Week 39

 Things are kind of winding down in my welding class. Students are finishing up their projects for the competition but I don’t have a project in the competition so I’m just working on my last name sign. 

My motorcycle is still in the shop for a repair but I have been able to practice riding my dad’s a couple times this week. Once I just rode around the church parking lot (video below) but the other time we rode all around the neighborhood so that was good practice. My dad followed along on my mom’s smaller motorcycle so he could help if I ran into any problems. 

I had a math quiz this week. I also did a couple of math lessons.

We learned about Lesotho and the Ivory Coast as part of our Geography this week. Lesotho actually has a ski resort, which was interesting to learn. You don’t really think of ski resorts in Africa! 

Filled out a few job applications this week and needed a profile pic. 

Pictures my mom took of my cat

Gamer kitty

Week 38

 This week I took the written test to get my motorcycle permit. I missed four and as long as you miss five or fewer you pass, so I passed! Now I have my permit and can practice on my motorcycle and ride it to school.

For my science assignment I did an experiment with my steamboat to see which part of it is responsible for making the sound. Most of the sound comes from the top of the metal boiler which is thinner metal so it vibrates more. I tested this by putting a bit of salt on it and I could see the salt bouncing up and down. 

In geography we learned more about Sierra Leone. I thought it was interesting that it is the roundest country (by shape) on earth. It shares borders with Guinea. It’s one of the countries that was founded by freed American slaves. 

Week 37

In Math I had an exam. I missed three but two of them were just because I forgot the units on the answers, so at least I know how to do them.

I got to go to Moab with my friend Heber to go mountain biking. On Saturday we also got to swim in the river which was nice because it was super hot. I used my GoPro to record some footage of us mountain biking so that will be fun to work on. 

In welding this week Mr. Money had me work on frames that hold up banners so they can have them at the welding expo.  

About to head down to Moab

Cooling off in the river

Week 36

 This week I took my drivers test. I’m happy that I passed, I only had 12 points taking it (points are bad if you have 24 you fail). My driving instructor met us before the test sinai could practice parallel parking a little more.  Also in welding I’m working on making a family sign. It’s an assignment so everyone has to do one. We learned more about Senegal for Geography this week. I did math and also started on the review for the next exam. 

Week 34-35

 I did more driving practice this week. We got our second vaccine shots so I drove there and back. I also drove to my grandparents house in Springville. 

I am going to be starting my next project in welding but I haven’t yet. I did some blueprints for a project but I think I’m going to do a different project.

I started reading Slaughterhouse 5. 

I had a math quiz this week, too. Did some lessons in math as well. 

I went mountain biking with a couple of friends. That was really fun. 

Did some writing assignments. 

Week 33

 This week in welding I worked on and finished my bottle tree project. It was pretty fun to make. Another thing I did was make two videos for my videography class. I liked making them. It’s fun to try different edits and effects.

My dad took me out driving quite a bit this week, and I went on the freeway a few times. My mom let us take her Jeep since my sister's car wasn't available. I also went out one time and practiced driving the Scion which is a manual transmission. I did okay but it was definitely trickier. I will have to practice more to get the hang of it. 

Here's one of my videos: River Trail

Week 32

 My Dad and I flew to Las Vegas on Monday to get a motorcycle. Then we drove it home in a Uhaul. It made for a really long day. 

I got the first branches welded on my bottle tree for welding. 

For geography this week we learned about Niger and Libya. 

I had some migraines on Friday so it made it hard to get much schoolwork done that day. I did work on my current video project though, 

Week 31

 On Monday I calculated the branch lengths for the bottle tree I am making in welding and did the cuts. I got the main trunk done and welded together. 

I also had another driving session on Friday with my driving instructor. I finished my workbook for the course and did the test. I got 90% correct so I passed. Now I just need more driving hours and practice before I can take the driving road test. 

Picture my mom took of my cat

when he chose her for his evening nap snuggles

Week 30

 In welding this week I finished all of my physical assignments. That means I can finally start on my project. I'm excited, I think it will turn out good. My mom and I went to Home Depot to buy the rebar for my project since my welding teacher doesn't have a source for rebar.  Also this week I went for my first drive with a driving teacher. It went really well but I need to work on slowing down sooner. I was getting a little closer than I should to the other cars. I had what will be for now my last physical therapy appointment. I went to the gym twice with my dad to do squats and other exercises. My knee isn't hurting when I do them, so that's really good. I did math assignments and also had a quiz this week that I got all the problems correct on. I took video of riding my bike on the river trail with a couple of friends and worked on editing it. I still want to add some music to it so I'll do that next week. 

Week 29

 This week I started my home study workbook part of my drivers ed course. I did the first 3 or 4 lessons. I had a driving practice session with my mom. I drove on Lakeshore Parkway, which is right outside of our neighborhood. The speed limit is 45 so that is faster than I have been driving around the neighborhood. It's going pretty well. This next week I will have my first session with the driving instructor. 

I stayed after school on Friday to work in the welding shop. I helped my friend Heber work on his drift trike. 

I did my other classes as well. 

My knee is doing a lot better. I only have to go to physical therapy once a week for now, and I'm supposed to do squats at the gym and go jogging/biking.