Hello, blog readers!
My name is Shannen and I’m Lily’s best friend. Some people may think I’m unpopular and kind of a nerd and, well, I guess I am. I know that high school is temporary, and the thing that really matters is preparing myself for future. I work exceptionally hard in all my classes and am a straight A student–I’m not saying that to be arrogant or anything, it’s just the truth. In fact, if things continue as is I will be our class valedictorian come graduation in a few weeks.
Studying takes up most of my time (that, and helping Lily with her studies because she’s not exactly an honor roll candidate). I am on the debate team and am president of the science club. I don’t have time for other extracurricular activities or an after school job. I tried playing tennis freshman year and nearly killed my doubles partner. Twice. Since then I’ve focused exclusively on academics.
I know my life must sound boring, but getting a full ride scholarship to a good university is priority number one. As the youngest of four, my family can’t afford to pay for my school, and not going to college is not an option. Besides, in five years I’ll be an Ivy League graduate, and popularity-obsessed ninnies like Courtney will be working retail at the mall. I’m completely okay with sacrificing a little social standing now to reap the rewards later.
I think that’s everything you need to know about me. Of course you already know that TLC is giving away a copy of Forgive My Fins every day this week (you might not know that winners will be announced on Sunday, but they will) and that she’s donating a quarter for every comment to Oceana, an ocean-focused charity.
Oh, and I will be answering questions on Saturday. Not that I think anyone will have questions for me, my life being so boring and all. But still, it would be nice….
Cheers,
Shannen
Shannen,
You are my kind of girl. I was valedictorian of my high school class, too. Which Ivy League college to you want to attend?
Shannen it was fun to get to know you better! Here's my question for you: Do you think Lily and Brody would make a good couple? And are you interested in somebody?
Good luck with your studies!
I don't think your life is boring, you have Lily!
@YA Vampire Books: Good question! Do you have a special someone Shannen?
Hi Shannen
What are you looking to go to college for?
Cassie
What's your career goal?
Do you think that in college you will focus more on social aspects or only focus on studies, maybe balance the two?
Shannen,
You rock! What kind of debate do you do? I was a high school debater myself —- My older sister and I were policy debaters. I coached public forum, though when I became I teacher. My little sisters were Lincoln-Douglas debaters.
Hi Shannen,
There's many of people like you so don't worry! And you have you goals and expectations, so what if you know what you want to do with you life. 🙂
So what's your favorite book?
Ta Ta For Now,
~Andrea
You sound like a great friend! Keep up the studying!
Shannon, you rock 🙂
What's your dream career?
Shannen, I like you already 🙂
The others had some great questions and I'd also like to know what you plan to study in college?
Shannen, you are not a nerd, just a focused girl! Most people in high school decide to waste their time and not focus… Anyways, are you/have you been interested in any body at school?
-Katrina
atomicxrawr@yahoo.com
Shannen,
I completely agree about not hvaing to concern yourself with being popular in high school. I am a nerd, and probably always will be, but I totally enbrace it. So, when I get called a nerd, I see it as a compliment. What is it like being the youngest child? I want to know cuz I'm a middle child.
Hi Shannen. Congrats on your accomplishments. You sound like a good best friend.
Hi Shannen,you sound like a very nice and interesting girl to me,not to mention a great friend! And I think you suffer from a misconception that you are boring…you are awesome! Just that you have to believe it 🙂
Hi Shannen! You sound so much like me! Do you love to travel? If yes, what is the first place you would like to visit? 🙂
Giada M.
fabgiada @ gmail.com
Wow Shannen–You sound pretty amazing–You've set really high goals for yourself, and you're achieving them! You must be so excited/proud of yourself–You put in a lot of hard work, and now it's paying off!!!
So how did you and Lily become friends?
You sound a lot like me.
Which Ivy League?
serendipityxkiran…@yahoo.com
I think academics is definitely the way to go. Have you tried an individual sport like golf maybe?
Shannen, you're totally an interesting person! I'm a nerd as well. Nerd must stick together! What's your favorite subject in school? (This can be any class from pre-school to high-school)
when you're not studying, what do you like to do?
Hey Shannen! So I was wondering 2 things. What do you like the most about you? and… What's your favorite thing to do when your hanging out with Lily?
(((H))) ~Hannah
PS-I'm right there with you in the whole "geeky genius" thing! 😀
You Rock!!
PPS-You sound JUST like my BFF saying that your life is extremely boring…good times…
Hello Shannon,
Nice to meet you. Love your attitude! What are some of your fav books ever?
do you think they did a good job at the cover, cause i love it!
You sound like you are a great friend to Lily!
Shannon, you're adorable. I wanna steal you from Lily!
Hi, Nerdy girls rule!
GO NERDS!!! You are definalty going to be a favorite charactor of mine! 🙂
Hi Shannen, it's really fun to know you! I'm just like you – a hardworking student! (Forget about straight A's)
aikychien at yahoo dot com
How did you meet Lily?
Have you lived in Seaview your whole life?
have your siblings gone on to college?
did any of your siblings get scholarships?
if they did go to college; where did your siblings go to school?
are the rest of your siblings as smart as you?
have any of your siblings been valedictorians, or will you be the first?
do you get along well with your siblings?
how far apart are you and your siblings?
do your parents come from big families, too?–do you have a lot of cousins and aunts and uncles?
does all your family come from Seaview?
If your family is from Seaview, would any of them have known Lily's mom?
did you have to share a room with any of your siblings; if so how many at a time?
do you like being part of a big family?
is the rest of your family as smart and studious as you?
do you like to read?–being so studious, I can't imagine you don't 😉
what kind of books do you read?
you are such a great friend for Lily–what makes her a great friend for you (assuming she is)
when you met Lily, did she seem different to you?
do you believe in mythical/magical creatures?
What would you think if you found out a friend actually *is* a mythical/magical creature
do you and Lily spend much time swimming or at the beach?
do you ever study at the beach?
how do you feel about swimming?
you've really helped Lily a lot with her studies; have you ever thought about being a teacher?
Do you feel like it helps you learn better when you help Lily study, or do you still have a lot of extra studying on top of that?
What is your worst subject at school?
What was your first impression of Brody?
What was your first impression of Lily?
What was your first impression of Quince?
What is Seaview like?
Do you like living by the ocean?
Do you think you'll come back to Seaview after you've finished college?
If you could live anywhere, where would you live?
I know you're busy, but were there other clubs/sports you would have liked to have joined?–which ones?
Lily seems self-conscious about her hair–what do you think about it?
Have you known Brody and Quince all your life?
Is there anyone YOU have a crush on?
Who is your favorite teacher?
what do the rest of your siblings do?
do your siblings still live in Seaview; where do they live?
which of your siblings are you closest to?
After your done with school, do you think you'll want to live close to your family again?
are you worried about being away from home when you leave for college?
have you ever wanted an after school job, or a summer job?
if you had to have an after school job, or a summer job, where would you want to work?
when will you know if you are valedictorian or not?
is there anyone who might beat you for valedictorian?
what do you do in the science club/what does the science club do?
what would the science club say about the existence of mystical/mythical creatures?
if you had to debate the existence of mythical/magical creatures, which side would you choose?
you said you used to play tennis, did you play any other sports as a kid?
if you had more time, are there sports besides tennis that you would like to try?
are you a fan of any sports?
you said you were interested in being a doctor with a pathology specialty; do you like watching shows like Bones or CSI?
Do you have any pets?
What kind of pet would like to have–would you like to have a pet?
What do you and Lily do besides study?
Who did you hang out with before you met Lily–do you still hang out with any of them?
Since Lily has such a hard time with classes, do you think she'd be able to go to college?–What would you recommend for her, as her friend?
What do you think you'll miss most about home when you go to college?
Do you think you and Lily will keep in touch after you go to college?
Colleges can be very competitive; even though you're so smart and dedicated, have you had trouble finding scholarships?
Did get a chance to visit the colleges you were interested in before deciding on one?
I'm sure there's going to be a big weather change when you go to college in NY–do you think you're prepared?
Are you planning to live in a dorm when you go to college?
Will you have a roommate when you go to college?
Would you like to have a roommate when you get to college, or having so many siblings, would you rather have a room of your own?
What has the reaction in Seaview been about the oil spill?
Since the oil spill, has Seaview been affected by it?
What kind of weather does Seaview get?
have you ever played an instrument?
have you gotten a chance to read the book yet?
how would the story be different if it were from your point of view?
have you ever skipped school?
is there anything you would skip school for?
if you could have your own blog what would be your topic?
did you enjoy doing the blog this week?
if you could meet a character from one of TLC's other books, who would pick?
who's your favorite TLC character?
if you could meet a character from another book or from a movie, who would you pick?
who would you pick to play you if they made a movie of Forgive My Fins?
what is the biggest secret you ever kept from anyone?
are you a good secret keeper?
is it harder for you to keep your own secret, or someone else's?
If you could have three wishes, what would they be?
is there anything important that you want to tell people, but no one has asked?
what would your perfect date be like?
have you ever gotten a feeling that Lily is keeping something important from you?
If you could ask TLC anything, what would you ask?
what's something you would want people to know about Lily?
what's something you would want people to know about Brody?
what's something you would want people to know about Quince?