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Rejection!

Posted on March 31, 2009 by Nicole

Tomorrow (today) I’ll be receiving my last two college admission decisions. Though, I can guess what they’ll be. I’d be lying if I say I say I’m not disappointed, but I really shouldn’t be surprised. I guess I’m just not … Continue reading →

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Hot Oilers

Posted on March 9, 2009 by Nicole

We got back from Houston a little more than a week ago.  I miss being there. Though we only placed 6th in state, I’m happy for us.  The experience alone was great…even if I was rather depressed at times.  But … Continue reading →

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Houston for the next 5 days…

Posted on February 24, 2009 by Nicole

After school tomorrow, we’re making the forty-minute flight to Houston and I’m pretty excited!  Aside from the daunting hours of testing and fretting about scores and comparing myself to some of my most intelligent peers, I know I’m going to … Continue reading →

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I know Latin America

Posted on February 4, 2009 by Nicole

This past Friday and Saturday were Region X Academic Decathlon competition days. Now, if you are unfamiliar with Academic Decathlon, here’s a brief explanation: there is a theme each year that decathletes study the fuck out of (in the case … Continue reading →

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