Starting a new school is hard. Take that from someone who knows. Social dynamics are hard to figure out and friends are sometimes hard to make. For me, talking to new people is a risk that I have to take. This month, I learned that more people are willing to … Continue Reading ››

The year before I was so scared on that Sunday where I would leave my parents for a week. I was so nervous, but I realized I had my friends and family with me. Now my second year, I was ready and excited to have so many awesome … Continue Reading ››

On the weekend I was supposed to be doing homework but instead I went to my cousins house. They taught me how to rollerblade. I thought I was going to break my bones but it was actually pretty cool and fun. After that day I've been begging my parents … Continue Reading ››

This was it. School was out, it was 4:26, and I had just gotten home from school. At exactly 4:30, the post would go out. The post telling me who would be the 2016 Silverthorn JELC Mayor! I took a deep breath and stared at my iPad screen. When my … Continue Reading ››

This is about me and my best friend, Jiyaa. I've known her since grade 4 at school. We are the bestest of friends, we know everything about each other! We have much in common. For example, we both like sports, we are tomboys, we like sweets, we like singing … Continue Reading ››

I play hockey! I just started my first year of hockey in September 2015. I was first very scared because I thought that I'd be awful! Turns out, I was actually pretty good! I'm proud because for the first year of hockey, I'm good. I have played hockey before, … Continue Reading ››

Dear Diary: A boy that is soooooo cute kissed me on the lips in grade four!!!!!!!
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Dear Diary: Here I am, nearly three years later, wishing that summer would come. And to think, I used to be afraid, of that one Sunday, where I go to camp. Ryde Lake Camp is amazing. Living in cabins for a week, watching the stars while … Continue Reading ››

Dear Diary: I was going to swim team tryouts, and I was feeling scared but I wanted to make the team so I had to go. I got to the tryout a little early so I was able to watch the previous tryout and I felt a … Continue Reading ››

Dear Diary: During fourth grade there was a boy in my class that was a bully. He was really mean to everyone and I sat next to him. He often threatened to punch me.  I was scared at the time because I witnessed him throw a desk, … Continue Reading ››