Journal #1b (2 lies and 1 truth)

1. I'm not quite sure of the age but I was on the Track and Field team when I was living in Jamaica. I was aware that I was asthmatic but my parents thought that if i ran alot, I would eventually get over it. On the day of the race, I was nervous, and happy at the same time because I was so confident I would have won but unfortunately in the end it didn't work out that way. As i was running, I started to lose my breath very quickly and sooner than later I collapsed on the pavement and when I eventually woke up, I found out I lost. Not only did I not get a 1st place trophy, I was trapped in the children's hospital for a week for bronchitis and thats a whole other story.

2. When I'm finished telling this story, everyone will understand my hate for busses and why I will only take trains. At the end of freshman year,around the middle of June, I was on my way to connecticut with my mom to see my uncle and his family. My mom drives a dark blue Honda Civic and her licesnse plate number has my initials and hers so I really loved driving in there, I felt special. My mom is a fairly new driver and she was on the left side of the bus and as we were approaching a cross section, the bus turned and slammed right into us. The impact wasn't as dramatic because the bus was not at full speed but it was great enough to break my ankle. I remember always wishing for crutches and casts because I loved the sympathy but when I received them my life was a living hell.

3. I have been on my church choir for about a year and a half to this day and everyone has been on my back about trying out for American Idol. However I was sixteen at the time, and it was reccomended that I wait till I turn 17 to audition. Actually, a month and a half ago I auditioned in New Jersey and my number was 093241 and the reason why I memorized that number was because the line was so long that, that was all me and my aunt did for 10 long hours. When I auditioned, I sang "Hello" by Beyonce and the producers loved me even though they sensed the nervousness in my voice. Then if the producers says yes, then you move on to the judges, yes the actual judges. Now I had butterflies and every other insect crawling inside me and when I went into the room it didn't go away. I saw randy and that other dark haired woman that I despised from the previous seasons, Paula and Ellen were both not there and there was a guest judge. I sang the same song but forgot the words half way through and it was a no for me.