I'm Here! Really!

I was going to tell you about the latest rotten moment that comes with teaching. There's no need. "Disgruntled parent" is all you need to know.

I'm in the process of applying for graduate school. It's been in the works since I took my first conducting class. I hate teaching from the piano, and I want to make MUSIC! I wouldn't spend another year in my current job anyway, so I've decided that it is time to move on. I've applied to a few different schools. I'll let you know how all of that goes!

I really want to get back into blogging. Some days I just have school stuff to complain about, which I don't think you need to hear. Other days I've been really busy.

I love my current church and the small groups that I am a part of. I am not always able to go on Sundays since I like to visit family back home or in Des Moines. I went yesterday, and it was what I needed to hear. I lead a group of college women on Tuesday nights, and I am a part of a group of 20-something post-college singles on Wednesday night. Add in a Monday night rehearsal that took place from September to late November and you have a good idea of why I don't write much. I love my busy life!

I do not love my job. I never really get angry, except about things at work. I also cry a lot more about my job than I did for a lot of major life events that people typically cry over. I hate that.

Over the past few months I've learned a lot about myself. So much of my inner artistry may never have come to my attention if I had a job that allowed for it. When I realize how limited I am, it makes me yearn for more.

This Messy Life

I'm tired.

I've worked a lot of hours this week, and I still haven't fully recovered from Swing Show week.

My apartment is both messy and dirty. My laundry piles are probably worse than when I was a teenager. I had way more time back then, and fewer clothes. Seeing the mess wears me out.

I'm hungry.

I haven't had a healthy meal in a long time.

I still eat a PB sandwich for lunch almost every day. Lame, I know.

I'm stressed.

Grad school applications should really have been finished by now. What's holding me back?

Even though I have a better idea of what I'm doing at school, the to-do list still overwhelms me.

I'm inspired.

I planned a lesson for a mimio (interactive whiteboard) for Monday morning. Music teachers CAN integrate technology!

I will be attending the All-State concert and singing the Messiah on Sunday. Ah, the true art of music... how I miss it...

I'm loved.

Nicole and Rhylee are in town for the weekend.

My family is coming on Sunday to see the concert and to help me celebrate my birthday.

I'm thankful.

I have a job.
I have clothes.
I have a warm apartment.
I have food.
I have friends.
I have a great family.
I have faith in a God who loves me.

Yep, Still Here

I don't want any of my dedicated readers to think I'm having a party and not inviting you... I haven't blogged for a very long time! Obviously... The new blog is set-up, but there are no posts... I'll be sure to let you know what the address is via e-mail.

Quick update: I'm still breathing. I love my nephew very much! School is... too much to say in a quick update. Life is good.

Sometimes I get disappointed when there is nothing new to read on other people's blogs. Then I remember I have one too...

If we have a snow day tomorrow I'll work on it. I feel like all my boxes (blog-wise) are packed, but I haven't officially moved.