It's been a while since I've written anything on this blog. I find myself attempting to blog almost everyday but I never know what to write or talk about. An update on my life seems like is in order. 

GRAD SCHOOL: I started grad school on September 6. It has honestly been one of the greatest decisions of my life. I find that in a couple of weeks I will not have time for a social life, and that I will be completely overwhelmed BUT I am enjoying every single moment. I know that my voice is/and will be growing exponentially, and the experience that I am gaining while in this program is amazing. 

------------ Performances: While in grad school, I get the opportunity to perform a lot. The first semester I get to be in two sets of concerts. The first one is the opera scenes which happen on October 20 and 22, I am involved in three scenes, as of now, I don't know which day exactly my scenes will be in, but I am completely excited to perform in my first opera related program ever! The second performance of the semester is the Winter Gala; I am not exactly sure what we will be performing then, we won't be getting any information until we are done with the Oct. performances.

 I have also just been casted as the lead tenor for the Early Music Opera. I am really excited about this. I get to perform my first full opera at the beginning of December. I, honestly, had not planned on being involved in this production. I heard about the auditions but I had decided not to audition because I didn't want to be overwhelmed on my first semester and because I felt like I needed some more preparation technique wise, as well as experience wise. My voice teacher asked some of the guys in the opera department to audition because they had not casted the lead tenor, so I did. I got a call back, and now I have the part.

 I have a lot of music to learn and memorize, not only am I having to work on these productions but I also have my personal voice lesson music to work on. This semester I need to at least learn 4 arias + 2 songs from musicals. I can see how in a couple of weeks I may start to freak out and be completely overwhelmed, but right now I am trying to focus my energy on going through with every day and letting things work themselves out while I try my best and do my best.

 LIFE: I love Boston/Cambridge. This city is just wonderful. I love the atmosphere, the people, the opportunities, the life, the boys, everything. I am seriously enjoying life here to the max. I am really busy with school, but whenever I find the time I always go out and explore the city, the malls, the night-life, and I end up having a lot of fun with new and old friends. I've started dating again, this feels like a great accomplishment. I've met some wonderful guys, but school right now is a priority and I will let the rest work itself out, because things always work out for the best. All-in-all I am really happy with how things are turning out to be.

I hope to have a lot more wonderful things to blog about in the next few months. Stay tuned!