A Fresh Start

Well for all of us, today kicks off 2012! Happy New Year!
Now I know all of you are looking forward to another year in high school right?...right.
Well some people do look forward to it and I'm glad for them, but if you're like me, you have a hard time looking forward to a whole new year of school.  For the people who are not looking forward to the year, here are some things to do and keep in mind.
1.  Take advantage of a new start.  It is a chance to start school with a new mindset.  Go to school and try to make some new friends, or try being more involved in class.  Changing up the way you act might even make school more interesting.
2. Set some goals for in and out of school.  This might be going for a 4.0, or just deciding to start keeping your room clean.  Keeping your goals reasonable may be better because you will not give up as easily when you are not achieving the goals easily.  What ever your goals are, work hard to achieve them!
3.  Remember anything is possible, and it is never too late to change yourself.  If there are people you don't like, or people who don't like you, try a new approach with them.  Maybe try thinking that you don't know them, so you can see them with a fresh pair of eyes.  Personally, whenever I don't like someone, everything they do irritates me.  This is bad because then there is no chance of becoming friends with them, so at least try to get along with people.

Keep these things in mind and take advantage of the fresh start!  Happy new year! I wish everyone the best for 2012!

New Years Eve

So first off, we would just like to say happy new years eve to everyone! In high school there are many consequences for different things you may do, so just don't do anything bad. This year (even though we launched this blog like 2 weeks ago) we have had a lot of success and many positive comments were written on posts. We would like to say a special thanks to our viewers for giving feedback and reading our posts.

Thanks everyone! Have a great NEW year. Don't forget though this is also a big opportunity to start with a set of new grades as the new semester approaches. It wouldn't hurt to put down some goals either, maybe about academics or athletics.

Be Yourself.

Everybody has had those days where you are just in a daze. When you are constantly looking at that cute guy in the corner, or that girl that is sitting right in front of you is more beautiful than you remember. Just remember always be yourself. Never be someone you are not to impress someone else, it isn't worth it. When you act like someone else, you are obligated to keep acting like that mystery figure, and you will try to continue. Before you know it, you won't even know who you are.

1. No matter what the situation is, never act like another person.
2. You may sometimes feel pressured to do something. Know who you are, and do not do it. Ask yourself the question "Would I do this thing if my mom was right here with me?"
3. ALWAYS be yourself in high school.

Acting like someone you're not will eventually catch up to you.  You will find yourself with people you don't even really want to be with, or have nothing in common with.  You just ended up with them through the things you did, which are not even things you wanted to do.

GOLDEN RULE: BE YOURSELF

Getting to School

In high school, there are many ways you can get to school.  This includes the bus, carpooling, walking/riding your bike, or driving there alone (parents or yourself).  Well which do you choose??

By going on the bus, you will have a chance to meet a lot of people, but you will have to deal with A LOT of annoying or loud people on the bus, especially in the morning when you may want to sleep.  I usually don't prefer the bus.

Carpooling is my favorite way to get to school.  It is efficient for gas money, you can make new friends if carpooling with people for the first time, and it is usually a peaceful drive to/from school.

If you live close enough, walking/riding your bike may be the best option.  It is good exercise, it will wake you up before school, and it is FREE!  You may also make friends if you walk/ride your bike with other people.  Walking/riding your bike will also train your responsibility for staying on time.

Driving there alone is the most peaceful way to get there, and if your mom/dad can drive you, you will have a little time to nap on the way to school.  The bad thing is that it will take a big chunk of money for gas if you live far from school.  Also, you will not be able to make friends through driving alone.

You should be able to choose which way you will choose through your preferences, and hopefully this little list helped you make the decision.  Have fun in school!

What to do at lunch...

There are two different mindsets you can have at lunch time and you can decide which one to take:

Choice #1: Chill with your friends. Don't worry about anything, and take your mind off school. If your school has an option of playing a sport, or going outside then do that and have fun! This is designed to be a break time for you. This mindset is for students who are either really smart, really lazy, or just don't care.

Choice #2: Work. Put in the extra work, and it will pay off in the long run. If you do the homework you got that day at lunch, I guarantee you that you will feel better and more free during your time at home. This is a good option for those students who take part in sports.

Both options have their benefits, and both of them have sacrifices as well. I personally like option number 2 better because it will free up your time when you get home so you can do better things. Some of my friends like option number 1 better because by relaxing at lunch time they can focus better in their other classes. So pick which one you are made for, but make the RIGHT decision, even if it is not the one you necessarily want.