This is the sixth February 29th I've experienced in my life. One of the choir kids at GradSchool is celebrating her fifth birthday today. :-)
More on the conference later! Must sleep now because I'm getting up in 7 hours!
Friday, February 29, 2008
Thursday, February 28, 2008
Update in the (almost) wee small hours of the morning
I'm nursing my TAB soda as I continue to work late into the evening. Ah, college. Eh. Anyway, tonight's pow-wow score analysis session with my partners-in-crime yielded some amusing comments:
On a bassoon motive in a Brahms symphony: “I’m telling you, he thought he was gonna be a rock star. I mean, you take this little motive and you can make a whole rock song out of it.”
“He can’t change keys! I’m finally figuring out where the E is in these clefs.”
“Do I bring out the bad side of you?”
“Theme and variations apparently brings out the bad side of me.”
“I hate you, Viola. Why do you have to be in clef of moron?”
(Maybe I should have taken offense at this, as it is actually in the ALTO clef, and I am quite proud of my voice part!)
On a bassoon motive in a Brahms symphony: “I’m telling you, he thought he was gonna be a rock star. I mean, you take this little motive and you can make a whole rock song out of it.”
“He can’t change keys! I’m finally figuring out where the E is in these clefs.”
“Do I bring out the bad side of you?”
“Theme and variations apparently brings out the bad side of me.”
“I hate you, Viola. Why do you have to be in clef of moron?”
(Maybe I should have taken offense at this, as it is actually in the ALTO clef, and I am quite proud of my voice part!)
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
Wednesday
Two months from today = my recital. In my degree, this takes the place of a thesis. This is the be-all-end-all factor which determines whether or not I graduate. (OK, that and my oral examination, which I've still got to schedule!) Aack!
On a less stressful note, I'm going to another conference this weekend. Already, I've heard from two former classmates from AlmaMater who will also be going! They're both a few years ahead of me, and I can't help but think how fun it will be to see them again, now that they're fully fledged professionals. (And I'm almost there!) :-)
On a less stressful note, I'm going to another conference this weekend. Already, I've heard from two former classmates from AlmaMater who will also be going! They're both a few years ahead of me, and I can't help but think how fun it will be to see them again, now that they're fully fledged professionals. (And I'm almost there!) :-)
Monday, February 25, 2008
Coolness!
I'm going to be acknowledged in a book! How cool is that?! Last semester, I used my technological skills to assist a professor in formatting material for his book. It didn't take too long, it honed my skills more, and I even got paid (nearly twice as much per hour as what I make as a GA!).
Recently, he printed out a copy of the acknowledgements for me and highlighted my name on the page. The book won't actually be published for at least a year, as he has only just completed it, but I can't help but think how cool this is!
Recently, he printed out a copy of the acknowledgements for me and highlighted my name on the page. The book won't actually be published for at least a year, as he has only just completed it, but I can't help but think how cool this is!
Sunday, February 24, 2008
Falling ...
Yesterday was an amazing day. After eating lunch in a nearby town (for which he insisted on paying), Westley and I attended a free orchestra concert. We knew that it was family-oriented, but it was so different being in a concert hall full of families with squirming, chattering children. One little boy in front of us "conducted" the music with his hands. Other small children toddled through the aisles. We enjoyed ourselves immensely, even though this experience was vastly different from all the times I saw the awesome professional orchestra in CoolCity.
After the concert, we went to the mall near the town. We meandered together through various stores (especially Borders) ... and I got quite excited that my favorite clothing store was in this mall! (I don't know of any locations of this chain near where I live.) Westley was completely supportive as I gushed about this store, and he actually came in with me. I've never gone shopping with a guy before, not like this. He waited patiently while I tried on the sales items, was excited to see me model a gorgeous dress (can't wait till warmer weather!), and even got me a different size of the dress I liked. He held my store bag as I put my wallet away after paying and when I reached for the bag, he assured me that he didn't mind carrying it for me. What a keeper. :-)
When we got back to our town, we shared a bottle of wine over candlelight and listened to some beautiful music. Not a single kiss. (Both of us realize that a kiss would complicate this process of getting to know one another, and we're not ready yet.) Conversation was insightful and productive ... and I'm still floating on clouds ... (which could be because I'm tired though) ... I can hardly believe the weekend is already over. It flew by!
After the concert, we went to the mall near the town. We meandered together through various stores (especially Borders) ... and I got quite excited that my favorite clothing store was in this mall! (I don't know of any locations of this chain near where I live.) Westley was completely supportive as I gushed about this store, and he actually came in with me. I've never gone shopping with a guy before, not like this. He waited patiently while I tried on the sales items, was excited to see me model a gorgeous dress (can't wait till warmer weather!), and even got me a different size of the dress I liked. He held my store bag as I put my wallet away after paying and when I reached for the bag, he assured me that he didn't mind carrying it for me. What a keeper. :-)
When we got back to our town, we shared a bottle of wine over candlelight and listened to some beautiful music. Not a single kiss. (Both of us realize that a kiss would complicate this process of getting to know one another, and we're not ready yet.) Conversation was insightful and productive ... and I'm still floating on clouds ... (which could be because I'm tired though) ... I can hardly believe the weekend is already over. It flew by!
Thursday, February 21, 2008
Still trying to catch up on sleep, work, communication after last week's conference ... and ... even if I do manage to get back on track this weekend, I'm planning to go to another conference next week!
Must do work now. Fortunately, one of my obligations tomorrow has already been cancelled so there's one thing less to do on my list!
Must do work now. Fortunately, one of my obligations tomorrow has already been cancelled so there's one thing less to do on my list!
Wednesday, February 20, 2008
In last night's dream...
I met Hillary Clinton. Hmm. I'm still disappointed that my absentee ballot wasn't enough to help her win my home state.
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