life

overi didn’t have time to detail this last night. after the program, i went to eat with ben speer and several other people. it was a nice way to end the day. but i kind of wish we’d ended with a really calm fire-side sort of fellowship. we didn’t need to sing camp fire songs,…

so yeah, i’m in…twice. solo and quartet! i’m praising God. the quartet is hot. we had so much fun last night. and we’re each so different so together we make a very very unique mix. the bass is a typical male bass singer. then there’s me. the lead is a girl with a lot of…

they announced this morning that the rules have changed for all. we can audition for both solo and group. so that’s happening this evening. i’m going to eat lunch quickly then practice a bit before afternoon classes begin.my stomach doesn’t feel good (too much info?) maybe it’s a combo of nervousness, fatigue and too much…

God!tonight was better. i began by taking a 10 minute breather in a building i’d never entered here before. i sat in the foyer that was lovingly quiet except for the young man locking things up. it’s okay; you can stay. so i did. i just sat there as my stomach tried to untie its…

i came here to learn. i came to be a student, to sit at the feet of knowledge for two weeks. the weekend was my break. now i just want to keep on treading through all the theory and all the groups singing, etc.but some folks are here to make a name. and yes, i…

i know it’s not yet friday but i’ve already had to say goodbye.his name is Tinker. he’s 64. about 6’4. slim build. a nice crop of grey hair. mustache. a rich low voice. he’s simply wonderful. (don’t worry, i haven’t fallen in love with a man old enough to be my grand/dad.)Tinker was kind to…

2 days behind. i hate that. how’d i get 2 days behind on the calendar? it’s this busy schedule i suppose.there’s something i forgot to mention yesterday, i think. i was sitting at lunch, minding my business, when one of the voice teachers came up to me. he said he enjoyed my singing friday night…