I live now with such careless abandon that I allowed myself to do 2 stupidly bold daring things today. The first was auditioning for the Emerson Music scholarship. Such a mediocre musician as myself has very little hopes to be picked as the recipient of free lessons. I always thought the premise of auditioning for lessons was a bit ironic in the first place. I think I deserve lessons because not only do I want them, I need them. Much more than someone who plays the Paganini Caprices flawlessly =P. In any case, I will be thrilled beyond reason if I end up getting lessons, and happy for the extra free time in my week if not. The second bold daring and risky thing I did, I won't say. Unless it actually goes through.


Yesterday, I had dinner at WILG (Steak and Scallops. . . mmmmmmmmmmmm) and am almost so tempted to live there. Really homey rooms, well-cooked meals every day and an open pantry for midnight (or whenever) snacks, and the sweetest people I've ever met. It will just mean waking up earlier than 5 minutes before class for the longer walk.


Today was also McCormick's annual barbeque. Same menu as always: Hamburgers, Barbeque Chicken, and Spicy Peanut Noodles.


I had a weird urge to put up Christmas lights last night. And a weird urge to water color today. The results of both weren't exactly aesthetically pleasing, but both somehow made me feel better inside.