My father is a Trekkie

For the longest time, I knew that my father like Science fiction. He was always flicking between the sci-fi channel and the Celtics. He would watch Stargate, Star Wars, and, sadly, Star Trek.

I remember one night at our camp In the town of Beddington, (western Maine) when DS9 was a running show, he showed us kids an episode. It took weeks to get over the nightmares (it was a scary one for a 10/11 year-old).

But, now that I am older, he started showing more. I sadly got hooked. I do like Star Trek. No major hating please, I still love Star Wars more, but I don't understand why you can't like both. It is a TV show that I can watch when I am bored and don't feel like taking out a movie. (Usually, I only have time for an hour show anyway).

So, for those of you who are appalled, GET OVER IT. You can live with it, in harmony. Actually, it give you a leg up. At least I won't ever be confused. And I love my dad anyway. (mom always just fell asleep).

Long beautiful hair

Since you don't know, for the longest time, I did nothing with my hair except get it cut every six months. It is brown , was long until this morning, and THICK. I shed everywhere. Our dog doesn't so I make up for it. hehe

Anyway, this morning I went for a cut, (last one was in October) and forgot to bring the style example photo!!! My mom and I looked there, and found something similar... luckily. I got in, it took the same amount of time as both my mom and gram.

When it was finished, My hair was no longer to the beginning of my chest(ladies, you understand), but above my shoulders, layered, and thinned out. I LOVE IT. Still a bit itchy from the loose hair, but my head feels so LIGHT. No more headaches from too much hair. I bet I lost a few pounds.

So, now I have to pay more attention to it, but at least I won't use so much shampoo and conditioner. Probably half as much, but I will have to wash it more...Bummer. Oh well, the cost of short hair. I may even keep this style for longer than a few months (I have a tendency not to).

When boredom sets in...

Shopping, shopping, shopping is fun. I went shopping today. Replaced some OLD shirts, got some hair stuff, browsed at professional-type suit stuff. Was with my grandmother, who is TONS OF FUN, and a good driver.

Started a knitting project, gonna be a mesh sweater; purple. Stilll want a dress for my sister's graduation (and for the summer). Something with color. Look out Wally World, here I come...when we get the new car my parents traded in the van and we got a rental until then, so I gotta wait Until I can drive the real one. I haveta be 25 to drive a rental.

Plan on going with my dad to see his parents this week end. Been a while, excited and Dad will enjoy the company. Been raining all week; I wish it would stop.

End of random Blog ramble.

All Done

Yes, my first year of college is over. Wow. Talk about going by FAST. It seems not that long ago I was packing up to move into the dorm and meet my roommate for the first time. Then all of a sudden, it was Christmas and I was home for three weeks. Then May, and finals, and HOME.

I am now officially moved back home for the summer, and have a whole month to be lazy until my summer job starts up. Only bummer is that as of right now, no high speed internet. I am stuck using dial-up, unless the neighbors get their Netgear working again. Oh well, I will survive. Just can't spend as much time online.

Now, my year in review. Living on campus for a year was a good thing for me. I am normally not very social, and this got me to make friends and do stuff. Which I did. I now have several things and people to look forward to doing and seeing again next fall. I have also seen a HUGE improvement in my skills. I am not shocking quality, but I do try and am getting better. Better keep up those skills (church singing aka leading it this summer is a possibility).

So, I wish all a great summer (don't worry, I will not be gone, just not here as often).

I did it!!!

YESSSSSS. Jury is OVER. Finals are NOT. I do not CARE. Jury is OVER.

Back to reality. Jury IS over, and I am VERY pleased with myself. No cracking, stoppage of air, and no words got messed up, or notes. And I felt WAY less nervous this time around. Talk about a HUGE difference compared to last semester. This makes me happy. YAY. Now, all I have to do is, well, three more finals, but them... Not a problem. Soon I'll be packing up the rest of my stuff, calling home and enjoying the month of May until work starts for the summer.

Hey Oboe, I think there was a tremor in the Force at 2:07pm today. It was me being VERY happy that I did well in jury. No mind tricks needed. They just like me.

Put on those dancin' shoes!

As I may have mentioned in either my profile or application to the PLB, I have a hobby. Yes Star Wars is one of them, but the one I am speaking of now is Swing dancing. FunFunFun:) Before starting college (this was my first year), I NEVER did ANY dancing. I was too busy with my violin (not, but it made a good excuse later on). But as I read my E-mail on Tuesday night, I saw something that caught my eye. "Swing Club, come and dance. No experience needed. We teach." Or at least it went SOMETHING like that.

Anyway. I went, tried, and fell in love (with the dance style...The guy came later;) And went when ever I could. Although it was once a week, I found my self going through the paces of some new move I had learned previously when I was waiting (made sure no one was around, because it looks awful funny with out a partner). Soon, another opportunity came up. There was going to be a international Dance Festival. What a perfect chance to show off. Well, the interest was VERY high. There ended up being 14 of us on stage doing a number choreographed by our club pres to the tune of "Go Daddy-O"

Although that was the only show we did. We gained MUCH popularity afterwards. Our numbers grew and it never lost its fun. And as the last meeting comes tonight, I know that I am going to be SO BORED over summer and most likely forget quite a bit of what I learned. But I intend to take steps to not let that happen. Which will most likely not involve lessons, but ... Actually, I have no idea what it will involve. Backing up, I will make every effort next year to continue, as there is a gig set up for the tenth anniversary Gala of the 1944 Hall opening (music Building), PLUS one of our members (treasurer) is planning a ballroom showcase next year, which I have every intention of participating in. Whether it be in Swing or something else.

One thing is for certain, IT'S GONNA BE TONS OF FUN!

Something actually about Star Wars!

Here you go! The first real blog about Star Wars. Last night I decided to watch ROTJ (instead of studying for psychology, but can you blame me?) and for some time now I have been wondering about one line in particular. Reason? I could not understand it. I listened to it so many times and yet I still had no idea what the one little word Luke screamed at Vader after Vader says "then perhaps she will."
So, being normal, I took my own interpretation that he yelled his name. But last night, I decided to take a bold step and put on the subtitles (ooo... obvious). Man did I get the shock of my life (okay, not THAT much surprise). Not only did I find out the one little word, but another thing as well. Shuttle Tyderium, not Tyderian.
the one little word... NEVER!... I had to rewind to be sure. There it was again... NEVER!... I may have to do it again at a later date, but for now the rest of the lightsaber battle has a new meaning. Instead of being all about Leia and charging to show position by shouting DARTH! Luke shows how he is willing to defend his sister from anything, by any means necessary.

NEVER!

In case you have not noticed...

It appears now that I have written my title for this blog I have done nothing but talk about everything BUT Star Wars. Not that you readers mind, I'm sure, but it really makes me want to change the Title. Unfortunately I have no idea how. So I guess I will have to live with it. Just be forewarned, I will most likely NOT talk about star wars all the time. My life has many more fun and strange things going on. For instance, this weekend I will be going home, mostly in hopes that my grandparents are back from Florida where they go each winter. Plus I got a gig with the band at the local veterans home. These men and women will enjoy themselves (both band members and audience alike). I do. OH!! Gotta go over my joke story before I forget it. Once upon a time in a coriegn funtry, there lived... nah, takes too long, but it is called Rindercella. You ought to get it by now. Cinderella backwards? Took a week to learn, but is worth it. Gets a laugh every time. I guess it is fun to hear someone talk ???Dyslexic???. Anyway, last check before Sunday night of Monday, when finals start AHHHHH (check previous post to understand this)

Jury, the irritating part of being a music major

Along with every other final that they make you take as a music major, the most annoying and nerve racking for ANY first year has got to be the Jury.
What is this you might ask? Well, basically, all the professors in your concentration are in one room, you come in, sing/play one song of your choosing from the pieces you have worked on that semester, and then they pick one. Takes all of ten minutes but man do you ever have to worry about it like it was a final. You MUST pass in order to continue with your studies, and if one of the professors, just one, thinks it should not happen... Tough luck, and find a new major.
Okay... It's not THAT bad. But I got you going a little bit right? Oboe-Wan? You understand... Somewhat?... A smidgen?????
Anyway, at least this semester I know what to expect and how to prepare. Got my accompanist all set (just gotta remember to pay her), had the first of two small rehearsals (which went GREAT by the way), and am sitting here typing while I wait to go to a dance concert. (no swing in this one luuke)
Talk about emotional ups and downs. The jury is the least of my worries. In another year, junior standings!!!!! THAT is where panic REALLY sets in. But it is too much to think about right now, I will save that for a later date (say... A YEAR).

Buck and The Beecher Boys, WHAT????

Okay, for those of you who have seen my profile, this part of my intrests must have been a little baffling. Not to worry, LLA1 is here to make everything clear again.
It all started when I joined Swing Club (go figure). There was this older couple who had been doing swing for many years, even went on tour! Well, I got to talking with the older gentlemen, and he mentioned that he and some of his swing buds had this hillbilly band. They had a banjo, mandolin, bass guitar... but no fiddle. Well, silly little me then said "Well I play the violin and have been for many years (12)." I was stuck. I went to a practice to see what I could see and learned all the songs in two hours.
So, here I am, in a little band that does charity concerts in the Bangor area. The band members wears jeans and a special tee-shirt, while the wives have sqare dance outfits and clog to our live music. I sing as well, and am by FAR the most musical. But, you gotta remember, these guys have only been playing for MAYBE a total of one year. So for the way they have come, they do quite well. I congradulate them (and me for keeping them straight and on the beat...Not an easy task).
We got a website if you want to check it out... www.hillbillyband.com

Finals

It's that time of year again... Sunny days, warm temperatures, mosquitoes (this is Maine we are talking about here, there are also black flies, nasty buggers)
But right now, or at least starting Monday, finals week. The time when even the most lazy college bum decides maybe studying is a good idea, and maybe I should not be drunk. (for clarification, I am NOT a bum, and have NEVER been drunk)
As it is, I will be taking 6 finals. Yes, you read that correctly, 6!!!!!!!!! The first three are spread out over the first three days, but then comes the big hit.... THREE IN ONE DAY and I am NOT kidding. After that, it is all downhill. I get to pack up and go home. Not that home is very far away (five minutes at most) I live right in the town I go to school in. This means free food (sometimes), and free laundry (jealous yet?).
Stress is at a moderate level right now, but how long it will stay there is another story. (this is where Star Wars comes in, bear with me just a little longer)
Patience and concentration.. That is what I need to to make it through this H%@@ week (I refuse to swear in normal letters, besides, this way is much for fun:)) And maybe a little of my Star Wars Blogs to keep me sane. (a hard thing to do, according to some of my friends, then again, when all it takes to get me hyper is a bowl of Ice cream or a cookie (and talk of Star Wars), what do you expect?)
I am FAR from panic, but just in case, watch out. LLA Out on a "diplomatic" mission of making the Deans list again. (with a 3.74 last semester, I ought to be fine... Right?)

Here we go...

All right, first time ever doing this so please bear with me.
Anyway, my life basically consists of going to class, practicing, more classes, work, and homework. relativlly boring yes? Of course! The only thing that is NOT boring is Star Wars, my official obsession (hense the title). PAY ATTENTION. Most things in life are obvious. So why should I have to explain it to you? Becasue then I would have nothing to complain about, and we all know having something to complain about is half the fun.
Back to Star Wars. As you can see, being a college student has it downsides. For instance, no money! This familiar? It ought to be. And when there is no money... there is no Hyperspace. Actualy, I think this might be more fun... Nah, Hyperspace. anyhoo, I guess this will have to do.
Wait! Where are my manners? About me!!!!!!!! Not much else to say other than I am a Music Education Major with a concentration in voice. Plus a swing dancer, fiddle player, and a Star Wars fan (smile)
And now for something completely different....... Why ban Harry Potter?
(this was just to get you thinking)