The Last September in My Middle School Career!

Yes, guys, next year I am going up to ninth-grade! High school! But...my day was a pretty normal, everyday school day. In the morning, I did some science. Then I had Spanish class, that was spent arguing with one of my group members, who thinks he should be respected since he's older. Well..uhm...he's right. But that's just me when it comes to boys. I choose which ones I want to respect and be kind to. I am not the type to be all flirty or girly with boys. But...when I'm with my close friends or really any girl, my inner child-like personality and along with my girly/drama queen self comes out. Seriously, guys. I don't know how to explain about myself. One day I am yelling at someone, then smiling, laughing, crying, shy, out-going, loud, annoying, and then neutral. I do not need to continue, right? 

For lunch, since I'm so bankrupt, I have no money to buy lunch. I stayed in a practice room to practice a song, until my high school friends kicked me out. Very nice of them, huh? Since I had nothing to do, I decorated my locker! #masterpieceofhappiness

So, what do you think? Awesome, right? Oh, by the way, Flavia is my middle name and that is a folder where I keep my homework sheets to bring home on that day. Pretty smart, huh? To tell you the truth, I was pretty sad the whole day. I don't know why. I just was. Its probably because of the math exam tomorrow and the pacer test! Torture, torture, torture. But I know I will get through it, no matter what. Do you think I spent my last September in middle school okay? Because...I. Do. Not. Know.

My Day!

Hello! Ugh. I have been so busy! I am so sorry that I now can't make as many blogposts in a day anymore. I have a math exam coming soon and I also have to do to writing for science. Both very important. Anyway...I've been looking through my blog and I just noticed I haven't posted many picture of me in these recent days. So, here they are!

My outfit to school!

I am not good at taking selfies, so I am sorry. Anyway...today has been a very interesting, tiring day for me. I had to do a pacer test (running test) in the morning, I have to get ready for a math exam, and to top it all off, today my friends decided to sit where a group of high school boys usually sit. What a great plan that had been. All I'm going to say is that they decided to sit with us and...they caused trouble. Hilarious trouble. That made my friends laugh at how bright, red my face was turning because the high schoolers were sitting beside me. None of my friends helped. They laughed at me. Yes, I cried by laughing so much. But still. Haha, very funny. Anyway...because of that, my friends decides to sit there again! Well. If I don't like the food at lunch and if I'm not too hungry, I will maybe make a video! Covering songs or just me talking! Wouldn't that be fun? Just hope that my friends won't be dragging me along to come with them to lunch again so I can record the video. Just hope. How was your day? 

School Update: Science

Hey, guys! I am so sorry for taking too long to post a blogpost today! I was busy! So here it is. A blogpost at 8:44 which is the time currently, here in Oman. This is an update of my project! Here are the before pictures of our very brave volunteer, Kitty and the lander Hope! For those of you who read my previous update about science, today was the day of my egg drop! And for those who don't know...I had a project to make a successful egg drop in science class and today was the day of the real testing! For this post, I won't be going into too much detail but, if you want to read more about it check out my educational blog! taism19conchita.blogspot.com ! Alright, here we go!

Aren't Kira's hands pretty? Oh, Kitty is also pretty too!

Isn't the picture beautiful? Credits to the young photographer, Conchita!

I am very sorry to say that our brave volunteer, Kitty could not land safely on planet Mars. While landing, Kitty was sending us signals and messages, but we could not understand. But then the signal got cut off. The signal came back on, thirty minutes later and Kitty's last words were, "It's red up here, my favorite color. It's beautiful. I made it, guys. But I'm sorry I couldn't help investigate...I have a crack on my head...It's leaking...I'm sorry." And a long beep came on again. It took only a few seconds, until the team burst into tears. Kitty and Hope will forever be in our hearts.

There's me and Kira expressing our loss and then...there's Stella.

Okay, guys. Seriously, now. Sadly, Hope and Kitty were attacked and shot by aliens and that is how both Hope and Kitty got injured. Okay. Sorry. 

That is all I have to say! Check out my educational blog to read more about it, if you want! taism19conchita.blogspot.com. Oh. I'll be uploading the video of the drop soon! So, stay tuned!

When In...Switzerland

Here are some of the pictures my family took while we traveled to Switzerland! Truthfully, it felt like I was having a photo shoot or something. My mom is a big fan of taking pictures. So...enjoy! Check out the pictures below!

So...how did you like them? My favorite outfit I wore in Switzerland was the pink/yellow one! What was yours? I hope you enjoyed and are having a great day/night!

My Friends & I

Hello, people! Good morning/night! Since it's still morning, here, in Oman. I will be posting some photos and videos of my friends! Which will always be fun to see! This will also be a new series type post that I am starting! So, every time I have an update for my friends, this will be the series you will look for! These are some of my favorite photos with them! Since I am just starting "My Friends & I" series, most of the pictures are from the past and only one of them is recent. I wish I had pictures with some of my other friends...But I don't. But don't worry! I am planning to invite them over for a sleepover party! Once I get my new furniture, though. My house is a mess. So, stay tuned for new videos and photos of my friends and I!

John Robert Powers

Alright. Have you ever heard of John Robert Powers? Well, it's a kind of program that's supposed to teach you how to be more confident by taking different classes; makeup, fitness, acting, speech, etiquette, and more. I'm not wanting to bash or write anything bad about it but, I am just writing my opinions and feedback. Don't get mad at me, okay? Well, this summer I was uhm...how should I say this? My mom and dad made me go to the John Robert Powers program. So...I did. I don't know anything about other John Robert Powers programs in the whole, wide world and if its the same or not. I am only talking about the one in Indonesia.

I came, thinking that the teachers could be a little nice about me not knowing that much of Indonesian. But they still made me do the exercises and speeches in front of the class, in Indonesian. I am very disappointed of that because, my counselor already said to my mom and dad that the teachers/instructors will be able to talk in English fluently. But out of all the instructors, only two actually spoke English to my brother and I. 

Another thing I am disappointed about, is that when they give us our schedules, they don't list the things we need for the class clearly. For example, for the wardrobe class, we had to bring six pieces of outfits. And how was I supposed to know that, if in the schedule, the wardrobe class said to only bring three? So because of that, I sat down for the whole class. Doing nothing.

And the last thing I have to tell you guys about, is I was very disappointed when they did not "change" me. The goal for you from them, is when you enter the program, you will learn to be more confident. Uhm...nope. What I felt going out from there is disappointed, disappointed, and disappointed. Alright. Let me ask you a question, does makeup really help you to be more confident? Or what you wear? Does that make you feel more confident? Think about it. In the exit interview, I also expressed what I didn't like about the program. And I was asked, "Don't you think that what you wear help you to be more confident? The colors? The style? Don't you think shy girls would use more darker colors or soft ones?" Nope. Because, well if a shy girl loved bright, neon colors on her clothes. She wears them, her choice, her style. And vice versa. If an out-going girl goes for a soft or dark colored outfit, that's what she wears. Her choice. Her style. Look at me! When I wear soft, baby colors it gives off an innocent feeling. Dark colors tend to give off a more edgy and cool vibe. And the bright one make me feel fun and poppy. What personality do I have? Everything from shy to outgoing.

For the style, I was kind of annoyed by how the teacher was like, "Measure your waist and then tell me, so you can find out what kind of figure you have." That was the day when I was just watching all the girls in my class. I mean really? "You have an apple shape, you pear shape, and surprisingly you have an hour-glass figure!" And I watch as the girl who got the "hour-glass figure" celebrated. Wow. Okay. Just...I was just speechless. "You cannot where form-fitting dresses because, your hips are not proportional. Only the thin people can use skater skirts, any skirts that are shaped like an 'A'. You have an hour-glass figure, which means you should flaunt your s-line. Okay? Your thighs are too big, so don't wear any kind of skinny pants." I stared in amusement and shock because, I could see what the teacher could not, she was hurting some of the girl's feelings. And remember, this class was filled with ten to thirteen year-olds.

And makeup? Really? Makeup class for eleven and twelve years old? I mean come on. Why should you wear makeup unless, you're not confident with your face? I love my makeup, free face. The only thing I put on, on my face is sunscreen or doctor's medicine and some lip gloss. I was hurt when I sat in front of the makeup teacher while she was putting my lip gloss on, when she said, "Why are the ends of your lips so dark? That's why you should wear lipstick, to cover them. You're young but, you look like you smoked cigarettes." Okay. Thank you for your compliment. I really appreciate it. From that day on, I showed no sign of wanting to come there anymore. The point is, the John Robert Powers program looks too much into the appearance part and not the actual self-confidence part of the whole program. I wish that there could've been more classes that focused on how to be confident. Not how to be pretty or handsome while being in front of a crowd.

Well...how was it? I'm sorry if I have said anything wrong, this is only about the program in Indonesia. No where else. To lighten up the mood, that I have given...Check out the photos below with the friends I met during my time there!

My Writing: Preview of "In My Own Heart"

Today’s the day. I sit up on my bed, still clutching the blanket close to me as I hug my two, stuffed animals tight. Feelings of excitement, anxiousness, and nervousness wash through me. The ring of my alarm goes on, making me jump. I give out a sigh, “aish”. That is what happens when you are too addicted into watching Korean dramas every weekend. I get off my bed and stand up, my feet touch the ice-cold floor and sends a shiver through my spine. I face the mirror, smiled, and thought to myself, “you can do this, you can do this.”  

I inhale the sweet aroma of banana, sugar, and chocolate as I walk down the damp stairs on my favorite, sparkly socks. I stroll down to the dining room and a feeling of sheer delight formed its signature curve ear to ear, on my face. In front of me were small, triangle-shaped crepes complete with sweetened, condensed milk sauce. A mornings’ piece of artwork. I nibble mine, slowly, just like how a mouse would eat. It was warm, heavenly luscious as it melted in my mouth. At that right moment, I forgot about everything. But it felt good to make the things that made me worry, insecure, scared melt away with such sweet-tasting treats. At least...for now.

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Done. That is all you get of my upcoming, new narrative story! Mwahahah! I am so mean! And I even finished it with a beautiful, blue bow! I will be releasing it later on, on October. I am now in the process of revising and re-reading. So, don't be too surprised if the two paragraphs become different. This story is based on me, everything that you will be reading in this story has happened. But more precisely and detailed! I can't wait to show it to you! "In My Own Heart" coming soon to this blog, that is just one click away!

My Photography

Well...I am still twelve years old and I still have so much to learn about photography. But, I am really into it! So right now, I am going to show you some of the pictures I took on school trips! By the way, I also have won with some pictures of mine! So I'll let you know which ones they are! And I promise, I cross my heart, that I did not Photoshop anything! There are no effects given either, since the contest at our school, did not allow any of those things.

 This one and the one below, I got third place! In the year 2013! When I was in sixth-grade.

 This one, I got second place for the category, "Omani Culture". I won with this when I was in seventh grade!

So...those are my pictures! And, no. These will not be my last ones. I will be taking more throughout the years! So, stay tuned! Oh, and have a great day/night!