It is amazing how time can go from rushing by to as if it is almost frozen.While sitting in classes the minute hand takes an eternity to move one little tick mark on the clock, but at the weeks end, I have no idea where those days went. My school experience was mainly composed of weeks that felt like that. The school days spent doing homework, dancing, attending meetings and just trying to recuperate on the weekends.

It might be odd, but I actually like school. I realize this makes me a nerd and puts me in the minority of students. My mom being a teacher might explain my odd fondness for school, though. I got to see both sides of school and see how much the most of the teachers cared. She also encouraged my love of books, taking me to the library weekly. My mom is not solely responsible for my nerdy nature though, I developed a passion for history all on my own. I discovered much like my beloved books history is just a story and I began to watch documentaries in my spare time.

I had some trouble early in school because spelling tests and I did not get along. It was not from lack of trying because I would study all week for the test on Friday, but I was lucky if I passed. The pattern of studying and failing continued for several years until one of my fourth grade teachers had me tested on a hunch and it turned out I had mild dyslexia. Knowing that I had dyslexia did not magically fix my problem, but at least I knew why could study  or hours and fail while other kids made hundreds by just glancing at the lists.

Middle school seemed to last to seconds. The biggest thing I remember from that time is that I did not want to take normal P.E. so I took dance instead. Dance ended up being fairly central to my life. I was on a dance team in both middle school and high school. I spent more time with my friends on the dance team than anyone else. I also took private lessons outside of school. Those thirty minute lessons during first period in middle school are what sparked my passion for the only sport I have ever really liked.

High school was fun for me because I found a great group of friends and got involved in a bunch of different things like the dance team and student council which helped me find my place in the social hierarchy. I never ended up in the middle of some major drama between friends or had a guy break my heart. I developed a distinct personality and gained confidence. Despite all these good things though I hope what people say about high school being your golden years is wrong. I do not want to look back and see that I peaked at 18.

I am not sure what is going to happen in the next few years, but I cannot wait to see.