This is not really final news, but it means big news for my life, so I call it a big deal. After 11 years of enjoying a normal education with all four classes year after year (math, science, english, history) I might be taking an... offbeat senior year. I recently had a very eye opening talk with my school councilor, Mr. Jahn, in which we came to a daring conclusion- I don't really like school, so why am I so hell bent on continuing the way I am now? Instead, in one conversation we took a look at what my strengths actually are... and Mr. Jahn was actually trying to get me to think about art school. They was a moment of stunned silence before my mom and I both said: "pff... no way!" Mr.Jahn looked very confused even after I explained that my artistic abilities weren't really art school ready. It was nice to hear that he thought so. Anyway, so after all that we began talking about my summer plans which include a trip to Johnson & Wales to take part in their cooking program to high schoolers. I had mentioned baking to him once before, but I guess he though I was kidding or something. So then he asked why I didn't apply to my school's Culinary Arts program, and explained that was one of the things I had regretted not doing why I signed up for senior classes. He said even though the deadline had passed, he thought I could have a chance of getting it because two accepted students opted not to go. I never really imagined that I'd spend the bulk of my senior year cooking and baking, but then since it seems to be what I want to do in future- why not?

I'm actually really lucky that they're even thinking of taking me since I signed up late and all, but then maybe this is an act of fate. Even though nothings set it stone. Although it made me really happy I'm going to a school that offers programs like this. And the culinary arts program here is a big deal. We even have our own student run restaurant called The Hideaway. It's very popular among students, teachers, and even the public!

Here's to hoping I really get accepted!