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November 11th, 2005
Well, this is my first Blog. I am not sure exactly what to write on it except perhaps some of my joys, concerns, and fears that I am facing going back to work singing in less than 2 weeks. I am not sure how to express what I am feeling. My son, who was born on my birthday, 8 weeks ago is the joy of my life and my new occupation. (who ever said that being a full time mom isn’t work- HA!) I am a school teacher, at a private school that I have mixed feelings about. I have been very fortunate that I have been on maternity leave from there since March and do not have to return until September when the new school year begins. But I am also a singer- which I think is my true calling. My professional career has started to take off and I am very lucky that my summer
June 2nd, 2007
I am fortunate that I picked up the paper that day in September 2004. I was searching for something to do, because even with all the wonderful new traits I had gained as a SAHMom to two beautiful children, I was missing a part of myself. I didn’t know that I would be meeting a wonderful group of singers, highly talented, yet still learning themselves. Most of the adult singers had music degrees of some sort. Not me. I wasn’t really sure what I was doing anyway. I just missed singing with a chorus terribly! I was really shy, as I always am, when I first joined O.P.E.R.A. founded by Solange Sior. I think I barely spoke five words in the entire first three months! But this group of people was awesome. Some were older than me, having kids in highschool (and beyond!) and some were younger, in college and highschool still. I felt a bit alone at 31, with a then five and a half year old and a three year old.
June 2nd, 2007
