This past week was a rush! Because all of Singers got to skip their Wednesday and Thursday classes to go on their fall tour, and because the class that I skipped on Thursday I would have had to take my second exam in. WHOO! Make-up exam, how you doin?
Anywho, this fall tour of ours, that Singers does every year, has been something extraordinary this year. I don't know if it's something in the water they handed out on the bus or if we're just that good, but we've never been so consistent as a choir during our first 5 performances. Especially not with hours of cramping on the bus rides and crappy acoustics in auditoriums. BUT WE WERE SO GOOD. I understand that I am biased, but still. To have have Dr. Meaders say something about it more than once, it means something.
Our homecoming concert is today at 130 -come- and I'm legitimately excited for really only 2 things (and it's about to get music-major nerdy up in here): one, for all of the MC music faculty to hear us for the first time! And for us to sing with intensity at a pianissimo dynamic. During rehearsal yesterday we started playing around and experimenting with that and y'all, it's so dang good.
Enough of that.
God these days has been more than amazing. That's kind of His norm though, isn't it? Haha I'll elaborate.
Take for example: my leaving last year. Whether I was coming back or not, I hardly had any solid friends left; I had severed numerous ties and broken numerous hearts that I knew it was going to be something I'd have to live with wherever I went.
Plot twist. Coming back to MC. And while the friendship thing is still a semi difficult process, the friends I stayed in contact with over the past year are some of closest friends in the world. The relationships that had been broken are starting to resurface and become incredibly fun and brand new friendships that I never thought would be possible. And the relationships that I've lost for good, God has given me a peace about them saying, "Trust me that I'm going to give you something better." That is NOT an easy thing to accept all the time, but I have no choice but to trust it. Friendships these days are just unexpected and not what I would have chosen, but now I can't imagine having it any other way. Thanks, God. You're the best!
Saturday, October 27, 2012
Saturday, October 20, 2012
The joys of being a big sister =)
So we all know that I'm a sister, a big sister of 8 siblings, and it's freakin' wonderful that I get that full time job/lifestyle. Being away at school though, while that's still my title, I don't get to be an active big sister as much as I want to be; I can only do and say so much with being 3 and a half hours away =( Which can be a a sad thing but at the same time it gives the younger sisters a chance to be the large and in charge ones around the house. I don't think I realized how much I missed being in that role until the other day when I got to be the big sister to someone who isn't related to me!
She's a transfer by the name of Hannah, cute as a button too, and she was going through a hard time with her love life and walk with Christ; my wonderful roommate (whom I know Hannah through) is the one who said that Hannah and I should talk and share our stories and our Christ experiences. So we did. :D. And one of the things that made me most excited was that I got to share was my love life with Christ! As I started talking, I realized I was talking to her the way I would one of my sisters: speaking from experience, love, and gentle rebuke. And not just from one girl to another girl. It was sister to sister. It was incredible. I ALSO got to give her the 2 of the most essential things in my life that are blessings and encouragement to any girl! Waterproof mascara and my copy of Jesus Calling. Any girl who doesn't have the 2 of those things to go through life with, come and find me and I will hook you up. Forrealz. I don't know, it just felt so so good to be able to be with someone and know for a fact that it good things for the both of us. So happy. SO happy =DDD
She's a transfer by the name of Hannah, cute as a button too, and she was going through a hard time with her love life and walk with Christ; my wonderful roommate (whom I know Hannah through) is the one who said that Hannah and I should talk and share our stories and our Christ experiences. So we did. :D. And one of the things that made me most excited was that I got to share was my love life with Christ! As I started talking, I realized I was talking to her the way I would one of my sisters: speaking from experience, love, and gentle rebuke. And not just from one girl to another girl. It was sister to sister. It was incredible. I ALSO got to give her the 2 of the most essential things in my life that are blessings and encouragement to any girl! Waterproof mascara and my copy of Jesus Calling. Any girl who doesn't have the 2 of those things to go through life with, come and find me and I will hook you up. Forrealz. I don't know, it just felt so so good to be able to be with someone and know for a fact that it good things for the both of us. So happy. SO happy =DDD
Saturday, October 13, 2012
Ragtiiiiiiiiime
The musical Ragtime has officially started! Opening night was last night and we've still got tonight, tomorrow night, and all next weekend.
COME SEE IT.
Last night though, we had our share of mistakes and what not but kept going, quite beautifully too, and it can only get better from here.
Mom and Dad drove down here last night to see the show and hang out with me today, it was so fun! I don't hardly get to spend one-on-one time with both of them because well there are 10 of us and that just doesn't happen often, nbd. But it was fun pretending I was an only child this weekend! Haha they took me out to eat, re-stocked my food and necessity supply, and we all just had fun talking and laughing together. I love my parents. They really are the best pair out there. Argue me if you want, I'm ready.
One interesting thing I'd like to share with you: My story. Whether you know it or not, the door is always open to come and ask me anything you want. I know pretty much half of campus knows, but I've only legit told a handful of people but that's a number continually growing. :). Saying that, yesterday was the first time I've shared it with someone who doesn't view God the same way I do. And I don't think I fully realized that until halfway through my story. Did I have to tell it differently? A little, yeah. But the glory is still His, and will continue to be. I understand that every person I tell is going to get a version a bit different than the last. Not because I'm leaving parts out or making stuff up, but I think because each person is different and each person struggles with something different... So if part of my story shares a struggle with the person I'm sharing it with, I'm going to emphasize that and tell it more from that perspective. Does that make sense? I think it does. If it doesn't... read it again. ;D.
Also, pray for the roommate; she went home with pneumonia on Wednesday and is coming back tomorrow night. And I'm starting to miss her... =(
Note to leave you with:
You don't have to pray for God to give you love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, or self-control. You already have them! You just have to pray to be reminded of them!
COME SEE IT.
Last night though, we had our share of mistakes and what not but kept going, quite beautifully too, and it can only get better from here.
Mom and Dad drove down here last night to see the show and hang out with me today, it was so fun! I don't hardly get to spend one-on-one time with both of them because well there are 10 of us and that just doesn't happen often, nbd. But it was fun pretending I was an only child this weekend! Haha they took me out to eat, re-stocked my food and necessity supply, and we all just had fun talking and laughing together. I love my parents. They really are the best pair out there. Argue me if you want, I'm ready.
One interesting thing I'd like to share with you: My story. Whether you know it or not, the door is always open to come and ask me anything you want. I know pretty much half of campus knows, but I've only legit told a handful of people but that's a number continually growing. :). Saying that, yesterday was the first time I've shared it with someone who doesn't view God the same way I do. And I don't think I fully realized that until halfway through my story. Did I have to tell it differently? A little, yeah. But the glory is still His, and will continue to be. I understand that every person I tell is going to get a version a bit different than the last. Not because I'm leaving parts out or making stuff up, but I think because each person is different and each person struggles with something different... So if part of my story shares a struggle with the person I'm sharing it with, I'm going to emphasize that and tell it more from that perspective. Does that make sense? I think it does. If it doesn't... read it again. ;D.
Also, pray for the roommate; she went home with pneumonia on Wednesday and is coming back tomorrow night. And I'm starting to miss her... =(
Note to leave you with:
You don't have to pray for God to give you love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, or self-control. You already have them! You just have to pray to be reminded of them!
Saturday, October 6, 2012
Fall Break 2012
My fall break officially starts... tomorrow!
It would have started yesterday afternoon but Singers is performing our first concert at a wedding tonight! Yes, I'm bummed that my 4-5 day break got cut in half but at the same time, the girl who's wedding we're singing for is someone that is near to my heart and I would have gone to her wedding anyway.
I for real need a break though, especially from singing! This past Tuesday I experience physical tired-ness in my throat from singing. Where it legit hurt to sing. And then I realized, "Well, duh! I'm trying to sing 100% for five different things!" With that realization, I haven't been on vocal rest but I've been refraining from going full out, so prayerfully by Tuesday night's dress rehearsal my chords will be well rested and flawless :)
My word, this past week has been a trip. Quiz after test after paper after practice after rinsing and repeating. NOT TO MENTION a nineteen-page Music History Exam that I took Friday morning; took me a good hour and twenty friggin' minutes too! But it's done, it's over. This too shall pass. I feel pretty confident with it... I'll just rest in the fact of knowing that it could have been way worse. Way.
Something that God has been showing me quite vividly lately is perfect peace. At times I can feel my life becoming overwhelming to the verge of tears; I can feel hopeless and that I'm going nowhere but backwards; I can feel like everything I do is all for my glory and my gain. And the verse that continually comes to mind is Isaiah 26:3 saying, "You will keep in perfect peace him whose mind is steadfast because he trusts in You." And when that floods my mind and heightens all of my senses, I feel it. Peace beyond understanding, crystal clear perfect peace. The matter of keeping it present 24/7 is where I struggle. But the people God has surrounded me oh so closely with seem to constantly be manifesting perfect peace, so my eyes are constantly being redirected towards Him and not I.
I'm peacin' out to go do hair and makeup for this wedding. Wonderful-weekend-wishes are headed your way. Mwuah!
It would have started yesterday afternoon but Singers is performing our first concert at a wedding tonight! Yes, I'm bummed that my 4-5 day break got cut in half but at the same time, the girl who's wedding we're singing for is someone that is near to my heart and I would have gone to her wedding anyway.
I for real need a break though, especially from singing! This past Tuesday I experience physical tired-ness in my throat from singing. Where it legit hurt to sing. And then I realized, "Well, duh! I'm trying to sing 100% for five different things!" With that realization, I haven't been on vocal rest but I've been refraining from going full out, so prayerfully by Tuesday night's dress rehearsal my chords will be well rested and flawless :)
My word, this past week has been a trip. Quiz after test after paper after practice after rinsing and repeating. NOT TO MENTION a nineteen-page Music History Exam that I took Friday morning; took me a good hour and twenty friggin' minutes too! But it's done, it's over. This too shall pass. I feel pretty confident with it... I'll just rest in the fact of knowing that it could have been way worse. Way.
Something that God has been showing me quite vividly lately is perfect peace. At times I can feel my life becoming overwhelming to the verge of tears; I can feel hopeless and that I'm going nowhere but backwards; I can feel like everything I do is all for my glory and my gain. And the verse that continually comes to mind is Isaiah 26:3 saying, "You will keep in perfect peace him whose mind is steadfast because he trusts in You." And when that floods my mind and heightens all of my senses, I feel it. Peace beyond understanding, crystal clear perfect peace. The matter of keeping it present 24/7 is where I struggle. But the people God has surrounded me oh so closely with seem to constantly be manifesting perfect peace, so my eyes are constantly being redirected towards Him and not I.
I'm peacin' out to go do hair and makeup for this wedding. Wonderful-weekend-wishes are headed your way. Mwuah!
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