Day 36---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Finally got 15 min of down time. Let's see how fast I can type. I almost had a breakdown after SST meeting today because I got my first referral because my area of the dorm was dirty. BUT, I did mop! It was the other girl who didn't sweep and that's why it looked like poop. I've been stretched so thin the past few days between K.P., studies, and Rec Duty (I'm running for Rec president, don't know if I told you), that that one referral just totally topped me off. I have an absolute clean record. I'm always on time, I always do my job, and I know how to prioritize. Anyway, after I almost burst into tears, one of the other girls stood up for me, saying she saw me do my job and everything was sorted. Whew!
During K.P. I have two breaks; one 2 hrs, and one 3 hrs. And instead of going to the dorm like most of the kids, I go to education. Everyone calls me Miss. Over-Achiever. I don't really mind. I feel like I'm setting a good example. Everyone knows that I didn't officially complete the 7th grade and that I'm the youngest student on campus. I figure people will get so jealous because I have come of the highest scores in G.E.D. that they will push themselves to do better. We shall see.
P.S.
Don't worry mom, I'm not burning out. I'm just getting started :-) Right now I'm the center of attention, and being the flaming Aries I am, I'm absolutely LOVING it - even though it means I have to push everything I have to the highest potential.
Thank you everyone for your support.
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Sunday, October 10, 2010
3 Day Weekend
Day 34---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
I've been super swamped with K.P. and Rec duties and studying. I'm absolutely exhausted but I still need to write 3 essays (I don't NEED to but I'm CHOOSING to) and a clean up schedule for Rec. Today is my only day off from K.P. so I'm going to try to cram as much rest in as I can. I'm about to take a nap right now but I felt I needed to post something so I could keep everyone interested. I'll post again when I get the time. Thanks for your patience everyone!
I've been super swamped with K.P. and Rec duties and studying. I'm absolutely exhausted but I still need to write 3 essays (I don't NEED to but I'm CHOOSING to) and a clean up schedule for Rec. Today is my only day off from K.P. so I'm going to try to cram as much rest in as I can. I'm about to take a nap right now but I felt I needed to post something so I could keep everyone interested. I'll post again when I get the time. Thanks for your patience everyone!
Thursday, October 7, 2010
G.E.D Test Results
Day 31------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------( I got my days mixed up so I googled the duration between one date and the next, found out the actual number of days, and went back and edited ALL my blogs. So happy one month to me! YAY!)
*I'm going to start using military time becuase it's easier. If you don't know it, google is your best friend.*
So I took Science and Reading (800 being highest - 410 lowest) and scored a 660 and a 710. I'm a little disappointed with my scores but so far I have the third highest test scores in the class. If I get a 710 in the next 3 tests, Writing, Math, and Social Studies, my average will be 700. I want AT LEAST that. so I have two weeks to study for the Writing test and I'm gonna work my butt off.
One problem, I start K.P. tomorrow. That stands for Kitchen Patrol. Whoop-dee-doo. It's a mandatory 2 week period that all new-comers have to do. I have to wash dishes from 0600-0800, 10:30-13:00, and 1600 to 1900. That means I have to get up at 0500 and I'll have 5hrs and 30min, total, to study. But then you gotta think of the time it takes to walk to and from the dorms to kitchen and that cuts back about 30 min. Grr. Then NEXT week I have maintenance which is like K.P. only I work from 0800 - 1600 straight. which is good. It won't cut into my Rec hrs and I can get dirty. Finally!
Okay, actually TWO problems. I'm going to have to work something out with staff because Mom wanted to come get me from 15-17 and K.P. / maintenance don't get weekends off. GREAT. Maybe since it's parents it'll be okay.
Anyway, gotta go sleep so I can get up early. Bye!
*I'm going to start using military time becuase it's easier. If you don't know it, google is your best friend.*
So I took Science and Reading (800 being highest - 410 lowest) and scored a 660 and a 710. I'm a little disappointed with my scores but so far I have the third highest test scores in the class. If I get a 710 in the next 3 tests, Writing, Math, and Social Studies, my average will be 700. I want AT LEAST that. so I have two weeks to study for the Writing test and I'm gonna work my butt off.
One problem, I start K.P. tomorrow. That stands for Kitchen Patrol. Whoop-dee-doo. It's a mandatory 2 week period that all new-comers have to do. I have to wash dishes from 0600-0800, 10:30-13:00, and 1600 to 1900. That means I have to get up at 0500 and I'll have 5hrs and 30min, total, to study. But then you gotta think of the time it takes to walk to and from the dorms to kitchen and that cuts back about 30 min. Grr. Then NEXT week I have maintenance which is like K.P. only I work from 0800 - 1600 straight. which is good. It won't cut into my Rec hrs and I can get dirty. Finally!
Okay, actually TWO problems. I'm going to have to work something out with staff because Mom wanted to come get me from 15-17 and K.P. / maintenance don't get weekends off. GREAT. Maybe since it's parents it'll be okay.
Anyway, gotta go sleep so I can get up early. Bye!
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
G.E.D. Test
Day 30-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
I take my first two G.E.D. tests tomorrow, Reading and Science. This means I have to be up, dressed, fed, and ready to go by 6:40 and walk down to the other side of campus by 6:50 to take the van to the college in Ellensburg. I'm REALLY nervous. I'm also excited though, to see what my test scores will be.
Other than that I don't have much to say. Wish me luck!
I take my first two G.E.D. tests tomorrow, Reading and Science. This means I have to be up, dressed, fed, and ready to go by 6:40 and walk down to the other side of campus by 6:50 to take the van to the college in Ellensburg. I'm REALLY nervous. I'm also excited though, to see what my test scores will be.
Other than that I don't have much to say. Wish me luck!
Monday, October 4, 2010
Minor Success
Day 28-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
So Monday. Deep clean day. Don't know if I told you that but it means you only have all of two hours to socialize outside of trade / education. I used to dislike these days, but I've learned to appreciate them. Cleaning and being inside all day gives me time to clear my head and relax from all the drama.
We had SSTs (Social Skills Training), like we do every Monday, and the topic was Dealing with Change. This was right before the announcement that personal electronics such as TVs, computers, stereos, etc (cellphones, ipods not included), are going to not be allowed the upcoming year. Oh boy, you should have heard all the screams and tears. The girls are not going to be quiet about this. They feel that they are being forced into rules (like we usually are) becuase of the boys' behaviour. Which is true. There is not a girl in this dorm that abuses the privilage to have personal electronics. But because there are more males, we are not taken into consideration. I believe there is a comprimise that can easily be reached, but not with the way these girls are going about it. They need to write a formal complaint; what the issue is, why they are opposed, and how they believe they could come to a better conclusion where both sides are appeased. Instead these girls are letting their anger get the better of them. I am so grateful that Grandpa taught me how to be professional and how to discuss political issues.
Now the REAL news. I recieved the Student of the Month Award for Dorm 2 (girls dorm) today. It didn't make a lot of the girls really happy, considering I've only been here 26 days. They're calling me a kiss ass. But there is a difference between brown-nosing and knowing how to survive with authority. I will not allow the staff to talk down to me, but I don't yell or get frusterated with the staff either. I remain calm and I explain how I feel I should be treated, and that's with respect. I made it very clear that I do not mind complying to my everyday duties and responsiblities, but I will not do anything I believe is unreasonable. I am willing to listen to their side of the argument as long as they are willing to listen to mine. If I do happen to lose my temper, which I have, I give it time to cool down and later apologize for my behaviour when it is appropriate.
THAT is why I recieved Student of the Month and THAT is the difference between me and the other students in this dorm.
So Monday. Deep clean day. Don't know if I told you that but it means you only have all of two hours to socialize outside of trade / education. I used to dislike these days, but I've learned to appreciate them. Cleaning and being inside all day gives me time to clear my head and relax from all the drama.
We had SSTs (Social Skills Training), like we do every Monday, and the topic was Dealing with Change. This was right before the announcement that personal electronics such as TVs, computers, stereos, etc (cellphones, ipods not included), are going to not be allowed the upcoming year. Oh boy, you should have heard all the screams and tears. The girls are not going to be quiet about this. They feel that they are being forced into rules (like we usually are) becuase of the boys' behaviour. Which is true. There is not a girl in this dorm that abuses the privilage to have personal electronics. But because there are more males, we are not taken into consideration. I believe there is a comprimise that can easily be reached, but not with the way these girls are going about it. They need to write a formal complaint; what the issue is, why they are opposed, and how they believe they could come to a better conclusion where both sides are appeased. Instead these girls are letting their anger get the better of them. I am so grateful that Grandpa taught me how to be professional and how to discuss political issues.
Now the REAL news. I recieved the Student of the Month Award for Dorm 2 (girls dorm) today. It didn't make a lot of the girls really happy, considering I've only been here 26 days. They're calling me a kiss ass. But there is a difference between brown-nosing and knowing how to survive with authority. I will not allow the staff to talk down to me, but I don't yell or get frusterated with the staff either. I remain calm and I explain how I feel I should be treated, and that's with respect. I made it very clear that I do not mind complying to my everyday duties and responsiblities, but I will not do anything I believe is unreasonable. I am willing to listen to their side of the argument as long as they are willing to listen to mine. If I do happen to lose my temper, which I have, I give it time to cool down and later apologize for my behaviour when it is appropriate.
THAT is why I recieved Student of the Month and THAT is the difference between me and the other students in this dorm.
Sunday, October 3, 2010
This Weekend
Day 27-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Yesterday. Well I didn't mention this before, but Thursday I went to the fair and my wallet was stolen. The reason I didn't say anything on my blog was because I didn't want anyone to freak out. Anyway, after the initial panic attack that I had for about an hour, I walked down to the security office and made a report. Then after my sense of hopelessness I accepted it and came to the conclusion I would never see it again. Well yesterday (Saturday) as I was walking out of Rec and to the dorm to take a nap, a group of students and a Rec staff were driving by in a van, honked, and pulled over. They opened the door and practically pulled me in. Turns out they were going to the rodeo (at the fair) and there was an extra seat. What're the odds?
So off to the fair we went. After I got there I thought, "What the hell, why not?" and went back down to security to see if someone turned in my wallet. Lo and behold, there it was! I was so excited I gasped and dropped my hat and almost hugged the security officer standing next to me. There wasn't any money in it of course, but there was only like 13 bucks in there anyway. Everything else was there though! And just think, if I hadn't walked out of Rec at that moment, and there didn't happen to be an extra seat, I wouldn't have gotten my wallet back.
All my friends were excited for me when I walked out with my wallet and we carried on through the fair. I rode the mechanical bull that my friend loaned me money for. I did really well too. My buddy Tim said I looked pretty comfortable up there, even though the guy was spinning and bucking it like crazy. I also watched the the rodeo and I got to go to a Bucky Covington concert (country music singer). So I ended up having a really good day yesterday.
Now today is pretty lazy, I have to be at Rec... like right now but that's alright. It's Sunday, so most all the students are sleeping. I completed some assignments already and did laundry. If that's all I end up doing today, I'll be pretty content.
Yesterday. Well I didn't mention this before, but Thursday I went to the fair and my wallet was stolen. The reason I didn't say anything on my blog was because I didn't want anyone to freak out. Anyway, after the initial panic attack that I had for about an hour, I walked down to the security office and made a report. Then after my sense of hopelessness I accepted it and came to the conclusion I would never see it again. Well yesterday (Saturday) as I was walking out of Rec and to the dorm to take a nap, a group of students and a Rec staff were driving by in a van, honked, and pulled over. They opened the door and practically pulled me in. Turns out they were going to the rodeo (at the fair) and there was an extra seat. What're the odds?
So off to the fair we went. After I got there I thought, "What the hell, why not?" and went back down to security to see if someone turned in my wallet. Lo and behold, there it was! I was so excited I gasped and dropped my hat and almost hugged the security officer standing next to me. There wasn't any money in it of course, but there was only like 13 bucks in there anyway. Everything else was there though! And just think, if I hadn't walked out of Rec at that moment, and there didn't happen to be an extra seat, I wouldn't have gotten my wallet back.
All my friends were excited for me when I walked out with my wallet and we carried on through the fair. I rode the mechanical bull that my friend loaned me money for. I did really well too. My buddy Tim said I looked pretty comfortable up there, even though the guy was spinning and bucking it like crazy. I also watched the the rodeo and I got to go to a Bucky Covington concert (country music singer). So I ended up having a really good day yesterday.
Now today is pretty lazy, I have to be at Rec... like right now but that's alright. It's Sunday, so most all the students are sleeping. I completed some assignments already and did laundry. If that's all I end up doing today, I'll be pretty content.
Friday, October 1, 2010
Oct. 1st
Day 25------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
To all of you that play this game... RABBIT RABBIT. Yes Mom and Grandpa, you already got me. But Daddy, Grandma, John and Michelle (if mom has introduced you to the game), I just got you, so there!
Anywho, yesterday I took to math and writing test. I'm sure I scored high in writing comprehension but I got a little carried away on my essay. We'll know monday. I scored a 560 in math (as I wrote in my last blog, it takes 410 to pass and 800 is the highest), so everyone is starting to have a new interest in me. I haven't been to school in 4 years, I'm 16 years old, I came out of no where from some podunk town, yet I am this headstrong, persistent, mature, and bright young woman. Students and teachers are curious...
I had a weird day in education today. I did fairly well on my science practice test (that's all we do is test, test, test) and got a 500. Then I took a reading test and scored a 300. My brain was absolute mush. The words were scrambled and I couldn't focus. But they also had a movie on from 11:00 to 4:00 (right after my science test) since it was Friday. Took me 3 hrs to complete the reading test. I just couldn't do it. I knew that almost all my answers were wrong, before I corrected it. I'm going to re-take it monday when there are NO DISTRACTIONS.
We played kick the can about 3 hrs ago. It was awesome! I was the only girl (of course) and I never got caught. Afterwards we played hide and seek. I was found pretty quick. Where the hell are you supposed to hide in THIS DAMN DESERT?? Remind me to never go to a bonfire out here, it's not like you can run into the woods when the park rangers show up. I'd be so screwed! :-P
To all of you that play this game... RABBIT RABBIT. Yes Mom and Grandpa, you already got me. But Daddy, Grandma, John and Michelle (if mom has introduced you to the game), I just got you, so there!
Anywho, yesterday I took to math and writing test. I'm sure I scored high in writing comprehension but I got a little carried away on my essay. We'll know monday. I scored a 560 in math (as I wrote in my last blog, it takes 410 to pass and 800 is the highest), so everyone is starting to have a new interest in me. I haven't been to school in 4 years, I'm 16 years old, I came out of no where from some podunk town, yet I am this headstrong, persistent, mature, and bright young woman. Students and teachers are curious...
I had a weird day in education today. I did fairly well on my science practice test (that's all we do is test, test, test) and got a 500. Then I took a reading test and scored a 300. My brain was absolute mush. The words were scrambled and I couldn't focus. But they also had a movie on from 11:00 to 4:00 (right after my science test) since it was Friday. Took me 3 hrs to complete the reading test. I just couldn't do it. I knew that almost all my answers were wrong, before I corrected it. I'm going to re-take it monday when there are NO DISTRACTIONS.
We played kick the can about 3 hrs ago. It was awesome! I was the only girl (of course) and I never got caught. Afterwards we played hide and seek. I was found pretty quick. Where the hell are you supposed to hide in THIS DAMN DESERT?? Remind me to never go to a bonfire out here, it's not like you can run into the woods when the park rangers show up. I'd be so screwed! :-P
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