The First Week of School

I know usually when you hear the words first week of school, good things dont pop into your head but to be completely honest, this week has been awesome for me! We started school Wednesday the 22nd and although a little nervous for the change in schedule and teachers, it turned out to be surprisingly fun! I love all my classes and teachers, and have friends in almost every class. The week continued on good, and I have already been loaded down with homework for the weekend. Teachers aren't hesitant to get us started right away. Then tonight (friday), we had our first football game. Although we looked crazy with all our makeup on, and totally bombed our half-time show, I had a great time!! It was nice to be back with the band in the stands dancing along to all the pep band tunes, I had truly missed it. Thanks again to all my relatives who came to watch me tonight, It was great having you there! Then afterwards we had the back to school dance. I didnt go last year but my friends and I decided to go this year. It was INCREDIBLY FUN. I didnt really enjoy homecoming that much and so was expecting leave after about a half an hour but we ended up staying for almost the whole time. Then about a half an hour before it ended we (Annie, Laura, James, Willy, and myself) walked to Kroger, bought a gallon of ice cream [black raspberry chip, the best ever] and sat outside and ate it. It was so much fun! Then Mrs. Gardner picked us up in their new, bright yellow, mini cooper CONVERTABLE!!! It was totally awesome and fun. This night has truly been fantastic, I started off school great, and I'm sure this year will be a blast!

much love, see you all tomorrow at the car wash!
<3 katie

Summer

So summer is coming to a screeching hault and I dont like it. Today was the first day of band camp or pre band camp, and although it was extremely fun and we have lots of cool plans for the school year, it was a smack in the face. I still have to read all of Pride and Prejudice and do tons of other things before school starts the 22nd. It also hit me that I was going to be a sophmore in high school. That doesnt seem old but it feels like just last year I was a new seventh grader at VI. I also only have three more years of high school and then I will be leaving Cincinnati and going off to college. It all seems to be coming so fast. I am nervous and excited at the same time. I guess thats how life is though, always changing. I guess its natural to be nervous but there are always going to be new adventures and bring new, fun things into life.

You all have a great week, much love
katie