blue ink #8

Well this is different. I'm in sciences physiques (chemistry) and the other students are taking a test. The teacher said I didn't have to take the test because I don't speak French. That is both bad and good. I didn't learn the material really BUT that doesn't mean I can't. I'll study/learn with my dad at home and he can test me on it or something. And I mean, it's just less stress for me not to take it.

I have an hour. I could study. I could read. I could write. Dang, someone wanted to ask a question just now but the teacher just shook her head. Hmm.

My mom says that me and Zach are doing something that's as hard as college. I doubt that. It is quite hard, but manageable I 'spose. Somewhat. I just wish there was more of a school/free time balance. Because getting home at 5:45 just doesn't work for me. Slauson started. It's 2:45 (8:45). Mondays aren't actually that bad. In FLE, the teacher was surprised and a biggish deal about my birthday. He also asked "what kind of creature is it?" after studying my Strong Bad hoodie. Now he knows it's Strong Bad, a chatacter from a website. It didn't seem like anyone had heard of him in the class.

You know, it always smells like glue in here. Tables have cold white tiles and sinks.

Ugh we have HW. Lots of it- the teacher just wrote it on the board. 4 problems. Oh and CRAP. I am behind in algebra. I am so screwed. My friends can do these really complicated equations but I can't. I doubt I will pass the Algebra 1 test. That sucks.

I'm going to read now. I started a new book- The Tiger in the Well by Phillip Pullman. It's quite thick and pretty good. That Phil is quite a good author.

I'm rather self-conscious, you see. I'm the only one not taking the test and the teacher (who seems to have taken a slight dislike for me) stares at me form time to time. Sigh.

I talked to my mom about going home plans at lunch. School ends on July 4th. Can you believe that?? Almost a full calendar year of school! At least we sort of get more breaks than in A2. We'll leave after school ends, which means we're actually staying about 366 days. Ugh. And then we might go to Uncle Carl's wedding. Well, we will go but it might be like right after school gets out. Which would mean I see my family before friends. Which isn't necessarily a bad thing. Don't get me wrong- family is very awesome, but after spending a year in a foreign country then more plane rides to a different state, into a formal situation... well, you can see what I'm getting at probably. But anyway. First thing when I get back- sleep if it's late I guess, but first I will call my friends. And I want to see them. See, I get so happy thinking about all this. Can't can't can't wait! I think I can do it. Hehehe. Hahaha. Ok I'm done. And then let's see... I'll have about 2 months till high school starts, which means 2 months of parties and hanging out with friends. As I said, it's so pleasant to think about.

Right! (That's what my English teacher says all the time.) On to reading.