WB 4-1: HI AGAINN

Summary

Hi guys!! First blog of the fourth quarter! This week, there was a lot of practice going on for orientation next week, and sooo many things happening. First, us seventh-graders are starting to become more independent by making our own schedules instead of our group leaders, and so far it's going great. We practiced doing the tour for orientation and, heh, I'm confident. This week was also packed with helping Mr. Ing with the props for dance comp and although it was tiring, I enjoyed being with period three, watching the dancers rehearse, and hanging out with the alumni as well. In Social Studies, Mr. Cole assigned us a one pager which was pretty easy, but then we got another assignment-- a bigger one to be exact and uhhh, I'm quite nervous. In math we took a test that was pretty easy, but now I'm nervous because I think I got a bad score. . . We had a sub for Mrs. Miya's and it was pretty boring, but we are FINALLY READING THE OUTSIDERRRRRS!!!! I'm so excited because I've been dying to read that book (I love Steve Randal btw). Science is alright, but I haven't really been feeling it because I already have a lot on my plate, and my loud classmates make my mood worse. This blog is kinda short since there's not much to talk about, and we didn't have school on Thursday.

Highlights + Lowlights

Highlights

Taking Charge of My Schedule - I am really enjoying the newfound independence of managing my own daily routine rather than relying on group leaders, and it has been a smooth transition so far.

Orientation Readiness - After practicing the tour routes, I feel completely prepared and confident in my ability to lead the upcoming sessions.

Backstage Energy - Helping with the dance competition props was a blast because I got to hang out with the alumni, watch the rehearsals, and spend quality time with my period three classmates.

Lowlights

Academic Anxiety - Even though my math test felt simple at first, I am now overthinking my performance and worrying that my actual score might be lower than I expected.

Project Pressure - The shift from a simple one-pager to a much larger, more complex assignment in Social Studies has me feeling pretty stressed about the workload.

Science Class Stress - Between the heavy workload on my plate and the constant noise from my classmates, I have been finding it really difficult to stay focused or interested in science lately.

Lessons Learned

The Value of Independence - I learned that taking ownership of my own time and schedule actually makes me feel more capable and ready for the responsibilities that come with being an upperclassman.

Confidence Through Preparation - I realized that putting in the work to practice the orientation tours ahead of time is what allowed me to feel genuinely confident instead of just being nervous for the big day.

The Reward of Hard Work - I discovered that even when a task like building props is physically exhausting, the environment—being surrounded by friends, dancers, and mentors—makes the effort feel completely worth it.

Managing Academic Uncertainty - I’ve come to understand that finishing a task or a test is only half the battle; I also need to learn how to trust my initial efforts so I don't let post-assignment nerves get the best of me.

Finding Joy in the Midst of Boredom - I learned that even when school feels repetitive or slow, having a specific interest to look forward to—like finally starting a book I've been dying to read—can completely change my outlook on the day.

Setting Boundaries for Focus - I realized that when I have a heavy workload, my external environment really affects my mood, and I need to find better ways to protect my energy when things around me get too loud or overwhelming.

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