Wow!

Hello readers. So my life has been an emotional roller coaster recently. Thank God it's on the up side this time. Let's see. What were last week's events. Well, not much. I don't really remember Tuesday all that much except that I was at work. Wednesday was O&M. It went very well.

Thursday was one of the more eventful days, and even that wasn't all that eventful. It was April Fools day and I wanted to pull pranks really bad. I needed to laugh. I was going to play a prank and say I'd gotten a record deal, but I decided that if thinking is creating, I didn't want to create that it was only a prank. It's a good thing too apparently. Anyway, the students pulled a prank that they got yelled at for. Honestly, I feel like April Fools is equal and nondiscriminating as far as pranks are concerned. At least it's supposed to be. Even those who lack a sense of humor are "targets." I got Darius, but more on that later.

After school, I went and donated blood. That's always one of those experiences where you can really make a difference. I had a lot of fun after the donation. It happened quickly and Access was late. I sang with the radio and they turned it off and asked me to sing a few songs. They really liked it. Then I went home. Darius had ordered Mediterranean food which was quite good. No, wait, That day was the Chinese food. I remember because I took the leftovers to lunch and spilled sauce everywhere! Anyway, his friend was already on the phone trying to prank me. It was rather dumb to be honest. I told him that I had quit my job because of a crazily unrealistic goal. We were making sure we could pay rent and all that so he got worried and a little mad at me. He laughed at the prank though.

Friday was finally the recording day. The music was finished, thanks to Kahlil, and Kristin and Kahlil were both there to help with the recording. I don't know that I can say a big enough thank you! I finished my part and just had to wait for the mixing. I was totally excited.

Saturday was a business training and then the rest of the day was free. I like free days on occasion, however, I usually get bored with them at some point.

Sunday was of course my family's Easter celebration. We had our dinner and the little kids did an Easter egg hunt. We had dessert and Darius and I played Uno. Then we went and watched TV until Access came. In the middle of that, we had an earthquake. Apparently, it was centered in Mexico, but it was big enough that we all felt it.

Monday was Ruhi and I got the finished product of my song. I was so excited! Kristin even did backup vocals. I sent it to Grapevine Records and waited.

Yesterday was starting out like any other day. I was able to teach a couple of periods which is hard sometimes because most of them are advanced. When I didn't have students, I checked my e-mail. The record company had e-mailed me back. They want me on their label!!! I wanted to scream, but I didn't because I was at work. I am still on that emotional high. I can't believe it even though I see it happening right before me.

I also went to mentoring yesterday. The mentees were there except for a few who had dropped out of the program. Apparently, mine was one of those. Seeing everyone was really good though. I got some potato tacos to take home. Now I'm back at work. I've gotta go teach now. Take care and peace and happiness to all.
Leena