An Update: Shadowing, Chocolate, Activites and Spring Break Already?!

Hello there everyone! First I must apologize for this overdue post. A few of my family and friends *coughcough* my lovely Auntie T's and Ellie *coughcough* have been asking for a post about what's been going on in the Steinbach world. Well, there is maybe, kinda just a little bit to tell you about so let's hope I remember all of our recent life events.

First off, several people have been wondering about my shadowing experience on Friday at Lincoln High. There isn't much to tell you except my experience was really awesome! I was paired with a 9th grader named Olivia who was extremely welcoming, kind and fun to be around.
Coincidentally, Olivia is a theatre kid so I was able to experience her Choir Class and said she would "drag me to the theatre," if I don't join next year. Olivia is also a soprano so I was able to sing along with many of their exercises and songs.
I also went to her French class which was fun because they were talking about French Style and media. The student teacher asked the small class, "Does anyone here know where Versailles is?" I was very tempted to shout out, "I've been there before!!" I didn't of course but you know...I really wanted to.
Olivia's 2nd Period class was Geometry where I was the 1st student to actually answer one of the problems correctly. The teacher seemed extremely surprised that I answered a question because I was a shadow. I was like, "Hi! My name is Bailey and I am an active student who may talk a lot and isn't afraid to show what she knows." *Smile* Even better I completely understood what was going on in the class even though I'm still in Algebra. Saying this, my current math teacher is recommending me for Geometry next year.
From there we went to PE Class where I pretty much could smell sweat and a LOT of testosterone. Olivia, her friends and I, played with this GIANT volleyball and spent a lot of it getting to know each other. We talked about movies, Lincoln High and how to avoid guys that are jerks. They were all so nice and their welcoming attitude made me forget I was a shadow. It also helped to enforce how glad I am choosing to go to Lincoln High.
At lunch we all ate in the library. One of Olivia's guy friends made me an origami swan/dog/T-Rex hybrid out of his hamburger wrapper. We discussed traveling and everything from classes to Instagram.
From there, Olivia and I rushed to her Social Studies Class where I met another shadower from my school named Jacob. I gave him some paper to doodle on and in return he gave me the papers back filled with his doodles and punk-rock song lyrics. In this class, the students were writing introductions for papers talking about "mammys" which I wasn't familiar with until that afternoon. It was interesting to hear the opinions of the class and the intelligent writing of the 9th graders.
For the last 2 periods Olivia and I went to Science-Honors and English. For the 2 classes I pretty much sat around because in both they were doing tests.
In total, I really, really enjoyed my shadowing experience. I think it was a GREAT opportunity and I am very thankful I took it. I was conversing with an old teacher through email the other day, and I said the only thing I will now fear is getting lost in the giant school.

The 2nd thing I would like to tell everyone about is my mom. You may or may not know, but recently as in the last 2 months, she has been avidly making chocolates. My personal favorites are her salted caramel and almond. They are to die for!
We got the news about a week ago that she will be getting the chance to use her chocolates as wedding gifts at a family-friends wedding. She was overjoyed and my Dad, Lauren and myself are all very proud of her hard work and determination towards this new and hopefully successful hobby.
She is currently thinking of a name, business card and more selections for flavors.

The next update are on Lauren and my activities. Both of us are participating in a beginning teen tennis class. We got one of the best coaches and so we are fully enjoying our experience.
Lauren is currently also doing Jazz Band playing the Alto Saxophone. She is also in volleyball where she is perfecting her serving and is the tallest one there!
I am doing voice and working hard at having my voice not crack while I sing.

Last but not least is our families plans for Spring Vacation. A little while ago we had the surprise that had our entire family jumping with joy. Especially my dad.
We are going to Disney World!
The weeks leading up to this announcement, Lauren and I were told we were going skiing. I was admittedly disappointed about not learning to ski even though I will have future opportunities. But, Disney World is something we were expecting to do this October so this was such a great and happy surprise!
 

I hope this filled you all in on our happenings!

Until later,

xxBaileyxx