Kayla's Book Nook

       I just wanted to say thank you to all those people out there who serve our country, and protect us day and night.        9 years ago, I was sitting in my 7th grade study hall, when we heard people running through the halls, thats when my teacher went out to investigate and he found out what was going on. He came back into the classroom and turned on our tv. What we saw was horrifying, surreal, and very very sad. I saw the second world trade center tower fall, and I saw people jumping out of the building, and I saw debris crashing to the ground in NYC. As a 7th grader, I was in shock, to me the U.S. was impenetrable. I really never thought that something like that could happen to my country. I was shocked, appalled, and confused. I realize now how naive I was, and how my judgement and view on life was forever changed that day.        I really have no idea whether it was the planes that knocked the towers down, or if it was explosives set off inside. For more information on the

       Well after a month or so searching for work, I have found a part-time job as a store clerk or cashier at The Family Dollar in the town where I live. It's not exactly what I wanted, because I wanted full-time, but it's not really that bad. I worked an 8 hour shift today, mostly training, filling out paperwork, and getting to know my co-workers. I enjoy ringing customers up on the cash register, and connecting with people in a different, yet new way. On the other hand, I do not like standing on my feet for 8 hours. I have never really done well with standing for a long period of time, but I know that I will eventually get used to it. My co-workers are very different, and very interesting, and I look forward to getting to know them better.        It just kills me, because I know what I want to be doing: teaching! I know that I am a good maybe even excellent teacher, even though I do not have a lot of experience. But I will never get experience if no one gives me a job! It i