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May 4th, 2007

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I'll be free of academic responsibilities as of this May, and I will not have any for at least a year, as I haven't applied to grad school yet. I have a free year. Up until this point, I've always said that I'd like to pursue music if I can, if I can get an audition, etc. I've always seen music performance as a far-off maybe. That's a pretty sure way to ensure that performance will never be a part of my career. The reality of this dream diminishes daily after I move away from my maestro, and move into a full-time job, into grad school, parenting, whatever my lie ahead. Knowing these things and seriously contemplating life after University, I've been growing more and more determined to spend this year performing and trying it out. It may be rocky (to say the least!) but I am so excited.

Just wanted to let you know.

This is Kristen

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More fun.

I'm taking a crazy grad statistics course. It comes with exams that involve both in-class and take-home portions. Good way to ruin a weekend. Regardless, now that I'm taking a graduate course, ... I feel...like a fifth-grader? (Oh, and the grade isn't that great - homework is pass/fail).

In other news, it's getting mighty cold here, but I'm prepared now that I've ended the pull-over's Reign of Static. It is most empowering to save what would be at least $60 for a new coat. Now, on to buying a new coat for Mendon.

Otherwise, everything is finefinefine here. Lots of feeling exhausted and lots of desperate desire for the break that we'll get starting next Friday. I cannot wait to take a few steps back from school and all of our work here. I'm also seeking change to go with the 3/4 semester burn-out. I'm trying to get up the time and guts to cut my hair (myself). My mom always cut her hair, and I have since been convinced that hair-cutting is a skill that I should have. Genetics, right?