty soon I’ll be out there doing different and hopefully better things. I just got back from Christmas break and before the break I was really worried and stressed out about graduating. But I took advantage of the break and got some work done. I am still struggling in my Econ class. I get most of the criteria in the class, I am just having a hard time with two projects that are now overdue. Since they are overdue, I have to write a five page essay on two different movies. That is stressing me out. Big time. So it’s hard trying to keep up with what they keep giving us, while stressing out about the essays. But I know all I have to do is complete them in order to be in a good position to graduate. There are some days where I am freaking out about how close graduation is. At times I’m excited, and others overwhelmed by the fact that I’m behind pace. As far as my senior webpage is going, I am progressing very well and I know only need to upload my lifemap and a few more journals to be completed. This project was the biggest issue for me at the beginning of the year. I was really worried that this would keep me from graduating. But during the first couple months of school I worked on it more and more and now I have a 90% complete website. Fortunately, the last 10% I have is still coming my way. I don’t have to do the very last part yet which is my senior powerpoint. I am still shooting myself in the foot for not having all of this done, like last year. I also have a lifemap still. Basicly, a lifemap is where I have to map out 18 events throughout my life and put them into art. So simple!! It should’ve been done along time ago. The real reason why it’s not done, is because I’m just so unartistic, I don’t have any good ideas to use for color and design. I have the events down, that’s the easy part. The hard part for me is the creativity behind the artwork, the design, the colors. Everytime I try to start it it’s too boring, even when I think I have a good idea, or I think it looks cool. This is just one of the pieces of work that I have to accomplish this year. And this may be the easiest one. The hardest work I’ve ever had to do in my life was this year and it was Economics. I thought Psychology would be tough but it’s really interesting actually. It has it’s challenges of course but having Mrs. Mac as a teacher really helped me and my interest with the subject. I’ll have had Mrs. Mac for two years after, and if I graduate. She has definitely been the most influential teacher I have ever had. I will never forget her ways of teaching. She will go down as of my favorites.
Journal #5
11/15/16
At this point in my Senior year, I pretty much have an understanding on what I plan to do next with my life. As of right now, after graduation, I plan on moving to Fresno to attend Fresno City College. I like the idea of any Junior College because they are more affordable, and I don't want to pay a substantial amount of money just to go to a university. Which is why I plan on transferring after I obtain enough credits for my AA-T(Associates Arts Transfer). Knowing that I Have a surprising and undetermined future ahead of me makes me really motivated to graduate. The possibilities are endless, and I Know that if I However, I’m not 7/7 for pacing yet, which means I have some work to do, but I know I Can get it done. I’d have to say the class I’ve been struggling with most would be Economics. It's only a semester class so there is a lot of work given to us in that class. I Am also behind in some parts of Geometry, which I’ve been making up after school on Tuesdays and Thursdays with Mr.Smith. Last april, I Went back to my old high school Tulare Union to complete my job shadow on one of my favorite teachers I’ve ever had. I had Mr. Martinez my sophomore year in Honors World History. I really loved the way he taught the class, always fun never a dull moment. He kept me so interested in the subject that I have considered teaching it one day and use his strategy. However, I’m still not sure what major I’m going to chose because there could be different job opportunities in the future. I’m just being smart about my career choice. While I was at my job shadow I asked several questions, was attentive and tried to clear up anything I wasn't sure about. I'm probably going to miss a lot of friends that I’ve come to make here at LHS. I’ve been playing football since 3rd grade, I didn't play my Senior year because I had a lot of concerns with my credits, and I had a lot on my plate during the first week. Also, I came back to play in late July, after quitting in January. I was in no kind of shape to play football. So while working out with the team, within 2 weeks I had lost 20 pounds. I just had a lot of off the field problems as well. This was probably the worst thing that could have happened, I really love the game of football with a passion. And it is very possible that I could try to achieve a sports broadcasting degree. But I would have to go to a four year for that, and as of now, I’m in love with NAU. I went to Flagstaff my winter break sophomore year, it was covered in snow! And very green and dense scenery, plus the College has degrees that fit most of my majors. I can definitely see myself living in Flagstaff, and going to school in such a cool small city with a good vibe!.
At this point in my Senior year, I pretty much have an understanding on what I plan to do next with my life. As of right now, after graduation, I plan on moving to Fresno to attend Fresno City College. I like the idea of any Junior College because they are more affordable, and I don't want to pay a substantial amount of money just to go to a university. Which is why I plan on transferring after I obtain enough credits for my AA-T(Associates Arts Transfer). Knowing that I Have a surprising and undetermined future ahead of me makes me really motivated to graduate. The possibilities are endless, and I Know that if I However, I’m not 7/7 for pacing yet, which means I have some work to do, but I know I Can get it done. I’d have to say the class I’ve been struggling with most would be Economics. It's only a semester class so there is a lot of work given to us in that class. I Am also behind in some parts of Geometry, which I’ve been making up after school on Tuesdays and Thursdays with Mr.Smith. Last april, I Went back to my old high school Tulare Union to complete my job shadow on one of my favorite teachers I’ve ever had. I had Mr. Martinez my sophomore year in Honors World History. I really loved the way he taught the class, always fun never a dull moment. He kept me so interested in the subject that I have considered teaching it one day and use his strategy. However, I’m still not sure what major I’m going to chose because there could be different job opportunities in the future. I’m just being smart about my career choice. While I was at my job shadow I asked several questions, was attentive and tried to clear up anything I wasn't sure about. I'm probably going to miss a lot of friends that I’ve come to make here at LHS. I’ve been playing football since 3rd grade, I didn't play my Senior year because I had a lot of concerns with my credits, and I had a lot on my plate during the first week. Also, I came back to play in late July, after quitting in January. I was in no kind of shape to play football. So while working out with the team, within 2 weeks I had lost 20 pounds. I just had a lot of off the field problems as well. This was probably the worst thing that could have happened, I really love the game of football with a passion. And it is very possible that I could try to achieve a sports broadcasting degree. But I would have to go to a four year for that, and as of now, I’m in love with NAU. I went to Flagstaff my winter break sophomore year, it was covered in snow! And very green and dense scenery, plus the College has degrees that fit most of my majors. I can definitely see myself living in Flagstaff, and going to school in such a cool small city with a good vibe!.
Journal #6
12/2716
As I approach my winter break, I can’t even believe that we are here already! Senior year has been going by so fast, it’s really crazy how we have 6 months left. But I have a couple obstacles to overcome, I am on pace for 5/7 of my classes. I am still having problems with Economics as well as English. I am having a hard time with the projects of Econ and for English, I only need a couple of assignments, but I need to finish my website to be on pace in English as well. My favorite part of the school year has sadly come and gone already, football season. I loved going to our Friday night home games as we played a very well undefeated at home. I guess I love all of the camaraderies it brought, always having fun on Fridays in ASB setting up for food booths. I will miss these times but now I look forward to basketball season! I Still haven’t been to a home game yet and I look forward to it! Currently my favorite part about school would be doing the morning bulletin, I have so much fun working in the studio with Abby and Fernando. We are always taking the job serious but we like to have fun on the way, making memories. For the holidays I plan on going to Fresno to play golf and visit my Grandpa. We used to go to my Great Grandpas house in Sanger for years we did it, even before I was born. But this year was different so we started a new tradition. Christmas for me really isn’t about the presents, and seeing my family gave me the best Christmas I could ask for. I am honestly really anxious about getting back to school, because after we get back time is going to fly. I still cant believe its going to be 2017 but I’m really excited!! Then in March I’ll turn 18 and get my license! Plus I have hopes that I might get a car for my Birthday! So really I have a lot to look forward to after winter break. So as of now I have applied at 5 junior colleges in the state of California. Fresno City College, College of the Sequoias, Reedley College, and Berkeley City College. I haven’t applied but I sent my FSA and FAFSA information, so each school will send me an amount of financial aid I can receive. I plan on attending Fresno City however, it is my main choice because my grandpa lives in the city too so it would be nice. It has nice programs for what I plan to do as of now. I have 3 ideas for careers, City planning, Teaching, and last, Marketing. I have always considered teaching as an option because I really enjoy working with kids. City planning however makes more money because it requires a Masters degree. I think I like teaching more because I could go to school for a four year degree, and start working young. Then after working for a couple of years I will go back to get my masters. And if I don’t want to teach anymore I could go back to get my masters in city planning or whatever I like at the time.
As I approach my winter break, I can’t even believe that we are here already! Senior year has been going by so fast, it’s really crazy how we have 6 months left. But I have a couple obstacles to overcome, I am on pace for 5/7 of my classes. I am still having problems with Economics as well as English. I am having a hard time with the projects of Econ and for English, I only need a couple of assignments, but I need to finish my website to be on pace in English as well. My favorite part of the school year has sadly come and gone already, football season. I loved going to our Friday night home games as we played a very well undefeated at home. I guess I love all of the camaraderies it brought, always having fun on Fridays in ASB setting up for food booths. I will miss these times but now I look forward to basketball season! I Still haven’t been to a home game yet and I look forward to it! Currently my favorite part about school would be doing the morning bulletin, I have so much fun working in the studio with Abby and Fernando. We are always taking the job serious but we like to have fun on the way, making memories. For the holidays I plan on going to Fresno to play golf and visit my Grandpa. We used to go to my Great Grandpas house in Sanger for years we did it, even before I was born. But this year was different so we started a new tradition. Christmas for me really isn’t about the presents, and seeing my family gave me the best Christmas I could ask for. I am honestly really anxious about getting back to school, because after we get back time is going to fly. I still cant believe its going to be 2017 but I’m really excited!! Then in March I’ll turn 18 and get my license! Plus I have hopes that I might get a car for my Birthday! So really I have a lot to look forward to after winter break. So as of now I have applied at 5 junior colleges in the state of California. Fresno City College, College of the Sequoias, Reedley College, and Berkeley City College. I haven’t applied but I sent my FSA and FAFSA information, so each school will send me an amount of financial aid I can receive. I plan on attending Fresno City however, it is my main choice because my grandpa lives in the city too so it would be nice. It has nice programs for what I plan to do as of now. I have 3 ideas for careers, City planning, Teaching, and last, Marketing. I have always considered teaching as an option because I really enjoy working with kids. City planning however makes more money because it requires a Masters degree. I think I like teaching more because I could go to school for a four year degree, and start working young. Then after working for a couple of years I will go back to get my masters. And if I don’t want to teach anymore I could go back to get my masters in city planning or whatever I like at the time.
Journal 7
3/6/17
I am currently about 6 weeks into the 2nd semester of my senior year. And it has absolutely been flying by I can’t believe it! I have been making so many great memories in the past few months. The most exciting part about high school right now is I have a very small amount of credits left to achieve. I passed 7/7 classes for the last first semester of my high school career. I was totally stoked about that. I’ve been doing my fair share of research on Fresno City and what I still have to do to get admitted. So far I have completed the online orientation as well as studied math practice assessments. I completed my FAFSA before I left for winter break so that’s taken care of. I am really interested in my future and what it holds for me and my friends along the way. It feels like everyday there’s just one more thing you need to do in order to graduate or pass a class. It can be stressful, you know, the whole growing up thing. But It’s something that I’ve always wanted to do since I was a kid and I’m loving it! I am really going to miss saying goodbye to everybody when we leave.. But it is all gonna be said and done not much we as Seniors can do about it at that point. But honestly, I’ve loved coming to LHS everyday for my education. Why? And people always ask me why. I tell them simply, “You guys are really kind out here and you have lots to give.” I came from Tulare Union High School and don’t get me wrong it is a really accredited and well known school. But it gave me problems. It never let me become who I wanted to be. It never actually pushed me to be or even see how to be successful. But Lindsay did, and Lindsay does. Honestly I take a lot of stuff for granted the past four years but these past two at LHS, I have learned the most about real life. At times it would be pleasant and at some times it wasn’t that’s just how it works. But ultimately what I’ve come to learn is that time flies and time is sparse. It’s crazy, I remember the very first day I became a Cardinal. I didn’t know anybody I didn’t know what to do. But now by March of my Senior year, I know who I am. I will surely miss certain people more than others but all of you have been worth the ride. Now it’s time to see where God decides to take me next. I am more excited than nervous about graduating so I think I will be just fine come the day. My days after LHS will be more exciting because I plan to move to Fresno and live with a couple of roommates. I know that can be fun. I will never forget what LHS has done for me and where it has gotten me. I will be glad to thank it later when It gets me where I’ve always wanted to be…
I am currently about 6 weeks into the 2nd semester of my senior year. And it has absolutely been flying by I can’t believe it! I have been making so many great memories in the past few months. The most exciting part about high school right now is I have a very small amount of credits left to achieve. I passed 7/7 classes for the last first semester of my high school career. I was totally stoked about that. I’ve been doing my fair share of research on Fresno City and what I still have to do to get admitted. So far I have completed the online orientation as well as studied math practice assessments. I completed my FAFSA before I left for winter break so that’s taken care of. I am really interested in my future and what it holds for me and my friends along the way. It feels like everyday there’s just one more thing you need to do in order to graduate or pass a class. It can be stressful, you know, the whole growing up thing. But It’s something that I’ve always wanted to do since I was a kid and I’m loving it! I am really going to miss saying goodbye to everybody when we leave.. But it is all gonna be said and done not much we as Seniors can do about it at that point. But honestly, I’ve loved coming to LHS everyday for my education. Why? And people always ask me why. I tell them simply, “You guys are really kind out here and you have lots to give.” I came from Tulare Union High School and don’t get me wrong it is a really accredited and well known school. But it gave me problems. It never let me become who I wanted to be. It never actually pushed me to be or even see how to be successful. But Lindsay did, and Lindsay does. Honestly I take a lot of stuff for granted the past four years but these past two at LHS, I have learned the most about real life. At times it would be pleasant and at some times it wasn’t that’s just how it works. But ultimately what I’ve come to learn is that time flies and time is sparse. It’s crazy, I remember the very first day I became a Cardinal. I didn’t know anybody I didn’t know what to do. But now by March of my Senior year, I know who I am. I will surely miss certain people more than others but all of you have been worth the ride. Now it’s time to see where God decides to take me next. I am more excited than nervous about graduating so I think I will be just fine come the day. My days after LHS will be more exciting because I plan to move to Fresno and live with a couple of roommates. I know that can be fun. I will never forget what LHS has done for me and where it has gotten me. I will be glad to thank it later when It gets me where I’ve always wanted to be…