*Fidgets in seat* I don’t know if I want to be happy or sad with the fact that the first quarter of my senior year is over. I’m happy that my first quarter finals are over and that I’m in intersession, but I’m sad that 25% of my last year in high school is over. Watashi no kimochi wa togiretogire desu yo!

Even with the high stress of first quarter, I must admit that I’ve had wonderful memories. I’ve had the opportunity to meet a student from Japan, and I’ve been able to communicate with her. I got to meet a new drill master for my Japanese class and had the opportunity to learn Sho/Japanese calligraphy, which I thought was the best thing ever!I became more sociable, and I made new friends! It feels good to start meeting new people again.

I honestly feel like I’m making progress in all aspects of my life. Even my educational understanding is becoming more successful. I’m able to understand topics with a clearer perspective. I can concentrate on things, and now I can stand up for myself! It might seem like a shocker, but I’m won’t recess anymore. I’ve become more assertive to the morals I believe in, and I can still function independently.

All in all, I feel like my personal life is good too. I’ve come to accept the fact that I’ve made choices in the past. Yes, it still hurts, but I’m finally starting to get over everything. After my initial heartbreak, I thought I would never come back from it. I was wrong. I’m happy though. I’m moving on from it, and I’m happy. I’m not going to continue to live behind a fear of heartbreak. In addition, I have come to terms with my s*xuality. I’ve become comfortable within my own skin and I feel better about myself.

Advancement all the way around don’t you think?