So, I was just bumming around today, and I found myself watching funny youtube videos... and this was so funny, it made me laugh for a good while! If you are ever in a bad mood, the best category of youtube videos to watch are Ellen's videos! They are hilarious :)
...and I have to add, my new haircut does not even compare with the awesome locks these people had! ...and the the second girl is definitely the highlight. The ultimate climax is when she says, "I've never been so happy in my whole life!" Aren't happy people fun? :)
Tuesday, March 27, 2012
The Finish Line...?!
So, this week I was getting close to the finish line for one of my goals: to compete a piano concerto in a real competition. And then it happened. I got an email this week informing me that my category, "adult concerto" was being canceled, because I was the only adult registered in my category! There were no other contestants for me to go up against, no one to anticipate me competing with, or just seeing what else others had prepared for competition.
I really am not that bummed, although it is not exactly thrilling news :) But, I am going to hold true to that goal for this year, and I am going to scope out other competitions that will be more reliable and mainstream for piano competing. I just wanna compete it! :)
Moving my attention to other finish lines: I have six weeks left of this semester!! That went fast! I had the goal of a 4.0 for this semester, and I think that for that 2012 goal, I will have to try again in the Fall Semester... I have tried accounting for my major, and I don't think that is what I want to pursue for my career. I am less than passionate for accounting, I have discovered.
Last week was spring break, and during the break I decided it was time for me to cut my hair! ...myself..!! :) I wasn't going to tell anyone that I was the one that cut it, but whatever, it doesn't seem as important now to hide that fact. I think I did a pretty good job, considering the fact that I couldn't see the back of my head :) ...what a joke, right? Well, to say the least, the haircut has gotten me a bit of attention around campus, mostly from those who are more familiar with me. I think it's because they didn't expect it from me... at all. But what would life be without those little surprises? :)
I really am not that bummed, although it is not exactly thrilling news :) But, I am going to hold true to that goal for this year, and I am going to scope out other competitions that will be more reliable and mainstream for piano competing. I just wanna compete it! :)
Moving my attention to other finish lines: I have six weeks left of this semester!! That went fast! I had the goal of a 4.0 for this semester, and I think that for that 2012 goal, I will have to try again in the Fall Semester... I have tried accounting for my major, and I don't think that is what I want to pursue for my career. I am less than passionate for accounting, I have discovered.
Last week was spring break, and during the break I decided it was time for me to cut my hair! ...myself..!! :) I wasn't going to tell anyone that I was the one that cut it, but whatever, it doesn't seem as important now to hide that fact. I think I did a pretty good job, considering the fact that I couldn't see the back of my head :) ...what a joke, right? Well, to say the least, the haircut has gotten me a bit of attention around campus, mostly from those who are more familiar with me. I think it's because they didn't expect it from me... at all. But what would life be without those little surprises? :)
Thursday, March 1, 2012
A Decade of Joy
Is it just me, or does life turn a corner when you reach two decades? I have been having such different experiences since I reached a full 20 years of life, and it in turn is making me feel sort of re-born? Too much? :)
My parents gave me the sweetest birthday card, and in it they said they are so glad that they have had a decade of joy with me in their lives :) ...what about the other ten years? haha, just teasing, I'm sure they meant to say two decades. ...but maybe I should clarify with them?... :)
My goal was to attempt again this week to work on P90X, but I have missed the past two days.. The biggest reason I am not consistent with this certain goal is because when my alarm goes off in the morning, I would rather sleep another hour, instead of getting up to exercise! ...but I set the goal for this year, so I want to be able to complete it. Even if I keep missing days, I am definitely seeing improvement in my consistency.
I am three weeks away from my concerto competition in Park City, and I am performing my concerto in the SUU Student Recital a week from tomorrow! My goal for that performance is to perform without the music. This is going to be my only legit performance of the concerto before the competition, so I need to be sure that I am as prepared as I feel I need to be, and work out the little knots for the actual competition!
I have finished the 1st book of Nephi. I am in the 2nd chapter of 2nd Nephi, and I love reading the Book of Mormon. I also love learning about the parables of Jesus in my Institute class with Kim Peterson. He is able to help us learn and apply teachings that are things we can ALL improve on. Today we were taught about the parable in Matthew 20:1-16, "Masters of the Vineyard." We learned about the importance of being faithful, and not murmuring. The phrase Brother Peterson used was the idea of 'managing your murmuring'. He testified that he has seen changes in individuals' personalities even, simply because they worked to manage their murmuring, and the ability to choose not to murmur or complain. What a valuable lesson! I love his insights of the teachings that Jesus has for us, waiting to be discovered and bring us joy. I love learning. :)
My parents gave me the sweetest birthday card, and in it they said they are so glad that they have had a decade of joy with me in their lives :) ...what about the other ten years? haha, just teasing, I'm sure they meant to say two decades. ...but maybe I should clarify with them?... :)
My goal was to attempt again this week to work on P90X, but I have missed the past two days.. The biggest reason I am not consistent with this certain goal is because when my alarm goes off in the morning, I would rather sleep another hour, instead of getting up to exercise! ...but I set the goal for this year, so I want to be able to complete it. Even if I keep missing days, I am definitely seeing improvement in my consistency.
I am three weeks away from my concerto competition in Park City, and I am performing my concerto in the SUU Student Recital a week from tomorrow! My goal for that performance is to perform without the music. This is going to be my only legit performance of the concerto before the competition, so I need to be sure that I am as prepared as I feel I need to be, and work out the little knots for the actual competition!
I have finished the 1st book of Nephi. I am in the 2nd chapter of 2nd Nephi, and I love reading the Book of Mormon. I also love learning about the parables of Jesus in my Institute class with Kim Peterson. He is able to help us learn and apply teachings that are things we can ALL improve on. Today we were taught about the parable in Matthew 20:1-16, "Masters of the Vineyard." We learned about the importance of being faithful, and not murmuring. The phrase Brother Peterson used was the idea of 'managing your murmuring'. He testified that he has seen changes in individuals' personalities even, simply because they worked to manage their murmuring, and the ability to choose not to murmur or complain. What a valuable lesson! I love his insights of the teachings that Jesus has for us, waiting to be discovered and bring us joy. I love learning. :)
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