Grading – done!
As you can see from the title, my grading is done. I just finished yesterday in the late afternoon and submitted final grades last night.
whew!
Now, I’ve got a couple of details to wrap up this morning (department duties and such). But then I’m free, free, freeeeeeeeeeee today, tomorrow and the weekend! After that, I’ll need to start prepping for my summer research.
Today, I get my brows plucked and hair cut (relatively boring, but will be nice to get it done). Then, I’m going to go see the Disney movie Earth. It looks like it has amazing cinematography. So, I’ll let you know what I think after I’ve seen it.
I also plan on reading and reading and reading.
Oh, and maybe I’ll do some weeding. I really hate weeding. But it is a necessary evil of home ownership with nice flower beds.
On the flower note: I’m not sure if we can plant annuals yet. It has still been pretty cold at night lately (low 40’s). I’ll probably call the greenhouse and see what they recommend.
On another flower note: I bought a bouquet of flowers to keep me company while I graded. I think that they are still in good enough shape to spend some time taking photos today or tomorrow.
Joy!
Finally: At music practice last night, the director asked me to do a 1 verse solo at the beginning of one song (ballad). It is mostly in my chest voice, which is awesome. But there is this one note in the very first phrase that is right at the edge of my chest and head voice. I’m going to see if I can keep it in my chest voice, because it is so hard to switch for one note. And when I tried switching, it came out more warbly than I’d prefer.
Overall, I’m excited to be asked and to do it. However, it is a little off-putting to have the instruments back out and just have my voice out there all on its own (which is how they are doing it). But if they think it sounds okay, then I’ll go with it. Maybe I’ll get an mp3 of it after I do it so that I can share it with you. It requires some extra work by the sound guys, so we’ll see if they are up for it.
Overall though, we are doing 3 of my favorite songs this Sunday. They are the ones with really great harmonies. 
Jenski says:
You’re BUSY! I’m sure the greenhouse would have good ideas for hardier annuals for the area.
Have fun READING!
Squirl says:
I hope you felt pampered while getting your hair and brows done. Enjoy your days of freedom!
That would be great it you could get an mp3 of your singing. I wonder if the chest/head voice is why I have trouble with some songs. That makes sense to me now. Thanks for that explanation.
Have fun Sunday.
Amber says:
Yay!
I made the mistake of planting some annuals too early and my tulips died. So good for you for waiting.
I hope you find lots of time to read some good books!
I look forward to hearing the mp3 if you can do it.