We're off!

Phew...what a week.
First, an accounting test, then the new refrigerator, and now packing/getting ready to leave to go home.

Good news on the doggie front. Shosta's blood test came back just fine! They found that she has a cholesterol level that is on the high side of "normal" - we're not sure why since we don't really feed her any table scraps except some meat here and there. No matter - she's all better! I was so sick all weekend (literally) from worrying...but my baby dog is OK!

Had my 2nd accounting test on Monday...I think it went well. Hoping to hear back from my prof on my grade before we leave. We'll see about that...

Sigh...so...last Wednesday our refrigerator finally gave up it's ghost. We threw out TONS of food (two bags worth) and have been living out of a cooler ever since (with no signs of our landlord refunding us for the food lost...c'est la vie). FINALLY, yesterday the fridge came. I couldn't understand a word that the delivery men said, but it works - that's all I care about. It still has a slightly "plastic-y" smell despite washing it out with soap and water. I don't care. I don't have to try to find a can of pop at the bottom of a slew of ice anymore! Yay! My friend, Jeanette, and I agree that nearly a week waiting for a new refrigerator is TOO long...they could have had it delivered on the weekend (it probably would have cost more, which is why we think they had us wait until a weekday - bah) but I guess I shouldn't complain.

Today is a busy day. It's only 9:45 and I've already done laundry, baked pumpkin bread, moved the car, and started homework. My "TO DO" list is still pretty long...but I'm making headway. Hopefully I'll have everything ready to go by the time Kurt gets home...we're hoping to be leaving the city by 6. We'll see if that happens! VERY concerned about traffic...we've never left the city on a holiday - I'm sure it will be a living nightmare!

OK...gotta get back to work now...my list isn't getting any smaller!

Happy Thanksgiving to all!

Sniff sniff...

Michigan lost....sniff sniff. Word is that Lloyd Carr may be retiring (which I'm sad to hear), but that they might get the head coach from Louisiana State University (currently ranked #1). That might be good...


Took Razzle Dazzle to the vet today for her check up after having the liver medicine for a month. The doctor said she looked good and sounded good (from listening to her lungs/heart). They took some blood for tests and will find out the results on Monday. Her poo is all back to normal and she's just as energetic as ever. So the signs are good that she's OK. I'm still sick to my stomach and worried, but I'm hoping for the best.

Cool link

One of the very cool things about being in Chicago is that they have "alternative craft shows." All hand made crafts that appeal to the indie set. I just found out that there's going to be an indoor show tomorrow at the concert venue that we're going to tonight! HA!

While looking on the websites for various artists, I came across this site. All proceeds from the sales go to Greyhound Rescue groups!

Check out Crafters for Critters!

Two Exciting Concerts!!!!...and some news.

Yipee! Two great concerts this weekend!

First, we're going to see the Police/reggae/pop rock inspired "Jae Alai Savant." We saw them open for Ted Leo and the Rx last summer in Columbus. They are based in Chicago, so we were hoping to get a chance to see them. Finally, we will!!! The concert is going to be at The Empty Bottle, a little dive bar in the Bucktown/Wicker Park/Logan Square area.

Saturday night, be still my heart, our MOST FAVORITE Columbus band is coming to Chicago!!!!! Miranda Sound will be at The Beat Kitchen, which is only a 5 minute walk away! Hallelujah! We have missed them so!

On a school-oriented note, I have officially switched to Performing Arts Management. I truly miss being with educated musicians. And, this is the concentration to be in if we are focusing on concert promotions (which I've decided to focus on). Furthermore, if I ever want to work at a symphony (which someday I would like to), this concentration will allow me to take grant writing, fund raising, and labor relations. Very cool. I'm excited to move into this concentration - it feels like it's where I belong.

Take care and enjoy your upcoming weekend!

Darn healthcare system

$11,000 for a CT scan? Seem ridiculous? Well...apparently Northwestern Memorial Hospital doesn't think so. Bah...we should all move to Canada.

HAHAHA!

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Schedule- Check!

So...I was down to 14 hours for a second there ;o) I can't take the music supervision class because of a whole slew of prerequisites. So, tentatively, I'm going to take an online class of Fundraising (which is more performing arts oriented - not music business). Yes...I was up at 5:45. Ick. I went back to bed at 6:30 and got back up at about 7:30.

I've been told by a few people (including the Chair of the dept.) that if a person is interested in concert promotion (which I am), that they should be in performing arts. I have been missing the music world (meaning educated musicians) quite a bit, so I was actually thinking of switching over...but I'm not completely decided. If I do that, I can study concert promotions as well as slip in some non-profit classes that could help me market myself to non-profits, should an opportunity arise. Although I may be leaving the prospects of working at a record label behind, I know that I could always go back to that someday, possibly even a classical label. Who knows really...if you can't tell, I'm a bit indecisive ;o)

Ok...lots of marketing to read and Razzle needs a walk!

Take care!

Busy bee...

Ok...so I've not been very good about posting our fantasy football scores...not that anyone cares ;o)

My job is officially over, which is actually pretty nice for the moment. I've been able to do homework in a timely manner (like the day after I get it) instead of saving it all for wednesdays (my usual day off) and the weekend. I've already got the itch to get a new job...but that's just me being crazy!

I'll be scheduling for spring semester next week, should be interesting. Scheduling begins at 6am Monday morning, so I'm getting up at 5:45. My accounting professor has been laughing at me for doing that, but I want to make sure that I get into the classes that I want! At this point in time, I'm going to ATTEMPT to take 17 credit hours. VERY SCARY! A full time load is considered 9 hours, so I'm almost DOUBLE full time ;o) I'm not really sure if it's going to work or not, but I'm going to try it for a few weeks. The classes that I'll be taking are:

Data and Statistical Analysis
Advanced Accounting
Marketing II
Applied Marketing: Music Business
Arts, Media and the Law
Music Supervision (Very cool class - all about advising, planning, editing music for movies)
Project Management Workshop (Saturday class for 5 weeks)
Tessitura Workshop (Software that all of the big symphonies and theatres use).

That's a lot...so if my life turns into a living nightmare, I'll probably drop the Music supervision and take it next fall (when they are also offering a music editing for movies).

I do have a little side project I forgot to mention. The head of the music bus. dept. asked me if I would transfer files and take care of "writing up" various jazz symphony pieces for him that he composed. My payment, in return, is a copy of Sibelius 5! So excited! We just got our new computer (with a massive monitor...it's crazy big), so I downloaded it and started to play around with it a bit (still some bugs I gotta work out). He's going to start sending me files soon to work on. Woohoo!

Well...I should probably end it...I've got LOADS of marketing to read and a headache the size of Texas.

Take care everyone!