No One Else.

I don't think anyone even uses Blogger anymore. They've moved on to Twitter, Tumblr, and other online things that I haven't updated myself with. It's kind of hard to keep up, honestly.

It's the prime time of my senior year and I'm just living it. I am enjoying high school as Senior Class Prez, chilling with my IB buds, staying connected with Fab, and saving time with family as much as I can. I've been worried so much lately about colleges, IB exams, and money. It's just all been a little overhwhelming, but with the help of God and prayer, I know that everything will be okay.

Right now, I like someone. It's there, but not too strong. He's sweet, but every other guy I know is capable of being sweet. I just wish that I didn't have such a cynical view on love, relationships, and boys in general. I told him I liked him last Thursday, and it got awkward over the weekend. Then we saw each other today, and everything seems fine. He just left Skype to go to sleep because his Mum came home. His parents really shelter him.:[ It's really sad that his social life is barred practically, but it'll be okay. You know why? It's because I'm here now! And I'm going to help him out whether I'm here as his friend or the girl that likes him haha. I feel bad because I have to act like I don't like him to make things even and casual, but it's for our own good. I have to think of church, and he has to think of his life. I honestly feel like the worst will happen if we pursue anything together, like disaster is inevitable, but whatever. We agreed the night I told him that I like him that we'd just stay low and now do anything because I don't want anything more as friends at this point and he doens't want to stress me out with all that goes on with me anyway. For a Sophomore, he's pretty mature, but he's still a sophomore hahaha. EW, I'm a COUGAR. Anyways, gotta work on TOK.

Night!

It's Never Easy.

Hey haha. So I'm at a sleepover where my friends slept on me and I'm the last to go to sleep. I'm just too thankful for them and what God has done for me this week. Crazy crap has been happening to my family and I, I thought I was going suicidal or some random teenager emotions. Honestly, even if they annoy me or lose faith sometimes, I'll never give up on the Fab6 or any friendships I have. What's odd is I know a lot of people and do have a lot of best friends. Its not a bad thing but not necessarily a good thing either. I get close to people. It happens.

Heart: currently liking Beaver, but not looking for a relationship at all. Strictly no commitment and whatsoever. I can't go through it again dude, no joke haha.

Job: trying.

IB HW: starting, ahahahahahahHahahahahahahahaha.

Family: working at it.

Me: loving my life, not really liking myself but I'll cope and manage.:D

Time for bed,
Cow.

It's Surprising.

How I feel so good right now where I am. There used to be days where I'd cry and cry because of a boy, or because I didn't believe in myself. But since I'm such a chameleon, I learn new things everyday and adapt to my surroundings.

Right now I'm with EstherYang, and SandraLee. MarianneRojas left a half hour ago, and I already miss her. We went to my house after EE meeting, ordered Chinese food, Sandra and I ran to FortuneCookieRestaurant to pick it up, then walked back to home with Sandra, then ate yummy food, cleaned, watched Silent Library, baked cake and brownes, Marianne left, and now we're sitting down watching Silent Library still haha. It's days like these that remind me that I'm not so crazy for taking IB because I have some pretty close people in IB who always have my back no matter what. I also feel like the girls needed this breathing as much as I did.

RIGHT NOW I'm currently not really liking anyone except I'm interested in this guy who is someone I used to be with, but unfortunately I don't think he's interested and plus I've never really tried long distance before.

Lately I've been thinking that I should be friends with D, but I don't think he'd want to. He's the kind to hold grudges and put on greaze mode for as long as he wants. Maybe I should have a darker side to keep up with that, but I really don't care. It really hurts that he won't tell me why he left, but I've just got to accept it. I'm not made for relationships in this time of my life. As much as I love having someone there to call Sweetie, talk all night, and chill whenever we want, that's what I got family and friends for, for now. Hahha.

I feel like running. I feel like laughng. I feel like just gong around the world! I love what I'm doing in my life right now, it's so crazy. What's been kind of weird is all of the people who are down around me. Not only are my IB buds getting down, but my other friends are really not believing in themselves and want to reach the end of their line. I want to help, but I'm also busy with trying to stay levelled in my life. Sighs, but even if I'm busy I'd never give up. For some reason, I like keeping my friends and people I know close to me. Maybe it's because I like being social, but at the same time I really like being an individual. I'm an individual in the crowd.

Time to go study history with Yang and Lee!

Nikki.

Friends always matter.

"I think you should move on. It's not about who's better and that you deserve better. (the truth is, you deserve more) but my main point is, if a guy is treating you like that, it's time to just move on and not give a crap. You had it good before and you guys may still share smiles and good times, but that was the past. How much longer do you think you can hold in the pain and think about the past good memories, to survive this relationship? It's time to make room for yourself and not have to worry about him, because after everything you've done for him, he deserves to be left. That's the best yuo can do for him too, if you truly care for him. He's going to have to learn from pain and the hard way, and you're the only person that can show him that."

Thank you, friend.

I guess I'm still blind. I mean at least I'm getting better. Yesterday I was bawling in my bed saying that just one more chance will silence me. If I could try just once more and if it doesn't work out then it's proven. But I've never given up, I don't give up. When I want something, I try my hardest to get it unless other alternatives show up. I'm telling you now that I guess I didn't care if he's done less or more because I loved him. Love is defined as loving flaw and perfections, but I guess he just couldn't my flaws and perfections. I will try to move on, but I'm just going to bury it deep inside me because I know better will come. And right now out of all the times, I have to focus on me. You ask me what I've wanted so much out of him and I? It's just him. To be around him, be able to smell him and hug him, make fun of his teeth, or just watch cartoons laughing at nothing. That's what I wanted. Because I don't ask for much, but there are times where I've just asked to be taken out and spent money on because I'm still a girl haha. He's the only guy who's dealt with me for so long and stayed by my side, all the rest messed up and left. And I guess I thought he was staying because he really meant that he loved me, but I guess I was fooled. Or who knows? Up until now I still have more questions to ask him, but I must stay strong. I know I can get through this, friend. I know I can.

He must be happier, and I've got to accept that because I'd rather him be happy whether he's with me or not.

W/Love,
Nikki.

Procrastinating Just Alittle.

First like hour of this week sucked, but ever since then things have been doing really great. Yesterday when I was performing for CWS I had a huge wave of I don't even know what, and I wept, and I laughed, and I smiled. Dang, performing as an organist is so self-fulfilling. I know singing is also great too even if I don't have that much of a great voice, but organist has been like a dream for me since I was 7 and Kuya Tim taught me my first lesson. I've overcome so many obstacles that are going to finally bring me to my ultimate goal success; ADULT ORGANIST!!! I'm so excited, that it's hard to be humble and have a contrite heart, but ateeh Magic and Ka Gerard keep telling me to just continue praying and being humbleeeeeeee.

Yesterday after church I went to Esther's to do homework, and bake goods for today's Math Club PI Day Celebration. David, Jasmeet, and Joanna went. Unfortunately freaking Randy couldn't go, but he had good reasons. GRR RANDY! Hahaahaha. Anyways, it was too fun and just mahn they crack me up. If studying people isn't a hobby, then I'll call it a satisfaction. Freaking Esther, Joanna, and Marianne are such different people with just as much differences between Dev and I. If you throw Watson in that batch, it's even crazier. Today was the celebration and I was MC for the games and food, mahn I love speaking. We sung to YMCA (I lead the singing, hahaha bad singing dawg), played Heads Up Seven Up, Musical Chairs, Telephone, and Duck-Duck-Goose. Superrrrr tired afterwards. We also had a special gathering where I got to sit next to Als, whoo! Then we were told the Ten Commandments of the Church Administration and it was extremely uplifting.

New Personal Goal:
Bear four fruits(bible students) in total by 2014. I have two already, Jayson is going to try it after Judo Season and then we'll see how life goes from there.

Tomorrow is my small presentation for my Psychology Internal Assessment and I'm just starting now. Even if it's an outline I still am alittle nervous. I'm working on my self-esteem issues. Randy gave me a song called Keep Ya Head Up by Tupac that really actually raps what I just need to do with myself in life. I just need to chill and pay attention to the details and look at the big picture of life. I'm very psyched for my JHU and UPenn trip in April, and my Stanford/SeePaulOnHisGradDay trip in May. Sighs, I can do it.

"We grow great by dreams. All big men are dreamers. They see things in the soft haze of a spring day or in the red fire of a long winter's evening. Some of us let these great dreams die, but others nourish and protect them; nurse them through bad days till they bring them to the sunshine and light which comes always to those who sincerely hope that their dreams will come true."~ Woodrow Wilson

Praying for the best,
M.N.M.

I LOVE THEM.

My Best Friends; Alison, Natrice, Lauren, and I just prayed. It's too good. We slept at like 6am last night. Laurie had to mute herself from laughing! Today Nat and Ally hung out with me today dude. I can't wait for Ally's birthday on Monday!:D

Camillo Massagli.

At the least - 1.
At the most- 11.


We're going to be successful.
WOOT!

How am I going to survive my last two years withyou you?:[
Since your first day of school, we've been hip to the bone.

Day of Remembrance

I hit several realizations...

• Moment of Lucid Smiles; I served at the Annual Kiwanis Senior Breakfast 7am-10am today with the Key Clubbers. It was amazing. We set up all the tables and served the food. We even "performed" our Key Club cheer in front of all the seniors. I snuck out of the house this morning to go to this event because I forgot to tell my parents, and I didn't want to cancel on James E. Being scared out of my wits, my Mum called my at 9:30 screaming, screaming, screaming. Not because I left, but because I didn't wash the dishes. Interesting, right? Her exact words, "Why the hell did you forget to wash the d*** dishes? You care more about your devotiosn and promises to friends and school events verses your own family and house. Etc." Sighs. I shouldn't have shed any tears, but the truth in her words hurt emotionally.
  My thoughts; I'll keep that to myself.
• Moment of Athleticism; Had first basketball practice since a year ago. It felt great, but I confounded that it's just like Track, YOU NEED TO WORK GOOD FOR IT! Likewise, I think we had a rough beneficial start today. :D
  My thoughts; I'm anxious for the upcoming practices and the tournament itself.
• Moment of Boredom; Got home and took a nap for three hours. So woke up around 4:00. Took a shower and felt supremely bored. So I emailed a few teachers asking if I could do any extra research or be prepared for any upcoming assignments. And Fisher responded thank goodness haha. Worked on Reed's trigonometric derivations while watching TV for another three hours. AMAZING! Haha.
  My thoughts; I really want to get straight A's for this Semester. It's so close I could taste it. I just have 3 A-'s. They're all close to an A by like 1.4 off each A-. But the thing is I don't really care. Because I really just don't. My teachers are beginning to understand me that way. I told most of them all about it, except Coble and Roller. I love learning, that's why I've never really had straight A's because I didn't focus on the letter grade or percentage accuracy, but made sure that I whatever I turned in I knew exactly what I was turning in, and how I got to that way. I came with a recent realization last week that learning vs. the grade, I'd rather have the learning. The learning is more useful when I'm in college or the real world. I will of course explain that throughly to colleges when I meet the administrators.

Lately, all I can think about the future. Boeing gave me a secret way to keep myself organized. It's called the WIP/OnDeck/Hold List procedure. Haha. I'll explain that later on. I'm still not sure what I want to be when I grow up. I have the whole marriage, kids, time management thing already figured out. But the occupation is the only thing screwing up my plans because I'm still not sure what I want to be. And I'm scared. SO scared that I won't be able to figure it out all in time. I want to do something where I can make a mark on either history or be remembered somehwere.

Have you ever been with someone where you weren't with them? This can be defined in two ways. Where two people are together but netiher one of them know that each other's presence is present, or only one person knows of the other person's present. The second one is where the two people have a bond with one another but do not announce a title of the present attraction. This both has to do with presence and non-presence.
i.e. You are reading this blog right now, and I could be reading it too. Interesting, right?

Another matter of subject; the meaning of words. Why do people always say things, promise things, tell you things that they don't even keep to word? If they really wanted wanted to mean what they say, why don't they just do it? Instead of waiting around for others to tell them what they're doing right or wrong. Sighs. I've come across this circumstance many times in my life, and several times this week. Why do you promise me something and then either you break it or not fulfill it!?!?!? You make me wants to cry, obviously though... You already have that sense. You mean so much to me, why would I lie and not mean what I say?

I feel normal again. Haha. After my day of relaxation and boredom. Ahaha. Well on the phone with Deveon, blog another day.

When the World Stops Pt. 2

How can you call yourself what you call yourself?
When you don't even know yourself, but do know yourself.
The thing is, you know what people think of you, but you always wonder to yourself what you think of you.
How can you smile when you're only smiling on your skin?
When you know it's wrong and tell others it's wrong.
The thing is, you know it's wrong and believe others shouldn't do that because it's like you're covering up, but you do it because well you know that you're covering yourself.

I'm tired of it. Of people being retarded, of broken families, of those who judge and throw anxiety to others. I hate it when someone has so much potential and doesn't use the best of their ability to. I'm not saying overwhelm yourself, but try a couple of things. I have a perfect example in my head, I just wish he knew. I don't understand why just some people don't understand or don't even try to. Are you them? Uh, no. Gosh motherchick, I don't know what I'm talking about anymore. I was so good for the whole of this month, just this week I've felt off, SUPPAAA off. I want to just hang out or pig out, but I got stuff to do and weight to keep down.

I love my family, sitting here in the middle of Ms. Reed's room I'm tearing up and thinking of them. My Mum struggles, my Dad grows cold, my Brother rebels, and I sit.

Dalvyn Morris - "Whatever's wrong, I hope it gets better."

WOOT WOOT!

WE DID IT! MUAH! YESH! FINALLY DONE! WE'RE SO BAWB!

Tonight was Kent-Meridian Technology Academy's Multicultural Night and it was a hit. I was Performance Manager, Cue Director, Balut Eating Contest Mike, and part of the F.A.C. performance. It was amazing. I invited the beautiful Mara and satisfied Trek's needs. Haha. I've missed Mara so much, oh my goodness!!! I'm so glad I got to see her today and surprise peeps. WOOT WOOT! Even though I wasn't able to hang out, I was glad to a part of an event that put smiles and laughs on people's faces

My Favorite Parts:

-When I realized how much I was needed. I'm not overexagerating or anything, but I was called almost everywhere. WOOT WOOT x2!
-Buying the fans; Tanvir agreed to helping me find fans. Dang Cheska told me we'd have them! But it's okay, I talked to her about it. Even though it didn't seem like she was in control, she was just as stressed out as all of us were. Tanvir and I went to Party City, Target, Top Foods, Ross, Jhoann's, and finally Dollar Tree. They all didn't have anything except DOLLAR TREE! I'm so going to go there for everything from now on. Haha.
-Seeing Sandra on stage with her Koreans peoplez, I LOVE HER!!!!! It was super cute with Cindy doing swords, cartwheels, and you know. Haha.
-TINIKLING/CARINOSA performance. Even if I was scared, it happened, and it went very well. I was super happy. We got volunteers like Rykiel, Toby, Lisa M, and MR'HARTLEY! YESH! That part was funny. Haha.
-Balut Eating Contest; Camillo won for the students, Mrs. Drake won for the adults! WOOT!
-Seeing his face in the crowd. :] Worth it.
-Seeing my parents on the side. :D Even more worth it.
-Exhilaration that it was finally over and everyone congratulating me and saying I did a good job. WOOT WOOT x3! Hahahaha.

Track Season starts next Monday. Am I pumped? That's a check to the yesh.

Shout out to Mr. Hartley!:]

What a Day.

I woke up with a resentment in my fragile heart. Right now, I'm super vulnerable. Goodness gracious. I put clothes on, ate breakfast, brushed teeth, popped into Sandisan's car, and went to school. Today was kinda gray, jazz was depressing. Anre and Sandra cheered me up in Chem, Sandra was a helping hand in Japanese, and the way to Math, Deveon came. :] Math was hard though... Because I'm frustrated with Ms. Reed. No comment on it but I have to promise to myself I'm going to study hard for Monday's Trig Test.



Fisher's was a drag with the debate. My eye kept bothering and it was hard taking out the white gunk, but like literally right now my whole left eye is red. GAHZ! Hahahaha. It was sad to look at him... But I had to put a brave face and chill. We got to play Monopoly at the end! That definitely cheered me up. Lunch was calm, I ate with him and we walked around. Trek and Momo threw pennies at us, bwahahaha. Drake's class was TIGHT! I did a fantastic job as the Oracle and had a lively debate with Massagli (Oedipus). I'm super excited for the next couple of days in Drake's class. I'm going for the Best Actress award for our class! Presentation, I think, is one of my strongest abilities. And one of my most faveeeeeees. Hahaha. Skipped down to Transier's and watched an Art Institue lady talk about video production and show us articles. I went to the back fo the library and showed Mr. Transier my CTE Commercial Pitch and blew him away. WOOT! I fell asleep next to him for like 15 minutes. He said something that I will keep to heart, "Maria, you work too hard." As simple as that, he was right. When the last bell rang, I went to Transier's and presented my CTE Pitch to VidProd Club and got filmed. Then Momo and Sandisan and I headed to the bus and left for the mysterious journey I've been waiting for over several months now... Momo had to go home, so that left Sandisan and I. The time I held in my hands with Sandra today was my favorite part of today. It showed to me that Sandra really is one of my truest and bestest friends. We're both not perfect, or 100% there for each other, but we try, and try and try our hardest. I can't wait to live my life day by day able to hold her hand. THANK YOU SANDRA!!!



Progress: I've cried more than I wanted to.. But I'm going to be strong like you said I was. I'm sorry.. For everything. Tomorrow was suppose to be the big Four. But everything will be fine.. Or it won't.

A Day of a Head Held High

I have a plan. A plan to make things better. But time needs to do its job right, and we must all have patience. My plan will not take its course now, of course. But we'll do how time deals with life.

ANYWAYS ON A LIGHTER SUBJECT.

Mum came home with papers and files saying that I will be a lawyer. Haha. She printed out information, admissions, and qualities that a Harvard Law Student or Yale Law Student needs to know. I started laughing because I bet you she'll change my mind to want to become a lawyer. I love my Mum. She's so caring, fair, and super funny. Hahahahahaha. Maybe not as funny as my dad, though.

On a deeply-thought-out moment: I can't stop glancing at the flowers in the glass vase across from me. They're wilting and petals are starting to fall. Among the yellow flowers, the orange/pink in the middle stands tall. That's like me standing tall against the opposing evil forces. Haha. Thank you for your sweet kindness.

Finally Part 2.

It's done! The first semester of Sophomore year, and already half way done with this school year. Onwards to Junior year. :] I'm actually looking forward for this upcoming semester. I can say that a lot of things have changed since the previous year. I always talk to Esther about how each year make life turn into a different perspective. Dang, I miss Freshmen year. But there are some things I don't miss. Hahahha.

GOODNESS GRACIOUS! This week is OVER! Finals are gone. I don't have to face them for another four months, but there's still the Compass Test next monday, the HSPE, the WASL, blahz, etc. Haha. Sophomore year has opened my eyes to a lot of cool new things like new teachers, very interesting classes, unique people, and opportunity gateways for the future.
Let's make a list!

Things That Have Changed:

• My Classes. I miss my old freshmen teachers, goodness gracious. Hartley, Egbert, Christiansen, even Kuebker! GAHZ! My teacher of the year for Freshmen year was Mrs. Egbert, this year it's Mr. Transier.
• Filipino-American Club. Mahn, this club, I'm so glad to have become president and helped these kids create memories they can record onto their transcript.
• My Child-like Senses. Every day I feel myself growing up into the person God destined for me to be, minus some minor things. I wake up each morning with a purpose or goal to accomplish, and I always success at that. WOOT WOOT! I feel more reserved and wiser, I don't mean like "Ooh I'm better than you and am cooler" Naw! I mean like just things feel more different. I appreciate more of the things I have. I have incorpated my emotions in the decisions I've made and have worked on being more selfish than selfless. Someone told me that if you always put people in front of you, in the end, you'll be last in line.
• My Friends. DANG! I can say that the people I hang out with and have amazing conversations have changed. I got Anre, Mara, Esther, Jhoann, Joanna, Hao, Deveon, Patrek, Mohamed, Jason, and etc. Thank you, you guys.
• You; I miss you. Things could be back to normal... But we both know it's difficult. I miss your laughter, your smile, your hand to hold, and the insane things we'd talk about at night. I miss you.

Things That Have Stayed The Same:

• The School. KMHS+KMTA IS FRIZZIN' AMAZING! Although I am one person, I agree that I have contributed to this lovely school.
• This blog. I'm still kind of working on how to write out what's on my mind and stay devoted to it on a weekly basis. Please leave comments when you like!
• My Family. Although we've improved a lot on behavior issues, our love for each other has always stayed the same.
• Drive for Track. DUDE! I'm so pschyed for this upcoming Track Season. I really want to focus and actually have a super good year. I'll have Als and hopefully Sandisan and Deveon by my side, and it's going to be a freaking HUGE BLAST!
• Sandisan. Arigatogozaimashita! You have stuck by my side without trying and when I call for you, you run the second I say "I need you." I even miss you right now because I'm so used to seeing you. Hahahaha. You should teach me how to cook Korean food. I'm so proud to have you as a best friend. I know I'm super weird, and you always talk about that, but I KNOW that deep down you love that I'm weird. BWAHAHAHA. x] Sometimes I get mad at you for small things, but I get over it because I love you too much. I'll text you in a few, korean buddy. I hope we did good on our Japanese Final!

Shout-Out To You:

Because of you I was able to realize a lot about myself I never looked at or listened to. You gave me a place in your heart without me asking for it, and been there for me at the times I didn't need or but most especially when I did need you. You opened my eyes to a life I never thought of, more importantly a relationship I only dreamed of having. I treasure the phone convos we talk, the laughs we share on your couch, cooking ramen on your kitchen, arguing about weird stuff, calling you a dork, and my favorite part when we're just with each other and there's pure silence. Thank you, D.R.I.

What She Says. What He Says.

She's always been there for me, whether I had so much food on my plate or not.
Savior for Today: Mara A.

She's right! Sighs. I just need to step out of my life for just a moment and vent so I can take out all the cement blocks and bricks that are in my path. I've been telling her to just go with the flow when I'm not even following my own advice haha. I've got to make things right with myself right now. I have to stop worrying about everyone around me, he even says.

I've achieved what I never thought was possible with you. Thank you, for everything.
The Other Half of Me: Deveon I.

He's right, too! Gahz. I overthink everything and weigh out every possibility possible (good or bad) to figure out what effects what and what I can do to prevent the worst. When I do this, I'm jus screwing myself up. My health and mental state may go below normal if I don't shape up. I always tell him not to worry at all, but of course, he's going to worry no matter what I say (= a dork). I have to just take everything step by step because I'm somehow losing myself little by little and I can't let them happen.

Kudos to SBL and PM.

I'm about to finish my Storyboard and then sleep. Tomorrow will be a new day! I'm sure of it!
Things I'm Looking Forward To:
-End of Finals.
-Beg. of Semester 2.
-KMTA MC Night.
-Track Season.
-Cherry Blossom Festival.
-DCON.
-End of School.

P.S. Haha! I copied your colors!

Stand Up by Ludacris.

Guessing what could be going through your head.
Eventually you'll tell me.
Till then, I have only scattered nonsensical pieces of advice.

Unknown and sheltered from the horros of this world.
Please, stop looking at the horrors of yourself.


Let me help you. Let me help you see. No one knows what I'm talking about except you, dear bud. Pray to God, the only thing left to do is pray. How can He help you if you do not ask for help? Or are you too stubborn to ask, child? You have so many people around you who love you and we are listening. But you won't let us help you. How could we help you, if you can't help yourself? Keep your head up high, you're stronger than this, and this may be just a phase. I believe in you, even if you may think I don't...
Wwhap the o witt wa.

Top Ten Ways To Get Into An Ivy League School

1. Be in the Top Ten Percent of Your Class
While graduating valedictorian or salutatorian is certainly a worthy goal, just graduating in the top ten percent of your class is enough. Admissions officers often prefer a passionate student who got the occassional ‘B’ over a valedictorian who spends much of his or her time focused on grades and studying for the SAT and doing little else during their high school days.

2. Take a Challenging Course Load
If possible, look into taking Advanced Placement and/or Honors classes offered by your school and take as many as you can reasonably handle. Many schools also offer “dual programs,” which allow you to take classes from the local colleges for high school credit. The key here, however, is to not go overboard. Only take on what you can handle without burning out. You want to make sure you have time for other activities outside school.

3. Volunteer
Contributing to your community and to the well-being of others is always looked upon favorably. There are a myriad of ways to volunteer according to your own unique talents, so don’t feel constrained by the ‘usual’ volunteer jobs. Reading to/or tutoring kids at a children’s hospital, helping at an animal rescue center, assisting at an elder-care center are only a few ways you can volunteer. Plus, these experiences will also help you see the bigger picture in life and bring a level of maturity to your decisions.

4. Have Meaningful Extracurriculars
Admissions committees don’t like seeing a ‘laundry list’ of activities you’ve participated in. They’d rather see you participate in one or two activities for a longer period of time. Reaching a high level of leadership or achievement in one or two activities (sports also count!) makes you more appealing than doing six or seven activities.

5. Prepare for Standardized Tests
When preparing to take the SAT, it is wise to take practice tests. This is both to familiarize yourself with the format of the test, and also to pinpoint your weaknesses in order to optimize your score on the real thing. Keep in mind, however, that many applicants with perfect SAT scores are rejected from the Ivy League every year as well, simply because they don’t stand out in any other way.

6. Apply Early Decision
By applying to a binding Early Decision program, you show great interest in that school, which is taken into account. Understand, however, that not all of the Ivy League schools have Early Decision programs: Harvard and Princeton did away with their’s last year.

7. Get to Know Your Teachers
Constructively participate in class and always show respect to your instructors. Turn in your work on time, give it your best effort, and let your teachers know you appreciate them. Your teacher needs to see that you are a responsible, good person so he or she will write you a wonderful recommendation.

8. Fill Up Your Summers
Whether you decide to pick up more hours at work, volunteer in another country, or get a great internship, top colleges like to see that you haven’t just spent your summer goofing off and letting the days ’slide on by.’

9. Be a Meaningful Individual
These days, admissions committees are looking for the stand-outs; students who are not just well-rounded but also have something to offer to the school. Know who you are and effectively convey that to the school you’re applying to. Let them know what you bring to the table and how your experience bring something meaningful to the school.

10. Have fun!
Most importantly, have fun. Top colleges don’t want kids who’ve lived their entire lives just to impress a future admissions committee. By following your passions, keeping busy, and working your hardest, you’ll become a stellar college applicant and a great human being.

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JP.

It is your birthday. And you are right next to me.

You are in denial for a lot of things. Including being the "boss" of our past relationship. You are now 17 years old. I have 3 wishes for you.

I wish that...

-You will stop thinking low of yourself and start to believe in who you are.
-In the world you will do great things and will be super happy in all that you do.
-The woman of your dreams would find you sooner so that you can stop being lonely and be a little dork. Haha.

I love you, dude. You're funny. I refuse to do your dare. :]
Have a happy life, and I'll talk to you in a couple of minutes.

-Man-eating Lion.

I'm ready, I'm ready, I'm ready. -Spongebob Squarepants.

Things in store for Year 10-11:

-1st Jazz Band Concert where I can perform all the songs.
-KM Tech Academy Student.
-Key Club Member.
-National Honors Society Member.
-Sophomore Secretary.
-Filipino Club President.
-Auditions for the next KM play.
-Gymnastics Season.
-Track Season.
-Junior Year elections.
-That 4.0 I've been trying for.
-Future things to think of.

Thank you God, for everything. Thank you. If it wasn't for you... Where would I be? Since I was baptized and forgiven, I've prayed every night since and never have I forgotten to pray at night. My family have started "family prayers", I love it.
With my family and friends support, they have encouraged me in everything I do. Even when I thought of giving up or even epic failure bwahaha. THANK YOU!

ARIGATOGOZAIMSHITA.
SALAMAT PO.
THANK YOU.

Why do we do our best?

Today before karate started, my brother and I were sitting on the carpet waiting for the Junior Belts section to finish. They were a group of kids ranging from 5-12 years old. Sensei Jesse asked all of them to settle down and answer the question for the day; Why do we do our best?

The kids started raising their hands. Their faces looked so eager to answer. A kid up front in the left said "So we could motivate ourselves to be the best!" A girl on the right of him said "So we could better ourself." A kid in the back right said "For motivation". There were many eager hands that were given a chance to answer. The last suggestion striked me as ironic for the day... He said "If we do our best, we'll be perfect."

After all the hands were put down, Sensei Jesse gave his words of wisdom. "To do our best is to give our all. Motivation brings us to do our best, which is correct because we'd like to better ourselves. When we says we're going to try our best, it really means I'm going to do well. You may do horrible, but you did well, didn't you? You may have been exceptional, but you really did well. Whenever you failed, say you did well. Whenever you succeed, you did your best. But never ever do you do your worse because you tried at some point. You never gave up. Am I right? Alright. Sayonara." And the kids bowed.

W.W.H.A.P. T.H.E. O. W.I.T. W.W.A.

Alright.
Okay.
Uh huh.
Mmhm hmm.
Yeshhh.
Whatever.
Nevermind.
Gay.


KK, this post isn't going to be as calm as the rest of them have been in My Mind. It may be more of a vent, or a scream, or a let out before my brains are shot and splattered across the wall.

We have lost the names of what we gave ourselves; F6. How did we lose it? When we were young and naive, we had a leader. Well, she denies it, but she was sorta a leader. Maybe she was looked as the leader because it you ever pissed her off she would totally shunned you until you got on her knees. Today, you are still like that, dear... That's why you have lost Smiley, and Trees. You don't want to fix things with either of them but I have finally gotten you to see into your senses about Smiley... It's okay for me and Aims to fight, we're connected by birth. If I never wrote that response to her, I would never have talked to her. Today, Aims and I are okay, sorta on same ground. The difference between Aims&I relationship verses Yours&AnyOther is that Aims&I are easy to forgive and forget. ALTHOUGH YOU ON THE OTHER HAND MY LOVE, you wish for them to beg on their knees, cry, ask, ask, and ask for your forgiveness. Sighs. Some day soon you will read this. 2 out of the F6 not including me will read this.

Don't you miss us? Don't you wish that things could go back to how they used to be? Why do you have to be "I really don't want to fix this", or "It's whatever, she changed so I can't really do anything about", or "God, we broke up like not even a week ago and she's already on his a**", or "She was my best friend! How can she be talking all that s***?", or you know. This doesn't just apply to you, I know that. It applies to all of us. F6 was a friendship of unbelievable memories, treasures moments, and the highest happiness we could have ever felt. You say you miss it, us, all of it, but have you really proved it? Smiles and I used to cry about it but she doesn't want to think about you anymore because you're the one to tripped about everything. You didn't even ask her when you thought the worst of her if she was okay. I asked her! And even if she kept blocking me, refusing me, wouldn't look or talk to me, I still tried. Since then, Smiles and I are TIGHTTT.
Even with you, Adores... Whenever you were mad at me I would still be in your face asking what the heck is up. Except that one time a couple weeks ago at the Gem... Because I was shocked of taking in the information that you were mad. I was beyond shocked Adores... WAY SHOCKED. Smiles was like "Wow, why would she mad at you" I was just like "AUGHS! What happened now???" I'm too scared to ask Aims but lately things are good between her and I so HAKUNA MATATA.

You know what sucks though???=[ EL is stuck a million miles away from us and has no idea... She thinks we're still the F6. Smiles and I were talking about that on Wednesday in Lizard's room. EL may think we're all like PB&J, or what not. She probably follows our motto, too... Please, Adores... Know that I love you. But it's hard if you're refusing to hear what others have to say. Or hear the other end of the conversation. You may feel alone, but there are still those who are hear to listen, and have open arms, even if they may hate you just a tad...

We Will Hope And Promise
To Help Each
Other
Wherever In The
World We Are.