Life as we know it is full of twists and loops. Much like a roller-coaster--things may be headed up or things may be headed down. The different curves and dips are the obstacles in life we go through. First semester has proven to be a tough one. Not academically, but personally. Things at home have been chaotic and emotionally draining. I caught myself in situations that I do not have time for since my school life takes up every hour in my schedule. I am up from 7 in the morning and in bed by 10:30 every weekday. Senior year is not how I expected it to be three years ago. The work load increased, the days got longer and nights got shorter.
Many things are occurring in my life: applying for college, trying to get a job, and trying to cope with situations going on at home. I find myself putting home before school life. Which, I think, is not a problem. We all need a mental break from school once in awhile. “Breaks” the district gives us aren’t like they used to be. I remember it used to be all about Disney Channel marathons and running outside with siblings and having your mom yell at you to put on a sweater before you get sick. Then using the rest of the break in bed recovering from the cold you got when you didn’t listen to your mom watching more Disney Channel. Now it’s about finishing 1 journal entry, 2 Power Points, 3 essays and several class assignments while trying celebrating the holidays all at the same time. The term “break” lost it’s meaning. A break from what exactly? Sleeping in a couple hours then wake up and do homework for a 5 hours each day is NOT a break.
I am determined to give my final push to successfully complete Fall semester. I dedicated so many hours and nights to make sure that I am up to date in all my classes. The fact that the days of being a high school senior are dwindling is mindblowing. I am anticipating the moment where I can do adult things, like go to my own appointments without a parent present and getting respect from other adults. The end of Fall semester acts as a checkpoint to adulthood; now that’s a rollercoaster I am half way ready to board.
Many things are occurring in my life: applying for college, trying to get a job, and trying to cope with situations going on at home. I find myself putting home before school life. Which, I think, is not a problem. We all need a mental break from school once in awhile. “Breaks” the district gives us aren’t like they used to be. I remember it used to be all about Disney Channel marathons and running outside with siblings and having your mom yell at you to put on a sweater before you get sick. Then using the rest of the break in bed recovering from the cold you got when you didn’t listen to your mom watching more Disney Channel. Now it’s about finishing 1 journal entry, 2 Power Points, 3 essays and several class assignments while trying celebrating the holidays all at the same time. The term “break” lost it’s meaning. A break from what exactly? Sleeping in a couple hours then wake up and do homework for a 5 hours each day is NOT a break.
I am determined to give my final push to successfully complete Fall semester. I dedicated so many hours and nights to make sure that I am up to date in all my classes. The fact that the days of being a high school senior are dwindling is mindblowing. I am anticipating the moment where I can do adult things, like go to my own appointments without a parent present and getting respect from other adults. The end of Fall semester acts as a checkpoint to adulthood; now that’s a rollercoaster I am half way ready to board.