WB 3-1🦴: Back here again

Summary

Hi-Hi, this is the first blog after just starting the third quarter. This week, me and period three worked ID's and of course, it was easy. My art class got switched to explore wheel since art only goes up to one semster, which I was pretty sad about because I loved Ms. Coury's class. The first assignment we had in explore wheel was to make slides in a doc called '(your name)'s Journey to 'Ilima) and I must say, I am not prepared. Basically, we have to share a bunch of information about ourselves in eight or more slides and one; I don't like talking about myself that much and two; we have to present our slides on Tuesday which freaks me out. But other than that, it's really chill in that class. Another assignment we have is called 'Daily Journal', which means we make a journal entry every time we have her class and just write whatever we want in it. I like this assignment because I get to talk about my day without anyone else reading it, and it gives me a way to express my emotions freely without having to be verbal about it. Math and Leadership were also good. In math, we were taught percentages and it's really easy. In leadership, we did things like practice choreo for orientation, and clear out cameras so we have space for more photos. My even periods were also okay. I was, however, horribly stressed about my social studies grade because when I looked at them on break I had a D-- which was the result of my group forgetting to turn in our NHD project (how did we even manage to do that), but thank the Lord that one of us showed Mr. Cole our board and he regraded the assignment so now I have an A again. In ELA, we started on our PBL project and have to complete sixteen iready lessons before the quarter ends. Wait, I forgot to talk about PBL. Basically, it stands for 'Project Based Learning' and a really, REALLY big assignment that includes Math, Science, and ELA that we have to work on this whole quarter. Anyways, science has been pretty good so far. However, I have been picked to be one of the Leaders and to be quite frank. . . I'm scared. Really scared. Though I am in Leadership, I am not a good leader (ironically) and have no confidence in being one. Drama has been good as well. I finally got the high notes down, but memorizing lines is what makes me rethink my choices. I don't know why, but it feels like my brain only memorizes non-important things but when I need and try to remember the necessary things, suddenly it's hard for me. But, I'll try my best.

Highlights + Lowlights

Highlights

Academic Comeback - I am so relieved that my Social Studies grade jumped back up to an A. After seeing a D on my report card over break because my group forgot to turn in our NHD project, having Mr. Cole regrade our board felt like a total lifesaver.

Creative Expression - I really enjoy my new Daily Journal assignment in explore wheel. It gives me a safe space to process my emotions and talk about my day without having to speak out loud or worry about anyone else reading my thoughts.

Musical Progress - I finally hit the high notes I’ve been working on in Drama! Even though I’m still figuring out other parts of the class, nailing those notes felt like a major win for my performance.

Lowlights

The Presentation Fear - I am feeling incredibly unprepared for my Journey to 'Ilima slides. I don't like talking about myself, and the fact that I have to present them this Tuesday is really freaking me out.

Leadership Anxiety - Even though I am in the Leadership elective, being chosen as a leader for the massive PBL project is scary. I lack confidence in my ability to lead a group through such a big assignment involving three different subjects.

Memory Blocks - Memorizing lines for Drama is proving to be a huge challenge. It feels like my brain is full of random facts, making it hard to retain the important scripts I actually need to know.

Lessons Learned

P1 - Transitioning Classes I learned that even when I am sad about leaving a class I love, like Ms. Coury’s art class, I can still find small things to appreciate in the new "chill" environment of my next elective.

P2 - The Value of Journals I learned that having a private outlet for my emotions, like my Daily Journal, helps me process my day much better than if I were forced to be verbal about my feelings.

P3 - Managing Multiple Roles I learned that I can be productive and successful in different ways, whether it’s finding math concepts easy or helping my Leadership class prepare for school orientations.

P4 - Communication is Key I learned that a scary grade isn't always the end of the world as long as I take the initiative to show my work to the teacher and fix mistakes made by the group.

P5 - Handling Big Projects I learned that the start of a massive Project Based Learning assignment is the best time to acknowledge my fears so I can work on building my confidence as a leader throughout the quarter.

P6 - Persistence in Performance I learned that while some things like high notes come with practice, I need to find a better system for memorizing lines since my brain doesn't always prioritize the information I need it to.

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