Middle School Mari V
Stop That, It's Weird
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Don’t you just love the stories where a girl is crushing on a boy that she has been fantasizing about, and pawning over, and secretly staring at him in hopes that he’ll just look at her; and then there’s that magical moment when she finds out that He actually likes her back. Well- THIS IS NOT THAT STORY! This is also not the story where the person that feels like they are an outcast in their family, realize that it is because everyone holds them to a higher standard or thinks that they are SO AWESOME.- Nope! This story is a bit more realistic. I mean Come on- how many “feel good” movies have you seen and then wished that it could be you. Only to stumble back into reality and your day to day life recognizing that those magical happy endings… are just created by people trying to get you to buy a ticket. Although, as a Movie buff myself, and a Television watching sitcom lover, I will admit, it is nice to escape with those magical feelings of hope sometimes. I guess we do get those moments, but in real life we keep moving. So, those wonderful magical times are in there but mixed up with all the rest of it. 😊I will also admit I am a bit of a daydreamer. I like watching movies and shows and imagine that I am in them. Not one of the existing characters but ME- In the scene or in the story. After all, my favorite holiday is Christmas because I am waiting for the miracle. You know, that magical feeling you get around the holidays that make you feel like something wonderful is going to happen.😊 As a young girl, I am usually overlooked or not given any credit. Plus, I spend my time liking guys that never like me back and having other guys like me that I am not even interested in. What’s up with that!?! I’m starting to think it might be timing or then again, I might just be unlucky. I think Middle school must change most people from who they use to be as a kid; because they feel as if they need to be grown. Am I supposed to be cool? Am I supposed to be quiet? Am I supposed to be a jock, a nerd, artistic, musical, or just average- like boring normal? I don’t get it. Also, on top of being completely confused over school, friends, and boys… finding my place in my family is proving to be just as challenging as finding my place in this world. My mom says- I spend my time being weird and daydreaming too much! But- dreaming is a part of life right? Plus- What is so wrong with weird?!?
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About the Book
A story set in the beginning of the 1990's of a young girl trying to figure out her place in her family, her new school, and the world. In the 90's middle schools had not developed yet, most places still had junior highs. As a Military brat Mari must move every 3-4 years. She is the middle child of a Puerto Rican family moving from Hawaii to New York. Her new school and age are leading her into adolescence, crushes, conflicts with family and friends, as well as confusion. Feeling out of place and awkward turns out to be a normal emotion for Mari as she embraces weirdness as a quirky character trait.
About the Author
Marievil Rodriguez-Keever is a Military spouse and mother of three beautiful children. She is a Certified School teacher who has earned her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from The InterAmerican University of Puerto Rico and her Master of Science in Psychology from the University of Phoenix. As part of the military community, she was reminded of some of the best and goofy parts of her childhood. As a teacher she knows that most kids are at different stages of their growth as they begin middle school. Education, relationships, family, and community all play a role in the development of a child. Growing up as a military child she learned how to adapt to different environments, people, and educational changes.