Bzzz... A one of a kind bee

Have you ever heard of a Spelling Bee? Those competitions that have to do with spelling? Well, if not, you will now.

All junior classes as well as mine, have taken a part in the school wide Spelling Bee. Our school has taken a part in the Canwest Canspell Spelling Bee. So basically, some kid from our school will represent us in a live Spelling Bee on TV!! That is... If they qualify.

I will explain to you now all the steps. Firstly, every kid from grades 4,5, and 6 will have time to study approximately 1150 words for the class wide spelling bee on Monday, the 12th of January. That is the day that the class wide Spelling Bees will be held. Afterwards, the top 2 spellers from every class will study again for the school wide Spelling Bee on Wednesday, the 14th of January. The winner from the school will receive a trophy as well as a chance to try out for the Regional Spelling Bees as the representer of our school. For a kid to make it that far, you will need to qualify once more and then you can spell. On TV. Against other schools. If you are the top or in the top 2 spellers, you will win 5 000 dollars, afterwards, you can go to Provincials. If you are truly amazing, you can then go to Ottawa to participate with others from across Canada. Then you can I believe, if you are in the top 3, win MORE money and go to Washington, DC for a place in the competition, where you will be competing with others from across North America.

A pretty long, exhausting, but ridiculously amazing journey, right?

Well, to find out I was my class representant along with my friend Corinna... Well, I was beyond happy. It was nerve racking, fun and so cool. Corinna and I worked and practiced our hearts out in only 2 days. Afterwards, came our big shot. THE SCHOOL WIDE SPELLING BEE.

I was the least nervous, I bet, since I have already competed in Grade 4. Now, in Grade 6... I can feel the tension. It was awesome. Slowly, one by one, my competitors disappeared. It was only between Lauren and me. She was a good speller, I do admit... But fate and truth arrived when... She got the word "palette" wrong!!

I was overwhelmed, happy, proud and everything in between when I realized I was the Top Speller in my school. Yay me!

I now have to qualify for the regional to represent my school. I am doing the test the 22nd... I have already sent in my picture, my personal information, and a reflection as well as a response sheet asking me to fill in questions such as "What was your favorite word?" "How did you study?" "Tell us about your family" and so on. I am proud and full of joy as I type right now.

Thanks to my friends, who were very supportive along the way. They cheered me on and saw me almost get a word wrong as well as win the Spelling Bee. They are amazing, now, then and always. I couldn't have asked for a better audience. Hey, as you must know... My family was a big part. They encouraged me as well, and gave love like no other can. Thanks to everyone from my relatives in Serbia to relatives in America to relatives in Montreal.

Me and my family celebrated at my favorite restaurant: Mandarin. It was fun and very cool.I hope this adventure lasts. Even if it does not, I am more happy than I ever thought I could be. I'll also always have memories. 2 certificates, a trophy, a screen scratch on my phone... (Thanks, mom!) and my mind.

Wish me luck...