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)