Don't You Ever Wish...

Don't you ever wish everything went the way you wanted them to go? Do you ever wish things were back to the way they were, the way they use to be?

Don't you ever wish you could hear what people are thinking, listen to what everyone is saying or do what everyone else gets to do? Is it our own fault that we cannot relate to those in need?

Is it just me who wants things to go my way; whose dreams get broken because they only exist in fairy tales? Am I the only one who wants peace; everything to work out with everyone?

Why is it that I over-react to all the little things that go wrong? Who else can't see beyond the present? Does anyone out there want the things I want?

Can't anyone understand me; comprehend my past, present and future? Who is out there that look past my fake emotions and see the real me? Is anyone out there that can?

Are you the one who puts thier whole heart in your relationships, then when it ends, gets broken? Who am I to hold back myself from loving and caring the way that others care and love?

Doesn't everyone in the end get hurt? Whom among us hasn't loved and lost that love? Is there anyone who has that perfect life and doesn't have to experience the pain of the loss in thier own life?

Why can't people understand one another? Who can't give up a small amount of time and energy for someone you love? Is selfishness the new moral to live by?

Won't every little girl's dreams soon be broken by that one guy who doesn't care? Will someone be there to hold me up when I fall? Will someone hear me if I cry?

Don't you every wish everything went the way you wanted them to go? Do you ever wish things were back to the way they were, the way they use to be?

A Purposeful Purpose?...

Well as we all know, education for minors is a law. You must get an education if you are below a certain age. But is that the point of public schools? Public schools may just be around because the government needs a place for kids and teenagers to attend to receive an education. Schools are expected to teach and prepare the attendees for their future. Schools should give an education as well as life experiences.

As I entered public school, coming from a small, private, Christian school, I was overwhelmed with change. In public schools you have to work with people you don’t like as well as meet people you don’t get along with. I think that a purpose of public schools is to educate youth and give life experiences but also suppose to give you a better idea of who you are. As you go though school, you meet new people and find certain people interesting. You find yourself in others.

Now as generation and generation move through school, our world and public schools have changed. It seems like school has become a “day care” for students. Not many are worried about education or worried about their future; they are just worried about who they are going to sit by at lunch. Popularity and the “in crowd” is the main focus at schools now; who is on top of the social ladder.

Is that the purpose of public schools?

A Little Inspiration...

When one door of HAPPINESS closes, another

opens

but often we look

s o l o n g

at the closed door

that we do not see

the one that has been opened for us.

Helen Keller

You learn to speak by speaking,

To study by studying,

To run by running,

To work by working;

and just so you learn to love man by loving.

St. Francis De Sales

Taylor...

So I love Taylor Swift...

I would bet that every highschool girl does.

At first, I thought that she was - alright - and just like all the other girl singers trying to hit it big in Hollywood. But then I found out that she writes all her own music. Every word and every note is her own and original.

Not everyone can say that for themselves.

Right now in my perspectives class, we are researching the use of music sampling to make a different song. Is that copywriting or okay? That's what we are suppose to determin.

But if you write all your own music - like Taylor Swift - you wouldn't need to worry about if you are taking someone else's work.

The reason why writing your own music and lyrics is so important to me is because you will sing it with emotion. They are your feelings and emotions and thoughts and that will come out in the singing. Now whenever I listen to Taylor Swift, I know that the words are her own and accually mean something.

Forever and Always

...

Was I out of line?

Did I say something way too honest

That made you run and hide like a scared little boy?

I looked into your eyes, thought I knew you for a minute

Now I'm not so sure

So here's to everything, coming down to nothing

Here's to silence that cuts me to the core

Where is this going?

Thought I knew for a minute

But I don't anymore

And I stare at the phone and he still hasn't called

And then you feel so low, you can't feel nothin' at all

And you flashback to when he said forever and always

Invisible

She can't see the way your eyes will light up when you smile

She never noticed how you stop and stare whenever she walks by

And you can't see me wanting you the way you want her

But you are everything to me

And I just want to show you, she don't even know you

She's never gonna love you like I want to

And you just see right through me but if you only knew me

We could be a beautiful miracle, unbelievableInstead of just invisible

White Horse

Say you're sorry, that face of an angel

Comes out just when you need it to

As I paced back and forth all this time

Cause I honestly believed in you

Holding on, the days drag on

Stupid girl, I should have known

I should have known

I'm not a princess, this ain't a fairy tale

I'm not the one you'll sweep off her feet

Lead her up the stairwell

This ain't Hollywood, this is a small town

I was a dreamer before you went and let me down

Now it's too late for you and your white horse, to come around

One Last Dance

I can not wait for prom!

I am way beyond way excited!

So what dress am I wearing?

My dress not a huge dress. It's a simple floorlength, v-neck dress. The back of the dress is also in a v-shape and cuts down low on my back. It is a yellow dress with white "squiggles" thoughout it. The neckline is beaded with bronze colored beads as well as along the back of it.

I am so excited!

(The picture is not the exact dress I am planning on wearing, just close to it)

I have decided to leave my hair down. I think I am going to have the sides pulled back and it left down curled with my bangs hanging in the front.

Who is my date?

Well, I am going with one of my friends. His name is Adam.

Prom night is going to be a blast. Just all of us seniors; one last dance - all together!

Fallen into Place

Many parents begin worrying about sending their children to college as soon as they are born. Kids, on the other hand, find their own time to begin considering their options. And, those options are plentiful, with private, public, in-state, out-of- state, liberal arts and technical schools all among the mix. It is not surprising that some teenagers would rather visit their Facebook page than begin thinking about life after high school.

But choosing a college does not have to be painful. It can actually be exciting. Approaching the matter openly will make the process rewarding and successful. A visit to a school guidance counselor early in their high school career can help students begin to plan for the future. The sooner students start looking ahead, the better their options will be when they start making choices.

Yesterday I went to tour my college once more. I leased my appartment for August 1st and can't wait till I get to move out of my parents house and into my appartment and finally become a hairstylist! I'm glad I finally have a plan for after highschool; and even though I may have chosen Facebook over searching for a college a couple of times; things have still fallen into place!

Here's To You...

Today, my boyfriend broke up with me because apparently

I need to "grow up". He is the one who plays excesive Call of Duty and still has Pokemon

and Bionicles in his room.

FML

Isn't this the truth! If I wrote a "FML" for every time that I have heard that I am immature from a guy who still plays WOW ( for all you out there who don't know what WOW is ; World Of Warcraft) and wears his pajama's all day...I'm pretty sure I'd have a billion "FML" stories.

What is it, with boys and thier toys?

Whether it is a video game like Halo 3 or Call of Duty 4 , or a video game like DOTA or WOW , or even thier cars, computers, phones or iPods; boys seem to always put "toys' first. I use to think that guys got rid of these habits as they matured. But either they guys I know haven't matured or the "toys" never go away!

So here's to you boys, who love your toys. May they always keep you entertained and immature!

Dear...

Dear all those out there who thinks a teens life is easy,

Do you even remember being a teenager? Do you remember how YOU felt towards your parents? Do you remember the stress of school, your friends, your enemies, your family or your job? Do you remember?

A teens life is hard! There are teens out there, everywhere, who are trying to be heard, want to get thier voices out and help kids beginning to become a teenager.

Choices have to be made every single day. Some choices that you may think are easy; but in reality are hard for a teen.

• Coming to school
• Going to class
• Respecting the teacher
• Participating

...easy choices? Well maybe for you.

Give teenagers a little slack. Not all of them live in rich houses with awesome parents and where crowned homecoming queen. Not every teenager has eveything given to them with a bat of thier eyelashes.

Some teens...have a hard life

Sincerely,

LEAH

Let Me See You're MOODS Swing...

Don't you just love mood swings? It seems like every teacher I have ever had has mood swings; some alot worse than others. One of my teachers, let's call him Mr. Smith, has the worst. One day he will be laughing and joking around with our class and then the next day; sitting in his desk, in a pissy mood, and not tolerating any talking.

"Why is it okay that girls have mood swings, but not adults; not teachers?" -you may be asking me...

Well, teachers are held to a higher expectation and I guess girls are not. To me, girls are just expected to have thier "off days". No, this doesn't give them an excuse to be a drama queen but most have come to expect it.

When teachers act like this...I begin to see them differnently.

"Don't judge, Leah!"

"They're having an off day, Leah!'

"They are only human, Leah!"

Yah, yah, yah...

Well future highschool students, all I have to say is; be ready for those teachers who one day seem to be the "greatest teacher in the world" and the next day throw whiteboard markers at the wall in frustration.