Recap Pt.1- My Last Day

What a hectic past 2 months it has been! Going to high school for the last time, studying for and then completing exams that may shape the future, school valedictory and formal dinners as well as a hell of a week drinking it up at Schoolies. I decided to break up these events into separate blog post and we'll begin in chronological order which means this post will be about Celebration Day (my schools crap attempt at changing the traditional culture of 'muck up day').
So the 22nd of October was the final day for Year 12 students and although I had been looking forward to finishing school, it arrived too quick and I'm sure gonna miss not seeing some guys. High school has been some of the best years of my life and now that chapter is over.
Not many major pranks occurred this year as the coordinator's were really tight arse and threatened us all with a whole lot of things they probably would not have gone through with. Still, it was funny to see a few of the guys had taken the time and effort to sew together a penis and hang it on the school gym.After the morning breakfast, everyone was given the opportunity to write messages on each others shirts and draw boobs on other people's chest (and make out in front of the person taking the photo).Lastly was the 'Final Assembly". I remember sitting there every year thinking 'I can't wait till it's me up on stage'. Well, I finally had that opportunity. It was sad... a lot of fist pumping, whistle blowing, hugs and tears were had (none of which were mine despite what others may say).After saying goodbye to all the teachers while walking through their traditional 'teacher tunnel' (it's not really called that but who cares) it was time for us to leave, only to see each other again that night at the school valedictory.

Brb

Been super busy studying and whatnot so yeah, bbl.

Dress Up Day

A friend once said to me, 'Enjoy your high school days, all your friends and stuff 'cause in the future you're gonna look back and those will be some of the best years of your life'. I never used to think much about it but now, with this final year quickly coming to a close, its really beginning to take meaning. I mean heck, today one of the coordinators was going on about how we only have '26 days to go'. Imagine that, in less that a month I'll probably be seeing some dudes for the last time. You know those people- the ones you talked to and stuff but weren't close friends with or anything.Anyway, last Friday was our final dress up day with the theme being 'Circus and Carnivals'. Pretty average theme but there were some really sweet costumes.
Drums, guitar and harmonica, all at once- George is one talented kid.
Kissing booth.My home group. Dunno what a ninja has to do with circus'...

Music Madness 2010

Last Friday was my school's yearly music competition, Music Madness. Seeing as we were really unorganized in the pre show practice, me and the other FallONtrapeze guys got on stage expecting to sound horrible.

To my surprise, our cover of Prayer of the Refugee was actually pretty decent! James stole the show playing his 'Chinese harp' though. I swear, he's the most random kid.

Future Decisions

Yesterday the Year 12's at school headed down to Monash Uni for a talk about options after Year 12. Also present were many universities and tafe's handing out info containing their courses for next year, information and requirements. I basically grabbed every uni booklet as I'm still not certain what I want to do. Ugh, decisions.

Dynamic Duos and Terrific Trios

Last Friday was my school's annual Year 12 dress up day, with the theme for us this year being 'Dynamic Duos and Terrific Trios'. Here is a small glimpse of the various costume people came in.
Me and my cookie. Yes, I am aware the Cookie Monster does not have a nose but the costume was a last minute thing. I look like a blue Elmo. Anyway, thanks to Emily for picking it up for me and Mason for returning it.I still don't get what those flower pots are supposed to be? I think it was some sort of children's program.
To infinity, and beyond! Oh yeah, I stole some of your pics, Phil. Kevin, you are so tank. With the homies and little red riding hood.
100 points if you know what the two girls on the left dressed up as.
Group photo of my methods class.

Athletics Day 2010

The last year.Love the pose, Mason. Stop smoking, it's affecting your 200m running ability.
Photos borrowed from Carmen!

Swimming Sports 2010

On Wednesday our school had its yearly swimming sports carnival over at the Glen Waverly wave pool. Normally I stay home. If you aren't competing, all you do is roast in the sun for 6 hours which isn't fun. This year was different however as it was Year 12 Pajama Day in which we came to school early in pj's for a pancake breakfast and then made our way over to the pool.

If there is someone who is going to dress like a girl, you can bet it will be Mason. So much more sexy than my boxers and singlet...
This is Yang wearing 'nothing'. He came last in his event but he still got the chicks. I actually competed this year for fun in the 50m breaststroke and although I came first in my heat (no one else in my heat could swim *cough* Mason *cough*), they wouldn't put me into the final as I competed in the U/20 event instead of the U/17 like I'm supposed to. Oh well.

Study Camp

Thursday and Friday last week were spent at a study camp our school had set up for us which was held at Ormond College. We partook in various workshops which aimed to help us during our final year of high school. While the information provided to us in the workshops was somewhat useful, the camp overall was quite disappointing and not worth it.

Done!

Had my final two exams today, so relieved now that they're all done. Looking forward to having a four day weekend, good times ahead!

Exams

Starting tomorrow. Shit.

What I've Been Doing Lately...

...being a nerd.

My Trip to the Zoo

On Monday I went to the zoo for psychology to research animal behavior. I haven't been to the zoo since I was in prep so it was exciting being able to visit again as I had forgotten how it was last time. Here are some pics, unfortunately my phone died not even half way through so I couldn't get pics of some of the animals I wanted to. Ah well.