A little disjunct

Monday and Tuesday: Class. About half were canceled, thank god. I was in holdiay mode since Sunday, so going to class was pointless.
Wednesday: Got up early, packed, and went home. We, as a family, put up the Christmas tree the day before Thanksgiving... Whatever. It was nice, fun family time.
Thursday (Thanksgiving): I stuffed my face. End of story.
Friday: Got up early to go on the 18+ men only fishing trip. Drank, fished, and slept.
Saturday: Left the fishing trip to do homework. Dinner and party with the gang at Dani's. It was definitely one for the books.
Sunday: Work (singing at the cathedral) in the morning, recovered from Saturday (it was so nice to just sit at home and not do anything), packed, and moved back into my dorm.

Now for a slightly random rant:
PERSON #1: I've told you straight up. I do not like you. I don't know why you haven't before, but take a hint.

PERSON #2: If you don't want people to see you in a state that you think isn't suitable for others to see, don't put yourself in that state or situation. Simple as that. I get that you've had some hard times, but don't be stupid.

I have some random pet-peeves that I want to tell you for no reason at all. I hate:
-hearing about people's life and drama, and then read about it on their facebook or twitter. [Sometimes I love it, though]
-stupid people
-people who are too down on themselves or put themselves up too high
-the fact that i can find reasons to hate good people.

On a lighter note: I gave Hannah a copy of "Disney's On the Record," and she let me copy her Lady Gaga CDs! I'm so excited about it!
Also I've really been getting into Christmas. I have never really been like Mr. Christmas or whatever, but I'm really excited for it this year. Idk what has changed, but I love that I'm in the holiday spirit.

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This popped up on my "Recommended for you" section on youtube. This is pretty fierce. I'm almost positive that every person seen in this video is just the 1 guy.


This is a video to get you in the Christmas mood. This is a few leading ladies (Heather Parcells, Yuka Takara, Mara Davi, and Chryssie Whitehead) from the revival of A Chorus Line that opened in 2006 singing a jazzy version of "O Come All Ye Faithful" that they recorded for the Broadway's "Carols for a Cure" CD.


BAM!!

Sketchy Motivation

Hey blog!
I know that it's been a little while. Life's been busy. I blame school and all other school related things. I just starting having free time this past weekend where I didn't really do anything. It was pretty amazing.

So I got this kick early last week, and by kick I do mean motivational kick. This semester I have had a variety of things that have motivated me to do better, like opera auditions (that was an experience to learn and grow from), master classes from a few different professional (working) musicians, an inspirational movie ("Every Little Step" - buy it now!), and some great performances (youtube Sarah Jane McMahon and Brad Benoit -both of whom are Loyola grads [represent!]). So all of these motivational moments have kicked in at the right moments after the previous one has worn off. Thankfully none have completely worn off. What am I motivated for? I am motivated to be the lead in a Loyola opera, to be one of my voice teacher's star students, and to be the best fucking Tenor at Loyola University of New Orleans or the best Loyola has ever seen. A combination of any of these would be great, but I'm aiming for it all.

I just recently started sketching again. I have sketched only a couple times in my life, and they weren't bad. I'm finding this helps me chill after a long day. I kind of want to make it a regular hobby because outside of singing, school, and friends, what do I do? Not much. So I'm adding sketching to the list. Here are the 2 that I've done this week so far. I can't sketch from my imagination, so I sketch pictures, objects, or scenes. I'll post the pictures I modeled the sketches from, too. My sketches are mirrored from the original because of the camera on my computer. I'm not backwards, I promise. Feel free to comment. I'm open to hear what you think. Here they are:









That's all for now, blog. More to come later.


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This is Kristin Chenoweth singing "Glitter and Be Gay" from the 2005 "Live on Broadway" production of Candide. This also features a little cameo of Patti LuPone in the beginning. I just want you to know that although she makes this so easy, this is one of the hardest arias a soprano/coloratura can sing. Kristin know how to make it look easy and make it look good. That is real talent. Enjoy!



BAM!!