Today was my first day of grade 12 and it was actually pretty decent. School didn't start till 9:30, so I wasn't rushed this morning and took a city bus, getting to school around 9. I met up with Korrin and Justin and was disappointed to see them go to the store to get high. I awkwardly stood around with them, then we went and met up with Nick, who I felt sorry for cause Alyssia was pestering him and he's new to Beal and, yeah. So the 4 of us went inside and showed Nick where his first period class was, and then Alyssia showed up again, so Korrin and Justin went to tell her to leave him alone and I showed him where his afternoon classes were. We're not really that good of friends or anything, but I'm glad he's there because he's at least a familiar face that I wouldn't be afraid to say hi to in the halls, which is comforting.

Another good thing is, he's on my school bus and so is Linda! (I think?) And possibly Michelle and Lauren are too, which would pretty much be the greatest bus ride ever. I haven't actually taken the school bus yet so I suppose I'll find out tomorrow morning.

I have art all morning and the art program's gotten a bit crazy. There's way more students than last year, plus obviously grade 12 is much more demanding. I think things might get a little competitive, but I'm excited to see what I can accomplish! I have a better understanding of the studios now, so I can focus more on what I'm making, rather than worry so much about how to make it. Plus, it's a great way to start off the morning. It goes by faster and I'm not rundown from my academic classes. And, of course, Michelle's in my class :)

After lunch I have Challenge and Change in Society and it seems like it'll be a great class. Korrin sits beside me which would be awesome enough, but to top it off, Jake's awesome best friend Matt sits in front of me and a girl I'm somewhat acquainted with sits beside him! It's gonna be fun as hell, plus I'm finallyyy in a sociology class.

Last period I have English. I don't know anyone and I'm almost certain it's going to be the exact same as last year. So it sucks, but I'll manage. My teacher seems really nice, so I'm sure I can get away from group work and presentations once again. At least it's at the end of the day and I can look forward to going home.

I'm feeling pretty optimistic and motivated. I stayed away from the store at lunch today and I plan on keeping up with that. I really hope I can pull through and things continue to go this well. The only thing is, I've already run into Colin twice... that sucks. But I'm gonna try not to let it get to me. Yep, okay bye.