Thankful

           I'm thankful for Connor Szeto in my class. He has helped me peer edit my papers every time, and I'm glad he can put up with my writings. We met quite a long time ago - back when I was in 5th or 6th grade, and we share jokes with one another from time to time. I'm glad he's in my class, because he's very intellectual, and provides thoughtful insight on the story we read that I would never have come up with. We have inside jokes that always brings a smile to our face, and he's a really nice guy.
           Back then, Connor and I hung out alot due to church organizations. I'm thankful for knowing him back then, as I wasn't much of a talker but Connor had allowed me to socialize more. Now, he has also helped me through class as well, and I'm thankful he's here.
           I am also thankful for Antonio Arana. We met near the end of 1st quarter and got to know one another more. He too has helped me through class by telling me the homework, and I'm glad he does or else I wouldn't be doing too well. He's quite funny, despite sending me the most random photos. We get along most of the time, and we usually argue with one another in a playful manner. I'm thankful for both Antonio and Connor in my class.

I Celebrate Myself

            Since third grade, I have been a very jealous one. Each time a student scored better than me or got a "Good job" by the teacher, I would try and be better than that person. I always wanted to strive to be the best, but I can't. That's impossible. There's always going to be someone better than you, and you cannot do anything about it. I have to realize that I should be content with who I am, and realize that if I really did work hard, then I should be happy about what I do. But now that I think about it, I should be happy for who I am. I've gotten into a high school of my choice, I have decent grades, and I can do the things I like such as drawing.
            I have accomplished things not many have. I have gotten 9 years of perfect attendance, and it's still going. I have learned things I thought I could never do such as playing the piano or drawing. I even got money for what I've done during my graduation ceremony. I always want an A, but to get a B 1st quarter for AP World is still great, and I need to realize that it is. This is me, and I'm proud of it.