Hello again everyone. I hope all of you had a magnificent Thanksgiving. Mine was filled with spending time with family and relishing the time away from the hassles of life. We enjoyed the traditional turkey, ham, dressing, rolls, mashed potatoes, green beans, etc. Not only is Thanksgiving an excellent time for family bonding, but it’s a time to remember all the blessings we have here in America. It is truly eye-opening when you sit back and look at all the advantages from which we benefit.

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Well it’s hard to believe that 2008 is hastily drawing to a conclusion.  It seems that just a few short days ago school was cranking into motion.  As I have confessed, I am ready to move on from the comforts of high school into the uncertainties of college and the real world, but there is still much preparation to be done.  Everywhere I turn I have a college talking to me or a project due or a scholarship application to complete.  The days just aren’t long enough.  Sleep tends to occasionally take the backseat to these necessities. (more…)

Hello again! We have now reached the one-fourth mark of the school year! YEA!!! Actually, I have mixed feelings about it. It seems as though just last week was the first week, yet SO many things have already taken place. Last entry, I left with many upcoming events, and they were very enjoyable . . .
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Homecoming week is finally here. For the most part, school stays according to schedule with little adjustments. We have had several “crazy” days—twin day, polka-dot day, crazy sock day, and blue and gold day (our school colors). The major festivities, however, come on Friday. In the morning we have a pep rally and our annual “Mini-Float Parade,” and of course the football game in the evening. As I mentioned in the last blog, I am on the Homecoming Court this year. It is an honor to be chosen, but it is inconvenient timing. You see, our winners are announced just prior to the game, so I hope I won’t be distracted.

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And the first six weeks are officially in the books.

It was pretty painless for the most part; however, my dual credit classes are making it tough. Over the past couple years, I have worked hard to maintain my No. 7 class rank, but this year is when it really matters. This leaves no time for slacking off. My classes are going well, but I will be honest and say I can already feel traces of “senioritis.”

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Well hello again everyone! Hope all is well with you and yours. It’s easy to tell that school is back in full swing with all the hustle and bustle of the streets at 7:45 in the morning. The sun is barely waking up, yet I find myself leaving the house at 7:35 to take my fifth-grade brother to elementary school, then continuing on to the high school along with my ninth-grade sister. (I also have a sixth-grade brother at our middle school, but my mom takes him.) I found it interesting that I learn how to drive . . .  and then I was immediately thrust into the responsibility of morning drop-off. Spiderman’s uncle’s quote could have easily been changed to, “With a great amount of siblings, comes a great amount of carpooling.” But I enjoy it nonetheless. I enjoy our conversations, and as those of you who are also the oldest know, while it can occasionally seem annoying, it is nice to be looked up to. Mornings do get gradually easier, but I must say, I’m not fully re-accustomed to the amount of work.
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So let me introduce myself. My name is Jedidiah, and I am currently a senior at Frenship High School in Wolfforth, TX. Wolfforth is a small town just outside of Lubbock in the Panhandle. Many people who visit the area wonder where all the life went due to the lack of water or vegetation. They have a very valid point! Anyone who has been here knows what I am talking about. In fact, I was born in West Virginia and raised in Memphis and Houston, so discovering that a place this barren existed was interesting. However, people who live here love it, it’s now my home, and I can’t imagine myself anywhere else.

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