March has come in like a lion. I’m surprised that it’s still so cold; I’m really looking forward to the snow melting and the flowers coming up.

Right now, I’m preparing for a three-day scholarship competition at a university in Virginia. I’m packing clothes, books, electronics, bedding, etc. It’s strange to think that I will actually be packing up my room in a couple months to move to my new home for the next four years. At this scholarship competition, the finalists spend the nights in the dorms, meet other people from around the country, attend classes, and have interviews with staff and students. I’m kind of nervous to fly down by myself and be on my own, but I’m very excited to experience college life and meet new people.

My school’s week-long break was much needed. I caught up on sleep and used the time to hang out with friends and relax. My friends and I had a special night, we went downtown to a fondue restaurant, and it was so delicious and fun. I also started to work on my Senior Thesis for English, which is due in a month. To start research, our teacher requested that we go to a college library so we could find books, work with a different database, and learn how to research using scholarly journals and periodicals. I’m thankful for this practice, although it was quite stressful at the time trying to find a specific book in a five-story library.

Now that the break is over, we have a solid six weeks of school until our next break. It’s going to be hard to not let senioritis get the best of me, especially with college acceptances (hopefully!) coming during this time.

Our mock trial season is heating up. The team has advanced to the next round because we won our competition last weekend. Although I prefer being a defense attorney, I was glad to have the opportunity to represent the plaintiff in our last trial.    I’m really looking forward to Homecoming, which is the week of March 16. It is my last high school homecoming, so it will be bittersweet. The activities planned by the Senior Student Council — decorating, “Mr. Clarence,” a pageant for senior boys, dodge ball, and a pep rally — are going to be a blast! St. Patrick’s Day is also approaching, so look for some local Irish dancers near you for a great show!