My Life in Isolation

 Heyyyy everyone. Okay, so Hurricane Ida hit, and my family and I went to stay with my brother while our house turned into a swamp. When we did that we all got covid. I can now confirm that Covid stinks, it's like having the flu. And now I can't get vaccinated, because the side effects will hit me really hard. Anywhoo. So, I hate isolation. I hate being alone, let alone for six weeks. My boyfriend brought me food and left it on my porch because he's a champ. But, I am so happy to be back at school. Also, my dresses are coming in today, so everyone get excited. 

I'm being stalked...

Hello all,

Similarly to how the ghosts follow the characters in OHYOS and SUS, I was followed this weekend. Not because I killed them and they haunted me, but because Lauren and Halle are stalkers. Just kidding! I had a first date on Saturday night, and as things were going well, I see the stalkers enter and sit at the table next to me. In the novels I believe the ghosts appear to represent a guilt the character is experiencing in association to their death. Are they haunting me for going on a date instead of hanging out with them? The world may never know.

-Lilly

My ex is Michael from SUS except were not dating

Okay wait I thought these were due on Sunday, but apparently not so I am doing it very late Saturday night. So basically, my ex boyfriend is not in jail. But, he is in college at the BRCC and that is essentially the same thing. He is trapped there, sort of like Michael, except, in a sense, Michael still loves Leonie. In my case, my ex, Dominic, does not still love me - tragically. Although Dominic does not do meth such as Michael, and I do not have a child with him, they are still similar as they are trapped somewhere without their true loves. I just wish Dominic would take me back as Michael did Leonie. LOL! Anyways, my dumb ex is in town tomorrow to take the ACT to get into LSU, as I mentioned he is currently in community college, so I will in fact be meeting him for lunch, despite my morals saying otherwise. Anyhoo, that is going to be my Saturday and I will keep y'all updated for how that goes. I just realized that I am also dumb and that tonight is Friday! So these blogs are not due until tomorrow night. Oh well, as I just wrote this entire post I may as well post it now. Enjoy! 

Deep Philosophical Question Pt.2

What is the definition of beauty and why has it been prevalent in society for so long? Is it purely defined as beauty on the outside or does it also include beauty on the inside? Is being beautiful an unrealistic standard or is it necessary for humans to have standards for each other? 

What is reading?

What is reading? If you look at the words and letters but don't comprehend what they mean are you reading? If you look at a book that is purely pictures are you reading? If you look at the words and letters and understand what they mean but don't understand the bigger picture are you reading? The answers may be surprising. Ignoring the first question, because you can look up what reading means in a dictionary, the answers are no,no, and depends on who you ask. Thank you for coming to my Ted Talk. 

Deep Philosophical Question Pt 1

If perfect artificial intelligence was achieved would you trust it to rule over you? Do you think the A.I. would decide to end human life in favor for robots or do you think it would create a perfect society for humans? Why?

The Ultimate Question

 There has been a question that has plagued humanity for some time now. This question has bested in the greats like Plato or the local meth addict. Now please do not continue to read this if you do not have an IQ of at least 100. This question is: "Unlimited Bacon and no games or Unlimited Games, but no Games". Now if your brain is still functioning after trying to comprehend such a question, congratulations you are a member of the chosen people who will ascend to a greater plane of existence after finding your answer to this fabled question. Now please respond with your answer(You will be judged for this).

Hello?

 I'm not really sure what we should be posting on here... But if y'all want to respond to this, how was everyone's week? 

Hello World!

 Hi 

Testing

Give me an A Ms. King

To My Amazing Class

We made it! We finished and are moving on. I hope that everyone feels accomplished because it is a big deal. I wanted to say goodbye, but that feels too final, you know? I would like to believe that we will all see each other, at least online, but I know that it is likely that we will fall out of touch for the most part. Sadly, no matter how much we promise, sometimes the end of senior year is goodbye. 

How do you say goodbye to a part of yourself? For that is what STM and our class is: 12 years is impossible to move on from. The inside jokes will also be hard because I won't have anyone on the 'inside' anymore. One sided jokes are no longer funny. I have read everyone else's farewell posts, and they remind me of a sign-book, which is a tradition at a camp I went to. The tradition is that for the last week, you carry around a small book, and give it to others. They write messages in it, then once you are leaving and on the way home you open it and read it. So, here it goes:

Abbie (the other Renee): You have stuck with me, and I KNOW that that alone is truly a feat in and of itself. Thank you for being such a great friend and for never giving up on me. Know that I will never give up on you. 

Izzy: Can you believe that we were once enemies? It feels like just yesterday that Mr. Lind forced us to ride up to Baton Rouge next to each other. One of my greatest regrets is not becoming friends with you sooner. I do, however, plan on keeping in touch through letters (and the quicker texts of course). I will miss talking to you in person. And I apologize for the scarf. 

Clara: Princeton is lucky to have you! I hope that you have fun with statistical physics, and remember that life is just as much about the friends as it is about the work. I hope you continue to flourish! 

Rikki: I wish we got to spend more time together because you seem super awesome, but it was not meant to be. I expect to hear great things about you though because I have always pegged you to be someone who achieves your goals. 

Erica: I wish you luck. I have not talked with you much, but you seem strong and brilliant. 

Adriana: Thank you for being such a great class president. Though you are defined as much more than that role, it is the way that I interacted with you most, and it showed me that you are a confident and calm person. I believe that you will do amazingly well at Tulane and can't wait to see where you go! 

Hunter: Though you have only joined the grade this year, you are an Integral part of it. You made math class more fun than when it was just Abbie and I, and your math aerobics still make me chuckle. The Business world needs to look out because you are going to take it by a storm. 

Ryn: I hope that you are successful in every way! Good luck with college!

Cami: It's been forever! We have been though so many years, and it flew by. Too fast. It feels like yesterday that Mrs. Saucier introduced us, yet here we are graduating! It feels surreal. 

Laura: It is so great to have gotten to know you better this last year, and I'm sorry that it didn't happen sooner! But, I also wasn't the same person freshman year as I am now, so maybe that was for the best. I wish you the best of luck in the coming years, and of course I would defend you for the suspencion- she was much more in the wrong than you. 

Leven: Sorry about the pencil. Good luck! 

Sophia: We've shared a lot of classes, but I don't really know you. You do, however go with the flow much better than I do, and I envy you just a little for that. So, the best of luck! 

Ms. King: Thank you for being the teacher that we needed this year! We needed a teacher to commiserate with us, to stay at STM though our entire year, and to keep us in check, and you did all three. I will miss you so much, and I will miss our crazy attempts to try and derail the class. 

Goodbyes :(

 I wanted to hop on the trend and say bye to everyone, and keep it as "mush-less" as possible. I’m late, but better late than never, I guess. I just hope I'm not so late that no one reads this, haha. <3

I'm so glad that I was able to bully Ms. King into letting me onto the blog, and I wanted to thank everyone for immediately including me in the polls and the goodbyes. It meant a lot.

Abbie - You have always been unfailingly kind and you are always so quick with a compliment, which means a lot. I'll never forget the laughs we shared during play rehearsal for Grease our freshman year with Nic L. I'll miss you very much and I hope Wheaton treats you well. 

Adriana - You are someone who I look at and think, "wow. she's got her life together." You have done so much for the Class of 2021 and I wanted to thank you for that. I really enjoyed working with you in civics last year, and I wish we could have gotten closer this year, I enjoy our talks. 

Camila - I'll miss seeing your face in math class. I was recently reminded of the fact that we have been in the same math class all four years, which I think is pretty impressive. During that time, you have always been so happy and energetic, even on days when things might not be going so great. 

Clara - I've always admired your work-ethic, especially in long-period religion. You always show up to class with a smile on your face, and even though we've had very few classes together, those classes were that much better because you were there pushing everyone to do their best. 

Erica - I’m so glad you got the wittiest girl award, I know how much you wanted it. Your snapchat stories never fail to make me laugh, and you are one of the funniest people I know. Even though we never got really close, I’m going to miss you! I can’t wait to see what you do at Loyola, and I can’t wait to watch you change the world. 

Gatherer - You are one of the most caring people I know. I appreciate your sense of humor, and I love watching you and Lydia interacting with each other. I remember at the beginning of the year hearing about the only male in AP English, Laura had mentioned that there was a guy in AP English, who “ruined the all girls vibe,” but she assured me that she could see you becoming one of the pals, and that’s exactly what you did. Even though I will miss you very much when we go our separate ways, I have a feeling that we’ll see each other frequently in the future. Thank you for the laughs, the last minute Calculus extra help, and the Popeye’s. I can’t wait for the $5 flight with 504meg to visit Catherine in NY for brunch.

Izzy - My person. I love you so so much, Iz. I’ll always remember our talks in Dr. Ramos’s advisory, labs in biology, shared looks in English when Tritico said something stupid, and the mutual celebration when I scored above a 65% on a chemistry test. Even though I’m honored that you would go through AP Chem all over again for me, I would never put you through that pain. Thank you for answering my phone calls and facetimes, and I’m so excited to see everything you achieve at Georgetown.

Laura - I don’t have to say goodbye cause you won’t be able to get rid of me even if you tried. I love you like crazy, Laurat_ <333

Renee - I have always admired your passion and determination to do well in school. Do amazing things at Alabama, and if we’re ever in town at the same time, I would love to meet up for coffee. 

Roni - You mean so much to me. You have been through so much and you still shine, and that's so inspiring to so many people. I love watching you interact with others, as the word "stranger" doesn't seem to be in your vocabulary. You treat everyone with the same enthusiasm that you would a close friend, which makes everyone feel so loved. I’m so happy you were in so many of my classes last year, and I have missed you like crazy on campus this year. Please keep in touch, and I do expect a brunch to be in the plans for the future. I love you, Roni, so so much. <3

Rikki - My favorite pisces. You have always been there when I needed someone to talk to. You're like my vault, and I hope you feel like you can talk to me, too. While I'm going to miss you very much while you're all the way in California, you earned it, and we'll only be a phone call away. I’m so happy that I got to know you and that we got close after last year. I agree, AP Chem definitely did the trick. Have fun at UCSD! (UC: Socially Dead)

Ryn - You seem like the kind of person to have goals, and I hope you achieve every single one. We haven’t really spoken a lot this year, but I’ll miss you and all of your random questions in bio. Good luck at 

Sofia - Even though we never got close, I would have loved to. You seem like such a nice and funny person. I’m so excited that you got into UGA, and you’ll have to promise me that you’ll keep Hunter out of trouble while y’all are in Georgia. 

504meg - I’ve said it once so I’ll say it again, I absolutely adore you. I’ll hate myself forever for not taking your class this year. I’m so glad to have gotten to know you, and working with you and Bentley on Women’s Club has been amazing. You are one of the nicest, most caring people I’ve met. I will miss junior year English so much. It always made my day better, especially days when I had just suffered through AP Chem. You have been my favorite teacher at St. Martin’s, no question, and I just wanted to say thank you for putting up with the 504meg fan club. I know we got a bit… invasive… at times, but you handled it beautifully, and I hope you know it was out of admiration. Thank you for putting up with me for two whole years, and thanks for never actually calling Frank on me. :) (and, unlike Hunter, I'd rather you didn't try to make me cry during your speech, I'll be wearing mascara)

- levo

My Goodbyes

Hopefully these don't have to be real goodbyes, but rather little send-offs before college. I hope to stay in contact with everyone here, but if we don't, then here's what I'd like to say to each of you before we all leave:

Rikki - Ah, Rikki. You already know much I love and appreciate you, or at least I hope you do. It’s still so surprising to me that we never really even talked until this year, considering how close we’ve gotten over the past couple months. You’d think we’d have been friends for years. I know you’ve had a rough stretch of time recently, though really just a rough high school experience in general, but I hope that I was able to lighten that load for you in any way, no matter how small. You’re a loyal friend, a great person, and I’m so happy that we got to know each other this year. I really have cherished the time we've had together, and I hope to add a lot more time to that before you leave. We will be staying in contact when you go all the way across the country, and while it’s far, I already know you’re going to do great things there, and great things after. Love you babe. Go save those fish.

Erica - You’re so beautiful. Genuinely. I know I always tell you that when I swipe up on your story, but it’s not me just humoring you. You are literally. So. Beautiful. Inside and out. I know you’ve been hurt a couple times by people who were too stupid to see your value and what they were missing out on, but the truth is, you don’t need them. The only people you need in your life are those who will encourage you and lift you up, and help you achieve the fullest of that massive potential that see in you. I never get involved in politics, but if you decide to pursue that career path, I’ll look into it just for you when you’re a rich and famous politician actually changing the world for the better instead of playing some game with social standing. You have my vote, sexy.

Abbie - Abbie, you’re just a very pure soul. You always say what’s on your mind, even if people won’t like it. Your opinions are so strong, and you really just have a great head on your shoulders. I really do value you as a friend, even if both of us are awful at responding to texts and calls. I’ve had some really deep talks with you over the years, mostly at ungodly hours of the morning after binge watching Rick and Morty, and I’ve come to find that we have the same views on pretty much everything. It’s really nice to have someone who I can peacefully debate with over technicalities that don’t even matter in the long run, as we all know that that’s what I like to do. I hope that we can become better at using our phones once we leave, as I’d love to stay in contact with you when we aren't able to see each other in person anymore. Have a great time at Wheaton. I know you’re going to be amazing at whatever you put your mind to :)

Leven - Like you said to me, there’s not much to say here, since I don’t think either of us could get rid of the other if we tried. Not that we would try <3

Hunter -  I think we all know how wild it is how quickly you fit into STM, despite only joining in senior year. You’ve become such an integral part of not only the school community, but also my friend group. You have a personality that I’ve never encountered before (in a good way, of course), but I’m so glad I did. Like you said in your post, an experience I had in your car was the basis for my personal essay, as it was the rawest emotion I had felt in a while. I’m glad to know I’ll always have a safe space with you, even if you do make inappropriately timed jokes and don’t always like the music I play. You’re going to go on to do some really great things once you leave here and have bigger opportunities. I fully plan on seeing you on tv one day for some technological invention, and being able to say “hey, I know that guy! I cried in his car multiple times!” Bottom line, keep doing what you’re doing. We’re all behind you and want to see you succeed.

Izzy - You are the most genuine person I’ve ever met, and that’s not an exaggeration. You are so kind to everyone you talk to, no matter who they are. I know I’ve said some really nasty things in front of you before, but you never join in; your response is always to see it from every person’s perspective, or to simply be sad that the world has bad parts and your friends aren’t always happy. Please never lose that kindness. It’s what makes you so special and such a beautiful person, inside and out. I get so happy every time you would text me about something, whether it be congratulating me on a volleyball game, or saying you’re sorry I had a negative experience if I posted a rant on the blog. I think getting to know you better and being friends with you this year has been good for my soul, honestly. I needed a little bit of genuine kindness this year, and I really appreciate that you were there to provide that for me. Never stop being you, because the world needs more people like you.

Catherine - Catherine. Oh Catherine. There’s so much I could say about you, but I’ll try to keep it brief. You are so strong. You’re an absolutely gorgeous person, inside and out, and even though the world keeps trying to push you down for some reason, you keep fighting back and making the most of it where you can. I want you to know that I’m always here for you, whether we’re both in Louisiana, or I’m in Tennessee and you’re in New York. I’m just a phone call away, whether you need help, or just want to talk about life in general. You are so much more than the troubles you’ve been through, and you’re going to absolutely thrive in New York. That city was basically built so that you could live there. I want you to continue to make the most out of bad situations, and to keep having such a big heart and beautiful soul. You’re really just such a sweetheart, and I hope you know that you have so many friends in your corner to help you with whatever you’re going through. Go have a great time in NYC, babe. Thrive for me.

Sofia - Hey Sofia! I don’t think we had spoken more than twice before we had English together this year, but you’re so sweet! I still don’t know you very well, but the parts that I’ve gotten to know are amazing. You just seem like such a down to earth and genuine person. You have a calming presence that a lot of people don’t possess, and I have the feeling that you would be a very good listener if I were to ever come to you with a problem. I hope you have an amazing time at UGA, and make a ton of friends that will compliment your personality and really strengthen and bring out your great qualities.

Camila - Camila, you are such a sweetheart. Even when people are mean to you (jokingly, of course. Apologies from me and Hunter), you’re never genuinely mean back. You have a nice presence/aura that allows people to feel comfortable around you, whether they know you or not. When I first came to STM, I was scared of most of our class, as they were all such unfamiliar personalities compared to the sheltered people at my old school. But even though I hardly talked to you back then, I remember thinking that you seemed very nice and open to conversation. I was just too socially anxious to ever start that conversation, so it’s a shame that we didn’t start to really talk until sometime last year. But I want you to know that no matter how much I may make fun of you, I do love having you as a friend, and I hope to see you go on to do amazing things.

Renee - Renee, we never really talked until this year. You often sat at my lunch table throughout all four years of high school, but I feel like I’ve never gotten to truly know you until senior year. Maybe it’s because we had our first classes together, or because we’ve both grown and matured over time, but I’m glad I got the chance to know you better. I’ve found that you’re extremely justice-driven, and hate to see things immoral happening. When I was in trouble with Adair and Sorrells, you always talked about how unfair it was, whether it be in person or on the blog. I want to let you know that I really appreciated that, because I felt like the staff was against me when I needed support, and having that support come from classmates that didn’t know me particularly well was very reassuring. I hope you have a great time at college, and I'm looking forward to seeing your name on a makeup brand one day, if that’s the career path you decide to follow.

Clara - Clara, I’m sure you hear this all the time, but your work ethic is absolutely stunning. I’ve never known someone who puts so much effort into their school work before, and it definitely paid off. Congrats on Princeton, if I haven’t already said that. It’s so incredible, and I know you’re going to do great things during and after college. I really admire how many things you are able to juggle at once- maintaining great grades, swimming, multiple instruments, quiz bowl, etc. While it is extremely impressive, I want you to remember to take breaks. When you’re in college, it’s all the more important to take care of yourself, as you won’t have family right there to help you along the way. That means no more passing out in the shower. If you ever need help, or just a little encouragement, feel free to text me! I hope you have a great time at Princeton :)

Adriana - Adriana, I’d like to thank you for everything you’ve done for our class this year. I know you sometimes felt unwelcome or unwanted in our class because of your online status, but the people who made you feel like that aren’t worth your time. I saw how much you did for us behind the scenes- planning our retreat, running the school's Instagram and making the college congratulations posts for all of the seniors, helping organize senior chapel, etc. Despite being online and being shamed for it by certain people, you didn’t give up on our class or tell us to figure it out ourselves, and the people who matter will recognize and appreciate that. I want you to know that you’re extremely talented and dedicated to everything you do, and your efforts didn't go unnoticed. Keep up the great work, and have a fantastic time with whatever you plan on doing in college!

Deryn - Deryn, you have a very strong will, and I know that whatever you decide to do, you will do it and do it well. We haven’t talked much since you’ve been online, but when we saw each other at senior chapel, it was like we just picked right back up where we left off. I love the memories I have of ranting for a few hours on FaceTime with you, and then just sitting and working in silence while we listened to music. While I wouldn’t call it having a study buddy, it was a great way for us to get our work done but also enjoy each other’s company. I really appreciated those calls, as they helped me decompress for a while. I know you’ll love Amherst and find some amazing people there, and I’d love to hear all about it when you do.

Ms. King - Ms. King, I hope you know how much every single one of us loves and appreciates you as a teacher. While you didn’t let us play Kahoot nearly as much as we would have liked, this year’s English class was the most stress free one I have ever had at STM (besides Tritico’s, but honestly, that barely counted as a class), and I don’t think there could have been a better teacher or class to spend my senior year with. Thanks for always being available for us, whether it be for class help, or just to talk in general. We all really appreciate you being there for us, as the staff situation this year has been so chaotic. I hope you continue to enjoy teaching, and have a great time with the class of 2022! Thanks for everything <3

Advice to the Class of 2022

Welcome, new seniors!

Hopefully, you're having somewhat of a normal start of the year. Welcome to the blog. We're all still on here, just we don't post anymore. So, before we left, I wanted to leave a welcome post for y'all, as well as some advice for the next year. Also, encouraging my classmates to comment on this document as well, but here's my three little parts of wisdom.

Talk to your teachers. If you help them understand stressful situations, they're more often than not glad to help resolve the situation.

Plan for senioritis. Second semester of this year will kill your will to do anything. Be grateful you don't have Klebba. Do your best to stay on top of assignments.

And last, don't hate me for this one, Ms. King, but I found Sparknotes to be very helpful. Don't worry, I'm kidding, 504meg, or am I? The world may never know.

Anyways, welcome to the blog. The loser class of 2020 used it to make insightful posts about their classwork. We, however, have turned it into group therapy. We laughed, we cried, we documented, and most importantly, we begged for forgiveness when we forgot to post in a given week. Let us know how you're doing. We miss you terribly.

Your truly,
Hunter
(and the 2021 AP English IV class).

This isn't Goodbye. It's just see you later.

Hi, y'all!

Time for me to get sentimental and say something about all of you. Coming into a new school this year, I can't express how thankful I am for the welcoming environment I was received in from the moment I met you all.

Renee - Without a doubt, the aspect of our friendship I have enjoyed most is the sympathy we have for one another after a math test. It was always so comforting to have someone suffer along with me in that class. Your honesty and courage to say things that the rest of us are too afraid to is just one of your amazing talents, not to mention art. We came close to being at the same college next year, but I know you will love Tuscaloosa.

Izzy - What's up, cuz? You said you knew we would be friends when you saw my binders, but I knew we would be friends when I saw your magnets moments before. Little did I know, at the time, we're somewhat related. Your commitment and dedication to your classes is so strong, and frankly, I'm a little jealous of your motivation. But, without a doubt, it has certainly paid off. Georgetown is lucky to have you, and whenver I'm in D.C., I'll be sure to reach out and say hi to my fellow successful buddy.

Abbie - As the only person I really knew before I came to St. Martin's, you have always been there for me when I needed guidance in the beginning of the year. You walked me to my first advisory back in August, and I'm glad you've been with me for every other step along the way. While I don't know much about Wheaton, your excitement makes me excited for you. I know you'll love it.

Rikki - Oh my. Where do I begin? I taught you how to play Among Us, and then you turned around kicked my ass ten minutes later. Regardless of any grudge I may or may not be holding, you and your family hold a special place in my heart. I've always enjoyed the conversations we've had late at night, especially the poetry document. San Diego won't know what hit 'em.

Clara - I can't tell you how much fun I've had irritating you all year. It's too easy, not going to lie. But, thank you for allowing it. I hope you've enjoyed the jests as well. From all the debates we've had and jokes I've made, I don't think I've laughed as hard as when you fell out of your chair in Comp. Sci. And, as you always say, go tigers!

Cami - WSYZ. I truly think this is one of my most favorite memories. So many jokes we have together, and I wouldn't trade them for the world. From our first dinner at Boulevard to passing each other in the breezway as I was skipping Comp. Sci., I'm so glad to have you as a friend. Your school spirit clearly shows (hence the award), and I have no doubt that you'll carry that loveable energy with you to UAB.

Laura - Thinking back to August, I got a message from you saying, "Hey, we were gonna start an AP English group chat. Did you wanna join?" I should've said no. Kidding. You're were one of the first ones to reach out to me and make me start to feel welcome here at StM. Of course, I had so much fun being the inspiriation for your personal essay in CW, and many other milkshake adventures to come in Adairsville, of course. Sewanee is only a few hours away, so not staying in touch would be rude.

Sofia - Ahhh, my Georgia buddy. You're genuinely one of the kindest and sweetest people I know, so I'm fairly confident in saying that people in Athens will love you. Coffee dates are a must for the next four years. I'm so glad to have gotten to known you well this semester, and I can't wait to see where the future takes us. I'm pretty sure that I can't say this since my school's warcry is "To Hell with Georgia," (referring to UGA), but as long as you don't tell anyone, go bulldogs.

Deryn - First off, the graduation poem was lovely. I'm so glad we remembered to add it back, even though it was last minute. I miss all the Schitt's Creek TikToks we used to send to each other. I had to more research on Amherst because I barely knew anything about it, but I couldn't be happier for you. Massachusetts is such a cool place, and to quote Alexis Rose, "I love that for you."

Adriana - Madam President. How you managed to lead a class through a pandemic from your house is beyond me. The amount of effort you put into planning different class events is extremely admirable. We, as a class, certainly appreciate all that you have done for us. I'm so exicted to hear about what you do at Tulane; I know you'll do great there.

Erica - You know, I was actually gonna say something sweet, but then I saw your post, so all I have to say is this:

Catherine - My dearest wife. I have thoroughly enjoyed commenting totally unrelated rants on your posts this year. While I must admit that though his hairline is receding, I love seeing you and Westely together. Picking you up at 11:00 PM on a school night, well, that's a different story. You know that I will be hopping a plane first chance to come visit you in NYC. We just have to make sure we don't try to see each other at the same time with me being in New York and you in Atlanta. NYU is lucky to have you, and if you need me to come beat someone up for you, let me know, and I'll see what I can do. Until brunch at Hoda's.

Moneybag Meg - 11/10. All time favorite English teacher. The fanclub has had so much fun getting to know you and your personal details over the past few months. While you might think it's stalkerish, it is, but we do it out of love. Your sympathy/empathy (tbh idk which one is correct here) for us during these stressful times is greatly appreciated by all of us. I can't wait to cry during your speech at graduation.

I will miss you all, very much (except Erica).

Love,
Hunter

This is Goodbye

 As I sit in my second-to-last class of St. Martin's I want to hop on the bandwagon of goodbyes. They aren't permanent, but they'll be bittersweet. We finally made it guys. See y'all at the end of the hallway.

Renee- Renee, we have gone through a journey together. We grew from enemies to friends throughout middle school (thank you cross country), and I am proud of the person you have become. You have never been afraid to let your opinions be known, and I admire your confidence to speak your truth no matter what anyone thinks. Through life events, Happening, and so much more, it has been a privilege to see you blossom, and I can’t wait to see where life takes you. Have the time of your life at Alabama, and expect letters from me.

Abbie- Abbie ice cream. Thank you for always pushing me outside my comfort zone, but as Catherine said, you have always made me feel comfortable in a room. Even when I tried to recede into my bedroom, you always invited me to do things. I can’t thank you enough for those experiences and memories. I have lived more because of you. To both you and Renee, I’m pretty sure I still have that recording of made-up life stories. I think your life will be just as magical as we predicted. We will, of course, be staying in touch.

Rikki- Rikki, Rikki. Rikki, please don’t lose my number. You have always been a girl boss who knows how to get stuff done, and you’re not afraid to be bold and upfront about it. I am truly overjoyed you’re going to UC San Diego. I will desperately miss our could-have-been brunches, but I have a feeling you will get along just fine without me. Stay your true self. And enjoy the California weather for me.

Sofia- Sofia, thank you for advisory, math class, English class, and all the years before. Sometimes I still occasionally think about how teachers used to call us the other’s name in Lower School from the back because we had “similar hair.” I would be honored if someone mistook me for you. You have always been such a calming presence, and I’m so happy about UGA. I always thought you would get in, even if it took a frustratingly long amount of time. Even if you don’t want to be in the spotlight, you’ll always be the magician backstage.

Laura- Laura, you’re the person I think about when I say that I discovered how amazing some people are when you spend even just a little time with them. I shyed away from you freshmen year. You came in and immediately were surrounded by friends. You’re witty, sarcastic, relatable, and say what’s on all of our minds. You’re always going to be somebody’s person, and that person will be very lucky. 

Catherine- Catherine, I seriously cannot wait to hear stories about NYU. In all of our few conversations, you were just so bubbly and amazing and a fashion goddess. Whenever I think about cleaning out my closet, I think of you. You’re intelligent, and I think you’re the kind of person who understands life. You are going to do truly fantastic things in this world, and I can’t wait to see it.

Deryn- Deryn, thank you for being you. Your questions in English and Biology always made me laugh or think deeply. You were always down to eat lunch together or even help me decide which Computer Science class to take. Your inquisitive mind will lead to discoveries and open up a whole new world for you. Enjoy Amherst.

Camila- Camila, we’ve been together for years. You were always happy and sparkly. Thank you for making our France trip so memorable, because YOU are memorable. You’ll bring light and joy into the lives of everyone you meet. After all these years together, I guess it’s time to bid you adieu, but we’ll keep in touch one way or another.

Hunter- Hunter, I knew you were special when you showed me your labelled, color-coded binders in your organized locker. I knew we would be friends at that moment. When you’re not off running the school, we should make time for another round of cards against humanities. You won’t even have to try and teach me math or coding anymore. I’ve known you for less than a year, but I’m really happy I did. Keep on working, cuz.

Adriana- Adriana, you are one of the sweetest, genuinely nice people I’ve ever met. You are hardworking and true to your values, in school, the newspaper, running, and more. You were an awesome teammate, and I can’t wait to see you expand your wings and fly at Tulane. Please come over for another swim and brunch. 

Clara- Clara, you have always been talented, in your dedication to school, music, the list goes on. You’re going to do something worthwhile in life. I hope you keep your obsession with cats, whatever your favorite color is at the time, and alliterations. You’ll never be boring; your personality doesn’t allow it. You’ve got life under way, so enjoy it.

Erica- Erica, I’ve always admired your outfits when I saw you in the hallway, and even this year online. You’ve always had a strength about you, and I hope you carry that with you into college. I wish I had spent more time with you because you definitely have one of those personalities that just make people want to be around you.

Leven- Leven. Where do I begin? Freshman year English and advisory? Late night FaceTime calls where I subtly notify you my parents or siblings are in the room? Little Tokyo gang? Thank you for being loud and outgoing, while still respecting other people’s feelings. I’ll say this, I would go through AP Chem all over again if it meant that you were my friend. We’re hanging out this summer, one way or another. I will bike/drive to your house. I know where you live.

Ms. King- Ms. King, thank you for being the best English teacher we could have asked for this year. You had sympathy for us and let us rant. You let us laugh ourselves hoarse watching the Oedipus film. You were a great teacher, and I’m sad it’s over. We learned but we had fun. Like you said, “This whole year has been a party for y’all.” Thank you for making it a party, Ms. King.

It’s time

 Hi guys, 

As I sit here at home reading all of the kind words you guys have expressed  not only about me, but to all of our class, it has started to hit me that this is it. There’s no more going back. To every person reading this, I truly admire you. I admire your hard work, dedication to your academics, and everything else in between. Again, thank you so much for your kind words. I truly love you all, and if any of you all need anything, know that I will always be here for you. Thank you. 

<3, 

Adriana 

So this is it. That's how it ends.

Hi AP English class, 

This feels weird to say, but we're actually leaving. I'm also hoping on the bandwagon but this was a bit hard. I haven't seen many of you in so long. I'm happy to see all of you on Friday, including you Ms King as I will be visiting my teachers before breakfast, but it almost feels lacklustre. I know you guys are having a hallway party at the end of the day, but I know I'll have my last day the exact same way I had it last year: just logging off of a meet. It's really sad, but this is what I had to do for myself and my family. Still sucks though, but I won't continue to be upset about it. Instead, I'll let get on with my sentiments. 

Renee- hi, it's been a while. it was really great seeing you at the bowling alley. i was actually really glad to see you and it made me so happy to see that you were also just as excited to see me. we've shared a lot of classes together, and i always enjoyed seeing you in action, if that makes sense. you're also so creative; i'm sure you already know this but i just wanted to restate that. i hope you enjoy your internship this summer and college in the fall. 

Clara- hi, so it's also been a while. congrats on princeton! i don't know if i was able to tell you that in person, but i'll say it here. i know you're going to do great there. i can't wait to see what you accomplish in the future. i also hope you keep up the french horn videos in college, but i'm sure you'd have to get that approved with everyone in your dorm since i know you're partial to playing at around 2 am. have fun there, but make sure you keep warm in the winter, i know it'll be brutal. 

Camila- hi queen. i'm going to miss your energy. i also hope you keep up trying to convince your teachers to watch movies in all of your classes. you didn't succeed (from what i know) this year, but you might have more luck with your professors. but seriously, keep me updated on the private. i love the updates. i expect more in college. 

Izzy- izzy! i'm very sad that you aren't going to UCLA, but i also am so happy for you to go to georgetown. i know you'll love it there. i hope to see you on the news in a few years, i'm hoping for good news but i remember some of your propositions in bio being questionable. instead of getting together for brunch in irvine, we can always meet when we get home for breaks. i'm going to miss you, but please please please keep me updated. 

Abbie- oh abbie. we weren't super close but i will always remember your ability to turn in every single paper late. like walked in halfway through the period with a paper. it makes me giggle but i really hope that doesn't happen in college. if it does, please tell me so i can laugh inbetween crying through my STEM classes. i hope you enjoy college and whatever lies ahead of you. you are incredibly creative, so i know you'll do great things.

Sofia- hi sofia. i know we weren't very close but i just wanted to let you know that i always thought you were so kind and sweet. i'm so happy you got into your dream school and i hope you enjoy georgia. i know you'll fit in just fine. everyone loves you and you're just so caring, i can't see how anyone wouldn't want to be friends with you immediately. it's been a while since i've seen you, but i really do wish you the best in for your future. 

Deryn- hi deryn. i'm glad to see that you committed to amherst. i know how much you wanted to be in new england. i think you'll enjoy it up there. just make sure you learn how to make some more foods that you like and how to do your laundry. after that, i think you'll be fine. it will be a big change but i know you're going to do great. 

Adriana- hello my love. i just wanted to thank you. you've been there for me since day one. and i mean that literally, you were the first person i met from stm. i can't believe how far we've come since freshman orientation. we both have changed for the better, in my opinion. you were always so kind to me, even when so many others weren't. i genuinely love you with all of my heart. and now that we're both vaccinated, we can enjoy our hot girl summer. i'm going to miss you, but when i come back from SD, we can go visit a bunch of restaurants in town that i'm sure you'll find. 

Catherine- you sweet, beautiful creature. words cannot describe how much i love you. i'm going to miss you so much once you fly off to new york. we need to hang out this summer before we both move so far away. you are such a strong person. i'm sure you hear that a lot, but it's true; thank you for always being there for me and allowing me to share with you. that night at ellie's really meant a lot to the both of us. i wish we had more time together, but we can make that up this summer and all our breaks home. 

Leven- hello intruder. you may not be enrolled in ap english (even though you really should have listened to ms king when she said to do that) but you are still a member of this blog. therefore, you must be included. ah, what to say about you...well, for starters, i'm going to miss you. i'm sure you already knew that but i will. i won't get too sentimental with you because i know the emotions won't get processed correctly, so just know: i will be calling you on my way to class. 

Hunter- you. i was going to pull an erica and say nothing of you because...not much to say, but i shall humor you. i'll think of you on the occassion. maybe when i'm doing nerd stuff like calculus. have fun at nerd school. you will fit in very well there. you could come visit me, possibly, but that's up to you. liz wouldn't mind a car buddy to ride with her. the offer stands. i am aware of how much you like her. you also are allowed to spend part of the winter holidays at bourg manor, on the invitation of liz, again. my mother will miss you. 

Laura- oh, my bodyguard. i know i'll see you a lot before you go off to TN but that won't change that i'll miss you. i'm still going to facetime you at ungodly times since you seem to be the only person that is also awake at the hours that i am. i know you'll have fun there, or at least most of the time. i know you'll keep me updated if IT does anything out of line, but other than it, i think you'll absolutely love it there. i remember how excited you were, or at least how excited you were about their chapstick. you are like a sibling to me, since i don't have those, so it'll be strange. you also are more than welcomed to spend the holidays at bourg manor, as well, since you're parents won't be staying here. i love you. 

Erica- my sister. i don't know where to start. i love you. i seriously love you. i also miss you like crazy. i know that we both have had to lose a lot of things this year because of having stay at home. even though we got made fun of and people didn't understand, i think it says a lot about your character. you stayed home to protect your brother, your family. and if i'm being honest, i consider you guys my family too. you, your brother, your mom. you guys are family to me and now that we're both vaccinated i'm hoping we can see each other a lot before i leave. you're going to do so many good things for the loyola community. you better keep me updated. and i expect weekly calls. i know you aren't the best with that, but it's manditory. 

Ms King- i wish i could have known you more. it's hard to know someone over google meets, but you really did try for us. i appreciate all of the effort that you put into class over the past year. i'm sure it wasn't easy; this year has been quite difficult for the teachers as well. but i just want you to know that our class loves you. we really, really do. as an honorary member of the 504meg fan club, i will miss your class a lot. i know this won't be the last time i see you, as leven would never allow that. 

On that note, goodbye everyone. I love you all. I'll miss you guys so much. I'm proud to say that I was a part of the AP English class of 2021. I want you all to listen to the song "Till Forever Falls Apart." I wanted it to be a part of senior chapel, but it makes me think of our class. I'll put the link below. 

Till Forever Falls Apart

To the Class

 Hey y'all, 

I saw Erica's and Catherine's lovely posts, and I thought I'd jump on the bandwagon. English has truly been one of my favorite classes this year, mainly because of the laughs we've had together. So I wanted to thank each one of y'all for making this year a truly memorable one. 

Renee - thank you for always expressing your opinions. I love hearing you go off about things that you're passionate about, especially when I share those passions (ahem: dress code!). You are so confident and fearless, and you will accomplish great things at Alabama! Roll Tide :)

Izzy - thank you for being calm in my moments of panic. I'll always remember our last-minute study sessions for underwhelmingly easy econ tests. You are so hardworking and driven, and I know that you will thrive at Georgetown. Come visit me in New Jersey!

Abbie - thank you for always adding humour to our class. I'll never forget your anecdotes about - well, everything under the sun. You are so creative and bright, and I know that you will do amazing things at Wheaton. Promise to keep in touch! 

Hunter - thank you for engaging in verbal jousts (that usually end with me screaming at a very high pitch) with me. You are extremely witty and charismatic, and I'll never forget the epic Protein Modeling test we absolutely aced. The people who graded Science Olympiad didn't know what hit 'em ;) I know that you'll be extremely successful at Georgia Tech. Good luck! 

Laura - thank you for always making me chuckle. I live for your quiet quips, and your creative pieces are so engaging and thought-provoking. I know that you will excel at Sewanee, and I hope we'll keep in touch. Autograph a book for me when you're famous! :)

Sofia - thank you for being so serene and supportive. You are beautiful on the inside and out, and your kindness speaks volumes. You will be so successful at the University of Georgia. I'll miss you! 

Ryn - thank you for being so steady. After every stats test that I thought I failed, you would always tell me, "It's gonna be fine," and it always was. Your calm confidence grounds me, and your intelligence is incredible. You are not just smart but wise. You truly see the larger scheme of things, and you are very good at reading people and gauging their emotions. I'm so glad to be your friend, and I wish you the very best at Amherst! Promise you'll visit! :)

Rikki - thank you for being so supportive. I love seeing your comments on my cheesy instagram posts, and I know that you'll always have my back. You are smart and sensitive, and I know that you will do great things at the University of California at San Diego. I'll miss you! 

Erica - thank you for being so fashionable! Seriously, when I could see your outfits during hybrid school, it always brightened my day. You are extremely intelligent and hard-working, and I know that you will accomplish anything you set your mind to. I'm so glad that we've become friends, and I wish you the best of luck at Loyola!

Adriana - thank you for being lovely. You are always so complimentary, tactful, and helpful. Besides that, you're drop-dead gorgeous, and extremely smart and kind. I know that you'll be extremely successful at Tulane, and I wish you the very best in your endeavors! 

Leven - thank you for being there. I know that I've sometimes acted like I don't appreciate your visits to our class, but truly, you are hilarious and the backbone of our entire class. I love the fact that you always have funny things to say and engage everyone in fun, interesting conversation. You are so confident and kind, and I know that you will do great things at Rhodes. I'll miss you!

Cami - thank you for being you! I'm so grateful for all of the rides everywhere and the titillating conversations we have about a certain person ;) Seriously, though, you are genuinely kind, supportive, brilliant, beautiful, and the best friend I could've ever asked for. I know that you'll always have my back, and please know that I'll always have yours. You will set the world on fire at Samford, and you have to visit me and scope out the hot Princeton men. I'm so blessed to have you as my best friend :)

Ms. King - thank you for putting up with us! You are so patient and supportive and funny, and I am so grateful that you tolerate our shenanigans. You have made me a more compassionate, thoughtful person and a much better writer. Thank you so much for everything you've done for me this year (especially your donations to my bake sales!). I promise I'll keep in touch, and I wish you the very best! 

i love you guys

jus like erica, i saw what the seniors did last year to say goodbye and i just wanted to reflect on all of you and the times we’ve had. i truly am going to miss all of you so much and i just wanted you guys to know how much i love you.

 abbie - dear abbie, you are, without a doubt, one of the kindest people i have ever met. i remember one day in ethics you told me i deserved the world and i have never ever forgotten that. you have such a subtle confidence and i think i will always admire you for it. you have always made me feel comfortable in an uncomfortable room and i hope i have been able to do the same for you. you have such, such a kind soul and i am so excited to see what you do in this world. 

adriana - dear adriana, you are so, so strong. the first day i met all of you guys (the summer before junior year), i remember i went home and told my mom that i really loved this girl adriana. that hasn’t changed. i have always admired you for your beauty and your kindness and your work ethic. i see you as one of the strongest people i’ve gotten to know and please know... i’m always going to be here for you even miles and miles apart. 

camila - dear cami, ahhh. hi. i love you. i love you. i love you. you mean so much to me ! there has never been one time that you haven’t shown up for me or listened to me talk about nothing for hours and hours. pls know that has never gone unnoticed. you have one of the most beautiful souls i’ve ever known and you choose to be kind even when someone doesn’t execute the same kindness back. you’re a little clumsy, but i love you for it. i’m going to miss our crime documentaries with that popcorn so much. i just want you to know that i love you and you’re always going to be such an important person to me. i cannot wait to visit you in college one day as i know i will be having withdrawals :)

clara - dear clara, you have always been so kind to me and i appreciate that so much. from my first day at st martins, you have made me feel so welcomed and i cannot thank you enough for that. i admire your confidence so much and how you accomplish everything you set out to do. like cloaks and dresses! you created such a successful club all by yourself and i think i will continue to be amazed by you in everything you do. i hope you have the most amazing time at princeton. i could not be more proud.

hunter - dear hunter, hiiii. despite you being rude to me 97% of the time we spend together, i rlly do love you. more than most. we do a lot together and although you always make a big deal about it, you still always show up and i think that proves you love me too. i know you will deny this but i see right through you. i am always so relieved when i see your face as i walk into a classroom or a party. i think it says a lot about the love i have for you. you never fail to make me laugh and you never, ever fail to make me feel better. because of that, i am so grateful you have come into my life. i cannot wait for you to come visit me for brunch in manhattan. i promise it’ll be the best time.

izzy - dear izzy, girl, you are seriously like taylor swift in my eyes and that is the highest compliment i can possibly give another person. you are so kind, yet so intelligent and i think you might be one of the most thoughtful people i’ve ever known. i remember i was at my boyfriend’s house the night you sent me the nicest text about NYU and i swear i didn’t shut up to him about you for at least 10 minutes. i just think you’re a really special person and i know you are going to do such amazing things in this world. andddd. you deserve the world. truly. i would love to keep in touch in college and hear all about how great georgetown is. i hope you have the most amazing time and the most amazing experience. no one deserves that more than you.

laura - dear laura, i don’t think, for my entire life, i will ever have a bad thing to say about you. i genuinely don’t think you have a singular flaw and i think most everyone would agree with me. you’re so beautiful, inside and out, and i hope you know that. you are the sole reason i survived advisory first semester and for that, i am forever grateful. you make me laugh so hard and i’m going to miss that so much next year. have the absolute best time at sewanee and pls tell me all, all about it.

renee - dear renee, i have always really admired how dedicated to school you are and the hard worker you have become. you always brought up the best points in english, things i wouldn’t even think of. i know you are going to continue to thrive in college and throughout your life and i cannot wait to see that!

rikki - dear rikki, i truly love you so much. you have always, always been there for me and i cannot tell you how much that has meant to me. i remember like pouring my heart out to you at ellie’s birthday party and you were so kind to listen to everything i had to say. beyond that, you ranted WITH me and that’s when i knew...you’re an amazing friend. i feel so lucky to have you in my life. pls know i will always be here for you and in college...like pls send me voice memos. i seriously wanna know everything that’s going on. i love you. you’re an insanely beautiful person.

ryn - dear ryn, i cannot wait to see where you go in life! especially junior year, i always had the most amazing time with you and i am so happy we became friends last year. i’m like insanely jealous of your confidence and that has to be my favorite thing about you. plssss keep in touch during college! so proud of you always.

sofia - dear sofia, ahhh. girl, i love you so much. like so much. i have had some of the best nights with you and that is because you were there. you’re so much funnier than people give you credit for and you have always made me feel so comfortable. on top of that, you’re like so so pretty and so so cool and i jus love to be around you. i hope you see the beauty everyone else sees in you. there’s no one else i'd rather cry on a balcony eat pizza with at a party. i love you i love you i love you. have the most amazing time at uga sof, i could not be more proud of you. plssssss keep me updated when you’re there omg. i have to come visit. 

erica - dear erica, you make me laugh more than anyone ! in my eyes, you’re like a dream pinterest girl and that’s all i’ve ever wanted to be. as we have gone through some similar things, i know how strong you must be and seeing you flourish both in and out of school makes me so insanely happy. i cannot wait to see things get better and better for you and i hope only good things ever come your way. that’s seriously all i could ever want for you. i know how much you deserve that. i love you beautiful. 

leven - dear leven, ahhhh leven ! i love you ! let’s see. between having french, english, and advisory together last year, i think the universe was telling us we needed to be friends and thank god that worked out. no one has ever made me smile more than you in class. french with you was my absolute favorite. i just love being around you. especially this year, you have stuck up for me so much and made me feel so loved and i could not have asked for a better friend. you have the most beautiful heart and the most caring soul. i am without a doubt coming to visit you in college whether you like it or not. please, for me, never ever change. love, ronnie

mrs. king - dear mrs. king, you are truly one of the most amazing teachers (and people) to ever come into my life. you have turned me into what my mom likes to say a “pink, sparkly feminist” and i will forever be grateful to you for that. thank you so much for enforcing women writers and women empowerment. i just admire you so much. especially this year, i always saw your classroom as a safe place for me to turn to and that is all because of you. the support you gave me never went a day unnoticed. thank you for continuing to check in on me...it is the kindest thing in the world. if you’re ever in nyc, i would absolutely love to see you. thank you so much for everything. 

Farewell

 Hey Guys,

So I was scrolling through last year's blogs and stumbled across their farewells to each other on their last week. They did this really cute thing where they listed everyone in the class and gave each a sentence saying goodbye and telling them nice things about the times they had together throughout their senior year! I thought it was so sweet and wanted to keep up the tradition. 

Laura - My dearest Laura, you already know just how much I value you, so I'll make this brief. You are such a creative and witty person, and I am going to miss texting you after our math tests and being like "wtf was that😐"

Renee - I have always admired your ability to be so well-rounded! You are very sharp and determined, while also being creative in your art and staying committed to track! I wish you so much success and happiness in Alabama!

Abbie - I wish we had gotten closer this year because you are so funny and kindhearted. Also, random thought, but I remembered you telling the blog how you wanted to go into architecture and I still can't get over how well that suits you! 

Catherine - I am really going to miss you next year! You are just such a light and so genuine. And from one fashion girl to another, you have the cutest style! 

Sofia - I am really gonna miss you, Sofia! Sometimes I wish I did in-person school because I feel like we could've cracked up some funny jokes together in class! But again, congrats on Georgia! So happy for you!

Camila - Cami, girl, I'm gonna miss you! You are so funny and sweet, and never fail to make me smile! I hope you have the time of your life at Samford!

Adriana - You are a born leader. So driven, so smart, and so compassionate. This might sound strange, but I have always looked up to you as a peer!

Izzy - Just saw your newest blog and congrats on Georgetown!!!! That is amazing and I am INSANELY jealous! And Izzy, you are so so so sweet and bright. We must keep in touch after graduation!

Clara - You are just the sweetest, Clara! It always made my day when you would be online and text me how cute I looked that day! I miss those moments! And congrats on Princeton!!! You deserve this! 

Deryn - Congrats on Amherst! I was looking at the campus after you blogged about it and it's very nice!  You are a very sweet and sharp girl, Ryn. It was a pleasure being online with you all year!

Rikki - I am still convinced that we were sisters in our past lives. It was so amazing watching you grow into the strong, smart, kind, and independent woman you are right now. I know California is where you belong and I am so excited for you (still gonna miss you like crazy though).

Hunter - 

Ms. King - I can't even express in words just how much I will miss you, Ms. King. You have been one of the best teachers I have ever had and one of the kindest. I hope one day we can grab coffee together (after COVID, of course).

Committed!

Hi, everyone! I just wanted to let y'all know that yesterday I finally committed and submitted a deposit to Georgetown! It was a lonnnggg process, but it's over now and I can relax. I was very confused for a while. In fact, I've grown more and more indecisive over the years, always trying to get people's opinions on what I should do. I have always hated when someone tells me, "Well I could have TOLD you that was a bad idea," after making a mistake. Starting this summer, I will try to make my decisions more independently. It'll be a trial run for college when my family won't be right there with me. Hopefully I won't have to make many life-altering decisions. Though, I will have to decide my class schedule... Also, today I officially declined my offer from UCLA (which still hurts a little bit; it was close between the two). Anyway, I really happy to have finally decided, and I can't wait to begin actually socializing with people (thank you Rikki, for directing me to Patio). 

Also, I can send out another text on the group chat, but if you'd like to stay in touch through letters at college, please let me know! I'm creating a list of people I'd like to write.

Settle a Debate.

Settle a debate for me please. I am in the middle of an argument with someone who remain unnamed for now. Do Jesse Eisenberg and Tom Holland look at all similar? Like when their hair is styled similarly. Answer please. Need unbiased third party opinions.

Jesse Eisenberg:

Tom Holland:

Moo!

 

Or whatever Mammoths say. I researched it and they say it sounds more like a grunt but I can’t help but imagine a Mammoth noise sounding like Moo. So...Mooo! I am officially a Mammoth aka I have officially committed to Amherst College. I could literally not be more excited! I have watched every youtube video online and even gotten over my initial hesitation for wearing purple and black. I know it wasn't my first choice but after accidentally joining one of their “get to know the school” sessions, I really fell in love with the atmosphere and the faculty. Plus, the location could not be more perfect, placed in a small New England town in Massachusetts, only a few hours away from Boston and New York. The only thing that I think is a con would be the communal bathrooms, which I have chosen to ignore. Anyways, I have finally gotten rid of the stress of choosing a college to commit to and can begin planning out the next fall.

Ryn’s Netflix Pick 🍿

 Teen Wolf. I don’t know if I mentioned it before but I am saying it again! This show is so good that I can’t even explain. I have had so many people give up on this show or refuse to watch it because of the plot (teenage boy deals with the challenge of becoming a werewolf)  or the genre (thriller, drama, fantasy)  but I swear that every time they get passed the first season they are hooked and by the fifth season they are literally trying to binge the entire tithing in a night only to be depressed when it is all over. The writer really outdoes himself with the plot and using certain literary elements that provide the series more layers than most teen dramas. Every time I watch it, it feels like I am finding something new that he slyly dropped into the script that I didn't catch before. It is also cool how all the supernatural stuff in the show is directly taken from folklore of certain groups making it feel more real than most fantasy shows if that makes sense?

I'm Leaving on A Jet Plane

 So, I went to this camp for three years, and the camp is three weeks. Each week ends with a dance, and the last dance always ends with the same song, I'm Leaving on a Jet Plane by John Denver. It is super traditional, and super sad because every time the song I actually start crying. They also do a lead up, so the songs Closing Time and It's the End of the World, are also super emotional for me. Are there any songs that make you super sad/nostalgic?  

LYRE Magazine

Hey y'all. So Erica and I have been working on the LYRE magazine (finally), and we did a little last night, but then tonight I just kinda... did almost everything in one go. I have no idea where this burst of energy/motivation came from (yes I do, it came from the bag of dark chocolate espresso beans that I ate at 11:30 lol), but now I'm like hyperfixated on it and don't want to stop working on it. But there's literally nothing else I can do right now because Ms. Davis hasn't sent us the art submissions yet, and I've put in all of the writing pieces. So what now? It's 3:03 a.m. and I'm not tired. I tried to work on my screenplay, but that just wasn't doing it for me, so I literally just keep looking over the magazine to see if there's anything else I can do. 

Also, if anyone has anything that they'd like to submit to the magazine, I know the deadline has technically passed, but I'll accept it anyway. There weren't a lot of submissions this year, so the pieces are kind of by the same people over and over again. Which I guess is fine, but I'd like it if we had more than just the creative writing class plus like 4 other people. So if you have a poem, short story, anything like that, feel free to send it to me or Erica and we'll try to put it in. We haven't turned anything in yet, so we can add whatever we want.

Okay, goodnight, I'm gonna try to go to bed <3

Miraculous Ladybug

 Hey lovelies!! 

Have y’all heard about the French kid’s show Miraculous Ladybug? In French club in Middle School we used to watch it together. It’s got a really weird concept, but it’s actually really fun to watch. Here’s a lil intro to it:

Marinette seems to be a normal teenage girl -- she dreams of becoming a fashion designer, is a bit awkward and has a crush on a classmate. But she has a secret other teenagers don't have -- she lives a double life as a crime-fighting superhero known as Ladybug. She uses her superpowers to help protect her native Paris from supervillain Hawk Moth. She is assisted, reluctantly, by fellow hero Cat Noir, even though she insists she doesn't need him -- a stance she might not take if she knew his alter ego is her crush, Adrien. Together, Ladybug and Cat Noir help keep Paris safe from Hawk Moth and other villains.

Oh and btw, Cat Noir has a crush on Ladybug. It’s got diversity without being preachy about it, and it’s got great moral lessons thrown in there as well. Seriously give it a shot. The powers seem super weird at first, but as the series progresses, more of the lord is explained and it starts to make more sense. You might like it, you might hate it (as some people do with the first episode). But, seriously, try it. I’m addicted to it and I just finished watching all the available episodes. :/

The End

 So, as the end of our senior year draws near, we have talked a lot about the big plans of the future, namely college. What we have not talked about much of that long period of time called summer that lies between the end of high school and the beginning of college. I plan on visiting family and possibly doing an online internship. Do y’all have any plans, or are you just leaving it all open because of college and COVID?

Staying on the Blog

Hey, y'all,

What?? Two posts in one week. Crazy right? Well, if there is our last week, I wanted to go out with a bang, ya know. Anyways, a lot of people have indicated a desire to remain on the blog next year, and with Moneybag Meg's gracious approval, we can.

So, how will we do this with no school email? Simple. Just send me your personal email, and I'll send you an invtie and the PDF instruction sheet I made last semester for how to join. It's crazy that high school is over in a few days. I can't wait!!

Yours truly,
Hunter

Senior Chapel Memories

Hi, y'all,

Working on the Senior Chapel slideshow is certainly a daunting task. There are so many memories and pictures that I have received, and while I wasn't here for a majority of them, it's been so nice to see all of you progress throughout the years, especially for those who have been here since lower school.

This may be our last week of required blogging, but I'm going to miss our AP English class so much next year, even thouugh I've only known you all for a year. Anyways, see my other post about staying on the blog.

Yours truly, Hunter

Prom Dress

 Hey Guys,

So, earlier today I went with my mother to look for a prom/graduation dress. We started off at Yvonne LeFleur, and I didn't find any grad dresses I liked, so we moved onto the prom dresses. I found a few that were cute, but then I found the most beautiful dress in all of existence.  It is a silk, champagne-colored gown that has a halter neckline. It reminds me of old Hollywood and Marylin Monroe. The woman helping me even told me that there was another one of this same dress, but in white and it was unfortunately sold. Would've been perfect for my grad dress, but oh well! Anyway, he is a photo of my dress in case you were curious about what it looks like. 

Hope y'all are doing well!

Erica 

The Quarantine Journals Pt.4 ❤

 

This one is kinda late because I meant to publish it last Thursday but forgot lol so the times are off.

7:00 Wake up only to fall asleep watching television

7:30 Wake up and get dressed

7:40 study

8:45 Join first class of the day

9:30 Make carrot smoothie for breakfast

10:10 Play with my dog Bunny who woke up an hour earlier than usual

12:35 Tik Tok

1:40 Netflix and tub of ice cream

2:18 English class

4:00 Jog

5:30 Order pizza for dinner

8:00 Grey’s Anatomy 

8:55 Tik Tok

10:15 Procrastinate doing homework and begin to bake cookies instead