2011 brought many changes. More than any other year before. From learning how evil adverbs are, to that first "blow-hole" moment, a lot has changed.
In the year 2011, I fell impossibly in love with opera. I got to be in one, and became obsessed with it. I started voice lessons, which is definitely in the top three most life-changing thing that has ever happened to me. I was terrified of trusting someone with my voice, but thankfully, I know I chose the right person. I feel so grateful to have the kind of instruction I'm getting. I sometimes feel a bit horrified at the thought that I really didn't think I would like Dr. Singalot. He's awesome, and not just because he's funny, but because I think he really cares about his students as people.
I know that deep down(or maybe not so deep), if I could do anything with my life, I would pursue a career in vocal performance. That is something few people are successful in, but that's not going to stop me from trying. I could be happy as a choir director, or vocal coach, or anything that allowed me my music. I'm going to shoot for the stars, and hope that I land somewhere above the troposphere(geek moment, sorry). But I know one thing for certain: I am never going to stop singing. It is what I was made to do, and it makes me happy when nothing else does. It is truly my passion. Piano is not my passion; I like it, maybe even love it, but it does not have the all-consuming effect on me that singing does.
That's another thing; the piano camp I attended was inspiring, and really added a new depth to piano. The professors were fabulous, and I look forward to the next one.
I also took a writing class that really gave me what my writing was missing. I am by no means a talented writer, but I no longer feel embarrassed about writing stories. Fiction never was my thing, but now I really do enjoy it. The instructor rocked, and all the participants were wonderful.
As of now, I will probably wind up using my writing skills at the University of SA. No, not South Africa. I want to go double major in vocal and piano performance. After that, who knows? I like the idea of FSU for maybe a vocal coaching degree, but that's wayyy too far ahead to think about.
Now, for my resolutions. Ideas come from this:http://www.baldwincountynow.com/articles/2011/12/30/columnists/david_atwood/doc4ef9b5849712b922654229.txt
Five year- In five years, I would like to be an official diva.
One year- I would really, really, really like to place at this vocal competition that's really, really, really competitive. Or so I hear. We shall see. Also, I'd like to be graduated from high school. AND, I would like to be more accurate in piano. Like, the notes.
Day-to-day: I will stick to a schedule. Which will include an hour of piano. Yep. If it KILLS ME. Which it might. Tishmeister, you can have my goat apparel. Also, I will be blogging.
Goodbye 2011, hello a new year. You show promise, and I hope it's real.
At this point, Tishmeister is sighing about the fact that she did not get mentioned. Tishmeister, I saved the best for last. She came into my life and made me laugh at myself and gave me my first really meaningful nickname. She listens to everything, and never logs of of FB to avoid chatting(or so I think). I love Tishmeister. I can't believe how long I've "known" her without really knowing her. She is truly special and my biggest blessing of 2011.
