My life for the last 4 months
So... I completely forgot I had a livejournal, mainly because I've literally been too busy to update. I don't know why I feel the need to keep this blog up- I lost interest in it ages ago - but somehow it would feel like disrespecting a part of my past if I deleted it, or something. Irrational? Completely. At least I know I'm being a sentimental loser. So instead of dragging this entry out, as I'm sure no one reads this thing any more, I'll be brief.
Last semester was fucking spectacular. The best of my life. There was one huge damper on it at the beginning, Max's horrible accident (and the night Lisa, Georgia and I spent in the hospital with him after being the first to find out about it, even before his parents), but as he came out of his coma, strengthened, and ultimately recovered, I am looking upon it as some sort of miracle that we all should be extremely grateful for. He should have been dead, and now he's walking around as normally as ever, with only a few scars on his face. I'm now seeing a trauma councellor for the PTSD I am suffering due to the conversation with the police officer and the night in the hospital I spent with him, and I too am hoping to make a full recovery, with only a few scars.
I was in four shows last semester. They all sparked my interest in acting and peforming more than straight singing has ever done. They made me solidify my desire to be a professional singer, and not settle for being just a teacher (although my interest in that is still intact, as well. I'll just do both ^_^) I was in Dido and Aeaneas, I played Luisa in The Fantasticks (one of the best experiences I've ever had), St. Genevieve in Four Saints in Three Acts as well as the Select Chamber Singers Chorus, and the world premiere of A Bird in Your Ear.
On top of that, I have been dating my amazing boyfriend, who has been alluded to in previous entries, for 3 and a half months. I remain as in love with him as ever, in fact, I fall more and more in love with him every day. This relationship has taught me many things, first and foremost that I actually have the ability to commit to someone. It's my first real serious relationship, and it's the best thing that's ever happened to me. Alex and I are perfect for one another. I hate to sound like those delusional teenagers who think they've finally found love and will be that way forever, but after many many many bullshit relationships, one night stands, and meaningless flings, I have found my man. After four months of dating my father, my mother told him, "I'm going to marry you." Upon being asked how she knew that, she replied, "When you know, you know." That's how I feel about Alex, and amazinly, that's how he feels about me. I firmly believe that he is my future, and if I'm wrong, which I doubt I am, I will atleast have experienced true, real, raw, and incredible love. That's something I can hold on to.
Lastly, I am at Bard for the summer. I am being paid to sing in the 2008 BMF production of "King Roger (The Shepard)" From July - August, and in the meantime, as well as filling in the gaps for when I am not rehearsing, I am working in the Student Activities Office. I'm living in Tewksbury (hot, but manageable) right across the hall from my friend Eva. Ming and Jesse are here, and Meredith will be here in July to sing in the opera as well. It's amazing being here. I thought I wouldn't like it, but I was very very wrong. I have a sweet gig, I'm making lots of money to do nothing, my boss rocks, and soon I'll be getting paid 1000 bucks to do something I would be doing for free. I'm happy. I miss Alex, but I already know that this summer is going to be great.
I'll keep you avid readers updated.
...maybe.
Last semester was fucking spectacular. The best of my life. There was one huge damper on it at the beginning, Max's horrible accident (and the night Lisa, Georgia and I spent in the hospital with him after being the first to find out about it, even before his parents), but as he came out of his coma, strengthened, and ultimately recovered, I am looking upon it as some sort of miracle that we all should be extremely grateful for. He should have been dead, and now he's walking around as normally as ever, with only a few scars on his face. I'm now seeing a trauma councellor for the PTSD I am suffering due to the conversation with the police officer and the night in the hospital I spent with him, and I too am hoping to make a full recovery, with only a few scars.
I was in four shows last semester. They all sparked my interest in acting and peforming more than straight singing has ever done. They made me solidify my desire to be a professional singer, and not settle for being just a teacher (although my interest in that is still intact, as well. I'll just do both ^_^) I was in Dido and Aeaneas, I played Luisa in The Fantasticks (one of the best experiences I've ever had), St. Genevieve in Four Saints in Three Acts as well as the Select Chamber Singers Chorus, and the world premiere of A Bird in Your Ear.
On top of that, I have been dating my amazing boyfriend, who has been alluded to in previous entries, for 3 and a half months. I remain as in love with him as ever, in fact, I fall more and more in love with him every day. This relationship has taught me many things, first and foremost that I actually have the ability to commit to someone. It's my first real serious relationship, and it's the best thing that's ever happened to me. Alex and I are perfect for one another. I hate to sound like those delusional teenagers who think they've finally found love and will be that way forever, but after many many many bullshit relationships, one night stands, and meaningless flings, I have found my man. After four months of dating my father, my mother told him, "I'm going to marry you." Upon being asked how she knew that, she replied, "When you know, you know." That's how I feel about Alex, and amazinly, that's how he feels about me. I firmly believe that he is my future, and if I'm wrong, which I doubt I am, I will atleast have experienced true, real, raw, and incredible love. That's something I can hold on to.
Lastly, I am at Bard for the summer. I am being paid to sing in the 2008 BMF production of "King Roger (The Shepard)" From July - August, and in the meantime, as well as filling in the gaps for when I am not rehearsing, I am working in the Student Activities Office. I'm living in Tewksbury (hot, but manageable) right across the hall from my friend Eva. Ming and Jesse are here, and Meredith will be here in July to sing in the opera as well. It's amazing being here. I thought I wouldn't like it, but I was very very wrong. I have a sweet gig, I'm making lots of money to do nothing, my boss rocks, and soon I'll be getting paid 1000 bucks to do something I would be doing for free. I'm happy. I miss Alex, but I already know that this summer is going to be great.
I'll keep you avid readers updated.
...maybe.