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amlabella

Senior Year

Hey everyone. This is just a quick blog mainly about how I've started my senior year of high school. Of course they screwed up my schedule so I had to move a few things around. But I'm happy with it now; it looks like this:

1st period: Web Design
2nd period: AP English
3rd period: AP Government
4th period: Spanish 3
5th period: Teacher's Assistant (for my Spanish teacher from last year)
6th period: None (I have modified schedule)

Apparently AP Government is a fairly simple course (damn you Gamespot!) most people say the teacher is great and the majority of his students pass the AP test. On top of that, he doesn't give out too much homework, which is a plus. AP English will be my toughest course but I've never had trouble with that subject, so it shouldn't be too bad. The rest of my courses are extremely easy and I get out an hour early because of my modified schedule, so I'll finally have some time to relax during my senior year.

We had senior sunrise last Friday. I got up at 5:00 AM and went with some friends. At the first sign of the sun people were running to the parking lot so they could go get breakfast. My friends and I were the first ones to IHOP; we ended up being the only ones eating for the first hour. We were finished with our food way before anyone else was even served.

Besides school, I haven't really been playing any games lately, just FFIV for the DS here and there. But I will be purchasing Batman Arkham Asylum next week. Also, I pre-ordered the Beatles Remastered Box Set (comes out September 9th, same day as the Rock Band game I believe). It comes with all 13 of their studio albums with improved audio (the current Beatles CDs aren't very good when it comes to the audio quality, and I'm a bit of a music nut, so that's important to me). It costs quite a bit, $180, but seeing as the Beatles are my favorite band, it's well worth it for me. Oh, and I saw District 9 last week. Here's my take on it: GO SEE IT, IT'S GREAT!

Well, until next time, take care.

Posted by amlabella, 08/17/2009 6:32pm
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Swanogt19

Sounds like a lot of fun. My senior year (which was last year) was a lot of fun. Enjoy your last year of high school

Posted 08/17/2009 7:10pm

stevenscott14

awesome. i'm gonna take ap government my senior year too, but i doubt i'll have it as easy as you will. i'm just going into junior year right now - 3 ap classes might just be the death of me

Posted 08/17/2009 8:00pm

SavoyPrime

I remember my senior year of high school. I did nothing but bull*** and party!

I've never understood the big deal with The Beatles. I mean, some of their music is good. But I just don't go crazy like most do for them.

I plan on seeing District 9. Had been planning on seeing it ever since I had saw the very first trailer. With your feedback from it, I'm gonna be hyped!

Man, I can't believe you're in your senior year already. When I first met you, you were a young lad in middle school. Damn the years fly by! I'm such an old fart!

Posted 08/17/2009 8:24pm

alidallal

I bet web design is going to be a great class

Posted 08/18/2009 12:04am

davideric1

I agree with SavoyPrime...I remember when you were in middle school when I first met you....getting old....*pulls out cane*

Posted 08/18/2009 12:05am

tinoshke

I hope you have a great time in your senior year in high school, it's a very special time so enjoy it to the fullest.

I played the Batman : AA demo and was quite impressed. I'm not at all a Batman fan, but I'll buy this game for sure when its prize drops (I never buy action games at full prize except for a few games like Bioshock and Uncharted).

Posted 08/18/2009 8:59am

N8A

Sounds like a pretty healthy schedule. District 9 huh? i'll check it out

Posted 08/18/2009 3:08pm

celtic1962

I have vague memories of my Sr year at HS, of course it was 29 years ago! I do remember it as my favorite year since everything was pretyy laid back as far as courses went, and my mind was probably more on thinking about the next year at college than HS at that point. I'll be getting Arkham Asylum as well, loved the demo. Though I don't play my Rock Band game that much I will be getting the Beatles, can't pass that up!

Posted 08/19/2009 7:30am

Garrison_Ford

Man I wish I had web design when I was going through high school. I also took AP English and all we did in that class was debate religion the entire time.

Hopefully you'll have a better time then I did.

Posted 08/21/2009 4:53pm

Schwah

Looks like a good schedule, especially the free 6th period. I'm going to take your word for it on District 9. I have some friends going later in the week so I suppose I'll tag along. But if it sucks there will be hell to pay!

Posted 08/23/2009 4:52pm

amlabella

@Swanogt19: Yeah, I'm hoping this is a fun year for me too. Thanks. @stevenscott14: I had 3 AP classes in my junior year too and it was kinda stressful, my schedule this year is much more manageable. Good luck with your classes.

@SavoyPrime:

Yeah, it certainly has been a long time. I always laugh when I look at my ridiculous posts/reviews from when I first joined the Gamespot.

@alidallal: Yeah, I did a bit of web design at the end of the year in my computer class a few years back and really enjoyed it, so that's why I signed up for the class this year. @davideric1: Yeah David, I've known you and SavoyPrime and longest here on Gamespot. Don't feel too old guys.

@tinoshke: Thanks. I bought Batman: AA yesterday and I'm loving it.

@N8A: Yeah, it's a must see.

@celtic1962: Yeah, I've been having my mind on college as well. I'm on the fence about the Beatles Rock Band game. I mean, on the one hand I love the Beatles, but I'm not sure if that translates into the songs being really fun to play. But considering I'm a fan I'd probably enjoy it more than someone who's not as familiar with their work.

@Garrison_Ford: Yeah, web design is gonna be a fun class. And that sounds like an interesting AP English class.

Ours hasn't been as eventful, just a lot of pointless writing so far. @Schwah: You'll enjoy District 9, so I'm not worried...ok, maybe a little.

Posted 08/26/2009 9:38pm

trystkl1826

Good luck on your senior year. Enjoy balance studies out with lots of play. It's less stressful that way.

Posted 08/27/2009 4:56pm

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Hello. The name's Anthony, and I'm an average 16 year old kid who loves a bit of everything. I obviously enjoy video games, but I'm also a big movie, sports, and music fan. I'm currenty a reviewer at AceGamez.com and I'm also a proud officer of the RPG Temple, a union here on GS which is a great place to check out if you like RPGs. I strive to do well in school so I can eventually go to a good college and pursue my career path. (I'm not really sure what I want that to be right now.) Feel free to send me a message if you ever want to chat, I'm always willing.