Goodbye GMS, Hello NN

Like I've said before, the year has gone by really fast. I am starting to adjust to the fact that I'm going to high school soon. It started off with me starting middle school at my old school. Unlike GMS, middle school started at 4th grade. Things were scary for me, especially because the teachers were very strict. That is also when the homework started piling up. There were tests for every class, tons of projects due on the same day, and having to stay up all night because of all the homework. 5th and 6th grade were a train wreck, especially because there was a...bully (at least he got expelled). When my family decided to move, I was nervous about going to a new school. Would I have even more homework? Would people make fun of me? Would I fail my classes? All of this changed when I first stepped into my RTI. People immediately wanted to be my friend. I caught up easily. Everything was just fine. I even got my best girlfriends now as my friends on the first day! I think this school is better than my old one. Now, it is coming to the end of 8th grade. Camp MacClean is already coming up this week. The 8th grade dance is almost here. GRADUATION is almost here! Next thing I know, I will be starting high school. There will be many new things to experience that could be school-life changing. I can't wait to go!

Beginning and End

There is a god with the name of Janus. He is the Greek god of beginnings and endings. There are a lot of things in this world that involve beginnings and ends, like going on a vacation and leaving a little while later and starting a sport and ending it. The one I think is very relatable for everyone is reading a book. I have read a lot of great books from 7th grade to now, and I hate when they have to end. It starts out like this: The book usually starts of confusing because you don't know what's going on. You don't even know what the person's name is! Later on, more action and information comes in, making the book interesting. Then, there is a point when the book becomes so good that you can't stop reading it. There have been a few times in class where I was told to put my book away, but I couldn't; there was so much good stuff going on! Last comes the part when the book is over...I hate that! I really hate it when the book ends in a cliffhanger. That is UNACCEPTABLE!! I will only let it slide when there is already another book for the series on the shelf, waiting for me to read it. But still, I hate when books end. I wish it was a never-ending story.

It's Complicated...

The school year is almost over!! I have a lot of great memories from this year. There were people making jokes that last for a long time and I have connected with my friends even more. Before we know it, we will be in high school. Time flies fast. I wish we could have at least one more year here at GMS. High school will be a whole new experience, which makes me kind of nervous. I also don't want to end up separated from my friends, LIKE WHAT HAS HAPPENED HERE!! *clears throat* Sorry about that; it just bugs me that I'm never with my friends in class. Anyways, high school may be hard at first, but I know I can get through it. Still, I think this school is great and I don't want to leave it (I have only been here for 2 years and my friends have been here for 4 years). I'm going to miss the teachers here and all of the memories we have shared. It's complicated.

 

Quiz Time!

Hey, why not make a fun little quiz to take before PARCC? Today's category is (drum roll please) YouTubers! Submit your answers in the comments to have a chance to win a prize!

1.) Which of these likes to play a game I like called Yandere Simulator?

      a. DashieGames

      b. Bijuu Mike

      c. PewDiePie

      d. TechRax

2.) Who is the Savage King?

      a. Reaction Time 

      b. Guava Juice

      c. PopularMMOS

      d. WolfieRaps

3.) Who has a dog named Luke?
      a. Rosanna Pansino
      b. CrazyRussinHacker
      c. Markiplier
      d. IHasCupquake

 4.) Which of these reaction channels call themselves "cringy"?
      a. Reaction Time
      b. FBE
      c. REACT
      d. Reaction Bro

5.) Who has a second channel that is known for their funny skits and music videos?
      a. GamingWithJen
      b. Fail Army
      c. DavidParody
      d. GMM

6.) Who is the loudest out of all of these?
      a. Markiplier
      b. DashieGames
      c. JackSepticEye
      d. KSI

7.) Who has a cooking channel?
      a. cutepolish
      b. The Rents
      c. FBE
      d. Rosanna Pansino

8.) Who is known for playing horror games?
      a. Markiplier
      b. Yandere Dev
      c. GamingWithJen
      d. PopularMMOS

9.) Who has enough money to destroy phones for YouTube?
      a. TechRax
      b. REACT
      c. DavidParody
      d. KSI

10.) Who has the most subs?
      a. Sylvia Gani
      b. Itsyeboi
      c. PewDiePie
      d. Miranda Sings

*Bonus (better win if known) What is my channel called?*

Cuteness

If you're a person that deals with stress or you are stressing over a big test, this video should help you calm down and make you go, "awww":

https://youtu.be/RbwM9CRVhaM

Also, here are some pictures that help me:

A Tribute To Someone Special

A Tribute to My Mom

          Out of all the people in my family, I have to say my mom is the best. She is always there for me in difficult situations. She wants to help me with everything, which is something most moms do for their kids. She won't stop doing something until I am happy. She pushes everything to the side to help me. She quit her job to be with me. I am so glad that she is my mom.
          I have had very tough times in my life that I can't deal with on my own. For example, I deal with stress everyday, which doesn't make me feel the best. If my mom knows I feel this way, she will do everything she can to stop the stress from overtaking me. We will either talk to each other about it or make one another laugh. Even though there are many other people that help me with this, I know my mom will always be there for me.
          Usually when I get home from school, my mom asks if I need help with any homework that I don't understand. I usually accept the offer, unless it's something I totally understand. See, this is something that moms don't usually do with their teenage sons or daughters. I am lucky that I have her when I am confused on school work.
          I am very important to my mom because she quit her own time just to be there for me all the time. This is something that I never thought would happen. My mom deeply cares about me and wants to be there every step of the way. I'm glad that she would do this for me.
          All of these things are great. I am happy to know that she will be there for me always. If you are reading this, Mom, thank you for everything you have done for me.

Field Trip

My Favorite Field Trip

          Although all of the field trips I had in 7th and 8th grade were awesome, I have to say going to Camp MacLean in 7th grade was the best experience so far. First, we got on the bus like any other field trip, but it was actually pretty quiet. That is something I like so I can just relax and think about what's going to happen. When we got to the camp, everyone grabbed their bags and tried to find their cabins. I have to say, the cabins were pretty nice for a cabin. There were bunk-beds and a back room that was acting like a small kitchen. When everyone got their bags in the cabins, we all got into our groups to go do some activities. Throughout the trip, we rock climbed, played archery, played gaga ball, and many more. In between these games, we had food, which was pretty good for a camp in my opinion. When night fell, we played a game of Capture the Flag: Boys vs. Girls. To make the game a little easier, the girls gave the boys the glow-in-the-dark face paint so we can see them better. It was pretty fun, even though I got tagged a lot. Hey, if I had fun, it was no big deal if I got tagged. The only thing that got me mad was one of the teachers on the boy's side was trying to help us find one of the student's cameras that fell out of her pocket. When the teacher shined a flashlight on the grass, he saw our flag. And guess what? He told the boys where the flag was. Great game XD! Later on, we did have a campfire, but it wasn't that fun at all; it was too cheesy and cringy. It was sad that it only lasted for 1 and a half days, but we get to go back this year. I can't wait to see what we will do next!