What Lights Me Up
“People tell me I’m creative. I just know I like making things, like jewelry and other crafts. I also like to write—mostly fan fiction about bands that I like. And I love to swim!”
My Day at EXPLO
Breakfast + Quad Time
8:00 AM
I arrive early so I can have breakfast with my advisor group– pancakes are my favorite!
Morning Greeting
9:05 AM
I volunteered to be the student announcer this morning. It was my first time onstage, but my whole friend group cheered me on so it wasn’t so scary.
Elective Period
9:20 AM
This week it’s Maker: Cardboard Carnival. Next week I’m doing No-Sew Fashion Design.
Morning Activities
11:00 AM
Today I chose Free Swim at the pool—like most days! But I am curious what Squirrel Fishing is about…
Lunch + Quad Time
11:45 AM
Dancing The Numa after lunch always re-energizes me for the afternoon.
Community Meeting
12:50 PM
I guessed the Daily Challenge staff member correctly today! The clues on the Atlas were obvious– it was my Maker instructor.
Workshop
1:30 PM
Think, Design, Build
We’re designing a boat out of cardboard that you can actually ride across the swimming pool.
Snack
2:40 PM
I had an apple for snack, and laid on the Great Lawn with my friends, picnic-style.
Workshop
2:55 PM
Time Sleuths
We found the weirdest ancient hand tools in our dig site—I wonder what they were for?
Advisor Group Time
4:15 PM
Some of my friends left for the day, but I’m staying late for the Evening Event tonight!
Dinner + Quad Time
5:15 PM
Dinner tonight was chicken stir fry. It was yummy! My friend said it’s almost as good as her mom makes back home in China.
Evening Activities
6:30 PM
Today I played board games in the student center, but last night I made some sculptures in the art studio.
Evening Event
7:30 PM
Tonight it’s a Tanglewood Marionettes performance!
Winding Down Time
8:30 PM
I went back to the lockers and grabbed my things. Today was so much fun!
