Things to come, and whatnot

I am pleased to announce that at 11:03 PM on Sunday night

following the consumption (over 48 hours) of several pots of coffee and an undetermined amount of coca-cola

not to mention much head-against-the-desk-ing

that paper on Alice Walker was FINISHED.

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More posts will follow tomorrow or the day after.  I have assorted meme-age to meme (hey there, planetbendigo!), some posts to read, and others to post.

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I just got back from the last vocal recital of the semester.  I do love it when a piece comes together.  Was it perfect? No.  But I felt like I was Susanna from Figaro, and I made music, and I think it was good.

There are times when I am just overwhelmed with joy: the joy of music, the joy of being immersed in music, the joy of being around those who are also immersed in music and who are, I am convinced, some of the most wonderful people on the planet. 

Friends who know nothing at all of opera but who come to hear you sing and bring roses--your favorite--just because "no opera singer should not have flowers after a performance" are pretty darn cool, too. :D

Finally, chosen family who send end-of-term care packages of funky socks and really excellent chocolate are TEH BESTEST.