Reading Hardballkid's journal

Well, another fun day (being just half sarcastic). My day began being late to my 1st period class once again, however, he never takes roll so it doesnt matter except the valuable info i negate. So, more of notes and lectures which I dont mind since it is European History-which Im loving. The next 2 periods were a whole lot of nothing to to teaching circumsatnces. My econ class was pretty informative today, for a change. Maybe it was due to my huge participation.

Then lunch came and like the past 2 weeks- it was spent in my European History class going over sample test questions. Ive been doing lots of studying and extra time with my teacher in order that i can assure myself at least a 4 on the AP test in May. Im going all out though- I want a 5 dammit. So- my lunches and a couple of future Sat. well be spent with my teacher and anyother willing students hungry for knowledge.

Then, I was able to relax with my free 5th period with friends and chat over the table as we play cards (communist/Big 2). That was nice- time to Veg.

Then 6th period English were we just worked on some extra credit stuff that I could of done with my eyes closed.

Then I was homeward bound and glad for it. Until I relized I needed to make corrections on my FAFSA form in order that my future college can calculate the numbers and get me a financial aid package.

Get this -but first some background- Im going to a tiny Chrisitian College in Ontario, Ca that is just starting out for the first year- making me the first class which is pretty exciting. The only reason I know of this college is because the Admssions counselor goes to my church- Grace of God? I say Yes.

But the hysterical thing is that as of now, the college only has a total of 27 student enrolled. I just cant believe im going to go to a college where there are less kids in the entire school then there is in any one period at my High School. Im really going to love the one on one.

But Im looking forward to it all.

I just hope all the corrections are made and done with- because i am really getting tired of it all. Now I must study for a Euro test tomorrow and this week i need to read a book in order that i can write an essay on it for a scholarship. Essay is due May 1st. Boy, im really running out of time.

The only thng I really have right now is my health- thank God. My tumultuous disease has subsided and has been in readmission for almost 2 yrs now and Im feeling the best I have ever felt in my life. Hopefully that will continue because now is not the time in my life to once again visit the hosptial for a extensive day.

So, day by day Im taking it- along with deep breaths. I cant wait to experience what lies ahead of me.

Now are ye undeceived! Welcome, again, my children, to the communion of your race!

This post was edited by Hardballkid on Apr 13, 2005.

Hi Elijah..

It's Ashley. I just wanted to write you a quick reply to your post. I found it very interesting, to say the least.

You are going to a college that has currently enrolled only 27 students? That is crazy. I love a lot of one on one time with teachers, though, so if you are anything like me, that would be a great thing for you.

About you feeling like you're running out of time.. well, I know how that feel. I do not know from first-hand experience, but I have witnessed this happen with my older brother and older sister. Senior year- gasp- everything goes by so quickly. Well, I can assure you that you have time to get everything done, if you will just do it without procrastination. (Key phrase.. without procrastination!)

I can also tell you that it is more-than-normal to feel more than overwhelmed at this point in your life. Once again, I wish I had actual personal experience to back this up with, but I did have these same talks with my bro and sis. Things seem to go by so fast, and suddenly your memories seem so long past.

I know you didnt ask for my opinion or for advice, but your sistuation sounded so much like my own familiy's that I figured I would try to encourage you. I wish you all of the luck in college and pray that you will really be everything that you try to be.

I want to leave you with these words of advice. easy and short: DON'T LIVE LIFE RUSHING THROUGH. ENJOY IT. THESE ARE THE LAST FEW WEEKS OF HIGH SCHOOL. DO SOMETHING CRAZY AND MAKE AS MANY GREAT MEMORIES AS POSSIBLE!

~Ashley (AK)~

"Ask not what your country can do for you, instead ask what you can do for your country.."