Could've Sworn That I Was Strong

"Is it my fault I can't speak? Or that my body becomes weak?

Or that I can hardly move, at the very thought of you?

Nothing ever really got to me, I could always turn the other cheek.

Could it be those days are gone? Could've sworn that I was strong.

At least I'm stronger than these emotions that are taking over me

I swear I'm stronger than these emotions, but they're taking over me."

Stronger by Gabe Bondoc

And so I’m currently in my year 12 IT class, we’re doing Microsoft Excel exercises and this could not bore me any further for the teacher knows that every single person in this classroom knows how to use, operate and formulate Excel. Or at least I think so. And as I’m sitting next to two male classmates, vague to the whole concept of work, they discuss their winnings on their current game of Puzzle Bobble – the combos earned by hitting high numbers of common-coloured, conjoined, onscreen bubbles - whereas others watch videos on Funnyjunk.com and Collegehumor.com, laughing at the stupidity and immature feats recorded on camera/video. Being the only female in the class does have its advantages, the boys don’t bother me unless they need female advice or facts, or if they’ve found something extremely hilarious on the Internet. This is my Melton class, and these are quite literally the only people I know up in this distant countryside, aside from the other mutual friends made in the same year level.

For a long time I’ve missed waking up to find messages on my phone. Reading them newly awoken and fresh-minded, it has already made my day.

My boss added an extra shift on Tuesday. I now officially work 4 days a week, and 5 days every fortnight. (Sigh)

Today’s a pretty busy day;
- Methods and chemistry, the next two subjects.
- Skipping the last few minutes of chemistry and afternoon homegroup to pick up my financial statement from the bank.
- Work, early dismissal at 5pm due to personal plans.
- Home to get changed.
- Movie night out with the girls for the release of the new Harry Potter movie at 6:30pm. (So excited!)
- Dinner with the girls.
- Home by 9:30pm.
- Commence introduction of history essay (Vietnam War).

General reminders:
- SELL GROOVE TICKETS.
- Pick up cheer shirt from Anna.
- Buy birthday presents for Jasmine, Hung, Khoi and Thea.
- Michael-time this upcoming Wednesday.
- Pick up State card on Wednesday.
- Learner’s test on July 24th (Friday), 9:30am.
- JD’s 18th at Sante on July 25th (Saturday), $25, 6-8:30pm.
- Mel’s 17th at her place on July 25th (Saturday), 7:30-late.