Good morning, world.

I'm one tired receptionist this morning. I saw the midnight premier of the new Harry Potter movie last night, and didn't get home until about three in the morning, which made waking up at 8:00 not so much fun. Then again, when is getting up early ever fun?

Never, that's when.

School is sneaking up on me. I've started to recieve e-mails from our school's Drama guy (he teaches the upper-level drama classes and directs all the plays) asking about what plays we should do, blah-de-blah. Being President rocks. The fact that I'm even being asked my opinion is pretty cool, plus the fact that it actually has weight! Wonderful. It's the same with choir, except I'm not pres, I'm treasurer... or am I secretary? Crap, why don't I remember!? Plus, I'm tenor section leader next year. Point being, I have a leadership position. And *hopefully* I'll be Forensics president next year. Elections for that aren't until January, so I'm trying not to think (which translates into: trying not to worry) about it until then. I think I have a good chance for it, since I was Vice Pres last year and assistant tournament director. Plus, I'm really good at speeches. And I bring cupcakes. That's how I got VP... cupcakes for the win.

Also, there's German Club. I can't imagine I won't get reelected for President. That's one thing I'm openly proud of myself for. Before I was pres last year G-Club didn't do anything. Really. Nothing. This year, though, with the help of Frau Frierson and my German 3/4/5 class (they were combined into one... still, it was only 5 people.), I planned a fundraiser, a field trip, a few potlucks, and a charity drive. Plus, I already have written plans for next year, which will make my job way easier.

I'm excited for all these opportunities for leadership in my school. Not only will they help me get into college - my gpa is average, about 3.0, which is not competative, so I need all the help I can get - but I really think I'll learn from them. I know, that's cheesy, but I'm serious! :)

I just hope I can be an effective leader. I've already decided that I'm going to lead by doing. In drama, sometimes it works out that the person who bitches loud enough is the one who gets what they want, especially when there are a lot of student directors running around double casting people. I'm not okay with that, though. When I was student directing, I tried really hard not to do that. My assistant director went psycho bitchy and now everyone hates her. They nazi-salute her. I kid you not. It's sad.

Back to the point, though! The leaders I've always admired most are those who have the oomph to back it up. For example, in choir, one of the girls who was co-president occasionally taught the class (our teacher is a crazy. She's really sweet, has a great heart... but she a crazy!). I listened to her because I knew she was good at singing and music. This year she signed with Manhattan School of Music. Oomph.

I want to be like that. I can't exactly help kids out with lines or forensics things or things in class if I'm not good enough to back it up. I can't critique a performance unless I'm giving a good one. Last year, for example, I qualified for State in forensics at the last tournament, which was a MAJOR relief. I knew that if I didn't qualify, I wouldn't have a chance for president. But I did, so I do, which makes this forensicator very happy.

I'm getting sort of good at high school politics. I've learned what gets you ahead, and what doesn't. What I've found is simple: if you're skilled, talented, and willing to sacrifice, you can get what you want. I've learned how to use influence to subtley snuff out the competition, though I haven't done that, and don't think I want to. Goes back to the leading by doing thing. I've also learned how to use cupcakes to my advantage! :)

Right now I have nothing but bright prospects and hope for the future. I really hope I can make things work out. Right now, it's looking like I can. That's a good feeling.

Ah, to be young. ... .... .... ? ... ... ... :)