I really need to get back to school so I'll start working harder. So much more motivation to practice when I live in a little room and don't have all of these distractions.... and it'll be nice to start playing with other people regularly again. I'm going through chamber music withdrawal. Orchestra, sure, I could do without for a time, but it's ( Read more... )

At least 635 people killed, 237 injured as a crowd of Shiite pilgrims stampede on a bridge near a mosque in Baghdad, police say ( Read more... )

I think I have found my Frau Eva.

I'm in the mood to sit down on a nice comfortable couch this evening and have "meaning of life" conversations over a nice bottle of wine. Or at least discuss good literature... Perhaps we could listen to (or play) some chamber music too ( Read more... )

Just went to breakfast with my dad. He wants to know if I'm taking any academic classes this year (because obviously, music isn't academic...) I said I was thinking about it... although I already have 16-17 credits, plus all those late nights of practicing. His response was ( Read more... )

Thank god for parents with too many BMG points. And sales, oh yes ( Read more... )

So, I need an opinion ( Read more... )

For some reason, storm clouds have been following me around for the majority of the day. I've been in a terrible mood, and I couldn't help snapping at people and letting my argumentative nature come out... My boss was stressed (which, in turn, caused me to be stressed), and I left my viola at work so I had to drive all the way back (during rush ( Read more... )

Well, it's official. The umbilical cord is cut. I am no longer attached ( Read more... )

I have been reading/listening up a storm lately. But it can get frustrating when you read all these great books and listen to all of this wonderful music and have no one to share it with. I like discussing things, sharing my thoughts and listening to the thoughts of others.

Would anyone like to be my coffee partner?