Cl De

Around my cozy little area of the neighborhood resides Bryce and Samantha. They both tend to be pretty quiet neighbors. I'll start by talking about Mr. Bryce Clay. I've know this kid for quite some time, since third grade actually and he hasn't really changed much. Michael DeJesus once said that if he were going to be stuck on a deserted island and could only have one person, he would pick Bryce because he carries everything you would ever need in his pocket. During class you occasionally catch a glimpse of these things whether it be magnets or other little trinkets. Now to my left I have the lovely Samantha Dearing. We met back in the wonderful Winburn days but we didn't really get to talk much since she was in the smart class and well... I wasn't. Shes a pretty quiet person for the most part but we get along very well.

James and Varun

I have the pleasure of sitting between two very interesting characters: James and Varun. This makes for a very interesting class period for me to say the least.

Varun: We have an interesting relationship. It's kind of a love-hate kind of thing: he loves me; I hate him. No, not really. I think he is funny, but we have our days when we just don't get along at all. We have 1st, 2nd, 5th, and 6th hours together. That is a lot of Varun time. But that's ok! He also drew me a picture one time and it is one of my most prized possessions. It lives in my math binder so I can dazzle at its beauty everyday in class.

James: He is one crazy kid. We don't really like each other and tend to dread working with seat partners on activties in class. He asks for a pencil every single day. Who knows where all those pencils go... he is probably hoarding them. He is in Leadership Lexington with me. One the first day he had to pick me up and throw me over a rope, that was a special moment....

In My Neighborhood

Macy Early
She's smart, opinionated, animated, funny, and basically perfect but you'll never hear her admit it. She tries hard at everything she does and never gives up until she succeeds. I believe this hardworking attitude is one of the main reasons that she can run cross country and not just run, but run well.

A possibly lesser known fact about Macy are that she does yoga every morning to start her day, and she's gotten pretty good at it. The summer after our freshman year she had us all do a few poses... If it weren't for that great mind, she would be a great yoga instructor.

Macy is also very Christian and very close with her family. She's ther for anyone who needs her and refuses to let anyone put themselves down. She's encouraging and inspiring and I really like her sense of style too. I don't know anyone else who could pull of suspenders that well. In all, Macy is one of those people you just can't forget.


Jeffery Doll

Jeffery has an awesome shirt that says "push button, receive bacon." He also has a proclivity for sarcasm that causes me quite a bit of confusion from time to time. He hates it when people talk during quizzes and tests, a frustration I agree with. He also dislikes it when I speak Spanish during English but he gets over it. Jeffery also chews the clips off pens a lot and apparently he's not really sure why. He also really likes playing the trumpet and I assume he's pretty good at it.

Ra-Pa

I have been lucky enough to sit next to Varun and Nollie this semester. Varun is a cool guy, he always makes a lot of indian jokes that I think are hilarious. Hes always working hard and can be helpful when im not paying attention. Nollie sits to my right, but recently hes had surgery, and I hope hes doing well. Nollie says whats on his mind, and he can also brighten your day with his friendly attitude. In the future, i hope to visit Varun's gas station, and maybe sit down and "eat curry" with him, as that seems to be his favorite meal. Varun and I are also a member of the same gym, so we are accountability partners in away, always asking about our last visit.

Justin Pemberton and Victoria Salsman

Typically for these blog posts, I attempt to make my entries fairly humorous and light hearted. Although originally I had planned to do that when writing about my seat partners, I decided I would rather write something more genuine.

Justin Pemberton:

I've known Justin for the past three years, and while we are not the closest of friends I've still grown quite fond of him. He's what I consider to be a "layer friend", one who I get progressively closer with over the years. I have something for Justin that I do not for many people, that being respect. He is one of the few people who have supported me in my weight loss endeavor the minute he was made aware about it. Its this genuine kindness and overall sense of integrity that makes me appreciate him. To majority of people, he comes of as being reserved. While this is generally true, Justin is capable of being communicative. Its interesting to see how Justin has changed over the years. I remember him from Freshman year as being sort of lost, the type of person who existed without goals. But over the years he has evolved into someone more defined, someone with a strong passion for their music and religion. Regardless of the fact that I don't know him as well as I probably should, based on what I know about Justin, he's a pretty damn good person, and I'm happy to know him.

Victoria Salsman:
Victoria and I have a very interesting, love-hate relationship. There are days when are close, and days when we might as well not know one another. That being said, I still consider her to be a friend even if she feels otherwise. Although we get into arguments on regular basis, we also spend a decent amount of time discussing random things, ranging from Physics class to tastes in music. On numerous occasions, I've seen her drift away from her usual self and transform into an overly bubbly person. Victoria is a person I'm glad I met, simply because she has one of the most unique personalities of anyone I have ever met. While most teenage girls are too focused on blending in, she differs in that she is extremely proud of who she is and the talents she has, and that in itself is something quite respectable.

Spencer and Elizabeth

Their personalities are so different. I mean, to my left, Spencer. He sits and talks, and forgets his homework. He asks, “Have you done this yet?” and I obviously haven’t done it either. Forgetful me. Or… “Can I borrow a pencil?” I don’t think I’ve went a day without hearing that since the beginning of the school year. Since we sit near each other 3^rd hour too, I can also add in those experiences. Another “Can I borrow a pencil?” usually occurs around the beginning of class. Then, as our teacher never begins teaching at the beginning of class, the screensaver pops up. “What if that was, like, the whole room?” Once again, a question that I’ve heard so much that each time, I eventually forget about it. Even though he has some minor tendencies that annoy me, there are definitely some wonderful benefits of sitting next to him. He can add some humor to almost any situation. Elizabeth, on the other hand, is usually quiet. She doesn’t usually ask me for anything, except for the occasional 50 Essays book, which isn’t really a problem. I always carry around an extra copy. Although we don’t talk very much, the conversations we do have usually are based on… “I did not understand that at all.” She’s a fairly optimistic and cheerful person, and we work well together on just about anything. We can balance each other out very well, and I’m glad I get to sit by her. I just hope I don’t accidentally drop her Wednesday!

Gr-Li

To my right is the fabulous, hilarious Matthew Gross. Sitting next to Matthew is an adventure to say the least. He provides me with adequate, no - effective, comedic relief during class that's usually much needed. That's when he isn't sleeping, anyway. Matthew and I have been friends since freshman year...it's been an interesting couple of years, to say the least. Some of you may not know that Matthew and I actually have pseudonyms. We go by Salt and Pepper. He's Pepper and I'm Salt, bet you didn't see that coming.

Across the ever-so-spacious gap in front of me is the magnificent, always classy Jake Linton. Much like Matthew, Jake also often leans over and provides some comedic relief. Sometimes when I get called on in class and have nothing to say, it's just because I was distracted by Jake's swag. Additionally as Jake mentioned, I am his accomplice in retrieving 50 Essays books from my adjacent bookshelf when we forget ours.