Kory, unbeknownst to me, had all the seniors stand before the last song, Scheherezade. Some of my friends have kindly reminded me how this is my last ever concert at BYU! If I were to really think about it, I probably would cry. It's been good to be here; so many good memories. Honestly, where else can one participate in an opera about Abinadi? But, in the way that I survive things, I don't really think about them, I just keep on keepin' on. Like when my poor family dropped me off at the MTC - I said goodbye to them at the door. I didn't want to go through the whole movie meant to make you cry, and you leaving out separate doors! The whole ordeal is hard enough. Let's just get this done. sigh. I realize I may have a different slant on things, but that's what I must do, or I'd probably be an emotional wreck. When Kory was talking about how we'd be missed, etc, etc, I started to tear up a bit, but thought of the concert to be played, and all was well.
I did play my part in some ways better, and did manage to forget an entrance or two, and response wasn't always fabulous, but it worked, and it was recorded for posterity like many other performances I've had. Someday, I'll be watching BYUtV and one of my performances will come on, and I'll think, oh man, what was I thinking (regards to hair). :)
I have graduation to look forward to now. And a paper to finish by 23 April. And some pretty sweet pink shoes to look forward to.
For those who've noticed there extreme height, no need to fear, I practice walking in them occasionally. I have no desire to fall on my face in while receiving my diploma cover.
Footwear Explanation: A fellow music grad student and I have decided to wear pink shoes during commencement (or is it convocation?) because our tassels and hoodies are a lovely baby pink! Take that all you MA, BS and BA! I know you're jealous. Honestly, what a better way to represent the blood and tears spilt during the time in school?
3 comments:
Congrats on graduating. And i love the shoes. I got a tall pair once I had Parker but I only dare ware them when we go somewhere without him because I don't want to fall while I am running after him. So pretty much I wear them to the temple and a few stake adult meeting. Good luck walking!!
HOT SHOES!! You know I love them. So awesome.
Yeah, I see myself on BYUTV and I look funny. Crazy now that it's been over a year since I've been in school.
You never ended up doing the mole trick, right? I can't remember...but that sure would be funny to see years down the line...a huge mole on your cheek...wait, it moved!
It's funny that you mention watching yourself on BYU TV someday. Because I was just on BYU TV on the internet, watching April 5th's programming at 8:00 pm (In Performance), and there you were, playing the oboe. I felt like a famous celebrity moment, because I actually know you, and there you were on TV and everything (your hair looked fine, but I guess it hasn't been long enough to look weird yet). So I came here to tell you, and it was like you'd read my mind, or activities or something, because there was a post already about this topic.
Also, I'm jealous of you getting to wear such an exciting hood and tassel.
Thora
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