Horatio Posted June 20, 2011 Report Share Posted June 20, 2011 WOW!!! I did not realize you were traveling and performing! Outstanding!!! For some reason I thought you were going away to an undisclosed location to practice for a month and then do a performance! So, if I head to the movies, perhaps I will see you!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mega Wolf Posted June 22, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 22, 2011 Yeah, there's spring training for about three weeks, which is also when we learn our show, and through mid august we continue to compete and clean our show. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horatio Posted June 23, 2011 Report Share Posted June 23, 2011 Yeah, there's spring training for about three weeks, which is also when we learn our show, and through mid august we continue to compete and clean our show. I had no idea this was an all summer event. Impressive!!! This will be an incredible summer for you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mega Wolf Posted June 27, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 27, 2011 This is the kind of activity where it's normal to lose track of days because time is irrelevant except the minutes until we need to be somewhere else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horatio Posted June 27, 2011 Report Share Posted June 27, 2011 Exactly! Â July is almost here and then your final performance will arrive, all the while you are storing away those wonderful things soon to be memories of one of the best times of your life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mega Wolf Posted July 8, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 8, 2011 We had a rehearsal day in wyoming, and for the next couple of days we're in colorado. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horatio Posted July 8, 2011 Report Share Posted July 8, 2011 We had a rehearsal day in wyoming, and for the next couple of days we're in colorado. How exciting!!! What city in Wyoming and which ones in Colorado? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mega Wolf Posted July 14, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 14, 2011 Heading to dekalb, IL, just had a show in paddock lake, wisconsin. as far as previous cities go, I'd need to check our schedule to remind myself of where I've been. :lol; Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horatio Posted July 14, 2011 Report Share Posted July 14, 2011 Heading to dekalb, IL, just had a show in paddock lake, wisconsin. as far as previous cities go, I'd need to check our schedule to remind myself of where I've been. :lol; WOW!!! What a schedule! Sounds like you are having a phenomal tour! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mega Wolf Posted July 16, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 16, 2011 Yep! On our way to minneapolis right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horatio Posted July 17, 2011 Report Share Posted July 17, 2011 Yep! On our way to minneapolis right now. Excellent time to be visiting Minnesota... when it is warm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mega Wolf Posted July 18, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 18, 2011 We're always out in the heat. Â I don't know, it's been about two months, I'm both physically and emotionally drained, and we have four more weeks. It'll be over in no time, but now is kind of where the going gets even tougher. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horatio Posted July 18, 2011 Report Share Posted July 18, 2011 Being on the road away from home and family is really stressful, especially when you are confined to a bus for hours at a time. Good luck with the last four weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horatio Posted July 30, 2011 Report Share Posted July 30, 2011 Strange... but I was just wondering about your jail friend. I wonder how he is doing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mega Wolf Posted August 3, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 3, 2011 Just 10 days left, I can survive. I wonder how he is doing as well. Apparently he has sent me two letters since I've been gone. I do hope it's possible for him to simply accept me as his friend and nothing more. I suppose those letters have the answer to that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horatio Posted August 4, 2011 Report Share Posted August 4, 2011 Ten days... it is all down hill now. Â Do not know why your friend popped into my head. When you get home and settled, it would be terrific if you could fill me in on what is happening. Strange that this is on my mind. I guess it just makes me realize how fortunate I am. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mega Wolf Posted August 4, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 4, 2011 I definitely will let you know. It really is an eye opening situation, I'm sure this year has changed him a lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horatio Posted August 4, 2011 Report Share Posted August 4, 2011 I definitely will let you know. It really is an eye opening situation, I'm sure this year has changed him a lot. Oh my... this is a year that he will never forget. He probably has grown up more than he would ever have imagined. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mega Wolf Posted August 20, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 20, 2011 I read the letters he sent me. It's mostly depressing, of course, quite a bit of hinting at the terrible things he has to endure in there. He'll be released in November. He seems to be somewhat more realistic about my unreturned feelings towards him, but of course, it's still up in the air whether or not he'll be able to really understand how much he needs to be just friends with me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horatio Posted August 22, 2011 Report Share Posted August 22, 2011 November. That is close, but in his situation, a very long time to remain. Prison is a very bad place and I cannot imagine all that he has had to endure. The one thing that can be said, he has grown up and hopefully he can benefit from this bad situation. What I worry about, is him trying to adjust to life in society as things have changed immensely for him and it is going to be quite challenging. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mega Wolf Posted August 24, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 24, 2011 True. He does mention that although his current situation is terrible, that if this hadn't happened he'd probably still be doing everything the same way in the sense that he'd be working jobs he hated and just generally not seeking out what he really wanted to do. I worry about him in his current situation, because he is an effeminate man, a twig who wouldn't be able to defend himself, and the stereotypical things you would assume happen in prison are without a doubt happening to him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horatio Posted August 29, 2011 Report Share Posted August 29, 2011 Ohhhhhh, I was having the same thought, without knowing about what type of guy he is. I feel so bad, and like you, worry about him. At least he is trying to look at a positive side of a bad situation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mega Wolf Posted September 3, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 3, 2011 I made wind ensemble today, pretty stoked at how much better of a trumpet player I'm becoming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mega Wolf Posted September 5, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 5, 2011 My parents got me a 2000 Mazda Miata, I'm pretty happy about that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horatio Posted September 7, 2011 Report Share Posted September 7, 2011 Mazda Miata... NICE!!!!! What colour? How nice of your parents, but I am certain that you have worked hard and they feel that you deserve it. Â The summer paid off and you are probably a superb trumpet player. Congratulations on being selected for the wind ensemble!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mega Wolf Posted September 9, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2011 It's red, with a black soft top. Yeah, I've been driving my dad's car for about a year and my parents didn't want to have to share my mom's car anymore, but getting a miata was more than I expected for sure. Though, it is also practical for the gas mileage with how much I drive. Â I'm really glad to have made the ensemble! Last year I didn't even give it a shot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horatio Posted September 12, 2011 Report Share Posted September 12, 2011 How beautiful!!! Red!!! Very nice!!!!! I am really happy for you!!! Â As for the music... you have worked so very hard and making the ensemble is just what you deserve for these efforts. The lesson here is to always give things a try as the only person who can limit you is yourself. Perhaps had you auditioned last year, you might have made it. Â How did the Hollywood event go? When does the show air? Please let us know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesusfreak Posted September 16, 2011 Report Share Posted September 16, 2011 My dad has a Miata, and he loves it! They're great cars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mega Wolf Posted September 17, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 17, 2011 True, I may have made it had I auditioned last year, but there were also not a lot of spots last year and I've improved significantly, so at the very least I'm much more prepared for this level of music. Â The thing went well, it was sort of like being in a pep rally all day, because we stood around in uniform and there were bleachers filled with extras. haha. No idea when the show airs yet, I'll try to keep you updated! Â The miata is fantastic, I've had fun driving it all week, the novelty of having such an awesome car has not worn off at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horatio Posted September 17, 2011 Report Share Posted September 17, 2011 Sometimes the novelty never wears off. I still love riding ALL my bikes!!! In your town, the weather is always top-down weather. You will continue enjoy driving your car for quite some time I believe. Â As for the ensemble, at least you are much more comfortable with this level of music and that says so much for the terrific strides in improvement you have achieved. Â *adoring fans are standing by* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mega Wolf Posted September 26, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 26, 2011 I've taken on so many self-improvement projects, and I see results, but sometimes it's kind of hard trying to help myself become a better person and not necessarily seeing myself become instantly less lazy and more focused on important things in life. So much of it is mind over matter that it feels like I should be doing better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horatio Posted September 26, 2011 Report Share Posted September 26, 2011 What you do not realize is that you are doing better, in tiny increments. When you have change in small increments, you cannot see the difference. When someone else sees you, who has not seen you for a while, then the improvement is obvious. Â Sometimes I feel as if my mind is under my matter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mega Wolf Posted October 4, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 4, 2011 I'm on TV tomorrow night! Also, today I was part of a marching band flash mob advertisement thing for something called Huddle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horatio Posted October 4, 2011 Report Share Posted October 4, 2011 Which show???????????????????? Â Â ARRRRGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHH! Â Â How can I watch if I do not know what show to watch?!?!?!?!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mega Wolf Posted October 5, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 5, 2011 Haha, it would be nearly impossible to figure out which one I am anyway. It was Glee, I "played" mellophone in the background when they were singing Run The World. It's on youtube as well. Also if you look up "huddle sharepoint" on youtube that's something else I was part of. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horatio Posted October 5, 2011 Report Share Posted October 5, 2011 Thank you. Disregard my previous request in the check-in topic. I will search now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mega Wolf Posted October 20, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2011 I've been so busy. I occasionally sleep in past my 6:40am math class. -.- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horatio Posted October 20, 2011 Report Share Posted October 20, 2011 You are smart in math, although this is not ideal, it should not hurt you too much. How are your grades in math? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mega Wolf Posted October 23, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 23, 2011 It's probably around a low B at the moment, I'm mostly concerned that if I miss too much class I'll miss quizzes and/or be dropped from the class. At the very least, if I get dropped, then I'll at least be able to get through the class fairly easily the next time, though it would be much preferred not to have to repeat this class, so I'm still giving it my best shot. It has been about 3 years since my last math class, so I knew to begin with that I didn't set myself up well for this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horatio Posted October 24, 2011 Report Share Posted October 24, 2011 Early classes are really tough. I had an 08H00 English class when I was in college and that was aaaaaaaaaawwwwwwwwwwwfffffffffffuuuuuulllll! If you make it up, does it show twice on your transcript? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mega Wolf Posted October 25, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 25, 2011 If I'm dropped early enough it won't. But I get the feeling I'm going to be able to get through this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horatio Posted October 25, 2011 Report Share Posted October 25, 2011 I had the same feeling. You are really smart and I know you will grasp the material and be able to do well on your tests. Math and Science were my favourite subjects. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mega Wolf Posted October 26, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 26, 2011 Today, I made a huge decision. I'm not auditioning for drum corps, no more marching for me after this fall season, unless I get called to fill a hole or miss it a lot and want to do my last year in a couple of summers. But for now, no more. I want to be a serious jazz musician, and I'm not willing to put my life on hold for marching anymore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horatio Posted October 26, 2011 Report Share Posted October 26, 2011 That must have been difficult for you. I think that your choice of a jazz musician is a fantastic choice. This will open a good number of doors, probably many more than marching. This will be a decision that I believe you are happy you made. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mega Wolf Posted October 28, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 28, 2011 It really is a much more responsible idea. Besides, if I really miss it this summer, there are always people that drop or get injured that I can fill holes for, or even if that doesn't happen I still have one more year to march after that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horatio Posted October 29, 2011 Report Share Posted October 29, 2011 Your parents must be so proud of you. Logical, well thought out and carefully considered, your plans seem to be a great guide for your future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mega Wolf Posted November 12, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 12, 2011 I hope so. It's really funny, they seem more supportive of my decision to be a trumpet performance major than that time I was considering going to med school to be a psychiatrist. Â Again, I've been crazy busy, especially since I was invited to play in the main jazz band last week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horatio Posted November 15, 2011 Report Share Posted November 15, 2011 Great!!! The main jazz band will be an outstanding experience. You are going to have a fantastic time performing with this group. Â I think that the trumpet performance major sounds like a much happier life than a psychiatrist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mega Wolf Posted November 25, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 25, 2011 My friend is now out of prison. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horatio Posted November 25, 2011 Report Share Posted November 25, 2011 Here is one person who will truly appreciate this Thanksgiving Day as he has a whole lot to be thankful for. Please keep us updated and do not let yourself get bogged down helping him. You have a lot of things going on and you need to focus on yourself. Give him your time when it works for you, but please do not redirect your life to accommodate him. He will have an enormous amount of adjusting to do and you cannot be his crutch. Enough said. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mega Wolf Posted November 27, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 27, 2011 We've decided it's better if we don't talk for now. We were talking and texting, and now it's been decided if we don't communicate. His feelings for me haven't left and it's better if we just don't talk. He was being slightly pushy about the fact that I wasn't always replying to him. He also started giving me a long lecture about certain choices I've made because he's concerned for my well-being, understandable but still approached in the manner of lecturing me about it. Â Basically for right now that's going to have to not be a part of my life because it's not fair for either of us to have to simply deal with each other. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horatio Posted November 28, 2011 Report Share Posted November 28, 2011 Good, I am happy that you will be taking a break from communication. I was silghtly worried about him placing a burden on you, which it seemed as if he was, so you have made a very wise decision. Thank you for making such a terrific decision. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mega Wolf Posted November 29, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 29, 2011 Yeah. I'm not going to entirely ignore him, but, it's important that I have my priorities straight. I have things I want to get done and he's not a priority in my life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horatio Posted November 30, 2011 Report Share Posted November 30, 2011 It sounds like you have thought this through and I know that you will make the right decision when the time comes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mega Wolf Posted December 13, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 13, 2011 Psychology final tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horatio Posted December 13, 2011 Report Share Posted December 13, 2011 Good luck on your final. I am positive you will receive an 4.5 (out of 4.0) for your final grade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mega Wolf Posted December 13, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 13, 2011 If I missed fewer than 7 questions of the 65, I got a B in that class. haha. Not unlikely, but not terribly likely, but I know I at least passed that class, so that's nice. I'm a little anxious about the final from math that I had last week on Wednesday and Thursday, because that was a matter of a C or D in that class. Ballet should be fine, I just need to choreograph something in the next five hours because I'm busy this evening and the final is tomorrow morning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horatio Posted December 14, 2011 Report Share Posted December 14, 2011 Ouch... make choreograph something in five hours? I am sure you will get something done, but that would be hard for me. As for the math, good luck. I know that you have studied hard and hopefully you will surprise yourself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mega Wolf Posted December 16, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 16, 2011 Well, I ended up selecting a song, changing my mind a million times, and wound up choosing a song before class, thinking of choreography while others were presenting, and basically winging it and still doing fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horatio Posted December 16, 2011 Report Share Posted December 16, 2011 A natural!!!! I am impressed!!!!!! No way ever would I be able to do anything like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mega Wolf Posted December 17, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 17, 2011 It helps being a music major and really understanding the natural flow of music a little more deeply. I think dance will be really helpful in understanding music more as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horatio Posted December 17, 2011 Report Share Posted December 17, 2011 Music, dance, art... understanding music helps with even mathematics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mega Wolf Posted December 19, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 19, 2011 Yes, it does. Unfortunately, while I'm great with simple math, I still have too short of an attention span for more advanced math. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horatio Posted December 19, 2011 Report Share Posted December 19, 2011 I have too short of an attention span for life. Â And simple math for me does not exceed counting higher than the number of digits on my paws. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
- Kat - Posted December 20, 2011 Report Share Posted December 20, 2011 Maybe that's why I'm horrible at math; I'm horrible at making music, too XD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horatio Posted December 28, 2011 Report Share Posted December 28, 2011 Perhaps, but you are an amazing artist!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mega Wolf Posted December 29, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 29, 2011 I've been at my parents' house for the past couple of weeks, going crazy, not being in school is doing too little for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mega Wolf Posted January 5, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 5, 2012 Here comes 6 weeks of stress- winter session of school! Taking two of these shortened classes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horatio Posted January 5, 2012 Report Share Posted January 5, 2012 I am sorry that you are putting so much stress on yourself... it will soon be over and you will have done quite well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mega Wolf Posted January 14, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 14, 2012 I need to take better care of my self, I've been catching colds left and right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horatio Posted January 15, 2012 Report Share Posted January 15, 2012 Very good idea. Colds can drain your strength and vitality, impacting your studies. Â When you are traveling from one continent to another, and you get dehydrated, which you will... then colds seem to be arriving with an attitude. The last cold I had lasted ten days and I had no desire to get out of bed. It was the most brutal cold I have had in a long time. Since that cold, I have been washing my hands more and keeping them away from my face. This has helped Immensely. No need for any antibacterial stuff, just good old soap and water. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mega Wolf Posted January 19, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 19, 2012 Oh gosh. I really need to stop procrastinating. I stayed up all night for a paper due Tuesday morning and last night I slept 12 hours. That was not ideal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horatio Posted January 21, 2012 Report Share Posted January 21, 2012 Unfortunately, your body decided that it was going to sleep and it sounds like you had a very good one at that. Did you get an A on your paper? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mega Wolf Posted January 25, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 25, 2012 She still hasn't graded it- but I think I did fine. Turns out, I'm doing pretty well in my class. For the "midterm" of sorts, I got one of the highest scores, which landed me in a special group for the top 4 scores. The class is divided into groups because we do small group work every day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horatio Posted January 25, 2012 Report Share Posted January 25, 2012 Fantastic!!! You sound like you are doing really, really well! The top ten is good, the top four is outstanding!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mega Wolf Posted January 25, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 25, 2012 You know, it's funny, I felt a little bit annoyed at myself with how low my score was compared to my group's prior to learning that my group was the top 4 scores. I did just as well on the multiple choice, but I didn't do as well as I would have liked on the fill-in. The funny part of this is the fact that we've studied the fact that sometimes people use the "wrong reference groups" to evaluate themselves through comparison. Looks like I used the wrong reference group for grades. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horatio Posted January 26, 2012 Report Share Posted January 26, 2012 Of course, if you compare yourself to the bottom four in the class, you are happy with your performance and do not strive to do better. If you compare yourself to the top four in the class, then you are unhappy with your performance and always striving to do better. Interesting how this works. I believe you will always compare yourself to the top people in the group and will always be an achiever. For example, this is why you did so well in band. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mega Wolf Posted January 27, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 27, 2012 I do tend to compare myself primarily to those who are better than me. It can be a bit of a double-edged sword. While it motivates me, sometimes I don't particularly feel like I'm making enough progress and get discouraged. But then I just talk myself out of that, because the idea of being perfect and the best at everything I do is entirely ridiculous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horatio Posted January 28, 2012 Report Share Posted January 28, 2012 Actually, being the best at everything is not entirely ridiculous. As long as you know that you are giving the attempt, "your best" and do not need to be the best, then this is really a good thing as it keeps you striving to achieve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mega Wolf Posted January 28, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2012 The hunt for achievement is there! People don't just keep trying to be great and never succeed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horatio Posted January 28, 2012 Report Share Posted January 28, 2012 Exactly. I believe that you are destined to accomploish great things. I have an immense amount of faith in you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mega Wolf Posted January 30, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 30, 2012 I'm pretty sure I have some serious ADHD problems. haha. Sometimes I stop working on what I'm doing to take those little ADHD check tests that they offer online, usually not get through the whole thing, and occasionally I'll finish them and they tell me I probably have ADHD. lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horatio Posted January 30, 2012 Report Share Posted January 30, 2012 Ignore those ADHD tests... sometimes you need a change of topic as focusing takes an enormous amount of effort. I think that you have a great ability to focus and accomplish tasks as you have good grades, are an accomplished musician and have completed many different things and done well at them. Â Now procrastination... I am the King of the club. Of course, we have not gotten around to gathering more than one member, holding meetings, or electing officials, but I know that I am the absolute worst procrastinator in existence. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mega Wolf Posted January 31, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2012 I tend to get through those ADHD tests and then I don't allow results to affect me much at all because I would never get medication for something I have so easily maintained and learn to deal with. I get things done, so it's not really crippling to my life. Procrastination is also my specialty! Â In other news, I am making enough money from my balloon jobs to essentially pay for my own rent. My parents still help me with most things, some months I make extra, others I make less, but it's not bad at all. In fact, I've made around $100 at some 3-hour gigs. I'm just glad I'm helping now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horatio Posted February 2, 2012 Report Share Posted February 2, 2012 WHOOOOOOOOOAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!! Â You are still doing the balloon gigs???????? Â *falls over in shock* Â You had not mentioned it for some time, so I just assumed that it had gone by the wayside. Glad to hear this is a way for you to make some money!!! Â Like you, I would not start taking medication for something that I could control without. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mega Wolf Posted February 9, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2012 Yes, still doing balloon gigs, and it's doing pretty well for me. Â I didn't figure I would be doing as well as I am, but, I'm getting better, and have even made $40 an hour at certain gigs and have the potential to charge $100 an hour if I were to start picking up parties. It's turned out to be a lot of fun, but, it's kind of like an annoying sales job and sometimes there are people I would rather not deal with. Â My eventual plan, in a year and a half when I move out to wherever I'm going next for school, is to continue to do that but then try to get a part-time job at an Apple store (my friend works there and raves of the benefits) in addition to my balloon twisting. Music continues to be my main focus, but I'd like to be as independent from my parents as possible as quickly as possible. It's not like they can't afford to keep supporting me, I suppose we're considered "upper-middle class", but they already have my 3 older siblings to worry about, I'd rather not be another expense keeping them from enjoying their hard-earned money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horatio Posted February 9, 2012 Report Share Posted February 9, 2012 Please start saving a little bit for when you are on your own and need some cash for that 'extra' expense that you had not planned for. It might make you take a bit longer to be on your own, but at least you will have some cash should an unexpected emergency arise. Â Also, I would look at FedEx for a part-time job. Not only do they have medical, dental and vision insurance, there is a college tuition insurance rebate that will help with your school. Even though your parents may be paying for your education, $2000 to $3000 would be very nice for them to get back. This will help with your independence. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mega Wolf Posted February 25, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2012 I will definitely look into that when I have more time. At the moment, I'm doing full-time school(overload credits), plus the balloons, plus I'm in a ska band now. I definitely know that my parents will help me if I need it, and I'm making enough money that I'll be able to set aside some money as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horatio Posted February 28, 2012 Report Share Posted February 28, 2012 Just something to tuck away. FedEx also has a very large and well-paid group of psychologists, should you ever decide to go back to that field. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mega Wolf Posted March 13, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 13, 2012 I'm always busy, but it's good. I'm enjoying what I do, besides keeping up with biology work, but even so I still have a good professor for that as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horatio Posted March 14, 2012 Report Share Posted March 14, 2012 A good professor can make all the difference. I remember my anthology professor. She was an incredible woman, very interesting and gave you assignments that really stimulated the brain. She was extremely inspiring and I remember her class with such a positive memory. Then I had some professors who were lower on the stimulation scale then spending a day in a graveyard. B_O_R_I_N_G_G_G_G_G. Reading a quantum physics textbook in reverse would be more stimulating. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mega Wolf Posted March 17, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 17, 2012 That's how I feel about my piano class. But, as a music major, piano is a requirement, so I can't just not do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horatio Posted March 17, 2012 Report Share Posted March 17, 2012 Â I so totally understand. Just start counting the days until it is over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mega Wolf Posted March 22, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2012 Just, you know, two and a half months to go. I'll survive it! I have big plans for my life, I can live with this for now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horatio Posted March 22, 2012 Report Share Posted March 22, 2012 Exactly!!!! Â That is the best way to view your current and future plans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mega Wolf Posted March 27, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2012 I didn't go to biology at all last week. Tuesday, I slept in, not something usual for me, and then my friend told me that Thursday was cancelled. Go figure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horatio Posted March 27, 2012 Report Share Posted March 27, 2012 Not as bad... you really only missed one day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mega Wolf Posted April 6, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 6, 2012 Phew... spring break time. Well, tonight I have work, then a far-too-crazy party to help host at a friend's house where there will be at least 50 people, then in the morning I have to work again, and then I have some break time, work again the next day/spend time with my family, then I get to practice during my break. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horatio Posted April 7, 2012 Report Share Posted April 7, 2012 Enjoy spring break and take some time for yourself. You will need to recharge yourself for the next round of studies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mega Wolf Posted April 14, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 14, 2012 I've been relaxing, but I've also been stressing about how I want to get ahead on school work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horatio Posted April 15, 2012 Report Share Posted April 15, 2012 That is a good plan. My class starts today and I carried the text book with me, but I should have left it home as I did not even open it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mega Wolf Posted April 27, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 27, 2012 ^That happens way too often. Â Biology, I currently have a C, which works for me, considering the fact that I thought I was falling a little behind. We're apparently not even halfway through the points. Â When it comes to trumpet, I'm getting much better at a rapid pace! I really got at the good practice habits this semester and it's paying off nicely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horatio Posted April 28, 2012 Report Share Posted April 28, 2012 Good practice habits, just like good study habits return large rewards! We need you to post a midi!!! As for the biology, I do believe you are really trying and that is what is important. Biology is a tough subject. Keep up the good work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mega Wolf Posted May 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 1, 2012 My recital is on the 22nd, maybe I'll be able to get the audio recording from that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse Posted May 1, 2012 Report Share Posted May 1, 2012 You're learning trumpet? That's awesome! Â You're taking biology? That's not so awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horatio Posted May 2, 2012 Report Share Posted May 2, 2012 We want the recording!!! I will definitely find a way to get your music posted. I am so very, very excited!! Perhaps I should head for the west coast and listen in person!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
- Kat - Posted May 4, 2012 Report Share Posted May 4, 2012 HD roadtrip? I wanna goooo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mega Wolf Posted May 6, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 6, 2012 Yeah, Jesse, I just got really serious about it this semester and Southern California is a perfect place to be a freelance player, so I'm pretty set for success. Â All recitals are posted online. So very possible. A trip for my two minute performance. That would be something. I have many, many performances coming for the rest of my life, and you guys are invited to anything you'd like to see. I would recommend waiting a few years for when I'm really good. Â /end excessive smiley face use Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horatio Posted May 9, 2012 Report Share Posted May 9, 2012 Sure... I will stop by - Kat's - house and pick her up on the way. Besides, I find any reason to ride my bike. Â Wait... I don't think so. We need to be able to say we knew you when you had these two minute performances! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mega Wolf Posted May 15, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 15, 2012 You know what I should have mentioned? The three times this semester I've met trumpet greats. xD I've met Malcolm McNab, Don Clarke, and Wayne Bergeron, all featured in many a movie score. And I've performed with Clarke and Bergeron in jazz band. Â Small details I forget to mention. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horatio Posted May 20, 2012 Report Share Posted May 20, 2012 How exciting that you have met some very great musicians! Music is the blood of my soul. I do not believe I could live without music and the great people who create those wonderful sounds. Â Small details... LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mega Wolf Posted May 28, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2012 Oh, finals time for musicians. Well, I guess they're probably not as hectic for people in fewer ensembles. But I had something like 6 performances within a week, so that was kind of crazy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horatio Posted May 29, 2012 Report Share Posted May 29, 2012 Kind of crazy, but definitely exciting!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mega Wolf Posted June 3, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 3, 2012 Just one week left for finals! Then, I get to breathe. With two online classes for the summer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horatio Posted June 4, 2012 Report Share Posted June 4, 2012 You will do exceptionally well in your finals, as you always do! Good luck! Â What online classes do you plan to take? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mega Wolf Posted June 7, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 7, 2012 I'm taking politics and general psychology. Currently, I'm trying to finish up an essay that was due a week ago. The very last thing I have left of school before I'm done for summer. I'm as stricken with writer's block as ever, and I'm not entirely sure I'll pass the class regardless of this essay and I'm simply doing it in order to attempt to pass the class. On the bright side, my difficulties with said class have been a matter of not really balancing my time in relation to music, I've improved exponentially on trumpet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horatio Posted June 9, 2012 Report Share Posted June 9, 2012 As you have experienced, choices have consequences. Congratulations on the improvement on the trumpet, and I am hoping you pass your class. Not turning in the essay would be far worse and I applaud you for making the effort to get the essay in. I have a good feeling that you will pass if you turn in the essay. Invite your professor to one of your concerts. Perhaps this will influence them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mega Wolf Posted June 18, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 18, 2012 I'm going to have to take a lab science again. Woops. Lesson learned? Anyway, online classes start today. 6 weeks, two classes, let's do this! Ahahahah. Here's to hoping I can get through this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horatio Posted June 18, 2012 Report Share Posted June 18, 2012 You can absolutely get through this!!! We are here to help!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mega Wolf Posted June 20, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2012 Hooray! Well, Politics will be a little harder, seeing as it's all writing. But the psychology course looks like half of an effort from the professor, meaning I could likely get through the material in two weeks if I really want to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horatio Posted June 21, 2012 Report Share Posted June 21, 2012 It would be great if you could get through the psychology course in two weeks, but don't you have to only do the prescribed lessons at the specified times? I know that when I took a course, you were not permitted to work ahead and had to contribute each week. Is this the same with your courses? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mega Wolf Posted June 21, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 21, 2012 In this particular course, the exams are all available from the start. In fact, it seems it is all graded by exams. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horatio Posted June 22, 2012 Report Share Posted June 22, 2012 Lucky you!!! I wish my courses were like yours. My courses have a requirement that you do not post one second early and if you do post early, then you will be docked. Ouch!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mega Wolf Posted June 27, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 27, 2012 Psych had a test due Sunday, about 10 or more people sent out class emails trying to figure out various problems with the test, including myself, and still nobody has managed to contact the professor. This may result in failing grades. -.- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mega Wolf Posted June 27, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 27, 2012 Scratch that, the professor has finally checked his email as of a couple of hours ago. One exam grade is dropped regardless, so that's how we get to deal with that last test. Also, we've been given an additional half hour to our next tests. Still, it's a pain. These tests are available over the weekend, but otherwise we have little work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horatio Posted June 28, 2012 Report Share Posted June 28, 2012 WOW!!! I want that course and professor!!! Of course, this test should be voided and not the one selected to delete. Do they select the worst exam grade to delete? Hopefully it would be even better if this was the case. What I found annoying was the fact that some professors are lazy when it comes to checking their email. I did not expect an immediate answer, but an answer that arrived within at least forty-eight hours. Â Good luck in your summer courses, I absolutely, positively know you will do great!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mega Wolf Posted July 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 1, 2012 I've had it with the technical problems for this would-be easy A psychology class. I'm more than likely going to have to drop the class. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horatio Posted July 1, 2012 Report Share Posted July 1, 2012 I am sorry that you have to drop the course, but I completely understand. I dropped an online course for exactly the same reason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mega Wolf Posted July 7, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 7, 2012 I'm hoping to get money back, even though I dropped after the deadline, considering I was not getting the proper responses necessary to complete the course. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horatio Posted July 8, 2012 Report Share Posted July 8, 2012 They should give you your money back, but good luck fighting for that. Sometimes they just prolong things, hoping you will give up and forget about pursuing the refund. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mega Wolf Posted July 16, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 16, 2012 It's difficult to fight something when it would be partially my own fault for dropping, as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horatio Posted July 17, 2012 Report Share Posted July 17, 2012 You are correct. The one thing I feel is that when there are technical difficulties and the lack of email response, then it is a good reason for dropping a course. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mega Wolf Posted August 11, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 11, 2012 I did pass my American Politics class. Now to wait for the end of the month for regular classes to start! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horatio Posted September 17, 2012 Report Share Posted September 17, 2012 CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! Glad to hear the fantastic news! Â Regular classes, it seems that your school never ends with summer classes and all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mega Wolf Posted September 29, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 29, 2012 Haha, this school practically never stops. I mean, it does for a period of a few weeks after Summer and Winter classes, but otherwise, not so much. But, with California budget cuts we might not have those off season classes anymore. School has been going well, going insane doing too much as usual. Soon enough I'll have to fill out papers to transfer to a 4-year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horatio Posted October 4, 2012 Report Share Posted October 4, 2012 You will have the pick of whatever four year school you wish to attend. You have done well, studied and gotten great grades, have a musical side that only adds to your resume and have done other things that would make any school want you to be one of their students! I think that you will have a hard decision to pick the school you wish to complete your four year degree at. They will all want you!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mega Wolf Posted October 13, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 13, 2012 I have 3 schools in mind, all to stay relatively close to home and all great music schools. Also, fairly easy transfer. Actually, filling out forms due to be done by the end of next month. Pretty exciting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horatio Posted October 13, 2012 Report Share Posted October 13, 2012 Wonderful!!! I am thrilled that you are enjoying music and are pursuing this as a career choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mega Wolf Posted December 4, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 4, 2012 Tired. But working on the last bits of this semester. Just this final push for this week and next week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horatio Posted December 5, 2012 Report Share Posted December 5, 2012 Good luck!!! Â I hope life is treating you well. Â On another note... have your heard from your jail friend? What is he doing now that he is out? Has he contacted you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mega Wolf Posted January 6, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 6, 2013 Life update! Â A lot of being busy, just with a lot of stuff. Winter classes just started, before that, during that little break, I was working/playing trumpet/spending time with my significant other/spending time with my family a lot. Life is treating me pretty well, I'm on a pretty positive thinking track at the moment. Â Let's see... I had one roommate move out, another one just moved in. She's not officially signed on the lease, so it was really awkward when the manager was on a smoke break and could clearly see her moving her stuff into my apartment. Here's to hoping the manager says nothing and I can just keep paying my rent like usual, because I really just didn't want to fuss with paperwork when it's someone I trust. Â Jail friend! Well, actually, haven't really talked to him much. About a week before his birthday, all the way back towards the end of February, he deleted me from his "friends." I knew he was trying to start something, relating to me not having visited him more than once, nor had I been talking to him much. Honestly, I was just tired of him being pushy, so I let it go. I texted him happy birthday when the time came, he replied some form of thank you, and that was the end of that. Then he didn't talk to me again until my birthday, and his since only a couple more times texted me about his music projects. He just recently texted me a belated merry Christmas/happy New Year, and I just replied a brief "Same to you!" When he was a regular part of my life, even before all of this, he was just an exhausting person. Yes, we were close, but he required so much attention, no doubt how he ended up with his problems in the first place. What I've heard is he was writing some music, ended up working night auditing at a hotel like he used to, stopped doing that, and I believe he's currently working in a barber shop. Â I guess overall, the year 2012 treated me really well, and so I ended up not letting the negative stay in my life. The guy I wasn't sure about, the guy that said he wanted to change and be there for me after a year and a half of not knowing what was going on with him? It's been almost a full year since the sappy declaration of love and changes, and things are better than ever. It strikes me as odd that I'm looking at this relationship in ways I haven't with others, a little more long term and never really thinking of it as, "Well, things are going to change soon, because I'm young and I'll probably get bored of him eventually because that's what always happens." He likes making me happy, and I like making him happy, and we both like pushing each other towards our goals, so I think this is going somewhere good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horatio Posted January 10, 2013 Report Share Posted January 10, 2013 Thank you so much for the update! How about a photograph of you and your significant other!!! Please! Glad things are positive for you in the new year!!! Â Hopefully the manager will not say anything to you about your roommate. As long as the rent is paid, they usually do not say much. It is only when the money does not show when they get fussy. If you were to change names on the lease, then there might be more paperwork and hassles for the manager, so perhaps she does not "want to know". Perhaps this will be good for you. Â Good news that jail friend is moving on. Whatever the reasons and motives, at least this allows you to have the friendship on your terms. You do not need any negatives dragging you down, which it sounds like you are successful at minimizing. You keep doing what you are doing and relate to him on your terms. He needs to find a place where he is happy and this will mean not relying on you. Great news!!!! Â Your relationship sounds very, very promising. I am so very happy for you. This sounds like you are going to have a most wonderful year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mega Wolf Posted January 13, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 13, 2013 This picture of me and Thomas is actually a couple of years old. He doesn't really like taking pictures. haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horatio Posted January 13, 2013 Report Share Posted January 13, 2013 You guys look great together!!!!! Â Thank you!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mega Wolf Posted January 28, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2013 Two more weeks of winter class! So, 2/3 through. haha. Currently trying to get a research project on manatees done and a book review. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horatio Posted January 29, 2013 Report Share Posted January 29, 2013 If you ever wanted a different career, there are lots of careers in studying manatees and other marine life in Florida. Â What book are you reviewing? Â As for school... outstanding. 1/3 to go!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mega Wolf Posted March 24, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 24, 2013 Alrighty, sorry for the long absence again! Been really focused, doing schoolwork and practicing. A lot. And hanging out with my boyfriend. Funny story, I accidentally changed my relationship status on facebook to engaged for a minute, which was the most terrifying minute of my life and at least 5 people saw it and legitimately thought I was engaged. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horatio Posted March 24, 2013 Report Share Posted March 24, 2013 That should teach you! Be careful what you post... if Facebook likes it, they own it. And you cannot take it back. *imagines Mega Wolf's boyfriend hearing they are engaged on an advertisement by Facebook* Ohhhhh... surprise! Â Wonderful that you stopped back in. I was wondering how you were doing. TBFOF stopped in on my topic. It was terrific hearing from him! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mega Wolf Posted April 8, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 8, 2013 Slowly but surely pushing my way towards adulthood. Paying more bills, drinking more coffee, working harder to get important things done. I have my 21st birthday in a week. Probably won't be too exciting, considering it'll be a Monday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horatio Posted April 9, 2013 Report Share Posted April 9, 2013 My how time flies!!! Adulthood is so over-rated. Yes, you can do what you want when you want, or so you think, but that is only after you have taken care of your other responsibilities and that is if you are not too tired. Working to pay bills is a big junk of time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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