Newsletter Progress

The newsletter project is going well. My group is almost done. Right now, we are changing the articles to past tense because we typed them up before homecoming. We still have to upload a few pictures and finish the layout, but other than that, we're pretty much set. I liked this project because it was fun to work in groups for a change. I hope we get to do more group projects in the future, and I hope everyone likes our newsletter!

Note: I commented on Kate's blog and Falynn's blog.

Physical Goal

This is an interesting topic for me. I tend to get hurt a lot, so first and foremost, I really want to stay healthy for cheerleading and track this year. Last year, I missed the beginning of track season because of a broken ankle, so this year I hope to be injury-free and help the team as much as I can. On a different note, I also want to focus on getting stronger. I will be able to tumble better and do more difficult stunts for cheerleading, and I will be able to run faster for track. So, guess I better hit the weight room...

Newsletter

I'm excited for our newsletter assignment. My group is fun: Evan, Kate, and me! We have some good times in computer class, and we work together well. I'm writing about the pep rally that's on Friday night. I'm a cheerleader, so I have the inside scoop about what's going to happen. It should be a lot of fun, and this assignment will probably be easy.

Note: I commented on Emily O'Neil's blog

Intellectual Goal

For my intellectual goal, I mainly want to get straight A's. I know that may sound like I'm only interested in the grades and not the learning aspect of school, but I figure that if I get straight A's, I must have learned something along the way, right? In fact, I've already learned a few things, and we've only been in school for about five weeks. So, if I can get straight A's and keep my GPA above 4.0, then I will have completed my intellectual goal.

Emotional Goal

My emotional goal for this year is to grow stronger as a person. I really want to use all the gifts that God has given me to better myself and those around me. Sometimes it seems as if I worry about things that are out of my control, when I should instead be focusing on the things to which I can make a difference. Basically, I want to learn to trust that everything will always turn out okay in the end, and I shouldn't worry about the little things. I want to just relax and have fun.

Saints Project

Our next assignment in computer class was to make a PowerPoint of a saint. I chose my confirmation saint, Saint Elizabeth of Hungary. This project was easy since I already knew so much about my saint, and the most time-consuming part was finding pictures for the slides. This was the first project that I got done with a couple days before it was due. Usually I don't get done with the assignments until the day before it's due, or the day of. It was nice to have a day where I could just watch YouTube videos. I think I really like computer class!

Mission Statement Goal

This year, I hope to further my faith life by striving to be a better Christian. I can do this by paying close attention in Church History class, attending morning mass with the cheerleading team, and setting a good example for others by my actions. I also need to focus on paying attention to what I'm saying when I pray. Sometimes when I say the words of prayers that I've known for a long time, I don't really pay attention or think about the meaning of what I'm saying. This year, I want to focus especially on thinking about what I'm saying to God and being a good Catholic. Hopefully I will further my faith developement by following through with these goals.

Storyboard

Hey everyone! I'm still working on that storyboard that's due on Wednesday. Savin' Me has been pretty easy to find pictures for, but some lines of lyrics are hard to animate. I had to cut the song right before it gets to the guitar solo so my storyboard wouldn't be too long. I pretty much have all the pictures I need. Now I just have to add footnotes to tell what I am going to make the pictures do. The only problem is that I'm worried I might not be able to do something I said I would. Oh well, I guess I'll figure that out later...

Welcome to My Blog!!!

Hey everyone! I obviously just started my blog for Technology Applications class. The class has been harder than I thought it would be, but it's been fun. We're moving fast, and I've learned how to do a few things I didn't know before. So far we typed an essay about banned books, we made spreadsheets of movie release dates and SAT scores, and we started a storyboard of a song. My storyboard is on the song "Savin Me" by Nickelback. I absolutely love that song!! Well, that's all for now. See you all soon...