November 2-3

       Don't you hate that adjustment stage that comes with breaking in a new pair of shoes? You feel really clean and put together, but 2 hours later you're heading to the Bandaid box for something to fix your blistering feet. I haven't bought any new shoes lately, but my voice is "blistering" from trying to fit into its soprano "shoe." It's more like a soprano stiletto, actually. I'm glad I worked my higher range in voice lessons because I need it now! Yesterday evening's choir rehearsal was laughable. I was actually holding back my laughter as I looked at the difficult high notes on the page and tried to sing them. I don't know why it was funny really. I hit the notes, but I felt completely out of place! Since when does Lauren sing those super high notes? Doesn't she usually sing lower and have a guitar slung over her shoulder while doing it? Not in London. My voice is taking a beating, and I'm trying to recall as much of my technique as possible so it can handle the high demands of choir, ensemble, and Handel's Messiah (which is the most difficult of them all, of course.) On top of my other work, this makes for quite a load of music! Even though it's difficult, I'm liking it.
       E-music class was very entertaining yesterday. The usual lecturer was back, and he is very good and energetic. I'm still confused about how to do anything we talk about in that class, but at least yesterday's 1.5 hour session was fun. I left class, had lunch, and lazed around until choir rehearsal. I felt very undisciplined all around yesterday. I've been indulging too much in food, chocolate, and facebook! Out of general frustration and weariness, I decided to watch Rat Race last night. It had me bellowing! That movie is soooo funny! I've watched it for years, but it still gets me. What a way to end my day!
       Today, I was determined to be more disciplined all around. I "swore" off chocolate for the day, and I only went on facebook once. It's embarassing, but I'll admit that it was difficult. It became especially hard when the snack of choice at Bible study tonight was chocolate! Anyway, I still enjoyed lots of tea and some killer pizza (yes, I made pizza, AGAIN, but there were tons of vegetables on it, fyi) throughout the course of the day. I've decided that Shakespeare class is not as cool as I thought it was gonna be, but it's easier than my music classes so that's a plus. After class, I took a short dinner break then did school work until it was time to leave for Bible study.
       Once again, Bible study made my day. We had a great group, great Scripture, and great discussion. Gill also kindly gave us students a ride back to campus which was fantastic. I never thought I would appreciate getting a lift so much. Traveling by bus is a drag.
       I guess today's entry is another relatively short one. I'll end my saying that I'm singing for class tomorrow morning, so . . .

Prayer Request of the Day: That my performance would go well!