Freshman Be Gone!

Thought of the Day:
"One man has enthusiasm for 30 minutes, another has it for 30 days, but is the man who has it for 30 years who makes a success of his life."
-Edward B. Butler


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This past school year has been hectic and as a result I have not been able to do much blogging. But don't worry, it wasn't all in vain.. I got good marks in school :)

Let's do a recap of it all.

My internship with the Symphony was great! I learned so much and it was a great experience.. I especially loved the free tickets! It's a shame that that had to come to an end, where did this school year go?!


Speaking of school years, my first year as a college student was great. I love it sooooo much more than high school. Enough said. It may be a little bit harder, but it's nothing that I can't do. :) Also, I have since changed my major. I'm thinking audio production? I would just LOVE to be the recording engineer for Mimi's amazing films in the future!

I've been a ward organist for almost a whole year! I was reluctant to accept my calling at first, but I grew to love it. The nerves of playing for a congregation were dulled, my playing got better (not in just the organ, but piano and cello as well.. and I'm not complaining about that!). But I am really grateful for this opprotunity to share and develop those talents. :)


I've been apart of the East Valley Mormon Choral Organization (EVMCO) as a cellist in the orchestra. My mom first told me about this group in September, she had heard about it from one of her patients. I Googled them and requested some information on them, I got an email back the next day asking if I would go and audition that night! Long story short, I threw together some audition pieces and made the orchestra! I absolutely LOVE it! Each rehearsal is the equivalent to going to church, I get musically fed as well as spiritually fed! I am incredibaly lucky to be a part of such a good organization, my thirst of changing the world through music is starting to be made possible!
If you need something to do this Friday... we have a spectacular concert happening at Gammage that you MUST see!
http://www.evmco.org/


All in all, this year was a good year. Not at all like I was expecting, it had it's up's and down's but I am grateful for all the knowledge that I had gained this year.

It's time the fat cats had a heart attack

Thought of the Day:
"You sort of start thinking anything's possible if you've got enough nerve."
- J.K. Rowling



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Lately I've been reading quite a good selection of books which include:
- "Hunger Games/Catching Fire" by Suzanne Colins
- "Uglies/Pretties/Specials" by Scott Westerfeld
- "1984" by George Orwell (Accompanied by Muse's new album "The Resistance")

After much thought, I've come to a conclusion. We must rebel..

I feel an uprising coming on.


Who's with me?

The Fall

Thought of the Day:

"Humor is a rubber sword - it allows you to make a point without drawing blood.
- Mary Hirsch



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So last Tuesday I had quite an exciting day down at the symphony. I made my first Fed-Ex shipment, helped put together a concert for this Sunday. It's a community play in, we need trumpet and trombone players!!! A lot of exciting things happened that day. After my long and busy day, FINALLY it was 4 pm..time for home!
Due to my busy-ness, I left the office a little later than usual. Whilst taking my walk down to the light rail, I talk to Mimi on the phone (like I always do), then I notice the light rail coming..but I was trapped on the other side of the street! So I run across the street when there was a slight break in traffic, as a result I almost got run over by a stampede of cars. Luckily I didn't, so don't worry.
I continue running down the light rail platform in hopes the operator will wait for me to board (did you know there are cameras ever where by the light rail?!), but he didn't. Disappointed, I started to begin to slow down to a walk, when all of the sudden I was flat on the ground! Somehow, I tripped and fell. Flat on my face..or my stomach really. I hurry and sit up, fix my dress (the whole world saw my butt!), and start picking up the stuff that fell out of my purse. As I do this, I notice I had holes in my brand new argyle nylons I just bought (they were so cute!) along with a good dose of skinned knees. I see this guy making his way towards me to help me up, so I hurried and got to my feet to avoid all awkwardness, as I'm doing this a car drives by and yells "HA HA YOU FELL!!".
Keep in mind, I was on the phone the whole time with Mimi..she didn't know I fell until I told her. My was it hilarious. I think this fall should go down in Brittany History..it' s worse than when I fell down during the Easter Pageant..on stage..during a performance!
Unfortunately, my body is unusual and ages faster than it should. I'm still hurting! I'm not liking this part of the aging process...I'm no longer invincible! :C

But I did learn valuable lessons:
- Don't cross the street when it says "DON'T WALK".
- Don't talk on the phone while running.
- Don't run when wearing heels!
And last but not least
-You're getting old.. don't be such a klutz.


If you were to somehow catch my great fall on video, it'll look something like this:

Typical

Thought of the Day:

"There shall be eternal summer in the grateful heart"
- Celia Thaxter



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November has creeped up on us and Thanksgiving is weeks away! Where has all the time gone?
There are many things that I'm grateful for in my life.

My awesome sister, she does so much for me. Without her, I really believe I'd be a stupid 18 year old.. instead, she gave me my 22 year old mind....

My parents, who have let me dream big. They put up with it all. :)

My bestfraann, she's stuck with me for 6 years. It's nice to know people can handle who I am. :) She's super nice and always loads of fun.

I'm thankful for one of my teachers. She's helped me through my first semester of college. Without her, I'd be paying for the next two years. Literally.

I love my awesome new job with the Symphony. I have learned sooo much. I get free tickets to the concerts. My weekends have upgraded from juvenile fun to classy, sophisticated, ritzy fun. I love it.

I also am super grateful for my opporotunity to go to London this Spring! Now's my chance to meet some hott, musical British boys. Mmmmmm. Cannot wait!

New Occupation?

Thought of the Day:
"I saw a transvestite wearing a T-shirt that said 'Guess'."
- Demetri Martin



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Yesterday was a very adventurous!
So as you know I had recently gotten my internship with the Symphony. :D
I needed to show them my social security card..
and lucky me, I couldn't find it.

SOOO
I took the light rail to Downtown Phoenix to apply for a new card.
First of all, it was almost a 45 minute ride.
It was very hot.
I was wearing VERY uncomfortable shoes..
I had to walk 7 [14 technically] blocks on Van Buren.

Never in my life have I ever had so many honks, whistles, stares, and cat calls!!
I was so scared.
I know for a fact that I did not look like a worked on Van Buren.

But all ended well, I got my card taken care of.
I survived Van Buren.
I learned I could work for extra money on Van Buren if I wanted to.
And I start work with the Symphony on Tuesday!

The only things that did not survive were my feet.
I never get it that bad even when I go to Disney Land!

Van Buren loves me..
but I do NOT love Van Buren.

Life

Thought of the Day:
"When dealing with the insane, the best method is to pretend to be sane."
- Hermann Hesse


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Friends are like seasons..
They come. They go.

There may be that RARE occasion where you find a friend who's season is forever..
like Arizona.

For the time being..
I'm just going to stick to mi familia.

That is all.

Phase: College

Thought of the Day:

"Life is like a game of cards. The hand that is dealt to you represents determinism; the way you play it is free will."
-Jawaharal Nehru



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So the college life loves me and I love it.
I love the fact that I don't have school EVERY SINGLE DAY.
I loooove it when my classes don't start before 10!
I love that teachers actually teach! [stupid high school]
I love that I have breaks in between classes.
I love that I can take my computadora.
I especially love the hott musician boys I get to work with. :)

Life seems to be going in my favor lately...let's hope I didn't jinx it.
A few weeks ago yours truely applied to be an intern with the Phoenix Symphony in the Operations Department. They called me in for an interview last week. [It was soo nervous-making!]
I just found out yesterday that I got the position!
Ya, Berklee better take me now! :D

Also, I might have landed an awesome hair styling job!
Let's hope it works out!

I like this new phase of my life..
It almost makes high school seem worth it..

Next phase:
BOSTON!

Summer Haze

Thought of the Day:
"Those that make the best use of their time have none to spare"
- Thomas Fuller


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These past two years of my life have been hectic!
I've had school, evit, work, and other stuff to deal with everyday!
[plus, thats just how our family is. Busy and unpredictable.]
This is the very first summer since...2004 that has been completely free!! [except for work]
I've always had summer school and EVIT to worry about.

Thinking back on all of this, I've come to realize that I actually like my hectic life style. This summer is just work..and sleep...and being lazy/playing with friends. Don't get me wrong, all that is way fun. But I feel like such a...BLOB!

I can't wait for the 24th of August.
I'll officially be a college student.
With that, sadly, I'll have to trade the little social life I've gained from this summer of freedom. :C

This lazy summer of mine I feel was deserved and quite needed. Without it, I don't think I'd have the will or energy to start college and work!

August 1

Thought of The Day:
"One way to get the most out of life is to look upon it as an adventure"
- William Feather



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This was a birthday quite unlike any other.
For one reason, I was turning 18.
My parents surprised me, and got me a laptop. :D

Then Mimi, Connie, Shelby and I went to go see The Band Of Skulls playing a free show at Zia Records. We went to every Zia Records store in the area of Phoenix and Tempe trying to find the one were they were playing at [thanks Cha Cha]! Finally, the last store we went to they were there...packing up all their stuff!!
Fortunately, Connie has amazing luck meeting famous musicians.



We heard about a show they were doing later that night..
and we looked up directions to get there..thanks cha cha
Don't worry, we made it :)



It was one of the funnest shows I've been to.
But it wasn't because of their fancy high tech lighting, or because the crowd was wild.
Their music was amazing and they really made you feel it.
They were so connected as a group, you could see it.



I made eye contact with the drummer several times...
He'll remember me when they're super famous.

Emo

Thought of the Day:

"Not everyone will share your hopes and dreams."


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I am an over-stuffed cherry oak box. Cherry because it's sweet, with the occasional knot in the wood displaying my seasons of stress and grief. The oak is stable, simple and essential. My corners are rounded as I avoid confrontation to soften a blow.
You'll find me discarded in an old abandoned concert hall, where you will take apart piece by piece my box. Each piece represents notes on a page, instruments belonging in a symphony, movement in an orchestral suite, songs in an album and keys of a piano.
Inside, you can read over and over all the timeless books I love. Watch all 13 years worth of piano recitals. Wear the Tu-Tu from the only dance recital I was in, for I was too scared to ever go back. Feel all my happiness, anger and stress as you browse through poetry. Laugh and cry as you read the tail of my past. Mourn for all the people I've loved and lost. You'll hear an old guitar playing rock and roll riffs that shaped a new generation. Carefully take out the concert tickets and movie stubs I've collected over many years. Listen to my albums that supplemented my times of joy, comforted my sorrow, inspired epiphanies, and drowned out bad memories.
As you walk away you'll hear how each sour note gracefully found it's way into a beautiful melody. As you movie along, you'll find the music that compose my life, will be apart of your own composition too.