Sleep Late (It Makes You Smarter)

In high school, I took a "zero period" Chorus class because I kind of liked to sing, and I thought it would help me get into college. I don't think the latter was true. Also, when my alarm went off at 6:45am (the class started at 7:30am), I cried. Every day.

Now there's research to back up my late-sleeper-itis. It has to do with circadian rhythms and your internal body clock during puberty, but the takeaway is this: Teenagers need to sleep a little later. It helps them if you push back school start time by half an hour. There is proof of this fact.

Rejoice! Because seriously, as hard as I try, I just can't be a morning person.

What about you?

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Commencement

Several months ago I posted a piece here at TFC called "Be True to Your School." It was about my experiences at and love for a school called Unquowa, which I attended from the middle of fourth grade thru my graduation from ninth grade. Since then, I've been asked to give the commencement speech at Unquowa this year on June 8. When I first started there, no one would have guessed that one day I'd be invited back under such circumstances. I am beyond honored. Yesterday, I spent most of the day composing my speech. Don't worry. I'm not going to print the whole thing here because 1) it's long, and 2) why spoil the suspense of the Unquowa grads should they see it online early???

As a result, I have a legitimate excuse for running a shorter-than-usual post here today, one in which I ask you to answer the questions:

1) WHAT'S THE SINGLE MOST IMPORTANT THING YOU WOULD SAY IN A COMMENCEMENT ADDRESS TO A GROUP OF TEENS?

AND/OR

2) WHAT'S THE SINGLE THING YOU'VE EVER HEARD IN A COMMENCEMENT ADDRESS THAT LEFT THE GREATEST IMPRESSION ON YOU?

Be well. Don't forget to write.

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Twilight Goes to School

Clearly, I am too easily amused. Maybe it's because I'm recovering from a non-vacation vacation. Maybe it's because I'm up against a tight deadline. Or maybe it's because these things are just plain funny.

Did you know that Twihards can go to summer school in Forks? I am not kidding. You can read the article here.

This is my absolute favorite, though... Edward schooled by Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Enjoy!

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