I know that I haven’t written in a while. If I keep doing this, I’ll have to kick my own ass. Anyway …

The only major event of my concern right now is Rachael. I’ve been bonding with her, and it’s been going pretty good. That is, until Friday …

On Friday afternoon, the music department posted the lists for who made which choir groups (Singers, Prima Voce, etc.) and band groups (Winds, etc.). For the longest time, Rachael has had her heart set on getting into Rocky Mountain Singers. I started teasing her about it on Friday, telling her that I had seen the list. She was begging me to tell her. I thought it was kind of cool, just because she kept touching me. But anyway, I went on with the day and didn’t think much of it. I found out just how badly she wanted to be in Singers, and I backed off. She agreed that we would go to look at the list together. She was very very nervous. I went to meet her after 4th period, and she was nowhere to be found. I figured that she just ran to the music hall to see the list. So I went there. No Rachael. “What the hell was going on?” I said to myself. I found out that she only made Prima Voce, no Singers. I immediately felt bad for her because I knew how bad she wanted to make Singers. I waited a few minutes amidst the pandemonium in the music wing. Still no sign of her. I tracked down her sister and asked if she had seen her. She said no. So Nancy asked me to look for her. I scoured the building for about ten minutes looking for her. When I got back to the music wing, Nancy told me that Rachael had gone home early. Apparently, someone had told her about the list ahead of time, and she left school early …

I was really worried about her. As soon as I got home, I called Rachael. She was very upset. It was like she was holding back tears. I felt so bad for her. I tried to comfort her a little bit, but it was no use …

So I talked with her this morning. She still seemed a bit distraught. Once again, I did my best to comfort her. And she seemed to appreciate it. I think the only good thing that will come out of this situation is that Rachael and I are bonding (not the best word) and becoming closer. So it’s not a total loss. I really think that she should have gotten into Singers, though. She didn’t get in because of lack of talent or anything like that. The only reason was because she isn’t one of Mama Lu’s favorites. But I think she’ll be okay …

Auditions for next fall’s musical were today. Rachael was at it again. I went into the mini-theater to wish her good luck and I said goodbye.

That’s about it. More tomorrow, kids …