Such a depressing song.. *sigh*
(These are the lyrics if you can't tell:)
I walk a lonely road
The only one that I have ever known
Don't know where it goes
But it's home to me and I walk alone
I walk this empty street
On the Boulevard of Broken Dreams
Where the city sleeps
and I'm the only one and I walk alone
I walk alone
I walk alone
I walk alone
I walk a...
My shadow's the only one that walks beside me
My shallow heart's the only thing that's beating
Sometimes I wish someone out there will find me
'Til then I walk alone
Ah-ah, Ah-ah, Ah-ah, Aaah-ah,
Ah-ah, Ah-ah, Ah-ah
I'm walking down the line
That divides me somewhere in my mind
On the border line
Of the edge and where I walk alone
Read between the lines
What's f***ed up and everything's alright
Check my vital signs
To know I'm still alive and I walk alone
I walk alone
I walk alone
I walk alone
I walk a...
My shadow's the only one that walks beside me
My shallow heart's the only thing that's beating
Sometimes I wish someone out there will find me
'Til then I walk alone
Ah-ah, Ah-ah, Ah-ah, Aaah-ah
Ah-ah, Ah-ah
I walk alone
I walk a...
I walk this empty street
On the Boulevard of Broken Dreams
Where the city sleeps
And I'm the only one and I walk a...
My shadow's the only one that walks beside me
My shallow heart's the only thing that's beating
Sometimes I wish someone out there will find me
'Til then I walk alone...
Sunday, December 31, 2006
Friday, December 29, 2006
YES! or Noooo...
I finished Chapter 6! I'm finally caught up with the normal Gifted people! Except I haven't taken the test yet..
Now- time to do Chapter 7: Rational Algebraic Functions! YAY! o.o
So many functions.. Chapter 6 was Exponential and Logarithmic Functions...
Oh god.
Chapter 8 is Irrational Algebraic Functions...
I hate functions now. Too bad Pre-Calc and Calc will be full of them too.
Oh fun.. Chapter 9 is Quadratic Relations and Systems (functions but they wanted to sound different and smart and be a tiny bit different...)
Chapter 10: Higher Degree Functions and Complex Numbers
I need a grenade...
Now- time to do Chapter 7: Rational Algebraic Functions! YAY! o.o
So many functions.. Chapter 6 was Exponential and Logarithmic Functions...
Oh god.
Chapter 8 is Irrational Algebraic Functions...
I hate functions now. Too bad Pre-Calc and Calc will be full of them too.
Oh fun.. Chapter 9 is Quadratic Relations and Systems (functions but they wanted to sound different and smart and be a tiny bit different...)
Chapter 10: Higher Degree Functions and Complex Numbers
I need a grenade...
radio.blog.club
This is one of my favorite piano pieces of all time- Ballade Op. 23 No. 1 in G minor (At least I think it was G minor):
Wednesday, December 27, 2006
homework.zuo4 ye4.tarea.boring
I'm trying to finish the entirety of Chapter 6 in two days, but I don't think it's possible. Maybe three days... It's basically exponents and logarithms.
But I'm supposed to finish the entireties of Ch. 6-9 in a week.
I also need to keep on pace for History. I'm off pace right now- and in big trouble.
I still have to call my teacher... >.<
I know I complain too much but it's a lot worse than how I describe it.
I really need to get a GameCube and Super Smash Brothers Melee. Even my 2006 MVC owns it. I'm not sure about my VP. But that's already two employees (three "family members").
But I'm supposed to finish the entireties of Ch. 6-9 in a week.
I also need to keep on pace for History. I'm off pace right now- and in big trouble.
I still have to call my teacher... >.<
I know I complain too much but it's a lot worse than how I describe it.
I really need to get a GameCube and Super Smash Brothers Melee. Even my 2006 MVC owns it. I'm not sure about my VP. But that's already two employees (three "family members").
Tuesday, December 26, 2006
FINALLY...
-my 2006 MVC as a cell phone
-I know exactly (within a few square feet) where he lives
-I finished my chart for History
-Christmas has come and gone (not really happy, but oh well)
-I can beat a level 5 Jigglypuff(originally said Kirby but that was just a stupid typo sorry) with Sheik in SSBM
-our family owns Monopoly
-I "get to" do an oral assessment for History which means calling my instructor to answer moral questions on Hammurabi's Code of Laws
-I officially want to hack into FLVS
-I got a card in the mail from one of my friends
-someone (that friend) told me she cried when she read my letter (also morbid)
And finally, FINALLY,
I HAVE MATH HOMEWORK TO DO AT HOME!!!!!!!!
I'm pathetic.
-I know exactly (within a few square feet) where he lives
-I finished my chart for History
-Christmas has come and gone (not really happy, but oh well)
-I can beat a level 5 Jigglypuff(originally said Kirby but that was just a stupid typo sorry) with Sheik in SSBM
-our family owns Monopoly
-I "get to" do an oral assessment for History which means calling my instructor to answer moral questions on Hammurabi's Code of Laws
-I officially want to hack into FLVS
-I got a card in the mail from one of my friends
-someone (that friend) told me she cried when she read my letter (also morbid)
And finally, FINALLY,
I HAVE MATH HOMEWORK TO DO AT HOME!!!!!!!!
I'm pathetic.
Sunday, December 24, 2006
winter break will be busy
My Three "Jobs"...
1. Piano- play piano as much as possible, one more month until Chopin etude and Scarlatti sonata movement are more than perfect. Not possible.
2. History- do more work than is possible so later there is more time to focus on the real school. Go past Pace requirements.
3. Math- there is an apparent unwritten law that we have to be in the top five in the nation or be killed by the sponsor. Memorize answers to problems in hot pink notebook. Notice that people treat you very differently (in a bad way) when wearing a Mu Alpha Theta t-shirt at school. Decide to blow up non-math-followers. Must catch up on the Gifted people. Also not possible.
Other things that must be taken care of or else...
1. Tennis- must practice.
2. Eating- essential to life.
3. My Plotting Boot Camp- the only student is failing miserably. His first plot was "be last to take the food so you can get your portion and the leftovers". >.< Not the style I was going for but at least he thought of SOMETHING.
Yesterday, my Gator-fil-A VP finally knew what it was like to have siblings. This was because the Gatof-fil-A 2006 MVC(Most Valuable Customer) of the Year and I were fighting over who would carry the VP's metal cage of tennis balls. It was basic sibling rivalry and lack of communcation.
1. Piano- play piano as much as possible, one more month until Chopin etude and Scarlatti sonata movement are more than perfect. Not possible.
2. History- do more work than is possible so later there is more time to focus on the real school. Go past Pace requirements.
3. Math- there is an apparent unwritten law that we have to be in the top five in the nation or be killed by the sponsor. Memorize answers to problems in hot pink notebook. Notice that people treat you very differently (in a bad way) when wearing a Mu Alpha Theta t-shirt at school. Decide to blow up non-math-followers. Must catch up on the Gifted people. Also not possible.
Other things that must be taken care of or else...
1. Tennis- must practice.
2. Eating- essential to life.
3. My Plotting Boot Camp- the only student is failing miserably. His first plot was "be last to take the food so you can get your portion and the leftovers". >.< Not the style I was going for but at least he thought of SOMETHING.
Yesterday, my Gator-fil-A VP finally knew what it was like to have siblings. This was because the Gatof-fil-A 2006 MVC(Most Valuable Customer) of the Year and I were fighting over who would carry the VP's metal cage of tennis balls. It was basic sibling rivalry and lack of communcation.
Saturday, December 23, 2006
TENNIS
I played tennis today. It was awesome. I actually hit the ball!!!! And served! (not overhead but over Diana's head!)
I need to practice. I might actually be good if I were to play a lot.
I'm using really short sentences.
I need to practice. I might actually be good if I were to play a lot.
I'm using really short sentences.
Friday, December 22, 2006
YES!
I have a 100% in History now! Here's one of the two assignments that the teacher graded. I was given a list of artifacts at the site. There was also a description of the site. The task was to explain how the site got there and who left the artifactst there and stuff.
01.03 Archaeology and Anthropology Assignment Part 2
My hypothesis (also an educated proposition made to suggest something is true without having definite proof) explains the existence of a watermelon shrine. These women did not quite view the watermelon as “godly”, but were extremely thankful for finding a field of them. The site was probably a ceremonial site located in Illinois, USA where people left the objects to express their gratitude towards finding watermelons. This was about 11,000 years ago- at the end of the last great Ice Age. During those times, the women gathered food and the men hunted. The women had a lot of trouble doing their job, so they became extremely worried. One day, they found the watermelon and decided to dedicate a shrine to them. This explains the circular object. It could not have been a sphere because the heights and diameters were distinct numbers. This is explains how it was probably more elliptical. I doubt the objects were truly made of concrete, but they probably got harder later on as earth piled on top of them. The base underneath which connected it to the ground and the red brick areas were probably made to hold the objects above the ground so they would stand out. They might have been made to look like they were offerings for the gods because the women obviously thought of the watermelon as sacred. The half-moon shapes on either side of the larger object most likely represented watermelons that were cut open. The brick was chosen to be red because it represented the sweetness of the food and the life it gave to the tribe.
The artifacts pertained to the watermelons and the shrine. The small square objects with thin wax coating probably held the essence of the watermelon. The spout openings were made because it was a type of container. The strong smell illustrates a type of ancient perfume. The three cylinder-shaped metal objects were probably versatile devices used to carry around watermelon juice. The ants were crawling inside and out of each object because they were attracted to the sweet taste of watermelon. Eventually, the tribal people carved ants crawling on the juice containers to try and ward off the real ones that were contaminating their drinks. The slices of pictures, writings, and maps in the hard-paper covered object were used to record where the women found the watermelon and how to get there. The additional hard-paper-covered object with individual slices indicated how much watermelon was found in the corresponding places that were explained in further detail in the other hard-paper-covered objects. It is possible that these slices were actually small watermelon-skin slices. The crumpled paper object with rose coloring was obviously a sample of the paint that they used to make pictures of their favorite food. A portion was left behind at the shrine because it was symbolic of the dedication the women had towards the newly discovered fruit. The five metal objects were the simplest to identify. Jagged edges were secured on a small metal ring for a convenient tool for different tasks, much like the modern-day “Swiss Army Knife”.
01.03 Archaeology and Anthropology Assignment Part 2
My hypothesis (also an educated proposition made to suggest something is true without having definite proof) explains the existence of a watermelon shrine. These women did not quite view the watermelon as “godly”, but were extremely thankful for finding a field of them. The site was probably a ceremonial site located in Illinois, USA where people left the objects to express their gratitude towards finding watermelons. This was about 11,000 years ago- at the end of the last great Ice Age. During those times, the women gathered food and the men hunted. The women had a lot of trouble doing their job, so they became extremely worried. One day, they found the watermelon and decided to dedicate a shrine to them. This explains the circular object. It could not have been a sphere because the heights and diameters were distinct numbers. This is explains how it was probably more elliptical. I doubt the objects were truly made of concrete, but they probably got harder later on as earth piled on top of them. The base underneath which connected it to the ground and the red brick areas were probably made to hold the objects above the ground so they would stand out. They might have been made to look like they were offerings for the gods because the women obviously thought of the watermelon as sacred. The half-moon shapes on either side of the larger object most likely represented watermelons that were cut open. The brick was chosen to be red because it represented the sweetness of the food and the life it gave to the tribe.
The artifacts pertained to the watermelons and the shrine. The small square objects with thin wax coating probably held the essence of the watermelon. The spout openings were made because it was a type of container. The strong smell illustrates a type of ancient perfume. The three cylinder-shaped metal objects were probably versatile devices used to carry around watermelon juice. The ants were crawling inside and out of each object because they were attracted to the sweet taste of watermelon. Eventually, the tribal people carved ants crawling on the juice containers to try and ward off the real ones that were contaminating their drinks. The slices of pictures, writings, and maps in the hard-paper covered object were used to record where the women found the watermelon and how to get there. The additional hard-paper-covered object with individual slices indicated how much watermelon was found in the corresponding places that were explained in further detail in the other hard-paper-covered objects. It is possible that these slices were actually small watermelon-skin slices. The crumpled paper object with rose coloring was obviously a sample of the paint that they used to make pictures of their favorite food. A portion was left behind at the shrine because it was symbolic of the dedication the women had towards the newly discovered fruit. The five metal objects were the simplest to identify. Jagged edges were secured on a small metal ring for a convenient tool for different tasks, much like the modern-day “Swiss Army Knife”.
Thursday, December 21, 2006
i'm so excited about my new email signature
epsieanniihsct/CEO of Gator-fil-A
"i remember now. how do you know where my house is? you should let me eat it saturday if it doesn't rain." PSAT VP Thursday, December 21st, 2006 8:09PM Eastern Time
"i remember now. how do you know where my house is? you should let me eat it saturday if it doesn't rain." PSAT VP Thursday, December 21st, 2006 8:09PM Eastern Time
mad...
1. I have an F in World History because my teacher hasn't graded two assignments. It is destroying my self-esteem (not that I really had one in the first place). And I can't think of how I'm going to complete the next assignment, but hopefully that won't be a problem because it's still Thursday.
2. I have a very disappointing IQ and when the people at school ask me what it is... ummmm.......... They're gonna think less of me. I'm sure about it. Don't dispute against me when talking about psychological actions. I know what I'm talking about.
3. Diana- the nicest girl in the world is even having trouble not looking at me as a stupider person.
4. I have to get to my counselor before 2nd period starts on the Thursday we come back from school. No one checks their email during winter break if it's school-related business except me.
5. I need ONE MORE CD-R. ONE MORE!!!! X.X I only have two left...
6. I'm SO TIRED of living up to peoples' expectations because it gets to me so easily and then I have to fulfill my OWN expectations which are higher than everyone elses expectations (except maybe Diana's) and IT'S SO FRUSTRATING!
7. A guy who I haven't met for about 6 years is coming to our house with his parents on Christmas Eve. After meeting him, my parents are probably going to yell at me for not exercising enough since he does cross country. -.- It's interesting how he has the same first name as BOGEY. I wonder if he's short too... I hope so.
8. My winter break isn't fun. It solely consists of piano, math and history. And that's it. I mean, there are random things here and there, but mainly just the three.
9. I'm failing all three.
10. My brother height is catching up to Diana's height.
11. My old little brother said he sat in an FSU stadium with a Gator shirt and then in a Gator stadium in the Seminole section (probably with a Gator shirt). And he's Gifted. But if I'm Gifted with that low IQ then he ISN'T Gifted. But he's pretty smart compared to the Gifted people at our school. So is the Gifted program completely out of shape? I guess so. Let's see what those Gifted people get when they take the IQ test again. Hehehe...
2. I have a very disappointing IQ and when the people at school ask me what it is... ummmm.......... They're gonna think less of me. I'm sure about it. Don't dispute against me when talking about psychological actions. I know what I'm talking about.
3. Diana- the nicest girl in the world is even having trouble not looking at me as a stupider person.
4. I have to get to my counselor before 2nd period starts on the Thursday we come back from school. No one checks their email during winter break if it's school-related business except me.
5. I need ONE MORE CD-R. ONE MORE!!!! X.X I only have two left...
6. I'm SO TIRED of living up to peoples' expectations because it gets to me so easily and then I have to fulfill my OWN expectations which are higher than everyone elses expectations (except maybe Diana's) and IT'S SO FRUSTRATING!
7. A guy who I haven't met for about 6 years is coming to our house with his parents on Christmas Eve. After meeting him, my parents are probably going to yell at me for not exercising enough since he does cross country. -.- It's interesting how he has the same first name as BOGEY. I wonder if he's short too... I hope so.
8. My winter break isn't fun. It solely consists of piano, math and history. And that's it. I mean, there are random things here and there, but mainly just the three.
9. I'm failing all three.
10. My brother height is catching up to Diana's height.
11. My old little brother said he sat in an FSU stadium with a Gator shirt and then in a Gator stadium in the Seminole section (probably with a Gator shirt). And he's Gifted. But if I'm Gifted with that low IQ then he ISN'T Gifted. But he's pretty smart compared to the Gifted people at our school. So is the Gifted program completely out of shape? I guess so. Let's see what those Gifted people get when they take the IQ test again. Hehehe...
Wednesday, December 20, 2006
BWAHAHAHAHA!
I got a Christmas card from my Gator-fil-A VP today! (He's also the NMSQT VP.)
I also got my WISC IQ score. If Diana is intent on believing that she is stupider than me and that Jack is stupider than her, then I have no reason to believe that either of them should be in the Gifted program. Yeah. I think I seriously messed up that test. Oops. But I passed! And since Diana deliriously thinks that I'm the smartest freshman girl, then that leads us to wrongly believe that there's supposed to be three people in Gifted. Which is a bit off.
I have officially proven that Diana, David, Jack, Logan B and Shuyao have more intelligence than me. And my parents paid almost 200 bucks for it, too. So there. HAH, Diana! HAH!!!!
I also got my WISC IQ score. If Diana is intent on believing that she is stupider than me and that Jack is stupider than her, then I have no reason to believe that either of them should be in the Gifted program. Yeah. I think I seriously messed up that test. Oops. But I passed! And since Diana deliriously thinks that I'm the smartest freshman girl, then that leads us to wrongly believe that there's supposed to be three people in Gifted. Which is a bit off.
I have officially proven that Diana, David, Jack, Logan B and Shuyao have more intelligence than me. And my parents paid almost 200 bucks for it, too. So there. HAH, Diana! HAH!!!!
Tuesday, December 19, 2006
golf scores don't smile
I'm sure.
Very sure.
Especially not pars. Well I guess bogeys do. (Yellow Elf Greatly Obsessed with Blondes). Because PAR is RAP which stands for something. So my VP decided that we needed a BOGEY.
Today, in English, we were all finished with our finals extra early, and this guy had an NFL stats book. I said, "I hate football." His friend (they were both on JV football.. Hehe...) turned towards me and said, "YOU'RE NOT AMERICAN IF YOU DON'T LIKE FOOTBALL" or something along those lines. I said, "Well, I'm not American. Oooooooh." I'm so proud.
Everyone was so excited and infatuated with my, "No, but I am a U.S. lawful permanent resident (or have applied for permanent residence, the application for which has not been denied) and I intend to become a U.S. citizen at the earliest opportunity allowed by law" paragraph on my PSAT score sheet. LOL!
Very sure.
Especially not pars. Well I guess bogeys do. (Yellow Elf Greatly Obsessed with Blondes). Because PAR is RAP which stands for something. So my VP decided that we needed a BOGEY.
Today, in English, we were all finished with our finals extra early, and this guy had an NFL stats book. I said, "I hate football." His friend (they were both on JV football.. Hehe...) turned towards me and said, "YOU'RE NOT AMERICAN IF YOU DON'T LIKE FOOTBALL" or something along those lines. I said, "Well, I'm not American. Oooooooh." I'm so proud.
Everyone was so excited and infatuated with my, "No, but I am a U.S. lawful permanent resident (or have applied for permanent residence, the application for which has not been denied) and I intend to become a U.S. citizen at the earliest opportunity allowed by law" paragraph on my PSAT score sheet. LOL!
Monday, December 18, 2006
World History Accelerated Honors Pace
My first assignment was titled, "Pace". I'm not kidding you, Diana.
The assignments (well at least the first three) are so boring that I'm considering liking reviewing for exams even more. -.-
The third assignment which is the 2nd part of the second assignment so it's the second assignment is SOO weird. I think I'm gonna fail it.
I can't wait until I'm done with this course. No offense to the teacher, but I'd bribe people with food if I could do math instead.
The assignments (well at least the first three) are so boring that I'm considering liking reviewing for exams even more. -.-
The third assignment which is the 2nd part of the second assignment so it's the second assignment is SOO weird. I think I'm gonna fail it.
I can't wait until I'm done with this course. No offense to the teacher, but I'd bribe people with food if I could do math instead.
Sunday, December 17, 2006
apush
Apparently, Advanced Placement U.S. History is really difficult... But after that torture history class in 8th grade, I feel like I can take on anything :)
However, I don't really remember anything we learned because it was basically "cram and remember until the test and midterm and finals" and we were good.
Oops.
I threw away all my work because I needed to get rid of a lot of stuff and plus, I was so glad to be over with it.
Oh no...
Who would keep that stuff, though? I mean, really. -.-
*optimism* Maybe I'll get an A in apush for junior year *too optimistic*
I hope so anyway.
More history tomorrow.
History, history, history.
My 8th grade history teacher would be so happy if she knew that I was taking extra history. Well it's not really extra, but it'll make me have eight classes if I'm lucky enough for Orchestra, so I guess it's extra.
Fun. More history.
Blah.
We only got to The War of 1812 but we were supposed to get to the Civil War. So much for that.
At least (hopefully) my brain will trigger with memory when we learn up to The War of 1812...? I should be okay when we go in depth with the Revolution. I might die of remembering the torture, but I should know it. Or at least have a vague idea of what's going on.
I am too bored. I have posted enough on this blog.
And only one person reads it. But it's more like my journal... maybe I should read my own blog. Then I wouldn't be so bored.
I'm hungry.
However, I don't really remember anything we learned because it was basically "cram and remember until the test and midterm and finals" and we were good.
Oops.
I threw away all my work because I needed to get rid of a lot of stuff and plus, I was so glad to be over with it.
Oh no...
Who would keep that stuff, though? I mean, really. -.-
*optimism* Maybe I'll get an A in apush for junior year *too optimistic*
I hope so anyway.
More history tomorrow.
History, history, history.
My 8th grade history teacher would be so happy if she knew that I was taking extra history. Well it's not really extra, but it'll make me have eight classes if I'm lucky enough for Orchestra, so I guess it's extra.
Fun. More history.
Blah.
We only got to The War of 1812 but we were supposed to get to the Civil War. So much for that.
At least (hopefully) my brain will trigger with memory when we learn up to The War of 1812...? I should be okay when we go in depth with the Revolution. I might die of remembering the torture, but I should know it. Or at least have a vague idea of what's going on.
I am too bored. I have posted enough on this blog.
And only one person reads it. But it's more like my journal... maybe I should read my own blog. Then I wouldn't be so bored.
I'm hungry.
I think I'm dying of
boredom. Is it possible? I suppose so.
I HATE REVIEWING.
It is the most boring part of school besides maybe working with other people...
Like when we have "group projects" which really means "the one responsible person in the group must do work for four"... But that doesn't happen too often since it's high school and the teachers have finally realized that it is usually actually "the one responsible Asian doing work for four".
The only exam I'm actually worried about is English. Our teacher is also one of the AP Lang teachers which means that she'll make really difficult multiple choice questions whenever she feels like it which is pretty much most of the time.
However, there isn't much I can review. And it' soooo boring...........
I wish I could go outside and play tennis or something. Too bad the nearest free tennis court is about 20 miles away or something crazy like that.
Tomorrow is the math exam... Fun... Then more studying for English which is Tuesday. And Spanish is also Tuesday. Then Science which is Wednesday.
Then, WINTER BREAK! Which actually isn't good because that means math, piano, and World History. Fun. At least I'm not doing the history fair! :D My problem is that any free time I have is devoted to piano and then math is pretty much forgotten. I figured out one entire problem yesterday. I think that was a miracle because I actually opened my study book.
I'm so pathetic.
I HATE REVIEWING.
It is the most boring part of school besides maybe working with other people...
Like when we have "group projects" which really means "the one responsible person in the group must do work for four"... But that doesn't happen too often since it's high school and the teachers have finally realized that it is usually actually "the one responsible Asian doing work for four".
The only exam I'm actually worried about is English. Our teacher is also one of the AP Lang teachers which means that she'll make really difficult multiple choice questions whenever she feels like it which is pretty much most of the time.
However, there isn't much I can review. And it' soooo boring...........
I wish I could go outside and play tennis or something. Too bad the nearest free tennis court is about 20 miles away or something crazy like that.
Tomorrow is the math exam... Fun... Then more studying for English which is Tuesday. And Spanish is also Tuesday. Then Science which is Wednesday.
Then, WINTER BREAK! Which actually isn't good because that means math, piano, and World History. Fun. At least I'm not doing the history fair! :D My problem is that any free time I have is devoted to piano and then math is pretty much forgotten. I figured out one entire problem yesterday. I think that was a miracle because I actually opened my study book.
I'm so pathetic.
Saturday, December 16, 2006
liu4 yue4 feng
Today, my mom quizzed my bro on the months.
Mom: Which month comes after May?
Bro: Errrmmmm...
Mom: It's a girl's name.
Bro 10 seconds later: June!
June is very much a guy who is also my VP for Gator-fil-A.
Speaking of Gator-fil-A, I have recruited a new employee. His name is Walter and he lives in Wisconsin. His title is Head of Stop the Omini-Nugatory Gators (SONG).
Omini is derived from "omni" which means "all" in Latin. However, I misspelt it when emailing me three people, so it is Omini. Which gives even more meaning to it. What good fate I have when it comes to inventing acronyms. Nugatory means "useless" and "worthless". That's pretty self-explanatory.
Mom: Which month comes after May?
Bro: Errrmmmm...
Mom: It's a girl's name.
Bro 10 seconds later: June!
June is very much a guy who is also my VP for Gator-fil-A.
Speaking of Gator-fil-A, I have recruited a new employee. His name is Walter and he lives in Wisconsin. His title is Head of Stop the Omini-Nugatory Gators (SONG).
Omini is derived from "omni" which means "all" in Latin. However, I misspelt it when emailing me three people, so it is Omini. Which gives even more meaning to it. What good fate I have when it comes to inventing acronyms. Nugatory means "useless" and "worthless". That's pretty self-explanatory.
Friday, December 15, 2006
end of the bible-apocalypse-armaggedon-the end of the world
According to my mom, my dad is "very satisfied" with my PSAT score. I think it's a miracle, hence the title of this post.
My selection index was exactly 200. According to a random person my mom knows, I can't qualify for the NMSQT because I'm not a U.S. citizen. Diana can, though. *hint hint: double meaning*
Other people should read this. Maybe I'll bribe Jack with food so he'll read it. Then, more people would.
Another reason the world is ending: Diana annoyed me today. But I became immune when I realized how stupid she sounded. She now needs to find other ways (not that they exist outside of my mind) to annoy me. Hehe.
I am starting World History next week.
I haven't been called up to Guidance yet. I'm a bit worried. The normal school days have ended and there is no word yet. When I get back from winter break, I better be assigned into Orchestra or else.
I found the most wonderful Latin dictionary online. I found it by clicking on a link that said that this would have more words and it was better and basically, "If you're stupid you're not going to click on it so CLICK ON IT already." Unfortunately, I don't know any Latin grammar so I can't really use it. I forgot the few rules I learned last year. I stopped teaching myself Latin because I was tired of memorizing things that would not affect my grade.
My selection index was exactly 200. According to a random person my mom knows, I can't qualify for the NMSQT because I'm not a U.S. citizen. Diana can, though. *hint hint: double meaning*
Other people should read this. Maybe I'll bribe Jack with food so he'll read it. Then, more people would.
Another reason the world is ending: Diana annoyed me today. But I became immune when I realized how stupid she sounded. She now needs to find other ways (not that they exist outside of my mind) to annoy me. Hehe.
I am starting World History next week.
I haven't been called up to Guidance yet. I'm a bit worried. The normal school days have ended and there is no word yet. When I get back from winter break, I better be assigned into Orchestra or else.
I found the most wonderful Latin dictionary online. I found it by clicking on a link that said that this would have more words and it was better and basically, "If you're stupid you're not going to click on it so CLICK ON IT already." Unfortunately, I don't know any Latin grammar so I can't really use it. I forgot the few rules I learned last year. I stopped teaching myself Latin because I was tired of memorizing things that would not affect my grade.
Thursday, December 14, 2006
PSAT/NMSQT
I got my score back!!!!!!!!!
And I didn't get a perfect score in math x.x
DIANA did, though ^^.
And I didn't get a perfect score in math x.x
DIANA did, though ^^.
Wednesday, December 13, 2006
interesting. (info. from chilesmao.bravehost.com)
Rickards Preseason Invitational- Chiles High School
Sweepstakes - 2nd place
>>>Calculus
<<
TEAMGaku Liu, Ashley Perko, Kim Struk, Clara Vu(1st)
>>>Precalculus
<<
TEAMBrandon Davis, Carolyn Kim, Jerrod Langston, Michael Wei(1st)
>>>Algebra II
<<
TEAMWilliam Dunn, Ryan Pace, Shuyao Zhang, Diana Zheng(3rd)
>>>Alpha Open
Logan Stafman(1st)Tiffany Huang(2nd)Viv Pitter(3rd)Jinoo Jin(4th)Catie Cottle(5th)Candace Rosier(8th)Lauren Fordyce(9th)Meagan Davis(10th)
>>>Theta Open
Kejing Jiang(2nd)Sam Bennett(8th)Blair Wulterkens(10th)
Sweepstakes - 2nd place
>>>Calculus
<<
TEAMGaku Liu, Ashley Perko, Kim Struk, Clara Vu(1st)
>>>Precalculus
<<
TEAMBrandon Davis, Carolyn Kim, Jerrod Langston, Michael Wei(1st)
>>>Algebra II
<<
TEAMWilliam Dunn, Ryan Pace, Shuyao Zhang, Diana Zheng(3rd)
>>>Alpha Open
Logan Stafman(1st)Tiffany Huang(2nd)Viv Pitter(3rd)Jinoo Jin(4th)Catie Cottle(5th)Candace Rosier(8th)Lauren Fordyce(9th)Meagan Davis(10th)
>>>Theta Open
Kejing Jiang(2nd)Sam Bennett(8th)Blair Wulterkens(10th)
Monday, December 11, 2006
NMSQT
Gator-fil-A has several non-profit organizations.
They include JIG, PSAT, and The NMSQT.
JIG= Jack Isn't Ghetto.
I'll post what the other two are after Diana finds out. However, I don't know when that'll be. But since Diana seems to be the only one reading this these days, it doesn't really matter.
Maybe if I can change this into the Gator-fil-A official blog. Hmmm... But it'll still be my personal blog, of course.
They include JIG, PSAT, and The NMSQT.
JIG= Jack Isn't Ghetto.
I'll post what the other two are after Diana finds out. However, I don't know when that'll be. But since Diana seems to be the only one reading this these days, it doesn't really matter.
Maybe if I can change this into the Gator-fil-A official blog. Hmmm... But it'll still be my personal blog, of course.
blocks are fun
Yesterday was my IQ test. All I know is that I'm not a genius and I passed the 100 mark. Actually, I can't be sure I passed the 100 mark. I can only hope I did...
I got a ring pop from Diana's lil bro today! My experiment will start after I talk to my Gator-fil-A VP.
I should be studying Romeo and Juliet and finishing up my 150-point art project but I'm not. Oh well. I have a few hours left.
Exams are starting this Friday, but for me, they start next Monday because I don't have a first period class. My counselor replyed my email and said that she will tell me when my schedule is changed so it sounds promising that I'll have Orchestra! :D
I got a ring pop from Diana's lil bro today! My experiment will start after I talk to my Gator-fil-A VP.
I should be studying Romeo and Juliet and finishing up my 150-point art project but I'm not. Oh well. I have a few hours left.
Exams are starting this Friday, but for me, they start next Monday because I don't have a first period class. My counselor replyed my email and said that she will tell me when my schedule is changed so it sounds promising that I'll have Orchestra! :D
Saturday, December 09, 2006
gifted test tomorrow
I'm pretty nervous...
14 more hours...
Well
actually
less.
more like
13 hours and 42 minutes...
Yeah...
Oh no.
How can I pass this?
No one takes it in HIGH SCHOOL!
-.-
I have no choice.
Well,
if they give me Orchestra,
I'll have eight classes anyways.
*sigh*
14 more hours...
Well
actually
less.
more like
13 hours and 42 minutes...
Yeah...
Oh no.
How can I pass this?
No one takes it in HIGH SCHOOL!
-.-
I have no choice.
Well,
if they give me Orchestra,
I'll have eight classes anyways.
*sigh*
Friday, December 08, 2006
my fingers are numb...
Great. I actually have to wait until I can practice the piano because my fingers are so cold. Maybe I'll get lucky and it'll snow. That sounded incredibly optimisitic.
Today, I got pictures of the company people so I've started the December 2006 General Report.
Oops. I accidentally published this post for some reasonn. I'm in the process of "editing" it right now.
We have to do projects in Art, but the problem is, we have to show the teacher all of our skill and creativity, and she has high expectations for me but I can't think of anything to make the drawing more creative. It's kind of like writer's block.
I've founded yet another non-profit organization of Gator-fil-A. It's called PSAT. And it's not the Preliminary SAT or the NMSQT.
Off to dinner! :D
Today, I got pictures of the company people so I've started the December 2006 General Report.
Oops. I accidentally published this post for some reasonn. I'm in the process of "editing" it right now.
We have to do projects in Art, but the problem is, we have to show the teacher all of our skill and creativity, and she has high expectations for me but I can't think of anything to make the drawing more creative. It's kind of like writer's block.
I've founded yet another non-profit organization of Gator-fil-A. It's called PSAT. And it's not the Preliminary SAT or the NMSQT.
Off to dinner! :D
Thursday, December 07, 2006
JIG (Jack Isn't Ghetto)
Yes, I changed it from SAJAG to JIG. This is because SAJAG is obviously very odd to say.
However, it is safer since the there is no "I" to change to "is" instead of "isn't".
Today, this "ghetto" white kid who lives in a rich neighborhood, or "hood", as he likes to call it, brought his chain to school. A few guys passed it around and wore it. It was odd. Two others acted ghetto, too, one of which is the vice president (currently second-in-command) of Gator-fil-A. I haven't promoted him yet because once you promote someone like that, either you kill him or you can't really change his status any more. And he never did the comics he was going to. And he tried to be ghetto today.
Interesting... I am currently using Gmail Talk with the person who had a "Deny Everything." shirt from the National Spy Museum. That was the foundation of my math motto. Oh look- he left. He had bio homework. Everyone has bio homework these days. I actually feel extremely left out even though everyone has to work very hard for bio homework. Why don't I get to work hard??? I will next year, though. And if I get into gifted and orchestra, I'll have 8 classes with gifted math and english added to my schedule. I already have gifted science because the gifted people are all in bio. Bio bio bio bio bio... I'm starting to hate biology. It has never directly made my life happier.
Mei, I thank you very much for putting my name in my blog. I feel so special again!!!!!!! You're one of the only two people who consistantly reads my blog, and there's one other person who does but doesn't very often because she gets to do bio homework instead -.- So unfair. I have to do Bio in sophomore year! I would've NEVER anticipated such bad luck in 8th grade.
However, it is safer since the there is no "I" to change to "is" instead of "isn't".
Today, this "ghetto" white kid who lives in a rich neighborhood, or "hood", as he likes to call it, brought his chain to school. A few guys passed it around and wore it. It was odd. Two others acted ghetto, too, one of which is the vice president (currently second-in-command) of Gator-fil-A. I haven't promoted him yet because once you promote someone like that, either you kill him or you can't really change his status any more. And he never did the comics he was going to. And he tried to be ghetto today.
Interesting... I am currently using Gmail Talk with the person who had a "Deny Everything." shirt from the National Spy Museum. That was the foundation of my math motto. Oh look- he left. He had bio homework. Everyone has bio homework these days. I actually feel extremely left out even though everyone has to work very hard for bio homework. Why don't I get to work hard??? I will next year, though. And if I get into gifted and orchestra, I'll have 8 classes with gifted math and english added to my schedule. I already have gifted science because the gifted people are all in bio. Bio bio bio bio bio... I'm starting to hate biology. It has never directly made my life happier.
Mei, I thank you very much for putting my name in my blog. I feel so special again!!!!!!! You're one of the only two people who consistantly reads my blog, and there's one other person who does but doesn't very often because she gets to do bio homework instead -.- So unfair. I have to do Bio in sophomore year! I would've NEVER anticipated such bad luck in 8th grade.
Wednesday, December 06, 2006
Pretty please with a Wii on top?
I know this is REALLY random(and so is the title), but here's my favorite poem.
Smart
By: Shel Silverstein
My dad gave me one dollar bill
'Cause I'm his smartest son,
And I swapped it for two shiny quarters
'Cause two is more than one!
And then I took the quarters
And traded them to Lou
For three dimes-I guess he don't know
That three is more than two!
Just then, along came old blind Bates
And just 'cause he can't see
He gave me four nickels for my three dimes,
And four is more than three!
And I took the nickels to Hiram Coombs
Down at the seed-feed store,
And the fool gave me five pennies for them,
And five is more than four!
And then I went and showed my dad,
And he got red in the cheeks
And closed his eyes and shook his head-
Too proud of me to speak!
We took the Dostal/Nunn tests today. Algebra 2 and below took Nunn, Pre-calc and above took Dostal.
Diana and I thought we failed. William did wonderfully like always. Ryan was pretty confident when he realized that the only person who did better than him was William, and also since I couldn't've done better than him at all ^^. June left in the middle of it, so I don't think he got a 120... Lol. Jack drew food on his test again. Shuyao was miserable and I felt really, really bad for her. But she disputed against William and was correct! :D
So.... Today, I've proven that Diana is better at math than me. See, Ryan did better than me on the Nunn test, and Diana beat Ryan at Rickards. See? Valid proof. Hehe. All of it is true.
Smart
By: Shel Silverstein
My dad gave me one dollar bill
'Cause I'm his smartest son,
And I swapped it for two shiny quarters
'Cause two is more than one!
And then I took the quarters
And traded them to Lou
For three dimes-I guess he don't know
That three is more than two!
Just then, along came old blind Bates
And just 'cause he can't see
He gave me four nickels for my three dimes,
And four is more than three!
And I took the nickels to Hiram Coombs
Down at the seed-feed store,
And the fool gave me five pennies for them,
And five is more than four!
And then I went and showed my dad,
And he got red in the cheeks
And closed his eyes and shook his head-
Too proud of me to speak!
We took the Dostal/Nunn tests today. Algebra 2 and below took Nunn, Pre-calc and above took Dostal.
Diana and I thought we failed. William did wonderfully like always. Ryan was pretty confident when he realized that the only person who did better than him was William, and also since I couldn't've done better than him at all ^^. June left in the middle of it, so I don't think he got a 120... Lol. Jack drew food on his test again. Shuyao was miserable and I felt really, really bad for her. But she disputed against William and was correct! :D
So.... Today, I've proven that Diana is better at math than me. See, Ryan did better than me on the Nunn test, and Diana beat Ryan at Rickards. See? Valid proof. Hehe. All of it is true.
Tuesday, December 05, 2006
SAJAG (Society Against Jack Acting Ghetto)
Here are some random events that took place at the Rickards Preseasonal. As I was writing the post that day, I managed to leave out a lot.At the auditorium for the first time:First thing my "cousin" said after Diana ecstatically introduced us and had listed all reasons why she thought we were related: "Hi, June."The tests:We all seriously realized that we really needed to learn how to find the constant term of an expansion. Or was it just me?Disputing for Algebra 2 Individual:Ryan decided that if he couldn't think of a wonderful way to dispute a problem, the answer would be to crumple up the half-sheet of paper and chuck it at Diana. Then, he told me to throw it away. So I did, because I also had other garbage to abandon at Rickards. Later, as Diana was "retaking" the test by "reliving" it by "recreating" it by talking about all the problems she missed, she realized that the problem he had crumpled up was actually seriously flawed. She started freaking out like crazy- even more than she already was.Lunch:I went over to the table with Jack, June, Ryan, and William. I had ordered a mango smoothie. Then, Shuyao came over with a strawberry smoothie. Ryan asked my why I got a yellow smoothie and not a red one (like Shuyao's) because red is better. I said, "Red and yellow- what do you get when you put them together?"Ryan innocently asked, "Green?" I immediately started laughing, and about 5 seconds later, he said, "Oh, wait- no- orange! Wait, why do you want to make orange?" Shuyao and I looked at him, thinking, "Wow- he's slooow." About minute later, I took out my wallet and showed him the Chinese flag.At the auditorium during the awards ceremony:It actually took a while for all of pre-algebra to be announced. From the end of pre-algebra to geometry, June started doing the Seminole chop. Jack said, "NO!!!" and started doing his Gator thing. As an onlooker, it seemed like June was trying to slice Jack open as Jack frantically made jaw movements with his arms. Diana said, "Stop it, you guys! I'm serious!! STOP!!" They didn't listen.
This morning: I asked how she managed to make former team captain number 2 disappear both from the scoring list and from MAO practice yesterday and she just said, "Kejiiiiiing!"She thought I'd actually found his allergies or blown him up or something. I just congratulated her, since I certainly hadn't done anything.When we got to school, I retrieved my trophies from my locker because Mr. F told me to show Mr. S. So I went there. Oh great. He hadn't come to work yet. So we walked back to put the trophies back and yes, Mr. S was at school.Yesterday, I'd brought them and he wasn't there. The whole thing is stupid. Sorry, Diana, David, Jack, William, Ryan, Shuyao, Sonal's math teacher. I was so impatient that I remembered when David saw them and immediately asked me if I was going to make them into bombs, and pondered over it, but Diana informed me of how bad of an idea was, so I just said, "Fine..."
It seems like Diana is the only one who reads this blog. I should put stuff she doesn't know on here. Let's see...
At the auditorium not too long after our group of loud people met up with each other:My stomach started feeling horrible, and no one truly cared except Sonal, so she showed me where the bathroom was.Sonal: I hope this is the woman's one.We walk right in front of it. Sonal: Yes! Me: Thank you so much!! Me: Um... I can't open the door. Sonal tries. Me: I think it's locked...x.xBut my stomach felt better after I walked around a bit, thankfully, or I might've gotten a lower score than June. Which is saying something, because he got something like a 3 and a -9. In the beginning of the school year, he told me his lowest was an 11 or something. He laughed, but I didn't. He realized I didn't know how MAO scores were scored. He told me. I felt sorry for him. Well, now his record is a -9!Record lowest, that is.Later, I went back (before the awards ceremony), and it wasn't locked anymore.
I'll add more if I think of them. For now, it's off to wash the dishes and then practice piano.
math tutoring- tues. and wed. in the irc
Today was my first day of math tutoring. When I arrived after school to the IRC, I waited for about 15 minutes for the math teacher to come. I ended up helping some person with Algebra 2. He was in Mr. F's Honors/Gifted class. So unfair. I won't be tutoring tomorrow since Algebra 2 MAO meets on Mondays and Wednesdays, and I don't think Mr. F would be too happy if I just... Didn't show up.
But helping people with something you really like is fun ^^. And no one needs help with piano.
We have a test on earthquakes tomorrow in science. I find that insulting. We did earth/space topics in 7th grade. And our stuff was harder and more work, too. According to my current teacher, our textbooks are at an 11th and 12th grade level. I find this hard to believe. But if it's supposed to be that difficult, no wonder the US is completely useless when it comes to education. And they only have good universities and colleges because they have the money to BUY all the best professors and materials and campuses and maintenence.
Yesterday, I found out how to write my last name in traditional Chinese. That was interesting. I can't believe I never learned it. It looks odd with two tian2's, though.
Wow, this post and the last post are so boring. Sorry about that and the fact that you wasted your valuable homework time to read this.
I don't have any really good news to share right now, except for the fact that I don't think I'm extremely hungry right now! *proud*
Oh right- we used bioelectrical impedence or however you spell it in Personal Fitness today to measure our body percent fat. I got about 20%. Which is interesting. I think my hands were supposed to hold the machine tighter because it measures how quickly the electricity goes through you... And I kind of moved my arms (a lot) so it probably effected the number even more. Oops. Ah well- even 20% is healthy, so I don't think I have to worry.
But helping people with something you really like is fun ^^. And no one needs help with piano.
We have a test on earthquakes tomorrow in science. I find that insulting. We did earth/space topics in 7th grade. And our stuff was harder and more work, too. According to my current teacher, our textbooks are at an 11th and 12th grade level. I find this hard to believe. But if it's supposed to be that difficult, no wonder the US is completely useless when it comes to education. And they only have good universities and colleges because they have the money to BUY all the best professors and materials and campuses and maintenence.
Yesterday, I found out how to write my last name in traditional Chinese. That was interesting. I can't believe I never learned it. It looks odd with two tian2's, though.
Wow, this post and the last post are so boring. Sorry about that and the fact that you wasted your valuable homework time to read this.
I don't have any really good news to share right now, except for the fact that I don't think I'm extremely hungry right now! *proud*
Oh right- we used bioelectrical impedence or however you spell it in Personal Fitness today to measure our body percent fat. I got about 20%. Which is interesting. I think my hands were supposed to hold the machine tighter because it measures how quickly the electricity goes through you... And I kind of moved my arms (a lot) so it probably effected the number even more. Oops. Ah well- even 20% is healthy, so I don't think I have to worry.
Sunday, December 03, 2006
a pathetic sonata
I have a new piano piece- the first movement of Beethoven's "Pathetique" Sonata! I'm SO happy!!! It is such a famous piece and I'm really thankful that my teacher thinks I have a chance ^^.
My weekend was pretty cool :D. It's hard to come by these happy times since I'm neither here nor there...
Wow.. I haven't solved my Rubik's Cube for a while now. I think it was because two of the blue squares completely came off so they look white, except I went over it with blue Sharpie so it's still dark blue but it's a bit off, and the texture of the color just isn't replaceable.
I can't wait until school tomorrow!!!!!!!!!!!! We have MAO practice on Mondays and Wednesdays!!!!!!!!!!!!
My weekend was pretty cool :D. It's hard to come by these happy times since I'm neither here nor there...
Wow.. I haven't solved my Rubik's Cube for a while now. I think it was because two of the blue squares completely came off so they look white, except I went over it with blue Sharpie so it's still dark blue but it's a bit off, and the texture of the color just isn't replaceable.
I can't wait until school tomorrow!!!!!!!!!!!! We have MAO practice on Mondays and Wednesdays!!!!!!!!!!!!
Saturday, December 02, 2006
piano recital tomorrow and i haven't practiced all day
I'm using the fact that newer posts go at the top to my advantage.
If you're going to read my extremely long "Dispute Everything." post, you should know this before you read the thing:
When I was taking the tests, I did about half and then guessed on the rest. I'm not kidding. Yes, I guessed. Mr. F's shocked face when I told him that was pretty scary. He looked almost mad. It wasn't the best thing to do... Heh heh.....
And don't you say "whatever" because it's true. So, I don't see how the whole thing turned out the way it did.
And the Rickards Algebra II team sure is weird... No one could beat the four at team or individual. If you read the post, you'll get more soporific details about that and the rest of my day.
If you're going to read my extremely long "Dispute Everything." post, you should know this before you read the thing:
When I was taking the tests, I did about half and then guessed on the rest. I'm not kidding. Yes, I guessed. Mr. F's shocked face when I told him that was pretty scary. He looked almost mad. It wasn't the best thing to do... Heh heh.....
And don't you say "whatever" because it's true. So, I don't see how the whole thing turned out the way it did.
And the Rickards Algebra II team sure is weird... No one could beat the four at team or individual. If you read the post, you'll get more soporific details about that and the rest of my day.
Dispute Everything.
Today was the James S. Rickards High School Preseason Invitational.
We all got there at about 8:00am. I arrived at the bottom of the school (because it was built on a big hill) and saw Mr. F walking nearby. We waited until he and an older kid walked back with a few boxes of Krispy Kremes, and walked up to the auditorium. Directions to get to the auditorium were something along these lines: " Walk up some stairs, and after a while, walk up some more stairs, and some more stairs, and when you get higher up, walk up some more stairs, and when you're finally at the top of the school, walk up a flight of stairs to walk up some stairs."
Yeah. I hate stairs now.
We arrived at the auditorium, and everyone for Algebra 2 kind of converged together as a group of people yelling at each other (like always :).
Shuyao kept trying to grab Diana's notebook because it had math notes from our practices, so Diana kept telling her it was her "Certamen" stuff. (Certamen is a Latin competition.)
Over half an hour later (or so it seemed), we finally got two hot pink pencils each to use for the scantron tests. I was handed two scantrons because I had to take the Theta Open test since I didn't get onto team 1. And there's only one team per school x.x
Everyone from Chiles walked out of the auditorium to a tiny area while Mr. F told us random useful information about the day.
THEN, it was off to the tests! Jack, June, and I walked towards the Theta Open rooms. There was an intricate wheelchair ramp next to a slightly-larger-than-normal flight of stairs. It basically went in a sort of zig-zag shape. They immmediately raced down it. I found that extremely odd.
Now, every time I see a ramp, I'll think of them running down that big, awkward one at Rickards. I walked down the stairs like a normal person.
When we arrived in a Theta Open classroom, for about 10 minutes, there were only Chiles people in the room, not including the proctors, of course.
Then, one Rickards kid and a whole group of Fairview Middle School kids (who will eventually be Rickards people) entered. We took the astonishingly difficult test, and left.
We arrived at the dispute room, and almost everyone disputed number one. This was because two line segments were given to be parallel, but one of the end points in one of the line segments didn't exist in the picture, so there wasn't enough information to determine the answer.
There were geometry problems because it was Theta Open- the test we all take since we're not on team.
About team- each school had one team, so you had to be in the top 4 to not take Theta Open. During that time was Theta Team.
After disputes, we marched right back to the 400 building to take the next test- Algebra II Individual. Individual was more difficult because this was the one that everyone took. So the team people did it too.
This test was a bit more difficult than the astonishingly impossible Theta Open test.
Then, we went back to the dispute room to dispute everything. Yes, that's my math motto: "Dispute Everything."
A sophomore at Chiles told me that she saw all these high schoolers who had a LOT of dispute forms and were bascially disputing everything. She thought it was Lincoln High School. I now have a sort of respect for them.
Right before Individual, this guy from the Lincoln team told me that they only scored 2 points. And Rickards got TWENTY-NINE points!!! Apparently, since Rickards wrote the tests... It wasn't too fair...
Chiles placed 3rd with 7 points. Yes, a measily 7. It wasn't their fault, though. There were all these types of unknown permutations that could never exist in a textbook and other odd things.
2nd place was Seminole High School with a few more than 7.
Diana told me that they got the distinct permutations question correct and that she said "Kejing taught me that!" when she saw it. I was incredibly happy that I actually kind of indirectly helped the Chiles team!
For lunch, the sophomore and her mom took Diana, Shuyao and me to Governor's Square Mall where we ordered food from Tropical Smoothie Cafe because it had the shortest line. Actually, when Shuyao and I got there, there was no line ^^.
When we got back, we walked back up the amazingly copious amount of stairs to go to the dreaded auditorium again. We sat there for... Let's see... What felt like an hour (and yes, literally an hour).
Diana kept saying, "OH NO!!! I DID HORRIBLY!", Shuyao wanted to kill herself, my stomach felt extremely nervous but I was actually just mad at myself for being so stupid so I don't know how it could've been nervous (no comment from you, Diana), Ryan just sat there, William tried to make Diana feel better (which didn't work, in case you're wondering), David came late and sat down, June told Diana to "shut up", and Jack was hungry. No suprise there.
FINALLY, some guy (probably principal of RHS) welcomed everyone. He mentioned something about "excellent math students". Diana, June, and William started coughing. :D It was pretty hilarious, but we couldn't really laugh out loud because we were supposed to be quiet and listening.
By then, everyone had a very basic idea of what they scored on the tests because after we had handed in the scantrons, we were given the answers so we could dispute (everything- lol). We all had an idea of how we compared to each other. Except me. I was so weird that I simply did not calculate my score. I also didn't circle all the questions I "bubbled in" on the scantron, so there was no way of calculating it even if I had all the answers on my Individual test.
First- Pre-algebra individual was announced. Then, team. Then, Open.
Next- Geometry. Same order.
And then, of course, Algebra II. Notice how individual is announced first. So, basically, the people who scored in the top ten for Algebra II Individual had to go onto the stage first.
Well, this is the scary part.
They called my name first.
I'm not even kidding.
I actually didn't get up until Diana was like, "KEJING! THEY CALLED YOUR NAME!!!"
I was in shock.
ME????? How could I place????
When I got back down, June said they (meaning our group of friends) did the wave. I didn't see them because I was in such great shock.
Even later after that, Diana said that the guy who has to do with the grenades *explosion* was one of the first people to stand up for me when they announced my name and gave me my trophy or something like that.
I got 6th place for Algebra II Individual. Five Rickards people beat me.
For team, William, Ryan, Diana, and Shuyao (in order of how they scored at school when we took the test to get into team) went up. They got the 3rd place trophy!!!! :D
Then, they announced Theta Open. Diana said, "You probably won that one."
I got 2nd place in that, much to the dismay of some people from Chiles because I heard "sad" noises coming from that direction of the mass of haleconia-colored t-shirts.
Again, a Rickards person beat me. She said "good job" as I walked past her to get off the stage, which was really nice of her =)
Next was Pre-calc. Carolyn got 2nd place, which was extremely shocking and sad and I felt really sorry for her because everyone says that she always wins.
Then, Calculus. No suprise there. I don't know how the class of 2010 is going to live up to them.
I didn't rememember there being Stats. I just don't remember.
For Sweepstakes (highest average score, or t-score which is more accurate, for each school). I think Chiles got 3rd. As the president and vice-president went up, Jack also stood up until June whispered (loudly), "SIT DOWN!"
After the awards ceremony, Mr. F called us towards him so he could tell us that we have to beat Buschholz (#1 in the state or something) when we go to Gainseville in December. I think it was December. I'm pretty sure... I think.
Then, a group picture was taken of all the CHILES MAO people.
We talked for a while until Mr. F pulled out the list for Algebra II Individual. I was looking at with, standing behind Diana because she's pretty short. My dad suddenly appeared out of no where, so Mr. F talked to him for about 10 seconds. Then, I left, walking down the "infinite staircase" to go back to the parking lot and go home.
My mom and brother were in the car, waiting for me. They were quite suprised.
The first thing my brother said to me when he saw my trophies was, "Can I have one?"
We all got there at about 8:00am. I arrived at the bottom of the school (because it was built on a big hill) and saw Mr. F walking nearby. We waited until he and an older kid walked back with a few boxes of Krispy Kremes, and walked up to the auditorium. Directions to get to the auditorium were something along these lines: " Walk up some stairs, and after a while, walk up some more stairs, and some more stairs, and when you get higher up, walk up some more stairs, and when you're finally at the top of the school, walk up a flight of stairs to walk up some stairs."
Yeah. I hate stairs now.
We arrived at the auditorium, and everyone for Algebra 2 kind of converged together as a group of people yelling at each other (like always :).
Shuyao kept trying to grab Diana's notebook because it had math notes from our practices, so Diana kept telling her it was her "Certamen" stuff. (Certamen is a Latin competition.)
Over half an hour later (or so it seemed), we finally got two hot pink pencils each to use for the scantron tests. I was handed two scantrons because I had to take the Theta Open test since I didn't get onto team 1. And there's only one team per school x.x
Everyone from Chiles walked out of the auditorium to a tiny area while Mr. F told us random useful information about the day.
THEN, it was off to the tests! Jack, June, and I walked towards the Theta Open rooms. There was an intricate wheelchair ramp next to a slightly-larger-than-normal flight of stairs. It basically went in a sort of zig-zag shape. They immmediately raced down it. I found that extremely odd.
Now, every time I see a ramp, I'll think of them running down that big, awkward one at Rickards. I walked down the stairs like a normal person.
When we arrived in a Theta Open classroom, for about 10 minutes, there were only Chiles people in the room, not including the proctors, of course.
Then, one Rickards kid and a whole group of Fairview Middle School kids (who will eventually be Rickards people) entered. We took the astonishingly difficult test, and left.
We arrived at the dispute room, and almost everyone disputed number one. This was because two line segments were given to be parallel, but one of the end points in one of the line segments didn't exist in the picture, so there wasn't enough information to determine the answer.
There were geometry problems because it was Theta Open- the test we all take since we're not on team.
About team- each school had one team, so you had to be in the top 4 to not take Theta Open. During that time was Theta Team.
After disputes, we marched right back to the 400 building to take the next test- Algebra II Individual. Individual was more difficult because this was the one that everyone took. So the team people did it too.
This test was a bit more difficult than the astonishingly impossible Theta Open test.
Then, we went back to the dispute room to dispute everything. Yes, that's my math motto: "Dispute Everything."
A sophomore at Chiles told me that she saw all these high schoolers who had a LOT of dispute forms and were bascially disputing everything. She thought it was Lincoln High School. I now have a sort of respect for them.
Right before Individual, this guy from the Lincoln team told me that they only scored 2 points. And Rickards got TWENTY-NINE points!!! Apparently, since Rickards wrote the tests... It wasn't too fair...
Chiles placed 3rd with 7 points. Yes, a measily 7. It wasn't their fault, though. There were all these types of unknown permutations that could never exist in a textbook and other odd things.
2nd place was Seminole High School with a few more than 7.
Diana told me that they got the distinct permutations question correct and that she said "Kejing taught me that!" when she saw it. I was incredibly happy that I actually kind of indirectly helped the Chiles team!
For lunch, the sophomore and her mom took Diana, Shuyao and me to Governor's Square Mall where we ordered food from Tropical Smoothie Cafe because it had the shortest line. Actually, when Shuyao and I got there, there was no line ^^.
When we got back, we walked back up the amazingly copious amount of stairs to go to the dreaded auditorium again. We sat there for... Let's see... What felt like an hour (and yes, literally an hour).
Diana kept saying, "OH NO!!! I DID HORRIBLY!", Shuyao wanted to kill herself, my stomach felt extremely nervous but I was actually just mad at myself for being so stupid so I don't know how it could've been nervous (no comment from you, Diana), Ryan just sat there, William tried to make Diana feel better (which didn't work, in case you're wondering), David came late and sat down, June told Diana to "shut up", and Jack was hungry. No suprise there.
FINALLY, some guy (probably principal of RHS) welcomed everyone. He mentioned something about "excellent math students". Diana, June, and William started coughing. :D It was pretty hilarious, but we couldn't really laugh out loud because we were supposed to be quiet and listening.
By then, everyone had a very basic idea of what they scored on the tests because after we had handed in the scantrons, we were given the answers so we could dispute (everything- lol). We all had an idea of how we compared to each other. Except me. I was so weird that I simply did not calculate my score. I also didn't circle all the questions I "bubbled in" on the scantron, so there was no way of calculating it even if I had all the answers on my Individual test.
First- Pre-algebra individual was announced. Then, team. Then, Open.
Next- Geometry. Same order.
And then, of course, Algebra II. Notice how individual is announced first. So, basically, the people who scored in the top ten for Algebra II Individual had to go onto the stage first.
Well, this is the scary part.
They called my name first.
I'm not even kidding.
I actually didn't get up until Diana was like, "KEJING! THEY CALLED YOUR NAME!!!"
I was in shock.
ME????? How could I place????
When I got back down, June said they (meaning our group of friends) did the wave. I didn't see them because I was in such great shock.
Even later after that, Diana said that the guy who has to do with the grenades *explosion* was one of the first people to stand up for me when they announced my name and gave me my trophy or something like that.
I got 6th place for Algebra II Individual. Five Rickards people beat me.
For team, William, Ryan, Diana, and Shuyao (in order of how they scored at school when we took the test to get into team) went up. They got the 3rd place trophy!!!! :D
Then, they announced Theta Open. Diana said, "You probably won that one."
I got 2nd place in that, much to the dismay of some people from Chiles because I heard "sad" noises coming from that direction of the mass of haleconia-colored t-shirts.
Again, a Rickards person beat me. She said "good job" as I walked past her to get off the stage, which was really nice of her =)
Next was Pre-calc. Carolyn got 2nd place, which was extremely shocking and sad and I felt really sorry for her because everyone says that she always wins.
Then, Calculus. No suprise there. I don't know how the class of 2010 is going to live up to them.
I didn't rememember there being Stats. I just don't remember.
For Sweepstakes (highest average score, or t-score which is more accurate, for each school). I think Chiles got 3rd. As the president and vice-president went up, Jack also stood up until June whispered (loudly), "SIT DOWN!"
After the awards ceremony, Mr. F called us towards him so he could tell us that we have to beat Buschholz (#1 in the state or something) when we go to Gainseville in December. I think it was December. I'm pretty sure... I think.
Then, a group picture was taken of all the CHILES MAO people.
We talked for a while until Mr. F pulled out the list for Algebra II Individual. I was looking at with, standing behind Diana because she's pretty short. My dad suddenly appeared out of no where, so Mr. F talked to him for about 10 seconds. Then, I left, walking down the "infinite staircase" to go back to the parking lot and go home.
My mom and brother were in the car, waiting for me. They were quite suprised.
The first thing my brother said to me when he saw my trophies was, "Can I have one?"
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