Today was a good day. I got three major ego boosts at three different things that I luuurve to do. And I know that youre thinking, oh great, the one thing Brianna needs.. but really guys, I've changed! I'm really not that sarcastic conceited jerkface you all knew and loved. Now i'm like, nice and whatnot. And because most of the ego wasnt real anyway, that wasnt hard to drop. So anyways, in jazz choir today I casually mentioned to Mrs Sinclair that my mom was considering letting me take voice lessons, and she was like, " I'd LOVE to be able to teach you! I hope i can fit you into my schedule.." She was tres excited, moreso then when friends of mine began voice. So yeah, that made me feel pretty good. I was slightly inesecure about my voice yesterday because jazz choir was performing at Upper Island Honors Concert, and there were these girls who had freaking amazing voices.. and I was afraid that I'll never be that good. But then I realized they've had years of training, so theres hope for me yet.
My second ego boost was today in art. I'm exceptionally close to being finished my gigantic banner for the downtown contest, which is all things GREAT and WONDERFUL because i've been slaving over it for over 20 hours, which meant working during my spare blocks and after school. Anyway, I got tons of compliments on it today, and several people have commented that they hope mine wins. Although that is fairly unlikely, because I am no terrific painter. My design was much better when done in pencil crayon.

Thirdly was this afternoon at rugby practice. I did really well at al lthe drills, and I'm not floundering around in the mud ( this is metaphorical, as I never *actually* floundered in mud) being confused about whats going on. We did a bunch of drills on tackling real people, not dummies, and as it turns out, I am best tackler on my team due to my freakish, montrous strength. Its not even that i'm the biggest on my team either ( cause i'm not). I got a bunch of praise from my coaches, which is highly unusual, as they usually shout out things i've done wrong, not right, and I get to be like, the main forward when it comes to game time.

I just adore doing things full out, you know? I'm such the extremist. I just dont believe in doing anything half-assed. Sing as loud as you can, act as dramatic as possible, and tackle with every inch of your strength. You guys probably know what I'm talking about, right? It feels so good to do your BEST at something.

Anyways, back to rugby, I have my very first game this Wednesday all the way out in Comox, and instead of being scared, I am so PUMPED! I called my dad and left a message on his machine to see if he'll come see me. I mean, Comox is only a ferry ride away from Powell River, and now that my dad is retired, it shouldnt be a huge deal for him to come and watch me play. I left it to kinda short notice though. Oh well. If he doesnt come, it will just be one more thing he's missed. Its not like there isnt a huge list of them already. Three years worth. *Sigh* ...

I have to go for now, but I might write some more later. I have to watch the BAchelor with my mom because... I am cool.

listening to: man for all season - Robbie Williams
Feeling: extremely content