Well I definitely missed my goal for posting every two weeks that way I don’t have to write so much in one sitting. Life has been so crazy recently. Between school, work and a personal life on top of all of that I rarely have a decent break. But I can’t complain really, I enjoy being busy. I’m definitely not sick like I was during my last post. I have been healthy for the most part since that last sickness.

The opera that I was part of was one of the most fun things I’ve done in a long time. I was able to meet a lot of new people and make new friendships from being so close to the cast. I was in a couple of shows when I was younger but I don’t really remember them so this was what I consider my first “acting” experience. It was very time consuming. I had heard how much energy and time shows take but there is no way to really know how it feels until you’re in one. I only had a small part but it was still a lot of rehearsing and trying to get everything rehearsed as best as possible. Nonetheless, it was a great experience and I’m so glad that I was part of it and I hope to be part of another show someday.

On a more school related note: I was presented with an opportunity to study abroad in China this summer through the Chinese Flagship Program here at WKU. One of the main reasons I have not yet studied abroad is because of the cost and the loss of normal credits earned. But because this is a summer program it will only add on to the normal amount of credits I would earn during the normal semester. I sent in my application and applied for some different scholarships to help pay for the trip but even if I don’t get those the trip is still very affordable for what it offers. I’m still waiting to see if I got accepted into the program but I’m hopeful.

The last major event was Spring Break. Which was just what I needed. My friends and I went to Delaware, Philly, and NYC. It was one of the best and most needed vacations. In NYC I was able to go see one of my new favorite shows called “Next to Normal.” After the show I got to talk to the cast a little as well which was amazing! The next day Hannah and I were able to get tickets to “Memphis” as well which we were very unsure of but it ended up being phenomenal! We were all exhausted by the end of the trip but it was absolutely worth it.
That’s about all that has been happening recently. I look forward to what the rest of the semester has in store for me.

"When you feel like giving up, remember why you held on for so long in the first place."
~ Unknown