Books Are My Getaway

Books Are My Getaway

Saturday, August 16, 2014

Back to School?!?!

Guess what? It's time for school. Waking up at 6 in the morning, staying at school for 8 hours, eating school lunches, and homework almost everyday...Who doesn't love it? Many people dread school, mostly the children, but I do know a few parents that feel the same way. Kids don't want to give up their sleeping time while parents don't want to have less time with their kids.

I personally don't know how I feel about school. I love learning and being with my friends, but then theirs also the downsides....such as the stress, bullies, annoying teachers, stress, the rules, THE STRESS.

Stress is a main thing that I feel when I'm in school. No matter how old I am, I will always stress about school. To me, a "B" is an "F".  A grade lower than a 97 is a "B". If you can't tell by now, I hold myself to a high standard. I want to try my best, but even when I do, I expect more of myself. By doing this I put a lot of pressure on myself. It's hard NOT to do. I'm so used to doing it that it's just a routine now.

So, advice....don't get ahead of yourself. Set reachable standards and slowly raise them. It will take a lot of weight off your chest that you don't need.

Tuesday, August 5, 2014

Goodbye, Summer Vacation?

As it's getting closer and closer to school I am getting looking back on what I did this summer. I didn't do something HUGE, or something that made a difference in the world. That's what I wanted to do this summer. Although I didn't go to an amusement park or save a life I'm pretty content with what I did accomplish. I found me. Kind of. I'm still trying to find myself, but from what I've found this summer I'm happy with it. I realized that I'm unique and no one will EVER be me. I'm my own person. My height, weight, teeth, body shape, and much more doesn't matter. My happiness does. Being happy is one of my top priorities. I stand in front of the mirror and tell my reflection that I'm beautiful and perfectly imperfect. Because of how I've changed this summer I am such a better person. I may not have the best things or look the best, but I know that I'm good enough.