And the countdown begins...

Three days until classes start. I am so ready, though, I guess this isn't really where I should admit that I haven't bought my books yet? Well, honestly, one of the books I read for IB in high school, and two I think I'll just download on my Kindle to save on shipping. The other book I may ask James to split the cost and just rent from the bookstore, since we're taking the class together.

Nonetheless, I'm ready for the ball to get rolling. I've been getting a lot of practicing in the last few days, working really hard to make sure my face is in shape by the time school starts on Monday. I had a lesson yesterday and got some assignments so that the first week of school isn't useless when I'm spending my hours in the practice room. Seriously, as much as I hate those rooms, I nearly hugged mine when I walked in...it's nice to have a place where I can play as loud and as much as I want without a practice mute, and I don't bug anyone...(or if I do, there's not much they can do about it, considering I'm doing my version of homework). Having my schedule back for practicing will rock too. I don't have classes until the afternoon, so I'm already planning on getting as much practicing done in the morning as is possible.

I'm sorry, I realize how much I talk about the time I spend with my horn. I guess that's just kind of my life right now, no matter how dull it seems to others. I have my good days and my bad, and right now I'm feeling pretty on fire. There's part of me that is on the verge of grabbing some more bus money to run back to school so I can put another hour in. If school had already started, I wouldn't have stopped myself, but without practice room monitors working, they're probably already locked. Boo on Safety and Security.

It is hilarious how each of my professors react when they see me on campus. Yeah, I am one of the music librarians, so it makes sense that I'm having to prep music ahead of time, but it's pretty funny when they give me that odd expression that says, "Why in heaven's name are you here? I'm not ready to deal with you and your kind yet!" Yup, that's a fact...professors procrastinate just as much as students do. Don't let them know that you heard that from me, though...they don't want anyone giving away their secrets :D

My calendar is prepped, my lips are being beaten into submission (nicely, of course, but they will be able to handle 3 hours of practicing plus ensembles by Monday!), and now all I need are some silly (and expensive) books and I am all set. Bring it on, junior year. Bring it on.

~Allie