Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy

I'm playing incessantly this really old game that I can't figure out. I'll paste the link in here once I find it again. It's the Hitchiker's Guide to the Galaxy game....never played it before. And if anyone knows how to get to Ford Prefect without getting hit by a falling brick when the house gets bulldozed, let me know

The last few days of freedom! Now that I've gotten everything done but my music, I'm spending my time doing craft projects I've put off, or put aside, or not finished. So far in the talley: One miniature sewing box out of red brocade with a "hat" shaped pincushion on the top. Very cute. Matches my living room to a tee. I used about a gallon of tacky glue. The goal for the rest of the semester -- year -- whatever, is to make projects out of the stuff I have. One cabinet, part of the top of my closet, all of behind my bed, both end tables, and part of under my bed are full of random fabrics, notions, and ribbons to make projects that I've since forgotten about. I've told myself I cannot buy anything new until I do some of those....

In other news, 23 days until my recital. AHHHHHH!

My House is painted, my graduate application is in, and my recital dress is done! Everything I intended to have done by the end of spring break is done...except for memorizing my music. That's tonight and tomorrow's project. Wish me luck! I'd love to get everything done I meant to do...and even get my bedroom back in order too!

Oh so cool! My paint looks wonderful! And it's almost done. NOW all I have to do is move all of my living room back from where it's currently hiding -- in my bedroom. All of it.

Check out this link.Pretty Neat huh? See if you can figure out how it works...

And now, the moment we've all been holding our collectedly baited breaths for........Rachel updated her page layout. Very exciting, no? Ok, not really -- but I did work at it. Now if only I could change the background without losing all of my settings. I'm off to eat, then finish translating my recital pieces

Success! My application has been mailed -- and is completely beyond my control. And it's only 10! How exciting is that. Next on the list....memorize music, and finish recital dress!

Goals and Aspirations

My goal in life is to develop the talents that God has given me to the fullest
possible extent, and to use them in a way that will allow others to see God in my life. I
intend to pursue a career as a professional opera singer. In the near future I would like to
audition for such programs as the Music Academy of the West and Seattle Opera’s Young
Artist Program. Baylor’s degree program will enable me to develop both my talents and
my faith into a cohesive whole.

In my observation Baylor has an excellent Vocal Performance Degree which will
prepare me academically as well as vocally. While I feel my time at Baylor has
significantly altered my voice, I need the extra two years to complete the transition from
my pop music background to trained classical singing. Also, in my family higher
education is a priority. Both of my parents are educators, and I would like to leave the
door open for the possibility of pursuing a doctorate down the road.

One thing that has been a great cause of concern is how little tolerance there is in
the performance world towards people with an active faith. As a Christian University,
Baylor encourages my beliefs rather than discourages them, as so many other reputable
degree programs would likely do.

I love to learn, and school comes easily to me. I enjoy researching and paper
writing, and relish any opportunity to gather information about my craft. As a graduate
student I intend to use my time gathering working knowledge of performance practice to
better my own singing. One class I’ve been looking forward to taking for four years is Dr.
Zeiss’ Opera Literature class, which in my four years at Baylor never fit into my schedule.
I’ve also been wanting to try my hand at composition, and would relish the opportunity to
lean from Baylor’s amazing faculty.

I believe that the Baylor School of Music is the perfect place for me to study
because it meshes seamlessly the serious study of music and the Christian Faith, a
background I will need once I venture out into the larger world of music.

Grad essay is half done. Not long enough though. I need more length. Back to the drawing board