It's hard to believe that exactly one year ago, I was just finishing up the first week of my trip to Europe.  I've been thinking about that trip a lot lately, you know.  They must put something in the water over there, because on nights like this, it almost seems so tempting to just drop everything, head to Detroit, and board the next flight for ( Read more... )

Thank God today is over.  I've stressed myself out for months and now I can breathe a little easy and let my hair down for a while.  A special thanks to everyone for your thoughts and prayers, they were truly felt and appreciated.

I'm happy to report that I played quite well today - though my audition was far from perfect.  I wasn't able to produce ( Read more... )

Tonight is my last night of waiting.  After over 4 months of practice and hard work, tomorrow is my time to show off what I've done with an hour of each evening since late February.  I've come a long way - I started out playing at the level of a mediocre high schooler and now I can play at the level of a second year college student...alright, so I' ( Read more... )

Ahoy, ahoy, campers.  I hope everything have been going well for all of you, as I assure you it has been for me as well.  My MSU Marching Band audition is in exactly one week and suprisingly enough, at this moment I'm not nervous.  I was able to play my audition music today for
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At approximately 2:30pm today, I decided that I am officially ready for my Spartan Marching Band audition.  Two years ago, I played my horn for what I  thought would be the last time at my Freshman Jury at the WMU School of Music.  I played the same piece that day that I will be playing in two weeks.  I remember feeling a little nervous before ( Read more... )

When my letter came from Michigan State on Saturday, I was excited.  Very excited.  However, I don't think it really sunk in what it really meant ( Read more... )

May 26, 2006

Dear Mr. Dobberteen,

Congratulations and welcome!  I am delighted to inform you of your admission to Michigan State University for Fall Semester 2006.

You are joining an outstanding academic community of students who, like you, have demonstrated a commitment to achievement.  We have every anticipation that you will contribute to the ( Read more... )

Good news on the job front: I may have one!  Starting Tuesday, I may be doing data entry work for Community Mental Health for 10$ an hour.  It's not QUITE the sweet governmnet job I was hoping for, but it's for a government agency AND it's in an office, which I assume has some sort of climate control, so all is well.  The only real downside to this ( Read more... )

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