Yeah, I'm in 11th grade. I'm a little shocked that high school is going by this quickly. It seems like I'm still recovering from my freshman year. And now all of a sudden I'm a junior.
I guess we humans are so surprised at the passing of time that every single expression of the feeling is cliche. I can't say "wow, it's going by so fast" because that's what everyone says. "It seems like yesterday" is really accurate, but all the meaning is completely worn out of it. I guess something more original would be "I feel like I'm reading the book that Lucy found in The Voyage of the Dawn Treader by C.S. Lewis, the one where you can't turn the pages back to look over what you just read". And even that's unoriginal, because I'm calling on Lewis to describe it for me. Man, I guess I'm just an unoriginal gal today.
So...today was my first official day in 11th grade. Technically, I started last week, but now I'm actually putting myself on a school schedule (i.e. I get up at 7:00 am instead of 8:00 am). As of now, just after lunch, I'm not as busy as I thought I would be. I wrote down the hours per week I would do school work and then divided it by 5, and I figured out I had 7-10 hours of school work a day, depending on whether or not I had papers due. Uh, I guess I over-calculated. Now that I'm actually in the thick of things, I'm not as overwhelmed as I had originally anticipated. Which is good. Very good.
I am very suspicious that once school really gets going I will have less and less time to blog. So I'm squeezing one post in today. Adios!
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Monday, August 27, 2012
Wednesday, August 22, 2012
School Year Resolutions
To be honest, the school year's start seems to have more of a sense of change and beginning than the calendar year's start. I mean, on January 1st, the only thing that changes is the year. When school kicks in, your entire life kicks into a whole new mode. And that's why I tend to make School Year Resolutions. I actually have a lifestyle change with which I need to align myself (horrors of horrors...I almost wrote "a lifestyle change that I need to align myself with", but luckily I caught that preposition at the end. Winston Churchill would have been ashamed).
I love writing lists. Therefore, I am going to put my resolutions in a list, which is the commonly accepted format for resolutions.
...such as, wasting a couple hours watching sports. 'Nuff said.
Ah, now here's an interesting topic. Exercise. I love running, but it takes so long to get ready, get out, run, come back, shower, and get my mind on track again. Yoga is much more do-able in a tight schedule, I find. I can do it for fifteen minutes in jeans and a t-shirt and then go back to my work.
Um...I was going to offer more commentary/footnotes/long-windedness on my list, but it's about time to get a-move on in the real world. Oh well. Be happy I actually posted something.
I love writing lists. Therefore, I am going to put my resolutions in a list, which is the commonly accepted format for resolutions.
- Don't regularly stay up any later than 10:00 pm
- Get into the habit of regular devotions
- Get responsibilities done as soon as I can, not as late as I can
- If I can't find time to study, then I also shouldn't find time to watch baseball or hockey
- Perform some form of exercise every other day (yoga, running)
- Prefer fruit to sugary snacks
- If my schedule's too tight, I need to skimp on free-time, not schoolwork
A lot of those resolutions are more like reminders, and I think all of them were ones I needed to acknowledge last year.
I find my brain power is greatly reduced if I keep on getting to bed late. I actually found that out this summer in a debate mini-camp with my public speaking group. Let me tell you, I went to bed early that night because I didn't want a repeat of the bleariness and brain-fog (which, dare I add, does not help in debate).
I'm sure that by reading through my blog you have discovered I am a worrier, a stresser, and an anxiety-er. I find that regular devotions really help me get my focus back on the eternal. I'm a big-picture type of person, and I think best when I have a broad view, so when I'm busy pondering God rather than the messy details of my life I become less frustrated.
...such as, wasting a couple hours watching sports. 'Nuff said.
Ah, now here's an interesting topic. Exercise. I love running, but it takes so long to get ready, get out, run, come back, shower, and get my mind on track again. Yoga is much more do-able in a tight schedule, I find. I can do it for fifteen minutes in jeans and a t-shirt and then go back to my work.
Um...I was going to offer more commentary/footnotes/long-windedness on my list, but it's about time to get a-move on in the real world. Oh well. Be happy I actually posted something.
Thursday, August 25, 2011
You Might Think I'm Crazy.
It's okay if you do, because I do to.
*gulp* Here comes the confession.
Are you ready?
Okay.
Am I ready?
Yes.
Are you ready, Maethar?
I think you're right. You are crazy.
Ignoring Maethar, is everybody ready?
Okay, here it goes.
Ican'twaitforschooltostart.
*gasp*! There it was. I said: "I can't wait for school to start".
I organized the three bookshelves in my room, I prepared all the bags I carry my school supplies around in, and I've sharpened all my pencils. I've scheduled, I've cleaned, and I've determined I am going to make the most of my sophomore year. I've even--here it comes!--looked at my geometry books with anticipation.
In one way, I can't believe summer is almost over. In another way, I get excited when I sense autumn in the air.
So I'm enjoying summer until it's completely gone, and then I'll enjoy fall until it's completely gone to.
I never thought I'd say this, but looking at my school books all in a row on my book shelf makes my heart skip a beat.
Okay, Maethar. You're right. I am crazy.
Izori
*gulp* Here comes the confession.
Are you ready?
Okay.
Am I ready?
Yes.
Are you ready, Maethar?
I think you're right. You are crazy.
Ignoring Maethar, is everybody ready?
Okay, here it goes.
Ican'twaitforschooltostart.
*gasp*! There it was. I said: "I can't wait for school to start".
I organized the three bookshelves in my room, I prepared all the bags I carry my school supplies around in, and I've sharpened all my pencils. I've scheduled, I've cleaned, and I've determined I am going to make the most of my sophomore year. I've even--here it comes!--looked at my geometry books with anticipation.
In one way, I can't believe summer is almost over. In another way, I get excited when I sense autumn in the air.
So I'm enjoying summer until it's completely gone, and then I'll enjoy fall until it's completely gone to.
I never thought I'd say this, but looking at my school books all in a row on my book shelf makes my heart skip a beat.
Okay, Maethar. You're right. I am crazy.
Izori
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
The Final Charge *dramatic music*
The end of the school year is approaching, and with it comes the inevitable race! The suspense, the drama! The anxiety, the grueling work! The home-stretch!
*sigh* I really do not want to have to do math and biology in the summer, but unless I do some serious work it looks like I'll have to. I did fractional exponents until I was dizzy last week. Seriously, I was dizzy.
I'm sorry for such a short post, but it'll have to do until I can write something more substantial. How is everyone else doing with school? Excited for summer?
Hugs & Blessings,
Izori
*sigh* I really do not want to have to do math and biology in the summer, but unless I do some serious work it looks like I'll have to. I did fractional exponents until I was dizzy last week. Seriously, I was dizzy.
I'm sorry for such a short post, but it'll have to do until I can write something more substantial. How is everyone else doing with school? Excited for summer?
Hugs & Blessings,
Izori
Thursday, April 21, 2011
You'd Think I Wasn't On Spring Break...
It's only after four days of school-work-less freedom that I finally sit down and give attention to my poor, neglected blog. I'm fighting a huge bout of writer's block. It's super serious. I really need to have a chat with Ehra, but I just can't focus my attention on her. As for Maethar, he's in the kitchen eating leftovers out of the fridge. Put down that pudding, you greedy character! Whoever heard of a fat knight?
I'm not fat, I'm not greedy, and I am a knight!
And...I'm an author. Your author.
Well, I have the sword.
*icily stares* My good chap, have you ever heard the saying 'the pen is mightier than the sword'?
Well...I'm the one that has to drag Ehra out of her predicament with the wraiths because you were too lazy!
Don't be silly. I couldn't do it anyhow. You're the character. I'm the author. Put down the pudding.
No.
Yes.
No.
Yes!
NO!!
Uh...fine. If you put down the pudding, I'll write tomorrow.
On my story?
*sighes* Yes. Your story.
If you've ever felt that I'm too hard on Maethar, you've never had to deal with him. Sheesh, for a noble and valiant knight who volunteered (hear that? Volunteered!) to save a lady in distress with risk to life and limb, he's pretty annoying.
So, besides arguing with my characters, what else have I been doing?
Sewing. Eating. Playing soccer. Watching hockey. (Capitols won on double overtime! Yes!!). Watching baseball. Playing spider solitaire on the computer. Cleaning. More sewing. Going to bed late. Being lazy.
How has life been for you guys?
Izori
I'm not fat, I'm not greedy, and I am a knight!
And...I'm an author. Your author.
Well, I have the sword.
*icily stares* My good chap, have you ever heard the saying 'the pen is mightier than the sword'?
Well...I'm the one that has to drag Ehra out of her predicament with the wraiths because you were too lazy!
Don't be silly. I couldn't do it anyhow. You're the character. I'm the author. Put down the pudding.
No.
Yes.
No.
Yes!
NO!!
Uh...fine. If you put down the pudding, I'll write tomorrow.
On my story?
*sighes* Yes. Your story.
If you've ever felt that I'm too hard on Maethar, you've never had to deal with him. Sheesh, for a noble and valiant knight who volunteered (hear that? Volunteered!) to save a lady in distress with risk to life and limb, he's pretty annoying.
So, besides arguing with my characters, what else have I been doing?
Sewing. Eating. Playing soccer. Watching hockey. (Capitols won on double overtime! Yes!!). Watching baseball. Playing spider solitaire on the computer. Cleaning. More sewing. Going to bed late. Being lazy.
How has life been for you guys?
Izori
Friday, March 25, 2011
Construction Finished!
So, what do you think? I'm actually astonished it worked out this well, not that I was doing anything too terribly risky (it's just one of those blogger template thingies). But I can assure you that I am extremely technologically challenged and I had no clue how to get the old background off. I'm still not quite sure how I did it.
Life has been rather quiet of late. Know that feeling where you're so, so busy and stressed and you fling yourself at your work with pessimistic thoughts of rushed-ness only to find that after a day of hard work you suddenly have the rest of the week super easy? Yeah, that's how my week has been.
Peter is off with his grandpa doing yard-work (when he's gone the house gets very quiet). As soon as Mom puts Galdor and Kara down for their nap/quiet-time she'll take me out to Starbucks to have our Government discussion. You know life is good when you do school at Starbucks.
Unfortunately, the weather has not been matching this otherwise relaxing week. Thunderstorms on Monday and raining and chilly most other days. Why did the amazing spring weather have to come when I was too busy to enjoy it?
Oh, and Mom's begun to plot my torture for next year. Oops! Excuse that slip. I meant school for next year.
(I'm just kidding. I really like school.)
So that's been my life. How are you guys? And tell me honestly what you think of the new design. I might change my profile picture as well. What would you think of that?
Hugs & Blessings,
Izori
Life has been rather quiet of late. Know that feeling where you're so, so busy and stressed and you fling yourself at your work with pessimistic thoughts of rushed-ness only to find that after a day of hard work you suddenly have the rest of the week super easy? Yeah, that's how my week has been.
Peter is off with his grandpa doing yard-work (when he's gone the house gets very quiet). As soon as Mom puts Galdor and Kara down for their nap/quiet-time she'll take me out to Starbucks to have our Government discussion. You know life is good when you do school at Starbucks.
Unfortunately, the weather has not been matching this otherwise relaxing week. Thunderstorms on Monday and raining and chilly most other days. Why did the amazing spring weather have to come when I was too busy to enjoy it?
Oh, and Mom's begun to plot my torture for next year. Oops! Excuse that slip. I meant school for next year.
(I'm just kidding. I really like school.)
So that's been my life. How are you guys? And tell me honestly what you think of the new design. I might change my profile picture as well. What would you think of that?
Hugs & Blessings,
Izori
Sunday, November 7, 2010
I would appreciate...
...if you all would just take a second to pray for my pet, Tintin (he's a water turtle).
For the past couple days, he hasn't been eating much of anything at all. I'll drop the food right in front of his nose, and he'll kind of look at it and then swim off. I'm hoping that it's just because he's feeling cold and sluggish, but even though he won't eat he looks so hungry. =(
I'm not quite sure what's wrong, but it's making me a bit nervous (our last six aquatic pets have died before we had them for six months).
On a lighter note, I'm finding keeping up with my word count easier than I thought it would be. Thankfully, my headaches have been pretty nonexistent and my wrists are much better! *does a happy dance*. But I'm kind of behind on speech, history, biology, and vocabulary...which isn't good.
I'm trying to think happy thoughts. =)
For the past couple days, he hasn't been eating much of anything at all. I'll drop the food right in front of his nose, and he'll kind of look at it and then swim off. I'm hoping that it's just because he's feeling cold and sluggish, but even though he won't eat he looks so hungry. =(
I'm not quite sure what's wrong, but it's making me a bit nervous (our last six aquatic pets have died before we had them for six months).
On a lighter note, I'm finding keeping up with my word count easier than I thought it would be. Thankfully, my headaches have been pretty nonexistent and my wrists are much better! *does a happy dance*. But I'm kind of behind on speech, history, biology, and vocabulary...which isn't good.
I'm trying to think happy thoughts. =)
Thursday, September 30, 2010
Whew!
Where has today gone? I studied. And I mean studied. I studied the phylum in kingdom Monera--Gracilicutes, Tenericutes, Firmicutes, and one that starts with M. Like, Misilicutes or something like that. Although I do know the class of Tenericutes--Mollicutes! And...
Okay. You guys probably don't want to know all about classifying bacteria. But hey! I have to memorize this for tomorrow's tests, not to mention about two zillion definitions and the five essential things bacteria need to survive. And that's just biology.
Yep. Sixteen. 10+6. Ten and six. 16.
But am I complaining? Uh...no.
I'm actually very grateful for such a...well...a thorough education. I'm very happy that my parents can teach me in this country without getting arrested. I'm happy that I have the mental capacity to memorize all my biology stuff.
We should really be grateful for--
Excuse me. I just had to go rescue four of my family members. Galdor locked them all in his room. I don't know...maybe they should have stayed there...=) jk
We should really be grateful for our education, public and home schoolers alike. Think of what a blessing it is.
Yeah, I'm saying that while I look forward with dread to Government. Hey. I never said I was going to run for president. =)
Oh, and guess what! I'm so thrilled! I'm up to chapter 4 in October's Knight! I'M SO HAPPY!! I haven't run across much writer's block, and yeah my wrists are really killing me and I need to take an ibuprofen and we're getting the remains of a hurricane here and I still have history reading to do and it's almost time for bed and I'm accompanying ballet next week...but I'm fine.
Really, I'm fine. Just a bit...
HYPER!!!! O.O
I've been wanting to do that all day. =)
Okay. You guys probably don't want to know all about classifying bacteria. But hey! I have to memorize this for tomorrow's tests, not to mention about two zillion definitions and the five essential things bacteria need to survive. And that's just biology.
- Biology
- Algebra
- History
- Literature
- Writing
- Elements of Style
- Spanish
- Voice
- Piano
- Irish Tin Whistle
- Classical Vocabulary
- Latin
- Speech
- Logic
- Government
- Church
Yep. Sixteen. 10+6. Ten and six. 16.
But am I complaining? Uh...no.
I'm actually very grateful for such a...well...a thorough education. I'm very happy that my parents can teach me in this country without getting arrested. I'm happy that I have the mental capacity to memorize all my biology stuff.
We should really be grateful for--
Excuse me. I just had to go rescue four of my family members. Galdor locked them all in his room. I don't know...maybe they should have stayed there...=) jk
We should really be grateful for our education, public and home schoolers alike. Think of what a blessing it is.
Yeah, I'm saying that while I look forward with dread to Government. Hey. I never said I was going to run for president. =)
Oh, and guess what! I'm so thrilled! I'm up to chapter 4 in October's Knight! I'M SO HAPPY!! I haven't run across much writer's block, and yeah my wrists are really killing me and I need to take an ibuprofen and we're getting the remains of a hurricane here and I still have history reading to do and it's almost time for bed and I'm accompanying ballet next week...but I'm fine.
Really, I'm fine. Just a bit...
HYPER!!!! O.O
I've been wanting to do that all day. =)
Monday, September 20, 2010
Where Has September Gone...?
Man alive. Is there some giant black hole somewhere that just sucks time into it? I can't believe it. It's September 20. Almost October.
AAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHH! *gasp* *gasp*!
Actually, I'm quite happy right now. I just got a constructed time with God. I rarely get that because I'm so busy, and it made me realize how much better I feel when I spend some time with my Father. Not the 'in-touch-with-my-inner-self' kind of feeling, but more of a peaceful feeling. It's amazing how much it makes a difference...especially 'cause I'm kind of running on caffeine right now. =)
Life has been absolutely hectic. Biology and History...both pretty cool, and both take a lot of time. And Algebra actually isn't that bad. I'm also reading Elements of Style which I'm finding very helpful. Just in time for NaNoWriMo, too!
I'm sorry I haven't really gotten to answer your guys' lovely comments! Just letting you know, I've read them all and I really, really appreciate them!
So, how has life been for you guys? Really busy? I hope I'm not alone in my overwhelmed-ness. =)
AAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHH! *gasp* *gasp*!
Actually, I'm quite happy right now. I just got a constructed time with God. I rarely get that because I'm so busy, and it made me realize how much better I feel when I spend some time with my Father. Not the 'in-touch-with-my-inner-self' kind of feeling, but more of a peaceful feeling. It's amazing how much it makes a difference...especially 'cause I'm kind of running on caffeine right now. =)
Life has been absolutely hectic. Biology and History...both pretty cool, and both take a lot of time. And Algebra actually isn't that bad. I'm also reading Elements of Style which I'm finding very helpful. Just in time for NaNoWriMo, too!
I'm sorry I haven't really gotten to answer your guys' lovely comments! Just letting you know, I've read them all and I really, really appreciate them!
So, how has life been for you guys? Really busy? I hope I'm not alone in my overwhelmed-ness. =)
Friday, September 3, 2010
Many Things
I see from the poll that a lot of you want me to post more on my writing. That's good, because it's one of my favorite subjects! =) Another good thing is that those kinds of posts are schedule-able.
I'm EXTREMELY busy with school work...and I've only started history/literature/government (which is from Tapestry of Grace). That means that when I throw algebra, music, biology, vocabulary, Latin, Spanish, and speech, I'll be one busy person. You might not hear very often from me.
However, I'll make sure to schedule posts.
Right now, I would like to turn everyone's attention to Kendra's Hunt! Click HERE to visit her blog, Carpe Diem, and learn more about it. It looks so, so cool. It's an actual scavenger hunt, stretching across several blogs.
See you all soon!
I'm EXTREMELY busy with school work...and I've only started history/literature/government (which is from Tapestry of Grace). That means that when I throw algebra, music, biology, vocabulary, Latin, Spanish, and speech, I'll be one busy person. You might not hear very often from me.
However, I'll make sure to schedule posts.
Right now, I would like to turn everyone's attention to Kendra's Hunt! Click HERE to visit her blog, Carpe Diem, and learn more about it. It looks so, so cool. It's an actual scavenger hunt, stretching across several blogs.
See you all soon!
Sunday, August 22, 2010
What's New
Where did summer go? No, seriously. Did it all drain down a hole? I feel like I haven't accomplished anything over the summer, except deteriorate my health. On Tuesday, I'm leaving for my grandparents' house at the beach with Erestor and Luthien.
Oh boy. Ultra-processed, 3,000 calorie, high fructose corn syrup loaded food with extra bleach (yes...white bread), no naps, out in the sun every day, with grandparents who spoil us rotten. =) =/ =(
And then schoolwork.
I'm starting high school. I can't believe it. The point of no return, and I can't even slam on the breaks.
I'll be a freshman.
DID I JUST SAY FRESHMAN?!?! AAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHH!!
Yes, for fourteen years I've been waiting for this. Now that it's come I really want to go back to 5th grade. And I thought division was hard? How about algebra?!
So. Dad got the results of his PET-scan, and I'm happy to say that, for now, the cancer has not returned! *sighs in relief*
Before I go (I probably won't get to post tomorrow), I would like to ask an important prayer request. For the last past week, I've been having a ongoing headache-bordering-on-migraine. Part of it is because I had a cold, but now I'm over my cold and it's still there. I hope it's nothing serious...=/ Please pray that it will go away for good (forever!) before vacation on Tuesday through Saturday. I've had problems with headaches for months. Hope it's not Lyme's Disease after all.
See you soon, guys!
Izori
Oh boy. Ultra-processed, 3,000 calorie, high fructose corn syrup loaded food with extra bleach (yes...white bread), no naps, out in the sun every day, with grandparents who spoil us rotten. =) =/ =(
And then schoolwork.
I'm starting high school. I can't believe it. The point of no return, and I can't even slam on the breaks.
I'll be a freshman.
DID I JUST SAY FRESHMAN?!?! AAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHH!!
Yes, for fourteen years I've been waiting for this. Now that it's come I really want to go back to 5th grade. And I thought division was hard? How about algebra?!
So. Dad got the results of his PET-scan, and I'm happy to say that, for now, the cancer has not returned! *sighs in relief*
Before I go (I probably won't get to post tomorrow), I would like to ask an important prayer request. For the last past week, I've been having a ongoing headache-bordering-on-migraine. Part of it is because I had a cold, but now I'm over my cold and it's still there. I hope it's nothing serious...=/ Please pray that it will go away for good (forever!) before vacation on Tuesday through Saturday. I've had problems with headaches for months. Hope it's not Lyme's Disease after all.
See you soon, guys!
Izori
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