[Karen W. (OP)]

We still don't have a microwave. Ugh!

Mine broke too! Boo Whoo!

[Nobody's Confidant]

This is crap! I study for a science test and get a 74, Kraner doesn't study at all and gets an 88! This makes no sense!

[Simulated]

Yeah I didn't get an 88. I got a 98 ha not really more like a 86.

[Nobody's Confidant]

Yeah I didn't get an 88. I got a 98 ha not really more like a 86.

Whatever! How did this happen?

[Karen W. (OP)]

It always happens.. some people freeze on tests and others do better cramming at the last minute.. I was a crammer.. study like mad the night before but then I had no trouble maintaining my high grades except with math and science.. it was simple math but I almost flunk algebra.. LOL.. It became harder for me .. I hated it. as I have gotten older I don't mind math and it is somewhat easier, but that is only covering old basics.. Science I had to study to maintain a good grade as it was harder for me.. I excelled at health English etc... I got over all great grades except for the year I almost flunk the math.. LOL.. Everything else I was able to maintain mostly A average.. an occasional but as I aged I struggled less as I was more focussed on my work and not the cute hunk two rows over that made me swoon!

[Karen W. (OP)]

Good Job both of you..

You know Ben sometimes the enviroment you studdy makes a different.. switch the music you play to Bach, Beethoven, Chopin, etc.. some cool     types like that they have a effect on math and other areas of concentration and could help you organize info differently and perhaps retain more...

[Carolyn]

Ben - Stop worrying so much.  Everyone is different and learns differently.  Don't worry about Ryans grades or anyone elses!  Focus on you and being the best YOU can be! 

My daughter struggled all throughout high school.  She graduated with a 3.5 gpa but had to work hard for it and is now in college and has to work extremely hard to maintain good grades.

Nic NEVER studies.  He never brings homework home.  The only books he ever opens are the ones he reads for entertainment, but his grades are very good.

Just because school was harder for her does not mean she is not as intelligent as Nic.  She's just smarter in different areas.

I know it doesn't seem fair that things come so easily for others and you have to work much harder, but I promise you'll find your niche.  I think you've already found one thing you excel at...you just don't know it yet.

The point is, stop being so hard on yourself and start enjoying being a kid!

[Nobody's Confidant]

Ben - Stop worrying so much.  Everyone is different and learns differently.  Don't worry about Ryans grades or anyone elses!  Focus on you and being the best YOU can be! 

My daughter struggled all throughout high school.  She graduated with a 3.5 gpa but had to work hard for it and is now in college and has to work extremely hard to maintain good grades.

Nic NEVER studies.  He never brings homework home.  The only books he ever opens are the ones he reads for entertainment, but his grades are very good.

Just because school was harder for her does not mean she is not as intelligent as Nic.  She's just smarter in different areas.

I know it doesn't seem fair that things come so easily for others and you have to work much harder, but I promise you'll find your niche.  I think you've already found one thing you excel at...you just don't know it yet.

The point is, stop being so hard on yourself and start enjoying being a kid!

My niche is literature. I wish it was everything, like other people...
Damn! There I go again, worrying about stupid comparison. Demon Comparison, be vanquished!

[Carolyn]

WHY OH WHY would you want to be like everyone else?

YOU are an extraordinary kid!

[Carolyn]

I'm leaving soon to visit my parents in Georgia.  Still have to grab a shower, pack, and pick the bratNic up from school.  UGH!  I hate that drive!  3.5 hours on boring country roads and constantly have to be on the lookout for deer!  I've hit 2 so far and one nearly totaled the car!  At least Nic & I like the same music! 

[Karen W. (OP)]

Carolyn is right! BTW have a safe trip Carolyn... Drive with your headlights on all the way there.. even in the daylight today.. I don't know why...just do it..Have a feeling! Enjoy your trip both of you and have fun!!!

Ben you are multi talented and English lit is a good subject as any to excell at... was my favorite too!

You are remarkable in your own right so stop worrying!

[Simulated]

He's also good at putting on shows as you can tell. ha

[benep]

well me i need to revise more but as a 14 year old guy myself i cant be assed ^^ well i always revise ust before i go to bed listen to lbc 97.3 and read my revision guide and i found taht it made my chemistry mock musch easier to do so there sometihng for you to chew on well nto chew but you know its a metaphore ok leave me alone *hides under a spec of sand* ha...

[Karen W. (OP)]

well me i need to revise more but as a 14 year old guy myself i cant be assed ^^ well i always revise ust before i go to bed listen to lbc 97.3 and read my revision guide and i found taht it made my chemistry mock musch easier to do so there sometihng for you to chew on well nto chew but you know its a metaphore ok leave me alone *hides under a spec of sand* ha...

Your too big and brilliant to hide behind or under a spec of sand... you shine to brightly...

Hey what do these marks " ^^ " imply??

[Simulated]

umm i think its like this thing karen  [|)]

[Simulated]

How's life!?

[Karen W. (OP)]

umm i think its like this thing karen  [|)]

Kinda sad faced!

[Karen W. (OP)]

How's life!?

Life is living.. how are you Young Ryan?

[Simulated]

Alright I guess you can say.

I have to run the 2 mile, the 4 by 8, and maybe the 4 by 2 tomorrow. And Kayla will be there so it should be a good day.

Then after that I'm either staying home or going to Cleveland to drop our dog off so it can be bred.

How is Karen.

And I have to go. I might be on tomorrow, if I do it will be late.

[Karen W. (OP)]

Alright I guess you can say.

I have to run the 2 mile, the 4 by 8, and maybe the 4 by 2 tomorrow. And Kayla will be there so it should be a good day.

Then after that I'm either staying home or going to Cleveland to drop our dog off so it can be bred.

How is Karen.

And I have to go. I might be on tomorrow, if I do it will be late.

Wow that will be a good amount of running.Glad you will get to see Kayla.

Is your dog female or the male?

sounds like it might be a nice breed.. I am going to a funeral thing tomorrow.. more of a party wake for an old friend we have had for many years.. he died a few weeks back and they are having this memorial for him rain or shine I suppose up at swimmers delight a camp ground recreation area a piece down the road almost two hours from me.. It will be from 1:00 PM TO 6 pm.

IT IS ALSO MY MOTHER IN LAWS 78TH BIRTHDAY TOMORROW SO  I AM NOT SURE WHAT BOB WILL DO.. I KNOW BY THAT TIME I WILL ALREADY BE LAYING DOWN IN THE CAR AS THAT IS A HUGE AMOUNT OF STUFF FOR ME RIGHT NOW..

I AM GLAD YOUR DAY WILL BE FUN. HAVE A GOOD ONE.

CRUD SORRY ABOUT THE CAPS AGAIN..!!

 OK Ryan.. sleep well and hope to see you on the morrow!