my first day

Being fresh meat on campus seemed very overwhelming,just the idea of being at the bottom of the barrel all over again was painful. I was so excited to leave Middle school I just didn't know what to do with myself. Even though I knew my neighborhood friends and I were going to Crenshaw together it didn't affect me because I had alot of friends already. Well my Mother intentions were different. It all happened like this.My elder brother and sister attended Palisades and graduated from there so my mummy expected the same from me. My brother was the point guard for Palisades basketball team. One day after one of his games he got off the bus in front of Crenshaw High and was robbed for his tennis shoes at gun point. So my intentions on going to Crenshaw was over.

My mummy enrolled me into Palisades. I knew alot of people already attending and associates from middle school. I was not at all excited to go because I would have to take this long stupid bus ride every single day. I will never forget my first day I had on a white and blue DKNY shirt on with some blue DKNY jeans my hair was corn rowed up into a side ponytail with beads clicking and clacking on the ends, and of course my fresh white and blue DKNY tennis shoes. Now this is the forgettable part, Imagine standing at the bus stop 6:30 in the morning on your first day of High School, thinking you the finest thing on the block with no jacket or sweater on waiting for the bus to take you to the Palisades which would be so much colder.

I was angry,upset and ready to turn around and walk home. The bus came and as I walked on I really began to realize how much I disdain this whole big yellow school bus. People moved over their backpacks as if their seat was taking up, some laid in the seat and some just looked at you like I wish you would sit next to me. I found myself sitting way in the back which wasn't a problem with me because everyone had their morning attitude going already. Well everyone was probably feeling like me. So as soon as I sat in the back i pulled out my CD player and tried to tune everyone else out.

We were almost their about 10 minutes away we had exited off the PCH high way and were close to the Santa Monica Pier. All of a sudden it was a wift of a disgusting fishy smell. Now just imagine that smell every morning for 4 years. That was not adjustable. Finally, we got off the bus and walked about a half mile to get to the entrance of school. I seen everyone scattering off to buy one of them over cooked cookies or looking for their classes. I was just totally lost. Finally, I spotted my best friend Brandia I was so over joyed she complemented me on my hair and we were off looking for our classes. I found my fist class and it actually went well. Time flew by and before I knew it it was lunch time. I automatically seen the seniors with the seniors the juniors with the juniors and everyone below was in the quad area. I didn't know where to go. I heard my name being yelled out "Melisha,Melisha" I turned around and I recognized the face and yelled out "Was up KeShaun". KeShaun was my neighbors older brother. I was filled with joy to see him. We conversed and he introduced me to all of his friends. Everything went perfect. Time went by so fast before I knew it it was time to get ready to get on the bus. As I was walking to my bus KeShaun asked me would I like a ride home of course I said Heck yeah with a big smile.

My day was over and I was on my way home. Days went by along with months and years. I became use to the fishy smell, friendships were made and broken, alot of issues arrived,some days felt long and dreadful,some days I ditched,Some were fun,sad,joyful,painful and much more. To this day I thank my mummy for enrolling me into Palisades for I knew I wouldn't last a week in Crenshaw. Palisades become alright better than alright it was awesome. I still miss it till this day its nothing like High school period. My first day until my last day was all pleasent now that I think back about it because their will never be anything like it again. Oh did I forget to say I graduated on time with my class just like my mummy wanted me to. Class of 0666666666'. =)