...just because it's my first blog in a while doesn't mean it'll be any good.
Anyway, here are a few updates:
Work is getting tougher. Many know that I've been involved in a special project for nearly a year, keeping me out of my regular office. The closer we get to the end, the more stressful it gets. I couldn't ask for a better team to work with, though. We have upwards of 21 pages of funny quotes in the project trailer so far, and we have gotten to know each other very well. They are delightful people, and they make this project far more tolerable.
Charmaine is a gift from God. I am so blessed to have her in my life! Did you know we've known each other for over 10 months already? Wow! We are reading through some great books about relationships and understanding each other and stuff. There are some really good ones out there! (If you want titles, I'll be glad to supply them.)
Last Chance Harvey is a good movie. Go see it.
I decided to try my hand at songwriting. I would really like to do some solo gigs after I finish up with my Master's degree, but I'd prefer to have more than just cover songs in my rep. For those who know that I write music may be surprised to know that I have never successfully composed an entire original piece or completed an original song. All my stuff has been arrangement or parody. That said, I am working on my "first" song ever. It's kind of a mid-90s Steven Curtis Chapman power ballad knockoff, but I feel like it's pretty solid for what it is. More details later. Maybe.
I'm still working on my recital (date still TBD). I might be having a string quartet in the mix for a few songs, and I'm trying to find someone(s) to write stuff for me. Now if I only had the moneys...
Truth be told, I need to finish my Master's degree sooooooooon. I've turned down gigs and ignored auditions because I need to focus on the recital. Once I get my MM degree, I qualify for a small raise (yay) and I am more likely to qualify for teaching jobs (yay?), but most importantly, I will have more peace of mind to pursue other musical... pursuits. And this I need. Badly. I also need money if I'm ever going to be a responsible adult with... responsibilities.
I guess I should end this blog with an... ending.
Comments (2)
Sounds like someone's in looooooooooove =) That always makes me happy!
Good luck finishing up your Masters! One of these days I need to get off my rear and finish mine. I just have 5 classes left; four being online courses if I wish. Not that I really need it as a stay home mother... it's just something I know I will regret not finishing one of these days
MIssed reading your blog. Welcome back. It so nice to see you planning your future. May God grant you many blessings to come.