"Although the world is full of suffering, it is also full of the overcoming of it." – Helen Keller
I took my medicine at 10:41 AM. I was supposed to take it at 8:45 AM.
Obviously 1 missed dose won’t kill me, but I don’t know what could’ve happened during the two hours the immunosuppressants worn off.
I’m going to be more careful now.
Today I took my medication at 1PM. I was supposed to take it at 8:45 AM.
My alarm clock must’ve not gone off. But I checked my iPhone and the alarm was still set for 8:45 AM every day!
I already missed two doses: one today and one December 24, 2018. My body is very sensitive to the immunosuppressants, so I really hope that nothing drastic happened with those missed doses.
In psychology, I watched a video about how teenagers purposely missed multiple doses, and they all died. I’m not going to die, but I don’t want my heart to be damaged.
Another Monday, another school week. Ewwww.
Anyways, I had my 504 plan today. My last 504 plan was on October 4, 2018, so I was surprised that this one was so early in the school year. Also, the school didn’t inform me that my 504 plan was today?!? I just found out yesterday when my mom and I were fighting when she yelled “Y’know, why don’t you just not come to the 504 plan tomorrow!”
The reason I have a 504 plan and not an IEP is because a 504 plan is added modifications to your academics while an IEP is a completely customized education.
As expected, not all my teachers were there. Of the group attending was my AP Psychology teacher, US History teacher, vice-principal, school nurse, and school counselor.
So it was the same old, same old. Just the usual stuff:
Last year was the tricky year. Since I was so fresh out of transplant, I was so sensitive to diseases and getting sick. When ever someone coughed in the classroom, I would avoid them like the bubonic plague.
I don’t anticipate this year to be as tricky. I feel that it’s going to be easier, and that I have a lot more freedom.
What’s different about this year is that I have a full schedule instead of the five periods I attended last year (10th grade) and ninth grade (the grade I was in heart failure).
Pre-transplant I could take my medications roughly in the morning and evening, but now my meds require to be timely. I take my morning meds in first period (8:45 AM), but no one minds because everyone minds their own business.
I mean, who would be like “Oh my god, he takes meds! Hahaha!” High school kids are mean, but they’re not THAT mean. I feel like the only people who would say that are people who don’t have lives.
Hi guys, so sorry for the inactivity on my blog.
I’ve decided to transfer to James Madison High School.
Due to the coronavirus, I don’t feel safe at school anymore. My type of school would have students come even if they’re sick.
I think it’s just better to be cautious. Since I’m immunosuppressed, I really can’t be risking this.
Even though it’s not horribly bad in Pleasanton, I have a feeling that it’s going to get a lot worse.
So I did my research on online schools, and I’ve decided to attend James Madison High School. The school is concurrent (year-round enrollment), affordable, and has a modern layout.
I’m starting the withdrawal process today.
I have some really exciting stuff to share… I’ve graduated! I know it’s crazy, but I’ve graduated from high school, and one year early too! Ever since the start of the coronavirus, I’ve transferred to James Madison High School, an online high school. James Madison High School is self paced, which means they give you the option to work as slow or as fast as you want.
When I have an opportunity in front of me, I never let it pass. I made the decision to accelerate through my classes and did! I’m really proud of myself for graduating a year early, because it means more time for my bachelor’s degree!
Because of the coronavirus, I’ve decided not to go to a four-year university. It’s just not worth paying full tuition for online classes. Instead, I’m going to save money and start at community college. My plan is to stay at community college for a year, and then transfer to university for Fall 2021.
As for the graduation ceremony, James Madison High School has one planned for September. Again, I’m not going (immunocompromised here). It’s alright, since the graduation ceremony isn’t that important to me anyway.
