It's past the middle of the day and I'm still in my pajamas. :)
All I really want to do is curl up with junk food and Lifetime movies and maybe a Jane Austen novel because I'm feeling sooo incredibly lazy.
But ... as soon as I press the "Publish post" button, I'll drag my lazy self into the shower to get ready so that I can attend a classmate's recital.
*pause* I've been staring at that sentence for a few moments now. Must. Get. Ready. :)
Saturday, April 05, 2008
Friday, April 04, 2008
Perhaps I'm not destined to be a starving musician after all
I'm thrilled (and quite giddy!) because my name has been passed along to influential people at a potential workplace. They haven't even announced that there will be an opening, and they're already on the lookout for my resume! Even better? A former colleague and a person on the inside will both proof my documents before I officially submit them to the workplace. Former colleague believes that this will, at the very least, secure me an interview. Partly because I look darn good on paper and partly because former colleague's recommendation (the workplace wanted only one name!) speaks volumes. Sweet! I might actually get a job after I graduate! :-)
Thursday, April 03, 2008
There are places I'll remember all my life ...
... though some have changed. Some forever, not for better ... some have gone, and some remain.
Returning to CoolCity was refreshing and comforting. It had been nearly half a year since my last visit, and somehow it seemed as though much less time had passed. Things have changed, people have changed ... but it still felt like home.
A new building on AlmaMater's campus opened ... and it felt strange that I didn't even know the new location of my campus bookstore. Walking down the hallways of the Music School ... felt ... well ... more familiar than I expected, even though memories of my friends and my time there have already begun to fade.
It was good to see old friends ... On Saturday, I met up with an RA friend and another of our mutual friends. We haven't been too great at keeping in touch, but it seemed like hardly any time had passed since we'd seen each other in October. I suppose shopping at discount clothing stores and the mall brings people together. :)
On Sunday morning, I went to my former church. I'd really missed being there over Easter, because the worship experience is very special there. It was wonderful to see people there too ... and ... one of their upcoming anthems is one of my all-time favorite choral works. (This was the best of the few recordings I found on YouTube, but my favorite recording is by the Singing Sergeants, a professional military choir.) I've listened to many recordings, but I've never actually sung the piece. On Sunday, we sightread through it so that they're more prepared to work on it next week. *sigh of contentment*
After church, I met another CoolCity friend for lunch before joining up with my grad school colleagues. The rest of the trip went very well. I had CoolCity friends (from AlmaMater and elsewhere) in attendance at each of our concerts ... and it meant so much to me to have people there in the audience for me. My parents and friends have not been to a single concert at grad school this year, and it was incredibly meaningful for me to be able to share what I'm doing with people who've known me longer than just this year.
Westley's parents also came to a performance ... and then we went out to dinner afterwards. I was admittedly a bit nervous about meeting them, but my anxiety evaporated as soon as I met his mother. I was shy and didn't say very much, but he assured me later that she'd really liked me. :) (Apparently, she asked how soon I'd be coming to visit them at their home!)
Off now to go write a cover letter to pair with my resume for a possible job (!) and to write a thank you note to Westley's parents for treating us to dinner. I can't believe it's already April!
Returning to CoolCity was refreshing and comforting. It had been nearly half a year since my last visit, and somehow it seemed as though much less time had passed. Things have changed, people have changed ... but it still felt like home.
A new building on AlmaMater's campus opened ... and it felt strange that I didn't even know the new location of my campus bookstore. Walking down the hallways of the Music School ... felt ... well ... more familiar than I expected, even though memories of my friends and my time there have already begun to fade.
It was good to see old friends ... On Saturday, I met up with an RA friend and another of our mutual friends. We haven't been too great at keeping in touch, but it seemed like hardly any time had passed since we'd seen each other in October. I suppose shopping at discount clothing stores and the mall brings people together. :)
On Sunday morning, I went to my former church. I'd really missed being there over Easter, because the worship experience is very special there. It was wonderful to see people there too ... and ... one of their upcoming anthems is one of my all-time favorite choral works. (This was the best of the few recordings I found on YouTube, but my favorite recording is by the Singing Sergeants, a professional military choir.) I've listened to many recordings, but I've never actually sung the piece. On Sunday, we sightread through it so that they're more prepared to work on it next week. *sigh of contentment*
After church, I met another CoolCity friend for lunch before joining up with my grad school colleagues. The rest of the trip went very well. I had CoolCity friends (from AlmaMater and elsewhere) in attendance at each of our concerts ... and it meant so much to me to have people there in the audience for me. My parents and friends have not been to a single concert at grad school this year, and it was incredibly meaningful for me to be able to share what I'm doing with people who've known me longer than just this year.
Westley's parents also came to a performance ... and then we went out to dinner afterwards. I was admittedly a bit nervous about meeting them, but my anxiety evaporated as soon as I met his mother. I was shy and didn't say very much, but he assured me later that she'd really liked me. :) (Apparently, she asked how soon I'd be coming to visit them at their home!)
Off now to go write a cover letter to pair with my resume for a possible job (!) and to write a thank you note to Westley's parents for treating us to dinner. I can't believe it's already April!
Thursday, March 27, 2008
Feeling more excited than stressed today ...
I'm preparing to visit CoolCity this weekend. I can hardly believe it's been 5 1/2 months since I've been there. That's the longest I've been away since I began my undergraduate studies. I have a brief 24-hour free period in the city before I must join my GradSchool colleagues there (the real purpose for my trip).
I'm not surprised at how easily I've slipped out of regular contact with my friends who still reside there. I had somewhat expected this, and I suppose that anticipation helped because I'm not incredibly upset about it. Facebook has been an incredible resource because only minimal effort is required of me to stay partially connected to other friends. BestFriend is probably the only person I speak to on a regular basis from undergrad, and she lives far, far away.
Anyway, I'm looking forward to returning to my adopted hometown ... I need a new school logo to put on the back of my car, since my ice scraper nicked the old one. I'm looking forward to catching up with friends whom I haven't seen since October. I'm excited that I'll get the chance to see other friends if they are able to attend our performances in their area!
Other news: My recital is one month from today! It's INSANE that April is NEXT WEEK. I knew this year and especially this semester would go by so quickly ... but ... April?! I graduate in 44 days. That's just over 6 weeks. Oh. my. goodness. And then I have to get a job. And grow up. And get my own place. And I will no longer officially wear the title of "student." 6 weeks until this madness begins. Hmmm.
I'm not surprised at how easily I've slipped out of regular contact with my friends who still reside there. I had somewhat expected this, and I suppose that anticipation helped because I'm not incredibly upset about it. Facebook has been an incredible resource because only minimal effort is required of me to stay partially connected to other friends. BestFriend is probably the only person I speak to on a regular basis from undergrad, and she lives far, far away.
Anyway, I'm looking forward to returning to my adopted hometown ... I need a new school logo to put on the back of my car, since my ice scraper nicked the old one. I'm looking forward to catching up with friends whom I haven't seen since October. I'm excited that I'll get the chance to see other friends if they are able to attend our performances in their area!
Other news: My recital is one month from today! It's INSANE that April is NEXT WEEK. I knew this year and especially this semester would go by so quickly ... but ... April?! I graduate in 44 days. That's just over 6 weeks. Oh. my. goodness. And then I have to get a job. And grow up. And get my own place. And I will no longer officially wear the title of "student." 6 weeks until this madness begins. Hmmm.
Wednesday, March 26, 2008
Why I can't wait to move out of student housing
I smelled it before I even entered our apartment. When I confronted the roommate's live-in fiance, he said it was just incense. Riiight. Ugh.
I thought when I traded the RA gig from my undergrad years for an off-campus apartment that I'd be done dealing with this crap.
I thought when I traded the RA gig from my undergrad years for an off-campus apartment that I'd be done dealing with this crap.
New Kid on the ... 'Book
One of the other students in my studio "suggested" on FB that I add our professor as a friend ... so I did. And now we're friends. Actually, I think our whole studio is friends with her at this point. I love this woman; she's been an incredible mentor to me ... but ... I suppose it feels a little weird being "friends" with a professor on FB. Hmm.
Monday, March 24, 2008
Happy Easter Monday
I was incredibly spoiled at AlmaMater. Because the school had a religious affiliation, I always had an extended Easter weekend. GradSchool is not so generous, and Estrella is once again tired on a Monday morning. *insert sleepy smile here*
The weekend was wonderful. Saturday, Westley and I went to a local natural wonder (pretty but COLD!), and we picked up special ingredients from the grocery store. He'd been talking all week about wanting to make pizza from scratch ... homemade dough, homemade sauce, etc. It took much longer than either of us had expected, but it was incredibly delicious. As we waited for the pizza dough to rise, we also mixed yummy margaritas. I hadn't really eaten much during the day, nor had I been drinking as much water as I normally do. (We vocalists need to stay hydrated!) So ... I was tipsy for the first time in my life after having two margaritas and half a shot of tequila within the space of a little over one hour. Oops. When we settled down to watch some TV after dinner, the show (which I enjoy immensely) made me laugh much harder than usual. I have no desire to feel that way again but I'm still giggling as I think about it.
Sunday morning, Westley came with me to the church I've been attending this semester. Lovely service. Then we went out to lunch so he could order food that he'd given up for Lent. Lunch and a trip to the bookstore made for an enjoyable afternoon. He stayed for dinner again, and then we spent time watching videos of classical music performances on youtube. (We're such nerds, but I love it!) He'd never heard Allegri's Miserere, a gorgeous piece with a colorful history involving Mozart defying the Pope. Before he left, we finally had our first kiss. :-)
The weekend was wonderful. Saturday, Westley and I went to a local natural wonder (pretty but COLD!), and we picked up special ingredients from the grocery store. He'd been talking all week about wanting to make pizza from scratch ... homemade dough, homemade sauce, etc. It took much longer than either of us had expected, but it was incredibly delicious. As we waited for the pizza dough to rise, we also mixed yummy margaritas. I hadn't really eaten much during the day, nor had I been drinking as much water as I normally do. (We vocalists need to stay hydrated!) So ... I was tipsy for the first time in my life after having two margaritas and half a shot of tequila within the space of a little over one hour. Oops. When we settled down to watch some TV after dinner, the show (which I enjoy immensely) made me laugh much harder than usual. I have no desire to feel that way again but I'm still giggling as I think about it.
Sunday morning, Westley came with me to the church I've been attending this semester. Lovely service. Then we went out to lunch so he could order food that he'd given up for Lent. Lunch and a trip to the bookstore made for an enjoyable afternoon. He stayed for dinner again, and then we spent time watching videos of classical music performances on youtube. (We're such nerds, but I love it!) He'd never heard Allegri's Miserere, a gorgeous piece with a colorful history involving Mozart defying the Pope. Before he left, we finally had our first kiss. :-)
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