30. May 21, 2007

I feel like I’m falling asleep,. I feel sick. And I want to go home.

Today is going by fast.

As much as I’d like to think today is, or could be a good day, it’s not going to be.
1.) It’s an even day.
2.) I have an English project due tomorrow.
3.) Band concert tonight.
4.) Guard results.

Just great.

So let me just recap on my amazing weekend.
Friday
Was 6,5,7,ES
My bus ended up being 45 minutes LATE to pick us up. So we stood there and talked in the freezing rain.
Then I got to 6th block around 9:10, and joined Madeline on the floor. It was a “chill” day, so we did whatever. Then he put on a movie, and Chris layed on the floor between me and Madeline, and we played Monopoly. Then Chris took out my earrings like 327492 times.
Fifth block we ran the pacer. It was okay, but I feel like I could have done more. I got 60, and my goal was 50. So I have presidential on everything but the pushups, which I want to re-do.
I wasn’t feeling good by lunch, so I don’t remember anything that happened.
I took my algebra SOL and ended up taking THREE hours on it. Running into Extended Study. I wanted to re-check everything, and I think I did ok. Near the end I felt rushed though, and I didn’t put too much thought into it.
Extended study was plain. Since it was Friday, it was “game day”.

Then, the best part, I went home, Serene called, and we made plans to see Elliott! Ella was going to join us too. So I went to Serene’s and we drove to meet Ella there. It was cold, and drizzly, and crowded, but it was all worth it. I have pictures on photobucket. And videos.

Saturday
Emily asked me to go to the lake with her, but I had already made plans to hang out with Morgan. As it turned out, Morgan wasn’t available, so I called Emily, and we went to her Uncle’s lakehouse. It was really fun, but FREEZING. We rode around on the buggy, and ate really good food. Then we sat by the fire, and roasted marshmellows. Afterwards, Emily invited me to sleep over, so I did. We didn’t get to bed until 2 or 3.

Sunday
I got a ride home, and got ready as fast as I could for Stephanie’s dance recital. I wasn’t sure when it was because we never really confirmed those details, so I waited a while, and Ella called telling me 3, so we went and it was amazing. Stephanie was in 6 dances, and I saw a bunch of people I knew in other ones.
Then I went home and had dinner. Derek was over, as usual. We ate outside, and then roasted marshmellows on the grill. Then I went running, and ran a mile, and returned home and cleaned my room.

Alright, well my study hall is super annoying. Everyone is gossiping, and punching computers. I hate it.

But it’s senior skip day so there aren’t many people in here.

29. Wow. May 17, 2007

So Meg has this picture on her myspace, and Mary Beth commented it saying something about how it was Maymont or something.

And it just hit me.

I’ve never ever in my life been to Maymont.
Let’s Go!

28. The Worst Idea May 17, 2007

Is to be like me and take a study hall.

This morning, I had practice at 7, and it was the usual, playing the WHOLE time.
Then I found my way through the cafeteria to meet up with Mary Beth, and we went to science together.
Earth Science SOL= HARD! I was not prepared for that. Sorry, ODELL kids, I heard his class hardly learned it.
Then I went to band, which was chill, just the way I like it. We went over “vocabulary”, and then had free time. Madeline and I painted our nails, ate starbursts, and made a tower out of them. I like that class.
Then we went to lunch, which seemed almost normal. With Kelly and Chris. Madeline and Billy joined us too. It was nice.
And now we have it, I’m in study hall, just about bored to tears, because I have absolutely nothing left to do. I took all of my SOLs so far. Except for Algebra. But what am I going to study for that?

I just re-read my entry: Friends and Non-friends. So I think I’m going to EDIT it, so I’ll add more details, because nobody is really able to guess. I’ll let you know when it’s ready.

27. There’s nothing I would love more. May 16, 2007

Than to make guard.

So today, you may/may not have noticed, but Mr. McCain called me into the band room to individually talk to him. I immediately broke down into tears, because, honestly, I feel uncomfortable around him? My head was spinning and I don’t even remember half the things I said, but I doubt it made a difference.
The thing is though, that as soon as I left the band room, Ella, Serene, and Mary Beth were there to comfort me. And I love them more than anything because of how easy it is to talk to them. Of course, Donald soon came into the guard room where I was venting to my three best friends, and was there for me too. I feel so much more connected to this season’s guard, (not the freshmen), but the rising sophomores. Because they actually care. I also vented to Erin, seeing as she’s on the same page as me, and I don’t want to be separated from her come list-posting time, because if one of us makes it, we’ll be alone, and behind. Tini also asked me what he had said, and if this had happened last season, to “quiet, shy rachael” things would have been different, but I have a whole new outgoing, happy, friendly thing going on. I truly LOVE all of you.

Okay, so on a lighter note. The World History SOL was EASY! Well, compared to what I thought.

The Rest of The Week At A Glance:
Tomorrow- Thursday
Band practice in the morning.
Third block test, which is Science.
Band class, and C lunch, which will be amazing.
Study Hall, which will be super-long and boring.
Algebra class which will be full of long reviews.

Friday
Band class first thing in the morning.
Gym class, but that’s chill, and we’re running the pacers, which is fine.
C lunch as usual, with THE USUAL LUNCH GROUP! Who I miss.
Extended Study, I miss my daily hug from Kevin.
Then Algebra test. Which I’m pretty prepared for.

Two SOL days left.
With two SOLs left.

26. I’m not quitting. May 15, 2007

So I’ll be there tomorrow.

Whether or not I can toss a rifle to save my life.
I’m still good on flag… I mean, I did it ALL COLORGUARD SEASON, and he NEVER LET THE 5 OF US TOUCH A RIFLE.
Which was completely unfair.
I must say though, I enjoy the new season’s atmosphere more. So yeah, I won’t be a freshman, but also, I feel like I’m bonding better with everyone. And they all remember me.

Christy is an AMAZING leader though. She taught double time so easily. I really like her ways of calmly (AND NOT CORRECTING) but fixing what we do wrong.

My biggest fear at this point is that he will say “ok, rachael, RIFLE. now let’s see your single (which I learned how to do by myself, since i passed out the day we learned rifle), and now double! (uh hell no.), how about a triple! (are you kidding?), now your quad. (ok, bye.)”
HA

I’m going to take a shower and study for WH.
GOODNIGHT!

And PS Guard, good luck!

25. Also! May 15, 2007

I have a picture for all of you to see. I’ll upload it in school like tomorrow or something. But it’s the funniest thing ever, and Me, Kyle, and Madeline made it in health one day.

And don’t get mad about it.
It’s funny, and you’ll have to admit.
We photoshopped some heads out, and swapped bodies.
You’ll just see. Just as long as you promise not to freak out at me.
Just be chill. If I were you, I would like pee my pants from laughing.

24. I’m Suprised. May 15, 2007

Mr. McCain is allowing me to try out.
Or at least, he didn’t catch me soon enough to tell me not to bother.

Tryouts weren’t that bad. The freshmen are annoying as hell already. They giggle uncontrollably, and I actually think that’s how I was last summer. But hey, we’re all freshmen at one point. I’m just glad my turn is almost over.

One girl, specifically reminds me EXACTLY of another Christine. It’s crazy. She’s short, and tiny, but her moves are explosive and exaggerated. It’s not a bad thing.

My socks didn’t match.
It bothered me all practice.
I am actually really mad that I’ll be put back on flag. I know, I know, it’s what I get, but really, it sucks, and it’s not my fault that I never learned rifle. Mr. McCain taught all but 5 during colorguard last summer, and that just made me mad. I couldn’t believe he would exclude us 5 from learning that, thus putting us farther behind for winterguard. And alas, I never caught up.
Believe it or not, it made me super psyched to hear Mr. McCain’s voice again. It excited me for summer. And there had BETTER be some cool freshmen to hang with.

Well I’m super tired.

And I have a gym thinggy for physical fitness tomorrow.
ALONG with morning practice.
Oh, and tryouts.

And I think I like someone finally. But I don’t know. I can’t really tell how I feel about him, but I’ll elaborate more later. HAHA, and no, he’s not in band.

BUT! Before I end this, I just thought I’d point out. Band kids will mostly associate with band kids. (ex. in gym, I walked with Madeline, Elise [she quit band], and kyle. at one point we were walking with more band kids, like Jon G, Reed, Scott, and Sean. I just thought it was funny how we just gravitate towards other band kids.) Another example would be my lunch group. (Which I love dearly by the way, and I’m mad that half the people left.)

23. Friends and Non-friends. May 11, 2007

I saw this on both Laura’s and Donald’s blog.
It is a good idea.

1.) I want to think we’re friends, but you treat me badly, and I don’t like it.

2.) I’ve never fought with you, but we hardly see eachother in school!

3.) I feel like I can tell anything to you. You’re like my other half. We’re exactly the same.

4.) I really miss you, we used to be really close. And it sucks that we don’t even say “hi” anymore.

5.) You annoy the crap out of me! Everything is a complaint, and nobody feels sorry for you about anything.

6.) I like hanging out with you. you’re chill, and not like my other friends. I tell everything to you, and I know you will stay quiet about it.

7.) I think you’re very materialistic, and need to stop judging people when you have nothing to back it up with.

8.) You slap hard. (and you probably know if this is you, because you leave handmarks on me you silly goose!)

9.) I’m glad we’re friends this year. I’ve known you forever, but we were never really close.

10.) I love talking to you and feel really comfortable around you. You always know how to cheer me up.

11.) You’re really quiet! But I tell you everything. I trust you. I enjoy your company, and we have a ton of fun when we’re together.

12.) You’re clingy. And obsessive. Shut up for like 2 seconds PLEASE!

13.) You’re really funny, and we have a lot in common. I like hanging out with you, but you’re always  busy!

14.) I’ve always felt comfortable around you, because I’ve known you forever. I’m glad we actually talk this year.

15.) I really enjoy being around you, and you can make me laugh all the time. I can’t imagine not meeting you, and the whole half-year before we talked was a waste.

GUESS YOURSELF.

I’ll tell you if you’re right.

22. “idk my bff jill” May 11, 2007

SOL reviewing is extremely boring.

But besides that, today’s been great.

-i woke up on time.
-i have a backpack instead of that shoulder bag.
-i can organize things a lot better with the space in it too.
-i have a cute outfit on.
-i brought stuff to help fix up myself after sweating a river in gym.
-we played a game in WH, and my team was the only undefeated one.

So far, so good.

It’s humid in my study hall. Normally it’s freezing. So it’s a nice change, but it’s a little sticky-ish feeling in here.

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