The One Place I Belong (Jan. 26)

Yeah yeah I missed yesterday, my bad. Can you blame a kid for having a lot to do? I guess you can... But on to other business.

Today was the 100Th day of school. And student council was setting up a DJ, obstacle courses, and free Eegees at both freshman and upperclassman lunches. But the thing that kept bugging me was "It's only been 100 days?!" I mean it seems like it should be the 175Th day or something. I never got an Eegee either so that really pissed me off.

Oh wait I'm sure many of you don't have a clue what an Eegee is, huh? Well here in Tucson, I think a few in Phoenix, we have a submarine sandwich shop chain called Eegees. It's a very popular eat out spot, but they're well known for their frozen slushy drinks. They have a variety of flavors like Pina Colada, Strawberry, Lemon-Lime, and so on. But oh my god you guys they are so delicious! If you ever come down here give them a try. You won't regret it.


So I haven't mentioned it on the blog yet, but a couple weeks ago I did the think I was terrified of doing. No, not give up soda silly. Quit the volleyball team. *gasp*

Okay so here's how it went down. It was Friday after school and there was supposed to be a boys volleyball meeting. I went of course because even if I didn't want to play I would still go to the meetings. It was to clear up some things about a tournament we were supposed to host at the school on Sunday. Well for a few days before that all I could worry about was how badly I wanted to get off the team and devote my time to theatre. Cause it was all in my head I thought about it over and over again. Ultimately I made my final decision and gathered up all my courage to tell my coach.

After the meeting I went up to him in private, and as we walked to his office I broke the news. I told him I felt that I needed to commit myself to theatre because I liked doing that more than volleyball. All I could think about was the onslaught that was about to engulf me. But the first thing he said to me was, "I could have told you that", with a grin on his face. Of course I'm still shaken up from breaking the silence but it took me off guard. I mean I knew he wouldn't kill me over it, but he seemed to take it really well. In his office he told me of course he was sad that I was quitting, and that the other guys would be too. He said to me he could tell my heart was in drama and that he wanted me to go for it. I actually almost broke down there because it was so unexpected. My coach can be an asshole, but inside he really is a good guy. He just doesn't show it too often.

So with that things finally seemed to turn around. My parents found out and were upset. Pops was actually more accepting of it than I thought. My mom is still trying to bribe me with things to make me play. She even said she would get me a Droid! But she meant the phone and not a robot. Dang.

But all in all I'm glad that everyone is actually allowing me to pursue my passion. Like in Lilo and Stitch, I'm finding the one place I truly belong. I could cry right now because I'm so happy. I'll save that for my drama scenes, which by the way, are being rehearsed for right now. SAAF(Southern Arizona Acting Festival) is next Saturday and I need to be ready. I wanna kick some butt! And of course have fun cause that's what it's all about right?
RIGHT??

Anyways until tomorrow!
Damian