Three gun-barrels stared directly at my nose, loaded and ready to fire.

 

"You can't catch me!" yelled a greasy-haired bandit behind me.

 

**BANG**

 

Orange streamers, blue and green squares of paper invaded the air, and cheers filled my ears.

 

Each seat was filled with an enchanted member of the auidence.

 

Children with their mouths open, and smiles beaming.

 

Elderly with their eyes running back and over each movement again and again.

 

I sat there next to two of my best friends reminding myself over, and yet again to close my mouth.

 

 

The juggler walks on the stage (the part of the show that I had been sitting on the edge of my seat for). Nearly 7 minutes after his entire act, I am still sitting there with my mouth hanging open.

 

Wow.

 

After the fantastic show I still got to drive 2.5 hours home, try to finish homework, and actually make it to class at 8AM the next morning.

 

It was all worth it.

 

That morning I called my mother and told her that I want to quit school and join the Circus---And you think I'm kidding?! Ha.

 

Another Day, and the Humboldt Juggling Festival is that much closer!!! Now I'm bringing TWO friends!!!

 

It shall be lovely.

 

L.