SLEEPOVER AND GOVERNOR'S CUP

Hello to everybody!

Bernie, I, Serena, and Serena's siblings

I went to a sleepover! That was eight days ago. I had so much fun! The reason for the sleepover was that my dear friend Serena is going to Australia, as an exchange student. I am going to miss her a lot, she is very nice.

I met a lot of new people in the sleepover, and they were great! The day after it, on Sunday, we went to Church with Serena´s family, and then we returned home. Here I am leaving one picture of the party. I hope you like it!

President Obama

On Monday it was the Inauguration of President Obama, and it was also Dr. Martin Luther King's Day, so we did not have school. I really liked watching the President's speech with Mere, Lynne, and Don, I felt very very American. I also think that it was a very powerful speech, that the things he said and the way he said them were really energetic and emphatic.





Do you know what I did yesterday? An exam! Why is that exam so special, Laura?, you would ask. Because it was the Mathematics exam of the Governor's Cup! I explain. The Governor's Cup is a competition that takes place in Kentucky where students of Elementary, Middle, and High School compete on numerous subjects that form the Written Assessments: Math, Language, Social Studies, Composition, Arts and Humanities, and Science. There are also two more parts: Future Problem Solving and Quick Recall.

I participated in the Math exam and in Quick Recall. In the Math exam... I won! First place! I am really happy. Our team lost in Quick Recall, but we did well anyway. Presentation won the first place as a team! I am glad that I was able to participate and to help making Pres be the first. Mr. Armstrong, my Math and Physics teacher at Pres, said that he was going to help me with the problems I did not understand, so for the following championship I know how to do them. I really like him, he is a great teacher!


This was the District Competition, now I have to go to the Regional Championship. If I win, I will go to the State Championship. Wish me good luck, Dear Readers!



Here I am leaving the link to find out more information about the Governor's Cup: GOVERNOR'S CUP

I have to study now, I have several tests this week! See you next Sunday!

Bye Bye!

SUMMARIZING 2012

Hello to everybody!

Here I am again! How was your week? Mine was pretty busy, going again to school and adjusting again to get up early (that is always the worst part!) Yesterday I went with Riley to the cinema, to watch Les Misérables, the musical. It was a great movie, seriously! And Riley was so nice, that she picked me up at home and then brought me home afterwards. You know, I do not know how to drive, and I could not do it anyway with this program. After the movie was over, we went to eat to a Chinese restaurant. I love Riley, she is such a wonderful friend!

As I promised last Sunday, here there is a reflection about my year. The good and the bad sides. The happy moments (most of them) and the not-so-happy moments (just a few). It was not perfect, but almost.

Ele, I, and Raque

I do not really remember what was going on from January to April. Well, I do remember that in Carnival I went with my friends in Spain dressed up in our pajamas! That was so great, I still remember that afternoon. You had a snake, didn't you, Ser? Ele, Raque, Ici, Ser, Sara, Lari, Xini. My friends.





I was in a new class, all with new people. I mean, I knew them before, but not really. This year I realized that Amara, Marta, Xiang, Kimberly, Patri, Emma, Alex... You all are not the people that go to the class next to mine, but friends. I am glad I got to know you.

I, Raque, Ele, Ici

I also remember how happy I was when I knew that I was going to come here, to the U.S. (Thank you, Barrié and Amancio Ortega Foundations! Thank you again!)

In April I had a wonderful weekend in my birthday. Raquel, Elena, Icía. You all are great friends. I miss you. Even if we had some problems after my birthday, I believe that friendship sometimes is hard. I love you, girls. I hope you are having a great time.

I, Lula, María, Marta, Oihane, Irene

From May... I just remember how stressed I was because of the final exams and all the projects. We should not have so many (well, yes. We are students. Anyway, I would like to not have so many!) I remember that then, at some point, I hanged out with my friends that I met in France: Lula, Irene, Oihane, Marta, María, Alexandra... You are great!

In Salou!

Then in June, Salou! Those were very nice holidays! (I am always saying that my friends are wonderful. That time with you was great!) I was very glad that I had more time with my family. Mami, papi, Vito, Al. I love you.

My family

Lari, Ici, Ser, Raque, Ele

Friends

July happened so quickly... I spent that time in Vigo with my family and hanging out with the people that were coming with me to the U.S. (not to the same state). I made great friends there. Nico, Raquel, Mariña, Aitana, Rocío, Yeneva, María, Lauras... I miss you, people. I know that you are having a great time each one of you with your new families, schools, friends... That is fantastic!




Suddenly, it was August. What? August already? Really? The 29th of July (Mere's birthday) was the first time I talked to my new family. Two days in New York and twelve hours of flying later, I arrived to Kentucky. I could not believe what was going on. Even now, if I think about it, I am a bit overwhelmed. I barely remember my first days here. They are kind of blurry in my head. I was so nervous!

Exchange students

My family

September, October, November, December... The first time I saw Mere, Lynne, Don. The first time I went to Pres, a football game, or to the mall. The Fall Break, Halloween, Thanksgiving. Cinema, restaurants, conversations. Friends, family, my new sister. Midterms, Christmas and New Year. Summarizing my first months here, that's it. I cannot say how much I love and treasure all of the special moments that I had with my family and friends. There were not good, but all of them were unique. We had our arguments and little problems, but in general we knew how to get along really well.

Hannah, Riley, and I

Bailey, Serena, I, and Bernie

After thinking for a long time in a word that could summarize my 2012, the best option that I have is "Thank you". Thank you to my two families for being who they are, my friends for supporting me, the Barrié and Amancio Ortega Foundations for making my dream real... Thank you.

It will be difficult that 2013 is as great as 2012 was, but I am sure it would be even more fantastic. Now, I hope that you all have a super great 2013!

See you soon!

Bye Bye!

NEW YEAR

Hello to everybody!

Today I am updating because it is the Three Kings Day! Happy Three Kings Day to everyone!

Alex, I, Mere, Lynne, and Don in front of the Xmas tree!

Christmas Eve and Christmas Day we stayed at home. It was very nice, and all my presents were so pretty! I got jewels, clothes, ornaments for the tree... I also think that everybody liked my presents.

On Thursday I went with my friend Riley and her mom to the Frazier Museum, to see an exposition about Princess Diana. It was nice, very interesting. The museum was crowded! I was delighted, that so many people like learning more about not only Princess Diana, but also American History.

On Saturday I went with Mere and Alex (her boyfriend) to play with lasers (shoting with a laser to the members of the other team). It was very nice, really, lots of fun. Then we went to the mall. I like Alex, he is a very cool guy.

Christmas ornament

On Sunday I went to the mall with my friend Karly, and we went to Starbucks! I was happy, it was my first time that I asked for something there.

On New Year's Eve, I went to a New Year's party in one of Meredith's friends house. It was fun. I did not know that one of my friends of school was going to be there, but she is the sister of that boy! We said "Happy New Year" at twelve and had pizza then.

Exchange students

On Thursday we had to return to school. Bye, bye Holidays! I was missing my friends and teachers, but I will miss sleeping until late. Seriously!


Yesterday, do you know what I did? I went to ice-skate with the exchange students! It was so much fun! I really like being with them, they are all so nice.

Our house

At some point during the break, it was the first time I saw snowing! I have already been to the snow before, but seeing the snow falling... That was unique. Everything was so white, so romantic and pure... I absolutely loved it.

My hand

Next Sunday I am going to post a summary of all the year, with its great moments and its not-so-great moments, with the changes and the wonderful opportunities. Don't miss it!

Today, Three Kings Day, I want to share with you my best wishes for you, your families and all your beloved ones. I hope that all of you, my dear Readers, have a great 2013 with lots of happiness, love and success.

See you next Sunday!

Bye Bye!