Ok, so not what I had planned...

Alright so summer has gotten off to somewhat of a lousy start. I've been sick the past few days, and there are some other things that have recently transpired that are bothering me a lot. No details; I guess I'm just confused on what to think.

Heading back to Eau Claire bright and early on Wednesday morning; then its moving in time and off to Minnesota for the remainder of the summer. It sucks, pretty sure that we're playing the SAME FREAKING MUSIC with the Benchwarmerz this summer. If I was good at arranging stuff I'd arrange some different stuff, but seeing as I'm not, that isn't really an option. So this summer is probably going to be long. At least I don't have to memorize a whole bunch of stuff.

Well, thats about it...life just completely sucks right now. I better go practice seeing as I haven't played trombone in like 4 freaking days.


Rachel

Summertime

Life = odd.

Family is good, all things considered. Each of us are dealing with our own personal struggles, but there are lots of supportive friends around, so I'm not worried.

Friendsare 100% great. Eau Claire people rock. The VERY few people that I have the desire to hang out with from high school are also great friends. Its amazing how people change once they hit college.

Trombone is going pretty well. Great lesson with Megumi today (worked on the Martin Ballade, Murders of the Rue Morgue, and Bruckner 8---> THAT was awesome.

School is done! I so far have done well on exams (except speech cuz my prof was a BITCH). Six A's, 2 B's (probably 3 once my music hist is averaged in) and hopefully a passing grade in Form and Analysis.


Those are the important parts of my life right now. I guess that makes sense; school, friends, family, trombone. Don't need much more than that.


Thats all. Thanks for tuning in.

Love,
Rachel Catheryn

Aaahhhhhhh spelling errors and such!

rediculous = ridiculous.

Thanks Randy.

5 finals in one day?!?

My exam schedule today was rediculous:

8 am - Speech final (screw that...)
10:30 - Exit Interview w/Dr. Rieck (Music Ed)
11:00 - Piano Proficiency (PASSED!!!!!!!!!!!! FINALLY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!) :) :) :)
1:00 - Jury (went pretty ok)
5:00 - Music History final. (rocked it)
7:00 - Hang at PAO's. (good time)

Long day, but I feel like I did well. Now we'll see if Becker feels like coming over after the Stones Throw.

Schools almost done...and I'm almost a junior. Geez. A few more scattered finals this week, but mostly I'm done. Party at the Beaver Lodge tomorrow and then at The House on Thursday of finals. Valleyfair starts June 2nd already...wow.


Time for summer!

Love,
Rachel

Its that time of year again....

Sophomore year is almost over...it seems really rediculous that college is flying by so fast! I have so much to do, and so little time. Plus I'm loving every minute of it (except speech class) Lately I've been considering changing my major to Psychology. I LOVE the class...but I still think that I love music and trombone at a higher level. It was nice to really enjoy one of my education classes for a change though.

Things at home are rough...my dad and brother were just diagnosed with clinical depression the other day and are starting medication. My sister, Ashley, had some sort of allergic reaction to the sun (from her cancer meds) and her whole face swelled up. It was so hard to see her like that. Luckily the swelling has gone down, but it was really bad for a bit. My little sister dumped her boyfriend. Too bad, he was a nice guy. But shes young and has options, so I guess its probably a good thing. My mom came and visited last week...stayed for several days cleaning my house, buying me food and clothes and just spending some time with me. It was great to see her.

As for me, I've been scrambling to keep up with school. Turning stuff in, speeches, practicing and finding a few spare minutes just to kick back and relax. Doesn't happen often. Can't wait for this summer...our Valleyfair band consists of: Josh Pauly, Josh Lee, Josh Becker (yep, 3 Joshs), Myself, Phil Snyder and two random percussion guys. Justin Verhasselt is also playing at Valleyfair in the stage band. Beckers parents are going to Italy for 2 1/2 weeks too...so there will be parties. Its going to be a fantastic summer.

Good concerts/recitals going on. Jazz II concert was 2 weeks ago; I played really well. I'm starting to catch on and get the jazz style under my slide. Jazz I was tonight, great as always. Becker had his senior recital yesterday which was also really good. Not a great crowd, but he sounded good nonetheless. Wind Symphony concert was AMAZING. I've never played so well (or loud) in my life. The whole ensemble sounded great; especially Pines of Rome.

Bedtime, because I'm still a child who isn't old enough for Thursday club.

Love,
Rachel Catheryn