WB 1-8☀️: Thanks Mr. Greenland and Mrs. Arakawa :)

Summary

This week was not what I expected... but also what I expected at the same time. I got my Math grade up, so that's one positive thing that happened. One downfall was science.. again. For the millionth time-- look, I'm trying to find something nice to say about science class other than Mrs. Arakawa being the best science teacher. but there is quite literally NOTHING good to say. Anyways, shout out to my friend for saving my grades by helping me with social studies homework (for context, I didn't finish it since I was very busy the day before), so I made it out alive. I still suffer from a stuffy nose, why? I DON'T KNOW WHY. It had been bothering me for the past FOUR FREAKING WEEKS and I cannot live peacefully. I have been blowing my nose everyday trying to get rid of it, but it's no use.. That's why family night made everything worse. Did my family go to family night? No. Did I go to family night by myself? Yes. Was I working? Yes. Was there any tissues for me to use? Absolutely not. That's why. That whole night, my nose was making everything worse. We had to help clean up after the event ended, which made sense, and we left at like 7:00PM. Anyways.. not to brag.. but Mr. Greenland AND Mrs. Arakawa bought me Acai bowls <3 All I did was ask, so thanks to both of them for actually buying me one and making my day better :) This week, my leadership group worked ID's, and it was of course easy. Why do so many people lose their ID's? Is it really that easy to lose one, or is it because they forget where it is? I will never know. But yea, basically this week has been a roller coaster of wildness. Oh yeah, and retreat is coming by really fast so... kinda scared (retreat is something in leadership that is kind of like a three-day weekend at a cabin, but you're also doing different activities each day and of course, doing leadership things.)

Highlights + Lowlights

Highlights

ACAI BOWLSSS - I love, love love love love love Mr. Greenland and Mrs. Arakawa deeply for accepting my pathetic pleas for an Acai bowl. Why did I want one, let alone two? I don't know, I just shared the two bowls with the two people I was working with at family night, lol.
Going drama I guess - To be honest, I do not remember much from Tuesday after school, but going drama was nice. We didn't do much other than playing a game which was where four people are a 'family' and one person is the photographer. I am too tired to explain it further, but I had fun.
Art, of course - I love art. It's so 6-7. Anyways, I gave Ms. Coury a drawing and I saw it hung up behind her :) And, I finally turned in my art contest paper after forgetting to turn it in for several days, woops..

Lowlights

Science... - I can't do this no more. Why is everyday in science such a drain? You got people talking, laughing, screaming, yelling, and making random noises all at the same time. I CAN'T STAND IT.
Stuffy nose - The stuffy nose won't go away and I'm losing my patience. It has been four agonizing weeks and it torments me till this day.
Why am I so blind? - Okay,, this is already a known fact,, but my eyesight is absolutely buns. Once I take them off after class, I cannot read anything further than 5 feet away from me and it's getting worse.

Lessons Learned

P1:	Progress isn't linear, and that's okay. Focus on the wins (like getting your Math grade up) to balance the ongoing frustrations (like Science).
P2:	Leverage your support system. When you're overwhelmed or behind, a friend's help isn't just a save; it's a reminder that you don't have to carry every burden alone.
P3:	Stubborn health issues require proactive attention. Don't dismiss persistent discomfort; if it's been four weeks, it's time to shift from trying to fix it yourself to seeking a more definitive solution.
P4:	Always plan for known discomfort. When you know you have an ongoing physical issue, packing essential supplies (like a box of tissues!) is a non-negotiable step to prevent a minor issue from becoming a major distraction.
P5:	Simple requests can lead to unexpected kindness. Sometimes, the best way to make your day better is to simply ask for what you need or want, and be grateful when others respond.
P6:	Observe patterns and manage anxiety. You noticed how easily people lose their IDs (a pattern), which is great preparation for the unknown (like the Retreat). Recognize that new, big experiences naturally bring a mixture of fear and excitement.

P7:	Shared joy amplifies happiness. Receiving a gift is wonderful, but sharing those two bowls with the people you were working with made the positive experience even more valuable and memorable.
P8:	The true value of an activity is simple enjoyment. Even if you can't remember all the details, the core lesson is that time spent playing and having fun is a vital way to relax and recharge your mental battery.
P9:	Close the loop and make a connection. Turning in the contest paper finally removes a mental chore, and seeing your personal drawing hung up shows the power of small, thoughtful gestures in building relationships.
P10:	Understand your environmental drains. You're learning that it's not the subject that's the only problem—it's the chaos and noise that truly drain your energy. Recognizing this specific stressor is the first step toward finding a coping strategy.
P11:	Patience is a necessary tool for healing. Losing patience with a long-term physical issue is understandable, but you need to continuously seek management or solutions, not just try to power through the agony.
P12:	Acknowledge and prioritize physical changes. If your eyesight is getting worse, this isn't just a funny observation; it's a clear signal that you need to prioritize a visit to the eye doctor to ensure you can see comfortably and safely.