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Thoughts for a Monday:

• I really really like teaching voice lessons. I need to work harder (and smarter) about getting my name out there— and not for the extra income (well, not only for the extra income) but for the artistic release it gives me. And I think I’m kind of good, too— especially as I’m getting better at piano :)
• Sang through the stuff I’m doing on my mini-recital with Loretta next week. I can’t tell you how good it felt to just SING. It’s been so long. That’s the problem with the above statement: while I enjoy teaching, I still just need to sing from time to time.
• I can’t stress enough, or really put into words how fortunate I am to be a part of First Congregational. I love my choir, though they might be giving me a few gray hairs… ;) And being part of the congregation is the best thing I have going for me here in Lansing right now. So I’ve never been very vocal about religion or my beliefs, and not because I’m ashamed or embarrassed about them; actually it’s the opposite. It’s very special and personal for me, and for some odd reason the more I “publicize,” the less private it becomes. But I have to admit, I look back on the past several years and think to myself why didn’t I think of this sooner?? I wonder where I’d be now if I’d adopted my new “let go let God” mantra years ago. Anyhoo, I truly believe that this opportunity with this specific church was presented to me for a reason, and it’s making me reevaluate a LOT of things in my life right now!
• I need to spend a LOT less time online. So my new thing is to find some new hobbies. That sounds silly because my schedule is starting to fill up (a very good thing!) but my downtime should not be spent facebook stalking. I need to find interesting places/activities for a single girl (I really don’t mean that to sound Debbie Downer— I just don’t want to always have to count on someone else to try new things!)
• I’m going to make a conscious effort to stop complaining about RR. I was going to talk to my manager about scheduling me for less hours because it’s too much to deal with— then I thought HEY! That’s dumb. You’re used to running around at 100 mph. You’re used to a full class load, a nearly-full-time-job, homework, being in a show, and still somehow having a social life. Also, the more you work the more money you make. And the more money you make, the closer you are to having some financial freedom and MOVING OUT. Remember your goal here, Kel!!