For It's Sake

I adore performing. Whether it's music, presenting, public speaking or just being around people, I enjoy it.

I've often thought about what makes a person a performer. Is it a desire for recognition? A twisted take on the "words of affirmation" love language? A desire to prove something perhaps?

To be honest, I don't have the answer tonight...

I do know this about music performance: I love music more than I can say in words. I hear it when I sleep, during the lucid moments between dreams and consciousness and during the day while I move from task to task.

I adore writing and literature, science, linguistics, art, and so on, but music touches me in a way nothing else does--save certain scents and flavors.

Because music touches me so deeply as to leave an incredibly long lasting impression, I often desire to share what I am able to experience with others. When I can sing or play something that is able to truly touch others in the way it does me, I'm a happy camper.

So there it is... Music performance for the love of sharing music.

As for the other aspects of performance, I'll be looking into that fulfilling the "words of affirmation" bit.

Until next time...

Year of Years

So, it looks like I'm going to be working for the next year and three or so months. It's a bit of a blessing really, I'll be able to save enough for four years of graduate studies, get a new car, and travel the world for a while.

I was reflecting back on the last 4 years; I like what I have done, where I've been and what I've become. A person would be foolish to ask for better friends.

Now... I'd better make sure to keep up on the cello, lest I become a statistic like so many of my peers.

ps. The Concerto Aria Concert should be just about fantastic. Everyone should come.