Dear High School Seniors..

Hello Western Heights HS Class of 2010!!

I hope everyone is having an amazing last year in high school with homecomings, academics, activities, and friendships. For those friendship questions, if both of you two can trust and believe in friendship, they will last! :) Have a blast with high school again, but know that you have to focus on your SAT and ACT scores!! As a former student at Western Heights, I would advise you to focus on yourself when it comes to your future, such as completing at least one scholarship. In completing a scholarship, I wrote all about me and I ended up finding out truths and of what I believe in, but all at the same time, don't stress so much and go for what you know is right for you.

Advice I would give you upcoming freshmen are:
1) Study hard! You have to realize that college is a different structure than high school, meaning there is NO slacking!
2) Don't be afraid to meet other people! (they are in college just like you and will not judge! The more the better, you will know more about your classes and the best spots to eat out at! ;)
3) Come to the events you are interested in such as a student-council-like club!
4) Don't plan to do too many things! There are a lot of activities and events going on that you like, but don't neglect your grades!
5) Last I would have to say is "GO TO CLASS"-- it is very vital to your final grade. Also, go to the office hours of your professor whenever you feel "iffy" about your class!! (ASAP) or it'll be packed by exam week.

Well that's really all I have to say is very important. Dress for the weather for sure and focus! You'll do fine if you put your time and dedication to everything! :) If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask!!

Good bye and enjoy SENIOR year!! :D

My Opinion on Bystander Behavior

"BUYa--stander??-- do I really need to purchase someone that would do a priceless good deed for me??"

There's these moments where I feel like,"darn I should have help that person or those people out with that problem", and I hate that feeling. Being a bystander is, in my opinion, a horrible feeling to be in. I've been a bystander to situations such as in an abusive fight with a couple. I couldn't have done anything because I was young and didn't know what would happen to me in the scene of helping someone else, but as an almost-adult, I feel that I have authority to help others out in a more significant manner.

A situation in which I wished the bystander would take action and make a difference is with elderly people. In situations in which an elderly lady is in a grocery store and she's struggling with her health condition while shopping is when she's approached by rude people saying harsh remarks and snickering at her. This sweet old lady just wants to shop, but is being teased my young snotty teenagers! No one else around the store says anything and she is left fragile in sadness. (That is just a light example though) There's so many situations in which a bystander is the one that should feel guilt but they don't..

In college, after watching the segment on hazing, I would hate to be the one in that situation. I have not heard anyone at OU being hazed or anything, but I've heard that other schools/universities have that problem. I think that people are scared and embarrassed to have them know as the "snitch" of the group therefore they avoid the fact of speaking out. It all comes down to a person's choice and it would continue to be that way until who knows when.. A way that all of us can avoid hazing is being informed with real life experiences and everyone is exposed to the real life situation. Life is such an amazing event, but when problems, such as anger and madness takes over, it's hard to deal with. I know for sure that I will conduct myself in a positive manner and not be the bystander--Ever!

"What comes first in life".. --priorities

Priorities, priorities, priorities!!..

Before coming to the spectacular University of Oklahoma, my priorities were keeping my grades in tip top shape in attending this campus. During my senior year, my counselor had many scholarships for me but unlucky I did not receive the ones I had my eyes set on. Although!--I did get semi-finalist for three scholarships! Two of them were pretty big! I'm proud, but I'm still frustrated that I didn't get any of them..

So during high school, I only focused on scholarship and enjoyed the last of my high school year--(which was amazing and unforgettable) Because of that, I lost the habit in studying. :(

As an incoming freshman, I wanted to join new things and get involved with the school, but little did I know that it was going to effect the outcome in my classes. My priorities in the beginning of this semester was just meeting new people and having fun. I rushed, joined organizations, and laugh a little TOO much in the hallways during the first few weeks. It wasn't until my first exam--I crammed the night before because I was so behind that it hit me real hard that I NEEDDD to focus on my grades!! Just talking the other day about GPA in my leadership class made me worry so much! Starting this new week, I feel as if I've been on task and is doing well. I believe that everyday I will become better and it should all pull through. My priorities in college is now setting a goal for the best GPA and it WILL be completed with a smile at my graduation day!! :)

Aside to school priorities, my family is a MAJOR factor. My grandfather passes away last week, and I hate how it has to be this way. This week I planned on studying hardcore, but I had a funeral to attend.. When a situation like this one comes up, it's a bummer to have, but I know that Family will be on the top of my list forever. "In loving memory--Lam Duong" <3

I hate ending on a sour note.. ehh..

Who molded the sculpture of me??

MY INFLUENCE.. <3

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"The beautiful sculpture starts out as a piece of cold, stale clay ready to be fixed into a masterpiece. At the end, a brilliant sight would be seen and heard throughout the world."

Maybe I over emphasized the whole art work, but I know someone who is and will always be my influence in my life, and she has helped me become who I am now. That beautiful and gorgeous woman is my mommy. :) If asked who is your influence, she would defiantly be my answer. She is my best friend, mentor, guidance, heroine, and fabulous mother.

My mother immigrated here from Vietnam seeking for a better life. At that time, the Vietnam War was going on and all of the people from Vietnam only looked for freedom. One difference from my mom and the typical American mom is that she views the United States as Vietnam. It isn't a bad thing, but she has a different perspective about life compared to yours. Her work ethics are, in my opinion, more tough and strict, and her respect for other people is as strong as steel. My mom's vision of her life influences me to be open minded and not take facts to the truth. My mom has some different opinions on life, but she always leaves me space to have my own thoughts and to speak my own mind.

Throughout high school, she was my back bone through those years. I found myself looking at who I really was and what my future had in store for me. She supported me when I was down.. and up! Simple things such as telling me to do chorus to teach me self-discipline to extreme measures that taught me to make the right decisions proved her to be the perfect candidate as my influence. love. simplicity. mom. :)

My Wonderful Life..

Name: Chung Thi Nguyen
D.O.B.: Feb. 7, 1991






Cheerful
Honest
Unique
Nerdy
Goober

I LOVE...

My family, when the sunsets, my friendships, thank yous, kindhearted people, the truth, smiles, and OU!!!

A little about me..
I love my life and would NOT change it for anything. "Everyone progresses at a different pace in life so there is no need to rush to become what you're not." I was born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and had a marvelous time there! I graduated from a fairly small school, Western Heights High School, also where I meet my best friend Laura Luke--go TU! The University of Oklahoma was my first and only choice of a college and here I am now. Boomer Sooner! I enjoy relaxing in the sun and swimming in the summer, embracing the cool breeze and leaves falling during the autumn, making snow angels and sledding in the winter time, and smelling and seeing the beautiful scenery in the spring time. I also love baby goldfishes, "the snack that smiles back, goldfish". My Family is the people who I care for the most and would hate to have anything bad happen to them. My sisters and brothers are the ones I look up and cherish the most but my parents are the ones I love the most. I like playing tennis and basketball for fun. Overall, my life is going uphill and I can't wait until the "tomorrows" of everyday. I'm truthfully still finding who I am and figuring out what I want to be doing in the future but all I can do now is relax and let it find me. :D