Life Stops for No One

Whump!
Sorry, that was me collapsing from this ridiculous week.
I thought that the show being over would give me some rest....I was wrong.
Finally, two exams and two quizzes later, I can stop and take a breath. There are some weeks where I feel like college is a lot harder than it should be, and this was definitely one of them.
But anyway...
The show turned out to be a wonderful success, and I'm very proud that I got to be a part of it. And I may be helping with the next one, so theatre continues to suck me into it's inescapable grasp. I'm cool with it.
Speaking of theatre, I saw an amazing adaptation of Julius Caesar last night. It was set in modern times, but still used the original language. I was very impressed with the production; one of my friends compared it to the awful movie "Romeo+Juliet" that came out several years ago that was absolutely and unequivocally ridiculous and terrible. I disagree.
Unfortunately, I was unable to turn off the designer side of my brain and found myself critiquing the costumes. Drat. I'm wondering if I will ever again be able to simply watch a production without thinking about how I could improve the costumes.
I'm working towards a voice competition in March. I'm doubly excited: first, for the chance to get some critiques, work on song characterization, and perhaps earn money; secondly, I'll get to see my first voice teacher!
This guy is awesome. Hands down, awesome. I learned so much from him in the two semesters that I had him for a teacher, and I really miss him now that he's gone. I'm so happy that I get to see him; and maybe I can impress him with my progression since he heard me sing last.
Let's see, what else....
WINTER JAM IS ON  SUNDAY!!!!!
To those who don't know, Winter Jam is a national, annual tour where a bunch of varying Christian artists get together and perform. Admission is $10 at the door; first come, first serve. Tickets go fast though; the last three years or so, about every venue that they've had has sold out. So it's become an annual tradition with my siblings and I to arrive about five or six hours early and stand/sit in line so that we can get close seats. Last year was a little rough; for the first time, it didn't fall on Spring break. So it was February, freezing, and snowing. Yes, snowing. It's supposed to be better this year, temperatures in the high 50's-60's. Thank God. This is a highlight of every year for me. Not only to we get to see a lot of great artists, but I enjoy the time spent with my siblings and whoever else comes with us. Since I've started college, times like this are few and far between. I'm so stinking excited!
So for now, I leave you, friends. In excitement/anticipation of the next Star Trek movie:

"Live Long and Prosper"