Oh happy day!!!
It has been a while since I have updated, I admit. But the last week has been full of such craziness that I really haven't been able to do much about it...it has been such a while that I feel that it might be easier to sort this out into a few general subjects...
OK, so I have found myself being spiritually bereft over the last few months; essentially going through the motions due to some drama that has complicated situations with my religious group...those of you who know, know...those of you who don't, count yourself lucky that you aren't involved in the madness...needless to say, I haven't been able to fulfill my responsibilities as a member of said group, and for that I am truly sorry (Hey, dakotawitch, can we have lunch some time to talk some things out?) However, I have found a sense of spiritual awakening that has brought a more serene outlook on my life, even in the face of madness...also, I found myself revisiting tarot, and have found a greater affinity with my cards than I haven't had in a while...So, I hope that I can regain my good standing with this group in time to keep it together...I don;t want anything to happen to it, as I have so many great memories of our members, and would hate to let them down...
I passed my recital hearing this afternoon!!! YAY! That means that I WILL be having a recital on Thursday, May 5th at 8 PM. Anyone able to go should come, because it will be fun. Also, I sang my aria for the Opera Scenes program for the first time in public today. I was SO worried about it because it is the first time that I have tried to sing A naturals in public before, and they turned out fairly well...now I just have to hope that they hold out for my performances tomorrow and Thursday. Oh, and my borther is supposed to sing for my Vocal Pedagogy class on Thursday...I hope that he is goign to be alright, as we haven't been able to work together as often as I would have liked...
What are you expecting? I am single, and the time of Beltaine is upon us...I wish that there was a special someone in my life, but I don't it is going to happen until I can break out of the madness that has engulfed my life of late. I do have some people that I am interested in, though, so this may change if I play my cards right...at least, that's what the tarot cards say...
Today, I got to see three great performances. It was a very good day for recital attendance. A professor from South Africa is auditioning for the new voice teacher position, and had a recital as part of said audition. It was a very good performance, although most people agreed that he overdid it a little bit in some sections...I also attended one of my colleagues recitals, and it was fabulous! It was about and hour and a half long, but it was in Perkins Chapel, which is the most beautiful place to sing in on campus. Afterwards, I went to see a production of Bent in Meadows. I had forgotten just how powerful a story it was, and was moved to tears in the last scene (those of you who have seen/read it before will know what I am talking about...) Bravo Lee for a spectacular performance! Bravo Travis for excellent behind the scenes work! (Oh, and bravo for half-naked guys!!!)
OK, so I think that is about it for now...I should probably go do something productive. The internet is an addictive and vindictive thing that only leads to insomnia and madness...
Good night, everyone. May the new day bring joy and happiness to all of you!
Ben
OK, so I have found myself being spiritually bereft over the last few months; essentially going through the motions due to some drama that has complicated situations with my religious group...those of you who know, know...those of you who don't, count yourself lucky that you aren't involved in the madness...needless to say, I haven't been able to fulfill my responsibilities as a member of said group, and for that I am truly sorry (Hey, dakotawitch, can we have lunch some time to talk some things out?) However, I have found a sense of spiritual awakening that has brought a more serene outlook on my life, even in the face of madness...also, I found myself revisiting tarot, and have found a greater affinity with my cards than I haven't had in a while...So, I hope that I can regain my good standing with this group in time to keep it together...I don;t want anything to happen to it, as I have so many great memories of our members, and would hate to let them down...
I passed my recital hearing this afternoon!!! YAY! That means that I WILL be having a recital on Thursday, May 5th at 8 PM. Anyone able to go should come, because it will be fun. Also, I sang my aria for the Opera Scenes program for the first time in public today. I was SO worried about it because it is the first time that I have tried to sing A naturals in public before, and they turned out fairly well...now I just have to hope that they hold out for my performances tomorrow and Thursday. Oh, and my borther is supposed to sing for my Vocal Pedagogy class on Thursday...I hope that he is goign to be alright, as we haven't been able to work together as often as I would have liked...
What are you expecting? I am single, and the time of Beltaine is upon us...I wish that there was a special someone in my life, but I don't it is going to happen until I can break out of the madness that has engulfed my life of late. I do have some people that I am interested in, though, so this may change if I play my cards right...at least, that's what the tarot cards say...
Today, I got to see three great performances. It was a very good day for recital attendance. A professor from South Africa is auditioning for the new voice teacher position, and had a recital as part of said audition. It was a very good performance, although most people agreed that he overdid it a little bit in some sections...I also attended one of my colleagues recitals, and it was fabulous! It was about and hour and a half long, but it was in Perkins Chapel, which is the most beautiful place to sing in on campus. Afterwards, I went to see a production of Bent in Meadows. I had forgotten just how powerful a story it was, and was moved to tears in the last scene (those of you who have seen/read it before will know what I am talking about...) Bravo Lee for a spectacular performance! Bravo Travis for excellent behind the scenes work! (Oh, and bravo for half-naked guys!!!)
OK, so I think that is about it for now...I should probably go do something productive. The internet is an addictive and vindictive thing that only leads to insomnia and madness...
Good night, everyone. May the new day bring joy and happiness to all of you!
Ben