May it please the court.....

My name is Tharishni. And i represent the appellant in this case, the state of.... anxiety.

Ok, so i've just gotten a spot on the Jessup team. One of my best friends also made it. We should be happy2 joy2 jump2.

Except of course, that it's now time to crack our knuckles and work, work, work.

Oh, but don't i have debates? And oh, TWO assignments due?

*repeats i am happy mantra to self*

I should be happy. That i made the team. That not only did i make the team, i have been chosen to be one of the oralist. And the fact that my debate trainer still wants me to represent the uni after my dismal performance during the camp.

It's just a sacrifice of a family vacation, R&R during the holidays, social life, music. It really isn't much. For a shot at Washington.

I'm not pulling off the new happy shiny thing well, am i?