Classes have started and the second half of the semester is underway. So why is it that I'm not nearly excited about all of this? Why the sudden restless spirit? Why the need for adventure? Don't ask. To be honest, I want out. Out of classes, out of Maryville, out of the constant drone of every day. I want something so much more. And in my ( Read more... )

This is a letter from Stacy Wilner, my choir teacher. It felt amazing to read this after I found out that she was very impressed by my vocal jury just before Christmas. I wanted to keep this in something I would have forever. My journal sounded very appropriate ( Read more... )

Well, I'm here, writing again. Last night I saw Phantom for the 3rd time in the span of one week. I'm in love and a tad bit obsessed. I won't allow myself to see it anymore. I don't want to ruin it's splendor. But this movie has seriously altered my life in a way I could never imagine. It turned dreams into passion and I've never ever wanted my ( Read more... )

I know, quite a random title. But that's ok. I'm fabulous. And I unfortunately believe that. Isn't funny how...some days...you feel...amazing, and then others...you don't. I am happy to announce, that for the most part, I feel amazing. But unlike my childhood battles, I no longer hate myself. That's the hardest part about growing up. Overcoming ( Read more... )

Well well, I made it through my forty hour work week madness. I'll tell you, I'm not looking forward to growing up and having to do that for a living. No thank you. But I'm off for the next week and that's just absolutely beautiful ( Read more... )

You know, when I was little, I used to be sooo good at this sorta thing. My journal was my life and I enjoyed writing every piece of it down. Now, I just put it off. My journal is soon filled with pages upon pages of catch up. That's quite all right ( Read more... )

I know, I'm terrible about updating. And that's ok. I'm at work and bored. Suffice the updating. I really just want to be tucked away in my bed. I'm exhausted, and I couldn't really tell you why. Perhaps I got too much sleep last night. It's possible ( Read more... )

Well well. What a wonderful semester. I can't believe that it's passed this quickly. And I can't get over how much I have grown from my recent experience here at Maryville College. I feel as if I've matured so much. Time flies rather quickly. But I've never been more confident and happy and accepting of who I am. I am very proud of the place I am ( Read more... )

Hmmm...Homecoming. It started out so promising. Amazing rehearsals with VOP, awesome daytime performances, great food to munch on...an exciting weekend. I wasn't really looking forward to the dance. But then it was here and I was ready to have fun with my friends. However, this night could not have been worse. It started with the fact that I'm ( Read more... )

Today started out just perfectly. I felt fine and dandy. We walked to class and the weather hinted at rain but the sun soon broke through. And it was here that I noticed that the smell of autumn had somehow sporadically kissed the air, predicting fall to be just around the corner. I went to my classes and soon finished only to find that rain had ( Read more... )