"Our eyes have risen to the water's edge, watching with the tides"

Oookay, okay. Time for an update (sorry you were bored, Victor). Quick summary: I have been in a marvelous mood as of late. If you would like more detail, continue reading.

So! The end of school is two weeks away. I can't believe it. Things progressed so slowly for so long, but now they're flying at a breakneck pace. It is as if my professors know the work that lies before me and are determined to see me crumble under the pressure.

Dramatic moment over. I mean...who could complain for long when there is such life and vitality everywhere? I took my last biological processes test today. Oddly enough, the section I did the worst on dealt with evolution. After devoting an entire semester to a subject I don't care very much about, I didn't feel inclined to listen when we tackled it in my regular class. Speaking of, my C/E team won its first debate, and we are spending part of this evening to prepare for round two. Defending creationism with solid facts that do not rely on faith is proving difficult, but hopefully we'll be up to the challenge. Several of my finals will be projects instead of actual exams, so I'm hoping that will make life just a little easier. It doesn't look like I will have much to do the week of finals, but I won't be going home early because juries aren't until Friday. Hopefully it will give me a few more days to spend with my friends (who will literally be at different corners of the globe this summer).

The only dark spot on the day is finding out that Dr. Greene will no longer be the Music Department Chair next year. Sad day. Whenever he puts us in stitches in sight-singing, I find it hard to believe that this jovial individual is the same gruff man I avoided a year ago. He has really become one of my favorite professors. They also decided to inform us that our lesson fees will increase from $40 to $100. Dr. Leland wanted it to increase to $200, but Dr. Rushing informed her that it would be too much of a jump for one year. Instead, we'll pay $100 next fall and can expect the rate to increase $50 a year from here on out. I'm trying to remind myself that the fee is much less than some institutions.

I'm looking forward to a good summer. After May, I might see if I can find individuals in M'ville who would be interested in clarinet lessons. It pays pretty well, could carry over into fall, and wouldn't tie me down like a full-time job. Here's hoping. I want to start updating more. I have been feeling very poetic as of late, and I miss writing fanciful little expositions. No matter how much work surrounds me, there should always be room for dreamlike musings. :)

Off to a meeting! Take care.