I took the DDP test today; armed with a late night (one-o'clock) preparation resolve. Really, I'm still a bit sick from catching the cold (or whatever illness in which symptoms include a lot of snot in the nose and phlegm in my irritated throat. My proctor for the test was the Mediation teacher Ms. Mirano. I think I got 7/8 of the Part A multiple choice---the remaining 1/8 I could've nailed if only I'd actually study instead of skimming. Parts B and C were alright and I managed to get a few questions with the helping hand of my nifty cheat sheet (this was allowed---8.5 x 11 handwritten page.) I had most trouble with the questions concerning assemblies and features concerning the actual CAD program. It's not my fault I was unable to do most of the tutorials with the lack of the software at home and besides, my teacher wasn't very good at her job, suffice to say. Most of the DDP teachers aren't good with their present occupation... They don't teach what we need to know, expect us to learn it on our own, or are just plain terrible at allowing students to understand the point they want to get across.

While waiting for my dad after the test, the security guards kept calling us of the premises. I couldn't go to the park across the street to sit since people were playing football and the security guard told us to not go there anyhow 'cause it was dangerous. I ended up crutching a few blocks to Apple Bee's, near the train station since there were places I could sit. My dad told my mom I walked and I got yelled at. I tried to calm her down by explaining the situation I was in---then she got all mad at the security guards, threaten to file a complaint to the school and the like. I'm sure she's just in her traditional habit of discriminating people...

Did I mention that on the "last" day of school, I had to stay until 5 for DDP tutoring? I had to finish my portfolio and the Bat Mobile project---problems with the printer only prolonged our stay and on that day, the teachers were the ones who wanted us out when we're not done so they can leave. I swear, I better get my portfolio back---it's colorful awesomeness wasted all my ink and I spent money on the friggin' protectors...and the binder itself, along with the timeless hardwork and dedication put into its completion. If they trash it so I've heard, I'm gonna sue.

Labels: ddp-pltw, fort green park, spring term, test

Wow, I had a "lot" to write about concerning the events that have happened this week but I got lazy and now that I laid it off till now to post, well, it just doesn't seem right xD Anyway, basically, all that happened is: I got locked out of the library and when the lady was going to open it again, Mikhail comes along and screws up the whole thing by being Mikhail so Courtney and I went to hang out at the park for 9th period. I was convinced to roll down the snowy hills about two times which was fun but I learned one thing: Make sure all your pockets are closed and zipped up before rolling down hills---I almost lost my keys and broke my phone this way O.o" When we saw kids coming with sleds, Courtney got out her plastic folder so we could slide down the hill too xD Lucky me, I got a long jacket so I didn't take to much damage as to what Courtney went through (completely wet pants, snow up her shirt, frostbitten toes and fingers, etc.) Ah it was fun. The next day, Molly joined but we didn't stay as long because a lot of the snow has melted.

I had swimming for the first time. It took me a while to get my hands on a swimsuit for the first class but fortunately, my cousin let me borrow hers; I'll be going shopping my other cousin tomorrow for a new one ~.~" Swimming is never going to be my forte. I just can't seem to exhale under water for long, floating is troublesome, and they expect me to learn how to swim by the end of the year?! I'll probably get chemically mutated due to all the chlorine I take in or die trying before that... ;A;

Labels: fort green park, phys. ed, sledding, snow