School Blues

I went to orientation today for school, and it just felt wrong. I feel like school just ended, and it sucks knowing I have to go back so soon. I, also, found out that I have English III Honors with Ms. Aiello. The only reason Im bummed about that is that I never was sent a reading letter for summer homework for her class. Now Im having to rush to find these books, and read them as quickly as possible. This is not how I want to spend my last week of summer. Dont get me wrong, I love reading. It's one of my biggest pleasures, but having to rush to read 4 books in the last week of summer sucks big time. So far I only have one book. Yay. Not only do I have to read 4 probably not exciting book, I also have to find them. Cant you sense my enthusiasm about all of this?
I, also, finally got a top locker! I'm so stoked and it seems to be in a great place. The only problem is that when Paola (My locker partner for the 3rd year in a row) and I went to check out the locker's inside, it wouldn't open. The lock refused. I thought Well, maybe they just gave us the wrong locker number. So, Paola and I started checking all the others surrounding ours. It happens that the one next to us has our combo. We opened it up to a locker filled with books. So, obviously that is someone else's locker. So, now Paola and I don't have a locker to put our stuff in. It's just a little aggravating knowing that we will have to take a load of books back to school on the first day.
Another thing that Im bummed about is that Im no longer at UC Davis. Let me tell you, college is so much more awesome that high school. Yea, I know was there for a month, but seriously that's all it takes. Im going to miss that awesome campus, those super interesting classes, and the extremely nice people. UC Davis is like my home away from home. I love it so much. I cant wait to go back.
Unfortunately, last year was a tough year at high school, and I think it scares me a little that Im going back. I don't want to have to feel some of the same things I did before. It was stressful, and there were some times when I would stress so much that I'd get sick. I was lucky to have 2 friends that helped me get through it, but now one will be gone at college. I stressed myself too much, and sometimes my grades weren't always the best they could be. Though, Im planning to change that this year. After COSMOS, I grew a whole new perspective of what Im wanting to do with my future. I made goals that make me want to try harder, do things I always rolled my eyes at when people would bring it up, and really strive to aim higher that ever before.
So, even though some parts of school aren't going the best they could, I am keeping a positive attitude about it all. This summer, I met some people that I look up to as my role models, and they have really inspired me. I hope to follow in their paths, and become as great as they are.
Anyway, this is a new beginning for me. I'm planning on walking in to school next Wednesday with a new and clearer view of everything. I know everything will be better. I have real goals, a refreshed mind, and a body ready to concur these last two years of high school. Wish me luck!

lovelovelove,
Melissa