Sunday, March 8, 2009

Eye of the Hurricane

So I am happy to say that I survived my terrible weekend. I went from all-day Science Bowl to last-minute piano panicking on Saturday, then on Sunday I had my piano evaluation and Quiz Kids competition. Having to keep my adrenaline up to stay on edge and alert for questions and somehow relax to make Chopin sound nice, I wished more than once I was bipolar. 

At least this week was a little calmer, with only one tournament.

I am also happy to say that I will be going to college next year, having gotten into a few schools. However, exactly what they are will remain undisclosed. The magnitude of the decision I will have to make in a few weeks has recently whacked me in the face, as I will have to decide between rubbing shoulders with brilliant but strange kids or a fun school. Additionally, small fish in a big pond, big fish in a small pond? Good weather or a change from my spoiled California life? I've determined that I want to get far, far away from home. 

With the piano test being over, I can finally relax and enjoy what I'm playing. Finally picking up new pieces, I've decided to give Beethoven's Moonlight Sonata a try. Unfortunately, I am barely capable of reaching an octave at times, and not only is the score devastatingly fraught with them, but there are also a few ninths. And accidentals. Lots and lots of accidentals. But hey, who ever said enjoyment came easy?

Congratulations to Quest Crew :D. The Best Hair Crew and America's Best Dance Crew. If t-shirts ever fall below $15, I will definitely buy one. I love bboys.

AP tests are in 8 weeks, leaving one me one week to prepare for each test. But in the meantime, I've got to keep my grades up as second semester classes mercilessly bear down on us second-semester seniors. I've received a letter from a college reminding me that my matriculation is contingent upon my second semester performance. Way to create a downer on an otherwise ecstatic moment. 

I also need to get my license sometime.  ._.;

Next week is the Regional Science Olympiad, and Quail and I are rather excited to defend our title as reigning NorCal Write It, Do It Champs. May the Force be with us. 

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