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Many things are happening lately. I keep composing posts in my head, so I might as well write them down, hmm?
Just looked at today's forecast for where I am now and where I used to live: 30 degrees vs. 60 degrees. And today is nice by Ohio standards.
I'm practicing again at last (guess why...). Of all things, it takes a performance to get me going. Deadlines are my friends.
I'm crocheting another bathmat (the colors are just as scary as the first, but I love it).
Reading fanfiction has actually been boring the past couple weeks!
I've been watching more TV, instead (Sherlock on BBC is fascinating).
I'm attending concerts/recitals/performances semi-willingly. Last night there was no anime club, so I (actually looked up) went to a dance performance at my school, instead. It was worth the $12 ticket. I don't think I've ever been to a dance recital before. I don't love it quite as much as singing (oh, and the voice faculty recital earlier this semester? Just wonderful), but it was pleasant to rely on one's eyes for a change, and see just what a healthy young human body can do.
It's lovely to be somewhere you know people and places. I believe I've stated how much I despise being, in practice, a freshman again. Now I'm somewhere at sophomore level, thank God.
I've vacuumed my apartment for the first time ever this morning, the rental people wanted to show it to a potential renter for next semester, and my "guests are coming, must clean!" instincts kicked in. I also organized a good bit of stuff, although I've been doing that since getting back. I am always amazed at how much stuff I can throw away and then never think about again. It helps me concentrate better, having everything in its place. Of course, I only have it until the end of the semester, and then I'll be moving. Where? Don't know yet. Looking at two-bedrooms and finding a roommate is on the to-do list.
I've been methodically going through the steps to determine whether I really want to switch to a Music Education degree. I'm meeting with an adviser Monday. I've also been considering (no concrete steps, yet) music criticism - I do love me my writing, and opinions on concerts? Pff, I have plenty. - and Arts Management: Good at organizing? check, Likes to set schedules? Check. Deals well with others? Mostly check. Is good at networking/setting up appointments? If I have to be. At this point, anything is better than Performance. If I'm going to teach, I'm going to get the best training I can. I don't need or want to screw up some poor kid because I'm ignorant. And how will I know if I want to do other stuff unless I try?
Overall, I've been much happier this semester than last. Maybe it's the fact that I feel I'm getting something accomplished, or that I have a Pedagogy (teaching) class, or that I finally feel confident dealing with life in Ohio. Who knows? Gotta go. My laundry is not going to move itself.
Just looked at today's forecast for where I am now and where I used to live: 30 degrees vs. 60 degrees. And today is nice by Ohio standards.
I'm practicing again at last (guess why...). Of all things, it takes a performance to get me going. Deadlines are my friends.
I'm crocheting another bathmat (the colors are just as scary as the first, but I love it).
Reading fanfiction has actually been boring the past couple weeks!
I've been watching more TV, instead (Sherlock on BBC is fascinating).
I'm attending concerts/recitals/performances semi-willingly. Last night there was no anime club, so I (actually looked up) went to a dance performance at my school, instead. It was worth the $12 ticket. I don't think I've ever been to a dance recital before. I don't love it quite as much as singing (oh, and the voice faculty recital earlier this semester? Just wonderful), but it was pleasant to rely on one's eyes for a change, and see just what a healthy young human body can do.
It's lovely to be somewhere you know people and places. I believe I've stated how much I despise being, in practice, a freshman again. Now I'm somewhere at sophomore level, thank God.
I've vacuumed my apartment for the first time ever this morning, the rental people wanted to show it to a potential renter for next semester, and my "guests are coming, must clean!" instincts kicked in. I also organized a good bit of stuff, although I've been doing that since getting back. I am always amazed at how much stuff I can throw away and then never think about again. It helps me concentrate better, having everything in its place. Of course, I only have it until the end of the semester, and then I'll be moving. Where? Don't know yet. Looking at two-bedrooms and finding a roommate is on the to-do list.
I've been methodically going through the steps to determine whether I really want to switch to a Music Education degree. I'm meeting with an adviser Monday. I've also been considering (no concrete steps, yet) music criticism - I do love me my writing, and opinions on concerts? Pff, I have plenty. - and Arts Management: Good at organizing? check, Likes to set schedules? Check. Deals well with others? Mostly check. Is good at networking/setting up appointments? If I have to be. At this point, anything is better than Performance. If I'm going to teach, I'm going to get the best training I can. I don't need or want to screw up some poor kid because I'm ignorant. And how will I know if I want to do other stuff unless I try?
Overall, I've been much happier this semester than last. Maybe it's the fact that I feel I'm getting something accomplished, or that I have a Pedagogy (teaching) class, or that I finally feel confident dealing with life in Ohio. Who knows? Gotta go. My laundry is not going to move itself.
Until next time,
Greeny
