Fly Baby Bird

What is the right age to leave the nest? Is it 17? 18? Right after you graduate from high school? My friends and I have talked about this quite a lot lately, because of our ages and where we are in life. One friend has already graduated, but doesn't want to leave the house. Another is a senior and not too happy with his home life. And me, I'm a junior stuck in an odd situation and just itching to be on my own. I have visions for my life and how I want them to be, and I can't have that here. So when id the right time? Is there a right time or is it all based on maturity? Is it personal preference? Maybe some people need to be thrown out there on their own so that they can slip and fall and then gain their strength to fly alone. We're all at an awkward time in our lives, teenagers everywhere. Maybe we don't want what our parents want and that's going to cause problems. And just think how scary it is in the moment you step out. Sure, there's an exhilaration,a heart pumping excitement. But there's also a fear of the unknown. Because what if we don't have enough money to pay our bills? What if we fail a class? What if we feel lost and alone? So when are we ready? Probably not ever....

Leave me your comments. Tell me when you left. When you want to leave.

Until Later,

Gemo <3

Cheap

So, I'm online looking for a new backpack; preferably one that doesn't cost a fortune. Thing is, there isn't one. Everything that I can find is at least thirty to forty dollars. And if you want quality you have to be willing to spend a little more. It's outrageous, the prices, these days. I mean who has the money to spend $50 on a book bag? It's ridiculous. It makes me wonder if the word 'cheap' is even relevant anymore. Everything is outrageously priced due to wacky inflation and this recession that is supposed to be over but is still wreaking havoc on our nation. It's crazy. It makes me wonder how things will be in a few years when I;m out in the world alone. Will I make it without my grandparents there to buy me what I need, or God forbid, what I want? Will I be able to make enough money to splurge on the occasional book? What is going to happen to me when I'm an adult and responsible of my own children? It's scary to think about. But thinking about it makes me appreciate things so much more. So, thinks parents and grandparents of the World!

Until Later,

Gemo <3

Future

So, here's the question. Should kids have to get jobs while they're going to college? I don't think they should have to. I believe that parents should work as hard as they can to make sure their children can go to school without having the added stress of a job. I think that people would do better in their classes if they could focus their time on school instead of work. Don't get me wrong, I'm not so naive as to think taht everyone is willing to focus on the education. Most college students are loving the freedom and are getting ready to party every night. And I also understand that not all families are priviledged enough to be able to send their children to school without the child's help. Sometimes, having a job is essential if the kid wants to go. But if parents can, then they should. And it irks me to no end when they don't. If you can't have the responsiblity to make sure they're future is all it can be, then don't have them. It's as simple as that. And that's all I have to say.

Until Later,

Gemo <3

Sad Face

Well it has been forever since I have been able to get on, but it has been bacause of my excessive load of school work. I have had so much to do it has been unrealistic and at the end of two weeks my body is just physically exhausted. Not much has happened, besides I think I have learned how to handle my studies and that I have more potential than I originally thought. My capacity for learning has surprised me, and I cant wait to see how the rest of the year goes. I'm still a little sceptical as to whether this is just a jump start on the year kind of thing that will wear off within a few days. But whatever it is, for now it seems to be working so I won't mess it up. Wish me luck!!

Until Later,

Gemo <3

Busy Bee

I have been studying my butt off all day for my first test in my AP Biology class. But I think after I'm done, it'll all be worth it. I believe that working hard to gain something in the end is very much worth all the pain and struggles you go through while getting there. The benefits outweigh the humongous loads of work. I also believe, though, that you can pace yourself when you work. There is no reason to kill yourself. The same goal you are trying to reach will still be there when you get done, so pacing yourself is always important to keep yourself sane and healthy. Let me know your opinions on work and work loads.

Until Later,

Gemo <3

Kids

I'm doing so much with young kids these days, it's crazy. I love it, though. They are so precious and it's so cute. I'm working at my school with a first grade teacher during 7th period. And now, my school counsiler (sp) wants me to help babysit some kids for a few hours after school. It's great though. Also, my classes are going great. AP isn't as bad as I thought it would be. The class I took as AP in ninth wasn't hard either, but the reputation at my current school for AP classes is a little more harsh than the previous school. But it's all good. Well, that's all for now.

Until Later,

Gemo <3

And So The Day Goes

What is the point in having a fundraiser if all the schools in creation are having that very same fundraiser? Isn't that a conflict of interest?? And exactly how do you spell fundraiser....funraiser? Those are my questions today. My school started its annual magazine sale today, and the rest of the county and all surrounding counties seem to be holding the same sale. It seems to me, that if you really wanted to make money, you would try for something original that nobody else could offer. Not sale the same thing as everyone else. The competition is brutal, and why fight to the death for funds when you could have them handed to you on a silver platter, per say? Ah, well, it's one of the many questions of the universe that seems to go unanswered, generally ignored by those that do not wish to look idiotic, although they already do. So, what are some of the ways your school makes money and if you could come up with something new, what would you suggest?

Until Later,

Gemo <3