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Those days...

Hey Readers,

Have you ever had one of those days when everything just seems to be off and you can't really figure out why? Of course you have, everyone does once in awhile. It is interesting that those days become so without any warning.

Today has been one of those days and I must say that they do not make people happy. Despite this, all around me people seem to be having a good day, so there's nothing to complain about. Take my choir class for instance. Everyone today was just so peachy and lively and we actually made a couple of songs better without our illustrious teacher around to help. The highlight of the day goes to a certain girl in that class. You see, some of you know about citations in choir for bad behavior and lack of responsibility and such. Well, I was supposed to get a citation for leaving my folder out. That's where this great little girl(who shall remain nameless) called me over during class and gave me my folder back when the teacher wasn't looking. It was really humbling to see her do that when she seems to not like me very much. Despite what her motives were, she is now a wonderful person in my book and I am very grateful to her.

Another grand day in the life. :)

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