Hi all. Back in Cleveland for Spring semester 2015. I'm taking 24 credits. Yes you read that right, and no I haven't lost my mind. I swear. I just want to get rid of all my Gen Eds so I can take classes only about opera for my last two years at school. And I would like to study abroad, as I've already expressed several times. Plus 24 credits isn't what it sounds like. I'm taking a theater class with a bunch of football players, engineers and lawyers. I'm taking Feldenkrais and even after one class, it feels like 6 pounds has been lifted off my shoulders. It was a magical feeling. A trip to my favorite city, NYC, is on the horizon. Can't wait to see Renee and the Merry Widow at the Met, as well as CSO at Carnegie Hall. My writing class feels like my high school AP days and I fully enjoyed those days. As long as my teacher likes and approves of my writing style, that class won't be horrible either. I was given 3 new pieces to work on over break. I have a really good grasp on the Italian languge now, which is exciting. Next I'm gonna attack German, with a diction and language class. I'm starting to feel like a real singer. We are doing La Clemenza di Tito this semester, and although I'm just in the chorus, it's okay because now I can take a step back and solidify my technique for the next couple of months. We shall see what the spring scenes program brings. Then it'll be off to California! It's been amazing to see how many people are willing to donate towards my cause. It feels so good to have people believe in you and are willing to invest in you. Although I've only had a week of new semester classes, I'm super thankful that I get a three day weekend to snag a few extra hours of sleep and get to the gym too. I actually lifted weights today. My shoulders still need some serious help, so that will be a focal point of my workouts. Everything else seems to be getting back to the place I was pre-accident. Some other new year resolutions are to eat healthier, drink more water and practice everyday. So far so good. Living a healthier lifestyle feels so good. And when I feel good, I can accomplish more. I've already gotten 75% of my homework done for Tuesday and it's only Saturday night. It's certainly a shift from the end of last semester. I love a new year/semester. It gives you the opprotunity to drop bad habits and create new better ones. I'm determined to not let myself slip. As someone told me yesterday, I have too much going for me. I can't put in the work to put me above the rest and make it big. So, look out competition. Imma comin for the prize.
Until next time,
sopranodivaEm
