Saw VChung today<3 And yesterday but what does it matter :3

Getting Jamba and Chipotle with BDu tomorrow

Yogurt with EJacobs on Wednesday

Thursday is some sort of food with BNguyen

Probably going to see someone on Friday

And Saturday is prospective Pho day with ASefton, DSefton, ABakhshi, HConroy, JHodges, and some other people? Could be Friday but I'm pretty sure it'll be Saturday.

It was the last time I'd ever wear my maroon dress on that stage.

It was the last time I'd sing choral like music on that stage.

It'd be the last time my hair is put all the way up on that stage.

And it was the first time I sang a solo during a concert.

It was the first time I performed my serenades during a concert.

It was the first time I couldn't see the conductor like ever.

I'm going to miss that dress, believe it or not. It's the same one I had when I first stepped onto that Cupertino stage and I'm glad that it's been able to stick by me since.

I'm going to miss Masterworks; despite the popular opinion, I thoroughly enjoy Masterworks. Maybe not the extra long rehearsals or the bumbling idiots who don't know what to do or when to be quiet, but I love the challenge that classical music provides.

I'm going to miss putting up my hair for a concert and being able to see so clearly. I may not look the best with my hair all the way back, but I know that I look better like that than I would with it all down.

I was beyond nervous for my solo. I had never had a solo before and all of a sudden, I had two in one night. Serenades wasn't too big of a deal since it was in a style that I was so used to and I had done it more times that I can even count, but my classical solo terrified me. Throughout the whole process, I just didn't let myself get my hopes up, because it was an alto solo and I knew that Mr. Aron had an alto in mind. And the ones I went up against were very good. And I respect them and love them so much and it was just an odd twist of fate that I TAed for a class who learned the music and they hadn't had the time to even flip through the pages. I messed up a bit, but I think my overall performance was pretty good.

Serenades was a bit awkward, but it was very fun. We had selected Ellen's dad, an extremely enthusiastic request from her mom. And we tried to serenade her brother but the poor boy was so insistent on not going up. And we forgot Ellen sang the solo so that was a bit fun to experience.

And since freshmen year, I hadn't been on the floor for Masterworks. And there Enya and I were, the only front row people in row six. Literally, all the cantos ladies were on the risers and we were stuck with the top row cantabile ladies next to us and we couldn't see a single thing. Luckily, Enya and I faked it pretty well and we did pretty well by ear and the occasional glimpse of the stick LOL

Woke up at 5 and called/texted people saying, "Good morning, Sunshine!!!!"

I was very excited. Today was my last day at Skywalker.

Four years of choir, Three years of Skywalker, Two years of Cantos, My one year in Cappella, it's all really ending.

I left Martin at home because I was late last year and it was really awful so I didn't want to risk it LOL

I packed a lot....like so much that I got stuck walking out of the choir room LOL. I sat next to Parkie both there and back, it was like a sneak peak of Vancouver already LOL. I can't WAIT. We listened to choir music, talked a bit, and then both just slept. I packed enough blankets for us both, and Cindy too(:

Andrew and Enya and Madina and Autumn told jokes behind us and talked rather loudly<3

Skywalker was like how it always was to me, kind of like how I wanted home to be. It had this warm feeling in the Green room and was absolutely stunning. I showed some of the Cantos girls the way to the bathroom and ran into David, our sound guy, and told him good morning, and he was like, "Good morning, Tiffany!" And the girls were like, "Wow, he knows your name!!" And I just laughed and told him that I'm usually helping him soundcheck mikes and all of that fun stuff.

Cappella did like everything and nothing during our 3-4 hour wait. Some studied, some slept, some watched RENT, some sang, Enya played the cello for Cantos (By the way, Tundra is definitely their best song). And then we got surprise personalized cookies!!!! :D

When we finally got to sing, it was just amazing. Warm-ups already had me all giddy inside and then singing Danny Boy in the Atrium just made me even more excited. 

I drank almost 7 bottles of water today.....after number 5, Ellen and Ana confiscated my water bottles because I finished number 5 in two minutes....throughout the course of Jericho...and I didn't even realize it LOL. They called it an addiction and a problem, but I couldn't stop drinking water. My throat was so parched LOLOLOL. Lucky for me, I had a few hidden bottles here and there LOL. But omg for every bottle I finished, I HAD to pee SO bad. I was dying during Ave Maria LOL.

My high C was solid, which was good. I really wish I had the chance to record it a second time when the choir got their act together a little more but whatever, past problems now.

My biggest regret was starting the day off with Carol of the Bells. This song was SO important to me, it HAD to be done right, because this is kind of the song that decided what kind of choir we were. And we were all of the place tempo wise, and we only had two takes. I was extremely disappointed.

The super heavy soundproofing door like ran into my foot while it was closing so it broke my nail and I was bleeding like a lot LOL AND IT HURTS SO BAD D:

It was a little bit of my fault because I walked around completely barefoot all day, but other people did it too!!! Well...they had socks...but that wouldn't have helped in my situation. I'm dying here right now, my toe hurts sooooo much D:

I felt so rushed, I'd never been so rushed at Skywalker before and I didn't know why...We sang Serenades and it went pretty well. Only needed two takes for the girls, the boys needed five LOL.

Jeanette and Brian and Cindy and Gene and Connor and Parkie went crazyyyyyy the first like 15-20 minutes of the bus ride. Light wars, rapping, singing, making fun of Osker, it was great. And then we completely crashed LOL

And then Parkie took me home and now I'm tucked in bed, ready to sleep because I'm exhausted.

I'm going to miss this so much, I kind of want to just stay in high school just for choir and drama. This is where I belong. This is home. This is the place where I am loved and cherished and teased and taken care of and where I am wanted.

Woke up  at 7:20 to get ready to go help out at Ellen's mom's chorus' annual Jingle Bell Tea.

Adam and I ran a little late and didn't get there till about 8:30 and then when we got there we immediately started to bring stuff into the building to set up.

Cindy and Jeanette had gotten there a bit before us and were making sandwiches and plating the dry foods.

So Adam and I did odd jobs for about two or three hours. We brought stuff in form cars, we set up a sign, we decorated the risers, we plated food, we assembled a hippo hahaha.

Some of the ladies would come up and guess our voice part and it was SO cool, because good grief this is a group of AMAZING ladies<3

They always guessed that Adam was a bass and we would laugh and say not at school, no haha.

And then one lady asked of I was an alto and I laughed and shook my head and she was like soprano two? And I shook my head again and told her I sang S1 at school. And she looked at me and told me that I was speaking too low for someone who sings S1 and had me sing happy birthday, which I ALWAYS start low and she was like yup, you're in the wrong part hahaha.

It was weird because I only get to sing alto at church where they need altos who can read music and hold harmonies LOL. Everywhere else I'm put into soprano.

Adam and I got SOOOO OCD when plating the food. The order, form right to left, was cream puff, lacey, shortbread, ginger bread. And the Ghiradelli (Sp?) in the middle of it all(Because they're all in an arc) And then from right to left, Cucumber cream cheese and which on white bread(SOOOO GOOD<3) with the small end of the triangle touching the cream puff, pointy corner facing in, then egg salad croissant, then salmon roll, then chicken salad sandwich on whole wheat bread with the corner pointing out and the pointy end facing the cookies. The mint was on top of the middle of the cookies above the chocolate

Had to be like that

No excuses. 

LOL

Then Vivian came and she was JUST as OCD as Adam and I so it worked out PERFECTLY

We ate sooooo much. I had about 4 hot chocolates, 4 white bread sandwiches, 3 croissants, 3 whole wheat sandwiches, and some cookies. 

I also got to serve little kids hot chocolate and it was SOOOO fun. They were all insanely cute.

Finally Ellen showed up and we were already done plating and everything. And it was the beginning of the second show and so we were just hanging out, she was eating her food, I was eating some more LOL. Adam was laughing at my consuming of so many sandwiches. And then we cleaned up when they were all done and then left around 5:45.

We only sat about 15-20 minutes total all day.

We were there for over 9 hours.

Worth every second.

The chorus and quartets were simply amazing and I am so awed by them. And I'm so so so honored to be able to say that a few of them invited me to sing with them on Tuesday nights(:

And then Vivian and I are for sure going to the workshop in January...well at least me HAHA. We don't know if Vivian is going yet, but I'm already SO excited.

Finally god home, showered, and now my feet hurt SOOO bad. I almost went ice skating with Ben, Brian, and other people, but now I'm glad we didn't because my feet wouldn't have held up too well haha

Way too many, actually. So here are the most rent people in my life whom I need to thank.

Karen Luo: You're pretty much exactly like a sister to me. Some days I can't stand you because our minds aren't on the same pattern. But most days you're the most wonderful person on Earth, and I know that even though we don't get to hang out that much, whenever I truly need you, you'll be at my door the minute you can be. Thanks so much for putting up with all my shit and drama and life<3

Vanessa Chung: Oh where do I even begin? You are honestly one of the few people I've never been mad at....ever. We are so alike in so many ways and so we are always on the same page and it's so amazing to have someone to truly understands me in the ways that I need to be understood the most. Thank you so much for being there for me and always finding the good in me that disappears when I'm clouded with anger.

Taylor Ward: You are my best friend. As of right now, you really are. I see you at least once a week and I love being around you all the time and we are just partners in crime and we both love to sing super loudly and push our range limits and everything. I'm not afraid to sing in front of you, ever, because unlike with everyone else, I know that you will not ever judge me in any way. You will just tell me what I need to work on. You won't lie to me, either, and tell me that I sound good when I obviously don't. Thank you so much for being so true to me.

Shaina Lumish: Where do I even begin? You could not know just how thankful I am to have befriended that lost girl in the theater the day you were asking about the choir program. And even though you had to sing Soprano one for the rest of the year because of me, I am so happy that you have remained such a constant in my life. We never talk anymore, but when we do, I know that you will always have something to say to make me feel better or to make me laugh, or it'll be just like we've talked every day of our lives. Thank you so much for always being there.

Sophia Jung: You are one of my secretly hilarious friends. Not in the way that most would think, but in my kind of musical humor. We always get along so well, and even though you tend to lie to me about my voice, it's okay, because sometimes I do need that self-esteem boost. ALso, you're always at the ready at the piano whenever I need you. Thank you so much for being so honest and patient with me.

Ellen Jacobs: My choir buddy. Finally we are reunited after we had been torn apart freshmen year. You are the best Apples-to_apples player ever to grace the earth, even if I win all of the cards. Your sense of humor just never fails to make me laugh and we also always understand each other so well that like I said once, we've been secret best friends without knowing it. LOL. Thank you for putting up with me in choir and for always dealing with my little quirks.

Jeanette Adame: You are one of my most beautiful friends. Both inside and out. I would kill for your hair, I admire the strength in your voice, and I can't help but give my heart out to you whenever you hurt. I know that life is tough, but you'll be okay, because your are just so stunning on the inside, even if you don't feel it. Also, having such a pretty face is a plus for you as well. Thank you for always being so supportive and funny and inclusive with me. I don't know what I'd do without you. Thank you.

Cindy Shi: You're one of my truest friend. We can honestly say whatever we want to each other, and it hurts so much sometimes, but they're just bumps along the way. I never told you, but I'm terrified of our friendship. Because it emerged after such a rocky history, I'm constantly in fear of you dropping me for someone better, because you'll suddenly realize that I'm not the kind of person you want to be friends with after all. We're at a dump right now, and your tumblr is deactivated so you probably won't even see this, but right now I sincerely hope you do. Thank you for never lying to me.

Christine Chai: I'll be honored to know you later on down the road when you're famous. I can only hope that you don't forget me(: SIO was an experience that I will never forget, thank you so much for teaching me everything during that time and thank you so much for just being such an amazing friend.

Alexus Phomvongsa: You little cutie, you'll also be famous in the long run so make me proud(: You're so adaptable and honest and cute and persistent and I'm so glad I met you this year. I have our HC pictures and you have my bra and hair serum LOL trade soon? Thank you for being so supportive of me and my music, especially when you shouldn't be.

Tina Nham: My big sister since 7th grade, you have always been a favorite of mine. We have a pretty flaky relationship, but it's okay because we always understand. I'm sorry for never being able to attend any of your celebrations. You'e so funny and I love and miss you so much. Thank you for being so amazing to me and towards my family.

Victoria Nguyen: What would I do without you, girl? You're my rock in VLYT. You always know what to say and I love listening to you and helping you out when I can. We understand each other so well when it comes to VLYT, we could be the same person LOL. You deserve nothing but the best, so don't settle, and don't sell yourself short, either. Thank you for befriending me all those years ago.

Sarah Nguyen: I am your fifth best friend(: I know that life doesn't always agree with you, but I promise it will get better. I love that you can always make me laugh and that you also share a love for nail polish with me. Be strong and don't give up. Thank you for including me into your circle of friends all those years ago.

Crystal Nguyen: You're family. You're always there. You always listen. I am so thankful that we've been together since you were born. You're so beautiful and funny and talented and wonderful and I am honored to be someone close to you. Thank you for standing by me for nearly seventeen years, even if you didn't really have a choice(:

Andrew Phomvongsa: LOL you never fail to make me laugh. Your antics are just to die for, and I love that I can trust you and that you consider me a favorite of the class of 2012(: There are just too many memories between us that I can't even begin to list them here. I'm glad that things are working out for you, stop worrying about MI. You are amazing, so don't you ever sell yourself short. I have faith in you, even if you don't in yourself. Thank you for being my friend, I'm sure that in a different time of your life, someone like me wouldn't have been able to get two steps near you, but you let me be your friend anyways.

Brian Shin: We've drifted these past few weeks and you obviously don't know how it's affecting me, but I do want you to know how proud I am of you. Of Brian Shin, not of Bieber Brian. I've missed you and face timing with you and just you in general. You once told me that I was like a sister to you and that I was one of your best friends. Thank you for allowing for me to feel so loved and appreciated during that time, and know that you'll always have a special place in my heart because you gave me that feeling of being wanted.

Chris Dam: My big brother for five years now? You are always there when I need you and I find that simply amazing and so wonderful of you. Thank you for always being willing to help me out and for always being so nice to me.

Tomoki Obama: You are one of my favorite people. You're taken care of me for such a long time and it's really strange to not see you all of the time. Drama isn't the same without you and Chris, I almost don't know what I'm doing there anymore. Thank you, even though you were always being so hypocritical, you were just looking out for me, so that eventually I could keep myself safe.

Alex Vadhin: You cutie, I love that you can talk to me about all of your problems and I hope that my advice actually helps you. You deserve so much better, and I don't know what you're settling for your life as it is. Go out there and make it the way you want to, you have what it takes. I believe in you. THank you for always cheering me up and believing in me too.

Osker Lu: The love of my life(: You are so funny, but you need more confidence. The world is yours for the taking. I am so glad that you listened to me( at least that's what I tell myself) and that you ended up joining the Cappella fambam. Thank you for being so caring and accepting towards me, and thank you for being so good to my brother.

Brian Walsh: Deprived child. I am so glad that you're letting us show you all of the Disney movies, even if we can't take them seriously with all of your commentaries. And thank you for letting me be so honest with you and not judging me for it. You don't know how much it means to me. 

Anthony Le: My dear Ling-Ling. Thank you so much for always checking up on me and making sure that I'm feeling better when I'm freaking out about my stress or weight or things of that sort. Thank you for understanding me all of the time and thank you for setting aside your own time to keep me safe.

Duy Nguyen: Similarly to Anthony, thank you for worrying about me when I don't show up to VLYT. THank you for noticing when I'm back and making sure that I'm still okay. THank you for being so funny and so supportive of me. Thank you for making me feel like I'm worth something after all of those hours that I put in.

Kevin Nguyen: You're a definite favorite of mine, even if I almost never see you anymore. I love sitting with you in church and singing over the choir with you. I love getting food with you, dancing with you, singing in the car with you, spending time with you. Thank you for always being willing to come get me when things are bad and for always sticking around with me. 

My Super Smash Brothers: You know who you are. Showing up all of the time to "study" or to "work on a project" but in reality all you're doing is studying Martin's Falco skills and working on a way to beat him. Thanks for being so amusing when you're over.

My Movie Night family: I've already acknowledged half of you but thanks for making this a priority whenever possible. I always look forward to these nights with my favorite people.

My Family: Ahh my most important people. 

Mom: I really get tired of you most days, but thank you for helping me out whenever I need it anyways. I know that we just don't see eye to eye anymore, but give me some space and time will mend all hearts.

Dad: I sometimes don't know what to tell you, but thank you for always thinking of me. I know that you really love me, even if it's harder to show it to me than to show it to Martin or Anna. I love you.

Martin: You're a little brat some days, but lately, you've been an amazing brother again. I've missed my best friend of my childhood and he's coming back to me. Let me take care of you and keep you safe until I can't anymore, because I'm your big sister. It's what I do.

Anna: You need to grow up, still, but at the same time, I want you to have the childhood that I wasn't able to have. Take your time, act your age, and have fun. No matter what, I'm proud of you and I hope that you know that.

*If I didn't mention you and you think I should have, I greatly apologize. I can never remember on the spot. Please let me know and I'll write an extra lost individual post just for you<3

VMC was easy

TA was the usual

The Govn't test was a LOT easier than I thought it'd be. (Also sold another Poinsettia)

Physics was the regular

Total Fitness was ehh, Ellegood doesn't pay any attention at all to us so it was so easy to just hide in a corner for some of the time or just completely bs it.

Lunch was long.....really really long. Went to the challenge day meeting with Jeanette.

Talked to Alex for a bit<3 

Cappella was fun, Ave Maria sounds just so nice right now. It gives me the chills, especially when the Sopranos nail their high notes.

Then Martin and I went to CAT and he's like freaking out because he thinks Conrad hates him and he walks in and she's like you're not in my class get out! Oh wait no never mind, come back, Martin!

So funny Hahaha

She told him that if he wanted to make CAT, he'd have to prepare a 1 minute monologue and audition with it. So I, of course, ask her if I had to do it as well, and she's like...you've been in three shows. As long as you compete at Ohlone and do One Acts, you're in. So laajhkaljfakbfjaef SO HAPPY

But I'm super scared, she wants to me compete with dance so Julia and I are gonna collaborate and choreograph a broadway piece to an upbeat song that apparently has no words D: So nervous and scared.

Then Matt and I got WingStop and caught up. Gahhh good old times, I've missed him so much and it was so good to see him again.

Then we went home and watched choir stuff and then Taylor came over and it was fun stuff.

My mom's been nagging but whatever, she was really the only bad part of the day because she just would not leave me alone. But that's besides the point.

Taylor and I sang like crazy and poor Matt had to super focus on his homework. I did some physics haha.

Then Matt went home, even though we had planned to watch Glee together D:

Alaina came over and watched it with me and Taylor instead, and then the boys (Daniel and Martin), decided to join us.

That was the FIRST full episode of Glee that I have EVER watched O: pretty good.

Santana of course blew me away with her Adele solo, but she's been doing that all week so whatever.

And then Alaina, Taylor and I covered What Hurts the Most, which took like 6 takes because we couldn't stop laughing. LOL

I love my friends (: