Things Happen For a Reason

Sometimes people come into your life 

and you know right away that they were meant to be there,

 to serve some sort of purpose, teach you a lesson, 

or to help you figure out who you are or who you want to become. 

You never know who these people may be.  Possibly your roommate or neighbour, 

professor or long lost friend, lover, or even a complete stranger.

 but when you lock eyes with them,  you know at that very moment

 they will affect your life in some profound way.

 

And sometimes things happen to you

 that may seem horrible, painful, and unfair at first, 

but in reflection you find that without overcoming those obstacles 

you would have never realized your potential, strength, willpower, or heart.

 

Everything happens for a reason. 

Nothing happens by chance or by means of good luck. 

Illness, injury, love, lost moments of true greatness, 

and sheer stupidity all occur to test the limits of your soul.

 Without these small tests, whatever they may be, 

life would be like a smoothly paved, straight, flat road to nowhere. 

It would be safe and comfortable,

 but dull and utterly pointless. 

The people you meet who affect your life, 

and the success and downfalls you experience, 

help to create who you 

are and who you become.

 

Even the bad experiences can be learned from. 

In fact, they are probably the most poignant and important ones.

 If someone hurts you, betrays you, or breaks your heart forgive them, 

for they have helped you learn about trust and the importance of being cautious to when you open your heart. 

If someone loves you, 

love them back unconditionally, 

Not only because they love you, but because in a way, 

they are teaching you to love and how to open your heart and eyes to things.

 

Make every day count. 

Appreciate every moment and take from those moments 

everything that you possibly can 

for you may never be able to experience it again. 

Talk to people that you have never talked to before,

 and actually listen.

 Walk the footsteps of a stranger

 and you'll learn things you never know.

 

Let yourself fall in love, break free, 

and set your sights high. 

Hold your head up because 

you have every right to. 

Tell yourself you are a great individual 

and believe in yourself,

 for if you don't believe in yourself,

 it will be hard for others to believe in you. 

You can make of your life anything you wish. 

Create your own life and then go out and live it with absolutely no regrets. 

Grade School

I don't like grade school:'(. I don't like grade school because when we fail we fail, and no going back. urgh! it sucks! damn.. I'm trying not to fail. but i'm failing cause i think Kim does it wrong, or shes going to fast and this is the first time we had grades. And we're not used to it. I wish Kim could do it slowly, and when were used to it she could get faster, or average pace. Naomi is doing great because we're still doing phases till next year. She said I could finish writing this year and not worry about writing next year:D. Math is okay, because im finishing up the phase i am in and then i will get to grades. I like school, but grade school is easy, but strict and boring. I like school. I will try my best to enjoy school my four high school years. I'll make my last years the best and memorable. I wish grade school was short of different.

Megan's Phone

Megan's phone is disconnected! NO! :'( it shouldnt be.. or maybe it shud be. ijk. it shouldnt be! I already miss txting with her:P Now i have one less person to txt with:P Its k. i have others i cud txt with. kinda boring people though:P My phone was disconnected like on the second week of school. But it reconnected like about 2 weeks later:D I wanted it to reconnect sooner. But its k:) i got used to it. it felt kinda weird txting. when i finally txted with a friend:P but i got used to it.. I wish my phone was disconnected longer. But its k. im glad it reconnected. I wish Gilbert had a phone too. So i cud txt with him whenever he or i leaves.cause i miss him whenever he leaves. he shuda had one so i cud txt with him and ask him lots of questions about his travel and things like that:D He doesnt wish he had a phone. which is kinda sad. and he lived happily ever after. I just wish gilbert had a phone. :D

Naomi, My Writing Teacher

Naomi is 44 and she is a Teacher at Newtok Ayaprun School. She teaches Writing and robotics. I think I like her. I think. :D She teaches grades 7-12:) She has been a teacher for 17 years in 3 different places. 10 years in Kipnuk, 3 years here, and 4 years in Montana. I think she's Great(: I don't really know anything about Naomi. I guess thats all i know about her. I dont keep track of her..  Sry Naomi, I don't have much to say about u:)

Dylan

Dylan is 15 years old and hes from Newtok, Alaska. He Attends Newtok Ayaprun School and hes a Sophomore(: (in my class(:) He has a great personality, and has great humor. He loves laughing and talking to friends, like me, Dylan is Tall and Thick. He wears Blue contacts and white shirts. Dylan has great responsibility and everything in his school things are arranged in the right order. He likes joking around and making people laugh, which he does everyday. He has a big imagination and he talks about many things. He also daydreams almost everyday. The way he daydreams is funny.
We sometimes catch him daydreaming although hes alone. He is a GREAT friend!
Well thats all i have to say about dylan.