My First Week

So classes. Lots of fun. I had to trade a ton of stuff around, but I am finally done with that and quite pleased with the final results.

So first I have my music classes. Music Fundamentals, Computer Applications in Music, Vocal Instruction, and Choir. I got to drop my Keyboard Harmony class because I tested out of it. Anyway, I'm in the top class for Music Fundamentals, and here I was all worried because I thought that I might not know anything. Pshaw. It's pretty fun. Basically we just go over stuff we already know and clap rhythms. Fun stuff!

Computer Applications in Music though? SO FUN. I didn't know what it might be, I mean, computers and music? Might be learning how to download songs off of iTunes, or burning a CD. Even better. It's all about learning your way around composing programs, so all I do is play a keyboard and edit music. Pretty great.

I haven't started Vocal Instruction yet. Just went to the introductory class, and sat there.

Choir. I managed to somehow get into the Chamber Singers, which is so exciting! And we're going to England for tour, so that is super great. I love it in there! I just feel so at home! It's always comforting to know that I picked the right major. :)

My other two classes are Math and History. My math class is at 6:00 pm and lasts for two hours and is a pain in my neck. I come home practically brain dead, and my roommates can attest to that.

My history class though. Wow. I had to change this one about seven thousand times because my original time interrupted choir. So the one after that was apparently only for history majors. Now I'm in Africa in World History. It is so interesting. We learned some Swahili today. I can't remember a word, but it was really fun! And we talked about pictures like this....

...for about half an hour and just the significance and culture in it, and how it explains the area of Africa a little more. Way cool stuff.

So, I thought that I had to go to this memorial thing at 5, but it's a 7. So I'm all fancy, and it's not for another 2 hours. 

It's finally supposed to rain tonight. I have been anticipating rain for the longest time!

I can't believe it's already almost September! It seemed like only yesterday that this year was starting! How things change.

Also, do you want to know the best thing about college? You still run into boys sometimes, but mostly you just meet men. And cute ones at that. ;)

Signing out,

Mandie

College, College, College!

So, I moved in. Fun stuff! It took all yesterday to get everything done. Whether it was unpacking, or buying stuff we forgot. I have a list by my bed of things that I need/things that my mom should bring with her when she comes up here next.

Here are some pictures of my apartment.

 This is my bedroom. My bed, and part of my desk. There's my fan, cause we have no AC.

 My desk and closet. My bags are hanging up over there too.

 My desk.

 The hallway. My room is the middle door on the right. This view is right by the kitchen.

 Living area. There are some cable's and papers laying around, but it's not usually messy. I say from my first day. We'll see if it's usually messy.

 Where the TV is going. And a nice message from me to the girls. And a dinosaur.

 The kitchen. Lots of fruit. I am living off of watermelon.

The sink and fridge.



So it's kind of a dive. But I am loving being independent. Though I am very homesick. All the time. I was talking to my mom and dad today, and I started crying and then one of my roommates walked in. And it was slightly awkward.

I wanted to go to church today but unfortunately, they changed the time on me. Next week too. I was not happy. I missed out. :(

I'm meeting some nice people though! That's what happens when you aren't shy. Though I talk more than I should.

Also, I fell down the stairs today. It was slightly embarrassing but it looked like no one was around to see me flail about.

That's all! I hope you enjoyed the pictures!

Signing out,
Mandie

PS. I quote Winnie the Pooh when I say "Tut, tut. It looks like rain." Because it does look like rain. Close all the windows!

The Final Countdown

So, first thing to say, everything is paid for. Textbooks, tuition, fees, rent. Everything. Completely.

Second thing to say, two weeks. That's right. In two weeks I will move out and officially be a college student.

Third thing to say, the date went really well. It was tons of fum. ;)

Fourth thing to say, I went on a mini-vacation this week. It was really fun. We went to Cedar City and saw the Shakespeare Festival production of Les Mis. And you know what? It was ok. I mean, I saw Pioneer Theatre's production a few years ago, and I'm pretty sure that that was the best production EVER. Mostly cause the man who played Jean Valjean was Colm Wilkinson's understudy. It was great. But this one was only ok. I didn't really like some of the voices that they chose. And they actor's voices were so tired that they were pushing and it made my voice hurt just listening to it. The set was fantastic though. Completely. I was amazed. And a lot of the staging was really well done too. So it was good, but I've seen better.

So guys, I really am international. Who knew that a girl from the Western US would be getting views from Russia and China and places like that? This is super cool.

Anyway, it is 2:43 and I have to nanny at 5:30, so probably I should shower and actually make myself presentable, even if it is just for little kids.

Also, this last Monday was National Cheesecake Day. Nobody really came, so it turned into another date with the same people I had gone on a double date with on Friday. Which was ok with me. :)

Farewell everybody!

Signing out,
Mandie