First Class jitters....I remember the first day of school nerves. My stomach would ache the entire weekend before going back to school. Especially during the 5 years I was at HighSchool (SLHS represent). My backpack was always filled with the new stuff I needed for all the terms classes. There was a always a pencil case filled with new pens, pencils, erasers, pencil crayons, and highlighters. There were new binders, new shoes (my favourite part), a new backpack, new deodorant for gym class ( I hated the "O" Block run). I also had my first week of new school clothes all picked out and ready to wear over the next first 4 first days at class. I was never the stylish one in HS, in fact I barely cared about what I wore, clothes were the last thing on my mind, come the first week of september my mind was on school and work. I spent the last 2 weeks prepping for my first day back at school. Exams, essays, books and whatever else they threw at me, I had to be fully prepped to handle all of it and get the "A" in every place possible. All I knew was that school came first, even if I was working full time at the Winery. Homework, intramurals, school council and report cards, my mind switched from making money to making the grades and making the money.
I think back on those class room jitters and reminise about being in school. There were times I (and I'm sure you too) hated every second of it and just wanted out the entire school system. Then there were times you skipped french class (Sorry Madamme Netherway) and would watch the football team practice. Now that was never me, but I always wished I had balls to do that kind of thing. :P
School Rocks. Or at least that is what they train you to think. I loved every second of High School and I miss the time I spent at University too. You got to see so many people every week, in every lecture and seminar, and never had to make time for them, they were just there and you got to spend class time with them, cath-up, gossip and hang out. I know many a teachers who work hard at school and teach. I have a great friend who teaches drama and music and is my hero. Honestly, she rocks. I remember my English, Drama and Music teachers, they made the most impact on my life, and they were all women to boot.
So all in all we say thank you to mother nature for making the past weekend, fit to the perfect weather conditions and true relaxtion. Come Sept 2, the real work begins. Real work should always be followed by real wine. As far as I am concerned, my creativity starts with a glass of vino! But that is just me!
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First day of school jitter wines:
Niagara College Deans List Chardonnay - CLICK HERE
Because the more Dean's List Chardonnay you drink, the more likely you will be to be on the Dean's List at the end of term.
Mad Dogs & Englishman Wine - CLICK HERE
I picked this wine because it has the word "English" in it, and well it has a lot to do with school doesn't it?
Bat Cat Wine - Forks of Cheat Winery - CLICK HERE
Be the bad cat this year. Be the popular bad girl/guy, and cheat your way through school. I don't recommend this as it is more than likely to put you into the principles office, however, in theory it does sound like a good idea. So instead I will just drink some bad cat wine, and think about all my bad cat friends!
I think back on those class room jitters and reminise about being in school. There were times I (and I'm sure you too) hated every second of it and just wanted out the entire school system. Then there were times you skipped french class (Sorry Madamme Netherway) and would watch the football team practice. Now that was never me, but I always wished I had balls to do that kind of thing. :P
School Rocks. Or at least that is what they train you to think. I loved every second of High School and I miss the time I spent at University too. You got to see so many people every week, in every lecture and seminar, and never had to make time for them, they were just there and you got to spend class time with them, cath-up, gossip and hang out. I know many a teachers who work hard at school and teach. I have a great friend who teaches drama and music and is my hero. Honestly, she rocks. I remember my English, Drama and Music teachers, they made the most impact on my life, and they were all women to boot.
So all in all we say thank you to mother nature for making the past weekend, fit to the perfect weather conditions and true relaxtion. Come Sept 2, the real work begins. Real work should always be followed by real wine. As far as I am concerned, my creativity starts with a glass of vino! But that is just me!
* * *
First day of school jitter wines:
Niagara College Deans List Chardonnay - CLICK HERE
Because the more Dean's List Chardonnay you drink, the more likely you will be to be on the Dean's List at the end of term.
Mad Dogs & Englishman Wine - CLICK HERE
I picked this wine because it has the word "English" in it, and well it has a lot to do with school doesn't it?
Bat Cat Wine - Forks of Cheat Winery - CLICK HERE
Be the bad cat this year. Be the popular bad girl/guy, and cheat your way through school. I don't recommend this as it is more than likely to put you into the principles office, however, in theory it does sound like a good idea. So instead I will just drink some bad cat wine, and think about all my bad cat friends!
Sept 1, 2008
