A Taste of the Holidays

Well, it was exactly one month yesterday until Christmas day is here!! For me, it's exciting because when I think about Christmas, it makes me think of all of all of my winter childhood memories and how much fun we all had together. As a family, we would bake cookies, go shopping for gifts, and even play out in the snow; but now since my sister and I are older, we hardly have time to do anything of the sort anymore.

Still, this season brings a new year! Today we are going to put up our Christmas tree, along with numerous other decorations on the inside of our house. This just gives our home a taste of the holidays to come. Only three more weeks left of school, and then we're out for Christmas. That is when the real holidays will begin!

Techno-LOGIC

So I was just thinking...what will technology be like in one hundred years? Think about it: in only a couple of decades, we invented touch-screen phones, iPods, iPads, cameras, and even some computers. Our televisions can record some shows so that you can watch them when its convenient for you, and even some cars can now be set to "voice-command."

Since almost all of these devices are updated yearly, such as the current iPhone 4S, then who knows what is coming next? For all that we know, our cars will soon be able to fly instead of drive, and you could then reach your locations faster. With new technology, people may one day even be able to turn back or fast-forward time so that they can have control. Some people may think the idea of new technology is revolting, and while I can see where they're coming from, I'm anxious to see what technological advances the upcoming years will bring.

Bummer Break

So this break has been kind of a bummer for me. Why? Well, it's been like this because I have been sick since Wednesday night and I am still sick!!!!!!! This just must not be my week. Because I was sick, I pretty much did not have a Thanksgiving, nor did I go Black Friday Shopping. Yes, I missed my favorite shopping day of the year!!! So yes, you could say that it was a fail of a weekend...and to think that I looked forward to this for months!

One...Two...Three...BLOW OUT THE CANDLES!

Well, today is the day! I am proud to say that I am now officially 15 years old, although I don't feel any older than I did yesterday. This birthday is especially significant to me for several reasons. For one, it is my golden birthday! Second, I am 50% Mexican, and in most Latin-speaking countries, a girl's 15th birthday is much like an American girl's Sweet-Sixteen birthday. In Mexico, this special celebration is called a Quinceañera.

As far as my birthday wish, I would rather keep it a secret. By revealing it, I might increase my chances of jinxing it! Yes, a birthday is a special occasion that only comes around once every 365 days, but I guess that today, I am most thankful for that fact that I was lucky enough to spend my own 15th birthday with the people that mean the most to me: my friends and family.

Golden Shades For Golden Memories

Autumn. Autumn is one of my favorite seasons, but I feel like it goes by so quickly. Before I know it, Christmas will be here. Despite its rapid changes, I have always admired fall, maybe because it seems to open up many new opportunities for people. For example, I feel that the leaves turning to golden shades, cracking off the tree, and leaving the branch nude all symbolize a fresh start for people. The weather begins to change, and it rejuvenates some people with a feeling of hope for a new beginning.

This season is one that forces me to recollect my childhood, and it makes me yearn for it back. Some memories, such as trick-or-treating with my sister, my younger birthday parties, and thanksgiving celebrations all occurred during the fall season. Being older now just makes me realize how precious these moments actually are. These symbols are what bring alive my inner childhood again.

Backed Up On Overload...

You know what I hate? HOMEWORK. This whole weekend, I literally have not been home, so today is my only day to relax...but no! Since I haven't been home, I haven't started any homework, and I have a lot. On the weekends, some students choose to sleep in and relax, but others go out and do things with friends that they cannot do on the weekdays. However, teachers believe that we don't have a life outside of school, so they pile on the work to keep us busy. And I am sure that I am not the only one who thinks this way. So today, instead of catching up on sleep and having some time to do what I actually want to do, I will be sitting at my kitchen table doing homework for probably most of the day. Thank you teachers.

Signed,
Busy Student