It's Been a While!

Well, hello! It's certainly been quite some time since I've added a post onto my blog. This is actually only the second post on this particular one, but oh well.

I actually have quite a bit to write today. I think we will start off with one of the more major things, and that's that my dog was put down a couple weeks back. Yes, my poor baby! We all miss Hoss dearly, and it was terrible that he had to go. He was my absolute BEST friend.
I had to have a dog to cuddle, so about a week or two ago, my mom bought my a baby Chihuahua. Shes tiny! Although the dog's mine, my mom likes to think it's hers, and likes to hog her. We decided to name her Princess, since that is what she is. My mom likes to dress her up, and treat her like a real princess, haha.

So, on the musical side of my life, quite a few things have happened as well. First, a while back we went to district solo and ensemble. My solo, quartet, and large ensemble all moved on to state, since they each received a superior rating. State didn't go as well. The solo judge was outrageously rough on us this year. In one day, 76 people had played his/her solo, and he only handed out 15 superior ratings (1's). He also handed out quite a few 3's... I did receive a 2 on my solo, unfortunately. I was pretty disappointed. At least I didn't receive a 3.
Then I had Side By Side auditions. First let me explain what Side By Side is... Side by side is an opportunity for students in OYO (Oklahoma Youth Orchestra) or OYS (Oklahoma Youth Symphony) to play in the Oklahoma City Philharmonic. He will side next to a philharmonic player of our instrument (Hence SIDE by SIDE). Well for the violas, only 3 people from both OYO & OYS tried out! Wow... small turnout for the violas! But get this, only 2 violist actually made it in! I was surprised they didn't let all three of us in since there were such short numbers. To make a long story short, I made it, and made second chair. All other chairs will be filled with Philharmonic players. That's about it for the music side of things.

Now on to separate topics. How about the weather? It's been amazing! High 80's!! Yahoo! It's about time. I enjoy working in the yard and the gardens, as well as at the water garden. And also the fact that summer break is coming up is exciting too.

Today was like any ordinary day.. I attended school, went home, took a nap with Princess, then went and walked on the treadmill at the gym. I think tomorrow I am going to the Art's Festival downtown, since it's in town. Anyway, that's about all I have to write for now.

Until next time,

Jake