8/17/2010

So, the question, then, is how do we choose to meet this new school year? Do we even need to choose how we will begin or do we simply show up at school with backpacks and just start? Why even think about these questions?!
Well, as with all things Mrs. Smith English, purpose exists. What do you suppose that purpose is? How do you answer the above questions? That, friends, is the topic for your first blog post of this 2010/2011 school year.

This school year I plan to show more work ethic. Last year I was told that I didn't take things too seriously, but this year it's going to be different. I've already started working harder than before and not procrastinating. In fact, I'm getting stuff done days before it's due. I hope this new way of going about things will reflect onto my grades.

I think I need to approach this new school year with a better attitude. Most of the times when I'm faced with something I either do it later or don't care. This year I've been trying to get rid of that attitude and I would guess it's sort of working. Even though I've been trying to change my attitude the only thing I like about school is being with my friends. This school year I'm going to at least try to make new friends.

I think that I need to ask myself why I am doing this because it gives me an idea of what I'm going to set my goals as for this school year. If I had no actual plan and just hope that I do good without applying myself ... well for those who know me knows how that would end up. Last year that's how I went about things and I don't think I did too well. This year I think we should all come up with a plan on how we're going to go about this school year. I hope I do better than last year and hope that everyone has a good year.