May 07, 2010 01:16
What better way to spend the wee morning hours than blogging?-- I hope you're right, Anne W, because I'm trying it.
Nothing much happening in Savannah Land. I just celebrated my 22nd b-day last month, and that was cool. Like last year there was a whole host of music events and other such things going on in the weekend, so while I didn't have to do much "work" work, I DID spend a lot of my time at the music school and in rehersal. My parents were really sweet, and attended the concert we had that weekend, and they brought my grandmother and one of my cousins as well, Ian also drove up from San Antonio with his girlfriend, Christel. It was so nice of everyone to come! There wasn't a lot by way of gifts, which is fine with me, Christel got Bri and Me some good comic books, we also recieved jewlery, and money. The weekend overall was nice, not as restful as it could have been, but really nice.
For the 'celebration' part of our birthday, Bri and I decided to go see Kick Ass with our family. It was hilarous! Disgusting, but hilarious. If you don't mind really racy humor, this movie is for you! I liked it because Superheroes are my thing, and the little girl kicks the most ass. Other good movie I've recently seen? How to Train your Dragon. If you have the option of seeing that in 3D, DO IT. There's nothing super "POP" out at you cheesy, the 3D rather gives the effect of a really deep world. The story is cute, and the dragons are like kitties.
Finals are this week, and I've been keeping busy with that. I was lucky, and able to exempt myself from one of my finals, which left me with three to actually TAKE, Theory III, Aural III, and Piano II. This morning (8am, ew!) I was in my Theory classroom starting up the final which will basically determine my grade in the class. I'm terrified I didn't do well, because the final in there basically has the power to raise (Or lower) one's grade by 20 points. Dangerous stuff, that. But, I have a feeling I did well, maybe not perfect, but well enough to pass. Tomorrow is my Aural exam, and that, for sure, I'm not looking forward to. I have problems with Aural, I can't hear intervals all that well, but I'm certainly doing better now than I used to, so I'm thankful for that.
My voice jury was on Wed. Sometimes I think I'm not really suited for this singing thing, but then I have a good day, and I feel like flying. The jury itself went well, the poor judges were so tired of juries that they only asked for one song from everyone in our time frame. Cory sang "Dan' gum' gove'ment'" Hehe. I say "The Mermaid's Song", which is actually one of my least favorite pieces in my repertoire this semester, but Mr. Michaels suggested it, and who am I to say I know better? To celebrate the end of Juries, Anne and I drove out to Gruene, TX, a short drive down hunter road from San Marcos. It's a little town, where antiques and boutiques breed like bunnies. One of my favorite things there, is a wine shop. We get three free tastings, and then we sat outside to polish off some full glasses. It was a wonderful day, and Anne has some photos up on FB you people can check out if you're interested.
It's late, and I have an exam tomorrow. G'night, All!
Savi