Did you think I had disappeared? :)

Hi everybody! I know it has been a few months since I made my last blog post. I apologize if you thought I had deserted "DorisDollars" but, believe me, I have NOT. I had my first summer job this year, babysitting, and that kept me busy right up until school started again. I am now a Grade 8 student and I am still in the Challenge Program at my high school. We work hard in this program but I like it very much because we are a group of students that the school calls "academically motivated" -- I just think of us as the kids that actually like school. Just don't tell anyone that, ok? ;)

Last night, we had our Academic Awards for the 2006/2007 school year (Grade 7 for me). I was really excited and really proud to have won four departmental awards for having the highest grades, in specific subjects, in my program. I was honoured to receive the awards for English, Francais (French), Geographie (Geography) and Histoire (History). As you can tell, by the way I typed them, I took three of these subjects in French. I was also very surprised and happy to receive the Grade 7 "Student Spirit Award" for my participation on Student Council.

I wanted to tell you all about the awards night because I think it's important to let people know that I have not given up on my fundraising for the Canadian Cancer Society -- I have just been working very hard on my education and also for my school. I am thinking, lately, that I might like to be either a psychologist (as I've mentioned here before) or maybe a psychiatrist. I know that it will take a lot of dedication to accomplish either of these things someday... but I will also stay dedicated to the memory of my Grandma and my efforts for "DorisDollars." I promise to keep you all up to date, too, just as often as I can.

Thank you, as always, for all that you do to encourage me and to support me in my dreams and goals.

Love,
Kelsey.