October 11, 2010
          So I had to retake the test for American Foundations, and I totally BOMBED it! :( Well, ya know.....I will do better on the next test, no worries. (since now I know how to study. High School doesn't teach you how to study for a test. I have never needed to study for one before now. Well, unless you count Orchestra.) I also had to sing today in class for the master class. I sang Endless Pleasure, by Handel. I did a whole lot better than I thought I did. Of course, praying helped, and drinking more water today. My legs were shaking so bad, I was afraid that everyone would notice. I don't mean they were shaking a little bit, they were shaking a WHOLE LOT! I had to lock them (or at least one of them, I know, not good) to keep from collapsing on the floor. I wasnt worried or scared, but my body was. I was looking around the room, and was surprised to see one guy's mouth hanging open...I am serious, it was hanging open. I don't know what he thought, but it made me nervous. No one smiled, which made me kind of annoyed 'cause I try to smile while people are singing to help them feel......well, you know. Afterward, it took a minute to get hands raised, for comments....is that good or bad? I was so surprised! I thought that I would get a lot of comments about what I needed to improve on, but instead I received compliments and only one or two things that I needed to work on. One girl said that my voice was sweet......: / I don't know what to think about that. I guess they liked it. I felt good about it. I thought that I wouldn't be prepared at all, but I guess all that practicing paid off. :) Thank you Rebecca! For helping me practice!!