(August 6) Because of last night’s late rehearsal, I slept late and woke up late this morning. Didn’t have breakfast again, but made sure that I ate enough food during lunch. Spent a lot of time at the pool today, and, AT LAST, found myself knowing how to swim… WOOHOO! I do better swimming backwards than forwards. I still have 2 weeks to go and practice more swimming. I thank Ms. Faith Sherman for helping me everytime I go out into the pool. Tonight is going to be an audience-filled (students) and recorded dress rehearsal. I know for a fact that we will be finished late again, but we have tomorrow off, so we have enough time to rest for the Friday opening show. Gotta go and get ready!

(August 5) No breakfast today, just 2 grilled sandwiches for lunch. Went swimming today to warm up my body. I was so happy that I finally regained my ‘voice’ from the 3 days of being tired. I sang out most of my solo excerpts in the opera in tonight’s dress rehearsal.