socializing sum-up

You should all be very proud of me--I have been socializing all day. It's practically a miracle that I've spent time with so many people in the span of just 16 hours:

Early morning: Farmer's market with Chester. Chocolate chip pancakes, coffee, and lots of good talk followed. Excellent start to my day.

Afternoon: Party at Dr. Harrington's house for the birthday of three professors. Got to hang out with lots of fun choral conductors, and to spend more time in one of the most amazing houses I've ever seen.

Evening: Dinner and drinks with Adonis, followed by a short nap and then more conversation with lots of people at Noelle's house.

It amazes me to no end that last year I passed up a year of all of these parties. I'm amazed at how the incoming singers already know more people than I do now. I'm not necessarily in my element all the time, particularly with larger groups, but I'm definitely meeting more people and acting more singer-like. Who knows if that last thing is positive, but for now I'll smile about it.

Long week ahead, I think. Monday looks hellish and I hope that I might be able to fit in anything fun between 10:10am and 10pm. This is the week for the doll aria, so everyone beware: the probability of Laura making an ass of herself is at an all time high.

And, for those of you who have been keeping up with my other singing projects, my callback for Rosina went well. It was not fruitful, but Ms. Wise was very proud of me, and for now I should be happy with that.

Well, though should be getting to bed, I think I'll snuggle up on the sofa and watch a movie. It's been a great way to end my evenings, as I love the new setup of my living room, curling underneath my new handmade (thanks, mom!) afghan, lighting a candle, having some decaf coffee, and mellowing out. I wouldn't mind some company, but it's awfully late for that...