mmmmm Fall Break

I love autumn.
I also am finally falling in love with vacations.
Unlike most students, or really, most people in general, I usually HATE vacations. Any sort of disruption of my daily routine normally sends me into a funk that I struggle to get out of. I need to be busy, I need to know what each day will consist of activity and objective-wise. But this break has been different.
Perhaps it's because I really, really needed this break. School is going well, work (all three of them!) is going well...but combined....I was beginning to burn out. Coming home has definately been good for me. Have I been able to lounge around on the couch all day? No. Have I slept till noon? No. Have I slept past 7:30 for that matter- NO! BUT- I feel much more rested, less stressed, and able to conquer my assignments.
Today has been a very productive day, for which I'm thankful. I woke up this morning, got to see my mother before she went to work, then went for a walk/jog around the neighborhood. I then went to my annual physical, which I had been dreading, but now feel alright about. After the doctor and blood tests (and shot!) I ran some errands, ate lunch, spent time with Sophie (our Great Dane) outside, then got a lot of e-mails and phone calls taken care of. And it's not even 1 o'clock yet. : )
Last night I had a really wonderful conversation, which helped put me at ease about several things. It's comforting to know that there ARE people out there who understand where you're coming from, and need to take things at the same pace as you.
Now that I've posted something on here, it's time to get back to my To Do List.
Have a great day!

Mid-Terms

This is a crazy, crazy week. It really wouldn't be that bad except that I had a bunch of rehearsals and lessons yesterday after having worked from 5am. It all caught up with me today, when I felt like death. Well, maybe not completely like death, but flu-like to say the least. I was pretty much a zombie throughout the day until after choir tonight, when I suddenly got a second wind and perked up for the first time all day. I went shopping with Kelly, got some stuff done at work, and am now winding down for the night in preparation for another looooong day tomorrow. *sigh* Burning the candle at both ends is not working as well as it used to. I guess that means I'm getting, lol. But, despite that, I just bought chewable Flintstone's vitamins. Some things never change.
I realize that this post is pretty non-informative and un-important, but I had hoped the act of writing would help me wind down. I'm off to bed. Good night all!

PS: A quote, "You and Amanda put a plug in the jug and go to bed!" -Mr.Shafer, continuing to tease me about "hitting the bottle."

PPS: The word of the day is (made up): lacksadaisicalness. As in, "I am not giving in to the lacksadaisicalness of SU." : )
Long words make me happy.

Introductory Blog

Hello blogging world. It has been some time since I have published any sort of personal musings/updates on line, so you will have to be patient with me. It may take a while before I post on a regular basis- reminders are always welcome. : )
I am a university student majoring in church music. Under this field I am a voice major pursuing a Performance Certificate, and an organ and piano minor. I am also a religious studies minor, and will be attending seminary next fall.
I work and live with wonderful people, and am blessed to have them in my life.
Back home I have a loving and supportive family, and I love my three younger sisters dearly.
I enjoy reading, writing, and trying to find the time to do out-doorsy activities like hiking and kayaking.
I think that's enough information about me for now; that, and I need to go to bed because one of my jobs forces me to hit the sack extremely early.
"Early to bed early to rise" : )

Welcome to the adventure I call my life.