Finally

It has only been a couple of weeks, but it feels like ages since I last wrote. I graduated from high school with an honors diploma and started a full time job at a military merchandising company—I mostly work in a warehouse. I really enjoy it, I've been learning so much! I  assemble matted prints, help out in production, pull stock, file, and I'm going to keep learning more and more. I've never worked full time before and the weekend is a huge relief.

I sang a solo at graduation in the senior song. I was so nervous, but it went pretty well. :) It was so good to see my family. My dad and his parents were there, and my second cousin. There were also a bunch from Oregon. I've been trying to spend as much time with friends as I can before I leave for college in September, and it's difficult with so little free time. So far it's been going well though. I'm in the real world now...

I'd like to start a new blog. This one has carried me through high school, and I'm ready to start fresh. To those few that might possibly still read, I thank you.

http://foreverkfiz.blogspot.com/

'Lil Blurb

My mom is seriously the best. It's been a bit of a struggle to stay motivated in school and senioritis is a serious problem. I've gotten my grades up alright lately but we're heading into the final stretch–the last month–and it's difficult to stay on top of work. I told this to my mom and mentioned that my grades were better last year, and she told me it's more important for me to have a well-rounded life. She's just happy I've had such a good year. I've been very social, and it's been wonderful. :)

There are so many great things from this year that I can reflect on. This year has mostly been about my relationships with people and involvement in things that I love. It was a challenge for me, but I stopped working and focused on school and friends and activities. And I'm glad I did, it's been good.

 I recently went to Seattle for a choir festival. These are just a few of my photos from the trip.

Homecoming

Last night was Homecoming and I had more fun than I've had any other year. :) I went to Max's house to get ready. I was alone in the bathroom but it was fine 'cause who wants to watch someone curl their hair for over half an hour. Worth it. Christian was there and a new friend Torsen joined us. We all got pictures down at the park nearby. Next we picked up some other friends and went to dinner at Johnny Carinos. It's been a while since I've laughed so hard. We spent the rest of the evening at Lava Lanes, bowling. It sort of seemed like that was just the alternative place to go besides the dance. A lot of other people from our school were there. I bowled at 84. Pretty good for not having bumpers. I don't really know what else to say about it, except that Torsen made me and Christian laugh uncontrollably on the way to the bowling alley when he screamed something I shouldn't put on here. :)

Max, Me, Christian

Max, Torsen, Christian

At Johnny Carinos

Jake and Me at Lava Lanes 

Christian, Me, Larson, Jake

Car

I'm soooo glad. Yesterday we had a movie night with the Fellowship of the Ring (special edition). :) I want to find the special edition of the other two as well... Also, I basically have a car now. Andy's going to use it first for a little while to find out everything that's wrong with it and fix it, but I'll be using it after that! It's a red, manual 1990 Honda Accord. It takes some getting used to but I'll get there.
I'm so glad it's May. 23 days 'til I'm 16! 39 days 'til school's out! It's a beautiful day today. Hopefully it'll stay nice and just be spring/summer for a while. I'm so sick of the snow and cold.

Snow Day!

It's been so long since we've had one. I'm just enjoying the warmth of the house today. I might go to the bank later. Yesterday was Valentine's Day. I'm very happy because my mom is now ENGAGED!!! :D Andy asked us for permission and we all said yes, shortly followed by "Finally!" I'm so excited!
Thanks to the snow day, I don't have driver's ed today either! YES! I now have a lot of chocolate as of yesterday. I think today besides doing some homework, I would like to patch my favorite jeans and clean my room from top to bottom. I'll also need to work out... :) Whether this all happens remains to be seen.