If I hear Pomp and Circumstance one more time, I'm going to poop on someone's car.
ASU Commencement Ceremony Hoopla nonsense always has brass ensembles playing (for every graduation EXCEPT the school of music...go figure.) Anyways, of course I was a member of this esteemed group. (By "esteemed" I mean "poor kids who will subject themselves to twelve hours of graduation ceremonies for 60 bucks a pop.")
So...yeah. If I never hear Pomp and Circumstance again, I will not cry. It will be a stretch to even go to my kid's graduation. I guess I could purchase those ridiculous sized headphones they sell at NASCAR races, and hope the band director doesn't get offended.
Oh, shit. What if I'm the band director?
OK, well, hope my students aren't offended.
Anyway I'm currently in the middle of my highly-efficient, organized country-leaving preperation. This looks a little more like, "Oh, shit! I'm leaving TOMORROW!" (throws everything in sight into a suitcase.)
I have no idea what internet will be like in Ireland (but rest assured, I will NOT be spending much time on it even if it's availible.) So have a lovely 2 1/2 weeks, and I'll be updating again before long!
Monday, May 12, 2008
Sunday, April 27, 2008
CONCERT!!!
OK, I'm going to say it quick--I rocked that shit OUT.
I flubbed a couple spots, but you know what? I jumped right back on like nobody's business. And I kept a good sound and it was fairly musical...yeah. I am OK with a couple flubs, because it still went really, really well.
And most importantly, IT'S OVER!!!
In other news, I have nine papers to write by Wednesday.
I might do one or two today...you know. Don't want to stress myself out, here. :).
Besides, yesterday John, Mike and I went wandering and engaged in our usual deep discussions (when/if the world will end, what would happen if we ran out of oil tomorrow, whether X sin is really a sin or not, the place of religion in goverment, the nature of evil...you know. Usual college conversations.) and another novel has been born in my mind. Doesn't that sound much more interesting than Psychology research write-ups?
I flubbed a couple spots, but you know what? I jumped right back on like nobody's business. And I kept a good sound and it was fairly musical...yeah. I am OK with a couple flubs, because it still went really, really well.
And most importantly, IT'S OVER!!!
In other news, I have nine papers to write by Wednesday.
I might do one or two today...you know. Don't want to stress myself out, here. :).
Besides, yesterday John, Mike and I went wandering and engaged in our usual deep discussions (when/if the world will end, what would happen if we ran out of oil tomorrow, whether X sin is really a sin or not, the place of religion in goverment, the nature of evil...you know. Usual college conversations.) and another novel has been born in my mind. Doesn't that sound much more interesting than Psychology research write-ups?
Friday, April 25, 2008
COUNTDOWN
T minus 2 hours and 16 minutes!!!
Holy crap, I'm excited. I'm like, can't-sit-still, peeing-my-pants-a-little excited.
(For those of you totally lost right now, I'm performing a concerto with the wind ensemble this evening. In--checks watch--2 hours and 15 minutes.)
(Well, actually more like 2 hours and 30 minutes, since I'm the second piece.)
For those of you who are halfway across the country or just don't like me enough to drive an hour, if you click here: www.music.appstate.edu there is a yellow button that says Rosen Hall Broadcast. If you click on that, you can get a live feed of the concert!
OK, I'm going to go start to get ready a little...send lots of prayers around 8:15!!!
Holy crap, I'm excited. I'm like, can't-sit-still, peeing-my-pants-a-little excited.
(For those of you totally lost right now, I'm performing a concerto with the wind ensemble this evening. In--checks watch--2 hours and 15 minutes.)
(Well, actually more like 2 hours and 30 minutes, since I'm the second piece.)
For those of you who are halfway across the country or just don't like me enough to drive an hour, if you click here: www.music.appstate.edu there is a yellow button that says Rosen Hall Broadcast. If you click on that, you can get a live feed of the concert!
OK, I'm going to go start to get ready a little...send lots of prayers around 8:15!!!
Monday, April 21, 2008
A decent assignment, for once
So, for a change, we are reading an excellent and relevant book in Foundations of American Education, Walking on Water by Derek Jensen. It's absolutely amazing, and I recommend it to anyone who is going to/is teaching.
Now, in addition to that (it's almost too good to be true!) we have a wonderful assignment for the class--to use any medium we wish to answer--what is the most important question we have to answer for ourselves?
Obviously, I'm writing. Here's the first few paragraphs:
Will you walk the labyrinth?
I freeze. It's a dingy billboard, posted on the wall of the subway station. I haven't walked a labyrinth in years--I've long since given up following winding paths, searching for feelings that aren't there. My mother cried, my father sighed, but in the end, it does nothing but wear down your shoes.
The tram in front of the sign pulls way, revealing the bottom. It's a movie add, some new torture-porn flick. I turn quickly, boarding the train back to my apartment.
My home--Queens Shithole. In some ways, I suppose it's fitting--my building is so similar to my cases' homes--but it's pretty bad when you consider I left behind a beautiful Georgia town and home for this. Now, the most glamorous thing I see is the subway.
Now, in addition to that (it's almost too good to be true!) we have a wonderful assignment for the class--to use any medium we wish to answer--what is the most important question we have to answer for ourselves?
Obviously, I'm writing. Here's the first few paragraphs:
Will you walk the labyrinth?
I freeze. It's a dingy billboard, posted on the wall of the subway station. I haven't walked a labyrinth in years--I've long since given up following winding paths, searching for feelings that aren't there. My mother cried, my father sighed, but in the end, it does nothing but wear down your shoes.
The tram in front of the sign pulls way, revealing the bottom. It's a movie add, some new torture-porn flick. I turn quickly, boarding the train back to my apartment.
My home--Queens Shithole. In some ways, I suppose it's fitting--my building is so similar to my cases' homes--but it's pretty bad when you consider I left behind a beautiful Georgia town and home for this. Now, the most glamorous thing I see is the subway.
Sunday, April 20, 2008
Whew!
Completed:
2 Conducting Observation Papers
2 Conducting Score Analysis Papers
And for Tuesday:
3 Psychology research participant write ups
Another Bullshit Reader's Response
I WILL SURVIVE. AS LONG AS I KNOW HOW TO LOVE...shut up Amanda.
1 Psychology in the Media paper
2 Random Psychology papers
Studying for Psychology Test
A theory composition using no musical notation
A bullshit Foundations of American Education Reader's Response (no, I didn't leave those in middle school)
Practicing
Remaining for Tomorrow:
2 Conducting Observation Papers
2 Conducting Score Analysis Papers
And for Tuesday:
3 Psychology research participant write ups
Another Bullshit Reader's Response
I WILL SURVIVE. AS LONG AS I KNOW HOW TO LOVE...shut up Amanda.
Saturday, April 19, 2008
Orchestra Concert and AHHH
Today was my last orchestra concert ever. HOORAY!!! I'm never going to play in an orchestra again if I can help it. Sorry, my idea of a good time is not "count rests and then play really loudly for two measures." But such is the way of life for an orchestral trumpeter. Sigh...
In other news, I am no longer diseased (as much.) But, regrettably, I am now so far behind I don't know if I'll ever catch up. This isn't just from being sick, this is the culimination of a semester's worth of "I-really-don't-give-a-shit-about-jumping-through-these-hoops." So now, to reward my utter lack of work ethic, I have to do tomorrow:
2 Conducting Observation Papers
1 Psychology in the Media paper
2 Random Psychology papers
Studying for Psychology Test
2 Conducting Score Analysis Papers
3 Psychology research participant write ups
A theory composition using no musical notation
A bullshit Foundations of American Education Reader's Response (no, I didn't leave those in middle school)
AND...I really need to practice, since we are six short days away from THE CONCERT.
*breathes...*
In other news, I am no longer diseased (as much.) But, regrettably, I am now so far behind I don't know if I'll ever catch up. This isn't just from being sick, this is the culimination of a semester's worth of "I-really-don't-give-a-shit-about-jumping-through-these-hoops." So now, to reward my utter lack of work ethic, I have to do tomorrow:
2 Conducting Observation Papers
1 Psychology in the Media paper
2 Random Psychology papers
Studying for Psychology Test
2 Conducting Score Analysis Papers
3 Psychology research participant write ups
A theory composition using no musical notation
A bullshit Foundations of American Education Reader's Response (no, I didn't leave those in middle school)
AND...I really need to practice, since we are six short days away from THE CONCERT.
*breathes...*
Thursday, April 17, 2008
Blerg...
I am sick.
I am a zit on the face of humanity when I am sick.
I am utterly sore, boring, and useless. Ergo: I went and purchased Final Fantasy X Tuesday to occupy myself during my infirmaty.
So far, I've played about 26 hours of the game. I'm already to Zanarkand--yes I know this is unhealthy.
But you know what? I don't care. Because it's not like I'm going to accomplish anything else.
I am a zit on the face of humanity when I am sick.
I am utterly sore, boring, and useless. Ergo: I went and purchased Final Fantasy X Tuesday to occupy myself during my infirmaty.
So far, I've played about 26 hours of the game. I'm already to Zanarkand--yes I know this is unhealthy.
But you know what? I don't care. Because it's not like I'm going to accomplish anything else.
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