You’ve been through drama, right? You’ve made and lost your share of friends, too? And of course you’ve had to take classes you thought you’d hate, but then loved? I’ve done all of these things, and they’ve made my eighth grade year.
You almost always see Jr. High associated with drama, there’s just no getting around it. I’ve had what feels like more than my fair share of drama this year. What’s my current drama? I hate my best friend’s boyfriend, and I’m pretty confident that he hates me as well. Hate is a strong emotion, I know, but my feelings do not go unjustified. First off, he’s not loyal. He went out with her, and then proceeded to break up with her and immediately started dating our other friend. Then, when she broke up with him, he started going out with my best friend again. Secondly, he’s possessive and gets jealous very easily. If I try to put my arm around her or hold her hand, sometimes even just touching her, he gets mad and yells at me about how ‘he’s her boyfriend!’ and ‘only he can touch her!’ until I roll my eyes and walk away. I don’t like seeing my friend dealing with this.
Another part of expected Junior High life would have to deal with losing and gaining friends. I’ve had to deal with this since I started grade school. This year seems especially difficult though. I can’t keep track of the people who are my friends and those who aren’t. There’ve been quite a few people who I’ve gotten to know better this year, even though I’ve known them several years. Some I’ve known as far back as first grade. I’m glad that I was able to re-connect with all of those people. It definitely helped make classes like P.E. more interesting and fun than they ever have been. I’ve also stopped being friends with quite a few people, but it wasn’t so hard because we sort of drifted apart slowly, making it easier. I think that the people who are my friends now are good ones. For example, Ana and Dessa. We hung out in sixth grade but lost touch in seventh because we had no classes together. This year, we've talked a lot more and I've found that we have a lot more in common that I thought and I get along better with them than I do with say, Kat or Erin. I believe that they are all good influences on me and will help me if I ask them.
Before the end of the year, you check a few boxes on a sheet of paper and then turn it into the counselor so you can pick your electives for the next year. I wasn’t quite sure what my electives would be this year, but I wasn’t exactly thrilled when I found out. This year, I would be taking Keyboarding with Computer Applications and Introduction to Art for eighth grade. The first day I walked into Keyboarding, I knew this class would be a total drag. We spent every day typing simple letters or words and since I thought I already knew everything about typing (which I didn’t) I was bored out of my mind. Eventually though, I grew to love the class as we moved through more complicated and fun things. I made friends and often got to do other things when I finished early and the teacher was funny and nice (if a bit eccentric). I’d also thought I was going to hate art because of my horrendous drawing skills. But I’ve found that I enjoy it greatly as well. Art isn’t only about drawing. We did macramé, which is to put it simply, tying knots. We’ve also weaved baskets and made paper mache. I especially liked the weaving. It was something I had always wanted to try but had never had the chance. Paper mache is more difficult and not as much fun because I don't like getting sticky from all the glue. There is a lot of drawing involved as well, but I’ve gotten much better at it. I suppose the point is, don’t give up on a class right away; you just might like it.
I dealt with drama, I lost and gained friends, and I endured classes that seemed like torture but were really pleasant. But hey, that’s what eighth grade is about isn’t it? So be sure to make the most of it, because before you know it, it’s already gone.
You almost always see Jr. High associated with drama, there’s just no getting around it. I’ve had what feels like more than my fair share of drama this year. What’s my current drama? I hate my best friend’s boyfriend, and I’m pretty confident that he hates me as well. Hate is a strong emotion, I know, but my feelings do not go unjustified. First off, he’s not loyal. He went out with her, and then proceeded to break up with her and immediately started dating our other friend. Then, when she broke up with him, he started going out with my best friend again. Secondly, he’s possessive and gets jealous very easily. If I try to put my arm around her or hold her hand, sometimes even just touching her, he gets mad and yells at me about how ‘he’s her boyfriend!’ and ‘only he can touch her!’ until I roll my eyes and walk away. I don’t like seeing my friend dealing with this.
Another part of expected Junior High life would have to deal with losing and gaining friends. I’ve had to deal with this since I started grade school. This year seems especially difficult though. I can’t keep track of the people who are my friends and those who aren’t. There’ve been quite a few people who I’ve gotten to know better this year, even though I’ve known them several years. Some I’ve known as far back as first grade. I’m glad that I was able to re-connect with all of those people. It definitely helped make classes like P.E. more interesting and fun than they ever have been. I’ve also stopped being friends with quite a few people, but it wasn’t so hard because we sort of drifted apart slowly, making it easier. I think that the people who are my friends now are good ones. For example, Ana and Dessa. We hung out in sixth grade but lost touch in seventh because we had no classes together. This year, we've talked a lot more and I've found that we have a lot more in common that I thought and I get along better with them than I do with say, Kat or Erin. I believe that they are all good influences on me and will help me if I ask them.
Before the end of the year, you check a few boxes on a sheet of paper and then turn it into the counselor so you can pick your electives for the next year. I wasn’t quite sure what my electives would be this year, but I wasn’t exactly thrilled when I found out. This year, I would be taking Keyboarding with Computer Applications and Introduction to Art for eighth grade. The first day I walked into Keyboarding, I knew this class would be a total drag. We spent every day typing simple letters or words and since I thought I already knew everything about typing (which I didn’t) I was bored out of my mind. Eventually though, I grew to love the class as we moved through more complicated and fun things. I made friends and often got to do other things when I finished early and the teacher was funny and nice (if a bit eccentric). I’d also thought I was going to hate art because of my horrendous drawing skills. But I’ve found that I enjoy it greatly as well. Art isn’t only about drawing. We did macramé, which is to put it simply, tying knots. We’ve also weaved baskets and made paper mache. I especially liked the weaving. It was something I had always wanted to try but had never had the chance. Paper mache is more difficult and not as much fun because I don't like getting sticky from all the glue. There is a lot of drawing involved as well, but I’ve gotten much better at it. I suppose the point is, don’t give up on a class right away; you just might like it.
I dealt with drama, I lost and gained friends, and I endured classes that seemed like torture but were really pleasant. But hey, that’s what eighth grade is about isn’t it? So be sure to make the most of it, because before you know it, it’s already gone.
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