Archive | May 2014

7th Grade Reflection

May12

My first day of 7th grade…how would I describe it? Hmmm…how about OVERWHELMING?!?

I’m pretty sure everyone would agree that 6th grade was a piece of cake. I was expecting the same for 7th grade. But there I am, half-way through first period thinking, oh, no. I squint at the board under the “study habits” column and I find something that I wish I hadn’t: homework! Other than the no homework nights, I’ve never had a day without any homework to worry about.

By November of 2013, I realized that I would never have enough time to go over to a friend’s house, or just have some free time. Everyday my schedule is as follows: wake up, school, dance, homework, bed. Sometimes I get really tired of this routine….

I’ve heard many of my friends that have been at West Ridge say that they thought 7th grade was the most challenging. My opinion would be the same, if not more harsh. However, 7th grade is like a mountain. The effortless beginning created overconfidence, which didn’t help whatsoever when I reached the top of the mountain, the arduous part. All the STAAR tests and finals and everything are in this period of time, and I don’t think anyone looks forward to it. As time went by, things settled down and school was a lot less stressful. Even though 7th grade has been the most  laborious, it has also been the most fun!

Long Nights

May1

“Ahhhhhhhhmmmmm.” My yawn fills the study room as I flop onto the textbook with the title ALGEBRA 1. Right now, anything under my head feels like a pillow. As I drag myself back up, I peel my sweaty hand off my pencil and look at my watch. 11:30. Tomorrow is my last test of the semester, and I have to do well.  A simple little mistake could cause my average to go from a 93 to a 91. My body aches from sitting in a chair for too long. I need a break.

11:45. I’m back at my desk, not too happy. I don’t realize I’m staring off into space until my head slumps into my arms. Just…one…more…page…and…I can finally…lie down…and sleep….Ah, my soft, warm bed. I sink into my chair as I long for the moment when I can finally lie down and sleep. NO. I. NEED. TO. STUDY. I force myself to reach for my pencil and textbook. But of course, I don’t get through much.

12:00. It’s midnight and I’ve gotten through 5 problems. How am I gonna finish this? Then, after long periods of nothing, I tell myself to think about how proud I will be once I study hard and have a 100 sitting in front of me, clean from red marks. I take a long, deep breath and get my blood circulating again. I can finally feel my legs, arms and fingers as I start moving my pencil.

12:30. I’M DONE!!! Suddenly I’m full of energy as I throw my pencil down, slam the book closed and run out of the study room. In less than 5 minutes I have washed up, changed into my pajamas and climbed into my bed. Goodnight….