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Last Saturday night Soundbytes put on a last-minute show with the University of Michigan group Amazin' Blue. They are spectacular, and we had a great time performing with them (at at the afterparty later). Erica, from Counterpoint, was at the concert and was kind enough to video some of the songs we performed. It's not the highest quality, but it's still really cool to see!!!
Drops of Jupiter
- arranged by Melissa, performed by Ashleigh
Short Skirt, Long Jacket/BustAMove
- arranged by Ryan (M.), performed by Matt
Crazy
- arranged by Ryan (M.), performed by Alex
Enjoy!!
Wednesday, February 28, 2007
Monday, February 19, 2007
Good News/Bad News
Already this week is one big whirlwind. Good and bad things happened today, and I thought you'd like to know:
Bad News:
Ryan just left to go back to California (sad!) very early this morning, and I probably won't see him for two months. There's a larger story to the weekend, but I won't delve into that. However, I did have a lot of fun, and fell in love with salsa dancing and Rolli's grape leaves.
Good News:
For the past week I was getting worried/angry about a homework assignment due for my Monday class because I wasn't sure what it was on without any response back. But today I went to her office hours and found out it's not due until next week. Okay, so it's not a great story, but it's the little joys in life that make it fun. :)
The bigger news is that I got an accepted to be an RA for next year. The process was really long, and the positions are highly sought-after since your housing is essentially paid for. I thought about applying last year, but for several reasons missed the deadline. I'm really glad that I did this year though, because it means that my parents don't have to pay as much in tuition next year, and if I get accepted into the Heinz master's program, I could potentially have my housing paid for in my fifth year if I decide to continue being an RA (which I definitely would).
One other nice thing that I've been anticipating: my brother is coming to stay with me for a few days! He gets the week off (because my high school is weird) and my parents and he will be coming down to spend time with family/me. I've always wanted him to visit, and now he finally is.
Bad News:
Ryan just left to go back to California (sad!) very early this morning, and I probably won't see him for two months. There's a larger story to the weekend, but I won't delve into that. However, I did have a lot of fun, and fell in love with salsa dancing and Rolli's grape leaves.
Good News:
For the past week I was getting worried/angry about a homework assignment due for my Monday class because I wasn't sure what it was on without any response back. But today I went to her office hours and found out it's not due until next week. Okay, so it's not a great story, but it's the little joys in life that make it fun. :)
The bigger news is that I got an accepted to be an RA for next year. The process was really long, and the positions are highly sought-after since your housing is essentially paid for. I thought about applying last year, but for several reasons missed the deadline. I'm really glad that I did this year though, because it means that my parents don't have to pay as much in tuition next year, and if I get accepted into the Heinz master's program, I could potentially have my housing paid for in my fifth year if I decide to continue being an RA (which I definitely would).
One other nice thing that I've been anticipating: my brother is coming to stay with me for a few days! He gets the week off (because my high school is weird) and my parents and he will be coming down to spend time with family/me. I've always wanted him to visit, and now he finally is.
Wednesday, February 14, 2007
Valentine's Day
Most people, and I include myself in this group, think Valentine's Day is a trumped-up Hallmark holiday meant to increase retail sales during an otherwise very dry shopping season. It makes people sad and lonely if they're not with someone and it makes people titchy when they are. A lot of unneeded stress, I say; you have to build romance into the day through gift-giving and money-spending, or you'll have to bear your significant other's irrational wrath because you didn't do so. There is no other significance to V-Day than an excuse to spend more time (and mostly money) on a loved one, and if you really need a day to be more aware of the person you're with, your relationship probably has a problem.
However, recent events and epiphanies have led me to reevaluate this perception of V-Day and give it a bit of a break. Sure its premise is superficial, and a lot of people make fun of it as the "Obligation/Loneliness Awareness Day" because in a sense it has been made into that, but truthfully, we should be able to look past all the hype and at least be glad of the fact that we get a built-in day to remind you to cherish your loved one when perhaps you had forgotten, or are too busy to remember.
In all my experience, the people who gripe about the day the most still, in the end, buy a flower, or a card, or dinner, or even just give a kiss or a loving sentiment for their loved one. The day really isn't so bad or garish after all because you're spending it with a special person. So what if it's there for all the wrong reasons? That's no excuse not to celebrate it for the right ones.
However, recent events and epiphanies have led me to reevaluate this perception of V-Day and give it a bit of a break. Sure its premise is superficial, and a lot of people make fun of it as the "Obligation/Loneliness Awareness Day" because in a sense it has been made into that, but truthfully, we should be able to look past all the hype and at least be glad of the fact that we get a built-in day to remind you to cherish your loved one when perhaps you had forgotten, or are too busy to remember.
In all my experience, the people who gripe about the day the most still, in the end, buy a flower, or a card, or dinner, or even just give a kiss or a loving sentiment for their loved one. The day really isn't so bad or garish after all because you're spending it with a special person. So what if it's there for all the wrong reasons? That's no excuse not to celebrate it for the right ones.
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