What actually happens in public schools...

(with apologies to Katricia, who did a project on Homeschooling, and talked a bit about Socialization)
(over text message, over the course of my school day, transcribed exactly)

• Aimée: Socialization, eh?
• Katricia: Yeah, the weird thing that public schoolers supposedly do more of :P
• A: I would like to hear that XD to be honest I'm not entirely convinced :p
• K: How much socialization can u gt in a classroom?
• A: Loads, surprisingly. The fun never ends xD You should see my speech class
• K: Haha, i'm sure... :P
• A: I don't think I ever stop talking haha except for those ten minutes when the teacher is
• K: Haha, that's cool
• A: Then we steal each other's cameras and take pictures of projectors, and get offered cookies by the people around us.
• K: I see...
• A: We're like one big happy classroom family, complete with inside jokes and everything :P
• K: Sounds like fun!
• A: It really is. I've made some of my best friends in class.

Teachers are surprisingly relaxed about what they let you do in class. The most shocking thing is that we still learn. We still get our education (straight A's and off to college, baby!).

I don't understand how Public School manages to work the way it does. I really don't.

Note that I was texting Katricia (known to you as Katy) during class. Not lunch. Class. 

This blog makes me feel like telling a story.

Next short story soon to come? We shall see.

Don't ask what the world needs. Ask what makes you come alive, and go do it. Because what the world needs is people who have come alive.

Howard Thurman

Day 10- A letter to something that has changed your life forever

My letters are getting too serious XD

Dear Milk,

    Leche, dearie, you know how much I love you. You do! But here's the thing. This isn't working out. I mean, come on! One sip of you and I get sick? How is that beneficial to anyone? Think about your actions, Lait. That is not cool, in any way. 

    So here's the thing. I'm breaking up with you. NO! Don't give me that look! You knew this was coming! You knew the day you decided to hurt me! Stop your blubbering. It's pathetic. You wonder why I'm leaving you? Here's the thing.

    There's someone else. 

    No!! NO! Don't flip out on me, Leche. You knew when Almond Milk moved into the fridge that he'd eventually take your place. Sure, he's way too sweet, but that's better than being hurt. Even you have to admit that. It's not you, it's--wait, it is you. 

    Goodbye forever.

Aimée

Day 09- A letter to the person you're most proud of

Think... think... THINK! (cue: Jimmy Neutron sequence)

Dearest,

    MY SWEETTARTS I LOVE YOU.

    I mean, seriously!!! Ugh. You're the best. And I freaking love you, and you know that. You're like a sister to me. I have to tell you this. You're one of the strongest people I know. I know you don't feel like it all the time, but you are. You're awesome. And I can't tell you enough... I can't describe how much you mean to me. I can't describe how much I regret not being there for you always. I remember seeing you all the time was the best thing that could have happened to me during what I was going through. 

    I love you, forever.

Aimée

Day 08- A letter to someone you're really disappointed with

I don't think I'm allowed to use the same person twice, so...


Dear A,
You said you'd get better. You promised me, remember, because we're friends? Or at least we were. Because when I went over to visit I couldn't even get in touch with you. You've moved on, because you're exactly that kind of a person. Ugh... I can't talk about this. You were my friend for a long time, though I guess time-wise it was only two years, I trusted you with everything. Now, I lost you. And I don't know... sometimes I miss you, like I miss everyone, but I guess I have to move on as well.
I can't talk about this. Honestly. It seems so final.
Still here,
Aimée

Day 07- A letter to someone who has changed you

For the better?


Carolina,
    Wow! It's been years, huh? Funny to think I don't even talk to you anymore, when you did so much for me and didn't even realize it.
    Thank you for teaching me that their opinion didn't matter. Thank you for showing me I was strong enough to get through... everything that happened afterward. Thank you for believing I wasn't a loser, and for showing me that I was actually worth something. Thank you for not believing the news. Thank you so much for that.
I'll never forget you.
Aimée

Day 06- A letter to someone you wish you could forget

Dear M,
    You lied. Simple as that. I haven't heard from you in months though you said I would. I don't know... but I thought... well, you know. I thought we'd have our whole long distance friendship and then see where that went.
     You know what? I forgive you. I did a long time ago. I decided you wouldn't burden my heart anymore but you do. More than you realize. The worst part is you don't believe the same way that I do. So if I don't pray for you, who will? I care about you. That's why I can't forget you. Because I've had to leave a lot of people, but I never thought you'd be one of them. That just sucks, I have to say.
Still praying,
Aimée

Day 05- A letter to your kids

Hi, mystery children!
    I don't have kids yet, writing this letter. Honestly, if at the point you're reading this you're old enough to read I want to apologize. I realized just today that I'd make a terrible mother. I don't know what to do, and I know no parents get a handbook, but I especially need one, because that's the way I am. I like having plans. Plans, plans, plans. Ask me about that someday. You'd be surprised what you find out.
    I don't know... am I wrinkly? XD INNOCENT QUESTION. I just want to know if I'm an attractive Wrinkly or an OH-MAH-GAWSH-IT'S-GOLLUM wrinkly. If you don't know who Gollum is, then either you're too young or I fail at parenting.
    I want you to be strong. I want you to be good kids. I want you to grow up to be amazing men or women. I want you to make your mark on the world in ways you never thought possible. Because you can. Don't ever think you're less than the other kids, because they'd be lying. Other kids can be demeaning, but they don't determine your self worth. The Creator does and He loves you beyond your imagining.
    I don't know what it's like to be a parent. I don't think I'll do a good job, but I'll definitely try my very best.
    For the future,
Aimée

Day 03- A letter to the person who texted you last

My friend Jaci,
    I am so glad I met you, seriously! You are funny, and we can talk about guys as much as we want. We both love Link (and Rhett), David Tennant, Doctor Who, the smile, and being ourselves. You're very fun and easy to talk to, and I'm glad I got your phone number because otherwise I would've gone crazy in the time I disappeared!
    Maybe someday we can break our Skype call record. More than 27 hours it shall be! As soon as  I get my audio fixed. (Oh, I saw this AMAZING picture of David Tennant chewing on a pen and he looks especially attractive. XD I'll show it to you, but be careful not to melt).
    You're a great friend, and never stop being yourself.

Your friend, 

Aimée

Day 02- A letter to the past

Dear younger Aimée,
   I know you don't know me, but I know you. I know you so well, and in a way you influence my life today. That's right. I know you. I know you're going through a lot. I know you're scared to act like you care, I know you're scared that when people get to know you they'll hate you, and I especially know how much what happened in fifth grade affected you.
   Sweetie, don't be afraid to make friends. People don't despise you as much as you think they do. You're not as ugly as you think you are. You don't have to be rude to people to avoid being hurt. It's just going to hurt you more. I know what you want to hear. I know you want to hear that you'll settle down in San Diego, have loads of friends, and your parents will stop worrying about what's going on with those so-called 'friends of the family.'
    Please forgive me for saying this, but that's not gonna happen, and the sooner you accept it the better. Life will be so much easier for you if you just go with it. Take friends as they come and hold on to them no matter what. Take moving as it comes and try your best to fall in love with your new home. Because if you don't... well, if you don't you'll end up like me. You'll end up where I am now. Afraid.
    Remember that verse you like? Psalm 27:1? Cling to it. GOD is your Rock and even when everything changes He's still there for you. I know this is difficult to understand but He's all you need. Make sure you follow Him and stick to His will for your life.
    Be positive, querida. And when that guy with the perfect smile comes along, be his friend and nothing more. Everything will get better, just not the way you expect it to.
Sincerely,
Present Day Aimée

Day 01- A letter to the reason why you're happy right now

Difficult to pinpoint an exact reason I'm happy, but here we go!

Dear GOD,
    It's me again. We talked this morning, but  I just wanted to say thank You. Thank You because even though I'm messed up and I get mad at French teachers too much You still love me. Thank You because even though I'm taking this moving thing hard, You're still here with me and are keeing your wondrous promise to never leave me alone. Jehová, whatever my life may end up like, even if it's a lot of change and moving and instability, You're my Rock, and that's all I need.
    Te amo.
Aimée

30 Day Challenge (courtesy of my lovely Aunty Bri)

Okay, I'm gonna do this people. Be prepared.


Day 01- A letter to the reason why you're happy right now.
Day 02- A letter to the past
Day 03- A letter to the person who texted you last
Day 04- A letter to your first love
Day 05- A letter to your kids
Day 06- A letter to someone you wish you could forget
Day 07- A letter to someone who has changed you 
Day 08- A letter to someone your really disappointed with.
Day 09- A letter to the person you're the most proud of
Day 10- A letter to something that has changed your life forever.
Day 11- A letter to your best friend
Day 12- A letter to someone you've just met
Day 13- A letter to someone who has hurt you recently
Day 14- A letter to your family
Day 15- A letter to the person you last kissed
Day 16- A letter to someone you wish you could have changed
Day 17- Someone you would want to switch lives with for one day and why
Day 18- Plans/dreams/goals you have
Day 19- Nicknames you have; why do you have them
Day 20- Someone you see yourself marrying/being with in the future
Day 21- A picture of something that makes you happy/sad
Day 22- What makes you different from everyone else
Day 23- Something you crave for a lot
Day 24- A letter to your parents
Day 25- A letter to yourself when you were 7
Day 26- Whats your dream wedding?
Day 27- A letter to someone you miss.
Day 28- A letter to yourself last year.
Day 29- In this past month, what have you learned
Day 30- Who are you?