Sierra College

Exactly a week ago from today I, along with two other friends, began class a Sierra College. After thoroughly enjoying AP Psychology I thought it would be interesting to take a class on Social Psychology and further my knowledge on the subject. Because of school and extra-curricular activities I decided the best time to take the class would be at night. Being the first day of the fall semester the parking lot was very crowded and the temporary parking permit dispenser was not working. After several attempts and $2.00 in coins we called maintenance to come help us. When they did not arrive quickly we were forced to leave our cars without permits and rush to class. After arriving late we found three seats in the back of the room and tried to sit down as quietly as possible. Class was not nearly as exciting as our parking lot situation had been, in fact, it was the complete opposite. Being an upper level psychology class on a college campus I expected a more rigorous curriculum, but instead I felt like I was back in freshmen year of high school. The three hour class dragged on forever as the professor listed endless examples of topics we had mastered a year ago. I was unimpressed and bored with the teaching style and a little frightened by others in the class. I only hope today’s class will be better.

sweet...15?

I'm turning 15 tomorrow, my quincinera, and I'm celebrating it at Fats like I did last year. I feel really old, I know I'm not but I want to be turning 10 and still be on the kids menu. Although it is pretty cool because as I get older I get closer to driving and having a job. The question is, how exciting is that really? With driving and a job also comes more responsiblity. The best part however is freedom, I am almost free of Rocklin! Well, not really I still have 3 more years. I got through Freshman year fine now it is time to kick it up a notch for the hardest year...sophomore power? How did this blog go from my birthday to being a sophomore?! All i know is I haven't told my parents what i want for my birthday so I'm not getting anything. They said I can tell them in a few weeks when i think of it, so thats good. I am slightly scared for what my best friend and boyfriend have in store for me though...well, hopefully a midnight phone call is in store, I love those!

Double Days

Waking up at 5:30, putting on my running shoes and cloths, and im out the door. Were gathered outside of the locker rooms, waiting for our coach, coach P. He gave us a short pep talk before the run and then, we were off. Sprinting off in the early morning, before the sun has even risen, we run up towards Granite Oaks and then farther into the surrounding neigborhoods. After a short, adrenaline filled run we arrive back at the school and get ready for the day. Now we must last through the school day and get ready for another run, an even longer run in the afternoon.

From First to Worst

Let's just be straight-forward, the San Francisco Giants suck. They are terrible. Don't get me wrong, I'm a bigger fan than anybody (and no, not a bandwagon fan like 80% of you who are reading this), but we have seriously gone from dominating the entire MLB, to probably one of the worst. At some point we can't only rely on our pitching to carry us through like they have in the past, we need to start waking up our bats in a bad way. Yes, I know we have Buster Posey, Freddy Sanchez and Nate Shierholtz on the IR. They were some of our best offensive hitters, but that is not an excuse. We are 6 games back in the NL West, behind the Diamondbacks. Of course we are down, but we are not out. It is so important that we sweep them in our upcoming series. So Giants, get you heads out of your butts and start playing like you all know how.

Seniority

Being a senior seems to be much easier than any other year I've been at RHS. Maybe because I have less classes? Maybe because I'm used to all the clutter and chaos.
Either way, I feel like its very bittersweet. Pretty soon I'll be trading this campus for another one and I'll be out on my own. Before I know it, I'll be done with college and getting married and having a family. As exciting as it all is, it's also very intimidating and scary. We don't realize how vunerable we are to the real world, the "adult" world.
I mean, I'm sure with the help of my family, friends, and boyfriend, things will be perfectly fine. With them around, I can keep the happiness I have now. Piece a' cake.
But, still, it's very hard to not give into the stress and worry of the future. I keep telling myself to live each day, one at a time. I keep telling myself to focus on the happy things. Keep the ones that make me happy close. I think that's the only thing we can do, as young adults, to achieve and concur the stresses of life.
I just can't believe I'm a senior. Last time I checked I was a freshman with braces and I had no idea where I was going in the future. Now, I know exactly what I want and have in life, I definitely don't have braces, and I'm a senior! I can't wait to graduate.
At the same time, though, like I said before, it's very bittersweet. I'll definitely be crying at the senior rally.

I Love The Human Race, It's People I Can't Stand (Part II)

Freak-dancing, grinding, dry-humping on a dance floor, whatever you choose to call it...it's disgusting. When done by teenagers it could be the end of the world to watch; but I don't want to go into extreme details. That is very well one of the reasons I don't attend dances at Rocklin High, because even though it is strictly prohibited people still do it. Teenage girls are so heavily influenced by pop culture, that their "dance moves" could be seen in unrated hip-hop music videos and television programs like 'Jersey Shore'. Not everyone wants to see you using one of your male peers as a pole, ladies. This ties in to my last blog about girls and their obscene attire, because I have the sneaking suspicion they wear that so boys can imagine the wonders of being used as poles for a night at a high school dance. Remove your crotch from his leg, and save it for the strip club.

Graduation

I don't know about anyone else, but I can't wait until graduation. Don't get me wrong, it has been an amazing experience in high school so far, however, it just seems like I am really looking forward to college more than ever. Really not sure if its just the whole new experience of being at a different place, or just wanting to finally graduate and have more freedom. Well, whenever that day comes, I am sure sooner or later I'll start missing the good old days of High School.

Saturday Sleep

Ok, so Saturday morning I woke up early, played tennis for about an hour and then finished up some of my homework and finished ALL of this by 11 a.m. Afterward I was abnormally exhausted and couldn't concentrate on ANYTHING. I tried to finish up other homework and get a head start on other things, but I just couldn't. I was too tired to even think. And to my suprise, when I layed down on my bed at 4:30 p.m. I immediately crashed. It wasn't until 2:40 am Sunday morning that I realized what happened. Lesson learned? Don't try doing too many things at once with not enough energy to hold through.

History

This might be incredibly strange, but so far I am really enjoying AP World. Yesterday, I outlined two chapters for this coming week, and though it was time consuming, I really enjoyed it. I felt like I learned so much in one day. I came down this morning, and started telling my parents everything I had learned, but they told me to stop because they did not want to hear about heavy topics so early in the morning. I however, did not stop, and kept telling them everything, because I thought it was interesting. I have not taken a test yet, and who knows? maybe that will change my opinion of the class, but probably not. All in all, it seems like a stressful, but good class.

2 years left...

So the start of year has kinda made me realize how us juniors only have 2 years and only 1 more year without all the stress of being a senior, getting ready for college, and also having our last "normal" year I guess you could say.

This totally stresses me out! Don't get me wrong I'm excited to go to college and start my life but it makes me way more nervous than excited.

My goal is to just really enjoy these last 2 years and try to slow down and appreciate all the things and people who matter most to me. I am hoping Junior Year is going to be the best!

Busy...

This weekend will be full of homework. I usually try to get all of my homework finished on Fridays, so I have the rest of the weekend to crash, but this weekend, I don't think I will have any free time at all. I have to study for a test, outline three or four chapters, make a presentation, as well as going over flashcards. A lot of this will be assigned and due next week, but due to a busy schedule, I want to do the time-consuming assignments over the weekend. According to students who have taken the class before me, I have about 12 hours of outlining to do... sounds fun. For once, I am actually dreading the weekend. I have to admit that this year I will learn something, and get an education regardless of grades.

Off to Do Much Bigger and Better Things

It feels just like yesterday when you were playing hide-and-go-seek tag with them. Making homemade forts with them. Playing Dance Dance Revolution with them.

But today, the realization hits you hard. They're gone. They're off into the unknown. The only weapon they have to combat the forces of this unforeseen entity is the small knowledge they have about the future.

As of 10 am this morning, my brother leaves for college. He's been my guide, my mentor, my words of wisdom. He's not gone forever, they tell me. But a week without him here feels like 20 years. He's my shoulder to lean on. My comic relief. My high school counselor.

Despite the tearful farewell I bid him today before leaving school, I couldn't be more proud and happy of him and what he's done. He deserves to enjoy those 4 years at LMU. Deserves to see the world by himself.

He's off to bigger and better things...

First Car

I have been looking forward to buying my first car since I was about 8 years old. Now, that it has come time, I have found that it is a lot harder than just going to a car dealership and purchasing a used car. First off, a used car is more logical, due to the fact that there more than 1.6million car accidents involving teens each year. I also find that it would be more reasonable to buy a used car that is not too expensive, because what if you are involved in an accident, all the money is then wasted. However, when looking at used vehicles a lot of them have so many miles that they pose the threat of just breaking down in a year or two. Another negative. Therefore, I have yet to find the perfect car. But, I won't stop searching.

Those punks...

So i've lived in Rocklin for about 6 years. Normally I never had a problem with the town until I started freshman year because i finally opened my eyes. Apart from the nice houses and neighborhoods, thething that pisses me off most are the wannabe, egotistical, scooter riding whiteboys. Honestly, how is Rocklin a ghetto? The cheapest houses are 400 grand. Oh so you dress with a tall tees and khaki pants, big whoop, you own a smartphone and live in a less than 20 year old 2 floor house. Ok you fail your classes and think you have the hard life. There are people in the 3rd world who can't afford clean water or school. Scooters are for kids, and when you act like you're a gangster, and you're the world, you only piss everyone else in Rocklin just a little bit more.

"Let's Go Freshman, Let's Go......"

Everybody watch out, for the freshman class this year is taking control of the campus...I thought last years freshman class was huge, at the first day assembly I was hit with a revelation. Hundreds of confused 14/15 year olds charged through every one of the 4 gymnasium doors like bulls in a ring. My jaw dropped, as well as the jaws of my friends and peers. They crowded the bleachers, pushing the senior class back to the far corner. What's great though, is they still didn't win the Welcome Back rally; the majority of them were too embarrassed to stand and cheer.
Anger bombarded the Junior class when Hannah Feliz announced the Seniors victory. Three quarters of our class were terrorized with jealousy, little do the other classes know...we are seeking vengeance, we have a vendetta for victory!!!

I Love the Human Race, It's People I Can't Stand.

My underlying hate for people increasingly worsens as the days of school pass. Not to put a negative twist on my first blog entry of the year, but some of the people at Rocklin High just pluck my last nerve. Whether I'm walking to class or sitting at lunch, I see those people that harass my eyes and strangle my sanity. Freshman and sophomore girls wearing shorts so short they look like underwear and tank tops with their pubescent chests pushed up in Victoria's Secret Miraclicious bras. Why doesn't administration punish them? Answer me that Mrs. Mary Anne Knox. My friends and I get called out for wearing shirts revealing a simple shoulder, it's not nearly as bad as showing thousands of hormonal teenagers their "lady parts". Disgusting. Yet another thing, I know for a fact there is a wee bit of favoritism going on in the administration building, for just the other day I saw a kiss a** junior walk right by an administrator wearing a tank top....what happens? Nothing. I was livid. My rant is over, my blood is boiling as I type remembering all of those people that walk into my vicinity, staring me down for not wearing makeup. Sorry I don't cake it on guys, hate to disappoint.

Stress

It's the fifth day of school, and we're all slowly getting back into the "in school" routine. As we adjust to our new classes and return to our after school activites, it can be challenging trying to manage everything. This leads to stress. As we become older we tend to get more stressed. We are able to take more Honor and AP courses, and we often move up a level in Sports, from JV to Varsity, which can become very stressful. We tend to get surrounded in everything that's arround us and sometimes we forget that we're still in high school. Although high school is a very critical time in our lives, we have to remember that we're only here once. We need to focus on what's important. High schol is supposed to be one of the best times of our lives right? Remember, stay focused so you can accomplish what you want to do, and try not to stress to much, it is only high school.

Cupcake earrings

I don't really wear jewelry all that much unless its from my boyfriend. Although this morning i was looking through my earrings and saw vanilla cupcakes with cherries on top. My style is usually pretty simple so when i decide to wear something like that i like to show them off. I have seen banana, donut, and oreo earrings. Who knew food was stylish?  Its cute, its fun, and it shows you like your treats.

A Clean Slate

It's a new year, new classes, and new people. The beginning of the year is always exciting, even if a bit stressful. Nobody is over-loaded yet, andeveryone is somewhat motivated for the new year. I for one, enjoy the first couple weeks of school. It's a clean slate, there are no grades in yet, and the year is still full of possibility. Even though old routines set back in and the year will eventually become long and drawn out, the beginning of the year is still a relatively low key time. As of now, we are able to make this year how we want it. Our grades aren't down the tube yet, our teachers don't know who we are yet, and first impressions can still be made. New year means a clean slate, something I cannot wait to make amazing.

scared.

There is one thing that I am absolutely terrified of.
It's not spiders, or kidnappers, heights, or the dark.
I am completely and utterly terrified of growing up. And I can feel it getting closer and becoming an even more legitimate fear with each passing day. Last Sunday, my older brother left for college in Oregon, and my other brother will be leaving for UNR this Thursday. I'm already miserable, just thinking about life without them in the house.
The thing is, it's not just that I'm sad that they're leaving, even though I'm going to miss them terribly. It's that nagging thought that my childhood is coming to a close.
I keep thinking, "Wow, pretty soon here, things will never be the same."
I think of Christmas mornings when we were little, waking each other up early in the morning to go check our stockings. Or I think of last week, all three of us eating ice cream in the kitchen at 2 AM, talking about our lives. And it sucks that we're getting older, and moving on...
And I'm just really scared.

Bye Bye, Vikings

School started last Wednesday, and I can finally say that I successfully survived my first week at a new high school. I only got lost once trying to find a class, and during the mad rush of lunchtime, I was able to find where all my friends were. I'm adjusting to the change well.



The last two years I spent at Oakmont were average to say the least. I knew half the school population, my teachers were pretty decent, and my best friend was there. Even though I didn't completely despise the school, there was a lot about it that I could not stand: the air conditioning always being turned off due to our lack of money, our old, dirty, and non-taken care of campus, the lack of school spirit and lastly how terrible almost every one of our sports teams were. I always knew Rocklin was a better school, I never heard anything except great things about it. However after this last week, I was abosolutely shocked at the differences between the two schools.


At Rocklin I feel like I'm in a different world. The entire campus is new and clean, it just shows how the staff takes pride in this school. Every new person I have met has been so welcoming and friendly, I already made several new Facebook friends! However there are two major differences between Oakmont and Rocklin that I have discovered this week. Spirit. We had our "Welcome Back" rally and dace on Friday. The rally shocked me. Kids were standing up, cheering, screaming, wearing class colors, participating in games and singing the fight song-the students actually care. Oakmont rally's look totally lame compared to the one I witnessed a few days ago. The kids in Roseville just sit there and will occasionally let out a cheer or two. It's always the same people participating in the games, but there isn't any desire for competition. Just when I thought Rocklin couldn't surpise me more, it did. I show up Friday night to the dance, decked out in my indian attire, and my mouth dropped. So many people were there! They actually filled up half the gym. In addition to that, they were actually dancing; not just standing there acting too cool.



I guess I could say that I love everything about Rocklin more, except one thing. The dress code. Being used to wearing anything I want at Oakmont, the second day of school I got busted for a quarter inch of my stomach showing. I guess I can see why they don't approve of that, but if anyone could please explain to me what is so sexual or inapporpriate about showing your shoulders, I would love to know.



That's all I have to say about the two schools for now, I'm sure as the year goes on I will learn more and more about Rocklin. I haven't bought lunch from the cafeteria yet, but I must say Oakmont's food will be hard to beat!

Procrastination

Unfortunately, summer has been and gone once again. Like many others, I procrastinated my homework until August, which was when I figured that I really needed to finish. That summer mentality has stayed with me through the start of the new school year. Today, I got home from school, sat down to do my homework, and what was the first thing I did? I checked my e-mail, facebook, the news, cell phone, etc. The phone just rang, and I jumped up to answer, just so I wouldn't have to work on homework. Hopefully, I'll be able to kick this habit by the time homework is overwhelmingly being handed out in every class. All I want to do every day, is either fall asleep, or slump on the couch and watch television. Instead, I have to do homework. I don't even have a heavy load of homework since it's the beginning of school, and my schedule isn't as bad as many people's are. Today, I had a tiny bit of homework, and now I only have one worksheet left.... I looked at the first question and decided to blog instead. Every year, people say to me, next years going to be hard, next years going to be hard, and this year, I think it will be. Many high schoolers feel the pressure of school, homework, friends, and sports. I am merely one of them.

The Book

Even before the school year started, I had this ambition to finish or at least, write half of the book I am currently writing. But ever since the school year has started, I've been having all the inspiration I had from the beginning- slowly drift away, leaving me empty headed on what I should write and how I should write it next.
So I guess that until I get the inspiration again, my book will just sit in my laptop, waiting for another year while I focus on school? Nah!!! I'm not giving up and I'm certainly not giving in to the hardship of the school homework. Leaving it until school is over might be the easy way out, but you should always go for the hard obstacle in life and overcome it. Right :3?

...it's here...