Decisions

There are so many choices in life..so many imporatant decisions to make. The most recent one I faced was which highschool I was going to attend. I had to choose between NLR and Parkview.

My mom, Grandparents, and I went and visited the counselors at both schools. I was really impressed with Pakview. NLR was okay, but I guess the only reason I wanted to go there was because most of my friends are going there or already attend. Not that I am "downing" NLR or anything. I still think it's a great school.

Parkview seemed so boring an strict...not to mention, the building reminds me of a prison..so dark and gloomy.But after walking around, talking to the counselor and band director, I LOVED it!!! It had so much to offer. They had tons of opportunities for scholarships, the counselors and teachers seem very knowledgeable on things that would benefit the students, and all of the students I saw there and have talked to that attend Parkview have loved it. Not to mention the great drama department, choir, and awesome band if I may say so myself!

There are so many requirements, though; Partly because it is a magnet school.. I have to have 4 years of math, English, Science, and Social Studies..It's required for the honors thing the LRSD has for it's students. If you're going to devote four years to bettering yourself by being in school, why not just go the extra mile right? I am also required to take 2 or is it 4 years of German or Latin (I chose Latin. Also, It's required for the science side). The science side is different from the arts. My friends are mostly on the arts and they have and easier schedule..but that's okay. I also learned that I should have taked Algebra1 last school year..so in the 10th, I will have to double up on my math and take Algebra2 and Geometry so I can take Calculus when I'm a senior. They say it will "better prepare" me.

I am looking foward to the new experiences and friends I will make in those 4 years at Parkview..I CAN'T WAIT!!

Last Sunday

I know it was almost a week ago, but I can't help bet to think back to last Sunday night's worship. I felt it was amazing!

It really helped me strengthen relationship with God and my friends...To me, that is priceless!Being able to be there when your friends need prayer is like saving their life. You are giving them the support they need to keep going on. I know that I would want my friends to be there with me, so I love it when I get to be there with them.

Friends are the strongholds in our lives..without them, we are nothing. I even wrote a poem about friends(I wil post it later).

"God, thank you so much for my friends! You have truly blessed me with people like Heather Wise, Rachel Holland, Drew Richardson, and Mady Capriotti. I thank you so much Lord Jesus. You are worthy of everything I could give and more. Please forgive me for not worshiping you like I should. Forgive me for relying on music and church to bring me into worshiip when I should worship you with every breathe every where I go!"

That service , as you can tell, really pointed out faults in my life. I am currently working on these things. I thank God every day for the support that he gives me with my friends and family I am TRULY BLESSED! i think we all are, some of just don't realize it yet.