Boomer! Sooner! Go OU!

Don't experts say it's not a good idea to blog before bed?  Or is that eating?  I get confused on such matters.

Anyways, for those that don't know, I did not get accepted into the AD program at CCM.  I was a little upset by the fact that I didn't at first, but now I kind of see it as a blessing in disguise because now I'm free to do what I want next year.  To be honest, as awesome as CCM is, it's not what I had hoped it would be.  But in all fairness, it was WHAT I needed in order to see more of how the real world works, especially outside of Oklahoma.  My conclusion thus far is: I like Oklahoma just fine as is.  So, I'm moving back.

I've been applying to the DMA program at The University of Oklahoma, and I couldn't be more excited!  I could go on and on about the "hows" and the "whys" of this excitement, but we'd be here all night.  In short, I feel like there are a LOT of opportunities for me back in OKC that do not exist in Cincy like gigs and private students.  Also, it's where my family is.  My mother and sister live in OKC, best friend/family also does (there like my family 2.0), and my dad and stepmom live close to OKC, so I'll get to see them more as well.  Not to mention the biggest perk of all, I'LL FINALLY BE A SOONER AND GET TO PAY INSTATE TUITION!!!!

But I get ahead of myself, which has been a problem of mine as of late.  I get so excited about he possibility of going to school at OU, I forget there are steps I have to complete first in order to get there.  And even then, there's no guarantee.  I've got to finish the application process BEFORE March 1st, set up an audition, and not screw up the audition.  But first and foremost, the thing that is THE most important step I must complete: Graduation!  This includes my second Masters Recital.  I'm four weeks away from it.  I'm not quite where I want to be, but I'm definitely not in a bad place when it comes to my music.  Right now, I'm using my new goal of winning a TA position with the viola professor at OU as my motivation to keep working hard and to hold myself to a higher standard.

I've been watching a lot of basketball lately, which for those of you who read my twitters/facebook posts should already be WELL aware of this.  While watching a game, it was either my Sooners or Thunder, I realized I wished I had played more sports.  Then I realize I already play a sport, VIOLA!  It's not as physically demanding as soccer, basketball, or football, but it takes just as much dedication if not more.  And that is when I decided to let my competitive nature come out while practicing.  I finally found a way to use my competitive powers for good.  My practice is more focused and driven, I'm getting so much more done.  And this is why CCM was good for me because in small ways it helped me to see what I need to do and how to set myself to higher standards and to set myself on the a life course that's more to my liking.

Final Thought:
"Always aim for the moon.  Even if you miss, you'll still land amongst the stars."