I've drifted away

I'm upset with myself for putting this blog on hold for awhile.  I'm going to make it a priority to continue writing these blogs, in hope that I will be able to improve my writing skills for my senior year and college in the upcoming future.  I always seem to have something to say, so this is a nice way to vent about the high points and low points in my life.  Here is my promise to type my inner thoughts!

Since I never posted Day 29.. Here's Day 29!: Ant Carnival

Every year the fifth grade teachers organize a picnic type day for their students called the Ant Carnival.  There are games to play, prizes to win, food to eat, and friendly competition is group games like the tug of war.  My sister had been waiting for this day for days, weeks, even months.  This year, they didn't have as many parent volunteers as usual, so they extended the invitation to high school students that are either in FTA (Future Teachers of America) or NHS (National Honors Society)

So not only did I help out, but my dad and mom as well.  Clearly, it was practically a Montgomery family reunion!

I enjoyed myself.  Many kids walked up to me whispering to their friends, 'Hey, I think that's Alivia's sister!'  It was a special event, and I'm glad I could help out the little sis ;)

Day 28: A late night call

Betrayal.  Hurts, doesn't it? 

Another one of my dear friends was betrayed but someone he thought was his best friend.  It blew my mind, because we have been so distant over the course of the year, that he called me to get help with what he was going through.  It was about 10:30 on a school night, and we talked for a half an hour to help relieve the sadness.  I was so happy we could talk like we used to.  It was not only a gift for him, but for me as well :)

Day 27: A little faith

Whenever one of my close friends was little, she used to be very religious.  They went to church every sunday, and she even went to a Catholic school up through 7th(ish) grade.  Recently, she's lost a lot of touch with her faith and she's, in a way, given it up.  This topic was something I could really relate to her on, since that is very similar to what I had gone through.  She's very confused, and doesn't really know how to approach such a serious topic.  We had a brief talk the other night, because I am still quite confused on my beliefs as well (though I have accepted the challenge to follow God and what he has planned for me).  My gift was to reach my hand out to her.  I'm not one of those overly pushy Christians who forces people to listen to what I have to offer - instead, I just stated that if she ever needed any help or she wanted to become more involved, that I was always here to talk about that sort of thing.  It was a very refreshing conversation, I must admit!

Day 26: My lovable cousin

It's safe to say my cousin is one of my best friends.  The other day, she texted me right before my band concert Thursday telling me she's been having issues with a lot of her friends at school.  So, for all the time I had, I listened to her vent about all her problems and gave her advice on how to go about solving the situation.  Eventually, most of the problem was resolved and she's much more comfortable around her friends now :)



Day 25: Relationship struggles

For some reason, my peers depend on me for support when they have relationship issues.  Why?  I have no clue.  It's not like I have a huge love life or anything.  But I spend the day trying to help one of my close friends through a relationship crisis.  Just a little encouragement, you know.

Day 24: Some extra help

Yesterday was my band concert.  After all band concerts, the musicians are told they have to help clean up.  The ever-so-chatty person I am, I usually just socialize instead.  "Our band has 60+ people, they don't need me!" type of deal.

Although I did socialize, I ended up staying way later than expected to help clean up.