A theory about showers...

Because of my experience in showers (a glorious two a day when I'm at home, but only one here at college due to a lack of towels) I have come to a conclusion about the effects of shower water temperature on my day. I assume it's probably the same for most, but maybe I'm wrong.

So this morning for the first time since I've lived here, for some reason the water had no semblence of being warm. Not even close. It wasn't cold, but it wasn't warm. I guess it was mediocre. Anyway, I got out of the shower cold and for the rest of the day stayed cold. I didn't matter where I was. Even in D&C where it is usually steaming I kept my jacket on for fear of freezing!

On the other hand, when I have my normal hot shower in the morning I always have a great day. The temperature inside most buildings is great. The temperature outside obviously depends on the wheather and is out of my hands, but this week it has been great.

Anyway, just thought I'd share my days contemplations with the world. Enjoy!

WOW!

My props to those who were in the choral showcase (probably only Ben reads this)! It was a magnificent concert. Definately showed what the music school can really do, or maybe we just have a ton of really really talented singers. At any rate it was a very enjoyable evening. The only thing that could have made it better was a date....too bad I didn't think of that until I got there!

The Definition of Jostled

These really are some jostled thoughts I've had in the last few days.

First, do people in the southern hemisphere hang up christmas decorations like snowflakes or frosty the snowman, etc. when it is actually summer at christmas time there? I think it's wierd if they do.

Second, I know I keep repeated thoughts related to this, but I wish I could have the music in Houston and the acadmia of BYU together up here. Life would be perfect then. Well, almost.

Third, I'm really excited for the new season of 7th Heaven to start on Monday. Call me lame, but I'm a faithful watcher of the Reverend and his family and problems. To me it's a great show, easy to watch, and faces real problems in the world. I was devastated when it was ending, and I almost threw a party when the day after the finale my dad told me it would be back

Fourth, I'm sooooooooooooo excited about my religion classes here at BYU! I learn so much every time I go. It's just amazing the amount that I can learn in an hour. I'm really happy that they are as great as I thought they would be.

Anyway, this is nothing special, just some things I've thought about lately. Hope everyone who reads this enjoys it.

I Can't Believe This Happened....

Guess who didn't show up to rehearsal today! The conductor!!!!!

Guess who was left in charge........some random kid!!!

I won't rant, I'll just let you imagine how well that worked out.

The picture is of my friend Eric at UH....I miss his hair mostly, but him too.

Houston's Professionalism

I may not have a lot that's postive to say about the City of Houston, but after my first week here at BYU I have a lot to say about the Moore's School of Music.

Here's what they do right:

1. They have one hour lessons, which actually gives you time to accomplish something unlike the 30 minute lessons BYU offers music minors.

2. The orchestras are conducted with the utmost professionalism. People don't talk during rehearsals, etc. Things are run like a professional symphony in other words, not like free time.

3. Their actual faculty teaches lessons instead of mostly students teaching other students. I hate to say it, but I pay to come to a University in order to learn from someone that has a prestigious degree, not from another student.

Anyway, I'll finish ranting and just say that I miss two men greatly. Mr. Grabiec and Mr. Krager are amazing at what they do and I've learned a ton from them. Hopefully I will still be able to participate in music with them on a regular basis.

Up and Running...

Here goes nothing. I'm hoping to actually have something insightful to share once in a while, or at least something I thought was insightful myself. Now that it's up and running I'll catch some z's and some insight and post later.