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Let's start off with English class. Payam and I were singing songs again. My voice has gotten somewhat better. I made myself lunch earlier that day. Yum! I worked on my history notes, though I later learnt that day that Uhler would not have checked. I forgot to mention the Multimedia room looks fabulous and Miss Farmer looked as scary. In Chemistry class, I was left a big suprise for Nguyen; she's so devious. I was crying when I opened the card. It was the biggest thing I ever received for my birthday. There were orange cupcakes too. I knew it took Nguyen and Gayle forever to make me the card. I really appreciate it, they even got the seniors to sign it. I was really depressed with week-must've been the lack of sunshine-, but I was overwhelmed when I read the card. Tears of joy, you could say. We snacked during chemistry class, and watched Accepted (Payam brought that). I felt like hugging everyone in the room. I didn't, recently I've been more closed off than usual. You could tell me it was the perfect day today. I could agree. I almost forgot it was Halloween, it was a Friday too!
I didn't dress up this year. No suprise, I couldn't find the time to put together an outfit or buy a costume. I did look pretty today in my black weather coat and mod dress. A scarf kept my warm, and I found my pearl earrings since the longest time (French Dinner?). Reading the card again during Lunch, I did figure out that Phuc wasn't the only senior who signed my card. I loved what everyone wrote on my card; it was heartwarming. Then I felt like crying some more, but my tears went dry. Nguyen found me and I hugged her several times. I was emotional beyond words. Everything went well that date, including the Halloween Movie Night we held at Nguyen's house. Rick and Harrison made it, super suprised. It was a fun night with snacks and comedy. Did I tell you about Payam's Giftbox Costume yet? It was innovative, I liked seeing that. I was glad my dad let me say out for Halloween. I enjoyed every moment, from the card games to the random singing. It was the longest time since we've hung out with Gayle as JID too. Claudine and Christine =).
I didn't mention how I got to Nguyen's party though. David from the library drove us, how nice of him. He even gave me a hug for my birthday. I volunteered at Tully today, and saw Club Med people. It was very busy leading children to the Fright shack and delightful hearing them scream. However, I think the adults screamed more than their kids. The book sale's supposed to be tomorrow, but it might rain. I miss the sun.

It is 2:22AM, and it is insanely hot. I wonder how Homecoming was like, I did not attend. This weekend was not how I expected it to be. At first I was eager to ask someone out to Homecoming, but something totally unexpected came up-for him. It was a productive weekend, but by no means was it all work and no play. I figured out my support group, who I can rely on. On Friday, I stay home and studied. Suprisingly, I learnt alot! I am amazed because of it. On Sunday, I was at Tully decorating for Halloween. On saturday the whole day rushed by and was a big blur. I finished homework, and came to Tully (again) for YAC. Sunday has ended, but what a day! It tired me out bussing to Tully, and the fright shack we painted, was a bit suffocating.
I'm suprised, but Teensreach went out to eat! Kathy #2 drive us to "the plant". We ate Panda Express and grabbed drinks at Jamba Juice afterwards. I think Kathy nearly ran over Danny's foot with her car, but it was hilarious. I found out where Kathy #1 lives. I feel like Teensreach is where I need to be this year. I came up with some thoughts in the middle of the night. Like how fast food really disrupts my sleep cycle, and that I should place an ad for Mochi Magazine in our school yearbook. I've got alot coming this week, and I think I'm ready to handle it.

There are high walls around my community,
which I do not understand
The greenest spots-beyond the gates-
are enclosed within these walls.

Brown and barren are left the grass
--which there are no walls,
why is it that: the greenest grass
lies on the other side?

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As I ran past the golfing fields, I --of course did not notice these high walls. They are literally pillars netted together to keep delinquents out. However, on my way back. I took a walk. Then I noticed these massive protrusions. Looking at it another way, it felt like I wasn't being kept out. It felt like I was being kept in. The nets are so thin, it takes more than a glance to see what their purpose are. They looked perfect at one end, clean and undisturbed. As I moved along though, there were places where vandalism was cleared off of. How could I tell? These walls spread wide, looking prisine, but certain spots were worn and painted over. I hope to see these walls graffiti-ed one day; maybe not hope, but rather: expect.
Somehow this was symbolic. These runs I having been going on has helped me reach a high sense of self-awareness. Is this some sort of spirituality? Perhaps not. I ran to Lone Bluff Park today, it looked so bad. This park used to be a clean environment. It's been trashed, and it's obvious there has been no attempt to maintain the place. There, I saw Ethan and a girl. I sat by the swings. I pushed myself forward, with a little push the swings creaked. Not good, I looked up at the bar to see the rust and disrepair these swings were in. I stayed a bit, and got off.
Did I think of anything deep? No, at this point I was clearing my mind. I proceeded over to the BBQ area, where we (my friends) shared birthday memories and a great day. I wondered why no children were in this park, why people would stop caring about this place. It used to look so splendid, what happened?
Returning my thoughts to the modern world, and to school-which hasn't been off my mind for a while; I ran back homeward bounds. Then these gates, I noticed these gates. Why do they look better than our playground? The sign stating this park belonged to the San Jose city, I saw irony on that. I could not feel any injustice towards me as a person, but I knew it wasn't right to give this park to the children knowing it was in this messy condition.
And then, I looked back. I believed I saw a father bring his children to the park. They brought no toys. Today was a hot day, what could they possibly do there- I did not do. I supposed, the time spent with your parents is more important than where you spend it. Children in my community accepted these conditions of this park. I don't know--I think I want to bring back the beauty I saw in this area.
I find it sad, coming backing to see bees infest the BBQ area and bugs making their home at Lone Bluff. Please don't forget the parks.

Can I tell you, it wasn't what I expected, but it turned out to be very fun. I had an enjoyable experience at the Tully library today. We had our first meeting at the French Conversational Group, and the turnout was better than I thought. I saw my classmates, and met new people as well. Anne, Neethi, Hung and Danny showed up. I had so much fun talking about silly subjects and learning abou French. It felt so nice to have a one on one sort of tutoring on French. It's something that's rare, and it's hard to find that in our new French class. It's simply too huge.
One thing I learned was about pot de fue, apparently it influenced the Vietnamese dish pho. I learnt more about the geography and demographics of the country and bonded with my classmates doing it. Afterwards, the class commenced. I rushed over to a supet top secret meeting, and it seemed like work got done. Life is fabulous at this point. There is still homework to "kill", but I am assured that I have enough time to do so. I can't wait, I'll be back at Tully tomorrow. Tonight I've also gotten my books on Democritus. Simply awesome
School today was so-so. History was the bomb as usual. I finished most assignments in Multimedia. I talked to Miss Haertling, finally more about Culinary Club. I'm starting to feel better about the leadership this year. We can pull through. Student senate occured today. I finished French homework, and I think it's time for me to study, so au revoir!

Today felt gloomy being inside the MLK library. The building was so blue and dark. Though not much was accomplished, at least people came to support ModelUN. That's truely what mattered to me. At the end, it felt liek it was a waste of time, but that's not what I think of it right now. I think life is okay again. I was in the scenery that depressed me, but I know I fared well in today's workshop. The debates and topics never really go anywhere, but it's expected. We just weren't prepared enough. The sun outside my window looks beautfiul. It brightens my day and tells me my prospects can be higher. Oh for a second, I thought I lost my research binder. I wasn't too sad about it but I panicked. I'm glad I still have it. It reminds me of my efforts last year, how I loved ModelUN. Sunday is beauty.

I had a nice day. I was volunteering at the Rock 'n Roll marathon- Health Expo at the registration booth. On the second shift there wasn't many people. In fact, it was just me and Alex actually. While waiting for him earlier this morning, I was sitting in my dad's car. I didn't see him, so I called him, then Alex said he was able to see me. A quirky conversation about him being in the car next to me, then we got out of the car. Another conversation about how we were getting to the McEnery Convention Center. We weren't bussing after all, my dad was driving us. I think my dad took an odd route, but we made it in time. The skies rained along the way, but the rain stopped before we were dropped off. Alex and I were positioned in booths next to each other, our legs hurt, but I enjoyed spending time with others. Participants came up to our booth, mine was extraordinarily busy and Alex helped me out for a bit. I explored the expo on the little offtime that I had, and I brought home a bunch of cheering circle. I'm planning on using them later to promote things at school. There was a ton of runners from each state, all unique and from different backgrounds. Some people were from our judicial branch, from the military and even one couple came from out of the country.

The fundraising dinner was successful. We made $600 in total. It was a big party, and almost everyone brought food, or paid their fee. No unexpected guests came, and the dinner commenced. Afterwards, we had a bonfire and musical entertainment. I would like to bring this to school, but I am unsure on how these types of events would turn out.

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