Hello
Christmas came and went. It was good because I made 7 kinds of dessert, ate lobster twice, and got some good presents. Family is good too, and I've seen many of my friends back home--all seem to be doing fairly well. I'm still waiting for 2 grades (in form and conducting), which I'm sure will drop my gpa because I doubt I'll get an A in either of those classes. I failed my license renewal vision exam.. so I finally will get glasses. HOW FUN?! I'll need to pick out sexy looking frames. In more upsetting news, after a year of meticulous teeth maintenence, I still managed to get a cavity. That pisses me off. It's probably a better idea to continue my brushing and flossing regimen, as well as limiting the amount of sweets that I eat. Too much sugar isn't good for health, let alone teeth. It was just very frustrating this morning when I went out to do my errands. First I get all flustered at the already crowded RMV, not being able to find a pen. I dash to my car and find one--it takes me ten minutes to scribble and shake until it works (it had a full well of ink, but it was probably frozen or something). After getting to where I need to be, I fail my eye exam (which I kind of knew I would, so I was in a panic even before I got to it). Then I call my mom and she suggested I use the TARGET eye doctor that my sister uses. I get there, plan an appt for tomorrow and then they realize he doesn't take the new insurance that we just got. I go home and call places that are not open and finally get an appt somewhere for next week. I guess that's better than nothing. I was too upset to continue my shopping (I need a vaccuum and various other things). I got nothing done that I had planned. I did though, win an ebay auction but I probably paid a bit too much than I should have. It was only 4.50 for a vintage postcard of the ithaca conservatory.. but I guess it won't kill my bank account. The littlest things really kinda tick me off, but I understand my life is far from hard or difficult. I really am lucky for a house with warmth, food, and love. I have a boyfriend, and he and I have been together for quite a while now. I think I have neglected to mention that in LJ land. This'll be the first one in 3 years. I have been very selective since about who I could potentially date and I've found someone adorable, sweet, and with very little to not be satisfied with.
I survived a semester of being in 3 ensembles, an (almost full) courseload, and teaching 21 first graders that weren't easy to please. The last 2 weeks of class I had a bit of strain. I even managed to have a breakthrough in my lessons (though I have NO idea how the hell that happened). I realize that I do like teaching and singing. I'm not sure what exactly I'll be teaching or what exactly I'll be singing, but I know it will be part of my life for a very long time.
In the meantime I have a few weeks before I go back to Ithaca. Of course there's the traditional New Years festivities (slightly changed), already did my skiing, more mental preparation (for the opera needs to be fully memorized when I get back), some reading, some laying in front of the tv like a boob and watch unsolved mysteries. I still have little plan for the summer. I'd like to be home for my july 4th (3rd) bash--still time to apply for a summer voice program, teaching program, maybe working at DMH and preparing for my ensuing recital (which will prob be early fall 2006). I turn 21 in less than a month and a half :)
I survived a semester of being in 3 ensembles, an (almost full) courseload, and teaching 21 first graders that weren't easy to please. The last 2 weeks of class I had a bit of strain. I even managed to have a breakthrough in my lessons (though I have NO idea how the hell that happened). I realize that I do like teaching and singing. I'm not sure what exactly I'll be teaching or what exactly I'll be singing, but I know it will be part of my life for a very long time.
In the meantime I have a few weeks before I go back to Ithaca. Of course there's the traditional New Years festivities (slightly changed), already did my skiing, more mental preparation (for the opera needs to be fully memorized when I get back), some reading, some laying in front of the tv like a boob and watch unsolved mysteries. I still have little plan for the summer. I'd like to be home for my july 4th (3rd) bash--still time to apply for a summer voice program, teaching program, maybe working at DMH and preparing for my ensuing recital (which will prob be early fall 2006). I turn 21 in less than a month and a half :)