I think the best thing about being a music major is that I have access to the music building whenever I want. Whether its 9am, 2:45pm, 9:28pm or Midnight. My school ID is programed to get me into the building whenever I want. Some of us used it last week to hook up a computer to a projector and watch Batman! I can get in and practice the piano whenever I would like, its turning out to be fairly handy!
That and I get to use the little door on the side of the building and don't have to walk all the way to the middle front to get in. That's just me being lazy, but it was annoying passing that door and not being able to get in! Like I would have to walk from my dorm, around the building, pass the smaller door, go in the front then walk back in the direction I had come to go up a flight of stairs into my classroom. It was just annoying really and I hated doing it. But its all fixed now and I can be slightly lazy again! I don't worry to much about it because I have to go up and down 3 flights of stairs multiple times a day. SO, I think I'm allowed to be a little bit lazy on this. But the nice thing is if I ever get bitten by the work out bug late at night all I have to do is go walk up and down the stairs several times and I'll be good!
Laters!
Wednesday, September 19, 2012
Tuesday, September 18, 2012
Power of Love Between Friends
Power of Love Between Friends.
That was the title of my Bible devotion today. It was about David and Jonathan, an example at how we should love our friends. In todays world, I can see how (sadly) this would be taken as something completely opposite as what it really was between the two of them. They were best friends and nothing ever stood in the way of that friendship. Not even Saul who tried to kill David. Jonathan saved David's life and David would not kill Saul because he knew that Saul was the appointed king and also that he would hurt Jonathan if he killed his father.
That should be the extend of our love between friends. So often we let petty arguments destroy something wonderful and lasting. Friends look past outward appearances and see what's on the inside of us. Even though you may fight and argue, you still love each other. One minute you could be yelling at each other, both are in tears, and then 20 minutes later you're talking/hugging it out then go sneak candy into the theatre at a kids movie. That's possible because of the love that you have for each other. Its not romantic, its a tie thats stronger than fleeting feelings.
I grieve for you, Jonathan my brother, you were very dear to me. Your love for me was wonderful, more wonderful than that of women. -2 Samuel 1:26
That isn't meant to be taken in a homosexual way, any more than 2 girls sharing a chair might be or 2 guys hugging. Too often friendships are treated as something they aren't. Two girls can't be super close best friends because people might start whispering about them. Two guys can't be super close because people might wonder what exactly is going on. A guy and a girl are best friends? Oh, they must be dating! To often things are twisted into what they aren't.
But real friendship doesn't matter. You put aside the whispers, the rumors. You take your stand that what you're doing isn't wrong and then you go on, let people think what they want. A friendship is to important to throw away.
Today I'm going to encourage you to call up your best friends and tell them how much you love them. Don't ever take them for granted. I've had fights with some of my best friends, things always work out in the end. I've also done the hard thing...I've lost a best friend. Now that they are gone, I can't even begin to describe how much I miss that person. I knew that if they left I'd miss out on some things, but I never thought the pain of losing that person would hurt as much as it does.
So call up your friends, tell them how much they mean to you. Maybe you're currently fighting with a friend, call and apologize and ask them out to lunch or something. If you're truly best friends, then your love for each other will win in the end.
"Poor are those who must define all love in terms of romance alone. Rich indeed are those who can say, 'I have a friend-we love each other.' In these friends' confident love every sunrise is welcomed, every crisis is easier, every pain has counsel, and every midnight is safe."
A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity. - Proverbs 17:17
Monday, September 17, 2012
Monday Mornings
Most people hate Monday mornings.
I guess I can understand that. You've just come off of (hopefully) an amazing weekend, you have to go back to work or school or both and you probably stayed up late the night before and don't really have a reason to be happy because freedom is an everlasting week away!
I've never really had a grudge against Mondays. Especially now that schools started and I find out what I get to start my week with every Monday morning at 9:30.
My major requires me to have so many practicum hours of working with different populations and I'm got signed up for the elementary school practicum! So that means that I get to sing songs, play games etc with them and without them knowing start working on their problems. Mostly I will be observing them but sometimes I will get to lead activities. We can help them with rhythm, hand-eye coordination, following directions etc. I'm still not sure exactly how everything works.
I'm not sure I'm going to stick with Music Therapy as my major. I'm still learning about it and even though it sounds fun and it is a bunch of things that I like combined, I'm not sure I want to spend my entire life doing it. I'll probably know by the end of this semester because I'm taking an Orientation to Music Therapy class which prety much goes over everything that we will be doing with this major. So in about 7 weeks I'll know for sure if this is what I'm supposed to do.
But no matter what happens, I'm really happy with how I get to spend my Monday mornings. I miss my daycare kids back home and just working with kids in general. These aren't "my" kids per say, but they have just as much energy, smiles and love as mine. So spending an hour with little bundles or joy and energy is a pretty awesome way to start the week.
I guess I can understand that. You've just come off of (hopefully) an amazing weekend, you have to go back to work or school or both and you probably stayed up late the night before and don't really have a reason to be happy because freedom is an everlasting week away!
I've never really had a grudge against Mondays. Especially now that schools started and I find out what I get to start my week with every Monday morning at 9:30.
My major requires me to have so many practicum hours of working with different populations and I'm got signed up for the elementary school practicum! So that means that I get to sing songs, play games etc with them and without them knowing start working on their problems. Mostly I will be observing them but sometimes I will get to lead activities. We can help them with rhythm, hand-eye coordination, following directions etc. I'm still not sure exactly how everything works.
I'm not sure I'm going to stick with Music Therapy as my major. I'm still learning about it and even though it sounds fun and it is a bunch of things that I like combined, I'm not sure I want to spend my entire life doing it. I'll probably know by the end of this semester because I'm taking an Orientation to Music Therapy class which prety much goes over everything that we will be doing with this major. So in about 7 weeks I'll know for sure if this is what I'm supposed to do.
But no matter what happens, I'm really happy with how I get to spend my Monday mornings. I miss my daycare kids back home and just working with kids in general. These aren't "my" kids per say, but they have just as much energy, smiles and love as mine. So spending an hour with little bundles or joy and energy is a pretty awesome way to start the week.
Saturday, September 15, 2012
Just After Midnight...It's A New Day! That Means a New Blog!
Today was pretty awesome.
First, the not so awesome part was the fact that I slept until almost 11:30. I just could not get myself to roll out of bed. But that is the latest I've slept in for months so I don't feel to bad for it, everyone needs a lazy day.
The fun part of the day began when me and two of my other friends decided to throw a small surprise party for another friend. We ran to Wal Mart to pick up a small cake, candles and some clothes for me that I need for school. My best friend messed up her foot really bad earlier this month skating so she'd hobbling around on crutches. So my friend and I convinced her to sit in a cart and we'd push her around. She hit me when after finding my clothes (that was the fastest shopping trip EVER) when I bounced up to the cart asking my friend how old his little girl was and that she was adorable. It was pretty funny watching her glare at us as we ran through Wal Mart. Lots of people stared, but hey whats life without making a scene?
So our friends dad ordered the pizza and we just had to pick it up. While waiting in the car, we had a jam session to Call Me Maybe and a few other fun songs on the radio. Might I say, the radio stations here are horrible. Anyway, on the way back we remembered we had to hit another Wal Mart because we had nothing to light candles with! So we pulled into Wal Mart and my friend got out of the car and I jumped in the drivers seat to go park it.
This was the creepy part of the day and I was very glad we had a boy with us. Just across from us and 1 car over was this black guy squatting on the ground smoking and he was giving me some looks, and they weren't really nice. My friend was taking forever so I texted him to hurry up because I was getting really creeped out. Then said creeper walked over to the car next to us and started talking. I noticed the car wasn't locked so I quickly did that because he was still giving me looks. Finally my friend came out and as he passed the creeper, creeper gave him a look. He got in the car, I shifted to the passenger seat and was very happy to drive away. I love going places with guys. I was with the same guy friend a few weeks ago when a small group of us went to Wal Mart. It wasn't super late, but the store was pretty empty but for the workers. We passed a group of male workers and I linked arms with my guy friend until they were outta sight. Boy friends (Boy. Friends. Not boyfriends.) are a really nice thing to have around.
Anyway, we got back to campus and surprised our birthday boy friend and had a great time. Then we went upstairs, watched some Castle then went back down and finished Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King.
So I got some homework done which was good, we throw a pretty good spur of the moment surprise party, and I can't wait for the Hobbit to come out! And I can post this as a new blog for a new day because its 1am, which makes it a new day. Hurray!
Laters peeps!
First, the not so awesome part was the fact that I slept until almost 11:30. I just could not get myself to roll out of bed. But that is the latest I've slept in for months so I don't feel to bad for it, everyone needs a lazy day.
The fun part of the day began when me and two of my other friends decided to throw a small surprise party for another friend. We ran to Wal Mart to pick up a small cake, candles and some clothes for me that I need for school. My best friend messed up her foot really bad earlier this month skating so she'd hobbling around on crutches. So my friend and I convinced her to sit in a cart and we'd push her around. She hit me when after finding my clothes (that was the fastest shopping trip EVER) when I bounced up to the cart asking my friend how old his little girl was and that she was adorable. It was pretty funny watching her glare at us as we ran through Wal Mart. Lots of people stared, but hey whats life without making a scene?
So our friends dad ordered the pizza and we just had to pick it up. While waiting in the car, we had a jam session to Call Me Maybe and a few other fun songs on the radio. Might I say, the radio stations here are horrible. Anyway, on the way back we remembered we had to hit another Wal Mart because we had nothing to light candles with! So we pulled into Wal Mart and my friend got out of the car and I jumped in the drivers seat to go park it.
This was the creepy part of the day and I was very glad we had a boy with us. Just across from us and 1 car over was this black guy squatting on the ground smoking and he was giving me some looks, and they weren't really nice. My friend was taking forever so I texted him to hurry up because I was getting really creeped out. Then said creeper walked over to the car next to us and started talking. I noticed the car wasn't locked so I quickly did that because he was still giving me looks. Finally my friend came out and as he passed the creeper, creeper gave him a look. He got in the car, I shifted to the passenger seat and was very happy to drive away. I love going places with guys. I was with the same guy friend a few weeks ago when a small group of us went to Wal Mart. It wasn't super late, but the store was pretty empty but for the workers. We passed a group of male workers and I linked arms with my guy friend until they were outta sight. Boy friends (Boy. Friends. Not boyfriends.) are a really nice thing to have around.
Anyway, we got back to campus and surprised our birthday boy friend and had a great time. Then we went upstairs, watched some Castle then went back down and finished Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King.
So I got some homework done which was good, we throw a pretty good spur of the moment surprise party, and I can't wait for the Hobbit to come out! And I can post this as a new blog for a new day because its 1am, which makes it a new day. Hurray!
Laters peeps!
Party Like A College Student! (Cool One's)
Its Friday night on campus, and what do we find ourselves doing? Sitting in a dorm lobby doing homework then watching a few episodes of Castle. Suddenly, the guys behind us start causing a ruckus. Turning we find them throwing Jelly Beans across the room trying to catch them in their mouths! So for about 20 minutes or so we watch them doing different tricks with Jelly Beans and then eat them all, no matter how many times they hit the floor or their feet. It was gross but entertaining non the less!
Later that night, I went outside to read a book when a group of people who had been playing hide and seek came by and invited me to play Apples to Apples in the Music Building with them. So we use my card to get in the building and went up in the choir room. A few of us hid and scared the others coming up because we kept all the lights off.
So we were up in the choir room until after midnight playing the game. I've never played with such a large group of people and normally I play with 8 or 9 year old's, so the game is never as entertaining as last night was.
I'm really loving college life. Random get cookouts, movie nights, games, meeting new people, Frisbee games, its fun! I'm still getting my school work done, but even that is enjoyable because there are places outside for me to go and sit for an hour or two and doing work. I'll be sad when it gets to cold to do any of that, but it shouldn't be for awhile.
Off to do some homework, I think tonights going to be another movie or Castle night.
Oh, and the best part about our partying? We remember what happened in the morning!!
Laters!
Later that night, I went outside to read a book when a group of people who had been playing hide and seek came by and invited me to play Apples to Apples in the Music Building with them. So we use my card to get in the building and went up in the choir room. A few of us hid and scared the others coming up because we kept all the lights off.
So we were up in the choir room until after midnight playing the game. I've never played with such a large group of people and normally I play with 8 or 9 year old's, so the game is never as entertaining as last night was.
I'm really loving college life. Random get cookouts, movie nights, games, meeting new people, Frisbee games, its fun! I'm still getting my school work done, but even that is enjoyable because there are places outside for me to go and sit for an hour or two and doing work. I'll be sad when it gets to cold to do any of that, but it shouldn't be for awhile.
Off to do some homework, I think tonights going to be another movie or Castle night.
Oh, and the best part about our partying? We remember what happened in the morning!!
Laters!
Friday, September 14, 2012
Latin and Spanish
So for the first time ever, I am required to sing a song in Latin.
I know how to sing, I can sing a high soprano, give me a song in English and I can learn it pretty fast! But hand me a song in Latin with a high soprano part that just moves and moves VERY quickly, I'm completely lost. I'm just making sounds and so when I go up high it sounds horrible and I know it. I have no clue what I am singing and it bothers me.
But for once of our performances we are singing a song in Latin, so I might as well suck it up and learn it!
I understand why they would have us do something like this in choir. It really is a beautiful language when its sung and when the basses sing certain parts I get goosebumps, but it really is annoying. I thought Spanish was hard!
Speaking of Spanish, I met a kid here who lived in Peru for 7 years and speaks Spanish fluently. The other night I came across him studying a textbook and I asked what he was studying. "I'm studying for my Spanish test tomorrow". Turns out Peruvian Spanish is different from the Spanish he was learning slightly. He gave me an example. He told me a Spanish phrase and told me what it meant to him in Peruvian Spanish. Basically it was I don't care. Not his exact translation but you get what I mean. But in the book, the literal meaning of the phrase was "I don't give a darn". For some reason that just made me laugh. He showed me, that is the exact wording from the book. I need to have him teach me that phrase in Spanish.
Well thats enough for now, laters!
I know how to sing, I can sing a high soprano, give me a song in English and I can learn it pretty fast! But hand me a song in Latin with a high soprano part that just moves and moves VERY quickly, I'm completely lost. I'm just making sounds and so when I go up high it sounds horrible and I know it. I have no clue what I am singing and it bothers me.
But for once of our performances we are singing a song in Latin, so I might as well suck it up and learn it!
I understand why they would have us do something like this in choir. It really is a beautiful language when its sung and when the basses sing certain parts I get goosebumps, but it really is annoying. I thought Spanish was hard!
Speaking of Spanish, I met a kid here who lived in Peru for 7 years and speaks Spanish fluently. The other night I came across him studying a textbook and I asked what he was studying. "I'm studying for my Spanish test tomorrow". Turns out Peruvian Spanish is different from the Spanish he was learning slightly. He gave me an example. He told me a Spanish phrase and told me what it meant to him in Peruvian Spanish. Basically it was I don't care. Not his exact translation but you get what I mean. But in the book, the literal meaning of the phrase was "I don't give a darn". For some reason that just made me laugh. He showed me, that is the exact wording from the book. I need to have him teach me that phrase in Spanish.
Well thats enough for now, laters!
Thursday, September 13, 2012
Never What They Seem
How many times has something happened that you never saw coming? Something seemed fine but to late you realized that its not, its completely screwed up?
That happened to me this last week. There was a situation that I knew wasn't perfect but I thought it was beginning to work itself out. Things were going fine, as well as they could be expected with how the situation worked. After spending all summer wondering if fixing this situation was worth it, I was lead to believe it was. God kept throwing Bible verses at me, lessons, reminders. I decided to not give up and keep moving on. I figured things would get easier, and they started too!
But then everything came crashing down in a way that I never would have expected. Suddenly, I felt like nothing I had done mattered because the very thing that I was fighting to keep fell apart, instigated by the most unlikely source I imagined.
On the outside, everything was great. But on the inside there were fights going on that I didn't even know or could ever understand. Things were not as they appeared to be, and I'm left now with broken pieces that I don't think will ever be able to be put back together, and now the question is do I want them put back together? If the chance comes to try and put things to right, do I want it?
Today is kinda depressing I know.
On the bright side school is going fairly well and I finally got my books! I actually feel like I'm in school since I can carry around more than just notebooks with paper in them. I'll try to keep updating this more often with more tidbits from around campus!
Laters!
That happened to me this last week. There was a situation that I knew wasn't perfect but I thought it was beginning to work itself out. Things were going fine, as well as they could be expected with how the situation worked. After spending all summer wondering if fixing this situation was worth it, I was lead to believe it was. God kept throwing Bible verses at me, lessons, reminders. I decided to not give up and keep moving on. I figured things would get easier, and they started too!
But then everything came crashing down in a way that I never would have expected. Suddenly, I felt like nothing I had done mattered because the very thing that I was fighting to keep fell apart, instigated by the most unlikely source I imagined.
On the outside, everything was great. But on the inside there were fights going on that I didn't even know or could ever understand. Things were not as they appeared to be, and I'm left now with broken pieces that I don't think will ever be able to be put back together, and now the question is do I want them put back together? If the chance comes to try and put things to right, do I want it?
Today is kinda depressing I know.
On the bright side school is going fairly well and I finally got my books! I actually feel like I'm in school since I can carry around more than just notebooks with paper in them. I'll try to keep updating this more often with more tidbits from around campus!
Laters!
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