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tdiven@pausd.org's show8th Grade Farewell Address Perla BHello wonderful Jaguar community. It is my pleasure to have prepared a short monologue for you. All so that I can express my gratitude and share some of my favorite memories of the journey I’ve taken here at Jordan. I have no other bubbly thing to say, so let us commence! First off, I would like to thank the Jordan community, this includes admis and of course, the students. I truly am happy and proud to have had spent the time I did with everybody. Despite how angry it seems that some [8th graders] are at this sc...2017-05-2202 mintdiven@pausd.org's show8th Grade Farewell Address- Annelies V.8th Grade Farewell AddressHome is where the heart is. At home we feel safe and are with our family. For the past 3 years my heart has been here at Jordan. I have felt safe to be who I am and became a family with my fellow peers. We all have had hardships but since we stayed together we have overcome them. We care for each other and help one another at any time. We are a community that people want to be apart of. Something that has grown over the past 3 years. We have become closer and been...2017-05-1804 mintdiven@pausd.org's show8th Grade Farewell Address - Amanda McVey2017-05-1703 mintdiven@pausd.org's show8th grade farewell adress- Alex M.Hello fellow Jordan students and staff, and farewell. As you may know this was my last year at Jordan Middle School, and I am now migrating on to Paly. There are many people who helped me thrive in middle school, including friends, front office, teachers and counselors. In these past two years I have made many accomplishments and habits that I will distribute to incoming sixth graders, and other veteran middle schoolers who need advice. But now I would like to express my gratitude.Thank you to Mr. Macias and Ms. Limburg for helping me keep up and understand...2017-05-1703 mintdiven@pausd.org's show8th speech Koss BEveryone will be or has been at the point that I’m at now. The point where you go on to determine your fate some in school some not. For me this choice is made at home in Jordan Middle School. It is the point when you go from the the little leagues to the big league. This is the point for me to jump from middle school to high school. Most people will make it here and have to go from the first part to the second. For me and my fellow 8th graders the time is now to ma...2017-05-1603 mintdiven@pausd.org's show8th Grade Farewell Address - Allison YHi Jordan. The school year is going to be over soon, which means summer break, no more homework, and more time to relax. But before we leave this place, let’s travel back in time in our nonexistent time machine to sixth grade. Where it all began. We all entered this school not knowing how to get to class and not knowing what to expect. Throughout these three years, we have learned the ins and outs of Jordan and gained a lot of experiences and knowledge.There are many people I want to thank, but first I must thank al...2017-05-1505 mintdiven@pausd.org's show8th Grade Farewell Address Pervash G8th Grade Farewell Address What an incredible day it is to be at this school and see these students walking here for the final day. What a sad day it is for me that I will be leaving this exquisite school and leave all the great teachers that have taught me all they know for me to succussed in the next chapter of my life. These 3 years have been absolutely magnificent, all 3 years have been the most memorable moments of my entire life, and I hope you all can learn something at your time in Jordan. ...2017-05-1205 mintdiven@pausd.org's show8th Grade Farewell Address - Emily W.2017-05-1102 mintdiven@pausd.org's show8th Grade Farewell Address - Miguel G.It seems as if it was just yesterday, that I was learning how to use a lock. Greetings my fellow Jaguars, these past 3 years have been a journey for me. Some say it’s about the destination but for me it’s the journey. Within a journey there will be your ups and downs, but always remember when you go down you must always try to get right back up. I always remembered this through the 3 years, and now I am a 8th grader soon to go on 9th. I want to thank my fellow Jaguars as they helped me t...2017-05-1003 mintdiven@pausd.org's show8th Grade Farewell Address - Emma W.8th grade Farewell AddressThe marathon of middle school is almost complete, and as any athlete knows, the end of the race is the most gratifying and arduous part. In any competition, the end of the race is when you push yourself to your limits and beyond because you know that all the hard work put in will pay off by giving you a sense of achievement when you cross the finish line. But the work is not finished when the race is. You don’t just stop after the race. You get back up and try again, all so...2017-05-1006 mintdiven@pausd.org's show8th Grade Farewell Address - Xiaolei Y.Xiaolei YuSS8 Diven 74/12/178th Grade Farewell Address I can’t wait for it to be summer. But in all seriousness, middle school was one of the most unique and intriguing moments of my life. Some of the time, it is wild fun, yet at others, not so much. I’m sure you all relatively agree in some way or another that we all had a pretty nice 3 years.First of all, you students, are all wonderful people. This school is still an undoubtedly friendly place while also having the right amount of humo...2017-05-0907 mintdiven@pausd.org's show8th Grade Farewell Address-Aaron KGood evening everyone. My peers and I have had an outstanding time throughout our years at Jordan. We aren’t small, undeveloped sixth graders anymore. We have experienced the good and the bad, the ups and the downs over the course of three years. I am remarkably grateful to have the opportunity to speak in front of you tonight. First of all, I would like to give appreciation to all of the parents and staff who have donated and helped coordinate D.C., Disneyland, and all the other amazing trips we have the privilege to go on. I did no...2017-05-0903 mintdiven@pausd.org's show8th Grade Farewell Adress Winter PWinter PickettSS8-Diven-74/11/17“The best way to predict your future is to create it.” Abraham Lincoln once said. I honestly couldn’t agree more. I’ve learned so much here at Jordan, and I’m so glad that I got the chance to have this experience. The education was great here, and I’ve learned so much. All of the mistakes I’ve made have made me stronger, and I view them all as extremely valuable because I’ve gained wisdom from these experiences. I’m very thankful to have gone to Jordan and I’d like to share some...2017-05-0903 mintdiven@pausd.org's show8th Grade Farewell Address-Jessica H.Jessica HuangSS8-Diven-704/11/178th Grade Farewell Address Farewell AddressHello Jordan Community - staff and students alike. As the end of the school year draws near, so my time here shrinks to a close. It is time to say goodbye to the school that has been a huge part of my life for two long years.First and foremost, I have to thank all the teachers that have taught me with patience and kindness - to the teachers that, despite my occasional disagreements with you, as well as some struggles to understand concepts...2017-05-0907 mintdiven@pausd.org's show8th Grade Farewell Address-Audrey K8th Grade Farewell AddressWhile a dance number feels more appropriate, a speech will suffice. My time at jordan was marked by times both good and bad. Far from a fresh faced sixth grader, it’s weird to think only two years ago I was just arriving at jordan. The road to graduating was too long, but went too quick. I enjoyed laughing and making people laugh, working hard as much as I slacked off, and making friends. Jordan has been quite an experience and I will always remember the fun I've had here.The gratitude I have fo...2017-05-0903 mintdiven@pausd.org's show8th Grade Farewell Address - Ishani R.“The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” This symbolic quote was said by Lao Tzu in reference to the decision to begin. As a Jordan Jaguar, I took the first steps in my journey of life. I was taught so many important things that let me take the first step, and I know will ultimately make my journey feel not like a thousand miles walking in a dry and arid desert, long and weary, but as a journey to remember and take pride in. Jordan has made an impact in my life, and it is here I ha...2017-05-0906 mintdiven@pausd.org's show8th Grade Farewell Address-Jerry ZHOOK: It is acceptable if you fail, but it is irresponsible if you do not try. 8th grade is almost over, the beginning of my teenage years. These 14 years flew by in front of my eyes, as fast as the speed of the light. Today it is my turn to say thanks to people who cared about me. I became a young adult instead of a kid. You told me why learning could enrich my knowledge. You assisted me when obstacles approached, you told me the definition of a living human being. GRATITUDE: In my 3 years of middle school...2017-05-0907 mintdiven@pausd.org's show8th grade farewell address-Julia PGetting a new pair of pointe shoes is painful and hard at first, because you need to break into them. After a while you get used to them and they are not hard to wear. But eventually you need to get a new pair, and start all over again. Getting a new pair of pointe shoes is like going to a new school. It can be difficult to make new friends, and get to know a big campus. Jordan has been an amazing school but now it is time to go to high school. It is time to get a...2017-05-0904 mintdiven@pausd.org's show8th grade farewell adress-Emily C.Emily CrowleySS8- Diven- Period 24/ 11/ 178th grade Farewell AddressI was going to start this off with a cool joke, to break the ice… Well nevermind. Hello, I am Emily Crowley, graduating class of 2021, hopefully, just kidding, sorry mom. Well before Jordan, I went to addison elementary school. I really liked it, but at the end I wanted to go somewhere newfangled, and start over. That is when I went to Jordan. The first day or so of Jaguar Journey, I didn’t know many people in my class, but soon after that would chan...2017-05-0906 mintdiven@pausd.org's showT_Ni Farewell AddressMy farewell address, some problems with enunciation though T.T2017-05-0905 mintdiven@pausd.org's show8th Grade Farewell Address- Max MBefore I go, before I graduate, and before I move on to a different school in a different state I would like to say a few words to express my gratitude, to look over all of my accomplishments, to reflect on the memories and lessons I have learned in my 8th grade American history class, to tell you what I plan to do in my future, and to leave with a final, maybe temporary goodbye.First off, I would like to thank everyone who has helped me along the way, in theses three long years here at Jordan, to...2017-05-0905 mintdiven@pausd.org's show8th Grade Farewell Address-Matthew H.Greetings. It is the final lap in the race which is middle school. The crimson sun is setting, and it is time for my peers and I to see the new dawn. A new group of students, the rising 6th graders, will join this school and change it for the better, and my class will rise to a higher level of education, with the support and wisdom given by each other and our teachers. First, I would like to thank all of those who made my journey and that of my peers possible. Thank you to our teachers for...2017-05-0904 mintdiven@pausd.org's show8th grade Farewell Address- Jules SOne final speech of my Jordan memories before I head off to high school.2017-05-0904 mintdiven@pausd.org's show8th Grade Farwell Address - Evie L“An investment in knowledge pays the best interest,” Benjamin Franklin once said, and after my 3 years at Jordan, I couldn’t agree more. Jordan inspired my will to learn and introduced me to many new topics and ideas - an opportunity I most likely never would have gotten anywhere else. Putting time and effort into my education brought upon rewarding results - satisfaction and knowledge as well as a strong passion for learning that I know will last years. To start off, I want to thank all of the parents and teachers, specifically the parents that enabled me to go on...2017-05-0903 mintdiven@pausd.org's show8th Grade Farewell Address - Cary C.8th grade Farewell AddressGoing to Jordan has been the greatest blessing of my life. My life is sad. During my time at Jordan, I have witnessed the kindness and feeling of community found nowhere else. As a senior at Jordan, it has been a honor to be a part of this great community formed by none other than the students at Jordan. Even when time tests the integrity of students at Jordan, I knew right from the start of my 6th grade year that I could count on my fellow students. Over the turbulent years that I...2017-05-0902 mintdiven@pausd.org's show8th Grade Farewell Address- Annelies VHome is where the heart is. At home we feel safe and are with our family. For the past 3 years my heart has been here at Jordan. I have felt safe to be who I am and became a family with my fellow peers. We all have had hardships but since we stayed together we have overcome them. We care for each other and help one another at any time. We are a community that people want to be apart of. Something that has grown over the past 3 years. We have become closer and been able to confide in one...2017-05-0904 mintdiven@pausd.org's show8th Grade Farewell Address - Samuel H.My experience here at Jordan has been exciting, boring, fun, horrible, interesting, and awkward. Day after day my time at Jordan is coming to a close. But before I go I have a few things to say, some advice to give, and ideas to store to your head. My survival here at Jordan was dependent on my things, especially people. It’s as if a whole team was formed just to support me as I attend Jordan. The first people I want to thank would be my parents, because not only are they my parents, but they taught me mo...2017-05-0905 mintdiven@pausd.org's show8th Grade Farewell Address Nora BJordan Middle School, I would like to say thank you. I have been here for only three years, yet I will still miss you very much. On behalf of all the 8th graders, I can say that we have learned so much and we are all very grateful. Although I am excited to start a new journey, I will be sad to leave Jordan.I have had many wonderful experiences during my three years at Jordan. I have worked on many amazing projects and made many amazing friends. When I first started Jordan, I was a shy and...2017-05-0903 mintdiven@pausd.org's show8th grade_Mr. Diven_MDMatthew DiamondSst 7 period Mr. Diven 4-11-17 8th grade Farewell AddressHello my fellow Jags and teachers. I’m here today to tell all of you that I’m leaving this wonderful school, due to graduation. Some of you might not care that I’m leaving this school, and that means you are going to skip this speech, but some of you do care and i appreciate the people who do. I want to thank the teachers that helped get through this rough year of 8th grade and I especi...2017-05-0906 mintdiven@pausd.org's show8th Grade Farewell Address-Jeremy AGreetings fellow Jaguars, I have spent two unforgettable years here at Jordan Middle School. Today I am here to thank you all for what you have done for me. Today is the day of my graduation. And I would like to properly say farewell to Jordan. I first arrived to this school in seventh grade. I did not know anyone. I anticipated that it would be difficult to fit in but I was wrong. Teachers and students alike were exceptionally kind to me and made the beginning of my Jordan experience extremely pleasant. And I would like to express...2017-05-0902 mintdiven@pausd.org's show8th Grade Farewell Address-Daisy J2017-05-0906 mintdiven@pausd.org's show8th Grade Farewell Address-Christopher XA Jordan student once told me a paradox about swiss cheese. The more cheese you have, the more holes you have. The more holes, the less cheese you have. The less cheese you have, the fewer holes in it. The fewer holes in it, the more cheese you have. Then we are back to the more cheese you have, the more holes you have. This can relate to our lives here at Jordan. The more things we do, the more mistakes we might make, but the more mistakes we make, the less we get done. The less we get done...2017-05-0904 mintdiven@pausd.org's show8th Grade Farewell Address - Sasha LehrerCan I just say WOW! These three years at Jordan Middle School have been the time of my life. I have learned so much, accomplished so much and made so many amazing friendships and memories. These years at jordan have been like a summer. They went by so fast, and I had so much fun. Just like when summer ends, I am sad that it is over, but I am excited to start a fresh new year and new school. I know there will be great experiences and adventures ahead. I have had teachers who are the best of the...2017-05-0907 mintdiven@pausd.org's show8th Grade Farewell Address-Hannah ZAs Alexander Hamilton said -“Those who stand for nothing fall for anything”, what do you stand for in your life? What are you passionate about? What do you believe in? Most people won’t be able to truly answer each of these questions, and right now I can’t either, but I can explain my journey to discover who I am. To begin, I’m going to introduce myself, my name is Hannah Zhou, I’m not the president of the school and I’m not the captain of any sport’s team, But I have learned many life lessons in my ti...2017-05-0905 mintdiven@pausd.org's show8th grade farewell address- Ayanna D.2017-05-0805 mintdiven@pausd.org's show8th grade farewell adress- Joey EWhen I was passed the middle school torch In sixth grade I had come from a very different, non-feeder school with two other students. At my old elementary school, Nixon Elementary School, I had a very different experience, I knew everyone in my school and had a lot of pretty great friends. So coming to Jordan, and knowing basically nobody was a pretty big leap from what i’d known. At my old school plenty of things were the same as Jordan, yet still I was scared. I’d heard some weird stuff about middle school and how it functioned, But...2017-05-0804 mintdiven@pausd.org's showCassandre's 8th Grade Farewell Address2017-05-0803 mintdiven@pausd.org's show8th Grade Farewell Address-Amelia L.It feels like just yesterday I was walking into Jordan for the first time, a wide-eyed 11-year-old. And here we are graduating three years later. My time at Jordan has provided me with many great memories to last for years on top of years.I would like to thank my teachers from 6th grade, the Glevy/Tassa team, for making the difficult transition from elementary school to middle school so smooth. Thank you to my 7th grade teachers, the Cobalt team, for teaching me new material everyday while still keeping it interesting. And to my 8th grade teachers of...2017-05-0804 mintdiven@pausd.org's show8th Grade Farewell Address- Alan Z.My experience at Jordan has been like a roller coaster, with its ups and downs and occasional surprises along the way. Everything goes by in a blur, because there’s so much stuff going on. It’s crazy, really, when you need to get off the rollercoaster, and you look at the whole ride like, “Wow, I did all that?” If I could choose to do it all again, I would definitely choose to wait in that line for as long as I did before, again.But this couldn’t have happened without everyone’s help, which is why I decided to...2017-05-0803 mintdiven@pausd.org's show8th Grade Farewell Speech- Stephanie PStephanie PengSS8-Diven- Period 34/11/178th Grade Farewell AddressHello Jordan Jaguars, For the past 3 years I have been a student a Jordan Middle School and the day has finally come.I will graduate from the class of 2017. Middle school has been an adventure full of ups, downs, and fun surprises.From 6th grade Jaguar Journey to now, I have grown and learned a lot and as a student. Anyway, you probably don’t know who I am. My name is Stephanie Peng and I am in 8th grade, going to 9th. Back in 6th grade, I...2017-05-0807 mintdiven@pausd.org's show8th grade Farewell Adress-Isabella KIsabella KoutsoyannisSS8-Diven- p3 April 11, 2017 8th Grade Farewell AddressHEY 8TH GRADERS We made it! Remember graduating from elementary school? Where did the time go? Remember your first day of school? I do. Walking through the halls trying to find my locker before that D$@!# bell rings. Oh that bell is so annoying.And To all of you 6th graders who might think High School is so far away, I say, it’s much closer than you can even imagine and DO NOT BE LATE TO MRS MCCALMONT class.8th graders, High School is...2017-05-0806 mintdiven@pausd.org's show8th Grade Farewell Address - Emily C.Hello to the parents, teachers, staff, and students of the Jordan community. For those of you who don’t know me, my name is Emily Cheng, and I am here to talk about the amazing three years I've spent at Jordan Middle School. Having undergone the nerve wracking experience of the first few weeks of 6th grade, I would also like to share some advice for incoming 6th graders next school year.Middle school was probably where I grew the most—mentally, physically, and just in general. First off, I’d like to thank all of the teachers I’ve e...2017-05-0806 mintdiven@pausd.org's show8th Grade Farewell Address Kevin Y.Hello, the Jordan middle school community. Today, I, a graduating 8th grader, in the form of a speech like a farewell address, am here to share my experiences at Jordan and what it means to me. This speech won’t be lengthy, it will only take a few minutes of your time, so I hope that you will listen through it. Thank you all for what our community has done for me. I have learned much, and became a better person, in this year in the Jordan middle school community. This school is nice, physically. The school is clean, an...2017-05-0802 mintdiven@pausd.org's show8th Grade Farewell Address-William A.Hello, fellow students and staff of Jordan Middle school. It’s been a long journey. Well, not that long. Only 3 years. But it’s still a fourth of my life so yeah, it’s been awhile. This trip was an amazing experience. Many lessons taught, many lessons learnt. And not just academic lessons, many other lessons on life and how to make good decisions. So, life skills level up for me then, I guess. Yay. This trip wasn’t perfect though, but you know what they say! A few bumps in the road just makes things more fun. Or something like tha...2017-05-0805 mintdiven@pausd.org's show8th Grade Farewell Adress- Stephen L2017-05-0804 mintdiven@pausd.org's show8th Grade Farewell Address - Alex S.Alex SelwynSS8 - Diven - 5April 11 20178th Grade Farewell Address[a]Good evening friends, family, faculty, and my fellow classmates,I would like to thank you all for being here today. I will begin my speech by sharing with you how I think of my Jordan experience. You see, I consider Jordan middle school a patchwork quilt. If you are unfamiliar with the term, it defines as a quilt consisting of small pieces of cloth in different designs, colors, or textures that are sewn together to form a work of art. In a metaphorical...2017-05-0806 mintdiven@pausd.org's show8th Grade Farewell Address - Trisha R.2017-05-0805 mintdiven@pausd.org's show8th Grade Farewell Address - Malia WYou might not know me because there are a lot of people who go to Jordan. So, hi, I’m Malia Wanderer and I’m an 8th grader. Over the three years I’ve been here, I’ve met a lot of people, had plenty of wonderful teachers, learned a lot, come along way from the start of 6th grade, and most importantly, made lots of memories. I have mixed feelings about graduating and going to Paly because I have had so much fun here with my friends and don’t want my grades to matter. However, I’m excited to make new...2017-05-0804 mintdiven@pausd.org's show8th Grade Farewell Address - Jeffrey WWhat an incredible 3 years! It feels like both an eternity and no time at all has passed since the beginning of 6th grade, and middle school has definitely been interesting since then. The good times and the bad times — they were all an inseparable part of the Jordan experience. My name is Jeffrey Wang, and you probably don’t recognize me since, admittedly, I haven’t done a great job of making my presence known. When I arrived here in 6th grade, I was bewildered and confused by the cacophony, rules, and procedures of middle school. It was so different from m...2017-05-0805 mintdiven@pausd.org's show8th Grade Farewell Address - Nessa O.Nessa OrumchianSocial Studies Diven 8Period 38th grade Farewell AddressMost of you don’t know me, so let me tell you who I am. I’m Nessa, an 8th grader here at Jordan Middle School. I have gone to Jordan for all 3 years and it taught me very valuable lessons that I will carry with me into high school and the rest of my life. I’m going to share with you those lessons, what they mean to me, my future, and how they shaped me into the person that is standing in front of you...2017-05-0804 mintdiven@pausd.org's show8th Grade Farewell Address-Coby SMiddle school is like the winter sport of Luge: it goes fast, it can be very fun, but it has bumps and walls that can hurt. Also, a good strong start is essential so that if you mess up later it won’t matter as much. I am leaving Jordan this year to go to high school. I would like to sum up the most notable matters which include, the people I would like to thank, my accomplishments in eighth grade, some memories, good advice for incoming 6th graders and a farewell to all of my teachers and the school.2017-05-0803 mintdiven@pausd.org's show8th Grade Farewell Address- Jenny G2017-05-0803 mintdiven@pausd.org's show8th Grade Farewell Address-Lucas BWow, is it over already? I cannot believe that my time at this school is coming to a gradual conclusion. Learning is a piano, with different chords and different subjects. The ending of my three multitudinous years of great incidents at Jordan is over at last. My enlightenment at this institute of learning will soon relapse. The years have passed so quickly. I can still remember my first day of sixth grade, anxious and nervous about what was to be in store at this mysterious school. Opening a locker took me three whole days, I was so confused. Slowly, I...2017-05-0807 mintdiven@pausd.org's show8th Grade Farewell Address-Charles MGreetings my fellow Jags, you probably do not know me, but my name is Charles Mitz and I am a part of the 2017 graduate class of Jordan Middle School. We have had three years of an amazing learning experience where we’ve developed long lasting friendships and we have been taught the qualities needed to get through High School and later on in life. Throughout the past three years, Jordan has done so much for me. First of all, it has given me the opportunity of an amazing learning experience where my mind has progressed dramatically. But most of al...2017-05-0806 mintdiven@pausd.org's show8th Grade Farewell Address - Zoe B.Nobody said middle school was going to be fun, and there's a reason for that. Just kidding, well mostly anyway. Middle School has been a long three years of my school career, about 3,780 hours to be exact, and look I made it! I honestly learned a lot these past years, especially in 8th grade i’ve learned surprisingly much on how to function as a basic American citizen. No, I wasn’t taught how to do my taxes, but I was informed about the piece of parchment paper that stands as the foundation of our nation. From Jaguar Journey to now...2017-05-0803 mintdiven@pausd.org's show8th Grade Farewell Address-Daniel C.When looking at a painting, it’s easy to assume that skill was the only thing the artist needed to create the masterpiece. However, many hours of practice and numerous mistakes always lie behind the colorful facade of the illustration. Like an artist practicing their craft, Jordan students spent many years learning and understanding new ideas to help us create a beautiful piece of art. There will always be some pain in the process, staying up late studying or struggling to keep up with your peers, but in the end, we develope into a state that is wiser and more sk...2017-05-0806 mintdiven@pausd.org's showSoham 8th grade farewell address2017-05-0804 mintdiven@pausd.org's show8th Grade Farewell Address-Charlize N.In elementary school, when we first learned basic vocabulary, we were taught that a house is a house, a journal is a journal, and a school is a school. Later on in our academic careers, we learned that it is interpretation--or rather imagination--that turns a house into a warm, welcoming home, a journal into a whimsical escape, and a school into much more than what the dictionary defines as “an institution for educating children.” Good evening teachers, faculty, family, friends, and of course the class of 2017. As I was saying earlier, school is what you make of it, and Jordan Midd...2017-05-0806 mintdiven@pausd.org's show8th Grade Farewell Adress-Gretchen, B.My middle school experience was like a cake, each grade is a new layer and a new adventure. I am going to miss Jordan's welcoming environment but I am sure that Paly will be the same. Every single person here contributed to my amazing middle school experience, from friends to teachers to coaches. I can’t wait to take my first bite into a new cake, Paly High School. I am excited to experience something new and different.I would like to thank my teachers, my friends, and my coaches. I would like to thank my teachers for being pa...2017-05-0803 mintdiven@pausd.org's show8th Grade Farewell Address Luzy KThere are two things I did not expect to learn this year; the first being that George Washington wrote an insanely long first sentence for his farewell address, and you might think my first sentence is over now, but you thought wrong, because I have not stated my second thing I had not expected to learn this year, square dancing; a painful process that gives you both firsthand and secondhand embarrassment, and maybe I should end this sentence before I die from lack of air, but maybe I can go a little longer.Now that I have enough oxygen...2017-05-0804 min