Standardized tests

I feel that standardized test are necessary for Elementary students only and to only be used as a basis for the school to adapt to the needs of the students. The schools today do a terrible job preparing students for ACTs and other major tests. Standardized test are a basic waste of time for high school students that have already been taught what their schools think is necessary. If these test are so important why don't schools prepare us more.

Reflection

I searched google scholar for good articles to use about video game information. I found multiple reports on benefits, downfalls, and studies about video games. It was hard finding primary sources on video games since everyone had their own opinions. I had my own opinions that i could base around and find information on. I learned that it is really tough to find good sources to use and not use secondary sources. I liked finding info to support you thesis. I did not like trying to drag out the paper so it seemed more like a research paper. I would try to use quotes and sited sources in my paper more correctly. Doing this helped me a lot for college.

Bad Dreams

For the past 5 weeks every night i have had a bad or odd dream. I have had poor sleep the entire time. I always seem to be tired and i blame the dreams. My dreams go from being chased by a mysterious creature that always catches me in the end of the dream to just walking aimlessly around a void of nothing. These dreams drive me crazy and they don't seem to go away. I have looked on line for the reason for my nightmares and the one i think that fits me most is stress and high brain activity. Well I'm pretty stressed most of the time from constantly over thinking everything so I think the only way for my dreams to stop is to stop thinking. Well since that is pretty impossible for me looks like ill have to get used to dreamworld because I'll be visiting that unpleasant location for a long time.

Packer Game

I was at the Packer game last Sunday night. It was so much fun. My grandparents have season tickets for the Packers. They were on a waiting list for 37 YEARS. Since they have the tickets now they go up to their two regular season games and one pre season games every year. Last game my grandma had eye surgery and is needed hip surgery so i went with my grandpa this year. It was a amazing experience. This was my first regular season game for me, i had gone to 5 pre season games but this was a totally different atmosphere. The town was electric and everyone was excited. The game was cold but the Pack dominated the cowboy, i hate the Cowboys. They are one of my least favorite teams in the league next to the Vikings and Patriots. My grandpa and I had a great time the only downside is I'm sick yet again and feeling worse every day. Oh well it was worth it.

Final game....at van meter

I had my last game at Van Meter on Monday. We lost by a lot but we shouldn't have by as much as we did. I was very happy with the game over all. I averaged 38 yards for 3 punts in that game. I even had a 48 yard punt that helped our team a lot. I finally got to play a little defense in that game with the last two minutes in the game. The las two defensive plays i was in i got two tackles and got a tackle for loss on fourth down to end my career. My year has been full of disappointment. I ended well punting wise but i was very frustrated over all. My season is over but my other season of training and gaining back all i had for punting is just beginning.

Happiness vs. Isolation

Growing up in the country and being a only child was terrible. I delt with isolation on a daily basis especially during the summer. i always had to find ways to entertain myself like walk threw the woods, fish, or playing video games. I hated being a only child. It was always just me and my parents because i couldn't drive and lived to far away to walk anywhere. Times have changed now. With having a girlfriend i have someone who i am very close to and with most of the time. I am always with her and always in contact with her. It has made me way happier then any video game, walk threw the woods, or catching a fish ever could. I am no longer in isolation and now am in total happiness.

Finally did something in football

Well on Friday I finally played a little bit on defense. It was only because we were winning 56 nothing at half time and it was weird being a senior and playing with JV players but beggars can't be choosers so i was happy to play for a half. Right before half i did get to play varsity. For one of the plays i was in on i got my first sack. It felt great! i kinda slammed him down i guess thats what made it feel so good. My punting may not be up to my expectations but at least i can play and hit people again.