Endings and Beginnings..

Endings and Beginnings...

Wow I actually can't believe I'm going to high school... I sometimes wish I can just go back to being young and not having to worry about grades. This blog is about me, saying goodbye to middle school and hello to high school. I remember my first day as a middle schooler at my old school, I was excited and nervous at the same time. I remember thinking how far away high school is, haha high school now is just around the corner... I'm really nervous mostly because of how our grade matter more and friendships will come to an end. I know that while I'm at high school I'm going to lose friends. But I really don't want to lose any friends. Why does life have to be so difficult.. I know it may sound like I am exaggerating (cause I kinda am) but I'm not ready to say goodbye yet. I hear so many people be like, "Finally school is coming to an end or I can't wait till high school." But usually what I'm thinking about is how I'm going to manage.. I feel like I'm going to fail most of my classes and be known as a nobody. But that's just me thinking like that. I just need to think positive. I am excited for high school, I'll be able to see my old friends again and it's going to be a fun experience! Hopefully I'm going to soon be able to be ready to say goodbye to middle school... I have to face reality because middle school is ending in less than 4 weeks... Which means high school is getting closer. But anyways I guess it's goodbye to middle school and hello to high school, which means new friends, more memories..

My love for food

Food, what an amazing thing. So earlier this week I was asked if I could have a nice dinner with anyone (dead or alive) who would it be. To be honest, I don't know haha. One for sure would be my family. I would also want my great grandmother to be there. I'm not sure who else I would want there. Anyways let's go back to talking about food. Now let's see food is a thing you can't live without. I mean yea you can survive 3 weeks without food but whatever. I love food so much haha. Some of my favorite restaurants are, In and Out, Los Comales, Las Plamas, Portillo's, and etc. If I haven't eaten food in a while I get so cranky and like moody.

Tests = ugh :(

Tests..... ah where to begin? I personally dislike tests with great passion. Tests such as PARCC and SAT are very stressful. They put a lot of pressure on students. The students feel like they need to try their hardest, study a lot, and be the best. I think that the PARCC test is useless like the main point of it (in my opinion) is to make the school look good (with the high scores of the students.) It's a waste of time, if it's only for the school's benefit then like what's the point? That sounds bad but the PARCC doesn't make an impact on us (students), it just wastes time when we could be using that time to learning more.
These standard tests make students feel pressured to do their best, it causes stress which can sometimes lead into far worse things. Just in general, tests are hard and really stressful. When you get told about a test you suddenly ask yourself so many questions such as, what's it going to be about, how many points, when will it be, what should I study? If you're anything like me and wait till the last few days to being studying will it's very stressful! Yea, it's my fault waiting till the last day but I usually just don't want to worry about it and become all stressed out. But waiting till the last day is even more stressful. But overall standard tests, or any type of tests are just stressful and impact kids so much.

Love, what a beautiful thing ...

“We must live, and when this is all over, we must work to make the world a better place. And if we die, we will die knowing that it was not our fault, that we did our best, and we can go to our deaths in dignity… I want you both to live…And to remember...You must choose love. Always choose love.”  

(from Daniel’s Story by Carol Matas, page 70)

This is a quote from Daniel's Story, it's about a boy and his life during the Holocaust. His sister tells him this while he's starting to lose hope. Daniel began losing hope but his younger sister reminded him to not stop believing, to always be reminded of the things that he loves so that he can have a motivation for him to live. In my opinion, I believe that love is the key to keeping this universe in place. During the time of the Holocaust many didn't have hope only few did. Those people who did have hope was because of love. Love gave them hope. They would think about their future with their loved ones. They would think about all the things they loved, so that they could have hope and motivate themselves not to give up but instead to try their hardest. 

Love is something powerful, saying these 3 simple words "I love you" to someone is a very important thing. Love is in every single soul even if you might not show it. The love of someone can help you get through difficult times. For example in Daniel's story, Daniel could just stop trying and give up. He could eat all his food. But instead he's motivating himself and giving food to Rosa, who really needs it. He chooses love, which helps him not give up. Love is the key to many great things. 

Dear diary :)

October 6th, 2013

Dear diary, 

It's me again. Today was an amazing day! My sister Maya was born. I wore my favorite outfit to the hospital. My light green long sleeve shirt with my gray leggings. I remember how I felt the second I saw her! I was excited that I had someone new to play with. I would be able to play teacher now with both of my siblings.

 It was my turn to hold her. I held her like my parents had told me to, but then I wasn’t holding her correctly so she began to cry. My parents spoke to me with a very clear strong voice and told me to hold her correctly. I didn’t like that voice so I began to cry. My sister and I were both crying but finally I calmed down and adjusted myself so that I could hold her correctly. From that moment when she stopped crying I knew that I would always be able to make her feel safe.

Hope to write again! 

-Paula <3 

Free Blog :)

Hey guys !!

 So free blog aye! I don’t know what to talk about though  haha, um well this 4 day weekend has been really fun!! I got to see my friends who I haven’t seen in a while. I started watching 90210 it’s a really old show but it’s pretty good. I’m not sure if I should continue watching it. Like I’ve watched most of the really good shows on Netflix already... I need some recommendations! The book I’m currently reading is really good.

  Ooo I’ve been doing some thinking lately about high school and I’m really nervous. I’m nervous about the fact that there’s going to be more homework and pressure. Like  I need to do my best in high school so that I can get into a good college. Wow, time flies! I remember like my first day starting middle school. So nerve racking! Haha I was nervous because I thought that I was going to get lost but turns out it wasn’t that scary. Hopefully that’s how highs school is going to be. Anyways hopefully everything is going to be alright!! Don’t forget to smile !!! :)

Pictures :)

Photo 1: This picture is from when my sister was first born. This was a very special moment for my family because we had a new family member. But unfortunately little did I know that all my stuff was soon to be destroyed by her. Even though my siblings and I love each other, we still end up in silly arguments such as who's our parents number one favorite.



Photo 2 : This a picture of my brother and me. Wow, we were so young and innocent. But now we argue so much. But even though we argue, we still love one another. I know that I can count on my brother for always being there for me no matter what. I will always be there for him. When he's in trouble I'll help get out of it. When he grow older and happens to get himself in girl trouble, I'll give him some advice. Haha. Even though he can be a bit of annoying, haha I still love him with all my heart.

Picture 3 : This is a picture of my amazing parents when they got married. They didn't have any kids to worry about haha. They were stressed free. Anyways my parents have been there for me since day one. I can always count on them no matter what. Even though I tend to get on their nerve, they still love me.