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Ok. This post is dedicated to Stephanie. Sorry I haven't blogged since July, but I've been busy! After all, a lot has been going on since then. For example....
I'M IN COLLEGE. Yes. That's right. My life has completely changed in the last month, but definitely for the better. I could not possibly be enjoying myself any more than I am right now. The following are all of the things that are great about life: classes are not that hard, the weeks go by fast, the weekends last forever, I stay up late, I sleep in, football games are amazing, THE REC, I could go on and on. But I must explain one thing. I am now a workout fiend. The rec is a gym just off campus, which is free to all KSU students and IT. IS. AMAZING. I go running everyday and it feels so good. I love it.

Basically, I love being on my own and this truly is the best time of my life.

Now, because I'm bored, I will go ahead and fill out this list thing because Steph tagged me.

8 things I'm passionate about:
1) Dance
2) School/Learning
3) Music
4) Sleep
5) Football
6) Chinese Food
7) Running (that's a new one)
8) Facebook Stalking

8 things I often say:
1) I'm hungry
2) dude
3) sweet
4) I'm bored
5) What?
6) like
7) yeah
8) I want Chinese

8 things I want to do before I die:
1) Travel the world
2) Get married
3) Have kids
4) Eat my way across the U.S. (road trip!!)
5) Move out of Kansas
6) Solve a rubix cube
7) Try sushi
8) Watch the Chiefs play well

8 things I have learned from my past:
1) Stessing gets you nowhere.
2) Perfection is completely unattainable. Perfectionism is a disease.
3) Worrying about little, unimportant things is worthless when they will have no impact on your future.
4) Embarassment is just insecurity.
5) The most important thing in life is to live with no regrets. The past cannot be changed.
6) Life is full of challenges; overcoming them makes you stronger
7) Always be who you are. Find people who accept you for you.
8) Ice cream can make any day better.

8 places I would love to visit:
1) Spain
2) Italy
3) Australia/New Zealand
4) Hawaii
5) England
6) Ireland
7) France
8) Greece

8 things I currently need/want:
1) MONEY
2) KSU/KU football tickets
3) winter clothes
4) to dance
5) abs
6) deodorant (mine broke yesterday)
7) more sleep
8) new shoes

Alright. I will try to blog more often from now on. (Stephanie)

:)

I'm A Big Kid Now

Well yesterday was my 18th birthday, but honestly, I don't feel any different. People always make such a big deal out of the mile-stone birthdays, as if a major change takes place. Yes, I will definitely witness some changes now that I'm officially an adult, but those are just minor. All-in-all, I am the same person I've always been.
I find it amusing that two days ago I wasn't allowed to buy cigarrettes or lottery tickets or vote, and suddenly, like I'm somehow a different person, I can do all of that. If I had gone to the gas station at 11:30PM on the 28th, I would not have been able to buy a pack of cigarrettes of a lottery ticket, yet a mere 30 minutes later, I can buy as much as I want. It's just silly to me.
Anyway, I did have a pretty amazing birthday. On Saturday, I went to see The Dark Knight with my dad, carol and marissa. It was one of the greatest movies ever! Then we went to Hereford House where I preceded to very nearly eat myself to death. Monday night, some family/friends and I went to Izumi, a Japanese Steakhouse for dinner. After, everyone came over to eat cake, open presents and play some Bopit! Then on Tuesday, my sister and my best friend, Kelly, made me breakfast and decorated the house. Later in the afternoon, Kelly, two other friends and I all went to World's of Fun and had an amazing time! Overall my birthday was pretty fantastic, no matter how much weight I gained.

VIRGINIA!!

I just got back from a 6-day trip to Virginia. Last year one of my best friends since 6th grade moved there when her dad lost his job. Since then I saw her once when she visited in October. We talked on the phone occasionally, but nothing felt the same. So me and two other friends decided to go visit her. Originally, it felt like wishful thinking, like we would never actually get there. Somehow, though, everything worked out and we had an AMAZING time! We did so much while we were there, including taking a trip to a beach in North Carolina and visiting Washington DC. It was so nice to see Katie, but it was sad to say goodbye to her yet again. The four of us decided that we want to take a trip together next summer, but my chances of seeing Katie again before then are EXTREMELY small. I just hope that we are able to keep in touch as well as we have when we are both off in college.

No More Dance

So I just got back from my last dance competition ever. This is really sad to think about because dance has been such a strong passion of mine for so long, but it can't last forever. Since I was 12 years old I have been dancing at Denise's Dance Academy. I certainly don't claim to be amazing but I am pretty good. That is not what is important to me though. It is the fact that when I am dancing I am free. I know it is cheezy to say that but it's true. Dancing is my way of escaping from the rest of the world and of finding peace. Besides the freedom found in dance, I have long enjoyed performing and the adrenaline of being on stage, exposing my talent to everyone. Although practices, competitions and recitals have caused me a lot of stress over the years, it is hard to picture my life without them, and, frankly, i don't want to. I don't want to think about what next year is going to be like or how I can survive without dance. I know I can dance around in my room whenever I want, but it is just not the same. I will never get to learn choreography or new tricks, push myself until I can't go any longer, get all dressed up in wacky makeup and costumes, and, most of all, i will never get to be on stage. The stage is one of my favorite places in the world and, most likely, I will never perform on stage again. I just can't believe that it is all over now. The end came so quickly that I don't think I was prepared for it.

The End That's Also A Beginning

Well, this Sunday my high school days will officially come to an end. It is probably the most bitter-sweet feeling in the world. I am very excited to be done and to move on to a new life, in a new place, with new friends, new experiences, and new memories. But also, I am extremely sad to leave everything else behind. I loved high school. I had so many amazing experiences and created lifelong memories. There are friends I have had since seventh grade, who I will barely ever see anymore, so it is hard to decide what I'm feeling at this point. Somedays I am happy and excited; others I am sad and scared of what's to come.
After four years at Blue Valley High School, I have to say that I am proud of everything I accomplished. I only got one B in eight semesters, so I was always on the principal's honor roll. It took a lot of time, hardwork, and stress, but I pulled it off and came out alive. Besides, academics, though, I stayed true to who I really am. I was honest, compassionate, respectful, hard-working, and responsible. Obviously, I made some mistakes and have a few minor regrets, but, overall, I am very satisfied.
I am definitely excited for this summer. I want to make it the best time of my life, but I know it is going to fly by faster than the blink of an eye. In August, I will be moving in at K-State University. Again, I don't know if I'm more excited or more terrified. Right now, I am planning on majoring in Accounting and Minoring in Spanish. I did get accepted into the honors program, so my classes will probably be difficult, but I am pretty sure that my college career will turn out to be a success, as well.
Finally, as high-school is so close to the end, I just want to thank everyone that has supported me over the years. I could never have achieved everything that I did without the love and support of my family, so thank you. And remember: this is just the end of one chapter of my life; there are still many more to be written.

Rain Rain Rain

Something happened today that I never thought would...BVHS had a FLOOD day!!
Because of the storms last night and the construction currently going on at school, two hallways and the offices flooded with about 2-3 inches of standing water, so school was canceled! This could not have come at a better time because I am extremely busy, so it has been a great day to catch up on everything. YAY RAIN!! :)

good news

As most people know by now, I am going to KSU next year. I am planning on majoring in Accounting and minoring in Spanish. A little while back I applied for the honors program, but I thought my chances at acceptance were pretty slim for many reasons. The minimum required ACT score is 28, which is exactly what I got. I did clearly pass the required GPA, but I had to include some kind of supplement with my application. I did not have time to write an essay or anything, so I just sent an old poem. Also, acceptance into the program is on a space-available basis and I applied kind of late, so I wasn't even sure if there would be room.
Then, when I got home yesterday, I found an envelope on the table that was labeled KSU Honors Program and I immediately thought Here's my rejection letter. However, when I opened it, the first word I picked out was "Congratulations!" I couldn't believe it! I got in! I'm really excited.
That's about it. I'm also really excited to eat Chinese tonight! AND Marissa found my digital camera, which has been missing for months! Ok bye.