Reasons For My Suckish-ness.

[//.ElusiveSerenade.\\]

In regards to my frequent periods of inactivity, I'm here to give you my reasons.

-- I have really high standards for myself, which means even before school starts I'm working diligently on my AP projects for the classes I'm taking. Because of those projects, my mom is really serious about me pulling, like, crazy grades(We're speaking 98-100 here. >___>) She's a bit paranoid about my future, as am I, so she tends to push me to excel in all I do. Can't really hate her for it, but yeah. So first reason: AP PROJECTS. Woohoo! Once they're done and over with I should have some free time, but we'll see when that time comes.

-- SAT stuff. While the SATs aren't until May or so, I have classes to go to all year round. They're relatively two hours or so -- really expensive, too. It's dumb -- and my mom makes me go. I also read the Barron's book ritually in hopes that maybe, just maybe, I'll get a higher score if I do -- doubt it, but a girl can try, eh? Have a little faith in me, haha. xD Anywayssssss, there is reason number two: SATS YIPPEEE! -sarcasm-

-- Work. I'm working at Borders, something I've wanted to do since I was probably...ten? Probably. Don't really remember that far back. I'm really only working to raise money for my college tuition -- or whatever I need of it -- and a car. Most of my money is coming from my Richy-Rich Grandpa(seriously, I don't know where he gets his money), lmao. I just want to work for my own things, though. Makes me feel less lazy and stuffs. My work days aren't everyday, but I get enough hours as it is with SATs and school work to put on top of that. There is a brief reason three: WORK.

-- School. (^^ -Points to reason one-) I'm taking AP's and lots of them, you figure out what that means for me. Two hours or more of homework! >___< Hey, can't complain, I asked for it. :P There is reason four: SCHOOL.

-- Friends. I have a life, as we all do, and go out like a normal teenage girl. I also have a boyfriend, so he takes up some time. Especially since I realllllyyyyy like him and I'm sure he feels the same way about me, otherwise we wouldn't be dating. So yeah, I'm always out nowadays with friends. But honestly, parents will be putting the limits on that because I have to be a "Star Student" and all that crap. Reason five: LIFE! :D

If I come up with anymore reasons as to why my life currently sucks, I'll be sure to post them here. :] Hahaha. Not really. I just have a lot on my plate right now, but it'll get a little less stressful when school actually starts. That's just because I tend to make time for myself when I'm under pressure. And with what I'm posting here, I'm planning to get onto Remoor whenever I can. I wouldn't leave like I did last time, I like it too much here. xD I just need you guys to understand that I'm not, like, ditching or getting lazy or something. Life just happens to kick me in the butt at all the wrong times.

Love you all. <3

-- And again, you'll see me around. How much you'll see me? That' depends on my week, unfortunately.

Oh, and if you actually took the time to read this rant that actually helped my stress level lower a bit...thank-you. :] It takes a strong person to listen to my pointless rants. Hahaha. Just kiddinggg.

[Feather]

Hey luff.

I read it. *patpat* No need to apologize, all of us do havee lives, and issues.


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--My AP courses are NOTHING like yours. Hell. Never get homework--and it's a piece of pie.

-- Studying for the SAT? I understand reading the book..but how can you study for a randomized test? I would study math. I do plan on retaking the ACT, and trying the SAT. You're probably going a little overboard with this one luff.

-- I wanna work at Borderrrrrrrs. But noooo--I live nowhere near any place I cold work. [They all sell beer, and alcohol--or things that I am not allowed to work with. Not to mention I have no car...or license.]

--Anywho~

We understand. xD I read the entire thing--Don't worry it' s not too long. Glad it helped you with stress.

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<33 ya Lusive.

Good luck. ^^~ See ya when we see ya.

[Schwimm]

@elusive: Good luck on all your APs! Some of the tests aren't that difficult, but others can be tricky. I'd recommend getting with Barron's or Princeton's (?) AP review book and using that to study. Those books are each better for different subjects, so ask your teachers which one is better for each class.

For SATs: They really aren't that difficult. They can only test you up to Algebra 1, so the math is fairly simple. The test is just really really long. Bring a snack or something, and chew gum while you're taking the trickier parts. Chewing gum has been proven to make people better test takers because it keeps them focused/awake (neurological basis---the chewing/mouth control nerve is close to the staying awake one so they affect each other), and chewing gum also increase blood flow to the brain so you're smarter!

Collegeboard (a website I bet you're familiar with) has a SAT question per day thing that you could try out just to get you familiar with the types of questions they ask. it also has an SAT word/day thing for the vocabulary part and essay writing.

Take the test many times! I know you're a junior, but you can take the test in early spring, late spring, and fall of senior year. That's 3 tries to get the high grades. Schools really only look at your best combined score, so if you do better on the Math section the first time you try, and better on the reading one on the second try, then they will take your math from the first and reading from the second. When taking the test multiple times people have been shown to increase their scores by like an average of about 100 points. You take it more, you've got less pressure, and more experience with the SAT testing style.

On the subject of SATs, don't forget to take SAT IIs for the appropriate AP classes. Some colleges require you to have taken like 2 SAT II tests (I'm pretty sure Corrnell and UVA do at least).

@borders: You lucky girl...I applied to like 6 book stores over the summer and none of them even looked at my application ;.;

Good luck with this year! Remember to have fun and don't stress too much.

Feather: SAT prep classes can help many people. They improve many people's scores drastically. Yes, the test has random questions on it, but the questions are always the same format, and have to cover the same material.

For example, the Reading section always has an excerpt, followed by the exact same type of comprehension question. The essay question list has a limited set of themes as well.

[//.ElusiveSerenade.\\]

Edit: I'm back from my whatever you want to call what I was on. Hiatus, maybe? xD Wells, my school life isn't as hectic as I thought it would be. I'm on track and stuff, too, but that doesn't take up as much time as I thought it would. :] I'm really in the mood for a good role play and I know you guys always give that.