There is a little girl named Jenna. She is the cutest little girl in the entire world. Last night, when I was playing with Jenna, she was running away and turned around and said, "I like you RJ" with the cutest little grin and then ran away again. She is my cousin's daughter which I believe makes her my second cousin. I tried to teach her a song at the piano later in the evening but I believe her age and limited attention span proved more worthy than her interest in musical development and structure. However, I only had about five minutes with her at the piano. I believe that with a mere five more, we (she) would have succeeded in playing to completion the beautiful work entitled "Mary Had a Little Lamb". Look at this picture and tell me she is not the most adorable thing you have ever seen. I dare you. Tell me. Keep in mind, if you tell me she is not adorable, you will be wrong and I may have to beat you with my fists. And a large stick. Anyway, every time I come home, I like children a little bit more. Especially ones that are this cute. Anyway, farewell for now. 

Christmas is that special time of year. That time of year that can burn you out like no other time of year can. I will run through my schedule for the previous week and then you can all let me know how jealous you are of me.

Monday - Sleep in until 8:00am!! Then, did some housework and had a practice in the evening. Went grocery shopping in the afternoon and did a bit of Christmas shopping.

Tuesday - Awoke at 3:45am. Got ready for work and went to work. Got home around 4:00pm. Exercised for about 45 minutes. Ate with my family at 5:30. Went to another practice. Went to bed around 10:30pm.

Wednesday - Awoke at 2:45am (my delightful work changed my Wednesday schedule). Got ready and went to work. Got home around 3:00pm and showered and ate dinner and read some of my music history text. Sang in an Advent Concert. Went to bed at about 9:45pm.

Thursday - Awoke at 2:45am. Got ready and went to work. While at work, was asked to work Friday (my day off). Got home about 3:00 and exercised. Showered, ate dinner, and went to yet another practice. Got home and went to bed.

Friday - Slept in until 6:45am!!! Get ready and go to work for half a shift. Went to a practice at 2:00pm. Finished my shopping. Went home and exercised, showered, and ate. Stayed up far to late watching a crappy movie. Went to bed at 9:30ish.

Saturday - Awoke at 3:45 and went to work. Got off around 3:15 and went home for a bit and then went back to town for a 4:30 practice. Got home, relaxed for a bit and went to bed at 8:30.

Today - I have three services at two different churches to sing at (it would be four but I told the Cathedral no). In the bit of afternoon I have I will sleep and if I am not tired I will read some of my music history.

Christmas Break might have Christmas in it but it is anything but a break. This is about the only time of year I curse my musical ability. If I was completely untalented and irresponsible, I would not have so much going on. Anyway, that is how my break is going. Hopefully, I will have time to rest when I get back to Prairie. But, I rather doubt that will happen.

Anyway - Merry Christmas to you all!!! I truly hope that this time is a time of rest and reflection for all of you and I cannot wait to see most of you in a couple of weeks. This will be my last post for quite some time so, farewell for now!

I once said I was lacing up my gloves (a few will know what this refers to) but, the gloves are now coming off. Not because the fight is over, but because the fight has turned personal. If you think of me, lift up a prayer for me. Also, lift up a prayer for a certain cabinet I sit on.

For those of you that have been waiting in suspense for chapter six, you will have to continue to wait. I apologize.

I have three rather large assignments due tomorrow. Normally, this would not be a problem but I have neglected to start working on two of these assignments. I would blaim Baboushka, but chances are that I would not have started the assignments anyway. You may be thinking that I may have to pull my very first all-nighter but you would be wrong. I am going to bed as soon as I finish this entry. I will awake at 5:45 and finish my paper which I am not too concerned about (it should not take too long). Then, I will study for my rhythm exam. Following that, I will meet with my group and we will finalize our presentation which will be incredible (if it turns out the way we have planned it to).

I now am going to sleep for I know that I can work much more efficiently if I am rested. If I look stressed tomorrow, be wise and do not talk to me . If I do not look stressed tomorrow, chances are I have gone completely insane. Farewell for now.