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Wednesday, 29 July 2009
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It's the final countdown!
... some of you know what I'm talking about, and you're singing the song. "ILLUSION, MICHAEL...."
Anyway, the wedding is fast approaching, and this has been a huge week. We talked about budget, and a lot of prayer would be appreciated, as we're nowhere close to affording a super-basic life together. God provides. *Deep breath*
Bought plane tickets today, officially requested time off today. Shopped for gifts today, and hopefully doing tuxes and rings VERY soon. We need to, so... yeah.
Work is... well, it's a lot of work. Very tough situations we're in right now, and prayer is definitely in order for APU as a whole- that upper management sees clearly and has the courage to act wisely and quickly. Also, those of us who are burning out need wisdom to know how to conduct ourselves. There are a lot of choices to be made, and some could make or break the future of the university. So yes, please pray.
Friday, 12 June 2009
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The Muppets and 30 Rock
One of the funniest things I've seen in a while... and so true!
Why 30 Rock is a Rip-Off of The Muppet Show...
Sunday, 26 April 2009
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Of Life, Of Death, Of Love
A week from Wednesday at 6pm, I will be singing my guts out (sit a few rows back) for over an hour, in completion of my Master of Music degree.
Come hear me. Don't fear me. Or spear me. Ow.
Seriously, though... the recital is a bit darker than some you may have heard before. I like the depth of a lot of the music in my program. Interesting harmonies, depressing lyrics, cynical characters, beautiful melodies. What more could one ask for, but free refreshments afterward? What's that I hear?? Ah, yes! There WILL be free refreshments afterward. So come for the food, but come early and pretend you're listening. I'll pretend you aren't snoring.
Thursday, 02 April 2009
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Pre-Recital!
Well, folks, last night was quite possibly more important than my recital itself. Last night I was joined in a classroom by Andrew (my accompanist) and three rather important vocal instructors. They were there to hear my entire recital program and evaluate whether I am allowed to present my program as scheduled.
I was rather nervous, but I went for it. Some unexpected mistakes occurred, but we got through it. I surprised myself a few times with things that went well, and Andrew rescued me once when I missed an entrance. Due to his amazingness, the few measures of introduction that he repeated sounded perfectly natural. Andrew, my proverbial hat is off to you.
You have to understand- this is a STRESSFUL thing. Some of you know that verbal affirmation does not often have a very strong impact on me. However, after you have poured out your heart and energy and everything and after each one, they just write things down with only the slightest acknowledgment, a person can get a little stressed. I realized just how important applause is: it helps a performer release a little stress between songs or scenes. Towards the end of the program, I looked at my hands, and they were PURPLE! That's right. I was so stressed out, my hands were frosty-cold, clammy, sweaty, and purple. Not exaggerating here, guys. Purple.
After the last song, they thanked me, I packed up my stuff, and waited outside. They discussed, and exited one at a time. Each was very complimentary, and I passed!
I got home at 9:15, ate dinner, put Mythbusters on, stretched out on the recliner, drifted off around 10:15, woke up at midnight, and went to bed. I feel almost rested this morning, as I prepare for work. If you've talked to me at all lately, you'll realize how BIG that is. Praise God for sleep!
Come see my recital!
Wednesday, May 6th, 6:00 P.M.
Munson Recital Hall
Azusa Pacific University
***Free Admission***
Sunday, 22 March 2009
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The big question is out of the way
She and I have been engaged for over a month now! We have asked many questions, talked about some serious stuff, but today was the KEY conversation. The only potential "deal-breaker" that we had not yet discussed...
We have agreed- toilet paper OVER THE TOP of the roll, not coming from behind the roll.
*WHEW!* Finally, I can sleep without that weighing on my mind!
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