My Introduction :)

There's a lot to learn about me just like everyone else. My name is Mia and I'm 14 years old. I am a diligent reader who enjoys many books. Some of my favorites are the Twilight Saga and the Hunger Games series. I am currently reading Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins, and Running in the Family by Michael Ondaatje. I have read about 30 books this summer and continue to read during the school year. But I think we can all agree its tougher because we get homework and when we are finished with that, we are just exhausted.

Before Whitney Young I came from a small public school on the southwest side near Midway Airport called Mark Twain. I came to Whitney Young and it was a big change for me. I played volleyball there and continue to play it here. We practice everyday till 5:30 when we don't have games. By the time I get home I'm to tired to do anything but I know I have to do my homework eventually .....

This past summer was awesome for me and I hope it was for all of you as well. I went to Disney World in Florida which is my 'second home' in a way. We go every year sometimes twice a year. And we always have a blast there. We go to the theme parks, water parks, shopping, and even visit family.

My family consists of six members. I have a mom, Tina, a dad, Luis, a 12 year old sister as of tomorrow, Caitlyn, a 9 year old sister, Nina, and a 3 year old brother, Max. My sisters annoy me, but that's expected, right? And I heart my brother because right now he's too young to annoy me and he doesn't cry anymore so that's good :)

My father was born and grew up in Mexico. (the name of the city escapes my mind) He grew up with five brothers and two sisters. Later, half the family moved to Chicago to search for jobs and to continue their education here. Later on the rest of the family moved up.

My mother grew up here in Chicago where she has lived her entire life. She grew up with a sister and a brother. She now works as a receptionist for a law firm downtown near a Picasso Statue.

So, this year at Whitney Young will be challenging. Trig is not my thing, neither were algebra and geometry. I heart gym and lunch. :) and I'm looking forward to American lit and Spanish.

And that's about it. I have to end here because 3rd period is about to start and I'm typing this from the library because I don't have Internet at home. Byee. :)