It has been forever

And it feels like longer. I don't know how to talk about all that has happened since my last post. I've been really tired and disconnected lately despite having a new computer to blog with. I think I need to get back into journaling...How archaic, right?
I've (almost) made it through another semester. Signed up for classes next spring. I still have 3 more finals, an analysis project and a 10 page essay (that won't be read) still left to do. I am immensely looking forward to January, when I'll only have to go to work for around 30 hours a week. that should be exciting. No school, practicing, sleeping in, essentially staying within a five block radius of my house. I also have the opportunity to go back home for a tiny bit. Should be fun. And now, I think I should go procrastinate a little bit more.

The Giving of Thanks

Hey All
I really wish I had more opportunity to write. On this gadget and corporeally. I really need to get a journal again... Too bad school is kicking my ass. Well, not at the moment. It's Thanksgiving Break and I woke up at 11 o'clock this morning which is the first time in an incredibly long time. Yay for 6 extra hours of sleep. I have nothing to do with my time right now. Other than a composition for Diatonic Analysis, An essay for Nonverbal Comm, A couple of tests for Music of the World's Peoples and my school schedule for next year. I'm kind of lazily stressed which is way better than my usual stress. I'm contemplating downloading that MMORPG that I used to play to more effectively procrastinate. I shouldn't though. Oh well, I'm thankful that I got to sleep in this morning. That's pretty much where I'm at right now.

Forgive me blogger, for I have sinned

It has been to weeks since my last confession. Not a whole lot has happened, though. I've been working and going to school and hanging out with Special Friend a lot. I'm never at my house which, seems to make my roommates upset. I'm somewhat dissatisfied with this situation as it stands now. It might be because I'm hungry and a sensitive kind of guy but, everything is either neutral or displeasing right now. My house, work, school, Wind Ensemble, and other things aren't really sitting right with me. The only things that really aren't bothering me right now are my family and Special Friend.
Eh. I'm not in such a great mood. Maybe I'll write more later.

SMD, I defy you!

So, I am currently very upset with the way that my musical education is being handled. By myself, by my advisers, by my conductor, by the head of the department...It's all one huge mess that may possibly result in me doing something drastic. Switching to a vocal major? Dropping the music part altogether? Never...
I'm displeased with how my trumpet teacher is reacting to the fact that I'm not registered in an hour lesson. I was doing fine until he realized that he's not getting paid for the full hour. Now all hell breaks loose as I immediately head to the Head of the Departments office for a battle royale. Already my relationship with the man is tainted by the fact that it was he who called and told me that the scholarship I was supposed to be receiving was in fact half of what it actually said. I disagree with his policy. I disagree with his clerical errors. I disagree with the audacity that he has to tell me that if I think working is more important than joining the symphony orchestra, that I should quit school. I'm angry and upset about all of this. In addition to my musical experience, lately. I don't particularly care for being berated every single goddamned rehearsal by someone I don't feel has faith that I can do it. I don't understand his motives for putting me on the spot time after time but, I don't think they are conducive to the goal of Wind Ensemble. I don't particularly care for how mediocre this department is. And I don't care for the fact that regardless of how angry I am, and how accurately I deduce the problem and express my thoughts, not much will change for me.

Oh, Hi

So, I'm not sleeping too much. I'm tired, and crazy and somehow keeping up in all of my classes and showing up to work on time. I'm happy. I've been spending a lot of time with Special Friend. Which has been mostly enjoyable as of late. I quite like him. Not much is going on besides me being excited for days that I get to sleep in until 7. Isn't that sad? it's actually 3 hours of extra sleep that I wouldn't get if I was opening. Gosh, I think I'm becoming addicted to coffee. I must consume at least 3 or 4 shots of expresso during a 6 hour shift. Not so healthy. That, and running on several days with minimal sleep probably not the best idea. Oh well, Life is satisfying enough right now. I've been having some really good practice sessions and making improvements in the musical area. In fact, last night I went to a really interesting session of Music of the World's Peoples. I usually hate that class but, this Native-American performer sang/yelled/emoted for us. Some of it made me uncomfortable but, I think I grew from the experience. I'm blogging right now from a newly discovered computer lab in the Creative Arts building. They just expanded upon it, too. So now they have a lot of big screen Macs. But, oh well. You win some, you lose some. I'm not complaining because after Winky died I'll take whatever I can get. So that's my life, faithful readers. I'd like to keep you posted with more regularity. I guess that means I'll have to come back up here more often.

Tired and Happy for the most part

Yep. That's how I am right now. Special Friend is not conducive to sleeping as hanging out with him kind of tends to get in the way of restful activity. It's fine, though. I've been opening at Peet's every day I work which is beginning to wear on me. I have class on Tuesday and Thursday as well so, it's only a matter of time before a schedule conflict. I'll cross that bridge when I come to it, I guess. I have a performance friday and I don't know if I"m ready for it. Other than that, I think I'm doing fine. Special Friend's birthday party is on saturday and I'm quite looking forward to that. Good thing I don't have to work until 8am the next day. Whoo 3 extra hours of sleep.

Update!

So, it's been a while since I've last blogged. I unfortunately have no time to find my camera and extract the pictures. I'm also reluctant to do so because I'm not blogging using my computer because it unfortunately passed on sometime last night. Yes, friends we must all mourn the death of ol' Winky, the one eyed computer. I'll always remember you.
Since my last post, quite a bit of activity has gone on. I had a party September 5th which was full of wayyy too many ridiculously attractive people. Maybe just way too many people in general. I danced on one of our speakers and played host to my friends amongst all the other queers. T'was fun. I've started to get more into my classes. 21 units! 11 classes! Whoo...The late night ones are soooo very skippable. Don't worry, I'm taking them credit/no credit and so far I've kept up with the reading. I'm also devoting time tonight to study, something I'm very proud of myself for. The weeks have grown increasingly busy. Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday are occupied by butt-booty-ass tired Early morning opening shifts at Peet's. Monday, Wednesday and Friday are school which, I've grown to enjoy. I'm also taking two classes on Tuesday and Thursday. One of which is rather exciting. I have to play in a small group of 3: a piano and violin and I. We're playing Biber's Sonata #10. It's eating my brain because I have to mimic violin craziness and transpose while playing. Sight reading was not fun. But then, I guess it never is. So, my schedule is crazy. In addition, I've also made a Special Friend. At least that's what I like to call him. Or, in spanish, Amigo Especial. He's quite nice and I rather enjoy his company. Although his presence makes me quite tired. Usually because we hang out after I get out of my classes and I have to either go to school or work the next day. Still, I think it's worth it. All in all I'm having a very good time here.