Top Ten of 2008

So there've been lots of these in the past couple days pertaining to world events, typically with Obama's election being numero uno. So I want to apply it to my life. What's the best thing that happened to me (little ole me) in 2008?
10. Blogging- yes, it's done just what I wanted it to do. It's relieved a ton of stress and given me a good way to recollect my year. I'll probably do another one of these in June and much will change. But much will stay the same.
9. Mozart concert- probably the most stressful concert of my life and I didn't fail. Despite the fact everyone thought I was going to. BAM. It was stressful. It was scary. IT WAS AWESOME. And Fed still loves me.
8. Surviving AP Bio- the few, the proud, the survivors. After a 60% dropout rate, we made it. And we survived. And we had so much fun (especially after we had the AP test)
7. History Fair- I know, my year much have been awful if a highlight was history fair. But I learned a lot about myself and everything else. And Christie and I did a terrific job.
6. AP Physics- I know I talk about it a lot. But I met a group of people that are just awesome. The class was epic. You wish you were in it. Deal.
5. All-states- yes, it's because I did well. But being first in all-states the first time you get a recommendation is a big deal. And it set me up for All-Eastern which should be terrific in 2009.
4. Yo-yo Ma concert- it was amazing. He is amazing. Nothing else needs to be said. And he played Amalia happy birthday.
3. GBYSO tour- 10 days of simple amazingness. We laughed. We played. We cried at the last concert. I miss you girls so much. We will have an epic reuniting sometime. Really, we will. Love you guys.
2. Getting into college- any college. But especially MIT. I wasn't expecting it at all and screaming at a computer screen is an amazing feeling. And tubes are quite terrific.
1. Senior year- I don't know if this really deserves number one, but it's certainly a relief after junior year. And there are certainly some very nice priveleges. And I am taking an amazing course load.

So this next year better be pretty amazing. Hopefully a couple more college decisions in the greater than zero direction and a virtual game of which college should Melody go to (*hint*). And maybe Kurzman'll ease up a bit. And maybe a couple other good things might happen that I will censor on my blog. Some of you know. Others should know. Others just shouldn't.