A Test?

So today, I planned on talking about Susan Boyle—the new Britain’s Got Talent singing sensation. I planned to go on about how disgusting we (I mean people) are to look at person, say she’s ugly and cast her off as some awful, untalented woman.

Then, I was going to go on about how awesome and wonderful it was for her to be an amazing singer!! I was going to go on about how much she deserves it!

Then, I was going to talk about how sad it is that she has had to live her life with everyone making fun of her!

THEN—I was going to go on about how much I hope America has learned a lesson!

Well, clearly I decided to go on about it a little…I couldn’t help myself.

BUT INSTEAD….I’m going to talk about decision making and how much it SUCKS!

I have a piano recital on Friday, and my last piano lesson before recital is Wednesday. Well, guess what??? The Alligator wanted me to cover a speech (on community development in India of all bloomin places) that same time.

I should explain that if I couldn’t play my song for my piano teacher before recital, then I couldn’t play, and I have spent the last 3 months getting this song ready.

Let the agony begin. So, because I seem to think I can do everything under the sun, I told the Alligator I would do the story. By miracle and God alone, someone could switch piano lesson times with me. So, I can still play in recital (well, I hope).

I’m saying this to say I have learned something through all this. First, I learned I really can’t do everything. Sometimes, no matter the great opportunity you must say no.

Second, I learned that piano needs to become more of a priority.

Third, I learned that I am going to be picking and choosing and hoping for miracles like this one my whole life. Stuff I can only decide as I go.

I suppose life will figure itself out.

Anyway…that’s what I learned today. Now that I am putting all of my thoughts on paper I’ve realized how much I am learning. Hmmm….