...and now we know

It has been a very educational year.

At times, slightly TOO educational.

Disregarding, for the moment, what I have learned when it comes to academia, here is a list of some things that the school year taught me:

1. If you are nice to everyone, they'll return the favor. There are exceptions to this rule, I suppose, but it works very well in general and I've certainly gained some friends through it.
2. When torn between social grace and having an excellent time, have an excellent time.
3. When torn between being cool/going with the flow and saying what you actually think, say what you actually think. Your conscience will thank you.
4. Run away from boys who throw frisbees at your head. Actually, run away from boys who throw ANYTHING at your head. It's not necessarily limited to frisbees.
5. If your teacher spells something wrong on the board, and you're fairly familiar with them, it's usually okay to point this out. Just don't do it if they're in a bad mood, because they don't appreciate it then.
6. If you pay attention in class and try hard to do well, your teacher will like you.
7. If anyone claims that they used to be married to you, sit as far from them as possible at all times.

See? Very educational. We'll see if ninth grade turns out this interesting (betcha it will).