So, lately I've had all these great ideas for projects to start and have gotten really excited about quite a few things. Unfortunately, right now, I haven't had the time necessary to really get them off the ground, or out of the idea box- but here are a few of my awesome brain children that I hope will one day actually come to fruition:
1)Learn Guitar
I really want to learn guitar for several reasons. I've always been really impressed with the versatility of the instrument, and I think it would just be a great thing to know how to play. Also, my sister has been teaching herself how to play, and it just plain looks like fun. The other reason leads into project number 2- I want to be able to not only write my own songs, but also accompany myself on them. Piano isn't my favorite sound for the acoustic style I would write in, so the next most obvious choice for me is guitar. Thus, I need to learn.
2) Write my Own Songs/Perform them in some venue
I have always wanted to write my own songs, and lately I've been fiddling with it a little bit. It's hard to do right now, since I don't have a firm grasp on playing guitar, which is why this one sort of falls second in line. I've been using Finale lately to try and get a sound of chords and such, so far I've written a few threads but nothing that I find super awesome. Also, I'm still trying to really work out lyrics- it's hard for me to write them without thinking they sound cheesy and dumb, so I'm still working out the details and bugs. It's actually kind of frustrating to listen to some of the song writers that I aspire to write similarly to and not be able to capture my thoughts in the right way. Yet another project that I haven't had the right amount of time to devote to so that I can make something really good. I promise, if I come up with something I actually like, I'll try to post it here so you can listen.
3)Create a website/business of Custom Card making
I love love love making homemade cards. To me, nothing says personal than a homemade card. And because of this, I think I've actually gotten pretty good at it. I have recently come to the idea that it would be really awesome to have a custom card making business where people can visit my website and order cards I make. Something about that idea sounds awesome, and I think it could be very successful, if I had more time to make the cards, make the website, etc. This is probably something that won't happen, because it's at the bottom of the project list, and realistically, I don't have time to make cards all the time. Especially if I'm getting paid for it- I think I might be really stressed out about making them really good.
4)Grad School/Getting my Masters
This isn't so much a project as a dilemma. I already have planned on going to grad school eventually. It's almost a requirement these days if you're a teacher to get your masters. The original plan has always been to finish my bachelors, teach for a few years and then go get my masters. Lately though, I've been researching grad programs at some really awesome schools, and I've been stuck. They are some really cool programs, and it makes me excited to keep going in school. So now, I don't know whether to go to Grad school right after I graduate, or get a job to gain experience, or do both at the same time- I have no idea. I hate not having a plan when it comes to my future. I tend to not not have a plan for very long, because it drives me crazy. It drove me crazy when I changed my major freshman year, and it's driving me crazy now.
5)Be an AWESOME musician
Again, this one's not really a project. It's more just my recent aspirations in life. It's been a long time since I've been excited about playing, and now that I am, I just want to really work on making myself better. I want some sort of playing to keep me going even while I'm teaching- and that's also something that until recently, I was never sure about. I want to play in an orchestra of some sort, because orchestral playing's where it's at for me. I want to start playing rep for my recital really soon also, because I need something to get me excited to practice. Something to get me into the practice room really, so that I'll practice the fundamentals that will make me better.
I've had a lot on my mind lately, lots of things I want to accomplish,and frankly, just not enough time to accomplish it all. My projects are all just sort of ideas right now, except maybe the last one about being a better musician. And the only real reason that one's starting to actually happen, is because it's part of my curriculum already. Time..... the day needs to be more like 36 hours instead of 24. Maybe then I could get some things done and also have time for my little projects.
Maybe.
“Time is free, but it's priceless. You can't
own it, but you can use it. You can't keep
it, but you can spend it. Once you've lost it
you can never get it back.”
-Harvey MacKay
Thoughts to ponder.
Until next time,
~Sam
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Monday, October 25, 2010
Silly much? That's Our Thing....
Sometime fairly recently ( I couldn't tell you the date, because my life has been THAT crazy!) I went to the UA Philharmonic Concert and enjoyed some lovely music played by some of my dear friends. After the concert, a few of us went out for dessert and things and this is what came of it. Pictures for your viewing pleasure. Enjoy the sillyness ~ :D
They are very good friends. :)
Talking on the phone at the dinner table... how rude. ;)
We are silly lots.
Awwww.....
Bff's. :D
Saturday, October 2, 2010
So many things, so long since a post!
I apologize for my lack of posting! There has been a lot going on, and I've been so busy, I haven't had time to post in ages. Tonight, while on duty, I'm taking some time for myself with some blog writing and some song writing, so here goes nothing! Enjoy!
A couple of weeks ago, it was my dear friend Paige's 23rd birthday. A group of us decided it would be fun to throw her a surprise party, themed as none other than a 1920's speak easy. Naturally, she was really surprised, and I was really glad we only communicated via text- I'm sure the lie of my unavailability would have been exposed sooner otherwise! I'm a terrible lie-er, and even worse when it comes to disappointing people I care about. So when Paige was super pouty and disappointed that I was unable to hang out with her on her birthday due to a random "Mandatory RA event," I had a hard time not spilling the beans. Had we been talking face to face or over the phone, I probably would have. I felt awful. Until, that is, she was surprised and loved everything that we did for her!
I LOVE my friends!
After Paige's birthday,the task at hand was the State Kick-off for CMENC, the professional Music Educators club that I am Secretary for. This year, UA hosted the annual event that bounces from school to school, and boy was it an undertaking. I was really excited about planning the event, especially the portion I would be helping present- a Make-n'Take workshop where participants could make basic classroom materials and take whatever they make for themselves. I, being who I am, spent a ton of time making sure everything was perfect for that presentation. I just can't bare to not give it my all! Moral of that story, I was up way too late working on things, and then was much to grumpy to be fun to be around during the event. I think overall, the event went really well, and everyone enjoyed themselves, it was just not my favorite thing to do, probably since I was so grumpy about not sleeping.
On a new topic, I've decided to start writing my own songs. I'm teaching myself guitar, and attempting to write my own lyrics and melodies. It's a lot easier than I thought it would be, and I've been really enjoying it. I will try to post a copy of the track once my first one is done, so that any followers can listen to my work. I've decided my goal with this is not to get famous and have a record label, in fact, I have no desire to be famous. However, I would like to have people listen to it and give me feedback. Music is meant to be heard, even if it's just for a small audience. I ultimately would love to perform some of my stuff at a little bar or something on a Friday night, but who knows where all of this will take me. For now, I'm just writing to write. It's fun, and gives me a way to unwind from all the other stresses this semester has provided.
I'm going to say that's all for now. Until next time:
"If music be the food of love, play on" - William Shakespeare
<3, Sam
A couple of weeks ago, it was my dear friend Paige's 23rd birthday. A group of us decided it would be fun to throw her a surprise party, themed as none other than a 1920's speak easy. Naturally, she was really surprised, and I was really glad we only communicated via text- I'm sure the lie of my unavailability would have been exposed sooner otherwise! I'm a terrible lie-er, and even worse when it comes to disappointing people I care about. So when Paige was super pouty and disappointed that I was unable to hang out with her on her birthday due to a random "Mandatory RA event," I had a hard time not spilling the beans. Had we been talking face to face or over the phone, I probably would have. I felt awful. Until, that is, she was surprised and loved everything that we did for her!
I LOVE my friends!
After Paige's birthday,the task at hand was the State Kick-off for CMENC, the professional Music Educators club that I am Secretary for. This year, UA hosted the annual event that bounces from school to school, and boy was it an undertaking. I was really excited about planning the event, especially the portion I would be helping present- a Make-n'Take workshop where participants could make basic classroom materials and take whatever they make for themselves. I, being who I am, spent a ton of time making sure everything was perfect for that presentation. I just can't bare to not give it my all! Moral of that story, I was up way too late working on things, and then was much to grumpy to be fun to be around during the event. I think overall, the event went really well, and everyone enjoyed themselves, it was just not my favorite thing to do, probably since I was so grumpy about not sleeping.
On a new topic, I've decided to start writing my own songs. I'm teaching myself guitar, and attempting to write my own lyrics and melodies. It's a lot easier than I thought it would be, and I've been really enjoying it. I will try to post a copy of the track once my first one is done, so that any followers can listen to my work. I've decided my goal with this is not to get famous and have a record label, in fact, I have no desire to be famous. However, I would like to have people listen to it and give me feedback. Music is meant to be heard, even if it's just for a small audience. I ultimately would love to perform some of my stuff at a little bar or something on a Friday night, but who knows where all of this will take me. For now, I'm just writing to write. It's fun, and gives me a way to unwind from all the other stresses this semester has provided.
I'm going to say that's all for now. Until next time:
"If music be the food of love, play on" - William Shakespeare
<3, Sam
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