Math [ughh]

It's coming to be that part of the month where students are finally getting used to their schedule, the fact that Mrs. _________ is the cruelest teacher ever, and the fact that the physics teacher is a total wacko!
 However, girls (and guys) like me, don't have to do this bouncing back thing. In that sense, we are sooo lucky! We also don't have to learn how to get on 'that mean teacher's' good side, nope, we can just sit back and relax...
 not that I'm trying to taunt you!
Okay, basically all that was an intro for me to talk about...MATH! [blech]
  First let me make a statement: Meltdowns are okay...in fact sometimes they are really awesome!
 So far math has been okay. Besides the occasional waterworks over the fact that "I've been sitting in this same position for the past half an hour, only to accomplish one and a half problems in my least favorite subject and I can't stand to think that I've got ten problems left!" [sob]
 ummm, yeah. Besides that, I seem to be doing okay. The concepts are pretty easy (even though they have way to many annoying steps) and the book has cute illustrations (which are very fun to look at, even if nothing else is). The problem is, the math book doesn't do a very good job explaining how and why you do things...meaning the result on my test will probably be a big, fat, 60. (probably worse)
   On a happier note, my math test isn't until tomorrow!
           Anyway, at least the Jewish holidays* are coming up and I'll have a chance to take a break from math during the long holiday services!

*Because of this, please do not expect to hear from me for a while!

Civics and English

Wow, this is wonderful, I finally have some time to sit down and tell you about what I've been doing!

 So, the curriculum books that I'm using: Singapore Math (for Math) and Oak Meadow (for everything else!)
 So far my two favorite subjects are Civics and Creative writing! I really like how in Civics the student is able to get involved in a lot of community activities and the way that the curriculum book is written really helps you think about things!
  Creative writing is awesome because, duh! I like to write! So far in Writing I've been building a character, she's kind of old fashioned and she's very sweet! She lives with her older sister and is a bit spacey at points.  I'm sure you'll hear more about her, but for now she needs a name...any suggestions?
  More later on my latest adventure...
signing off now!

Gaahhh-no time to blog

Sorry I haven't blogged in awhile, just a quick note to say:
  No, I didn't forget about you, and
  Yes, I will blog about school so far tomorrow
SSNT
(So Sorry No Time!)

midnight inspiration

First off, have you ever read the book, "Across the Miles by L.M. Montgomery" ?

  It's a wonderful, inspirational book of short stories about, "love notes, marriage proposals, heartfelt promises, honest confessions, and cruel deceptions." (So says the back cover.)  Now, I've noticed that in all the stories, the female protagonist is almost always described as being a witty, intelligent writer.
  So, last night, when I was supposed to be sleeping, I was thinking (this is not an uncommon occurrence when I'm trying to fall asleep). I was thinking about how I wished that I were able to write  witty, intelligent, and feminine letters (such as the female protagonists in Across the Miles are described as writing.) I told my mom this and she told me that I should practice that, then, I thought, wouldn't it be great if I were able to write witty and intelligent blog posts? (The answer: yes, that would be very cool.)
   So, my dear reader, please do not be alarmed if a sudden interesting and funny and maybe a bit old fashioned blog post pops up in the middle of nowhere (that is, on my blog.)
 Now, because you are probably tired of reading about what I was thinking late last night, I suppose I can sign off.
(it's for your own good!) : D

BOOKS!

Okay, I've got Fantabulous news-
  My curriculum books arrived on Monday!

Not such great news-

  That means that I had to start math on Tuesday!

                                                               UGH!

Anyway, I didn't sit down to complain, so: [happy...mood...loading......]

  Hey, I hope everyone is having a great end of summer! I'm sure living it up before school starts! Waking up at 8:30 (huge sleep-in for me), reading until 10, taking a looooooooong shower. You know, basically what I've been doing the rest of the summer!

  Unfortunately (as I said before) I had to start my math curriculum on Tuesday (I hate math) but it hasn't really ruined my end of summer mood. (Yet.)

 Other than that I am so excited for school to start, it's not even funny! I can't wait to start English (my favorite subject), or Science and Civics, the subjects I'm doing with my best friend, I'm almost looking forward to having to go to bed and wake up early...almost.

 Well, off to dinner sounds nice now!
     'Ta-ta!'

Happy (almost) First Day of School!

Just doing a quick post to wish everyone a:
 
  HAPPY (almost) FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL!

I hope that everybody has had an awesome summer and I can't wait to get this party/blog started!

yahoooo!

Warning:

Okay, if everything in life were perfect, I would be one of those people who sit down at the computer and know exactly what to write about, unfortunately, I'm not.
  Also, if life were perfect, I would have interesting home school related things to blog about before school starts, but, life isn't perfect! So, instead I would just like to post a warning:

  WARNING:
  EVEN THOUGH THIS IS A HOME SCHOOL BLOG, IT IS VERY UNLIKELY THAT I WILL POST ANYTHING HOME SCHOOL RELATED BEFORE SCHOOL STARTS.

 Of course, if I have something home school related, I will post it. 
                        [sigh]