December 2011
4 posts
Blessings all around
I’m feeling incredibly blessed and lucky tonight. I’m looking at New York City in a very calm and satisfying way…first time in a while.
You forget your blessings in life until you reach a point of ultimate vulnerability. Then, you wonder how you ever doubted your fortunes.
I only made a few statements on how down and depressed I felt. Then, an outpouring of support happened...
November 2011
2 posts
The difference between the Midwest and Brooklyn
Gravesend Post Office, Brooklyn:
Two Russian Ladies: “(Something in Russian that I don’t understand)”
Me(Midwesterner): “I’m so sorry, I don’t speak Russian!” (Said with a smile)
Two Russian Ladies: “Excuse me, do you speak Russian?”
Random Brooklyn Lady behind me: “NO!!!!!!!!! What do you want?!”
The End
Push, no matter what...
This past week was a rough rough week. On Thursday night, I was sitting in the office at 7:30 at night, postponing my coaching with Mory. My body was pushed to its limits and had no energy left to even considering meeting with him the next evening.
I had another tiring day on Friday, got home, and sang for 30 minutes, which felt like singing for 5 hours. My body didn’t even know how to...
October 2011
2 posts
And, we're back!
Obviously, I’ve been a horrible blogger. However, sometimes you need to just step back and let life happen.
It’s been a little bit over a year since I first moved to NYC. Even though it’s only been 14 months since I left Indiana….I’ve learned a lifetime of lessons. I’ve reached many highs and lows, questioning why I even moved here in the first place. Well,...
March 2011
4 posts
King of Limbs
The release of Radiohead’s latest album was met with great anticipation. Their previous album In Rainbows was by far the best album of 2007 and also considered to be one of their finest albums released.
I had been hearing rumors about a new album in the works, but I was pleasantly surprised to read about the release date with only a week notice. Then, they pulled a fast one on all of us...
Losing my way...in Tumblr.
I feel like this blog has lost some of it’s old momentum, and as a result, has become a bit self indulgent. Don’t get my wrong, anyone who writes a blog is going to be somewhat self-focused with their material. We are indeed writing about me, myself, and I…..let’s not kid ourselves here. However, I was looking through some of my past entries, and I realized that I used to...
“My life has no purpose, no direction, no aim, no meaning, and yet I’m happy. I...”
– Charles M. Schulz
Things an alcoholic says:
“I am on a drug. It’s called ‘Charlie Sheen.’ It’s not available because if you try it once, you will die. Your face will melt off, and your children will weep over your exploded body.”
“I’m so tired of pretending like my life isn’t perfect and bitchin’ and just winning every second.”
“I don’t have a tuxedo that...
February 2011
7 posts
Mahler 3
At around 9:15 Friday night, Valery Gergiev seemlessly transitioned the London Symphony Orchestra into the Langsam Ruhevoll, Empfunden of Mahler 3. As I was sitting next to Emily German on the third tier of Lincoln Center, tears began to run uncontrollably down my face. I was a total mess.
I knew that my first experience of hearing Mahler 3 performed would be very significant for me. I had been...
“Some of us think holding on makes us strong, but sometimes it is letting go.” — Herman Hesse
This quote rings so true to me today. As I’ve already posted, the past few weeks have consisted of a lot of transitions in my life, but I’m doing a lot better. I still miss home, but a lot of chats with my mom on the phone always helps. I think that many good things are ahead. Now that...
6 month mark
A new colleague of mine just told me that sometimes the most destitute of times can prove to be the most fruitful. I know that she’s right, I just have to reach that positive moment in order to come to terms with it.
My time in New York continues to challenge me in ways that I never thought possible. I got to spent a lot of time at home over the holidays, which was a blessing, but a burden...
January 2011
1 post
December 2010
5 posts
The Older I Get, the Colder I Feel
I’m sure most of you thought that this post was going to be a morbid editorial about aging, and the bitterness that comes with it. Look elsewhere. I’ve never felt pessimistic about aging, and I never will. Cold has a literal meaning in this posting.
Winter has come early this year. I don’t know how I feel about this. All is know is that I will be ready for it. No screwing...
12 Reasons that Indiana Rocks!
12. A large one bedroom apartment costs $550!!!!!!! I didn’t realize the significance of this til now.
11. There are plenty of Chick Fil A s!!!!
10. You are within reasonable driving distance from at least 6 major US cities including Chicago, Nashville, Columbus, and St. Louis!
9. It’s Hoosier Country! Bloomington is one of the best towns for food, entertainment, and weather!
8....
November 2010
2 posts
Lately, I’ve been feeling like something is missing in my life.
I thought that maybe I needed to start dating again…
Then, I thought that maybe I needed to look into going back to school….
Next, I started looking into other hobbies.
After all that…..I started practicing again. BINGO.
Missing piece found. I’ve missed singing. Auditions….and go.
October 2010
2 posts
Nine weeks later....
Can you believe it? I have been in New York City for only 9 weeks, and I feel like I’ve been here for 9 months. There is so much that has happened in my life, and the fact that I accomplished a new job, a new apartment, and basically, a new life, is something that I’m still in a daze over.
Life is finally starting to feel normal now, but I know it will be time before I feel like New...
September 2010
2 posts
We will always remember....
I spent such a lovely day in New York. It’s hard for me to think that nine years ago, there was smoke in the air, with people wandering the streets in a panic. Now that I’m living in New York, I can have more of an understanding of what everyone experienced here. I watched a part of the memorial service on tv and I couldn’t help but picture all of these people on the subway,...
August 2010
3 posts
I want to be a part of it......
Last Sunday, I was walking the streets of East Harlem, pulling a suitcase behind me. As I pushed my way through the crowds of 116th street, with the rain falling fast, I thought, “It’s amazing how fast things can change….”
Monday will mark the three weeks that I have been in New York City. Who knew that so much could happen in such a short period of time. I’ve gone...
“As a child of the 90’s, Scrooge McDuck taught me fiscal responsibility.”
– A youtube user’s comment on Ducktales
Countdown...8 days.
In only 8 days, I will be in New York City. I seriously can’t believe it. I’ve been waiting for this time to come since December…and, now it’s here!
I have so many different emotions going through my head. I’m excited, nervous, ecstatic, terrified…you name it. However, through it all, I know that it is the absolute right decision to make in my life. If I stay...
July 2010
3 posts
The Food Experiment
Two days ago, I started a little experiment. I call it an experiment, because I don’t want it to be confused with a diet. Diets are awful things that made you feel deprived, and usually cause you to fall back to old habits. At least for me anyways…. Recently, I have been eating very poorly….to the point where I knew I needed to take action and start treating my body better.
...
Countdown...19 days.
Guess who is moving to NYC in 19 days….ME. And, guess who needs to hang out with her friends as much as possible…..
Happy Marriage Mrs. Fountain!
It wouldn’t be a girls night without Mall Madness.
This amazing woman kept me sane for 8 hours in the car. Bustard, God bless you.
And now……from Macinaw Island to……FORT FUN.
It’s either a real...
Watchpodopo:
My nephew and lil jon (c)
This my friend Ben’s nephew Brody….he is too cute!
June 2010
6 posts
What Happens Next?
These past few months have been a bit of a roller coaster for me….and it’s going to continue to be.
This spring, I had the opportunity to participate in two concerts for two composer friends of mine, Just when you thought that I was going to have a year full of nothing….I got two premieres! I felt so thankful to have the opportunity to perform at all, considering there...
iphone
I am so happy that I waited to buy the iphone. I have waited so long, and been patient enough to be in a place where I could afford it. Now that I can…look what I get to buy:
I seriously cannot wait…..
May 2010
2 posts
The Rules of Retail
One of my jobs in Indianapolis is being a Keyholder at a retail store. This basically means that I’m a lower level manager. When no other manager is working, I am in charge of the store. I finally felt the urge to write this important blog…for other retail workers out there! I have worked in retail for quite awhile, and I hope to one day be at a point where I don’t have to. Until...
April 2010
3 posts
Back from New York.....
I have never been so sad to be back from a trip. This past week was so amazing, it felt like a vacation. I started off by going to NYC for four days, back to Indy for a night at the symphony, and then a weekend at the West Baden Resort with my AXO girls.
For NYC, I can fortunately say that there were NO interesting airport stories. I know that this doesn’t create a lot of fun for this blog,...
NYC!
I am currently at the airport…getting ready to fly to New York City!!!! Will there be any weird airport stories? We shall see…..
March 2010
5 posts
“Any day you begin by singing out loud in bed while stretching shows big...”
– johncmayer
