Rereading

I just read through some of my old posts, and boy, was I one stressed, overextended, panicking kid in 11th grade. I would like to think that I have definitely matured from last year (as far as my outlook on life). My schoolwork is slightly easier, but think that my methods for managing stress are more effective.

On my old posts, I always made lists of the college/school related things that I needed to do. Now, I will make a list of what I have done.

1) Yes, Meredith, you did pass the ACT and you did recieve a good score. Not as high as you would have liked, but higher than most of the people in the United States.

2) My Common Application is finished and I have sent it into 4 schools. I have 8 to go.

3) I have taken my three subject tests and have sent them to all of my schools.

4) I received the Paderewski Award in piano and had a very successful recital. Everyone commented on how good I was =)

5) I am continuing to run and exercise despite cross country's termination.

6) I am getting to hang out with my friends a lot more and getting to know people outside of my group better than before.

7) No, Meredith, you are not going to be in the top ten of your high school class like you wanted. But you have worked hard, and just continue to do so until the end. Never give up.

~M

Pic: Taken in Los Angeles, CA