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It's amazing. 3 months into school and i am so nonchalant and stressed about this year all at the same time. yet

Sentimental because all week i passed out my senior pictures...and you haven't seen them, lemme see what i can do......well, basically ask anyone and they can show you...EVERYONE basically has one...lol..I am just that popular!j/k!

IF you went on the Field Trip Friday, Who had a blast?? EVERYONE!! Especially Heather & I in the photo booth...lol..or on the bus...Or in Performance..lol..its so CRAZZYYY...

OHOHOH!! and i adopted two new adorable freshies!! Now making my grand total: 6. lol...MAN!!! But there names are **Sam & Nikki** !! My Lovely Lil Ladies!! But Heather is making me share!!

****~*~*make sure everyone comes to the play....Its amazing!!*~*~****

Lizzie Borden  ~ Thrusday & Friday @ 6:00...$$10.00.

I am returning BACK TO NORMAL!! Enjoy SENIOR year... Enjoy LIFE!!       *smile* *emily*c/o 06

Here is a pic from **Slaugherhouse**..

If i learned one thing in an weekend away from everyone except myself, this is it.

If God brings you to it, He will bring you through it.

In...
     Happy moments, praise God.

     Difficult moments, seek God.

     Quiet moments, worship God.

     Painful moments, trust God.

     Every moment, thank God.

In every moment in your life, there is a higher power. I suggest you find him before it is too late. Sincerly yours, *emily*

**ViSiT** http://www.xanga.com/woods_n_waters

Signing off... that's what this is. As for me, senior year is fast paced. I am pulled in every direction, with hardly any time to spare and then Mr. Klaus pops out of nowhere and says "Time's up." Supposedly, our entire lives we have hidden behind time, procrastinating our actions until a later date. But this is the last time available. At least for me and the class of 2006. If your high school experience hasnt been so easy or everything you want it to be, well, all i can say is that you hold the keys to fixing it. Now is not the time for reoccurring, haunting drama to appear. Now is not the time to hold grudges. Now is not the time to mess with me.

**Welcome to my world. I am Emily Nicole Duke, referred to as Emmy, Lu, and Em. I am 17 years old, Baptist, and I love almost everything about life, especially music. Each day I am alive is a blessing and a gift from God. I have numerous friends, but those close to me know me best. I try to be that smiling face, that open arm if you need me. I think I'm relatively smart, decent looking, and sometimes kinda cool. But i know i'm totally random. I love swing dancing, booty-dancing, and the occasional break-out dance. There are three catches to me tho: I am loud, opinionated, and a drama queen. I try not to be two-faced, tho most people can't help it and **you know** if i don't like you, which is rare. I am human, and i make mistakes, but if i do you wrong, i do apologize and accept my mistakes. My life is an open book and there is pretty much any question i will answer. Now that you know me, you can't judge me. Now that you know the basics, we have a relationship. Now that you know, talk to me and not behind my back. My name is Emily. Welcome to my world.**

No one likes drama. Me especially. But i love high school. and no one will ruin this year. Not a teacher, an ex, or a fight.

I LOVE MY LIFE.

My final signoff~~> Keep those smiles big & bright, for God allowed us to live another day. Keep smiling because you never know who is falling in love with you. Keep smiling because it keeps me sane. *emily* c/o 06

if you can title today, it would be exciting & now stressed. (thanks, megan)

Things about today that MADE my day~~

~>I am the new HOSA president!! GO ME!!

~>My 6th period Drama kids seem to like the dance i created, because i am the choreographer..AND WE ALL KNOW HOW WELL I DANCE!!

~>i finished a skit for the variety show..whoohoo...

all that would make this better would to be nominated for ~homecoming queen~...but unlike some people, i dont wanna ask for it. I think it's kinda rude..i mean i only told my best friends and when i found we were nominating, i kept my mouth shut. I guess it's kinda like if i am even nominated (laughs and shakes my head), i want to be nominated because that's what people wanted, not what i talked them into.

Homecoming is approaching and i can already feel myself get tense.

Can i balance schoolwork, my school hours (soon to be 7-4:30), a job, Student Council, Drama, Thespian Society, HOSA, Swing, looking for scholarships, applying to college, friends, and my lovely boyfriend?? God, i hope so.

No matter how stressed i am...SMILE!! *emily*

If today was tomorrow, things would definitely be different. There would be one less day to live. One less day to experience the world. One less day to spread your influence on someone. One less day to tell someone you love them. And one less day to experience the sunrise i saw this afternoon. Don't wish our lives away, praying that tomorrow will come. Just thank God that you had today. Smile, life is good. *emily*