Today was a normal day, more or less. Nothing spectacular. Classes weren't canceled, like I had suspected, so it was just another soggy, gray morning. I really enjoyed my voice lesson, though, and I think I'm beginning to make some progress with my tone. She's helping me to borrow some of the support from my lower register to blend my middle register with my upper register. Right now, it's really breathy, but it's improving. She said my high notes were " pingy " - which is evidently a good thing. Interesting adjective, that is. Anyway, I rushed off after lunch to an optometrist appointment in Cabot, found out that my eyes are perfectly fine (which was a relief -- they've been doing weird things which are evidently nothing to worry about), picked up stuff I forgot last week from Mom in the parking lot, and then drove back to school and went straight to voice lab. Despite the fact that I hated walking in the bitter cold from the parking lot all the way over to the music building, the lab was quite enjoyable. I liked listening to the older students sing since it gave me a lot of insight about technique. Dr. Antolik also did quite a bit of individual coaching with them in front of everyone, so we were all able to reap the benefits of their " lesson. "
So, I tried to spend some time on homework tonight, and I got through the chapter I needed to read for my quiz tomorrow, but I decided to put off the rest and go work out with Cameron for a little while, which was quite a good idea, if I do say so myself. I challenged myself a bit more than usual and tried some new things. I thought I was going to come right back and finish the homework...but as usual, God had other plans. I ended up talking about some pretty important stuff with a couple of good friends, and it was definitely one of those instances where people and spiritual growth took priority over school. The homework that I'll have half-finished for tomorrow isn't crucial, though, and the ability to watch God work in and through me is well worth a couple of homework points. I'm glad I've finally learned that lesson. Sure, there's a place for academic responsibility - I don't take it lightly - but spiritual responsibilities must take priority sometimes.
Oh, for anyone reading this...if you would pray for my computer, I'd really appreciate it. I wasn't planning on replacing it for another couple of months, but the bottom 1/3 of my screen is starting to go out. It's hung on for 4 years...a few more months is all I'm asking!
Anyway, I'm going to go shower now because I'm all sweaty and smelly from working out, and then I'm going to get some sleep. Wow, that combination sounds so good. I'm excited.
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