Hey Readers,
So as of lately, balance has become a big problem for me. School, job, friends, family, music, etc.
With all of my college stuff coming up in the fall, I'll admit to being a little stressed as to not know how all will turn out. I am hoping for decent scores. My job is going okay. I never thought I'd be able to fit in with a job at a hardware store, but I guess I proved myself wrong on that one. Friends and family are both great. I love being around as many of them as I can get at any point. What can I say? I AM definitely a people person. Music is going fine. Orchestra is busy, as we prepare for Fiddler's Jamboree yet again this year. I've decided at the last second to take on the practice required to go to the said event. I am excited though, for the actual concert coming up in the spring, it's going to occur on MY turf. Yup, we're playing at the high school in my town... eek! (really excited)
I have something else to add to my busyness. I am head-over-heals for someone right now. I am afraid to get into any form of a relationship and have it ended on me, though. Being busy all the time, doesn't seem like something a guy is going to want to be involved with. You never know, though. Maybe things will work out this time. All I can do is hope.
I will say that he is absolutely amazing. We have so much in common, which makes him really easy to talk to. He's smart, almost as much as a music dork as I am, and well... perfect.
I say all of this and my brain goes, "Wait till after college". Yet, what if I miss this opportunity? I don't want to go through life going "What if this...? Or, what if that...?" Ya know? There is nothing good about those situations, as I have already found out. So, no. I can't wait till college, not with this.
Anyways, I'm sure ya'll are absolutely enjoying reading my vicious debate over all of this.. (heavy sarcasm)
Yet, I could be missing on opportunities as we speak.
Gots to go,
Thanks for reading!!
Showing posts with label Music. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Music. Show all posts
2012-02-23
2012-02-20
10 Songs You Should Listen To- Right This Second!
Here are ten songs you should listen to, right NOW. Haha, just kidding. No seriously, if you are half the music geek I am, I totally recommend listening to them.
1. Runaway by Mat Kearney - I love this song! Then again, I love a lot of Mat Kearney's songs... so yeah...
2. Vanilla Twilight by Owl City - This song is SO cute, I love listening to it!
3. Battle by Chris August - Life IS a battle of wrong and right. Sometimes it's hard to find that fine line between the two.
4. Calling You by Blue October- Although, I haven't really explored much of Blue October's music, I have really come to enjoy this particular song. As I call people a lot, this song is very fitting.
5. Drive By by Train- Honestly, I wasn't sure if I should have posted this one, or Train's "Marry You", just because I adore both. (I'm just an itty bit of a romanticist...okay, scratch that... extremely romantic would be closer to the truth)
6. Monster (remix) by Meg and Dia- Love this song, it's got such a cool beat!
7. Stronger by Kelly Clarkson - This is one of my favorite songs that I find really uplifting in those moments that I feel like crap, so it absolutely had to make it on to this list.
8. Sail by AWOLNATION- No, I don't usually listen to the depressing songs. Yet, for some reason, I can't seem to stop humming this song. Not really sure what's up there....
9. I Hate This Part by The Pussycat Dolls- There was a brief post-break-up point for me, and this song had a LOT of meaning to me.
10. Courageous by Casting Crowns- Sometimes the best things can come from just one courageous moment. :)
Hope you enjoy them as much as I do!
Thanks for reading!
2011-09-25
Orchestra Fun... :D
Hey Everybody!
How are you guys? I am well. Are you all enjoying the start of fall? I know I am. The leaves are changing into beautiful shades of orange, red, and yellow. Although, it is getting really chilly at night (I am not too fond of the cold). Oh well, I have tried to make it outside, but I have been quite involved in work, school, orchestra, etc. to do so.
Talking of what often keeps me preoccupied, orchestra started back up!! I am so excited. I love orchestra, so much! My conductor always seems to pick some really interesting pieces, to say the least. Last winter, we had some Beethoven pieces. They were fun, don't get me wrong, but they were also a pain to learn. This year, we have a fun piece to learn called 'Remote Control'. The piece is fun to imagine a scenario to try and imagine while you are playing it.
I like to imagine this:
There is this impatient, little, old guy sitting in a couch with his feet propped up. He is almost bald, and has a bit of a beard. He has a half-eaten meal on one side of him, and a box of tissues to the other. He's wearing overalls, and a red/black plaid shirt. He is in this terrible mood as he flips on the TV. Impatiently, he scans what's on. He finds nothing to his liking. He flips the stations, pauses, fast forwards through shows, and mutes these shows. He's just absolutely ticked as he flips through the stations faster and faster, then finally finds one to his liking as the show on that station ends.
Fun, eh? Trust me, there are a lot more you can make up for this song. Anything from cats, to grumpy old men can make this song even more fun. The only thing that I disagree with this song, is the fact that I OF ALL PEOPLE have to sing. Yup, me. There are parts from the Broadway show 'Mamma Mia', that our conductor has everybody on the 'outside chair' (see below) in the orchestra singing. He has the people on the inside chair plucking their strings. You can only imagine that I am hopeful for the inside chair at our concert. Oh well, I am practicing both the plucking and the singing. As always, though, I am attempting at having as much fun as humanly possible while doing it. :)
Talk to you all later,
How are you guys? I am well. Are you all enjoying the start of fall? I know I am. The leaves are changing into beautiful shades of orange, red, and yellow. Although, it is getting really chilly at night (I am not too fond of the cold). Oh well, I have tried to make it outside, but I have been quite involved in work, school, orchestra, etc. to do so.
Talking of what often keeps me preoccupied, orchestra started back up!! I am so excited. I love orchestra, so much! My conductor always seems to pick some really interesting pieces, to say the least. Last winter, we had some Beethoven pieces. They were fun, don't get me wrong, but they were also a pain to learn. This year, we have a fun piece to learn called 'Remote Control'. The piece is fun to imagine a scenario to try and imagine while you are playing it.
I like to imagine this:
There is this impatient, little, old guy sitting in a couch with his feet propped up. He is almost bald, and has a bit of a beard. He has a half-eaten meal on one side of him, and a box of tissues to the other. He's wearing overalls, and a red/black plaid shirt. He is in this terrible mood as he flips on the TV. Impatiently, he scans what's on. He finds nothing to his liking. He flips the stations, pauses, fast forwards through shows, and mutes these shows. He's just absolutely ticked as he flips through the stations faster and faster, then finally finds one to his liking as the show on that station ends.
Fun, eh? Trust me, there are a lot more you can make up for this song. Anything from cats, to grumpy old men can make this song even more fun. The only thing that I disagree with this song, is the fact that I OF ALL PEOPLE have to sing. Yup, me. There are parts from the Broadway show 'Mamma Mia', that our conductor has everybody on the 'outside chair' (see below) in the orchestra singing. He has the people on the inside chair plucking their strings. You can only imagine that I am hopeful for the inside chair at our concert. Oh well, I am practicing both the plucking and the singing. As always, though, I am attempting at having as much fun as humanly possible while doing it. :)
Talk to you all later,
2011-07-21
Summer...
Hey Guys!
How are you? I am well.
Sorry I haven't posted in a while... I have been pretty busy.
Summer has been decent to me, I haven't been able to report any sunburns or anything else like that. As school continues through the summer, it leaves me working on projects and (eventually) getting ahead. After I finish school for the day, I like to go someplace quiet. It gives me time to think, rest, and (sometimes) time to be alone. Recently, I have made it so that when I am alone I have to exercise. I got fed up with everyone telling me that I needed to lose some weight, and so I am doing something about it. Though it hasn't shown up, as significantly as I'd like anyway, I have felt a lot better. When you go through the weight loss progress, the first week is really hard. I found that as the weeks went along, I began feeling healthier and full of energy. So that is one new thing.
Elise and I recently had a performance. We were hired by two different groups in one week. We went to play at _________ Inn, which was a bed and breakfast. We also played at an event for our arts center. The whole event funds the center throughout the year, so we acted as student representatives of our orchestra. Have I mentioned that we were named as the official arts center's youth music trio? We were hoping our performances at both locations gave our trio a little bit a publicity. Hopefully, we shall be hired again.
Well, I shall post again soon!!
Thanks for reading!!
Elise and I recently had a performance. We were hired by two different groups in one week. We went to play at _________ Inn, which was a bed and breakfast. We also played at an event for our arts center. The whole event funds the center throughout the year, so we acted as student representatives of our orchestra. Have I mentioned that we were named as the official arts center's youth music trio? We were hoping our performances at both locations gave our trio a little bit a publicity. Hopefully, we shall be hired again.
Well, I shall post again soon!!
Thanks for reading!!
2011-07-11
My Weekend (Part 3)
Hey Guys!
Here is what happened Sunday, hope you enjoy.
We awoke, to yet another of Grandma breakfasts. As always, it was delicious! Yet, I feel bad that I sleep in long enough that breakfast is made by the time that I get up. So, I cleaned up after they got done preparing the food. Mom and Dad left early, to spend some time with their friends before we left. We spent the morning taking walks, and enjoying the company of our grandparents. When lunch came around, Mom and Dad came back. With pizza, too. Though, we were all disappointed that there wasn't any pizza leftover. We left for the U2 concert at 3pm. Due to the fact that Mom and Dad had saw a lot of traffic around Lansing already. So, after applying a massive amount of sunscreen, the four of us (that had decided to go) piled into the van. It was Dad, Elise, Matthew, and I. We arrived at Spartan Stadium at about 4pm or so. There was a decent crowd that had already formed. We went and got our souvenirs ahead of time. Elise and I got key chains, as we have just completed Driver's Ed. Well I have, but Elise still has Segment 2 to complete. Then we found a quiet, shady spot to sit in and wait for the gates to open at 5:30pm. When they did, a massive crowd piled into the stadium. The concession stands were open, and people walked around selling water bottles. Dad began the search for the Spartan Statue. Eventually, after looking for him long enough, Dad asked a 'Event Host' for directions to him. She said that he was off-limits for the day. Yet, figuring out that we weren't from the area, she went to talk to her manager. When she came back, she motioned us to follow her. She led us back to a large room, and there he stood. Bronze and glossy, tall and strong. There, right in front of us, stood Sparty. One of the ladies, whom was sitting back there, offered to take our picture for us. Handing over a camera, we all posed next to Sparty. Thanking them as we went, we were marched back out to the crowds. Dad recommended that we find our seats. So, we bought some water and took to sitting in our seats. After waiting some time, 7pm rolled around. Everyone sat in anticipation, waiting for Florence and the Machine to take to the stage. Then the crowds cheered, and out they came. First the band members, all dressed in black. Then Florence, who was dressed in a bright pink dress. It was the wackiest thing that I have ever seen, seeing her perform. She was running around on the stage, bouncing, and for some songs she even did some drumming. Though, I found it hard not to think of her as an amazing performer. As she left the stage, a crew came up and prepared for U2. It was probably anywhere between a half an hour, to forty minutes before the crowd roared again. This time it was much louder than before. Then four band members appeared. Larry Mullen Jr., The Edge, Adam Clayton, and Bono took to the stage. Then, the wonderful sound came. As the Edge, and Adam picked up their guitars there was cheering. Larry got to the drums, and Bono to the microphone, then the music started. They opened with the song 'Even Better Than the Real Thing'. It was incredible!! I had listened to that song so many times, that to hear it at a concert... amazing. The drummer's stand was moving. Sometimes he would be facing the front of the stage, and others he'd be facing towards the back of the stage. When the sun went down, the lights were on full blast. They gave an awesome show, and (personally) I couldn't hope to pick a 'favorite part' of it all. When we went home, my family and I were in awe. It was quite possibly the biggest concert that my siblings and I may ever go to. Yet, you never know. ; )
Thanks for reading!
Here is what happened Sunday, hope you enjoy.
We awoke, to yet another of Grandma breakfasts. As always, it was delicious! Yet, I feel bad that I sleep in long enough that breakfast is made by the time that I get up. So, I cleaned up after they got done preparing the food. Mom and Dad left early, to spend some time with their friends before we left. We spent the morning taking walks, and enjoying the company of our grandparents. When lunch came around, Mom and Dad came back. With pizza, too. Though, we were all disappointed that there wasn't any pizza leftover. We left for the U2 concert at 3pm. Due to the fact that Mom and Dad had saw a lot of traffic around Lansing already. So, after applying a massive amount of sunscreen, the four of us (that had decided to go) piled into the van. It was Dad, Elise, Matthew, and I. We arrived at Spartan Stadium at about 4pm or so. There was a decent crowd that had already formed. We went and got our souvenirs ahead of time. Elise and I got key chains, as we have just completed Driver's Ed. Well I have, but Elise still has Segment 2 to complete. Then we found a quiet, shady spot to sit in and wait for the gates to open at 5:30pm. When they did, a massive crowd piled into the stadium. The concession stands were open, and people walked around selling water bottles. Dad began the search for the Spartan Statue. Eventually, after looking for him long enough, Dad asked a 'Event Host' for directions to him. She said that he was off-limits for the day. Yet, figuring out that we weren't from the area, she went to talk to her manager. When she came back, she motioned us to follow her. She led us back to a large room, and there he stood. Bronze and glossy, tall and strong. There, right in front of us, stood Sparty. One of the ladies, whom was sitting back there, offered to take our picture for us. Handing over a camera, we all posed next to Sparty. Thanking them as we went, we were marched back out to the crowds. Dad recommended that we find our seats. So, we bought some water and took to sitting in our seats. After waiting some time, 7pm rolled around. Everyone sat in anticipation, waiting for Florence and the Machine to take to the stage. Then the crowds cheered, and out they came. First the band members, all dressed in black. Then Florence, who was dressed in a bright pink dress. It was the wackiest thing that I have ever seen, seeing her perform. She was running around on the stage, bouncing, and for some songs she even did some drumming. Though, I found it hard not to think of her as an amazing performer. As she left the stage, a crew came up and prepared for U2. It was probably anywhere between a half an hour, to forty minutes before the crowd roared again. This time it was much louder than before. Then four band members appeared. Larry Mullen Jr., The Edge, Adam Clayton, and Bono took to the stage. Then, the wonderful sound came. As the Edge, and Adam picked up their guitars there was cheering. Larry got to the drums, and Bono to the microphone, then the music started. They opened with the song 'Even Better Than the Real Thing'. It was incredible!! I had listened to that song so many times, that to hear it at a concert... amazing. The drummer's stand was moving. Sometimes he would be facing the front of the stage, and others he'd be facing towards the back of the stage. When the sun went down, the lights were on full blast. They gave an awesome show, and (personally) I couldn't hope to pick a 'favorite part' of it all. When we went home, my family and I were in awe. It was quite possibly the biggest concert that my siblings and I may ever go to. Yet, you never know. ; )
Thanks for reading!
2011-06-22
... Of the week.
Hey Guys,
How's it going? It's going pretty well here.
Here is the ...Of the week for this week.
Book of the Week- A Horse to Remember-Juliana Hutchings- Wow! I cannot believe how great that book was. Juliana Hutchings published it when she was just 14 years of age. It truly does show what bonds man and their horses can form, and the love that man can develop for that horse. I would rate this book 4 out of 5 stars.
Song of the Week- I Belong To You (New Moon Remix)- Muse- I love this song!! I recently watched *The Twilight Saga; New Moon again, and when I heard this song... I would rate this song 4.5 out of 5 stars.
Movie of the Week-My Sister's Keeper- Cameron Diaz, Abigail Breslin-Whoa! What an emotional movie! It didn't end like the book, but it was equally emotional. Although it felt at times, like it was so sad, that we wouldn't be able to finish it... we did. An amazing movie! I totally recommend seeing it. I would rate this movie 4.5 out of 5 stars.
Thanks for reading!
How's it going? It's going pretty well here.
Here is the ...Of the week for this week.
Book of the Week- A Horse to Remember-Juliana Hutchings- Wow! I cannot believe how great that book was. Juliana Hutchings published it when she was just 14 years of age. It truly does show what bonds man and their horses can form, and the love that man can develop for that horse. I would rate this book 4 out of 5 stars.
Song of the Week- I Belong To You (New Moon Remix)- Muse- I love this song!! I recently watched *The Twilight Saga; New Moon again, and when I heard this song... I would rate this song 4.5 out of 5 stars.
Movie of the Week-My Sister's Keeper- Cameron Diaz, Abigail Breslin-Whoa! What an emotional movie! It didn't end like the book, but it was equally emotional. Although it felt at times, like it was so sad, that we wouldn't be able to finish it... we did. An amazing movie! I totally recommend seeing it. I would rate this movie 4.5 out of 5 stars.
Thanks for reading!
2011-06-13
... Of the week.
Hey Guys!
How are you? I am well.
How has your week been? Mine has been okay.
Guess what time it is? Another ... Of the week. Excited? I am!!
Book of the Week- Someone Like You- Sarah Dessen- Haley and her friend (Scarlett) have been friends for years. Scarlett was the popular, flamboyant one. Haley pretty much hid in Scarlett's shadow. We learn Scarlett's boyfriend has been killed in an accident. Soon Scarlett finds out something that could ruin her youth. Their friendship is tested. Can Haley help Scarlett? I would rate this book 3 out of 5.
Song of the Week- Black and Gold- Sam Sparro- I love this song so much!! To know that someone would want to remain at your side, forever, is the best part of this song. It's hard to find someone like that. I would rate this song 4.5 stars out of 5.
Movie of the Week- The King's Speech-Colin Firth- Whoa! Amazing movie! Really!! I totally agree with the awards they got at the Oscar's. This movie was inspiring, heartfelt, and hilarious. I totally recommend watching it! I would rate this movie 5 out of 5 stars.
How are you? I am well.
How has your week been? Mine has been okay.
Guess what time it is? Another ... Of the week. Excited? I am!!
Book of the Week- Someone Like You- Sarah Dessen- Haley and her friend (Scarlett) have been friends for years. Scarlett was the popular, flamboyant one. Haley pretty much hid in Scarlett's shadow. We learn Scarlett's boyfriend has been killed in an accident. Soon Scarlett finds out something that could ruin her youth. Their friendship is tested. Can Haley help Scarlett? I would rate this book 3 out of 5.
Song of the Week- Black and Gold- Sam Sparro- I love this song so much!! To know that someone would want to remain at your side, forever, is the best part of this song. It's hard to find someone like that. I would rate this song 4.5 stars out of 5.
Movie of the Week- The King's Speech-Colin Firth- Whoa! Amazing movie! Really!! I totally agree with the awards they got at the Oscar's. This movie was inspiring, heartfelt, and hilarious. I totally recommend watching it! I would rate this movie 5 out of 5 stars.
2011-06-08
... Of the week.
Hi Guys,
How are you? I am well. How's your week? Mine is going pretty okay.
Here are this week's picks-
Book of the Week- Fallen- Lauren Kate- Luce is forced to go to a reform school. There she meets an odd crowd, many who (like herself) didn't need reforming. Then Luce meets someone, someone who takes her breath away every time she sees him. Yet, he won't stop running away from her.When he's not running, he seems like a long-lost friend to her. Luce can't seem to figure out why he acts like this towards her. On the other hand, other guys are being very friendly towards her. I would rate this book 4 out of 5 stars.
Song of the Week- The Man Who Can't Be Moved- The Script- I love this song so much! It makes me wish, at times, that there were a man who couldn't be moved out there for me. : ) I would rate this song 4.5 out of 5 stars.
Movie of the Week- 3:10 to Yuma- Russel Crowe- I saw this movie on one of my trips downstate, and have loved it ever since. Though, I think I have adored Russel Crowe in pretty much everything I have seen him in so far... : D I would rate this movie 4.5 out of 5 stars.
How are you? I am well. How's your week? Mine is going pretty okay.
Here are this week's picks-
Book of the Week- Fallen- Lauren Kate- Luce is forced to go to a reform school. There she meets an odd crowd, many who (like herself) didn't need reforming. Then Luce meets someone, someone who takes her breath away every time she sees him. Yet, he won't stop running away from her.When he's not running, he seems like a long-lost friend to her. Luce can't seem to figure out why he acts like this towards her. On the other hand, other guys are being very friendly towards her. I would rate this book 4 out of 5 stars.
Song of the Week- The Man Who Can't Be Moved- The Script- I love this song so much! It makes me wish, at times, that there were a man who couldn't be moved out there for me. : ) I would rate this song 4.5 out of 5 stars.
Movie of the Week- 3:10 to Yuma- Russel Crowe- I saw this movie on one of my trips downstate, and have loved it ever since. Though, I think I have adored Russel Crowe in pretty much everything I have seen him in so far... : D I would rate this movie 4.5 out of 5 stars.
2011-06-05
More Music I Like
Hey Guys!
How are you? I am alright. How has your week? Mine has been okay.
Quite a while back I posted some music I like. Lately, though, I have felt like I have needed to do another one. There is so much music out there that I like, that I feel my music preferences need another post. : )
How are you? I am alright. How has your week? Mine has been okay.
Quite a while back I posted some music I like. Lately, though, I have felt like I have needed to do another one. There is so much music out there that I like, that I feel my music preferences need another post. : )
- Deja Vu- 3oh!3
- I'm Not The One- 3oh!3
- Paper Thin Hymn- Anberlin
- To the Wolves- Anberlin
- So Alone- Anna Blue
- Give Me a Sign- Breaking Benjamin
- Lights Out- Breaking Benjamin
- Over My Head- Drowning Pool
- Adiemus- Enya
- Temptation Waits- Garbage
- Hear Me Now- Hollywood Undead
- I Hate Myself For Loving You- Joan Jett
- Dancing with Tears in My Eyes- Ke$ha
- Whatever it Takes- Lifehouse
- Bleed it Out (Clean)- Linkin Park
- Good Life- One Republic
- Life is Like a Boat- Rie Fu
- Black and Gold- Sam Sparro
- Dreaming of You- Selena
- Diamond Eyes- Shinedown
- Awake and Alive- Skillet
- For the First Time- The Script
- The Man Who Can't Be Moved- The Script
- I (Who Have Nothing)- Tom Jones
- Say Ok- Vanessa Hudgens
Hopefully you enjoyed reading this, as I did writing it.
Thanks for reading my blog!!
2011-06-03
25 More Of My Favorite Things
Hey Guys!
How are you? I am well. How has your week been so far? Mine has been good.
Here are 25 (more) of my favorite things. I posted the last 25 a while back.
How are you? I am well. How has your week been so far? Mine has been good.
Here are 25 (more) of my favorite things. I posted the last 25 a while back.
- Waking up laughing.
- The smell after a spring shower.
- Hugs.
- Walking through the park, on a chilly spring morning.
- Sitting in front of a warm, crackling fire.
- Being bear-hugged so hard, my feet can't touch the ground.
- The smell of pine needles.
- Nicknames.
- Poetry.
- Reconnecting with friends and family.
- Discovering new music.
- My favorite hoodie.
- Being honestly asked for advice, and having that person listen to me.
- Hearing a song on the radio, that I haven't heard in a while.
- The rumbling of thunder on a quiet summer night.
- Shooting stars.
- Waterfalls.
- The smell of freshly mowed grass.
- Watching the ocean.
- Moments of inspiration.
- Watching cartoons and movies from my childhood.
- The feeling after a grueling workout.
- Meeting interesting people.
- Taking pictures of random things.
- Good dreams.
2011-06-02
... Of the week.
Hey Guys!
How are you? I am well. How has your week been? Mine has been okay.
Here is the ...Of the week picks.
Book of the Week- Cirque du Freak- Darren Shan- Here is more Manga I suggest reading. In this book, though, we deal with vampires instead of faeries. I would rate this series 3.5 out of 5 stars.
Song of the Week- Over My Head- Drowning Pool- An amazing song. Thank you to the rock station that I listen to on the radio! They give me so many awesome songs to share with you guys! I would rate this song 5 out of 5 stars.
Movie of the Week- The Last Action Hero- Arnold Schwarzenegger- Wow, we watched this movie the other night. It's hilarious! I really enjoyed it. I would rate this movie 4 out of 5 stars.
Thanks for reading!
How are you? I am well. How has your week been? Mine has been okay.
Here is the ...Of the week picks.
Book of the Week- Cirque du Freak- Darren Shan- Here is more Manga I suggest reading. In this book, though, we deal with vampires instead of faeries. I would rate this series 3.5 out of 5 stars.
Song of the Week- Over My Head- Drowning Pool- An amazing song. Thank you to the rock station that I listen to on the radio! They give me so many awesome songs to share with you guys! I would rate this song 5 out of 5 stars.
Movie of the Week- The Last Action Hero- Arnold Schwarzenegger- Wow, we watched this movie the other night. It's hilarious! I really enjoyed it. I would rate this movie 4 out of 5 stars.
Thanks for reading!
2011-05-19
... Of the week.
Hey Guys,
To make my blog more interesting I will give more book, movie, and music reviews. There will be a song of the week, a book of the week, and a movie of the week. Hopefully, it will make things more interesting.
Book of the Week- City of Bones- Cassandra Clare-The first book of the Mortal Instruments series. Follow Clary as she discovers there is more to the world she lives in, than what meets the eye. Or, at least the eyes of a mortal. 4 out of 5 stars.
Song of the Week- (It) Feels So Good- Steven Tyler- Okay, I have never really been a Steven Tyler fan, but this song is pretty good. 3.5 out 5 stars.
Movie of the Week- Despicable Me- Steve Carell- Super funny movie!! Great for the whole family!
4.5 out of 5 stars.
To make my blog more interesting I will give more book, movie, and music reviews. There will be a song of the week, a book of the week, and a movie of the week. Hopefully, it will make things more interesting.
Book of the Week- City of Bones- Cassandra Clare-The first book of the Mortal Instruments series. Follow Clary as she discovers there is more to the world she lives in, than what meets the eye. Or, at least the eyes of a mortal. 4 out of 5 stars.
Song of the Week- (It) Feels So Good- Steven Tyler- Okay, I have never really been a Steven Tyler fan, but this song is pretty good. 3.5 out 5 stars.
Movie of the Week- Despicable Me- Steve Carell- Super funny movie!! Great for the whole family!
4.5 out of 5 stars.
2011-05-17
The Spring Concert
Hey guys! How have you been? I'm doing pretty good. Enjoying spring? I am. When I see green everywhere, it makes me happy. Another thing that marks spring/summer for me, is my spring concert.
Every year (in May) the orchestra I am a part of, has a concert. Usually, there is a pretty good turnout.
This year, the weather was nice (surprisingly enough) and the concert members all seemed to have been there (with a few exceptions). Elise and I arrived for the 10:30 am setup, which moved along pretty quickly. Then on to our Symphony Orchestra's practice. We had a guest conductor, Dr. R. Scott Cohen. He directed our Tchaikovsky piece, and our Chopin piece. At first, I was a little nervous due to previous experiences with fast pieces and new conductors (just kidding, they weren't that bad...).
At about 12:30 or 1:00pm, I went to practice with the Concert Orchestra. Dr. Cohen also conducted a piece with that level, too.
Then, we left, only to push and shove through a swarm of beginners/intermediates. They filled the band room we were using to store our instrument's cases. Then proceeded on to filling the entire stage. It was a big group this year. The performance began about 3:00pm or so. It was awesome!
Our jazz ensemble did an amazing job this year. I heard 'Concert did a good job, but Symphony was amazing' from my little sister. So, I guess I won't complain. : )
Thanks!
Every year (in May) the orchestra I am a part of, has a concert. Usually, there is a pretty good turnout.
This year, the weather was nice (surprisingly enough) and the concert members all seemed to have been there (with a few exceptions). Elise and I arrived for the 10:30 am setup, which moved along pretty quickly. Then on to our Symphony Orchestra's practice. We had a guest conductor, Dr. R. Scott Cohen. He directed our Tchaikovsky piece, and our Chopin piece. At first, I was a little nervous due to previous experiences with fast pieces and new conductors (just kidding, they weren't that bad...).
At about 12:30 or 1:00pm, I went to practice with the Concert Orchestra. Dr. Cohen also conducted a piece with that level, too.
Then, we left, only to push and shove through a swarm of beginners/intermediates. They filled the band room we were using to store our instrument's cases. Then proceeded on to filling the entire stage. It was a big group this year. The performance began about 3:00pm or so. It was awesome!
Our jazz ensemble did an amazing job this year. I heard 'Concert did a good job, but Symphony was amazing' from my little sister. So, I guess I won't complain. : )
Thanks!
2011-04-20
Spring Cleaning...
Hi Guys!
Sorry I haven't posted recently, I have started 'spring cleaning' in my house. I have my bedroom almost done, so then I get to move on to the rest of the house. I usually wash all of the walls, get the curtains washed, and the floor all nice and clean. It feels nice after it's all done, like a fresh start.
School is going well, I have one of my subjects almost completely done! Just a few more lessons, and then my schedule becomes a little bit less. Unfortunately, I really like that subject. Oh well, I can always try to like my other subjects the same way.
Orchestra is almost done for the year, as our last concert is in a few weeks. We have a couple of pieces composed by Beethoven, and a Chopin piece. The concert itself always proves to be interesting.... last time a fire alarm sounded. We had to evacuate the entire building, and wait outside for the building for it to be cleared by the instructors. The whole process seems extremely funny now that I think about it, but only because the low strings were practicing outside when it happened. It looked very much like the Titanic scene when the orchestra starts playing 'Nearer My God to Thee', in fact our instructor had thought it funny at the time that he suggested we play it for the waiting crowd. We declined, as we did not know the music. Overall, it was hilarious. Lucky us, that no fire was actually found. Can't wait to figure out what will happen this year!
See you guys soon!
Sorry I haven't posted recently, I have started 'spring cleaning' in my house. I have my bedroom almost done, so then I get to move on to the rest of the house. I usually wash all of the walls, get the curtains washed, and the floor all nice and clean. It feels nice after it's all done, like a fresh start.
School is going well, I have one of my subjects almost completely done! Just a few more lessons, and then my schedule becomes a little bit less. Unfortunately, I really like that subject. Oh well, I can always try to like my other subjects the same way.
Orchestra is almost done for the year, as our last concert is in a few weeks. We have a couple of pieces composed by Beethoven, and a Chopin piece. The concert itself always proves to be interesting.... last time a fire alarm sounded. We had to evacuate the entire building, and wait outside for the building for it to be cleared by the instructors. The whole process seems extremely funny now that I think about it, but only because the low strings were practicing outside when it happened. It looked very much like the Titanic scene when the orchestra starts playing 'Nearer My God to Thee', in fact our instructor had thought it funny at the time that he suggested we play it for the waiting crowd. We declined, as we did not know the music. Overall, it was hilarious. Lucky us, that no fire was actually found. Can't wait to figure out what will happen this year!
See you guys soon!
2011-03-25
Music I Like
When I am not preoccupied with school or work, you can usually find me doing something that could involve me having music playing in the background. I have selected a few favorites I would like to share with you. Hopefully there are enough genres for you guys! Enjoy!
3 Doors Down- Kryptonite
Adele- Rolling in the Deep
Alison Krauss- My Ain True Love
Arcade Fire- The Suburbs
Arcade Fire- Sprawl II (Mountains beyond Mountains)
Ashley Simpson- La La
Avril Lavigne- Alice (Alice in Wonderland- 2010)
Band of Skulls- Death by Diamonds and Pearls
Basement Jaxx- Scars
Basement Jaxx- Raindrops
Beastie Boys- Fight for your Right
Beck and Back For Lashes- Let's Get Lost (Twilight: Eclipse Movie- 2010)
Big Time Rush- Big Nite
Bon Jovi- It's My Life
Brooks and Dunn- My Maria (Grandma and Grandpa's)
Corbin Bleu- Moments the Matter
Daft Punk- Derezzed (Tron: Legacy- 2010)
Demon Hunter- A Thousand Apologies
Dido- White Flag
Earth, Wind, and Fire- September (Night at the Museum-2006)
Eagles- Hotel California
Easy Star All Stars- Money
Florence and the Machine- The Dogs Days are Over (Dancing with the Stars)
Gretchen Wilson- Here for the Party (Grandma and Grandpa's)
Guns N' Roses- Welcome to the Jungle
Jesse McCartney- Right Where You Want Me (Return to Halloweentown-2006)
John Mayer- Heartbreak Warfare
Justin Bieber- Never Say Never (Karate Kid-2010)
Kevin Rudolf- Welcome to the World
Lady Gaga- Born this Way
Muse- Uprising
Muse- Time is Running Out
Nuttin But Stringz- Thunder (Remix) (Dancing with the Stars)
Phil Collins- In the Air Tonight
Red Hot Chili Peppers- Especially in Michigan
Red Hot Chili Peppers- Parallel Universe
Sarah McLachlan- In the Arms of an Angel
Steppenwolf- Born to be Wild (Herbie Fully Loaded- 2005)
Sugarland- Stuck Like Glue
The Isley Brothers- Twist and Shout (Ferris Bueller's Day Off- 1986)
V.V.Brown- Shark in the Water
V.V.Brown- Everybody
Thanks for reading!
Bye!
3 Doors Down- Kryptonite
Adele- Rolling in the Deep
Alison Krauss- My Ain True Love
Arcade Fire- The Suburbs
Arcade Fire- Sprawl II (Mountains beyond Mountains)
Ashley Simpson- La La
Avril Lavigne- Alice (Alice in Wonderland- 2010)
Band of Skulls- Death by Diamonds and Pearls
Basement Jaxx- Scars
Basement Jaxx- Raindrops
Beastie Boys- Fight for your Right
Beck and Back For Lashes- Let's Get Lost (Twilight: Eclipse Movie- 2010)
Big Time Rush- Big Nite
Bon Jovi- It's My Life
Brooks and Dunn- My Maria (Grandma and Grandpa's)
Corbin Bleu- Moments the Matter
Daft Punk- Derezzed (Tron: Legacy- 2010)
Demon Hunter- A Thousand Apologies
Dido- White Flag
Earth, Wind, and Fire- September (Night at the Museum-2006)
Eagles- Hotel California
Easy Star All Stars- Money
Florence and the Machine- The Dogs Days are Over (Dancing with the Stars)
Gretchen Wilson- Here for the Party (Grandma and Grandpa's)
Guns N' Roses- Welcome to the Jungle
Jesse McCartney- Right Where You Want Me (Return to Halloweentown-2006)
John Mayer- Heartbreak Warfare
Justin Bieber- Never Say Never (Karate Kid-2010)
Kevin Rudolf- Welcome to the World
Lady Gaga- Born this Way
Muse- Uprising
Muse- Time is Running Out
Nuttin But Stringz- Thunder (Remix) (Dancing with the Stars)
Phil Collins- In the Air Tonight
Red Hot Chili Peppers- Especially in Michigan
Red Hot Chili Peppers- Parallel Universe
Sarah McLachlan- In the Arms of an Angel
Steppenwolf- Born to be Wild (Herbie Fully Loaded- 2005)
Sugarland- Stuck Like Glue
The Isley Brothers- Twist and Shout (Ferris Bueller's Day Off- 1986)
V.V.Brown- Shark in the Water
V.V.Brown- Everybody
Thanks for reading!
Bye!
2011-03-11
A Day With My Family...
Have you ever wondered, what life in a household of eight people would be like? I can help answer that. It is very hectic if you are attempting to leave the house with all of them and trying to make it to your destination on time. If you are someone who likes privacy and 'alone time', then this is probably not an ideal household for you. Yet if that isn't a problem, here is what a day in our household would be like-
- You would start being aware of movement on the lower floor at about 5:30 in the morning. Depending on how much movement you heard you might be able to sleep in till about 7:30, on the weekends. Yet, during the rest of the week, since most of our household is under the age of eighteen, and home-schooled, you'd rise a little earlier. Usually school starts around 7:00, so to be ready to start at that time you'd probably get up about 6:00 or earlier.
- You would go downstairs (since my family lives in a two-story home) to the kitchen, after getting around for the day. If you're a coffee drinker, you would turn to the coffee machine, only to find that it is empty. It was emptied earlier by the others who drink coffee. In which case, you would have to brew more. If you are someone who enjoys eating breakfast, cold cereal or (on an occasion) baked goods. You would be rushed through it, so that dishes could be washed.
- Next, school would start. You would hear instruments being practiced, and the sounds of scribbling throughout the rest of the morning, as all the children were in a flurry to become the next 'Student of the Week'.
-Lunch would come about 11:00 or so. The meal could range from leftovers from dinner the previous night, to a new recipe that Mom might try. Dishes would be done again, as they are hand-washed at each meal, and coffee would be made for the last time that day.
-As the afternoon comes, the house fall remarkable quiet. You'd look to figure out why, only to find that it is in attempt to get the younger siblings to take a nap. The older siblings would read, or write (whichever was scheduled for them at the time). Yet at 2:30 (or so), the older siblings would make their way to the kitchen table for Art/Music Appreciation. Coffee mugs and opened books would cover the table, as an elaborate discussion on the chosen artist or musician took place.
-Then, as 3:00 approached, the house moves into a chaotic stage. On different days, different extra-curricular activities were scheduled. Rose, one of the younger siblings, would head to ballet, whereas Elise and myself would head to orchestra.
-Later that night, everyone would eventually make it home, to have dinner.
-Afterward, everyone might head to their rooms for some quiet time before bed. They might read, write, listen to some music (very quietly), or just head to bed.
So now that you have had a chance to observe what life is like in a household of eight, what do you think? Is this a household you think you might be able to live in?
Hope this post has not put you off from this lifestyle. Yes, living in a large household has its pros and cons. Yet, I find it to be very rewarding and definitely wouldn't want to walk away from anytime soon.
Thanks for reading!
- You would start being aware of movement on the lower floor at about 5:30 in the morning. Depending on how much movement you heard you might be able to sleep in till about 7:30, on the weekends. Yet, during the rest of the week, since most of our household is under the age of eighteen, and home-schooled, you'd rise a little earlier. Usually school starts around 7:00, so to be ready to start at that time you'd probably get up about 6:00 or earlier.
- You would go downstairs (since my family lives in a two-story home) to the kitchen, after getting around for the day. If you're a coffee drinker, you would turn to the coffee machine, only to find that it is empty. It was emptied earlier by the others who drink coffee. In which case, you would have to brew more. If you are someone who enjoys eating breakfast, cold cereal or (on an occasion) baked goods. You would be rushed through it, so that dishes could be washed.
- Next, school would start. You would hear instruments being practiced, and the sounds of scribbling throughout the rest of the morning, as all the children were in a flurry to become the next 'Student of the Week'.
-Lunch would come about 11:00 or so. The meal could range from leftovers from dinner the previous night, to a new recipe that Mom might try. Dishes would be done again, as they are hand-washed at each meal, and coffee would be made for the last time that day.
-As the afternoon comes, the house fall remarkable quiet. You'd look to figure out why, only to find that it is in attempt to get the younger siblings to take a nap. The older siblings would read, or write (whichever was scheduled for them at the time). Yet at 2:30 (or so), the older siblings would make their way to the kitchen table for Art/Music Appreciation. Coffee mugs and opened books would cover the table, as an elaborate discussion on the chosen artist or musician took place.
-Then, as 3:00 approached, the house moves into a chaotic stage. On different days, different extra-curricular activities were scheduled. Rose, one of the younger siblings, would head to ballet, whereas Elise and myself would head to orchestra.
-Later that night, everyone would eventually make it home, to have dinner.
-Afterward, everyone might head to their rooms for some quiet time before bed. They might read, write, listen to some music (very quietly), or just head to bed.
So now that you have had a chance to observe what life is like in a household of eight, what do you think? Is this a household you think you might be able to live in?
Hope this post has not put you off from this lifestyle. Yes, living in a large household has its pros and cons. Yet, I find it to be very rewarding and definitely wouldn't want to walk away from anytime soon.
Thanks for reading!
2011-02-17
I'm back!!!
Hi Guys!
Sorry I have been away for so long. Not all that much has happened since my last post though.
I have been preoccupied with my music, lately. I did attend solo and ensemble this year, and received a decent score of 2 (out 4- 4 being absolutely awful). The ensemble I played with also received a 2, so we were quite content. Though, we do have hopes to get ones next year instead of twos. Fiddler's Jamboree is next, which shouldn't be too hard. That crowd is fairly decent to play for. The most they could hope to throw at us, is the lovely pies that they sell at the concession stand.
School is another thing that has preoccupied a fair amount of my time. I have had to take my future into perspective. What do I want to do with my life? Will I be happy with that decision? I haven't the slightest clue about the first, but I know that the answer to the second is a definite 'yes'. I have been considering the idea of an English degree. Yet, what I would do with the degree after I have received it, I have yet to decide. I know as a job on the side I would like to have a career that involves dogs and helping people. My mother has suggested therapy work. That does sound like something I would enjoy very much, so I will have to look and see just what is involved with something like that.
It's good to be back. I will post again soon,
NickyG
Sorry I have been away for so long. Not all that much has happened since my last post though.
I have been preoccupied with my music, lately. I did attend solo and ensemble this year, and received a decent score of 2 (out 4- 4 being absolutely awful). The ensemble I played with also received a 2, so we were quite content. Though, we do have hopes to get ones next year instead of twos. Fiddler's Jamboree is next, which shouldn't be too hard. That crowd is fairly decent to play for. The most they could hope to throw at us, is the lovely pies that they sell at the concession stand.
School is another thing that has preoccupied a fair amount of my time. I have had to take my future into perspective. What do I want to do with my life? Will I be happy with that decision? I haven't the slightest clue about the first, but I know that the answer to the second is a definite 'yes'. I have been considering the idea of an English degree. Yet, what I would do with the degree after I have received it, I have yet to decide. I know as a job on the side I would like to have a career that involves dogs and helping people. My mother has suggested therapy work. That does sound like something I would enjoy very much, so I will have to look and see just what is involved with something like that.
It's good to be back. I will post again soon,
NickyG
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