term two of eight for me.

shout out to the seniors; three terms of high school left.

the word "graduation" never sounded so sweet.

mixed emotions are probably common and the symptoms of senior-itis 

- if not already present by the age of 17, will soon be making themselves 

known in the last months of high school.

a few things you can probably agree on NOT missing:

1. school lunches. we appreciate the effort lunch ladies, but mass production usually leads to a lack of quality. and well, school lunches are a prime example. i'll stick with my pb&j. thanks.

2. advisory - self explanatory. i'd be in shock to meet someone that enjoys the "privilege" of extra homework time and less time to feed the bottomless pit us growing teens have in our bellies. 

3. attendance school - obviously this wouldn't be a problem if we cared about punctuality. but, it's high school, probably not going to happen. 

4. high school drama - i've managed to stay out of it for the most part, but i'll admit, it can be pretty entertaining and quite comical. i'm not a fan of the female gender. sorry ladies.

5. pda - walking through the halls to see excessive, prolonged, passionate, teenage-dream, hugging and kissing that makes your insides wrench and takes the strength of a body-builder to resist regurgitating your breakfast. we could all use a little less of the hormonal kids with no self-control. forgive me, i'm also not a fan.

6. homework - i'm sure any college bound kids would have their share of homework, and it may be difficult, but right now, i could use a break.

7. social status - it appears our high school still has some deranged students that insist on social classes. the cool-cats of the school, they run this place. ha, what a joke. sky-high egos and arrogant attitudes, please people, let's grow up a little bit.

8. parking - walking four houses up the street saves me the trouble, but i'm sure it can be quite the downer on your day. when i think about it, people park next to my house for school. so sorry.

9. those people - let's not hang on this topic too much, but just those few people that your personalities clash more than orange juice and tooth paste. let's just say, graduation will be a very happy day.

10. the halls - the ones filled with gossip, swearing, crude and dirty jokes. i can not wait for my last day in this place, i can only see it getting worse.

a few things that may have touched your heart, and you will miss dearly:

1. teachers - not all, but the few - Newman, Wilcock, Deans, Sandy, Gallagher, and anyone else that has inspired you, i think it's appropriate to miss some of them.

2. parking - don't be confused, yes, this is on both lists, you know that one day when you got front row parking, the top of the drag, or next to the gate at the rec side? you loved that day.

3. sports - primarily football and basketball. there's nothing like the rush of dominating lone peak in a basketball game or coming home with a win against alta's football team. [we like girls soccer too]

4. dances - some you love, some you hate, but they are some of the most memorable times in high school, specially that time you danced like a fool and loved every second.

5. sluffing - you rebel. when you're in college, you don't get quite the thrill of skipping class, because no one really cares. your attendance is not required, and your teacher isn't going to give you and NC for finding something better to do than listen to lectures. we'll all miss sluffing.

6. seminary - your favorite teachers ever. Vest, Taggart, Fossum, Brown, you loved them. and i have no doubt they've changed your life for the better.

7. Gandy or Taco runs - granted they will continue.

8. having a social life - you may not feel like you have much of one now, because you are sitting here, reading this blog. but it's only going to get worse. after high school, everyone heads off to other colleges and universities. say goodbye to your fellow seniors. and say hello to facebook and blogging - you're last form of communication with distant friends.

9. the men - they'll be home don't worry. their two year sabbatical in other states or foreign countries will be much appreciated and they'll be blessed. but you'll miss them too.

10. the feel - you and i know there is nothing like the teenage years, some are in a rush to grow up [like me] others take advantage of their glory days and enjoy things one day at a time. you'll miss high school. even if it's not right away.

please, if i am missing anything, say so.

let's not forget anything we love or hate.

these are precious memories we're talking about.

congrats seniors.

enjoy your only, second term of your senior year,

your last, first semester at pleasant grove,

your last year of high school ever.

hope it goes out with a bang.