I'm back again

Hello world,

So it's been like 4 months since my last post, I know I'm not sure why I have one of these either sometimes lol. Anyway a lot...well not really a lot has happened since then.
 April:  The official Virtual Choir 3 video came out that I partcipated in :) Can't wait for the next one, I pretty much LOVVVVE his music :)

                                                                   

Then I did my 2nd Relay for Life and walked 125 laps :) I am hooked on Relays and now I have even more of a reason to do them, love you Aunt Mae.

 Later on I started a HUGE graphic design project and I am still working on it, speaking of I am pretty darn close to being done so after this I'm going to work on it again. 

Did I mention I officially became a house renter(rentee maybe idk and i dont care lol) Anyway ya I'll get to that later :) 

May: I got another job starting in the fall...yay desk jobs. 

I saw The Cab and got to meet them...good band but the lead singer was a douche.

Had my second jury out of many and rocked it. I didn't get all A's but I got B's and that is a lot better than the 2 B's and 3 C's my first time...ya being sick during your first jry sucks.

Finished my Freshman year in college...boy was that an adventure and I'm still learning 

Did my first beauty pageant thing didn't win but I had fun and got free tickets to my favorite race of the year.

Met two of my favorite dirt track racers, Jimmy Owens and Tyler Reddick :)

June: Went to my first drag boat race, was ok but I def prefer dirt track )

Started summer classes as a Sophmore...eek I'm already feeling old.

Moved into my first house :) I love it 

Threw a small party at my house...what a fun night

Got a new doggie....shes adorable and basically loves me :)

Went to another Relay and although I didn't walk as much, I helped raise almost $25,000 just by watching kids bounce in a bounce house and collect their money :)  

Now it is July and I am currently at home doing nothing but I am about to work on the project again :) If all goes well, I will become a published graphic designer...eeek!!! If only I had time,  would totally minor in graphic design. Anyway so I guess its time to get to work.

Going back to my other house tomorrow and another week of school...bleck.

Goodnight world :)

Currently Listening to: Look with Your Heart from Love Never Dies :)

Rant Here...Rant There

Hello World,

Yes today is a rant post. Currently I am working on a research paper for my sociology class that I normally wouldn't have a problem with, except for the fact that we're on spring break. I mean come on it's called a break for a reason. Sometimes I wonder if these professors think it is fun to screw with us...oh wait they do.

On a fun note, I have discovered my family is a bunch of plan ahead people. I thought it was just my mom and I, but when I got home Friday, all my little brothers were talking about was what they were buying with their Christmas money. Seeing as how we don't do presents for Christmas, but we do money instead and go shopping the day after Christmas, it's almost understandable. Nut here's the thing....it's March. They crack me up...ever since my aunt got a hot tub, that is all my 17 year old brother wants and he wants the other 2 to go in on it. But today, mom and I got to talking, and we thought instead of going shopping for Christmas, we should try to go on a cruise. There is only one problem with that, we are both poor college kids. I have a small part time job and I am lucky if I make more than $250 a month and she is lucky to even find a shift since she is a PRN right now. Of course we are both doing lots of research and it is possible if we both save about $200 a month from now on but this will probably end up being a next year thing. But nevertheless, I am excited about this :)

Anyway, things have been going so-so. I am halfway through my second semester of college and I of course hate my grades, but the ones I am doing worst in have the least points put up. Both of them have about 5 things each on the grading scale. I do not wanna go see my advisor because of this. He is kind of a jerk and this is going to make him flip shiz. What can you do though. I need to just keep working, keep my head held high, and keep looking forward.

Oh I forgot to mention, I saw my kids Tuesday. No, I do not have actual children, I mean my elementary kids. Story is, I went to my old school Tuesday and stayed pretty much all day. Crazy, I know, guess I love that place too much. Anyway, I pretty much observed all of the music classes and helped my old choir. Sad news is, they have completely given up. No one wants to participate, they don't believe in themselves, and they don't get along. Don't get me wrong, everythng wasn't perfect last year, but it wasn't this bad. It made me sad, but of course I still love them and am doing whatever I can to go to their concert. Even though I know it will probably be a disaster. Alright back to my kids. I found out that the elementary kids were 2nd and 5th graders that day and the now second graders were the kids I became very attached to last year as the aide and I was so excited to see them. I heard them walking in and they knew that I was there when the teacher said we had a guest. Seeing some of the reactions made me so happy cause most of them remembered me and it was just great. I seriously wanted to find a time machine so I could be the teacher. At this point, I don't even know how long it will take me to finish school. Hopefully not too long cause I don't have the patience. Anyway, just being there tat day, made me very excited about what I am doing with my life and it made me sure about things again.

I am so not ready to go back Sunday, nor a I ready for these auditions. I know my music, but I am just afraid of screwing up and having a very negative lessons teacher can really bring you down. I just have to go in with all the confidence in the world, show them what I have, and kick butt.

Well it is 4 am now and I really need to sleep. Plus I am freezing right now.

Good Night world!

Currently listening to: Who are the Brave-United Air Force Singing Sergeants.

Procrastination at its Finest

Hello Word,

If you can't tell, I am currently procrastinating. I have a theory worksheet due tomorrow morning as well as some math assignment. The math I will probably get done within 30 mins and I'm probably going to do the work for tomorrow, Wednesday, AND Friday. Overachiever...nah more like its freaking order of operations. A fifth grader could do it. Theory on the other hand, KILL ME NOW. It's not like its ridiculously hard, it's just stuff I do not like. Yay homework :/

Time to be positive. I went to my hometown's homecoming game Friday. Yes, we have homecoming in January because football is non-existent in my rural town. Anyway, it was an amazing game for both boys and girls. I've never cheered so loud and broke so many MHSSA crowd rules. I also got to sing the anthem with my former choir and I can definitely tell my voice has grown. It was great. Although, that night I almost lost my voice from cheering. Shh...don't tell my voice teacher :) I really do need to learn how to cheer on my team w/o screaming though its really bad. I also am getting excited for the MMEA conference starting Wednesday evening. It's going to be so awesome :)

Update on the hw: I got theory done, but I will def not be doing extra math. It is 12:30 and I have to do the math and I haven't started. NO MORE PROCRASTINATION!!!

Goodnight World

Currently Listening to : O magnum mysterium- Chamber Choir of Europe

New Semester, New Adventures

Hello World!

Today was the first day of the new semester and so far I might actually like it. I also only had 5 out of my 10 classes. This is going to be a busy semester though. 17 credit hours which in my case equals 10 classes, my job at the CDR, NAfME, practice time and study time. This doesn't include the co-ed music fraternity, Mu Phi, that I am rushing for, a possible apprenticeship at a conservatory and the other things I always do. I have officially entered the world of the no life for music majors. I think I'll like it though, except for math and theory...UCK! I have a feeling it will be great though.

So I got a new roommate and it is GREAT! She is also a vocal music ed major and even though she doesn't have theory this semester, she still might be able to help me :) We also are both choir nerds and can compare music. We spent like 2 hrs today just listening to some of our favorite choral pieces. It was great! Now I might actually practice more :)

As for the apprenticeship , my lessons teacher actually suggested. She is a teacher at the local music conservatory and they have a program where you can work there and get the experience of working at a music business. I would be observing lessons, helping at lessons, teaching BASIC theory, helping with the marketing and much more. It is a great opportunity and it could really help me prepare for teaching, my theory skills, my business skills, and it will look great on my resume. The best thing is since I don't have a car, my lessons teacher is willing to take me with her since she goes over there after my lesson. It also can turn into a paid internship. How awesome is that!?

Speaking of awesome, next week will be AWESOME! I am going to a music educators conference that pretty much anyone who is interested in music wants to go to. It is going to be amazing 4 days of workshops, concerts, and new people. I have to miss 2 days of classes, but over half of them will be cancelled cause the whole music department shuts down so every one can go. I am so excited!

Anyway, I need sleep so that is all for now. I hope this will be great.

Nighty Night :)

Currently Listening to: America The Beautiful- West Central All-District Choirs (ahh memories)

It's been a while!

Hello World!

It's been close to a year since I last blogged. WOW! I'm not sure why I stopped cause I really kinda liked it, even though a lot of my posts were silly/pointless but sometimes that's how I am. I read all of my posts and almost all of them were about my music adventures and even in one post was about my decision on becoming a music teacher. It brought back all of my amazing high school memories. So much has happened since then and I don't regret one thing...except for sleeping in my math class pretty much every time now I have to retake it. Lesson learned: If you know that class will be one of your worst classes and its a morning class, DON'T sit in the back row against the wall. A quick summary of what's happened since the last time I blogged.

I got a II at state with my largest music competition audience :)

I graduated Cum Laude with a 3.6 :)

I received $2000 in local scholarships and a $200 music scholarship :)

I was one of the founders of a local organization that helped raised over $2500 for Joplin and we were able to donate BIG boxes full of clothes, toys, food, toiletries, etc. :)

I got my first real job at the local state park. Loved/hated it. :)

I went to a choir and theory camp and met a ton of people and are pretty good friends with all of them. :)

Participated in the local Relay for Life and walked 110 laps :)

Started college at MSU with 15 credit hours but like 7 classes :)

Ended up getting a new roommate that was the polar opposite as me :)

Got a job at a Dispute-Resolution Center on campus and I LOVE it :)

Became friends with all of the girls on the floor and I love them to death :)

Discovered how much I prefer the small-town life :)

Joined an awesome Music Educators organization called NAfME :)

Became an active volunteer and participated in several volunteer activities, including a trip to Joplin.

Discovered my love of band....I WILL learn to play some sort of instrument :)

Grew a love/hate relationship with music theory but I passed so it's not a ton of hate :)

Did my first practicum and definitely realized I am in the right career path even if those kids were terror children :)

Joined 2 campus ministries and became closer to God :) :)

Made a TON of new friends :)

Went to my first actual concert :)

My roommate ended up moving to another room cause our differences collided, but we are still good friends :)

Had a tough first semester but managed to end up with a 3.09 GPA and I only have to retake one class because this girl is a dummy and slept through most of it.

Decided if Music Ed doesn't work for me, I will become an elementary teacher...but I don't think I will be switching majors.

Got a new roommate who is also a music major and sounds like shes a lot like me...I get to meet her tomorrow :)

I think that's about it. A lot of this is pointless info that nobody really cares about but this is mainly for me cause one day I will go back and read these and just think of all the memories :) Besides, I don't think anyone is reading these so it will be A-OK :)

Now I need to finish packing up. I am going back to the dorms tomorrow and starting a new semester Tuesday :) I am oddly excited about the new semester even though I am taking 17 credit hours with a total of 9 classes...eek! It'll be great though. Well I need to quit procrastinating...that's my main goal for this new year is quit procrastinating :)

Good Night World!

Currently listening to Hide and Seek-The Kings Singers (LOVE them)