The end of the year is a moment for reflection, in both aspects of school and personal. It is a great moment to evaluate how the year was, if I achieved my goals, and principally what were the right and wrong things that happened throughout the year.
With the school year coming to an end I feel both relieved and bitter about this. My sophomore year was one of the years, where many changes happened in my life. I not only changed physically, and mentally, I also changed my perspective on everything around me, including myself. I achieved great things and also had some moments that I will use as lessons. I really matured this year
With the school year coming to an end I feel both relieved and bitter about this. My sophomore year was one of the years, where many changes happened in my life. I not only changed physically, and mentally, I also changed my perspective on everything around me, including myself. I achieved great things and also had some moments that I will use as lessons. I really matured this year
nEW EXPERIENCES
I've always loved sports and activities that required exercise, however since I moved to the United States, I stopped to practice sports. The reason is because I was still trying to adapt in this new environment and learn the new language. In 10th grade I decided to get back at it, I wanted to try a new sport that I've never played before. I chose soccer, for many reasons, considering, that I am Brazilian, I grew up watching soccer, and I was inspired after the World Cup. In first soccer season, I was really proud that I scored a goal and helped the team as much as I could to reach the districts semi finals. Also, I love to work out and this year I reached a heavier weight than I expected.
Recently I took my braces off. This was a really enthusiastic moment in my life, because I've always been insecure about my teeth. After almost 2 years wearing braces, I felt so happy when I finally took them off.
Recently I took my braces off. This was a really enthusiastic moment in my life, because I've always been insecure about my teeth. After almost 2 years wearing braces, I felt so happy when I finally took them off.
Lessons
I learned to take better care of my life. In the end of the year, my best friends got into a car crash, that opened my eyes to be more careful with my life. It was typical saturday night, where my group of friends, were all hanging out at my friend's house. We were all really hungry, so we all decided to go to McDonalds, but for some reason, I decided to go home. When I arrived home, I get a call saying that Robert was in the hospital due a car crash, thankfully he was fine. The cause of the crash was excessive speeding. This accident made me rethink of who I will enter the car with, because it is a powerful machine that can take a life away in maters of seconds.
I learned to accept myself. In my freshmen year, and the years before, I was a really insecure and shy person. I was insure about my accent when I spoke in english, and I would refuse to do presentation and talk to people. However this year, I stopped worrying about silly stuff and started to notice that people won't like me less or more because of my accent.
I learned to accept myself. In my freshmen year, and the years before, I was a really insecure and shy person. I was insure about my accent when I spoke in english, and I would refuse to do presentation and talk to people. However this year, I stopped worrying about silly stuff and started to notice that people won't like me less or more because of my accent.
Best Year
My sophomore year, was full of experiences that I've never done before. I consider this year, one of the best out of my 16 years of life. I made many friends, that I know that will last for a long time. I'm blessed of having the opportunity to have such amazing experiences with them throughout the year. They were the reason why I loved this year so much. I'm glad that I enjoyed my year with them, because most of my friends are going in different paths next year. Some of them are going back to their countries, and the rest are going to college.
This was the first year that I truly enjoyed school. I had many fun moments there, such as the Spirit Week were we all dressed up and played games during school in preparation for Homecoming.This year I got asked to go to prom for the first time. I loved getting ready and wearing a long and fancy dress, then dancing with all of my favorite people. Similarly, I had fun during school, having to do projects in groups and fun activities.
As I've mentioned several times, one of my favorite hobbies is to travel, and explore places that I've never been before. In Winter Break, my family and my best friend's family had a road trip together to West Virginia. We stopped in many cities before arriving the ski resort we spent our vacation. There we made many memories together and it was definitely one of the best times of the year.
This was the first year that I truly enjoyed school. I had many fun moments there, such as the Spirit Week were we all dressed up and played games during school in preparation for Homecoming.This year I got asked to go to prom for the first time. I loved getting ready and wearing a long and fancy dress, then dancing with all of my favorite people. Similarly, I had fun during school, having to do projects in groups and fun activities.
As I've mentioned several times, one of my favorite hobbies is to travel, and explore places that I've never been before. In Winter Break, my family and my best friend's family had a road trip together to West Virginia. We stopped in many cities before arriving the ski resort we spent our vacation. There we made many memories together and it was definitely one of the best times of the year.
expectations for next year
If my sophomore year could be described in one word, it would be fun or exciting. The upcoming year I want to focus more on school. I want to raise my GPA and become the best student that I can be. I will make sure to study a little every night, therefore I won't accumulate material. My biggest problem is that I procrastinate a lot, that is another factor that I want to change next year. I will use my time wisely and learn to divide my extra curricular activities with my school work, which is a problem that I had difficulties in the beginning of the year. I will be more organized and create a schedule that will encourage me not to procrastinate, and achieve everything that I need for the day. Being more organized will help me to raise my grades and become a better student.
This year as I mentioned before I played soccer and I loved the experience of being part of a team and being active everyday. During summer I plan to try a new sport, rowing. If I like rowing I will continue to play next year, if not I will try a new sport, such as boxing. However, I still want to continue to play soccer. Similarly, I want to play a sport and work out, because lifting weights is my favorite activity, it is almost like a hobby. This is the reason why I need a schedule that will allow me to organize all these activities and still have time to study and sleep.
Another aspect that I hope to accomplish is my license. I am 16 years old and I waited a year and a couple months to get my permit because my parents thought I wasn't ready. Therefore I will only be able to get my license in January of 2016, and I hope to pass the test, so I can be free and independent.
This year as I mentioned before I played soccer and I loved the experience of being part of a team and being active everyday. During summer I plan to try a new sport, rowing. If I like rowing I will continue to play next year, if not I will try a new sport, such as boxing. However, I still want to continue to play soccer. Similarly, I want to play a sport and work out, because lifting weights is my favorite activity, it is almost like a hobby. This is the reason why I need a schedule that will allow me to organize all these activities and still have time to study and sleep.
Another aspect that I hope to accomplish is my license. I am 16 years old and I waited a year and a couple months to get my permit because my parents thought I wasn't ready. Therefore I will only be able to get my license in January of 2016, and I hope to pass the test, so I can be free and independent.