Socials was all talk about the Japan earthquake. How it was so big and disastrous, and how it killed so many people. After going on and on, we discussed our situation, how it might be coming towards us, and how doomed we are. What scared me the most was talk about how safe our school was, and the dangerous and safe parts of the classroom. How an earthquake could strike at anytime during our lifetime, and whether or not we would live. Everyone started having side conversations on worst case scenarios, and I wish we never had to talk about earthquakes. Mr. Sale just loves scaring us...Well, we didn't spend the whole class talking about earthquakes at least (Phew!). We also got a desk change. I've moved from my lovely comfortable spot by the window and the heater to the middle of the classroom. Well, it isn't so bad actually, I just have need more time to settle in, and at least it's only for one term. I'm now sitting in the middle of the classroom, beside Josh and Kevin D. (also, the middle of the class is considered the most dangerous in an earthquake situation!) Sitting in the middle is way different, and I'm in the first row, under the watchful eyes of Mr. Sale. But change is good. Well, we got to see our percentages and I got a 83%. Darn. But at least I've improved from last term, and I'm sure happy about that. We spent the rest of the class discussing ancient China, and as interesting as it is, I'm never going to be able to remember all the names of the dynasties, let alone the emperors and the kings.
In Science, we had this huge test, but I didn't really have time to check over, so I'm hoping I did well on it. It took way longer than I expected it to take, and also harder.
During band, Ms. Olson wasn't here today, so we just practiced our sight reading and scales with Mr. Hurst. He just had to mention that he was going to make us do 5/6 recordings for the last term, which is such a difference from our usual 2/3. I can't believe it! I guess I really should find time everyday to practice. This time, we played songs that we haven't played in quite a while (Bluesville, Smooth, and Flight of the Condor), which was good, since I almost forgot how one of them sounded. Looking back, I'm quite amazed at how far I've come since I've first started, and I sure have gotten more confident. Alex and Cynthia had to leave earlier for the district science fair, so GOOD LUCK to them both!
Crossing my fingers,
Dapple Grey
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