Friday, August 28, 2009

Cloudy Day

Today was one of those days where you just don't want to get out of bed. Your alarm wakes you up and then you just want to snooze for just another 5 min, and then it becomes another 5 minutes and then your sister comes to your room and pours water on your face (no just kidding about the pouring water part). Anyways, today had was a decent day. It started out with fitness which was running a mile and walking a mile. Fun stuff huh? Though I had to push myself I was really proud of myself at the end of it all. My dad/teacher is making my sister Kate and I do some sort of fitness each day. Whether it be running, jogging, Frisbee golfing, or biking. After fitness/gym we take showers and then get ready for our morning session. Each day we either have math, bible, and vocab or science, history, and reading for our morning session. In the afternoon, we also have a different activity each day. On Mondays, we have whats called "3D Model Work." My dad and sister and I are over the course of the year are going to make a 3D model of our 6.5 acres that we live on. On Tuesdays, we do "Farm Projects" such as building compost bins, greenhouse, or anything else we can find. On Wednesdays, we go to the library to do research, get new books to read, or work on our blogs. Then on Thursdays we also work on "Farm Projects" like on Tuesday. Finally on Fridays, we have a study time where we either read, do projects, or work on our blog. This first week of homeschooling has been a blast. There have been a lot of things to get used to and many changes made, but I loving it all. I am really enjoying this blog thing and I hope everyone who is following my year at home is too.

Take Care,


Wednesday, August 26, 2009

Fresh Start

This year I am being homeschooled. It is my first year being homeschooled. I am in 8th grade, all I have ever known is public schools and two years of Private school. It is very different, but I am starting to like it. I enjoy more extra free time and less homework :) I will keep you updated throughout my year at home. I will share my struggles, my joys, and learning's. This blog thing is new to me so I hope you enjoy it. I will be updating it once or twice a week. Since we have dial-up it is very slow, I will be able to go to the library once or twice a week that will be my time to post new updates. Take Care!