Light in Darkness
-Anna W

When I open the
back door,
I can see you.

When I watch a
baseball game,
I can see you.

When my day
has been long,
I can see you.

When I look at
the fireplace,
I can see you.

When I watch
the squirrels,
I can see you.

When there are
tracks in the snow,
I can see you.

I am comforted always,
For I can see you.
So, thank you.

Thank you,

Slugger.

--
My family adopted Slugger in Louisville, KY when I was young.
(note, his name is from the Louisville Slugger baseball bat.)

He was a just a mutt in most people's eyes,
but to me he was my childhood comfort, and a very smart dog.

He was a frisbee dog who never barked or jumped.
He loved people and playing anytime, anywhere.

We had to put him down this year because of a heart problem.
He just wouldn't stop playing until that last day.
That day he could barely move, and just a tail wag was exciting to see.
We knew he had to be relieved of his pain.

I never really noticed how much of a difference he made
in my life, until he was gone.
I still miss him, and I don't think I'll ever stop.
I hope that you can or have all had someone or something like Slugger was to me in your life.

I know that Slugger is still alive to this day, watching me.
I just hope I don't disappoint him.

Love,

Anna Lauren

It's a new year of high school!
SOPHOMORES, SOPHOMORES!

haha that's an odd feeling, huh?

So my schedule generally goes as follows...

Spanish 1-
Mrs. Melin (Senora Melin)
So far it's been good; Marshall, Keke, Erik, and Barry are in that class so it's pretty cool to talk to them. It's a relatively boring but demanding class, which is annoying, but whatever.

Algebra 2-
Mr. Linemann
He's just awesome. I think he's a track coach, but that's beside the point.
He's pretty concise (O.O vocab word!) and to the point, which I think I need in math.

Band-
Um...fun, etc. I got 1st chair...(concert) and I want to kill my second chair...

English-
A lot like Smith was last year. I think I like it a little more, though.

Cultural Geography-
Pretty self-explanitory, huh?

Chemistry-
That class should be pretty special--my sister apparently got a 'D' in thatclass...not comforting, huh?

I think this year will be a good year academic-wise. Hopefully that means I can look forward to MB next year!!! <333

Other Random Updates??

-homecoming is next week
-I think I've become an anime/manga freak...
-I miss Slugger, still
-We planted 2 trees in the backyard yesterday!

That's about it for now!

<3 Anna

My goodness! It's been a long semester at AHS.

Swimming Class: Special...Required...

Design I: Fun, different...etc.

English: Hard class, but the laptops are pretty cool

Band: Best class ever!

Math: I enjoy it with Ms. Habas!

Biology: Pretty easy, pointless at times

History: Mr Knafelc is awesome!
~~~~~~~~~

Other notable happenings:

-Slugger (my dog) died :(
-I turned 15!
-Tsubasa: Season 3 should be coming out next Tuesday!
-Pirates 3 comes out soon
-Graduation is next Wed.!
-Finals............>.<


Talk to you later!

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