Look at this. Just look at it. Yes, it's a shitty, blurry screencap. Idgaf. LOOK.



I'm a little worried that French III H is almost level with Trig. And also that my French teacher doesn't update Instdy or French.
Lol, I have a high A in Dance. I'm the worst dancer in there, but she grades on punctuality, dressing out, and written tests. (the 102 percent is due to ONE bonus question on a test wtf)

BUT HELL YES I HAVE AN A IN ALGEBRA I DON'T KNOW WHY BECAUSE I'M STILL PRETTY CLUELESS (NOT LIKE BEFORE) BUT I HAVE AN A!!!!

Last quarter, I ended everything with A's, excluding Algebra and Instdy Lit (a.k.a. French Literature), both of which were B's (I'm still pissed about the French Lit and I NEED AN A in it because I want colleges to know that I <3 French, as I'm going to major in French and become a translator for it).
I need to get a high A in both classes and on the semester exams, because the semester grade is what goes on the transcript. And that's all that matters.


But anyway. I just wanted to show that hard work pays off. 8D


Now, off to do math homework (D8), study for World History, etc.

I hate people who are overly sensitive about race.


It pisses me off to the point of shaking. I have a friend like this. She is half-black. If I say anything about anyone's race (not even stereotyping; if I just mention that 26% of people at Cheyenne HS were black), I am immediately called a racist or a white supremacist.
First off, proof that I am not a racist:
1. I am friends with people of all races (INCLUDING HER, DUR DUR).
2. I mock all races, including my own.
3. I go out of my way not to stereotype people by race, unless I'm joking (if I'm joking, I make it obvious by saying JUST KIDDING).
I don't even talk about race that often. I don't even really think about it, notice it, or care about it, unless confronted with it.

Also, apparently, we can't say Negro anymore!
When did this happen? I'm serious. When I was in elementary school, not too long ago, the teachers said 'Negroes' when they talked about black-people-history. But all of the sudden, IT'S AWFUL. IT'S POLITICALLY INCORRECT. BAAAAAAW. We can only say AFRICAN AMERICAN, which, as Maddox points out, is also not politically correct, since not all black-skinned people hail from Africa.

I could seriously punch someone on this issue. Stop being so damn touchy! I know it used to be tough, but these days, so few people are racist that there's no reason to get angry at someone who's:
A. Joking
B. Of Native American descent (see: Me.). (Who's the racist now? 'All [seemingly white skinned people are Caucasian, durp durp!')

Also, minorities of every sort (Hispanic, 'African'-American, Native American, Asian/Pacific Islander, etc.) have their own colleges, clubs, and get special scholarships (I'm not even entitled to the Native American scholarships/benefits, as my grandfather did not have a license proofing his Cherokeeness, and tried to hide the fact at the time).


What if there was a "Caucasian-History day?" "Caucasian awareness club?" "All-Caucasian school?"


WAT ZOMG THATS RACIST U R A NAZI

I'm sorry for this rant, but I'm just so TICKED OFF at this issue and my friend.
Other things that I hate, that she does:
1. Raises her hand like she's going to hit me and then laughs when I flinch.
2. Not laugh at herself, but only at the expense of others. I know it's not fun being the butt of the joke, but sometimes you have to endure it (like everyone else must in her presence).

Okay, that's about it. I really like her, as she's very giving and loyal and we laugh a lot, but sometimes, that stuff gives me a migraine. Literally.


Aaaand I don't know. This might be why I've had no close friendships (with sleepovers and meeting on weekends and sharing secrets and deep thoughts and philosophies and so on) since elementary school. I always find some sort of flaw in my friends, and usually keep a fair distance or leave them entirely.

Sleepovers suck anyway. I'm usually spent from a few hours of human contact, and having to deal with it the entire night? It just gets to be waaay too much!

I gave her your number.



Also, my French teacher gave me a D in speaking in literature class and I think I'll end the quarter with a fucking B over all, despite acing the test. I hate everything.

I got 100% on speaking in French III though. IDGI. I just don't.

But I have a B in Algebra and that's good. Except that I have another quiz on Wednesday and it's fucking ridiculous how my only free time occurs after I go to bed and I secretly surf the net for a half hour.

I spent the entire weekend working. Literally. Not, "oh, I had three hours of homework".
More like, I worked six hours through, took a break and worked four more hours. Times two (Saturday + Sunday). I also have like a million tests. Literally for every class except Dance and Costume design.
I'm studying for everything and I'm just so overwhelmed.

Quarter, end already.

And high power, inner self, WHATEVER, please do not let me fail the Algebra quiz. I need this B this quarter. Really badly.

Did she call you too?

COMPLETE CHANGE OF PLANS IT SEEMS.
I think she's doing this so that she won't end up driving gawd knows where only to find we've changed the date. Or something.


"Wonderful Job. I'd like to have an afternoon get together at my house. Everyone has to come and everyone has to bring food. Period. Some Saturday. Maybe in November (?)

 
 
:)
love love!
~A~"

Nope. She hasn't.
Jesus and Brian and Angelica all said they could make it, but there was nothing more out of them after that (except for Ange. She and I speak).

WHY IS IT SO HARD TO PLAN THINGS I DO NOT UNDERSTAND. D: People are all so unconcerned and loose and open when it comes to making plans with their undetermined times and approximate locations and lasjpoeirjf.
I don't know. When I'm finished with my six different sets of homework, I'll mail her again. And Jesus. And Brian.

----

Now for a rant about my classes.

1. World History H
I love this class and I'm taking the AP test for it even though it's just an honors class (because LVA doesn't offer it in AP-form). I have an A and ace all the tests.

2. Algebra/Trig II H
After taking the after-school courses every day until 4:00pm, sacrificing all my lunches to tutoring, and spending hours on my homework I FINALLY RAISED MY GRADE TO A C. And I got a B on my homework. But I must continue to study really hard since the test is Wednesday.
I. hate. math. so. damn. much. (when I don't understand it)
If I didn't have this course, school would almost be a breeze!

3. French III H
Fuck this class. JUST FUCK IT.  I hate my major. But. I have an A overall.
But.
The first week, I got an A in speaking.
The second week, I got a B in speaking.
And this week, she gave me a C IN SPEAKING.
I wouldn't say anything if everyone had perfect pronunciation and constantly participated, but. They don't. With the exception of two or three people, everyone pronounces French like it's English.
My pronunciation is good. D: I work so hard and ace all the tests but this teacher just keeps lowering my grade in French III and French Lit FOR NO REASON. I BEHAVE.

4. Chemistry H
Easy A. I love it. No homework ever, funny teacher, tests just require memorization. Done.

5. English II H
Also easy. I don't work as hard as I should, but I have an A. I recently had a test on Lord of the Flies and damn, I hope I did it well. Feeling isn't good. I'm studying harder. Working harder.

6. Costume Design I
We haven't done any costume construction, but. Okay. Easy A, just requires a lot of writing. If one works hard in class, there's no homework.

7. Dance I
I can't dance. It's that simple. But she grades on effort and written tests and being on time, so, I'm good.

8. French Lit. H
Again, same teacher as French III H. I have a B. Low B. Still pisses me off.
The teacher doesn't like me and she keeps giving me lower and lower grades on speaking and such. It's like she can't stomach that I'm genuinely trying to work hard to:
a. Actually learn French so I can become a translator.
b. Get an A and eventually a 5 on the AP test next year.



As you can see, I'm only struggling with French because of the teacher and with math because I'm a math-reject.
If it weren't for that, school would be a breeze.

Don't worry; the China town plaza is fairly small. You won't get lost. Kidnapped, possibly. But not lost.

I'll stand by the entrance of it and wave at cars. I might be mistaken for a cheap hooker but You'll see me, at least. Then, if anyone else shows up, we will track them down.

Just remember to listen to it when you start to miss Regina. PLEASE.

Four hours holy jesus. I must linger only two hours + the hour of transportation.
BUT IF YOU EVER DO. Just saying.


&
That's just it. She keeps posting all these status updates about how more people should write her and such. WELL I JUST DID WRITE YOU, MISS, BUT YOU. DON'T. REPLY.
If this develops no further, I'll hand out everyone's number to everyone and I'll be in China town that day and we will see.



ALSO please agree that this song is amazing. It's about Lolita. But it can be ~interpreted~ in other ways.

Well.

Your school looks like it sounds, Matthew. It has little squares all over it. Wat.
If you ride the late bus some time between now and the middle of November, you might see me. OH THE THRILL.

 

And Mrs. Hedegaard won't reply anymore.

There is a mouse in the house and it is a brave little sucker. We see and hear it all over the living room/kitchen. Most recently, it was whirling around in the dog food bag at night and scared the shit out of my mother and I.

Also, it has beaten our human traps and just tends to evade them or somehow pull out the food.


OH YEAH AND NOW THE MOUSE IS IN MY ROOM.
If it's not the mouse, it's a ghost causing turmoil in my papers/colored pencils.


I just got up and placed a humane trap in here and GOOD GOD PLEASE LET ME CATCH THIS MOUSE WITHOUT HAVING TO USE SNAP TRAPS. I don't want  to kill ;.;




Also, we live in the middle of the desert. Why have we had mice, oh, three times?



ALSO GLUE TRAPS SHOULD BE BANNED.
If you want to kill the mouse, fine. Use your snap traps but do not fucking use glue traps.
Or drown them. Why the hell would you drown a mouse? Idgi.

I think I would die laughing if she got you mixed up with Daniel (that is his name, rait).

But, I don't know. You two are so alike. It's easy to do.

She's this incredibly tall and burly brown-haired girl.


She said you always poked her and talked to her, etc.


...But I guess people lie.

I don't like this guessing game anymore.

SO I will just complain like I do all the time.
I have homework for.
Eight.
Different.
Classes.

Oh, and, this is not a complaint.

SAVANNAH CLAIMS TO KNOW YOU, MATTHEW.
She was a sixth grader when you were a seventh grader and so on.

I don't even know what Necco Wafers are. D:
Hint: Your gift is something you can play with. OH THE MYSTERY.



She doesn't care. Three weeks is a long time in guuuuurl time.


Aaaand here is the Chinatown website. http://www.lvchinatown.com/
When you go there, it's hard to miss, because it's like this large, outdoor Chinese mall.

I'll ask Ms. Hedegaard for a specific place and time there. She needs to decide these things or it'll end up like last time.

&
You're not going to wear my friendship bracelet?

D':



PS: Angelica says you should call in the afternoon.

she is.

Google maps. http://maps.google.com
Try "China town plaza, las vegas"


TOO BAD, I JUST FINISHED YOUR GIFT.

Angelica keeps telling me to call you~.



Okay. So far, the 17th works for everyone. So, if that doesn't work out, I'm pretty sure we'd do it later.
Probably way later, since Ms. Hedegaard hasn't the time (she claims).
And Chinatown is good? Yes?


Also, I am bringing gifts for .everyone. Would you accept a gift if I gave you one? >:D  IT COSTS VIRTUALLY NOTHING AND NO, itisnotasexualfavor.

EDIT: LOL YOU REPLIED TO MY OTHER ENTRY LIKE RIGHT WHEN I POSTED THIS.

I got Algebra II for Dummies. Let's see.
But yeah. You don't have Trig books. I think ours is harder. Or something. This is what the teacher claims. The books are new. All those perimeter questions have nothing to do with anything. They are there to make us REVIEW~~~>


Also, I invited Angelica to the shindig. I hope this is okay. (She keeps calling you. I'm sorry, but this amusing.)

And I need you confirmation for Oct. 17 because this is an ~exclusive~ event and everyone must RSVP.
ohyeah and it's the Chinatown in Vegas.

sure let's fly to new york to meet people from vegas

EDIT: But, it doesn't have to be there. We just need to find somewhere nice.

Of course.

LOL JESUS THOUGHT IT WAS LAST SATURDAY AND WROTE ME A LONG TEXT EXPLAINING HOW HE COULDN'T COME AND WAS SORRY. I love Jesus for this reason.


That is all.

PS:
Did you get a new IP address?



PSSSS:


Whoa.
Ms Hedegaard wrote this:

Can we do it early? I'm throwing a HUGE House Party that night (Oct 17th)  and need to be getting ready... You're more than welcome to join, but you wouldn't be allowed to drink ANY alcohol (unless your mom said you could have a sip, then I'd make sure that was IT).
 
And you could only come from like 8-10 pm. You could all come, even! I just don't want any parents being LIED to. I can give my phone number to you and talk to your parents. If they would be willing to pick you up and drop you off. -  It's just a bunch of happy adults, really. :)!!! :)
 
OR Lunch at some place in town ... Whatever.
 
:)
 
Cheese! ,
Anna.

THOUGHTS | IDEAS | COMMENTS.


Okay, done.

EDIT: Is it As or A's? Because whenever I put As, my English teacher would add the apostrophe. Dx

October the 17th good? I'll ask the others. That day is good for both Ms. Hedegaard and I. She thinks the Chinatown area might be good for meeting. Also, Sahara, Desert Inn, etc.

AND AN A IN ALGEBRA. THIS IS WONDERFUL.


This is our Algebra book. Which one are you using? How is your Algebra class different from your others?

Basically, we've done this so far:
Graphs and equations (determining x,y intercepts, determining symmetry, testing for symmetry, equations of circles/how to find said equations, etc.)
Linear Equations in one variable (identity and conditional equations, solving equations in two ways, finding x,y algebraically, simplifying expressions, etc.)
Modeling with linear equations (verbal models, verbal descriptions, finding percent increase/decrease and percentage of, solving word problems with tables [mixture problems, motion problems], solving for variables in equations without numbers, more simplifying, etc.)
Quadratic equations (writing it in general form, solving [by factoring, extracting square roots, completing the square, graphing with a calculator, using the discriminant, and using the quadratic formula], and some basic perimeter stuff, etc.)

Next up is Complex numbers with our lovely imaginary unit i. :D

I know that was a lot to read. But wow. Do you know any of that stuff? I mean, a lot of it is pretty basic. But the basic stuff is never on the tests.




This is unrelated, so disregard.
Also, wow, I have a C in French Lit now. Right after I talked to her about my grade (low B for not writing out sentences?), she immediately gave me a B in speaking skills (although I had an A in them before... speaking skills do not deteriorate in two days D:<) and an F on the binder check because I keep French III and French Lit in the same place. It is frustrating because I know the material and I'm good at French but I'm just not following ~HER WAYS~.  Augh.

I WILL HAVE AN A, MS. COLEY.

/whining

See previous post for my reply. I have to rant now.



I work so. hard.
I spend hours on my Algebra (II/Trigonometry H; I won't type it out every time) work and I study and I work and I sacrifice all my lunches to get help from the teacher and I just work work work work but it doesn't fucking pay off!

It
never
pays
off.

I get D's and F's on everything. My highest grade was a 79% on the latest homework, and I only got that score because we did half on the board before grading. I had an A in the class anyway, because I turned in my signed sheet and did my pretest (we got 100% for just doing it) and our grades are based 65% on test-work (15% homework, 20% classwork).

We did another test. This one actually counted.
I thought I got a C, or even a D.
I failed it. 34%



34%



I have an F over all in the class now and progress reports come out next week.
Thing is, no one's doing good in the class. I think a maximum of 2 people got a decent score on the test.

(I'm doing exceptionally badly.)

 

But she doesn't slow down. She just forces it down our throats. She keeps telling us to work harder. She keeps telling me I'll catch up.

WHEN. WHEN THE FUCK AM I GOING TO CATCH UP.

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Thing is, I had HIGH A's in my Algebra I H and Geometry I H classes. So why isn't it working out now? I don't get it. I just don't.


--
Also, I have a low B in my French literature class.

I misunderstood directions and she counted everything as half credit.
(She said to "write out the answer" on the multiple choice work; I did. Turns out she wanted full sentences. She won't fucking let me do it over.)
Also, she randomly counts stuff as a test, even though it's not...? When we do stuff together in class and she gives us the answers, I do not consider it a test. Srsly.

Theeen I studied for the actual test that was today, and, I don't know. Everything I studied wasn't on the test. The questions were in French.  I swear I saw good students erasing and rewriting answers ten times. The only people who finished quickly were some advanced IV's (I'm a III) and the lazy III's who don't care about failing/acing.

THEN I mentioned I wanted to raise my grade in some way because I can't stand a B (especially not a low one!!! D:) She said, "Oh, it's common for people to get all A's in their freshman and sophomore years and then get some B's later on. No on wants to get a B 'cause they all wanna be Valedictorians" 

FIRST:
I am a sophomore. This means I should still be getting straight A's, according to her.

SECOND:
I don't give a fuck about Valedictorian-shit! I want my A's, damnit.

THIRD:
She acts so casually about B's. They're not something someone just gets, especially if they're willing to do any kind of extra work, they study all the time, and French is their fucking major.  p0awd  a;weljtraw34 trj djt

I don't get it.

I just want to achieve my goal of getting straight A's.

I have never had goals, with the exception of this one. I don't want it to be ruined so soon.

/endLONGrant

PS: SERIOUSLY MATTHEW IF YOU ARE GOOD AT ALGEBRA II/TRIG, PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE TUTOR ME. I will pay you in CD's. (Or if Jesus happens to be; I shall force him). I neeeeed it.