Wanderers

So, the spring season has started, both literally and for soccer. I'm playing on a team in San Bruno, and the league isn't too strong, so we've been winning pretty easily. We score 15 goals so far and conceded 2, which is a pretty good record. Also, this team will be attended multiple tournaments, and one in Florida, which I am really excited about. My teammates are heckaaaa funny and chill to be around, so I'm having a pretty good time. School is okay right now, I have a lot to worry about, though. There is star testing coming up, and finals soon enough. I feel like I'm not understanding some material very well, especially math, so I'll be looking into tutoring soon. Now is the time to work harder, and I will try my best to get better grades.

webbs

so this week, there was change. instead of just doing work all week in every class, we had this two-person presentation during chem, and it was heckaaaaaaaa tight. David Webb and his wife gave this really cool presentation with many experiments that taught us about vacuums and pressure. These experiments included inflating and deflating a balloon with pressure and air, and crushing a Diet Pepsi can by taking pressure away from the can via a vacuum. I was even involved in the soda can experiment - I held the can up like the Statue of Liberty for everyone to see. Also, I did pretty well on the chem test, and hopefully I can keep my grades up especially since there is a lot of testing coming up.

test

So this Monday, we had what I believed to be the hardest, most confusing test of the year. I was pretty confused by the questions, and I'm really worried about my grades. The second progress report is coming up, and my grades are not nearly as high as I would have hoped. There's not too much time left, and I really, really have to work harder and get help. On a slightly better note, soccer has been pretty fun lately. The team I play on has a lot of talent and it's fun to be around them. I really should work on my attitude though, because lately I seem to get annoyed very quickly. Hopefully, my grades will start going up, making me a much happier person.

Real Madrid are out

So just yesterday, I found out that Real Madrid is knocked out of the Champions League, for the sixth year in a row. Same spot - the first knockout round. However, this is extra disappointing because they spent over $200 Million during the summer to bring in players like Cristiano Ronaldo and Kaka. Real Madrid were down 1-0 on aggregate when Ronaldo tied the game up in the opening few minutes of the match. However, with 15 minutes left to play, Pjanic from Lyon scores the goal that allowed Lyon to progress, and Madrid to pack their bags. Still, you have to give credit to Lyon for playing a great game.























Ronaldo with the ball vs. Lyon.


Also, this week, we did a pretty cool lab, including phase changes of wax and happy duck stuff. These really helped show the effects of pressure and temperature. I just had a math test this morning, which I found to be somewhat confusing. I hope that later I will be able to understand all of my subjects better and get good grades.