Well, honestly I probably wont use it that much anymore. I have my own website that I blog on every so often, so I will continue using that, but I wont go and get rid of this either. I worked really hard on this and I'm proud of it, and I cant wait to stumble upon this one day in the far future and be able to go through and see all of the amazing things I did my first semester of freshman year here at FM9.
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Journalism is a class that originally, to be completely honest, I did not want to take. I had put it as my third choice when ranking my classes because I thought I had myself all figured out, I was going to take Cross Country and Theatre Tech. But near the end of the school yeah in 8th grade when we got our selected classes back, I was placed in Journalism and Costume Design instead, which I was not happy with. I sent back the paper with my hopeful corrections, and went into the summer. Going into Summer, I had plans to run every single day and make it to every single cross country practice and meet there was. I did not show up to a single one, and I only went running about three times the whole summer. (I quickly learned how much I HATE running in the heat) Since I didn't go to the practices, I could not be put on the team, So my schedule that I got at the end of 8th grade, became my reality.
Walking into this classroom on my first day was very stressful. I didn't know if I would know anyone, or if the teacher would be nice. I have always loved photography and film editing, but I have had trouble with writing, so I didn't know how well I would do in this class. But when I finally found the room and walked in, I was greeted by a welcoming group of friends and a super nice teacher. Taking this class has been one of the best decisions I have ever made, and I have learned so much. I have learned about media, different photo concepts, how to properly interview, and how to write all sorts of different papers.
So, I guess I'm a high schooler now?
This week has been a lot of things. Crazy, stressful, confusing... and even with all that said I LOVE IT!!! In middle school it was so small compared to fm9, and I was forced to interact with people I hated on a daily basis, but now? I never even have to pass them in the hallways! Pure bliss. I feel so much less stressed as well, having to deal with only four classes, not juggle all eight. As far as advice goes, I have one big thing I'd like to share. Be yourself. No one cares if you don't wear mascara. No one cares if you have worn the same jeans twice in a week. No one cares if each hair on your head isn't in a perfect place. NO ONE CARES. If you are stressing over the small details, you aren't ever going to get anywhere in the large scheme of things. Again with friends, going to a new school, it seems a bit intimidating. Who is going to be in your classes? Will you know anyone? Well guess what, everyone is in the exact same situation. We all are nervous, we all want to know people, we all want to be accepted. So embrace the people who are around you, new, or old, and cherish every moment here, because it will be over before we know it. See you guys next time! Katelyn |
AuthorI'm Katelyn, and I've been in school for 10 years! I must be a very reliable source. ArchivesCategories |