Dances: Homecoming was a blast! I had so much fun and I only hope my date did also. Everything went according to plan and logistics worked out perfectly. There were so many jokes and memories that will last a long time. I also remembered how much fun dances are. I absolutely love dancing, however, DJ's need to be less enthusiastic about slow songs!! At a stag dance slow songs are easy because you get to ask random generic questions:"What do you like to do...What kind of music do you listen to...Whats your favorite breed of cat? (haha)" But when you know somebody, you either already know these questions or they would just seem weird to ask. I finally got Moses to go on a date now that he's 17. Also, now I have had the opportunity to be on the other side of the spectrum for asking for dances. It is a strange phenomenon waiting and wondering whether or not you are going to be asked to a dance. Also, you lose the power to choose who your date is, which is strange being a guy. But overall, school dances are A+!!
I am tired of being unhealthy. The other day I was just sitting there when I asked my mom," why can't I just be healthy." It is really something you don't think to be grateful for until you lose it. I have had a steady cough for over a month and it's really become obnoxious. I also felt horrible for Kasey during homecoming because of the inconvenience I was putting her in with my cough. My toe finally healed up and I was able to get into the water the water for swim. Now I have stitches in my other foot, only delaying me more from my activities. Plus, I seem to have plenty of problems between my teeth and braces.
I strongly dislike(hate) my psychology and history teacher's style of teaching. She is a great person and I have love the lectures and lessons, I just can't stand the grading system. Everyday we have wonderful discussions and she really explains it using metaphors that make it easy to comprehend. However, everyday we also have a quiz that introduces the topic....and still goes on our grade. Also, the tests don't come close to relating to anyone of the wonderful classroom discussions we have. I guess teacher frustrations are something I had become unaccustomed to over summer.
Swim Team: The swim team is really dynamic, both in water and in their personalities. They may not be jocks, but that's why I like them, for their company. This is also why I love tennis. You get an opportunity to workout and be competitive while maintaining a positive social environment. I have really bonded well with the team and am starting to not drown in the water. I have yet to time my strokes, but I am really optimistic for this coming season.
Hunting: My dad has been obsessed with hunting the past year. The deer and elk hunting season is finally here (Wednesday) and now I have a busted toe. My dad has really been looking forward to this and it would be a good opportunity to bond with my dad and create an even stronger relationship. Unfortunately, out of my own stupidity, I have now prohibited this occasion for at least the black powder hunt.
Eagle: Organizing an eagle court of honor is almost as stressful as completing the project, and all I had to do was show up. I kept saying that I didn't want a court of honor but it was such a wonderful experience and I'm glad I had it. After the ceremony was over, my grandma came up to me with tears in her eyes, and she thanked me for being the person that I am. She then proceeded to hug me and this was one of the most spiritual experiences and strongest connections I have ever had with my grandma, or any other person.
Friends: I have been trying to find the right balance between friends and family. I know the importance of family, but friends make for much better company. It seems like every weekend there seems to be a family event that collides with plans with friends. Especially with the hunt fast approaching, my dad wants to go scope out our area for hunting. This past Friday I wasn't busy so I called up Jake. We were trying to figure out what to do and Jake was going through withdrawals because he wasn't invited to any parties or hangouts. I was feeling slightly the same but just wasn't vocalizing it. It was then that I took a step back and briefly analyzed my silly behavior. A year ago, hanging out was a bonus, now it seemed as if it was a requirement. A heavy emphasis on social inclusion is straight up ridiculous. I shouldn't be disappointed if I don't hang out somebody for a weekend. Straight up ridiculous! I've also started to meet some new people and come to realize that most everybody can be fun to interact with, depending on the situation. A lot of people who you had never thought you would meet or have complimentary personalities turn out to be a lot different than initial judgements would have you to believe. For example, if you meet someone in a place with high social pressure, they aren't opt to friendship. But if you meet them outside of little cliques in high school, like you are hanging out or during class, then people are more willing to open up. This is why I think if you open to others first, they are willing to open up to you. Another thing I've noticed is now that people can date, it seems to be date or nothing. What I mean is there have been exponentially less hanging out with girls now that there is this dating barrier in place. And with girls, never assume anything, because your probably wrong!!
Adventure: I have this thrive of excitement. I really want to go rock climbing outdoors, but I haven't gone since summer ended. Bridge jumping was fun but I only got to jump once. At my eagle court they played the slideshow from our high adventure and I realized I haven't incorporated adventure into my life (besides dating because that is very scary) in a long time. Fortunately, ski season is around the corner!!!!
“Only those who will risk going too far can possibly find out how far one can go.” ~ T. S. Eliot
“There’s no such thing as bad weather, only inappropriate clothing” ~ Sir Rannulph Fiennes
