12/3; First Semester- Sophomore Year

These last few weeks have been outrageously busy.  It’s the final stretch of my first semester of Sophomore year. Which basically means that the hardest part of the semester is coming up: finals. At this point in the game, all six of my classes are going to be having finals. Four of these finals are worth worrying about, and those same four finals can drastically alter my grade in each respective class. On top of that, I’ve got a good three or four major tests in addition to the final in each of these classes. It’s safe to say that now, of all times, would be a good time to focus.

I started the semester, excited with the aspect of no longer being a Freshman. Now trust me, not being a Freshman- one of the best High School feelings to date. Really. 

It’s amazing how quickly things went by from there. Before I knew it, I was no longer going to the Youth Group at the VUMC. I wasn’t a member of the Assisteens organization anymore. I regretfully lost contact with people I called my good friends two or three years ago. I was now a member of the ICU club at Valencia. I was a Guild Member in the Theater program here. Through this, however, I made new friends and made new connections. The only thing that has really stayed the same, extra-curricular-wise is Theater. 

Though, it is true a lot has changed. I applied for my first job at the Student Store, where I soon experienced the weekly epic payday. For the first time, I had an income that allowed me to spend leisurely. Come March, however, this commodity will disappear with the regular purchase of gas.

Compared to Freshman year, I found myself performing a lot more. I hosted the ICU Man Pageant with my best friend Kessley, and went to the DTASC Theater competition with some of  my best Theater friends. We won 3rd place out of fifty-something acts. Looking back, it still excites me to think of that day.

So many firsts. I finally watched the forever epic Ferris Bueller’s Day Off. I had my first really, really enjoyable Halloween. I had my first Fright Fest experience (and was insanely disappointed.) I fell in love with my best friend. I failed my first Midterm. I found myself in a movie cult (maybe not the first time.) and the list goes on and on…

This was also been the first year that I got really involved with the election and the propositions here in California. I ruined several friendships through this, which ultimately helped me identify how far my temper could take me, and how passionate I really am about the things that I care about. Still rebuilding one of these friendships. Still in the process of getting past my prejudice through a few others. 

Overall, this semester has been one of the most memorable ones yet. It has passed by (and is still passing…) in what seems like a blink of an eye. A learning experience, as they all are. But damn. I sure had fun. Let’s hope the upcoming ones have the same taste. : )

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