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Sick

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3 days.

That’s the amount of time I have spent lying in my bed doing God knows what. The first day, I woke up with the strongest sensation of PAIN. “Ow ow,” I said, confused on why my body ached so much. I don’t want to be sick I can’t be. Or, actually I’ll be honest it was a relief because I didn’t want to go to class. And so, I got my temp taken, and it was 100.4. Damn fever. Inevitably, that meant that I would have to miss Wednesday too. I was iffy about missing Wednesday because I didn’t want to have to catch up on so much work, but nonetheless, here I am, also missing Thursday. Wondering when I can interact with civilization again, Honestly, I feel like a victorian child being cared for. I sometimes wish I was a superhuman just so I wouldn’t have to ever be sick. But maybe I’d save the city as an excuse to miss class.

Deadly Diphtheria: the children's plague - Dittrick Medical History Center

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Halloween

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Every year, Halloween gets sadder and sadder, just like every holiday; it’s a reminder that I’m getting older, and next year these holidays will be as an adult, not a kid. This year was the second year I didn’t trick-or-treat, and the first year I didn’t go to my grandparents’ house with my family. All 3 of my siblings still have a few years left to trick-or-treat, and now I find more joy in seeing how happy they are to trick-or-treat. Giving gifts for the holidays is also more enjoyable now that I’m closer to being an adult, which I always thought I would like getting gifts more. This year, for all holidays, I have been hanging out with my friends way more because we’re all getting too old to celebrate holidays like we used to. Even though it’s sad, I still like the holidays as they are now, and I am excited for future ones.

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2nd to last Halloween

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This year, after Halloweekend ended, I was talking with one of my friends, and we both had the realization that this was our second-to-last Halloween in our town. It’s strange to think about it almost being my last Halloween in the town I grew up in. Halloween has always been something I look forward to every year because I get to plan out all of my costumes and figure out plans. With college getting closer, I’m getting a lot more excited about what Halloween will look like outside of my town. Getting to move somewhere new, meet new people, and experience everything outside of my town has always been something I look forward to. But at the same time, it’s a little harder to accept than I expected. After next year, I won’t have another Halloween with all of the same friends I usually spend it with. I think it will be fun to experience Halloween somewhere different with new people, but I also know that ill probably miss the way things are here more than I realize right now. I still have one more Halloween here next year, so i don’t want to get too caught up in the fact that it’s almost over. I’m exited for college and everything that comes with it, but i know i’ll miss being able to spend Halloween with the same friends i’ve grown up with.

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Earth

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I don’t think that Earth is a real place. Well, obviously it is real, but thinking deeply about it gives me anxiety and also the creeps. What do you mean we are on a floating rock in the middle of the dark, cold universe? None of it makes sense to me because this was never something that humans were supposed to know. How did we even figure out we can leave the planet.

Sometimes I walk down the street and notice certain people that actually ust dont seem real at all. It’s frightenting but its something I believe. It’s so interesting how humans created the life we had today. We made the Earth ours, killing species, putting oil and bad things into the Earth, basically ruining it. When there are such high class people that can control other people but then theres starving people who would do anything for water. You never know how priveleged you really are until you experience someone elses pain.

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October

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I love October. It’s my birthday month, Halloween, homecoming, and so many other fun things that make this time of year feel special. Once October passes, I tend to start feeling a little more down as winter approaches, so I’m trying to soak up every last bit of the warmer weather with four-day weekends, parties, and making as many memories as possible.

I’m hosting my birthday party this year, which is definitely stressful, but it’s also really exciting. Between the presents, having all my friends together, and getting to enjoy the atmosphere of being surrounded by the people I love most, it’s something I’m really looking forward to.

In my mind, October is all about me because it’s my birthday month. But in reality, so many people I love have birthdays in October too, and some even share the exact same birthday as me. It makes the month feel even more special because it’s not just about celebrating myself, but also celebrating the people who mean the most to me.

I hope 17 treats me better than 16 did and that this year ends up being the best one of my life. I want to make the most of every moment, create unforgettable memories, and soak up the last little bits of being a kid before I turn 18 and have to start thinking more seriously about adulthood, my future, and what comes next.

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Famous

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If I were famous, I would be so scared. I think about whether I got famous, and I genuinely don’t know if it would be the best thing ever or the most terrifying thing. I feel like I would be able to wear whatever I want, go wherever I want, and make so many friends so easily because I would probably know everyone. It would be so fun to travel wherever, whenever. I feel like there would always be something happening, and my life would never feel boring.

But then, I think about the reality of it, and I feel like I would actually be so intimidated. I can just imagine walking into a room and knowing that almost everyone knows who you are, or going out and wondering if paparazzi are secretly taking pictures of you. I feel like I would be too afraid to go outside if I looked bad one day. What if I literally just wanted to have a bad day and be left alone, and some guy comes up to me asking about my opinion on something, flashing a camera in my face? The thought of people talking about you or making up stories about your life seems so weird to think about.

The strangest part would be that you never really know what people’s intentions are. Like, would someone want to be my friend, or would they just want to be around me because I’m famous? Would people even like me for who I am or pretend to? That would make me go crazy. But at the same time, I can’t lie, I would love to be famous. I guess what makes being famous so interesting to me is that I would want all the cool parts without necessarily wanting everyone to know everything about me. I think I’d want to be famous for like a week just to try it out and see if I like it, and then just go back to normal life.

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The Start to an End

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It is the third week of my senior year and I already have learned so much about myself and those around me. I moved in this year alone which was honestly really sad and depressing, I felt alone and like I had been pushed out of nest without any warning and before I was ready. However when I got to California I felt this odd sense of peace and support that I had never really felt before. Not only from my family here in California but especially from my friends. Within 24 hours of me being here I already had a hangout planned and was beyond excited to see my friends who I haven’t seen in 3 months. My first couple days on campus were filled with long hugs and constant “I missed you so much!” Hearing this and seeing it for myself made em feel so loved and wanted. I know it is only the third week of my senior year but I already am getting this vibe that this year is going to be amazing or at least I hope it is. I am excited to experience my final high school moments and memories with the people who have given me a family here. I truly can’t express into words how grateful I am for my friends here, I especially can’t express my gratitude for being able to finish high school with them.

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Senior year

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Everyone said that senior year was easy. It has been anything but easy. I have never had as much work as I have had this year. Every class has been giving endless amounts of homework. The classes that are giving the most are the all senior classes. Out of school I’m also endlessly busy, after school every day I have to work 2-3 horses. I get home every night around 7 or 8pm. Then I have all the homework that every class has been giving, it is simply too much. Then on top of it all there are college applications. I simply can not wait for the second semester, when I don’t have to worry about getting the best grades and when I won’t have college stuff to worry about. Almost all the seniors that I have talked to have similar thoughts about the work load, none of us like it. Then school also wants us to step up as student leaders, like we have time for that. After these past few weeks I’m not even looking forward to going to collage, it’s just another 4 years of school. I do hear good things about it, like how much more freedom you get and all that but I was also hearing that about high school and specifically senior year. That didn’t end up being true.

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Price of A Senior

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Every day, time passes, and every day I lose vital time that I need to apply to college. The essay, supplementals, and even the activity list are just a hassle to complete and do all by at least November. 

It’s not just the college application but also the classes and homework that I have to do, plus senior capstones. I have to prioritize applying for college, but the homework and activities that come with school are like a leech I just can’t get rid of. 

The rush that comes with the first semester of senior year is something that isn’t talked about enough. Mainly because the people who have experienced the pressure of the first semester of senior year have left.

So every day I spin a wheel to choose which college I want to write supplementals for, and every day I try to work on my homework while more come in for the next day. 

An endless loop.

How high school seniors are coping with senioritis and burnout | NPR Illinois

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Independent sport

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Switching from a school sport to independent PE has honestly made my life so much easier. I started doing independent Lagree, and I didn’t realize how much time a school sport was taking up until I wasn’t doing one anymore. I used to have practices after all of my classes, which for me meant getting home later, having less time for homework, and basically having my whole afternoon planned around my sport. Now, I have way more freedom with my schedule.

The biggest difference is definitely how much free time I have every day. Instead of going straight from ending classes to school sports for 2 hours, I can go home, get ready for Lagree, hang out with my friends, do homework, and still have time to do nothing for once. I don’t have to worry about rushing through everything because I know I have a certain time for my workout class. I can actually go to school without having to worry if I have a game after school that also requires me to leave early and miss class time. I also like that my independent sport is actually a workout that I know is good for me.

I also like being able to choose when I work out. With Lagree, I can schedule classes in advance instead of having my schedule built around my school sports. If I have a lot of homework that day, I can just plan around that, and if I have plans after school, I can go to a different class; it’s just a lot more convenient. I always hear people on sports teams talking about how late they got home, and it makes me so glad I’m not doing that anymore.

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