"My Sophomore Year":)

My Sophomore year has been great. I can truly say that this is one of my best years yet, it has taught me about life, and how I have grown out of my childhood to becoming a young adult and a great person in life. When I look back into my other years of school it may seem that they have gone really slowly, but the truth is that I just didn't take up all my time to experience everything in my other years of school like I have this one; And I can honestly say that this year has gone by in a blink of an eye, but so have my other years I just haven't really noticed it. I still have all my memories that I would like to share.

I have learned many things academically this year. I am proud that I have overachieved myself and moved on to Algebra II/Trigonometry. In the beginning of the school year I really didn't want to be in that class because first of all it was just to darn hard, and I didn't have any of my friends in that class. I thought I was going to be a loner, but I discovered that I can make many different kinds of friends, and that's exactly what I did. I also pushed myself and worked my butt off in that class to gain my perfect A+, it was a long road, but next year is going to be even harder in Calculus but I am ready for it. I also discovered a whole new way of writing for me. This blog thing has really worked out and pushed my writing skills to a whole new level. This year I was stuck in one class that at first I really didn't want to be in. For me it was just a waste of time, I wasn't into it at all. With time I discovered that I had a talent and that I love that class more than anything. That class happens to be Chorus, believe it or not, but singing can be really challenging! One of the hardest classes for me this year has got to be AP Spanish Literature. That class took me to a whole new level! It isn't just normal Spanish its Advanced Placement Spanish which requires high level reading. Me and reading in Spanish just don't make a good connection, but again I pushed myself hard enough to have an A in that class and to take the AP Test which I am pretty sure I passed. My other classes I have to say were a swift. I passed them pretty easily, so next year I am going to take AP in mostly all my classes except for my electives.

Besides all my hard work in school I still had time to party it up with my friends, meet my other-half, and keep up with soccer. I had lost friends, but at the same time I had gained many more. During high school you eventually discover that some friends won't always be there for you, or that they are nothing but a bunch of lies. I honestly don't have nothing against those girls, if they ever need me I will be there for them in a flash, I am just glad to say that they are out of my life and I don't have to deal with their drama. I also lost one of my very close guy friends due to a silly little high school drama act, but I proudly say that we are working out our differences as we speak and we are getting much closer than ever. He will always be my forever friend. There is this one girl though that I've known for about five years, and oh my, the adventures I have had with her! She is like my soul sister, I really am speechless to what to say about her, except that I love her with all my heart. All my other friends I thank for filling out a little piece of my heart. Throughout high school you find many crushes, hook- ups and boyfriends. But I think I found my other half. I know I may be too young to say that I am in love, but I just don't know how to explain how I feel about that guy. Though we are not together any more, we are still closer than pancakes. This year I have also started to go out more and party it up, I've met many new people and I am glad that I had met them because then, I will be able to tell my children a whole bunch of stories about my young life.

With friends, school, and just having fun. I still have time to play the sport that I love. It's Soccer. To some girls it may seem weird to be playing soccer because it seems like such a guy sport, but in my opinion it's not. I had loved and watched soccer all my life. But it wasn't until several years ago that I had started playing it. This year me and my girls really want to win a lot more and we are working hard already practicing and practicing. Those girls mean everything to me, the memories that I have built with them are unforgettable. Just when I am having a bad day, I go out to practice with them and my world turns completely around. I can proudly say that I am the teams Captain and Goaly. Our practices are hard, but really fun, and the best thing about it all is that we all have so much heart and love for the game that it's just hard to explain. Those coaches that we have are the best! There is definitely no one like me and my girls, and everyone better watch out because this year we're heading out for many more wins!

I don't think that I have changed, but when I actually take the time to think about it I have changed and very much. Physically, I look more mature and women like, even though I am not that tall. My attitude about always sucking up the negative energy and holding grudges has changed. I have discovered that no matter how bad things may get there is always something to smile about, and you shouldn't let the negative bring you down. Also, you can accept new people in your life and call them mom and dad, not replacing your real parents, but having them seal that broken place your parents left you; Still knowing you have real parents that care for you even though they have made lots of mistakes with you, and their other children.

The days go by and by and before you know it you are on the road to start your own life and your own family. It may seem that throughout the days nothing changes, but when you take a look back everything is different. As I write this, I look back and take the time of looking at everything that has changed in my life and say to myself "wow, I have been through so much." But I realize that this is just the beginning, God puts all these things in my life because he knew that I can overcome them, to become the person that I would want to become in my life. I know that I am on the right path, and I have a plan for my future. Also, I know that plans do change, and you can't tell what the future has in hold for you, you just know that it will all be worth it at the end. So my last words for this is "Goodbye Sophomore and hello JR!"