As I entered the school, I really felt like a fool. Everyone, I mean everyone had friends to talk to, friends to tell summer stories to. But I? Nope. I just stood there waiting for the first school bell to ring. As it rung, I made my way up to my locker. Ugh. What was my locker combination? What do I do? Where do I go? What's happening? I realized that my life had a new beginning. I was starting ALL over.
As if I hadn't moved enough times already! Texas to New Jersey. New Jersey to Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania to Wisconsin. I had to start school again and again. Why? I complain to my parents and old friends back in Pennsylvania. I don't like starting school over again. It's BORING!!
Anyway, where were we? Oh yeah, Asa Clark Middle School. I put some stuff in my locker and went downstairs to first hour. GYM. Yeah. I thought it would be a relaxing class like Art. But, no. I was already miserable about not having friends and now, I was surrounded by people who probably thought I was an alien. Next, my name. Every class, teachers would struggle on my name. At least the first couple of days. People would snicker when the teacher would pronounce my name. Or, at least try.
Then, lunch. Yikes! I don't have friends and now I have to sit at a lunch table all alone with no one to talk to and probably have to sit at a table with some unknown people. Luckily I was SAVED. The office called me down. Well, all the new students anyway, and assigned each one of us like a lunch buddy for the first few days. Mine was Sarah Lorenz. She was really nice and introduced me to all her friends. I still sat there though for the first week. Fine, maybe 2 weeks.
Oh! Did I ever tell you i'm a vegetarian? Yeah, when I told all my "friends" they were like "really? Wow! That's really weird." What's so weird about it? Anyway, when I told some people that I was a vegetarian, sometimes they would ask if i'm a vegan. They clearly don't understand the meaning of vegetarian...
But, I had to start making friends soon. It was like NOW or NEVER. So, in gym I went up to some girls and asked them if I could run with them. The other ones walked away but one girl stayed and said sure. Her name was Hannah George. WOw! She was like a big ball of kindness. We talked and got to know each other. Then, I started to sit with Hannah and her friends at lunch. The next friend I made was Paityn Nelson. Just like that, I introduced myself and made lots and lots of friends. Well, I probably only made like 5, but I was getting there.
Oh man! School was going great! So far... Everyone was nice and teachers would always smile and say Hi or How are you doing? My first teacher friend would probably be... Ms. KBD. Yeah, she was really nice. Every now and then I always see her at Pick & Save or the Local Library.
Ok, so I also signed up for band. Now I play the flute. But, the next friend I made would probably be Maija Beaudoin. Maija is now known as my Flute Buddy. I would share my music and my stand with her. Maija was really really funny and sweet.
Anyway, I guess you could say school was going great! I had lots of friends, had good grades, and all of the teachers liked me. So, I was pretty happy. Then, as all of us got to know each other, we had some really great moments. But then came Great America Trip for Band and Choir. WOW!! That was so much fun! We went on awesome rides and had a blast!
Well, I guess that's about it. I love all my friends and all the great memories I have had. I can't wait for 8th grade next year and am so psyched for this summer!
Hopefully we can stay in WI for some time!!!
ReplyDeleteGayathri! It was so great to read about your transition to your new school...I knew you would fit in well, who doesn't love a kind, friendly girl!? The day you told me you were leaving I knew that the first couple days would be tough for you, but I also knew that you would have many friends in no time! As for your name, I'll admit I did have a hard time pronouncing your first day of sixth grade, but it's so unique I had never seen that name before! It's a beautiful name and it fits you well, I love it and I hope you do too! The quote by Albert Camus you have at the top of the page is a great guide in life. I can tell by your experiences that you are following the meaning of that quote, it's a great quote to believe in. Congratulations on having a wonderful school year, I wish you the best of luck in 8th grade. I can't believe you are already moving on to 8th grade. Your class has been my favorite, I truly missed your presence this year. If you are ever back in PA to visit, please contact me. I've love to see you and your family! Having students like you make my job extremely rewarding and an amazing experience. Thanks for making my job enjoyable. Have a wonderful summer! :)
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gayatri,
ReplyDeleteyou write really well. may be you will eventully end up as a great author of books keep it up!
Pathy ( Ask ur mother who i am )
Nethra here, I still have not made friends yet, but hope all goes well at school! How r u!
ReplyDeleteWell, hey it's Paityn. I luv the essay thing about school. It was so cool how you introduced me, and you r a great writer.
ReplyDeleteGayathri - very well written. Good luck for the new school year!
ReplyDeleteG3, got to read your post just now. Wonderful one.
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