Afterthought
Well, this past week has been really good in multiple ways. Which is kinda odd, because it was as stressful if not more-so than previous weeks.
I had a couple of tests, a paper due, two compositions due, and two concerts. Looking back, it was a lot on my plate, but that was only my activitas academia. I went out several times this week, and still managed to do decently at everything.
Wednesday I was insanely hungry and in a bad mood. An old friend of mine, Elsa, stiff-armed me into going to a Pasta night with some people she had just met. I was leery because it was hosted by a baha'i group and I really didn't wish to be preached at. But, by some adventuresome whim, I went along. And I must say, it really was fun. There was not a single preachy person there. They were all college age kids, psedo punk/ indie dressed, mutlicultural, and very liberal (even more-so than me). It was excellent chatting with complete strangers about rubick's cubes and 3D glasses. I only got to know the guy who hosts it, I think his name is Ben, Elsa's friend Mona, and another girl who's name escapes me. Perhaps I'll do it again. It really set a good tone for the week.
Thursday after practicing, I went and saw the Wind Ensemble concert. I must say, that show was an amazing juxtaposition of good and lame instrumental music. The best works of the night were Bolcom's Machine (which really sounds like a machine!), conducted by the Awesome Peter Haberman, and Mussorgsky's Pictures at an Exhibition. That piece was performed so well it nearly made me cry. In retrospect, I'm glad I was not in the Wind Ensemble so I could fully enjoy it. Afterwards, I was about to go home, when Veronica Staupe nabbed me and asked if I wanted to go to a Ari Herstad concert with her at the Varsity. I thought it over quickly and agreed. Free cover, an awesome venue, decent music (The addition of a lyrical cello to the soft guitar was nice), and overall not being lame on a Thursday made this really worth while.
Saturday I went to Town Hall with Ben to watch the Twins Game. Soon! 9 days 'till I can drink! I was also announced as part of the leadership team for 2007-2008 marching band. Thats neato. I'm gonna apply for a student conductor position for the pep bands as well. I really don't expect much to come of it, but only time will tell.
Looking back on previous journal entries, from fall 2004 till about early 2006, I really was a downer. It seems that every entry I was sad, or lonely, or wanting a hug. I would go as far as say I was depressed, but thats a bit harsh. Regardless, I think living on my own has done wonders for myself as a person.
I had a couple of tests, a paper due, two compositions due, and two concerts. Looking back, it was a lot on my plate, but that was only my activitas academia. I went out several times this week, and still managed to do decently at everything.
Wednesday I was insanely hungry and in a bad mood. An old friend of mine, Elsa, stiff-armed me into going to a Pasta night with some people she had just met. I was leery because it was hosted by a baha'i group and I really didn't wish to be preached at. But, by some adventuresome whim, I went along. And I must say, it really was fun. There was not a single preachy person there. They were all college age kids, psedo punk/ indie dressed, mutlicultural, and very liberal (even more-so than me). It was excellent chatting with complete strangers about rubick's cubes and 3D glasses. I only got to know the guy who hosts it, I think his name is Ben, Elsa's friend Mona, and another girl who's name escapes me. Perhaps I'll do it again. It really set a good tone for the week.
Thursday after practicing, I went and saw the Wind Ensemble concert. I must say, that show was an amazing juxtaposition of good and lame instrumental music. The best works of the night were Bolcom's Machine (which really sounds like a machine!), conducted by the Awesome Peter Haberman, and Mussorgsky's Pictures at an Exhibition. That piece was performed so well it nearly made me cry. In retrospect, I'm glad I was not in the Wind Ensemble so I could fully enjoy it. Afterwards, I was about to go home, when Veronica Staupe nabbed me and asked if I wanted to go to a Ari Herstad concert with her at the Varsity. I thought it over quickly and agreed. Free cover, an awesome venue, decent music (The addition of a lyrical cello to the soft guitar was nice), and overall not being lame on a Thursday made this really worth while.
Saturday I went to Town Hall with Ben to watch the Twins Game. Soon! 9 days 'till I can drink! I was also announced as part of the leadership team for 2007-2008 marching band. Thats neato. I'm gonna apply for a student conductor position for the pep bands as well. I really don't expect much to come of it, but only time will tell.
Looking back on previous journal entries, from fall 2004 till about early 2006, I really was a downer. It seems that every entry I was sad, or lonely, or wanting a hug. I would go as far as say I was depressed, but thats a bit harsh. Regardless, I think living on my own has done wonders for myself as a person.