Today My Life Begins by Bruno Mars

I've been working hard so long
Seems like pain has been my only friend
My fragile heart's been done so wrong
I wondered if I'd ever heal again

ohh just like all the seasons never stay the same
All around me i can feel a change (ohh)

I will break these chains that bind me, happiness will find me
leave the past behind me, today my life begins
a whole new world is waiting it's mine for the taking
I know I can make it, today my life begins

Yesterday has come and gone
And I've learn how to leave it where it is
And I see that I was wrong
For ever doubting I could win

ohh just like all the seasons never stay the same
all around me I can feel a change (ohh)

I will break these chains that bind me, happiness will find me
Leave the past behind me, today my life begins
A whole new world is waiting it's mine for the taking
I know I can make it, today my life begins

Life's to short to have regrets
So I'm learning now to leave it in the past and try to forget
Only have one life to live
So you better make the best of it

I will break these chains that bind me, happiness will find me
Leave the past behind me, today my life begins
A whole new world is waiting it's mine for the taking
I know I can make it, today my life begins

I will break these chains that bind me, happiness will find me
Leave the past behind me, today my life begins
A whole new world is waiting it's mine for the taking
I know I can make it, today my life begins
Today my life begins...

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This is a really inspiring song about forgetting the past and leading your life to the present in order to see a bright future. It is also about changes and turning over a new leaf. For me, it seems like a perfect song for ending the school year.

Without Borders

High School with boys seemed like a great idea back when I was in the 6th grade. All of the guys were fun to be with and it was hard to adapt to an environment that only allowed females in--except the teachers that is. But as the days went on, new friends were made, new lessons were learned, and the door to a whole new life was unlocked. Through that door, we entered and experienced the true Assumption High School Education. One without boys.

Now that I'm a Sophomore, I got used to the whole, all-girls school thing, where everyone seems to be free of their shyness (except for me) and of being embarrassed. And then suddenly, just like a lightning bolt, everyone started to buzz about the possible schooling of boys in High School. Actually, I've already heard a few rumors about it when I was still graduating. Some of which I heard said that by 2010, boys will be allowed to enter HS. Well, they were close enough. Because it had been approved and confirmed by our chairperson already.

Our school is already running low on students, as tuition fees and standards here are very high. A lot of people would usually transfer when they graduate elementary here. That would cause a deduction in the total fees that are paid to the school. During Freshman year, more than a few students would enter Assumption for the first time. And when some of the new students cannot adapt to the school, they would transfer. In short, the Sisters are in need of more students in order to have enough money to run the school. They can't increase the tuition fees anymore, as more students would leave. So, they thought of opening the High School doors to boys.

A lot reacted violently in the inside, knowing that a 100 years of tradition will be partially ruined. This isn't the first time our school would be going through a change like that. As far as I know, boys were only allowed until the 3rd Grade before, and there used to be a college somewhere in the campus. I have no idea how the people during those times accepted the fact that a change would be coming to them. I guess it took time and understanding to adapt to the new changes that took place. And I think we should follow the same, no matter what happens.

As for me, I am not that much in favor of these newcomers, but if it's the only way of saving the school from shutting down, bring them in. :)

Oodles of Doodles

"Second-hand?" "Nope."
"Passionate Doodler?" "By nature."

A conversation that would likely come up once a 'concerned' person sees my books and notebooks.

People will only wonder why my notes are messy. As if the erasures of my ball pen weren't bad enough. Apparently, it is my nature to scribble random lines and shapes and other intricate designs on any paper I get hold of. My books are FULL of it. I bet those clean freaks would get a heart attack at the sight of my Biology book. Sometimes, I'd be doing it unintentionally and I can't stop myself once I've already made a line or two. This would usually happen when I'm bored or even during the middle of a discussion.

I guess it is just my way of expressing myself. Although, all of my doodles and scribbles cannot be deciphered, as there really is no meaning to them. They are just a product of my sub-conscious or something like that.

Of course, I wouldn't be doing that on exam papers and important documents, but, as long as there are no consequences, my trusty Faber-Castell and I would be ready to serve any writing material. :)