Au Revoir, Paris!

                                       
I remember the first day I came to Paris. I was mesmerized by all the buildings, sights and beauty. It was all too much to take in. It is still beautiful to me now but it is not as overwhelming.

Some days were marvelous. The sun would be shining and I would learn so much about life! Paris helped me get out of the mundane school life and allowed fun to infiltrate school for a bit.

Some days weren't as great. It would be rainy and obviously that was when I forgot my umbrella. Some days it would pour and other days it would drizzle.

My favorite days were when we toured the Opera House. It was inconceivable;)

Too bad vacations have to end and I must leave Paris. But just because I am leaving doesn't mean I have to forget Paris. Paris brought some energy back into my life, helped me meet great friends and I will remember it fondly and I will be sure to visit again. As the French say, Au Revoir!

"Christine: Think of me, think of me waking, silent and resigned. Imagine me, trying too hard to put you from my mind. Recall those days, look back on all those times, think of the things we'll never do - there will never be a day, when I won't think of you."-Phantom of the Opera

Moments

Life is made up of moments. Sometimes we take advantage of those moments and other times we let them slip on by and regret not taking it. Don't regret not taking a good moment like being with your family or friends or living up to your potential. Seize it!


"Shawn: The truth is, Abigail, I think I liked you too much. And somewhere in the back of my head, I knew what that night might mean and even how my life could be different now if I hadn't let you walk away. But this is a different moment now."

Dr. Seuss

Waiting for a train to go
 or a bus to come, or a plane to go
 or the mail to come, or the rain to go
 or the phone to ring, or the snow to snow
 or waiting around for a Yes or a No
 or waiting for their hair to grow.
 Everyone is just waiting.

Waiting for the fish to bite
 or waiting for wind to fly a kite
 or waiting around for Friday night
 or waiting, perhaps, for their uncle Jake
 or a pot to boil, or a Better Break
 or a string of pearls, or a pair of pants
 or a wig with curls, or Another Chance.
 Everyone is just waiting.
 ~ Dr.Seuss
I have always loved Dr. Seuss and I love this poem. Everyone one is always waiting for something whether we know it or not, and he is able to write a poem about that with a playful tone. He takes a kinda serious topic and he is able to make it fun. And he has some killer rhymes.

School Breaks and Homework

Teachers make me so angry over the break because they give us work to do. Why would they do that when they know we are not going to do it? I know they were a teenager at some point.

It seems like teachers don't get why we don't want to do work. We spend five days of the week working for about 6 hours doing school work, we then come home and have to do more school work. While doing that we have to do our jobs, relax, catch up on TV shows, read books and sleep. There is not enough time in the day to do all of that. There are only 24 hours but school likes to think there is like 30. That is why we love breaks! Students are finally able to sleep in and stay up late, socialize with family and friends, watch TV, movies or read books without having to stress out about school.

 I know the teachers feel the same way because they are always saying they appreciate the breaks more. I beg to differ! If you appreciated it more then you would not give us work over the break because then you would not have to grade them when we get back. And I know you love socializing and not stressing out about school just like us.

For Christmas Break please don't give us homework or else you will get coal in your stocking.

:Scott Calvin: Can we take a direct flight back to reality, or do we have to change planes in Denver?"-The Santa Clause

Chair

 

Woman in Black

 

Daily: "I believe the most rational mind can play tricks in the dark."-Woman in Black

 

I Have a Disease...

I have had this disease for a while now and it won't leave me. I know some of you also have this disease and I am sorry because I might have caused it and the worst part is you don't know you have the disease. I feel that it is my duty to warn you about this disease so you can avoid it. Who knows, you may not want to avoid it. Well this is the disease's name....

ObsessesiveTVShow Disorder. Or OTVSD. Now I know some of you are freaking out but do not worry because I will tell you the symptoms.

The first symptom is when you hear about the TV Show from a friend or family member or you see an ad for it on TV. You get this curiosity and decide to see if it is any good. So you decide to watch an episode and then the next symptom happens.

You have to, no, NEED to watch more. This is when the disease starts to get dangerous. All you can think about is the TV Show and you spend all your time watching it. Friends, family and school work get pushed aside so you can satisfy your hunger for the show.

 The next symptom is when you decide to spread it. You tell all your friends and family about it so they can share the experience with you. Next thing you know you have an epidemic of OTVSD and it is too late to stop it.

I hope I have enlightened some of you if you have the disease and I hope I can prevent it for everyone else. You have now been warned.

"Shawn Spencer: I've heard it both ways."-Psych

How to Talk During a Slow Dance

If you have ever been to a dance, whether a stag or date dance, then you know all about the slow dance. It can be the most awkward dance ever if you cannot hear your date but I have a solution to your problem.

Step 1) Look at your dance partner in the eyes while you are dancing with them. This gives them the illusion that you are paying attention to them and that you can hear them.

Step 2) Whatever they say just nod your head yes or say yes. If they give you a weird look then say no and hopefully they carry on the conversation.

Step 3) If it wasn't a yes or no question then suggest you play tag so you don't have to awkwardly ask what they said for the twentieth time.

Step 4) Once the song finally ends say "Thanks for the dance" and walk to your friends so you can tell them all about your awkward slow dance.

If you follow these guidelines then you are sure to have a non-awkward slow dance. If it doesn't work then it is your fault for listening to me.

"Rapunzel: I have made the decision to trust you.
Flynn Rider: A horrible decision really." -Tangled