6-Lap Run For Gym

     Today was finally the day for the 6-lap run! Everyone was really excited to sprint their legs off and surprisingly so was I. When I did the Langara run, I had a sprained ankle so I couldn't do much. I have to say I wasn't the fastest runner. If I had more stamina then I could do better but low stamina was one of my weak points. I really didn't expect much from myself. I decided to give it all my all on the first lap then sprint all the others. I got exactly 2 minutes for the first lap and I was exhausted already. My lungs were really hurting but I couldn't give up. The other laps were a pain. It was a really hot day and I was sweating bullets. I finished with the time of 17:25. It was pretty good for me since I got 25:25 for the Langara run and the Langara run was 7 laps. I guess I was faster. I wouldn't have changed anything I've done.

Election for Student Rep

     Today were the elections for student rep. Everyone would have their own speeches and tell the reasons why people should vote for them. The speeches happened at lunch time where people who wanted to hear the speeches would go to the auditorium. There were four people running. Two people that I thought was for sure to win was Kevin Dhir and Cynthia Ho. Mostly because they were friends but also because their speeches stood out. I voted for Kevin, Cynthia, and Robin. We also got our go-cards today and I finally found out how my picture turned out. It wasn't what I expected at all. My eyes were too wide and it looked as if I were cross-eyed. I planned on retakes so I don't look like a goof in the yearbook. All my friends laughed when they saw my picture and made me greatly embarrassed. I swore never to let anyone see my picture on my go-card.

Rice Experiment

     Today in Science, Mrs. Smedley gave us the first experiment of the year. The experiment was to see if rice would expand enough to choke a bird if the rice was swallowed by a bird. We had to fill a container with rice and measure the weight. Then we would add warm water and wait for five minutes. Then we would pour the water out and measure the rice again making sure all the rice we put was still there. We found out that it gained 5 grams but it wasn't enough to choke a bird. We wrote down the conclusion. We also tested out bird seeds and brown rice. It all gained about 5 grams. This experiment was pretty fun and I hope we do more in the future.

Trip to New York

     A few days ago, my strings teacher, Mr.Hill gave us a field trip form where we would perform in New York. We would be staying there for 5 days. We would also be going to places like The Statue Liberty and the location of the 9/11 attacks. I was really excited for this trip but the problem was that my parents might not let me go. The were ten spots for parent chaperones but they're too busy. They can't afford to skip work because they have big tests and projects coming up. I really hope they let me. The cost for the field trip is a little expensive but I guess it was worth it. It was for the a seat in the airplane, room in a hotel, and breakfast everyday. The cost was about $1,600. If you were my parents what would you do? 

A Present

     Today was Professional Day and the whole day was for our taking. We decided to go to Richmond and shop. My parents took today off so we could spend our day together as a family. I told my parents a long time ago when I ten or eleven that I wanted a phone and everytime their answer would be a no. I begged them for years and today they finally think I have enough responsibility to have one. I was so excited! What kind of phone am I going to buy? I was thinking of a Blackberry or an iPhone 4G. We went store to store asking about the student plans and what phone they suggested. At last I decided that I was going for Rogers and my choice for a phone would be an iPhone. The problem was that they were all sold out. Some places didn't even have waiting lists. It was first come first serve. I know you're thinking right now that I should go to Apple but the prices there were too expensive. It was 700 dollars for a 32GB while it was 300 dollars elsewhere. Finally I got to Lansdowne Centre where I found a store finally with iPhones in stock! The catch was that it was for Telus. My parents knew I was really eager to get it right away so they were nice enough to buy it right away. I said thank you and gave them both a hug and a kiss. I'm really lucky to have such great parents.

Sunday

     Sunday's here! Isn't Sunday the best day of the week? The sunny weather, no school, and best of all NO TUTOR! Every Sunday I go somewhere special like Kamloops for apple picking. Today I went to Steveson Park for biking. I had loads of fun and even held a barbecue there. I know today's weather wasn't perfect for a barbecue but there was no other day. Summer's ended and it's getting colder and colder. I invited all my friends from elementary and had a blast. We biked and flew kites. The parents had fun too. It was the perfect day to spend a Sunday. Sometimes I wish I would never grow up and stay with my friends in elementary forever.

Start of Chinese School

     Now that school started, Chinese school season is back. I dislike Chinese because there's always tests every week. Last year we had a great teacher who was funny and entertaining. She made Chinese less of a pain but this year it was totally different. This year we had a serious teacher who did not laugh at anything. When I was with the teacher last year, she made us feel warm and safe but when I was with the teacher this year, it felt cold. People from last year were always talking but now, no one dares to speak. This teacher wasn't great but he wasn't bad either. He gave us a reasonable amount of homework and the reasonable amount of tests. He was considered as an average teacher in our Chinese school.