Although I love the sun, my skin does not :p
I have my third awful sunburn of the month of May.
I was at the beach for Memorial weekend, one of the busiest weekends I have ever been at the coast.
Although one highlight was that I met Casey Hampton, the American football player.
Truthfully I have no idea who he is, but apparently everyone else does because he has two Super Bowl rings.
Another highlight was spending time with my family. Come September I will be heading off to uni, and probably only coming home for Christmas. It was great to just have a few days with the family away from everything else. My amazing family, without whom I would not be here today, so many many thanks !
I love you all !!!
I have graduated !!! It has been a long last four years filled with ups and downs, but you know what it has defiantly been worth it.
Thanks to my family, teachers, and friends, we have made it class of 2011 !!!
It was a journey, and at times I thought I would never make it, but I pulled myself up and keep on going despite troubles and problems. I still have reoccurring nightmares from those times, but I am looking towards the future and the good times to come. Life is not meant to be easy, but in the end all the troubles are well worth it. Walking across the stage on Saturday made me realize that.
Yet I do miss all my friends who graduated with me. Hopefully we will meet again sometime in the near future. I wish you all the best of luck in the future. Leaving high school into the big wide world will be different, but there are so many opportunities for success, so take the opportunities and run with them !!!
Monday, May 30, 2011
Saturday, May 21, 2011
Chaz Bono
Back at the beginning of the year when Discovery Health channel became OWN (the Oprah Winfrey Network) I was upset to say the least. But because of what I'm watching now, I'm not complaining. I'm watching "Becoming Chaz," and it is inspirational.
We all know Chaz Bono as Chastity Bono, the child of Sonny and Cher. But he ignored what everyone else would think and took his life in his own hands to undergo a female-male sex change. Yes, I know he underwent the sex change a year ago; however, watching it on OWN, and watching his journey, gives me so much more respect for not only him, but also everyone who chooses to follow who they really are.
There are so many things, the media chose to ignore last year. Don't even get me started on the media's lack of privacy for his choice. I am glad the world I know is being more and more open towards the everyone whether they be gay, lesbian, or trans-gender, because not everyone is straight. It is a shame that those who are not straight have had to hide who they are away from society in fear of sigmas. Yet, we have to learn from our mistakes as a society in order to move forward.
It is absolutely true that I think the younger generation is more comfortable with how society is moving forward than the older generations. It is a new train of thought, and I'm sure it will take the older generations time to get used to. Things do not happen in an instant. However, they have to have an open mind to the idea. If you restrict yourself and refuse to acknowledge what is happening, then how can you expect this world to make progress.
Watching how much Chaz has gone through to get to where he is, to where he is comfortable in his own body is inspirational. I have so much respect for people who take the unworn path in life. It is time society understand that individuality is more important than following the "normal."
Ultimately, it is about being who you are, no matter what everyone else says.And it is about finding the courage to do that, no matter what it is. That is one thing I try to follow in my life, because I do take the unworn path a lot of the time, and just follow the crazy person I am.
Salut tout le monde.
Il faut que j'etudie mon francais parceque j'aimon examen de BI de Francais lundi.
We all know Chaz Bono as Chastity Bono, the child of Sonny and Cher. But he ignored what everyone else would think and took his life in his own hands to undergo a female-male sex change. Yes, I know he underwent the sex change a year ago; however, watching it on OWN, and watching his journey, gives me so much more respect for not only him, but also everyone who chooses to follow who they really are.
There are so many things, the media chose to ignore last year. Don't even get me started on the media's lack of privacy for his choice. I am glad the world I know is being more and more open towards the everyone whether they be gay, lesbian, or trans-gender, because not everyone is straight. It is a shame that those who are not straight have had to hide who they are away from society in fear of sigmas. Yet, we have to learn from our mistakes as a society in order to move forward.
It is absolutely true that I think the younger generation is more comfortable with how society is moving forward than the older generations. It is a new train of thought, and I'm sure it will take the older generations time to get used to. Things do not happen in an instant. However, they have to have an open mind to the idea. If you restrict yourself and refuse to acknowledge what is happening, then how can you expect this world to make progress.
Watching how much Chaz has gone through to get to where he is, to where he is comfortable in his own body is inspirational. I have so much respect for people who take the unworn path in life. It is time society understand that individuality is more important than following the "normal."
Ultimately, it is about being who you are, no matter what everyone else says.And it is about finding the courage to do that, no matter what it is. That is one thing I try to follow in my life, because I do take the unworn path a lot of the time, and just follow the crazy person I am.
Salut tout le monde.
Il faut que j'etudie mon francais parceque j'aimon examen de BI de Francais lundi.
Thursday, May 19, 2011
Almost there !
Finished HL IB Biology today and it feels so liberating. That was my last HL, so now there's just French. And after Friday and Saturday filled with French I should be good for Monday.
It just does not seem real yet. Wandering around campus not really knowing what to do, and not having a class to go to as the bells ran was simply odd for a lack of better words. Well, Dr. case said it would be this way, not really knowing what to do with myself after years of being in school and now almost free.
What do you do with a vacation?
I have not had one in years. There has always been some kind of project or essay to work on.
Free time ! That's what it's called. Catching up on two years will be interesting. There's a ton of films to watch and television shows to catch up on. Well, it is not like I have been in a cave the past two years, but I certainly have not done as much as I would have liked. But that is what the time between now and uni is for.
Going to go have some smashing fun !
But before any of that I am going to get some sleep ! That is what I really need. Everyone has been saying that and truthfully I have not gotten very much this week which is probably why I'm sick and why my immune system is on the blink. I shall get some in the upcoming days for sure.
Adios !
(Done with Spanish as well which is good, just French left . . . Just 2 more papers, and after doing 14, I can take 2 more, just for the thrill of being D-O-N-E !!!)
It just does not seem real yet. Wandering around campus not really knowing what to do, and not having a class to go to as the bells ran was simply odd for a lack of better words. Well, Dr. case said it would be this way, not really knowing what to do with myself after years of being in school and now almost free.
What do you do with a vacation?
I have not had one in years. There has always been some kind of project or essay to work on.
Free time ! That's what it's called. Catching up on two years will be interesting. There's a ton of films to watch and television shows to catch up on. Well, it is not like I have been in a cave the past two years, but I certainly have not done as much as I would have liked. But that is what the time between now and uni is for.
Going to go have some smashing fun !
But before any of that I am going to get some sleep ! That is what I really need. Everyone has been saying that and truthfully I have not gotten very much this week which is probably why I'm sick and why my immune system is on the blink. I shall get some in the upcoming days for sure.
Adios !
(Done with Spanish as well which is good, just French left . . . Just 2 more papers, and after doing 14, I can take 2 more, just for the thrill of being D-O-N-E !!!)
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
Sick :(
This is the worst time to be sick ever !!!
Not only do I have 6 and 1/2 hours of IB exams tomorrow, but tomorrow is my birthday. Oh IB gods why now ?!?
However, on the bright side all I can think of is how my immune system is reacting to fight the bacteria which has invaded me. That's what the IB does to you ! Antibodies, macrophages, T-cells, B-cells, memory cells are all bouncing around in my body trying desperately to fight off the antigen/pathogen which is "not self and is causing an immune response. It is taking a while because it is a primary response so my body needs to learn what the antigen looks like before it can be more efficient at attacking. Once, I am free of this antigen, I will have memory cells to prevent me from getting ill with same pathogen, but truthfully they mutate so fast there are millions still out there.
I really do not like being ill, it is no fun at all. Sore throat, stuffy nose, coughing, sneezing, headaches, hot and cold flashes . . . ick ick. And the most annoying thing is how I have not been ill all year and now at the worst time ever, I get a full straight-on attack.
This is not fair. But do not even get me started about fairness because if I have learnt one thing in my life, it is that life is not fair. That one is learnt pretty fast from childhood and all that jazz.
Well it's Spanish time, my favourite . . . not ! But I have that IB exam tomorrow so I had better at least show an effort.
Adios !
Not only do I have 6 and 1/2 hours of IB exams tomorrow, but tomorrow is my birthday. Oh IB gods why now ?!?
However, on the bright side all I can think of is how my immune system is reacting to fight the bacteria which has invaded me. That's what the IB does to you ! Antibodies, macrophages, T-cells, B-cells, memory cells are all bouncing around in my body trying desperately to fight off the antigen/pathogen which is "not self and is causing an immune response. It is taking a while because it is a primary response so my body needs to learn what the antigen looks like before it can be more efficient at attacking. Once, I am free of this antigen, I will have memory cells to prevent me from getting ill with same pathogen, but truthfully they mutate so fast there are millions still out there.
I really do not like being ill, it is no fun at all. Sore throat, stuffy nose, coughing, sneezing, headaches, hot and cold flashes . . . ick ick. And the most annoying thing is how I have not been ill all year and now at the worst time ever, I get a full straight-on attack.
This is not fair. But do not even get me started about fairness because if I have learnt one thing in my life, it is that life is not fair. That one is learnt pretty fast from childhood and all that jazz.
Well it's Spanish time, my favourite . . . not ! But I have that IB exam tomorrow so I had better at least show an effort.
Adios !
Monday, May 16, 2011
IB Mayhem
Nine down, but seven left.
Gosh will these IBs ever end . . . well everyone says in a week they will, and I am so looking forward to that. But the real question is will I leave with my sanity or without it. Anyone who knows me knows I'm a crazy person, but heck it is all in good fun.
I don't want to fall off the bandwagon because those who do become infamous in speeches to the later IB candidates, and that is not how I want to be remembered. I have come too far to fall off now. However, it is so tempting. All the teachers said it would be so tempting to just drop off and how the temptation is great.
Don't even get me started on Adam and Eve, who started this whole spiel. That is if you believe in all that. Being at an international school has defiantly opened my eyes to this big wide world we call Earth. So many culture, personalities, ideas, etc. Our big melting pot !
There's so many peeps I will miss when I head off to uni in the fall.
*Shout-out to everyone who has changed me these past six years*
There's those who without them I would never have gotten as far as I have. Love you all. There's those who pushed me and told me I could get to this point, thank you for putting up with all my whining, which has increased over the years I know. I may whine and complain, but I get it done. Then there are those who contributed to my procrastination, but without you guys I would not be as worldly-educated in "culture" as I am. If you can call it that, well you know what I mean.
Ultimately we are survivors ! Here's a heck-to-the-ya for that. We are almost there !
That's all I needed was some motivation to get down to some good old bio studying at 7 in the morning.
So adios reality, it is time to head back into the secluded world of bio complete with pathogens, predators, and plenty of other characters.
Gosh will these IBs ever end . . . well everyone says in a week they will, and I am so looking forward to that. But the real question is will I leave with my sanity or without it. Anyone who knows me knows I'm a crazy person, but heck it is all in good fun.
I don't want to fall off the bandwagon because those who do become infamous in speeches to the later IB candidates, and that is not how I want to be remembered. I have come too far to fall off now. However, it is so tempting. All the teachers said it would be so tempting to just drop off and how the temptation is great.
Don't even get me started on Adam and Eve, who started this whole spiel. That is if you believe in all that. Being at an international school has defiantly opened my eyes to this big wide world we call Earth. So many culture, personalities, ideas, etc. Our big melting pot !
There's so many peeps I will miss when I head off to uni in the fall.
*Shout-out to everyone who has changed me these past six years*
There's those who without them I would never have gotten as far as I have. Love you all. There's those who pushed me and told me I could get to this point, thank you for putting up with all my whining, which has increased over the years I know. I may whine and complain, but I get it done. Then there are those who contributed to my procrastination, but without you guys I would not be as worldly-educated in "culture" as I am. If you can call it that, well you know what I mean.
Ultimately we are survivors ! Here's a heck-to-the-ya for that. We are almost there !
That's all I needed was some motivation to get down to some good old bio studying at 7 in the morning.
So adios reality, it is time to head back into the secluded world of bio complete with pathogens, predators, and plenty of other characters.
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