Football!

Football season is here.

That makes me happy.

Not because I'm a football fan, because I'm definitely not.

But because it's Tiger Time! It's the time all of us die-hard Ogden High fans get to cheer and support our school.

Of course, the tigers lost. We don't have that great of a football team, but we do know how to have a good time.

Iron Horse (the Ben Lomond - Ogden rivalry game)  is next week. I can't wait. WE HAVE TO WIN!!! We've won the past two years, and now it's my senior year, I want more than ever to win.

I love my school.

I'm proud of my school.

and

I'll always be a  tiger.

College Student

I'm kind of getting a taste of what it's going to be like to be a college student. It was really weird to be at home by noon today. But I liked it. It was nice to be able to come home, take a three hour nap and still have time to wake up, make dinner, and do my homework.

What?

I had plenty of time. That was nice. I'm looking forward to Friday, too. :)

Day 2...

"A" Day is a lot different than I thought it would be. But, then again, it was only the first A day. We'll have to see how it goes.

Paula and I decorated our locker today. Yes, ours. Because of the lovely construction, only a small amount of lockers are available to be used. Well, all of those lockers were given away at Back to School Night. Before I was able to get one. So, Paula arranged things and was able to get one, so for the time being, we're sharing. So we decorated. :)

And then, we climbed in it. Yes, we fit. This locker is ginormous. However, I would have never, ever, ever  fit in this in January. I can very proudly say that I have lost  45 pounds since February. However, I didn't "lose" them, because I don't miss them, and I definitely do not want them back. Bye bye, poundies! I hope to never see you again!



I survived!

I survived the first day of my Senior Year... It went by pretty fast!

I woke up this morning feeling nervous and anxious, but I knew I would be fine. So, I got up and ate breakfast, did my hair and makeup, and got dressed in my first day outfit.

We went a picked up Paula, and then headed to the school. During the short ride, I maintained my composure, and looked calm and collected, but all the while butterflies fluttered in my stomach.

Ashley pulled into the parking lot, and we got out of the car. The moment I stepped foot on campus, it felt right, it felt familiar, and it felt so good to be back. My anxiety faded away and I was in my element.

We opened the doors to a swarm of people and I recognized a few familiar faces amidst the crowd. I did my obligatory salutations, exchanged cordial greetings and gave a few hugs. I smiled and realized that I missed people over the summer. I missed talking to people and making them laugh. I missed being me... At least the me I become when I'm at school.

I notice a change in myself in different social situations. If I'm comfortable, I become a very chatty, somewhat of a social butterfly. I take on different roles when I go to different places. At school, I'm the person who loves to talk and make people laugh. I love that part of me. I love being that person.

I found and gathered friends with the same first period as mine, and together we tried with no avail to find our classroom. We asked a multitude of teachers, staff and administrators, but no one seemed to know where Mr. Randy Richards was located. After my entourage and I located my first period (with some assistance), the rest of the day went fairly smoothly. Seeing as today was the first day, we attended all eight of our classes and then went to advisory (homeroom). During my classes nothing went wrong, and I felt happy, calm, and relaxed.  Upon that realization, I breathed a heavy sigh of relief and thought to myself "I can do this, no problem". A smile spread upon my face and I carried it with me confidently for the rest of the day.

To draw the day to a close, the entire student body attended an assembly. We arrived to our seats in the auditorium and I anxiously sat, eagerly awaiting for it to begin. I then realized where I was sitting. The Senior Section. I felt a rush to be sitting there. The Senior Section. (If you hadn't noticed, I'm still adjusting to the fact that I'm a senior). The house lights went down and I cleared my mind.  The SBO's ran the length of the newly renovated auditorium, and hopped up to center stage. As per Ogden High tradition, they, in unison, screamed into the microphone

"WILL THIS ASSEMBLY PLEASE COME TO ORDER?!?"

I bolted to my feet and cheered as loudly as I could, a sense of pride welling up in my chest. In that moment, I lost sensation in my body, allowing myself to soak up the moment in entirety. 

The assembly went on, and at every opportunity I had, I participated. During Ice Cream and Cake and Ogden Will Shine, I sang and danced wholeheartedly. As a Sophomore and even a Junior, I didn't feel the pride and love for my school that I felt today. I don't know what made today any different, and I don't know what changed inside of me, but I like it. I love being an Ogden High Tiger, and I'm now, very proudly, a member of the Senior Class.

Here's to the Class of 2012! Hail to the seniors, the mighty mighty seniors!!!



School in the Morning...

The alarm clock is going to go off in about...

6.5 hours.

Needless to say, I'm not exactly looking forward to the moment it does.

Yay.