I was in the middle of writing an entry on Thursday about how much I love the snow, but it got lost. The gist of it was: Snow is the only reason cold is worthwhile. I hate being cold, but I can deal with it if I'm surrounded by the beauty of white snow on evergreens, the charm of watching each individual flake as it floats down past the window on ( Read more... )

I was just going to write an entry about how I'm in a terrible mood -- I don't feel like practicing, especially not piano, I don't want to fill out more forms about how I'd be the best Master's of Music candidate in the world, I don't even want to begin studying for my music history final, and I barely got to talk to chibichazoo last night. Then I got online ( Read more... )

I've neglected my lj for the past few weeks, but here's my best shot at a summary: I had an insane weekend before Thanksgiving, driving to and from Evansville, IN to play with the Philharmonic, returning to Bloomington, sleeping for five hours, then getting up to sing two church services and play with Concert Orchestra. Immediately after the ( Read more... )

Personal Statement

In December of 2003, a circumstantial accident initiated my transformation from a talented but unmotivated dreamer to a passionate and driven young woman with clear musical and professional objectives.
    Late on a cold Thursday night, with only a few hours ( Read more... )

I don't even know where to begin on these things.  I've always been relatively good at writing, but I don't really enjoy it, and I particularly hate writing about why I'm wonderful and should be a welcome addition to a Master's Degree program.  It just feels so egotistical.  Plus, I am notsure enough of what I want to do with my future to write a ( Read more... )

My life is kind of crazy right now, hence the lack of entries. Quick summary: Charles came out to visit last weekend, which was awesome. On Friday, we attended Beth's gypsy songs recital, after which there was a typical impromptu party at our apartment-- lime vodka shots, parlor games, etc. On Saturday, we went to my cello teacher's birthday ( Read more... )

Yesterday was one of the longest days of my life. In fact, literally ( Read more... )

With a few minor exceptions, I think my recital went very well. Even more importantly, Emilio seemed pleased. I had a few issues with sound production at the beginning, while getting used to performing on my winter bridge, and a couple minor memory slips in Bach (half-second hesitations, etc), but after I got over being nervous, it was amazing ( Read more... )

I now have two gigs for November. I'm subbing as a section cellist for ( Read more... )

Today has just not started off well. I woke up at 9:48 for a piano lesson that was supposed to be at 10am. This was mostly ok, because Nariaki had to practice anyway, and doesn't want me to be stressed out the day before my recital, so he told me to take my time and get to school whenever. Unfortunately, as I was about to walk out the door, I ( Read more... )